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WIU Chapter of American Guild of Organists Organize Hymn Festival
April 10, 2016 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Western Illinois University Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will present a hymn festival at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 10 at the First Presbyterian Church, 400 E. Carroll St., Macomb.
The hymn festival, titled “Images of God,” will be led by guest conductor and organist Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra of Ann Arbor, MI.
The festival will incorporate familiar hymns and will introduce new hymns in a variety of ways.
One of the highlights of the festival will be the world premier of Ruiter-Feenstra’s hymn concertato, “Too Often, God Your Name is Used,” which is based on a text by Thomas Troeger. Singing choirs from the First Christian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Trinity Lutheran Church and Wesley United Methodist Church will participate. Additional support will be provided by the hand bell choirs from the First Presbyterian Church and Wesley United Methodist Church. Featured brass players will include James Caldwell and David Wetmore.
In addition to the hymn festival, Ruiter-Feenstra will offer a three-part improvisation workshop from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 9 in Browne Hall, room 219.
Designed for pianists and organists, the workshop will focus on ideas for group lessons, or fun ways to start improvising. Ruiter-Feenstra will also lead a sample of her own publications, “Muse at Work, Muse at School, Muse for the Soul and Muse in Peace,” a four-volume set of a cappella songs composed to teach children multi-disciplinary music, movement and improvisation. “Muse at Work” is an innovative approach to multi-sensorial music theory applications. Bach and improvisation will demonstrate how to find new ideas from J.S. Bach’s “Well-Tempered Clavier, Prelude #1,” as a prototype for additional improvisational study. The clues are in Bach’s music.
Ruiter-Feenstra brings new life to historic improvisation pedagogy in her acclaimed publications, “Bach and the Art of Improvisation” (professional-level keyboard improvisation), “Muse in Peace, Muse at School, Muse for the Soul and Muse at Work,” published by CHI Press.
An international performer and pedagogue, Ruiter-Feenstra composes liturgical organ and choral works; conducts hymn festivals, choral and chamber music ensembles; leads choral, historic keyboard and sacred music workshops, including at the Smarano (Italy) International Organ and Improvisation Academy and the Göteborg (Sweden) International Organ Academy. She was a featured artist and clinician at the 2014 National Conference of the American Guild of Organists in Boston and Director of the AGO 2014 Pipe Organ Encounters Advanced for high school students.
From 1989–96, Ruiter-Feenstra served as a professor of music at Bethany College, then professor of music, university organist and director of Collegium Musicum at Eastern Michigan University from 1996–08. During 1996–02, Ruiter-Feenstra was engaged as senior researcher, pedagogue and performer of historic improvisation at the international Göteborg (Sweden) Organ Art Center (GOArt).
Her CDs include “Tunder Organ Works” and “Bach, the Liturgical Year” and “Improvisation” (gothic-catalog.com); and on the harpsichord: “Froberger on the 1658 De Zentis” and “Bach’s Teacher Böhm and Improvisation” (fleurdeson.com).
Ruiter-Feenstra is a Fleur De Son Classics recording artist and on the roster of Windwerk Artists (windwerkartists.com/site/).
Ruiter-Feenstra received the DMA and MFA degrees in organ performance and pedagogy, with emphases in conducting, sacred music and music theory from the University of Iowa. Her undergraduate degree in organ performance and choral music education is from the Dutch immigrant school, Dordt College. Her postdoctoral work focused on historic keyboard instruments in Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden and Italy.
Ruiter-Feenstra’s mentors include Delbert Disselhorst, Delores Bruch, Harald Vogel, William Porter, Edoardo Bellotti, historic instruments and builders and decades of colleagues, collaborators and students.
All events are open to the public, free of charge. For additional information, contact AGO Chapter Dean and WIU organ Instructor Linda Andrews at (309) 833-3333 or (309) 333-4605.
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DSU, city look to strengthen bonds
Published: June 15,2009
CLEVELAND — Recognizing a long history of positive “town-gown” relations and recent questions raised by some in the community, Cleveland Mayor-elect, Billy Nowell and Delta State University (DSU) president John Hilpert announced they will name an ad hoc committee to discuss ways the relationship can be enhanced.
Dr. Kent Wyatt, president emeritus of DSU, has agreed to chair the committee.
“This idea arose when Mayor-elect Nowell visited my office,” said Hilpert. “We are both enthusiastic about plans and opportunities that will come from the process.”
Appointees and a specific charge to the committee will be announced in mid-July after Nowell takes office.
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A contemporary conception
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The parabolic top
My soundboards are parabolic and have a fairly important radius both on the braces and on the sides . This technique allows for a lighter construction without sacrificing its strength and stability, thus creating more powerful and responsive guitars.
Unlike the traditional transverse bracing which enormously stiffens the back of an acoustic guitar and restricts much of its acoustic qualities, Blind guitars are all equipped with a thin and vibrant back with a wide X bracing. The latter allows a real expression of the character of the wood which composes each guitar as well as a better coupling with the frequencies of vibration of the soundboard. This truly results in a new dimension in the sound of your instrument.


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The Shop VA is the trusted source for BMW, MINI, and Mercedes-Benz service and repair in Richmond, North Chesterfield, and Midlothian. Our clients count on our team for thorough and accurate auto repair, and we continue to meet and exceed their expectations. You can also rely on us, to be honest, and straightforward, so you can make informed decisions about your car. In this blog, we are going to continue our trend of being direct and discuss the differences between snow tires and all-season.
It can be a challenge to decide between snow tires and all-season tires, but each type of tires is designed for a different reason. All-season tires are specifically built to handle a variety of road conditions, including dry and wet roads. The tread on these tires can actually harden in low temperatures, which results in less traction. Snow tires, as the name indicates, are designed to endure winter conditions, such as chilly temperatures, ice, slush, and snow. These tires come with a special rubber that stays supple despite the drop in temperatures.
Many think that if you have all-wheel or four-wheel drive, you don’t need snow tires. However, this is usually not the case. All-wheel drive and four-wheel drive improve traction when you accelerate, but it does not once you step on the brakes. Winter tires improve your vehicle’s overall traction during acceleration, deceleration, and turning.
Our auto mechanics are experts at the service and repair of German automobiles, specifically for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and MINI vehicles. We would be more than to happy to discuss which set of tires are right for your car and driving habits. We are upfront and direct, providing you with the information necessary for your decision. If you live in Richmond, North Chesterfield, or Midlothian and are looking for a professional and courteous auto repair shop, look no further than The Shop VA. Call us if you have questions or schedule an appointment online. You’ll find us at 8300-A Midlothian Tnpk.,in Richmond, VA 23235, near North Chesterfield and Midlothian.


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Trump and Putin make joint statement
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a joint statement on Saturday (April 25th), to mark the 75th anniversary of the rendezvous of U.S. and Soviet troops on the Elbe River bridge in Germany during World War II in 1945 , which is a model of cooperation between the two countries.
“The spirit of the Elbe River is an example of how our countries can put aside our divergence, build trust and cooperate in the pursuit of a larger cause,” the joint statement said.
Read more: Trump and Putin issue rare joint statement promoting cooperation
The CCP virus is now spreading the world, causing numerous countries arduously fight the pandemic, yet the party covered up the people-to-people transmission in Wuhan in the early stages of outbreak. Recently, they hit the Vietnamese fishing boats in the Chinese South Sea, inciting problems over Taiwan and Hong Kong. This joint statement between America and Russia has unusual significance when the CCP disseminates false news everywhere and lots of countries are making claims for compensation.
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The Big Red One as Blu-ray Premiere in the US
There are still many classics out there that did not get a Blu-ray release yet. In contrast to the time when the DVD was introduced, distributors now don't rush as fast to put films out on the HD medium. Some titles even seem like they've been forgotten and even though more and more older movies surface in HD, the releases often fail to impress.
One of these "it's about time but not in that way" films is the war movie The Big Red One by Samuel Fuller. He himself was a soldier in WWII and put emphasis on accuracy when creating his film. Unfortunately, his plans and those of the studio didn't match up so that it was released in cinemas 40 minutes shorter. Many years later, the film critic Richard Schickel made an effort for a release of the Director's Cut. He succeeded and a much longer version of the movie was released with the additional title "The Reconstruction". First at the Cannes festival and later also on DVD. As our comparison shows, it is a much better version of the film.
