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When the Cataclysm struck a lot of the lush nature in Faerun was devastated by drought and un-natural disasters caused by the destruction of Mystra's weave.
Everbloom was created by the God of Wild nature, Silvanus, in an attempt to cleanse Faerun through nature's fury.
Brief History
After the Cataclysm, many young engineers and mechanics started to develop replacements for everyday magic that was expected of societies in the cities. These engineers would eventually become the founders of the Neo Faerun Order. When Kareska ascended to Goddess of Magic, and magic returned to its users, many people thought that Faerûn would return to its old habits. But it was too late, the cities had already had a taste of what technology could do, and sought to improve their constructions by mixing them with magic. This created great technological advancements, but also gave birth to the first rebels against the machines, a group that would eventually become Everbloom.
Goals and Ambitions
Everbloom believes in the balance between life and death, the natural world and the destruction and cleansing of anything unnatural and mechanical.
- Forces that seek to upset the natural balance must be destroyed.
- The natural order must be respected and preserved.
- The wilderness can be harsh. Not everyone can survive in it without assistance.
Everbloom seeks to engulf Faerun in Nature's embrace.
Everbloom has no rigid command structure, only a handful of interlinked Arch-druids that directly obey their gods and serve as their avatars. There is however one noted frontman:
And his personal strike team, the Furythorns:
- Archdruid Laucien
- Kelmon of the Deepwood
- Warlord Bardu Redaxe
Places of Interest
Places of import
Everbloom accepts any Race or creed into it's embrace as long as the intentions are pure and they act in accordance with the strict rules of nature.
Everbloom's exact opposite and natural enemy, the Factions harbor little tolerance for the others way of life and creed. Even people not directly affiliated with Neo Fearun yet have their origins in one of their capital cities are harshly judged and despised by any self-respecting Everbloom member. The Neo-Faerune border is largly contested by way of sea and air, through Neo Faerun's superior technology and magic they have devised many deadly contraptions that keep the Everbloom Druids at bay.
Being the furthest away from their own borders, Everbloom seldom have to contend with the Drow elves and thus have no particular interest in them, they do however fear the goddess Lolth and her savage and deadly spiders, natural beasts that are not controlled by the gods of Everbloom.
- Epsilon
Both factions being purveyors of the world pre-eclipse, these factions have a friendly yet tenuous relationship that is quite lucrative for the Everbloom cities close to Epsilon borders and their unofficial capital That-Place-We-liked. Many Everbloom refugees find shelter in Epsilon cities during times of war, this has also led the the annexation of several smaller villages close to the Epsilon borders as most of the population became saturated with Everbloom refugees.
- Thay
The embodiment of everything Everbloom fights against, Thayans who desert and join Everbloom are often greeted with dismemberment and torture and the reward for capturing or killing a high ranking Thayan would fill the pockets of any bounty hunter. This intense hatred for Thay has sparked avid interest from independent mercenaries who make an easy living slaying Undead and Thay alike.
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The fashion world might just have woken up to the wonders and delights of camp, but exaggeration, humor, and the grand gesture have always been Libertine's core values. Maximalists, rejoice! It would be wrong to equate consistency with predictability, however; Johnson Hartig is always evolving his collection, and he really shook things up for Fall 2019 by moving his show from New York to his hometown of Los Angeles. This change was instigated in large part by a collaboration he did with the Jimi Hendrix estate and Fred Segal Sunset. Given unprecedented access to the rock legend's memorabilia, the designer developed a capsule collection. Mixed in among the Libertine looks were pieces in a changeant lamé fabric woven with Hendrix's handwritten lyrics that Hartig developed. "Hendrix was the original libertine," the designer said.
Up there with Hendrix, at least in Hartig's world, is the French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre through whom the designer channeled his existential angst over the environment and the dysfunctional state of politics. Hartig's no Morrissey; his type of protest sees no merit in wearing black. "I love creating prints, it's one of my favorite things, and relatively new to me," the designer said excitedly during a collection preview. Among the patterns of the season was Figgy Pudding, based on a 19th-century botanical; Memento Mori, which mixed Flemish paintings with Ottoman motifs and a rogue Louis Quatorze settee; and the statement-making Being and Nothingness, featuring a a portrait of Jean-Paul Sartre and a reproduction of the Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich's masterpiece, Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog, with nothing or zilch scattered here and there—words that make sense in relation to existentialism, but which otherwise have absolutely no resonance in Libertine's universe where everything is more than extra.


