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When it comes to cleaning tiny homes, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that less space means fewer surfaces to clean, so you’ll cut down on overall cleaning time compared to a larger space. The bad news is that tiny homes tend to get cluttered. First, we’ll look at some ways of saving space in your tiny home. Then, we’ll look at some handy cleaning tips.

Saving Space

You have to get creative with storage in small spaces. Walls are highly underused in most spaces, as are window sills - improvise, adapt, and overcome!
The Command™ line of products from 3M are excellent for organizing tiny homes. You can use their hooks as a way to hang kitchen utensils from your walls, and they even have caddies you can hang from the wall to create storage space. They also have specialized hooks made specifically for cable management, for those of you who are particularly wired in.  3M made these products specifically to leave no residue behind.

You’ll want to think vertically instead of horizontally, too. Think about getting some floating shelves from Ikea to create storage space where before, there was only a wall. You might also consider getting a bar cart. They can be used to store much more than just alcohol, and their portability means you can easily move them around when it comes time to clean.

Tension rods are another handy tool in the storage playbook - you can use them horizontally or vertically in order to create space for hanging things or as cool dividers.

You might benefit from these handy damage-free decorating tips for your apartment. When your decor isn’t taking up much space, you have more room to store essentials. What’s more, good decor can make your space seem more roomy - area rugs are a must!

Decluttering is absolutely necessary. Whether you use the Marie Kondo method or something else entirely, get rid of the things you don’t want or need. Clutter makes spaces look smaller, it makes things harder to find, and everything becomes more difficult to clean.

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When cleaning a small space, you’ll benefit enormously from using a clean-as-you-go technique. Never leave dishes in the sink, wipe down counters as soon as you’re done with them, pick up messes as soon as you’ve created them. This is a good rule for cleaning any space, but messes can become overwhelming particularly quickly in small spaces.

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Some people might wonder how Craig could be accused of murder if such an offense occurs when someone intentionally causes another person's death. Craig, although intoxicated, did not mean to kill the driver of the other vehicle; it was an accident. And while it's true that one provision of Texas's murder law provides that a person commits the crime when they take someone's life knowingly, it also contains a section concerning felony murders.

If a person is charged with felony murder, the State does not have to prove that the defendant intended to kill another. Instead, it must show only that they were committing or attempting to commit a felony, and during that crime, they engage in dangerous conduct that results in another's death.

Thus, although Craig did not knowingly kill the driver of the other vehicle, his dangerous behavior – driving while intoxicated – is enough to justify a murder charge.

Isn't a Texas DWI a Misdemeanor?

Reading the statute on murder, you may notice it says that a person may be charged if they cause another's death while committing a felony. But a DWI isn't a felony, is it? That depends.

The first two times a person is caught drinking and driving, they'll be charged with a misdemeanor (a Class B misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class A misdemeanor for a second offense). Returning to the example that opened this blog, if Craig had never been charged with a DWI before or had only one prior alcohol-related conviction (depending on the offense), causing the other driver's death may result in an intoxication manslaughter charge. The crime is a second-degree felony punishable by between 2 and 20 years in prison.

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text: thumb_4-Privateer-Steet-30-940x600_1024 From the country to the city to the beach, The Hollywood Reporter recently spotlighted three of the hottest niche markets in L.A. featuring market insight and expert knowledge from The Agency team, as well as our notable new developments and standout luxury listings. Calabasas The first stop on THR’s tour is Calabasas, where Country Ridge, a new equestrian-friendly estate community, offers acres and acres of open space and hacienda-style residences minutes from downtown Calabasas and the Malibu coast. Craig Knizek, Director of The Agency’s Estates Division, tells THR that the 100-acre development is the antidote to reality-TV-ready compounds that frequent the area, with room to roam on foot or horseback. The estates, which debut this summer, are zoned for horse boarding, with one 11-acre estate featuring a large flat meadow. “It could easily be a world-class equestrian facility,” Knizek tells THR. “Or you could just hold a carnival there.” Blog_THR_Niche_3Nearby, THR notes how the gated Abercrombie Ranch Estates has proven a draw for Hollywood elite and pro-athletes lured by Calabasas’ serene quality of life. “The draw here is space and proximity to the city,” says The Agency’s David Parnes, who along with James Harris and Emil Hartoonian have listed an 8,800-square-foot, 10-acre estate, 25015 Abercrombie Lane, on the market for $4,745,000. Downtown L.A.’s Arts District THR reports parts of Downtown L.A. are poised for a major real estate boom, with the Arts District leading the pack for luxury housing. A changing landscape is part of the draw, including the soon to open Soho House and the recently opened 100,000-square-foot Hause & Wirth art gallery and premier architecture bookstore Hennessey + Ingalls. And as Hana Cha, Managing Director of The Agency Development Group, told THR, the area is only going to become more and more attractive once there’s a critical mass of services and businesses. “You’re seeing higher prices now, but a year from now, when Soho House is open, this is going to be the place to be, and prices are going to go even higher,” Hana adds. Marina Del Rey 4-Privateer-Steet-50-940x600Here’s one we saw coming. Marina del Rey made our list of neighborhoods to watch in our 2015 3rd Quarter Report. Now, THR notes prices are on the rise in the seaside city, where its beachfront residents enjoy more privacy and seclusion due to the lack of parking and a bike path to their doorstep. As The Agency’s Managing Partner, Santiago Arana, points out, beachfront land there is limited. “There are maybe two dozen lots at most at this oceanfront area in Marina del Rey — and of those, only eight or ten are single-single family homes,” Santiago notes. He represents one of those, 4 Privateer Street, a 4,000-square-foot corner home perched right on the sand for $8,495,000.   Read The Hollywood Reporter’s full article online here. Blog_THR_Niche_5Check out the print edition for an extra sidebar on how high-end buyers are now demanding “show” and “hidden” amenities. One example featured is The Agency’s 1307 Sierra Alta Way off the Sunset Strip, boasting a two-story motorized wine rack, a seven-car expertly lit car gallery and a basement level lounge and bar with an underwater view of the pool.


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From hip gastropubs to world-class stadiums, Pasadena is home to some of L.A.’s most unique live music destinations. Here’s a look at some of The Agency’s favorites.

