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LLBean Opens Pop Up Shop at Natick Mall
LL Bean has opened a pop up shop at the Natick Mall just in time for Back To School shopping. It's located near Lord & Taylor on the lower level. Hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 12-6 p.m. We stopped by yesterday to take a look, and they have a nice selection of backpacks, lunch boxes, and other supplies for back to school.
The shop also carries the brand new Limited-Edition, Officially Licensed Red Sox Backpacks, Lunch Boxes and Pencil Cases. These are sure to become a favorite. These are only available in limited quantities at select L.L.Bean stores in Freeport, Maine, and its Massachusetts stores in Burlington, Dedham and Mansfield, and, of course, the Pop-Up Store at the Natick Mall in Natick.
Photo Courtesy of LL Bean.
TIP: They have on-site embroidery available. On the day we visited, the turnaround time was about 1.5 hours.
1245 Worcester Street
Natick, Massachusetts 01760-1553
Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday 12-6 p.m.
Closest Entrance: Any of Lord & Taylor's Entrances or the Food Court Entrance
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Elizabeth Thorpe of Poshbrood shared her exciting plans to go to Dordogne over Spring Break with me last night; our conversation reminded me how much I adore this region of France. It's not widely known as a tourist destination — surprising, as the Dordogne is brimming with wonderful attractions and scenic villages to explore.
Our last visit was with three boys under 11. In addition to our fantastic farmhouse dinners and zip-line adventure, we all adored the village and castle of Beynac above the Dordogne River. This stunning attraction is an excellent subject for this week's Photo Friday post.
We've visited many castles in Europe and the Fortress of Beynac is one of my absolute favorites for kids and adults alike.
The views of the surrounding countryside and Dordogne River are exceptional.
The castle is well-maintained and atmospheric. It's easy to imagine what it was like to live here hundreds of years ago. It's staged just enough to make the castle come to life, but not enough to make it feel contrived.
Big doors, dark and dank spaces — all the castle essentials are here.
The 12th century chapel, Notre-Dame de Beynac, is a mesmerizing sight perched on the edge of a cliff.
If you are dreaming of the Dordogne be sure and catch Budget Travel's feature about where we stayed as part of their Best Places You've Never Heard Of report. Kristi vacationed in the Dordogne last summer and fell in love with the seriously kid-friendly Le Chevrefeuille.
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I've actually been reading more and more about Dordogne lately and have become intrigued. There's nothing I like more than untouristy regions and villages. And medieval castles. Dordogne is edging nearer and nearer to the top of my travel list.
That castle looks lovely, as do the views. There's something about castles perched on the top of a hill that make them so much more impressive than say the Tower of London pressed in amongst all the other buildings.
I think one of the biggest surprises to many first time visitors to France is how untouristy most of the regions of the country are. Paris is Paris and a place everyone should visit but special places which you feel as though you share with no-one are pretty much everywhere otuside the big cities.
We live in the Touraine du Sud also known as the Loire Valley countryside and interesting historic places to visit medieval through renaissance to the second world war number too many to visit on any vacation stay…we are still trying to get to visit all our 'must see' and we have lived here over 5 years!
Loches, Chauvigny & Chinon for fantastic castles/palais, medieval towns & donjons perched on hills with snaking mazes of medieval streets leading up to them.
& le Grand Pressigny for Prehistory and Medieval towns.
La Guerche (open in summer) for authentic family owned centuries old chateau with fascinating history during occupation in WW2.
Montresor, Angles-sur-Anglin, Azay-le-Ferron for places where you won't feel you are sharing with anyone, lazy villages by beautiful rivers, enabling you to blend in & enjoy the authentically french village, chateaux & gardens all for yourselves.


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Posted by Lifestyle & Legacy Tuesday, December 15, 2020
People learned to do without in 2020. Without the usual birthday, holiday, and graduation celebrations. Minus the normal routines of work, travel, socializing, and gathering. Doing without certainty and predictability. The list goes on. For car collectors, 2020 meant cancelled concours d'elegance, postponed car shows, and absent auctions — all of which upended how many people enjoy the fun cars they own, as well as how they buy and sell them.
