text: Dante Ferretti's Fanciful Circus Comes to Tod's NYC Boutique 3:00 PM PST 11/18/2016 by Laurie Brookins FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Leandro Justen/BFA.com Inspired by Fellini, the Oscar-winning production designer created the Italian brand's holiday window displays. Legendary production designer Dante Ferretti doesn't normally do window displays, "but Diego Della Valle is my very close friend, so I said yes." Della Valle, president and CEO of Tod's, surely knows what a coup it is to lure the Oscar-winning Ferretti to create holiday window displays—Ferretti's concept showcases fanciful circus performers—unveiled Thursday evening at the Italian brand's Madison Avenue flagship. After all, they're conceived by the same visionary who captured Academy Awards for best achievement in art direction for 2011's Hugo and 2004's The Aviator, and will soon embark with the same director, Martin Scorsese, on a tenth project, currently titled The Irishman. Ferretti, of course, also famously worked with Federico Fellini on six films. "They are a bit of a tribute to Fellini, because he loved the circus—for him, it was the ultimate, so I think he would have loved it," Ferretti said Thursday night. Naomi Watts, Jack Huston, Jordan Dunn, Martha Hunt, Waris Ahluwalia and others joined Ferretti for the unveiling of the windows, which have been christened with the hashtag #TodsCircus. "I'm a massive fan of The Name of the Rose," Huston said, referring to the 1986 film starring Sean Connery and Christian Slater, for which Ferretti did the production design. "He's innovative while always moving with the times; he's never let himself become obsolete. In every decade, you'll find work from him that's absolutely beautiful," Huston said of Ferretti. Huston is also the face of Tod's fall/winter 2016 campaign, and sees an easy comparison between Ferretti and Della Valle. "I was in Rome shooting [Ben-Hur] for about seven months, and from there we went to Milan to shoot the campaign," Huston explained. "I'm part Italian; my grandmother was very Italian, so I really loved that with Mr. Della Valle. It was as though he was welcoming us into the family. You have to do things with love and passion, and I feel like with him, everything comes from that." Sporting Tod's "faded-effect" Double T loafers and Mini Double T crossbody bag, Watts took a night off from filming the upcoming Netflix series Gypsy to attend, calling Ferretti's windows "festive, with a sense of humor," and added that she planned a return visit with her sons, 9-year-old Sasha and 7-year-old Kai. "That's part of the tradition of Christmas in New York, isn't it, to see how far people will go, how elaborate each design is," she said. Huston agreed, noting that his 3-1/2-year-old daughter, Sage, is the perfect age to enjoy the windows created by Ferretti and others throughout the city. "She's very excited about Santa this year," Huston said (he and longtime girlfriend Shannan Click also have a 10-month-old son, Cypress). "I blame it on my daughter, but it's as much for me as well. I'm the embarrassing person who takes Christmas too far." FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Laurie Brookins email@example.com @thr

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New basketball court signals improvement at Wilbur Peck Court
With each bounce of the ball on a newly refinished basketball court, it was clear that the quality of life at the Wilbur Peck Court public housing complex had greatly improved since a March 14 disturbance.
"It's amazing how things have changed," said Aldina Portu, one of the more outspoken residents who pushed police and the Greenwich Housing Authority to help make the neighborhood safer. "There is a tremendous difference. There are no fights, no drugs, no alcohol."
Portu and her daughter were enjoying the new court Monday afternoon along with other kids who gathered to play in an area that was once a late-night hangout for rowdy youths.
Tabitha Delgado, 10, was happy to have a new place to play as she zipped up and down the freshly painted court.
"We've been playing tag here," she said.
Lina and Juan Ortiz, ages 9 and 6, were also on hand to join in on the activity.
"It's fun," they said of the court before running off to join their friends.
The new court is one of many improvements at the complex, according to Terry Mardula, deputy director of the Greenwich Housing Authority. Additional improvements on the horizon include adding better cameras and lighting to the property.
Mardula said he was happy with the positive outcome after a series of incidents in which a handful of residents were causing problems.
"The right measures were taken and now things are as they should be," Mardula said.
Four young adults, who were arrested in March for an incident in which three police officers were injured while responding to a disturbance, have been evicted and banned from the property, according to Mardula.
"As far as I know, those four individuals have obeyed that decision and I believe they will continue to do so," said Mardula, noting that he has not received any complaints in recent weeks.
Portu said she felt police were instrumental in fixing some of the problems.
"Greenwich police did a great job," said Portu. "It really sets a precedent for teenagers and pre-teenagers who will think twice before getting in trouble."
Mardula said he felt police patrols did help curb disturbances and noted they would continue sporadically.
Community Centers Inc., a nonprofit social services agency in town, has also been heavily involved in helping neighbors come together. Residents are now meeting more regularly and planning things like pot-luck dinners and sports tournaments for the kids, according to executive director Kathy Stillson.
"Residents speaking to us are saying that things have been quieter and feel there is more of a sense of connection now," said Stillson.
"There is an interest among residents in having more activities that they share."
Mardula said the housing authority was pleased to see the association strengthening and would seek their input on upgrades to the property in the future.
"The association is stronger and there is more community involvement," said Mardula. "Their feedback in important."