KINGS ROW GASTROPUB - Located in the heart of Old Town, this lively gastropub is set in a gorgeous, historically landmarked building, replete with floor-to-ceiling brick walls that lend the space a decidedly throwback vibe. Known for its full patio bar and beer garden, along with an innovative cocktail program and inspired, locally sourced interpretations of classic pub food, the restaurant features live music Thursdays through Sundays—including the ever-popular “Reggae Sunday.”

THE TAP ROOM AT THE LANGHAM - Situated in the legendary Langham Hotel, the elegant Tap Room features live music Thursday through Saturday nights, with a revolving lineup ranging from talented jazz trios and sultry vocalists to the sambas of Brazil. Enjoy a martini or two in the refined lounge space, which also includes a covered patio perfect for balmy summer evenings ahead.

ROSEBOWL STADIUM - Built in 1922, this National Historic Landmark is perhaps best known as the proud home of the Tournament of Roses Football Game, however, in recent years it has played host to some epic concerts, including Jay-Z And Beyoncé and U2. If you’re a Rolling Stones fan, be sure to keep your eye on the Rosebowl calendar for rescheduled concert dates following Mick Jagger’s recovery from heart surgery.

EDWIN MILLS - Accessible only via a historic alleyway, this classic Old Town building dates back to 1894. Over the years, it has served as a bustling Chinese marketplace, horse stable, mechanic shop, hookah bar and has now found its calling in a high-end gastropub. Quality craft cocktails are served up with live music Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday nights, including folk pop, jazz, latin, R&B and more. Complete with period street lamps and original brick finishes, the restaurant is rumored to be built above a series of secret tunnels that doubled as an opium den during Prohibition.

THE BARKLEY - A Pasadena favorite since 1951, this warm, local hotspot offers a solid menu of American classics paired with live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening. The popular jazz outfit Richard Glaser Quartet is in residency every Sunday night from 7 to 11pm— grab a booth and get ready for a good time.


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“A breathtaking American chamber opera that twists the heart – unforgettable, moving and thought-provoking.  Dimity and Desiree are brilliant – utterly heartbreaking in these roles – as ordinary women we all recognise.  This opera dares to shine a harsh spotlight onto an issue that we occasionally speak of, but rarely confront:  the complicated, painful, unmapped collateral damage of domestic violence.” – Linda Thompson, Artistic Director

Told in five scenes, by two extraordinary performers: Melbourne’s Dimity Shepherd and Adelaide’s Desiree Frahn, Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s intimate one-act opera deals with the ravages of spousal abuse – the fall-out after Anne (Dimity) rescues Stephanie (Desiree) from her violent marriage.  Stephanie has written down her story as part of her rehab., and sent a copy to Anne.  Anne struggles to deal with the fact that it was her own son Peter who almost beat Stephanie to death.

“You can leave your husband, but, how.., how.., do I leave my son?”  Anne, To Hell and Back  Heggie/Scheer

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How to Buy a Cheap Foreclosure

The phrase "cheap foreclosure" is relative, but you can still find bargains

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When a home buyer or investor wants to buy a cheap house, it's easy to assume that all foreclosures sell for much less. However, that impression is somewhat false, especially if the home needs repairs. Your idea of a fixer-upper cost and the bank's estimate might be very different.

If you'd really like to find a house cheaper, there are some places you can find houses besides realtor listings, such as sheriff's auctions, estate auctions, private auctions, or directly from the bank.

Buy at a Trustee or Sheriff's Auction

You can find notices of auctions online and in local newspapers. There are a number of websites that post information on auctions, and some might offer free trials.

You typically pay in full at public auctions and buy the home in "as is" condition. Smart buyers will pay a title company to do a preliminary search prior to bidding.

If there are liens such as taxes, delinquent homeowners association (HOA) dues or superior loans, those encumbrances stay with the home.

There could be a number of professionals and investors at public auctions that can reduce your chances of winning a house.

Buy a Cheap Foreclosure at a Private Online Auction

Auction houses generally advertise online and in newspapers. These auction outfits might have marketers traveling around the country holding auctions at various venues.

A private auction house often will let you obtain financing to buy a cheap foreclosure. You can also bring a buyer's agent to represent you.

Some auction companies will let you inspect the foreclosures prior to bidding. But you should be prepared to set a limit and be careful to not get carried away by the excitement created during the bidding process.

Buy Directly From the Bank

The best way to eliminate most of the competing buyers for a cheap foreclosure is to contact the bank directly. Banks are often willing to give a break on the price if a buyer or investor buys more than one home in a bulk-purchase package.

What you will find more often than not is the bank does not want to sell to you. If the home is not on the market, but it's bank-owned, it's probably because there are tax advantages to the bank not to sell it.

Some banks maintain a list of foreclosure homes online that are available to buy. Buyers can also check the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website for a list of HUD-owned homes.

Foreclosures Listed on a Realtor Site

You can buy a foreclosure generally for much less than its original loan balance, especially in a declining market. But that doesn't mean the bank will sell the property for less than market value.

The market value might be 50% less than the last time the home sold, but that foreclosure price will generally reflect the value of the comparable homes around it, less the costs to fix it up.

The truth is it's rare to find a cheap foreclosure listing in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Every so often, if you're lucky and fast enough to write an offer, you might be able to buy a foreclosure for a little bit under comparable sales. But bargain-basement deals are typically not listed in the MLS.

That's because banks, like any other seller, want to make as much money as possible. They hire real estate agents to prepare an estimate of value and tell them how much they can get.

The agent takes the condition of the home into consideration and names a price. Then other agents in the MLS compete to buy that home for their buyers.

When buyers compete, multiple offers are the result. Multiple offers tend to drive up the price. To find a cheap foreclosure, buyers need to reduce the competition for that foreclosure by exploring the alternatives.

Article Sources

  1. County of Marin. "Tax Defaulted Auction." Accessed July 13, 2020.

  2. Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys at Law. "Prudent Bidding on Real Estate at a Foreclosure Sale." Accessed July 13, 2020.

  3. North Coast Financial. "3 Hard Money Loan Strategies for Foreclosure Auctions (Trustee Sale)." Accessed July 13, 2020.

  4. McKinley Auction & Real Estate Co. "Ten Common Myths About Real Estate Auctions." Accessed July 13, 2020.

  5. MBAF Certified Public Accountants and Advisors. "New IRS Rules on Other Real Estate Owned (OREO) Represent a Win for Lending Institutions." Accessed July 13, 2020.

