Twenty-four years after the BBC aired its 1971 version of Jane Austen's 1818 novel, "Persuasion"; and twelve years before ITV aired its adaptation; Columbia Pictures released its own version on British Fernsehen and in movie theaters across the U.S. The movie went on to become highly acclaimed, the winner of a BAFTA TV award for Best Single Drama, and regarded as the definitive version of Austen's novel.
Directed Von Roger Michell, "PERSUASION" told the story of Anne Elliot, the middle daughter of an impoverished baronet in Regency England. Seven oder eight years before the story began, she had been persuaded to reject the marriage proposal of a young and ambitious Royal Navy officer named Frederick Wentworth Von her godmother and late mother's friend, Lady Russell. After spending so many years in deep regret over her action, Anne found herself facing Wentworth again during a visit to her younger sister's home. Now a captain and wealthy from the spoils of the Kürzlich Napoleonic Wars, Wentworth continued to harbor a good deal of residual anger and resentment toward Anne. And the latter continued to harbor remorse over her actions and a passionate Liebe for the naval officer.
After watching the 2007 version of "PERSUASION", I found myself wondering how I would regard this particular version. Needless to say, I found it very satisfying. Michell did an excellent job in capturing the ambivalence of Austen's novel. The center of that ambivalence rested on the underlying passion of Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth's romantic history. And this passion beautifully permeated the movie; thanks to Michell, screenwriter Nick Dear and the two leads – Amanda Root and Ciarán Hinds. The movie relived all of the passion and emotions of their relationship – both positive and negative. Michell and Dear also did a top-notch job in revealing the initial dangers that the British aristocracy and landed gentry faced from their complacency, arrogance and unwillingness to match the ambitious endeavors of the rising middle-class; especially through characters like Anne's father, Sir Walter Elliot.
As much as I had enjoyed "PERSUASION", I believe it had its flaws. One of those flaws turned out to be the scene featuring Anne and Wentworth's final reconciliation on one of the streets of Bath. It could have been a wonderful and poignant moment . . . if it were not for the circus performers and pedestrians making a ruckus in the background. It nearly spoiled the romantic mood for me. And there were at least two performances that did not sit right with me. I will discuss them later. This version of "PERSUASION" seemed to be the only adaptation that portrayed Mrs. Croft as the younger sister. Fiona Shaw, who is at least five years younger than Ciarán Hinds and looked it even with minimal makeup, portrayed his sister. Yet, both the 1971 and 2007 versions had cast an actress that was older than the actor portraying Wentworth. And I happened to know for a fact that at age 31, the Fredrick Wentworth character is at least seven (7) years younger than his sister. There is no way that the 42 year-old Hinds could have passed as a man eleven (11) younger, despite his handsome looks.
But my main problem with this adaptation turned out to be the same problem I had with the 2007 version – namely the character of William Elliot, Sir Walter's heir presumptive. Because the baronet had no male issue, his baronetcy and the Kellynch estate will pass to William, his cousin. But William, fearing that Sir Walter might marry Mrs. Clay, the companion of the oldest Elliot daughter; schemed to woo and marry Anne in order to prevent Mrs. Clay from becoming Sir Walter's Sekunde wife and protect his inheritance. As I had explained in my review of the 2007 version, this scenario failed to make any sense to me. Even if William had succeeded in preventing any marriage between Sir Walter and Mrs. Clay, there was no way he could constantly prevent the Elliot patriarch from considering another bride for matrimony. Even if he had married Anne. Quite frankly, it was a situation that was beyond his control. Dear tried to give urgency to William's situation Von portraying him as financially broke after spending all of his late wife's money. As far as I am concerned, Dear's efforts failed. Sir Walter's lawyer had made it clear around the beginning of the story that it would take years for Kellynch to recover from the Elliots' debts. Nor did following Austen's story Von making William and Wentworth romantic rivals for Anne's affections really help. Anne did not seem that impressed Von William's character, despite his charm and wit. And if Dear had simply avoided Austen's characterization of William Elliot and allowed him to retain his fortune; he could have been a formidable rival for Wentworth, just as Louisa Musgrove proved to be a strong rival for Anne in the story's first half.
I cannot deny that "PERSUASION" strongly benefited from the excellent performances of the two leads, Amanda Root and Ciarán Hinds. Root was superb as a sad and remorseful woman who began to bloom again over the possibility of a renewed love. With very little dialogue, she was excellent in a montage that featured her character's reaction to the Musgroves' carping over Anne's younger sister, Mary Musgrove. But my Favorit scene happened to featured Anne and Wentworth's first meeting after eight years at Charles and Mary Musgrove's cottage. With her eyes and body language, Root conveyed Anne's series of emotions from seeing the naval officer again after so many years with great skill. Despite being a decade older than his character, Ciarán Hinds was equally impressive as Captain Frederick Wentworth, the successful Royal Navy officer who tried to hide his continuing resentment toward Anne's rejection of him with a hearty manner and friendly overtures toward the Musgrove sisters – Louisa and Henrietta. One particular scene that impressed me featured Wentworth's recollection of the Jahr 1806 (the Jahr Anne had rejected his marriage proposal). Hinds skillfully conveyed the character's lingering resentment . . . and Liebe for Anne in what struck me as a subtle moment.
Other excellent performances came from Sophie Thompson, who did a top-notch job as Anne's younger sister, the emotionally clinging Mary Elliot Musgrove; Simon Russell Beale as Charles Musgrove, Mary's consistently exasperated husband; Fiona Shaw, who wonderfully conveyed Sophia Wentworth Croft's strong mind, along with her Liebe for her husband and her role as a naval officer's wife in a charming scene; and Susan Fleetwood, who have a complex performance in her last role as Anne's well-meaning, yet prejudiced godmother, Lady Russell. But the one supporting performance that really impressed me came from Samuel West's portrayal of the conniving William Elliot. He gave a deliciously smooth performance that radiated wit and charm. I found him so likeable that I almost felt sorry for him when Anne finally announced her engagement to Wentworth.
Unfortunately, not all of the performances impressed me. Despite my admiration for the late Corin Redgrave's skills as an actor, I must admit that I found his portrayal of Anne's narcissist and arrogant father, Sir Walter Elliot, a little off-putting. I realize that the character happened to be one of the outrageous characters in the novel. Unfortunately, Redgrave's portrayal of Sir Walter's narcissism seemed a little too mannered and broad. But Redgrave's Sir Walter seemed like a mild annoyance in compare to Phoebe Nicholls' portrayal of the eldest Elliot sibling, Elizabeth. Nicholls portrayed the character as an over-the-top diva suffering from a damaged nervous system. I could not help but wonder if she had been on crack during the production. oder perhaps Michell was on crack for allowing such a performance to remain in the film. And why did Dear's script include a complaint from Nicholls' Elizabeth about Anne usurping Wentworth's attention? Why was she even upset over the news regarding Anne's engagement? I do not recall her ever being interested in Wentworth.
Overall, "PERSUASION" was an excellent adaptation of Jane Austen's novel. Amanda Root and Ciarán Hinds' performances, Nick Dear's screenplay and Roger Michell's direction infused the movie with a mature passion rarely touched upon in the adaptation of Austen's other novels. Does this mean that I regard this movie as the best adaptation of Austen's 1818 novel? No. Like the 2007 version, it had a number of flaws that prevented it from becoming "the" best. But I must admit that it is pretty damn good.


I found several pieces of gold jewelry in the house that had not been worn in ages and decided to visit GoldFellow after calling around and see what I could do with them. I'd heard great things about them up here in LA and happened to be near their San Diego store last week and dropped in. I met with Dino who was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and informative and the store was well done and felt quite secure.
They were very professional and explained how they sort everything by karat, weigh the gold then give you a quote on every piece, offering to take all the pieces I had. The money I was paid was about 20% higher than the other couple of buyers I had spoken to and in addition, he gave me a voucher card so I can come back to get an extra 10% on anything that me or anyone I know sell them in the future. I highly recommend GoldFellow if you want a great place to sell your gold.
If you have a lot of gold with gems, make sure you figure an hour or so for Christine to remove and fairly appraise everything.
For faster service, remove the gems yourself.
Narek is an honest nice guy. Great service. Felt good about going to Gold Fellow.
This is the best company by far that I have dealt with. I have gone back several times with different gold pieces and have received more than I expected each time! The staff is friendly, helpful, and most importantly HONEST… and the process is seamless. Ten minutes later I walk out with a big fat check!!!