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For me, this image of a statue seen at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay is indicative of the ancient mysticism that seems to pervade Bali: his role, being to protect the guests at this beautiful resort.
How appropriate therefore that he is sited just outside the "Headman's" village villa! The villas at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay are split into small "villages" as it would be in a traditional Balinese community – the role of the headman being in effect, the equivalent to a butler.
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Description:Strength, Comfort and Safety! All in one Muzzle! Helps to stop biting, and chewing ! Also prefect to prevent your pampered ones from chewing your furniture when you are not around them.
Condition: Brand new
Color: Black
Size: M ( fits snout girth 6.3 - 7.1 inch)
Strap Size(L x W): Approx. 47 x 2.5cm / 18.5 x 1 inch
Material: Nylon
Adjustable strap with buckle, easy to put on
hook and loop fasteners closure, difficult for dogs to remove with their paws
Still allows drinking & panting (but not recommended for long period of continuous use)
Please measure around your dog's snout (right near the nose) before you buy
If the measurements fall in between two different sizes, please order the bigger size for growing space/comfort.
Size: S, Snout Girth: Approx. 14-16cm/5.5-6.3inches
Size: M, Snout Girth: Approx. 16-18cm/6.3-7.1inches
Size: L, Snout Girth: Approx. 18-20cm/7.1-7.9inches
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Tips for better sleep
A good sleep should never be underestimated for its significant impact on our health. Without it, we will certainly feel drained of energy, productivity, emotional balance and physical weight. By experimenting the following tips, you may enjoy a sounder and more comfortable sleep without tossing and turning every other day.
Tip #1. Regimen of your day
Controlling the time for sleep is one of the most significant methods to improve the quality of sleep. Try to go to bed and get up at a fixed hour every day in order to activate your internal clock, which will certainly meditate your natural biological mechanism to create the best sleep.
Tip #2. Phone silent mode
People don't usually set phone to silent mode at night for fear of missing calls and alarm clocks. However, by keeping phone constantly on, your sleep will certainly be disturbed seriously by just one small call, making it extremely hard to fall back to sleep.
Tip #3. Exercise regularly
Doing exercises regularly has a lot of health benefits and one of those is to improve the quality of our sleep. Exercise can speed up metabolism, balance body temperature and stimulate hormones; thus, it can help bring human body into a balanced state for a better sleep.
Tip #4. Take a bath
Taking a bath before bedtime is ideal for people who have trouble falling asleep at night. A warm shower will adjust human body temperature and create a temperature drop once we hit the bed. This is like a sign for the body to rest; thus, people can fall asleep easily.
Tip #5. Milk and honey
Science has proved that certain natural remedies can improve sleep quality if we consume them before bed. One of the remedies is milk and honey which contain tryptophan and amino acids usually associated with good sleep. A cup of milk mixed with honey before bedtime will be an ideal warm-up for your body to fall asleep.
Tip #6. Cool temperature
People can usually sleep most comfortably in a slightly cool room (temperature around 18°C or 65°F). A bedroom that is too hot or cold forces human body into a stiff state to maintain the heat; thus, releasing the body from this state can help human to rest easier.
Tip #7. Limit alcohol
Contrary to our common thinking, drinking alcohol does not bring a good sleep. Alcohol can interfere with human biological clock which governs the normal process of the body including sleep. Once this clock is disrupted, it is very likely that the body will be deprived of a normal, nice sleep.
Tip #8. Relaxing music
Music, especially music with slow rhythm, can slow your heart rate and breathing, lower your blood pressure and even send signs for muscles to relax. These signs are identical to those appearing when we are about to fall sleep. Thus, the body will be more prepared for a good sleep ahead.
Tip #9. Evening walk
Sleep scientists have found that walking before bedtime is crucially effective for a sounder sleep. Strange as it might be, the reason for a walk is that your brain can have a time to exercise.
When we walk, we immerse in a changing, interesting environment while looking around and absorbing the happenings. These acts have positive impacts on our brain and can help it to fall asleep easier at night.
Tip #10. Read a book
Reading is also a way to give your brain a healthy boost. It does not force the brain to operate at maximum but rather spare the time for the brain to relax and cool down. The calming effect of reading will certainly bring about a good sleep.