  6. Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. "The Impact of Foreclosures on the Housing Market." Accessed July 13, 2020.


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Understanding ‘first’ and ‘last’

Why is this important?
‘First’ and ‘last’ are concepts of time: they refer to something happening
before or after something else. They are also significant ‘order’ concepts
when creating sequence in numeracy.

What to do
• It is useful to do this activity with a group of children of mixed ability, so that
children who have already acquired these concepts can act as models for those
who are still learning.
• Get the group to line up, then ask the child to stand ‘first’ or ‘last’ in the line.
• If the child is unsure, show him/her where to stand.
• Once you have given the instruction and the child has moved to the right place in the line, reinforce this by saying where the child is (e.g. ‘Yes, now you are first’).


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Princewill bears his mind on Rivers Re-run, says Wike, Amaechi War Is Almost over

by on March 3, 2016

After the recent Supreme Court judgment, I spoke from my heart. Just like then, I feel compelled once more, to say a few words. Having observed the recent killings, the unrest and the state of insecurity in the state and with the forthcoming rerun elections in mind, I’d like to address both my supporters and the supporters of the candidates in other political parties, especially the youths.

Political parties come and political parties go, politicians who are on opposing sides in the morning, may end up exchanging words in the afternoon and enjoying laughter and drinks together at night. When the dust settles, we will still need you all, alive and well. My greatest joy from the last election was that none of my supporters lost their lives. Bad as e bad, there will always be a tomorrow. Therefore there will always be hope, as long as we are alive. This is not do or die. Nobody wants to associate with soul killers. Living by the sword only invites the sword into your life. Think deeply. Shun all forms of violence.  Even verbal, carry go will still return back to us. Power is transient and it rests with God, so please find peace. I needed to say this to you. And you need to listen.

I will not lie that the implication of the Supreme Court judgment on the card reader is a cause for concern. If PDP can disregard card readers in 2015, why will APC not attempt to do likewise in 2016? Free and fair elections were never a standard in these parts, but now, I fear the arrival of a new law. For those who will still participate in the exercise, I will not tell you how to vote, my preference has always been for the person, not the party. Just like I will not insist my doctor or my Pastor must be a Labour Party member. I’ll vote for candidates based on their competence. Those who shun violence and have an agenda for their people will always get my attention. As I said in my last statement, any Labour party candidate who is serious and needs my support, they will certainly get it. I know a few, so I will support them. Life is not black and white. There are more than two parties.

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Both Amaechi and Wike are my friends. I don’t hate either of them. We had differences in political opinion and sometimes disagreed on method and approach, even when there was agreement on direction. On the subject of Jonathan, I agreed with Wike. On the subject of the 2015 election in Rivers state and its conduct, I agreed with Amaechi. Both issues are now in the past and so we have to move on. Wether you like it or not, Wike is the Governor of Rivers state and so his failures or successes belong to all of us. I will always continue to volunteer my support to either of them, in the event they seek it, providing I can do so from within my party and they are prepared to genuinely listen. I will not take sides with either PDP or APC. To me, they are both the same. Two sides of same coin.

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Besides, this is not the time for division; it is the time to unite. Granted there is a rerun election on the way, but it will soon come and go. By His grace, we will still be here. Let us think beyond just elections. Now that I am back, I will seek to build consensus where we can agree, between parties and among the political class. Wike, Dakuku, myself. The challenging environment that we are faced with, impacts all of us. We need a multi party approach to our problems and all hands will need to be on deck to achieve solutions. Wike is Governor for all. Not just PDP. He needs to avoid responding to every APC comment, avoid the pettiness of politics and focus on governance. Yes the elections don’t help, but fortunately they are around the corner. So let them come and go. We are falling behind. We have no time to quarrel and fight. People are leaving PH daily and so are the businesses. Insecurity is rife. Where will the jobs come from and how are we going to empower the youth? That alone should be the priority for all of us. So please do not die for APC or PDP. Live for Rivers state and let Rivers state live for you.

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Let me close by saying that as much as I have focused these past few months on getting my businesses back on track and finishing projects like my movie 76, I have never taken my heart or my eyes away from Rivers state. I see the senseless killings and I condemn them in their entirety. I put a lot personally into moving this state forward. I wanted to make Rivers state a new “Dubai” as Governor, but God had a different plan for us. It must not be me leading, but this Rivers state must still move forward. That is non-negotiable. I felt the same way in 2007. I feel the same way today. I pray that we select our words, choose love over hate and forgive those who have trespassed against us. To all those I have offended, let me be the first to beg for your forgiveness. It is time to let bygones be bygones. We all make mistakes. That is why pencils have erasers. There is plenty of work that is needed to be done. Let us agree to begin to do it.

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Emily: What do you mean?
Markus: Ugh, sorry. I thought if I was only after friendship it wasn't skeezy to bother you like I used to.
Emily: Oh! Right!
Markus: Like, I didn't get why you didn't want any friends, and I still don't, but that's not the point.
Emily: No, it wasn't. Well! This explains why you didn't make a move even when I became friends with you!
Markus: Haha, yes! Trying to be... oh, though, full disclosure, I'd hoped to ask you to the formal.
Emily: Oh no, foiled! Haha! Oh well. Hey wait what about that poem? That was a pretty clearly romantic overture.
Markus: OH NO we were so close to never mentioning that!
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

2013-2014 Panini Elite Basketball Review

Can't get enough of foil? Then you gotta go for the new Panini Elite Basketball. Elite is a long standing brand that's all about the foil. This year's edition brings basketball collectors some excellent looking foil inserts and parallel cards to chase. Of course those looking for memorabilia and autographs won't be left out either. There are all sorts of things to find when you purchase a box of 2013-14 Elite Basketball.

Base Card Design -
The 13/14 Elite base cards use a very simplistic portrait-type design. The border creates a pretty thick foil frame that surrounds the player photo. Thankfully, the thick frame does not fully enclose the player - the player is overlaid in front of the frame, which creates a popping out effect. While the card is uncluttered and clean, it is too much so. The thick borders create too much space so that the cards lack a bit of visual impact. Halving, or even cutting the border to a third, would have been a better look in my opinion.

The back of the Elite base cards are not the typical Panini design... and whenever that happens I have to give them props. The Elite backs are more visually interesting than the fronts. The card number is large and easy to see, and the card has been partitioned into different parts. Each section contains relevant stats, facts, or graphics. The player photos have been darkened and saturated with red. I was a bit mixed about this, as maybe a full color photo would have been better... but I'll give Panini a pass here as the dark red photo matches up with Elite's red color scheme.