Sold some gold back in September at this location. It was my first experience in the whole "gold selling" thing so I was a little skeptical about it. Wow, did my opinion change with the customer service that I received from GoldFellow. They made the transaction very easy and VERY professional. Quote was fair and I received a check very promptly. My salesperson was Erika and she represented that company very well! They need to have more people like her in this business. It would have made people like myself probably try the gold selling thing earlier.
All in all a very good experience at GoldFellow.
So glad I found GoldFellow on Yelp. Had no idea what I was doing when it came to selling an old bracelet I had. After reading the excellent reviews on Yelp, decided to go over and ask some questions. The experience could not have been better. Did a little research before and had an idea of what I was hoping to get. They came within $10 of my estimate and I am thrilled. Very nice, knowledgeable staff, I will definitely go back!
I found old jewelry and decided to bring it in here. They were right off the freeway, had big signs making it easy to find and plenty of parking. The store looked great inside and was very secure and clean. Service was excellent. Dino explained everything they did to test gold. He was very nice and knowledgable. Didn't expect to get that much money for the jewelry I had. He even gave me a 10% referral card to use for next time. I will definitely be back and would tell my friends and family about this place!
This is the best place I've found to bring gold and other precious metals to be evaluated. I consulted with Yadi, who was incredibly friendly, and made both me and my husband feel comfortable. We went twice and eventually decided to sell our gold at this location because it's class A operation with knowledgeable customer care. I would highly recommend this location. Five stars for excellence, professionalism, honesty.
Great Service! I loved the personal attention I received here and also got a great deal for my gold trinkets. Will definitely be back to sell more goods!
Brought in jewelry that I wasn't wearing anymore and I was greeted by a very pleasant young lady. She made feel very comfortable and I was shocked when she told me how much my gold was worth. They are so professional and fast. I will definitely go back.
I received excellent service and a good price for my unwanted gold jewelry. I'm going back into my closet to find some more.
I sold a bunch of jewelry here today, both gold and diamond jewelry as well as some silver. I had originally come to sell it at my beloved jeweler, Elegance Jewelers, which was in the same mall, only to find out that the owner retired and they were no longer in business. Nevertheless I was fairly pleased with Goldfellow, they gave me a pretty good price and cut me a check. I think I'll come back the next time I decide to sell some more jewelry.
They make this process extremely clear and easy. And, most importantly, you can trust them. You can feel comfortable using them.
I took in some broken chains, old pins, and rings that have been sitting in my jewelry box. I didn't know which pieces were real, 10k, 14k, etc. No need to worry! They handled all my pieces expertly explaining how they determined if each piece was real and what karat. Very informative. I felt like everything was upfront and easy and I left with my check which I cashed that day. Easy and now I have extra money for my Vegas trip! I will definitely be back if I have additional pieces to sell.
By the way, I found Goldfellow through yelp reviews.
I had some old gold jewelry I no longer was using and decided to check out GoldFellow because other reviews I've read recommended this place.
I got much more than I thought I would and the service was excellent. The lady who worked with me was very professional and friendly. I highly recommend going here with your gold and I can't say anything but the best for the service.
I can recommend you, so drop me a message if you need more info.
I drained my bank account during Christmas and with rent due soon, I decided to sell some of my jewelry for extra cash. I researched a couple of places but Yelpers seemed to really like this place so I checked it out myself. I was relieved to find it was not a sketchy establishment and the guy working the front was very professional. He explained how everything worked and quoted me a really great price. (More than I was expecting to be honest). He wasn't pushy at all and made sure I understood everything completely. There was one item he could not buy but he was very sweet about it. I was surprised and happy that I could cash my check right away! This experience was a major help. I'll definitely be back again and would highly recommend this buyer.
FIVE GOLDEN STARS!!! Needed some extra money and I had some gold I didn't wear anymore but was totally afraid of getting ripped off by a pawn shop or a local little jeweler that buys gold, did some research and saw only glowing reviews and an A+ from the better business bureau for Goldfellow. My gold selling transaction was quick and transparent (they tell you what gold is going for that day and how much gold weight you have, simple as that!). The buyer was very helpful and straightforward. Only place I will sell!
I was looking to sell some gold jewelry since I needed some extra money. It was my first time selling jewelry and Narek made me feel very comfortable. He was very friendly and hospitable. I will definitely be going back there and referring friends as well.
Another great business I've found through Yelp! I wanted to find a gold/silver trader that would be professional and fair and this was it!! I had a decent amount of gold and silver jewelry items from over the years I wanted to sell…broken chains & bracelets, pendants I never wear, etc and took them into GoldFellow this morning. What an easy, comfortably and all around pleasant experience. Excellent customer service, easy parking, a check in hand when I left…what more could I ask for? I will go back to this place and I will wholeheartedly recommend this business to family, friends and fellow Yelpers.
It took me a few years to decide to sell my gold, I did a lot of research; I went on line and found Gold Fellow on yelp, visited 2 or 3 Kevin Jewelers to get an estimate and compared to pictures of actual sales from customers to Gold Fellow and got a pretty accurate idea of value. Anne O'hara made me feel very comfortable, explained clearly how much my pieces were worth so I decided to sell to you guys instead of Kevin's. Thank you and I'll gladly recommend to all my friends and family.
When I was in San Diego visiting family a few weeks ago, I decided to check out GoldFellow, since I had received some hand me down jewelry from a relative as a present. It's a thoughtful present, but I don't have much use for jewelry.
With the help of Yelp, I went to search for the closest and highest rated gold buyers in the area, and sure enough, GoldFellow was the top of the pack.
I talked to Dino, the manager at GoldFellow. He was super easy to talk to and gave me a great price for my necklace and pendant. He also explained the process of how they priced my jewelry which made for a smooth transaction. To top it off, I was also given a 10% referral card.
If you want quality service and the best price for your unwanted gold, GoldFellow is the place to go.
i found this place through yelp and decided to give it a try since it had so many great reviews. this was my first time trading in old jewelry so i wanted to go to a place that knew what they were doing and from all the yelp reviews it seems like this place has got it down so i decided to give it a try myself and i am so glad i did! the manager dino was VERY helpful, friendly and professional. he knew exactly what he was talking about and explained how the pricing and process works since it was my first time doing this type of ordeal and boy was he informative! he was able to give me an amazing deal for all the old jewelry that i no longer needed. he was also very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. i definitely will be coming back to this place if i ever have any extra jewelry that i find and no longer use anymore!
Anne is the best person I have meet in the gold exchange Business. Kind, patient and helpful. She is an honest woman who took her time to explain me about the evaluation and pricing of my gold and even went the extra mile to ensure I will get a higher price than the previous places I visited.
I want to do business with Anne again.
I came in to sell an old diamond ring I had, and I figured with all 5 star reviews, this place must be good.
And it really is! I came in not knowing what to expect, and he weighed my gold and told me what it is that they actually buy. I got an excellent deal from something that was just lying around my house.
so if you have any gold to sell, go to them first, or AT LEAST speak to Dino. Dino is really awesome, and I left feeling great about getting rid of my old jewelry. Even if you don't sell it there, Dino will give you a straightforward opinion, and he isn't rude like people at other locations. He's very professional and knowledgable, so I would most definitely come back to sell there.
Very nice and helpful. Good value for your gold.
I went to GoldFellow for the first time today, to sell some jewelry. Not only was Narek completely fair with his prices, he was such a genuinely nice guy!
I would recommend this place to anyone looking to deal with honest, good people.
Narek was great! Made our experience a nice and memorable one.
I opened this account just to leave a review because i was so pleased with the service and price that Jackie gave me. I was very gald that there was a shop open on Sundays and was very convinient. Very clean and secure place to take your jewerly. She explained the whole process from checking the jewerly, explaining step by step the whole prodecure, all the way to handing me my check ! I will be coming here more often.
Wonderful! Christine was great, and I was confident I got the best deal for my crummy old broken gold. She also took the time to check some other pieces that I wasn't going to sell, but I just wanted to know about.
Phenomenal service and professionalism. I felt more than certain I was being treated fairly and accurately. I was being helped by the owner, whom unfortunately, I can't recall his name, who not only explained the process and details, but educated me regarding other facets of jewelry quality and value. Not only did I take the money I got from them to buy a new piece of jewelry, but I was able to use my new knowledge to get a great deal on a one-of-a-kind 18K gold new ring. Thanks GoldFellow!