The upcoming Blu-ray release that awaits US customers starting May 16th, 2014, will only contain the theatrical version in HD. The "Reconstruction" version will be available in the bonus section with standard definition. Overall, this is a big disappointment for real fans.
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2 c. Pink Grapefruit White Balsamic
1 c. fresh strawberries
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2 L. sparkling water
In a one liter mason jar or container add the strawberries and mint, crush a bit with muddle or spoon to release the juice. Pour the balsamic over the fruit and allow to "infuse" for at least one hour or up to four hours under refrigeration. The longer it sits the more pronounced the flavor of the fruit infusion.
Strain and keep refrigerated and tightly covered for up to one month.
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Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as genetics, environment, or life experiences. One factor that may contribute to anxiety is chronic illness.
Chronic illness refers to a long-term medical condition that requires ongoing management and treatment. Examples include diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and cancer. Living with a chronic illness can be challenging and stressful, and this stress can manifest as anxiety.
Learn about the complex relationship between chronic illness and anxiety, and discover strategies for managing anxiety in the context of chronic illness. Our post covers everything from seeking professional help to practicing self-care. Read now to improve your mental health and overall well-being.
The Link Between Chronic Illness and Anxiety
The relationship between chronic illness and anxiety is complex and multi-faceted. Chronic illness can cause anxiety in several ways:
Uncertainty and unpredictability: Chronic illnesses are often unpredictable, and symptoms can vary from day to day. This uncertainty can be stressful and lead to anxiety.
Physical symptoms: Chronic illnesses can cause physical symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and nausea, which can be uncomfortable and distressing. These symptoms can also trigger anxiety.
Isolation and social stigma: Some chronic illnesses, such as HIV or mental illness, may carry a social stigma or lead to isolation from friends and family. This social isolation can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression.
Financial strain: Managing a chronic illness can be expensive, and the financial burden can be overwhelming. This financial strain can contribute to anxiety.
Anxiety and chronic illness can also have a cyclical relationship. Anxiety can exacerbate symptoms of chronic illness, leading to further stress and anxiety. This cycle can be difficult to break without intervention.
Managing Anxiety in the Context of Chronic Illness
If you're living with a chronic illness, managing anxiety can be a challenge. But with the right strategies and support, it's possible to improve your mental health and overall well-being. Learn more about managing anxiety in the context of chronic illness in this helpful guide. Managing anxiety when living with a chronic illness can be challenging, but there are several strategies that can help.
Seek professional help: If you're experiencing anxiety, it's important to seek professional help. A mental health professional can help you develop coping strategies and provide support.
Practice self-care: Self-care is essential when living with a chronic illness. This can include getting enough rest, eating a healthy diet, engaging in regular exercise, and practicing stress-reducing activities like meditation or yoga.
Connect with others: Connecting with others who are also living with a chronic illness can be helpful. This can provide a sense of community and support.
Educate yourself: Educating yourself about your illness can help you feel more in control and reduce anxiety. Understanding your symptoms, treatment options, and potential complications can help you make informed decisions and reduce uncertainty.
Develop coping strategies: Developing coping strategies that work for you can help reduce anxiety. This can include deep breathing, visualization, or journaling.
Seek financial support: If financial strain is contributing to your anxiety, there may be resources available to help. This can include financial assistance programs or community resources.
Communicate with your healthcare provider: Communication with your healthcare provider is essential when living with a chronic illness. Be honest about your symptoms and concerns, and work together to develop a treatment plan that works for you.
Living with a chronic illness can be challenging, and anxiety is a common experience for many people. However, there are strategies that can help manage anxiety in the context of chronic illness. Seeking professional help, practicing self-care, connecting with others, educating yourself, developing coping strategies, seeking financial support, and communicating with your healthcare provider can all help reduce anxiety and improve overall well-being.
It's important to remember that anxiety is a treatable condition, and there is no shame in seeking help. By taking care of your mental health, you can better manage your chronic illness and improve your quality of life.

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One day from Keylong to Manali on the Rothangpass in Ladakh, India. The story of a true trafficjam on one of the most dangerous roads in the world. Look to the photographs and see what happens after snow and rain. 113 km in 12 hours!!
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Announcement – Morsleben repository
24 November 2017: NBG visits emplacement areas in the Morsleben repository
On the occasion of its 11th meeting on 10 and 11 November 2017, the National Support Body (NBG) mainly discussed questions around the Morsleben repository. The National Support Body is tasked with the search for a repository for high-level radioactive waste. Representatives from citizens’ initiatives and environmental associations, the competent state secretary at the Ministry for the Environment of Saxony-Anhalt (licensing authority) and the project manager at the BGE (operator) reported on the status of the project.
All participants accepted the offer to talk. They spent one morning presenting their points of view and exchanging their views. At the end of the first day it was clear that opinions were divided. However, everyone agreed that the decommissioning procedure would have to be driven forward in a constructive manner so that a decision could be taken for Morsleben.
The dialogue continued during the visit to the Morsleben repository on the following day. As an introduction to their visit to the emplacement areas on the 4th level, the members of the National Support Body wanted to see the exhibition at the info centre. Then they visited the mine and subsequently held a final discussion.
Group of visitors including the members of the NBG on 11 November 2017


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Description: It’s finally starting to dawn on people that the coronavirus is a real crisis, Jim Cramer told his Mad Money viewers after a horrific day on Wall Street. Cramer said with so many people panicking, it’s time to stop buying the averages and circle around high-quality, recession-proof stocks that can weather this storm.
Date: Mar 16, 2020
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- What does Jim Cramer say about investing in today’s stock market?
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- Does the current market situation present a good buying opportunity, in your opinion?

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What happens when the customers who have defined the shopping center business face a future of diminishing expectations — and shrinking economic power?
For 50 years the fortunes of the retail real estate industry have been bound to those of the great American middle class. Indeed the evolution of the shopping center, from simple retail plaza to massive regional mall, was a barometer of the ascending, ever more affluent middle-class life.
But these days the middle class isn't what it used to be. Three decades of stagnating real wages, a globalizing economy that has eliminated thousands of high-wage industrial jobs — and, increasingly high-wage technical jobs, too — have taken a toll: The great American middle class is shrinking. In 1973, families with annual incomes of between $30,000 and $80,000 (in 2005 dollars) accounted for two-thirds of American households. Now, it's fewer than half, according to Sam Pizzigati, author of Greed and Good and the editor of Too Much, an online newsletter about income and wealth distribution.
And those who are hanging on are feeling increasing financial stress. Even with two wage earners, incomes in middle-class households have stalled, while costs of everything from energy to health care to local taxes to college tuition have soared.
Furthermore, the props that have held up consumer spending in the past few years — home-equity cash-outs and low-interest consumer credit — are now falling away. In 2005, before rising interest rates began to ripple through the consumer economy, Americans were still piling up bigger debts and — for the first time since the Great Depression year of 1933 — the U.S. had a negative savings rate.
“The middle is declining and retailers have to react,” says Jay MacIntosh, director of retail and consumer products research at Ernst & Young. That means new strategies will be needed by both retailers and the real estate investors and operators who depend on them. How will the stressed middle class cut corners? What are the implications for a consumer culture built on 50 years of middle-class ascendancy when the middle class is in decline and upward mobility stalls? What kind of retail, services and entertainment options will attract the new middle class? Who else can you sell to?
Nobody needs to panic about a sudden collapse of retail demand. And, in fact, there are few signs of trouble in the macro numbers. Consumer spending was barely dented by the 2000 recession and has continued to grow through the decade, despite modest job growth. Consumer spending accounted for 70 percent of U.S. GDP in 2005, the highest percentage in the post-World War II era. Retail spending grew 6.7 percent last year and is expected to ease to 6.0 percent this year, according to Ernst & Young's estimates.
On the surface, this looks like a typical recovery cycle — a stretch of healthy growth that lifts middle-class boats. At 4.7 percent, unemployment is at its lowest point since mid-2001; the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show annual average hourly wage growth of about 3.5 percent.
Indeed, many retail industry experts dismiss the idea that their middle-class patrons are tapped out. “The demise of the consumer has been predicted for the last four years and it hasn't happened,” says Daniel Hurwitz, senior vice president and chief investment officer of Developers Diversified Realty. “The consumer remains incredibly resilient.”
