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Evolutionary history of Podarcis tiliguerta on Corsica and Sardinia.

Rodríguez, V, Buades, JM, Brown, RP, Terrasa, B, Pérez-Mellado, V, Corti, C, Delaugerre, M, Castro, JA, Picornell, A and Ramon, MM (2017) Evolutionary history of Podarcis tiliguerta on Corsica and Sardinia. BMC Evolutionary Biology, 17 (27). ISSN 1471-2148

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BACKGROUND: Podarcis tiliguerta is a wall lizard endemic to the Mediterranean islands of Corsica and Sardinia. Previous findings of high mtDNA and morphological diversity have led to the suggestion that it may represent a species complex. Here, we analysed mitochondrial and nuclear markers (mtDNA, 3110 bp; 6 nDNA loci, 3961 bp) in P. tiliguerta sampled from thirty-two localities across Corsica and Sardinia. RESULTS: We find much greater intraspecific genetic divergence than between sister species of other Mediterranean island Podarcis, i.e., between P. lilfordi and P. pityusensis. We detected three mtDNA clusters in Corsica (North, South-East and South-West) and either two or three in Sardinia (North vs. South) depending on the clustering method. Only one or two nDNA groups were identified within each main island (again, depending on the method). A Bayesian time-calibrated multispecies coalescent tree was obtained from mtDNA and provided statistical support for a Miocene origin of the species (13.87 Ma, 95% HPD: 18.30-10.77 Ma). The posterior mean divergence time for the Corsican and Sardinian lineages was 12.75 Ma ago (95% HPD: 16.94-9.04 Ma). CONCLUSION: The results support the evolutionary distinctiveness of Corsican and Sardinian populations and also indicate a lack of post-divergence migration despite periods of contact being possible. Further to this, species delimitation analyses of Corsican and Sardinian lineages provided statistical support for their recognition as distinct (sister) taxa. Our results provide new insights into the biogeography of the Mediterranean biodiversity hotspot, and contribute important findings relevant to the systematics and evolution of this speciose lizard genus.

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nIFTy galaxy cluster simulations - V. Investigation of the cluster infall region

Arthur, J, Pearce, FR, Gray, ME, Elahi, PJ, Knebe, A, Beck, AM, Cui, W, Cunnama, D, Dave, R, February, S, Huang, S, Katz, N, Kay, ST, McCarthy, IG, Murante, G, Perret, V, Power, C, Puchwein, E, Saro, A, Sembolini, F , Teyssier, R and Yepes, G (2017) nIFTy galaxy cluster simulations - V. Investigation of the cluster infall region. MONTHLY NOTICES OF THE ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY, 464 (2). pp. 2027-2038. ISSN 0035-8711

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We examine the properties of the galaxies and dark matter haloes residing in the cluster infall region surrounding the simulated Λ cold dark matter galaxy cluster studied by Elahi et al. at z = 0. The 1.1 × 1015 h−1 M⊙ galaxy cluster has been simulated with eight different hydrodynamical codes containing a variety of hydrodynamic solvers and sub-grid schemes. All models completed a dark-matter-only, non-radiative and full-physics run from the same initial conditions. The simulations contain dark matter and gas with mass resolution mDM = 9.01 × 108 h−1 M⊙ and mgas = 1.9 × 108 h−1 M⊙, respectively. We find that the synthetic cluster is surrounded by clear filamentary structures that contain ∼60 per cent of haloes in the infall region with mass ∼1012.5–1014 h−1 M⊙, including 2–3 group-sized haloes (>1013 h−1 M⊙). However, we find that only ∼10 per cent of objects in the infall region are sub-haloes residing in haloes, which may suggest that there is not much ongoing pre-processing occurring in the infall region at z = 0. By examining the baryonic content contained within the haloes, we also show that the code-to-code scatter in stellar fraction across all halo masses is typically ∼2 orders of magnitude between the two most extreme cases, and this is predominantly due to the differences in sub-grid schemes and calibration procedures that each model uses. Models that do not include active galactic nucleus feedback typically produce too high stellar fractions compared to observations by at least ∼1 order of magnitude.

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Bloggers have damaged a number of companies, but it's time to think of the blog as your friend. Skillful blogging can boost your company's credibility and help it connect with customers. From Harvard Management Communication Letter.

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Twice in the last two days I have employed a very useful pastoral assistant. My dog Crispin in the past has been a welcome visitor in the local old people's homes. He would come in with me, nuzzle the hands of those sitting around and often get a response  where  some of us failed.
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Scott Brown...the Senator from TCOT?

We let the socialist Democrats win a 60 seat majority in the Senate. As a result, the Dems were poised to seize control of the private health care system in this country. Then an obscure politician from Massachusetts beat the overwhelming odds and took the Kennedy seat away from the Democrats.

Now we have a pretty good chance of killing ObamaCare. Conservatives should be eternally grateful for what happened in Massachusetts in January ― but some are irate because Scott Brown has bucked his party and sided with Democrats on a lousy package of tax cuts and porky spending.

I really don't understand how anyone can be surprised by this. Scott Brown was elected to serve and represent the people of Massachusetts...not the top conservatives on Twitter.

Don't get me wrong. I'd like to fill the Senate with Jim DeMint and 99 DeMint clones. But let's stay grounded in reality...

As far as I'm concerned, Scott Brown is a real leader. I'm not going to agree with him all the time, but he scored a big win in the People's Republic of Taxachusetts on a pro-waterboarding, pro-Gitmo, anti-ObamaCare, anti-amnesty, pro-gun platform while emphasizing fiscal sanity.

That's leadership.

Anyone who can successfully lead their constituents in a rightward direction will get my support. So far, Scott Brown done quite well in that regard. In fact, I'm quite sure Brown is as good a politician as we’ll ever get from Massachusetts. But we shouldn’t expect the guy to vote like Jim DeMint.

When GOPers from states like SC, AZ and AK vote the way Scott Brown inevitably will, I’m very disappointed. But Scott Brown is voting from “Teddy's Seat.” Let's give him a break.