Tip #11. Turn off the lights
Researchers have proved that too much light at night could interfere seriously with healthy sleep and increase the risk of sleep disorders and other health problems. Nighttime lighting can even make us fatter, more depressed and more likely to have cancer. Therefore, if possible, try to turn off the lights or dim the light before bedtime.
Tip #12. Drink herbal tea
With naturally calming effects, herbal tea can help alleviate sleeping disorders like insomnia and increase sleep quality by triggering chemical reactions in our body to relax and unwind. Thus, a combo of tea and book before sleeping is obviously an ideal choice for people who are struggling with falling to a sound sleep.


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1. What are the Prepaid Quick Pick Bundle plans all about?
Digicel is giving its customers greater value with the introduction of a suite of new Prepaid mixed service Plans! These plans are inclusive of voice, sms, data and d'Music access aimed at providing both new and existing customers the best value for the services they use the most!
2. What are the Prepaid Quick Pick Bundle plans?
The Quick Pick Bundles are a set of plans inclusive of voice minutes, SMS, data & music streaming quota.
See an outline of the available prepaid bundle plans below:
Please note : *Whatsapp Messaging in the tables below refers to the standard whatsapp messaging service only. The voice and video messaging will be taken from the subscribers data bundle on both the Pick Data + Talk Bundle of plans and the Pick Data Bundle of plans. *The Pick Talk Bundle of plans do not have a data quota allotment and as such the subscriber Whatsapp Usage (messaging, voice and video) will be taken from their Main Account credit balance and charged at the standard rate of BBD $0.61 per MB.
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*Please note: all programs starting in April and May have been postponed until further notice due COVID 19*
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Please see below for the Fall Program Registration Form
Educational & Life-Skills Programs – Nord-Bridge partners with various non-profit agencies, and institutions like the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge College, Alberta Health Services and others offer classes and programs to members.
Fitness & Socialization Programs – Programs are organized and administered for daily socialization and fitness appropriate for seniors. Some activities also interconnect and support participation in the Alberta 55 Plus Games and zone competitions. Fitness & socialization programs support general health and well-being.
Keep-In-Touch Program – Daily wellness phone calls are made by Keep-In Touch volunteers to seniors confined at home, and asking for regular contact. Visits by volunteers to members are also a part of this program.
Monthly Outreach Program – The Outreach Program organizes socials and in-reach activities geared for those people who may be isolated in the community. The Outreach committee coordinates its activities with housing and assisted living facilities, so transportation is available to Nord-Bridge for its monthly social. Hospital visits, get well cards and calls, and bereavement support for members is also provided as part of the Outreach Program. Please see the back of this booklet for dates of Outreach Socials.
Social Programs – Themed luncheons and socials are planned for special events and occasions. Please see the back of this booklet for dates of socials and luncheons.
Travel Programs – Day excursions and extended trips are offered to various attractions and Southern Alberta venues. Stop by our Travel Board beside the Dunford Diner for updates on trips.
Volunteer Programs – Volunteers are the mainstay of the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre. Offering volunteer service helps put knowledge and experience back into the community. If you would like a volunteer opportunity at Nord-Bridge, please leave your name at the Reception Desk.
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If the other driver leaves the scene, the hit driver should try to get the license plate or a description of the vehicle, to ensure identification. If the other driver is uninsured, but the hit driver carries an Uninsured Motorists' insurance, that can cover medical expenses and damages. If no insurance exists, the only option is suing the uninsured driver.
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The U. S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights' (OCR) role and responsibility is to ensure equal access to education through vigorous enforcement of civil rights in our K-12 and post-secondary schools/higher education. A university or college that fails to abide by OCR's guidance may lose all of its federal funding. OCR issued formal guidance to all schools that explains that Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 also covers sexual violence, and lays out the specific Title IX requirements applicable to sexual violence. A number of different acts fall into the category of sexual violence, including rape.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has rescinded two guidance documents from the OCR, implemented during the Obama administration in September 2017 and a new interim Q&A on Campus Sexual Misconduct has been issued by OCR. While the new regulation dictates how colleges should comply with Title IX, there is currently a comment period before the final notice is implemented. The new regulations apply to OCR, however, Title IX law, the Clery Act, and the Violence Against Women Act (part of the Clery Act), are still the law of the land. What implications does this have for colleges? Does your campus have a prevention and intervention strategy to deal with sexual violence? How do you ensure that Title IX and the Clery Act laws are adhered to? Might you be at risk to lose federal funding by not abiding by OCR's guidance?
