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By: Donna Harris
Standards for well buildings, resiliency, labor shortages and connectivity are shaping the building materials market. Read our take on these key trends!
Manufacturers of building materials will see a host of changes over the next few years resulting from these four major trends.
It used to be all about you: how did you manufacture your products? What was the environmental impact, both in the resources consumed and in the pollution that resulted? Those considerations are not going away.
But they are being superseded by a new emphasis on a different environmental concern: How are your products and materials affecting the building's occupants? The American Institute of Architects (AIA), U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) have led the charge, reflecting the growing concerns about impact of the indoor environment on workers and other users of a building. Even the LEED certification process is beginning to incorporate the WELL Building Standard (WELL) in its requirements.
Architects and contractors are becoming more engaged, as are building owners. Normally focused largely on the financials, property owners have begun to pay attention to materials decisions. The reason? More and more of their buildings are occupied by health-conscious millennials who are more informed and more demanding about health concerns.
For the tenant companies, there's not just the employee satisfaction measure but a financial incentive as well. Not only will happy employees stay in their jobs longer, but healthy employees have lower healthcare costs.
A Dodge Data & Analytics report, The Drive Toward Healthier Buildings 2016, predicted that investments in healthier buildings would become a transformative trend in the design and construction industry.
One indicator of this trend is the creation of Fitwel, a program developed jointly by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the General Services Administration (GSA). Fitwel describes itself as "a high impact building certification designed to support healthier workplace environments and improve occupant health and productivity.
While control of the program has passed to the Center for Active Design (CfAD), both of the federal agencies remain involved, putting the financial support and credibility of the federal government behind the program. CDC will remain Fitwel's research and evaluation lead, and GSA is currently using Fitwel to certify buildings from all 11 regions of its portfolio.
Several leading companies in the built environment have applied Fitwel's design and operation strategies to all or a portion of their workplace portfolios.
Natural disasters caused $306 billion damage in the U.S. in 2017, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Earthquakes caused $4.4 billion in damage, and fires caused another $2.7 billion in loss, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
All these disasters have forced building owners to become more aware of the durability of building materials. And it's not just extreme weather. There are also concerns about terrorism and other manmade hazards.
The Resilient Design Institute (RDI) has created a set of Resilient Design Strategies that direct the industry to "design and construct (or renovate) buildings to handle severe storms, flooding, wildfire, and other impacts that are expected to result from a warming climate.
The pressure is on building materials manufacturers to demonstrate the strength, durability and reliability of their materials. And prove they meet applicable building standards and codes.
At the same time, the U.S. Congress is considering an initiative to replace and revitalize the nation's aging infrastructure. We can only hope that this new round of infrastructure improvements will benefit from resilient design concepts and mitigate some of these challenges in the future.
91% of contractors had a moderate to difficult time finding skilled workers for their job openings, according to the Q4 2017 USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index. Smaller contractors were having the most difficulty.
Rory DeJohn, a senior vice president at Turner Construction, one on the largest construction management companies in the U.S., told a Congressional committee that, while construction activity has finally returned to the level attained in the previous peak year of 2007, the industry is employing 100,000 fewer workers. Younger people, he said, simply aren't choosing careers in the industry.
As contractors find it harder and harder to hire skilled workers, they're looking to manufacturers to make building materials easier to install. Whether it's modular construction, new tools, better materials, training videos or other techniques, contractors are looking for help.
Another key indicator: the National Institute of Building Science said that 93% of respondents to its survey of the Architect-Engineering-Construction audience had used offsite construction methods. And Marriott said 50 of its motel construction projects in 2017 would use offsite construction methods.
As consumers' lives become ever-more connected, they are looking for smart systems in homes and buildings to automate everything from entertainment and HVAC systems to lighting and security.
The pressure is even greater on building owners, who are looking for a single system to replace the standalone hardware, software and apps they might have accumulated over the years. Integration of all these siloed systems into a single building automation package would offer them a level of simplicity.
The global building automation systems (BAS) market is poised for healthy growth in the next five years. The key driving factors are growing use of internet of things (IoT) technology, the rising popularity of LED lights for efficient utilization of energy, increased reliance on wireless technology and concern for overall energy consumption in buildings. Distributors and system integrators will continue to dominate the sales distribution channels for BAS globally.
According to the research report published by Transparency Market Research, the global market for commercial building automation reached $78 billion in the year 2016 and is expected to grow to $108 billion by 2024, with a combined annual growth rate above four percent.
The growth of this market is driven by the increase in demand for energy-efficient systems, the growing need for the automation of security systems in buildings, and the advancement of IoT in BAS.
It's no longer enough for building materials to be only about design and aesthetic appeal. These industry trends are here to stay. And they increase the pressure on the building materials manufacturers to create strong products that are easy to install and improve the health and safety of building occupants. And that connect with and/or support a connected building's information management structure.
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Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America holds its free America Dream Event on March 27-31, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 South Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. Homeowners with unaffordable mortgages and homebuyers wanting to purchase with the best mortgage should attend to meet face-to-face with lenders. Visit naca.com to register and obtain a list of documents to bring.
Brookins Community A.M.E. Church hosts CPR/First Aid Training conducted by the American Red Cross on March 29 at 9 a.m., at 4831 South Gramercy Place in Los Angeles, said Pastor Gregory K. McLeod. Certificates will be issued to all who complete the six-hour training. The $5 donation includes a light lunch. For information, call (323) 296-5610.
West Angeles Performing Arts Theatre presents the play, 'Blue God,' on April 4-5 at 7 p.m., and April 6 at 5 p.m., at 3020 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, said Marshawn Metters, writer/director. The faith-based production addresses contemporary issues affecting the modern family. The ticket donation is $25-$35 and available at brownpapertickets.com or inglewoodtickets.com.
Sisters in Ministry sponsors free ministerial training and coaching workshops on April 5 at 8:30 a.m., at New Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 402 East El Segundo Boulevard in Los Angeles, said Pastor Sonja R. Dawson, SIM CEO and founder. Sessions include 'Preaching with Freshness,' 'Role of the Worship Leader,' and 'Winning Men to Christ.' The registration deadline is March 31 on a first come, first served basis. Email email@example.com for details.
Cynthia Perry Ray Foundation holds its 4th Annual Awards Musical Luncheon on April 5 at 12 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Gateway Hotel, 19800 South Vermont Avenue in Torrance, said Dr. Kathye Jenkins, founder/president. The honorees are Dr. Vera Milton, Gabriella Fonseca, Christine Baccus, the Rev. Charles Turner, Adrianne Chivers, Dr. George Bell, Carolyn Johnson and Cassandra Morris. Lady Rose Neale, Pastor Rodney Nichols and Chozyn, the Rev. Kevin Yancy and Elder William Johnson will perform. Paid reservations are required by March 28. The ticket donation is $35 for youth and $55 for adults. Vendor spaces are $50-$75. For information, call (310) 531-8942.
Bethany Baptist Church of West Los Angeles distributes free clothing on April 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 4115 West Martin Luther King Boulevard in Los Angeles, said Pastor L.A. Kesee. Soar's Closet, part of the Women's Ministry, sponsors the event. Donations are also welcome. Call (323) 296-7223 for information.
KPRO-AM Radio presents its Annual Harambee Prayer Breakfast on April 19, at 8:30 a.m., at Los Serranos Country Club, 15656 Yorba Avenue in Chino Hills. Guests include Pastor Calvin Bernard Rhone, William Zimmerman, Cathy Cagle, the Harmony Trio, Los Angeles Laker Girls and more. The donation is $25. For tickets, contact Dr. Dorothy Shepherd at (909) 597-7134 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Greater Good Shepherd Missionary Baptist Church celebrates its 53rd Anniversary on April 12 at 4 p.m., at 1012 West Florence Avenue in Los Angeles, said Pastor Charles Gyden. The theme is 'Standing on the Promises and Commandments of God.' The guests are Pastor Luther Keith and Central Baptist Church of Inglewood. Call (310) 419-7660 for information.
C.M.E. Church Southern California Region holds a Quadrennial Celebration Banquet honoring Bishop James and Lady Delois Walker on April 12 at 6 p.m. at Quiet Cannon, 901 Via Clemente in Montebello. The event salutes Bishop and Lady Walker's four years of leadership. The donation is $50. For details, call (323) 294-3830.
Baptist Minister's Crusader's Conference plans the 'Six Miracles of Calvary' on April 12 at 6:30 p.m., at 8729 Compton avenue in Los Angeles, said Pastor A. Helaire, president. On April 19 at 6:30 p.m., the 'Seven Last Sayings of Christ' service will be held.