NBA veterans are represented in Elite with a limited edition subset. There isn't anything to denote the veterans save for serial numbering to 999. I think making the veterans harder to obtain is a good idea as they should have special status in comparison to the current NBA players. This also makes completing the base set a bit more challenging.

The rookie cards in Elite are also numbered to 999. Unlike many other Panini sets, these rookie cards do not benefit from autographs or memorabilia. If you're looking for an affordable rookie card, Elite might be the place to look. Being numbered to 999 makes this rookie card set a bit easier to put together, which is nice for some collectors. For the well-to-do collectors out there, these are probably not as enticing to chase.

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While having a name like Elite sounds like a super-premium product, it really isn't (though it was when it came out years ago). Elite has been regulated to a mid-level offering. Unlike some of the super-premium products with only a handful of packs per box, Elite packs in 20 packs in each box! It makes for a fun, and longer, rip.

The insert cards in Elite make extremely good use of the foil. These Elite Series inserts make good use of an up-close photograph on a team-color centric background. These cards look outstanding, and I wouldn't mind having a set of these cards. Had these cards come out in the 90's, I would have been all over them. I still really appreciate how stunning these cards look, but in today's crowded hit-focused card market, they sadly will not get the 'must have' attention from me that they should.

Franchise Future cards have a similar design concept to the Elite Series set. These cards feature a larger player photo in front of a rich foil background. These cards are much busier than the Elite Series, but it works as the design really goes well with the rookie context that they represent.

Passing the Torch cards ditch the graphical background. The result works nicely as the true background that the player is a part of looks great in foil. The bottom white portion of the card is elegant looking with the silver foil trim. The Passing the Torch inserts are dual sided with a player on each side. This card has Kobe Bryant on one side and James Harden on the back. Unfortunately, only one side has the foil treatment.

Face 2 Face inserts allow for two players to share the same side of the card. I am usually not a fan of dual cards like this with two players on the same side (to me, it's too crowded), but these look about as good as they can. The foiled up hardwood is especially sweet looking.

Status (and Aspirations) parallel cards are found throughout the Elite set with all sorts of different numberings. The gold die-cut card shown above is numbered to just 24. Black versions are one-of-ones. Player collects would be wise to check the numbering of the parallel cards of the player they collect. It might be a super short-print!

My particular box of Elite came with three Throwback Threads insert cards. Two of them were simple jersey cards like the Robert Parish above. Though they are only jersey cards, I do think Panini has done an excellent job with the design of these. I've got to hand it to them, as plain as I thought the base cards were, the insert sets are completely on-point.

The autographed jersey version of throwback threads has variable numbering depending on the player. The Brent Barry card is limited to 25.

New Breed cards feature memorabilia and autographs of the rookies. Like with all the other inserts I've seen, Panini has got the look of these cards down pat. To me, these New Breed cards have a futuristic look that is perfect for these first-year players. This memorabilia set is very modern and slick. Limited prime variations can be found as well.

Unfortunately, my box was a bit overloaded on Throwback Thread cards, but Elite does offer quite a bit more in terms of memorabilia set variety. If you're interested in what Elite has to offer, do a quick search and see what other goodies can come out of this new product.

Inserts/Game-Used/Autos Score:

Overall Rating -
Elite is a very enjoyable set with some great looking cards within. It's definitely not a game-changing product though. I doubt people will be clamoring to hunt these cards down, but for collectors who enjoy a well-made card... these are definitely cards to set your eyes on buying.

In fact, as a product that that sits right in that mid-level area, it makes for a relatively affordable romp into basketball cards. I would definitely recommend it as something to buy for newer collectors, or for people looking to get into the hobby. It's a product that shows that cards can look great, and has a solid amount of hits and base cards per box. Elite hits the sweet spot in that area.

This year's Elite Basketball is a solid, balanced, basketball card product. It's certainly worth checking out, especially if you've enjoyed it in the past.

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  1. Elite looks really great this year and im looking to get the LaMarcus Aldridge cards from Elite. Inserts are very great and I want to own some of those Elite Series cards.

  2. The jersey auto cards are cool. Adding the jersey makes up for the sticker. I like the throwback threads idea; good to have veterans in there.
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  3. elite looks great this year nice box and nice isaha thomas for ur pc YOUTUBE: Dominic Mcleod

  4. Unique Packaging, nice lookin base cards and relic cards!
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  5. Nice that both your autos had jerseys as well. One thing I definitely noticed is that the Elite series cards look much better than they did in hockey.

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  6. Elite is a great product. Great inserts nice base design. I never buy basketball cards or watch basketball but this got me intrigued especially the die cut cards which look amazing!

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  7. Cool looking cards you got
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  8. really great looking product! looks a lot like the football

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  9. amazing review man!

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  10. Elite this year looks very good. A solid box for collectors. Like the base card design and the nee breed hits look very very nice. Curious to see more of the better cards pulled from this product. Thanks Blacksheep!

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  11. This product has been pretty much the same thing but is very nice for rookies and have nice designs. YT:TeamRGHQ2Sports

  12. wow I never was a fan of basketball till seen this break like I collected some packs but never got anything and this video makes me wanna get a box of this product looks good lol my youtube is ironjeep58

  13. sweet inserts

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  14. + The Elite Series cards are extremely well done. Perfection!

    - The base card fronts are very bad looking. The border is way to big, and not even the frame design in the back does look good to me.

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  15. This set is a nice surprise this year - Just like the Toronto Raptors!
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  16. Insert sets are very nice looking, base are a bit plain
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  17. Aome very nice cards, love the die cuts

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  18. cards looks nice!
    Jerseys also looks nice
    Of course theres then panini with millions of autoes of player who have played few minutes on nba! Those autoes must go straight into bin!
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  19. Nice jerseys YouTube Ethan barton

  20. I think this pouduct is awesome i love elite it is a great proududt

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  21. could you please send me a card??? it would be much appreciated

  22. Basketball is a popular game and the passion for basketball will bring some weakness for us, therefore, we have several collections of basketball products. Elite is a well-known brand name that we have found in different basketball products. Especially in basketballs, basketball hoops, and different other basketball products.
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Why Big Businesses are Lousy at Selling to SMEs

Big blue chip corporates think they’re marketing to the small or owner-managed businesses but they’re not. They’re not talking to these business people. They don’t know how to talk to small businesses… They don’t even realise that small businesses have a separate language and a separate way of being from the world that they live in.

