I spent the past week in Denmark, where football is called “fodbold.” That also refers to soccer, so to be specific, the NFL is called “Amerikansk fodbold.” And it’s not like the Danish don’t understand the NFL -- Denmark’s own Morten Andersen is a Hall of Famer, who was the all time NFL points leader until he was passed by Adam Vinateri this past weekend, ironically enough. Andersen’s excellence is what sparked Denmark’s interest in NFL, and while it certainly has not swept the nation, it did motivate them air the games there.
The Danish even gave an Amerikansk fodbold league called the DAFF. Copenhagen has two teams, which makes it the Los Angeles, New York, or bat area of Denmark. One of Copenhagen’s teams used to be called the “Vikings,” but I guess that was too on the nose, so they changed it. Now they have teams like the “Tomahawks,” “Demons,” and “Rebels.” There’s no 49ers, but there are the 89ers and also the “Gold Diggers.” which is pretty damn close if you think about it. Their championship game is called “The Mermaid Bowl.” This is what the DAFF version of the conference championship game looks like (backed by some traditional Danish guitar rock):
As for the NFL I saw, it was like the football we know and love in America, but just slightly different. In fodbold, the Sunday games start at 7pm and end at 6am. You cannot stream fodbold, no matter how hard you try to illegally fake your IP address. (Don’t ask me how I know this.) So to watch fodbold, I had to find a traditional English pub that stays open until 5pm, traverse through the bottom floor, where they play soccer on all the TV’s, and head upstairs, where a small but devoted and very friendly group of ex-pats watching the games on satellite -- including the Sky Sports version of the Red Zone channel, featuring Rob Ryan and former Niner Takeo Spikes. I had to ask them to put on the 49ers game, the idea of which made the bartender and several patrons laugh at the idea anybody would actually want to see that, but they took pity on me and agreed to put on one tiny TV in the corner so nobody else has to be subjected to it.
For most of the game, fodbold looked much different than regular football. I found that in fodbold, the 49ers not only create multiple turnovers — including a real live interception (their second of the year!) — they actually win the turnover battle. In fodbold, the 49ers not only hold an opposing team to three points through three quarters, they actually score two points themselves. In fodbold, the 49ers sack the quarterback like a real football team. In fodbold, the teams scored in twos and threes like basketball -- none of this six-pointers you usually see -- and score at the frequency and totals of a typical baseball game. Sure, Richard Sherman actually got beat -- against a rookie QB, no less -- but the 49ers defense was really good (which might have had more to do with them playing against said rookie, Josh Rosen, and Byron Leftwich, who still had that new offensive coordinator smell.
But eventually, somewhere around the end of the third quarter, fodbold morphed back into the football we’ve grown to know and
love be nauseated by. Just as the 2018 49ers have morphed back into the 2017 squad, even managing to exactly match last year’s loss in Arizona -- 18-15 on a late TD.
Despite having an interception, Jacquiski Tartt left the game with his customary shoulder injury. Reuben Foster also had his weekly injury exit, those this time he shook it up by hurting his hamstring instead of his shoulder. The pressure the Niners put on the QB disappeared right when it should’ve thrived most -- once every play was a predictable passing situation. The defensive backs stop covering anybody -- even Sherman saved his worst play for a late toasting by Christian Kirk (though he did make one beautiful pass breakup on a potential game winning TD pass on the very next play). The 49ers defense gave up yards and points like they were on clearance. Robert Saleh couldn’t call a defense that worked -- even against a coordinator less experienced than he (or anyone else) is. Beathard absorbed unnecessary abuse. The team made untimely and unforced errors. Stop me if this all sounds familiar.
They lost, of course. That’s what these 49ers do. Say what you like about Kyle Shanahan -- and I personally like him quite a bit -- the thing his teams do best is lose, even when they every chance to avoid it. The 49ers have now played a full season of games Jimmy Garoppolo has not finished, and they are 1-15 in them. Chip Kelly and Blaine Gabbert think that’s unacceptable.
I will say this about Shanny: He’s not taking it lying down. He was much more animated and annoyed in this game than I think I’d seen him before. He chastised Beathard on the sideline. He yelled at Kendrick Bourne for screwing up. He ranted into the headset to anyone listening about penalties. He screamed and waved his arm at the refs.
But none of that stopped the 49ers from making it a clown show at the end. Just like this season has turned out to be. They’ve become such a joke, they get laughed at in Scandinavia and their own esteemed beat writers can’t wait for the end of the first quarter before they’re firing off snarky tweets making fun of what they’re forced to watch.
This Bradley Pinion-v.-Andy Lee battle today is going to be EPIC.— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) October 28, 2018
I can’t blame them. My name may not be Matt, but I write about the 49ers too, and more than ever that actually feels like hard work.
Who’s got it
better worse than us?
This week, it’s the 49ers upcoming opponent, the Oakland Raiders.
I know what you’re thinking: “You already used this a couple of weeks ago.” Or maybe you’re thinking “Actually, I had no idea you already used them because I never read your column, I just stumbled across it on a Google search for C.J. Beathard nudes.”
I’m In either case, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The bad news: we’re just about out of teams which are even potentially worse than the Niners. Only the Giants remain, and that could end as soon as next week. The good news: the Raiders are so laughable they deserve to be ridiculed twice. Honestly, I really only scratched the surface last time. Besides, this week’s game could determine the No. 1 overall pick -- which is way better than a coin flip (even with a specially made coin by the way.
I’m certainly not the only one who has been pointing at laughing -- or holding their nose -- at the Raiders. Deadspin named them their “Ass Team of the Week.”
Before the year even started, they had issues. They are, of course, lame ducks in Oakland since they officially announced their move to Las Vegas -- which is already having issues, and could face delays. Still playing in a city you’re leaving is weird, especially when it’s the second time you’ve ditched them. It’s like going back to your wife after leaving her for another woman, convincing her you’ve changed and still love her, then leaving her for yet another woman a few years later. And when you leave for LA and Las Vegas, it’s like that same story except the women you keep leaving her for are strippers. At this point, they’re lucky Oakland is just suing them, because the spurned wife in the above story would probably go Lorena Bobbitt on her man, and I doubt there’s a court in the land that would convict her.
Then, into this quagmire, walked the $100 million man, Jon Gruden. Sure, he hadn’t coached in a decade, but his reputation as a QB whisperer — built on helping Rich Gannon become an MVP with Oakland — made Raider fans hope he could revitalize Derek Carr’s career. But those fans may have ignored Gruden’s history in Tampa, where he went through lots of QB’s very quickly and without much success. That tendency followed Gruden to Oakland, where Carr has been inconsistent.
Now, there’s talk this past week of how Gruden might want to ditch Carr before next year, especially considering how little dead money would be left in his wake. Not to mention the fact his brother (not that one) felt the need to defend him on Twitter, and Carr himself felt the need to respond to tell him he didn’t actually need to defend him — using the opportunity to deny crying on the field (which is a sentence I never thought I’d find an occasion to write).
Don’t even waste your time with this big bro. On the ground I yelled get me up get me. Then I got to the sideline and yelled again. Not one tear. Not one time. There is the Truth. People will click on it because it sounds crazy. But stop playing with me.— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) October 23, 2018
The idea the Raiders could trade the QB who was clearly their franchise guy just two years ago, and who they gave a contract befitting that, would seem shocking if not for the fact they have been in the process of blowing it up for some time now. First Gruden denied he was trying to trade Khalil Mack, right before he traded Khalil Mack. Then Gruden denied he was trying to trade Amari Cooper, right before he traded Amari Cooper. Now Gruden has denied he’s trying to trade Carr, and also that he’s tanking. You can imagine where it goes from here. (He fixes the cable?)
But give Gruden credit where it’s due -- people laughed when it was rumored he wanted a first round pick, but now who’s laughing? Well, lots of people -- now there just laughing at Jerry Jones for actually giving up a first round pick for Cooper.
Only two receivers last year had drop rates over 12%: Dez Bryant and Amari Cooper.— Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) October 22, 2018
All this after releasing Michael Crabtree and Marquette King in the offseason leaves has left the team nearly unrecognizable. Which isn’t necessary a bad thing since they weren’t very good to begin with. So blowing it up isn’t necessarily a bad idea. And now they have 416 first round picks in next years draft, leaving them in a good position to restock their roster with talent. But that doesn’t change the fact they stink -- and not just because they got skunked.
And if remaking the team is the plan, and this is all going as expected, that doesn’t explain some of the bizarre quotes from Gruden. And even if the Raiders can’t rush the passer to save their lives (something we 49er fans wouldn’t know anything about), maybe Chucky shouldn’t talk about it so much. That he can’t seem to do that makes one wonder about Gruden’s mental health, and makes Raiders fans just want him gone. But with more than nine years and $90 million remaining on his contract, he’s not going anywhere anytime soon.
If that’s not a completely untenable mess, it’ll do until one arrives. Which, considering how the Gruden
error era has gone so far, shouldn’t be long now. But on the bright side, at least he has one of the great parody Twitter accounts there is, right up there with Capt. Andrew Luck for the NFL’s best.
Who will come out of Thursday night’s game looking worse?
This poll is closed
Anybody who watches