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PEACE IS THE PRIZE – A party near you this weekend
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Friday 8th December
Irvine 12.30 Ayrshire CND Gathering Bridgegate House
Edinburgh 5.30 p.m. UN House Party UN House, Hunter Square EH1 1QW
Saturday 9th December
Cromarty Cromarty Peace Group Celebratory stall outside Cromarty Community Market, 11.30-12.30
Edinburgh 12 – 1.30 Edinburgh CND Celebration East End of Princes Street
Skye 1.30 YES Skye and Lochalsh Gathering Bridge at Sligachan Hotel IV47 8SW
Edinburgh 2-4 p.m. Peace and Justice Centre Celebration and Origami Crane Workshop, Upper Bow
Edinburgh 7 till late Edinburgh Yes Hub Party 31 Lasswade Rd, Edinburgh EH16 6TD
Faslane Peace Camp are holding a vigil tomorrow to mark the Nobel Peace Prize award to ICAN for their work towards the new UN Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear weapons. The plan is to meet at the peace camp between 1 and 2. We'll leave towards 2 and make our way down to the south gate of the base where we'll set up our banners. Back to peace camp at around 3 to warm up by the fire.
Sunday 10th December
Biggar Gathering 12 The Crown 109-111 High St, ML12 6DL
Dunblane 12 -12.30 Dunblane Quakers Gathering Opposite The Golden Postbox in the High Street
Monday 11th December
Edinburgh 6.30 Women's International Leaque for Peace and Freedom Party Serenity Cafe Jackson's Entry EH8 8PJ
Events already held in Glasgow and Evanton (Highland CND). On 16th December Edinburgh SNP will have a special celebration as part of their festive gathering.
If you can't make any of them please fold a cran and join ICAN's social media campaign 1000 CRANES. 1000 DAYS. 1 WISH. A WORLD FOREVER CHANGED Once finished, you can post it to the Peace & Justice Centre in Edinburgh for their exhibition.


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"No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite."
Typically I write about things in my life, but today I want to pay tribute to one of my heroes. Nelson Mandela has truly been a one of the greatest individuals that has lived in my lifetime. I'm guessing that many people have looked up to him and we should. He brought such great change to the world, not simply South Africa.
How easily it would have been for him to get angry while he was in prison. He could have wanted vengeance on those who put him in there. Most of us would have wanted to get back at those people. We could have easily learned to hate. Many of us would have plotted to do the same things to anyone and everyone in our path when or if we ever got out. While I am guessing Mr. Mandela did have some of those thoughts, he did not act on them. That is what makes a difference in the world.
While, I could say one thing after another about this great man, I simply want to leave you with some of my favorite quotes of his. If I left out one of your favorites, please leave it in the comments. Mr. Mandela will never die as long as we remember what he stood for.
"If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner."
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
"Any man or institution that tries to rob me of my dignity will lose."
"Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace."
"I stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people."
"A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination."
"When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace. I believe I have made that effort."
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WHEN did the Islamic art galleries of the Metropolitan Museum of Art close for renovation?
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HOW is the written word incorporated into the galleries?
WHO is Arthur A. Houghton Jr.?
WHERE did the original 258 paintings of the "Shahnama" end up after the book was taken apart?
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Blakelyn Name Meaning & Origin
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Transferred use of the surname, which is of two separate derivations. It originates both from the Old En-glish blæc (black, dark-complexioned) and from the Old English blāc (bright, shining, pale, wan). The use of Blake as a given name stems from its prior use as a nick-name for someone with either a very dark or a very light complextion. Var: Blaike.
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Labor SMART, Inc. to explore sale of six branch locations
Georgia-based Labor SMART, Inc. has announced that it is exploring the sale of six Labor SMART branch locations to The Staffing Group, Ltd.
The proposed arms-length transaction would be structured as an asset sale in which Labor SMART, Inc. would receive $1.3m in cash, $1.3m in restricted stock of TSGL, and $1m in a senior secured convertible debenture with a maturity date 24 months from the closing date of the transaction. The company would retain its open accounts receivable at time of close and would continue to operate its remaining branch locations. Labor SMART stated that the six branch locations included in the sale would continue to operate under the laborSMART™ brand and no staff changes would be necessary.
Ryan Schadel, president and CEO of Labor SMART, Inc., commented, "Executing a transaction with this structure allows Labor SMART to monetize some of its operating assets while still participating in the upside performance of those assets via our equity stake in The Staffing Group as well as consolidated financials. All cash received in the transaction would be used to eliminate our remaining convertible debt."
"I believe consummating this transaction would unlock hidden value on our balance sheet and provide some clarity and certainty to Labor SMART shareholders (co-owners) that we have the desire, resources and financial ability to clean up our balance sheet and share structure. Furthermore, this transaction would allow us to invest ongoing resources into the development and launch our Skillcorps™ platform and seek revenue growth from the remaining Labor SMART locations without the heavy weight of toxic debt on our balance sheet."
"As The Staffing Group, Ltd. executes its recently announced acquisition strategy, Labor SMART stands to gain much from its equity position, which can later be monetized or distributed to shareholders through a share dividend of TSGL. A stock dividend of $1.3m would be an excellent way of rewarding the co-owners that have seen the Labor SMART vision and remained faithful during the difficult last two years."


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Reported: 5/16/2012 10:43:26 AM 10:43
Posted: 6/2/2012
Location: Pittsburg, PA
Shape: Cigar
Duration:10 min
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I seen a object about 300ft long come down out of the clouds and another one come from it about 100 feet long they hovered for about 10 min making no sound. after that a f-16 flew over and it looked like it was chasing the UFO.