There are four million small businesses in the UK and that’s just the bosses, accounting for 99.8% of the UK business names and employing 12 million people.

All my qualitative research shows that owners of small and medium-sized businesses feel ignored and sold to in an insulting manner.

Small businesses are not the same as big businesses and they do not make purchasing decisions in the same way. Small businesses are small by choice. Meanwhile corporates assume that a small business is just a little, big business. Wrong. Frogs are not the same as small crocodiles.

They do not have the same mindset.

Most advertisements focusing on the small business market (banks, IT, software, HR services) are not trying to communicate with small businesses – they are not creating (or even attempting to create) a relationship, or demonstrating values important to their target customers. Most ads aimed at the small business are relatively ineffective because the ad agency fails to understand the needs and wants of their target.

76% of people think that big businesses lie in their adverts; 78% are more likely to buy on the recommendation of others; and still the corporates think that the route to market is about advertising spend.

Marketers who want to sell to small businesses need to recognise that:

  • Small businesses need to be treated differently at different stages of their life cycle.
  • One of the best times to communicate is in a life stage transition (start-up, growing, consolidating, merging, selling).
  • Being patronising, smug or insincere will not get you sales.
  • Trying to get people to aspire to unrealistic role models is futile.
  • Small businesses will pay more and spend more with a brand that acknowledges their lifestyle and treats them well.

So, here’s my list of thought bubbles I would like to send to the big corporate who claims to have had a Damascus moment and now wants to work with the small business community:-

  • I am not an “SME”. I am a small, or owner-managed, or independent, or growing, or self-employed, or new, or young, or boutique business. When I go to a party I do not say “Hi, I am an SME.” And as for the “Smee” word – what is that all about? I never ever call myself a “smee”.
  • I am not part of a homogenous mass of some four million similar sales prospects.
  • I am not an immature/undeveloped big business.
  • I am not a second-class citizen who you see as a market opportunity only after you have exhausted the blue chip big ticket spenders, as a way to maximise your investment.
  • I want you to sell to me with an entirely fresh approach, not merely a scaled-down version of the methods used with big corporates.
  • I do not want to be patronised.
  • All marketers are liars; your salesmen are worse.
  • I know you don’t really care (in words or in actions). If people talked to you the way that corporates spoke to small business people they would punch you on the nose.
  • I am not another target towards your year-end sales goals.
  • I have a less formal, faster buying cycle than a corporate so create faster systems to match how I buy and not the other way around. I am not interested in your processes; they are for your benefit only.
  • I want my supplier to understand me, business, my business, me.
  • I want swift action.
  • I want to know what I am paying for and how and when I am paying.
  • I do not want to be bamboozled with science: keep it simple stupid.
  • I am the customer; remember who I am…
  • I don’t want my time wasted.
  • I want you to make it easy for me to order and to buy from you; win my trust ‘cos I don’t have to buy from you today or ever.
  • I beg you to make sure your service delights me; show me how you can help, show me the benefits.
  • I ask that you customise your products and service for me.
  • I would be happiest if you could be more of a trusted adviser and not a numbers jockey.

A quick summary:

  • Small and big businesses are very different.
  • Big businesses are totally, hopelessly, clueless about small businesses.
  • Not enough ‘stuff’ is designed for small businesses or communicated in a way that appeals to them.
  • Most stuff for small businesses is, to be frank, pretty patronising.

Robert Craven shows MDs and owners how to grow their sales and profits and focuses on how to do this in recessionary times. His latest book is the runaway success “Beating the Credit Crunch – survive and thrive in the current recession” www.directorscentre.com

He is a keynote speaker and the author of business best-seller ‘Kick-Start Your Business’ (foreword by Sir Richard Branson) and runs The Directors’ Centre, helping growing businesses to grow.
For further information, contact Robert Craven on 01225 851044 [email protected] .

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Veteran actor, producer and traditionalist, Chief Jimoh Aliu, is dead.

The 86-year-old was reported to have breathed his last at the Ekiti State Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, earlier today, Thursday September 17 after a brief illness.

Born in Okemesi-Ekiti, the deceased began acting in 1959 after joining Akin Ogungbe Theatre Group and left in 1966 to form his own troupe, Jimoh Aliu Concert Party, in Ondo State.

Also a dramatist and playwright, Aliu had no formal education but became an iconic playwright in Nigeria’s cultural landscape focusing on Yoruba mythology, culture and values which influenced his 65-year theatre career.

He produced and featured in various Nollywood Yoruba movies, popular amongst which are ‘Arelu’, ‘Yonpon Yorin’ and ‘Fopomoyo’.

He was the pioneer President of the Association of Nigeria Theatre Practitioners (ANTP), after the late Hubert Ogunde and Adeyemi Afolayan (Ade Love) had succeeded in creating an assemblage of Yoruba folk theatre artistes into a unified front.

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5 Advantages of working in a Co-Working space….

We had written previously about Co-Working spaces, the what, the why’s and the where’s, but having now actually worked in a Co-working space for the last 4 months or so, we thought it was about time to highlight the ‘advantages’ of said working in a little more detail. By the way, just to give out a little bit of self promotion and where credit is due, we are based in NORIBIC, which is a Co-Working / Incubator space in Northern Ireland.

So without further ado, and in no particular order, here are our top 5 advantages so far…

Organisation and Space

You get a desk. A computer. Some draws. A kettle! For me, all things that are key ingredients to having organisation and space to work. As much as it is pretty cool to say that you work in coffee shops and from your kitchen, the reality is that it is very hard to be completely organised. The easiest thing about working in a co-working space is the space itself, as you do not need to think about where you are going to be and if your WIFI will let you down!

On a good day, you can choose to get involved in office banter. Yes, on occasion, you do need to get your head down and just work, but having a bit of banter, and craic, can be good for not only your spirit, but your productivity too. A positive spirit can help breed a positive mind, and having a laugh with people in a similar situation, can help, when at times, doing your own thing, can get tough.

Success breeds success. If you work on your own, be it your own office or a coffee shop down-town, the only momentum you get, is ‘self motivated’. When you see others around you working hard, and working at a busy pace, it sure does help you feel motivated to keep your own momentum up.

