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Menschen has begun a new round of fundraising in order to aid in upcoming promotional costs.
Visit the film's new online store for products like shirts, a hoodie, posters and stickers.
Here's a brief press release that explains, in part, how new funds will be used:
Also, check out this new behind-the-scenes video:
Making of MENSCHEN "Baptism in Fire" from Anastasia Cummings on Vimeo.
And the latest trailer:
MENSCHEN Trailer - Bande-Annonce from Anastasia Cummings on Vimeo.
News from the filmmaking front-line, Tuesday, May 15: "Filming began Saturday, May 12, near Greeley and continued today in Colorado Springs. We will be filming around the state until June 1."
OK, that's not nearly as exciting to read as taking a photo tour of Menschen's Facebook page and seeing big explosions in the production stills.
You know, stuff like this:
If you're new to the film, we've been tracking it through its casting and fundraising phases, and now into the good stuff — the actual production.
Filmmaker Sarah Lotfi raised $5,585 through her Indiegogo campaign and that was apparently enough to get going, though a link on the film's home page still seeks tax-deductible donations toward a $30,000 goal to help pay for pyrotechnics, ammunition blanks, crew meals and much more.
Take another look at the authentic costuming and equipping of the actors:
Considering how our community and many outsiders rallied to help raise $70,151 for Creep! to move forward, it's certainly not unrealistic to think we could dig a little deeper to make sure Menschen gets to the festival circuit on time.
I know one person who'd really be thankful:
According to a Colorado Springs Business Journal article published today, Cottonwood has found its new executive director in Jon Khoury, a Colorado College alum who is returning to the Springs from the Northeast for the position. He begins in August.
Read the article here.
If you've walked Tejon Street recently, you might have noticed that Cottonwood on Tejon, an offshoot of the Cottonwood Center for the Arts, has moved to 214½ N. Tejon St. in the old LuLu location.
The team has spent the past week moving the store from its former location down the street, which had been gifted to Cottonwood by donors who wished to remain anonymous. Cottonwood stayed there 18 months, but now the space has been leased to a paying renter, forcing the satellite gallery to vacate. However, another anonymous donor stepped in and gifted the 214½ storefront to Cottonwood.
"It was never an understanding that we would find another place," says Cottonwood executive director Sandy Murphy. "We were just very lucky."
Friday night brings the first part of a grand opening weekend. A reception will run from 5 to 8 p.m. and feature artist meet-and-greets, refreshments, live music, gifts and giveaways.
Murphy says the artists who volunteer and show in the shop have made some valuable sales during this rough economy. She remains hopeful for growth in the new location.
"The economy is changing slightly, so anything is possible. If it turns out to be a better retail location for us and we can grow our art sales through it, who knows? The new [executive director] might decide to make it a dedicated art space that is a Cottonwood space."
About the new ED? Murphy has stepped down from that position for which she volunteered 18 months ago. Murphy was an interim ED following Kay Jeansonne's leave, then approved by the board as a permanent head of the organization.
"I really feel that Cottonwood has had immense growth in the last 18 months, and I feel like it's time for someone else to grow it to the next level."
Murphy officially stepped down April 20, but remains ED until the board finds a replacement. A metalsmith and jeweler, Murphy will keep her studio at Cottonwood, and teach classes there, but also plans to travel and give jewelry workshops on the road.
Sorry, but I just have to say it: Pappy Van Winkle just ain't all that.
Sacrilege, I know.
And that the stuff commands ridiculous prices on eBay and the like. But I dare say that there's probably a lot of hype involved in the praise.
Don't get me entirely wrong: It's definitely an amazing bourbon, and up there in the top 10 easily.
But while at the Black Bear last night to judge the Paragon Culinary School finals, I sampled some new favorites during another small bourbon tasting with chef Victor Matthews and crew.
In the last couple of weeks, the bottle layout of the Black Bear's bar has already shifted significantly. As somewhat of a game, but more of an obsession, Matthews continues to place the bottles in order of least amazing to most mind-blowing across the bar's back.
I'd say "best to worst," but Matthews argues that there's really no bad bottle on the bar, just some that don't shine quite as bright as others when it comes to the multiple rounds of tastings that he and his culinary students and colleagues have happily subjected themselves to while creating the Bear's new bourbon bar.
I'm still calling the Maker's 46 my favorite, especially for its relatively low price point. And we used it last night as our baseline bourbon from which to spring off to the new samples — the one to beat.
But I sampled five other absolute bad-ass bourbons that I could totally respect being someone else's favorites — and depending on the mood of a particular moment, I could see them being mine, perhaps.
Before I briefly unpack them, I'll say that what someone happens to be searching for in a particular moment seems to be the key to choosing a favorite or best bourbon. It's totally subjective and subject to constant change.
The reason the Bear's bar keeps changing is that on given days, the staff have gone ga-ga over a particular bottle for some reason and bumped it up in position.
Maybe it's the rounder sweetness of one of the wheat-rich labels versus the spicy notes of rye-heavy bourbon.
As always, drink what you like, while the rest of us geek-out over the subtle nuances of pricey bourbons.
Without further ado, if you head to the Black Bear for a tasting or purchase your own bottles elsewhere, a gem you should seek out is the Barrel Finished Parker's Heritage Collection 10-year, which sees an additional six months inside cognac casks.
Next up, I'd tried both the Elijah Craig 12-year and Jefferson's Reserve Very Old at my prior tasting, but here I sampled them again next to the Elijah Craig 18-year and Jefferson's Presidential Select 18-year.
Both are powerhouses and the Jefferson's Presidential is a particular stunner. It's a touch softer at 94 proof as as the website says, sports a noticeable toffee edge.
A sticker on the Black Bear's bottle numbered this batch number 30 and bottle number 1,831, noting that it was "distilled from wheat in the fall of 1991."
Think about all that time gone by as you sip and soak in the goodness.
Side note: To Carlos who commented that I try the W.L. Weller 107 Antique, I did so and rather enjoyed it, but it didn't make my top 10. Truly, to each his own, though.
Also new to the Black Bear since my last visit is a bourbon flight menu, broken into five categories: wheated, high-rye, rye vs. wheat, best of the best, and Colorado bourbon. Click the photo below for a look at the players.
I'm 14 samples in before I find my new favorite bourbon: Maker's 46.
It's somewhat scotch-y, peaty and spicy up front, nicely rounded and caramel-y too, and a sip just lingers and lingers and lingers on the palate, offering an unparalleled complexity.
Chef Victor Matthews of the Black Bear restaurant calls it "the best deal in all of bourbon," and that's after recently finishing the compilation of The Bourbon Book, meant to be a guide and training manual for the restaurant, Paragon Culinary School and the upcoming Southern Hospitality restaurant chain we first told you about here a couple weeks ago.
Matthews, recently profiled in the Nation's Restaurant News, invited me to a bourbon sampling at the Black Bear last Friday night, along with some of his former students.
This is ahead of the grand opening of his new bourbon bar at the Green Mountain Falls eatery (expected within a couple of weeks), in which he'll feature 42 bourbons (and counting), plus 20 bourbon-based cocktails in what he calls a "Southern-style gastro pub" with Cajun and Southern appetizers accompanying the hooch.
Here's an early look at the tentative bourbon menu, as well as other weekly specials at the restaurant, such as "barbecue and bourbon Sundays."
My tasting, which culminated in a total of 18 samples (most just enough of a splash to taste, so as to stay clear-minded), started with a quick bourbon history provided by Matthews, followed by the definitions of everything from small-batch and single-barrel to bourbon itself (as it differs from other whiskey products).
In brief: Bourbon is comprised of at least 51 percent corn; is aged in new, charred white-oak barrels; has certain proofing restrictions as to how it goes into the barrel and bottle; and is American. The whole argument about it having to come from Kentucky is often misunderstood, though the state continues to produce the majority of the drink.
All the info is in copies of The Bourbon Book which Matthews will keep atop the bar at the Black Bear for customers to peruse.
I'd call our tasting progressive in nature as we started out with some of the wider-known bourbons like Jim Beam, Knob Creek and Jack Daniels, before moving to pricier and more exclusive bottles like Elijah Craig 12 year and Willett Bourbon Whiskey.
We discussed the nature of charcoal filtration, which lends to smoothness but arguably strips many of the complexities out of the flavor. It gets at why some folks (like me) appreciate a strong bourbon versus a smooth Tennessee whiskey.
We also discussed the influence of the other 49 percent of bourbon's ingredients, being rye, barley and, as a distinguishing feature of many bourbons, wheat. The wheat produces a sweeter note generally, hence the popularity of the standard Maker's Mark bottle.
We were punched in the face with the awesomeness that is Booker's and Blanton's bourbons, argued by many to each be the best bourbon in the world.
And Matthews concluded our session by making a round of mint juleps with Maker's 46, pureed fresh mint and agave nectar. Undoubtedly, it was the best mint julep I've ever had, certainly worth the drive to the Bear for a summer sampling.
Unless you're up for the drive to Denver's Whiskey Bar or, come fall or early winter, Southern Hospitality, the Black Bear is likely your best bet for the widest bourbon selection to be found in the area.
And to prove it, here are a few of his most recent videos, including clips of Grant Sabin and Alela Diane performing in the woods of Black Forest during MeadowGrass weekend, as well as the Flumps playing on what looks to be the same rooftop we wrote about here last week.
You can view them all below, along with last September's "Hey Daisy" video, which is now up to 11,359 views.
Grant Sabin, "Rice Farm Head"