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The Black Keys
Dates: October 1st-October 12th
The Black Keys are one of the few rock bands that has been able to graduate from clubs to arenas in recent memory. They did it mainly by touring hard year after year, and gradually perfecting their live show – which is heavy on blistering rockers from their newest disc, El Camino.
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Presentation on theme: "Traditional Payment Systems and Online Dispute Resolution Mark MacCarthy Georgetown University March 2010."— Presentation transcript:
Traditional Payment Systems and Online Dispute Resolution Mark MacCarthy Georgetown University March 2010
2 The Puzzle Why has cross border electronic commerce stalled? Merchants don’t want to ship across borders Consumers don’t want to shop across borders
3 The Facts EU –Percentage of people engaging in electronic commerce increased from 27 to 33 –But percentage of people buying goods cross border is stagnant at 6-7% –Percentage of merchants selling across borders decreased from 29 to 21 Only 4% of Visa US electronic transactions are cross border
4 Regulatory Problems Merchants fear becoming subject to consumer protection laws in consumer’s home country Consumers don’t know what to do if something goes wrong with a cross border transaction
5 A Way Forward Payment card dispute resolution systems can –Provide consumers with confidence to shop across borders –Not subject merchants to varying consumer protection regimes Need legislation in some countries to enable this US OAS proposal
6 Payment System ADR Payment networks use a form of ADR as a means of handling disputes Chargeback mechanism resolves transaction disputes involving their payment cards –Even if the merchant and the consumer are geographically dispersed. Practical and effective consumer protections for international electronic commerce transactions.
7 Payment System ADRs for US Cardholders Are Comprehensive Domestic International Online Offline
8 Unitary Systems American Express, Discover 3-Parties –Cardholder –Merchant –American Express – acts as an agent for both cardholder and merchant
9 Transaction Flow in a Closed System Merchant Cardholder American Express Discover 1. Shop 2. Authorization 3. Settlement 4. Bill/Pay
10 Distributed Systems 4-parties plus Visa or MasterCard –Card holder –Merchant –Cardholder’s bank –Merchant’s bank –Network operator
11 Transaction Flow in an Open System Merchant Visa MasterCard Cardholder 1. Shop Merchant’s Bank Cardholder’s Bank 2. Authorization 3. Settlement 3 2 2 3 3 2 4. Bill/Pay
12 Chargebacks The return of a transaction from the consumer card issuer to the merchant's financial institution Many reasons for chargebacks The merchant’s bank can dispute the chargeback on behalf of its merchant using the representment process Ultimately, card networks resolve disputes that are not settled directly between the issuer and merchant bank.
13 Chargeback & Representment Merchant Visa MasterCard Cardholder Shop Merchant’s Bank Cardholder’s Bank 2. Chargeback 3. Representment 3 2 2 3 3 2 3 Dispute
14 Visa Chargeback Codes CODE CHARGEBACK REASON 30 Services Not Provided or Merchandise Not Received 41 Cancelled Recurring Transaction 53 Not as Described or Defective Merchandise 62 Counterfeit Transaction 70 Account Number on Exception File 71 Declined Authorization 72 No Authorization Obtained 73 Expired Card 75 Cardholder Does Not Recognize Transaction 81 Fraudulent Transaction
15 MC Chargeback Codes 4837 No Cardholder Authorization 4840 Fraudulent Processing of Transaction 4853 Cardholder Disputes– Merchandise/Services Defective/Not as Described 4854 Cardholder Disputes–Not Elsewhere Classified (U.S. Region Only) 4855 Non receipt of Merchandise 4857 Card Activated Telephone Transaction 4859 Services Not Rendered 4860 Credit Not Processed
16 Relevant Chargeback Reasons Not received Defective Not as described
17 Targeted to Perceived Problems According to the European Consumer Network (2005) –The most common complaint (46%) related to problems with delivery – non delivery, partial delivery, late delivery. –The second largest area (25%) related to defects with the goods or that they were not what was expected when first ordered.
18 Overall Merchant Responsibility Try to resolve the dispute directly with the customer Keep accurate records of all attempts to satisfy the customer’s dispute including names, dates, and times.
19 Cardholder Responsibility Customer must make a valid attempt directly with the merchant to resolve the dispute BEFORE processing the chargeback.
20 Non-Receipt of Goods or Services If customers do not receive their merchandise or services, they may pursue a “Non-Receipt of Merchandise/Services” Chargeback.
21 Merchant Responsibilities Goods or services that were not immediately delivered at the point-of-sale must be delivered BEFORE charging the Customer’s Credit Card. Once merchandise has been shipped or services have been rendered, merchant must obtain signed proof of delivery of goods or services.
22 Defective or Not As Described If customers feel that service or merchandise was received in an unsatisfactory condition (Defective) or if they feel the service or merchandise they received was not what they expected (Not As Described), they can initiate a chargeback.
23 Merchant Responsibilities Keep a detailed invoice detailing exactly what merchandise was to be received or what service was to be rendered. Include dates, times, locations, item colors, sizes, etc For internet merchants, the merchandise and final prices should match the description provided on the website.
24 Merchant Responsibilities Make sure all delivered items are packed properly Make sure that the goods are suitable for the purpose for which they were sold. It is the merchant’s responsibility to ensure that merchandise is delivered to the proper address and in perfect condition.
25 Restrictions on Merchant Contracts Merchant’s Return/Refund policy cannot be enforced instead of the chargeback process An invoice or contract signed by the cardholder waiving their right to process a chargeback against the transaction is not permitted and cannot be used to reverse a chargeback.
26 Basis for Chargebacks Chargebacks are contractual rights and obligations between the financial institutions in payment networks They give no direct rights to consumers Their exercise is optional for issuers.
27 US Chargeback Protections US chargebacks track US consumer protection laws Protect US cardholders wherever they shop –Domestic –International –Online –Offline
28 Truth in Lending Act The Truth in Lending Act passed by Congress in 1968. Major amendments made by the Fair Credit Billing Act of 1974 The implementation through Federal Reserve Board's Regulation Z Provides protection against unauthorized use Requires creditors to promptly correct billing errors Entitles consumers to maintain against issuer the same claims that they might assert against a merchant in connection with the purchase of defective or otherwise unsatisfactory goods and services.
29 Electronic Funds Transfer Act EFTA passed by Congress in 1978. Implemented through Federal Reserve Board’s Regulation E Provides protections against unauthorized use and billing errors Does not provide redress to a consumer who has purchased allegedly defective goods or services using a debit card.
30 Debit Cards in US For debit and prepaid cards in US, card networks provide issuing banks with the same chargeback rights on consumer disputes as with credit cards. Up to the bank to exercise these rights. As a matter of practice, most US issuers do exercise these rights on behalf of their debit card customers. As a result, debit cardholders are able to bring merchant disputes to their issuing bank
31 International Limitations Payment system chargeback rights are not the same for all regions Cardholders in non-US jurisdictions often cannot bring a complaint to their issuing banks about non-delivery or defective merchandise.
32 OECD Consumer Dispute Resolution and Redress “At present, although consumers in most member countries are protected (through national laws or self- regulatory schemes) against unauthorised charges due to loss or theft, protections for non-conforming or non- delivery of goods and services vary greatly among member countries. These protections can be valuable to consumers when dealing with uncooperative businesses and play a particularly important role in distance and cross-border transactions where it may be difficult to communicate with or take legal action against the business.” 32
33 International Limitations on Chargeback Systems Would break down if each issuer created its own chargeback rights corresponding to the consumer protection laws in their country. Merchant bank problems in determining the validity of a chargeback based on the consumer protection laws of another country Merchants doing business with consumers in other countries difficulties in determining what their liabilities might be under a wide variety of foreign laws. As the ultimate arbitrator, payment network operators would have to acquire expertise in laws of 180 countries Broad range of possible results would create such uncertainty of payment that merchants would be discouraged from accepting payment cards for cross border transactions.
34 Uniformity Needed Uniform statutory consumer protection rules enforced through mandatory payment system chargeback requirements. Simple requirements targeted at the major problems
35 US Proposed Model Law A card issuer must investigate and resolve a dispute if the cardholder asserts that the goods or services involved in a transaction were –Not accepted –Not delivered or –Not provided in accordance with the agreement made at the time of the transaction
36 Effect on Competition Running a dispute resolution system can be expensive Requiring payment systems to have a dispute regime would add to the cost of getting a new payment system up and running Creates still another barrier to entry.
37 Not an Undue Barrier Payment system entry requires substantial scale and financial resources, Successful new entry will likely be by large players. –Large data processor, a large financial institution and large merchant Such a substantial competitor would have the resources to provide a dispute resolution system as part of its new competitive offering.
38 Regulation of Payment System ADR Extensive regulation of the adequacy of the payment system’s dispute resolution system would be required. Under whose laws would that be conducted?
39 Fact-Based Standards Standards can be built into the law requiring dispute resolution. Questions involved will be either procedural or factual. Relatively easy to ascertain. If the law requires action on a complaint within 30 days, then either the action was taken or not within the time period. If it requires refunds in the case of non- deliverance, then either there is evidence of delivery or not.
40 Merchant Opposition Finality of sale Law of consumer applies
41 Merchant Advantages Increased confidence of consumers expands demand Chargebacks exist today for US customers shopping abroad –Merchants receive extra business Uniform consumer laws apply common standards –Process –Fact-based
42 Failure in US The system hasn’t worked in the US to increase cross border electronic commerce Suggests that it would not be able to increase it if introduced into other jurisdictions.
43 Success in US US system built confidence and allowed widespread use of payment cards US cross border electronic commerce limited by culture, language and unfamiliarity
44 Coverage Works only if all payment systems are covered What about mobile phones and ACH? These payment systems do not run dispute resolution regimes now Technical difficulties in developing them
45 Response Cover all technically feasible systems –Mobile phones –Voluntary self-regulatory code calls for dispute resolution. ACH might not have technical capacity to withdraw funds Customers avoid payment mechanisms lacking ADR
46 Conclusion Uniform rules covering basic consumer protections run through payment systems Should be comprehensive –Domestic –International –Online –Offline –All feasible payment systems One way forward for cross border electronic commerce

