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Erie County Jail is located in Erie County, OH and is the primary correctional facility for the county. Know somebody locked up at Erie County Jail? This guide tells you information about anything you might want to know about Erie County Jail,like the following: Find an inmate at Erie County Jail. Find mugshots and inmate photos. The jail's address and phone number. Bail and bail bondsmen. Erie County Jail intake procedures. Court records. And lots more.
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|Intake & Discharge
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|Court Records
|Criminal Records
|Arrest Records
|Warrant Search
|Life In Jail
|Send Money to Inmate
|Photos & Video
|Family Resources
|Victim Resources
The thought of going to jail is a scary situation, not only for the person who goes to jail, but also their family, friends, and loved ones. This guide is designed to give you all the information and tips you need to make helping someone get out of jail a lot easier. If you have a question, just ask it in the comment section below, and also any comments or feedback that could be a benefit to other people in the same situation is welcome.
General Information
Erie County Jail
2800 Columbus Avenue
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone Number and Fax Number
Phone: (419) 627-7569
Map and Directions
Inmate Search – Find Out Who's In Jail
Do you have a friend or family member in jail and need to contact them?
Do you know a friend or family member who's been arrested and you need to find out where they are?
In order to find out who is in jail at Erie County Jail you have to click on their link and perform an inmate lookup.
Inmate Locator
The Erie County Jail Inmate Roster is a list of people who have been arrested and are in jail, which includes current status, bail amount, and times you can visit. Also, you can find the same information on anyone who has been arrested or discharged within the past 24 hours. Prisoners are listed in alphabetical order by their last name. You can find the information faster if you've got their first and last name, date of birth, or arrest number.
If your friend or family member may be in a different jail you can look here: Ohio County Jails Directory
A mugshot, also known as a booking picture, is the picture that the police take during jail intake processing. They take one frontal photo and a profile photo. Your name and jail ID number will be on the pictures, and they will be kept on file.
View Mugshots
Mugshots of Erie County Jail prisoners can be viewed online, or you can see them in person at the Erie County Jail. When viewing mugshots online you need to input the person's full name, and the arrest date, if you have one.
How To Get Your Mugshot Removed
Trying to figure out how to have your mugshot removed from the Erie County Jail site? This can be tricky, since the mugshot is public record. To get your mugshot removed you have to file a Petition to Expunge with the court. This means that your arrest record will be sealed, and will not be accessible. It is difficult to do this, and you will most likely need the services of a lawyer.
To learn more about getting your mugshot removed, the different mugshot websites, and the mugshot removal websites: How To Remove Your Mugshot from the Internet
Bail & Bail Bondsmen – How To Get Out of Jail
Naturally, if you are locked up, your primary thought is about when you get out. After you've gone through the booking process, your bail will be decided using the bail schedule or the magistrate will decide it. If there is no bail set this can mean that you will either be free to go until your trial, or you don't get released while you wait for your court date.
If you do bail out you will have to agree to be there for your court date, and until then you will not be permitted to leave the area.
Typically, prisoners at Erie County Jail are given an early release in exchange for good behavior if they respect the rules and area a good inmate while they are in jail.
If you follow the rules, you might be allowed to participate in work release. You will be required to return to jail at the end of the day when you're finished working, or you could be permitted to live in a halfway house instead of jail.
Your bail is the amount of money that you are required to pay to be released from jail until you go to court. The amount you will have to pay all depends on how serious your crime is. Someone will have to pay 10% of the amount set so you are able to get out of jail. If you fail to show up for court, the person that paid your bail will not get their money back.
Find Out How Much Someone's Bail Is
To find out someone's bail amount you have to call the Erie County Jail or the County Courthouse. If know the person's information, such as name, address and date of birth, they will tell you what their bail is set at. You can also check their bail amount and status on the Erie County Jail site.
How To Bail Someone Out of Jail
Having to bail someone out of jail is never fun, but in some cases, it is very simple to do. To start with, you need to know if it is a Cash Only Bond situation. If so, you won't be able to use the services of a bondsman. They only accept cash at the jail, so you have to take cash – the jail will not take a personal check. When you've paid bail, the inmate will be released to your care. If this person doesn't violate any of the terms of their release, you'll get the bail money back.
Bail Bondsman
If the bail amount is too high, or you just can't afford to pay it, you should hire a bail bondsman. Bondsmen usually charge a fee of 10 to 15 percent of total bail, and sometimes have a minimum of $100. The money you pay to the bail bondsman is non-refundable and must be paid in cash. If their bail has been set particularly high, the bondsman will in these cases ask to use your assets, such as home, property or cars, as collateral for the bond.
To find a bail bondsman visit our page about: Find a bail bondsman
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Other Ways to Get Out of Jail
- Get Time Off For Good Behavior
- Work Release
- Released For Time Served
- Pre-Trial Release Programs
- Released On House Arrest
- Own Recognizance
Jail Policies and Procedures
Intake Procedures / Booking
The intake process takes you through the following steps:
- You will get put in a holding cell. When the jail is busy, you will have to wait a while to get processed.
- Firstly, you will answer a bunch of questions, such as what is your full legal name, address, date of birth and an emergency contact.
- They'll also ask about your mental and medical history.
- You'll be given an inmate number.
- Your fingerprints will be taken.
- You will get your mugshot taken.
- Any property you have will be taken away from you and stored until you are released.
- You will get to make a phone call to talk to family, friends, or bail bondsman.
- If you are expected to be released quickly, you might be allowed to keep wearing street clothes, but if you are not expected to make bail quickly you will be given a jail uniform.
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Discharge Procedures
When you pay your bail, you will be discharged from jail. The discharge process will take anywhere between 15 minutes to quite a few hours. In simple terms, the faster you can pay your bail, the faster you can get released from jail. Also, how fast you get released might depend on whether or not you've got a bond amount or if the magistrate has to figure out how much your bail will be. For lesser charges, you will get booked and released on your own recognizance. When you have served your sentence and know the release date, you should expect to be discharged at any time that day – but usually in the morning.
How To Turn Yourself In
If you have a, or if you have to begin your jail sentence, you should follow the rules and turn yourself in. If it is for a warrant, go down to the jail intake center, and tell an officer that you think there may be a warrant out for your arrest. The officer will verify that you have an outstanding arrest warrant, and if they verify that you have one, you will be taken into jail custody. If you have a jail sentence to serve, go to the jail at the time and date that the sentence order lists. Make sure that you get don't get there late, or they may decide to arrest you. Just bring allowed items when you go, like a driver's license or even your ID, any prescription medication you might take, along with your doctor's prescription, and the copy of the sentencing order.