I partnered with GoldFellow to put together a gold donation party for my non-profit. We were shocked at how much money we were able to raise for the organization through GoldFellow from our supporters' unwanted gold. Thanks, Goldfellow!
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I just left GoldFellow as I had to post this. A large mall chain that advertises on TV with their 30% upgrade coupons (and trips to Las Vegas) gave me a quote of $600 for my gold watch. I didn't want to sell it as I thought it was too low. I called Goldfellow and asked them what they would pay. He gave me a rough number over the phone but said I would have to come in. The rough number was almost double what this big "TV advertising" jewelry store (I'm being kind and not giving their name). I did not tell Goldfellow I just left a competitor. So, I went to the store and sure enough, it ended up being over $1200 for my watch just like he said. The gentleman explained to me how everyone advertises these upgrade coupons and that they start out with such a low price that even after the coupon is applied its almost never what they pay. Do they think that we are all idiots? Thanks Goldfellow for being honest. I'll send my friends.
We had the best experience at GoldFellow! Elizabeth was professional, friendly, and most of all – helpful! My sister and I inherited some jewelry. We held onto it for a year, trying to decide if we were ever going to wear the dated pieces, keep it around for sentimental reasons, or sell it. Last week, we went to GoldFellow to see what we had. We weren't even sure if what we had was real or costume. Thanks to yelp, we found GoldFellow near my sister's house. Elizabeth walked us through the entire process. She explained how they test for various types of gold and walked us through each test. She gave us the current market prices on gold and silver and explained how GoldFellow weighs and values our gold in relation to the market. The process was arduous due to how much stuff we had brought in, but Elizabeth was friendly and talkative throughout. All in all, we were very satisfied. We will definitely be back!
I found this place on yelp. Went in to sell some gold chains and rings. The person who helped me (Stella) was very knowledgeable and explained everything. She explained how they check the gold, what they base their prices on and what they buy and don't buy. I waited while she checked every piece and then she explained how much I could receive. The total amount was a lot more than i was expecting. Overall, this was a great experience and I highly recommend this place if you need to sell some of your jewelry. They will even take broken and twisted chains. Easy parking and not crowded at all. Big thanks to Stella!!
I've been saving up for a trip to Hawaii for a while now & thought maybe I could add a little money to my vacation fund. I brought in some broken gold pieces (by the way they don't have to be intact)& my great aunt's silver serving spoons. For some reason I thought the process would be complicated, but it wasn't. Turnes out I had alot more than I thought. Enough to pretty much cover most of my travel expenses! Can't wait to take my trip! Aloha!
Honest business! If you are looking for someplace to sell gold this is the place. I went here after checking out GoldMax and he offered me $500.00 more than GoldMax right off the bat! Didn't take me long to see that these people are not trying to scam me.
I go to the pizza place next door so the next time I went, I decided to take in some old jewelry that was layin around to see what I could get for it. I had some mismatched earings and tangled chains that I thought I would get like $50 for. When they said it's $300 I almost fell back into my chair. Are you kidding me? What a great deal!! On top of that the employees are super nice and very professional.
You can tell the people here take a lot of pride in what they do. I had no clue what I had so I grabbed everything in my drawer and took it in. The young man behind the window meticulously checked and sorted every piece of jewelry by karat. He told me exactly what I had and how much everything weighed. At the end he issued me a check from bank of america. The whole thing took less than 15 minutes. Easy money!
No surprises or games here. I took in some old & broken chains that I never wear and got a lot more than I had anticipated. On top of that, they gladly honored the coupon for an extra $50. Five stars all around.
Very professional and friendly, Anne made us feel very comfortable. i will definitely refer family and friends.
I have sold gold there three times, and each time felt they were fair and honest. I took in mostly old 14K earrings, charms, and broken chains. I dealt with Anne, who is pleasant and extremely professional. I got quotes from AAA Gold Exchange and 2 others that frequently advertise that they beat everyone else's prices. Gold Fellows paid more than any of the other quotes. I also feel confident that their check won't bounce….not sure I'd have that same confidence with the Vietnamese shop in Bolsa Mall, that another reviewer mentioned.
If you are looking to sell your gold this is the place to go. I really loved the individualized customer service I received.
I have done business with Christine three times, each time I was very pleased with the money I received for my gold. Christine is very knowledgeable and professional.. Definitely not a pawn shop environment.
Wow, not what I was expecting!!! Knowledge and expertise are what you can expect when you visit GoldFellow. I worked with Allie. She was professional, warm and very knowledgeable. I definitely recommend GoldFellow and Allie! You can expect the best!
I visited Goldfellow with a few items and was so pleasantly surprised. The experience was very quick and painless. Allie helped me feel comfortable and made the process very enjoyable. She was both professional and friendly. I will recommend the store again an again!
I happened upon GoldFellow because it's in an upscale shopping area where I was getting a new phone. I've been divorced for years and a few days earlier I finally got around to looking through my belongings -including my old wedding band. I felt a little nervous going in because I wasn't sure how gold purchasers work and didn't feel prepared, but I was made to feel comfortable instantly. They were truly professional and courteous, and I was glad that the premises seemed clean and safe. The gentleman who greeted me eventually gave me a considerable sum for the ring (who knew?!) He asked casually at the end about other items I might be able to convert to cash. Well, I had the "old jewelry box" (a shoe box that had been in storage) in my car with a necklace and even some gold cuff links that I never wear anymore. Wow, I'm glad he asked! It really made my day and left me with a thick wad of cash for my new phone. It felt like "found money" much more than the cost of my new smartphone. The woman employee who was working the weights/measures/cashier was really friendly and seemed compassionate about my divorce, even though it was like 8 years ago. I wasn't looking for a gold exchange that day, but it turned out to be a great decision to just saunter in. I recommend them without hesitation.
I inherited some jewelry – most of which I thought was costume jewelery. I thought it was about $30 or so, but I went to GoldFellow to check it out. The service was fast and friendly, and they could have fooled me, I guess, but they were honest and really nice. I was totally floored to walk out with a $249.00 check. This place felt like a bank with modern clean look and trustworthy people. Even thoughthey're called GoldFellow, they deal in silver jewelery too. Some of my stuff was silver. They certainly seemed like they knew whatthey were doing and treated me fairly.
If you want the most money back on all that old gold you have lying around then this is the place to go. Great service and an overall great experience with Dino. Thanks guys, see you again soon!!
When my grandmother told me she wanted to sell her old jewelry, I wasn't crazy about the idea. You read about scams all the time where the elderly are prime targets. Even though she has always been very independent I wanted to make sure she wouldn't get taken advantage of. I researched this place and since I was already coming with her, decided why not bring one my small gold pieces as well, just to see what I could get for it.
We got there & went over each of my grandmother's pieces of jewelry. Out of 9 items, 2 were not real gold. At first my grandmother insisted everything was gold, but had forgotten she had included some of her old costume jewelry, oops! They were patient with us which I really appreciated & at the end we both received great offers.
Haven't decided to part with all of my jewelry yet, but at least I know this is where I'll be returning when I'm ready! !
I was in the gold & diamond business for years and these guys know what they're doing, plain & simple. They've got a great setup and their prices are above average in comparison to other establishments. The young man at the store was honest and transparent which was a delight. Keep it up guys!
So, a friend of mine told me to go to Goldfellow while I was cleaning out my jewelry box. She said the staff was very friendly and professional, the prices were VERY fair, and the transaction was quick and easy. She was RIGHT! Not only was I able to get rid of gold/silver jewelry I would NEVER wear again, I was able to get a check for it too. I had no idea that the jewelry I had collecting dust in my room was actually worth a good amount of money. The woman who helped me was very knowledgeable about the gold/silver; I watched as she carefully tested each piece and gave me a price for every item which was really helpful! The store is the opposite of shady; very clean and professional looking. After my first visit, I went home and found more old, gold jewelry and brought it back! I'm sure I will be back again.
They actually know what they are doing. I've been there three times and the service they provide is excellent & fast every single time. Not only are they competitive with the price they offer to purchase your belongings, but they will explain to you exactly what they are doing and they don't make you feel awkward about being there. I found that the first time I sold my gold i felt funny about it but the girl made me feel comfortable about the process. Anyway, all in all, a great experience with a customer friendly store. No attitudes like at cash checking places or the malls where they give you really bad prices. All Gold Fellow does is buy gold all day. No gimmicks. I will always recommend them highly to everyone I know.
