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Course Description
Course Name
Advanced English Reading
Session: VSOS3221
Hours & Credits
3 Credits
Prerequisites & Language Level
Taught In English
- There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.
TEXTBOOK: Day, R. R. & Ono, L. (2007). Cover to cover 3: Reading comprehension and fluency. Oxford.
OBJECTIVES: Extensive Reading: You will read novels. You will discuss what you have read with your classmates in lively and interactive activities.
Intensive Reading: You will read short articles from the textbook and answer comprehension and discussion questions.
By doing these activities you will learn reading strategies, vocabulary, increase your reading speed, and become familiar with a long list of resources which you can use when you teach.
1. Extensive Reading: You will read at least 100,000 words of novels from X-reading. You should only choose a book if you know all of the words on the page except three, maximum. This is extensive (fun) reading, and it will help you develop all parts of your reading ability.
2. Interviews: At midterms and finals, we will have a 10 minute discussion of the stories, characters, and ideas from your fun reading books.
3. Bag of Tricks: Collect, bring to class, and introduce one extensive or intensive reading activity per week. Give me a portfolio of these activities at the end of the semester.
4. Homework: means Textbook activities, Book store tour, and One sentence summaries. Missing class does not mean you can miss homework or be unprepared for class. If you missed a class, you must contact a friend in the class and ask what needs to be done, and prepare it before the next class. You all have each other?s contact information, so this will be easy.
5. Teach a reading activity: Select one of the reading activities that you collected in your bag of tricks, and in weeks 15 & 16, prepare the materials, and teach the activity to a small group for 10 minutes.
6. Attendance: It is important because we meet only twice a week, so missing even one class is a big deal. However, you can miss 2 classes for emergencies without penalty to your grade. Any more than this will result in a deduction of one letter grade regardless of the reason for the 3rd absence. When you arrive 15 minutes after class has started you are late. 2 lates make an absence. If you are more than 30 minutes late you are absent. By university policy four absences constitutes failure of the course.
7. Participation: Means being mentally present. It is important because we learn by doing, and I want to see what you have learned. During class time, all phones and other electronic devices are to be used for class time study purposes only.
8. Bonus participation: It is useful for you to go to TESOL meetings where theory and practical matters are discussed in English. Therefore, anyone who goes to a meeting or conference and writes a one page summary of the events will receive a 2% bonus for each event. The maximum bonus is a total of 6%. Likewise, reading over 150,000 words will give you bonus.
SPECIAL NOTE: Please be on time. Let me repeat that. Please be on time and ready to begin class immediately. This means YOU and not your books, snacks, drinks, smartphone, backpack or handbag, or clothing
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Miley Cyrus: Michael Jackson Is My Hero
Miley Cyrus checked in with fans on her Twitter, talking about the late King of Pop. The 'Hannah Montana' star writes:
Totally just got caught dancing to Michael Jackson in my bathroom by mammie! So embarrassing ha ha!
Rocking out to "BAD" in my bathroom. MJ is my hero!
Michael Jackson lives! His music will live on forever! People killing themselves does nothing but separate you more from the LIVING legend!
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I seriously think that this girl is retarded. When MJ was alive she never ever mentioned him. Now its like "MJ is my hero" "and the Michael song was on" I mean seriously she needs to be in a mental institute like badly before somebody else dies and she makes it all about her
Dear Miley
I like Michael I wish you was BFF with him please tell me love you

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This is one of my designs in QSWO. Etched hammered copper face and pendulum, quartz movement, analine dye with lacquer finish. 15"h x 12"w x 7.5" d.
Several people have asked where they can get copper clock faces. I'm sorry I don't sell them separately and I don't know of anyone who has ready made copper dials that you can buy. Thank you in advance for your comments and for looking!
-- www.theartsandcraftsstudio.com
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#1 posted 06-19-2011 07:22 AM
Wow … That is some nice work ! Bud!! None better…
-- keeping myself entertained ... Humor and fun lubricate the brain
#2 posted 06-19-2011 07:38 AM
Very nice clock. Thanks for sharing.
-- Scott in Texas
#3 posted 06-19-2011 07:41 AM
You make beautiful clocks. I didn't realize that you were also making your copper dials. What is your process for making the dials? Are the numbers a decal, or do you paint them on?
-- Sam
#4 posted 06-19-2011 08:08 AM
Excellent job, great design, you always use some wonderful looking QSWO.
-- Style is simple, but not my execution of it.
#5 posted 06-19-2011 02:55 PM
Terry, I've admired your work since I joined LJ just over a year ago. We all like to share our tips and techniques. But sometimes you just have to keep things a secret or all of a sudden you have someone who has copied your style and tries to market a similar style. Do you have much luck in selling your clocks or are they mostly for gifts and just for the joy of making them. I've seen your clocks when I do a search for "Mission Clocks" on the internet. I have a clock on there that has been there for almost a year. It's on the first search page of the Mission Clocks and has stayed on the first page for a while. It's very simple, inexpensive and I've had a lot of positive feed back from people that have seen it in person. In all that time I haven't a one inquiry about it from it's exposure on the internet. Talk about frustrating. So again just curious on your success with your clocks.
#6 posted 06-19-2011 03:31 PM
Another beautiful clock. I really like the "shelf brackets" at the top.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
#7 posted 06-19-2011 06:33 PM
That's a real masterpiece…..thanks!
-- Carl Rast, Pelion, SC
#8 posted 06-19-2011 08:18 PM
Your clocks serve as inspiration for me, this is another great one. Thanks for sharing.
-- Every cloud has a silver lining
#9 posted 06-19-2011 08:18 PM
I like how the grain on the front flows around the face – stunning!!
-- Steve - Impatience is Expensive
#10 posted 06-19-2011 08:19 PM
Really very nice just what the Doctor would order. And so well executed too Alistair
-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease
#11 posted 06-20-2011 02:39 AM
Thats a prety cool time ticker. I like the copper time pice it goes good with the grain of the wood.
#12 posted 06-20-2011 03:03 AM
Great clock and that copper looks fantastic with the oak.
-- Paul--- Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. — Scott Adams
#13 posted 06-30-2011 05:44 AM
Yeah, that's gorgeous.. I love the color you got on the white oak.. perfect for the style
#14 posted 03-10-2014 10:12 PM
Love the book matched ray flakes on this clock
-- Bob, NY
#15 posted 03-10-2014 10:56 PM
Just stunning. Great design and gorgeous QSWO. Did you fume it?
-- Gene 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to make official visit to Poland and Germany
THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are to make an official visit to Poland and Germany, Kensington Palace has announced.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to make official visit to Poland and Germany
William and Kate will tour the two European countries in July this year at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
The royal couple are already planning to visit the continent with a two-day trip to Paris scheduled for later this month.
William travelled to Germany last summer, visiting Dusseldorf for a series of events honouring the role of British armed forces based in the country.
Prince William and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in 2016
During a gala event, where the Duke gave a speech alongside Chancellor Angela Merkel, William claimed the "depth" of Britain's friendship with Germany would not change after Brexit.
The British monarchy has close ties with the European country, as a succession of sovereigns from George I, born in what is now modern Germany and who acceded to the throne in 1714, to William IV, who died in 1830, were also rulers of Hanover in Germany.
The 300th anniversary of what is known as the "personal union" was celebrated in 2014, and the year before the milestone, princesses Beatrice and Eugenie visited Germany to highlight the event.
The British monarchy has close ties with Germany dating back to 1714
During a state visit to Germany in 2015, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh visited the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp to mark the 70th anniversary of its liberation by British forces.
Kate has yet to make an official trip to Germany and the Cambridges have not toured Poland before on behalf of the Government.
Kensington Palace said full details of the visit would be released at a later date.


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Armada Acquires Eight Sovereign Communications Stations
On October 7, Armada Media Partners, based in Fond du Lac, Wis., announced the purchase of Sovereign Communications radio stations based in Marquette and Iron Mountain.
Armada Media Partners currently owns and operates two Upper Peninsula radio stations: Bay Cities Radio, a five station group based in Marinette and Menominee, and Radio Results Network, a 10 station group based in Marquette, Escanaba and Manistique.
