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New method for identifying carbon compounds derived from fossil fuels
Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a laboratory instrument that can measure how much of the carbon in many carbon-containing materials was derived from fossil fuels. This will open the way for new methods in the biofuels and bioplastics industries, in scientific research, and environmental monitoring. Among other things, it will allow scientists to measure how much of the carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere came from burning fossil fuels, and to estimate fossil fuel emissions in an area as small as a city or as large as a continent.
This is possible because carbon atoms occur in heavy and light forms, or isotopes, and measuring the relative amounts of each can reveal the source of the carbon. Using carbon isotopes in this way is not a new idea, but it requires extremely precise--and expensive--measurements. The new instrument, developed by NIST chemists Adam Fleisher and David Long and based on a technology called cavity ringdown spectroscopy (CRDS), promises to dramatically reduce the cost of those measurements.
"Measuring carbon isotopes is an extremely useful technique, but until now, it has found limited use because of the cost," said Long. "Lowering the cost will open the way for new applications, especially ones that require testing a large number of samples."
The key to these measurements is carbon-14, a radioactive (yet harmless) isotope of carbon that is formed in the upper atmosphere. That carbon-14 finds its way into all living things. Unlike regular carbon, carbon-14 is unstable, with a half-life of 5,730 years. When living things die, they stop incorporating carbon into their bodies, and their carbon-14 starts to decay away.
Scientists can calculate how long ago something died by measuring how much carbon-14 is in its remains. That technique is called carbon dating, and scientists use it to date things like Neanderthal bones and ancient plant fibers.
Fossil fuels also are the remains of living things, mainly plants that died hundreds of millions of years ago. Virtually all their carbon-14 decayed away eons ago, so anything derived from them is marked by the absence of measurable amounts of carbon-14.
But carbon-14 is extremely rare, and to use it for identifying fossil fuels, scientists need to be able to measure it at concentrations as low as 1 part in 10 trillion. That's the equivalent of a single grain of sand in 60 dump trucks full of the stuff.
To measure concentrations that low, you need an extremely sensitive measurement technique, and such a technique already exists. Archaeologists have been relying on it for decades. But that technique requires a particle accelerator to separate the isotopes (the heavier carbon-14 accelerates more slowly than everyday carbon-12), along with a facility to house it and a team of PhDs to run it.
The CRDS instrument that Fleisher and Long have developed can sit on a laboratory benchtop and is relatively inexpensive to operate.
CRDS instruments analyze gases by detecting the wavelengths of light they absorb. For instance, CO2 that contains carbon-14-so-called heavy CO2-absorbs a slightly different wavelength than regular CO2.
To measure how much heavy CO2 you have in a CO2 sample, you first inject the sample into the instrument's measurement cavity (the "C" in CRDS), which is a tube with mirrors inside at either end. You then tune a laser to the exact wavelength that only heavy CO2 absorbs and shoot a burst of it into the cavity. As the laser light bounces between the mirrors, some of its energy is absorbed by the gas. The greater the absorption, the greater the concentration of heavy CO2.
To achieve the required sensitivity, Fleisher and Long enhanced existing CRDS technology by engineering a system that chills the cavity to a uniform minus 55 degrees Celsius and minimizes temperature fluctuations that would throw off the measurement. Making the cavity very cold allows their instrument to detect very faint signals of light absorption, the same way that you might be able to hear a pin drop if you made a room extremely quiet.
This and other improvements boosted the instrument's sensitivity enough for accurate carbon dating.
To test biofuels and bioplastics, you would first burn those materials, then collect the resulting CO2 for analysis. This would allow you to test a fuel mixture to determine what fraction of it is biofuel. In the airline industry, for example, this would be useful because some countries require that aviation fuels include a specific biofuel percentage. Such tests could also be used to verify that bioplastics, which sell for a premium, do not contain petroleum-derived compounds.
To estimate fossil fuel emissions in a geographic area, you would collect many air samples across that area and analyze the atmospheric CO2 in those samples. Areas with high fossil fuel emissions, such as cities and industrial zones, will have below-normal concentrations of heavy CO2.
"Fossil fuel emissions dilute the concentration of heavy CO2 in the air," said Fleisher. "If we can accurately measure that concentration after it's been diluted, we can calculate how much fossil fuel emissions are in the mix."
A report from the National Academy of Sciences estimated that 10,000 samples a year, collected at carefully chosen locations around the United States, would be enough to estimate national fossil fuel emissions to within 10 percent of the actual value. Such a system of measurements can increase the reliability of national emissions estimates. This would be especially useful in parts of the world where high-quality emissions data are not readily available.
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The other day, I was thinking about a conversation I had with one of our newer web marketing clients. I was disappointed because the client wanted to stop their web marketing efforts...just as the site was about to start generating serious revenue.
If you choose not to watch, here's some background: The movie takes place during the reign of King Arthur. The scene involves a son carrying his older (but still fully alive) father over his shoulder as the town Dead Collector walks by collecting bodies during the latest plague. The son convinces the Dead Collector to "get rid" of the father, even though the father feels fine and wants to live.
How does this relate to web marketing?
The more I thought about it, the more I realized that this scene was totally applicable to the point I was trying to make with the client: patience is a virtue when it comes to web marketing.
Let's put it in context. Imagine that the father is the web marketing campaign, the Dead Collector is the C-level decision maker on the client side, and the son is the day-to-day contact on the client side.
The elderly father (web marketing) may have been bedridden but is starting to perk up. With just a little more time, he could actually be strong enough to take a walk. But he's not the one who decides whether that walk will happen. That's up to the son (day-to-day client contact) and the Dead Collector (the decision maker). As we all now know, that walk will never happen.
In other words: don't give up on web marketing too soon. You may be cutting out a soon-to-be perfectly healthy part of your marketing mix.
Why Does Web Marketing Take Time?
If you do it right, getting through everything on this list could take weeks. And this is before you do anything to the website.
The second reason web marketing takes time has a lot to do with search engine cache frequency. For most sites, search engines will only "check in" once or twice per month. Depending on when an update to your site is made, it could be two weeks or more before the impact of your changes take effect.
Web marketing is an iterative practice, and everything is trackable. You don't want to make changes based on a whim. You want to make changes based on data. Due to search engine cache frequency, it takes time to gather enough data to make meaningful changes to your website.
How Much Time Should I Give a Campaign?
We generally recommend that you give a web marketing campaign nine to twelve months before making a decision about its value to your business, especially if you've never done it before.
But What If I Don't Like Monty Python?
We apologize because it probably sounds like we're crazy trying to connect a dark comedy to web marketing. But it's extremely difficult to explain why you should continue to invest in something that takes time when you're anxious to see results, and we felt something irreverent would help drive the point home.
Regardless of your comedic preferences, drop us a line you want to know more about how we can make your website a healthier part of your business.


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Elma Electronic Inc. now offers a miniature rotary encoder that includes an illuminated 8+1 joystick, enabling seamless, accurate control using just one finger. The new Multi Wheel Encoder features Hall Effect sensed incremental encoder output and 12 detents with magnetic indexing to ensure proper alignment and positioning through the life of the encoder.