Brought some of my old gold jewelry here. It was my first time doing this so I did not know what to expect. The gentleman behind the counter went through all my gold and silver pieces and separated them by the karats. I was offered a price which was a lot more than what I anticipated. I was absolutely impressed with the whole experience.
GoldFellow is one of the best Gold buyer shops in The VALLEY! Very professional and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to jewelery. I will definitely recommended this place to everyone!!!! 🙂 !
Went in recently to sell some outdated jewelry I had. Transaction was easy, simple & quick. Ended up getting more than I imagined for! Staff was actually quite knowledgeable when it came to gold & gemstones.
I walked in here, was greeted by a friendly employee who wasn't pushy. They gave me a great price for a ring I wanted to sell. I had gone to other stores to exchange my ring but went with them because they are not only professional and friendly but also very knowledgeable. Would not go any other place.
Went in here and was surprised how much more I was offered than the other places I went. On top of that the guy behind the counter was courteous and professional. Definitely will come back in the future.
Great, honest service!! I'll definitely come back. I brought in some gold coins and the nice young man appraised them for me, but recommened that I go to an actual coin dealer because the coins could be worth more than just their value in gold, if they were collectibles. He also suggested that I sell my coins to the place that offers the most money even if it were by just a few dollars. I loved that no pressure, honest advice. As it turned out, the coins were only worth their value in gold and GoldFellow offered the best price, so I returned that same day and sold my coins. 5 stars from me for sure!
They gave me a great price for the white gold I traded in. Closest to market value in any pawn shop I searched for in this area.
I found GoldFellow on line after doing some research on line about "cash for gold" places. I didnt want to mail my stuff away. I wanted a place where i could go and talk to a person. I checked out their website and I liked the fact that they were part of Better Business Bureau, and recommended by Susan whats her name (the one who gives all the financial advice on TV) The place is very clean and secure. They must buzz you in the door to enter, which I liked. The lobby was a little warm (no big deal) I was helped right away. I felt bad since I has so many item. The man checked each and every item and separated them. Then tested and retested. Some of my jewelry had gems in them which he also returned. I was expecting to get about $80 for all my stuff, but i was shocked when he told me that i would be receiving $200. I would definitely return again. I had a great experince. I have mentioned my positive experince to many of my friends. Also i liked the fact that you could cash the check the same day, no hassles and that there was a print out that stated how much money your received from your silver, gold, and other metals.
I went to three different places before I stopped in here, two gold & silver spots and a pawn shop, and I was appalled at their offers. Within two minutes of stepping into Goldfellows, I was offered $100 more than the highest price I'd had all day for my five pieces of gold jewelery. I'll be recommending this place to everyone I know.
Simple clean storefront next to a deli and a cupcake store, with no appointment needed to sell gold. Professional and polite staff values your old gold jewelry, gives you a price bid, and if you agree to sell to them, they issue you a check. With gold prices over $1800 an ounce, it's a great time to sell old gold jewelry you no longer wear.
I did my research, shopped a few different gold & silver buyers and goldfellow paid me $150 more right off the bat. On top of that, the store is clean and the employees are courteous and professional. 5 stars all around!
Went into this location after finding out it was closer to me than the store in Westlake. Another great experience. Did my shopping before hand and was offered a price that greatly exceeded anything I was quoted. Thanks guys!!
There is so many places out there that claim they will give you the most for your money but i have had bad experiences. At Gold Fellow the staff is indeed professional. They welcome you every time you walk in, and even remember what your name is. I have not had any issues with the pricing of the gold at all. I have always left satisfied. Thank you guys.
I've been coming here since it first opened and I've NEVER had an issue. The employee's are great and are genuinely nice. I've had so many problems with other places. I really felt cheated with the gold i would bring, but at GoldFellow they give you what its worth or even more then what you thought your gold/silver was worth.
Great service, excellent prices! Went in here first then decided to go get a second and third opinion. No one else came close to what I was offered at goldfellow. On top of that, the guy behind the counter was professional, courteous and well spoken. Won't even think about going anywhere else next time.
So I went in here knowing exactly how much weight and what carat I had. I wanted to see if the people here at GoldFellow were truthful and to my surprise, the gentleman behind the counter was spot on. I had also shopped around and knew more or less how much I was going to get. I went in and got $200 more than the other 3 places I visited. Will come back for sure!
Easy parking, very nice employees. Sold a few small items and got a decent amount of cash. Definitely would go back in the future!
Last year my mom was looking to sell some her gold jewelry. She was a little nervous, so we recommended she do her homework and look into companies with a good reputation and a positive Better Business Bureau rating. She came across Gold Fellow. We have dealt with Gold Fellow on five occasions now. They are extremely professional, helpful, and honest. We have used them on a one-on-one basis, at a gold party setting, and as a fundraiser for our child's sports team. We have never been disappointed. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to sell any gold, silver, or coins, regardless of whether it is a small or large amount. We have always specifically dealt with Yecenia, who is very helpful, professional, and knowledgeable. From day one, we have always felt very comfortable doing business with them. Call and ask for Yecenia – you will not be disappointed!
I found several pieces of gold jewelry in the house that had not been worn in ages and decided to visit GoldFellow after calling around and see what I could do with them. I'd heard great things about them up here in LA and happened to be near their San Diego store last week and dropped in. I met with Dino who was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and informative and the store was well done and felt quite secure.They were very professional and explained how they sort everything by karat, weigh the gold then give you a quote on every piece, offering to take all the pieces I had. The money I was paid was about 20% higher than the other couple of buyers I had spoken to and in addition, he gave me a voucher card so I can come back to get an extra 10% on anything that me or anyone I know sell them in the future. I highly recommend GoldFellow if you want a great place to sell your gold.
I sold a 1 oz gold bullion to the store. they told me what the gold rate was for the day (which I had called a few other places before I went in) and they paid full rate. super easy and painless! GREAT business!
So, in this age of tight finances I decided to go through my jewelry that I hadn't worn in such a long time and try to sell it. But where do you start? On the internet I go! I search on the web and I come up with an article done by Reuters about how there are a ton of companies who advertise that they buy Gold, but are a slew of bad companies who are written up at the Better Business Bureau. But then they showcase Gold Fellow and how it is a chain who has been around for over 30 years with no infractions with the BBB. So, I go onto the Gold Fellow website and see that they seem to be on the up and up. They have about 4 locations around my area in Los Angeles so I decide to go check it out. I'm a bit sketched at what may happen as I had heard a lot of horror stories.I was originally going to go to the Jewelry area in Downtown L A, but I rather go to a store that was up over the hill in the Encino since it was closer, if you can believe that. This location was built into a mini mall and it was quite inviting. I was greeted by a young woman who was behind a waist to ceiling plexiglass wall, yet it was quite comfortable. I would associate it as just like being at a bank. She proceeded to test the quality of the gold I was presenting her with, whether it was 10k, 14k, 18k or 22k. Then she put it into their computer to give me an amount depending on what the worth of gold was on that particular day by the Pennyweight by the London Fix. Next, they give you the amount they are willing to pay you in regards to the worth of your gold, and if you agree to the amount they pay you with a check on the spot.
I have gone to this location twice now and I've had the pleasure of working with Alexandra D. who really seems to be quite knowledgeable. She made me feel at ease through the whole process, as it is a very sensitive transaction. Their service was top-knotch and they fulfilled my need.
I previously sold some old jewelry at another store, but was referred to GoldFellow from a friend who saw the CEO of GoldFellow on the Suze Orman Show. Suze Orman recommended GoldFellow as an honest and reputable business. I checked out their website and the company has an A+ rating from the BBB. The Encino store is located in the back of a nice shopping mall. The manager Alexandra is super professional. She graded everything I brought in by karat weight and offered me a great price for basically junk! She wrote me a local check on the spot.
I would totally recommend GoldFellow and especially Alexandra. It's so refreshing to find a polite and honest professional in any business today!
Went in had some gold and silver coins to sell I was suprised on the amount of money I got. They were honest and nice to me and gave me a fair deal this is my 2nd time dealing with Gold Fellows and I would do bussiness again because I do feel they give more money for your gold and silver than any other place I have been to.
I went in to sell some pendants and was helped by Anne. She was friendly and professional. I felt comfortable and happy with the customer service. Will definitely visit again.