A Shifting Collector Market
This changing landscape also made it increasingly difficult for people to keep tabs on the car market. Some of the most visible channels — live auctions — became silent for the bulk of the year. Relatively few people actually buy cars off the block (whereas auctions account for roughly half the collector art market, auctions sell maybe 10 percent of collector cars in a given year). Yet those outlets provide a common point of reference for people to track sales, and the auction houses' well-oiled marketing machines shine a spotlight on seven- and eight-figure success stories. Casual observers could be forgiven for assuming the market ceased altogether as the gavels went silent.
Online Buying Interest Grows
The truth is, however, that the collector car market was remarkably resilient. In fact, collectors acquired more cars in 2020 than they did in 2019. While auctions did halt for much of the year, online sales channels surged. Many enthusiasts turned new-found discretionary time into e-shopping opportunities, special interest cars included. Popular online car auction sites set site records for visits, bidding, and sale prices immediately following many states' stay-at-home restrictions. The increased reliance on digital purchases wasn't limited to auctions – it extended to private sales as well. By Hagerty's measurements, even though 17 percent fewer collector cars sold at auction between April and September 2020 compared to the previous year, the much larger private sales segment increased by 8 percent during the same period, resulting in approximately 6 percent more sales in 2020.
Rediscovering Classic Choices
Without being able to personally inspect cars or get a pre-purchase inspection from a third party in most cases, some buyers looked down-market, seeking more affordable options that carried less financial risk. Other enthusiasts opted for the opposite strategy, focusing on securing more expensive and thoroughly well-known cars with well-established track records and documented histories.
Those cars, even with seven-figure price tags and above, as one dealer shared, became easier to sell than something at half the price simply because they were known commodities and perhaps a good choice of investment.
Mostly, those "known commodities" favored blue chip collectible cars—those with long track records of desirability among collectors, as well as global appeal and rarity. Indeed, the top ten auction sales of the year were dominated by cars from the 1930s and '50s, with Gooding & Company selling a beautifully preserved 1934 Bugatti T59 Sports for $12.68 million in September for top honors and an exceptional 1937 Bugatti T57S Atalante coming from the same collection selling for $10.45 million. Other notable sales in 2020 include the trio of Alfa Romeo B.A.T. concept cars that were cleverly marketed as a triptych during Sotheby's October Contemporary Art Evening Auction and sold for a combined $14.84 million. A 1965 Shelby GT350R race car famously driven by Ken Miles became the most expensive Mustang variant ever when it sold for $3.85 million by Mecum in July.
All of these cars can rightly be considered blue chip collectibles, and their sale prices reflect their enduring appeal among sophisticated collectors. These sale prices also show these cars' attractiveness to an audience that historically has viewed tangible assets as possible hedges against inflation or an economic downturn.
As we close the year, the collector car market remains stable, but that stability doesn't mean it looks the same as it did a year ago. High-priced modern and exotic cars that were gaining in the market over the past few years took a rear seat to more established classic car models as collectors went back to basics. How long this trend persists will largely depend on how soon the economy returns to what it looked like pre-pandemic, which is to say, for a while longer still.
Brian Rabold is the Vice President of Valuation Services for Hagerty and has been reporting on the collector car market since 2000.
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At Saturday night's home opener against Abbotsford, I caught up with a few Milwaukee fans, Ann Scholz of Waukesha, Nick Memmel of New Berlin and Matt Kotowicz of Milwaukee to hear some of their initial thoughts about the game and team.
Question 1: Are you excited hockey season is back?
My two cents: Fall is an awesome season in the state of Wisconsin. The slight chill in the air signals hockey season is back, and I cannot wait for that first game. It never disappoints.
Question 2: What are your first impressions of this year's club?