But take a closer look at the data and the picture is considerably less rosy. When you account for inflation, real wages — actual buying power — declined 0.1 percent from 2004 to 2005, according to the BLS. Median wages dropped 1.3 percent, according to the Economic Policy Institute. In real terms, average wages today are lower than they were 30 years ago. Average hourly wages were $15.72 , adjusted for inflation, in 1973, but down to $14.15 in 2000, according to BLS data. Since then wages have stagnated.
And, economists say, the historically impressive unemployment rate obscures a harsher reality: Millions of middle-class workers who are unemployed are no longer counted; they are among the “discouraged,” who are no longer looking. Nor does the statistic capture the downsized economic picture of middle-class Americans who have settled for part-time employment or, after being laid off from well-paid corporate or manufacturing jobs, have reentered the workforce in positions that pay far less. (For more on the employment picture, see page 88).
“The middle class is running in place,” says Ross Glickman, chairman and CEO of Chicago-based Urban Retail Properties. Like other industry leaders, Glickman is trying to anticipate what he will need to do to maintain his company's growth when his most reliable customers are unable to keep up.
What long-range strategies will cushion the effects of middle-class malaise? There are some obvious options, including catering to the healthier growth segments that bracket the middle class: the luxury market above and the swelling ranks of the near middle-class below. Tactics in that sector include focusing on ethnic shoppers, whose buying power is surging, even as middle-class consumers flatline.
Then there are retenanting strategies that help investors and developers hedge. These include bringing in different kinds of anchors — especially discounters — that reflect the new cross-shopping habits of middle-class consumers. Some companies are also adding non-retail tenants, such as New Plan Excel Realty Trust, which is courting departments of motor vehicles to place offices in its malls. Other options include financial services firms, trade schools or even library branches. (For more examples, see story page 96.)
Glickman is a fan of mixing price points — putting a Nordstrom in the same center as a Target, for example. “It also may involve charging lower price points than you would typically like,” he says.
Cross shopping is clearly driving projects such as General Growth Properties' Jordan Creek Town Center which blends styles, formats and price points including a regional mall, lifestyle center component and power center all in one property. Vestar Development Co.'s hybrid concepts also cover multiple price points. Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix includes two strips of big-box tenants and other power center-type retailers on either side of a center island replete with upscale restaurant and entertainment tenants and trendy retailers.
Meanwhile, for retail developers that cater to the carriage trade, demographics are moving in their direction. While the middle class is faced with increasingly difficult choices — between retirement savings and new furniture, say — the rich have more disposable income than ever. Between 1979 and 2003, while the share of national personal income earned by the bottom 80 percent of households fell from 50 percent to around 40 percent, the income of the top fifth swelled to 60 percent, according to an IRS study.
Spending by the rich has tracked that same arc. According to a Federal Reserve study, the share of consumer spending by the top fifth jumped to 46 percent in 2000 from 42 percent in 1992 — a $300 billion spending spree. In 2004 and 2005, overall same-store sales increased by an uninspiring 3.8 percent in both years. But same-store sales for luxury retailers were up 9.6 percent and 6.2 percent, respectively. “Upper-income consumers have been driving retail sales for the past two years,” says MacIntosh.
Taubman Centers long ago cast its lot with high-end consumers and has been rewarded with above-average returns. In the past two years alone, its stock price has doubled to more than $40 today from $20.63 per share in January 2004. Recently, General Growth Properties and Macerich Co. have both upped their bets on high-end retail through their GGPlatinum and Lumenati programs. The properties cater to the high-end retailers and consumers, offering bells and whistles such as personal shopping services, valet parking and other perks. (See story, page 104.)
“If there is a problem with the consumer, the higher quality will weather the storm best,” says Barry Vinocur, editor of Realty Stock Review. “The rich are far less impacted by economic divergences than the middle class.”
The next best thing may be consumers at the opposite end of the retail spectrum — the growing ranks of not-quite Middle Americans in urban areas and older suburbs — markets traditionally underserved by retail. That's where Quintin Primo III, CEO of Capri Capital Advisors, a Chicago real estate investment firm, is placing his bets. In February, he forked over a whopping $136 million for Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza in Los Angeles. That's $68 million more than the property fetched in 2004 — before the effect of having a Wal-Mart on the site was felt.
The Baldwin Hills Wal-Mart, one of the first attempts by the retail giant to crack the urban market, has produced a level of traffic that Baldwin Hills had not seen in decades. The 860,000-square-foot center, one of the first regional centers in the country when it opened in 1947, fell on hard times as the surrounding neighborhood became poorer.
Individual households in the largely African-American and Hispanic area of southwest Los Angeles may be barely middle class, but in aggregate they have enormous buying power, which the Wal-Mart helped prove. Since Wal-Mart opened in January 2003, the center has attracted 26 other new tenants, ranging from McDonalds to Bath & Body Works. Sales per square foot have jumped from $350 to over $500, says Primo.
Primo says he expects other investors to plow money into places like Baldwin Hills as they look for ways to make up for the declining fortunes of traditional middle-class shoppers. “I would be surprised if there were a more important strategy retailers could use to address this issue than to move into mostly underserved urban communities,” he says.
Even mighty General Growth, the industry giant whose roots are purely middle-American, sees promise in the new urban frontier and its different demographics. In particular, the Chicago-based company is looking at ways to capture the new ethnic shoppers — Hispanics, Asians and others — who are congregating in secondary cities. The company is developing retail centers in areas with populations of 150,000 to 500,000 in a three- to five-mile radius. At about $30,000 to $50,000, typical household income is less than the $60,000 to $70,000 required by most developers.
But the growth potential is great.
“The ethnic population should grow eight times faster than the non-minority over the next 20 years,” says Lyneir Richardson, vice president of urban retail development for General Growth. “And it's projected to have three times as much purchasing power as it has now.”
The company recently paid $60 million for the Mondawmin mall in Baltimore, a 50-year-old property in a trading area of 400,000. While he won't divulge names of tenants, Richardson says it will have “a large big-box retailer, a full-service grocery and two sit-down restaurants.” He's also in negotiations for a similar site in Detroit.
Meanwhile, Primo is eyeballing other underserved urban markets. He says he is raising a $1 billion investment fund that will only invest in urban markets and target a mix of new developments and renovations.
In this environment, traditional middle-market retailers will continue to face challenges, says MacIntosh. “The ongoing polarization of high-income and low-income consumers will squeeze mid-range retailers,” he says.
Indeed, the middle is not holding. Stores like Nieman Marcus and Nordstrom have thrived by focusing on upscale clientele, while Wal-Mart and Target have swept aside discount competitors. Sears, most notably, and other mid-market chains continue to suffer. The jury is still out on the Federated/May merger: Can Martha Stewart drive traffic to the now-giant Macy's chain?
In the middle, J.C. Penney Co. and Kohl's Department Stores are the only department store companies on sure footing, Citigroup analyst Deborah Weinswig says. The two chains “can coexist and succeed” in a middle market that has been depopulated.
Beyond those two, the picture in the middle is bleak. Montgomery Ward is dead. Sears seems lost. Saks gave up on its mid-level department stores, selling off its various brands to local competitors.
“There will continue to be a market for mid-level stores,” says MacIntosh. “But there's going to be less square footage devoted to that segment over time.” Those retailers who stick to that market will have to pay more attention to establishing a unique identity, a reason for consumers to shop there.
Investors and developers who want to reduce their risk may need to reconsider such relatively unsexy formats as the strip mall and pack them with value-oriented retailers. The key is to include tenants with products and services that even the most financially-distressed shoppers will need.
Using this formula, Acadia Realty Corp. for years has quietly carved a lucrative niche. Its 45 shopping centers, averaging about 150,000 square feet and located primarily on the East Coast and in the Midwest, are typically anchored by a supermarket or discount retailer, with other value-oriented retailers as its tenants. At Abington Towne Center in Abington, Pa., for example, there's a Target and T.J. Maxx, along with Payless ShoeSource, Subway, Great Clips and other low-cost retailers. Jon Grisham, chief accounting officer and director of investor relations, thinks that formula will likely remain successful. “You've always got to buy toilet paper and toothpaste,” he says. These “convenience retail” centers may have an added appeal to the time-strapped, two-income wage family who can buy groceries, go to a drugstore, and pick up dry-cleaning during one visit to the center.