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Far too early to be counting Brown out. And even if he isn't perfect, he's still head, shoulders and belly button above his last opponent!

The Conservative Lady said...

I can see your point. But it is disappointing that Brown ran on fiscal responsibility, then voted for this gigantic spending bill. Kind of hypocritical.
I hope he sticks to his guns with ObamaCare.

Z said...

I'm with you, RK....we couldn't expect much from Mass. but we got a HUGE change and I'm thinking he might have paid back his political debts by supporting McCain in AZ and then voting for this bill.

Let's see what's next...

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Proof: Absolutely. Maybe if we can convince the people of AZ to kick McCain to the curb, we can force Brown to look for a better mentor.

TCL: I would be disappointed too, but I knew this would happen sooner or later. He's a New England Republican. I'm actually glad it happened so soon. This gives him time to correct course. Sounds like his constituents have given him an earful:

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Brown only has two years to prove himself before facing election again. He will have to be very careful to find the right balance.

Z: All this talk of bipartisanship is coming straight from Brown's bestest new buddy, McRINO from AZ. If we could defeat McRINO in the primary, Brown might see things in a different light.

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Personally, Z, I'd rather see him be mentored by McCain than by Olympia Snowe (a fellow New-Englander)! I've been far more outraged by her far more often than I have by McCain!

That said, I do think we need to keep an eye on Brown.

DaBlade said...

An excellent dissertation. Good enough for "Taxachusetts " :) but not the White House.

RightKlik said...

SS: Great point. Not enough to get candidates elected. Need to stand over their shoulders after the election.

DaBlade: Thanks. I agree. Wouldn't want Brown in the White House.


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Saturday 24 December 2011

Xmas continued

Shop in cork open soon , and down for some maintenance...enjoyyyyy

Merry Xmas

Thursday 22 December 2011

Xmas Break

I'm on holidays!
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Friday 9 December 2011

Ripall Skateshop

Ripall skateshop will open its humble doors this week-end.
You can say hello at N.2 Fenn's Quay, Sheares St. (behind the Court House).

Happy Fridays!!

Format Perspective book & DVD out now

Friday 2 December 2011

Happy Fridays!!

Ripall skateshop - Cork

Ripall isn't doing bad enough, so we just decided to open a skateshop in Cork.

After 5 years riding the snake we finally managed to put our hands on a small shop in the rebel county capital.
It's located somewhere between Gran Parade knobbed ledges and the incredible Mierdyke.

We will mainly deal with European brands and we will keep our "low prices" philosophy as long as possible, so pop in before we go bankrupt.

Address and opening dates coming soon!

Thanks for all your interest and support!

Tuesday 29 November 2011

Happy Mondays !

Yes, I forgot about happy fridays, but just because this time Ripall had a real happy friday.

Keep tuned for some tasty news.

Wireless Skateboards and Friends at T13

Tuesday 22 November 2011

Happy Mondays !

Happy mondays sponsored by Cloud skateboards

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These guys are worth helping out!

Friday 16 September 2011

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Thursday 8 September 2011

New stuff!

Go and check our new stuff in Skatecity and sofd in Dublin.
Soon in Loko (Belfast).

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Monday 29 August 2011

Wednesday 24 August 2011

Ripall site

After some technical problems the site is back again with a few new videos.

Go and check it out !!

Video down because of a Thrasher and Sam Perkin copyright claim.

Monday 22 August 2011

NOB - Shitty Shit

NOB has been maturing an old mini dv tape in a shoebox in his attic for 8 years.
He finally decided to open his time capsule and show us some old Ramp and Rail footage.

Tuesday 16 August 2011

Phoenix festival - Cork

Some footage from the mini during Phoenix festival in Cork

Friday 12 August 2011

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Tuesday 14 June 2011

NMD - Raul Navarro's leaving footage

Raul Navarro goes chasing the american dream and leaves Nomad with a nice edit.

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What to do in these bad economic times

Today's economy has everyone worried. Rightfully so. Unemployment is the highest we have seen in our lifetime. Hiring is at an all time low. Banks still do not want to loan money for business operation capital and certainly not for new ventures. State governments are having to cut budgets by massive amounts. We have waited for years to see government reduced, but this was not the way we wanted to see it happen. Many states are having to balance this years budget by rolling fund from next year and the next into their FY 10 budgets. I call this funny money. It is not really money that they have for this year. They are playing games.

You probably are in a precarious situation because of these uncertain times. It is little consolation, but you are not alone. Many people who worked hard to get a good education that would buffer them against hard times are experiencing unbelievable financial problems. Never in our lifetimes have these conditions existed in America. Our parents told us to get all the education we could and we would always have a good job. That was true for many years. The game has changed, and now we have to adjust to a new paradigm.

What is the new paradigm and how does it affect each of us? If I knew the exact answer to that question, I could make a lot of money. To begin to understand that new paradigm let's begin by looking at things that we can see happening as a result of that new paradigm.

What are the Indicators of the New Paradigm
The first of course is high unemployment brought about by low sales, tight money, and numerous factors that affect all phases of business. Consumer confidence is low, fears of coming hyper-inflation are apparent, new government regulations are causing uncertainty in all parts of the economy, demands for greater entitlements are high, and frustration on the part of tax payers is increasing. For many, it seems that the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off and removed from service.

Change is in the offing. President Obama promised change, and it does seem that things are changing. The problem seems to be that many Americans are not pleased with the change that is coming down from Washington. For years there has been evidence that more and more Americans want a pay check without having to work for the check. There is an increasing demand for entitlements. There is a failure on the part of many to realize that someone has to pay for the services and pay checks that are given out.

The demand for liberty is high and the desire to personally defend those liberties is low. Most Americans today expect that this country will continue to enjoy our prestigious position of leadership among the greatest nations of the world. Many expect to work less and enjoy more pleasures and extravagant lifestyles. Saving for the future is at an all time low.