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Andrea K. Bjorklund
Professor of Law
B.A., History and French University of Nebraska, Lincoln 1986
M.A. French Studies, New York University 1988
J.D. Yale Law School 1994
Professor Bjorklund teaches courses in international arbitration and litigation, international trade, international investment, international business associations, conflict of laws, and contracts. She is co-rapporteur of the International Law Association's Study Group on the Role of Soft-Law Instruments in International Investment Law. She has written extensively on investor-state arbitration issues, and has published chapters in many books, as well as pieces in several journals, including the American Journal of International Law, the Hastings Law Journal, the American Review of International Arbitration, and the Virginia Journal of International Law. She is also co-author of Investment Disputes Under NAFTA: An Annotated Guide to NAFTA Chapter 11.
Prior to entering the academy, Professor Bjorklund worked on the NAFTA arbitration team in the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Legal Adviser, and also worked for Commissioner Thelma J. Askey on the U.S. International Trade Commission and in private practice at Miller & Chevalier in Washington, D.C. A graduate of Yale Law School, she clerked for Judge Sam J. Ervin, III, on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
She says, "Traditionally, international law has been divided into two realms: the public and the private. This dichotomy is breaking down as governments grant greater rights to private individuals, while at the same time increasing their regulatory powers over private international transactions. Recognizing both the private and public aspects of international transaction is an essential skill for today"s lawyers."
Subject AreasInternational Investment, International Arbitration and Litigation, International Trade, Public International Law, The Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG), Contracts
Selected Career Highlights
- Elected to Membership in the American Law Institute, 2010
- Adviser for the American Law Institute's Restatement on the U.S. Law of International Commercial Arbitration, 2009 – Present
- Member of the American Society of International Law Executive Council, 2009 - Present
- Co-Rapporteur of the International Law Association's Study Group on the Role of Soft Law Instruments in International Investment Law, 2008 – Present
- Co-Chair the American Society of International Law Annual Meeting, The Politics of International Law, 2008
- Member of the International Law Association's Committee on the Law of Foreign Investment, 2004 -2008
- Bigelow Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School, 2001-2003
- Practiced law in the Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State, 1999-2001
- Served as Senior Counsel to Thelma J. Askey on the U.S. International Trade Commission,1998-1999
- Clerked for Judge Sam J. Ervin, III, on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1997-1998
- Practiced in Washington, D.C., for Miller & Chevalier, Chartered, 1994-1997
Selected Publications
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 102ND ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW: THE POLITICS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW, (Andrea K. Bjorklund, Marinn Carlson & Michael P. Scharf eds., 2009).
INVESTMENT DISPUTES UNDER NAFTA: AN ANNOTATED GUIDE TO NAFTA CHAPTER 11, (with Meg Kinnear and John F.G. Hannaford) (2006; FIRST UPDATE 2008; SECOND UPDATE 2009).
INVESTMENT TREATY LAW: CURRENT ISSUES III, (Andrea K. Bjorklund, Ian A. Laird & Sergey Ripinsky eds., 2009).
GLOBAL ISSUES IN CONTRACT LAW (2007), (with John A. Spanogle, Jr., Michael P. Malloy, Louis F. Del Duca, & Keith A. Rowley).
Beyond Fragmentation, in NEW DIRECTIONS IN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC LAW - IN MEMORIAM THOMAS WÄLDE, (CMP Publishing, forthcoming 2010) (with Sophie Nappert)
The Necessity of Sustainable Development?, in SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN WORLD INVESTMENT LAW, (Marie-Claire Cordonnier Seger, Markus Gehring & Andrew Newcombe eds., Kluwer Law International, forthcoming 2010).
Improving the International Investment Law and Policy Regime: Report of the Rapporteur, in THE EVOLVING INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT REGIME: EXPECTATIONS, REALITIES, OPTIONS, (José E. Alvarez, Karl P. Sauvant & Kamil G. Ahmed eds., Oxford University Press, forthcoming 2010).
Articles 25 – 29, in CISG – THE UN CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS, (Stefan Kröll, Loukas Mistelis & Pilar Perales Viscasillas eds., Verlag C.H. Beck, forthcoming 2010).
The Promise and Peril of Precedent, in ASA BULLETIN Special Series No. 34, at 165 (Anne K. Hoffmann ed., May 2010)
The Standard of National Treatment, in ARBITRATION UNDER INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS: AN ANALYSIS OF THE KEY JURISDICTIONAL, SUBSTANTIVE & PROCEDURAL ISSUES, Katia Yannaca-Small ed., Oxford University Press, 2010).
Ecuador Moves to stay Arbitration Brought by Chevron, Kluwer Arbitration Blog (Feb 18, 2010)
State Immunity and the Enforcement of Investor-State Arbitral Awards, in INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LAW FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY: ESSAYS IN HONOUR OF CHRISTOPH SCHREUER 302, (Christina Binder, Ursula Kriebaum, August Reinisch & Stephan Wittich eds., 2009).
Causation, Morality, and Quantum, 32 SUFFOLK TRANSNAT'L L. REV 435 (2009).
The Emerging Civilization of Investment Arbitration, in 113 PENN STATE L. REV. 1269 (2009).
Economic Security Defenses in International Investment Law, 1 INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LAW & POLICY YEARBOOK 479 (2009).
National Treatment, in STANDARDS OF INVESTMENT PROTECTION 29 (August Reinisch ed., 2008).
Emergency Exceptions: State of Necessity And Force Majeure, in OXFORD HANDBOOK OF INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LAW 459 (Peter Muchlinski, Federico Ortino & Christoph Schreuer eds., 2008).
Investment Treaty Arbitral Decisions as Jurisprudence Constante, in INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC LAW: THE STATE AND FUTURE OF THE DISCIPLINE 265 (Colin Picker, Isabella Bunn & Douglas Arner eds., 2008).
ICSID Tribunal Finds Tanzania to Have Violated Bilateral Investment Treaty But Declines to Award Any Damages, 12:27 ASIL INSIGHTS (Dec. 31, 2008).
Panel Discussion: Is There a Need for the Necessity Defense for Investment Law?, INVESTMENT TREATY ARBITRATION AND INTERNATIONAL LAW (T.J. Grierson Weiler ed. 2008)
Damages in International Arbitration: Strategies, Techniques & Presentation, 19th Annual Institute for Transnational Arbitration Workshop, Dallas, Texas (Conference Co-Chair and Panel Moderator) (June 2008)
Mandatory Rules in International Investment Arbitration, 18 AM. REV. INT'L ARB. 175 (2007).
Private Rights v. Public International Law: Why Competition Among International Courts and Tribunals Is Not Working, 59 HASTINGS L. J. 241 (2007).
Introduction: Recent Developments in NAFTA and CAFTA, 5 SANTA CLARA J. INT'L L. 390 (2007).
Introduction: Reform of the Centre for International Investment Disputes, in INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONAL REFORM: PROCEEDINGS OF THE SEVENTH HAGUE JOINT CONFERENCE HELD IN THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS 30 JUNE – 2 JULY 2005, at 274 (Agata Fijalkowski ed., re-issued edition 2007).
Reconciling State Sovereignty and Investor Protection in Denial of Justice Claims, 45 Va. J. Int'l L. 809 (2005).
The Continuing Appeal of Annulment: Lessons from Amco Asia and CME, in INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LAW AND ARBITRATION: LEADING CASES FROM THE ICSID, NAFTA, BILATERAL TREATIES, AND CUSTOMARY INTERNATIONAL LAW 471 (Todd Weiler ed., 2005).
Foreword, Symposium: Romancing the Foreign Investor, BIT by BIT, 12 U.C. Davis J. Int'l L. & Pol'y 1 (2005).
Waiver and the Exhaustion of Local Remedies Rule in NAFTA Jurisprudence, in NAFTA INVESTMENT LAW AND ARBITRATION: PAST ISSUES, CURRENT PRACTICE, FUTURE PROSPECTS 253 (Todd Weiler ed., 2004).
Review of CONSTANZE SCHULTE, COMPLIANCE WITH DECISIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE (2004), 101 AM. J. INT'L L. 524 (2007).
NAFTA Chapter Eleven: Waste Management II: Case Comment, 1:4 Transnat'l Disp. Mgmt. (October 2004).
International Commercial Dispute Resolution, 37 Int'l Law. 445 (Summer 2003) (with William W. Park and Jack J. Coe, Jr.)
The Participation of Amici Curiae in NAFTA Chapter Eleven Cases, (March 2002)
Contract Without Privity: Sovereign Offer and Investor Acceptance, 2 U. Chi. J. Int'l L. 183 (2001).
Casenotes: The United Mexican States v. Metalclad Corp, 30 Int'l L. News 23 (Summer 2001).
A Comparison of the Inter-American Convention Against Corruption and the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, 38 Va. J. Int'l L. 243 (1998) (with Lucinda A. Low & Kathryn Cameron Atkinson).
Protecting Against Risk in International Business Transactions: Why Your Domestic Contract Won't Do, Corp. Couns. Int'l Adviser, August 1, 1998, No. 159, at 2 (with Lucinda A. Low and Amy L. Rothstein).
A Trap for the Unwary: How Illegal Exports of Technology Can Occur When Information is Shared with Foreign Nationals in the United States, Md. Bar J., May/June 1997, at 38 (with William M. McGlone).
Different Forms of Soft Law Instruments and Their Advantages and Disadvantages, De Iure Humanitatis: Peace, Justice and International Law, 74th Conference of the International Law Association, The Hague, The Netherlands (August 2010)
Some Problems Surrounding Transparency, Brown-Bag Lunch Talk, International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), Washington, D.C. (May 2010)
Argentine Impasse: Enforcing Awards Against State Parties, 2010 Arbitration and National Courts: Conflict and Cooperation, Conference hosted by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, The Houston International Arbitration Club, and the University of Texas School of Law, Houston, Texas (May 2010)
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Transparency in International Investment Arbitration, Vanguard Themes in Investment Arbitration, First Conference on International Arbitration: THe Vision of Investment Arbitration in the Twenty-First Century, Instituto Tecnólogico y Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico (April 2010)
The Changing Landscape of Arbitration: Creating a Model Syllabus for Investment Arbitration, Legal Educators' Colloquium, American Bar Association Section on Dispute Resolution Spring Meeting, San Francisco, California (April 2010)
Corporations as Plaintiffs Under Bilateral Investment Treaties, Corporations and International Law, Santa Clara Journal of International Law Symposium, Santa Clara, California (March 2010) (Paper Commentator)
The Role of Sub-National Government Units in International Investment Law, International Investment Treaty Law and Arbitration Conference, Sydney Law School, Sydney, Australia (February 2010)
Plenary Session: Directions in Investment Treaty Practice, International Investment Treaty Law and Arbitration Conference, Sydney Law School, Sydney, Australia Panel Chair) (February 2010)
Transparency, Ethics, and Best Practices, Riesenfeld Symposium, University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, Berkeley, CA (February 2010)
NAFTA Chapter 11 and the Environment, 15 Years of NAFTA Chapter 11, Joint Conference of McGill University and the International Arbitration Institute, Montréal, Canada (September 2009)
What Does a Self-Judging Essential Security Clause Mean for the Rule of International Investment Law?, Preventing and Managing Conflict in Energy and Other Natural Resource Investment Relations, Columbia University, New York, New York (May 2009)
When is Environmental Protection a Taking Under International Law? Regulatory Expropriation, Investment Treaty Arbitration and Natural Resources Disputes, ABA Section of International Law Spring Meeting, Washington, District of Columbia (April 2009)
State Immunity and the Enforcement of Investor-State Arbitral Awards, University of Georgia Law School International Law Colloquium, Athens, Georgia (March 2009)
Lessons from International and Domestic Conflict Resolution: The New Face of Arbitration, U.C. Davis Journal of International Law and Policy Symposium: Overhauling International Dispute Resolution, Davis, California (March 2009)
Recent Developments in NAFTA, International Law Weekend – West, Salem, Oregon (March 2009)
Experience of States and Investors' Counsel - The EU Point of View on NAFTA, First Debate on NAFTA, 15 Years Later: Experiences and Future, Universidad Iberoamericano, Mexico City, Mexico (February 2009)
State Immunity and the Enforcement of Investor-State Arbitral Awards, American Society of International Law, Section on International Economic Law Interest Group, 2009 Research Colloquium, Los Angeles, California (February 2009)
The State of the State of Necessity in International Investment, The ICSID Convention and the Settlement of Disputes in Economic Emergencies, International Law Association Biennial Meeting, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (August 2008)
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards against States: Sovereignty's Last Redoubt?, Comparative Business Regulation, Southeastern Association of Law Schools Annual Meeting, Palm Beach, Florida (July 2008)
The Necessity of Sustainable Development?, Sustainable Development in World Investment Law: An International Legal Experts' Seminar, the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, Cambridge, England (July 2008)
Arbitral Awards as Jurisprudence Constante, Law & Society Annual Meeting, Montréal, Québec, Canada (May 2008)
Arbitral Awards as de Facto Precedent, Legal Theory Workshop, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon (April 2008)
Restating the U.S. Law of International Commercial Arbitration, American Society of International Law Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. (Panel Moderator) (April 2008)
Arbitral Awards as de Facto Precedent, Conference on Protection of Foreign Investments through Modern Treaty Arbitration: Diversity and Harmonisation, Swiss Invest Forum, Zurich, Switzerland (March 2008)
Arbitrating Contract Disputes, Fourth International Conference on Contracts McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, California (February 2008)
Investment Treaty Arbitral Decisions as Jurisprudence Constante, George Washington University International Law Colloquium, Washington, D.C. (January 2008)
Recent Issues Concerning International Investment Disputes Settlement and Trends of Arbitration Rules adopted by Commercial Arbitration Institutes, Third International Conference of the Research Center for International Litigation & Arbitration, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea (November 2007)
Second Annual Columbia International Investment Conference, Columbia Program on International Investment, New York, New York (Conference Rapporteur) (October 2007)
National Treatment in International Investment Law, Conference on Standards of Investment Protection, University of Vienna, Austria (September 2007)
The Emerging Jurisprudence of International Investment Law, 9th Investment Treaty Forum Public Conference, The British Institute for International and Comparative Law, London, England (September 2007) (Conference Co-Host and Panel Moderator)
Private Rights & Public International Law, International Trade Works-in-Progress Panel, Conference on International Law: What is Wrong with the Way We Teach and Write International Law?, American Society of International Law/Association of America Law Schools Joint Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia (June 2007)
Mandatory Rules of Law in International Investment Arbitration, Colloquium on Mandatory Rules of Law in International Arbitration, Columbia Law School, New York, New York (June 2007)
Debating the Necessity of a Necessity Defense for Investment Law, Investment Treaty Arbitration: A Debate and Discussion, Juris Conferences, Washington, District of Columbia (May 2007)
Adjudicatory Competition in International Economic Law, Golden Gate University School of Law, 17th Annual Fulbright Symposium and ASIL Regional Meeting, San Francisco, California (April 2007)
Adjudicatory Competition in International Economic Law, Columbia Program on International Investment, Foreign Investment & Globalization Speakers' Series, Columbia Law School, New York, New York (March 2007)
Adjudicatory Competition in International Economic Law, Thursday Lecture Series, University of Dundee, Scotland (March 2007)
The Evolution of Colonialism in a Global Economy, U.C. Davis Journal of International Law and Policy Symposium, Davis, California (Panel Moderator; Closing Commentator) (March 2007)
Reconciling State Sovereignty and Investor Protection in Denial of Justice Claims, Friday Lunchtime Lecture, Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, University of Cambridge, England (February 2007)
Recent Developments in NAFTA and CAFTA, International Law Weekend – West, International Law Association, Santa Clara, California (Panel Moderator) (February 2007)
The Future of Investment Agreements?, Investment Arbitration: Lessons from Practice: A Discussion among Experts, Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley (January 2007)
International Investment Treaty Arbitration as Jurisprudence Constante, International Economic Law: The State and Future of the Discipline, American Society of International Law International Economic Law Interest Group, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire (November 2006)
Emergency Exceptions to International Obligations in the Realm of Foreign Investment, Open Meeting of the International Law on Foreign Investment Committee, International Law Association Biennial Meeting, Toronto, Ontario (June 2006)
Most-Favored Nation Clauses in Investment Treaties, Dispute Settlement in International Trade and Investment Law, International Law Association Biennial Meeting, Toronto, Ontario (June 2006)
Investment Arbitration as De Facto Precedent: Is There a Need for Greater Consistency?, A Just World Under Law, Golden Gate University Fulbright Symposium and ASIL Regional Meeting, San Francisco, California (April 2006)
Family Planning and AIDS Policies in the International Community, U.C. Davis Journal of International Law and Policy Symposium, Davis, California (Closing Commentator) (March 2006)
Integrating Transnational Legal Perspectives Into the First Year Curriculum: Contracts, AALS Annual Meeting, Washington, District of Columbia (January 2006)
The Impact of Philippe Sands' LAWLESS WORLD on International Investment Law, Colloquium on LAWLESS WORLD, Berkeley Journal of International Law, University of California, Berkeley (October 2005)
Globalizing the Law School Curriculum, Conference Hosted by McGeorge School of Law, Squaw Valley, California (Rapporteur for Contracts Break-Out Session) (August 2005)
ICSID and Other Investment Arbitration Tribunals: Is There a Need for Judicial Oversight or Other Reform?, Hague Joint Conference on Contemporary Issues of International Law, The Hague, The Netherlands (Panel Moderator) (June 2005)
Investment Arbitration: Evolution or Revolution?, Book Launch and Symposium for INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LAW & ARBITRATION: LEADING CASES FROM THE ICSID, NAFTA, BILATERAL TREATIES, AND CUSTOMARY INTERNATIONAL LAW, The Hague, The Netherlands (June 2005)
Reconciling State Sovereignty and Investor Protection in Denial of Justice Claims, Faculty Workshop, University of California, Davis, King Hall School of Law (April 2005)
Systemic Responses to the Challenge of Transparency and Amicus Curiae Participation, Arbitration and the Involvement of Non-Parties: Transparency, Intervention, and Appeal, Conference Hosted by the Institute for Transnational Arbitration & American Society for International Law, Washington, District of Columbia (March 2005)
Romancing the Foreign Investor, BIT by BIT, U.C. Davis Journal of International Law and Policy Symposium, Davis, California (Closing Commentator) (March 2005)
Denial of Justice, Sovereignty, and Sequential Review, International Legal Scholarship Roundtable, University of California, Berkeley (January 2005)
Seven Unresolved Issues in NAFTA Chapter Eleven, NAFTA Chapter Eleven Program, International Law Weekend, International Law Association, New York, New York (October 2004)
Arbitration in the United States, Presentation to the California Dried Fruit & Nut Association, Davis, California (September 2004)
Waiver and the Exhaustion of Local Remedies in International Law: The NAFTA Cases, Intensive Course on Investor-State Dispute Settlement, sponsored by the Organization of American States, the Colombian Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, and the Bank of the Republic, Bogotá, Colombia (April 2004)
Reform of the Federal Arbitration Act, American Bar Association, Section of International Law and Practice Meeting, New York, New York (Panel Moderator) (April 2004)
Waiver and the Exhaustion of Local Remedies Rule in NAFTA Jurisprudence, Book Launch Conference at American University, Washington College of Law, for NAFTA: INVESTMENT LAW AND ARBITRATION: PAST ISSUES, CURRENT PRACTICE, FUTURE PROSPECTS, Washington, D.C. (March 2004)
Rethinking Reconstruction After Iraq, U.C. Davis Journal of International Law and Policy Symposium, Davis, California (Panel Moderator) (March 2004)
New Frontiers in Intersystemic Adjudication: At Home and Abroad, Hot Topics Program at Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia (January 2004)
The Government's Perspective on Litigating NAFTA Chapter Eleven Cases, California State Bar Association Meeting, Anaheim, California (September 2003)
NAFTA at Ten: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?, American Bar Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California (Panel Moderator) (August 2003)
Denials of Justice under International Law, University of Chicago Law School Faculty Works-in-Progress Series, Chicago, Illinois (August 2002)
Early Years of NAFTA Investment Arbitration – Good, Bad, or Both?, Roundtable Participant, Canadian-American Research Centre for Law and Policy, University of Windsor, Ontario (March 2002)
Moderating the Rhetoric: A Balanced View of NAFTA Chapter Eleven, United States – Canada Trade Conference, Boston Bar Association, Boston, Massachusetts (May 2001)
Private Party Participation in Dispute Resolution Under NAFTA Chapter Eleven, The Practice of International Law in the 21st Century: It's Everybody's Business, Conference of the Canadian Bar Association, International Section, Ottawa, Ontario (May 2001)
Leadership Development for Law Students, Symposium on Promoting Regional Leadership and Cooperation in the 21st Century, Ron Brown Fellowship Program, Institute for International Education, Washington, D.C. (Discussion Moderator) (April 2001).