Success not only breeds success, it also breeds competition. If the team, to your left or your right in the co-working space, is shortlisted for an award, or is given funding to help take that, ‘next part of the project’ forward, what extra motivation would you need to up your game, to make sure that you are not left behind in the kudos stakes! No one wants to come second, and a bit of healthy competition is not only good for your own team, but the whole co-working space too. Imagine yourself like a 100 metre runner – it is better you train and compete, against others each day , as opposed to on your own, on an empty track.

Shared learning

It is pretty tough when starting a business to find out what resources, funding, and opportunities are available to you. However simply by working in a co-working space, the amount of things you find out about can be endless. Also, as most of the ‘co-workers’, will have varied work and education backgrounds and experiences, what you don’t know about, someone else will, and vice versa. The internet has nothing on the knowledge and experiences you can pull together and share, if you get to know other teams and businesses in your shared co-working space.

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  1. Action Acton has a great space for private sector start up businesses and social enterprises in west London –check out http://www.thedoughnutfactory.co.uk also tel: 0208 993 9605
    co working/location is also great for no long term financial committemnt (we offer easy in/easy out terms with 1 weeks notice) expanding your networks, finding co workers when you need them for short term contracts; pooling expertise to bid for contracts/tenders –and social events after work!

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    There is definitely a big change going on with the way people are choosing to work and the collaborative environment which they want to surround themselves with. It can help take the solitude out of creating your new venture, project or business.

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Our researchers have been following Natural Gas for many months and believe the current price level, near $1.65, is acting as a continued historical support level (a floor in price).  Our researchers also used one of our data mining tools to attempt to identify if any opportunity exists in NG over the next 30 to 60+ days for skilled traders.  The purpose of this data mining tool is to explore historical price activity and to determine if there is any true price “bias” that exists within certain months.

For example, if we could determine that Natural Gas tends to rally in April by a 2:1 ratio (historically) and that the rally in NG is typically somewhere between $0.50 and $1.50 to the upside, then we could attempt to use this information to set up a trade that allows us to attempt to profit from this potential future trend bias.  A 2:1 ratio would indicate that, historically, the price rallied 10 times and didn’t rally 5 times over a span of 15 instances.

Our data mining utility reported the following data for April, May, and June in Natural Gas.

If we look at the APRIL data, the POS bars = 17 and the NEG bars = 8 – that sets up a slightly greater than 2:1 ratio of advancing price over declining price in April.  The “Total Monthly Sum” across 25 instances of data is $1.12 whereas the Average for the POS price activity comes to just $0.24.

This suggests that in April, we have a fairly high opportunity for some upside price activity in Natural Gas based on this data – a nearly 2:1 advancing price ratio (historically).  Yet it also means that advancing price may only rally $0.35 to $0.75 from any price bottom – so we have to be aware of risks that may exists with a small price advance from the current low levels.

If we take a look at the MAY data, the POS bars = 13 and the NEG bars = 11 – that sets up a 1.18:1 ratio that suggests a very slight advantage to the possibility that continued upside price activity will happen in May.  Yet, the upside price advantage shown my the “Total Monthly Sum” data suggests a very big opportunity for a breakout rally in May (+$2.40).  The way I interpret this data is to understand that May is roughly 60/40 biased to the upside whereas if any upside move takes place in April, a continuation of that trend in May could be incredibly profitable with a proper strategy.

Take a look at the JUNE data and try to come up with an interpretation yourself.  The POS bars / NEG bars represent a less than 1:1 ratio.  The Total Monthly Sum ($0.21) is not a very substantial price advance.  The data is somewhat indecisive or inconclusive in suggesting any real price advantage in June for trading.

Yet, we have a very clear advantage in April and May.  So, how are we going to approach this trade setup?

Currently, NG is testing very deep price levels within the BLUE support range box.  Aggressive traders can attempt to look for opportunities within this range but must understand risks are still high for continued moderate price decline before a bottom sets up in April.  Skilled traders would wait for the bottom to set up and possibly look for opportunities in ETFs as a means to limit risks on initial positions – attempting to scale into the trade comfortably.

Once the rally in NG really sets up and breaches the $1.98 level moving higher, then we believe we have a very real rally on our hands that may see price levels back above $2.75 eventually.  The $1.85 to $1.99 price level will act as resistance as price attempts to move higher.

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Our research team believes April and May 2020 could be very exciting for Natural Gas.

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How theater is bringing Providence schools together

by Kion You

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In 2008, Martha Douglas-Osmundson and her 14-year-old daughter traveled to London, excited to immerse themselves in London’s theater scene. They watched plays such as The Lion King and Wicked, completing their foray at Shakespeare’s Globe. To their surprise, the production of Hamlet that ran during their visit happened to be part of the Globe’s “Our Theatre” program, which brought together 450 students from Southwark, a diverse London borough, to stage the play. Douglas-Osmundson, known affectionately as Mrs. D-O, became entranced by seeing thirty kindergarteners recite Hamlet’s “to be or not to be” soliloquy and non-verbal students in wheelchairs acting to their fullest capacities—ultimately, a major pushback against what Shakespeare has become in the educational canon. Douglas-Osmundson stated in an interview, “I saw Shakespeare completely free from pretension for the first time,” performed in its most human form. “I want to make that happen,” she said to herself that day, burning with a desire to somehow start the program back in Providence, where she taught at the independent, all-girls Lincoln School. Shakespeare in the City was conceived.

Mrs. D-O handwrote 82 letters to every principal in Providence, but not a single person responded. However, one principal at Roger Williams Middle School pinned the letter to a bulletin board, which was chanced upon by Kaydi McQuade, the school’s theater teacher. McQuade immediately responded to Douglas-Osmundson, which lent Douglas-Osmundson the courage to cold call the other independent schools in Providence. Eventually, 10 schools coalesced to perform Hamlet in May 2009, the first iteration of Shakespeare in the City. Opening with the soft acoustics of “Behind Blue Eyes” by The Who, the arts-oriented School One opened the play with Barnardo’s frightened “who’s there?” For Douglas-Osmundson, that moment, as well as the student sitting next to her exclaiming “Mrs. D-O, this is so good,” solidified Shakespeare in the City as a program worth continuing. Now, Shakespeare in the City features 24 schools, and even has a waitlist of schools seeking to join.