How does this New Paradigm Affect You?
The affect this new paradigm has on you is dependent on where you fit in the paradigm. We must remember that our society is composed of producers and users. The producers desire to either work for someone else in a productive venture or build their own productive venture. Users, on the other hand, choose to only be consumers who consume products produced by the producers. These users may, hopefully, be consuming by spending money they have previously earned that allows them to enjoy life. Unfortunately, most users are not purchasing products with their money. They are consuming products with money that is being given to them. These gifts are called entitlements. There are times when it is justifiable for someone to receive entitlements. People who have worked all their life and retired from a productive job deserve to receive the money to which they are entitled during retirement. People who have saved during the productive years and are now receiving dividends or interest from that saved money are totally justified in receiving the money to which they are entitled. There is another class of individual that is receiving entitlement money much as a tick receives free blood from a dog. These people have never worked to justify the receipt of the money. They expect to receive money because the are American citizens and therefore feel that they are "Entitled" to a free ride at the expense of the American tax payers. These people are parasites on the butt of America.

I hope that as you read the previous paragraph you began to figure out where you presently fit in this socio-economic fabric of our nation. Are you a producer or a user? Next, I hope you are beginning to decide where you will choose to weave your future into this fabric. Will you choose to be a producer who will spend your life helping to make this nation the envy of the world, or will you choose to be a user who spends your life sucking blood from the life of our nation? If you choose to spend your life as a user, I suggest you close this site and go back to playing Internet Backgammon and texting on that free phone that you got because you are too lazy to work. But if you have chosen to be a producer, then by all means read on.

If you are reading this paragraph, then you have chosen to be a producer. You have chosen to take your position among the many patriotic heroes of this nation who get up every morning, go to a productive job, support your family, and become an important member of your community. Now let's get on with deciding how this new paradigm is affecting you now, how you will prepare for the new paradigm and your place in the new emerging world, and how your present decisions will affect the rest of your life.

Regardless of your age, you probably have been preparing for a career for several years. You have looked at many options. You have assessed your interests, your desires, and you have investigated several options. But you may be finding now that the game is changing. Some formerly appealing occupations may be waining. Some of those occupations may be paying less money now and facing elimination in a few years. It is hard to know the future. We can only look at trends and try to predict the future.

Where Will the Future Take Us?
The world around us is changing rapidly. Companies that once were sought after for the dependable life-long jobs they offered are now falling from favor. Some companies have stood still while new technologies have made those companies obsolete. They no longer hold a place of prominence in the market place. So where will the job opportunities of the future be, and what do you need to do to prepare for one of those jobs?

I mentioned technology making some companies obsolete. That same technology has raised the curtain on a new breed of companies that will pave the way into a bright future for you. Your first thought might be the field of computers. Computers will continue to play a huge roll in the developing of new technologies and new companies that will develop and make use of these new technologies. However, the computer field is not exactly one of the fields of which I speak. Newer technologies are emerging daily that will change the way we live our lives and the way we work in the future. Let's take a look at some of those technologies.

Energy has been, is today, and will be in the future one of the most important fields for our nation. Our country uses a tremendous amount of energy in all phases of our lives. Unfortunately, we have become dependent on foreign oil for our source of energy. We must break that dependency and become more self sufficient. We have tremendous natural gas reserves that must be tapped. New technologies are making this endeavor more profitable. Our coal reserve is tremendous, but we must find ways to use coal in the production of energy that will be less detrimental to the environment. Also, mine accidents of recent months call out for mining methods that will be less dangerous for the people that extract the coal from the earth. There will be new exciting jobs in both of these fields helping to bring both of these industries to a new level of production and safety. The oil industry is presently plagued with problems as BP works to contain a huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. This will certainly become an environmental disaster beyond any we have witnessed in our lifetimes. There seems to be technology available that would have prevented this disaster, but the desire to reduce production costs by cutting corners will be very costly in the long run. There are still discoveries to be uncovered that will make the oil industry safer for the environment and for the people who work to bring oil to the market place. These are old, easy energy sources compared to the new sources we now see being developed.

As we move beyond the low hanging fruit of the energy tree we see exciting methods being used to harness energy from the sun, from wind, from tides, and from geothermal sources. Though these industries appear mature and ready to provide massive amounts of energy, we know that each of these fields is still in their infancy. New discoveries are making each of these energy sources more efficient, more appealing, and more available for use in providing our energy. There will be tremendous job growth in each of these fields.

Once energy is produced it must be transferred to the point of use. Our traditional methods of transfer have worked for a long time, but in most cases those methods are getting old and new methods will be used in the future. Pipe lines that carry oil and gas are aging. There are now new materials for building pipe lines that are less resistant to the substances being passed through the pipes. New pipe lines are being built of these materials. Electricity transmission lines in the future will not have to be as large to carry more power than todays lines carry. This is because of new discoveries that make it possible to build the lines with less resistance. Not only can the newer lines carry more electricity, but they will use less energy to move the energy.

The really big factor that will have the most profound effect on our job market is America's declining infrastructure. From highways to sewers, bridges to dams, and subways to buses our infrastructure is wearing out. It has to be rebuilt over the next 25 years. It will not be rebuilt as it was built the first time. New methodologies will make it possible to build an infrastructure that will last much longer than the present one did. Concrete has grown up since it was first used in bridges, buildings, sewers, dams, sidewalks, and all parts of our constructed environment. Concrete can now be made harder, more flexible, denser, and smoother. By building smoother roads cars and trucks will not bounce up and down on the road beating the sub-base of the road and causing settling of the surface. This one factor can improve our lives immensely.

How Do You Get Ready for the Coming Opportunities?
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Anup On Tuesday, March 1, 2011

This victory was slowly being formulated in Chelsea's subconscious. After the 2-0 victory in Copenhagen, things were starting to turn around following an arid spell of poor play from the English champions. And while there have been off-field altercations, Ancelotti's men stepped up and faced Manchester United with heart.