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The Art of Relevance, by Nina Simon. Santa Cruz: Museum 2.0, 2016, 196pp.
Sarah M. Hatcher is he Head of Programs and Education at the Mathers Museum of World Culture at Indiana University.
Nina Simon’s newest work, The Art of Relevance, is an approachable and accessible look at the topic of relevance and its importance to the work and livelihood of nonprofits. Although best known for her work in museums, Simon uses her latest book to consider relevance not only in museums but also in the wide variety of nonprofits whose efforts can be affected by relevance or the lack thereof.
Simon defines a relevant experience or organization as one that “gives you new information, it adds meaning to your life, it makes a difference to you” (29). This simple and compelling definition is used in conjunction with a “though-the-door” analogy to guide the book: You must get people to your door, but you must also get them into the room to truly engage with your nonprofit. And getting people through the door and into the room is just the beginning; the thing happening in that room has to be “brilliant” (55) and relevant to compel the user/visitor/patron to come back and partake again. Being relevant isn’t a marketing campaign alone, it is about making honest and true connections to your constituents, colleagues, and community; it is about meeting them where they are and providing what they need and want, not what you think they need or want.
Relevance is an oft-discussed topic by those who create and conduct programs or lead nonprofits, and this book is a welcome addition to that conversation. It encourages the reader to articulate the needs and wants of both the organization and those being served to ensure they are in alignment.
One of the book’s strengths is the ease with which the reader can approach it–it doesn’t take hours to get through a single chapter because the writing is clear and concise. The chapters are broken into many subsections–each clearly labeled–that address the topic at hand and illustrate the point using anecdotes directly from the nonprofit world.
While also being a strength of the book, the nonacademic nature may be frustrating for some readers. Simon briefly mentions the work of Deirdre Wilson and Dan Sperber to help guide her definition of relevance, but she doesn’t specify which of their pieces influenced her definition. A quick Internet search reveals such information, but the lack of citations in the book could be considered detrimental by those looking for academic information on the topic of relevance. There were opportunities throughout to insert academic research to enrich the text further and make it a greater resource for students and academics in the nonprofit world. Simon is a strong, no-nonsense writer and her style would have kept it approachable and functional even with these additions.
Taken as a whole, this book is useful for those who work in the nonprofit world. The examples and anecdotes encourage the reader to stop and ask the questions that really need to be asked but might be otherwise glossed over in the rush to do the things that need to be done.
Mose Rager: Kentucky’s Incomparable Guitar Master, by Carlton Jackson and Nancy Richey. Morley: Acclaim Press, 2016, Cloth, 157 pp., illus.
Greg Reish is Director of the Center for Popular Music at Middle Tennessee State University as well as a record producer, author, and performer.
One of the most distinctive, celebrated, and influential country guitar styles of the 20th century is the so-called “thumbpicking” that emerged from Muhlenberg and its neighboring counties of western Kentucky. A regional style rooted in the ragtime fingerpicking of early 20th- century African American guitarists and genteel parlor styles of the Victorian era, Western Kentucky thumbpicking offers a lively and virtuosic approach that intertwines syncopated melody and a steady, driving bass line played with the right thumb. The style became an essential part of mid-century commercial country in the hands of such superstars as Merle Travis and Chet Atkins and continues to flourish today. It is also frequently cited as an important, if indirect, influence in other popular styles, particularly through the Everly Brothers’ father Ike Everly and bluesman Arnold Shultz, one of the formative influences on the father of bluegrass, Bill Monroe. But despite their widely acknowledged importance, relatively little is known about seminal thumbpickers like Everly, Shultz, and Muhlenberg County pioneers Kennedy Jones and Mose Rager.
The late Carlton Jackson, Distinguished Professor at Western Kentucky University, collaborated with one of his former students, Nancy Richey, now also a faculty member at WKU, to offer a corrective in Mose Rager: Kentucky’s Incomparable Guitar Master. A slim and easily readable book, it offers a mere 74 pages of text in its main body, organized chronologically into ten chapters, plus a foreword by contemporary thumbpicking master Eddie Pennington, a generous helping of wonderful photographs (some never before published), a bibliography, endnotes, and an index.
In this short biographical portrait, Jackson and Richey paint a compelling picture of Rager as an extraordinarily talented musician who struggled with the darker side of life as a professional musician, which he ultimately chose to renounce in favor of community, church, and family. A native and lifetime resident of Drakesboro, Kentucky, in Muhlenberg County, Rager is presented as a working man and active local musician, balancing his job in the coal mines with a willingness to play “where anyone would listen, most of the time with a borrowed guitar” (40). The authors enhance our knowledge of Rager’s musical associates, the other pioneers of thumbpicking that influenced him and with whom he played, like Shultz, Everly, and Jones. The discussion in the first half of the book constitutes an illuminating case study of the fluid boundaries between folk and popular music, between amateurism and professionalism, in the mid-South during the Great Depression. From 1943 to 1948 Rager played to national audiences from the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and on the road, touring with distinguished country artists Grandpa Jones, Ernest Tubb, and Curly Fox and Texas Ruby.
In the 1950s, however, Rager made the decision to give up this career to return home to his family and to avoid the temptations of drinking. It was a life-changing religious reawakening that Jackson and Richey take pains to explain and justify. In the process, the authors do at times cross over into their own evangelism, as when they provide a series of quotations from contemporary Christian authors without any hard evidence that Rager had read them (99), and when theological principles are presented as essential truths with no supporting citations (103). A similar religiosity seems to frame the book’s subsequent section, which describes Rager’s rediscovery by Archie Green and other luminaries of the folk revival as the “miracle” of Rager “resurrected” (104–105).
Despite its shortcomings and overall brevity, Mose Rager: Kentucky’s Incomparable Guitar Master will prove valuable to anyone interested in the history of vernacular guitar styles or the celebrated music of Western Kentucky. As a biography co-written by a historian and a librarian, it includes practically no substantive discussion of the music itself; those looking for analytical explanation of the workings of Rager’s complex style will have to continue to rely on published instructional materials by Eddie Pennington, Tommy Flint, and others. Jackson and Richey have, however, provided a much-needed portrait of this little-known but influential musician. Moreover, they have done a fine job of placing Rager within his communal context, giving that part of his life story as much attention as his professional years. The book could prove useful in a classroom or other pedagogical situation thanks to its accessibility and its compelling description of a talented man caught between the potentially destructive forces of the country music industry and the stability of family and home.
From Dog Bridegroom to Wolf Girl: Contemporary Japanese Fairy-Tale Adaptations in Conversation with the West, by Mayako Murai. Detroit: Wayne State University Press, 2015, 192 pp., illus.
Katharine Schramm is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Folkloreand Ethnomusicology, Indiana University.
For those of us struggling to investigate issues of locally specific readings of cross cultural media and how they reflect and respond to multicultural influences, Mayako Murai’s monograph on contemporary fairy tale adaptations provides a model as well as a compelling exploration of four major Japanese contemporary artists—Tawada Yôko, Ogawa Yōko, Yanagi Miwa, and Kônoike Tomo— whose works range from the literary to the multimedia.
All her analysis draws on intertextual readings of Japanese and Western genre conventions, multiple forms of Japanese and Western literary analysis, and reader reception.
Part of Murai’s goal is to employ post- structuralist and feminist fairy tale criticism to deal with some of the most influential figures in Japanese fairy tale scholarship, in particular the Japanese psychologist Kawai Hayao. Murai works to de-essentialize his generalizations of East and West as well as those of gender, referring back to popular psychoanalytic and depth approaches to move beyond them to see additional interpretive possibilities.
Indeed, one of the really valuable aspects of Murai’s work is its insight into contemporary folkloristic, literary, and gender theorization occurring in contemporary Japan, which is very much in dialogue with Western fairy tale scholarship. However, not only do the theorists converse with one another—some retellings are explicitly in dialogue with theoretical interpretive frameworks.
In brief summary of the literary artists introduced, Murai explores the work of author Tawada Yôko, whose novella The Bridegroom Was a Dog upends genre expectations both for Western animal bridegroom tales as well as Japanese animal bridegroom tales. Next, Murai discusses Ogawa Yōko, whose story “The Ring Finger” and novel Hotel Iris become a reinterpretation of the Bluebeard tale type, where the “forbidden chamber” results in the heroines’ liberation, even transforming one of them into Bluebeard herself.
In the chapters on photographic and multimedia visual art, Murai begins with Yanagi Miwa, whose My Grandmothers and Fairy Tale photo series contrast old and young women in ways that demonstrate that the gender-typed fairy tale categories of old and young, good and evil, and beautiful and ugly, are not so easily separated. Murai finishes her exploration of visual art with Kônoike Tomoko, whose multimedia pieces incorporates the motif of wolves and girls in many different forms, exploring and challenging the assumptions buried in the overly familiar Red Riding Hood fairy tale, as well as forcing viewers to leave the gallery and go into the forest to “imagine and feel what lies beyond the anthropocentric understanding of the world” (139).
From Dog Bridegroom to Wolf Girl demonstrates how to read various forms of media in cross cultural environments, especially where one culture is unequally influenced by the other, creating an ever-more-dense network of interpretive possibilities that adds to the work rather than takes away from it. This slender, attractive book would be an excellent addition to a classroom, graduate or advanced undergraduate, where the discussion of culture and cross cultural interpretation comes to the fore. The introductory chapter alone on the historical background and influences on various forms of fairy tale scholarship and the many retellings within Japan is worth inclusion in any regional studies class looking at folk or fairy tales, related literature, or folkloristics. An essential for any class on literary folklore genres, this book would also be of interest to gender and women’s studies, contemporary and comparative literature, and contemporary art criticism and art history.