My two cents: From watching a little bit of training camp and then opening night, I couldn't help but be impressed by Milwaukee's team speed. Even at practice coach Lane Lambert had players skating at a mesmerizing tempo. I really think the Admirals will surprise this year, but with all of the youth on the roster there will be some growing pains along the way.
Question 3: What is your favorite aspect about coming to AHL games in Milwaukee?
My two cents: I really enjoy seeing the future prospects the league has to offer. As a serious NHL fan, it is great to see the next generation of stars, but also some of your favorite players who are still playing in the AHL because they love hockey that much.
Question 4: Who are some of your favorite former Admirals you have watched play at the Bradley Center?
My two cents: Great choices here, but my three favorites got left out: Tony Hrkac, Jordin Tootoo, and Dave Scatchard.
Hey Roundtable, let me know YOUR two cents on these questions in the comments section.


The Union Public Service Commision (UPSC) has released the CDS 1 Admit Card 2019 at upsc.gov.in. The Commission has issued the admit card on January 11, 2019. The CDS 1 2019 examination will be held on 03 February 2019. The candidates who have filled the application form in time can download the admit card till February 03, 2019. UPSC has released the admit card in only online mode. The candidates have to enter the registration id and date of birth, roll number (if received) and date of birth to download the admit card. The CDS 1 Admit Card 2019 is mandatory to bring in the examination hall. For all the details regarding CDS 1 Admit Card 2019, candidates can refer to this page.
Latest: The admit card of CDS 1 2019 is available. Scroll down to access the link.
UPSC has issued the admit card to all the registered candidates of CDS. Those who have issues in downloading the admit card can read the further article and can get the helpline number provided by the Commission.
Admit Card: Click here to download the CDS 1 Admit Card 2018.
How To Download CDS 1 Admit Card 2019?
The candidates can download the admit card once UPSC releases it on its website. To download the admit card of CDS candidates can check the following steps.
Either candidate can visit the official website, or can click on the above link, which redirects to the same page where admit card link is residing.
Now click on the download button, a page appears, now search for the link in front of "Combined Defense Service Examination 2019".
Then an instruction sheet opens. Read them carefully.
After proceeding you can see two links for downloading the admit card. By Registration number and By Roll number.
Choose any one option between Registration number and Roll number.
In both cases, the candidates have to enter the date of birth along with the registration number/ roll number.
On entering the details the admit card will be open.
Now print it on an A4 sheet.
Please note that the admit card has not been sent by post to the candidates.
What if Unable to Download the CDS 1 Admit Card 2019?
Note: The candidate should contact the UPSC at least two weeks before the examination so that the issue could be resolved on time.
How to Deal discrepancy of CDS 1 Admit Card 2019?
In case any details on admit card misprinted then, the candidate should take appropriate action. The admit card with errors can lead to cancellation of candidature. Hence, it is advised to the candidates that they check all the details on the admit card, after downloading it. The candidates can call to the Commission or they can visit in person on above-provided address. And candidates can also write their problems through email.
What To Do if Photograph is not Available in CDS 1 Admit Card 2019?
The admit card of CDS should contain correct details. It is vital that the admit card must contain the photograph of the candidate. If candidates'admit card does not contain the photograph of himself then they should follow the provided steps.
Carry 3 identical photograph, along with Identity Proof.
Also carry the print out of the admit card.
Valid Photo ID Proof: Voter ID card with the image, Aadhaar Card with the image, Passport, PAN card with the image, College ID Card, etc.
After downloading the CDS 1 Admit card 2019, the candidates should check the details on it. The admit card should contain the following details on it.
To take entry in Defense through CDS the candidates ahve to undergo the provided stages of examination. At first, the candidates have to clear the writtenObjectiveve type) test. Then the qualifiers of the written test have to appear for the Service Selection Board interview.
Services Selection Centres will conduct SSB interview for the candidates who willqualify the written examination.