Acadia also follows two other important rules. One is to focus on redeveloping assets, instead of starting from scratch. “The prices of real estate make it prohibitively expensive to build,” says Grisham. The other is to create mixed-use properties, mostly combining retail and office space, in a way that each can leverage off the other. Similarly, Glickman's new Branson, Mo., property will feature a variety of uses, including an amphitheater, condominiums and hotels.
For developers, choosing the right tenants will be more important than ever. As pressures on retailers grow, those that can't hack it are likely to be forced to close. At the same time, successful retailers will be increasingly competitive and hard-nosed in negotiations. In fact, according to Glickman, retailers are already starting to push aggressively for more concessions on such things as common area rents and upfront allowances.
One of the tricks in the next era will be to figure out what consumers will still pay full retail prices for and what they will buy for cheap. Jon Berry, senior vice president for GfK Roper Consulting, says that stretched consumers will still pick the on category on which to splurge — a new flat-screen TV, a trip to the day spa, or nice golf clubs — while cutting back in others.
“People will find the one thing they really love and blow their doors out for that and make up for it by cutting back elsewhere,” Berry says. (For more on changing consumption patterns, see sidebar on page 94.)
According to Packaged Facts, a New York-based market research firm Hispanic households spend 47.2 percent more on fresh vegetables than non-Hispanics and Hispanic men are more likely to say they'll pay anything for an electronics product they want than males from other ethnic groups.
Whenever possible, retailers and developers need to look at how they can help their middle-class clients adapt to lifestyle challenges. For example, with soaring gas prices and the nonstop pace of the two-income family, it makes sense to create ways to connect online and offline shopping. “It means seamlessly integrating bricks and clicks into one system,” says Jack Plunkett, CEO of Houston-based Plunkett Research. Retailers can take advantage of the immediacy of Web-based purchases, while still finding ways to attract consumers to their stores. During the 2005 holiday season, he notes, Circuit City had success with a program that let time-pressed customers order merchandise online and then pick it up the nearest store.
Using all these strategies — and others that are still evolving — the retail real estate industry can adapt to the squeeze on the middle class. Denial simply isn't an option: “People who say the middle-class squeeze isn't happening aren't living in the real world,” says Glickman. “The middle class makes up the bulk of almost everyone's sales. And everybody has to realize there is a problem … or else.”
When in Debt …
How much time do retailers and developers have to implement strategies to accommodate the changing middle-class demographics? Some changes may take decades to play out. But, for a growing number of over-extended consumers, the end of historically low interest rates could be a tipping point.
“They've been using their houses as pocketbooks,” says Jack Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, a market research firm in Houston. Both Plunkett and Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, estimate that 33 percent of all the money consumers pulled out of their homes in the form of refinancings and home-equity loans have gone to consumer spending.
Now, borrowers with adjustable-rate loans are seeing monthly payments balloon, leaving less money for discretionary spending at the mall. Meanwhile, household debt continues to set records. The median level rose 33.9 percent between 2001 and 2004, to $55,300, triple the 9.5 percent rate of growth during the boom years of 1998 to 2001. Household debt as a percent of disposable personal income, is now over 100 percent. In the 1960s, the debt figure was 68 percent.
Credit card debt is nearly $800 billion, triple the amount in 1989, according to a study by the Center for Responsible Lending, a Washington, D.C.-based research group, which surveyed 1,150 low- and middle-income consumers who had carried credit card balances for more than three months. Were they using credit to live beyond their means? Not really. Seven out of 10 said they turned to plastic to help with basic living expenses and unexpected bills. And, with greater frequency, those unexpected bills are related to health care. The number of Americans without health-care coverage now exceeds 45 million.
“The question is, how long can this debt burden continue to increase,” says Sam Pizzigati, author of Greed and Good and the editor of Too Much, an online newsletter about income and wealth distribution. “There has to be a breaking point.” And, thanks to the tougher federal bankruptcy legislation passed last year, consumers who file for bankruptcy protection will not soon find their way back to the mall.
The bill makes it much more difficult to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy — under which a person's assets are liquidated and remaining debts canceled. Instead, more people will have to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which creates a five-year repayment plan before any debts are forgiven. The result is that it will take much longer for people forced into bankruptcy to turn their lives around.
With between 1 and 2 million personal bankruptcies annually, that could have big impacts for retail.
Will Work For … Anything
Take a closer look at the U.S. employment data and the picture is not rosy. When you account for inflation, real wages — actual buying power — declined 0.1 percent from 2004 to 2005, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Median wages dropped 1.3 percent, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
And that sub-5 percent unemployment figure? It doesn't take into account the sizable number of discouraged job seekers who have given up and removed themselves from the running and stopped looking. It also doesn't take into account former full-time workers who have been pushed into part-time jobs. Estimates vary on the “real” unemployment rate. The BLS's own “underemployment” figure was 8.2 percent as of early April, down from a peak of 10.3 percent in September 2003.
Actual employment numbers — a better measure, according to EPI senior economist Jared Bernstein — has declined, to 62.8 percent as of December 2005 from 64.3 percent in March 2001.
In fact, job growth by historical standards is nothing to applaud. Typically, at this stage of an economic recovery, the employment rolls would be growing by 3.5 percent annually. While the numbers have been better in the past year or so, the economy has been producing new jobs at less than half that historic rate, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
The economy kept shedding jobs well into the recovery, all the way to May 2003. Since then, 4.6 million jobs have been created including 2 million in 2005. That works out to a 1.5 percent growth rate less than half the average of previous growth cycles. If the recovery was matching past cycles, it would have added 4.6 million jobs alone in 2005.
But wait, it gets worse.
The jobs destroyed in recent years, including tech jobs and manufacturing, are generally being replaced by lower-wage service jobs, which is reflected in the decline in real wages posted in 2005. All this is epitomized by the fact that on one hand you've got General Motors laying off and buying out workers from their $25 to $30 per hour jobs while Wal-Mart Stores Inc., with an average wage of $10 per hour, has emerged as the nation's largest private employer.
While the urban/ethnic and luxury strategies provide new growth opportunities, the fortunes of most retailers and most developers will remain tied to the middle classes — that's who they built those stores and centers for. To sustain the performance of these assets, the new realities of middle-class life will have to be addressed.
What, for example, can be done to maintain the same volume of mall traffic if disposable income continues to shrink? Even now, the typical two-income family has spent 75 percent of its paycheck on such fixed expenses as housing, car payments, insurance and childcare before it heads out to the mall for items such as new Ipods or extra jackets.
In 1973, a middle-class family, living on just one income, would have earmarked 54 percent for those fixed expenses, according to Elizabeth Warren, Leo Gottlieb Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and co-author of The Two-Income Trap. From the 1970s to today, average mortgage payments have gone up 81 percent in real terms, according to Warren.
Consumer mood has been resilient in the face of mounting economic pressures as well as global instability. But Jon Berry, senior vice president for GfK Roper Consulting sees reason for concern. According to company research, the number of consumers who think it's a good time to buy things they want or need is just 23 percent. That's down from 34 percent in December 2004 and 40 percent in the late 1990s. In fact, Berry likens the developing picture today to some of the lowest points in the past 25 years — the recessions in the early 1980s and 1990s and the mid-'70s when the combination of Watergate, crushing oil prices, inflation and a stagnating economy put the crunch on consumers.
In spite of everything, middle-class families do cling to a core belief in upward mobility. That informs their self-image and their aspirations and helps explain the “new luxury” phenomenon: the spread of designer brands and luxury items to the middle class.
But the belief system no longer jibes with reality. Not only has the core middle-class cohort shrunk, but upward mobility has stalled. According to a study by two economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, the number of people who remained in the same income bracket in the 1990s — despite the booming economy — increased over previous decades.
For middle-class families committed to moving up — or even remaining in the middle — education is a clear priority. “A college education is the only ticket to the top,” says Sam Pizzigati, author of Greed and Good and the editor of Too Much, an online newsletter about income and wealth distribution.
Still, thanks to globalization, earnings of college-educated workers have recently declined slightly due to pressures from out-sourcing. Result: Families increasingly pay more money to buy pricey houses in suburbs with high-quality public schools that are more likely to help their children get into elite schools. Average total tuition and fees for four-year private colleges and universities for the 2005-2006 year were up 5.9 percent from 2004-2005.
Will Middle America willingly give up the trappings of the upper class? Not likely, says Berry.