Alela Diane, "Colorado Blue"
Flumps, "Just as Well"
Mike Clark, "Hey Daisy"
As reported by the Gazette's Lance Benzel, Brian Jones is a 28-year-old soldier "charged in court Thursday with animal cruelty after telling authorities that he strangles dogs to quell homicidal urges, court records show."
He's accused of killing a rat terrier and a black Labrador in an attempt to quell voices coming from his basement. A look at what is assumedly his Facebook page reveals a man struggling with personal demons, as well as with leaving his fellow soldiers. Here's some of his posts, starting with being released from prison.
Earlier this month we reported on Colorado College's push for a new film and new media major as part of "How to succeed in film," a story on the success of CC alums in Hollywood.
CC has announced approval of the major, in addition to a new minor in global health, stating in a release that "The film and new media studies major is a response to student interest, expertise, and demand. It also is a result of the Cornerstone Arts Initiative, which stresses interdisciplinary teaching of the arts, using technology to facilitate collaboration between departments."
The global health minor "is a result of a growing student movement for global health equity and social justice, which has sparked a desire to understand complex issues of health inequality. The minor encompasses interests of students from a wide range of departments, including biology, political science, economics, sociology, and anthropology."
According to spokesperson Leslie Weddell, both the major and minor will go into effect at the start of the fall semester.
This Saturday, the Rocky Mountain Black Tea Party is throwing a political extravaganza.
While enjoying the company of conservative big-wigs Tom Tancredo and Ken Buck, the tea partiers will be vetting local Republican candidates.
The primary is coming up June 26, and there are a number of districts up for grabs.
According to the press release, every Republican in a local state race, as well as both candidates for the 5th Congressional District, were invited to speak at the upcoming event.
The list of who and won't be there:
Robert Blaha, U.S. House of Representatives - ACCEPTED
Owen Hill, Colorado State Senate - ACCEPTED
Marsha Looper, Colorado State House - ACCEPTED
Lois Landgraf, Colorado State House - ACCEPTED*
Albert Sweet, Colorado State House - ACCEPTED
Doug Lamborn, U.S. House of Representatives - DECLINED
Larry Liston, Colorado State Senate - DECLINED
Amy Stephens, Colorado State House - DECLINED
*Lois Landgraf accepted the original invitation but has a family emergency that prevents her attendance. She will be allowed a surrogate to speak on her behalf.
So only HD 20 will have both its candidates — Sweet and Landgraf — at the event. Hill is facing off with Liston in SD 10, and Looper with Stephens in HD 19, while Blaha is challenging Lamborn in the 5th CD.
From the press release:
The Rocky Mountain Black Tea Party (RMBTP) event takes place on Saturday, June 2nd at 6:00pm at Colorado Christian University, 1125 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Colorado Springs, 80920.
Each of the candidates will be allowed exactly 10 minutes to address the group. As was the case with last month's RMBTP County Commissioner Forum, the Soapbox will be handled by long time RMBTP friend, former U.S. Senate candidate & current Weld County District Attorney, Ken Buck. Each candidate will be allowed opening & closing statements. In between the two, Ken will ask the candidates questions, moderate questions from the audience, etc. This format gives us an excellent opportunity to hear from the candidates and allow them time to earn (or lose) constituent votes.
Just to add a little spice to the evening, a couple of Colorado tea party heavyweights will jump into the fray with their own 10-minute soapbox pronouncements. Tom Tancredo will be joining the affair raising the heat like only he can. Then, just for good measure, once Ken Buck has finished his moderating duties, he will shift modes and deliver a soap box too!!
We've already talked at length about the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center's James Turrell/Scott Johnson exhibit coming in July, but there's even more to look forward to in the months following.
From a recent press release, here's a calendar of the FAC's upcoming exhibits:
Through Nov. 4
Works chosen from the FAC's permanent collection that respond to the upcoming Turrell/Johnson show, featuring pieces by contemporary artists like Monica Petty Aiello, and deceased creators like Isamu Noguchi.
James Turrell: Trace Elements
Scott Johnson: On Turbulence
July 14 through Sept. 30
Hyakkimaru's Kirie World
July 28 through Sept. 15
As part of this year's 50th anniversary of our Sister City relationship with Fujiyoshida, Japan, a series of cut paper pieces by Hyakkimaru, a world-renowned artist.
Floyd D. Tunson: Son of Pop
Oct. 27 through Jan. 20, 2013
Tunson, a local artist, is similarly world renowned. Though he lives here quietly, his 40-decade career will be put on display for this first retrospective.
Eric Bransby and Trevor Thomas: A Mural in the Making
Nov. 17 through Jan. 6, 2013
A collection of the sketches, drawings and renderings that led up the creation of the FAC's 75th anniversary mural (read more about it here.)
Guatemalan Textiles
Jan. 19 through May 26
A guest curation of the textiles in the FAC's permanent collection.
American Folk Art from the Willem Volkersz Collection
Feb. 9 through May 12
Similar to the idea behind the I.D.E.A. Space's self-taught artwork show a few years back, a survey of art by Howard Finster, Eddie O. Martin (aka St. EOM), Nellie Mae Rowe, Alva Gene Dexhimer, Robert E. Smith and others.
2013 FAC Multidisciplinary Program — Family
Though the exhibitions are still being finalized, this three-part program will feature art education at Bemis, and the play Other Desert Cities in the SaGaJi Theatre.
50 x 50: The Herbert and Dorothy Vogel Collection
June 8 through Sept. 15
The museum will pull out the 50 works gifted to it from the collection of the Vogels in 2009 (read more about the Vogel gifts, with an interview with Dorothy, here).
Charles Bunnell: The FAC Legacy Series
Summer 2013
The second show in a series highlighting FAC history (the first was Sandzén in Colorado). Bunnell also attended the Broadmoor Art Academy, both as a student and a teacher. Though he learned traditional painting from the Academy, his subsequent abstract work "later adopted a more purified form."
Drew Dominick
Summer 2013
Sculpture and installation artist from Los Angeles.
Charles and Colin Parson
Autumn 2013
A father and son pair from Colorado.
He served only 103 days of a 180-day sentence because of good behavior.
Local media report that Bruce is much slimmer, having refused to eat in jail. Other than appearances, however, he seemed his normal, proud self. Bruce is still convinced an appeals court will vindicate him, and was eager to compare himself to such luminary political prisoners as Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi.
Jail, it seems, may have claimed Bruce's gut, but it couldn't touch his ego.
In this week's Side Dish column, I briefly mention the minor renovation and expansion of Coquette's Bistro & Bakery.
Co-owner Michelle Marx actually provided me much more information on the overhaul than I could fit into print this week.
Firstly, here are the nuts and bolts of it, in Marx's e-mailed words:
Don't think of us as a creperie anymore. We still make our fabulous crepes all day but with the remodel came new menus. Our breakfast/lunch adds burgers and new specialties. Between 4-5 pm we serve solely cocktails and apps from a new all-day bar featuring Charcuterie platter, calamari and more. Then the dinner menu starts at 5 featuring dishes like homemade lasagna, Mussels with mixed bean ragu or honey glazed duck and much more. The bakery is killing it and we can hardly keep our display case in stock. All still 100% GF. Downtown has arrived in Manitou.
Also, note new store hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (closed Tuesdays); Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
And note a new daily happy hour from 3:30 to 5 p.m., with $8 plates from the bar/appetizer menu.
Here's a couple teaser photos of new plates:
From the listings desk: Two art organizations, two milestones, one week.
Celebrating 30 years, the Galleries of Contemporary Art will host Brilliant, a snazzy-looking affair, from 7 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, June 9. The evening will include two stages of live music, food, dancers, "light art" and a live auction. Tickets run $35 to $40 ($20 for students with ID) and include two drinks and a one-year GOCA membership. Best of all, proceeds help GOCA plot and pay for next year's shows.
It all takes place at GOCA 1420 on the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs' campus, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy.
Next, clocking in at three years old, the Modbo will honor its birthday at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 15, with "an amazing night of musical chaos." Think collaborations between bands, between genres. Edith Makes a Paper Chain and local musician Andy Tanner will both play sets, as will musicians from Colorado College's Summer Music Festival. (Read more about that here.) Following that, they will all mesh and collaborate for another few sets. Get in with a (suggested) donation of $7.
In our story "Ramshackle Blues" in this week's Indy, we note there are dilapidated houses across the city, as well as condemned buildings.
For a complete list, as provided by the city's Code Enforcement Department, see this: Placad_Condemned_5-24-12.pdf
As you can see, there aren't many (if any) in the ritzy parts of town, a point made by the neighbors we interviewed regarding to houses on the list.
"If this house was in the Broadmoor area, it would be down in a week," says Ernie DiFiore, who lives next door to 1726 W. Colorado Ave., a house owned by Mark Cunningham that's been a rundown mess for more than three years.
Of course, by their nature, ritzy parts of town aren't ramshackle places, so it's not surprising that dilapidated houses are scarce in the Broadmoor area, or Briargate, Interquest, Rockrimmon, etc. (That said, DiFiore also notes of the Colorado Avenue house, "If city officials were living next to it, it wouldn't have lasted this long.)
His point is that the city has budgeted only $50,000 a year to demolish these kinds of wrecks. It will spend $46,000 tearing down just one, Cunningham's place.
Below you'll find more images of the two houses we wrote about in our story, most of which were taken by Indy intern Madalyn Hanson. The first set of photos were taken at 405 S. Cedar St. At the beginning of that set you'll find a photo of the house where the building's owners, Norma and Sam Dunlap Jr., live in northeast Colorado Springs. The second set of photos, of the West Colorado house, is followed by a shot of the house where that building's owner, Cunningham, lives in northwest Colorado Springs.