Here we have provided some best books link to prepare for CDS preparation. The candidates who are preparing to appear in the Combined Defense Service can use these books.
How to prepare for CDS in very short notice?
Practice from past year CDS questions papers.
Go through the question papers of last years Combined Defence Services examination.
Try the mock test series of CDS 1 2019 to polish your preparations.


Best-selling author Jen Lucas presents an all-new selection of striking patterns for luscious sock yarns, following the overwhelming success of Sock-Yarn Shawls. Discover designs for everyone from confident beginners to advanced knitters. Patterns range from small shawlettes to large circular shawls, and many are made from a single skein.
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The designs included in Sock Yarn Shawls II are gorgeous and the patterns are wonderfully written. I love how the book is broken down into Small Shawls, Midsize Shawls, and Large Shawls. I also love that there is a section for special techniques and tips for choosing the right yarn. All of the designs are gorgeous but I especially love Sierra, Monarda, and Lycopod. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that love to knit!
Made just about every lace shawl in the first book - want to make 'Lycopod' in the second book, but can't find any instructions as to chart repeats to make the size shown. Any suggestions?
Hi Trudy, thanks for your question. This particular shawl is worked in halves, and all of the instructions you need to make it are available in the book. If you have more questions, please email service@shopmartingale.com.
I am very impressed by the beautiful designs included in Sock Yarn Shawls II.
I love how the book is broken into sections based on Shawl Size and the amount of yarn needed to reproduce the lovely designs.
Six designs included only need one skein of sock yarn to complete!
Each shawl pattern includes complete written instructions; some charted portions are included but the written instructions are also available for these if you do not like to follow charts.
My favourite designs are: Lycopod, Daylily and Juniper.
Jen's first book was a huge success.
I love the fact that her patterns are both in written and chart format.
confident when I can follow both.
The brilliant thing about the book is it's for every level of knitter.
From beginners to advanced knitters there is something for everyone.
With 16 designs to choose from you are sure to find a design that you will love.
Jen uses a basic colour and design to create something unique.
Shawls are relaxing and fun to make.
I think they make fantastic gifts.
of sock-yarn, you can wear them any weather.
or just wear them because they are beautiful.
Jen's designs speak for themselves.
I cannot state enough how fantastic these patterns are.
This book offers you so much.
in many different formats and designs.
I know I'll be making quite a few as gifts for friends and family.
They are so special I know that the gifts will be greatly received.
I received a copy of the ebook to review, however all opinions expressed are my own and no monies were received.
Recently I got my hands on Jen Lucas' newest book: Sock-Yarn Shawls II: 16 Patterns for Lace Knitting. I've spent the last two weeks with the book, reviewing patterns and sinking my teeth into the book, and I wanted to share my thoughts here.
First off, the book is gorgeous. The clean and simple lines mean the focus is really on the patterns. The book's model is also a POC, which is wonderful: all too often in the knitting world the models are of western descent.
The book is divided into three sections: Small Shawls (featuring 6 designs), Midsize Shawls (featuring 7 designs), and Large Shawls (featuring 3 designs). While I would have liked one more larger shawl, I also have to admit that the larger shawls feature a LOT of knitting. And several of the Midsize Shawls could have extra repeats to make them bigger. Overall, I think the spread and sample size is fairly balanced.
It is now time to declare my bias: I tend to prefer shawls that are solid most of the way through, with a lace edging. Allover lace patterns, while lovely, aren't generally my cup 'o tea, but I understand some people love them. My favorite patterns ended up being Sunburst, Earth and Sky, and Floe. Still, the Lycopod, which is the pattern on the cover, is also gorgeous, and I'd think about modifying the shawl to suit my tastes.
I love the amount of variability in shape and construction the shawls have. I also love how closely Jen's color taste aligns with my own. I also love how each pattern has some good close-up shots of the lace, to give you a really good sense of how the lace flows and looks.
On a last note, how approachable is this book to someone who has never done a lace shawl before?