“The mindset could become even more exaggerated when things tighten up,” he says. But the realities of crunched disposable incomes will mean that middle-class consumers will pick and choose — buying that one big-ticket item while cutting back or looking for cheap treats elsewhere.
“People will spend for a taste of the good life,” Berry says. “They will budget in one area to get a treat in another.”


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MECC supports families in our community in raising healthy children. We’re implementing the national Let’s Go 5-2-1-0 campaign, which has great resources for families. Look for tent cards in your favorite local restaurants and preschools as our way of emphasizing the importance of this message: 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day; 2 hours or less recreational screen time a day; 1 hour or more of physical activity a day; 0 sugary drinks, more water and milk each day.
Our Health Integration Coordinator, Katrina Lindus, is developing a Health Navigation Guide for parents, that will include developmental, health, wellness, and nutrition resources from pregnancy through eight years of age. Check back for updates.
We implement Cavity Free at Three with the Montezuma County Public Health, providing oral health information and dental varnish at the first tooth. The Montezuma County and Dolores Public Health departments provide a variety of maternal and child health services including the Women Infants and Children (WIC) program, immunizations, low-cost car seats and bike helmets, and a dental clinic for eligible kids. Visit LiveWell Montezuma Healthy Living for practical inspiration to live a healthy lifestyle, and look for all the ways they are helping our schools and community be healthier. The Pinon Project offers a Health Care Access program to help you find health care.
Always ask your health care provider any health and safety questions you have. Your licensed childcare provider is another good resource, because centers and homes have to meet strict standards in this area.
Below are some online resources you’ll find helpful.
Safety: Nearly 9 million kids, ages birth to 19, are seen in emergency rooms for injuries every year, and more than 9,000 die from those injuries, 1 child every hour. Injuries are the leading cause of death in children 19 years and younger.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has tips and fact sheets to help you prevent the major causes of injuries among children, especially information on car seats and suffocation (safe sleep).
Healthy Children has articles, podcasts, and short videos on safety and disease prevention, everything from burns, fire safety, gun safety, poison prevention, safety with pets, disaster preparedness, medication safety, bullying, playground and travel safety.
Immunizations: The CDC’s immunization schedules are the most current. They also have information for parents on immunization safety and other topics.
Healthy Living: We’ve already highlighted the Let’s Go 5-2-1-0 website. Other good websites for information about healthy living include:
Healthy Children’s Healthy Living – Nutrition section uses the beloved children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, to get kids excited about becoming healthy and strong. It includes a free growth chart, a reading guide, and other activities based on the book.
Colorado Public News has a series of short videos in English and Spanish on active play and healthy eating.
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marble queen vs golden pothos
See our retailer partners. Look for Costa Farms pothos online or at your favorite local garden center. But as mentioned earlier, there are also vining philodendrons and scindapsus that the houseplant community also consider or refer to as pothos. Keep Pothos Marble Queen house plants in a medium to bright light location. The Pothos Marble Queen was used in the NASA clean air study for removing harmful chemicals in the air. This is an herbaceous evergreen houseplant with a … While Jade pothos is completely green without any variegation, golden pothos are actually more common. Manjula pothos key identifier is its leaf shape more than its degree of variegation, which can, well, vary. Because they are a part of the same family, knowing the taxonomy will not be of great help when trying to understand the differences between Snow Queen and Marble Queen pothos. Some of the most popular ones are Marble Queen, Golden pothos, Devil’s Ivy, Snow Queen, Silver Vine, etc. We’re a fan of the good old golden pothos, but being passionate about plants, we offer several other pothos varieties. Want more info? Is there an actual difference between these two varieties or are they the exact same other than simply being classified based on their extent of variegation? Prepare a rooting container for the Marble Queen pothos cutting. Marble Queen Pothos. The most common marble queen pothos material is paper. 21800 SW 162ND Ave. Miami, Florida 33170 | (800) 327-7074 Scindapsus pictus argyreus leaves feel a little bit thicker than philodendrons and epipremnums. It’s distinctive feature is the small splashes of silver that actually shimmers when light hits the leaves. Free Pothos Marble Queen plant care help, just send an email, no charge, no sign ups. Jade Pothos. At the same time, this also shows that, if you are a plant collector, you don’t have to have all of them because at some point they tend to look the same to the untrained eye. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. This is a natural occurrence that can happen at any time. It features wide, heart-shaped green leaves. With Manjula, there’s typically not a crisp line between the variegated areas – so the creamy areas tend to have spots or speckles of other colors. For most Epiprenums, the basic shape of the leaves is a narrow heart shaped leaf. Pothos ‘N’joy’ The funky Pothos ‘N’joy’ differs from some of the other cultivars in its leaf texture. Snow Queen pothos mainly has white leaves with fine splashes of green, similar to when you’re in a kid in art class and you accidentally splashed green paint on your canvas with a paint brush, that’s how snow queen pothos leaves look like. Manjula pothos (Epipremnum ‘Manjula’) is another patented variety produced by the University of Florida. Those are the different types of pothos that are classified as epiprenums and are the true pothos. Philodendron micans looks exactly like the heartleaf philodendron, but the leaves have darker green, sometimes even burgundy in color, and the leaves have velvety texture. ... Golden Pothos Wall. Marble Queen pothos retains the same shape of leaf as the golden pothos, but the variegation is a mix of green, light green, and white. All Rights Reserved, Add Color Indoors with Exotic Angel Houseplants. Silver Satin Pothos likes bright, indirect light year round. May 5, 2020 - Explore paige rouse's board "Marble queen pothos" on Pinterest. Here at Exotic Angel® Plants, we only grow propagate Marble Queen from our most highly variegated mother plants. For example, sometimes one half of the leaf is completely green and the other side is mostly white with green splashes. I share my plant journey and quest to reconnect with nature through my houseplants, share my tips and ideas for indoor and outdoor gardening. There’s also scindapsus pictus varieties that the houseplant community considers as pothos, but that’s likely because in the early 1900s, pothos are classified as Scindapsus Aurea. When they are growing new leaves they tend to point or grow up in search of something to grab on to. See more ideas about hanging plants, plant decor, plants. It features green heart-shaped leaves heavily splashed and streaked with creamy white. But don’t worry about the scientific names or classifications, don’t let that confuse you. Others will be heavily flecked and splashed. Similarly, philodendron neon or lime shares the same coloration as neon pothos but different shape of leaves. Marble Queen is different from Pearls and Jade pothos in the foliage color, leaf size, and texture. The variegation tends to appear more on the edges of the foliage, rather than the middle. Feb 18, 2020 - Explore deepannita deepa's board "Marble queen pothos" on Pinterest. Neon pothos is a unique type of pothos. Scindapsus Pictus Exotica also looks like a larger leaf version of Silvery Ann, with plenty silver variegation but the pattern of variegation more consistent among its leaves. Their leaves are narrower than heart leaf philodendron but a little wider than golden pothos. Sounds like you recently bought a golden pothos which is much more common. Although the Marble Queen and golden pothos are typically known for being a houseplant, they can be an outdoor perennial plant in … It’s native to the Philippines, which is in Southeast Asia. This small houseplant is adorable and easy to grow. This is a popular variety of Golden Pothos that features a striking white and green marbling effect on the leaves. See more ideas about marble queen pothos, concrete kitchen, kitchen design small. Variegated neon pothos has also been popping up recently in the market, which are neon pothos that has darker green or yellow variegation in them. Written by: Difference between marble queen and golden pothos varieties? I personally have mine in my bedroom up on my green wall, my plant shelf, and on top of my dresser, as they give me the indoor jungle vibe that I love. Pearls and Jade pothos tends to have smaller leaves than some of the other varieties and tends to grow more slowly. It has the same narrow heart shaped leaves as other pothos but the leaves are longer, and has the ability to grow large and produce fenestrations if allowed to trail up and mature. While the young leaves are vague arrow-shaped, Cebu Blue pothos can produce large, blue-green leaves with natural splits, much like a Monstera. Especially for the highly variegated ones, if you cannot give them or keep up with the conditions they need in order to keep their variegation, then snow queen pothos looks exactly the same as marble queen, and philodendrons and/or your scindapsus look all the same as others. There are 1848 marble queen pothos for sale on Etsy, and they cost $12.73 on average. Growing in most indoor conditions, this type of pothos is an excellent hanging basket plant or—with the right pruning—a bushy potted plant. As a houseplant enthusiast, differences among varieties matter if you really want to get a specific variety and you want to make sure you are getting the right one, especially since some of these varieties are more expensive and less common than others, and sellers also often mislabel them, whether intentionally or not. This is the most popular pothos varieties, leaves can be very large, about 12 inches wide and even more in favorable conditions. The coloration is like a water painting. The marble queen pothos is a popular plant in the hardy pothos family. Just like the snow queen is to marble queen and jessenia to golden pothos, harlequin pothos is a highly variegated manjula pothos with plenty of white variegation in it. The only difference is the degree of white variegation which is more prevalent and a key identifier for harlequin pothos. In low-light spots, the color will be duller and darker. Pearls and Jade Pothos The leaf shape of manjula pothos is wider and rounder than the marble queen pothos. It features … Golden pothos marble queen. Indoor house plants are easy to care for and grow. Just like the snow queen is to marble queen and jessenia to golden pothos, harlequin pothos is a highly variegated manjula pothos with plenty of white variegation in it. A popular plant in the hardy pothos … The flowers are not ornamentally significant. After! The plant thrives outdoors in frost-free and warm areas and considered invasive in humid climates. hide. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Meanwhile, these two varieties of pothos depict similarities seen in the absence of sheaths, petiole structure, and root system. They are native to Moorea in French Polynesia, but has also become native to many Pacific Islands, Southeast Asian countries, and found as houseplants worldwide. No variegation, but it does boast stunning, dark … There’s about 12 varieties total mentioned in this category, but the main ones are: the jade or golden pothos, neon pothos, marble queen, manjula and n’joy, and the other varieties of Epiprenum Aurem are the more variegated version or hybrids of those main five or six pothos. 213. Marble Queen Pothos Offers lasting durability. It’s time to get your holiday poinsettia! Manjula Pothos The next three philodendrons also very similar with each other but are a bit harder to tell apart than the first three, which is the philodendron brasil, the philodendron rio or silver stripe, and the philodendron cream splash or gabby. Dress up your home with colorful, easy-care, air-purifying plants. All variegated plants -- including 'Marble Queen' pothos -- have the ability to revert to their non-variegated forms. Each leaf is different; many leaves will have large patches of green. Jessenia tends to grow more slowly than golden pothos. The plant has a multitude of common names including golden pothos, Ceylon creeper, hunter's robe, ivy arum, house plant, money plant, silver vine, Solomon Islands ivy, marble queen, and taro vine. The golden pothos is yellow and green, the jade pothos is solid green, and the marble queen pothos is green and white. Pothos in low light, like in very dark under stories in the wild, can still remain very green, which is likely the case with jade pothos; but when more light is given to it, the yellow or golden variagation comes out of the plant, hence probably why golden pothos are more common than jade pothos. And the last category of pothos, or varieties that are considered as pothos, falls under Scindapsus. To make it easier, I grouped pothos varieties into three main categories: epiprenum, philodendron, and scindapsus. 21 comments. The green foliage of golden pothos is splashed with a somewhat golden or yellow color. Additionally, the manjula’s variegation tend to also swirl and follow the shape of the leaves. Epipremnum Aureum Devil's Ivy Plant, Pothos Marble Queen. So are we! Another Scindapsus Truebii that’s also getting attention but is harder to find is the Scindapsus Truebii Dark Form, which true to its name has dark almost black leaves, similar in color to the ZZ Raven plant. This popular variation on the classic Golden Pothos features marbled white variegation instead of yellow. Silver Pothos: Dark, satiny green leaves with silver variegation. share. Just from perusing some pictures online it looks like marble queen will have more evenly mixed variegation and the snow queen (which I believe is another name for glacier pothos) will have more pronounced white areas. Philodendron brandtianum has the same heart shaped leaf as the others, but is olive green with grey mottleing similar to scindapsus pictus exotica. The Marble Queen Pothos is my favorite pothos cultivar. DISCUSSION. The golden pothos is yellow and green, the jade pothos is solid green, and the marble queen pothos is green and white. To get the best color, grow Neon pothos in bright light. Like Marble Queen (to which Jessenia is quite similar), every leaf will be different. Colorful fittonia gives you a lot of color in a little package! But, she is poisonous. Philodendrons that vine are also referred to or often mistaken as pothos. Costa Farms is a wholesale grower that discovers, develops, and grows plants for your home and life -- indoors and out. Neon pothos has the same narrow heart shaped leaf as jade pothos but its leaves are bright lime or neon green in color. ( Log Out / You can also find me on YouTube and Instagram @mywastelesslife. get growing. Marble Queen is the second Pothos cultivar that you should be able to find easily enough. THE LAST DAY TO ORDER WILL BE 12/12/20. We’re your online gardening resource for plant info and inspiration. Keep her out of reach of children and pets. report. THANK YOU AND SEE YOU SOON :) Marbled Queen is a trailing plant (Pothos) that looks great in a hanging basket. Here’s one for the plant collectors! Often the leaves with have more silver than green in them. My name is Marianne, welcome to My Wasteless Life. (Note: golden pothos shows invasive tendencies in areas like South Florida. Exotic Angel Plants, Houseplants. The foliage is usually similar in size to golden pothos. But to be honest, if you put the two side by side – very highly variegated manjula next to a harlequin pothos – there’s almost zero difference. The younger leaves tend to be more neon yellow, and grows darker as it matures; but still retains that neon green color that is still lighter in color than the green in jade or golden pothos. Neon Pothos. Red is the most popular color of this beautiful holiday plant, but look for white, pink, yellow, and splashy bicolors, too! The newer, younger leaves tend to be brighter than older leaves. It’s named after the city of its orgin, Cebu, which is located in the visayas region in the Philippines. Learn about Pothos Marble Queen plant care, a clean air plant. As mentioned in the beginning, pothos were previously classified as scindapsus, but the plants in this category are plants that are officially classified as scindapsus pictus. ( Log Out / The first and largest category is the Epiprenum, which technically, it’s the main category because pothos are officially classified as Epipremnum Aureum. The foliage deepens in color with age. Scindapsus Truebii Moonlight, a vining scindapsus that has also been gaining popularity lately, has a silver sheen to its leaves like the scindapsus pictus exotica, but has a shinier and satin like finish to its leaves. The traditional pothos variety is golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum). The ‘Marble Queen’ pothos (Epipremnum aureum ‘Marble Queen’) is a popular houseplant with brightly-colored jade green and cream leaves.The variegated foliage of the ‘Marble Queen’ cultivar grows on long, trailing vines. The most popular color? This is because pearls and jade is a hybrid of n’joy and marble queen pothos. This one has contrasting but stunning marbled white and green foliage. WILL BE CLOSING FOR WINTER STARTING 12/14/20 AND WILL REOPEN 3/1/21. Cebu Blue Pothos is an epiprenum but it’s classified as a epipremnum pinnatum, not an epipremnum aureum, like the rest of the pothos in this category. Marble Queen may be more or less variegated, depending on the particular branch it was propagated from. The variegation is not consistent in every leaf but there’s a pattern to them. It is also called devil's vine or devil's ivy because it is almost impossible to kill and it … Pothos are often mistaken for philodendron and vice versa, probably because they both belong to the arum family or aroids. Golden pothos is the most common of all pothos. On your previous plant, were some of the leaves completely white? This pothos (Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Cebu Blue’) doesn’t show off variegation on its arrow-shaped blue-green leaves. Its leaves are green with a silvery blueish undertone to them. Neon pothos (Epipremnum ‘Neon’) is one of the most distinct varieties. Silver Satin Pothos. https://www.culturesouthwest.org.uk/garden/house-plants/types-of-pothos-plant Silvery Ann Scindapsus Pictus has the same size and shape of leaves as the scindapsus pictus argyreus, but with more silver variegation. Sometimes it can be hard to tell manjula pothos apart from the marble queen pothos because of their similar watercolor painting like variegation. They are also a vining plant, and while you can put them on moss poles and trellis, they are not climbing plants. Change ). Botanists simply call them Epipremnum aureum. Pothos are arguably the most popular houseplant. It features heart-shaped mid-green foliage splashed in creamy gold. The best way to tell the difference between the two is not with their variegation, which is 90% similar, but with the shape of their leaves. This one is underrated in my opinion. © 2020 Costa Farms, LLC. Easy To Propagate. The Golden Pothos and Jade Pothos are also great plants to grow as indoor house plants. When the leaves are young they are peach or pink in color and they fade into green or into their variegation as the leaves mature. It almost have the same leaf shape as the heart leaf philodendron, while marble queen still retains the regular shape of most pothos. These are vining philodendrons have wider and rounder heart shaped leaves compared to epipremnum aureum pothos, and they do have the ability to climb up, not just trail. Harsh, direct sunlight … The current classification of Pothos is Epiprenum Aureum. Justin Hancock, plant library Philodendron brasil is green with wide lemon lime variegation that often is in or starts the middle, but sometimes could be half green and half lime, or fully lime, so the pattern of the variegation is not consistent. Happily, it's nothing to worry about and easy to fix. Neon Pothos They are very common and affordable, can grow in under any type of light, even under a fluorescent light, easy to care for and propagate, and looks good in any part of interior decor from offices to homes. Monday, February 26, 2018 The separation between the two colors do not follow the shape of the leaf and it has no uniform form but its own funky curvy shape. All members of this group have glossy, heart-shaped, leathery leaves but in different colors. In fact, outdoors in frost-free areas, the leaves can reach 12 inches wide or more! The foliage is variegated with shades of silver, white, cream, and light green. ( Log Out / Harlequin pothos looks very, very similar to manjula pothos. Types of pothos plants: The most common plants in the Epipremnum aureum genus are the Golden pothos, neon pothos, pearl and jade pothos, and marble queen pothos.