The rotary encoder comes standard with IP66 sealing, with an outer O-ring ensuring secure front panel sealing. Measuring 10.5 mm x 30 mm, the switch incorporates a low profile design for easy incorporation in space constrained environments. The compact, reliable and long-life Multi Wheel is ideal for test and measurement in outdoor environments as well as for use in industrial control environments. It is also well suited for aviation cockpits and for transportation and construction applications. Front or rear mounting is easily accomplished using two self-tapping screws that are driven into the switch's hard polycarbonate body. The front end is metal with clear or black matte plating for a sleek, durable finish.
The encoder's communication interface incorporates a UART output that sends an 8-bit command for every encoder step and joystick actuation, as well as an LED control input with a proprietary protocol. The independently-controlled, backlit LED offers full color RGB spectrum with different brightness levels. Encoder life is 1 million revolutions and joystick life is 500,000 actuations. Operating temperature is -20°C to +70°C and a 3 VDC power supply is required for proper Hall sensor operation.


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– in collaboration with Lachlan Plain she developed and painted the Outback mural (inside the nursery, which has now been pintedover with the Pedro Piscator mural!) and Dinosaur Mural and the Yellow metal mural, (beside the front entrance); painted the front fence in brilliant colour; and adding colour and personality in many other places such as the display trailer and the float for the Burgundy Street parade. Jodie had a solo exhibition in 2007, with video installations focussing on thee community at Bulleen Art & Garden, as well as taking part in a number of exhibitions. Jodie is currrently living in Sydney, but keeps in touch with BAAG and has been responsible for some of the very distinctive graphics on the BAAG products. Jodie can also turn her hand to most things around the place, and could often be found on the register, in the office or even behind a wheelbarrow at times.
As well as her contributions to Bulleen Art & Garden Jodie has also managed to gain an art teaching degree from Deakin University; has almost completed a degree in visual arts, majoring in sculpture from the Victorian College of the Arts; has spent several summers in America as a camp counsellor; taught art at primary school; worked in various art media and taken part in a number of exhibitions.


Our festival celebrates all types of regional roots music, and each year we feature something new and exciting. From fiddle, guitar and banjo playing, to singer songwriters, blues, gospel and old time, we offer something for everyone with a different line-up each year.
Elkin, North Carolina is a great place to hang out. Our downtown has 4 music venues. Each is a different experience: a tiny pub, an outdoor garden amphitheater, an old tobacco warehouse, and a newly renovated historic theater that offers live music every Friday and Saturday night in downtown Elkin.
We have 2 microbreweries and 6 wine tasting rooms in Elkin...and a cool sports bar brew-house downtown.
Our in-town trails offer great hiking and mountain bike experiences. We are also minutes from Stone Mountain State Park and Pilot Mountain State Park....and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Did we mention 2 rivers flow along Elkin's downtown borders? We have 6 outfitter companies that rent kayaks, canoes or tubes...making it easy to enjoy the outdoors on the Yadkin River. Or, bring your own kayaks...we've got the perfect place downtown to launch or end your journey and our outfitters can transport you. Click here for links to our outfitters and trail info.
Along our trails, you'll find trout fishing in well-stocked Big Elkin Creek. Yes, bring your reel and your fishing license...you might get lucky!
Elkin has an award winning hotel (Fairfield Inn), an RV park, cozy cabin rentals, winery house rentals, a historic mini-inn (in the old E&A train ticket office) on Main Street, and VRBO's. Why not come to the music fest and stay for the weekend? Stay for the weekend!
We are associated with the Foothills Arts Council of Elkin, North Carolina and recommend you also visit the Surry Old Time Fiddler's Convention website for other music events in Surry County.


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[ARCHIVE] REVIEW: Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – The Wight Strollers
A Technicolored Extravaganza…
On Saturday, I was lucky enough to watch the Wight Strollers production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
It's no secret that I'm slightly critical when it comes to this particular musical. After all, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has held a special place in my heart ever since I donned my scraggly black wig and pranced around as an Egyptian girl for Brighstone Primary School's amateur production. The Wight Strollers, therefore, had the difficult job of not only impressing my adult self—but also my eight-year-old inner child.
Despite being almost 40 years old, Joseph remains just as popular today as it was decades ago. The musical is a Bible story which is bursting to the brim with light-hearted satire, catchy show tunes and a variety of different musical styles almost as great as the number of colours on Joseph's iconic technicolored coat.
Thankfully, the Wight Stroller's production of Joseph did not disappoint. Visually stunning and vocally impressive, Joseph was a treat to the eyes and ears from curtain up to curtain down.
With a stunning array of different colours, gigantic staircase, and an impressive Egyptian painted backdrop, it was clear that the Wight Strollers had pulled out all of the stops for their first musical.
Amazingly, their technicolored dreamcoat contained over 150 different colours, each of which had been painstakingly stitched together by talented seamstress Geraldine Tulloch.
For anyone who doesn't know, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat tells the story of Joseph, the 12th and most favoured son of Jacob, who is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers.
Slipping into that famous coat and filling the title role was 25-year-old Nick Weightman, who added a charming and endearing innocence to the part of Joseph. A real highlight was Joseph's slapstick lipstick lush love-scene with Potiphar's wife, who was played by the stunning Beth Batchelor. And John Woodford's horrified reaction, as Egyptian millionaire Potiphar, was just as priceless.
Nick Weightman singing Close Every Door to Me
Nick's deliverance of the musical's most iconic and chillingly captivating Close Every Door to Me solo was almost hauntingly beautiful at times.
While the show focuses predominantly on Joseph, it's the Narrator who barely has a chance to draw breath throughout the production. Since the Narrator seldom leaves the stage and sings in virtually every song, any actress playing the part has the monumental task of regaling the tale energetically in a variety of different musical styles—whilst still interacting with the cast.
Emily Scotcher as the Narrator
Emily Scotcher played the part of Narrator perfectly; rattling off song after song with ease as she effortlessly led us through the story of Joseph.
A hush descended upon the audience from the moment Emily opened her mouth; her powerful voice reaching the furthest corners of the theatre and sending shivers down the spines of the enraptured audience.
From concealing Joseph from sight as he attempted to wave a white flag at his brothers, to failed attempts at cheerleading, Emily Scotcher ensured the audience was never short of chuckles when she was onstage.
Brad Barnley also impressed with his strong voice and extensive vocal range as the Elvis-inspired Pharaoh, leaving the audience in stitches as he gyrated and thrusted through each song. His futile attempt to regain the adoration of the Egyptian girls from Joseph in Stone the Crows was extremely amusing.
Brad Barnley singing in Song of the King
The ensemble cast and chorus—complete with delightful children's choir—delivered an energetic and seamless production. And there was plenty of tongue in cheek humour with giant inflatable bananas and stretchable prison cell bars.
Adding to the strength of the production were all of the well-known favourites, like Any Dream Will Do and One More Angel in Heaven, which were backed by the lovely chorus and children's choir. Musical Director Kim Ball did a magnificent job of arranging the music and the live band made the atmosphere electric.
The musical was expertly directed and co-produced by Sarah Scotcher, who had clearly dedicated a lot of time into creating a faultless production. Sarah also had a cameo role as the doomed Butler, in what was one of my favourite moments in the entire play.