Code Enforcement does what it can, but it's run ragged keeping up with all the notices and inspections for the condemned and dilapidated houses, not to mention hundreds of complaints it receives about weeds, junk and illegal dumping.
Says Code Enforcement chief Ken Lewis: "I have six code enforcement officers. That's for the entire city. We're so inundated with bedbug complaints, illegal dumping, tires, construction debris, landscape debris. Dumping is epidemic. I had to respond to the mayor's office for a house on Marlow [Circle] because people there are screaming. The whole side of the house is missing. Insulation is blowing around. They're pushing Regional Building [Department] to demolish it.
"I'm trying to leverage my own people to let the weeds complaints go and spend more time on these houses," he adds. "They're time intensive with all the notices and inspections. But then their calls pile up on them. We're drowning and we're trying to swim, and it's hard to keep up."
We asked for a comment from Mayor Steve Bach last week, since he's the guy who oversees every operational aspect of the city funded by taxpayers, and has the power to spend more money enforcing the city's rules on dangerous buildings, including demolition. But he didn't get back in time for our print edition.
Finally, at 6:29 p.m., Tuesday, city communications director Cindy Aubrey sent us this e-mail:
Sent the questions to the Mayor. Re: the dilapidated buildings, he said that Chief Pete Carey would be more appropriate for comment. It looked as though you had a response from PD.
At the end of April, a shiny, new digital feature began hitting the pages of the Denver Post's website: DPTV, a noon newscast of the paper's top stories.
Well, imagine this: Colorado Springs is about to get its own streaming selection when the Gazette begins screening GTV in early June. (See an image of the set here.)
Anchored by local TV veteran Barrett Tryon, now the Gazette's breaking-news-team lead, the video "will be a daily webcast focused on the news of the day — and what we're working on," writes the paper's director of content, Carmen Boles, in an e-mail. "Barrett will produce/write/edit and anchor the daily 2-3 minute webcast."
Though parent company Freedom Communications is going through its own set of troubles, and would likely be looking to innovate, Boles says the idea for the 10 a.m. daily broadcast originated organically.
"I hired Barrett specifically to provide us with in-house TV news experience, knowing we need to meet audience expectations by providing information not only across our four traditional formats — web, print, mobile, social — but also through video," she writes, adding: "Our online audience is at levels we've never seen before. Through this initiative and others, we're focused on being more relevant to our community, and meeting audience expectations wherever we can."
As to why the website's doing so well, Boles says it boils down to one thing: relevance.
"We covered (and will continue to cover the last few ceremonies in June) every high school graduation in the region," she writes. "That's just one example of something we hadn't done for years, but that's really integral to the role of a community news organization. It's led to record audience and really positive growth in the key metrics on which we're focused."
And, of course, it's no secret that there's been a recent plethora of slideshows from the daily — which generate plenty of page-views — and additions to the website like its daily "viral video." In any case, Boles says, it's all about keeping up with the times.
"It's a well-known fact that online video streaming has grown exponentially in the past two years," she writes, "and we want to serve our audience any way they want to consume us."
It took us aback when the Gazette's Teresa Farney wrote today that the 12 or so vendors thought to be participating in the coming Curbside Cuisine CS — see our story here — were down to only four. We'd spoken with Garden of the Gods Gourmet's Sandra Vanderstoep, the driver of the project, in the last few days, and no such cutdown had come up. In addition, mobile-food owners who weren't mentioned among the Farney Four were unaware that they'd apparently been offed.
So we called Vanderstoep and read her the following quote, which the Gazette had attributed to her:
Her reaction?
"No, that's not true," Vanderstoep says. "She didn't get that from me; she didn't get that from me. As soon as we've got four that we've locked down on, we are gonna open. Those [mentioned four] are not bad, but that's news to me. We haven't juried anybody out."
Apparent miscommunication aside, there is the fact that the group will slim down, something of which Vanderstoep is not unaware. And it's something that bore out in our reporting today, when we called Mike Bergman and Zack Travis for their thoughts.
"To me, it was a permanent location and I couldn't do a permanent location," says Bergman, the co-owner of the Springs Cupcake Truck, as well as the brick-and-mortar Mediterranean Café. "I've got too many other commitments that I have to live up to.
"If we could all get together on a Saturday night, or a Friday night, or Thursday night, I don't care, and have a group of carts, trucks, whatever — and do it like [Denver's] Justice League does it, where it's an event and everybody comes there and we pool our stuff and all pay a percentage of our gross for the cost — I'm in. I would definitely do that," he says. "But I just can't be there on an everyday basis. It doesn't work for my business model."
Travis owns the Downtown Burrito Co., which already sets up, along with Bill Layton's Bite Me Gourmet Sausage, in front of the parking lot planned for the plaza. He's similarly reticent to link fates.
"What [Bill and I] were kind of discussing was just sort of setting up where we normally set up," Travis says. "I mean, that sounds kind of like riding someone else's wave, but right now, honestly, that would be the best thing for me to do; and, honestly, just about the only thing for me to do right now.
"I don't want to create any animosity or anything, but it's just what I've been doing for many months now and I don't plan on changing, really."
Layton had already detailed concerns that we could only allude to in a half-page news story, starting with the $300 monthly rent.
"That's a big expense and, of course, my other issues are the water and the sewage," he said in a phone conversation last Friday. "We pull out and get out water and sewage every day, so it's easy for us. But if we're trying to leave stuff in there, it makes it really difficult for people."
Regardless, here's what's coming for whoever wants to be a part of it:
"The next process that we'll go through will be one that will be less popular," says Vanderstoep, "in which we have too many people and we begin a selection process. And we're gonna do that with a foodie committee not made up of the people who are organizing this."
Somehow, city conversations always circle around to the same thing: Money, and the lack of it.
So it was this morning at the Mayor's Counsel meeting. Seated around a long table, Mayor Steve Bach and City Councilors discussed everything from the County Road and Bridge Tax to the FREX bus route to the future of the west side area known as No Man's Land. But the core subject was how to spend the limited funds the city has.
And the mayor was clear that those funds were extremely limited, at one point telling Councilors that the city may be forced to close several bridges on major roadways if the financial picture doesn't improve.
"We're going to need to move to priorities-based budgeting," he told Council. "There's just no choice."
With that in mind, here were some of the hot topics:
• No Man's Land : The land along Colorado Avenue, west of 31st Street, is plagued by a patchwork of ownership. Some of the land belongs to the city, some to the county, some to the state and some to Manitou Springs. No owner has taken responsibility for the land, and it has grown blighted, crime-ridden, and become a haven for aggressive panhandlers.
Some Councilors suggested that the city should find a way to annex the area — though that possibility seems like a long shot, since property owners haven't been friendly to the idea in the past, and annexation requires an affirmative vote from them. But Councilor Tim Leigh wasn't deterred, suggesting that the land could be acquired through a convoluted condemnation process.
"What I'm trying to figure out is, how do the good guys get control of that land?" he asked.
His idea did not seem to have much traction. Rather, the city plans to host meetings this summer to ask residents how they'd feel about banning panhandling in No Man's Land.
• FREX: The city hopes to decide in June whether to keep the bus route between the Springs and Denver. Many see the value of the route, which has attracted "choice" riders and could soon be funded by the state. But Bach warned that if FREX is not cut, other city bus routes will be cut, because of budget problems.
• County Road and Bridge Tax: El Paso County began keeping most of the road and bridge tax in 2009, reducing its payment to the city from around $3 million annually to around $700,000. The county has used the extra funds to pay for public safety and says it is within its legal rights in doing so. But many have argued that the move is a violation of state law and a disrespect to city taxpayers.
Bach said he has planned a meeting with the county to discuss the issue, and he hopes the city will soon be receiving its share of the tax. Councilor Bernie Herpin noted that state law appears to require the county to remit the city's share.
"[The reduced payment] appears to be a violation of the state law according to their [the county's] own website!" he said.
Leigh added that the city should seek not only this year's share, but also past due monies. His comment earned cheers from the audience.
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well, it's nearly finished. i can see the end in sight. i just need a mirror, window treatment, pictures on the walls and an overhead light fixture and the bathroom will be done. what i thought would take about a month has been going on for a little over two months now.it always seems like the little stuff takes the longest to complete.
but it's nearly finished.
here's what the main bath looked like before:
and what it looks like now:
old vanity:
and the new double sink vanity:
another view of the old vanity that was falling apart:
and the new one :)
the kids love the new tub because it's very deep and charlie has tons more room to play during his baths. i don't have a picture of the tub because it's just white, surrounded by more white walls of cultured marble. but here's my shower curtain:
next up, i'll be showing you maddie's pink and orange room that i'm finishing up.