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These 1957 loudspeakers get closer to the original sound than anything you've ever heard!
Still monitoring on modern moving coil loudspeakers? Perhaps you need some vintage electrostatics to really hear what's on your recording?
You might think that the photo shows a pair of electric radiators. But no, they are actually some of the finest loudspeakers ever designed.
And the design dates from 1957!
I have no interest in vintage equipment for its own sake, and I'll use whatever sounds good, whatever its age. I tell you that because I don't want you to think I'm saying these speakers are good because they are old. That would be nonsense. They are good because their design is amazing. And, well-maintained of course, their age is immaterial.
The photo shows examples of the Quad ESL 57 electrostatic loudspeaker. '57' because the design dates, as I said, from 1957. If you want something more up-to-date then there's also the ESL 63 to consider :-)
The photos are from Ebay seller significantsound, which I reproduce with permission. The speakers illustrated are, at the time of writing, available to buy here...
Now, Question Number 1 is why are these speakers so good?
The answer to that comes from another question - why are moving coil loudspeakers so bad? (Almost all loudspeakers are of the moving coil design. You have some right there in your studio, and your living room, and your car, and tiny ones plugged into your iPod.)
The problem with moving coil loudspeakers is mainly to be found in the low-frequency drive unit, or woofer. The diaphragm has to be big to shift a lot of air. It has to be light so it can move easily. It has to be stiff so that it doesn't bend and produce distortion. And it has to satisfy all three of those conflicting requirements, which it can't.
Modern moving coil loudspeakers are amazingly good, but there is always the problem of transmitting the movement of the voice coil in the center of the drive unit, all the way to the edge of the diaphragm, without the diaphragm bending. This problem is inherent to the design.
But the diaphragm of the electrostatic loudspeaker can be driven over its entire surface area. It can be extremely light, yet still not bend. The result is a distortion-free, airy and accurate sound. The motto of Quad, the manufacturer, was and continues to be "The closest approach to the original sound". With just cause.
So now for Question Number 2 - If electrostatic loudspeakers are so good, why do we still use moving coil designs?
One answer to that is that it is cheaper to produce moving coil loudspeakers. Or to put it another way, electrostatic loudspeakers can't be produced cheaply.
Another is that electrostatics don't handle high levels and lots of bass so well as moving coils.
Another is that they are bi-directional, so you have to consider where the sound from the rear goes.
Another is that they need mains power.
Another... Well that's probably enough. They are simply not as practical as the moving coil.
Although not as accurate, many people prefer the 'speakery' sound of the moving coil design.
I am to an extent eulogizing the electrostatic loudspeaker, and it is a fact that I don't have them in my home. But I certainly do recommend you take any opportunity you can to listen to some. You will be amazed how non-speakery loudspeakers can be!
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Publication date: Sunday December 11, 2011
Author: David Mellor
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Are you compressing too much? Here's how to tell...
There's no such thing as too much compression, if it sounds good. But there is a point where things might get worse, not better...
Do you ever look at your compressor's gain reduction meter? Actually, it should be called a level reduction meter but 'gain reduction' is a term that has been handed down by history, so I will continue to use it.
Obviously, you should judge compression by ear, but it is helpful to have a visual indication of what's going on. If you want to hear more compression, then you need to see more segments on the gain reduction meter lighting up (or the needle going down more deeply), and faster movements.
But here's something you should look out for - while the instrument is playing (or singer singing), does the meter always show some degree of gain reduction? Even in the quietest (but still playing) sections?
If so, then you are indeed applying too much compression, through setting the threshold too low.
You will hear the effect of this in the transitions from not-playing to playing. Just after the gaps in playing in other words.
When the instrument comes in each time, the compressor suddenly has to leap into deep compression and this leap, though momentary, will probably sound ugly.
But if you set the threshold so that the gain reduction meter reads only a decibel or two in the quietest sections, the compressor never has to compress more than it needs to. The transition from not-playing to playing will be much smoother.
Of course, if you use a compressor for warmth, such as a variable-mu compressor or digitally-mimicked version, then deep compression might give you the sound you are after and you might accept a little roughness in the transitions.
Other than that however, it is a good guideline to set the threshold so that at the very quietest part of the recording, the amount of gain reduction drops almost to zero.Publication date: Tuesday December 06, 2011
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Phrases We Owe to Shakespeare, Becky/a 20-year-old English Lit geek, Moleskine notebook, FB, Twitter, Pinterest: Last month I included this image in my post on 7.16.13. I don't remember where I saw it. Most likely FB, Twitter or Pinterest. I think the story behind it is very interesting. Enjoy …
And thank you Becky, a 20-year-old English Lit geek living in London, for scribbling this out in your Moleskine notebook at 3 am. I can't believe you got 11,000 hits in the first 24 hours! What is even more interesting is that her Moleskin musings are still being shared almost 2 years later. The internet is a fascinating place.
Becky, a 20-year-old English Lit geek living in London, scribbled out this list in a Moleskine notebook at 3 am a couple nights ago. She posted it on her Tumblr page, and within 24 hours, more than 11,000 people had saved it in their favorites file.
She was astonished. "I still don't know how something I scribbled in a hurry at 3am got so many notes in the space of a day? Shakespeare is clearly too awesome," Becky said in an update on the post today. "I spelt "bated" wrong, awk … Someone said this looks like a serial killer's notebook, which made me laugh a lot. They're not wrong, I've been a sleep deprived zombie lately."
She certainly is a girl on a mission.
On her birthday on August 30th, she set a challenge for herself: Read a book every week until she turns 21. "Lately, I've gotten into the terrible habit of buying books but never reading them.
Gradually I've been reading less and less," she said.
She put together a list of 52 books (heavy on Palahniuk, Murakami and Hemingway) and posted it here.
"I thought it would be a good way to encourage others to read more too."
Want to take the challenge? The details are here.
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Jacques Leroy
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ww2dbaseJacques Leroy was born in Binche, Henegouwen (French: Hainaut) Province, Belgium in 1924. During the war, he volunteered for German military service and was assigned to the Waffen-SS as a member of 69th Panzer Granadier Regiment of 28th SS Volunteer Grenadier Division Wallonien. He was promoted to the rank of SS-Sturmmann in Nov 1943 and was awarded the Iron Cross medal in 1944. On 20 Apr 1945, he was promoted the rank of SS-UntersturmfĂĽhrer and was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross while fighting against Soviet forces deep within German borders. In the fray of the final days of the war, however, no written record survived of such an award. Fellow war time German collaborator and former commanding officer of the division, LĂ©on Degrelle, confirmed the award in 1973 while in Spain. Leroy passed away in Siegsdorf in southern Germany in 1996.
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|10 Sep 1924
|Jacques Leroy was born in Binche, Henegouwen (Hainaut) Province, Belgium.
|8 Aug 1944
|Jacques Leroy was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class.
|11 Nov 1944
|Jacques Leroy was awarded the Iron Cross 1st Class.
|20 Apr 1945
|Jacques Leroy was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, but no written record survived the war about this award.
|8 Dec 1973
|While in exile in Spain, LĂ©on Degrelle confirmed Jacques Leroy's Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross award, back dated to 20 Apr 1945.
|5 Aug 1996
|Jacques Leroy passed away in Siegsdorf, Bavaria (Bayern), Germany.
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What exactly does a urologist treat?
A urologist is a specialist who treats diseases or disorders of the male and female urinary tract as well as the male reproductive system. The organs included in this field are the kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, bladder, and urethra, as well as the male testes, prostate and penis. Here is a general idea of the types of diseases and disorders that a urologist treats:
1. Prostate Cancer
Because prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States, men need to be aware of potential symptoms, including dull pain in the lower pelvic area, frequent or painful urination, and blood in the urine or semen. A urologist will diagnose prostate cancer by performing a digital rectal exam (DRE) and a prostate-specific antigen (PSA).
2. Kidney Cancer
Though kidney cancer is one of the most treatable and curable cancers when it is diagnosed early, there are often no obvious symptoms. Many cases of kidney cancer are discovered when a urologist is treating someone for an unrelated problem.
3. Bladder Cancer
Smokers put themselves at a higher risk for bladder cancer, the 6th most common cancer in the United States. Treatments for bladder cancer include transurethral resection of the bladder tumor (TURBT), laser therapy, intravesical chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.
4. Kidney Stones
A urologist can treat the painful occurrence of kidney stones with several treatment options including extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), ureteroscopy (URS), percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) or open surgery.
5. Enlarged Prostate
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as enlarged prostate, is a common problem for aging men. Because of the prostate's close proximity to the bladder, BPH can cause problems with urination such as frequent urges to urinate, dribbling, or inability to urinate.
6. Male and Female Incontinence
A urologist is able to treat both male and female incontinence. There are many treatments for this condition, ranging from physical therapy to medications to surgery.
7. Prostatitis
Prostatitis, or prostate infection, is a condition with symptoms that can include painful urination; pain in the lower back, abdomen or pelvic area; fever; and chills. However, for some men, prostatitis can occur without any symptoms. Once the urologist discovers the cause of prostatitis, then a course of treatment, usually involving antibiotics, can be determined.
8. Erectile Dysfunction
A urologist can offer a variety of treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED) including medications, external vacuum devices, and surgical procedures.
9. Urinary Tract Infections (Cystitis)
UTIs affect about 40 percent of all women and 12 percent of all men at some point during their lifetime, causing symptoms of painful or burning urination, cloudy urine, and abdominal pain. UTIs can be treated easily with antibiotics, but it is important to see a urologist if you have any symptoms to rule out other more serious medical problems.
10. Peyronie's Disease
Though less common than some of the other urological diseases and disorders, Peyronie's Disease affects middle-aged men. Peyronie's Disease causes a formation of scar tissue along the penis. Though this scar tissue can't be seen, it can lead to painful erections.
11. Male Infertility
Infertility affects approximately 1 in 6 couples trying to have children. A urologist can diagnose the cause of male infertility and then offer various treatment options depending on the cause of the infertility problem.
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Is there an invitation time during Kidz Blitz Live? There is an opportunity for kids and families to receive the Lord. The invitation for salvation is brief, free from pressure and age appropriate. It includes a confession of faith and a prayer to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. We are extremely sensitive to the beliefs and procedures of the local church. If there are any special instructions pertaining to the invitation, please speak to your event coordinator.
Where does Kidz Blitz Live take place? We bring this program to your church or any venue with an appropriate stage size.
Is my church the right size for Kidz Blitz Live? Churches and venues of all sizes have successfully hosted Kidz Blitz Live. With stage size requirements ranging from 20'x40′ all the way up to mega-church measurements, the Kidz Blitz Live set is adaptable to most church platforms. And crowds varying from 200 to 8,000 all find this kids event engaging.
Who will conduct this program? Kidz Blitz event directors are ordained ministers trained to conduct high-energy events while being attentive/sensitive to the specific objectives of the host church. Kidz Blitz events have been conducted in over 40 denominations across America. One of our event directors will bring the entire Kidz Blitz Live set to your church and will conduct the entire program.
How many volunteers from my church will it take to put on Kidz Blitz Live? You will need 6 stage volunteers, a sound technician and a media technician. We will also set up a product table in the foyer and will need 2 volunteers to run the table.
Once I book an event, what am I responsible for? Once you have scheduled your event you can check out our detailed list of how to begin planning for your Kidz Blitz Live event.
How much does Kidz Blitz Live cost? We have a wish, a dream even, to see Kidz Blitz Live and FX Live in more churches regardless of size or budget. To make this possible, we have thrown away our set fee. Kidz Blitz and FX Live no longer have a price tag. Call Ken at 800-467-1711 and lets work something out to share the message of God's grace and power with your church families. Check out our Event Cost page for more information on pricing.