A quartet of talented young dancers were on hand to provide extra glitz, glam, and magic to the exceptional show. A special mention must be made to Cheryl Rudd, who choreographed some excellent dance sequences—especially during Those Canaan Days, when Izzy Rudd paired up with the depressed French-clad brothers.
Izzi Rudd dancing in Those Canaan Days
The eleven brothers provided light-hearted relief and a good dose of satire in One More Angel in Heaven, as they broke the news of Jo's "demise" to their grief-stricken father. Brian Whitewood played the part of distraught Jacob convincingly, and his devastation was perfectly offset by the brothers exaggeratedly wiping at their dry eyes with handkerchiefs.
A real highlight was the catchy Jamaican-inspired Benjamin Calypso song, which saw Michael Mullin, as Judah, take to the stage to proclaim Benjamin's innocence. In particular, his energetic 'yellow bird' wing-flapping had the audience howling with laughter.
The show was polished to perfection, easily rivalling many of the professional musicals seen at places like the Mayflower Theatre—and arguably even the West End.
From the moment the curtain went up, all eyes were glued to the stage. Joseph was so mesmerising and absorbing that time flew-by, and the curtain calls came only too quickly.
Jacob (Brian Whitewood) with his eleven sons (David Kast, John Woodford, Tim Smith, Patrick Barry, Rob Jones, Steve Sutcliffe, Stuart Egan, Marc Phillips, Alex Riley, Ches Checkley-Hill and Michael Mullin
After the final scene, the cast had the entire audience clapping and singing their way through a medley of songs from the show. As the show drew to a close, the cast and crew received a well-deserved standing ovation from the enamoured audience. On the whole, an impeccable production well-worth the bargain £10 ticket!
By Fern Alexander
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Brian Whitewood
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David Kast
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Rob Jones
Sarah Scotcher
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An Apple A Day is a photograph by Ginny Schmidt which was uploaded on January 20th, 2013.
This is another variation on the bowl of fruit that I must have snapped fifty pictures of one day. I keep going back into my raw files and selecting a new one to develop into something somewhat artsy. This one had the color saturation enhanced and I added a layer that was posterized and reduced the opacity of that. This is one of the images that I have done recently with no resampling of pixels; it came off the camera at 72dpi and, as much as I wanted to tinker with the image size, all I did was crop it.
Great color and form...I love this!
Thanks Nicole for the feature in Art for Decorating a Kitchen!
Susan, thank you for the feature in Women Photographers.


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Football: Jackson Weston is a third-generation Kingsmen player
By CHINONSO EMENIM
"Pedigree" is a term used by genealogists, referring to family lineage.
Penn High School senior defensive back Jackson Weston has a Gold and Black pedigree — he represents the third generation of Westons to play football for the Kingsmen. Both his grandfather, Jerry, and father, Mike (who played on the 1983 state championship team in his freshman year) played on the defensive line, while Jackson has roamed the secondary from the cornerback position for the last four years.
One would think that being the third generation in a family that has been doing anything for two generations would come with a certain amount of pressure, but for Weston, that hasn't been the case.
"I've wanted to play football since I was a kid," Weston said. "The fact that football was something my family has been doing for fifty years only motivated me even more to play the game."
The gridiron isn't the only place Weston has excelled in his high school career. A two-sport athlete, Weston has also run track for the Kingsmen since his junior year.
"Running track helped me with football," Weston commented. "It helped to get me in shape and work on my speed."
From an early age, Weston took it upon himself to learn as much as he could from his family members who fought for the Kingsmen before him, and he's applying those lessons to his life today.
"The most important things they taught me were to never quit and the value of hard work," Weston reflected. Those values are especially crucial these days, as Weston recently return to act for the playoffs after suffering a fractured hip.
As any injured athlete would tell you, the worst part of being injured is having to watch the team play from the sidelines. It's been no different in Weston's experience, but he's taken the change in stride, drawing the attention of his coaches.
"We have a saying here that it's not about the player that's in the game, but it's about how the player is playing that position," said Kingsmen football coach Cory Yeoman. "And Jackson has been great talking to (his replacement) Johnny Ho on the sideline or in practice, so he's been our extra set of eyes on the field."
Even though Weston the end of fall this year means that Weston is going to play his last games of high school football for the Kingsmen, Weston is certain it won't be the last time a Weston puts on the black and gold.
"If I have a son, he's definitely going to play football here," he said without hesitation.
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Pension providers have welcomed an amendment to the Financial Guidance and Claims Bill changing the requirement to seek advice when taking benefits under pension freedoms.
Previously, the rules would have required people looking to access the freedoms or transfer benefits to be enrolled automatically into a 'guidance' option.
Under the amendment, providers only have to ask customers whether they have received 'appropriate pensions guidance or appropriate independent financial advice'. If the retiree says they haven't received guidance, the provider has to recommend they seek guidance or advice and ask the member whether they wish to wait until receiving guidance or advice before accessing their pot or transferring.
Tom Selby, senior analyst at AJ Bell, said the original 'auto-guidance' idea was weak and this represents an improvement: "Automatically enrolling members into guidance for each transfer or every time they took money from their own pension pot – when they have already decided what they want to do – would have caused massive delays and huge complaints.
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There are no maps of City Museum. And, if there were, they wouldnt help for long. Things are always changing as the artists dream up new ways to draw you into their work. We are happy to highlight some of the most obvious installations, but there are dozens more hidden beneath the floors, behind the walls, and hanging just over your head. Let gravity be your friend: start at the top.
Booking your package is as easy as 1,2,3Step 1: Choose the dates you want to visit the museum. Be sure to view the museum hours before deciding.Step 2: Choose the hotel where you would like to stay.Step 3: Choose the number of tickets you will need to begin your exciting day at the museum.
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Frequently Asked Questions And Answers
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What are people saying about hotels near 750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103?
This is a review for hotels near 750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103:
"Went to the casino and one of the restaurants in the hotel. Walking in the glass doors were horribly smudged and dirty. Not just one, all of them as were the mirrored elevator doors. The floors were dirty throughout especially in the halls and restrooms. Dried spills and debris. They had staff standing around at the closed tables since it wasn't too busy. They definitely need to get rid of some dealers and hire more housekeeping staff. Can't imagine what the $400 rooms look like. The $10 mixed drinks in the casino were very small and not very tasty."
Luxury Saint Louis Hotels Near City Museum
For luxury hotels close to City Museum, check out Magnolia Hotel St. Louis and Hotel Ignacio Saint Louis. Chain hotels include the 3-star Holiday Inn St. Louis – Downtown Conv Ctr, with fantastic features including a tennis court, a casino and an indoor swimming pool. Residence Inn By Marriott St Louis Downtown is also a great boutique hotel, being only 20 minutes' walk from City Museum, that also offers a tennis court, a picnic area and an indoor swimming pool.
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How Long Does It Take To Explore
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When planning a trip to visit the City Museum St Louis, be sure to you set aside anywhere from 4-6 hours for your visit. If you want to explore and see as much of the museum as possible, you will need several hours to walk, climb, and crawl through the museum and its miles of tunnels, slides, and caves.