Visitation Procedures
The inmate have to provide each visitor's full name to the jail before anyone can visit them. Your visitors will be entered in the log as an authorized visitor. All visitors is required to provide a photo ID when visiting. Visitors showing up late or that is not on the visitation list will not be allowed to attend visitation.
Visitation procedures at Erie County Jail change often, so it would be wise to double-check the official site before you try to visit an inmate.
Visiting Hours
Phone Calls & Phone Usage Policy
All phone calls from jail are made through a jail approved pre-paid phone account or phone card . Phone calls made in jail are usually more expensive than phone calls made outside of jail. There are certain restrictions about when and how often you can use the phone, but inmates must keep in mind that you are just one of many people who want to talk to their loved ones. If you break the jail rules, phone privileges could be reduced or forbidden completely.
The Erie County Jail phone number is: (419) 627-7569
Sending Mail to Inmates
Any mail that you send to an inmate must be sent via US Postal Service. You must not use any other type of delivery. You should print the inmate's name, inmate number, and jail address on the envelope. Do not send a box, envelope with padding, plastic bag, or an envelope with metal inside. All mail received by the jail gets opened and inspected by the jail staff, and will be returned to the sender if it can't be delivered.
Mailing Address
If you would like to send a letter to an inmate at Erie County Jail, use this address:
Erie County Jail
2800 Columbus Avenue
Sandusky, OH 44870
Here is how you should address the letter:
Erie County Jail
2800 Columbus Avenue
Sandusky, OH 44870
The mail policy is always changing, so we suggest that you review the official Erie County Jail site when you send a letter to an inmate there.
Court Information
Get A Lawyer
When you get arrested, you have certain rights, and an important one is the right to request a lawyer. You won't get many phone calls in jail, so make sure you have a friend or relative locate a lawyer when you call. You might be asking yourself 'why do I need a lawyer?' While you are not required to have one, an attorney will make sure you know your rights, protect your interests and help you understand the complicated legal system in your county. The sooner you get a lawyer involved with your criminal case, the better your chances.
To read more about this subject, read our guide: How to Find a Lawyer in Erie County
Public Defender
If you've been arrested and don't have the money to hire a lawyer, the courts will assign you a public defender, which is a free lawyer. The Public Defender's Office has a number of staff such as private investigators, experts in forensics and case workers. All Public Defenders are bona-fide lawyers, members of the State Bar and are legally licensed to practice law.
Have you ever had to use a court appointed attorney? Do you think that they did a good job of defending you?
Court Records
All court records are public record and are available upon request to anyone who requests them – not just the person who they pertain to. Court records are comprised of a court case file containing a docket and all motions, documents, and evidence in your case. You have the ability to access the records and documents in your court case using the online service, or by going to the Erie County Clerk of Court where the case was filed.
Clerk of Court
The Clerk of Court is an officer of the court who manages the records. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath for anyone testifying in court, and read the jury's verdict. All records and documents from your court case are kept at the Erie County Clerk of Court.
Court fees are all costs from your court case, for example filing fees, motion and claim fees, and court charges. If you are low income and have a Public Defender, you may not have to pay them.
The Erie County magistrate is the type of judge that rules on your case. Magistrates do different functions, like setting bail amounts, issuing arrest warrants, and presiding over preliminary court appearances and detention hearings.
A defendant's pre-sentencing report is prepared to include information about your background and details of the defendant's life and history, which the magistrate judge will consider when determining a sentence. Information and personal details will be solicited from the defendant, his or her family members, and if necessary the victim of the crime. Bear in mind that you should request to receive your own copy of this report prior to sentencing, so you have the opportunity to correct the mistakes.
If you get convicted of a crime, you will be given a sentence for your crime. The presiding judge in your case will weigh several options when determining your sentence, ranging from community service to probation, to even prison or jail time. Depending on the severity of the crime, you might get taken into custody, right there in court, or you could receive a date that you must turn yourself into jail to serve your jail term according to your sentence.
Public Records
Inmate Inquiry
Do you need to find out if somebody you know is locked up, or has been an inmate in the past?
You can just query the Erie County jail website and do an inmate search lookup, and search using:
- The inmate's name.
- Date of birth.
- Approximate booking date.
- or inmate ID.
If you're not sure if this person is in jail, you can also call the jail find out if they've been arrested.
Warrant Inquiry
If you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you can find out by checking the arrest warrants on the Erie County court website or you can call the jail directly. This requires a first and last name. Or, you can just go down to the jail and inquire at the information desk. You should know that if you do have an outstanding warrant, they will take you into custody immediately.
Arrest Inquiry
If you have a first and last name, as well as the date of their arrest, contact the Erie County jail, either by phone, go there in person, or check online. Records of arrests are in the public record and the information is accessible to anyone.
Civil Inquiry
Civil processes are when someone has been served with papers, like warrants. You can find these civil process orders by contacting the Sheriff's office, either by phone or through their website.
Sex Offender Search / Lookup
All registered sex offenders must be listed and registered on the sex offender databases required by the area they live in. The people listed on these databases have been convicted of a sex crime. You are able to see these listings on the website, but bear in mind that you can't find the street address, but rather the neighborhood block they live on.
Court Records
Court Records are public records. They include a court case file containing a docket and all documents and filings filed in your court case. You are able to access court records on the internet, or at the Erie County Clerk of Court in the jurisdiction where the case was filed.
Criminal Records
Each state maintains a record of people's criminal background. These online databases are connected so you are able to track criminal backgrounds from another state. You are able to go to county courthouse and check in person, or you can check online. It is helpful to know the county, and if the crime was in a totally different state, you may have to pay a fee for a more complete search.
A search of someone's criminal history you are able to find out if a person has ever been arrested, charged or convicted for any crimes, which can include:
- Drug offenses such as possession or trafficking.
- Kidnapping.
- Rape or other sexual assault.
- Violent crimes.
- Breaking and entering, theft, larceny.
But, when you do a criminal records check, usually will not be able to see if that person has had any moving violations, like:
- Speeding or reckless driving.
- Lost their driver's license or license revoked or suspended.
- Been in a traffic accident.
- Other moving violations.
- Parking Tickets.