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Pros: Air condition
Cons: Console materialsThe very good thing of this car is the leg space.The car is considered a good family car.But sometimes you feel that it's made of cheap material.The A/C is excellent.
Pros: When you punch it
Cons: no xenon headlights
Advice: test drive oneI traded my Infinity M45 for this car. I am glad I did. This car is a great comfortable ride very quiet, great acceleration, nice engine note, amazing stereo!!!, Nav system better than my 80K Phaeton. Very easy to use 10 minutes and your on your way. I think Mitsu is making a great effort here. give it a look before going with the boring Toyota or Honda. The warranty blows them away. Great fit and finish on mine.
Pros: Sirius Radio
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Advice: Make sure the dealer does the Diamond vehicle inspection before you take it. My dealer didn't even know about it.The most fun I've had driving since my '68' 340ci Dodge Dart GTS. Good looking and awesome radio and neat wheels. I hope that there are more regular Galant's sold than the Ralliart, I would like to be in the Ralliart special group. There are a couple drawbacks that I will hope to have fixed by my bodyshop/mechanic. The rear wheel wells have no plastic liner behind the wheels which allows you to see daylight through the wheels. Also they put light gray undercoat behind the front wheels which does not help the appearance. Trunk lid is unpadded and is very light and feels cheap.No power passenger seat sucks. Seat rails show and also look cheap. Taillights nead to be sealed at body seam to keep out moisture. Hood prop rod no hydraulic piston lifts.


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'gruwelijk onheilspellend' Vincent Kouters Volkskrant
'Daddy Day kunnen we van harte aanbevelen' Herien Wensink NRCNext
'Langzaam trekt Hana op ingenieuze wijze zijn bezoekers mee van een prettige naar een zeer donkere ambiance' Henk de Jong in TM.
'Wat Bert Hana kan, leer je op geen enkele school: van je eigen leven kunst maken' Eric v/d Velden Cultureel Persbureau.
Knarsende voorstelling gezien in #Fringe: 'Daddy Day' van van Bert Hana. Een doodleuk dia-avondje met een bloedstollend eind. Hans Aarsman op Twitter
'Daddy Day is a perfectly pitched, meticulously performed work that stretches the limits of theatre and leaves one reeling. The rich detail continues to be revealed after leaving the venue and walking down the street, shaken by the unsettling possibilities of perfectly realised art.' Zane Henry Fringe Review
Bert Hana is a strange man. And bless FringeNYC for bringing us weird, touching, unexpected, and completely noncommercial shows like his.
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Papadag / Daddy Day
Een persoonlijke en confronterende diavoorstelling
In alle vroegte staan we bij de volgepropte geleende auto van mijn ouders. Sophie met nog slaperige oogjes en haar kussen onder haar arm, ik strak van de cafeïne door de twee sterke bakken koffie van de buurvrouw. Nog voor we goed en wel op weg zijn moet de lieve schat plassen. We stoppen bij McDonald's waar ik een vette McEgg verorber en zij een Happy Mail. Volgevreten zetten we onze toch in; eind bestemming een zorgeloze vakantie op de oer-Hollandse familiecamping Zandzicht.
In de Zomer van 2009 maakte theatermaker en vader Bert Hana een diaverslag van de vakantie met zijn 6 jarige dochter. Op suggestie van een buurman gaf Bert zich op voor het Amsterdam Fringe Festival en liet het Amsterdamse publiek in zijn eigen huiskamer de dia's zien. Met succes, de huiskamer zat iedere avond vol en Papadag won de Dioraphte Amsterdam Fringe Award 2009.
Inmiddels is de voorstelling 120 keer gespeeld waaronder op het National Arts Festival in Zuid Afrika, De grote zaal van de schouwburg Utrecht, Theater Aan Zee in Oostende, La Mama – The First Floor Theatre in New York en op het Praag Fringe Festival.
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August 13, 2010 La MaMa First Floor Theatre Reviewed by David Vining
Bert Hana is a strange man. And bless FringeNYC for bringing us weird, touching, unexpected, and completely noncommercial shows like his.
It is a bit hard to explain the charm of Daddy Day. As I said, creator-performer Bert Hana is quite strange; but that's not even the half of it. Though the show purports to be at Venue #4, La MaMa First Floor Theatre, that is not the case. As the audience waits for the house to open I am told by a friendly Dutchman that the house is not going to open, but instead we are going to walk to an apartment to see the show. I am a big fan of site-specific theatre, so I am already happy. At the door to the second floor apartment, Hana stands and greets everyone with a warm handshake and an awkward smile. "There are a lot of you," he remarks.
Unbeknownst to most of the audience, the show has already begun. Hana hosts the evening much as a really awkward social gathering. Food and beverages are offered, music plays quietly in the background (eerily effective orchestral arrangements of American standards) and eventually, in his own time, after some dithering, he presents the main course: a slide show. It is of a camping trip he took, and he shows the whole thing.
His presentation and persona are so delicate and off-kilter that I am prepared for anything. I can't tell if he is channeling Emo Phillips or Meredith Monk. I am ready to laugh, and there are a few laughs, but the whole room is waiting for the other shoe to drop. And gradually the slide show does morph, though as with everything in Daddy Day the change is hard to spot. In fact, with the exception of a poignant change of cassette tapes, Hana is a sphinx, pressing the button to advance the slides and constantly sipping tea. He is nearly impossible to read as he flips through the slides. He occasionally (very occasionally) comments on them, with such enlightening witticisms as "this is the place where you could buy ice cream." Is there tortured thought behind his gaze as he inspects each photo? Or is he just a little gassy?
The twist does finally come, but in a form so unexpected, so emotionally poignant and so free from irony, flash, artifice, or exposition that as it washes over the crowd there is nothing but tense silence. And Hana does not bail out the audience either. Hana merely thanks us for coming and stands, ever inscrutable, in the dark waiting for the crowd to disperse.
The night I saw the show, audience members became so uncomfortable with this exercise in tension building that an impromptu talkback session broke out with people seeming to say anything that popped into their head in an effort to fill the beautifully strained silence, even offering travel advice.
Despite this unfortunate afterbirth, Daddy Day is a creative triumph of understatement—a rare show that actually had more to say than it is willing to tell. For that I salute Bert Hana and his unique and oddly courageous brand of theatre.
I would say more, but with a show this subtle, it is the unfolding that make the journey worth taking and it is definitely an experience that is greater than the sum of its parts.