I went in last week to sell my "old boyfriend" jewelry. After shopping around to some other gold places/stores I found Gold Fellow to have the best price. Anne (I think) helped me, she was very knowledgeable and nice. It was a pleasure to walk into a nice clean store after some of the others I had been in. Hopefully I dont have anymore "old boyfriend" jewelry but if I do I will go back to Gold Fellow.
The gold fellow store is one of the kind the service provide by the manager Virginia Perez is quality 100% she is make sure to take care the customers with Respect and very professional way she make fell like one million dollars and you like to came back to do more business with her good job keep it up and I will recommended to any person or friend only at the Miami lakes store and work with her she is grate.
I had a container of junk cleaned out of our jewelry boxes! I thought is was trash, but I thought I should check before I threw it away! I brought it to Anne at Gold Fellow she was so awesome! She went over every piece and explained as she went. She weighed eveything and I got $271! Amazing cause this stuff looked like costume stuff! I highly recommend you take your jewelry to Gold Fellow, no matter how worthless your items appear.
Coming here was the best idea I ever had! Although it was a little farther from where I lived, I trusted yelp and the positive feedback. Very time efficient, didn't take very long at all. Offered me a price straightforward and did not try to haggle downward. I was so impressed and enjoyed the process, I went back a second time in one day!
The service was INCREDIBLE! Nider, the manager was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I couldn't believe how much they paid for my old, broken pieces of jewelry. I had them appraised elsewhere and Goldfellow offered me much more. Thank You! I am now a lifetime customer!


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Luigi CIBRARIO. 3° Torino: 1839. When Muratori was searching for historical documents to be inserted in his collection of writers on Italy during the middle ages (Rerum Italicarum Scriptores), he had the mortification of meeting with scarcely any success in Piedmont. It was in vain, as he says in his preface to the Chronicon Astense (R. I. S., tom. xi.), that he applied to every person likely to render him any assistance. The government, as well as private individuals, (with a very few honourable exceptions), turned a deaf ear to his entreaties, as if the history of Italy could be considered of slight importance, in a national point of view, to any of its provinces. Far different is the feeling prevalent in Piedmont at the present time. The illustration of the history, not of Italy indeed, it is the fate of that unhappy country that nothing Italian should ever be encouraged by any of the mis-governments that oppress her,) but of the states of the king of Sardinia, during the middle ages, occupies the attention of a large number of persons distinguished for birth as well as for talents and accomplishments, urged in their studies by no other motive but love of country (unfortunately taken in too municipal a sense, and which might be more properly called love of province), and eager to leave no part of this interesting subject in total obscurity, even when no hopes remain of throwing upon it so clear a light as would enable the world to appreciate the merits of the laborious, modest and patriotic scholars who dedicate their lives to such pursuits.
The government of Sardinia has been shamed into giving some pecuniary assistance to help the publication of the documents from which such facts are drawn as form the subject of works like M. Cibrario's. The treaties of the House of Savoy are published by order of the minister for foreign affairs, in 4to ; records, seals and coins illustrating the history of Savoy and of the reigning family, have been printed Historiæ Patriæ or the Historiæ Patriæ Monumenta, (car on dit l'un et l'autre, as the old grammarian said when dying, and as is proved by the work now mentioned, in one volume of which occurs one formula, and the other in the others,) are in course of publication, in folio, under the superintendence of a commission, of which M. Gazzera and our author are secretaries. Three volumes of this series are already before us, one of which, containing the history of the Maritime Alps, by Gioffredo, is edited by the Abbé Gazzera just mentioned, one of the keepers of the Royal Library at Turin, and one of the secretaries of the Royal Academy, distinguished alike for his various learning, kind-heartedness and unassuming manners.
Conversant with the history of his own country as well as with that of foreign nations, capable of appreciating the merits and feeling the beauties of classical and modern literature, indefatigable in adding to the remains of that of the middle ages in Italy as well as in France, in prose or verse, the Abbé Gazzera seems to have no greater pleasure than that of assisting his numerous friends-and all who know him are such—in their pursuits, and enjoying in silence and unknown the glory which others reap from his generous help. His colleague is editor of several of the charters, as well as of the legislative enactments, published by the commission of which he is secretary, and they are new tokens of his talents and industry. The work which forms the subject of this article is but one of many which he has written, and which have deservedly earned for him a high name among the lovers of the literature, the history and the antiquities of Italy.
Having mentioned them, we cannot refrain from saying a few words obiter of the Monumenta Historiæ Patriæ. The Italians, possessing the very best model of a collection of this description, in the unrivalled one of Muratori's Rerum Italicarum Scriptores, ought to have considered it a sacrilege to depart from his plan, particularly as to the title. The Piedmontese ought to have been happy and proud to add to the store of information on Italian history, following the steps of the Italian who created that of the middle ages; for they are Italians, velint nolint,—or they are nothing in literature. Their publication ought to have been offered, and would have
this was not considered enough: a distinct title was adopted, and the publication divided into three parts, - Charta, Historiæ, Leges Municipales ; of each of which one volume has been published. It is difficult to see the reason why the second, fourth, fifth, sixth, &c. of the documents published in the last section should not have been placed in the first; which we mention only to show the futility of such a division, for which we cannot discover even a pretext. Whether it is to have an opportunity of thrice flattering the king, to whom each volume is dedicated, and who is addressed as opTIMUS LEGUMLATOR, or whether the division is adopted because preferred by Pertz, in his Monumenta Germaniæ, we shall not stop to inquire ; only wishing that the Piedmontese would bear in mind that they are Italians. But we cannot help remarking on the party-coloured dress of the notes, which even in the same volume (Leges Municipales) are Latin here and Italian there, although to Latin texts. The preface to this volume, by Count Sclopis, is in Latin, written with uncommon elegance and learning ; but some of his notes to such of the statutes as he has edited are unworthy of him. For instance, (col. 46, note 2): " Savorra, " recte Latine diceres saburram, Italice zavorra, Gallice lest, " sabulum scilicet vilius et crassius quo naves onerari solent
usque ad certam mensuram ut stabiliores sint." Savorra is just as good Italian as Zavorra; and who is the Italian that does not know its meaning? Hear Forcellini : " Saburra et " sabura, savorra ; sabulum et quidquid in sentinam navis " certa mensura congeritur, ne instabilis sit et ventorum vi "evertatur." Coals, blocks of marble or other minerals, will answer as well as the "sabulum vilius crassius" of M. Sclopis, and be sometimes more profitable.
M. Cibrario tells us (page 13) that his work is not a history, but an outline of the condition of society at different times, which must be more or less minutely drawn according to the historical materials which have been handed down to us from our forefathers. " From the very nature of this work," continues the author, "no one will be warranted in finding fault " with me for not having recorded some particular events, or " omitted to notice this or that historical point." He has
sense from that which is generally attached to them, of " theory of the production and distribution of the wealth of " nations," and has adapted them, as appears even from the second part of his title, to the more ample, and, etymologically speaking, more correct meaning, of the various laws, customs and manners by which society was ruled during the middle ages. The work of M. Cibrario would consequently seem to have the same object as Mr. Hallam's " View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages," published for the first time about twenty-one years ago, with a preface which might be well prefixed by the modern Italian to his work, in order to acquaint the reader with its object. M. Cibrario, however, says, that the two works have nothing in common: to this we cannot assent, although we are ready to admit that they are very distinct performances.
Mr. Hallam, selecting from the narratives which he found in the printed historical records of the middle ages such as he deemed correct, and in which his eminently critical eye did not discover any ground for suspicion, and omitting what with great tact he deemed of minor importance, draws a picture of the political state of society throughout Europe, from Clovis to Charles VIII. of France. If he speaks of manners and customs he does so only incidentally, and to elucidate the higher branches of the subject which he has undertaken to illustrate. The object of his work is not to record facts, but to show what were the effects produced by the state of religion, constitution and laws, and how these effects reacted on the societies of the middle ages. M. Cibrario's work has but little in common with that of our countryman in this respect. Less eager to discover the why and wherefore, the Italian author has patiently studied old parchments and musty household account-books, and from new facts, often trifling and apparently uninteresting, he has drawn important consequences as to the political or economical state of the country, has added to the stock of our positive information on the subject, and has occasionally thrown considerable light on hitherto obscure points. Mr. Hallam, with a more comprehensive and philosophical, but practical mind, has succeeded in rendering his work highly instructive to those who dustriously collected many new useful materials for future historians, and has entered into details which the other did not consider worthy of attention. But whilst Mr. Hallam has taken a view of all Europe during the middle ages, M. Cibrario has limited himself to inquire into the state of Italy, or, properly speaking, of Piedmont and Lombardy, more
particularly the former. He says little of Tuscany, still less of the Papal States, next to nothing of the Neapolitan and Sicilian kingdoms. The title of the work is therefore so far apt to mislead the reader, who does not know that what is stated to be a history of political economy during the middle ages, is limited to two provinces of one of the European states. It cannot, however, be denied, that the politico-economical vicissitudes of these two provinces, to the end of the fourteenth century, are pregnant with interest and highly instructive; it was there that the battles of the people were first fought after the fall of ancient states, and liberty for the mass, not for a caste, conquered. There also, unhappily, were first shown the baneful effects of unchecked licence, of cunning priestcraft and overbearing oligarchy.