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The India-Africa Hydrocarbons conference was conceptualized with the objective to foster bilateral trade relations in the hydrocarbon sector, understand policy and regulatory frameworks and offer opportunities for investment in upstream and downstream sector of the two regions.
Over the last two editions, it has played an important role in creating a better understanding of the capabilities of India and Africa in the field of oil and gas. It has offered immense opportunities to the stakeholders in the hydrocarbon sector to interact and discuss potential tie-ups in the form of equity investments, project management, joint ventures, technology transfer, upgradation of oil and gas infrastructure facilities, development and management of technical skills and human resources and supply of equipment and consultancy services.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, in association with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) is organizing the 3 India-Africa Hydrocarbons Conference at New Delhi. The third India-Africa Hydrocarbons Conference aims to develop strategies that further enhance mutually beneficial trade & investment and understand the opportunities and challenges being faced by the two regions in exploration and utilization of hydrocarbon resources.
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Focus Countries - Algeria, Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Cote D'lvoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Libya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Niger, Republic of Congo, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.
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Disclaimer: this article should not be used as legal advice for organizations when it comes to the compliance of data privacy laws such as the GDPR or USA regulations. It is background information to inform readers about the GDPR, U.S. data privacy laws, and how Open Social has ensured its own compliance.
The USA and the EU have a fundamentally different approach to privacy and data laws. This article provides an overview of EU laws such as the GDPR, USA data regulations, and how the data of both EU citizens and USA citizens are protected by Open Social.
The EU and the U.S.
The present and the future of the internet are fueled by data. In some areas of the world, data regulations are becoming stricter. In others, the rules that govern the use and collection of private data are not so clear yet. Our EU and USA customers benefit from the various security and privacy regulations implemented by Open Social.
The EU views privacy as a human right and has implemented laws and regulations with that philosophy in mind, even before the upcoming GDPR. There is one general law that covers the collection of personal data of EU citizens, which ensures that nothing can happen to this data without the consent of the individual subject. Open Social is placed under EU legislation and we follow strict data and privacy laws and regulations. We are currently working hard to adhere to the new regulations outlined by the upcoming GDPR.
The USA, on the other hand, does not have the same approach to privacy. This is partially due to the history and commitment to the first amendment: the right to free speech. Instead, privacy laws are created when there is a need for them. The regulation of private data also depends on the category that the information belongs to. For example, health data is regulated by the HIPAA, the marketing data by the TCPA, and so on (read more about this below).
What is the GDPR and how are we ensuring compliance? Which data privacy laws and regulations exist in the USA? How does this compare to the EU? How are you protected as an Open Social customer? Continue reading to find out!
GDPR and EU Privacy Laws
Introducing the GDPR
The GDPR is an EU legislation that becomes operative on the 25th May 2018. It enhances the protection of the personal and private data of EU citizens and ensures that organizations comply with various obligations when they collect and process personal data. It replaces and builds upon the 1995 EU Data Protection Directive (DPD) and its terms on data privacy and security but includes a few new additions that focus on the rights for secure personal data and stricter penalties for noncompliance. Moreover, the GDPR is a directive that will 'harmonise' data privacy laws across Europe. It applies to the 27 member states at all levels of the law; local courts, supreme courts, and eventually the EU Court of Justice.
Why is this happening? The amount of digital information collected and stored has vastly increased since its creation in the 90's. Since then, a need for stricter data regulation and privacy has become necessary to protect the information of web users.
It's important to note that even if your organization is based outside the EU, the GDPR is still applicable if you are processing the data of EU citizens.
GDPR Summary
What is needed to comply?
The GDPR document consists of 99 articles dedicated to the rights of individuals and the obligations for companies to comply with the new legislation. Many of the principles outlined in the GDPR are the same as those in the DPD and the Data Protection Act (DPA). So, if an organization already complies with the current data protection laws, then they will already be complying with many of the GDPR principles. Below you will find an overview of the most important components of the GDPR (please be aware that this is not comprehensive and does not replace the legislation).
- Access and portability. You must allow the customer to access their own data and transfer it to another organization if requested. This is the right to data portability. This is new in comparison with the DPD and DPA and is one of the most challenging aspects of the GDPR.
- Erase data. Customers have the right to demand that their data is deleted or object to the way it is processed, as long as it does not interfere with freedom of expression or the ability to research. The controller also has the responsibility of telling other organizations (such as Google) to delete any copies of the data as well. This is the right to be forgotten and is new in comparison with the DPA and DPD.
- Check if you need a data protection officer. You must have a data protection officer if you collect data on a large scale or deal with sensitive data. Read more.
- Clear communication. You must inform customers/visitors who you are when you ask for their data. You must also explain why you are processing their data, how long it will be stored for, and who will receive it.
- Consent. You must get clear consent for collecting data. If you're collecting data from children, you must check the age limit for parental consent.
- Warnings. You must inform the customer of serious data breaches within 72 hours of learning about it.
- Profiling. If you are using data for profiling and processing applications for legally-binding documents then you must inform your customers, have a person (not a machine) checking the process, and offer the customer the right to contest a refusal. Open Social does not use any form of profiling.
- Marketing. You must give people the right to opt out of direct marketing that uses customer data.
- Sensitive data. You must use extra safeguards on information such as race, health, sexual orientation, religion, and political beliefs. For most projects that means at least encrypting the stored data.
- Data protection by design. You should build data protection safeguards into your product and services in the early development stages. This is the requirement to build in data privacy by design.
- New technologies. You are obligated to conduct a Data Privacy Impact Assessment (DPIA) when you process new technologies.
- One stop shop. If you have offices in multiple EU countries, then you must have a lead supervisory authority for a central point of enforcement.
- Keep records. You must keep data records if you process data regularly, collect sensitive information, and if the data you collect is a threat to people's rights and freedom.
- Data transfer outside EU. You must make extra arrangements when transferring data to countries that have not been approved by EU authorities.
There have been many checklists surfacing online in order to help companies comply. For example, The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner created a great GDPR checklist and ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) has created a 12-step guide.
The local Data Protection Authority will be monitoring the compliance of organizations, which is coordinated at an EU-level. The cost of noncompliance is high. It will result in warnings, reprimands, suspension of data processing, and fines as high as €20 million or up to 4% of global annual turnover. In other words, organizations can't afford to ignore the legislation and it should be everyone's priority to ensure compliance.
U.S. Data Regulations and Laws
A patchwork of data privacy laws
There is no single, comprehensive law regulating the use and collection of personal data in the USA. It's best described as a patchwork system, where various federal and state laws overlap and even sometimes contradict one another. Under the state and federal laws, there are many self-regulatory guidelines developed by industry-specific groups and governmental agencies. Although these are not enforced by law, they are considered 'best practices'.
For example, the advertising industry has developed a program to self-regulate online behavioral advertising. It ensures that members of various advertising industry trade groups comply with the guidelines.
Federal privacy laws
There are various federal laws that regulate the collection and use of private data. Some of them apply to categories of information (such as financial or health) and others to the use of personal information by e-commerce and telemarketing. Moreover, there are various consumer protection laws that aren't specific to privacy and data but prevent deceptive practices that involve the sharing of personal data.
However, most of the primary health and security privacy laws only apply to "covered entities" that are holding "protected health information", meaning that vague terms are used in the laws. Moreover, federal regulators acknowledge that most of the American people do not know when their information is protected by the law or not and when security standards apply.
Some of the most important federal privacy laws are:
- The Federal Trade Commision Act (FTC). This is a consumer protection law that prohibits the unfair and deceptive practices in privacy and data security.
- The Financial Services Modernization Act (GLB). This act regulates the use, collection, and disclosure of financial information by financial institutions (such as banks, insurance companies, etc.) and organizations that provide financial products and services.
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This act is responsible for regulating medical information and applies broadly to health care providers, pharmacies, and any other organization that handles medical information.
- The Fair Credit Reporting Act. This law regulates the sharing and collection of consumers reports by consumer-reporting agencies (such as credit card companies).
- The Electronic Communications Privacy Act and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. These acts regulate the interception of computer tampering and electronic communications.
There are other various regulations. Find them here.
State privacy laws
There are laws at a state level that regulate both the use and collection of personal data, and we are happy to see that the number of laws keeps growing. However, these laws often have very different and incompatible regulations about the type of personal information that requires protection (such as the notification security breach law), and what even constitutes as a breach of privacy. In general, most states already have a form of data privacy regulation, with California clearly taking the lead.
California has implemented various laws surrounding privacy that have had nation-wide effects. Their security breach notification law, which forces anyone that owns computerized data to inform users of data security breaches, inspired the whole country to implement the same. Recently, as of March 28, all States now require notifying customers of any security breaches of their personal data.
GDPR vs U.S. Data Laws
The GDPR is introducing strict regulations to the way personal data is handled by organizations. The USA has yet to catch up with stricter data regulations. Here is how the GDPR compares to existing USA data laws.
Does the USA ensure that data controllers process data properly?
There are only a few laws that regulate organizations and the way they process personal data. Although the FTC does not require organizations to have a privacy policy, it both ensures and charges those that do not comply with their own privacy policies when they have one. The GLB Act protects consumer privacy by restricting when personal information can be disclosed, and organizations must notify users when their disclosing the information and offer an option to opt-out.
Are users asked for consent before processing personal data? (Consent)
Although there are laws that ensure that users are asked for consent, it only really applies to sensitive personal data such as health, financial and social security information. The FTC suggests that website operators should get confirmed consent before using sensitive personal data. The GLB Act requires that financial institutions should at least confirm consent annually. Also, HIPAA requires medical institutions to obtain written consent before sharing medical data.
Are there any specific rights for data subjects? (Data Access and Portability)
Most USA privacy laws generally do not provide data subjects with specific access rights to their own data. The FTC requires organizations to share their privacy procedure, at the least, and inform users how they can opt out of data sharing if they want to. The HIPAA requires medical institutions to share how consumers can access their information.
Are data subjects able to delete their data? (The right to be forgotten)
In the USA, data subjects currently have no rights when it comes to the deletion of their data under federal law. The closest that comes to this law is HIPAA, which allows users to amend inaccurate or incomplete information (although the organization is not complied to actually adopt the suggested changes).
Privacy Measures for Open Social
GDPR Features and Roadmap
Open Social has a user-centered design, in which user freedom of choice, privacy, and security are at the forefront of our design choices. This means we are naturally compliant with most of the GDPR.
In the terms of GDPR-compliance, there are a few fundamental actors. These are defined for Open Social as follows:
The Data Controller: Open Social customers. This is the entity that decides the means, purpose, and processing of the data.
The Data Processor: Open Social. This is the entity that handles and processes the personal data on behalf of the controller.
The Data Subject: Users of an Open Social online community. This is who the law has been designed to protect.
In order to ensure full compliance, Open Social reviewed its external and internal processes. We found that we needed to work on the following:
- Improve communication about what happens with our user's data.
- Provide site managers with the ability to minimize the collection of personal data.
- Encrypt personal data by default.
- Allow users to export their data from Open Social.
- Assign a Data Protection Officer (DPO).
- Scope our security controls using a framework.
Privacy by Design
We have already begun working on becoming GDPR compliant and adopting the Open Social product to the points above. Open Social has implemented the following features to ensure both our own and our customers' compliance with the GDPR regulations:
Ask for consent to data policies
This feature allows site managers to create and update the data policy of their community, and allow regular users to either provide or withdraw consent to each revision of the data policy. The consent to the data policy can be made mandatory or optional.
Site managers can create and update the data policy.
Regular users can give or withdraw consent to each active revision of the data policy.
Inform users of data usage
In an online community, there are a few pages where personal data is collected (sign up page, settings page, and edit profile page). Site managers add a block to these pages to explain to users which data will be collected and why it's needed.
Disable profile fields
We wanted to limit the amount of personal data that's collected within a community. Therefore, site managers can choose to disable certain profile fields on profile pages. Moreover, users themselves can decide which profile fields they would like to display on their own profile page.
Delete a user account and remove personal data
Open Social users have always had the right to delete their account in Open Social. This process has been improved for the GDPR. Users can delete their account, their profile information, and their private messages. Any other content that they created will be anonymized. The community users will also be clearly informed about what will happen to their personal data after the account has been deleted.
Content Visibility
When a user adds any type of content to the platform such as a blog or timeline post, users can choose the visibility of the content: public, community only, or just for group members.
We are also documenting our processes, which provides a stronger understanding and overview of our data management strategies. To stress the importance of privacy, we appointed our co-Founder Taco Potze as Data Protection Officer. Our end goal is to ensure that one, Open Social complies with the GDPR and two, that the data controllers (our customers) have the tools to comply with the GDPR as well.
Still to come
In May, we will continue working on allowing users to export their data from the community platform. You can keep track of the progress on our roadmap tool Receptive.
- Legal Documentation
- Review through Critical Security Controls (CSC) of CIS
Why is this important?
Many organizations may need to adapt their security and marketing handbooks, but we have a good head start on the GDPR and a good understanding of USA regulations and laws. We also recognize that the new regulations have various benefits for both customers and organizations. Here are the top ones:
- More transparency between organizations and end users. Once all organizations comply with the GDPR, EU citizens will have a lot more control and transparency in how their data is used.
- Greater value for organizations and end users. In the long term, the access and portability component of GDPR will increase the value of services that are allowed to process the data of their end-users. This will only come into effect when it has been defined legally by the courts and has been implemented by all major software solutions.
Both our USA and EU customers will be notified of any changes that will be made to the functionality or regular use of Open Social. This page will also be updated over the coming months, so feel free to return at any time!
Further Reading
Next: EU ePrivacy Regulation
Although the GDPR is gaining a lot of attention, new EU legislation is already on the horizon and is expected to go into effect in 2019. It's currently called 'Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications' (Directive 2002/58/EC and the 2009 update, Directive 2009/136). The newcomer is the ePrivacy Regulation and aims to update the EU's ePrivacy legal framework. The new regulation will compliment the GDPR and similarly strives for regulation uniformity across the EU. As online privacy and security is a topic that needs continuous effort, we will keep Open Social in line with applicable laws wherever we can. Read more about the ePrivacy Regulation.