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Summer is already installed in rights, it is clear to everyone but unfortunately had to go and in the office, so here is a new challenge for us … how we dress ladies?
Regardless of profession (sales, waitress, bank officer), the clothes you wear when you go to work must clearly indicate that you are at work, to help you to have a professional image, but do not hide your charm. Blouses, skirts, hats, bags, sandals and all you have to represent you and you feel comfortable.
Choosing an appropriate summer office attire, and to be both comfortable and cool as possible, it becomes a real challenge. Be in step with the latest trends.
Clearly jackets (blazers) are a good choice and you can reach out very quickly in a morning mess you're in front of the closet and do not know what to dress quickly and run to the office. The jacket has long been an item of clothing worn most often in office outfits. In recent years, however, increased versatility jacket, making it increasingly met element in smart casual outfits, the evening or the urban chic. Of course we talk about light jackets, the warm weather wear.
If you have a job that lets you came in a dress it is perfect, because this piece of clothing give you a creative freedom and has a huge versatility. No need to wear dresses too long or tight, you can opt for some short, colorful prints and metallic accessories. What you will not do, however, to keep a professional: do not wear shoes with high heels. Ballet or platform sandals are a great choice. If you opt for a dress with thin straps, wear a blazer thin (short sleeve possibly) which will give you a look consistent with the work environment.
Skirts are one of the best for summer days. It is mandatory that theirs a shade too dark, or they may not be shorter than knee. Modern prints in various shades are easy to match with blouses or knit tops, and if it is suitable for a wide belt, with buckle massive, do not hesitate.
Comfortable shoes
Yes, as we discussed in detail in an article some time ago, it is imperative that standing to have a pair of comfortable shoes which can complete your summer office attire. No matter what job you have if you make the mistake of a pair of shoes that you collect or you are uncomfortable your whole day will be a disaster. Whether you opt for sandals, shoes, or the sport shoes make sure you are very comfortable.
Tips on how to dress to the office so that it is neither wrong nor gloomy:
– Avoid shorts, shirts and blouses transparent, no matter how hot and even if you work in back office – avoid them
– Buy a dress with drawstring, classic and serious. Avoid deep necklines. Watch fits you well and be tight cord so as not to create too large folds
– Wear knee skirts and dresses, not shorter. Job is not a place where you have to get too sexy
– Choose a sleeveless dress is essential. Day wear a jacket over it, and at night you can just limit it to a jewelery. Also, a pencil skirt, but seek one that allows you to move easily. Dresses and long skirts are more appropriate for summer weddings and parties
– To customize the outfit do not forget the accessories, especially if you wear clothes with simple lines. It is also suitable to wear one color because you can accessorize with something more daring such as a necklace or a scarf. However, avoid long necklaces and earrings, especially those that make noise.
No one can deny the importance of workplace clothing. Regardless of how to meet the duties as an employee, clothing worn at work can affect the smooth running of your career.


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On Saturday, my roommate and I went on an adventure to find cool hidden spots in the DMV area. This cool hidden spot is called Rhode Island Ave. It's on the red line towards Silver Spring, and artwork is aligned all around the Big Lots parking lot. Since I love art and this city, it was exciting to find that the DMV area has a good amount of artwork when you get the chance to explore and search for it. We both went to Richmond, VA last summer to check out the murals there, and coming to Rhode Island Ave gave us the opportunity to get that cool art scene closer to us in DC.
From the photographs I took, you can observe the political/social issues that are addressed in the artwork. It's amazing to see how influential art can be when it expresses a political or social issue. In this case, I think the murals here were trying to deliver a message that would hopefully make people understand these kinds of issues and why it's important to be aware.


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Rewind! Over the past few years, you've probably noticed a huge resurgence in retro music formats. Vinyl has seen 260% growth since 2009, according to Forbes magazine. These days, I constantly see teens in addition to adults digging through the vinyl crates in the record store I work in. What may have started as a Instagram-motivated fad has now adapted into a full fledged vinyl revolution, encouraging young audiophiles to re-embrace the physical side of music during this age of Spotify and Apple music.
In addition to vinyl, cassette tapes have recently made a comeback. Mainstream artists like Khalid, Lana Del Ray, Arcade Fire, and The 1975 are releasing their latest albums on vinyl, CD, and now, cassette. Urban Outfitters has started selling clear, portable cassette tape players. (Gotta admit–they're pretty cool. Here's a tip, though: you can get something similar at Goodwill or a thrift shop for way cheaper.) "Check out my mixtape" isn't just a silly phrase anymore–kids are actually making tapes again. (Okay, maybe it's still a silly phrase.)
According to The Verge, "Helping the cassette boom are a few factors. For one, the official soundtrack for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is still going strong, despite its 2014 release. The soundtrack, featured heavily in the movie as the personal mixtape of Chris Pratt's character Peter Quill, sold 4,000 cassettes last year."
If you want to get in on the trend, you can find cassette tapes at pretty much any local record store. If you're looking to get creative and make your own, all you need is a CD collection, tape recorder, blank cassette tapes (you can get them at Fred Meyer) and Google images. I made some pretty quirky personalized mixtapes for my friends (see right and above)–they work great as birthday presents or just random lil surprises to show you care.
It's pretty rad how retro is constantly becoming the new cool. What's next, the return of 8-tracks and floppy disks? I'm all for it!