Exploring The City Museum
Forget what you think you know about museums because, technically, the 600,000-square-foot, four-story City Museum in downtown St. Louis is an indoor playground. And its not just for kids because adults love it here, too. Tucked into a 10-story warehouse, this is where architectural history launches a second chapter the genius idea of founder and sculptor Bob Cassilly. From the abandoned plane jutting out of a top floor to a cooling tube once used to brew beer at Anheuser-Busch , this museum is full of surprises. Five food venues , its okay to show up hungry. And dont even think about leaving before you take a craft class taught by an eclectic local artist. As an ode to the buildings first chapter, a shoe-lace factory still resides inside. Our hotel is located next to the City Museum which is a must-visit during your next stay.
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Do not travel until a full 5 days after your last close contact with the person with COVID-19. It is best to avoid travel for a full 10 days after your last exposure.
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Get tested at least 5 days after your last close contact. Make sure your test result is negative and you remain without symptoms before traveling. If you dont get tested, avoid travel until a full 10 days after your last close contact with a person with COVID-19.
Properly wear a well-fitting mask when you are around others for the entire duration of travel during days 6 through 10. If you are unable to wear a mask, you should not travel during days 6 through 10.
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Top Tips On Visiting City Museum St Louis
When planning a trip to St. Louis, MO area, City Museum St. Louis is sure to make your to-do list. Adventure awaits you with a Ferris wheel on the top of the building, the world largest pencil, the City Museum pipe organ and a full-size school bus hanging off the building edge. Entertaining for the entire family, it is the ultimate urban playground.
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So just how did the City Museum get its beginning? Artist Bob Cassilly and Gail Cassilly became owners of the 10-story building in St. Louis that was once an international shoe company warehouse. The artists had a special place in their hearts for history museums and a desire to create their own architectural museum.
There, their vision was formed to transform this cement structure into a city within a city. And thats just what they did. This place is amazing!
One of the most unique museums in the United States, the City Museum opened its doors to the public in October 1997. The museum attracted families and artists from all around where you will be greeted with a giant whale and praying mantis at the main entrance. It is one of the most immersive museums, a true playground for all.
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We created these 10 answers to questions about hotels close to City Museum to make your planning easier.
Which budget hotels not far from City Museum would you recommend?
According to Booked.net travel data, there are more than 4 cheap hotels in the area. For example, Hotel Avyan rated 8.0/10 is one of the best options from 100US$ per night. Another option recommended by Booked.net guests to save your money is Days Inn By Wyndham Downtown St. Louis at the cost of 100US$ per night.
What is the best place to stay not far from City Museum?
If you want to discover City Museum, consider booking one of the best Saint Louis hotels among 5 deals. Guests have left more than 526 positive reviews about Lehmann House Bed & Breakfast rated 8.4/10 for 143US$ per night. You may also find out Drury Plaza St. Louis At The Arch a 3-star option offering an indoor swimming pool, a business center and a gym to its guests.
How much does it cost to book a hotel not far from City Museum?
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One exhibit you do not want to miss is the Shoe Shaft area. It is probably one of the most popular attractions in the museum and runs through the center of the museum up 10 stories.
What was once a Shoe-Shoot, used when the shoe factory was still in operation, it would quickly send shoes from one level of the building down to the loading dock, is now slides for all to enjoy!
You do not want to miss the 10 story slide that goes through the center of City Museum St Louis!
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Tips On Bringing Kids
The City Museum is for kids of all ages, from the littles to the full-grown. Bringing littles along to explore will take a little more planning.
Since the City Museum is such an active experience, you will want to bring as little as possible. However, lockers are available to rent if you find you are carrying too much to enjoy your visit.
Now lets talk kid strollers. The museum is handicapped accessible, but keep in mind that certain areas, such as the cave system, are built in tight spaces and on uneven ground. There are areas in the museum that a stroller will be unable to access.
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Pretty Yende signs with GM Art&Music
Pretty Yende is thrilled to announce she has joined Gianluca Macheda's roster for General Management at GM Art&Music.
This season, Ms. Yende made her house debut at the Wiener Staatsoper as Adina in L'elisir d'amore and returned to Bayerische Staatsoper to reprise the role in Patrick Bannwart's production. At the Gran Teatre del Liceu, she will star as Violetta in David McVicar's production of La Traviata.
Yende will make her house and role debut as Desdemona in Marina Abramović and Marko Nikodijević's 7 Deaths of Maria Callas at Teatro di San Carlo. Ms. Yende shares the stage with Benjamin Bernheim in a "Viva Verdi" concert with the Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine led by Sascha Goetzel.
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POSTPONED: Met Stars Live in Concert: Pretty Yende and Javier Camarena
UPDATE: This performance, originally scheduled for November 7, has been postponed, as Mr. Camarena is ill (with a non-Covid illness). A new date and location will be announced shortly. On November 7, Pretty Yende and Javier Camarena join forces for a program of dazzling showstoppers, live from a historic location in Zurich. Don't miss a chance to marvel at a musical partnership that brought down the house at the Met in La Fille du {…}
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Children are constantly learning how to make important decisions that affect their lives. Our own children are lucky -- they attend good schools, and travel beyond their safe neighborhoods to visit other cities, mountains, beaches, forests and lakes. Children of poverty must also learn to make important decisions in their lives. However, they do not have the opportunities to expand their horizons that our children have. In California, there are hundreds of thousands of children whose families have so little money that they have never traveled beyond their often unsafe neighborhoods. They may never have seen the ocean, much less gone to the mountains.
Some statistics: In 2001, one quarter of renter households (1 million out of 4.1 million) in California's metropolitan areas spent over 50% of their income on rent. In Los Angeles County, 68% or approximately 341,000 low income households earning $18,000 or less per year are paying more than 50% of their income on rental housing, which leaves little left over for necessities such as food, clothing, medical care and child development activities.
There are many worthy but underfunded organizations that work with disadvantaged children. TWC/FUNdKIDS works with the children they serve. TWC/FUNdKIDS pays for programs and transportation to take the poorest children out of their confined and often dangerous neighborhoods and transports them to a safe natural world that most have never seen. Imagine the impact on a child when, for the first time, they encounter beautiful mountain settings where they can walk along a stream or lake and learn about the wild animals and plants they encounter. The children return home with a new understanding of their place in this world, and they are better prepared to make decisions because their horizons have been expanded.
Last year TWC provided funding for over 40,000 disadvantaged children to attend various outdoor programs at one of several outdoor education facilities in Southern California. These include Camp Bluff Lake, Blue Sky Meadow Outdoor Science School, Oak Glen Preserve, Pipes Canyon Preserve, and Wind Wolves Preserve (see Outdoor Programs). The children's outdoor experiences last from one to five days.
We need your help to continue these programs. FUNdKIDS raises money from people like you to support outdoor education programs. Unlike other nonprofit programs, 100% of your total donation goes directly to support the children's programs; there are no fundraising or administrative costs taken out of your donation. How many children would you like to help? Just fill out and return the donation form.
If you are interested in becoming a major donor or helping in another way such as providing a funding lead or idea, please contact us at 800-370-5263 or email mail@fundkids.org.
How Can We Do 100% Funding?