The conquerors of Italy, at the fall of the western empire, had appointed governors, generally designated under the name of Counts, who to the executive often added the judicial power, over each town and its territory. But the Roman municipal government was not totally eradicated from Italy, although there is no doubt that at first the counts as well as the nobility belonged to the nation of the conquerors, and that the latter had possessed themselves of municipal power, to the exclusion of the generality of the inhabitants. There was, however, an eminently democratic element in the constitution of the cities, and that was religion, which acknowledges no distinction of birth or fortune, and the bishops, being elected by the people, were the natural guardians of their electors. When Italy was invaded by the Saracens and Hungarians, the sovereigns were unable to protect the country, but the people defended themselves as well as they could fighting literally pro aris et focis. In those conflicts the bishops were the natural leaders of their flocks, and took particular care in strengthening, by every means, their cities, hitherto undefended,

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Illustrate Easter Week Through SNACKS with your kids!
Snack ideas to make Easter week come alive!! I wrote this a few years ago while we were living in the Middle East. Our children were much younger and ways to illustrate the Week of Easter with them was heavily impressed upon my heart. This is what the Lord brought to mind! May it bless you and your family as you too, lead your children through the Passion Week of Jesus Christ.
Praying in the Garden: Fresh olives (pitted is best)—allow the children to eat fresh olives as you describe what happened on the Mount of Olives. Jesus prayed for the brutal death not to happen, if there was another way for humanity to be pardoned from all the naughty things we have done. There was no other way. So, surrendering His own will to Father God, Jesus stated "Not My will, but Yours be done" (Luke 22:42).
Judas' Betrayal: Mini M&Ms or sprinkles—explain that Judas Iscariot loved money more than Jesus. He was willing to accept money (30 pieces of silver) to turn Jesus in to the powerful Jewish council, called the Sanhedrin (Zechariah 11:12-13 & Matthew 27:9). To Judas, the thirty pieces of silver sounded so sweet at first, but after watching Jesus arrested and mistreated by the Sanhedrin, he tried to give the money back and said he had betrayed an innocent man (Matthew 27:4-5).
Crown of thorns: With licorice rope and tooth picks (not to be eaten)—create a crown by securing both ends with a toothpick piece. Then, allow the children to each create their own "crown of thorns". Point out how pokey it is—and ask them to imagine how much it must have hurt Jesus to have a real crown of thorns on His head (John 19:2).
The Cross: Sugar cookie with frosting—although it was a sad, sad day, we thank God for the sweet, sweet gift of Jesus taking the BIG TIME OUT for each and every one of us. Punishment for our sins was a consequence and punishment too big for any of us–that's why Jesus did it! Jesus took our place and that is the sweetest gift of all (John 3:16).
Empty tomb: Use a cookie cutter to take the middle out of marshmallows (or apples). The marshmallow symbolizes the tomb, whereas the portion cut out symbolizes the stone, which was rolled away (Matthew 28:6-7). Read from Matthew 28:5-7. where the angel asks the women, "Why are you looking for the living in a grave yard? Jesus is not here, He is risen, just as He said!
Jesus' Ascension: Cotton candy look like clouds and makes this point beautifully! Oh, how sweet it is! Jesus blessed His disciples and encouraged them to tell all people, in every nation, that hope and forgiveness of the naughty things we do, can be grasped by all, through Jesus Christ alone. Then, as He blessed them, Jesus began to rise off of the ground and return to Father God in heaven! His disciples marveled in astonishment as they stared up into the sky—now unable to see Jesus. Then, two angels appear to them and told them to return to Jerusalem and do the things that Jesus told them to do—share the GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST with all people—because Jesus has made a way for people of all backgrounds, all languages and all doubts to come to heaven through believing that Jesus Christ is the Risen Son of God (Matthew 28:19-20 & Acts 1:9-14).
It is through the powerful act of love demonstrated by Jesus Christ, the Son of God, that grants us access to heaven. As Jesus Christ died upon a cross and rose from the dead on the third day, all were granted freedom from the prison of our own selfishness when we believe and trust in Him (Romans 8:28). What a blessing to know that when we say "I am sorry, God." We are forgiven—because of Jesus taking the BIG TIMEOUT for us. Ask Him into your heart and tell others that you trust in Jesus Christ to be the one and only true leader of your life–and He will do it with faithful love (Romans 10:9-10).
As Easter is quickly approaching, we will now step into the shoes of those who witnessed the miraculous events of the Risen Christ. Journey with me as we revisit a blog posted while we were still living in the Middle East–and the Easter story took on a whole new meaning.
As Christian Arabs say in Arabic "Al Meseejh cam! Haqam, cam!" Translated to English: He is risen! He is risen, indeed!


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10/22/2019 09:18AM ● By J. Chambless
By JP Phillips
Five of the nine School Board seats are on the ballot in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District.
Rashi Akki in Region A (East and West Marlborough) and Victoria Baratta in Region B (Newlin, Pocopson, and Birmingham) are running unopposed and, unless there is a robust write-in campaign, will join the board in December. Contacts: rashi.akki@aggridenergy.com and torybaratta@gmail.com.
Region C (Chadds Ford and Pennsbury) has five candidates vying for three seats: Jen Brown, Steve Jones, John Murphy, Erin Talbert, and Jon Trigg. Voters select three.
Jen Brown has lived in Chadds Ford Township for nearly five years. Besides parenting, she cites her experience with various positions, mostly in pharmaceutical market research and commercial analysis. She volunteers in the district and has served on the U-CF Wellness Council which spearheaded two important district programs (including the predecessor to "Safe2Say," an anonymous tip line to report potentially dangerous situations). "The current board goals are well defined and focused in the right areas to maintain the high-quality education in our district," Brown said. "To that end, I believe focusing on the long-range financial plan as well as evolving wellness initiatives will help us achieve the board goals." Contact information: jennifer_s_brown@outlook.com.
Steve Jones is a U.S. Navy officer veteran who has lived in Chadds Ford for eight years. He is an information technology architect for Fortune 100 firms, and has mentored hundreds of college graduates. Jones said that his motivation in running is to help improve student readiness for challenges in the workplace, college, or vocational programs of their choice. He supports sound financial management, maximizing the educational value of every dollar spent. In addition to educational improvements, Jones supports student wellness/social development initiatives that would keep students more connected to family, friends and teachers, and less connected to phones, devices and social media. Jones said, "I would advocate for continued focus on academic excellence, which has made U-CF one of the top-tier public schools in the country." Contact: Stevejonesmns@gmail.com.
Incumbent John Murphy, first elected to the board in 2015, is a veteran and has lived in Pennsbury Township for 14 years. He has extensive experience in the financial and legal services industries and is currently a project manager. He feels his analytical approach to solving problems, as well as his experience leading cross-functional teams and meeting project deadlines, helps the board. He notes that he is a parent and taxpayer, and takes those perspectives with him when considering board issues. "We must continue to achieve excellence while also being mindful of the community's resources and ensure we are efficient with those resources," he said. "Secondly, we must continue to focus on the mental well-being and coping skills of our students. Our students demand a lot of themselves, and we must ensure that they learn traits such as resiliency and grit, so that they can learn from their successes and their failures and ultimately succeed after they graduate." Contact: jmurphy@ucfsd.net.