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Sires Consulting Inc. provides support, development, and training for Laboratory Information systems. We specialize in connecting laboratory systems to everything else, including physician EHR systems, reference testing interaces, and instrumentation. We offer support for legacy LIS systems that have lost their original vendors.
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Jamie Reid, the artist who designed the cover of the Sex Pistols single 'God Save The Queen', has announced details of a career-spanning exhibition.
Reid was at art college with Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, and soon began designing sleeves and posters for the punks.
His doctored image of the Queen, with a safety pin through her lips and swastikas in her eyes, became an iconic symbol of punk.
The image was used on the cover of the Sex Pistols 1977 single, which was released to coincide with the Queen's Golden Jubilee.
The exhibition – 'May Day May Day' – will take place at The Aquarium L-13 on 63 Farringdon Road in London between May 1 and June 9.


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Greenworks 40V 61cm (24in) Cordless Hedge Trimmer (Tool Only)
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Greenworks 40V 61cm (24in) Cordless Hedge Trimmer (Tool Only)
With a rotating handle for use at multiple cutting angles, and a 61cm (24in) cutting blade, this light weight machine is ideal for the urban gardener.
40V high power rechargeable lithium-ion battery 61cm (24in) steel dual action blade with a 27mm cutting capacity and 35 minutes running time on a full charge with the G40B2. Rotating rear handle for trimming comfort at multiple angles. Moulded, cushioned handle for extra comfort Transparent hand guard for precision cutting. Rear handle lock-off switch helps prevent accidental start ups.
Compatible with G-Max 40V Batteries and Charger (not included).
Key Features
- 61cm (24in) dual action steel blades
- 180 degree rotating rear handle
- Wrap around auxiliary handle and trigger
- Up to 35 minute run time with G40B2 (not included)
- 27mm cutting capacity
- Soft grip overmould handle
- 3.0kg without battery / 3.8kg with G40B2 battery
- 2 year warranty
- Model: G40HT61
- Voltage: 40V
- Motor: Brushed
- Sound Power Level: < 96dB
- Sound Pressure Level: 79dB
- Run Time: 35 minutes with G40B2
- Cutting length: 27mm
- Cutting speed: 1400rpm
- Teeth opening: 27mm
- Product Size: L 102 x W 22.5 x H 19cm
- 1 x Cordless Hedge Trimmer (Tool Only)
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|No Grater Danger
From: No Grater Danger
Series: Vintage Kitchen Mysteries
Author: Victoria Hamilton
Website: Victoria Hamilton Mysteries
Today is the last full day of summer. I looked it up to be sure, so it's true. That means it's an equinox; day and night are equal.
We - my dad (Jakob) and mama (Jaymie) and I - had a really busy summer. We went to Canada to visit my new great grandma (Mama's grandma - Mama and Dad just got married last May) and we went to Boca Raton in Florida to visit my new grandparents, and we went to Delaware - it's called The First State because it was the first state to ra
Anyway... its the end of summer, and Mama asked me to write an essay on my favorite book I read this summer. We both had a reading list, and I beat her finishing mine.
|The Mad Wolf's Daughter
I liked it because it had a girl in it who did things, and I like to do things. I'd like to have adventures like Drest (that's her name) has. Mama says I'm too young for those kind of adventures, like a quest to rescue people, but she made some other things this summer feel like adventures, like snooping around the hospital where I had to go for tests, and exploring the beach in Boca Raton. Boca Raton has a butterfly garden and a sea turtle sanctuary, too. We went with Gramma and Grampa to look at the butterflies. I like butterflies. My favorite was the Peacock Butterfly. It was so pretty! Gramma bought me a butterfly coloring book for my birthday, and I really love it.
Gramma said something
|Peacock Butterfly
Mama says I should ask you all... what was your favorite book to read this summer? Any book at all, she says, any
(PS - I'm sorry for all the cross outs; Mama said I had to check for mistakes, and I made a few. But I think 'weird' is a really hard word to spell because it doesn't follow the rules. It should be 'I before E except after c', right?)
Answer Jocie's question - What was your favorite book that you read this summer? - leave your first name, email address (email (at) yourserver (dot) com) and be entered to win an ebook copy of either Leave It to Cleaver OR No Grater Danger!!
Enter by Midnight, September 22nd.
*Note.... comments left after midnight, September 21st will go into a moderation queue and be approved on the 22nd or 23rd.