In this session, expert speaker Dr. Susan Strauss provides you with the necessary information to enhance your campus equity culture and minimize the risk of sexual violence and liability. Title IX has moved away from being a "girls in sports" law only. Today the law still involves equal access and funding for girls' sports but it is so much more than that. Among other protections, Title IX prohibits sex discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual assault in education programs and activities in K-12 and higher education and requires that educational institutions provide for an equal education for females and males. The law includes discrimination and harassment, including sexual assault and rape—a major issue on college and university campuses around the country. Research suggests college campuses are not responding to complaints of sexual violence according to Title IX law requirements, resulting in students' physical and psychological trauma and violating their civil rights to an equitable education. In this session, Susan will discuss Title IX's educational requirements, and the OCR guidance.
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A beautifully decorated dining room
Blog Posts | Design Articles | October 11, 2018
Imagine the perfect dining room to entertain family and friends. Whether it's a stand-alone room or part of an open concept, your dining area should be practical, functional – and beautiful! Here are 5 tips to get you started:
1- Follow the architectural details of your home
Always pick the style of wood and fabric that mimic the design of your home. It will add character to your design and make a statement!
2- Think of space and it's scale
You might find it challenging to start planning your new space but furniture placement can be easy if you create a wish list and a plan. Think of the shape of the room, then your traffic pattern. This will make your planning process much easier.
42'' is the ideal width for a table. This allows for the perfect table setup: dishes, table centerpieces, glassware, candles, wine bottles and most importantly great conversation.
Remember, a dining room without a dining table is only a room. That is why it's important to decide what your room will be used for. Will it be for eating & entertaining only, or will it be multi-functional, such as using the room as a work space or gaming area? This will help you determine the size and shape of the table as well as other pieces you will need for the space.
It's imperative to keep in mind the number of people you will be hosting at one time. A leaf extension or butterfly leaf are great options when you have a few extra guests for dinner.
3- Mixing different styles of furniture
Interior design has come a long way; you don't always have to have the traditional table with 6 matching chairs, you can mix and match dining furniture several ways. You can match the middle chairs with two captain chairs at each end. Lining 3 sides of the table with the same style of chair and then inserting a long bench on the fourth side is also an option. To get even more creative, mix three different types of seating!
Mixing can go beyond furniture, I always tell my clients, "you have to know the rules in order to break the rules:)" Today's interior design rules say we can mix different wood colours as long as they have the same undertone. We can mix patterns and fabric colours as long as they follow the colour wheel rules. All YOU need to do is think outside the box!
4- Decorating the walls of your dining room
Your particular taste is what makes it your personal space. The art in your dining room should be something you absolutely LOVE! All you need to know are the measurements of the walls so that your specific art choices will fit.
There are many art display options to choose from for dining rooms.
- A gallery wall
- A Large mirror
- Patterned Wallpaper
- A Green wall
- A chalkboard
- Family photography
- Typography artwork
- A plate collection
- Shelves
- A patterned window treatment
- A big plant
Or a mix of two of the above. See Tips on how to hang art… properly
5- The final touches
An area rug will define your dining space. Pick a material that is easy to clean like wool or hair on hide and then make sure you get the right rug size.
Last but not at all least, It's time to add the lighting. Your chandelier is the main focal point or the "pièce de résistance" of your dining room. From contemporary to traditional, there are many options and styles to suit your room design.
Wall sconces are great for accent lighting in dining rooms. They adapt to any space and can create a romantic atmosphere, especially when paired with candlelight.
Sometimes your eye wants one thing and your budget wants another but art and decor don't have to be expensive! Layering in decor can be done with any kind of budget, what really matters are your colour combinations and proportions. From there you can take any room in your house to the next level.
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Liverpool Playhouse
Yes, you may be familiar with the story, yet this production keeps you on the edge of your seat: will Anne Elliot ever find true love with Frederick Wentworth, the happy ending she truly deserves? It's been eight long years since her family dissuaded her from accepting his proposal: no means; no
standing. And now Fate conspires to bring them back into the same orbit, not least the dizzying social whirl which is Bath.
The staging, if you know the book, is something of a smoking gun, because the raised curving platform immediately put you in mind of Lyme Cobb where Anne's putative rival, Lydia Musgrove, discovers the hard way that pride comes before a fall. Flanked by columns, suggesting outdoors, they also provide a handy repository for musical instruments, as does the platform for props. Chairs and table are handily arranged in front, but I'm not so sure about the piano parked at one end. It looks better when pulled out to face the other way, in one of the most moving scenes when Anne pours out her heart with poignant melody.