The first half wasn't the best for Chelsea. Manchester United created chances thanks to a vivacious Rooney supported by a strong midfield. In the 30th minute the English forward completed his own personal comeback, a low and sizzling shot from out of the box flew into the back of the net. It's Rooney's first goal from outside of the box since February of 2008
(thank you OptaJoe), and it helps to answer the omnipresent question, "Has he returned to form?".

But Chelsea weren't to be undone in front of their home crowd, and a much more convincing display was put on by Chelsea in the second half. Just under ten minutes into the second half, Chelsea found a way to score an equalizer. David Luiz was in the United penalty box and when the ball dropped to him, the Brazilian fired a wonderful volley into the near bottom corner. It was a truly wonderful piece of skill from the defender. One which highlights ability to deliver when he decides to move up the field and in front of goal.

Chelsea were slightly aided by the referee, Martin Atkinson, who awarded a relatively soft penalty for the home side. While maybe by the rules it would be a penalty (Zhirkov was impeded on his way to the goal), it didn't seem like a proper goalscoring opportunity was improperly halted. Yet Atkinson awarded his 11th penalty of the season (more than any other referee in the Premier League. Thanks again OptaJoe), and Lampard smashed it into the roof of the Manchester United net.
A comeback complete, yet there was more to come. In the final minutes, Vidic earned a second yellow card when he dragged down Ramires. While the suspension of the captain isn't a good one, Sir Alex Ferguson was still seething regarding the penalty awarded to Chelsea. On the other hand, when asked about the penalty Carlo Ancelotti simply said, "It was a penalty".

A great victory for Chelsea, which could spur them onto a strong run in the Premier League. Manchester United will be without Vidic when they travel to Anfield to face Liverpool. Could they concede more points to Arsenal on Sunday against Liverpool?

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Sr. Paula Marie Buley, IHM

Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM became Rivier University’s twelfth president in August 2011. During her tenure she led the University community in developing its first strategic plan “Delivering on the Promise to Transform Hearts and Minds to Serve the World” inclusive of academic programs of distinction, the expansion of online learning, enhanced grant writing resources, and the development of a campus master plan resulting in the “The Gateway Projects.”

In May 2017, the University embarked on its second strategic plan, “Vision 2020.” The plan is focused on three comprehensive initiatives including Innovation and Science, Learning and Technology, and Philanthropy and Partnerships. The plan has driven an assessment of science facilities, expansion of the ALPS initiative and the distinctive Employment Promise Program, and the formation of the Center for Behavioral Health Professions and Workforce Development. Grants have been awarded from the Davis Educational Foundation and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration.

Sister Paula is active in community programs and sits on the boards of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation; New Hampshire College and University Council; St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua, New Hampshire; New Hampshire Higher Education Commission; New Hampshire Catholic Charities; The American University of Mataba, Jordan; and the College of Mount St. Vincent, New York.

Prior to joining Rivier University, Sister Paula served as executive Vice President for Administration at Seton Hall University, Executive Vice President and Treasurer at Mount St. Mary University, and Vice President for Finance at Immaculata University. She holds an Ed.D. in Higher Education from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.A.L.S. in Catholics Studies from Georgetown University, and an MBA from Villanova University.

Karen Schedin
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As a member of Rivier University’s senior leadership team since 2012, Ms. Schedin works with the administration, faculty, and staff to develop and manage student recruitment and retention initiatives. Innovation in recruitment and intentional strategy for the continuing student populations maintains focus on the student experience and outcomes.

Karen has more than 25 years of experience in higher education working with diverse student populations both domestic and international as well as the traditional student market and adult learners.

She received a B.S. in secondary education/English from Fitchburg State University and holds an M.Ed. in higher education administration from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

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Vice President for Finance and Administration

With 20 years of experience in finance, accounting, and higher education business administration, Dr. Parker serves as the University's chief financial officer and a key member of the President's Cabinet. He provides executive leadership of the University's finance and operations departments with oversight of student financial services, the finance office, human resources, facilities and physical resources, and auxiliary services.

Dr. Parker holds a Doctor of Business Administration degree from Argosy University, an M.S. in Accountancy from Arizona State University, an MBA from the University of Phoenix, and a B.S. in Business Administration and Management from the University of Southern California.

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Friday, January 14, 2011

Friday Favorites 1/14: Etsy Kick

I've been on an Etsy kick lately.  I swear, that site is so addicting!!  I start out just checking my own shop, looking to see if I have any new orders, feedback or convos.  But I quickly get sucked in.  I can't help it.  Most days I have to stop and check my favorite shops for anything new.  Even if I know it's unlikely there will be something new, I can't stop myself.

It used to be worse - checking out all the new handmade items...but I fixed that a little.  Instead of letting my bookmark for Etsy lead to the front page where all the fresh, awesome goodies are posted and there are treasuries to look through, my bookmark takes me straight to my own shop.  I've seen everything in there, a gazillion times - I don't need to look through them again.  Yes, I tweek things now and then, but that's not necessary every day.

So what is today's Friday Favorites about then?  Obviously Etsy.  Obviously.  There are so many different sides to the website though - but okay - I won't get into all that now. Today I'm going to tell you about a few of my favorite shops.  Awhile back I shared a few favorite items.

Remember this?
Yep, my mom was so tricky and sly and awesome - she went and bought it for me (for Christmas) the day I posted about it.  You can imagine my surprise when I opened the box.  I LOVE this necklace and wear it as often as possible.  The stone is very neutral and matches everything.

(Yes, yes, okay.  I'll move on - I could literally talk all day about how much I love this necklace.  It's probably one of -if not the best gift of the season.)

So this provides a great segway into the shops - starting with:

Photos by novaofsweden
Tess has some awesome jewelry listed in her shop.  She's the artist who designed and created my necklace.  I can't wait to see her next shop update.  I've really got a thing for her style right now. I love bold jewelry - she does it well!

Photos by Shellamie looks like I may only be sharing jewelry today - that's most of what I've recently selected as favorites...