The stations in the Marquette area included in the transaction are: 92.3 WJPD, 94.1 WUPK, 1320 AM WDMJ, 1240AM WIAN and 99.5 WNGE. Stations in Iron Mountain include: WIMK 93.1, WMIQ AM 1450 & 94.3 WZNL. The additional eight radio stations will be operated under the Radio Results Network umbrella.
"We are extremely proud of what we've accomplished in the past ten years with these great radio stations," says Sovereign Communication President and Owner Bill Curtis. "The opportunity to allow these stations to be transitioned to a new ownership group like Armada Media was too perfect to pass up. We remain committed to Sault Ste. Marie, Newberry and the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. That will not change."
"We are excited to be able to expand our coverage even further as the premier media company in Central Upper Michigan. Sovereign Communications has a tremendous group of radio station with a long heritage of serving the local community," says Radio Results Network General Manager Jesse Huff. "We plan to continue what has made us successful in the past…and that is providing local news, sports, weather and personalities that live, work and love the U.P. This now gives us 23 radio stations in the Central U.P. that are each committed to great local radio and serving as a resource for the communities in which we serve. We now have even more resources and opportunities to offer our listeners and advertisers."
Huff will continue to lead operations for Armada Media and Radio Results Network's original 10 stations along with the newly acquired 8 radio stations.


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With all this nostalgia in the fashion realm right now, we can't help but think back to the '90s.
With all this nostalgia in the fashion realm right now, we can't help but think back to the '90s.
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It's no secret by now that the '90s are back—especially for the babies of the '80s that can actually remember them! The major fashion houses have been having a Flashback Friday moment for a few seasons now, one look at the towering heels at Marc Jacobs Fall 2017 collection and visions of Naomi Campbell's infamous 1993 Vivienne Westwood runway collapse immediately come to mind. A casual scroll through Instagram guarantees a variable display of choker necklaces and yellow-smiley-face-strewn crop tops.
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LG to Supply Innovative 'L-Shaped' Batteries for iPhone 9
The iPhone 8 is still months away from its unveiling, but we're already hearing rumors surface about the iPhone 9. Among those rumors is one published today that suggests Apple will adopt a new battery design for its 2018 flagship. Apple reportedly will use a new "bent" or "L-shaped" battery design in its iPhone 9 flagship, rather than the typical rectangular shape present in current smartphones, according to an unnamed source cited by Korea Economic Daily.
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LG is already being pegged as the sole supplier of such a battery, which would be an unusual move for Apple, who historically has strived for a "multi-vendor strategy" in its supply chain sourcing. Additionally, the Korea Economic Daily reported LG has already spent "hundreds of billions" in battery production infrastructure and will be ready in time for mass production by early next year.
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Re: HAITI - Eyeing Tourism, Haiti Battles Its Violent Reputation
Reply #30
June 20, 2008, 11:11:45 am »
Haitian Vodouisants believe, in accordance with widespread African tradition, that there is one God
who is the creator of all, referred to as "Bondyè" (from the French "Bon Dieu" or "Good God"). Bondyè
is distinguished from the God of "the whites" in a dramatic speech by the houngan Boukman at Bwa Kayiman, but is often considered the same God of other religions, such as Christianity and Islam. Bondyè is distant from His/Her/Its creation though, and so it is the spirits or the "mysteries", "saints", or "angels" that the Vodouisant turns to for help, as well as to the ancestors. Some Vodouisants do
not believe in Bondyè, instead referring to Damballa as the Creator. Others will believe in both: with Damballa having a lesser role in creation. A Vodouisant will usually have an idea God, regardless of
the relationship with Damballa (from identity with God, to Damballa being a lesser spirit).
There are said to be twenty-one nations or "Nation" of spirits, also sometimes called "lwa-yo". Some
of the more important nations of lwa are the Rada (corresponding to the Gbe-speaking ethnic groups
in the modern-day Republic of Benin, Nigeria, and Togo); the Nago (synonymous with the Yoruba-speaking ethnicities in Nigeria, the Republic of Benin, and Togo); and the numerous West-Central African ethnicities united under the ethnonym Kongo. The spirits also come in "families" that all share
a surname, like Ogou, or Ezili, or Azaka or Ghede. For instance, "Ezili" is a family, Ezili Dantor and Ezili Freda are two individual spirits in that family.
The Ogou family are soldiers, the Ezili govern the feminine spheres of life, the Azaka govern agriculture, the Ghede govern the sphere of death and fertility. In Dominican Vodou, there is also an Agua Dulce or "Sweet Waters" family, which encompasses all Amerindian spirits. There are literally hundreds of lwa. Well known individual lwa include Danbala Wedo, Papa Legba Atibon, and Agwe Tawoyo.
In Haitian Vodou, spirits are divided according to their nature of their nations. There are the nation
of the Congo, Rada, Petwo, Nago, Dahomey, Ghede, and etc. The two popular categories the Haitian believers utilizes are the nation of the Petwo, the more aggressive and the Rada, the calmer spirits.
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Rada spirits are familial and congenial, while Petwo spirits are more combative and restless. Both can be dangerous if angry or upset, and despite claims to the contrary, neither is "good" or "evil" in relation to the other. Everyone is said to have spirits, and each person is considered to have a special relationship with one particular spirit who is said to "own their head", however each person may have many lwa, and the one that owns their head, or the "met tet", may or may not be the most active spirit in a person's life in Haitian belief.
In serving the spirits, the Vodouisant seeks to achieve harmony with their own individual nature and the world around them, manifested as personal power and resourcefulness in dealing with life. Part of this harmony is membership in and maintaining relationships within the context of family and community. A Vodou house or society is organized on the metaphor of an extended family, and initiates are the "children" of their initiators, with the sense of hierarchy and mutual obligation that implies.
Most Vodouisants are not initiated, referred to as being "bossale"; it is not a requirement to be an initiate in order to serve one's spirits. There are clergy in Haitian Vodou whose responsibility it is to preserve the rituals and songs and maintain the relationship between the spirits and the community as a whole (though some of this is the responsibility of the whole community as well). They are entrusted with leading the service of all of the spirits of their lineage. Priests are referred to as "Houngans" and priestesses as "Mambos". Below the houngans and mambos are the hounsis, who are initiates who act as assistants during ceremonies and who are dedicated to their own personal mysteries.
One does not serve just any lwa but only the ones they "have" according to one's destiny or nature. Which spirits a person "has" may be revealed at a ceremony, in a reading, or in dreams. However all Vodouisants also serve the spirits of their own blood ancestors, and this important aspect of Vodou practice is often glossed over or minimized in importance by commentators who do not understand
the significance of it. The ancestor cult is in fact the basis of Vodou religion, and many lwa like
Agasou (formerly a king of Dahomey) for example are in fact ancestors who are said to have been raised up to divinity.
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June 20, 2008, 11:17:35 am »
A large sequined Vodou "drapo" or flag
by the artist George Valris
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June 20, 2008, 11:20:17 am »
Liturgy and practice
After a day or two of preparation setting up altars, ritually preparing and cooking fowl and other foods, etc., a Haitian Vodou service begins with a series of Catholic prayers and songs in French, then a litany in Kreyòl and African "langaj" that goes through all the European and African saints and lwa honored by the house, and then a series of verses for all the main spirits of the house. This is called the "Priyè Gine" or the African Prayer. After more introductory songs, beginning with saluting the spirit of the drums named Hounto, the songs for all the individual spirits are sung, starting with the Legba family through all the Rada spirits, then there is a break and the Petwo part of the service begins, which ends with the songs for the Gede family. As the songs are sung spirits will come to visit those present by taking possession of individuals and speaking and acting through them.
There are some cases where some practitioners who seek attention would pretend to get possessed. There are times when the houngan would drink until he is very drunk at the end of the ceremony. Some practitioners of these vodou ceremony fall into being fooled by the vodou priest. When a ceremony is made, only the family of those possessed is benefited. This is the greatest time these mambo or houngan can take your luck if they ask for champagne from you. Beware when that occurs.