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Should you think outside the box to succeed? Do you need an M.B.A. to get rich? Is someone from China stealing your job?
If you answered yes to any of the above, its official: You have fallen victim to some of the most prevalent myths out there. Dont feel bad. In fact, most of the workforce subscribes to some very common beliefs about how to find, get and keep a job. Unfortunately, many of those beliefs are misguided.
To help you differentiate career fact from urban myth, we examined the conventional career wisdom, and then consulted employment-industry professionals to see whether it held up under scrutiny. In the course of identifying and debunking the 13 resulting myths, we spoke with career counselors at top universities, executive placement firms, management consultants, the job search professionals at CareerBuilder.com and even Dick Bolles, author of the perennially best-selling job-hunting manual What Color Is Your Parachute?
Click here to see the top job myths.
What we found is that job myths are invented and passed along for a number of reasons. Lets take the above statements one at a time. Thinking outside the box is a catchy phrase, and one thats thrown around a lot by the media. But what does it really mean? A bunch of noisy, disruptive employees--the last thing a company wants.
Managers want people who get along well with others, who adapt and build consensus, says John Challenger, CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, an international outplacement consulting firm. They dont want the person who always wants to go in a different direction. If you have an innovative strategy you want to share with your boss, one way to raise it without losing points is to e-mail him a memo, which he can review on his own time.
As for earning power, it doesnt take much digging to see that there are myriad ways to bring home big bucks without first forking over your lifes savings for business school. Only 16% of the members of the Forbes 400 list of Americas richest have an M.B.A. (meaning, of course, that 84% of them do not), and
In fact, a different degree is a much better indicator of future wealth--an M.D. According to the most recent National Compensation Survey, chief executives rank only ninth on the list of the 25 top-paid occupations. All the other careers in the top ten are in medicine. (See: Americas Best And Worst Paying Jobs.)
Finally, when it comes to offshoring, experts agree that the risk to American workers has been overstated. According to a 2005 McKinsey Global Institute study, neither China nor the rest of the Third World has the talented labor pool necessary to steal U.S. jobs. A mere 13% of university graduates in the low-wage countries surveyed were deemed suitable as multinational employees.
Diana Farrell, institute director, blames low employee suitability in China on three factors. One is language skills, she says. English is not that well spoken, though theres no question that is changing. Second, cultural issues, fitting in with the way global companies work, is another factor. And, finally, the nature of education outside the tier-one schools in China--the quality is not so good, and there is an emphasis, particularly in engineering, on theoretical and not practical thinking.
Weve listed those, plus ten more job myths--everything from the rules of office dating to the harsh truth about getting fired.