FUNdKIDS keep the costs down to a bare minimum. All overhead expenses are covered by either The Wildlands Conservancy or Korek Land Company, Inc. Money donated to FUNdKIDS is deposited into a separate Wildlands account and is only used to fund disadvantaged children's participation in one of several outdoor/nature science programs.
Please note: Donors are welcome to visit any of The Wildlands Conservancy's various outdoor facilities. Visit their web site at www.wildlandsconservancy.org for additional information.


Parents with small children as well as people who love being active can never get enough of long walks and picnics in the nearby park. Wouldn't it be great if you could have everything you love about parks in your own backyard? Backyards, gardens, and patios are the best, and you can easily transform them into an oasis of peace, as well as your own personal playground your children will love. We give you a list of creative solutions for a comfortable outdoor area you can make yourself.
Children love getting dirty, and they are always so creative: messing around with watercolors and crayons for hours at a time. Why not put their love of art to good use and create lovely decorations for your garden at the same time? Give them a small plastic table where they can sit and provide a heap of nice, flat stones for them to paint. They can create mosaics, paint rocks so they resemble cacti, lizards, and ladybirds, and even create small sculptures such as stone feet or stone angels. Not only will they have a corner for themselves, but you'll inspire them to be creative and get lovely decorations for your garden at the same time.
Fireplaces in homes are a source of great joy, especially during autumn and winter. The warmth of the fire and the smell of burning wood are best enjoyed with a good book and a soft blanket, so why not give yourself the pleasure of enjoying a fire all year long? Having a fireplace in your backyard means that you will be able to have barbecues and enjoy romantic evenings with that special someone. Outdoor fireplaces are natural places for people to gather around and socialize, and if you put your mind to it and create a fireplace or a simple fire pit that is a bit different, people will fall in love with it.
Who doesn't like the idea of having their own herbs and vegetables to use in delicious meals? However, it can be a bit difficult to have your own vegetable garden to look after, which is why a great number of people choose to have small vertical gardens instead. You can use pretty much any vertical surface you want: the wall of your house or your garden shed, for example. You only need a few flower pots or mason jars you can attach to a plank or directly to a wall, fill it with dirt, and grow your own basil, mint, or perhaps tomatoes.
Spending time outside will be much more enjoyable if you can listen to the lovely chipper of birds which will help you relax. Fortunately, it doesn't take much to attract different birds to your yard; all you need is a couple of strategically placed bird feeders you can fill with crumbs or seeds on a regular basis. Bird feeders are easy to make out of practically anything: mason jars, old teacups, plastic water bottles, etc. If you want to create small works of art, you can use old teapots and teacups, glue them to a pole, and place them close to your flowers or hang them from a tree. Not only are these feeders great for birds, they are also charming to look at.
Suncatchers and wind chimes are easy to make and they are elegant, romantic, and eye-catching at the same time. There are simple ones made of plastic beads and embroidery hoops, ones made of old punch glasses and glass jewelry beads, and kid-friendly ones made of plastic lids, white glue, and food coloring. You can easily make some yourself or have your kids help you out, and you will be able to sit back and enjoy the sun afterward.
Is there a better place to lose yourself in a good book than your own garden? Surrounded by greenery, the chipper of birds, and the smell of flowers, it is easy to imagine you're in one of your books. Still, in order to spend time in your garden you have to be prepared: apply sunscreen, have comfy pillows and wait for the temperature to be just right. By choosing to install commercial shade sails in your yard, you will get the perfect place to spend time come rain or shine. Place a comfy bean bag under the shade sail, bring your ice-cold lemonade or cup of hot chocolate, and spend a pleasant afternoon in the fresh air.
You don't have to be a creative genius or a talented designer to create a wonderful outdoor area for yourself and your entire family. We don't often get a chance to spend time outside because our way of life binds us to the indoors, but if you make an effort and turn your plain old garden into a little piece of heaven, you will certainly do your best to spend as much time out in the open as you can.
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Controversial DT Ray McDonald, who the 49ers have allowed to play throughout his legal process, will not be charged with a crime.
San Francisco 49ers DT Ray McDonald will no longer have the specter of a formal assault charge hanging over his head as authorities today announced that charges of domestic violence would not be filed.
According to Shelley Smith of ESPN, the Santa Clara County district attorney has declined to file charges against McDonald because of a lack of evidence.
McDonald was arrested on August 31, 2014 on suspicion of felony domestic abuse following an incident that occurred at his San Jose home. A police report noted "visible injuries" to an alleged victim, who was not identified by police but is believed to be McDonald's fiancée.


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Farmhouse Friday: New School Farm Estate in New Hope Asks $2.6M
This spectacular house was built in the 1970s, and offers a rustic aesthetic with modern amenities.
By James Jennings·	 11/13/2015, 11:06 a.m.
Images via Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Typically, when we feature a farmhouse that was built in the '70s, it's usually a near-ancient (for America's standards) abode from the 1770's or 1870's with ties to William Penn or even George Washington.
However, we've got a real treat today, as we get all groovy with this spectacular new school farmhouse estate in New Hope, constructed in 1979!
It may have been built in the 1970's, but this home offers an authentic rustic aesthetic with a ton of contemporary amenities. A few can't-miss features include rough cuts beams, romantic fireplaces (including a stunning 30-footer in the living room) and gorgeous antique floors. The modern flair comes through with floor-to-ceiling windows and high-end appliances in the gourmet kitchen.
And don't miss the master wing on the first floor. Not only does it come with two full baths and two separate fireplaces, but the master's of the home also have access to a secluded courtyard as well. Although it's not like you'll be like wanting for more space.
The 42-acre estate is surrounded by incredible meadows, wooded areas and also has a 1-acre pond. But that's not where you'll be swimming, on no. There's a 52-foot pool with flanked by a cabana facility that's just perfect for those beautiful summer (and fall) days in Bucks County.
The property also comes with five separate buildings: two pole barns (because one is never enough), a 3-car garage, a Quaker shed and a Vermont barn studio, the latter also features a loft space.
We know what you're thinking: where are the animals? Well, flip through the gallery and you might just find some new, albeit unconventional friends.
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Murray Uncertain About His Participation in Davis Cup Tie against Serbia Beginning Friday
by R K Gupta on July 14, 2016
After Novak announced his withdrawal from Serbia's Davis Cup squad, it was the turn of newly crowned Wimbledon champion Andy Murray to show uncertainty about his participation. The quarterfinals of the World Group matches begin on Friday with Serbia and Great Britain vying for one of the top four finishers. At Belgrade's Tasmajdan Stadium, the British squad will be considerably weakened if Murray finally decides to stay away from the vital tie. Simultaneously, the World Group quarterfinals will also be staged at three other venues around the world. Italy will host Argentina in Pesaro; France will go across to Czech Republican city of Trinec while USA will play against Croatia at home in Portland.