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Stop for a moment and remember back to when you were a tween -- no longer a little kid, yet not quite a teenager. It is an age of testing boundaries and trying new things. Tweens may be comfortable playing with stuffed animals one day, testing out the latest lipstick shade the next. Being the tween is hard, but at times being the parent feels even harder.
My moods
"Sometimes when I'm just in a bad mood, my mom won't leave me alone! She just keeps asking me what's wrong. I wish she could just let me get over my bad mood in my own way," says one 12-year-old girl. Mood swings are typical at this age, when your daughter's hormones are fluctuating. Add the stresses of middle school, her social life and her growing need to be more independent and you've got the recipe for a moody cocktail.
"Puberty is a period of intense hormonal changes," says Michele Borba Ed.D., parenting expert. "New brain research shows that the area of the brain that regulates emotions is still developing. So expect those mood swings and extremes." Sometimes tweens can't quantify what's wrong, they simply feel moody. Make yourself available during quiet times -- like while driving in the car -- and try to just be present. Chances are if your tween has something to say, she will.
Public eye
Does your tween spurn your hugs or give one-word answers to your questions when you are out in public? Tweens are hypersensitive to the opinions of others, and are likely to be a bit embarrassed to be seen in public with you. "Just because I'm not all happy to shop with my mom doesn't mean I don't love her," says an 11-year-old girl whose mom seems hurt by her reactions. Find ways to make your daughter feel more independent when out in public. When shopping for clothes, let her wander the racks while you browse in a different department. Let her order her own meal when dining out with the family. Little gestures in public show your tween that you value her growing maturity.
Friend woes
"My friends are a big deal to me," says another 12-year-old. Friends and social circles are everything to your tween. The slightest disruption in a relationship can feel like the end of the world. While it may seem silly to you, try and understand how important these interactions are to your daughter. "Their hurt is intense and real," says Dr. Borba. "It may take a while for them to bounce back -- especially during these years when one of their top concerns is peer humiliation."
Bottom line^ Step back just a bit during these years -- the payoff will be a more confident teen in the years to come.
More parenting tweens
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This is a quick, attractive dish, terrific with softly fried eggs for a spring weekend breakfast, as an appetizer for lunch or dinner, or as a side vegetable with roast chicken.
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- Makes 4 servings
- For the seasoned bread crumbs:
- 1-1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or garlic oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup fine dried bread crumbs
- Pinch gray salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Unsalted butter for baking dish
- 1 large bunch asparagus, about 1 pound, trimmed to even lengths and cooked for 4 minutes in boiling, salted water
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Gray salt and freshly ground pepper
- 8 thin slices prosciutto
- To make the seasoned bread crumbs, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the garlic and sauté briefly until pale gold. Add the bread crumbs, season with salt and pepper, and lower the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bread crumbs are toasted, about 3 minutes. Pour into a small bowl and add the parsley, lemon zest, and Parmesan. Toss well. (The crumbs keep, tightly sealed and refrigerated, for several days.)
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Butter a shallow baking dish that is long enough to hold the asparagus. Toss the cooled asparagus with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the asparagus into 4 equal bundles. Arrange 2 slices of the prosciutto on a work surface so they slightly overlap each other. Place an asparagus bundle on top and roll up carefully in the prosciutto. Arrange in the prepared baking dish. Flatten the top of each bundle slightly and sprinkle with one-fourth of the seasoned bread crumbs.
- Roast in the oven until heated through and crisp, about 10 minutes. Serve at once.
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Healthy Soup – Winter Melon Soup with Pork
Here is a nice, clear soup that is easy to make, cheap, and good for you. I like making this winter melon soup because a big pot would last my family for a few days.
The main ingredients are pork tenderloin/shank (depends on what you prefer), duck eggs (for saltyness) and winter melon. Winter melon can help detoxify the body and is normally used in soups, and stews. Some fancy chinese restaurants serve the soup in the melon (after it's scooped out) but will require advance notice to order. Read the rest of this entry
Valentine's Dinner Part 1 – Italian Style Turnip Soup
This is the first part of our epic meal. It also has the least action photos because well, I was helping Patch… but not in terms of cooking. When he's cooking, all of Little Patch's duties would be mine while he cooks. That didn't take long for me to calculate it's a good trade of my baby sitting service for a gourmet meal. Oh wait, that child is mine too.
Italian Style Turnip Soup
(inspired by Gordon Ramsay's 'Cooking for Friends' recipe)
I love turnips, radishes and beets. Sometimes I get them confused even though eating beets makes my teeth look like Gollums afterwards.
Valentine's Dinner Part 2 – Panchetta is the New Bacon
Valentine's Dinner Part 3 – Shellfish Party
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For the past several years, IT vendors have been heavy on the lectures about how companies need to get with it and go green. But do they take their own advice?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, working with an organization called the Green Power Partnership, puts out a quarterly report that tracks companies; local, state, and federal governments; and educational institutions in the United States who file reports with the EPA to show how much renewable power they buy and what percentage of their power requirements come from green sources. Companies that do their own on-site power generation and offer green power products get to add the watts they generate or save into the mix.
So how do the IT vendors rank compared to other organizations? Well, in the National Top 50 ranking of companies, Intel is the top consumer of green power, with 1.3 terawatt-hours of annual green power usage, which represents 46 per cent of Intel's global power consumption.
<pp>Intel gets its green power from wind generators PNM and Sterling Planet, according to the EPA rankings. (Top consumer is a strange way to rank companies, considering that what you really want is companies to go to 100 per cent green power and to reduce their power usage). But considering how much power it takes to make computer chips, that Intel is even getting close to pulling half of its juice from renewable sources is remarkable.
PC and server maker Dell uses a mix of biogas, solar, and wind energy to power itself, and it had an annual electric usage (and some generation or credits or something) that hit 533.7 gigawatt-hours, which represented 158 per cent of the actual power the company uses to run itself. The EPA report does not explain the numbers, but it looks like Dell is allowed to count the electricity savings in its Energy Smart server and PC designs as green power.
Cisco Systems is ranked number nine on the list and uses 401 gigawatt-hours annually, representing 46 per cent of its total power consumption. Cisco gets wind-created juice from Austin Energy and Sterling Planet, according to the EPA.
By the way, the EPA itself is ranked number 14 on the list, with 285 gigawatt-hours of green power used - representing 100 per cent of its power use in a year, which comes from biogas, biomass, geothermal, and wind sources.
Motorola came in at number 44 on the list, with 78.4 gigawatt-hours of green power used, but that only represented 20 per cent of its total annual power consumption. Motorola gets its green electricity from wind power company Native Energy.
Number 46 on the list is chip maker Advanced Micro Devices, which burned 73.7 gigawatt-hours of juice, representing 102 per cent of its power consumption. (Like Dell, AMD seems to be getting some credit for the power saving features in its products). AMD relies on Austin Energy for its biogas and wind power.
Sun Microsystems, which has talked the most about green power, is absent from the rankings, and it is not clear why. Hewlett-Packard's facilities in Oregon and Idaho made a separate ranking of companies in the Fortune 500 (which eliminates government and educational organizations and most businesses in the United States). Those two HP facilities used a combined 6.7 gigawatt-hours of green power, but that only represented 3 per cent of the total power these facilities consume.
If anything, the rankings point of that most companies, whether they are in the IT sector or not, haven't done their paperwork with the EPA and therefore are not being ranked. IBM has a tiny office in California that has done its paperwork, but it is kind of embarrassing that Sun, IBM, and HP, who talk the loudest about green IT these days, are not proving that they are moving to green power consumption themselves. ®