- You must be over the age of 21.
- You must possess a High School Diploma or GED
- You must be a US Citizen.
- You must pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
- You must pass a drug test.
- You must have a good level of fitness.
- You must be in good health.
- You must have a valid Driver's License
- An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.
- The right to protection from the accused.
- The right to notification.
- The right to attend proceedings.
- The right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
- The right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
- The right to restitution.
- The right to a speedy trial.
- The right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.
- Spouses and children of all victims.
- Parents and guardians of minor victims.
- Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
- Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.
- Conditions at the jail.
- Jail layout and facility
- Guards and staff
- Food and commissary
- Visitation Days
- The other inmates – what are they like?
- Prisoner safety
- Gang activity
- Inmate programs and activities
To search for driving records, you must do a search for their driving history.
Have you ever searched for criminal records? Was it easy? Did you search online or did you have to call the jail? Was it correct? There are lots of reasons that folks look up criminal records and backgrounds, and your story might make it easier for others.
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Most Wanted
On a Federal level, the FBI has a list of the Top Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Erie County, the Sheriff has a list of most wanted criminals, too.
FBI Ten Most Wanted List: External Link
Life In Jail / What Its Like
Daily Life
Just the thought of being incarcerated in the Erie County jail is something you wish you could avoid, you will soon get used to the routine that is set for you in jail. Prisoners get a wake-up alarm every morning at 6:00AM, and then you'll have roll call. Next, you will get breakfast. When you finish breakfast you will be required to work in the program that has been assigned to you. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it's lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.
Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don't know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Erie County Jail, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.
Dress Code
When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Erie County Jail uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.
How To Send Money to an Inmate
You will have your own 'bank account' while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.
The rules for sending money to inmates could change, so be sure to check the the Erie County Jail website before send money to someone in jail there.
The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.
Inmate Medications
If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.
You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it's not much different from what you would eat at home.
Pods / The Yard
The jail is designed in a 'pod' layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.
As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being 'primed' to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don't get involved.
News and Media
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Types of Jobs at Erie County Jail
The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Erie County Jail, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.
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Family Resources
There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.
If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.
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Victim Resources
Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.
Victim's Rights
The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:
The definition of victim includes:
There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.
Victim Notification
The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.
Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.
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Sex Offender Information and Search
All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.
Domestic Violence
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.
Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.
Reviews of this Jail
Have you ever been locked up in Erie County Jail? Do you have a friend or family member that is a prisoner there? Have you ever been to visit an inmate there?
If so, then you should write your review about it. Write about what you experienced so that other people will know what to expect.
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Tell Your Story
Everybody who's been arrested and thrown in jail has some stories about their time 'inside'. Why were you locked up? Did you experience fair treatment? What happened to you while you were locked up? Were the other inmates cool? How has this experience impacted your life?
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Intrepid: A researcher climbs a sequoia as part of an effort to measure and map the giant trees
'Its dead spire, blasted by lightning, rises to 247 feet. Its four great limbs, each as big as a sizable tree, elbow outward from the trunk around halfway up, billowing into a thick crown like a mushroom cloud flattening against the sky.
'Although its trunk isn?t quite so bulky as that of the largest giant, the General Sherman, its crown is fuller than the Sherman?s. The President holds nearly two billion leaves.
'Trees grow tall and wide-crowned as a measure of competition with other trees, racing upward, reaching outward for sunlight and water. And a tree doesn?t stop getting larger?as a terrestrial mammal does, or a bird, their size constrained by gravity?once it?s sexually mature. A tree too is constrained by gravity, but not in the same way as a condor or a giraffe.
'It doesn?t need to locomote, and it fortifies its structure by continually adding more wood. Given the constant imperative of seeking resources from the sky and the soil, and with sufficient time, a tree can become huge and then keep growing. Giant sequoias are gigantic because they are very, very old.'
Survivors: Many of the most impressive trees were destroyed soon after they were discovered by settlers in the 19th century
Gorgeous: The majestic plants are considered one of the greatest natural wonders in the U.S.
The 'rusty red' tree has a footprint as large as a room in an average home, and is so huge that it is almost impossible to look at.
Their giant size allows them to survive disasters which would wipe out many of their woodland competitors - they are unaffected by storms, resistant to forest fire and can live even after being struck by lightning.
And the trees never stop growing even when they are hundreds of feet tall - in fact, their rate of growth has been found to increase the older they are.
The trunk is constantly widening, while the upper limbs grow stronger even as the trees age.
Steve Sillett and his helpers proved this unexpected finding by climbing up the biggest trees and measuring them more thoroughly than had ever been done before.
The full article is published in the December issue of National Geographic.
Discovery: The trees were a source of huge fascination when they were found by settlers
Destruction: The early settlers were not afraid to cut down the giant trees for timber
Innovation: A settler in 1890 shows off the path he has cut through the giant sequoia Wawona
The giant sequoia - Sequoiadendron giganteum - tends to live for many centuries, enabling it to grow larger than any other species of plant.
The trees are naturally found only in a small area of the Sierra Nevada in California, nearly all of which is covered by the Giant Sequoia National Monument.
While they have been successfully grown in other areas of North America and around the world, nowhere have they been standing long enough to challenge the size records set by the Sierra Nevada giants.
They can live for up to 3,500 years, reaching heights comparable to skyscrapers.
The tallest trees currently standing include the President, the General Sherman and the General Grant, all above 240ft - but they are far from the tallest known in history.
Soon after the sequoia was discovered by American settlers in the early 19th century, many of the most impressive specimens were cut down and exhibited to gawking crowds.
One of the biggest of them all was known as the Mother of the Forest, which stood in the area from 668 BC and was discovered by George Gale in 1852.
He stripped the bark of the tree, leading to its swift demise, while a forest fire in 1908 destroyed what was left.
Champion: The General Sherman is the tallest tree in the world still standing, at a staggering 275ft
Stunning: The images of the magnificent giant sequoias are featured in the December issue of National Geographic


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[Yakson House] The global aesthetic brand, Yakson House soaring into the world
The global aesthetic brand, Yakson House is soaring into the world!
Stories of miraculous encounters are always wonderful, wherever they are in the world.
The meeting between Chairman Lee Byung Chul and CEO Kim Hyun Suk is one of them.
Chairman Lee Byung Chul was famous for the Golki therapy in Masan 30 years ago.