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They learn he's a very good baker as most Danish blues are.
This is classic Daniel Pinkwater with characters stating the obvious in a wry tone, absurd happenings interspersed with everyday activities, and a wild sense of fun!
In the tradition of MRS PIGGLE-WIGGLE and MARY POPPINS, this is a charming and delightful "magical babysitter" story.
No one does deadpan absurd better than Daniel Pinkwater. From early readers through YA high schoolers these are books for the hippest and most tuned-in of kids. Read morePublished 8 months ago by Pop Bop
We got the book for our first grader, but I ended up reading it aloud to him- more that once. Daniel Pinkwater writes a bit of humor for everyone, and the big siblings -both... Read morePublished 9 months ago by Amy C Sheridan
My daughter took this book out at the library and loved it. Now she is reading it to herself on her kindlePublished 12 months ago by maureen staley
It was a little short for me at a level V reading level but I loved the story in all.Published 13 months ago by DJK
We read this book aloud at bedtime. It read quite choppy and seemed unfinished. Overall not a good story. We were disappointed.Published 22 months ago by Tina M. Williams
This was a good 1st chapter book. It has some pictures and my 4 year old son liked hearing the story. The talking cat and 4 mice made it fun and I liked the fantasy in the story. Read morePublished 23 months ago by Kindle Customer
Can be read all at once or as a chapter book. My four year old boy really enjoyed the story as did I!Published 23 months ago by PKC
Don't get me wrong, I like Daniel Pinkwater, but this book was awful. From the lack of contractions to the stilted writing to the been there done that plot, I had to force myself... Read morePublished on February 26, 2013 by MSJ
I can certainly see the charms of Mrs. Noodlekugel. The book has an engaging premise. A brother and sister move into a apartment building and soon after discover a little house... Read morePublished on February 1, 2013 by Catherine Nichols


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To Skirt Act 46, Stowe Considers Changing Public Schools To Independent Academies
Some community members in Stowe are leading an effort to revisit the idea of converting the town's public schools into independent academies.
They're calling themselves the Stowe Local Schools Initiative and they've gotten the Stowe School Board to agree to update a 1999 study on the issue.
The move is a reaction to Vermont Act 46, which mandates school districts across the state consolidate into larger entities. As an alternative to merging Stowe's school district with surrounding towns, the Stowe Local Schools Initiative is promoting what it calls the "Vermont Town Academy model."
St. Johnsbury Academy, Lyndon Institute and Burr and Burton Academy are examples of long-standing town academies, which operate as independent schools. In 2013, the North Bennington Graded School transitioned from a public school to an independent school called the Village School of North Bennington.
On Tuesday evening, the Stowe Local Schools Initiative is sponsoring a presentation and question-and-answer session with Mill Moore, executive director of the Vermont Independent Schools Association.
"Mr. Moore will discuss the history of independent schools in Vermont, the different types of independent schools, laws governing independent schools, and the process and considerations a community undertakes when exploring the option of an independent school," a meeting announcement states. "This is a wonderful opportunity to get an understanding of how independent schools are formed and operate, and the differences between public schools and independent schools, as well as ask your questions."
The presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Stowe Free Library.

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I am currently doing my annual Use Your Leftovers challenge at Earrings Everyday (join me! It’s fun!) where I use whatever leftover beads and components are in reach. So I thought I would whip up a quick pair from these leftovers that happen to be strewn on my bead table.
I first spotted some Vintaj leaves next to some enameled leaves from Gardanne. Now I could just simply layer one on top of the other, but that wouldn’t be too challenging. I decided the brass leaves needed a bit more…flair.
So I hopped over to my hammering station and pulled out a screwdriver to add some lines to the leaves. I kept the lines going in the same downward direction, overlapping them a bit.
After I buffed them with the Vintaj reliefing block to bring out the highlights. But they were still a bit too flat. So I took my chain nose pliers, holding the edge of the leaf, giving it a slight twist, back and forth. That makes the edges crinkle just a bit.
See the difference?
Add a jump ring or two and then the kidney shaped ear wires. But they still looked too simple. So I had to keep going.
I decided to embellish the ear wires to kick the flair factor up a notch. I don’t often have time to make my own ear wires (if you do, then that is awesome!), but the ones that you can get commercially are typically a bit…um….boring. I like to liven them up with a little bit of wire and some beads.
Pinch the little loop of the ear wire together just a bit. Then take about 3″ of wire and start wrapping to secure the loop. Continue wrapping up the front of the ear wire, adding a glass E-bead in between the wraps.
What do you think…plain or embellished ear wire?
I agree. 😉 Embellished it is! Can you believe that something so lovely was made from the flotsam and jetsam of my studio craftastrophe?! Now these are ready to pop in the mail to my best friend Kari for her 50th birthday. Hooray!


Internet of Things, mobile networks and services
Beyond the mobile Internet, IoT is the next major network revolution… and the SCS Cluster ecosystem is a leading community in this field.
The new challenges of mobile networks and services
The craze for data exchange
In the space of a few decades, networks and mobile services have been deployed massively for the benefit of consumers. Users are now increasingly enthusiastic for social media and data. Fixed and mobile telephone networks thus face new challenges, from managing communications (classical telephony) to managing actual presence (mobility, connectivity and data volumes).
The deployment of connected objects
The Internet of Things revolution
Beyond the mobile Internet, the Internet of Things (fixed or mobile), consumer or industrial represent the next “big thing” for networks. This in turn opens up a great many challenges in terms of architecture and integration of new technologies in these networks, but also in the fields of energy consumption management, miniaturization of sensors, integration of IPv6 in objects, and the possibility of producing M2M solutions suited to the various market sectors.
Deployments of connected objects and sensors planned in all sectors of the economy in the context of the IoT will lead to a massive proliferation of datas that will be sent back to the IT infrastructure. Already, more than 2.5 trillion bytes of data are daily produced and it is increasing exponentially.
Big Data technologies
The challenge of trust and security
The processing, organization, classification, cleaning, traceability and all the operations that will make this data “smart” and “safe” are the big issues for Big Data technologies.
For that, 4 key technological challenges of Big Data:
- Volume: what volumes of data to process and store?
- Velocity: For some sensitive processes, Big Data technologies need to be used in real time.
- Variety: structured or unstructured data? What formats and standards?
- Veracity: What levels of confidence in the data and results obtained?
Building trust and security in Big Data is a key challenge in view of the variety and increasing number of sources.
Major technological challenges
Management and optimization of energy consumption
Interoperability and convergence of networks and technologies
performance and control over new content with Big Data
Working groups dedicated to IoT and Big Data
The SCS Cluster has set up working groups dedicated to IoT and Big Data to encourage IoT innovations and animate innovative projects around Big Data.
SCS thus promotes the development and financing of use cases and IoT solutions, particularly in the field of “IoT security”. The 130 IoT & Big data partners represent a leading IoT ecosystem in France.
- A network of 130 partners
- 85% of startups et PMEs
- 125 million € R&D invested in 33 R&D projects funded up to 48 million €
- Networking of 1 300 partners
Technologies for high-growth markets
To access markets and customers, the SCS Cluster has since 2013 launched “Market Meetings” with technology providers and major contractors for networking, for project launch or Proof Of Concepts.
These target markets are:
- E Health
- Consumer Electronics
- Digital Industry
- Smart City