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A non-surgical medical procedure is now available for heart patients with coronary artery disease. After long professional service abroad and in India, Dr. Gopalakrishnan A. Pillai M.D., Ph.D., a super speciality consultant in Cardiac diseases and cardiac surgery has started a Clinic to provide the innovative painless EECP Therapy with the latest medical equipment imported from U.S.A. This is done keeping in tandem with his vision that all heart patients need to be clearly informed of their conditions and given maximum awareness in all available options of treatment. This treatment is extremely beneficial to all heart patients with coronary artery disease or other ailments requiring re-vascularization of other organs like the brain (in case of stroke).
EECP Therapy is also a good for early prevention of coronary artery disease for anyone whose family has a history of heart ailments. Being a completely non-invasive procedure which does not require hospitalization, the patient can continue his daily activities it will appeal to people who give attention to holistic health care and want to have a healthy long life. In fact the heart is not the only organ which benefits from this treatment. All organs including the brain, liver, kidneys & pancreas get an increased blood flow and oxygenation due to this treatment. This improves their function, increases their healthy longevity, improves stamina and improves the overall health of the patient.
Hridaya Care Heart Institute is located at a walk-able distance from the Aluva private bus stand, Aluva Railway station, & National Highway (NH47). The proximity to the International Airport, which is just 6 kms away from the clinic and the cost difference, has already started attracting foreign medical tourists to this modern Clinic.
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Philadelphia is a diverse and exciting city filled with entertainment and activities to suit people with every kind of interest. This is one of the things that makes it such a great city to celebrate in! No matter your culture or religion, The City of Brotherly Love is always ready to party right along with you. Read on to discover some of the best ways to celebrate many of the winter holidays in and around Philadelphia this season!
Franklin Square Holiday Festival
The Holiday Festival begins early, starting on November 9 and continuing through to December 31. This outdoor attraction is sure to bring a smile to your face with 7 weeks of events and attractions for all ages. One of the biggest features is the Electrical Spectacle light show which involves 50,000 lights set to a holiday soundtrack. There are 2 alternating shows that occur every 30 minutes starting at 4:30 pm until 8 pm Sunday through Thursday and until 9 pm Christmas Eve, Fridays, and Saturdays. Do note though, that the show is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. However, the show is open for the Festival of Lights! There will be plenty of opportunities to take in the beautiful light show during Hanukkah all while enjoying latkes or a winter beer offered right in the park!
One of the great things about this attraction is that it is free. Of course, if you are looking to spend a little money that opportunity is available as well. There will be various foods available for purchase as well as a winter beer garden. Some of the proceeds from certain items will even go towards helping those recovering in Puerto Rico after the hurricane, so you can feel good about spending a little money on yourself. There will also be Philly Mini Golf for $9, and the Parx Liberty Carousel will be open for $3 a ride. Other special events are planned including live entertainment and a New Year's Eve Dance Party.
Christmas Village
If you have never been to Christmas Village in Philadelphia, then this is the year to go! This is the 10th year of the annual holiday market which will be making its return to LOVE Park this year after having to be relocated to City Hall during the park's renovation.
The event has become a Philadelphia tradition and it is modeled after the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany. These markets have an even deeper history though, which can be traced all the way back to the middle ages. In the mid 16th-century farmers began selling their crops in Nuremberg in a farmer's market during the Advent season. This grew into the oldest and most well-known German Christmas Market called Nuremberg Christkindlsmarket.
You'll want to remember your wallet when attending this event. With over 80 vendors selling ornaments, jewelry, crafts and more, you're sure to check one or two people off your gift list. There will also be plenty of traditional German foods and winter treats available for purchase. The Christmas Village opened on November 23 and will remain open until December 24.
Macy's Holiday Light Show
The Macy's light show has been dazzling shoppers and visitors for decades and has become a Philadelphia tradition. The Macy's store is located in the historic Wanamaker Building and the light show that you can view today has been displayed annually since 1956.
The show has a bit of history to it, especially the building its contained in. Wanamaker's was one of the first department stores in the country and was Philadelphia's first department store. The building was built between 1904 – 1911 and was an engineering and architectural marvel during that time. The building was restored in 1991 to fit the modern needs of those using the building for retail and office space. The store has been designated as National Historic Landmark and houses the St. Louis World's Fair pipe organ, the largest playable organ in the world, and a large bronze eagle also from the St. Louis World's Fair.
In the 1920s the Grand Court at Wanamaker's would traditionally be decorated in a different theme each year during the Christmas season. The Christmas Tree was added in the 1950s along with the centerpiece of dancing fountains.The idea was to draw in customers and this eventually, in the 1960s, turned into the light show that we know today.
While the history of the building is intriguing, the beauty of the light display cannot be denied. The show runs from the official start of the holiday shopping season, Black Friday, to New Year's Eve, so there is plenty of time to stop in and enjoy the attraction.
Morris House Hotel
Take a step back into colonial times when you stop into the Morris House Hotel. The National Historic Landmark was built in 1787 and is absolutely stunning at Christmas time. You won't want to miss the twinkling lights, trees, and garland that adorn the charming little bed and breakfast that is tucked away Washington Square Park, and there are several options to consider enjoying.
If you are looking for a weekend away to prepare yourself for the hectic holidays ahead then Morris House is a delightful option. Take some time for yourself and enjoy a cozy warm drink by their fireplaces. Of course, if staying away is not an option then you can always stop in for a cup of cheer at the Winter Garden where you may be able to catch Santa Claus for a photo opportunity! The hotel also has a restaurant on site, M Restaurant, which is available for hosting holiday parties.
The period-style decor, antiques, and coziness make Morris House Hotel a beautiful yet homey location to stop by for the holidays. It is also conveniently located close to several other spots in Philadelphia that we've added to our must-see list!
Boathouse Row
As you are driving through Philadelphia especially along I-76 in the evening, be sure to take in the view of the iconic Boathouse Row. This beautiful attraction is decorated with lights year round and while you can certainly get up close to the buildings, some of the most stunning views can be witnessed from a distance.
For Hanukkah, beginning on December 12, a different house along Boathouse Row will be lit either blue or white each night of the holiday to turn the attraction into a giant menorah. Nine buildings in total will be lit by December 19 and the lightings will begin with traditional songs and prayers at the Fairmount Fish Ladder on December 12.
Dilworth Park Wintergarden
For a unique urban winter wonderland, situated right in Center City you have to check out the Dilworth Park Wintergarden. This event features 5 fun activities to enjoy which run from November 10 to February 25 so that even after the holidays have concluded the fun can continue! Located right at City Hall the magic happens.
Deck The Hall Light Show
Multiple times each evening a new light show entitled Deck the Hall Light Show will play in tune to holiday music on the west side of City Hall. This show begins on November 20 and will conclude on New Year's Day.
America's Garden Capital Maze
Created in partnership with Greater Philadelphia Gardens is America's Garden Capital Maze. This holiday inspired garden will display seasonal plants, twinkling lights, festive topiaries, a plenty of opportunities for selfies and photos! Along with this festive holiday garden, the Philadelphia Horticultural Society will be offering 10 weeks of free workshops right at Dilworth Park Wintergarden.
Rothman Institute Ice Rink and Cabin
Can you think of a better way to spend a winter day than ice skating with the beautiful Philadelphia City Hall as your backdrop! This is the fourth year for the Rothman Institute Ice Rink which opened on November 10 and will remain open until February 25. You are able to rent skates if you don't have a pair of your own and can even improve your skills with a skating lesson from a professional offered right at the rink! If skating isn't your thing, don't worry! You can head over to the Cabin for a warm snack or seasonal cocktail which is located in a heated tent.
Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market
Support local artisans at the Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market which will feature over 40 local crafters, designers, artisans and more. Get your holiday shopping done at this festive location adorned with Herrnhut Stars atop each vendor's tent.