This year’s production is Macbeth.

Kaydi McQuade served as a theater teacher from 2006-2013 at Roger Williams Middle School, a state “intervention” school (a school targeted by Rhode Island for improval) that scored in the lowest five percent of schools in the state. McQuade became amazed at the capabilities of her actors, stating that “my students were able to find their voices in Shakespeare’s 400-year-old plays, even though they were nothing like his characters.” She praised the collaborative nature of Shakespeare in the City, both on an interschool and intraschool level, a stark contrast from what she described as the “siloed” nature of public middle school education. For McQuade, Shakespeare in the City not only brought together her predominantly low income, Latinx students with the Bard himself, but also united seemingly disparate students from across Providence, traversing racial, economic, and geographical lines.

McQuade recalled a student who played the donkey-headed, slapstick Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream one year, and a Macbeth contemplating killing the king the next year. “I went to his graduation and cried,” McQuade told me, citing Shakespeare in the City as crucial in building his confidence and public speaking skills. Another one of her students started with a minor role, playing an auxiliary flute player in Hamlet, and the next year furiously vowed to kill Othello as the antagonist Iago. McQuade said that she “could hear a pin drop” in the audience during the soliloquy. After she finished, the audience roared in thunderous applause.

The types of schools that participate in Shakespeare in the City range from private to public, from elementary to high school, and engage with students of all levels of ability. This intermingling of schools is the result of a very deliberate effort by Douglas-Osmundson, to create, in her words, “a cast that looks like Providence.”  The unique personalities of each school wonderfully come to the fore throughout the cosmopolitan productions. Year after year, Meeting Street School second graders ace the opening monologue. Rhode Island School for the Deaf students act combat scenes with abandon, and one year performed Hamlet’s death scene, signing Hamlet’s dying words: “The rest is silence.”  The acting of the Rhode Island School for the Deaf was so moving, it pushed one three-year Shakespeare in the City veteran to pursue the theater of the deaf as a career.

 Shakespeare in the City turns traditional Shakespearean acting on its head: because of a limited amount of roles, students not only double up on parts, but often perform the same character’s lines in groups of ten or more. A scene could see numerous Romeos break up the line, “But soft, what light through yonder window breaks” into “but soft,” “what light,” “through yonder,” and “window breaks.” The schools, when performing in tandem, create a kaleidoscope of theatricality. McQuade emphasizes this collaboration, telling me that “through Shakespeare in the City, I found a place where kids are learning from each other,” and it is through this creative exchange that Shakespeare in the City continues to better itself year after year.

Last summer, Anna Steinberg B’19—who performed in Shakespeare in the City’s first iteration—and Alex Daigle B’19 decided to create a full-length documentary about the program. Steinberg is currently producing and editing the film, while Daigle is focusing on coordinating the logistics of its production—together, they form a formidable pair.

Steinberg remembers playing Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, recalling her glorious entrance into the theater: “While an ’80s song played, all of us Pucks—there were a lot of us—entered through the back of the packed Lincoln School theater. Everyone turned to look at our tiny selves and the stereo we carried blasting the music. I just remember thinking that I could be super self-conscious and embarrassed of myself, or just skip in and be Puck.”

Both Steinberg and Daigle are using the documentary to convey their immense appreciation towards how the program transformed (and will continue to transform) students. Steinberg explained that “Shakespeare in the City goes beyond Shakespeare. It ends up being about Providence, about community, about potential for kids, about exploring things outside of your comfort zone. It changes people, and builds confidence. It does stick with you.” Daigle firmly believed that the program “was really necessary to have for the kids … it’s changed so many people’s lives.” The two could not be a better duo to bring forth both the joy of Shakespeare and the bridging force his plays create, bringing “the City” together.

When I asked Martha, broadly, “why Shakespeare?” she responded: “Shakespeare was all about human emotions. And so are these kids.” She firmly believes that “if the students could perform Shakespeare in front of this crowd, they could do anything,” and when asked to sum up the Shakespeare in the City experience, she replied, “it’s magic.” To McQuade, performing Shakespeare (“whose plays were never intended to live on as written documents”) allows students to comprehensively inhabit their roles and understand the musing of the Bard, as well as be empowered to explore their own forms of expression. Shakespeare in the City serves as not only an enrichment program, but as a door to a general passion for arts, theatrical or otherwise.

There is only one full rehearsal before the actual performance, where the hundreds of student performers meet each other, many for the first time. During this rehearsal, Brown students visit the program to workshop acting techniques with students. The students also get a chance to interact with others beyond their schools, through icebreakers, such as meeting “knee” and “elbow” partners (essentially bumping knees and elbows with strangers), and offering each other encouragement before the show.

This year’s production of Macbeth will occur at the Veterans Memorial Theater (the Vets) on May 16, at 6PM. The show will feature 24 schools in the beautiful and imposing architecture of the 2,000 seat theater, complete with high domes and Baroque ornamentation. The intense amount of preparation in stuffy English classrooms will inevitably become vibrantly manifested in a theater fit for philharmonics. McQuade sums up the typical first reaction of students as “whoa.”

After each school performs its scene, the actors head down what has been known as the “squeeze stairwell” to get to their seating. The squeeze stairwell name is exactly what it suggests: a visceral squeezing out of the mounds of adrenal energy left over from the performance. The kids, according to McQuade, scream “Keeeek!” and jump up and down, hugging their fellow performers. After all remaining energy has been let go, the actors sit back down in the balcony of the theater, cheering on the rest of the schools.

KION YOU B’20 invites you to see the Shakespeare in the City perform Macbeth at the Veterans Memorial Theater on May 16.


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There are two kinds of women in this world, those who love heels and wear them every single day and those who seek for comfortable flat shoes instead. I love heels, i think they make your figure looks better and they are sexy, but for most of the time, i wear flat shoes and only wear heels occasionally. So today i thought i would list out 4 pairs of shoes for girls like me. These shoes are not just comfortable to wear, but also add in unique styles into you outfits.

這個世界上有兩種女人, 一種熱愛高跟鞋並寫每天都穿他們, 另一種追求舒適感, 喜歡穿平底的鞋子. 我很愛高跟鞋, 我覺得他們能讓身材比例更好而且已穿上他們就充滿氣勢, 但是大部分的時間我還是比較常穿平底的鞋子, 只有特殊活動才會穿上高跟鞋. 所以今天我想向跟我一樣的女孩子們分享4雙好穿又好看的鞋子. 這4雙鞋子除了好穿還都能為你的服裝注入幾分獨特韻味.