Sometimes these ceremony have some dispute going among the singers because of the way its sung. In Haiti, these vodou ceremonies, depending on the Priest or Priestess, may be more organized. But in the United States, vodou practitioner and the priests/priestess takes it as a folly party. Each spirit is saluted and greeted by the initiates present and will give readings, advice and cures to those who approach them for help. Many hours later in morning, the last song is sung, guests leave, and all the exhausted hounsis and houngans and manbos can go to sleep.
On the individual's household level, a Vodouisant or "sèvitè"/"serviteur" may have one or more tables set out for their ancestors and the spirit or spirits that they serve with pictures or statues of the spirits, perfumes, foods, and other things favored by their spirits. The most basic set up is just a white candle and a clear glass of water and perhaps flowers. On a particular spirit's day, one lights a candle and says an Our Father and Hail Mary, salutes Papa Legba and asks him to open the gate, and then one salutes and speaks to the particular spirit like an elder family member.
Ancestors are approached directly, without the mediating of Papa Legba, since they are said to be
"in the blood".
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June 20, 2008, 11:30:02 am »
Values and ethics
The cultural values that Vodou embraces center around ideas of dishonor and greed - to the family
and society, and to oneself. There is also a notion of relative propriety and what is appropriate to someone with Dambala Wedo as their head may be different from someone with Ogou Feray as their head. For example, one spirit is very cool and the other is very hot. Coolness overall is valued, and so is the ability and inclination to protect oneself and one's own if necessary. Love and support within the family of the Vodou society seems to be the most important consideration. Generosity in giving to the community and to the poor is also an important value. One's blessings come through the community and there is the idea that one should be willing to give back to it in turn.
There are no "solitaries" in Vodou, only people separated geographically from their elders and house. A person without a relationship of some kind with elders will not be practicing Vodou as it is understood
in Haiti and among Haitians.
In the view of some the Haitian Vodou religion is an ecstatic rather than a fertility based tradition and because of this, the religion has technically no prohibitions against gay men and lesbian women.
Although homophobia is a world-wide phenomenon and may be prevalent in Vodou-practicing countries, a homosexual can practise Vodou with no doctrinal issues. In Haiti, for example, Vodou is normally the only spiritual outlet a homosexual will have.
Orthodoxy and diversity
There is a diversity of practice in Vodou across the country of Haiti and the Haitian diaspora.
For instance in the north of Haiti the lave tèt ("head washing") or kanzwe may be the only initiation,
as it is in the Dominican Republic and Cuba, whereas in Port-au-Prince and the south they practice
the kanzo rites with three grades of initiation kanzo senp, si pwen, and asogwe and the latter is the most familiar mode of practice outside of Haiti.
Some lineages combine both, as Mambo Katherine Dunham reports from her personal experience in her book the 'Possessed Island'.
While the overall tendency in Vodou is very conservative in accord with its African roots, there is no singular, definitive form, only what is right in a particular house or lineage. Small details of service and the spirits served will vary from house to house, and information in books or on the internet therefore may seem contradictory.
There is no central authority or "pope" in Haitian Vodou since "every manbo and houngan is the
head of their own house", as a popular saying in Haiti goes.
Another consideration in terms of Haitian diversity are the many sects besides the Sèvi Gine in Haiti such as the Makaya, Rara, and other secret societies, each of which has its own distinct pantheon of spirits.
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June 20, 2008, 11:35:52 am »
Myths and misconceptions
Vodou has come to be associated in the popular mind with the lore aboutSatanism, zombies and
"voodoo dolls."
While there is evidence of zombie creation, it is a minor phenomenon within rural Haitian culture and
not a part of the Vodou religion as such. Such things fall under the auspices of the bokor or sorcerer rather than the priest of the Loa.
The practice of sticking pins in dolls has history in European folk magic, but its exact origins are unclear. How it became known as a method of cursing an individual by some followers of what has come to be called New Orleans Voodoo, which is a local variant of hoodoo, is a mystery. Some speculate that it was used as a means of self defense to intimidate superstitious slave owners.
This practice is not unique to New Orleans voodoo, however, and has as much basis in European-
based magical devices such as the poppet and the nkisi or bocio of West and Central Africa.
These are in fact power objects, what in Haiti would be referred to as pwen, rather than magical surrogates for an intended target of sorcery whether for boon or for bane. Such voodoo dolls are
not a feature of Haitian religion, although dolls intended for tourists may be found in the Iron Market
in Port au Prince. The practice became closely associated with the Vodou religions in the public mind through the vehicle of horror movies and popular novels.
There is a practice in Haiti of nailing crude poppets with a discarded shoe on trees near the cemetery to act as messengers to the otherworld, which is very different in function from how poppets are portrayed as being used by voodoo worshippers in popular media and imagination, ie. for purposes of sympathetic magic towards another person. Another use of dolls in authentic Vodou practice is the incorporation of plastic doll babies in altars and objects used to represent or honor the spirits, or in pwen, which recalls the aforementioned use of bocio and nkisi figures in Africa.
Although Voodoo is often associated with Satanism, Satan is primarily an Abrahamic figure and has not been incorporated in Voodoo tradition. When Mississippi Delta folksongs mix references to Voodoo and to Satan, what is being expressed is social pain such as from racism. Those who practice voodoo are not attempting to worship or invoke the blessings of a devil.
Further adding to the dark reputation of Voodoo was the 1973 film adaptation of the thriller Live and Let Die, part of Ian Fleming's widely successful James Bond series, which had been continually in print in both the English original and translations to numerous languages.
Fleming's depiction of the schemings of a fiendish Soviet agent using Voodoo to intimidate and control a vast network of submissive Black followers got an incomparably greater audience than any careful scholarly work on the subject of Voodoo.
(See Mr. Big, Baron Samedi.)
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Evanston IL Real Estate & Homes for Sale
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The median home value in Evanston, IL is $392,500. This is higher than the county median home value of $228,000. The national median home value is $231,815. The average price of homes sold in Evanston, IL is $392,500. Approximately 50% of Evanston homes are owned, compared to 41% rented, while 9% are vacant. Evanston real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you like to see a property, contact Evanston real estate agent to arrange a tour today! Learn more about Evanston Real Estate.
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$345,000 2007 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201
Well kept, spacious 2 flat with 3 bd 1 bath and long term tenants on 1st floor and second floor with 2 bd 1 bath, sitting on an oversized lot with patio. Perfect for investors; tenants pay electricity and cooking gas. Also perfect for a savvy owner occupant. Second floor is currently vacant with fresh coat of paint and new carpet in bedrooms. Gut rehabbed in 2005 with new plumbing, electrical, furnace and water heaters. Two car garage renovated in 2013. Brand new tear off roof August 2020. Conveniently located on CTA bus route with access to downtown Evanston and purple line.
$1,050,000 832 Ingleside Place Evanston, IL 60201
Superb 5 bedroom Landmark home in NE Evanston. This spacious, light filled home welcomes you with a lovely open foyer. The gracious living room has a gas fireplace and adjoining sunroom. Large, formal dining room and butler's pantry. The centerpiece of the cook's kitchen is the Wolf 48" stove with 2 ovens, 6 burners and a griddle. 42" white wood cabinets, large island, pantry cabinet and soapstone counters. The sunny breakfast room looks out over the professionally landscaped backyard with brick paver patio. Rarely available mud room as you enter from the detached 2 car garage. Four substantial bedrooms on the 2nd floor, including the large primary bedroom suite-which has an amazing walk-in closet and private bathroom. 3rd floor suite with the 5th bedroom and spa-like full bathroom with marble tile and soaking tub. The basement has a bright, inviting recreation room and full bathroom. Located on a tree-lined street within view and walking distance to Lighthouse Beach/Lake Michigan. Fabulous location, walk-to the Orrington elementary school and the "el" train. Close to Central Street and Downtown Evanston shopping, dining and entertainment and Metra commuter train.