text: Commissioned by Leslie Perrin, this portrait is similar to the one for flute. It consists of an opening and a scherzo-like ending (as much as you can get out of a tuba...) It's a dynamic piece, utilizing the amazing way a tuba can sound like a foghorn. It is 6 minutes in length. The score is 5 pages long, which can be seen entirely in the preview.


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My Little Crocheted Android v 2.0 June 26, 2010Posted by misscraftyfingers in Crafts, Crochet.
Tags: Amigurumi, Android, craft, Crochet, handmade, toy
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So i made a little android robot but i wasn't completely happy with how it looked (wong colour, head looks different). i wanted it to look like the real thing. So, I made another little android. Here it is! 😀
And here's the little guy dancing. My little raver robot. If only it has glow sticks. LOL. Maybe I should make a gif with glowsticks. 😛


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Reel Size is 2-7/8"
Reel Specification
Dia= 208465
Inside pillar width .9490
Outside rim bands 1.397
Dia spool 2.3585
Inside width of spool .7685
Like the width of a baby wide Bogdan, but a little larger diameter
Titanium is 6al-4v labeled on side plate is the ti class. This is high grade general purpose ti.
Has a reversible click pall. Bronze bearings with 17-4 arbor.
Spool is titanium, cage, handle, bearing cap Foot is 303 stainless steel
Screws stainless steel.
Fossilized Walrus Tusk Crank
Weight 7.1 oz for those not afraid of an extra ounce.
NOTE: Machining Titanium is no small feat. These New Reels were handmade using a combination of cnc and tools, room lathe work. Forever these reel can be reconditioned to look new. Scratches and abrasions can be sandblasted and polished to look new. Aluminum though lighter must be anodized to retard oxidation. This is the most advanced material for making a reel. Very difficult to machine and eats tooling like no tomorrow. Doubtful that a reel could be made any better.
All reels come standard with an A&E Nelson handcrafted reel case with synthetic sheep skin lining.
Solid nickel copper rim bands, pinned
Hard rubber side plates
Nickel silver pillars, screws, handle, pawl buttons, drag select
Bronze arbor with aluminum spool.
Foot stainless 303
Screws are handmade of nickel silver
Stainless pivot bearing on tail plate
On/off click pawl
Opposed cam drag with leather pad friction plate as in the original EVH perfection, Restigouche, Tobique
Will hold at least 60 yards of 10lbs backing with a dt5 but can change with different line diameters.
Weigh is approx. 8.5 oz with no two reels the same as all are bench made.
New reels will be will be at 2-7/8" but the larger 3" model can still be made upon request.
The reel is 2 7/8ths inches from outer edges of pillars
Hard rubber side plates
Single action click pawl with on/off
Nickel copper rim bands
Nickel silver handle, pillars, screws, foot, knobs and buttons
Bronze arbor with aluminum spools
Handmade screws
Will hold at least 40 yards of 10lbs backing with a dt4 but can change with different line diameters
Weigh is approx. 5.5 oz with no two reels being the same as all are bench made.
Made in two sizes 2.5 inch and 3 inches
Nickel copper rim bands
Nickel silver screws, pillars, handle knobs etc
303 Stainless steel foot
Full wrap around rim bands
2.5 inch reel with wedding band rings and exposed hard rubber side plates
Flip oil cap
On/ off click pawl
Hand Made screws
1" inside pillars on 3' reel
7/8th inside pillars on 2.5 inches
Will hold at least 30 yards of 10lbs backing with a dt4 and 3 inch will hold 60 yards of 10lbs backing with a dt5 but can change with different line diameters.
Weigh is approx. 5 oz and 6.5 oz with no two reels being the same as all are bench made.
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Founder of "Footwear Russia " is about sales opportunities related products.
For a long time we did not attach much importance concomitant production of goods , because not only did not bring much profit, but also brought a lot of trouble. Change your attitude and take more seriously the production of these goods have caused the decline in the economy – we had a chance to review all the business processes and the production of laces insoles were no exception . First, we sought to optimize the material and labor costs. But then our goal has changed dramatically – we began to consider the possibility of expanding the production of related products, flesh before committing them to a separate area . As a result, we have earned on related products is 7 times more than usual, which amounted to 10 % of the retail sales of goods, and now we are planning to increase these figures .
An unfavorable production
More recently, we frustrated by the fact that consumers tend to find in the store is not only shoes , but also a variety of creams, laces , brushes, socks , stockings , etc. toge this category of goods provided we are only 1-1.5 % of retail turnover product , but it took on a lot of energy , as all these little things should have packed in special small boxes to keep them under certain conditions , to inventory . And at the end of each month, the remains were formed , which had to be utsenyat or write off .
This category of non-essential goods was considered far , and so her team studied the formation of each store. After a ridiculous deal in goods that benefit only 1% of revenue , and more important tasks we have had quite a few . It would have lasted longer if it had not the crisis of 2008, when , in order to survive , we had to analyze each business processes in our company, and accordingly restructure its operations .
The crisis in the business of helping
Then we noticed the related products. Decided to change the category , but rather to reduce costs but most possible limits – why spend time and money on such a non-profitable products . The first thing we decided – is to conduct centralized procurement of all types of goods . It also helped that the purchase price was down and we were able to develop a single set of range for the entire network , and store managers no longer need to waste time on the formation of the range. After that, we started thinking – can I have some way to make this segment .
In addition, we analyzed the needs of customers , and as it turned out , the assortment in our stores are not fully satisfied customers , there are some problems. Thus, we decided that the sale of related products is a function of the service . So we started does not seek to earning , and to keep customers happy , so we decided to take apart this direction. To do this, we have identified a specialist that only related products , has analyzed not only the buyers' requests , but also the existing experience in the world market . The decision was such – in order to make more money to expand the product range.
Are establishing service
We made the purchase of an additional batch of related products. The result was more than successful – in 2009, revenue from sales of this category increased to 3 %, which is 1.5 times. Inspired by this success , we decided to further expand the range of products. Soon we recruited a team of experts , which included marketing , goods and technology .
Then it was decided to focus not on ordinary products, such as shoe polish , and new , and even unusual products for the domestic buyer. But here, there were some problems – our distributors have not heard about many of these things. So we decided that we need to promote these items yourself. Then we engaged in the development of new products our Chinese partners , and together with them we were looking for a new design solutions . We have developed an anti-slip stickers for shoes , dry deodorant for shoes , foam -cleaner and gel insoles . Now we sell these products online " Vestfalika ." Today we have more than 100 items related products, but we are constantly creating something new.
In addition, our creative department never tired to offer ideas . It was developed a number of interesting new products, but only a few of them have been approved. So, for example , has launched a line of care products for the feet called " Vestfalika ." We also conducted an analysis of the market and saw that the stores offer cheap or creams for the feet of domestic production, or expensive overseas – the average was not.
We chose this niche . Our idea was to offer the consumer cosmetics, proper quality foreign counterparts , such as , Dr. Scholl or Gewohl ( retail price about 400 rubles), but a lot cheaper. We have addressed domestic manufacturer of white makeup to develop their own unique recipes . The result is a series of his own cosmetics " Vestfalika Medicine ", in which the average cost of one tube was 89 rubles in retail. Since the test sales were successful, we launched a large batch production of cosmetics . This year we plan to sell 300,000 units sold . To date, we have developed 15 unique recipes of goods , by the autumn plan to release 6.
New ideas
Only recently have we realized the full potential of certain categories of goods. So, for example , happened to leather goods : belts, wallets, business card holders , handbags , wallets , and even tights and stockings. After analyzing this product category , we came to the conclusion that it is necessary to do the development of this direction under its own brand. First, we launched a number of bags Emilia Estra and sold them in the network " Vestfalika ." After that, we opened a separate network Emilia Estra, which offer the buyer a lot of accessories , including not only handbags and belts, but hosiery products to youth style , which we hope will find their buyers. The first store we opened in Tyumen, and the year we plan to open 5 more such stores in large cities in Siberia .
But some of the experiments and had to give up . For example, we sell spirits throughout the whole year . It was sort of a pulse option, and if women customers were any money after buying shoes, they could buy more and perfume. The project was quite successful and we managed to sell all of the party spirits, but in the future we still gave up the idea . Much excitement was not observed , there was only a smooth , quiet demand, and we wanted more .
After analyzing the related products segment , we found a lot of benefits. For example, small items can make the maximum mark-up , and thus it is possible to make good money . In addition , the wholesale price for such products is low, and even the high mark-up will be especially noticeable to customers. Who else will stop price 05.10 rubles. Another advantage of such products is that you can promote your own brand through the production of private label.
Conclusion – we should have just abandon the stereotypes that related products – it unprofitable to focus on the needs of customers , revenue growth was immediate . As of the first quarter of 2012, revenue from sales of related products reached 10 % , and now we are planning to increase this figure to 15%