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Many mothers who are stay-at-home parents lose their sense of self in the process of caretaking for their children. A woman`s natural instinct to “protect her flock” may come into direct conflict with developing a strong self-identity
Many mothers who are stay-at-home parents
lose their sense of self in the process of caretaking for their children. A woman`s natural instinct to “protect her flock”
may come into direct conflict with developing a strong self-identity.
Often, mother`s “lose themselves” by giving
their power away in relationships, particularly with their children. They may develop a connection with their
children, but it may be established in an unhealthy manner. One of my parental slogans is, “Never do for
a child what she can do for herself.” Mothers may overfunction on behalf on
their children, giving away their sense of self while inhibiting their kids`
opportunity to become self directed.
In order to create a positive self-image,
stay-at home mothers need to learn to set personal boundaries. Sometimes, parents unknowingly become an
extension of their children. They may
vicariously live through their children and meet their needs in this
manner. An example is the parent who
becomes overly enmeshed in their child`s activities. They may inadvertently put pressure on a
child to perform admirably to compensate for their own perceived shortcomings.
A confident stay-at-home mother needs to be
able to distinguish herself from her children. Personal boundaries should not be blurred. A mother must be able to step back and
evaluate her behavior. Are my feelings
separate from those of my children, or do I get swallowed up in the burden of
how they experience life? Are most of my
needs tied up in the caretaking process for my children? Do I have separate wants, desires and needs
apart from those of my children?
I think an empowered mother must learn what
I call “detached identification.” Mothers
are responsible to their children,
not for them. Understanding this distinction determines
whether a stay-at-home mother will cultivate a vital sense of self. Often parents are unable to distinguish their
thoughts, feelings, and behavior from the pattern of their children. They may worry endlessly about their children
instead of demonstrating appropriate concern. Worrying erodes confidence. Appropriate concern empowers a mother to problem-solve new ways of
assisting their children in managing problems.
Some mother`s groups advocate what I call
“extreme parenting.” The parental
bonding process does not take into consideration the mother`s well-being and
personal identity. There are groups that
advocate that the stay-at-home co-sleep with her children on a regular nightly
basis as a connecting experience. In my
opinion, this practice is unhealthy for the child as well as the mother.
At times, a mother will pursue her children
when it would be better to fight that urge. Recently, my daughter visited me along with her toddler. We were walking down the street during a
shopping trip and my granddaughter fell down at one point. I reached over to
pick her up and my daughter intervened. “Dad, leave her alone. Let her
handle this by herself.” My daughter was
right. Malia was not hurt and was
capable of getting up on her own. Step
back, fight the urge to pursue and let children handle their journey to learn
It is imperative that stay-at-home moms
create a life apart from their children. Developing a business from home, joining parenting support groups,
spending time with adult friends and volunteering a small amount of one`s time
are important ways of refocusing one`s energy and validating personal
identity. Finding someone to caretake
for the children may be difficult, but necessary. Hopefully, a partner is a team player in this
regard and provides the mom with time away from her children. This is in the best interest of the adult relationship
as well as the adult-child relationship. Mothers may make excuses as to why a baby-sitter doesn`t meet their expectations. Part of maintaining a self-identity for the
mother is learning to let go of the children and allowing the children to be
“raised by the village.” If a
stay-at-home mother desires to create a healthy sense of self, she needs to
learn to entrust her children to significant others.
Suggestions to assist stay-at-home moms in
creating and maintaining a strong self-image are:
- Don`t be an overly-possessive mother. In doing so, you give your power away to
- Listen and respond to your own needs. This is not being selfish but honest and
- Always trying to please your children will backfire. They will
not respect you and you will not respect yourself.
- If your children make mistakes it is not a reflection on
you. Remember you are ok as long as
you allow children to become self-directed through learning from their own
- Create a life for yourself apart from your children. Involve family, friends and significant
others to support you in your self-rewarding activities.
- Eradicate the words “selfish” and “guilty” from your
vocabulary. They are words that
diminish your worth and keep you from developing confidence.
- Recognize the harsh reality that your children don`t always
need you. It`s amazing what they
can do for themselves.
- Let go of the illusion of being the perfect mother. Parenting is an art. Having to be perfect puts an
unreasonable burden on you.
Stay-at-home moms can develop confidence
and feel empowered if they can learn to meet their own needs apart from their
children. Setting appropriate
boundaries, being assertive, and giving your children appropriate space with
encouragement will enhance a mother`s sense of self-determination and
P. Krehbiel, Ed.S., LPC is an author, freelance writer and nationally certified
cognitive-behavioral therapist practicing in
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I invent from the gut. I cannot imitate. I cannot invent something that didn’t come from within. I let the subconscious doodle, or the fingers type, and then I analyze what makes those subconscious, creative impulses okay and logical. I bring them to the conscious level— sometimes by a lot of force, but not always. Maybe one hemisphere has a hard time hearing the other? Sometimes it happens by steps, sometimes in one step. I think maybe I got better at this over the years. Sometimes it takes years to make one step.
This is the method that I used to create all of Planet Heart’s ideas, writings, and drawings. I insist on using this method.
I refuse to artificially doodle 5 characters according to a standard formula, then slap 5 personality types according to typical criteria for comedic effect, and then write cliché lines.
In the process of designing Planet Heart, all of its elements came to me in this fashion, drop by drop. In 1996, I described in my journal the water drops that represent ideas—coming together all at once when the right water drop combines several. For this reason, no idea is ever tossed or considered irrelevant.
I often wonder how Planet Heart was formed. I ask myself the question, but I don’t force the answer. I’ve had the image of the Heart Galaxy as a combination of heart flowers made of hearts, floating towards each other to make bigger and bigger hearts… since about 1997. Before that, in 1996, I had a story in my mind of how the hearts, in heart combinations, came together and apart… it was a love story between the HeartSun and … I barely remember. Maybe it never made sense fully, but it might have. Some day I’ll find all the old writings.
I was on the elliptical machine at the gym when the missing “water drop” just naturally formed. It took 14 years for this part of the story to come out:
A man and a woman who promised to be together and make a family together got married. They were very loving and respectful and sweet. More than anything, they were very generous towards each other. Without an equally generous heart, no relationship can last. Or if it does, one side will be bitter, or one side will be victimized. And no hearts will be produced. Luckily, this couple knew in their core that they will only survive individually if they help the other stay healthy and happy and strong. They repeated this mantra in their hearts. Each night when they slept together, sparks of love few out of their bed and into the night’s sky. The sparks were in the shape of hearts. They rose higher into the atmosphere. As the years went by, the little hearts made an entire galaxy of hearts. Eventually, some of these hearts merged into the heartflower shaped stars, moons, planets, and heartsun.
I’ll have to find my old notes to find the stories of the heartsun and the other heartstars and their relationships to one another. Or maybe I’ll just invent new stories. I am sure they will still fit in with the old.
Planet HeartMark was created many years later. Planet HeartMark was really created by one of the happy children /my gut made up first that it was made up by one of the children on Planet Heart. But the truth is that Planet HeartMark was created by one of the children of that happy couple. And if I bring any more into the conscious level, then I might as well spell it out—My parents are that happy couple, and they made three happy knock on wood children, in real life and that’s why I invented Planet Heart. So it all makes perfect sense.


Sirona rear-facing car seat
Safely rear-facing from birth up to 18kg (approx. 4 years)
A rear-facing child seat reduces the risk of injury in a head-on collision by more than 80% when compared to a conventional forward-facing seat with harness system, as the force of an impact is distributed evenly over a large area.*
Leading consumer organisations therefore recommend that children remain in rear-facing child seats even beyond group 0+. The excellent safety performance and clever functionality of the pioneering combination car seat Sirona was awarded TEST WINNER by Germany's leading consumer testing organisation Stiftung Warentest in the test 6/2012.
*According to research conducted by VTI – Swedish Road and Transport Research Institute (Rapport 489A, 2003)
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Myka is designed and manufactured in Vancouver, Canada by Maja and Michael Bremer. Innovative design, clever engineering and impeccable quality have been the cornerstone of Myka. Each piece of jewelry is hand made out of pewter. Collection after collection, the designers faithfully envision, draft and sculpt each piece of jewelry from concept to finished product. The designers use a variety of ‘Swarovski’ crystals, semi-precious stones, combined with a breathtaking variety of glass and crystal beads, enhance each signature piece. Read the Myka Story here.
This Myka bright rhodium small square bracelet is new with tags. The bracelet consists of three rows of square multi colored Swarovski crystals for a total of 30 crystals. The stunning color combo is fuchsia, violet and aurore boreale crystals. This large statement bracelet is adjustable and will fit most wrists. Made in Canada. Retails $240 CAD.
Length: 7.75 inches | 19.7 cm
Width: 1.2 inches | 3.0 cm
Pre-owned: This brand new Myka bracelet was pre-purchased by the consignor but never worn. It is ‘new with tags’ and in excellent condition. All photographs can be magnified for a closer view by clicking directly on the photo. Also available: Tods Teal Python Leather Triple Wrap Bracelet, New


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How to find the cheapest flight from Tauranga (TRG) to Frankfurt (FRA)
All the information you need to plan the best TRG to FRA flight in 2021: compare Tauranga to Frankfurt flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Frankfurt.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Tauranga to Frankfurt am Main Airport (TRG - FRA)?
When flying from Tauranga to Frankfurt am Main Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Tauranga to Frankfurt flights.
From Tauranga to Frankfurt
What airport do you fly from for flights from Tauranga to Frankfurt am Main?
Most people fly from Tauranga (TRG) if they book a flight from Tauranga to Frankfurt am Main. On average, Tauranga has 0 outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main per day from 0 airlines. Tauranga is conveniently located just 3.0 km from Tauranga’s city centre.

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CDC requests states ready COVID-19 vaccine distribution by November
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week "urgently" requested governors to speed up their permit applications so vaccine distribution sites are operational by early November, McClatchy reports.
Why it matters: When a vaccine is ready, distribution is a major challenge the Trump administration is working to address. Supplies will be limited initially, and even if the most at-risk populations are given priority, that group still numbers in the tens of millions.
What they're saying: “The normal time required to obtain these permits presents a significant barrier to the success of this urgent public health program," according to a letter from CDC director Robert Redfield to state governors.
- "CDC urgently requests your assistance in expediting applications for these distribution facilities and, if necessary, asks that you consider waiving requirements that would prevent these facilities from becoming fully operational by November 1, 2020.”
The big picture: Several vaccines have already begun phase 3 trials. The U.S. has contracts in place to purchase hundreds of millions of doses of a vaccine if any are successful.
What to watch: Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn said earlier this week he would be willing to fast-track the vaccine approval process with an emergency use authorization before phase 3 trials are over.