One common reason being ascribed to the withdrawals by Djokovic and Murray from their national sides in Belgrade's Davis Cup quarterfinal, could be the time required by them for preparations of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Andy Murray won the gold medal in 2012 London Olympics from Roger Federer and will be inclined for a repeat performance at Rio. Djokovic's best finish at Olympics was the bronze medal at 2008 Beijing Games but the Serb is currently in such devastating form that he is the strongest contender for winning the men's singles gold medal at Brazil. However, Serbia and Britain will be affected by the absence of their top stars, who are gifted with the capability of single-handedly carrying the teams on their shoulders. The second-line players from both nations are considerably lower in world rankings. Janko Tipsarevic, Filip Krajinovic, Dusan Lajovic and Nenad Zimonjic will represent Serbia while Kyle Edmund, Daniel Evans and Jamie Murray could form the British squad if Andy Murray also joins. Or else, Captain Leon Smith will have to look for another player if Murray decides to skip the tie. Murray's solid performance against Japan in March 2016 was singularly responsible for Great Britain entering the World Group quarterfinals. The world no.2 won all his matches and Great Britain defeated Japan 3-1. Around the same time, Serbia stole a 3-2 win against Kazakhstan.
At Pesaro, Italy and Argentina look equally matched with strong singles and doubles players on either side. Fabio Fognini, Andreas Seppi and Paolo Lorenzi are expected to play against Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro, Federico Delbonis and Guido Pella. If del Potro is match-fit, he can carry Argentina on his shoulders even if the Latin American nation doesn't have the home advantage. At Portland, USA will play at home with John Isner, Jack Sock, Mike and Bob Bryan while Croatia is powered with Borna Coric, Marin Cilic in the singles and Ivan Dodig and Marin Draganja in the doubles.
That leaves a mouth-watering contest between France and the Czech Republic at Trinec. These two have traditionally been great Davis Cup nations in the tournament's history and this will be their 16th meeting with each other. France tipped the Czech applecart in 2014 semifinal to prevent them going into the final against Switzerland. The victory would have given the Czechs a chance to win their third consecutive Davis Cup title. But this time round, Czech Republic play with the home advantage and they have fighters in Jiri Vesely, Lukas Rosol and Radek Stepanek. France are no mean side with world no.10 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga leading the charge. Besides, France will also have Nicolas Mahut and Lucas Pouille in their ranks. France lead 8-7 on head-to-head count but Czechs haven't lost at home for a while and that gives them an edge. Czech Republic have won the Davis Cup in 2012 and 2013, whereas France's last Cup triumph came in 2001. In the first round played in March, France defeated Canada in a dominant display and that has raised their hopes. Regardless of the winner, the France-Czech Republic tie will certainly be a cracker.
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Mr. RK Gupta has been a prolific Kridangan writer on major international sport-events for last two years. Basically a Mechanical Engineer and Administrative Management Post Graduate, Mr. Gupta took to blog-writing as a hobby after his retirement in 2011. He graduated to full-time sports-writing after joining Kridangan.com in 2013. Most of Mr. Gupta's posts are topical and analytical in nature; completely distinct from usual media reports. His narration on popular sports-events lends uniqueness to the reporting and makes it enjoyable for global sports readership.


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TP ICAP confirms advanced discussions for proposed acquisition of Liquidnet
September 29, 2020 8:54 pm UTC, Maria Nikolova
The total consideration for the deal is between US$600m and US$700m comprising approximately US$550m upfront.
TP ICAP PLC (LON:TCAP) today announces that it is in advanced discussions relating to the proposed acquisition of the entire issued share capital of technology-driven, global electronic trading network Liquidnet Holdings, Inc. The total consideration is between US$600 million and US$700 million comprising approximately US$550 million upfront, deferred non-contingent consideration of US$50 millioon and an earn-out of up to US$100 million.
The Board of TP ICAP notes that Liquidnet has been a trusted partner to buyside clients for two decades, building up comprehensive workflow connectivity to a network of more than 1,000 buyside institutions1. Liquidnet has already proven its ability to leverage its network and relationships to enter new market segments.
There are also addressable growth opportunities, arising from the combined strengths of Liquidnet and TP ICAP.
For instance, D2C electronic Credit trading has been growing rapidly. Liquidnet has already built an impressive global network of more than 500 buyside institutions, with execution protocols focussed mainly on large-size client-to-client trading of corporate bonds. TP ICAP expects to use its Credit market expertise, its established relationships with the global dealer community, and Liquidnet's existing capabilities, to expand the Liquidnet offering to include a range of D2C tools and protocols. In a growing market segment, TP ICAP expects the Enlarged Group to present a highly attractive offering to market participants.
In addition, in the Rates market, over-the-counter trading represents an increasing share of interest rate derivative trading, and the rate of electronification in the D2C segment is growing particularly rapidly. TP ICAP believes it can create a powerful competitor in the growing D2C electronic trading arena.
Also, Liquidnet's Investment Analytics team and artificial intelligence and machine-learning tools are expected to complement and enhance TP ICAP's product development and service capabilities. TP ICAP's global sales team expects to present useful tools and products (such as the recently launched Bond Evaluated Pricing service) to the Liquidnet client base, accelerating penetration of the buyside market for data and analytics.
The Potential Acquisition would be expected to transform TP ICAP's revenue growth profile, with almost half of the Enlarged Group's revenue coming from higher-growth businesses and the Enlarged Group's revenue growth profile expected to increase from low single digit to mid-single digit over the medium-term. Liquidnet would also be expected to contribute to a c.300bps improvement in underlying operating margin, leading the Enlarged Group to a 20%+ operating margin over the medium-term.
In order to achieve this margin improvement, TP ICAP expects a c.£25-30m incremental investment spend on Liquidnet in the 12-24 months post completion of the Potential Acquisition ("Completion"). Further, based on TP ICAP's closing share price on the day prior to this announcement3, the Potential Acquisition is expected to be broadly earnings neutral in Year 2, and meaningfully accretive in Year 3.
TP ICAP plans to fund the potential acquisition via US$100 million in cash to be paid on completion, to be funded using TP ICAP's existing debt facilities, plus approximately US$450 million in cash, to be funded by way of:
a. An initial 19.9% cashbox placing on announcement of the entry into the Potential Acquisition, to be paid to Liquidnet stockholders on Completion; and
b. A further non-pre-emptive placing closer to or shortly after Completion, but with the amount payable as consideration to be adjusted for the performance of TP ICAP's shares between announcement and Completion, to be paid shortly after Completion;
There will also be US$50 million of senior unsecured loan notes issued on Completion to certain stockholders in Liquidnet, repayable in cash on the third anniversary of Completion, as well as an earn-out of up to a maximum of US$100m in cash, linked to the cumulative revenues generated solely by Liquidnet's Equities business in the three years ending 31 December 2023.
The Potential Acquisition would be conditional upon, inter alia, the approval of TP ICAP shareholders, completion of the previously announced Redomiciliation and regulatory clearances, as well as other customary conditions.
Let's recall that, in December 2019, TP ICAP announced its intention to reorganise the Group's international corporate structure by the introduction of a new holding company in Jersey by means of a Court-approved scheme of arrangement. The Redomiciliation is expected to complete in he first quarter of 2021.


Day two and plenty of blue (skies)!
This morning I decided to make my way over to the Vasquez Ridge Territory and see how much snow it's received.
I headed up Gemini Express again and worked my way back using Prospector Express and then skiing past Olympia to get to the territory. That's a nice long lap and with the flats at the end I was pushing hard and gave my arms a bit of a work out.