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If the college you apply to requires letters of recommendation, you will likely need to obtain two to three letters , depending upon the specific requirements. When deciding who to ask, you should consider people who know you well, inside and outside the classroom. According to the professionals at collegeboard.com, the following list of items is helpful when getting a letter of recommendation:
- Don't be shy. Teachers and counselors are usually happy to write letters of recommendation.
- Include stamped envelopes addressed to each school for which you are applying.
- Waive your right to view the letters on the application form because the admissions board will take these letters more seriously.
- Ask a recommendation writer if he or she will be able to write a positive recommendation.
- Follow up with your recommendation writers after a few weeks to make sure they're aware of deadlines.
- Write thank-you notes to your recommendation writers and, later, tell them where you have decided to go to college.
English or math teachers are usually good candidates for recommendation writers. Aim to get someone who knows you well. Your recommendation writer doesn't have to have impressive credentials; for example, a boss, tennis coach, or junior college teacher or advisor can write impressive recommendations for you. Just keep in mind that the person must know you personally, and that person must be able to communicate your strengths.
Don't rush your recommendation writer. It is recommended that you allow at least a month before the deadline for them to write and send your letter of recommendation. Also, when you talk to your recommendation writers, remind them of your accomplishments and inform them about your future plans. You could provide a brief summary of your activities and goals. Keep in mind the best letters of recommendation praise you on specific achievements, not vague boasting.


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New Horizons of Dubai Now Offers Classes on System Center 2012
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 31/03/2014: New Horizons of Dubai announcing today that it is now offering classes on System Center 2012 with FREE Certifications , Microsoft's unified management platform. System Center 2012 allows enterprises to leverage both private and public cloud computing while still satisfying their unique business needs. New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, the world's largest independent IT training provider, has added System Center 2012 training and certifications to their extensive course catalog.
System Center 2012 training allows organizations to pull together existing IT assets into a private cloud that can be seamlessly integrated with public cloud services – creating a hybrid cloud with a single management interface. New Horizons' training for IT Professionals covers topics on administrating and deploying the Configuration Manager as well as deploying and operating a Private Cloud.
"System Center 2012 allows organization to benefit from the economics of the cloud by expanding capacity to business needs without increasing costs." stated Chetna Singh, General Manager of New Horizons of Dubai. "Training will allow organizations to fully realize the value of their existing IT assets integrated into both the private and public cloud, all managed through a single interface."
New Horizons of Dubai is perfectly positioned to provide the latest in Microsoft training as a Microsoft Partner for Gold Learning. New Horizons of Dubai offers courses and certifications in a multitude of learning options, including Traditional Instructor-Led Classroom Learning, and Mentored Learning. To find out more about training courses, or to enroll, please call +971 4 396 2222 or visit http://www.newhorizons.com/dubai Visit http://www.newhorizons.com/localweb/uae/dubai/system-center-training-and-certification.aspx to know about schedule.
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For those of us who couldn't make it to Lisa Anne's show in Nottingham, here are some pictures she kindly sent me.
The first, her wonderful window display at Nottingham gallery.
The second, Lisa Anne by the big tree where all the rebels go.
"Stop making scarves, start making trouble," she challenges..
Lisa Anne Auerbach is a rebel and a very good one at that.
We love her work, and all the ideas she has.
Read her blog Steal This Sweater.
Thanks for coming Lisa Anne! Here we are, as you saw us, waving hello and goodbye. X


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Please vote for Michelle Conover for DY school committee this coming Tuesday. Michelle has the integrity, intelligence and strength of character needed to move this district forward. She has been an advocate for children, parents, and taxpayers: helping to get an anti-fraternization policy passed- one concerned parents were told would never happen - and calling for zero based budgeting so committee members and the general public can better understand to what programs/staff our tax dollars are going.
There is a saying: You can't keep doing things the same way and expect different results. With all due respect to those running who have served many years on the school committee, it is time for DY to move in a better direction. Michelle Connover is the candidate who is doing and will continue to do just that. Please give her your vote on Tuesday.
George and Beth Davis
Yarmouth Port
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New Year, New Goals!
New Year, New Goals!
2018 is upon us and it's time to hit the gym and get in shape! Here at NL Leisure we have some advice that will help you on your fitness journey – it's our aim to help our members smash all of their goals this year! Whether it's weight loss, muscle gain, or just increasing your fitness, our friendly and hard-working staff will be with you every step of the way!
1. Don't be scared!
Going to the gym can at first be an intimidating experience. You might feel unfit and that you're struggling – but don't worry! The truth is that at this time of the year, most people are in the same boat. Our gyms are super friendly and the staff on hand only want to help ensure that your experience is a positive one. They'll help you in any way they can, and will help push you towards your goals.
2. Go with a friend.
We all do it, we often make excuses for ourselves and can quickly find our way out of our good intentions. Going to the gym or fitness classes with a friend can be an excellent motivator for us, and allow us to start reinforcing good habits! You won't want to let each other down, and you'll help motivate one and other, it's a win-win situation all round!
3. Keep it fresh!
When you go to the gym, make sure you keep mixing your routines up. Doing the same thing over and over can become boring and demoralising, instead freshening up your workout every few weeks will help keep you motivated and engaged! Find out more about this here.
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4. Set mini targets.
If you're just starting back at the gym, you don't want to be setting yourself unrealistic, unachievable targets. Instead setting small goals that you can work up to will be an excellent motivator! Reward yourself each time you achieve a new target, and don't be afraid to look back at your success and measure how far you've come! Whether that's losing a few pounds, achieving a personal best, or lifting more than ever – be sure to celebrate your achievements!
That's all for our latest blog piece, be sure to keep an eye out for more great content coming soon!


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Two Assault Cases Cap Officers' Busy Tuesday
A pair of assaults kept Berkeley Police hopping in the hours after a massive manhunt in South Berkeley Tuesday.
Police who had fanned out over the neighborhoods near the intersection of Shattuck and Ashby avenues in search of a gunman who had led officers on a chase after a drive-by shooting found plenty more to keep them busy afterwards.
One call alerted them to a man who was seeking treatment at Summit Alta Bates Medical Center for injuries sustained in a beating 24 hours earlier during a bizarre electric broom beating at the intersection of Telegraph Avenue and Carelton Street.
According to Berkeley Police spokesperson Officer Andrew J. Frankel, the 42-year-old homeless man—who listed Peoples Park as his residence—said he had been walking across Carleton when he was bumped by a man toting a green electric broom.
After a verbal altercation erupted, the man used the broom to beat the homeless man.
The assailant remains at large, while the victim was treated for his wounds, albeit after a long delay.
Police learned of the second attack after a bleeding man found his way to a house near the border of Live Oak Park in North Berkeley and begged for help from a good Samaritan.
Police got the call at 9:34 p.m. and quickly arrived on the scene, where they found the 23-year-old victim bleeding from three stab wound in his lower back.
The injured man told officers he'd been drinking with a friend outside the Berkeley Art Center in the park when an argument broke out, during which his erstwhile friend, 28-year-old Jeremy Hill, started beating him with his fist.
"He said that he was afraid he'd be killed, so he pulled a knife and stabbed the suspect in the ear," said Officer Frankel.
But Hill ended up with the knife, and used it against his companion.
Both men were taken to Highland Hospital for treatment of their injuries. Hill had sustained cuts to his left ear, left cheek and left arm. After treatment, he was taken into custody and booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.


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Adorable DIY Oreo Panda Cupcake Recipe & Instructions
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2010 Horizon Report. From the Executive Summary: In each edition of the Horizon Report, six emerging technologies or practices are described that are likely to enter mainstream use on campuses within three adoption horizons spread over the next one to five years. Each report also presents critical trends and challenges that will affect teaching and learning over the same time frame. In the seven years that the Horizon Project has been underway, more than 400 leaders in the fields of business, industry, technology, and education have contributed to this long-running primary research effort.
The report's format is consistent from year to year, opening with a discussion of the trends and challenges identified by the Advisory Board as most critical for the next five years. The format of the main section closely reflects the focus of the Horizon Project itself, centering on the applications of emerging technologies to teaching, learning, and creative inquiry.
Technologies to Watch: On the near-term horizon — that is, within the next 12 months — are mobile computing and open content.
You may also want to browse the Horizon Report Wiki, the workplace for the members of the Horizon Project Advisory Board to manage the process of selecting the topics for the 2010 Horizon Report or download the PDF version of the report (available in four languages).