CEO Kim Hyun Suk then running her own skin care shop, head of his fame and visited him. That was the moment when qi(energy) met beauty. With respect to the reason why Korean unique emotion "Yakson"is also loved abroad, Chairman Lee Byung Chul said,
"We apply tailored management programs by figuring out locals' features of each country." 30 years has passed since the establishment of the Yakson House, which now has 77 domestic branches and 10 overseas ones: one branch in New York, one in the Philippines and seven branches and an academy in Japan.
Moreover, the Golki therapy course was opened as a regular program in the United States, specifically in the California Trinity University. Nowadays, Chairman Lee-Byung-Chul is busy preparing for advanced into Chinese markets. He said, "We have been surveying Chinese markets over the last five years. We are scheduled to launch main shops one by one first in Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, and Tianjin. When steadily armed with a system of directly managing about 30 branches in China, we plan to accept more franchises there."
He has already found a local subsidiary in China and is planning to open 40 overseas branches in other countries. We can't wait for the day when Korea's unique 'Yakson' will be a world-class distinctive aesthetic brand, representing the original Korean culture.
Yakson House gives you massage services
with responsible, honest, and clear philosophy.
"What the customers have to do is lying on the bed,
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"Locally Respected Globally Connected"
RnB/Hip Hop Artist Kevin Lamont drops his first music video for his single titled "Wrong" Follow on Twitter – @Artistic_Hands "Like" on Facebook – Kevin Lamont IG – @Artistic_dummy Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/kevinlamontt Shot & Edited by Gmen Photographics and Assisted by SteelLights Production
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Official Music Video for Sheezy Bung's latest single featuring Lazy JP, "Bout Ya Dough" An Overall Omniscience Production Directed, Shot, & Edited by Cory Pitkavish IG: @Cpitkavish Twitter: @CoryPitkavish Sheezy Bung Twitter: @Sheezbung Music: soundcould.com/Sheezy-Bung Lazy JP Twitter: @LazyJP1 Music: soundcloud.com/Lazyjp
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Official Music Video for "My Way" by Young Tone & S.M.P. from Pittsburgh group 1st String. Shot & directed by Pulsus Digital Follow: @IamGoldCollar & @YoungTone412_ on IG & Twitter
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Hardo has wasted no time since being released from prison. After being interview by MTV & Noisey and releasing the first single off his street album "Trapnati" He delivers his own version of Zapp's classic song Computer Love produced by Stevie B. Twitter: @trapnhardo Fab 5 Management @Fab5Mgmt
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I am a HUGE sucker for a good Bloody Mary. It's become a tradition, for several reasons, in our household, and since it's Throwback Thursday, I'm going to tell you all about my illicit love affair with this famous lady in red.
Several years ago, I had the honor (and burden) of preparing the entire Thanksgiving day feast. I love to cook, and people seem to enjoy what I prepare, so I had no problems taking on the Turkey Day task.
I'm also a horrible procrastinator; I work well under pressure. I knew everything I was going to make and had my list, but as happens in life, time got away from me and we ended up doing most of the shopping the day before the big event.
I also don't want anyone to be alone on a holiday, or feel like a "blue plate special" at Denny's is their only option. So the guest list kept growing, right up 'till the day of.
What started as dinner for five or six, quickly ended up being 15. I'm working with a 18 pound bird, doing everything from scratch, including pie crusts and things I could have done a day or two in advance.
But, did not.
Stressed does not begin to explain what I was feeling; one hand up a turkey's butt while the other is dumping yams and brown sugar in the slow cooker.
I needed a drink.
Craig had been in the mood for Bloodys, but I'd never really had a good one before (just watery tomato juice and vodka), but at this point, as long as it was alcoholic and going down my gullet, I didn't care.
And, my wonderful husband, who as I'm yanking turkey innards, rubbing butter under the turkey skin, watching potatoes boil over as I'm kneeding pie crust dough with my elbows to have my hands free, is right there behind me, drink to my lips and wiping the sweat from my brow.
My love of the Bloody Mary was born.
We visited Tombstone a year or.so later (as I mentioned, we ghost hunt as a hobby), and after a long, sleepless night,found Johnny Ringo's, who to this day, served up the best Bloody I've ever had. Made ingredient by ingredient to order, this is where I learned how exactly I like my Bloody.
What I like, is more of a Bloody Caesar; using Calamato or clam juice. But, if you're not Canadian or near the Northern border, asking for one will probably just get you a funny stare.
There's also a Bloody Maria, which doubles down on the hot sauce and uses tequila instead of vodka, and Micheladas, common here in the Southwest, that use a good,Mexican beer like Sol or Tecate in place of hard liquor.
An obsession was born! It became a Thanksgiving and Christmas morning tradition, as well as a general special occasion drink.
Okay, so on to the good stuff – the booze!
As I mentioned in a recent blog (California Dreamin' ), when we got married in San Diego, I was craving Bloodys. South Beach Bar and Grille had my order down, the day before we left! Its our favorite restaurant whenever we're in San Diego. Jimmy's Famous American Tavern has a pretty good one, but it's more of a Bloody Maria, with tequila, and they don't add much (if any) Worcestershire sauce, which is sinful in my opinion. Andrew Zimmern's recipe is the closest I can find to exactly how I like mine.
I really want to try either this spicy or pickle flavored vodka , in place of my usual plain.
Garnishes are getting out of hand, though. I'm an olive, especially stuffed, and citrus gal, although I might try something pickled, like okra or a Bloody Pickle sometime.
Think I'm crazy? Check out some of these garnishes, that could take the place of breakfast, second breakfast, brunch, lunch, liner,diner,midnight snack and fourth meal.
The rim? Eh. I'm not a fan of celery salt, but Bloody Mary Salt, which would be great on steak or seafood too, or Old Bay Seasoning , which is my all purpose season all salt, are my favorite ways to go. And, of course, fresh, cracked black pepper is a must.
I must have Worcestershire sauce in my Bloody, preferably to the point it resembles the color of week old menstrual blood. If you're not going to buy the best, try making your own. Add some of that Bloody Mary Salt and a jar of olives, and you have a cute DIY gift for a friend, hostess or holiday.
Of course, you can get kettle potato chips and flavored nuts to to along with this next idea.
Throw a DIY Bloody Mary party or add a DIY Bloody bar to a brunch or shower. Add some Bloody Mary Jello shots (you can get vegan gelatin, by the way), and try some of these things to do with leftover Bloody Mary mix, like ice cubes and the goat cheese appetizer.