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Careful... If you ask I'm gonna tell you to follow @JayeWells. Here's why...
I have a thing for the fabulous Sabina Kane series Jaye Wells created. Irony is until a few weeks ago I had no idea who my recent tweet-peep was but bouncing between three book clubs means I have to keep reading books and dragging poor unsuspecting victims members/readers along for the ride (LOL). If you're into kick-a$$ chicks with issues, moody attitudes and witty banter (like I am) you're gonna really loooooove this series. I started with Red-Headed Stepchild July 26th because @VickiPettersson did a re-tweet letting her tweet-peeps know about a four day Amazon special that had us bookies downloading that puppy into our Kindle apps as fast as we could click two links (LOL).
For those of you who wanted to know why I didn't blog on the 28th it's because I was too busy happily burning through Violet Tendencies, The Mage In Black and Green Eyed Demon (LOL). Finished them today and put them all on our mandatory beach reading list for this week end (evil grin). I'm betting my bookies get hooked on Jaye just like I did. The guys are really starting to get their urban fantasy groove on as well. These aren't sissy-prissy books people. They're a fun, vampy ride so don't let the sexy chicks gracing the covers fool you into passing on a good read. ;-)
Being a book hound and unrepentant speed reader means I have to amuse myself while I wait for Kim, Vicki and Jocelynn to release more material (sigh). I actually go into withdrawal when I can't read my fave authors (and enjoy re-reading their series to feed my book worm addiction - LOL). It helps that they are active in social media and routinely blog so fans can keep up with their projects (and get their questions answered). If one of them gives a thumbs up to another author I tend to take them very seriously and download everything the author has before I decide to do a book review or not. I'm not into spoilers which is why I give you guys the links (LOL).
A good book should be experienced because reading is very subjective. My fave parts of a book may not be your fave parts (especially since I have a quirky, dark and twisty sense of humor - LOL). Jaye had me cracking up over the cat/demon antics (among other things) in Red-Headed Stepchild so at some point during the first read I had already made up my mind to burn through all of her books and discover what other mischief her mind could cook up. Pssst... chicka is brilliant in very devious ways. I get why Vicki likes her (LOL). You will too and should read her books in order... just sayin' (LOL). ;-)
If you're new to my blog you may have missed the fact that I routinely do the virtual urban fantasy kow tow to my three fave urban fantasy divas. Being a Kim Harrison, Vicki Pettersson and Jocelynn Drake fan has lots of neat benefits which includes (a) them really being them writing in their social media accounts and (b) being turned on to really cool urban fantasy authors to read who are just as real and authentic as they are. Jaye spends most of her time in Twitter but you can find her on Facebook if you look. :-)
As usual, all roads lead back to the Kim-Stream (because she started pointing me in the right reading direction at RWANYC when she sent me to go find and read Vicki and said cool things about Jocelynn and Vicki in her blog comments - LOL). You can almost build an urban fantasy author family tree with our book club Kindle selections based upon who these three women compliment (LOL). We're the virtual fans from hell who read, blog, read some more, argue, laugh then pick a book or series to go viral on (poor Jaye now has the Vicki-Joce-Kimi pack hounding her virtual twitter heels - LOL). ;-)
Soooooooo ya' wanna know more about what the we heart Jaye Wells fuss is all about? Start by taking a peek at http://jayewells.com where you can lurk on her cool blog, find out how to pre-order Silver Tongued Devil on Amazon.com, read Chapter One of THE MAGE IN BLACK (Sabina Kane Book Two) and Chapter One of GREEN-EYED DEMON (Sabina Kane Book Three). Then go follow @JayeWells on Twitter and go have some urban fantasy fun sharing her work with your own friends. Chicka will actually answer you back so don't be a twitter pest if you do join the fan ranks.
BTW, her Amazon biography is kind of a fun blurb: "After several years as a magazine editor and freelance writer, Jaye Wells finally decided to leave the facts behind and make up her own reality. Her overactive imagination and life-long fascination with the arcane and freakish blended nicely with this new career path. Her Sabina Kane urban fantasy series is a blend of dark themes, grave stakes and wicked humor. Jaye lives in Texas with her saintly husband and devilish son."
Starbucks is closing. Book Club is done. We're packing up to go home and burn through all things Jeaniene Frost. We're saving her for Monday (LOL). ;-)
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A shackle is a curved piece of metal secured with a pin or bolt across the opening. Shackles are used as a link in rigging systems that are used in boats, ships and industrial cranes.
Cable Craft re-sells approved shackles to Toronto clients.
We carry four types of shackles: Screw pin, Bolt anchor, Screw pin chain and Bolt chain.
As a Toronto shackle distributor, we carry all four types of shackles in various sizes and working load limits.
Wire Rope Clips
A wire rope clip is used to fix the loose end of the loop back to the wire rope.
The clip itself consists of a curved shaped bolt, a saddle and two nuts. The two layers of wire rope are placed in the curved shaped bolt, followed by placing the saddle and fitting the ropes onto the bolt.
Cable Craft sells the wire rope clip and the fist grip clip in Toronto to clients. Our company has a large selection of wire rope clips in various sizes (both in the clips and for the size of rope) and rope holding limits.
Eye & Swivel Sling Hooks
Cable Craft offers six options for eye and swivel sling hooks in Toronto to clients.
Sling hooks are used to help lift and move materials.
As a Toronto eye and swivel sling hook distributor, we offer:
* Carbon Swivel Hook
* Alloy Swivel Hook
* Carbon Hook
* Carbon Shank Hook
* Alloy Shank Hook
* Alloy Eye Hook
Self Locking Hooks
A self locking hook is used to help support a heavy load during construction.
The hook is a curved hook which has an opening to help support and connect for load bearing activities. The hook also has a self-locking feature which allows the hook to be used at almost any horizontal angle or slope.
Eye Bolts
An eye blot is a screw which has a loop on one end and threads on the opposite end. These bolts are primarily used to attach cables to objects.
Cable Craft sells three types of eye bolts in Toronto, with a large selection of sizes to cater to their clients' needs.
As a Toronto eye bolt distributor, we offer:
* Regular Nut Eye Bolt
* Shoulder Machinery Eye Bolt
* Shoulder Nut Eye Bolt
Swivel Hoist Ring
A swivel hoist ring is an eyebolt that is used to connect to webbing, chains or shackles. It designed to be rigged from the center or the side and may swivel in action.
As a Toronto swivel hoist ring distributor, Cable Craft sells two types of swivel hoist rings: standard swivel hoist ring and metric swivel hoist ring.
Cable Craft sells the standard swivel hoist ring and the metric swivel hoist ring in multiple sizes and weight options in their Toronto facility. This gives our clients many options when purchasing a swivel hoist ring.
Plate & Beam Clamp
Plate Clamps are used to lift sheets, plates and large pieces of metal.
Beam Clamps are used to secure secondary steel work and building services equipment such as cable trays and pipe work.
As a Toronto plate and beam clamp distributor, Cable Craft sells three types of clamps: vertical, vertical swivel and beam clamps.
These three types of clamps are offered in various sizes and lifting capacities in our Toronto facility.
Snatch Block
A snatch block is a pulley made of heavy material in order to lift and handle several thousands of pounds. Even though it can lift huge objects, the snatch block is only a few pounds itself and is quire compact in size.
As a Toronto snatch block distributor, Cable Craft carries three types of snatch blocks.
We offer the following three snatch blocks:
* Snatch Block with a hook
* Snatch Block with a shackle
* Snatch Block with a tail board
A turnbuckle is a tool that is used to adjust tension or length of ropes, cables, tie rods and other tensioning systems.
The turnbuckle itself consists of two threaded eyelets that are screwed into each end of the tool.
As a Toronto turnbuckle distributor, Cable Craft has five types of turnbuckles in stock:
* Jaw & Jaw
* Eye & Jaw
* Eye & Eye
* Hook & Hook
* Hook & Eye
In order to give our Toronto customers various options, the turnbuckles come in several sizes and work load limits.
Weld On Hooks
A weld on hook is a hook that is meant to be attached to mobile lifting equipment to provide assistance for simple sling attachment.
As a Toronto weld on hook distributor, Cable Craft carries alloy weld on hooks and WLP weld-on lifting point hooks.
These two hooks come in various sizes and working load limits.
Latch Kits
Cutters & Swagers
Cable Craft is a Toronto cutter and swager distributor.
A cutter is used to make clean cuts on cables. The jaw blades on the cutter itself are sharp and taper as they cut, eliminating chain cutters and chisels, taped and frayed ends.
A swager is used for also cutting wire ropes and crimping aluminum and cooper materials.
As a Toronto cutter and swager distributor, Cable Craft carries six types of cutters and six types of swaggers. These tools come in various sizes and are used for specific sizes of wires and cables.
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Several news organizations, including the New York Times, Washington Post, and Dow Jones, have recently demanded that the Intel–AMD anti-trust case records be unsealed. Though the move suggests that critical information may have been withheld from the public, neither AMD or Intel have expressed any problem with further inquiry into case documents.
This is the latest in the anti-trust case AMD filed against Intel in June 2005. AMD's case is backed primarily by allegations that Intel K.K. offered rebates to Japanese PC makers on the condition that they limit purchases of AMD and Transmeta chips. Intel has denied allegations, and played off the case as a desperation move by AMD.
The two companies have a history of competitive bickering, dating back to when AMD made a living reconfiguring chips they licensed from other companies. In the early 90's AMD licensed x86 processor designs from Intel for the 8086 and 80286 chips. However, when the 386 model was released Intel refused to provide designs, and later sued AMD for allegedly copying low level microcode within the CPU. Since then AMD has proven itself to be Intel's biggest competitor, but has always been a very distant second place in the market.
It's difficult to take anything from the most recent case because it is unclear who is in the right. If it be Intel, then it could be seen as indication that AMD has not met growth expectations, or is trying to shield itself from being pushed out of the market. However if AMD's claims hold it can be assumed that they have done something to threaten Intel's formidable presence in the space. The case is expected to go to trial in 2010.


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Lots of people who are looking for work are asking Scoble for advice. And Scoble has copious advice for these seekers.
Let's just look at one item he offers:
Demonstrate you are "clued in." This means removing ANYTHING that says you are a "social media expert" from your Twitter account. There is no such thing and even if there were there's no job in it for you. Chris Brogan already has that job and he's not giving it up.
Now, why does the man need to crush spirits like that? There are in fact experts of all sorts available to advise brands on their communications strategies. Some identify as social media experts. Is that an annoying title with little weight? Maybe. But it also helps clients understand what's being offered.