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Battlefield 4: Final Stand to be Released on November 18
Henry Reeve / 7 years ago
EA has announced that the final map pack for Battlefield 4 will be released this week, with Battlefield 4: Final Stand being made available for premium members on November 18.
Final Stand will include new weapons, gadgets, vehicles, and 4 new Russian arctic maps. As for the new vehicles, we can expect a Snowmobile, and a Hovertank. The Rorsch MK-1 railgun is included as a new weapon, while we have some new maps to choose from, too. Siberian is up first, while a “blizzard-ridden” Operation Whiteout and Hammerhead also make the cut, with Hammerhead having gamers take to a submarine base to duke it out, the military installation of Hangar 21 and Giants of Karelia, which is a “massive map designed around a weapons factory”.


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The author in question is a stay at home dad who wishes sometimes that he could be back at the office.
Because believe you me, staying at home while trying to bring in the bucks that will see to my brood’s college tuition in the not-too-distant future and my oldest daughter’s (first) wedding is not always a game for the faint of heart. The thing is this; two of my boys are quite a handful. One is eight and the other is ten, going on two.
The way he behaves sometimes, he may as well be. Between you and me, sometimes I think he takes after his mother, and that worries me sometimes too. But never you mind that, I try to bring my boys up with the realities of life, trying always to toughen them up a bit for the real world with the notion that cowboys don’t cry. But don’t you worry; I’m not at all trying to bring them up to be some red-neck type of crew all ignorant like and with little or no respect for self and others.
Depending on how you view things, your sense of humor and your outlook on life, well, you can just call me Dad.
That’s what my boys and eldest child call me anyhow. I won’t tell you what the old girl calls me, especially at night when we think the kids have all gone off to sleep. And neither are you lot going to read what me and she get up to during our precious private time together. That’s strictly for adults only. And this personal blog is all about what got me into this joyful mess in the first place.
Like I hinted at earlier, bringing up kids in this day and age ain’t ever going to be easy. So, that being said, the main theme of this blog is what it’s like being a dad. I’ll be sharing with you some of the joys and pains of being a modern day father. I’m not an expert by any means, nor am I a jack of all trades. So, if you have four more kids of your own, you might know what I’m leading onto here. In this day and age, one kid is considered by many professional moms and dads to be quite enough, thank you very much.
Anyway, if some of my posts lead you to have a Eureka moment in the sense that you say; ah, why didn’t I think of that, then maybe I’m doing alright as a father. Maybe I’m also doing good by you in leaving you with some innovative and useful child-rearing tips. I like to think that part of my good work, going forward, comes down to my profession as a full-time blogger and feature writer. My wife and I decided some years ago that I could take a turn at staying home for a change.
I guess I’m brave then. I was reluctant at first, but decided to give it a crack. My wife’s work doesn’t allow for the same amount of flexibility as mine does. Anyway guys, I’m sure we’ll have loads of fun, not just talking about our kids, but things that we all have a common interest in, guys stuff mainly.
Guys, enjoy the ride with us.

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Caricature Christmas and Holiday Cards
It is that time of year again; time to start thinking of what kind of Christmas card to send to your friends and family. This year why not try something new! A caricature Christmas card will definitely make a lasting impression! Your caricature Christmas card would be truly unique and personalized and will capture the essence of your family in a fun and artistic way.
We can create the artwork to your specifications and deliver a high-resolution digital file for you to print elsewhere or we can do the printing for you. Be sure to check out some of our other Christmas caricatures to get some ideas!


When it comes to cars, driving a manual, or stick shift, is just that--manual. A manual transmission requires that you push in a clutch to release the gears of the engine so you can shift. Changing gears allows the engine to run at a different rate of speed. Because a clutch controls the action of the engine, its smooth operation is integral to a car's function. A clutch can stop functioning or go out for any number of reasons. When a clutch is going out, there are a couple of signs that make it obvious.
Slipping is due to a natural process of wear and tear on a clutch. Gradually, the clutch loses the ability to hold the parts it's supposed to hold tight. The driven disc is not held tight against the fly wheel, and the parts fail to rotate at the same rate of speed. Signs of a slipping clutch occur first in the car's engine speed and RPM reading; the engine speed and RPM increase when the car is sitting still, or barely accelerating.
Clutch grabbing occurs when there's a problem with the components of a clutch, which keeps the clutch from operating smoothly. Grabbing or chattering is when the clutch causes the car to vibrate or jerk during acceleration. The car will feel like the clutch is being abruptly pressed and let out, even if the clutch is depressed the entire time.
A dragging clutch happens when depressing the clutch petal fails to fully free the fly wheel in the engine. This means that the parts of the engine that would normally stop turning when you clutch and shift are instead still turning as you attempt to shift. This results in grinding and clunking during shifting, as though the clutch petal is not depressed at all.
Any time a clutch is malfunctioning, it will cause abnormal noise. The noises might be obvious when the clutch is engaged or disengaged, and can range from scraping to clunking and chinking. These noises are usually factors of a clutch that has several internal pieces that are malfunctioning.
If the clutch petal is vibrating it means that one of the rotating pieces of the clutch is wearing out. This can also be caused by a misalignment between the clutch and the other parts of the engine.


What is selling faster in Dubai at the moment — luxury villas, premium apartments and penthouses in new super-high-end skyscrapers, or modest studios in remoted, but comfortable housing communities?
Core Savills give their own statistics in its H1 Dubai Investment Outlook report. In a year, housing prices in areas like Emirates Hills increased by 40-45% and reached an average of USD 10 million. Although imexre.com statistics too show that investment yields for these units are relatively small compared with other offers of the Dubai’s investment real estate market, yet they stayed stable at the level of 3.5-3.7% during four last years.
Dubai real market main participants have decided to stick to the golden mean, and keep their fingers on the market’s slightest pulse. Emirate’s authorities had plans to make constructors add a couple of thousand square meters of affordable housing to each new development project they start, but this initiative still is rather advisory than mandatory.
Core Savills points out that Dubai’s premium real estate market has the advantage of limited supply at the background of free construction land plots shortage in central elite areas of the city, as well as the advantage of the growing demand for such real estate units from regional investors wishing to enter the bottoming market.
Core CEO David Godchaux said: “The relative resilience of prices in most of the established ultra-prime areas is an interesting aspect coming to the fore, underpinned by limited new supply and continued demand from UHNWI investors wanting to own ultra-prime properties in Dubai’s iconic locations such as villas in Palm Jumeirah and Emirates Hills, along with a few luxury apartments in the Downtown and Marina districts and the new Jumeirah freehold developments like City Walk.”
“The trend is stemmed by the long-term investment horizons and status factors of a majority of owners of prime residential real estate in Dubai – contrasting with the many investors-speculators of pre-2008,” he added.
This latest trend of the high-end housing growing popularity arose on the basis of the stability of such investments as opposed to volatile affordable housing market, which depends on the current economic conditions, said Godchaux. He also expressed doubts about the stability of dividends from investments in affordable housing.
If you want to know more of investments in Dubai real estate, please, use our Investment Guide and find what is suitable personally for you.