Bloody Mary bread, Bloody Mary Chipotle shrimp, or these 5 other ways to eat your Bloody Mary, might be a hit as well.
Not sure I'm brave enough to try a peanut butter Bloody Mary, but celebrity Iron Chef Jose Garces has come up with some delicious sounding regional takes on the traditional Bloody, that I'd be down for – the 'Gotham Mary', inspired by a NYC Everything bagel, 'Fisherman's Blood', with malt vinegar which I'm a huge sucker for and 'Al Fresca Mary', with balsamic and pepperoncinnis, to name a few.
What's your favorite cocktail? Or, your favorite Turkey Day memory? Let us know!
And, in case you missed it, here's last week's Throwback Thursday,, where I wax poetic about concerts and state/county fairs!
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Creamed Chipped Beef Breakfast Pizza-Boboli
Creamed Chipped Beef isn't just for toast….Serve this unique breakfast pizza with our famous Knauss Creamed Chipped Beef at any meal of the day.
For 4 people
- (1) 10 oz. package of Knauss Creamed Chipped Beef
- 1 Small Boboli Bread
- 4 Large Eggs, scrambled
- 1 cup(s) Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 6 Strips chopped, Crispy Bacon
- 0.5 cup(s) Chopped Scallions
Creamed Chipped Beef Breakfast Pizza-Boboli Directions
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Spread the Knauss Creamed Chipped Beef evenly over the Boboli bread and top with the scrambled eggs. Sprinkle the cheese and bacon over the eggs. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown and sprinkle with the scallions. Cut into 4 to 6 wedges and serve.
Creamy Eggs and Dried Beef
A twist on the Pennsylvania Dutch favorite hard-boiled egg dish—this version combines the richness of cream cheese, eggs and our flavorful Knauss Dried Beef. A great way to start your morning!
Ready in: 10m – Cooking time: 2m
For 4 people
- 2 tablespoon(s) Butter or Margarine
- 2 tablespoon(s) Flour
- 2 cup(s) Milk
- 3 ounce(s) Knauss Dried Beef, finely chopped
- 6 Hard-Boiled Eggs, sliced
- 8 ounce(s) Cream Cheese, softened
Creamy Eggs and Dried Beef Directions
In a sauce pan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in flour and milk. Stir until sauce is thick and smooth. Reduce heat to low. Add Knauss Beef, hard boiled eggs, and cream cheese. Heat for an additional 2 minutes. Server over toast, waffles, English muffins or bagels.
Quiche Lorraine A La Dried Beef
A classic French egg dish with a different twist. Add our Knauss Dried Beef and surprise your guests with a delicious and unique breakfast pie.
For 4 people
- 4 ounce(s) Knauss, Dried Beef
- 1 9
- cup(s) Cheddar or Longhorn Cheese, grated
- 4 Eggs
- 2 cup(s) Milk
- 1 dash(es) Cayenne or Chili Powder
- 1 dash(es) Nutmeg
- 1 dash(es) Mustard Powder
- 1 dash(es) Pepper
- 1 pinch(es) Parsley, Butter & Paprika
Quiche Lorraine A La Dried Beef Directions
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Cut dried beef into small pieces and place in bottom of chilled pie crust.
Next, place grated cheese on top of Dried Beef. Beat eggs, milk and dash of cayenne/chili powder, nutmeg, mustard power and pepper together. Pour in pie crust. Sprinkle top with parsley, dots of butter, paprika and small pieces of Dried Beef. Bake for 40 minutes and let cool 15-20 minutes before serving.
Traditional Creamed Dried Beef
A traditional century old recipe enjoyed across the country. Use our Knauss Dried Beef in this recipe to make a delicious topping for toast, biscuits, baked potatoes, home fries, noodles, pizza, rice and more.
Ready in: 15m – Cooking time: 15m –
For 2 people
- 3 ounce(s) Knauss Dried Beef
- 4 tablespoon(s) Butter
- 4 tablespoon(s) Flour
- 2.5 cup(s) Milk
Traditional Creamed Dried Beef Directions
Shred dried beef and brown lightly with butter in skillet. Mix in flour, and then stir in milk. Cook until thickened over low/medium heat.
Option #1: Add 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce for a hearty flavor.
Option #2: Add 1/2 cup sour cream for a rich flavor.
Option #3: Add 1/4 tsp. chili pepper and 1/4 tsp. cumin for a Southwestern flavor. Serve over toast, biscuits, baked potatoes, home fries, noodles, pizza, or rice.


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Catherine Mayeur-Jaouen / Alexandre Papas (eds.)
Family Portraits with Saints
Hagiography, Sanctity, and Family in the Muslim World
Catherine Mayeur-Jaouen / Alexandre Papas (eds.)
Islamkundliche Untersuchungen Band 317
Klaus Schwarz Verlag
Langue: anglais
1. Edition (2013)
Paperback, 440 pages
The topic of the present volume lies at the crossing of two main subjects in Islamic studies: sanctity and family. Seeking to explain the relationships between saints and society through the family institution, the book strives to enlarge the vision of the family as well as to analyse more concretely the role of saints – the patterns of the Prophet and his relatives, problems related to the hereditary transmission of charisma; the relations between the spiritual family and the physical family, or between disciples and the saint's family; the spiritual master as father and the father as spiritual master; and the crucial role of women.
Accordingly, the table of contents resembles a family portrait, and features synthetic articles as well as case studies which cover the medieval, modern and contemporary periods, throughout different parts of the Muslim world (Maghrib and Mashriq, Anatolia, Iran, India, Pakistan and Central Asia). This collective reflexion is the result of previous research done on Islamic hagiography from an anthropological or historical perspective; also, it seeks to benefit from the recent development of family history in Islam.


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Today we stepped back in time to the early 1940s. Heddiw aethon ni'n ol i'r 1940au cynnar. As part of our World War Two topic, Year 6 visited the 1940s Swansea Bay World War Two Experience. We had a great time visiting the museum based in Swansea Bay and the friendly staff there helped to bring World War Two to life for us. During our visit, we were able to gain a real sense of what it must have been like to live in Britain during the Second World War. We experienced the sights and sounds of an air raid, taking cover in an air raid shelter. When the all clear sounded, we strolled down an indoor street, past bomb damaged houses, shops and even a pub.