Shellamie has a unique spin on her jewelry - delicately wrapped stones...I think I've faved at least half of the items in her shop.  Her Tree of Life design is beautiful.  Feminine and lovely.

Photos by SusannaSegerholm
Have any of you ever admired the design and intricacy of silver spoon handles?  Maybe you've never given them much thought before. Susanna has.  The above ring and bracelet are two of my favorite items in her shop.  They are made from spoon handles and I love them. :)

Maybe next time I share a few things from Etsy I'll branch out a bit and show you something other than jewelry.  I make no promises!

Happy Friday, Readers!

Disclaimer: I have not received any kind of compensation for mentioning these Etsy items, I just really like them. :)

  1. These are beautiful pieces of jewelry, I can see why they are some of your favourites!!

  2. I like that rose tree of life bracelet.
    How cute that your mom got you the necklace on the sly. Moms are awesome, aren't they?
    I love Etsy also. I've bought some great gifts from there for my sils!


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The new US CEO to worker pay ratio and vested interests

The US Securities and Exchange Commission announced this week that public companies will be required to disclose the ratio of the annual total compensation paid to their CEO against compensation of that of the median worker, in the form of a ratio (e.g., 200 to one). See the proposed rule, here. One consultant estimated in a guest lecture for me that ratios could be as high as 1,000 to one. (See a list of eight companies apparently with this ratio, here.)

Other compensation consultants and lawyers have commented on the new CEO to median worker pay ratio. Advisors warn about the “law of unintended consequences” in this ratio, and how societal wealth disparity should not be laid on the doorstep of companies.

Let me fault the law of unintended consequences and wealth disparity at the doorstep not of companies but of the advisors themselves.

What happens with disclosure of pay data is revenue streams for pay advisors to boards. “Peer groups” and “benchmarking” – which is how most public company CEOs are paid – are inventions of compensation consultants. So are stock options. These concepts did not exist prior to Congress mandating greater pay disclosure.

“Peer groups” is a basket of similar or larger companies compared to one company, and “benchmarking” is a decision to pay a CEO at the 50th, 75th or 90th percentile of other CEOs. It is not in any executive’s interest to be paid compared to CEOs at smaller or less complex companies, nor to be paid as a ‘below average’ CEO, even though by definition 50% of CEOs must be below average.

This one issue – benchmarking against peer groups – has been responsible for CEO pay increases more than any other. Other academics have found that using benchmarked peer data in the above fashion results in a 17% structural year-over-year increase in CEO pay, that is unrelated to the CEO’s actual performance. This structural advantage, compounded annually, has caused the wealth disparity between CEOs and the average worker.

The pay consultants may be grinning behind closed doors because the above pay ratio will provide further built-in annuities for their firms beyond peer benchmarking and say on pay. What I predict is that compensation consultants and lawyers will do the following:

(i)             Assist companies in determining and interpreting their ratio (revenue stream number one);

(ii)           Sell the data back to companies to compare and explain ratios among their peers on an industry-by-industry basis, because average worker compensation for Bank of America will be different than that of Apple, for example (revenue stream number two); and

(iii)          Sell the data to labor groups to assist them in collective bargaining (revenue stream number three).

What happens with disclosure and data sales back to the company is that people see what others are making and their competitive rivalry creates upwards pressure on all pay. The pay consultants’ business model is predicated on comparables and this exacerbates upwards pressure because data is now provided to justify approval by boards. Thus, the law of unintended consequences is perpetuated by the very people benefitting from it: executives and pay consultants.

Boards seem powerless because the entire industry is predicated on a flawed method of paying CEOs. Downward discretion is met by threats to leave, which is also a myth. Having independent compensation committee members and independent compensation consultants, which was also recently mandated, doesn’t change the way CEOs are actually paid.

Therefore, what should a compensation committee do to prepare for the onslaught of pay ratios to come? Three things.

First, don’t let the ratio, the CEO, or the workers drive pay in either direction. Focus on governance and the actual performance within the company, not beyond it. An anomalous ratio could indicate CEO entrenchment or lack of succession, or worker retention, morale, or productivity issues.

Second, resist being overwhelmed by pay data and complexity. You are elected by shareholders to exercise your business judgment and discretion. I have interviewed numerous compensation committee members who are overwhelmed and intimidated by the glossy reports, the expertise of advisors, and the sheer complexity of how pay has morphed. Have a sense of self and the heft and confidence – and competence – to simplify, understand, and push back when you need to. You are driving the bus. Be fearless and do the right thing, as one director recently said.

Third, appreciate the vested interests of pay advisors. You are not obligated to have them. If you ask a barber if you need a haircut, you know what the answer will be. Consultants, when or if needed, work for you, the compensation committee, or at least should do so. Be very willing to oversee metrics and data that are customized to suit your organization and no one else’s.

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On Campus: Dating, Hook-Ups, and Frustrations In addition to this stasis that Eastwick mentions, some posit that Harvard students especially tend not to prioritize dating.“It’s hard to actually meet people, especially in a community like Harvard, where everyone is so busy and no one stops to get to know each other,” says Jake, a gay freshman from California who has used Ok Cupid.If you were single in the 90s, you were cool, and you probably didn’t use the Internet or online date.” Additionally, there exists an expectation that finding a significant other should be relatively easy in a college environment, where one is constantly surrounded by one’s peers.“Online dating here has become a sign of desperation.“Here at Harvard I have had no experience offline dating,” says Linda Trujano ’15.Despite the wind and chill of a brutal winter day, Trujano radiates an easygoing warmth, with her wavy, highlighted hair perfectly coiffed, cheeks bright pink from the cold.

Since joining the online dating site, Trujano has gone on multiple dates with students from MIT and Harvard’s graduate schools, much to the envy of her friends and, it would appear, Harvard at large.

And the phenomenon is no longer limited to older adults: Over the past few years, websites such as Date My School and Ivy Date emerged as online dating sites specifically for college students.

“Date My School is responsible for over 50 percent of the dates that happen at Columbia and NYU.