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KFC Coleslaw Copycat Recipe --- For a finer textured coleslaw, pulse the veggies briefly in the food processor before adding the dressing. KFC Coleslaw Copycat Recipe - Paleo-ized almond milk, less sugar Yum! KFC Coleslaw Copycat Recipe --- I used Tbs. instead of cup and added 2 Tbs. Restaurant Ranch Dressing Creamy Cole Slaw Recipe Kfc Cole Slaw Recipe Copycat Kfc Coleslaw Creamy Coleslaw Recipe Kfc Kfc Fried Chicken Recipe Recipe For Kentucky Fried Chicken Coslaw Recipes Copycat Recipes. More information. Kentucky Fried Chicken was Recipe Kentucky Fried Chicken Recipe Omorc Air Fryer - No Oil Secret 11 Spices HERE. 17/05/2017 · KFC Coleslaw is one of my most personal childhood food memories. As a young kid I would walk from my elementary school with my great aunt and we would stop at KFC then Kentucky Fried Chicken to get a chicken plate to share and a pudding cup to share. 28/04/2005 · If you've ever seen a clone recipe for KFC Cole Slaw it probably looks like this. This replica recipe has become one of the all-time most shared recipes on the wires of the intraweb. Here's the original secret formula from my first book, Top Secret Recipes, to clone the world's best slaw. 26 nov. 2019 - KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe is a delicious take on Kentucky Fried Chicken's famous Cole Slaw. Quick, easy and gluten free.
Nov 26, 2019 - A KFC Coleslaw Copycat recipe! The dressing tastes almost identical to the original thanks to one key ingredient. You will be pelasantly surprised at how much this clone tastes like the original KFC Coleslaw. This is an amazing copycat version of the famous KFC Coleslaw Recipe. It's sweet, a little tangy and fabulously creamy! My all-time favorite coleslaw recipe! Is there anyone who doesn't love KFC Coleslaw Recipe? The dressing in this recipe tastes exactly, I. What others are saying gluten free Copycat KFC Coleslaw Recipe - to go with my gluten free fried chicken I hate KFC and everything it represents and even though I quit that food years ago, I still remember how darn good their cole slaw is! Jul 11, 2019- KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe is a delicious take on Kentucky Fried Chicken's famous Cole Slaw. Quick, easy and gluten free. 09/05/2019 · KFC Coleslaw Recipe copycat is creamy, sweet, tangy, and crispy just like you remember. And I'm sharing the trick to keep it crisp!
19/07/2012 · This KFC coleslaw recipe is a perfect side for the summer! Everyone loves the famous KFC coleslaw, so why not try and replicate the recipe! We found the perfect copycat KFC coleslaw recipe in honor of our new Copycat Classics newsletter! This simple recipe perfectly replicates the slaw at the fast food chain. Great for any barbecue. A KFC Coleslaw Copycat recipe! The dressing tastes almost identical to the original thanks to one key ingredient. You will be pelasantly surprised at how much this clone tastes like the original KFC Coleslaw.
03/05/2017 · Now, we always try and get our recipes tasting as close to the real thing as we can. This KFC coleslaw however tastes identical to original. That's right, done. 24/06/2018 · Pan-Fried catfish eggs, cooked over a wood fire, Its Cast Iron Wednesday in The Catfish Kitchen. - Duration: 10:23. Catfish Kitchen 266 views. 18/08/2017 · Taking a break from back to school preparations, I am going to share with you a re-do of sorts. Today I am sharing my copycat recipe for KFC coleslaw. This is usually our favorite slaw, both for it's flavor and texture. I have developed a dressing that very closely mimics theirs and we could not be happier with it. I am fairly.
KFC Coleslaw is the perfect summer side dish and tastes exactly like the real thing! It takes minutes to throw together with crunchy cabbage and carrots and is so creamy delicious! This coleslaw is a staple at a summer potluck. We love serving it on top of. 09/11/2018 · Receta de ensalada o kfc coleslaw aquí en cocinemosjuntos. Esta ensalada es ideal para comer con un pollo frito estilo kfc.Se usa la cabeza de un repollo. Se corta con un cuchillo o se usa un procesador de comidas. Le agregas zanahorias ralladas. La mitad de una cebolla rallada. Se le agrega sal, pimienta blanca, crema agria y crema. KFC Cole Slaw Restaurant Recipe gets it right. This is the cole slaw you love at KFC and small town diners. Make KFC Cole Slaw at home. Make KFC’s Cole Slaw Recipe at home tonight for your family. Our Secret Restaurant Recipe for their Cole Slaw tastes just like KFC’s. Copycat KFC Coleslaw: The Real Thing Recipe - Genius Kitchen.
KFC Coleslaw Copycat Dinner, then Dessert, Easy Creamy Coleslaw Love Grows Wild, Easy Cole Slaw Coleslaw Dinner, then Dessert Read More A. KFC Coleslaw Copycat use 2 packets stevia, no milk or buttermilk add celery seed See more. Try these 34 Chick-fil-A Menu Copycat Recipes to save you money and enjoy all week long! Your family will think you went out and bought the real thing. My husband said this tastes just like Chick-fil-a's coleslaw. I didn't have kosher salt, so I just used regular salt and I added about tsp. This Copycat Chick-fil-A Cole Slaw recipe is amazing! Copycat KFC Coleslaw - perfect for of July! by Amy Kentucky Fried Chicken Coleslaw Recipe Kentucky Fried Chicken Coleslaw Recipe My mom loves this stuff. I'm not a big Kentucky Fried Chicken fan - actually, I'm not a big chicken fan overall. Kind of odd since I love turkey sandwiches, but I am an enigma. But, I do love those sides - macaroni an. 16/04/2013 · Delicious Copycat KFC Coleslaw recipe – this coleslaw is the perfect side dish to every barbecue and it’s great to bring to pot lucks and other get-togethers. Does anyone else remember the KFC Buffets?? I remember going to the KFC buffet during high school and it was like heaven. My mom.
Keto KFC copycat Coleslaw is a quick, easy and delicious side dish you can make over and over again. It's so good, even non Keto-ers will love it! Make it for dinner, take it to a cookout, pack it in your lunch. Keyword Keto Coleslaw, Keto KFC copycat Coleslaw Servings 5. Ingredients. This is an amazing copycat version of the famous KFC Coleslaw Recipe. It's sweet, a little tangy and fabulously creamy! My all-time favorite coleslaw recipe! Is there anyone who doesn't love KFC Coleslaw Recipe? The dressing in this recipe tastes exactly, I mean. 10/05/2019 · Copycat KFC Coleslaw  Reply. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked Did you make this recipe? We'd love for you to rate it! Comment. Name Email Website. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 17/03/2017 · My family loves KFC Coleslaw, so much that they refused to eat any other coleslaw recipe I suggest. That got me thinking, maybe I should try making a copycat recipe for KFC.
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These raw vegan tarts are a great healthy dessert option that is free of refined sugars and gluten. I’ve used dates and coconut nectar to add sweetness, which contain a number of nutrients and minerals, and is lower GI than traditional cane sugar that can spike your blood sugars and leave you crashing. The polysaturated and monosaturated fats from the nuts, avocado and coconut oil also lower the overall GI of this snack, leaving you to feel satisfied and sustained.
The tarts also provide an excellent source of calcium from the avocado and almonds which support bone, nerve and muscle health as well as the magnesium from the cacao to help with muscle relaxation.
(makes 12 mini tarts)
1 cup almond meal or any nut of choice
½ cup cacao powder
Pinch of salt
½ cup medjool dates
2 tablespoons hazelnut butter or ABC spread
1 medium ripe avocado
2 medjool dates
2 tablespoon sweetener of choice (I like to use coconut nectar. You can use maple syrup, raw honey or rice malt syrup).
2 tablespoon cacao powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoon coconut mylk
1 ½ tablespoons hazelnut butter or 2 tablespoons raw hazelnuts
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
Raspberries to decorate
Start by making the mousse:
Simply add all of the mousse ingredients minus the coconut oil into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
Add the coconut oil and blend again.
Pour mousse into a piping bag with the desired nozzle (I just used a sandwich bag and snipped a small hole in the corner to add the nozzle), and place in the fridge for an hour or so to firm up.
To make the tarts:
Blitz the nuts/nut meal, cacao powder and salt in a food processor until combined and a powder-like consistency is achieved.
Whilst the processor is still going, add in the dates and nut butter. Process until a doughy mixture is achieved. If it is too dry, try adding in a small amount of water until the mixture is soft enough to mould.
Divide the mixture into 12 and using your hands, mould into small hollow tart shells. This can be the fiddly part, but I find it therapeutic.
Place in the fridge to firm up whilst the mousse thickens. After an hour or two, the tarts will be ready to pipe the mousse mixture into.
Add raspberries to decorate.
About Hayley Richards
Hayley Richards is a plant-based nutritionist, author, raw chef and founder of raw foods catering business Raw Karma that supplies food to clients, businesses and events.
When we think of healing we often go straight to the physical; healing our bones, our skin, our digestive system – yet, sometimes we need a little bit of self-indulgence or as its known ‘chocolate therapy’ to support the healing process.
Naturopaths will often look to the gut when determining the origin of many types of disease. Prebiotics by definition is foods or ingredients that selectively promote the growth or activity of beneficial microorganisms (gut bacteria), and are different to the bacteria themselves called probiotics. Prebiotic foods in this recipe include; onion, garlic, asparagus, chickpeas and the vegetables in general. Promoting the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria has flow-on effects to improve digestive function, the immune system, mental health, skin health and almost every aspect of health.
Autumn is approaching and the change of season can sometimes be a challenge to our health. Give your immune system the best chance of staying in good shape by adding these quick and easy immunity gummies to your day.


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Welcome to the Mayo Clinic Volunteer Programs page. Volunteers play a key role in making a difference for Mayo Clinic patients and visitors. Mayo Clinic volunteers provide patients and visitors with hospitality, services and amenities that would otherwise not be available. Follow this page to stay up-to-date on information and happenings pertaining to Mayo Clinic Volunteer Programs, as well as information that may be valuable when fulfilling your volunteer shifts.
Would you like another way to help patients and accrue additional volunteer hours? If so, we are pleased to share that we are collaborating with Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program for a new service pilot. We have partnered with this group over the years by having departmental blood drives and having volunteers assist in the waiting area at the Hilton Building Blood Donor Center. With this new pilot, current Mayo Clinic Volunteer Programs volunteers are eligible to receive volunteer time when registered to donate whole blood, double red cells, blood platelets, and plasma at Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program. If deferred for any reason, you are still eligible to receive credit for your attempt to donate. This is a win-win-win situation – you receive volunteer service time (and feel good giving back directly to patients with your donation!), the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program receives your generous donation, and patients’ lives are saved.
Every donation is valuable.
For frequently asked questions related to giving blood, more information is available online.
Criteria for participating
To participate in this pilot, you must be at least 16 years old. For volunteers who are age 16 and 17, you must have a signed consent form from your parent or guardian. The consent forms will be available in the volunteer offices. Additionally, you must meet the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program criteria. Many criteria are outlined in the FAQ.
To receive volunteer time for your donation, you must complete our MCVP blood donation form and have it signed by the Blood Donor Program staff. These forms are available at any of the campus volunteer offices. At your convenience, return the signed form to any of the volunteer offices to have your time recorded.
Again, this service is in the pilot stage. The pilot will begin Tuesday, October 15 and run for six weeks. After the pilot, we will determine whether to transition this into an ongoing service. If you participate, we would appreciate any feedback to make this an ongoing, sustainable service.
If you would have any questions, please contact a Mayo Clinic Volunteer Programs staff member.

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The Charlotte Hornets hosted eight players for the team’s ninth predraft workout Sunday.
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The Hornets hold the 11th and the 55th overall selections in Thursday’s draft.