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The Big Man is gone.
Clarence Clemons, who over four decades helped leave his own stamp on popular music with bombastic, soaring saxophone playing with Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and others, died Saturday. He was 69.
Clemons -- whose nickname referred to his hulking six-foot-five, 270-pound frame -- suffered a stroke on June 12, and had been in ailing health for the last several years. His signature saxophone style -- exemplified by Springsteen tunes like "Jungleland" and "Born to Run" -- saw a revival on recent releases like Lady Gaga's "The Edge of Glory" and others.
Clemons died at his home in Singer Island, Fla., on Saturday. "His loss is immeasurable," Springsteen said in a statement.
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Had this ring for one month and 2 of the stones fell out. Terrible.
I was so excited when I got this ring, it was absolutely beautiful, exactly like the picture. Although a month later one of the diamond fell out, so I contact them, they said to send it back witht he form filled, I did. That was over two months ago and I never got an answer or my ring/refund back. Sent emails but never got an answered, extremely disappointed.
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Exactly 3 month ago I bought this ring and today one of the diamonds fell out. When I first received this ring I noticed it looked a little different from the picture, but it's not a big deal. The metal is flat unlike the picture, showing it to be more rounded. Sadly the black ink washed out of the engravement in the ring, making it really difficult to read. When something represents my purity I don't want it to look beat up, my purity should resemble something durable and beautiful. I'm going to try to return it and get it replaced with one of their other rings. Hopefully this was just a one time thing.