Jake was granted anonymity by The Crimson because he wanted to keep his sexual orientation private.

“We just seem to not have time to go out to the North End, or go to a nice restaurant, or take a walk through the park,” says Hughes, echoing Jake’s sentiment.

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Jun 14, 2011 - Northway Junction, AK - Back in Alaska

(Ron Writing) We continued northwest on the Alaska Highway this morning. We made a stop at the Kluane National Park and Reserve Visitor Center at the south end of Kluane Lake. The visitor center is located at the base of a steep mountainside where dall sheep are frequently sighted. They had some nice viewing scopes and the attendant helped us look for the sheep but they were not in sight today. She said that they typically start moving to an area with better grazing on the other side of the mountain at about this time of the year. Since we...

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August 12 Kenny Lake to Wrangell –St Elias National Park and Preserve and back. This morning driving east along the Edgerton Highway to Chitina, AK we had clear skies and could see the snow covered Mt Wrangell and Mt Blackburn of Wrangell –St Elias National Park and Preserve. We had 33 miles of paved road to Chitina, This is where Wrangell –St Elias National Park and Preserve starts, the road from here to the town of McCarthy and nearby Kennecott Mine is 59 miles of gravel road. The McCarthy Road follows the right of way of the old Copper...

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Jun 10, 2008 - Alaska...what a long trip!

Ok, so yesterday was great but unbelievably, today was even better! We saw a GRIZZLY BEAR!!! It was so exciting but I’ll start at the beginning. Yesterday, we joined the Alaska Highway from the Cassier Highway. Now, the Alaska Highway was built by American Troops with help from Canadian and American citizens, between March and October 1942. It took them 8 months to lay nearly 1600 miles of road. It would be difficult to do a quality job and boy can you tell!!!! That is perhaps a little unfair…for the most part the road was ok, especially up...

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Aug 6, 2005 - We made it!

Saturday, August 6 We have arrived!!! Safe and sound, we made it to Alaska! We are in Tok, Alaska, 5703 miles from Danville, New Hampshire, including some side trips of course. Our day began at Pine Lake Campground in the Yukon, which was a very, very nice campground. Situated on Pine Lake, as you might guess - with a view of the Elias Mountains. Some "Third Nation" (Inuit) people were at the campground, serving breakfast to anyone who chose to eat with them. They served eggs, cooked in a large iron fry pan, over a wood stove, bacon,...

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Saturday, December 22, 2007

Carolina Chickadee

Today when I went out to fill up the bird feeders, I heard the call of the chickadee and knew they were close by. I stopped in my tracks and gave a quick visual search through my neighbors shrubs. There were two of them right in front of me. I've spotted them at my feeders before but not very often. They are usually in and out so quick, I wasn't even 100% sure that I was really seeing a chickadee. I was so excited, I immediately went back inside to get my camera.
Carolina Chickadee
Chickadees are known for being very bold little birds and these two were no exception. I stood in place, raised my camera, and within a few minutes they came to the feeder, giving me an opportunity to photograph them. Of course, anyone who has seen chickadees eat, know this was no easy task. They are so fast! When using my camera flash there is a slight delay, which isn't a good thing when trying to photograph them. I had to erase quite a few pictures of my bird feeder without the bird.
Carolina Chickade

Female Downy Woodpecker
The woodpecker and goldfinch were also brave and continued to eat even though I was nearby.

Female Downy Woodpecker
I hope once the sparrows and starlings find another home that I'll get to see more of these little guys. I removed the feeder that the sparrows liked best; they tended to scatter and waste a lot of seed from that particular feeder. Now I only have the tube feeders and I've already noticed a difference.
Female Downy Woodpecker
I also noticed while I was out that I obviously had a larger creature visiting my yard, because I saw two large piles of pellets. I can't imagine a rabbit leaving that much poop, unless there were two very large rabbits . What other creature leaves large piles of pellet droppings like that? (Aren't you glad there isn't a picture? ) I'm a little concerned since I have a curious dog with strange taste buds. I actually did some internet searching on this to try and find some pictures of "scat" to identify what animal left it. I actually did find pictures, but I'm still stumped. Isn't it amazing what you can find on the internet?

Monday, December 17, 2007

Bird Watching

I have four windows across the back wall of my family room and I spent a lot of time yesterday sitting or standing in front of the windows birdwatching while the guys watched football. I've discovered that when it snows the birds flock to my feeders. My yard was covered in birds most of the day. I saw the blue jay only once and took this picture from the kitchen window.

The mourning doves were all fluffed out and trying to stay warm.

Out on a Limb
~Out on a Limb~

I was a little concerned about the mourning dove on the icy limb, I thought for sure a gust of wind would break the limb, or bounce the dove right off.

I love the way the feathers look when they do this.

The starlings have become a nuisance at my feeders. They keep multiplying in number, are taking over and running off the more mild mannered birds. They love to eat anything and everything and they are quite loud.

This one liked the suet feeder and when it wasn't eating it just sat there looking in the window.

Where is that Cooper when you need it?

On thin ice
It was quite funny at times watching the birds trying to maneuver on the icy limbs. This woodpecker was trying its best to hang on but.......

it just couldn't do it and slid all the way down the limb.

~Woodpecker in Action~

The suet was coated with a layer of ice and snow. The next time we're expecting overnight weather like this I'll take the feeders to the garage and hang them out in the morning.

I now have the male and female downy as regular visitors.

finch peeping Tom
It was quite amusing to watch the finches looking in the window. I was sitting right in front of the window too and I'm sure they could see me. We don't have a window ledge so it was no easy task for them to do this.

gold finch

My other two sock feeders were completely covered with a thick layer of ice, I had just bought this one a few days ago and was very glad I had it on hand. I put it right in front of the window and as you can see, it was a big hit with the goldfinches.

This funny finch went down the whole length of the window drinking the water droplets from the window. This was the only time I saw it doing this. The other times they would just sit in one spot, as if they were trying to look inside.

frozen food
~Frozen Food~

I brought the feeders inside and placed them in front of the heater to let them thaw.