Fabulous 964 sqft One bedroom condo features unique, modern spaces, & large sunny balcony. Gleaming wood floors, maple cabinets, granite counter & 10 ft. breakfast bar, Stainless Steel Appliances, in-unit washer & dryer, walk-in California closet. Pre-wired for 5.1 surround sound. Spacious bath with Ann Sacks glass tile shower, pebble mosaic flooring, and copper vessel sink. Deeded, heated & secure parking & floor to ceiling storage locker included! Private balcony great for entertaining. Elevator building. Low HOA includes water and heat. Pet Friendly. Close proximity to everything Evanston has to offer--Approx 6 blks to NW campus, 2.5 blks to "L" & Metra, theatres, shops, farmer's market & dining!!
Perfect in-town location for this 2 bedroom co-op apartment. Cute kitchen with breakfast bar. Spacious living/dining combo with handsome brick wall and decorative fireplace. Newer windows. 2 good sized bedrooms off gallery-style hallway and updated bath. Taxes and heat included in low assessment. 20% down required for financing. Cats ok; no dogs. Very well maintained and managed elevator building with laundry facilities and storage in the basement. Parking available behind building for $90/month. Close to trains, restaurants, shopping, Northwestern University and beaches!
Welcome to 2646 Lincolnwood Drive, from the moment you set foot in this charming brick bungalow you will feel a sense of traditional character. This home has a strong curb appeal situated on a beautiful 50x137 lot in coveted North Evanston. The all brick construction features large, newer windows with plenty of natural light throughout, spacious living and dining rooms, gas-assisted fireplace, three bedrooms on the main level, full bath, and spacious kitchen including dinette area. Large full basement with another updated full bath, laundry, large workshop & generous storage space. There is a full attic ready for expansion. Mechanicals are in excellent condition with new Electrical system, New Central Air (2017), and Boiler (2006). The property features a nice fenced back yard with a newer 2-car detached garage. Top-rated Evanston Schools with highly regarded Willard Elementary School 1 block to the west, Haven Middle School, and Evanston Township High School. Easy commute to the city, public transportation at your fingertips, and beautiful downtown Evanston with many restaurants, shops, and parks. So much potential for this gorgeous high character bungalow home. Great neighborhood and location just steps from the Central Street local merchant shops and more restaurants.
The VIRTUAL TOUR has floor plans, video, & 3D. This stately English brick home sits on a beautiful tree-lined street. Traditional and elegant architectural details include a stone fireplace, leaded entry window, ornate stair railing, arches, and pristine hardwood floors. An open airy kitchen adjoins the sunny family room surrounded by large thermopane French-paned windows overlooking the deep lot. The backyard has had extensive renovation by Nature's Perspective to include new platform back concrete/brick stairs, large circular patio that accommodates a big outdoor dining set, a winding brick sidewalk leading to a stone/flagstone fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs, and a new 3-car garage! The garage interior is finished with corrugated tin wainscot and horizontal wood planking above - almost too nice to call a garage. There is a full set of standard stairs to the garage attic storage above.
The finest in stylish and unique living space for the most discriminating buyer. This spacious and sophisticated two-story penthouse is like none other. Bright and sunny, engulfed in natural light from every room. An open and flexible floorplan features an expansive living area, gas fireplace and hardwood floors. The open kitchen offers granite countertops, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances plus an adjacent bonus area perfect for dining or a work-from-home office. The top floor delivers a master suite with walk-in closet, second bedroom with en-suite bath, laundry closet with full size front loaders and loft area perfect for an additional work space or restful reading spot. Relax and entertain on the expansive and newly completed wraparound roof deck with views in every direction. Two parking spaces include one exterior and one interior garage. Easy walk to the trains, nearby lakefront, cafes and shopping from this A+ property!
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Large and sunny 1BR, 1Bath condo in Sienna Courts. Enjoy the weather on the rare full length terrace. Open floor plan features a kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The updated bathroom has granite counter tops with a double sink and can be accessed from the bedroom. Great closet space including a walk in closet in the bedroom and a full size washer and dryer next to the kitchen. Brand new A/C unit. Heated garage parking spot included in a prime location right next to exit door. Walk to the Farmer's Market, downtown Evanston, Movie Theater and Northwestern. Entire unit is also wheelchair accessible.
Fantastic front end unit with windows on 3 sides! Impeccably maintained townhouse with newly refinished hardwood floors throughout, open living/dining room, all thermopane windows, newer furnace & 2020 A/C compressor. 3 bedrooms on the second floor, all with vaulted ceilings, huge finished family room in lower level plus laundry/utility/ storage room. Entirely freshly painted. Excellent location very close to schools, train, and Central Street businesses. Two tandem parking spaces & patio included!
Phenomenal location! 3 bedroom 2 full bath ground floor unit in lovely downtown vintage building. Professionally managed association with low HOA fees that include HEAT. Charming finishes everywhere, in unit washer and dryer, central air, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Master suite has private full bathroom. Rarely available 2 assigned & deeded parking spaces included and a huge patio. Large secured storage included. Pet friendly building. Walk to shopping, dining, entertainment, Northwestern, trains (Metra and EL). At this price, this one will not last!
UNIQUE upper floor (rare-to-come on market) Beautiful- panoramic- East lake and North Shore views (unobstructed)! Every room is a visual pleasure of expansive visual delight of green tree lines, calming turquoise water color like Cancun and Chicago modern architecture views. Glorious full length windows adorn this modern home with beautiful Maple floors throughout. If you can't go out... then permit nature to come in. Stainless steel appliances, full-sized washer & dryer in hall closet, spacious primary bedroom suite with walk-in closet & double bowl vanity. Fully upgraded with marble and granite tops in Kitchen & baths, indoor heated garage parking included. Extra storage locker included. Assessment includes gas and 24 hour security. Walk to everything wellness: train, Century movies, Starbucks, fresh organic Farmer's Market and fine dining al fresco! As seen on ROBB Report... Award winning architect for this building and prized wining restaurant across the street (Tera and Vine from TV Check Please). Priced to sell. This rare unicorn won't stay on the market long. Your clients will be truly impressed !!!
Welcome home! Light filled & spacious, 9' ceilings throughout this vintage 1 bedroom, 1 bath, with North and South breezes! You will love to use the separate study with custom floor to ceiling built in bookcases lining the East wall. Open up the large wind-out, steel framed English casement windows and let the breeze flow through! There is also a private enclosed garden on the grounds to enjoy your favorite book or have a garden party! Free laundry, bike garage and 10x10 personal storage on site. Seller giving $2500. bathroom remodel/upgrade credit at closing. Located 1 block to the purple line and Metra, 1-1/2 blocks to Northwestern University. Enjoy easy access to Evanston's beautiful lakefront walking paths, parks and beaches. VACANT and Easy to show! Property tax, heat & water are included in the monthly assessment. The Rookwood Garden Cooperative was placed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1984. Take a look at Rookwoodgardensco-op for more info.
Tremendous opportunity to own a very special home. This huge one bedroom is located in Evanston's dynamic downtown. As you arrive, you will be greeted by a beautifully landscaped building entry. Entering the condo, you will find a large, sun filled living/dining area room with beautiful the floor to ceiling windows and gleaming hardwood floors. Attractive, modern, eat in kitchen with black appliances and maple color cabinets and glass tile back splash. A spectacular feature of the home is the massive balcony that's accessible from the living room and the bedroom. The balcony offers great views of Fountain Square and the lake. The bedroom is large with lots of closet space and balcony access. Laundry in unit washer and dryer. The lifestyle is home offers is truly fabulous - convenience and beauty. The building is also terrific with an indoor pool, hot tub, work out facility, bike storage, private additional storage, heated garage parking spot, healthy reserves and pet friendly. It is truly Evanston living at its best! Walk to Lake Michigan, parks, Northwestern University and grocery stores, the eL, the Metra, farmers market, the dog beach and many of Evanston's wonderful stores & restaurants. Assessments include heat, cable, and internet.