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text: "Under the Influence" is an intimate portrait of Keith Richards, the music lover. It is highly recommended to Rolling Stones fans and music aficionados. After over fifty years of Richards's career in pop music, this is the film that finally describes the music that made the man avoiding all the sex, drugs and rock'n'roll gossip. It is a significant and welcomed change from decades of accounts tainted by a meaningless narrative of debauchery that satisfied the lowest of rock'n'roll fans' desires and kept many others hungry for good and true music story. The 81 minutes of the film go very fast in a journey that brings the viewer through the main genres of American popular music: blues, country, rock'n'roll. Richards visits New York, Chicago and Nashville and recounts his fascination for American music and his encounters with the legends that inspired the Stones, from Muddy Waters to Howlin' Wolf and Chuck Berry. The interview briefly covers several other aspects of the musician's work like song-writing, recording processes, solo career and the use of different instruments. The film contains also precious footage of studio recordings with Tom Waits and Richards's house sessions in Jamaica with the Wingless Angels. Richards in his short, sometimes convoluted, phrases conveys all the devotion and deep appreciation for what music can bring into one's life. A strong sense of the passing of time and mortality brings in another novelty for a Stones documentary and makes Keith Richards's testimony somehow touching. Great little film on a great music soul.

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Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino has announced the final phase of its resort-wide revamp. The resort will redesign more than 3,000 guestrooms and suites.
In keeping with the Vegas theme, all the new looks, created by the MGM Resorts International Design Group, will use bright, lively colors and memorable statement pieces. The rooms will feel cheery with the use of plush fabrics and the use of texture.
“Mandalay Bay has undergone a remarkable evolution over the last few years,” said Chuck Bowling, president and COO of Mandalay Bay. “These new rooms and suites will round out a dynamic resort experience complete with world-class dining, high-energy entertainment and nightlife and premier meeting and convention space.”
Guests will have the option to choose several accommodation styles. The Resort King rooms will use a cobalt and white color theme, while the Resort Queen rooms will use lavender and mocha tones. Both of these rooms are part of the Resort Collection. The Suite Collection includes one- and two-bedroom suites complete with jewel tone fabrics. These suites will have a dining area, media and living rooms. Guests wanting more rooms can opt for the Luxury Collection, which includes one- to four-bedroom suites and upgraded amenities like floor-to-ceiling windows, dining and bar areas.
The $100 million redesign is set for completion in the spring of 2016.

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Education will be a game-changer for those African countries that not only offer nominally widespread schooling but ensure that qualified teachers are in classrooms--currently lacking across the continent.
Commodity-exporting countries need to be wary that increased volatility in global markets is probably ahead and will challenge their fiscal viability and stability if they do not work to diversify their economies.
Africa will be at risk of conflict and increased violence as development proceeds unevenly among and within African countries. The Sahel region, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Somalia will be the most vulnerable and challenged to improve governance and resource management.
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Call it the Book Bubble. The Dome for Tomes. Or the Spaceship That Made Reading Oh-So-Cool.
However you describe it, Chicago architect Helmut Jahn's audacious new Joe and Rika Mansueto Library at the University of Chicago is a convention-busting marvel, pairing a soaring elliptical dome that shelters a grand reading room with a dramatic underground storage space in which giant robotic cranes retrieve books stacked in mausoleumlike bins of stainless steel.
Mark my words: a sci-fi thriller or a movie like "The Social Network" will be shot in this library someday. It is an ingeniously conceived and largely well-executed design, one that students seem to love because it lets natural light pour inside, liberating them from the university's dimly lit reading rooms.
"It's like being outside without getting wet on the grass," said second-year student Caroline Branderas she took a break from her laptop.
An addition to the Joseph Regenstein Library, architect Walter Netsch's brooding, powerfully sculpted Brutalist essay at 1100 E. 57th St., the Mansueto Library opened to students and faculty Monday, behind its originally scheduled debut date of fall 2010, but just in time for seniors to sample it before they graduate June 11. A formal dedication recognizing the lead donors — Joe Mansueto, chairman of Morningstar Inc., and his wife, Rika, U. of C. alums who gave $25 million to the $81 million project — is planned for October.
The building's sunny demeanor and generous budget are a throwback to the heady days before the financial crisis of 2008, when almost every major new building sought to be an attention-getting icon. But an underlying discipline shaped this one, saving it from lapsing into a facile quest for novelty.
Jahn's fundamental challenge stemmed from the U. of C.'s decision to keep its entire collection on campus even as other top academic libraries built off-site storage facilities. But that choice offered the dismal prospect of a massive above-ground box that would have crowded Regenstein and Henry Moore's nearby Nuclear Energy sculpture, which commemorates the site of the first self-sustaining, controlled nuclear chain reaction. Making the box even less appealing, a reading room likely would have been squeezed beneath it, suggesting that students would be crushed by the weight of the volumes above.
"Who would like to study below 3.5 million books?" Jahn asked university officials.
Jahn was the only architect among the firms that the university interviewed to suggest putting the storage space underground and the reading room, as well as book conservation and digitization labs, above. The results bear out the wisdom of his move as well as the courage that the university's board of trustees and its library director, Judith Nadler, showed in backing the architect, who has never ceased to be linked to the functional and aesthetic problems that plagued his State of Illinois Building (now the James R. Thompson Center) after its 1985 opening.
The architect himself has acknowledged that he has made mistakes — and learned from them.
His steel and glass dome rises 40 feet above ground and is perched on a landscaped berm and a curving concrete beam that brings its reading room to the same level as Regenstein's ground floor. The dome may look like a flying saucer, but it is far less invasive than a big box would have been. Directly beneath the dome, and utterly invisible to passers-by, is the lozenge-shaped book storage area, ringed by a concrete bathtub that will keep ground water out.
The design brings a welcome jolt of modernity to a campus that has sometimes seemed afraid to stray from its neo-Gothic roots. Here, architecture and time move forward boldly but respectfully — without the jarring crayon palette of orange, purple, yellow and pink at the adjoining Max Palevsky Residential Commons.
Still, there are faults, including the oversized, billboardlike letters that spell out the library's name on the concrete beam. Thicker landscaping (perhaps with thorns?) will have to be added so people can't climb the dome, as some already have done. In addition, a light-filtering ceramic dot pattern on the upper portion of the dome's glass makes the dome look darker and less transparent than Jahn's renderings suggested. Only at night, when it glows from within, does the library truly become a minimalist bubble.
You reach this bubble by going through the front door of Regenstein, walking down a long corridor and passing through a steel and glass bridge (a bit hot in there) that links the two buildings. For those used to the subdued Gothic grandeur of the U. of C.'s Harper Memorial Library Commons or to the dimness induced by Regenstein's slit windows, the burst of space and light, merging walls and ceiling into a single glass enclosure, is stunning.