Once I arrived I had the whole area to myself. I played around on some of the fast blues and tried out some moguls (just to see how out of shape I was). After a few runs in a row I was plenty tired and ready to relax.
I headed back out and up the High Lonesome Express and decided to see how Mary Jane looked. Since the gondola is still not ready ("mid December" said Winter Park) I realized a lot of folks were starting at Mary Jane in the mornings. Things looked good and I took the long road down from the bottom all the way back to Winter Park (it was a nice rest, I got tired).
Overall the snow is looking good for December and I'm starting to get back into the habit.


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How Matalan Shipped Over 1 Million Orders During Pandemic with Fulfil-from-Store
By Emily Morgan
For over 30 years, Matalan has been on a mission to provide outstanding quality and value for modern families. As one of the leading omni-channel retailers in the UK, they operate over 200 retail locations spread across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. The fastest growing sector of their business now, however, is ecommerce.
When Matalan initially brought on SHIFT Commerce, a digital retail platform, to help tailor and optimise their marketplace strategy in 2017, they knew the future of retail was online and that they needed to become a more agile ecommerce brand. Based on their brand awareness and physical retail presence, Matalan also knew they needed to build their online store on a platform that could handle high volumes and still have room to scale.
The SHIFT Commerce platform is predominantly API driven, which makes it easy for merchants to plug and play third-party integrations seamlessly into the backend — including ShipStation. A platform with this flexibility is often referred to as headless commerce.
In a matter of a couple years, SHIFT Commerce enabled Matalan to adapt to the digital market, grow a strong online presence, and open and staff a distribution center solely for ecommerce orders. However, as COVID-19 was beginning to cause global shutdowns, Matalan knew they would need to adapt yet again.
Capitalizing on In-Store Inventory During COVID-19 Shutdown
Once news of COVID-19 started to spread in early 2020, the Matalan team met with SHIFT to discuss opportunities for encouraging in-person shoppers to buy online.
After a meeting of the minds, they decided to experiment with a fulfil-from-store distribution model.
Emma Sutton, Operations Director of SHIFT Commerce recalls the brainstorm with Matalan as "We've got the stores, we've got the staff. Let's get them picking orders," she said.
With hundreds of retail locations spread across Great Britain, the concept of converting empty retail stores into mini distribution centers was a no-brainer. As a budget retailer, margins are key to Matalan's business success. With this new process, they would not only save money on postage by shipping parcels from the closest retail location, but they were also able to capitalize on selling the inventory already stocked in-store.
"Having flexibility and being agile was really important for Matalan. Since coming on board, their online revenues have grown by 77%, organic traffic has risen by over 30% and conversion rates continue to climb."
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Operations Director, SHIFT Commerce
The only problem? They needed a shipping software solution that would support shipments through multiple carriers, allow them to fulfil orders from multiple locations, and seamlessly communicate with their existing platforms.
ShipStation Solution Enables Click and Collect, Ship From Store
Given that Matalan already managed their inventory through SHIFT Commerce's order management system, implementing this fulfilment process was relatively easy and hands-off for Matalan's development teams. By coding an order router within SHIFT Commerce, Matalan can now cross-reference inventory across all stores in real-time and route orders as necessary for the most efficient shipping option.
By setting up each independent store as a user account in ShipStation, Matalan was able to funnel only relevant orders to quickly onboard their existing employees. Users can see the orders, can go around the store, pick them, print the labels directly from ShipStation, and then Hermes picks them up from the store for distribution.
"The selling point with ShipStation is obviously you have the APIs available, so, it makes it easy to integrate with our platform," said Sutton. "We all agreed this was the quickest and easiest way to get Matalan rolling with a fulfil-from-store program."
The Ease of Onboarding Fulfilment Teams Onto ShipStation
After a couple test runs at their store in Leeds, a few chats with the local UK ShipStation support team to set up workflow automations, and creating internal process documentation, the Matalan teams felt confident enough in the software to start shipping out orders.
"There doesn't have to be extensive training. ShipStation is quite an easy interface," said Sutton. "In a matter of a few months, they were up and running."
"The store users have been able to pick up ShipStation really easily. Users can see the orders, can go around the store, pick them, print the labels directly from ShipStation, and Hermes then come and pick them up from the store, and distribute them."
Because the systems are continuously talking to each other through API calls and responses, there is very little manual intervention required by Matalan's fulfilment team. Even simply printing the label through ShipStation triggers a dispatch email to the customer so that the customer knows their order's on the way or that that's ready to pick up at the store.
Increase in Productivity & Sales with Flexible Shipping Solution
Since integrating with ShipStation through SHIFT Commerce, Matalan has shipped over a million orders, and millions of Pounds in product from their individual retail stores.
Quick action and innovation from both the SHIFT Commerce and Matalan operations teams meant that within a few months into the pandemic, Matalan stores and staff were set up to pick, pack, and fulfil online orders directly from the ShipStation mobile app.
"About 40 to 50% of Matalan's online orders are coming through ShipStation to stores right now. It's phenomenal. It's really helped them ramp up their online capacity."
And there's no plans to slow down their ecommerce growth, despite retail shops opening back up. With the help of SHIFT Commerce, Matalan has been able to embrace the ever changing landscape of retail. And, given its success the past year, plans to continue and build on their fulfil-from-store distribution model.
"It's just what makes this partnership and this solution so important and so valuable. Because, it's really allowed them to weather the storm, so to speak," said Sutton.
Sutton credits a lot of Matalan's success this past year on good timing, good strategy, and the importance of good software solutions for ecommerce.
"Having a system that gives you a view of the orders, lets you see what you've sent and what you haven't, or what you short shipped — it puts things into queues, which is vital — that view and that organization this year has been so desperately needed because everything has shifted to online," said Sutton.


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Wow! TorreyMUN had an amazing last day, and weekend overall!
Where to begin? The delegation won Outstanding Medium (sized) Delegation overall for their fabulous performance! Four of our delegates also received awards:
Lauren Ziment won Honorable Mention in UNICEF.
Sophia Williams received a Research Award for her superb position paper in UNEP.
Nikita Nair won Best Delegate in the WTO committee.
Matthew Wirtz won Best Delegate in the BP Oil Spill Crisis.
Everyone did a fabulous job all weekend, award or not, and we could not be more proud!
To sum up the last day, here is what happened in committees:
WTO: Niki said that it "ended awesomely" and that everything was passed unanimously.
SPECPOL: Avi said that it "ended well" and they found a way to unify Somalia under one government.
OAS: Milan said that they came up with a comprehensive plan to attack the issue of sex trafficking in the Americas by "improving education, improving unemployment, and by establishing a UN coast guard and a Global Human Trafficking Database that is accessible to all OAS member states."
UNEP: Sophia said that they came up with a way to address desertification by "setting up outreach programs to educate farmers on land management techniques, calling up on other UN Committees to help with climate refugees while fixing the issue of desertification. They also addressed the issues of overgrazing and deforestation.
UNICEF: Lauren and her committee addressed the issue of gangs, and proposed a multifaceted solution that included "the formation of Youth Education Sanctuaries (YES centers) which would launch multiple outreach programs in low-income communities, including vocational training, speakers, tutoring, and after-school programs. They would also provide incentives to come such as: food, basic necessities, and jobs in the center for those of age."