A hidden gem! A charming and unique well built brick ranch home set back from the road and across from Ladd Arboretum. Looking for "condo living", but not ready for elevators or to give up a yard? This home offers three bedrooms and two full baths plus an office/library with no stairs... a flexible use of space to meet all needs. Features include: fantastic built-ins, plaster walls, central air, a security system, a dual sided gas fireplace, updated eat in kitchen with adjacent laundry area, a master bath and more! Huge and very accessible attic storage, no basement = no water issues! This is a lovely home in move in condition- recent updates include: brand new roof, water heater, all carpeting, stove, microwave, dishwasher, and more! Fantastic circular drive for easy access and ample parking plus a 2 1/2 car detached garage. There is cedar fencing around the backyard and patio, plus additional yard space for gardening or play. A very unique and private setting offering stunning walking/biking/cross country ski paths just across the road. Evanston's Ecology Center with its classes and winter farmers market is just 1/2 block away. One level living lifestyle in a fabulous location with quick access to "All Things Evanston". Don't let the address fool you! This is the less traveled part of McCormick Blvd.Come see this special home! Lincolnwood School area.
Fantastic downtown convenience plus all the modern amenities! Open and flexible layout that can accommodate large furniture and provides excellent closet space. Living and dining room lead to private balcony overlooking the courtyard. Kitchen features new stainless steel appliances a pantry closet as well as space for a table. Second bedroom offers a bay window to maximize space and natural light. Primary bedroom provides a private classic marble bath and a great walk in closet. Laundry room in the unit has a new floor and new full size washer. Outdoor parking space included. Phenomenal location only blocks to both the EL and Metra trains, shopping, dining and the Lake!
Can't be beat location- steps away from everything Evanston has to offer! Well maintained building with so much to offer. Unit is freshly painted with new carpet throughout. Two bedrooms, both generously sized with nice closet space and a master bath to boot! Kitchen boasts lots of counter space, built in storage shelves, stainless steel appliances and an eat in area overlooking the private deck. Covered parking space (#32), coin laundry, extra storage and bike rack for building residents.
$1,447,000 2755 Reese Avenue Evanston, IL 60201
This offering is a new construction SFR in prime location, just minutes to expressway and Lighthouse beach and couple blocks to Willard school. 45' wide residence is a perfect fit on the pretty site surrounded by mature oak, chestnut and American elm. INDOORS: All en suite above grade bedrooms, rarely available main floor master suite, generous closet space with organizers, well planned giant daylight lower level (9' height) with bedrooms, office, bar, family rooms (33'+ long) sized for sport and entertainment, new sauna included. KITCHEN features custom inset cabinetry, 2 sets of fridges with bottom freezer drawers, professional style cooking equipment (circa 2021 models), 2 sectional dishwasher. Under counter glass door refrigerators & wine coolers offered on all three levels. MECHANICS: 2 GFA furnaces/CA, 2 power vent water heaters, 2nd floor well equipped laundry with window, oversized gas service line from street to support future generator if desired, fire sprinkler and alarm systems, individual cable wiring throughout the house. OUTDOORS: vintage style brick, real cedar shingles & siding, covered front porch, main and 2nd floor (roof) decks, 22' deep 2 car garage and 26' deep exterior parking. Professional landscaping with seeded grass and tumbled brick pavers complete this project. Seven bottom photos posted are similar style homes built by this developer and next project. APPOINTMENT: See scheduling instructions at the bottom of the listing.
Are you looking for a great two bed two bath condo in an elevator building? This very spacious unit features excellent sunlight, and a terrific floor plan. The large master bedroom has en suite bath. The kitchen is modern with grey cabinets and stainless steel fridge, microwave and stove. There is a lovely dining room area just off the kitchen that fits a true table set up including hutch. One parking space also comes with the unit. Laundry is free on the lobby level, and there is also a large storage unit that comes with the condo. The association also just bought a brand new propane grill that is shared in the building. Owner just installed brand new track lighting in the living room and matching stainless dishwasher Oct 2020. This unit is owner occupied and requires 24 hours notice to schedule a showing. No FEES for pets here!
Extraordinary Full-Amenity Building in downtown Evanston! Fabulous light-filled, colorful 3-bed 2-full bath, end-unit condo home w/ south & west views of Chicago's skyline & brilliant sunsets, w/ even a peek of the Lake! Unit features open concept w/ floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors in living room w/ cozy carpet in bedrooms. A welcoming foyer greets you upon entering w/ a large coat closet for lots of extra storage. Large open kitchen w/granite breakfast bar, SS appliances. En suite Primary Bedroom w/ large custom walk-in closet, soaking tub, separate shower & large dual sink vanity. Jumbo laundry room features full-sized stacked washer/dryer. Unit has almost 1,500 sq ft of living space. Building amenities include 24/7 concierge, indoor Pool, Whirlpool, Fitness Room, Club Room for parties w/ access to roof sun terrace. plus a large storage unit is included. Two side-by-side deeded prkg spots included in price. Unit is conveniently located w/ easy access to both METRA & CTA Purple Line trains, but w/o the noise of either train line. This home is remarkably quiet & tranquil--so enjoy cool lake breezes via open windows or out on your large balcony! Walk to movies, shops, dining, cafes, gyms, the lakefront, the University & much more!
$1,899,000 2207 Grant Street Evanston, IL 60201
RARE OPPORTUNITY OF OWNING A CUSTOM DESIGNED AND BUILT NEW CONSTRUCTION ON THE BACKLOT! This architectural home is maximizing the natural light and obstructed views of the wide open view of the Backlot. The 1st floor has 10 ft. ceilings w/detailed custom millwork and tons of built-ins, formal DR w/butler area, LR/study, large open gourmet kitchen w/9 ft. waterfall island, family room w/ fireplace and sitting room that steps out to the outdoor patio with kitchen.2nd floor has master with sitting room including fireplace, 2 large size bedroom with Jack & Jill& 3rd bedroom w/ ensuite bath. 3rd floor bonus area for 6th bedroom or office w/ bath. The basement has giant entertaining space, fireplace, bar, workout room, bedroom, possible theatre room with bath with sauna, 2 1/2 car garage with the option for studio or remote office.
Rare opportunity! 2000 square feet waiting for you to make it your own. HUGE rooms, tons of light and tree top views in an elevator building all near Northwestern University, train, and downtown Evanston. FOUR large bedrooms including master with en suite bath, breakfast area and large dining room, central air conditioning, parking and storage. Like living in a single family home!
There is nothing left to do to this perfectly reimagined mid-century split level ranch but enjoy!. It has been lovingly cared for and smartly enhanced. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home's open floorplan is bright and cheerful complemented by a huge finished basement with a newly remodeled laundry room.. and updated full bsmt bathroom. The home has new flooring and painting throughout as well as new exterior doors and exterior paint!, many electric and plumbing upgrades (including bsmt flood control) to ensure you only need to worry about enjoying your new home. There is a new 2-car garage at the end of driveway that you can pass right through to the alley with the doors opening to both front and back. You can take a short walk to Lovelace park, Centennial Park/Pool, and all the shopping and restaurants that lovely Central Street in Evanston has to offer... Old Orchard and access to the expressway are a quick hop away. Such a superb location.. surrounded by mature landscaped yards, a nice neighborhood with a sense of community and pride of ownership. People move to this area for the Award Winning Schools that progress from a variety of amazing nursery schools to Willard, Haven & ETHS, but you also get to enjoy the NEW landscaping and lush lawn, NEW drive thru 2 car Garage with ALLEY ACCESS!, and New Fence - giving this inviting yard and area around the home such beauty and privacy. A great value in a great neighborhood. See sheet of upgrades attached to listing.
Rare opportunity to own one of the largest units (3,000 sf) in the premier tier of Evanston's elegant, vintage, Raymond Park Building. This updated apartment features expanded formal living and kitchen areas that offer flexible space for entertaining and family living. The living room and adjacent family room are flooded with eastern and southern sunlight, through six windows, and feature a wood burning fireplace with marble surround, a wall of custom built-ins and beautiful plaster cornices. The formal dining room displays matching custom built-ins and enjoys delightful sunlit northern and eastern exposures. The adjacent eat-in kitchen is enormous with top of the line appliances including a Subzero refrigerator, Bosch double electric built-in ovens, a gas cook top with down draft venting, a separate cook top grill, in-unit laundry, Wood Mode cherry cabinetry and abundant storage space. 3 very spacious en-suite bedrooms, walk-in closets, hardwood floors, central air conditioning, broad gallery hallways and 1 indoor garage space complete this magnificent apartment! Building amenities include a live-in building engineer, a roof-top deck with Lake Michigan and Chicago skyline views, 2 exercise rooms, a party room with kitchen facilities, a large private storage room and additional luggage and bicycle storage areas. Recent building improvements include 4 new elevators, a complete tuck pointing of the building and a new boiler. Prominently situated on the eastern edge of downtown Evanston, the Raymond Park Building is located 2 1/2 blocks to Lake Michigan and a short walk to all of Evanston's great restaurants, movie theatres, shopping, trains and Northwestern University. Building does not allow pets.