"It's really great. It's bright," said Hannah Joy-Warren, a third-year student, turning her two thumbs up.


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25 May 2016
On Africa day, mindful of the realities that still face Africa and Africans, the leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi highlited facts and realities about Africa that the world, especially Africans must take note of.
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– He mentioned that the Western Sahara have not yet realized their self-determination from Morocco.
– People of Swaziland are still under the dictatorial regime of King Mswati II.
– The continent is faced with terrorism and Islamic Fundamentalism in light of the increased problem of Boko Haram and Al Shabaab. Ndlozi said the groups have caused Africans terror, denying us peace, security and self determination
– He also noted that Africa is not economically independent. He said “economic freedom in the continent should mean that more than 60% of the goods and services that we consume from Cape to Cairo are produced or assembled in the continent”. He explained that Economic freedom meant quality health care, sanitation and housing. Our unity as Africans lie in our ability to realize economic emancipation. He called on Africans across the world to unite with the dream of the continent for unity towards economic self-determination.

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text: Jim's is a small Italian restaurant up on a hill in Bellefonte. The meals are great and a very goo value. Meals include all you can eat salad, pasta and garlic bread. The sauces and sweet and the meatballs are perfect. The decor is rather old and dated with crowded seating, but the food is very tasty.


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I have wanted to talk to John Stavropoulos about The Complete Psionics Handbook for a while, as it is a book he often mentions in online conversations and it is a book that I also remember fondly.
Did you DM using The Complete Psionics Handbook or did you play a character?
Play not GM. First time I played DnD was by accident (joined the cartooning club which was secretly the DnD club). I had no idea what an RPG was. They said think Lord of the Rings; just write a backstory and we will do the rest. Being 15, I made a Gandalf clone. You can see the problem.
“Cool, except you can’t use a sword and can only cast one spell between naps!” What!
I played. It wasn’t for me.
I gave up playing RPGs till I tried Marvel FASERIP and was hooked.
The Psionic 2E handbook was what brought me back to DnD.
What was your first Psionic character? What kind of powers did they have? What was the first thing you did in the game that made you sit up and take notice?
First I have to admit I was a terrible teenager! My family grew up below the poverty line, lost their house, and at some point I was shipped away to another country to be raised by my grandmother on the semi-isolated mountain tops of Sparta raised not so different than what one might imagine after watching the movie 300 (maybe that’s an exaggeration). At 15 role-playing was a power fantasy, a chance to socialize, inspiration to draw, and motivation to come out of my shell.
That’s a lot of disclaimers to simply say… I don’t feel my first Psionic character was a character at all.
It was more a pencil for me to draw crazy things with my imagination. And once I unwrapped my new toy, I wanted to test it by pushing it well past its limits. RPGs was a safe space to vent my teenage awkwardness. My character was me but with super powers.
Vividly I remember I was a Psychometabolic and used a combination of the Metamorphosis Science to turn into adamantite, the Body Weaponry Devotion to turn my arms into blades, and Expansion to stretch my arm as far as I could. I then took down an entire group of bad guys who were charging us on horseback by running at them in an open field with my arms outstretched. I rationalized that I must be able to attack all of them given my giant Wolverine claw arms elongated Mr. Fantastic style.
I’m sure we weren’t playing rules as written!
It is interesting to me that you should mention your upbringing, because one thing I always liked about psionic characters is that they were so very self-reliant. They don’t seem to need much stuff, unlike wizards and fighters, characters with psionics carrying their power in their minds.Did the handbook grow up with you and your gaming, leading to further psionic characters down the line or is your affection for it mostly nostalgia?When I re-visisted the book in my 20’s in a one-on-one game with a buddy of mine, I was pleasantly surprised at how cool the powers and the psionics systems were.
I do love their self-reliance. Some people loved them because the DM couldn’t take away their stuff! I liked them because they could work on a team or solo. Which is sometimes weird in D&D because needing each other is part of what makes D&D a great game.The Psionics Handbook is partly nostalgia for me. But it’s also a reminder.
I love the social and mechanical aspect of games but the fiction isn’t my priority. I love GMing but I don’t care about making worlds. I’d rather the players do that. I love people… so games are great because I can hangout talking intimately with friends for several hours. The mechanics engage my interests in problem solving and psychology. But I’m not an enthusiastic fiction reader. I love how to books, history books, science books… especially how to books (I do love fantasy comics but the visual component is my buy in) But the Psionics Handbook really inspires me fictionally. The way it’s written makes my mind wander in fruitful ways!
So I often go back to the Psionics Handbook as my guide for how to inspire.
Could you quote a short passage that inspires you to inspire?
There is too much to choose…
Dream travel is a powerful but unreliable means of getting from here to there. The traveler journeys in his dreams, and awakes wherever his nocturnal wandering carried him.
This is not a psychosis; it’s the power to divide one’s mind into two independent parts.
Sensitivity to Psychic Impressions
A psionicist gains a sense of history. He perceives the residue of powerful emotions which were experienced in a given area. These impressions offer him a picture of the location’s past. Battles and betrayals, marriages and murders, childbirth and great pain.
This extrasensory power allows the psionicist to experience light through tactile sensations (by touch). His entire body becomes a receiver for light waves. In effect, his body replaces his eyes; he can see what his eyes would normally reveal.
With the detonate power, latent energy inside plants or inanimate objects can be harnessed, focused, and released explosively.
Inanimate objects can be “brought to life” with this devotion. The objects are not actually alive, but they move under the psionicist’s control as if they were. For example, chairs may walk, trees may dance, and stones may waddle around.
By touching another person, the psionicist greatly lowers that character’s pain threshold (even a little scrape will feel like a serious injury).
Mind Over Body
Mind over body allows the user to suppress his body’s need for food, water, and sleep. In exchange for one hour of meditation per day, all of the psionicist’s physical needs are overcome. He does not feel hunger, exhaustion, or thirst, nor does he suffer any ability reductions for privation. The psionicist can also suppress the basic needs of others while suppressing his own.
With dimension walk, a psionicist can travel from place to place in his own dimension by piercing other dimensions at right angles.
Time shifting allows the psionicist to travel up to three rounds into the future and observe things until time catches up with him.
It seeks to unleash the uncontrolled subconscious of the defender, pitting it against his superego. The attack leaves the victim in a state of moral uproar.
This power allows the psionicist to reach into someone’s mind and discover his greatest fear, then amplify it to the point of irrationality.
With this power, a psionicist makes something – a particular person, place, or object – completely repugnant to another character.
Empower allows a psionicist to imbue an item with rudimentary intelligence.
The power assaults the victim’s ego, leaving him with feelings of inferiority and worthlessness.
Wow, I hadn’t read this book in a while. The powers are so vague, which is another way of saying, they leave lots of room for creativity in play and execution, much more than I remembered them being.Great stuff, John.I have one last question. Do you have any plans to re-connect with this book at the table? A game of 2nd Edition AD&D or a hack of another game with these powers in the mix?
Some of these powers included mechanical information following their descriptions but wow, those descriptions are powerful!
I would like to hack Dungeon World to use the Psionics Handbook except I would likely take out all the mechanical effects!
Thanks so much, Judd.
Thank you, John. You can comment on this interview and ask John some questions, share your love of The Complete Psionics Handbook or talk about what books inspire you in the comments or over on G+ (link).
I knew John was a man after my own heart- the Complete Psionics Handbook was the first D&D book I ever owned (before a PHB, which was slightly problematic) and one of the few of that era I’ve held onto.
this one and al qadim complete sha’ir handbook. that one was a treasure trove of ideas.


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Jácaras and narcocorridos in context : what early modern Spain can tell us about today's narco-culture
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ISTANBUL, July 10 (Reuters) - The Turkish central bank opened a fourth forex-selling auction on Wednesday with a volume of $150 million as part of moves to support the lira currency against the dollar.
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Corners appear softer, the gun-slit side windows have been enlarged, the front windscreen leans back an extra Fat Joe-approved 3 inches, and the headlamps and Bentley-inspired chrome grille have been tossed in favor of more subtle pieces. The interior -- long the weakest part of any Chrysler product -- has been revamped and features materials that are actually pleasant to the touch and an 8.1-inch Uconnect infotainment system. No mention yet of an SRT version; the standard car will be powered by a 292-horsepower V6.