Today there seemed to be even more starlings and sparrows at the feeders. Thankfully, they finished off the cheap seed, (which isn't really that cheap), and I will only buy sunflower seeds for the regular feeders from now on. No more cheap seeds for me. I've learned my lesson. Hopefully this will diminish the sparrow and starling population at Robin's Nesting Place.

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Winter Storm

The freshly fallen snow was beautiful this morning, but the ice on the plants was even more beautiful to me during the brief time the sun came out. It was very windy though, with gusts of up to 40 mph. I don't think anything was damaged from the ice, but several times I held my breath as the ice covered branches crashed together. It actually sounds pretty hearing the iced branches and grass hitting together, very much like wind chimes.

There were so many differing snow accumulation predictions yesterday, it was difficult to know what to expect. Thankfully though, as I said before, we were on the low side of the predicted amounts.

View across the street.

icy sparkles
During a short period of time today the sun came out and I can't even describe with words the beauty I beheld. The pictures also don't capture the magnificent beauty. The wind was blowing so these pictures aren't clear, but you can see how the ice sparkles on the branches. The shiny spots on the pictures, were glistening with color reflected from the sun. It rivaled the beauty of the frozen fog.
icy sparkles

The Japanese Maple, covered in ice.

The birdbath was covered with snow and ice.

snow capped echinacea
Snow capped echinacea.

Japanese Maple in Ice
The only leaves left on the Japanese maple, now encased in ice.

I love the way grass looks in snow. These are directly across the street from me.

It was nice not having to get out in the snow and ice, and we enjoyed our day of rest together. I had so much fun birdwatching today and have quite a few of those pictures that I'll post tomorrow. I'm beginning to enjoy winter more, but hearing my parents talk about how warm it is back home in Alabama, makes me just a little homesick.

Cardinal and the Cooper

Today we woke up to about six or seven inches of snow. Thankfully it was on the low side of what was predicted. I've had a wonderful time bird watching this morning and have quite a few pictures to share but I wanted to do these first. My feeders were all covered with solid sheets of ice, yet my yard was full of birds. Many of them were coming to the suet feeder which is right at my window, since it was less frozen than the rest. I couldn't believe it when this female cardinal landed right on the feeder. She was literally within a few feet of me. I wish my windows had been clear but they were splattered with snow and sleet. Shortly after this, I opened this window and cleaned it well.
Cooper's Hawk with Catch
I've sat at the windows most of the morning, drinking coffee and watching the birds trying to maneuver the frozen bird feeders and the ice on the branches. At times this has been quite funny to see. I was standing right in front of the window, when I saw this Cooper's hawk quickly swoop right by my feeder, it didn't even slow down. It flew out of my sight for a just few seconds and came right back with this starling in its talons, landing just a few feet from the feeder where it caught its prey.
Cooper's Hawk with Catch
I wanted to get a better picture and slowly began to open the window, it must have heard and quickly flew away. Well, at least I didn't have to watch it eat, and I'm sure you all are glad that I didn't have a chance to capture that event in pictures, which I surely would have done, despite the gross factor. It would have been so amazing to photograph a Cooper eating a starling in the snow only a few feet from my house. Yea, it probably is a good thing it flew away.

Saturday, December 15, 2007

December Garden Blogger Bloom Day

Gerbera Daisy
It is snowing as I prepare this Garden Blogger Bloom Day post for December. Some weather computer models are predicting that we may get up to 17 inches of snow before the system moves through.
Gerbera Daisy
While it is wintry outside with nothing but a few pitiful looking pansies in bloom, (now completely covered with snow), inside I still have delightful gerbera daisies with beautiful blooms.

African Daisy
The Osteospermum is covered with blooms, and the plant is healthy and green. Hopefully it will survive the winter, but if not, it was still worth it to bring inside, just to have something else blooming for December GBBD.

African Violet
One bloom on the African violet opened up just in time for the bloom day post.

I had never had an Orchid before and saw this one on clearance at Lowe's a couple of weeks ago.
The lighting in the house isn't that great, especially on cloudy days like today, so I made a light box using PVC, (here is where I got the idea). I draped the box with a white sheet and put several lights around the box. Anyway, it isn't an ideal set up because it looks messy with the sheet showing, but at least the pictures show up. I'll need to practice more using this lighting method.
Peace Lily
The Peace lily has several blooms, (which are difficult for me to photograph).

Early this morning I went out to get a picture of the pansies, which are the only things in bloom outside. As you can see the snow had already begun to fall.

The Christmas cactus dropped the rest of its blooms, so sadly there are none of those to share. I planted the amaryllis just a few days ago, so hopefully those will be in bloom for January GBBD.

I look forward to hopping over to Carol's to see what other garden bloggers have blooming for December.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Another Visit From the Cooper

Cooper's hawk in backyard

Yesterday, while sitting at the computer, I glanced out the window and saw a Cooper's hawk on my patio swing! I had been tossing bird seed on the patio so the birds would come closer and entertain the cat, the dog and the Robin ;) that resides here. We've had quite a few dark-eyed juncos, sparrows and mourning doves eating the seeds from the patio, I guess the Cooper's hawk saw an easy target.

Anyway, I grabbed my camera and before I could get to the window it flew to one of my maple trees. I was so disappointed to have it that close and not get a picture. At least I was able to get one picture through a screened window before it quickly took off.

I spotted the woodpecker at a distance a couple of times today. Now that the snow has melted, the mourning doves and dark-eyed juncos are not as plentiful.

I checked out a few, (eight to be exact), bird books from the library and I've enjoyed reading and learning more about the birds of the Midwest, their dietary habits and the plants to add that will attract them to my backyard.

I bought some cheap peanut butter and spread a little on one of the trees the downy is frequenting. I also made a mixture of peanut butter, Crisco, corn meal, raisins, millet, sunflower seed butter, and shelled safflower seeds. I didn't follow a recipe, I just mixed up what I had on hand and kept adding things to get the consistency I wanted. Hopefully, it will attract a few more birds.