Perfect walk to everything downtown Evanston location. 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in elevator building. Spacious floor plan with generous room sizes in this freshly painted unit with wood floors, eat-in kitchen and in-unit laundry plus large balcony and tandem garage parking. Convenient to Northwestern University Campus, Lake Michigan, Library, shops, restaurants, movie theatre and trains to Chicago Loop. Square footage is an estimate only.
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The Mattel Company (who now produces the dolls) has a doll hospital where you can send your doll for some TLC and repairs. There's a charge for each repair, however, plus shipping charges each way. Our dolls had a few marks on them and frizzy hair – not quite enough for me to justify the extra expense. So instead I went online and searched for ideas.
I found where several people recommended using Clearasil (or the store brand) for getting rid of ink stains and pen marks on the doll's plastic skin (not the soft body). We followed the directions, rubbing a little bit onto the stain and then placing the doll in direct light (we used a lamp) for almost the whole day. Imagine our surprise when the stain disappeared – even the permanent marker!
Next I came across a wonderful site called JustMagicDolls.com. The author of this site takes you step by step on how to repair your doll, from brushing the hair correctly to reattaching limbs. Following the steps outlined on the site, my oldest daughter and I washed, conditioned, and steamed her doll's hair, making it look smooth, shiny, and beautiful again.
Now my daughter plans to open up small "doll hospital" of our own, where she can take care of her friends' dolls as well. We were both excited — what a great way to serve others! Perhaps one day she'll even turn it into a small business, learning those life lessons as well.


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Dear Hupy and Abraham –
I was one of the recipients of the NAACP Milwaukee Chapter scholarships. I am attending UW-Madison studying to become a software engineer. I wanted to thank you and the scholarship committee for not only providing the scholarships, but for investing in my education and my future. I am honored and humbled to be chosen as a recipient, and I promise to work hard and make you proud. Thank you.
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P. PACCHIARINI Dragon Tails XL Holographic Blue
Gamintojas: Paolo Pacchiarini
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Combining the lifelike action of a pulsating fly with the...
Combining the lifelike action of a pulsating fly with the seductive movement of a Wiggle or Dragon Tail is proven to be a deadly combo that will help you catch any predatory fish.
The Dragon Tail is a new version of the Wiggle Tail designed by Paolo Pacchiarini that has a totally awesome movement in the water. It starts moving at extremely slow speeds and creates massive reflections and vibrations in the water. The test fishing hasn't made us dissapointed either…


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Summer Time Tips…..How to get the most out of this Season
Living in Melbourne, you quickly come to terms with the inconsistency in weather within each season. This summer has been no different. With only just 16 days into summer we have had 36 degree heat to hail all within a couple of days.
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Meet the artist: Aman Khanna, Claymen
Aman Khanna is a graphic artist, illustrator, sculptor and a visual storyteller. Founder of Claymen, he says, " I create these small sculptures from my observation of the common man and his dilemmas. Claymen figures come in peace and maintain silence. Although going through their own existential crises at all times they are mere spectators or observers to the notion that "man is losing his humanity and becoming a thing amongst the things he produces."
We get up close and personal with the creative visionary to unravel on what makes him tick.
Photograph: Aman Khanna
The raison d'etre for being a designer
I studied information design which, made sense since I was able to work on social and environmental projects for all these years.
However, being able to create work freely has always been the core idea behind the intent.
My favorite architectural firm
Don't have a favorite.
The Indian motif that you are attracted to
Nothing comes to mind
Indian makeshift objects.
Silk or Hand woven Fabric
Leather or Lace
Original Indian objects that are still being used by people in India extensively.
One designer you would want to bring to India
Is there a need?
Who would you pick as a mentor
These days it's my two-year niece 'Dali'. I am learning a lot from her. It is interesting to see what the little mind can unleash.
What is your preferred choice: Windows or Balconies
Outdoor balconies.
Sunshine or moonlight – which inspires you ?
If you were to design an interior of a yatch or a plane, which would you prefer and why?
Yacht. Prefer water to air.
Land would make things easier.
What according to you are the three most iconic designs of all times?
Wheel, electricity/light, Internet
If you had to bring one design icon to life, who would it be?
No one in particular.
A prism on top of a cube .
As a preferred choice of colour in design, pastels or jeweltones?
Not so much into pastels.
What would you prefer: Black or White as a colour to build your canvas on?
If you were to design a building, what would you like to build?
I think Government establishments, since they have the best locations and space available to them. They just need a better and happier working environment, which a well-designed building can offer.
If you had to restore a heritage property, which would it be?
The Black Taj Mahal. Is it real or a Myth?
Your favorite material to work with
Clay at the moment. The idea of being or being present in time and space is reflected in my choice of material – clay is a simple, everyday, raw material used by everyone. Sun dried, half baked in an open fire – clay is omnipresent and yet individual in the way one uses it. In time, the clay dissolves back into the Earth.
It's always a combination. Free flowing as a starting point and then need structure to finish it off.
Are you an organic designer or pre-planned
A lot more organic than pre-planned
Which would your favorite design be from your collection
Clayheads (clay faces) of different kinds. They always receive an emotional response from people. They are not always functional but always relatable.
What would you prefer – matt or metallic
One material you refuse to work with?
A design style that does not appeal to you
None, in particular. I don't like design style that follows a trend. There is always too much of it at any given point in time.
A design period you wish to be born in.
I am good with the present times. Can learn so much from the mistakes we have made in the past.
A designer you would like to collaborate with
Preferably, not a designer. A good writer maybe.
Modern Indian design sensibility to you
Not too aware about modern Indian design sensibility. It has to be a narrative which is beneficial to the masses. Set in traditional craft but designed well and relevant in today's day and age.
One design principle that has been part of your language
Keeping design simple, meaningful, emotionally responsive and environment friendly.
A quirk of you before you start designing a product/line
A bit of a procrastination always helps. I don't know if it qualifies as a quirk.


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Braga upset the odds as Portugal look to conquer Europe
Portugal capped a memorable European night as all three teams involved in Europa League action progressed to the quarterfinals.
Benfica and Porto went into the second leg of their respective ties with a good chance of going through, but the story of the night developed at Anfield - where Braga pulled off a famous upset.
The Minho Warriors seem bent on ending the season on a high - and thereâÂÂs hardly a better way to do that than by defeating a top team that last year handed a 4-1 drubbing to Benfica in the same competition.
All in all, we now have three teams in the last eight of the competition and, quite frankly, thereâÂÂs a good chance we may see at least one in Dublin, especially since the draw brought no immediate all-Portuguese tie.
Jorge Jesus replaced his entire team against Portimonense â with the exception of Pablo Aimar - to ensure most of his key men would be available and fit for the clash against the Paris Saint Germain.
Benfica were able to field a full-strength side (if you discount the accumulated fatigue) and enjoyed the rare advantage of virtually playing two home legs, thanks to the vast hoards of Benfica fans at Parc des Princes.
Still - and this is something that should worry them - that was one of their worst performances of late and they needlessly get themselves into a position whereby they had to weather a storm, having won the first leg 2-1.
PSG, especially through Nenê, caused all sorts of problems in the first half, but against the run of play and from their very first short on target, Benfica scored through Gaitán. The French side didnâÂÂt throw in the towel and Mathieu Bodmer would level eight minutes later with a well-struck volley.
Things calmed down in the second half as Benfica got a few chances that could have settled the tie, but the Portuguese side had to endure a very nervy finish to as PSG pushed harder for a goal.
Overall, the French outfit will feel aggrieved for not being able to force extra time as Jean-Eudes Maurice squandered a glorious chance in the dying moments of the match.