The music over all is wonderful, although sometimes drowning out the dialogue, which is also occasionally difficult to make out, such as the echoing asides. However, the cast are remarkable in every way, and every role, although since the two men in their time play many parts, that gets a little confusing (in the same way as past and present, with a couple of the flashbacks; Anne's memories and thoughts). Jason Ryall as Wentworth is every bit as tall, dark and handsome, and moody, as you could yearn for, upper lip so stiff it's a wonder he can breathe. By contrast, he makes the devious Mr Elliot somewhat foppish, while Natthew Atkin's Benwick is far more sympathetic than the pretentious fellow in the book. Sadly, my favourite quote was omitted: when he and Anne are discussing that infamous celeb of the day, Lord Byron, she comments, oh so innocently: 'Moreover, how The Giaour was to be pronounced'. It's that 'Moreover…' the suggestion that, with decorous glee, they have spent quite some time dissecting the great man's abilities.
Yes, Miss Austen's sense of irony is in a class of its own in the way it subtly pays trtibute to your intelligence, particularly when it cmes to the utterances of people who remain sublimely unaware of how much they reveal about themselves. With Mr Elliot and his snobbishness, Matthew Atkins is a master of both double take and volte face, finely matched by his imperious daughter, Elizabeth (Indigo Griffiths, who equally goes to the other end of the scale as the impetuous Louisa). And sister Mary, a monster of indulgent valetudinarianism and selfishness is depicted so well by Lucinda Turner, if occasionally mistaken for the skittish and conniving Mrs Clay. She also gives us an excellent autocratic well-meaning family friend/interfering old bag, Lady Russell; more so than the somewhat clumsy costume change, which is the device used to indicate the various characters. But Siobhan Gerrard puts this to excellent use, from young Henrietta and poor but dignified Mrs Smith, to sensible, elderly Mrs Musgrove and terminally bored Lady Dalrymple.
It is all quite delightfully put together with many a delicious touch: parasols serving as carriage wheels, waves, etc. And once Anne has reasons to be cheerful, you feel like cheering right alongside her, but you cannot help but wonder how much is autobiographical, even if Jane Austen is said to have had a happy family life, not taken for granted by father and siblings, as oblivious to her feelings as to her finer qualities. One always hopes the writer was something like her heroines, Elizabeth Bennett or Anne Elliot. And one is of the persuasion she would be delighted with this adapation – and dead chuffed it is on at the Playhouse.
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All the schools made me feel so welcome and the kids totally rocked.
The first day started with a bit of bad luck: My luggage stayed behind in Boston.
So the uber fabulous librarian, Jennifer Lucas, took me to Target for all the essentials in life, like mascara. (Thanks, Mrs. Lucas!!)
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But never fear! Mrs. Lucas and I spiffed up my hairdo with forks.
So now I was ready to present to the great students of Hamilton.
|Me and Mrs. Lucas (right) with our forks
|Me with Paige
|Me with Jordan
|Me with Jackson
|Me with Rachel
Next stop?
Fiest School.
The kids were great and welcoming.
Thanks, y'all.
And later, I got to have a great dinner with their super librarian, Mrs. Sweet.
|(l to r) Librarian Claudia Fenske, author Phil Bildner, Kim Sweet
More about my great Cypress visit coming up.
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Sunday, August 12, 2007
Fun under the Sun!
Ate some food and threw the football around.
It was a good time!
So yeah..
Tim and Yumie and I enjoyed some BBQ and a little tossing of the football.
And if you have never heard it I suggest listening to "The Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau - (Mehameha) White Sandy Beach". I prefer it to the live IZ version.It is definitely my favorite Hawaiian song. Makes you feel like your on a beach in Hawaii.
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>> Tuesday, January 29, 2008
OK, I'm sitting in frigid Iowa so warm, sunny places are quite inviting right now. Budget Travel has a contest going on right now and the prize is a trip to Australia. All you have to do is unscramble the puzzle. It's really quite easy- and once the pieces are in the correct spot they can't be moved.