Pennsbury resident Erin Talbert has lived in the district for almost five years. In addition to parenting experience, she cites her abilities to balance many stakeholders and her skills as a business consultant, advising clients on communications, strategy and change management. She said that her experience in marketing, contracting and sales at AstraZeneca helped hone skills in strategic planning, budgeting and people management which will benefit the board. "I'm committed to understanding and balancing the needs and concerns of students, parents, teachers, staff, administrators, and residents," she said. "We all have stakes in providing our children with the best public education possible. On the school board, I plan to act as an informed, thoughtful and decisive intermediary, as well as foster increased understanding of diverse stakeholder interests. I also believe that the most important asset in the equation to deliver top-tier education is the teachers and staff that perform the daily task of educating and inspiring. To that end, I plan to prioritize hiring and retaining the very best teachers." Contact: erin.talbert@gmail.com.
Jon Trigg has lived in Chadds Ford with his wife, Timotha, for 34 years, and all four of their children attended U-CF schools K through 12. Trigg believes this experience with the school system will serve all stakeholders well. He additionally cites his 30 years of experience in organizational leadership positions, including running the Siemens One digital hospital business, and his current vice president position at a non-profit that focuses on improving healthcare quality globally. "Our schools are doing an excellent job preparing students for college, but we can do it more efficiently and even better," he said. "Early literacy and improved writing skills development are key areas for added focus. We can also provide more foundational educational experiences that will advantage students well after graduation. This can include instruction and guidance in collaboration, time management, leadership, and practical financial and legal understanding." Contact: jwtrigg@gmail.com.
Former board president Vic Dupuis, who is not running for re-election, spoke positively about his experience in a statement to The Chester County Press. "Certainly, the most important achievement of any school board is the hiring and retaining of an outstanding superintendent, and then working with that individual to build a strong team of administrators, faculty and support staff. Mission accomplished here with Dr. John Sanville and his outstanding organization. We have also worked together to develop fair and financially balanced budgets, including meaningful and productive labor contracts, through a very positive and responsive process with our faculty and staff. Finally, I believe we have set a new standard for future boards in terms of peaceful, consensus-building governance. We have sought to understand one another before seeking to be understood, and in so doing have often found consensus on issues and decisions that could have easily eroded our district into rancorous debate and disagreement."
Dupuis also spoke about the other retiring board members, Bob Sage from Region B, and Carolyn Daniels and Gregg Lindner from Region C. "Carolyn, Bob and Gregg all held various committee chairmanships, and for each, one was most significant. For Gregg, it was working with Rich Hostetler and then James Whitesel as chair of the Facilities Committee. For Carolyn, it was working with Ken Batchelor and then John Nolen as chair of the Curriculum, Education and Technology Committee. And for Bob, it's been working with Justin Webb in the design and execution of our district technology plan and the Board Technology Committee. All three played vital roles in these capacities, and worked very well with their administrative counterparts."
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Daily Current Affairs 9 December 2019: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
This post contains important current affairs of 9 December 2019. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 9 December 2019. A brief explanation of every current affair is provided to further enhance your general knowledge. Once you have gone through these current affairs we would recommend to you to try 9 December 2019 Current affairs test.
1. India's First Hybrid Annuity PPP (HAM) model in 'Sewerage Sector'
MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) is India's First Hybrid Annuity PPP (HAM) model in 'Sewerage Sector'.
It was inaugurated by Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat in Haridwar.
Governor of Uttarakhand: Baby Rani Maurya.
2. National Award for Excellence for rehabilitation of persons with disabilities
Uttar Pradesh Government conferred with the National Award of Excellence by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
It is awarded for doing a commendable job in the field of rehabilitation of persons with disabilities (Divyangjan).
3. National Florence Nightingale awards 2019
President Kovind conferred 36 awardees with the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2019 at an event in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the year 2020 as the Year of Nurse and Midwife.
The year 2020 also marks the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale
May 12 is observed as the International Day of Nurses.
Florence Nightingale was an English social reformer and statistician, and the founder of modern nursing. Nightingale came to prominence while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War, in which she organised care for wounded soldiers.
4. Global Indian of the Year at The Economic Times Awards
Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga named 'Global Indian of the Year' at The Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence in Mumbai.
Mastercard Incorporated is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in the Mastercard International Global Headquarters in Purchase, New York, United States. The Global Operations Headquarters is located in O'Fallon, Missouri, United States, a municipality of St. Charles County, Missouri.
Headquarters: Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States
1. New Prime Minister of Finland
Sanna Marin has been appointed as the youngest-ever Prime Minister of Finland.
President: SauliNiinistö || Capital: Helsinki || Currency: Euro
2. SAARC Charter Day
SAARC Charter Day was observed on 8th December.
The South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established on 8 December 1985.
The last SAARC Summit in 2014 was held in Kathmandu, which was attended by Modi.
The 2016 SAARC Summit was to be held in Islamabad. But after the terrorist attack on an Indian Army camp in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir on September 18 that year, India expressed its inability to participate.
The Summit was called off after Bangladesh, Bhutan and Afghanistan also declined to participate in the Islamabad meet.
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia. Its member states are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Founded: 8 December 1985, Dhaka, Bangladesh || Headquarters location: Kathmandu, Nepal
The minimum capital for setting up an Small Finance Bank has been mandated at ₹200 crores, adding for primary (urban) co-operative banks (UCBs), which wish to become SFBs, the initial requirement of net worth will be ₹100 crores, which will have to be increased to ₹200 crores within five years from the date of commencement of business.
1. Guidelines for 'On Tap' Licensing of SFB in the Private Sector
RBI released guidelines for 'On Tap' Licensing of Small Finance Banks in the Private Sector.
Payments Banks willing to convert themselves into small finance banks (SFBs) can apply for such a licence only after 5 years of operations.
The licensing window will be open on-tap.
The minimum capital for setting up an SFB has been mandated at ₹200 crores, adding for primary (urban) co-operative banks (UCBs), which wish to become SFBs, the initial requirement of net worth will be ₹100 crores, which will have to be increased to ₹200 crores within five years from the date of commencement of business.
SFBs will be given scheduled bank status immediately upon commencement of operations.
2. Business-to-Consumer E-commerce Index 2019
Business-to-Consumer E-commerce Index 2019 is released by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
India has ranked 73rd out of 152 countries in Business-to-Consumer E-commerce Index 2019 is released by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development was established in 1964 as a permanent intergovernmental body. UNCTAD is the part of the United Nations Secretariat dealing with trade, investment, and development issues.
Headquarters location: Geneva, Switzerland || Head: MukhisaKituyi || Abbreviation: UNCTAD || Founder: United Nations General Assembly || Founded: 30 December 1964
3. EPFO monthly contribution to be cut
The employee share of EPFO contribution may vary between 9-12% depending on sectors.
In contrast the employer contribution will remain at 12%.
Currently, both employees and employers of a formal sector establishment contribute 12% each of the basic salary every month.
The flexibility will help workers to take home a better salary
the side effect of this move will lower the retirement saving corpus of workers in the long run.
4. NEFT transactions to be made 24×7
NEFT transactions will be made 24×7 from December 16 by RBI.
National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) is an Indian system of electronic transfer of money from one bank or bank branch to another. The banks or their branches that support such transactions have to participate in the NEFT network.
RBI 25th Governor: Shaktikant Das || Headquarters: Mumbai || Founded: 1 April 1935, Kolkata.
1. First-ever cricketer to play 150 Ranji Trophy matches
Batsman Wasim Jaffer has become the first-ever cricketer to play 150 Ranji Trophy matches.
He is followed by Devendra Bundela with 145 appearances between 1995 and 2017 and Amol Muzumdar with 136 appearances between 1993 and 2013.
Wasim Jaffer is also the highest run-scorer in Ranji Trophy.
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The School is a community where success is based upon achievement rather than the pursuit of narrowly defined targets.
We welcome academically-minded pupils from both maintained and independent schools, irrespective of ethnic group and background, and of their religious or non-religious beliefs.
We encourage every boy to develop his full academic potential and to develop skills for life through the wide range of cultural, spiritual and sporting opportunities on offer.
We believe that education is not only about acquiring knowledge and skills but about developing a spirit of intellectual enquiry in a caring, stimulating and enjoyable environment.
Above all, our aim is for those leaving Hampton to be open-minded, tolerant and full of conviction, to have a clear sense of right and wrong, and to aim for personal success while supporting those around them.