Timberlands have to be my all time favorite. Their bulky design makes youe legs look slimmer and the neutral brown color makes them go with anything. Timberlands are great for mix and matching. They are something i use to enlighten my outfits with a little bit of grungy feel. Even better, spray on some anti-wet spray and then they become rainboots with attitude.

Timberland絕對是我的大寵鞋之一. 他們的中性設計能讓你的雙腿看起來比較細, 並且中性的土黃色讓他們跟甚麼東西都可以搭起來. 我最喜歡的是它酷酷的感覺能讓你的穿著更有個性, 他們是混搭風的絕對好夥伴! Timberland更是下雨天的好選擇, 只要噴上防水噴霧, 直接黨羽鞋就走出去了.

Slip-ons is a bit like the white sneakers, very comfortable and you don't even have to tie you shoe laces, you can just "slip in". What is better about them than white sneakers is that they come in more different colors and styles. You can choose a pair according to you style, mood or preference.

懶人鞋有一點類似小白鞋, 都非常的舒適. 更方便的是, 蘭熱的你連鞋帶都不用系, 套進去就可以了! 懶人鞋比小白鞋更不錯的地方是他們有很多種造型, 顏色還有風格. 你們可以遵照自己風格, 心情或是喜好來選適合自己的搭配出不同的風貌.

The All-Star Converse

My first pair of Converse was a pair of white leather one.And they have become something i cannot live without after wearing them the first time. Converse has been around since 1917, they are the real classics. They have this unique cutting and shape that others shoes can never imitate. Whether is hi or low, Converse will never go out in time.

我的第一雙匡威是一雙白色皮革的匡威. 從第一次穿上他們之後我就再也離不開他們了. Converse從1917年就出現. 我覺得他們的鞋子有種經典的簡約設計, 是其他鞋子模仿不來的! 瘦瘦的流暢設計讓你看起來不笨重, 不管是有筒或是沒有筒的都極度好搭配.

The White sneaker

It's needless to say how much we love white sneakers. White sneakers have been the IT item that every fashionistas go for for a long time. Why? Because white sneakers are so versatile. Whether you are wearing a lady-like dress, grungy outfit or an office look, they always give you a cool mix and match feel. If you like, you could even choose ones that have special details to stand out from the others.

最後為大家介紹的是小白鞋. 不必說我們大家有多愛小白鞋, 小白鞋已經是許多明星, 博主, 時尚人士們追求的必備單品很久了. 為甚麼呢? 因為他們實在太百搭了! 不管你是穿了一件非常淑女的洋裝, 有個性的服裝或是OL感的搭配, 穿上小白鞋都能讓你混搭出休閒時尚感. 如果喜歡的話甚至可以挑選有特別細節的小白鞋, 跳脫通俗.

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Plumb Line offers coffee balanced to perfection

Tim Parrish
For The Leaf-Chronicle

Do you like your coffee black? Define black. At the right shop, coffee can comes in a wide variety of flavors, blends and even colors.

The coffee served at Plumb Line Coffee on University Avenue is “what coffee can truly be,” which means you not only taste the coffee, but you are provided a taste of the culture and country where the coffee beans were grown. And these coffee beans are raised to your exact specifications.

Jennifer and Bill Parker moved to Clarksville in October 2016 with the goal of opening a coffee shop. Not just any coffee shop, though. They wanted their coffee shop to be different.

Plumb Line Coffee, which opened in January, is a “third wave” shop, where you can drink coffees from around the world, or you can buy a bag. The coffee is so pure, and so flavorful, you might find you don’t need sugar or cream.

Third wave is to coffee what microbreweries are to beer. It's not inexpensive, and you will spend more than a couple of dollars for a cup. But once you try it, you'll know why.

Third Wave shops are relatively new and mostly found in large cities like New York, Chicago and Seattle. You won’t find coffee blends. The majority of the growers are in Central America, South America and Africa. It is an expensive coffee to grow, and the buyers are specialty shops and high-end restaurants.

Plumb Line Coffee, located at 124 University Ave., hosts customers on Thursday, March 23, 2017.

"People will order a coffee and then request sugar and cream," said Jen Parker. "I tell them about the process of growing, harvesting and roasting the beans and ask them to just try it first without the add-ons. The customers love it. They can pick up the natural flavors in the coffee and not be distracted by bitterness or sugary sweetness.”

Get to know your beans

If you enjoy a bit of history and prefer to buy coffee by the bag, the wrapping will tell you the country where the coffee was grown, including the name of the farm and the grower. It will tell you when the coffee was harvested as well as the date it was roasted and the suppliers who sell it.

“These coffee beans are not grown on the sides of mountains in 1,000-acre terraced hills," Bill Parker said. "Included in the third wave meaning is the emphasis on where the coffees are grown. Most of the growers are located in Third World countries. Great pride is taken in the products that are produced.

“These are organic beans, raised without herbicides and chemicals, grown by individual farmers and not commercial entities, and harvested by hand. Special grinders are used in processing the beans," he said.

“All along the way, I can be as involved in the process as I choose to be. I am welcome to travel and see firsthand what and how the beans are grown, processed and ground. And yes, specialty coffees like these are more expensive than what you purchase at a grocery store or by the cup at standard coffee shops.”

Do-it-yourself business

Plumb Line has a laid-back ambiance. The site was chosen back in the fall, and all remodeling was done by the Parkers. Even the wood used for floors, walls and ceilings are lighter in color. Bill Parker fashioned all of the woodwork by hand.

Two things that were huge draws to the Parkers were the diversity of the people in Clarksville and being near Austin Peay, which is only two blocks away.

Among the favorite coffees are mocha, lavender, whiskey-caramel, vanilla bourbon and dark and white chocolate. Lattes are popular, and soon there will be a lager latte.

Jen and Bill Parker spent countless hours at the shop, but they have help. Their two teenage children, Josiah and Jessica, are growing up with the business and work there part-time with one other employee.

And the name, Plumb Line Coffee? Bill is a former land surveyor, and he used a plumb line as standard equipment. It means “perfection.”

Plumb Line Coffee, 124 University Ave., 931-896-2020,, email:

Hours: 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; opens 8 a.m. Saturday; closed Sunday