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The sports nutrition market is growing at a phenomenal rate, thus offering a fantastic, lucrative revenue stream opportunity, working with one of the largest sports nutrition companies in the UK.
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These examples of long and short author bios, plus tips for writers of magazine articles, book contributions, book proposals, or blog posts, will help you learn how to write your own author bio (biography) to accompany your byline.
Just the other day I was asked how to write a bio by a fellow writer on Twitter. The same day, a different author asked if she could interview me for a book she's writing about how to acquire a literary agent. She asked me to contribute an author bio for that book — making that day officially my "author bio" day!
So, here's what I know about writing a long or short author bio. If you're promoting your book, read How to Self-Publish & Market Your Own Book: A Simple Guide for Aspiring Writers — it'll help you sell more copies!
How to Write a Long or Short Author Bio
Quick tips for an author biography:
- Include your most impressive writing credentials.
- Write it in the third person. Not only is this more professional, it allows you to be objective and balanced about your credentials and experience.
- Mention your education, training, and work experience if it directly relates to the topic of the article.
- Explore the author bios in various magazine articles and book excerpts for ideas. For instance, I found several great ones on YahooShine and BlogHer.
- Provide "live" links your name and blog, whether it's for a print or online magazine. Some editors will post the magazine article online, and include your bio (check your author agreement and types of copyright for details).
- Provide a short and a long version; let the editor choose which is most suitable. It's better to offer a little too much than not enough.
- Ask the editor if you should send a photo. If yes, then send two or three.
One of my most important tips for writing an author bio for is to remember that it is a work in progress. It can and should change, depending on your writing career, magazine articles, book contributions, or book proposals.
When writing your long or short author bio, don't:
- Get scared or anxious about bragging or sharing your credentials. This is business, fellow scribes. Be professional.
- Mention your age, race, marital status, number of children, or any personal information – unless it suits the magazine article or book excerpt.
- Say that you've never written for money, never been published in The New Yorker, and never thought you'd be published by that particular e-zine (unless it somehow flows from the article you've written).
- Include url's such as http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/ for online author bios. Instead, format your link as Quips and Tips for Successful Writers (with the link url hidden).
Example of a short author bio
Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen is a full-time freelance writer and blogger; her work has appeared in magazines such as Reader's Digest, Woman's Day, Health, Writer's Digest, MSN Health and sometimes More. She created and maintains a series of Quips and Tips websites, including Quips and Tips for Successful Writers, Quips and Tips for Achieving Your Goals, and Quips and Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility.
Example of a long author biography
The above, plus:
Pawlik-Kienlen is working on her first book: See Jane Soar: Life Lessons From Women Who Weren't Well-Behaved – which is also a blog! She is represented by Special Agent Jon Sternfeld of the Irene Goodman Literary Agency; her degrees are in Psychology and Education. Pawlik-Kienlen lives on Bowen Island, BC – and she's also known as The Adventurous Writer.
An even longer author bio includes professional associations, more writing credits, more information about location and past occupations, etc.
If you need more writing experience so you can plump up your author bio, read How to Get Writing Clips.
Are you struggling to make money writing? Read The Well-Fed Writer: Financial Self-Sufficiency as a Commercial Freelancer in Six Months or Less — it's one of Amazon's bestselling writing books for a reason. It helps writers build successful freelance careers!
If you have any thought or questions about these tips for writing an author bio for magazine articles or book excerpts, please comment below…


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Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Have you ever imagined starting your own bitcoin exchange? Soon, Vancouver-based Bex.io will make that possible by deploying exchange functionality under a Software as a Service (SaaS) model.
By removing the technical complexity of running a bitcoin exchange, Bex.io will allow entrepreneurs to focus on the financial services aspects of the exchange business, such as payment processing and capital-intensive regulatory compliance. Bex.io could potentially commoditize the bitcoin exchange market, allowing companies to focus on customer service and the breadth of their currency offerings.
Three years ago, the provision of bitcoin exchange services could have emerged in one of two ways. Either the established foreign exchange platforms, such as MetaTrader 4, would add a hook for digital currencies like bitcoin (which did not occur due to low awareness and currency definitions around ISO 4217) or the trading capacity would evolve organically driven largely by players not that familiar with financial trading. The Bex platform is an advancement upon the latter model.
With the company's first exchange launch planned in the Asia-Pacific region, the Bex platform will evolve as more partners are integrated into the network. Bex.io expects to release a stripped-down version of its platform this summer. The system uses a subset of the de facto industry standard for the real-time electronic exchange of securities transactions (FIX 5.0).
Bex.io was born after providing a bespoke exchange for a client and then decided to make it a resalable service, CoinDesk reports. The project has funding from two customers who are eager to see the service flourish.
Bex.io's strengths include security and performance. The system will operate with hot data sets held completely in-memory, speeding up transactions. Processing a day's worth of orders in a matter of minutes, the architecture is optimized for order execution speed, back pressure control and distribution of work. For security, the company plans cold storage management features, independent audits by a third-party penetration tester, and distributed hosting to reduce denial-of-service issues.
According to Jesse Heaslip, one of the Bex.io founders, "the goal is to have 5-10 exchanges operational by the end of Q1 2014. We have had about 1,500 people sign up to operate a Bex exchange."
There will be long-term opportunities for "linking the exchanges to create a global liquidity pool and leveraging the data we will have access to as a result of managing the exchanges," Heaslip says.
With enough exchanges contributing liquidity, the Bex platform starts to resemble a wholesale clearing house for exchanges, which is a positive factor for market depth and price discovery. However, Bex.io will have to be vigilant about distributing the network across redundant systems and geographies and also protecting themselves from not becoming a single point of failure.
Indeed, by democratizing and decentralizing the exchange business itself, the Bex platform has elevated core functionality to a higher wholesale level. If successful, Bex.io may not be a single point of failure on the technical side, although that doesn't remove similar political jurisdictional risk for the associated, and centralized, legal entity.


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Skyforge today announced the next class that will be in the game – the Paladin. Like traditional Paladins in MMOGs before Skyforge, our valiant knight will have many tanking abilities at its disposal, with a lore background of the stand up guy who nobly fights for the oppressed. The announcement notes two very interesting points, which will need to be seen as to whether or not this information is lore or if it's a hint at mechanics. The Paladin has a "decent amount of health, allowing them to withstand the attack of any force and to 'tank' several enemies at once, while fast regeneration means they are able to fight monsters non-stop" Could this be saying that they are able to heal themselves in combat while area of effect tanking? Let's look at their abilities.
As seen in the video, one of the main abilities for Paladins will be Celestial Bubble, which not only protects the Paladin from damage, but when the duration of the spell is over, it explodes in an area of effect burst, which causes damage to all of the enemies surrounding it. Most of the basic skills listed include area of effect damage, except for the first basic attack, Righteous Blow. Righteous Blow, however, is necessary to use in the combo attacks that Paladins have at their disposal. The largest of these combo attacks, which can have its damage and radius increased under certain conditions (other effects on the Paladin), is Divine Scourge, another ability highlighted in the class video.
Another set of tools that Paladins have are abilities that allow the class to remove negative effects. Whether or not this includes healing spells is not yet known, but the video did have an animation of upward golden aura effects wash up over the Paladin, with the voiceover saying the class is always the first to return to battle. Paladins, while capable of making themselves invulnerable to control effects (both Aegis of Light and Radiant Aspect can do this), we see that the Paladin also has a few abilities with AoE knockback effects tied in. Radiant Aspect, which is a special abilitiy for the class, can do both. Another ability, Holy Ground, does not consume Righteous Anger while active. It's a ground effect that can amplify abilities like Divine Scourge.
While it does not explicitly state it in the announcement, it does sound like Paladins in Skyforge will come in two flavors: DPS and Tank builds: "The Paladin's abilities do not end there: some of them massively increase damage; others make monsters focus on him." Since abilities need to be unlocked for use, I am using the term build here. The announcement also says that Paladins will be able to unlock an ability that restores health, but doesn't say if that's in or out of combat. The video only points out an out-of-combat heal or regeneration ability. It seems that Righteous Anger is the resource that Paladins will need to manage for the majority of their attacks.
On one hand, it's nice that Paladins get to assume the role of AoE tanking, but that could also just be the way that Skyforge is set up. The class seems to have all of the traditional aspects to it that Paladins in MMOGs always have: heals, cleanses, bubble immunity, the white knight to save us from oppression, ground effects, and tanking. I'm hoping that when we learn more about the class, that we get to see some extra flavor that will be surprising, instead of what we would come to expect from Paladins now. While I think the class does look cool and the ability effects in the video are really rad, I just can't say that I'm overly excited about the class based on what I've seen today, because it does lack that flavor of Skyforge bringing something new to the Paladin table.
What do you think about the Skyforge Paladin? Should the class be set up the way it is and I'm being silly for thinking it needs an extra umph to make it seem more interesting instead of the same ol'? Do they need anything else here? They're already quite powerful from what we've learned today, so maybe that flavor isn't necessary. Let us hear your thoughts below!
To read the latest guides, news, and features you can visit our Skyforge Game Page.


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MDC Scholar's Talent Search program for students attending Spanaway Lake High School recently released their list of successful students who have have achieved academic excellence in their pursuit of higher education. We are extremely proud of this program which serves … Read More
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MDC Scholars 2017 – 2018 Awards and Scholarships — Spanaway Lake High School
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