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Afghanistan Aid Compound Attacked by Taliban
Six suicide bombers took an American aid compound by storm early morning on Friday, killing at least four people before they died in a six-hour battle. The attack took place at a compound for Development Alternatives Inc., a U.S.-based global consultant company contracted by the United States Agency for International Development. The Taliban have taken credit for the violence, which began at 3 a.m. with the explosion of a car bomb at the compound's gate. The remaining five bombers rushed into the building and began firing rifles. One Afghan police officer was killed, and 23 other people were wounded. Afghan forces rescued six trapped American employees and four security guards. Foreigners are among the dead, including a German and a Filipino. It is unclear if the bombers died during the fight or if they blew themselves up. NATO said in a statement that the attack "was an attempt to intimidate Afghans and members of the international community trying to improve the lives of all Afghans."
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I have a question about making summer sausage. I'm using venison and pork fat, if I mix my meat and I'm using encapsulated citric acid, can I refrigerate the mixture over night and smoke the next day?
@scott-williams you can do that, but you are running the risk of having the encapsulation dissolve the coating which will release the acid into the meat too soon. This could cause a dry and crumbly product especially around the edges.
When using citric acid it is better to smoke the same day as stuffing. Of course it might work perfectly well for you though so it's really just weighing the risks with the needs!
Thank you for the great information.i will make it how you said .


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Kaiserschmarrn ist eine Verwechslungskomödie aus dem Jahr 2013 von Daniel Krauss. Die Hauptrolle spielt Antoine Monot jr.

Handlung
Erotikdarsteller Alex Gaul sieht in seiner Ähnlichkeit zu dem Heimatfilmstar Zacharias Zucker eine Gelegenheit, im seriösen Filmgeschäft Fuß zu fassen. Er arrangiert einen Erotikfilmdreh am Wörthersee, nahe dem Set für den neuen Heimatfilm mit Zucker, und nimmt dessen Rolle ein.

Hintergrund
Der Film entstand an 30 Drehtagen zwischen dem 20. September und dem 31. Oktober 2010 in München und am Wörthersee. Das Budget wird auf etwa 780.000 Euro geschätzt. Kinostart in Deutschland war der 31. Oktober 2013.

Kritiken
Cinema schrieb über den Film: "In diesem läppischen Komödienstadel jodelt noch nicht mal die Lederhose."

Die Webseite Kino-Zeit urteilte, Kaiserschmarrn habe "bei aller Schrillheit und Willen zum bedingungslosen Trash durchaus seine Momente." Die guten Szenen drohen jedoch "in dem schrägen Sammelsurium aus (angedeutetem) Sex und Klamauk, aus schlimmen Kalauern und peinlichen Witzen" unterzugehen.

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Elbow Shadow bridge in Serbia by ARCVS will double as an office and hotel
ARCVS has revealed visuals of a two-storey bridge in Novi Sad, Serbia, which will span the River Danube and include a hotel and office building.
Named the Elbow Shadow, the 200-metre-long structure is designed by ARCVS as a multifunctional gateway for pedestrians and cyclists between the city's late-17th-century Petrovaradin Fortress and its port.
It will host a walkway on its lower level and a private hotel and offices above, all enclosed within a chunky bracket-shaped Corten steel structure that nods to the aesthetic of the port's old industrial buildings.
Serbian studio ARCVS' proposal is the winning design of an open call for a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Danube.
The competition called for a design to sit alongside a hotel and office building on a 4,000-square-metre site on the left river bank. However, ARCVS challenged the brief by incorporating the hotel and offices within the bridge itself, so the banks could be preserved and adapted for flood defence.
To achieve this, Elbow Shadow will have a 10-metre-high structure and width of 12 metres, catering for a second storey.
"The main idea behind the competition is the conclusion that the pedestrian and cyclist bridge will significantly improve the development of the left river bank," explained principal architect Branislav Redzic.
"However the plateau at the end of embankment is too precious in our opinion to be used as a building area," he told Dezeen.
"The steel lattice we have opted for has to have the height of 10 metres, therefore providing for another functional level which amounts to a total of 6,000 square metres. That is more than a fair compensation for the 4,000 square metres 'lost' on the embankment."
Either side of the Elbow Shadow bridge there will be two spiral ramps enclosed by glass walls. These are designed by ARCVS to provide "comfortable access" to the bridge for both pedestrians and cyclists.
On the lower level, the ramps will open out to a publicly accessible pathway and complete with a "street" with food stalls and shops.
Meanwhile, the second storey will measure 2,500 square metres and host the private spaces divided equally into offices and hotel rooms.
Support for the structure will be provided from foundations in the river banks, however the design will also feature a slender V-shaped column within the river.
Positioned towards the bank on the right, this is designed by ARCVS to shorten the span of the bridge without blocking the waterway.
ARCVS is an architecture studio founded by Branislac Redžić and Dragan Ivanović that has offices in Serbia, Montenegro and Ukraine. It is now in the process of seeking planning permission for Elbow Shadow bridge.
Other recent bridge designs featured on Dezeen include Tintagel Castle Bridge in Cornwall that has a gap where it meets in the middle, an art museum by Atelier FCJZS that doubles as a pedestrian walkway and Thomas Randall-Page's proposal for a bridge in London that can be manually rotated to allow boats to pass beneath it.
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My husband and I consider our unit of five a tight knit family. After Mylah was diagnosed with two more diseases we wanted to make sure we remembered our time as a family of five. We started taking more photos and videos at home but I wanted something more. I wanted professional photos to capture us, as a family.
Some people I told gave a laugh, others who consider their dogs their kids (like me) now want to do the same thing. But there is definitely an art to photographing one dog and humans, let alone multiple dogs and humans! I wanted to share what we learned from this experience that I highly recommend to other pet parents.
We are so happy with the way these turned out and are glad we spent the time and investment in quality photos that we will have for the rest of our lives.
1. Pick a pet friendly photographer– there is seriously an art to working with one dog or multiple dogs while you point and shoot a camera. Make sure your photographer has the skills necessary to capture the attention of one or more dogs while placing people in the right spots. If you are in the midwest area, Ashley Fischer Photography is amazing. That is who we used and she is fabulous with all types of pets.
2. Have one or more helpers -Ashley had a photo assistant to help wrangle the dogs, capture their attention and hold their leashes too. This was extremely helpful. We probably could have used one more person the dogs really knew like my sister or a close friend. If you have multiple dogs, I would recommend at least one, if not two, additional handlers to help.
3. Scout your location -This should be an area you and the dogs are familiar with. We chose the lake we go to in Wisconsin because the dogs know the area very well. Don't bring your dog to a new place and expect them to pose for the camera. If you want a specific location that is new to your dog, help your dog feel comfortable by bringing them there multiple times before your photo shoot.
4. Bring the essentials -Poop bags, treats, water, a towel in case of dew or rain (or for us, if you are by a lake), proper leashes, and anything else your dog might require. If your dog is toy motivated bring a few of their favorite toys for the photographer and assistant to hold so it can capture their attention.
5. Go for a walk or run before -You don't want to exhaust your dog before an hour or more long photo shoot, but you want them to be fresh and ready to go. I would recommend a walk or play time before you head to the shoot. They shouldn't arrive tired but they shouldn't arrive with a ton of energy either.
6. Patience is key -You need to be patient and your photographer needs to be patient (which is why a pet photographer is so important to have). It can often be frustrating for any parent when their kid shows up to something like a photo shoot and doesn't act perfectly. Well, that is going to happen. It happened to us but we rode it out and were able to take multiple types of photos with patience. Let your dog have their moments, give them a break in between set ups, and if you are calm they are more likely to be calm.
7. Wear neutral clothing -You don't need to get all dolled up for photos. Less is more in this situation. I didn't wear any jewelry, fancy shoes, etc., and I am so glad I didn't. Had we been wearing more accessories or bright colors it would've taken away from the dogs and the overall look of the photos.
8. Schedule your shoot sooner than later – I love how these photos came out, like beyond words love them, but a part of me wishes we had done them a few years ago. If we had done them a few years ago I would probably want another round of updated ones. And we might even do this again in another few years. Point is, don't delay on it otherwise you could regret not having them.
9. Get individual shots of the dogs – Be sure to have the photographer do individual portraits of your dog. You will LOVE these!
10. Have fun and enjoy the experience – Our outtake photos are hilarious, like ridiculous, because we had a lot of fun during the entire photo shoot. They might not be the prettiest but we can look back and go through all these hundreds of photos and remember what a fun and special day this was. Enjoy the experience and time you are having with your dogs!
Do you think you'd do a photo shoot with your dogs, or have you? Let me know in the comments!
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