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

It is a nasty rainy day, you know, the kind that zaps your energy and makes you not want to move. So, I'm taking advantage of the low energy and just sitting here playing with Blogger and Adobe Photoshop Elements. I'm trying to figure out how to do the copyright thingy, I've never been very good with using layers on Photoshop.

I'm also contemplating some changes on my blog. I loved the pink template, it was me, and I didn't think I'd ever change it. However, now that I'm using Flickr to upload pictures, they can't be enlarged and with the useless wide pink stripes on the sides of the blog I was limited in the size of pictures I could actually put on the blog. I think with this new look, I can add larger pictures if I want. Anyway, I'll try it for a while and see how I like it.

Monday, December 10, 2007

Cooper's Hawk

Cooper's Hawk

I glanced out the window this afternoon, while I was on the phone with my husband, and didn't see any birds at the feeders. I quickly scanned my yard and my neighbors yard and I spotted the Cooper's Hawk in the neighbor's tree. I asked my husband if I could call him right back because I wanted to try and get a picture of the hawk. Thankfully he is a good sport and understanding of my current blog/photography/birding obsession.
I took a few pictures from the landing window, which didn't turn out well. I was concerned that it would fly away when I opened the patio door but it didn't. I kept taking pictures as I stepped closer and closer to the back of my yard. I didn't get very far before the Cooper's hawk flew away but at least I got a better picture than the ones from inside the house.

I was freezing when I went back inside since there was no time to grab a coat. I made a cup of hot chocolate and promptly called my sweet hubby back.


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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Small Standing Stone from North Smithfield, RI

Reader Jeannine writes:
This sits all by itself on a little dry area mostly surrounded by swamps and a stream....It sits about a foot tall.

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pwax said...

I know that Mavor considered the double pointed tip of such a standing stone to be important. He likened it to the hats worn by jesters\sacred clowns in the Hopi ceremony.


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Your car care questions answered by repair expert Larry Rubenstein.

Q: I am writing this letter for my 23-year-old grandson. He bought a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic a short time ago. He paid $2,450. It needed a new windshield, so the seller offered to pay half. We delivered it to a shop in Peabody and I picked it up there several days later after insuring and registering it.

I know the car had an inspection sticker in 2014. It has 245,000 miles. I plugged in my GPS for the return trip to Gloucester. After a short period of travel all the gauges on the dashboard went out. The check engine light came on also. I couldn’t open the hood to check inside. The seller promised to charge the air conditioner but didn’t. I cannot open the back door, it has no screws. When I try to put gas in the car it comes back out and drips down the side and under the car, wetting the ground and me.

I am wondering just who to bring the car to? I am afraid it will get a rejection sticker. He needs to take it to school in Danvers. What are your suggestions? -- Alex in Gloucester

A: Sorry to say, but you paid double what the retail value of the car is according Kelly Blue Book. Your grandson should never, ever buy a car by himself again. If you had the inspection done within seven days of the purchase as the law prescribes, you would have had the right to return the vehicle to the seller due to its inability to pass a Massachusetts State inspection.

The gauges going out are a common issue on the '98 Jeeps. To the best of my knowledge the problem is in the printed circuit board. If you have a lawyer in your family, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have him write a letter to the seller for you to return the vehicle and get your money back. I wouldn’t hesitate to contact the attorney general as well, especially if you are in your 60s, as you have been taken advantage of. Taking advantage of a senior citizen in Massachusetts is a no-no. If the person you bought the car from is a used car dealer, you may want to contact the better business bureau.

This was a terrible deal for you, and I hope you can recoup your money. This should be a lesson to all buyers of used cars: Have an independent repair shop check the car over before you make the purchase. If the buyer is not willing to let the car be checked over, than you should walk away from the deal.

I am sure your grandson worked very hard for the $2,450 he paid for this car, and I sincerely hope you write me again and tell me that the seller has done the right thing.

Car Care Tips:

• I want to share with my readers an often overlooked maintenance item. I am referring to the cabin air filter in most cars in the last 15 years. The cabin filter cleans the air going into your HVAC unit, to clean it of pollen, bugs and leaves.

Today I had a gentleman bring in his car for service. One of his concerns was lack of air flow through the air conditioner vents. His problem was a totally clogged filter that should be replaced every 20,000 to 30,000 miles. See above for a photo of the clogged filter that caused all the problems. I blame this on the fact the customer has most of his maintenance performed at a quick oil change versus a regular shop that knows what to look for.

• Also, I would like you to think about backup cameras in cars. They will soon be in all new cars. For cars not equipped with a rear view cam, aftermarket systems are available for as low as under $100 and most installs take less than an hour depending on the complexity of the system you buy. Any car can now have a backup camera.

Submit car questions to For more tips and seasonal articles, visit Rte. 1 Auto Service's Facebook page at, or the shop's website at You can hear Larry and his son Scott on WBZ's NightSide.


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Rebecca Rego at JustGoods’ Listening Room Oct. 24

Staff Report

Rebecca Rego ( is a Wisconsin native whose music has gained national recognition.

Rego gets intensely personal, inviting the listener into states of uncertainty and wonder. … [Her] songs are genuinely passionate products of the songwriter’s heart and mind,” says Chicago’s Gapers Block.

Of Rego’s recent Tolono album, Gene Shay of WXPN in Philadelphia simply says, “I love it!!”

At 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, Rockford-area listeners will have a rare opportunity to experience Rego’s unique performance in JustGoods’ intimate, acoustically excellent Listening Room. There is no admission charge, but listeners will have an opportunity to make donations directly to Rego and to purchase autographed CDs.

Additional information is available by emailing, phoning (815) 965-8903, or visiting online. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the performance begins at 7 p.m. Seating is limited, and refreshments are available. Parking is free in the lot adjacent to the JustGoods west entrance at 201 Seventh St., Rockford.

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