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Success – The Heart Of The Matter
It's 12 days from Christmas, most are hanging tough, waiting for the Christmas break to come, and some can't wait for it to pass already. This time of year can be stressful, it's the desire for more, and not having the means to acquire the more. The push and pull of wanting more, but it doesn't just happen at Christmas, we always want more, all year long. It's human nature.
Contentment is seriously misunderstood, it's measured mostly by how we feel rather than reason. This year the Greaves household is holding fast, we don't want more, we actually need to purge! The cars are parked in the driveway instead of the garage, the garage is full of the more. To clarify, most of it belongs to other family members, because we have the space to store it, no…because there is a place to put it. I'm not complaining about family, I wish they were here to take what's theirs, but they have passed away to leave what they had behind, and we had to store the belongings somewhere.
The aspect of Christmas I miss the most, is being a kid. My Mother & Father made Christmas a very special time, they spoiled us, and we liked it, we got more stuff! I actually miss how I felt, and being around my family more than getting more stuff, but that was fun too. I think we all feel this way as Christmas approaches, we tend to reflect rather than look ahead. It's not right or wrong to look back, but we spend far too much time there, we should "do more" instead of reliving the past. We should practice foresight.
My Father used to say success was having more stuff, he who has the most toys wins thinking, I didn't buy that for second, success is different for each one of us, but we don't tend to understand success when we have it. I'm generalizing of course, but we often think success is a destination, when most of the time it's the results of an endeavor, a journey. We forget to enjoy the process, we think we have to wait to until we get to success before we can stop and enjoy what's happened and what has been done to get there.
Success is more about failing, more about doing, and the willingness to lose what you have, otherwise we couldn't measure success. For every equal good, there is an equal bad. The same is true of the decisions we make, the goal of course is to make more good decision than bad, more right decisions than wrong. All these decisions happen along the way, the journey, that lead to what you would define as success. I recommend you stop and enjoy the journey, that in itself is success, in that you are on a journey.
The journey you are on was meant for you and only you, those around you are spectators, and in some cases we are players in and on your journey. We all have a roll to play, a voice to be shared, and more importantly, gifts to be used to make the world a better place, and that's why Christmas makes us reflect, we have a deep need to cherish family, and the things that make us unique. Everyone can bring something to the table, you have to choose to, if you don't bring it, there most likely is no success. Success rarely happens by itself, it almost always happens because people are involved, you will never really be successful without the love and help of other people. Even Snoopy need help to decorate his tree. (above)
Websters Dictionary defines success in this manner:
– That which comes after; hence, consequence, issue, or result, of an endeavor or undertaking, whether good or bad; the outcome of effort.
Funny how there is no mention of people, but you and I know most things in life that define success, tend to be based in relationship, the people in our lives, not stuff. It's really a matter of perspective. However, success is the heart of the matter, we all strive to be in the moment of that word.
On that note, I want to take this opportunity to say thank you for a fabulous 2012, you made it awesome, and I'm grateful that you even take the time to come here and read what I have to share. Most of us think it, but rarely actually show it, but we do say it often, we always say we care. I'm not the brightest bulb on the tree, but I love to help people, and I can only hope what I share here helps you some how.
I pray you have an awesome Christmas, that you get to reflect and look ahead with hope, but mostly you should cherish those in your life, because we all will shall pass and become a memory. You are valued here, I am grateful to have the opportunity to speak into your heart, it's where we all life.
Merry Christmas my friends.


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Re: [opensuse-buildservice] RFC: small patch for "osc commit" with big effect
- From: "Dominique Leuenberger" <Dominique.Leuenberger@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 16:29:54 +0200
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inOn Tuesday 20 May 2008 16:10:18 wrote Pavol Rusnak:On 20.05.2008 at 17:25, Adrian Schröter <adrian@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Dominique Leuenberger wrote:
BUT with a small extension: the .changes files should be updated
the same moment (or the api should use this info for the
Generating commit message from changes file suits me better than
user ofother way. What do others think?
Well, you may do multiple commits for just one changelog entry. The
the package might not be interessted how many typos you put in during
upgrade ;)
Adrian, you still make typos? ;)
But you have a point there. Maybe a keyword like in
osc -m "c: <now comes the nice commit message>"
could be used to help us lazy spec file writers? c as in comment /
commit, just shorter.
In case the c: is omitted, we could treat it as a packager-only commit
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Over the last few weeks, we have laid the foundation for our Worker Realization Model. If you have missed any of our posts in the series, you can check those out here. Now that we understand volunteer motivation, we can move on and take the first step in the Worker Realization Model: Inspire. Have you ever heard someone tell a story that moved you to your core? Perhaps you heard a testimony from a missionary that detailed the work they are doing in a way that not only captured your attention, but caused you to pull out your wallet and make a commitment to support them financially. I have had those moments, but I believe it was more than just their storytelling that impacted me. I was moved by their mission and inspired by their vision. I gave because I believed in what they were working towards. I wanted an opportunity to be a part of what God was doing in their corner of the world. If we want to build healthy teams, we must first communicate a strong vision. I read an article recently that described a healthy vision as "one that focuses action, provides direction, and inspires your stakeholders in all parts of life to move in a direction you choose." We may not have stakeholders, but we do have volunteers. Let's take a closer look at what makes a strong vision.
Vision should focus action.Your vision should point to something specific. Your mission will be the same across your church, but each department and team will have a specific goal. The accomplishment of that goal is your vision.
Vision should provide direction.One of the first questions a new volunteer will ask is, "What do you need me to do?" Your vision should create specific opportunities to serve. Volunteers will want something to put their hands to; your vision should provide specific direction.
Vision should inspire.Just like the missionary whose story moves you to open your wallet, your vision should move your team to action. Your volunteers should be inspired, motivated, and excited to move forward. Vision should create momentum.
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Something funny happened after the snow fell last night – I couldn't wait to go out for a ride!
After spending the morning "de-Christmas-fying" the house, and getting ready for the week, I threw "Esbee" (my Framed Minnesota 2.0 Fat Bike) in the car, joining my friend and her Surly Ice Cream Truck ("Frosty") for our first snow ride.
We took it easy riding through the Ashland State Park until we got to the dam – because it's a Strava segment! – where we kicked up water, mud and ice.
The warming temperatures turned the snow into the consistency of mashed potatoes, but both bikes handled the terrain really well. Other than one minor spill (mine, in front of witnesses of course), we were both able to stay on our bikes. My biggest challenge was maintaining traction as I headed up hills – by the end of the ride I had figured out how to distribute my weight over the tires.
With winter just getting rolling, I'm looking forward to many more rides through the woods on my fat bike!


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To start selling on auction sites, first you have to add your auction account in the MARKETING / Internet auctions configuration section. Select an auction site and add the account.
Note: Only after adding your auction account, auction listing will be activated in the Administration Panel.
Learn more about setting up auction accounts.
To make selling on auction sites easier for you, we have prepared a number of mechanisms and functions:
If the above options have been properly configured, you can start listing auctions.
Auctions may be listed from the list of products (mark products and then select Internet Auctions on the bottom bar) or from the product edition tab (Internet auctions option). There are two ways to list products on auctions:
If you do not have any auction settings profile, you can add it manually (see SALES / Internet Auctions) or set the auctions options with configuration wizard and - in the last step - save the settings in the auction settings profile.
You can also use auction re-listing mechanism which enables you to automatically resume a given auction after it ends. Such re-listing can be managed in the SALES / Internet auctions section.
Learn more about eBay auction listing wizard.
Learn more about IdoSell Shop integration with auction sites.
Learn more about the Auction Integration Module.
Administration Panel supports downloading after-purchase forms for auction sites. In the SALES / Internet auctions you can find a section devoted to such forms. After selecting the list you can configure how the system should collect these forms and update the data on such orders - the Settings tab is used for this purpose (it is located above the list).
Note: Downloading the form does not mean that the data in the order have been changed. When the form is downloaded, you should still update the data in the order (available in the order edition and in the SALES / Internet auctions section).
Sellers who have a large number of products listed on auction sites can easily import their offer to the IdoSell Shop administration panel. This way you can both import your entire offer from auction site to your store and manage your eBay sales with great management tools created by IdoSell Shop.


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The shortlist for the 2011 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards was announced this morning, and we're delighted to report that it includes Craig Sherborne's debut novel, The Amateur Science of Love.
The Victorian Premier's Literary Awards is the richest literary prize in Australia, with the overall winner taking home a purse of $125,000. 21 titles were shortlisted this year, across five categories. You'll also be able to vote in the People's Choice Award before the winners will be announced on 6 September.
You can see the full list of shortlisted titles here. Congratulations Craig, and fingers crossed!


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Meanwhile, a word about the federal deficit: It's a whopping $45 billion, and still growing. Back in June, the Carter administration estimated the federal budget deficit for fiscal 1981 would be $29.8 billion. Now estimates go up to $50 billion.
Interest rates are partly responsible. Each time rates go up 1 percent, interest on the national debt increases by $2.8 billion a year. So the government owes more money, even though it hasn't bought any more goods or services.
The Carter administration has asked Congress to raise the national debt ceiling from $925 billion to $978.6 billion. Officials say it is almost certain Ronald Reagan will be forced to have the dubious distinction of asking for a boost later to over $1 trillion. Yes, that was t-r-i-l-l-i-o-n.m


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Narrator: Linda Emond
Format: Unabridged-CD, Paperback
Publisher: HarperAudio
Published: Aug 2012
Genre: Fiction - Contemporary Women
Retail Price: $19.99
Perennial New York Times and national bestselling author and acclaimed, multiple prizewinner Laura Lippman delivers a brilliant novel about a woman with a secret life who is forced to make desperate choices to save her son and herself.
Heloise considers it a blessing to be a person who seldom attracts attention. In her suburb, she's just a mom, the young widow with the forgettable job, who somehow never misses a soccer game. In the state capital, she's the redheaded lobbyist with a good cause and a mediocre track record. But in discreet hotel rooms throughout the area, she's the woman of your dreams – if you can afford the hourly fee.
For more than a decade, Heloise believed she was safe, managing to keep up this rigidly compartmentalized life. But her secret life is under siege. One county over, another so-called suburban madam has been found dead in her car, an apparent suicide. As forty looms and her son enters adolescence, Heloise is facing a mid-life crisis with much higher stakes than most will ever know. With no formal education, no real family or friends, Heloise has to remake her life – again. Disappearing will be the easy part. The trick is living long enough to start a new life.