Benfica will now set their sights on PSV Eindhoven. The Dutch outfit are a good side, but definitely not the most dreaded team in the draw and progression should be well within BenficaâÂÂs grasp.
Having said that, a performance such as the one in Paris wonâÂÂt see them in the semi-finals, so Jesus may need to find a way of tinkering with his side to keep his players in peak condition for European matches.
The Dragons went into their home leg against CSKA Moscow having won the first in Russia 1-0,leaving them as huge favourites to progress, especially considering their superb home record.
ThatâÂÂs why the Portugeezer wasnâÂÂt all too surprised when Hulk put the hosts in front within sixty seconds of the start of the second leg.
Vágner Love still hit the woodwork the following minute, but the match and the tie would ultimately be killed off after an incredible error from Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev.
Defender Sergei Ignashevich headed the ball back to the keeper, but the pass was too heavy and Akinfeev rushed to dive and prevent a corner; Colombian starlet James Rodriguez immediately turned and sent a cross to the box and even though Falcao was unable to head it home the in-form GuarÃÂn was there to pounce.
Zoran Tosic would score a consolation goal but that was it from the Russians.
Porto are through and are now many peopleâÂÂs favourites for the competition. Indeed, their pedigree is getting recognition across the continent, with a âÂÂWho will win the Europa Leagueâ poll on Spanish website ElMundoDeportivo.es putting them ahead of even Villarreal.
Ironically, they will return to the Russian capital to face Spartak in the next round. The Russian side finished in third place of their Champions League group behind Chelsea and Marseille, though their performance in the Europa League has been rather impressive as they knocked out Metalist Kharkiv and Ajax without conceding a single goal.
Still, are we supposed to believe they pose a bigger threat than CSKA? Doubtful. By no means will it be a walk in the park, but generally speaking the Dragons look the better side.
Braga went to Liverpool with a narrow 1-0 lead, which they were expected to fail to maintain.
The fact that many had written them off perhaps worked in their favour as a polished display full of commitment and willpower appeared to surprise and frustrate Liverpool and kept the five times European champions at arms length for most of the evening.
In truth, the match itself was a bit of a snoozefest, with few clear-cut opportunities for either side, but the Portuguese outfit seemed in control for large periods of the match.
Only in the last 10 minutes the Merseysiders turned up the heat, but their stunning lack of ideas prevented them for getting anything more than a dull 0-0. Also worth noticing was the fact that Andy Carroll didnâÂÂt look more impressive than Lima despite costing just about 160 times more.
They will now play against one of the heavyweights remaining in the competition - Dynamo Kiev, having played against other Ukrainian side in the group stages of the Champions League.
They lost both home and away against Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kiev â who knocked out Manchester City â will be a stern test for them.
Still, they relish their role as underdogs and as they showed this season, âÂÂimpossible is nothingâÂÂ.
One last word to counter the over-the-top celebrations regarding the Portuguese teamsâ exploits in the Europa League.
Much like what José Mourinho said when he was asked about the performance of Porto, Benfica and Braga, this âÂÂsuccessâ was only possible at the expense of early exits in the Champions League, which is the elite competition in Europe, and PortoâÂÂs rare omission from the competition.
Yes, letâÂÂs celebrate and take the opportunity to boost the leagueâÂÂs coefficient ranking and attract the spotlight beams into our league, but letâÂÂs try to emulate the feat in the Champions League next year.
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Supernatural Spirits and Spectres: Yokai Tattoos
Entrenched in Japanese folklore, these Yokai Tattoos will fill you with fear and delight.
Yokai tattoos are some of our favorites. If you haven't noticed, Irezumi tattooing is one of the most popular, and most historically entrenched tattoo styles today, and yokai are totally a part of that history. There are tons of creatures, ghosts, spirits, demons, and other strange types that are a part of Japanese folklore so it may be hard to keep track...but we're here to help and educate! Japanese tattooing has a fascinating history that has so much symbolism...this shows up in a lot of tattoos that are inspired by these facets of culture. Yokai, to put it simply, "are a class of supernatural monsters, spirits, and demons in Japanese folklore. The word yōkai is made up of the kanji for "bewitching; attractive; calamity"; and "spectre; apparition; mystery; suspicious"." (Thanks Wikipedia....)
One of our favorite yokai tattoo's in this collection is by Bang Ganji, a resident tattooer at the famed Three Tides Tattoo in Tokyo, Japan. He's actually known for his super creepy yokai tattoos that dig deep into antique woodblocks, and paintings to create his own spin on these spirit pieces. Somehow he turns something totally disturbing into something even more disturbing using his tattoo machine as if it were a brush dipped ink. Verging on a blend between dark art and Irezumi, his tattoos are not to be missed.
If you're interested in learning more about the creatures in these yokai tattoos, we suggest watching the 1968 film 'Yokai Monsters: One Hundred Monsters'. There are actually three films in the Yokai series, so if one isn't enough you have two more! There are also a lot of books on the subject, including one of our favorites 'Dream Spectres: Extreme Ukiyo-e: Sex, Blood, Demons, Monsters, Ghosts, Tattoo'. This is also part of a series, one that tattooist turn to for inspiration regularly. These yokai tattoos are only scratching the surface! Let us know if you have a yokai tattoo or want to get one; you know we always like to know what's going on.


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MILAN/LONDON (Reuters) - Switzerland's Six has made the highest bid in the battle for Borsa Italiana, ahead of France's Euronext ENX.PA and Deutsche Boerse DB1Gn.DE, two sources familiar with the matter said.
The indicative bids valued the Milan stock exchange operator at around 3.5 billion euros to 4 billion euros ($4.15-$4.74 billion), one of the sources said, with Six leading the race.
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) LSE.L, which took control of Borsa in 2007 for 1.6 billion euros, is now trying to sell it as part of the regulatory remedies to clear its $27 billion acquisition of data provider Refinitiv.
Refinitiv is 45% owned by Thomson Reuters TRI.NTRI.TO, which is the parent company of Reuters News.
The move has put Borsa Italiana at the centre of another shake-up in the European exchange sector after Six became Europe's third-largest operator by revenue this year following its 2.57 billion euro takeover of Spanish rival BME.
LSE and Six declined to comment.
The bids are still non-binding and will need to go through an in-depth review by the LSE, a third source said.
"It's too early to draw conclusions. Execution remains a key factor, it's not just about price," this source said, pointing to possible interference from Rome, where politicians want to retain a say over Borsa's strategy and management.
Another source said Six is open to discussing its governance with Italian authorities and is looking to use BME's takeover as a blueprint for the deal.
But it has no plans to team up with an Italian or eurozone partner since its offer is fully funded, the source added.
Six, which reported 7.260 billion Swiss francs in cash and cash equivalents in the first six months of the year, has offered to invest in the digital upgrade of Borsa as part of its bid, a fifth source said, adding Borsa would face less pressure as part of an unlisted group.
French exchange Euronext said on Monday it had submitted a non-binding offer and was teaming up with Italy's Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) [CDP.UL] and Intesa Sanpaolo ISP.MI.
But unlike Six, Euronext would need to raise cash as its balance sheet is more stretched, Jefferies analysts said.
Euronext told investors during its second quarter results that its liquidity, including an undrawn revolving credit facility, stood at 1 billion euros.
Rome is keen to see Euronext prevail and Italian Finance Minister Roberto Gualtieri met privately with the French exchange's boss Stephane Boujnah in Rome last week.
Germany's Deutsche Boerse has also bid for Borsa as it seeks to expand across Europe after failing to merge with the LSE in 2017.
Deutsche Boerse said last year that it had 2 billion euros available for mergers and acquisitions.
Reporting by Elvira Pollina, Pamela Barbaglia and Francesca Landini; Additional reporting by Dominique Vidalon, Tom Sims and Maya Nikolaeva; Editing by Jason Neely, Susan Fenton and Alexander Smith
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4. Additional Database Features
This chapter introduces a set of features that go hand-in-hand with the Force.com database. Their configuration and behavior build on the definition of objects and fields, extending them to support more complex native user interfaces, calculations performed on groups of records, and offline access to your data.