Upon arrival at the museum, we were greeted by James, the air raid warden, who showed us the tail fin of a German bomb lodged into the ground. We were amazed by the sheer size of the bomb. We walked through an Anderson shelter made out of sheets of corrugated iron bolted together and on into the museum. Once inside, Erryl, one of the friendly museum staff, talked to us about life on the Home Front and how ordinary people living in Wales during World War Two had to 'make do and mend'. She talked to us, for example, about how food was rationed as it was in such short supply. Erryl showed us the weekly food rations for an adult and we all agreed that we would feel hungry if we had to survive on a typical week's rations. We all had a smell of the powdered egg! Yuk! Ofnadwy! Artefacts from the 1940s such as gas masks, water jugs and ration books helped to bring the period to life for us.
One of the highlights of the day was when we had an opportunity to dress up in authentic clothes from the 1940s. In the setting of a typical front room of a 1940s house, we all enjoyed dressing up as soldiers, naval officers, air pilots, housewives and Home Guard officers to name a few! We tried on helmets, gas masks, dresses, hats and all sorts of jackets and accessories. We were able to sit around a table in our costumes and enjoy a wartime tea. We had such fun. Gawson ni llawer o hwyl!
Later, we walked through the indoor streets of the museum - past houses, shops and even into the corner pub 'The Three Lamps'. We were able to go into the air force operations room where officers were using radar to keep track of the location of spitfires and hurricane aircraft. As we moved along, we saw what was left of a bombed house - nothing but rubble, debris and fire. The exhibition really brought home to us the devastation caused by German bombing raids over Wales. We realised how local people had to cope with the devastation. James the air warden pointed out the blackout material that people had to use to cover their windows at night so that targets weren't provided for the German Luftwaffe. We were lucky enough to view and touch so many artefacts from the period - gas masks, identity cards and even a wedding dress made out of parachute silk! As the air raid siren sounded, we took cover in a public air raid shelter where an air raid warden entertained us by playing his 'mouth organ' made by placing brown paper over a comb!
After lunch, we all took part in an exciting quiz which was lots of fun. We had to work in pairs or small groups to answer quiz questions by finding specific information in photographs, artefacts and information boards throughout the museum. We had to, for example, find the code name for one of the RAF planes. We all enjoyed a great day at 1940s Swansea Bay and learnt so much that will help us in our study of World War Two back at school. Thanks to all the staff at the World War Two Experience who made the day so special for us. Diolch yn fawr iawn.
11/21/2012 04:50:45 pm
thanks sir for going there with us to give us and showing us what it is like there
Mr. Evans
12/20/2012 06:35:56 am
Pleser! It was a pleasure, Dafydd. It was an interesting trip and we all learnt so much about World War Two.
11/23/2012 03:54:52 am
That school trip was AMAZING. I realy thought it was intresting.
Mr. Evans
12/20/2012 06:38:04 am
I'm glad you enjoyed the trip, Cara-Mae. What did you like best? I enjoyed going into the Anderson shelter. It helped me imagine how frightening it must have been for people during an air raid.
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Richard III, courtesy of Dundee University….
This portrait of Richard, commissioned in 2015 by Dundee University, somehow escaped my notice at the time. At least, I really do not recall it, which is a shame, because it's rather good
And to see a fuller version of the portrait, as well as more information, go here.


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Today being the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, I thought I'd dig out some pics of my visit to the Battlefield back in 2002 (when I had more hair!).
And I celebrated with the Lad by watching a good documentary on the Battle.
And here is a really crappy video I made at the time!


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Mapping the Outdoors – The Perfect Scouting Tool!
MAN vs. WHITETAIL 08.31.11
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Technology has been a great boon for hunters in their quest to locate and harvest a buck of a lifetime. I personally have been using aerial maps in some form for the past twenty years in my pursuit of mature whitetails.
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The greatest thing is that instead of having two maps, an aerial photo and a topographic map, now they are combined to make one custom map. The details of these maps are so defined, especially on the photo paper; you can pick out your favorite tree from home.
All of my personal scouting and stand placement is done with these maps, and my success on trophy whitetails has proven to be much greater now due to the fact that I use these integrated maps from Mapping The Outdoors.
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Employees Arriving Late – The Escalation Process
Submitted by Leslie Allan on November 2nd, 2010
How would you handle this problem? You are new to HR and working in a small professional services firm. One employee has taken to arriving very late most mornings. This employee does work till late to make up time. However, their lateness is starting to impact the level of morale in the office. You feel you should bring this matter up with the owner of the business to get proper policies in place and to fix up the late arrivals. How should you go about it?
Here is my take on the solution. Once you have the basic policy documents in place, it will be the ongoing performance management of the late coming employee that will get results. Only relying on the written word will not be enough. And that means the manager of this employee actually supervising him or her.
Regarding the hours that an employee is required to work, ensure that the requirements are clear and in writing. They could be stated in the employee's employment contract, their role description, past performance appraisal goals or in HR policy documents. Wherever it is stated, it should be clearly communicated to the employee and understood by them. That's the necessary first step.
Next is the performance management of the employee. This employee's direct manager will need to take the employee aside and explain to them the impact that their behavior is having on their work outputs and on the morale of other employees. The expectation that they will do the required hours needs to be stated clearly, firmly and without emotion.
The first step should be an informal counseling session. If the employee's behavior does not improve, then take the next step and formally reprimand the employee with a written warning and written performance goals. If the behavior still does not improve, then take steps to terminate the employee. The key here is to escalate the severity of the issue in steps whilst keeping your process transparent. The escalation process in many organizations is more complicated than this, but I think that is a reasonable and effective approach in a nutshell.
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What follows is an analysis by Pat Swords, an environmental engineer, on the costs committed by the Irish government in their Renewable Energy Action Plan (NREAP). The bailout of Anglo Irish Bank ended up costing the Irish people around € 29 billion, so the costs committed under NREAP, mainly for windmills and pylons, will come to at least two thirds of that of the infamous bank. The wind industry and other interested parties require vast long term subsidies to make these huge capital investments viable and the Irish people have been signed up to pay up for generations once again. At the end of this programme, when the subsidies finally come to an end, we will have no choice but to setup a NAMA for windmills, as Colm McCarthy the economist pointed out, adding more billions to the cost.