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Global progress towards achieving the SDGs is slow, and for many targets, off track. While SDG implementation is primarily a national task and responsibility, it also requires concerted international cooperation. This article presents two arguments why foreign policy could play an important role in their achievement.
No country is immune to natural hazards, but for fragile states, the effects are even more severe. Mostly, conflict prevention and humanitarian aid are seen as more pressing priorities to protect livelihoods there. This pushes efforts of climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction to the bottom of the priority list and results in compounded pressures.
As the debate over climate-related security risks grows, many Pacific Island States are calling for more action by the international community to better address the links between climate change and global security. In an interview with adelphi, the former President of Nauru, Baron Waqa, highlights some of these calls as well as the challenges in getting the climate-security issue on the UN's agenda.
A record breaking European heatwave provided a fitting backdrop to the latest round of UN climate change talks, in which delegates from around the world descended on Bonn for a two-week diplomatic effort.
Climate and security were the focus of a high-level foreign policy conference held in Berlin in early June. At the core of the conference was the "Berlin Call for Action", which sets out three concrete action areas for tackling the threats posed by climate change to peace and security, namely risk-informed planning, enhanced capacity for action and improved operational response. But what if the world doesn't listen?
From contentious rules on carbon trading, through efforts to raise ambition to who will host next year's summit, negotiators have a full agenda this fortnight. Climate talks resume this week in Bonn, Germany, with negotiators working to finalise the last contentious points of the rulebook for the Paris Agreement.
Germany, Greece, Italy and Slovenia have added their names to a growing list of EU countries supporting a carbon neutrality objective for 2050, increasing the chances that a deal will be struck at an EU summit later this week, according to documents seen by EURACTIV.
On Tuesday, 4 June, seven foreign ministers, 19 ambassadors, several ministers and more than 200 experts met in Berlin to act on climate security risks at the Berlin Climate and Security Conference. "Achieving the international climate targets is the new imperative of our foreign policy", the German Foreign Minister, Heiko Maas, said in his opening speech. This is the aim of the Berlin Call for Action which was presented at the conference.
Governments must invest new effort and money to prevent climate change from driving new conflicts, according to a diplomatic statement drafted by the German foreign office.
Women are vital for effective climate policy making and implementation. In South Asia, more needs to be done on systematically integrating women into policy processes - as active stakeholders and not merely as victims of climate risks.


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(From the Small Business Administration)
- Image from Barney Wrightson / Foter / CC BY-NC-SA
So just how and why does a U.S. Marine from a Scout Sniper Platoon with two special operations deployments, and former IT executive, become a small business owner?
"Well, it is a short and simple answer," says Sean Riley, owner along with spouse Tawana of Espresso-N-Ice on Forrest Avenue in Dover, Del.: "there is just too much risk being an employee these days."
Too much risk? (for a Marine Scout Sniper?) Most people consider being a business owner far riskier than being an employee. Especially given that Sean was in the IT industry earning a comfortable six figure income and had experienced great risk as a Marine.
"But as an employee, you have little or no control over your destiny. IT businesses flourish and die, often in just a few years. I saw many of my friends being laid off in an environment that provided few employment options, even for very skilled people," Riley said. "I decided to take control and create my own job." He began to research small business opportunities.
Riley does not drink a lot of coffee, just a cup a day, but when he does he demands great coffee. He ordered freshly roasted coffee online and paid overnight shipping charges to ensure freshness and to satiate his habit. So obsessed was Riley with finding good coffee that one day his wife laughingly suggested that he open his own coffee shop because "the savings on shipping charges alone would pay for the rent."
So Riley began to investigate the idea. He began researching coffee house franchises, roasting techniques, and business ownership. Two years later he had a very thorough business plan to open a coffee shop and coffee roasting business from scratch.
The Riles first visited Dover, unbeknownst to them, on a NASCAR race weekend. Most Delawareans avoid Dover on these weekends because of the horrendous traffic but for the Riley's it was less annoying than the traffic in Quantico, Va. to which they were accustomed. They loved the location near their parents and decided to move to Delaware.
Riley contacted the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and was referred to Al Paoli of the SBA resource partner, Small Business Technology and Development Center, in Dover. Paoli worked with Riley to refine the business plan and apply for an SBA guaranteed loan.
Using personal funds and a $150,000 SBA guaranteed loan from WSFS, Espresso-N-Ice opened on September 19, 2009. "I knew that starting a business in the middle of a recession was unorthodox, but I also knew that if my business plan could survive in that environment, then I could expect great things as the economy recovered," Riley said.
Today, Espresso-N-Ice is a beautiful, busy enterprise. They are one of only three fresh coffee roasters in Delaware Riley is aware of and a variety of coffee is roasted daily on site using only organic, top shelf beans. Roasting only enough for a few days use, the coffee is always freshly roasted and freshly brewed ensuring peak flavor. Many customers drive 30 miles or more for what they call "the best coffee in Delmarva" and Espresso-N-Ice even won the 'Best of Delaware' coffee award for 2012.
Riley's management style borrows heavily from his Marine background. He interviews potential employees with three direct questions; 'can you be here on time, can you work with a smile, and can you treat people with respect?' One 'no' is an automatic disqualifier. The result is that the shop runs efficiently and effectively. The employees hired are indeed happy and genuinely concerned about the patrons.
Business is going so well that Riley will open another Espresso-N-Ice in the Dover mall in November. In another first, in the coming months Riley will release a new beer in cooperation with Old Dominion Brewery. Called 'Morning Glory,' the beer will use Riley's espresso in the brew. Called an Espresso Stout, the coffee beer is in keeping with Riley's motto: "It's not just coffee – It's an experience."


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A couple of weeks ago, I got really lucky and walked into Michaels while the Caron Cakes craze was upon us and scored three balls of the stuff before it was gone! Didn't have a clue what I was going to do with it because I heard that the color changes were not gradual, but knew I would eventually come up with something. I wanted to do something relatively simple in order to give the color changes center stage no matter which cake was used, so I thought maybe a scarf? I'm not big on scarves myself, I find them either too bulky or too long, but I do like enough to keep the back of my neck warm and tuck a bit into the front, so I thought, why not make a shorter version of an infinity scarf, but thinner than a cowl…this is the result!
There's plenty of stretch to this scarf and it's easy to make longer or shorter, thinner or wider, all based on your preferences. And, it will show off all those awesome color changes produced by nearly any self striping yarn, not just Caron Cakes. Worked as written, the scarf measures 41.5″ in diameter.
- Worsted (4) Weight Yarn (Caron Cakes was used, but any self-striping yarn will work)
- H Hook
- Needle
- Scissors
- Ch 200, join (make sure you don't twist your chain.)
- Round 1: Ch 1, sc first and every ch around, join. (200)
- Round 2: Ch 1, FPHDC around first stitch, BPHDC around next stitch (FPHDC around next stitch, BPHDC around next stitch)around, join.
- Round 3: Ch 1, (FPHDC around previous row FPHDC, BPHDC around previous row BPHDC)around, join.
- Round 4-5: Repeat Round 3
- Round 6: Ch 1, sc in first and every stitch around, DO NOT JOIN.
- Round 7-28: Working in BLO, sl st in first stitch, place marker (these rounds will not be joined, they will be worked in continuous rounds, so whether you place your marker on the first or last stitch of your rounds is up to you), continuing to work in BLO, sl st in each stitch around.
- Round 29: Working in BLO, Sl stitch in next stitch, ch 1, sc in first and every stitch around, join.
- Round 30: Ch 1, FPHDC around first stitch, BPHDC around next stitch (FPHDC around next stitch, BPHDC around next stitch)around, join.
- Round 31: Ch 1, (FPHDC around previous row FPHDC, BPHDC around previous row BPHDC)around, join.
- Round 32-33: Repeat Round 31
- Round 34: Ch 1, fpsc first stitch, bpsc around next stitch, (fpsc around next stitch, bpdc around next stitch)around, join.
Weave in your ends.
If you'd like yo make your scarf longer, just increase your chain by multiples of 2!
Stay crafty!
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