The following features are discussed in this chapter:
• Dependent Fields: Dependent fields enable the standard "cascading picklist" user interface pattern, in which user selection in one picklist filters the available values in a second.
• Record Types: Record types allow records in a single object to take on multiple personalities in the native user interface. For example, the standard object Account is ...
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FINRA Amends Rules 2210 and 2241 to Conform to FAIR Act
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has amended its Rule 2210 (Communications with the Public) and Rule 2241 (Research Analysts and Research Reports) to conform to the requirements of the Fair Access to Investment Research Act of 2017 (FAIR Act) and subsequent rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As background, the FAIR Act and related SEC rules establish a safe harbor under which unaffiliated broker-dealers may publish and distribute research reports on "covered investment funds" without the publication or distribution being deemed an offer of securities. For these purposes, the term "covered investment funds" generally includes registered investment companies, business development companies, and certain commodity- and currency-based trusts and funds.
The FAIR Act and related SEC rules also provide that a self-regulatory organization (SRO) cannot prohibit a member from publishing or distributing a covered investment fund research report solely because the member is participating in a registered offering or distribution of securities of a covered investment fund. Likewise, an SRO cannot prohibit a member from participating in a registered offering or other distribution of such securities solely because the member has published or distributed a covered investment fund research report about the fund or its securities.
To conform to these new requirements, FINRA has amended Rule 2210 to create a filing exclusion for covered investment fund research reports that qualify for the safe harbor described above. In addition, FINRA amended Rule 2241 to eliminate the quiet period restrictions on publishing a research report or making a public appearance concerning a covered investment fund that is the subject of a report.
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Confidence, the Drone Killer
Over the past several years, the best consumer drones have become increasingly easy to fly, successfully lowering the barrier to drone use and opening the door to millions of new hobbyists. But as a novice drone pilot, it's important recognize limitations and not allow the ease-of-use factor to create a false sense of confidence.
There are two flight factors in particular that are easy for new drone pilots to underestimate:
- Orientation at the controls: Many drones have colored lights, icons on the controller display, and other visual indicators to help pilots understand the orientation of the drone. Despite these indicators, it's not uncommon for new pilots to rotate the drone's orientation in the air (the yaw), get confused about the new positioning, and then panic when the controller inputs don't maneuver the drone as expected.
- Depth perception: You might be able to estimate the distance between you and your drone with reasonable accuracy, but it's considerably more difficult to determine the distance between your drone and trees, buildings, and other objects — especially when the drone is a long distance away.
These two skills take time and deliberate effort to develop, and for many new pilots, overconfidence in these areas leads to lost drones and other mishaps that could have been avoided.
Flying Safely as you Build Your Piloting Skills
As you work to master orientation, depth perception, and other essential drone piloting skills, here are a few tips and insights to help you fly safely:
Fly in wide open spaces. It's an exciting moment when your drone arrives, and you might be tempted to make that maiden voyage in your front or back yard, or even inside your house. But the best place to fly is a wide open area, free of potential obstacles. Fight that initial urge to fly just outside your house or in other risky areas, and scout a flight locationthat provides plenty of room for you to maneuver the drone and get comfortable with the controls.
Altitude is your friend. When you're first learning to fly, altitude is your friend. Some new drone pilots mistakenly think that low altitudes flights are safer, but when you fly near the ground, you may be forced to navigate trees, power lines, guy wires, buildings, and other obstacles. Take the drone up to at least 100 feet (or higher if necessary), as that should ensure you're clear of potential obstacles and enable you to experiment with the drone more freely.
When you're learning to fly your drone, altitude is your friend. Flying high above any trees, buildings, or other obstacles will allow you to experiment with the controls and maneuver the drone more freely.
Practice makes perfect. Like any other hobby or skill, the only way to improve as a drone pilot is by spending time at the controls. Start by getting a feel for the basic inputs on the controller, then practice simple maneuvers such as flying in the shape of a circle, square, or figure eight. Fly with the battery facing you for your first several flights, and then rotate the drone (the yaw) and practice staying oriented at the controls as you complete the same maneuvers.
Don't panic, let off the sticks. If the drone does something unexpected, or if you're flying towards an object or obstacle, don't panic, just let off the control sticks. If you're flying in GPS mode (which you should be), when you let off the sticks the drone will hover, giving you a chance to reorient yourself with the controls and navigate the drone to safety.
Remember, the drone won't fall out of the sky. Many toy-grade drones require constant input from the controller to maintain altitude — which is a major difference when compared to drones with GPS technology that typically hold their altitude when you let off the control sticks. If you've mostly been flying toy-grade drones and recently leveled-up to a drone with GPS, this difference can take some getting used to. Knowing that you can simply let off the sticks and hover can help you stay calm at the controls.
In addition to these recommendations, spend time studying your drone's user manual, visiting online forums and blogs, and educating yourself on other drone best practices. Each of these actions can help you recognize the limitations you have as a pilot and help ensure you don't lose your drone to overconfidence.
The Bottom Line
You can purchase a new drone and have it delivered to your house in under 24 hours, but becoming a skilled drone pilot doesn't happen over night. Overconfidence may cause you to fly in risky areas or conduct maneuvers that exceed your skill level, which may lead to an accident or lost drone. Incorporating the tips and guidelines mentioned above can help you fly safely as you develop your piloting skills.


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Connections: Work in a Series
Warhol's cans, O'Keefe's pelvis bones, Monet's haystacks all announce the artists' intrigue with their subjects through series. It has been said that creating a series allows each individual piece to stand on its own while simultaneously relating to the rest of the others in some manner. Working in this way, in distinct purposeful directions, is not about repetition but rather about being able to explore issues, themes, compositions, form, or concepts in progressively deeper and relational ways.
RiverArts announces their September Exhibition, "Connections: Work in a Series" on these very ideas. Co-Curators Rob Glebe and Marianne Sade invite artists of all media, with the exception of photography, to register on line.
Artists are encouraged to apply early and may submit 3 to 5 pieces in your series, with a maximum width per piece of 24". The curators would also like each artist to include a short statement (300 word limit) on, "What makes this a series.." These statements will be published and displayed on the wall along with your artwork.
Please note that the exhibition curators have the right to refuse works due to possible gallery space limitations. This show is a little different because of the potential scale of some work. If working larger scale please contact the gallery so curators may plan the space.
Entry fees are: $7 per piece for RiverArts members and $14 for non-members.
Submission Deadline: August 12, 2019 **
Acceptance Notification August 18, 2019
**Although this is not a juried show, the curators need time to insure that work submitted adheres to the theme,
and time to plan the exhibit.
Exhibition Dates: September 4 – 29, 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, September 6, 5-8 pm
Gallery Talk: Thursday, September 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Drop-off: Sunday, September 1, 2 – 4
Monday, September 2, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Pick-up: Sunday, September 29, 2-4 p.m.
Monday, September 30, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Upon submission of the entry form, (see below) you will be redirected to a payment page. Entries will not be accepted until payment is received.
- Artists may submit THREE to FIVE ENTRIES.
No entry larger than 24 inches wide
Digital image of artwork should be in jpeg format for each entry (3 MB maximum size allowed), submitted with Entry Form.
Requirements for Art
- Art to be hung on walls should be dry and securely wired for hanging. Works on paper should be framed behind glass or plexiglass. Unframed works of fine
art, e.g. paintings on canvas, are accepted if appropriately wired for hanging.
- Reproductions such as giclees are not accepted.
- Lithographs, etchings and other printmaking works of art should be created by the artist, numbered and signed.
- Works of art requiring special or unusual display structures should be submitted along with the structure for display.
- Work should not have previously been shown in Chestertown.
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- Artists submitting work will be asked to sign a contract at the time of submission giving permission for the work to remain at the gallery until the end of the show unless special circumstances warrant otherwise.
- All work must be for sale. A 35% commission is taken by RiverArts for all sales.
- Artists pay hanging fees of $7 per piece of art if a member and $14 per piece if not a member.
- Artists submitting work must pick up (or arrange with a friend to pick up) art at the end of the show during the checkout dates and times. RiverArts does not have adequate storage space to protect art.
- All work sent to RiverArts via USPS, UPS or another carrier must have a prepaid return label included.
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