There are also many costs to society that can't be so easily valued - for example the loss of jobs as big industry moves out. Consider this letter to the Energy Regulator from Kerry Group, for example, who are trying to fight in a very tight competitive international market with domestic policy dragging them down in a whirlpool of electricity levies, charges and subsidies while their competitors benefit from cheap fuel prices (and by the way - no, fossil fuels do not receive the equivalent of REFIT).
And what cost to put on tourism and bloodstock jobs ?
The costs committed to in Ireland's Renewable Planby Pat Swords BE CEng FIChemE CEnv MIEMA
Ireland's Renewable Energy Action Plan (NREAP) was prepared in 2010 without any proper assessment of costs and impacts. For instance if we take Table 10 on page 138, it gives us the bottom line, i.e. 4,094 MW of onshore wind and 555 MW of offshore:
Link to Ireland's Renewable Energy Action Plan (NREAP)
- We will ensure completion of the ongoing capital investment programme in transmission and distribution networks by 2010 and oversee further extensive investment in a programme expected to total €4.9bn up to 2013;
- See Page 21 of: http://www.dcenr.gov.ie/
NR/rdonlyres/B0D3D168-3DCD- 43E9-8D87-F4666239049F/0/ EnergyWhitePaper12March2007.
- The target is underpinned by analysis conducted in the recent All Island Grid Study which found that a 40% penetration is technically feasible, subject to upgrading our electricity grid and ensuring the development of flexible generating plant on the electricity system.
Annual savings per 100 MWs installed
Tonnes of oxide
Carbon Dioxide
0.19 ml.
So this was what was claimed back in 2007 as the justification for all this so called 'environmental protection'. In other words for each 1,000 MWs of installed capacity, 1.9 million tonnes of CO2 savings.
- The limitations and caveats associated with this methodology include that it ignores any plant used to meet the associated reserve requirements of renewables. These open cycle plants will typically have lower efficiency and generate increased CO2 and NOx emissions compared with CCGT and these emissions should be incorporated into the analysis. The purpose of presenting a simplified analysis here is to provide initial insights into the amount of fossil fuels that are displaced by renewables and the amount of emissions thereby avoided.
- The management of variability and uncertainty is critical to a power system with high levels of wind penetration. Detailed analysis by the TSOs has shown that portfolios that are capacity adequate are unlikely to be adequate in terms of ramping over all the necessary timeframes to efficiently and effectively manage the variable renewable sources and changes in interconnector flows while maintaining system security - from All Island Project report.
- The cost of onshore wind has been assessed internationally by a report completed for the German renewable industry, the main detail of which in relation to total investment costs (GIK -Gesamtinvestionkosten), can be found in the Table below:


text: DIANE BUTTIGIEG is an artist inspired by natural elements, their colours and textures. Most of her works are within a composition of such materials. She also specialises in creating works in permanent ink, and others which are composed of structure resin, glass and acrylic. Earlier this year, Diane won first place in an art competition, 'Art That Matters Competition', organised by SO Galerie and Mediterranean Bank. She launched her first solo exhibition entitled 'twisttease – Maltese Iconography with a twist' on 30th October, 2013, at Juliani Hotel, St Julian's.


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(Personal journal post) -Listening to the 'Elizabethtown' soundtrack right now. Never saw the movie, but the soundtrack is amazing! Used to listen to it all the time many years ago… it's bringing back some great memories :)
I can't think of many things more relaxing than writing in the observatory with a cool breeze coming through the window and a view of butterflies silently dancing in the garden. Fortunately for me, that's exactly what I'm doing right now!
I'm taking advantage of a rare opportunity where I have the day off work, Stacy took the kids somewhere, I don't have anything pressing to do, and it's unbelievably beautiful outside. There's definitely the feel of Fall in the air… partly cloudy skies, cool breeze, low humidity, an 'end of summer' laziness… the kids start back to school in less than a week! That's where Stacy and the kids are now; getting school supplies.
Yeah, this summer went by fast, but don't they all? Plus, like our recent vacation, I'm satisfied with it. We did a lot of things… went to the movies, zoo, museum, hiking, we camped, took a vacation to a different state, swam at the beach, Ella played soccer, went to parks, played in fountains, went out to eat, had parties, got into arguments and made up, started and completed projects, found new music… on and on…
Even went to a concert last night! Me, Stacy, Katie, Ian, Andy, and Mary saw Die Antwoord at the LC Pavilion outside. It was awesome! We ate at a cool place beforehand, got some drinks at another, went to the show and had a great time, went to 16-bit Arcade bar and played games, then went to another place and got food (pizza!), and was still home by 12-1am… freakin' great night all around, seriously. Life is good right now. Life is good, and I'm happy.
Super-glad I took today off, and I don't feel like crap today given how much we drank last night. It's OK to get drunk every now and then. Today is the vacation day I wanted all along… satisfied, calm, truly relaxing, doing what I actually want to do, even if it's only for a short while. I don't care and am not worried that I'm not doing something else right now. Content…
Panorama of the observatory right now, you know, for context ;)
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Sunday shoppingin Constance
Next Date: 26. May 2019
Shops in Germany are usually closed on a Sunday, but twice a year – in spring and in autumn – stores in Constance open for Sunday shopping with all kinds of special offers and promotions. Visitors to the old quarter and beyond can look forward to a whole host of VIP experiences, healthy giveaways and culinary treats in the restaurants and at the food stalls. There is never a dull moment at this themed event, which features special offers and fun hands-on activities (including pumpkin carving), and it's easy to get from place to place.
The Sunday shopping events are organised by Treffpunkt Konstanz e.V., the town's retail association, and Marketing und Tourismus Konstanz GmbH.
Your contactfor sunday shopping
Sabine Graf
Tel: +49 (0)7531 1330-82
Fax: +49 (0)7531 1330-80
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The Hotel offers some great facilities with Free Wi-Fi, Flat panel TV's in all rooms, Dining room with separate tables, Large bar and dance floor with nightly entertainment. With close links to all the islands many attractions, we will ensure that you will enjoy a memorable stay with us
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Ferry Bookings Arranged
"No Smoking" on premises or grounds (excludes Car Park)
For those that want to come and relax the Hotel has a Heating Swimming Pool, Hot Tub and Steam Room available.
Also a lovely, relaxing and warm Garden.
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Naturalistic Gift-Boosting Activities
In this article, you will find:
- What's it all about?
- Grades K-2
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- Grades 6-8
Grades K-2
You're never too young - or too old - to learn to love the stars.