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Subaru Service and Repair
Ahhhh, Subaru — the unofficial state car of Colorado. Here among the Rockies, we love our BRZs, Foresters, Outbacks, XV Crosstreks, and Imprezas. Thompson Automotive understands the needs of Subaru owners because we specialize in servicing and repairing Subarus of all vintages and models.
Want to get the most out of your Subaru? You've heard stories about people owning a Subaru well into the 250,000-mile range. So, how do they do it? Nothing does more to extend the life of your engine than attending to the schedule of manufacturer-recommended services like oil changes, brake inspections, and transmission fluid flushes. By keeping up-to-date on all of the routine needs of your Subaru, you're doing your part to ensure that you're getting the most out of your investment.
Complete Subaru Care
Engine sizes, configurations, and mileages vary from vehicle to vehicle. That's why we treat every Subaru according to the industry standards for that particular model. Because more modern, later-model Subarus are controlled with complex, computerized systems, they require an enhanced level of understanding and training in order to keep every engine component functioning optimally and for as long as possible.
Thompson Automotive employs ASE-certified mechanics who are trained to diagnose, repair, and service virtually any Subaru on the road today. As a full-service provider of complete auto service, we offer a comprehensive suite of repair and service solutions, which includes:
- Oil changes
- Transmission service (including replacements)
- Gasket replacements
- Timing belt replacements, with timing/idle setting if needed
- Cooling system and radiator repair or replacement
- Brake service
- Steering and suspension system service
Want to know if we can perform a specific service for your Subaru? Call us and ask! We love giving our customers the highest level of confidence in their vehicles, so nothing stops them from getting every last mile out of their Subaru. Don't trust the fate of your Subaru to an unqualified, uncertified auto mechanic who doesn't have working familiarity with Subarus. Your vehicle deserves the best service and repair available anywhere in the Englewood area – your vehicle deserves Thompson Automotive!
Remember that putting off even basic maintenance services like oil changes and fluid flushes can result in premature engine wear, something that can cause costly problems down the road. To keep your risk of engine failure as low as possible, bring your Subaru to the professionals at Thompson Automotive. We'll tell you exactly what your vehicle needs today, and what it's likely to need in the future.
Call Us Today to Schedule an Appointment
Regardless how many miles are on your Subaru, we have the expertise needed to provide you with hassle-free, professional automotive service and repair that works with your schedule. And, all of the work we perform is covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty for all parts and labor.


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Re: How do you post an event?OpeningYou Feb 11, 2009 5:43 AM (in response to solidcactus)I do agree posting an event is a bit confusing. I can't seem how to figure it out. Still if the forum moderator wants to list my event below are the details:
February 24, 2009 (7pm -10pm)
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We like to think of ourselves as highly evolved creatures. But if we are evolution's greatest creation, why are we so badly designed? We have retinas that face backward, the stump of a tail, and way too many bones in our wrists. We must find vitamins and nutrients in our diets that other animals simply make for themselves.
Millions of us can't reproduce successfully without help from modern science. We have nerves that take bizarre paths, muscles that attach to nothing, and lymph nodes that do more harm than good. And that's just the beginning of the story.
As biologist Nathan H. Lents explains, our evolutionary history is a litany of mistakes, each more entertaining and enlightening than the last. As we will discover, by exploring human shortcomings, we can peer into our past, because each of our flaws tells a story about our species' evolutionary history.
A rollicking, deeply informative tour of our four-billion-year-long evolutionary saga, Human Errors both celebrates our imperfections - for our mutations are, in their own way, a testament to our species' greatness - and offers an unconventional accounting of the cost of our success.


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Take That Experience to come to Bromley
PUBLISHED: 07:00 15 May 2018 | UPDATED: 09:35 15 May 2018
Audiences can relive the 90s by relighting their fire at The Take That Experience.
The Churchill Theatre is playing host to the show next month which promises to recreate the latest Take That favourites as well as all the
classic songs from the past.
The talented tribute band has become well known for their remarkable on-stage chemistry as they perform in full replica costumes for a concert that supplies a real Take That experience.
The theatre said they will be doing the smash hits from the 90s right through to the current tracks which are all authentically performed, showcasing all the songs you know and love including Pray, Relight My Fire, Patience, Shine and These Days, as well as the band's very own Robbie performing hits including Angels, Rock DJ and Candy.
It has been put together by Sweeney Entertainments, co-founded by Julie and Peter Sweeney.
The company has been providing a wide repertoire of touring shows for theatre and corporate events for 15 years both in the UK and abroad.
They said 2017 was their strongest year to date and 2018 sees even more shows touring than ever before.
Julie said: "Since forming eight years ago, these talented performers have continued to faithfully entertain audiences with their superb renditions of Take That's greatest hits. Combining sing-along classics with energetic dance routines, if you know and love Take That's music, you will not be disappointed with The Take That Experience.
"This show is great fun, and audiences are on their feet most of the show and not all of them are massive Take That fans, and just enjoy a great night out."
She said they have been wowing audiences everywhere with amazing vocals, stunning costumes and electrifying dance routines.
The show is at Churchill Theatre, Bromley on Friday 15th June starting at 7.30pm.
The real on-off band of singers has had 28 top 40 singles and 17 top five singles in the UK, 12 of which have reached number one, plus seven number one albums.
They've won eight Brit Awards—winning awards for Best British Group and Best British Live Act.
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Description: Your solar light has a light sensor, so it will activate automatically at sunset and deactivate automatically at dawn.
Its location should NOT be near light sources such as porch light, street lamp, etc.. These lights might prevent the light from automatically turning on.
If possible, place the solar panel facing south to ensure the solar panel absorbs maximum sunlight.
The string of lights can be hung on tree branches, bushes, a roof, eave, fence or any other place you wish.
The solar panel box can be positioned in the ground using the pointed stake.
Connect the tube together with the battery box and then push the stake into the ground until it is firmly in place.
If the ground is too hard, soak the area with water to soften it. Once the stake is in place, attach the solar panel box by sliding its bracket onto the top of the stake.
Be sure the solar panel is pointed towards the light. At least 6 hours of exposure to light is required to illuminate the light strand. The lights will illuminate for 8-9 hours if the solar panel is charged in optimal lighting conditions.
Although your solar panel will continue to collect energy on cloudy, rainy or snowy days, the amount of energy collected will limit the time your lights illuminate. For example, a bright cloudy day will provide 3-4 hours of illumination and a rainy or snowy day will provide up to 1-2 hours of illumination.