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HD Supply Waterworks, an HD supply business, opened a new location in Westbrook, Maine. This is the company’s first physical location in the state, adding to its nationwide presence of more than 240 branches.
“We are committed to strategic growth that enables us to provide trusted local service,” said HD Supply Waterworks President Steve LeClair. “Our new location and team, with more than 80 years of combined industry experience, signifies our commitment to our perspective and existing customers in this viable market.”
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La Movida 1480AM will celebrate Madison’s 5th Annual Hispanic Heritage Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the Madison Turners Hall, 3001 S. Stoughton Rd.
In observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month and in remembrance of the important contributions Latinos have bestowed upon our communities throughout the history of this nation, WLMV-La Movida 1480AM, Mid-West Family Broadcasting, along with The Latino Chamber of Commerce, will host this annual event that will be emceed by attorney Mario Mendoza of Murphy Desmond Lawyers and Sara Alvarado of Alvarado Real Estate Group.
Important leaders and representatives of local Latino and non-Latino institutions are expected at the event including special guests, City of Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and City of Fitchburg Mayor Steve Arnold. Also, the following distinguished individuals and entities will be recognized during the luncheon for their contributions:
◆Community Institution of the Year: Leslie Ann Howard – President & CEO United Way of Dane County
◆Community Leader of the Year: Víctor M. Arellano – Attorney at Law, Arellano & Phebus, S.C.
◆Hispanic Achievement of the Year: Sandy Morales – Chief Operating Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters
◆The Amigo Award: Jonathan Gramling – Publisher & Editor, The Capital City HUES
◆Hispanic Entrepreneurs of the Year: Bernardo and Lynette Arce, Team Arce, First Weber Real Estate
◆Making a Difference Award: Yolanda Salazar – Cultural Diversity Specialist, North East Side Coalition
◆Believe and Succeed Award: Oscar Mireles – Executive Director and Principal, Omega School
There will be a special performance from the International Ballet Folklorico México de Carlos y Sonia Avila. Sponsors for the event include: Latino Chamber of Commerce, Cup Cakes a Go-Go, 5th Element Coffee Shop, Rogan’s Shoes, Black Hawk Technical College, Job Corps, Hawks Quindel, La Rosita Latina, Wild Honda, Paradise Island, Middleton Cross Plain Schools, Voz Latina Newspaper.
Each year, the United States honors the contributions that Latinos have made to the nation with a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that runs from September 15-October 15. This annual celebration was first established by the US Congress on September 17, 1968, with a weeklong event. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded this celebration to a month.
For more information about this event, contact or email Lupita Montoto at (608) 441-3768 or at [email protected].
This is a FREE event with limited space! Please RSVP by calling Diane at 608 273-1000 or email [email protected] by October 9th.


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Sunday, September 19, 2010
This afternoon I saw this in the garden and made a note to come back to the garden tonight. It is my first Moon Flower Bud
Sure enough at twilight there was my first moon flower bloom! It is supposed to smell heavenly, but I could not smell anything at all. It is about the size and shape of a squash blossom. It also reminds me of a lily. I was so enchanted by it I stayed in the garden until dark.
In the moon light the rest of the garden was shadows, but the Moon Flower was visible. It was being visited by moths quite frequently (there's one in this photo).
The Moon Flower is a relative of the Morning Glory. But while the Morning Glory unfurls at the break of day, when the sun rises the petals of this flower will fall to the ground. It blooms for one night only. I am so glad I was there!


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Caroline was a junior year marketing student at The University of Alabama when she realized fashion was her calling and immediately began teaching herself to sew. She went on to attend SCAD Atlanta for her Masters in Fashion and while in school showed collections at Vancouver Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week. The exclusive styles for The SIL were reminiscent of her first collection, which was featured in British Vogue.
Caroline founded Caroline Ann Collection with the belief that any day can turn into a special occasion simply by what you choose to wear. She designs for the independent and unafraid woman who truly is a collector of garments she can’t live without. The line features effortless silhouettes executed with special attention to bold color, print, and embellishment.
Caroline is proud to be a third-generation entrepreneur with all of her clothes currently being made in her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. She loves the business just as much as the creative and is proud to be contributing to the budding fashion potential of Atlanta.

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Friday, November 1, 2013
The Hanging Tree by Michael Phillip Cash
Seventeen year old Arielle is at a crossroads in her life. Disenchanted with her father, she is testing the boundaries of his trust by dating someone he does not approve. Under the moonlit sky in Long Island, Arielle and her boyfriend meet under the infamous hanging tree. The couple's destiny is rooted to the five spirits in the tree whose lives and deaths are determined by an ancient curse. Will her future be determined by the past or will Arielle's choices alter the course of her life? (taken from the back of the book)
I would have to consider myself a Cash fan. I adored Brood X. Stillwell was a little predictable for me, but I still enjoyed it. I was really anxious to find out how I'd feel about this one. Would I find it predictable or would I find it the fascinating read of Brood X?
I was pleasantly surprised. Though it didn't have the gruesome scenes I loved about Cash's work, it was still gripping. The over all story was predictable, but written in such a way that I just didn't care. The characters are easy to identify with and you find yourself sucked in immediately. Goody Bennett in herself is a fascinating character study. I'm hoping Cash goes back and writes a book just about her.
You'll find yourself stuck in several different time periods, with all of the characters from the hanging tree. Each has his own story to tell and you'll want to hungrily lap it up until you've heard them all. Though it's a novella, which for me means a quick read, it was a wonderful escape from reality and a great way to pass the time.
If you've read any of Cash's other works, then you know that he improves with everything he puts out. I'd love to see him delve even deeper into the thrilling sci-fi/fantasy world and I can't wait to see what he comes up with next.
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Some visual conditions cannot be treated with glasses alone. Vision therapy uses principles of neuroscience and neuroplasticity to effectively treat conditions, such as crossed eyes, lazy eye, and poor hand-eye coordination in children and adults. Our comprehensive approach incorporates coordinated movement, balance, visual processing, and cognitive abilities to establish and strengthen the neural connections between the brain and the visual system. Our doctors, therapists, and staff provide a personalized approach to help patients develop the necessary visual skills to improve their quality of life in the classroom, workplace, and home.
Who Benefits from Vision Therapy?
Children with visual problems often become adults with visual problems.
It is never too late for Vision Therapy! We can help both children and adults suffering from:
The Vision Therapy Institute is the only clinic in the Midlands area offering comprehensive vision therapy services. We have expanded our practice to include routine eye exams, corneal correction treatment, developmental vision, and vision rehabilitation. Patients can also purchase glasses, sunglasses, and accessories in our optical shop.
We see patients as young as 6 months old for eye exams! It is important to bring children in early as an undetected vision problem can have a significant impact on infant and childhood development and possibly lead to a learning and/or behavior problem.
We only suggest glasses, contacts or surgery when it is in your best interest. There is no financial benefit or gain to our doctors if you buy your contacts or glasses from our office.
When people have trouble using both eyes together or can’t focus for great lengths of time, they do not simply grow out of these problems. Adults have as much need for this type of vision care as children.
Vision therapy helps patients live happier lives and perform better in school and at work.
Our highly trained staff provides a skilled team approach to help children and adults develop necessary visual skills through a personalized, non-invasive program. Often times, Vision Therapy may eliminate a possible surgery that had been previously recommended.
Why Vision Therapy?
- Helping patients develop or improve fundamental visual skills and abilities
- Improving visual comfort, ease, and efficiency
- Changing how a patient processes or interprets visual information
- Treating conditions, such as crossed eyes, lazy eye, and poor hand-eye coordination
What is Vision Therapy?
- Eye alignment
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What to Expect?
- Therapeutic lenses
- Electronic targets with timing mechanisms
- Balance boards
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Read How Vision Therapy Has Changed Our Patients’ Lives.
Vision Therapy is the start of a new beginning..
Improvements! Very pleased with the care and quality of service. Thank you!!
He’s now happily reading books a full grade level above
Additional Awards & Recognitions Include:
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- Optometric Horizon Award by the South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA), 2016
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Booker Hangs with Halsey Winners at the SoCal Honda Sound Stage at AMP RadioThanks to SoCal Honda, some lucky winners got to see a super intimate performance at the SoCal Honda Sound Stage at AMP Radio! Watch their interview with Booker after the show!
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Watch Halsey Perform LIVE in the SoCal Honda Sound Stage at AMP RadioToday (May 16th) we've got Halsey in the SoCal Honda Sound Stage at AMP Radio!
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Halsey Drops Riveting New Single 'Eyes Closed'The haunting track comes off the singer's upcoming record, which was inspired by a "prolonged, toxic" breakup.
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Halsey's 'Hopeless Fountain Kingdom' Features Quavo, Lauren JaureguiThe singer shared the full tracklisting for her new album via Twitter.
Halsey Changes Gears with New Dance-Influenced AlbumThe singer sat down with Carson Daly to discuss her sophomore album 'Hopeless Fountain Kingdom.'
Halsey Changes Gears With New Dance-Influenced AlbumThe electropop artist sat down with Carson Daly to share how her forthcoming album differs from her earlier work.


Earlier, photos of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class were revealed with a 12.3-inch touchscreen and plenty more luxury features. Now, we get our first look of the German automaker’s flagship sedan from the outside.
The 2014 S-Class won’t make its official unveiling until May 15th, but this gives us a great look at what to expect when it finally becomes official. Overall, the design is cleaner and sleeker, getting rid of the larger fender flares found in the previous generation S-Class. Much of what we’ve seen recently with the new CLA and the redesigned E-Class also found their way onto the flagship sedan.
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In addition, more photos of the sixth-generation S-Class interior show off more of its focus on luxury amenities as the German automaker looks to carry over some of the now defunct Maybach brand’s influence.
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