Don't wait for fall to gather up the leaves. You'd be surprised how much variety you can find in one backyard.
You don't have to be big to grow a tree. Just look at what an acorn can do!
What's next? Clouds in a box? A rainbow in the sock drawer? No umbrellas needed for this "rainy" day activity.
There may not be any dinosaurs lurking about the yard, but we'll bet your kids know all about them anyway.
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In the past I have been rather vocal about my ambivalence to brands using Kickstarter to crowdfund their launch. People can get too ambitious and offer poor value for money whilst looking for a shortcut to having a popular and successful brand with their Kickstarter projects, but there are of course people who create projects that are suitable for Kickstarter and really think about what they're doing.
Previously, Kickstarter was only open to US-based fund-raisers, us Brits were able to spend our money pledging there, but not raise it, that all changed recently when they added the option for people in the UK to create projects. Even with my reservations about the idea of crowdfunding when it comes to the t-shirt industry I do think it is good for more people to have that avenue open to them. Any of the British HYA readers tempted to launch a project on there to help push your brand?


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It was very warm and sunny yesterday, and the Buddleia attracted lots of insects!
Some lovely captures Catherine
Great shots Catherine, really illustrates a summer's day. Your Buddleja is well on, mines only just firing up the first blooms, but then I did deliberately leave it late to prune.
Thanks, folks!
Buddleias are very thirsty shrubs, so need a lot of water or the leaves turn yellow. I chose the pink as it doesn't clash with other flowers out just now, and is a warm colour. I went round to see the one Mike left in this front garden near here, and it looks awful. Because it has neither been watered or fed, the leaves are yellow and the purple flowers are small. Very sad!
Guess I've been lucky, ours hasn't been watered or fed, but is striding away, had cut it down to around four or five feet back in late April.
I think you are lucky as its roots seem to be in the shade!
They DO grow very quickly though, don't they?
Mine is about the same height, and I cut it to about the same as you did yours, but I think it needs cut back to 2' next year as it smothers all plants around it!
Yes, it's about 15', but needs to be quite high, as there are very few bridge plants in neighbouring gardens, going to try and talk my new neighbours into putting in a couple in the corner of their large garden, loads of space behind their cabin.
By the way Catherine, these photos were taken in the garden a couple of months back, do you know what this self seeded plant is?
I am not sure of its name, Rolf, and have looked but cannot find it via Google, but it's a grass which grew in Mike and Becky's first garden, having seeded there from somewhere else.
It is tough, not very attractive, and difficult to get rid of as it clings to the soil! It's not one of the prettier grasses which is light and moves with the breeze. Its seed head aren't very pretty either.
If you want to keep it as nothing else will grow there, or if you want to keep other plants away from that space, it would be a good control, but there will also be a fairchance that it will take over where you don't want it. As I said, it's amazingly tough!
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Thanks Catherine, it's coming out, as it's starting to crowd other things, most importantly my Chilean Guava mini bushes.
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This large 3 star chalet will impress you by its warm and cosy atmosphere. All renovated in the past year, the 43 bedrooms are comfortable, with balcony and a view over the mountain. Our indoor heated swimming pool, and saunas, will help you to relax after a day of skiing or visiting. In the restaurant, you will enjoy French dishes as well as the traditional Savoy dishes. To finish the evening, have a drink in our Barry's Bar before a good night sleep at the bottom of the Mont Blanc. In the summer, our terrace will welcome you for dinner or just a drink.
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Usually, whenever I come to UCI on a Saturday it's awfully quiet and disconcerting. This wasn't the case at the bustling 2016 MFA Exhibition, where masses of people herded around various artful displays. First up was the University Art Gallery for Mona Sheybani's "The land, the rug, the wall".
Upon entrance, the room was shrouded in darkness with a central sculpture, and two slide projectors showing off juxtaposed photos of family life, historical artifacts, and buildings in Iran. The images were mundane, everyday affairs contrasted alongside the images of ruin.
The sculpture ("He lived in my home and I did not!"), a top down blueprint recreation of the house her father built, was composed entirely from her memories. "The shadows that are created on the floor plan, those create the walls that are supposed to be there… and what you see on the wall is [what] the house looks like when you look [at] it straight" said Mona.
As for the side wall projections, she assembled these through photographs and archives taken during her last visit to Iran, destruction now plaguing her family's former home and tourists invading the cultural ruins. Minimalist, somber and nostalgic, Mona's exhibit is reminiscent of passing through Barstow, a shadow of its former self. To see it in its glory days must have been a wonder.
Next up was Nathaniel Klein's exhibit in the Room Gallery called "Patterns, Warnings, Nothing", a short film about the Battle of Los Angeles. Split into three sections, it discusses the 1942 battle with a voiceover of a reporter covering the event, the preparation of a World War II reenactor, and footage of the video game based on Sony's film, Battle Los Angeles (2011). The juxtaposition of history amongst modernity was strangely melancholic, a sort of retroactive view of the chaos of the battle and the relative complacency with which it is regarded now
The Contemporary Art Center Gallery held the last two exhibits, Conor Thompson's art and Brody Albert's "Solids". Striking abstract paintings stood alongside realistic sculptures. Conor's paintings were canvases of evolving shades of bright green and red amongst backdrops of pink and gray and a glowing yellow sun, distracting you from the main images of a fiddler and a group of women staring at you. In stark contrast, was "Night Lives", six black and white sketches repeating a pattern of knives, eyes, glasses and gloves.
Brody's exhibit was just as thought-provoking with a series of three sculptures spread out over the white gallery. The first one, "Collapsible Barrier (Purple)," pretty much looks like what it sounds like. Brody elaborated that it wasn't just a metal barrier he painted purple, but rather, a barrier sculpted from MDF, a wood-based composite, detailed right down to the individual screws; it was a fence of straw masquerading as a steel blockade. The second one, "Wasp Nest (Horsepower)", was composed entirely of paper. The third and most intriguing piece is "Orosi", a 1:1 metal replica of a smashed fire escape, "totally abused, totally neglected, totally damaged" by the endless amounts of trucks backing into it over 11 years.
What's especially present about all of these exhibits is a clear sense of commitment and passion that resonates through the art. You only need a single glance to see the hundreds of hours of work that went into each piece, and the sheer variety left me enchanted by the art and the stories told.
The MFA Thesis Part I Exhibition runs from Apr. 23 to May 6 at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.