BP Oil: Matthew says, "we cleaned up the oil spill by burning the oil, using enzymes, microorganisms and oil skimming. After reducing the spill's impact on the environment, we geo-scanned the hole where the drill was in order to 3D print a custom cap and developed advanced aquatic drone technology in order to install it. At one point, some members of the committee considered establishing a BP state. Fortunately, this thought was dismissed to focus on exploring and drilling in space." All-in-all, a great crisis committee.
Spanish Civil War: Zak said the committee "ended by starting WWII a few years early, in 1938. The Republicans were unable to resolve differences with the nationalist factions, however they were able to get rid of the nationalists and thus (sort of) won the war." It was very action-packed.
Thank you to everyone who supported them! This was a great end to our season this year, and we look forward to next year!
Today we started off bright and early at 8:45 am at the Price Center where we checked in and then attended opening ceremonies, where we heard from UCSD Provost Ivan Evans of the Sociology Department on the state of democracy in the world today and how important MUN conferences are for creating an informed youth and building diplomatic skills. Everyone then went to committees where they tackled their first topics, starting with opening statements, debate, and resolution writing.
In the Special Political and Decolonization Committee, Avi Schlafman delved into the issue of governance in Somalia - its history and what a stable government that meets the needs of so many autonomous regions would look like and how it would function.
In UNICEF, Lauren Ziment tackled the issue of access to quality education in refugee and displacement camps with the complicating factors of poverty and security. She successfully merged her resolution with another group's and both presented the resolution and fielded questions from fellow delegates.
In the UN Environment Programme, Sophia Williams and her committee looked at how to develop environmentally sustainable infrastructure in the developing world, where access to funding and resources is limited.
In the Organization of American States, Milan Sandhu, as Canada, along with fellow North and South American nations tried to come up with a sustainable reconstruction and development plan for the Caribbean, especially with regards to disaster response to events such as hurricanes and earthquakes.
In the World Trade Organization, Nikita Nair debated internal reform within the WTO to decrease Global Economic Stratification, and was able to move into the second topic on intellectual property rights, looking at a case study of Dispute Settlement 256. This case involves Trade-Related aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), specifically Qatar's dispute against Bahrain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia for coercive attempts at isolation, while the countries claim they blockaded Qatar due to its funding of terrorist organizations.
In the British Petroleum ad-hoc Commission on the Deep-Water Horizon committee, Matthew Wirtz, in the role of Mark Bly, Head of Safety and Operations for BP, sought to confront the environmental and PR disaster that was the 2010 Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico. He and his fellow delegates sought to come up with ways to contain and clean up the oil spill.
In the Joint Crisis Committee, which is a historical crisis committee on the Spanish Civil War, Zakary Koenigs joined the Republican group as Juan Garcia Oliver, a prominent Anarchist when Civil War broke out in Spain in 1936. Along with his group comprised of Spanish communists, the Soviet consulate, various heads of Spanish regions and the head of the Spanish army, they have been playing out the Civil War, fighting the opposing Nationalist side, according to their roles and ever-arising crises.
Tomorrow they will have two more sessions, starting at 9:30 am before debate closes at 2:50 and we head to closing ceremonies!


This beautiful part of the world is Upper Lansdowne, out in the country near Taree in rural NSW, aka a wedding photographer's delight. After a wonderful ceremony in the cutest little chapel I've ever seen, we ventured across the road to the local hall where a lamb was roasting on a spit and a cultural array of cuisine was served as everyone sipped on cider,beer and wine from around the world.
We let it cool down a little before venturing out to Grandmas Farm which would later host the Tent City where guests stayed the night. We snuck down to the pristine creek for a few romantic pics and then wandered around the farm looking for fun places to stop, have a drink and snap a few more images.
My guess is that everyone partied on into the night and morning, by campfire light, long after we had gone home. Party animals!
Thanks to Tessa Tran for helping me on this, it sure was an adventure we had over the few days we were out in the country.
Thanks goes out to Rhys and Krystal for their warm hospitality and great company, and for allowing us to be a part of their very funky, intimate & relaxed country wedding!


Most Americans are probably familiar with the holiday classic A Christmas Story by now. The holiday tale throws it back to 1940s suburban Ohio and follows nine-year-old Ralphie Parker, who wants nothing more than to open up a Red Ryder BB Gun present on Christmas Day. So, who plays Ralphie in A Christmas Story Live!? Fox's musical event airs this Sunday, Dec. 17 and will feature a relative newcomer, Andy Walken, in the beloved role.
Peter Billingsley originated the blonde, glasses-sporting Ralphie Parker in the 1983 original with an endearing comic performance that's hard to imagine being portrayed by any other young actor. After a nationwide online casting call that considered 350 applicants for the role of Fox's 2017 Ralphie, Seattle's 11-year-old Andy Walken got the coveted part and will be starring in the live broadcast. Of course, he's adorable as can be and we have no doubt that he'll be doing that iconic pink bunny suit proud. "It's an amazing, exciting thing. It's my first big role," Walken said in an interview for Fox. And, bonus — he's very familiar with the source material even though he was born over 25 years after the film was released. "I've seen A Christmas Story more times than I can count on my fingers. Oh my gosh, I love it!" Aaaaaand we're already melting from how cute these kids are.
Walken only has a handful of acting credits, including a spot on NCIS and the TV movie Escaping Dad. "Finding the perfect Ralphie is a crucial aspect of this telecast. Ralphie is not only the leading character, but the entire reason for the show and the heart of the piece," musical director Ian Eisendrath said in an interview video for Fox that gave insight on the process of casting Ralphie. If you need to warm your cold heart for a few quick seconds, just watch Andy react when he gets the part. His genuine excitement is priceless.
Since Peter Billingsley played the memorable role of Ralphie in the original film, he continued to act, even cameoing in another favorite Christmas classic, 2003's Elf. He also has major career behind the scenes, executive producing TV shows like Sullivan & Son and the movie Four Christmases.
Now it's Andy Walken's turn to make the role Peter originated his own. Walken will join heavy-hitters and musical theater royalty alike for A Christmas Story Live! Matthew Broderick, Maya Rudolph, Jane Krakowski, Chris Diamantopoulos, David Alan Grier, and Ken Juong are all set to appear. But even seasoned actors know that a production like this is a challenge. "I cut my teeth on Saturday Night Live in terms of a live show every week. This is just harder, probably because we're doing a hybrid genre. It's not a regular musical, not stage, not plain-old TV. And we're doing it live," Maya Rudolph explained about the job.
"It's extremely complicated, just trying to get it staged in a way that actors get to the right set at the right time," Matthew Broderick said of the process. But the two-time Tony winner also had some kind words for his young co-star, Andy Walken. "He's very bright and sings beautifully and can dance."
As for the other young actors joining Andy on the live telecast, newcomer Tyler Wladis will step into the role of Ralphie's younger, Randy, and Sacha Carlson will play bully Scut Farkus. You may recognize Artyon Celestine, who's playing Richie, from his dancing days on America's Got Talent.
We're so ready to see this talented cast in action.
A Christmas Story Live! airs at 7 p.m. ET, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2018 on FOX.