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As Co-Founder, and President, Vincent is a driving force behind GestureTek. On the lecture circuit, as a keynote speaker at numerous multimedia, educational and TV/telecom conferences, Vincent speaks about the future directions of these emerging technologies. Vincent is a sought after Speaker. Recently he was invited to speak at, the Milan Media Guru Speaker Series 2009, Canadian Marketing Association Conference 2010, IAB Canada MIXX 2010, Digital Signage Expo 2009-2010-2011, Display Search Conference 2010, Interactive Display Conference 2011, and the TEDx Waterloo Event 2011.
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1992: Vivid chosen for an installation in the Canadian Pavillion at the Seville, Spain World Expo
1993: Vivid chosen for an installation in the Canadian Pavillion and the Korean Government Pavillion at the Soeul South Korea World Expo
1994: Vincent co-creates and co-executive produces the International Digital Media awards.
1995: Vivid creates the world's first immersive VGC VR rehabilitation applications
1999: Vivid creates the world's first VR stereo camera for 3D analysis of VGC.
2002: Vincent is nominated as one of the finalist for the 'Life Time Achievement Award' at the Canadian New Media Awards.
2003: Vincent receives the 'Life Time Achievement Award' at the Canadian New Media Awards.
2011: Vincent Speaks at TedxWaterloo
2011: Vincent Speaks at TBA


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Perhaps you got one too—the map a friend emailed to me the day after the 2004 presidential election, the one that shows a blue America of Canadian provinces and seacoast states capped over a vast, red territory labeled "Jesus Land." The implied equation of Christian faith and right-wing politics also appeared on a picket sign my daughter saw when she and a carload of like-minded college students drove to an airport to protest the arrival of George W. Bush. Ranked in a vertical row and each stamped with a large black X were the letter "W," a swastika, and a cross.
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Leland Melvin says adults need to start listening to the creative ideas of children.
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He knows the meaning of "touchdown" well. The Lynchburg, VA native was drafted by the Detroit Lions, got hurt, but had a solid backup plan.
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Industry Standard magazine to file for bankruptcy
SAN FRANCISCO — Sinking along with the Internet economy that it covered, the Industry Standard will suspend publication next week and file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to an internal company memo obtained Thursday by The Associated Press.
The San Francisco-based weekly magazine's 150 employees will receive the bad news Monday when they return from a week of forced vacation, according to sources familiar with the plan. About six employees will be retained to continue running the Standard's Web site and report on the technology industry, the sources said.
If it can reorganize its finances under the bankruptcy court's supervision, the Standard hopes to revive the magazine, sources said.
Boston-based International Data Group, the Standard's majority owner, declined to comment Thursday.
The memo from Standard Media International's investors and board of directors blamed the 3-year-old magazine's failure on a deep technology industry slump that has resulted in mass layoffs and drastic cutbacks. With few buyers in the market, companies reduced their advertising budgets, which hit the magazine hard.
After raking in $140 million in revenue last year, the Standard is on a pace for $40 million this year, a drop-off of more than 70 percent, the memo said.
"The company's 'vital signs' have been dropping precipitously in the face of a severe correction in the overall market," the memo said.
This year's dramatic reversal in fortune came on the heels of an aggressive expansion last year that included a long-term lease for expensive office space that would accommodate more than 600 employees. The payroll climbed to about 400 workers last fall when advertising revenue began to fall, prompting management to begin backpedaling.
Despite a series of cost-cutting measures adopted since the dot-com downturn, the Standard couldn't shed enough expenses to stay alive, the memo said.
In the past year, the Standard has lost more than $50 million, the memo said. After striking out in its last-ditch attempts to raise $10 million from venture capitalists and other investors this week, the Standard's board decided to go the bankruptcy route, sources said.
The bankruptcy petition will likely list more than $50 million in liabilities, sources said, a stunning reversal from early 2000 when the magazine was valued at $200 million during a $30 million round of financing from investors led by Flatiron Partners and Chase Capital Partners.
Bulging with snazzy ads proclaiming how technology industry would change the world, the Standard became a benchmark for the dot-com industry. As it covered the rise of unprofitable Internet companies that became Wall Street darlings, the Standard joined in the celebration with fancy parties and elaborate technology conferences.
With a staff of business journalists plucked from well-established publications around the country, the Standard became perhaps the best-known of the flashy magazine to crop up in the San Francisco Bay area.
The Standard isn't the first of its breed to cash in its chips.
In June, Business 2.0's parent company sold the magazine for a reported $68 million to AOL Time Warner, which transferred the name to its eCompany magazine. Other prominent New Economy magazine such as Red Herring and Upside have been dumping workers and searching for cash infusions.
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