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High School Mental Health Screens Are Effective
A new study suggests routine mental health screening in high school can identify adolescents at risk for mental illness.
Authorities can then reach out and connect the identified adolescents with recommended follow-up care.
The study involved nearly 2,500 high school students and is the largest school-based study by the TeenScreen National Center for Mental Health Checkups at Columbia University.
Researchers report their findings in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Investigators studied six public high schools in suburban Wisconsin between 2005 and 2009. They discovered that nearly three out of four high school students identified as being at risk for having a mental health problem were not in treatment at the time of screening.
Of those students identified as at-risk, a significant majority (76.3 percent) completed at least one visit with a mental health provider within 90 days of screening. More than half (56.3 percent) received minimally adequate treatment, defined as having three or more visits with a provider, or any number of visits if termination was agreed to by the provider.
"It is gratifying to have further evidence that TeenScreen successfully connects at-risk adolescents with mental health care," said Laurie Flynn, TeenScreen's executive director.
"The value of school-based screening is reinforced by this study and highlights TeenScreen's unique ability to help teens whose mental health problems would otherwise go unidentified," said Leslie McGuire, M.S.W., TeenScreen's deputy executive director, and an author of the paper.
The screening process included a computerized evidence-based questionnaire: the Diagnostic Predictive Scales-8, a self-report questionnaire that takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and is designed to identity depression, anxiety and several other mental health conditions.
After the screening, each student received a one-on-one debriefing. Those who scored positive were asked to stay for a second-stage clinical interview with a trained master's level clinician, who provided further evaluation for possible referral to either school-based or community-based services.
Authorities believe screening for mental health disorders during adolescence will provide a vehicle to launch early detection and intervention as 50 percent of all lifetime mental health disorders start by age 14.
Untreated depression and other mental health problems can lead to school failure, drug and alcohol abuse, violence, and criminal involvement.
Most tragically, untreated mental illness can lead to suicide – the third leading cause of death among adolescents.
Research has shown that most young people with mental illness can be effectively treated and lead productive lives.
Source: TeenScreen National Center for Mental Health Checkups at Columbia University
Nauert PhD, R. (2018). High School Mental Health Screens Are Effective. Psych Central. Retrieved on December 3, 2020, from https://psychcentral.com/news/2011/08/26/high-school-mental-health-screens-are-effective/28958.html
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What a Doug Ford government means for employer-sponsored benefit plans & brokers
The last several months have been rocky for Ontario employers.
Bill 148 became effective on Jan 1 2018, boosting wages, paid time off, and extending job-protected leaves of absence. The federal government floated the idea of taxing health & dental benefits, only to walk back the idea shortly afterwards. A national single-payer pharmacare system continues to have clout, but with a question mark – as we saw with OHIP+ in Ontario, parents and employers were gleeful on Jan 1, asking us, "So how much money are we going to save from our health premiums?"
Insurers predicted that OHIP+ would generate 1% to 5% savings from employer drug spending, which translates into a small fraction of payroll. Back-of-the-napkin math suggests it's a savings of $7-$35 per employee per year, or 0.01% to 0.07% of a $50,000 wage.
"Oh," they collectively said, deflated. "That's all?"
Sorry – but the highest drug spend we see in the under-25 demographic is probably an ADHD drug such as Adderall or Concerta, which can run $2,000/year if taking the brand. And one kid with ADHD is not the reason your drug plan is more expensive in 2018 than 2008.
So what does a PC government in Ontario mean for employer sponsored benefit plans?
Here are my predictions. Please note that these are simply my opinions and that Beneplan is a politically agnostic organization.
- A pause on hiking wages further – We heard whispers from employers in 2017 regarding how much the minimum wage will cost them. "We have to find $5 million in savings this year," one CFO said. Cuts to benefits was inevitable. While no-one argues that a living wage is important, the reality is that many employers had to find the cash somewhere, and it wasn't going to be from increasing prices on their customers. Outcome: Less cuts to benefits, but less growth in coverage volumes.
- A push to maintain health & dental benefits as a tax-free benefit – The tax and spend needs of a left-leaning party could have meant political clout behind taxing health and dental benefits. A 'blue' government might have a different lens. The tax would have increased employees' individual bills, which may have led to less spending or more upward pressure on wages. Outcome: Status-quo on taxability.
- No expansion to pharmacare, dental care or other benefits – There is no longer a path to mandating universal drug or dental coverage, as suggested by the NDP. Outcome:Status-quo on expansion of government mandated employee benefits.
- A potential increase in parents returning to work sooner with a child-care tax credit – The cost of child care is one of the strong influencing factors behind whether a parent returns to work after the addition of a new baby. Outcome: Affordable child care may lead to employees returning to work sooner, and therefore more productivity, which may lead to better profits and benefits.
- Less propensity to strengthen the cause of transient workers (i.e. contract, part-time, and temp) – The Liberals had a big push to legitimize the employment standards of temporary workers, or those employed by a "temp agency." Bill 148 succeeded in strengthening their wages and notice period with respect to termination, but I don't anticipate the new PC government pushing this agenda any further. Outcome: No more push to provide the same employee benefits to temp workers.
- An increased local hiring push from employers who may have been on the fence about Ontario – We hear from many of our plan sponsors about to expand that they court U.S. states with weaker unions, lower wages, and affordable hydro costs. A business owner who may be chatting with New Jersey may pause and reconsider expanding their Mississauga presence instead. Outcome: More employees in Ontario and a greater volume of claims.


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Congratulations to all who took part in the Eclipse Proclaim Modern Law Awards on the 18th January at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, headline sponsored by Eclipse.
The awards, which offer the perfect opportunity to showcase best practice across the diverse landscape of law, were hosted by comedian Tom Allen and saw over 500 guests attend.
The full list of winners, as chosen by a cross-industry panel of high profile judges, can be seen below:
- ABS of the Year
Excello Law
- Law Firm of the Year
Osbornes Law
- Chambers of the Year
Serjeants' Inn Chambers
- Lawyer of the Year
Angela Jackman, Simpson Millar LLP
- Barrister of the Year
Katie Gollop QC, Serjeants' Inn Chambers
- Rising Star of the Year
Amy Clowrey, Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
- Innovation of the Year
rradar ltd
- Best Marketing Campaign of the Year
Keystone Law
- Client Care Initiative of the Year
Roberts Jackson
- Outstanding Commitment to Training
FBC Manby Bowdler LLP
- Best Use of Technology
- Business Growth Award
JDX Consulting
- Combatting Fraud Award
- Crime Team of the Year
The David Sellu Appeal Team – Birnberg Peirce Ltd Solicitors / QEB Hollis Whiteman / Garden Court Chambers
- Corporate / Commercial Team of the Year
ARC Pensions Law
- Property Team of the Year
Wedlake Bell LLP
- Personal Injury Team of the Year
Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
- Private Client Team of the Year
Simpson Millar LLP
- Supporting the Industry 1-25 Employees
O'Connors LLP
- Supporting the Industry 26+ Employees
CILEx Law School
- Outstanding Achievement Award
Dinah Rose QC, Blackstone Chambers & Shantha David, UNISON Legal Services
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Tony Fisher, Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP


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You may come across the problem that your DVD won't play on Windows 10 when you insert your disc into the disc drive. The causes of this problem can be that your Windows 10 does not have a proper DVD playback software, or that something is wrong with your CD/DVD drive. If you are troubled by this problem, why not try the following tips that may be helpful?
1) Install a third-party DVD player
1) Install a third-party DVD player
Microsoft has removed the built-in support for video DVD playing in Windows 10. Therefore DVD playback is more troublesome on Windows 10 than on previous versions.
Microsoft has published a new DVD player to fill this vacancy. But it receives low rating due to some serious errors.
So we recommend you to use VLC player, a free third party player with DVD support integrated.
Open VLC media player, click Media and select Open Disc. Now you can play the video on your DVD.
Sometimes you do have a player supporting for DVD, but you still cannot play DVD on Windows 10. In this case, something may go wrong with your CD/DVD drive.
a) First, you should check your device status in Device Manager. To open Device Manager, press Win + X keys and click Device Manager.
b) On the window of Device Manager, click DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand this category. If your CD/DVD drive is normal, it will be shown as something like the image below shows.
*To update driver, we recommend you to use Driver Easy. Its free version can help you find out and download the drivers that you need to update.
Its Pro version is a much more powerful tool. It can help you finish the whole update process with only a single click. And its functions can solve your driver problems easily and save you much time and effort.
- Open Command Prompt AS ADMINISTRATOR. (Opening registry editor requires Administrator Privileges. How to open Command Prompt as Administrator?)
- Type (or copy and paste) the following and press Enter: reg.exe add "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\atapi\Controller0" /f /v EnumDevice1 /t REG_DWORD /d 0x00000001
- Reboot the computer.
- Check the Device Manager and see if the drive appears.
If the methods above still don't work, you may have a problematic cable connection or a defective drive. Check the connection carefully or do some tests with other drives. You can also contact the device manufacturer if necessary.