The book has a lovely introduction on managing stitch markers (a must for lace knitting!). I do wish there'd been a mention of lifelines, considering there's a few different shawls I'd be tempted to use them on. However, lifelines are sometimes hard to explain concisely in pictures, so I could see how there might have been a page limit. There's also an excellent pictorial reference section, with good pictures on knitting a garter lace tab, and a few other helpful tutorials when working with lace. Some of the smaller shawls would definitely be approachable to beginners, and you could build on that success.
We all adore the original Sock-Yarn Shawls book, so we were thrilled to hear about the release of Jen's second book. Full of 16 beautiful lacy designs, this brand new book is another big hit! The patterns are divided into sections based on the amount of yarn they require, so they're perfect for using up those gorgeous hanks of sock yarn in your stash. Knit a smaller shawl and wear it as a trendy kerchief, or make a large, show-stopping pi shawl to wow your fellow knitters.
Jen Lucas has been knitting since 2004 and designing since 2008. Her designs have appeared in Interweave Knits, Knitscene, Love of Knitting, and other publications. A popular blogger and knitwear designer, Jen also enjoys crocheting, reading, and cooking. Visit her at JenLucasDesigns.com.


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Saidiya Hartman and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor| Scenes of Subjection: Terror, Slavery, and Self-Making in Nineteenth-Century America
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One of academia's leading authorities on African American literature, enslavement, gender studies, and the ways in which marginalized people are excluded in historical narratives, Saidiya Hartman is a University Professor at Columbia University. Her works include Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments: Intimate Histories of Riotous Black Girls, Troublesome Women, and Queer Radicals; Lose Your Mother: A Journey Along the Atlantic Slave Route; and numerous essays on feminism, film, and photography. Currently a member of the editorial board at Callaloo and a MacArthur fellow, Hartman has earned Fulbright, Rockefeller, and Guggenheim fellowships. A revised and updated edition of her "audacious" and "provocative" (The Nation) 1997 historical exploration of the lives of several Black women in Harlem and Philadelphia in the 1890s, Scenes of Subjection seeks to turn away from the "terrible spectacle" and toward the forms of routine terror and quotidian violence characteristic of slavery, illuminating the intertwining of injury, subjugation, and selfhood even in abolitionist depictions of enslavement.
Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor is the Leon Forrest Professor of African American Studies at Northwestern University. Formerly a professor of African American Studies at Princeton University for eight years, her books include From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation, How We Get Free, and Race for Profit, a finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in history. Taylor has been named one of the hundred most influential African Americans in the United States by The Root and Essence Magazine named her among the top one hundred "change makers" in the county. She has been appointed as a Distinguished Lecturer for the Organization of American Historians by the Organization of American Historians.A guest on such outlets as Democracy Now!, The Intercept, and All Things Considered, she has contributed opinion pieces to The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Paris Review, among many other periodicals.


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Tooth Fairy is a 2010 Canadian-American fantasy comedy family film directed by Michael Lembeck, produced by Jim Piddock, Jason Blum, Mark Ciardi and Gordon Gray, written by Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Randi Mayem Singer, Joshua Sternin and Jeffrey Ventimilia with music by George S. Clinton and starring Dwayne Johnson, Stephen Merchant, Ashley Judd, and Julie Andrews. Filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, it was co-produced by Walden Media and distributed and theatrically released by 20th Century Fox on January 22, 2010. The movie was given a negative reception from critics but it earned $112.5 million on a $48 million budget and was a success at the box office. Tooth Fairy was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc/DVD/Digital copy combination pack on May 4, 2010. Tooth Fairy was followed up by a sequel, starring Larry the Cable Guy as the title character. Directed by Alex Zamm, Tooth Fairy 2 had a direct-to-video release on March 6, 2012.
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After tour stops at major festivals around the nation, BET Music Matters returns to the Big Apple Tuesday (Oct. 8) with award-winning singer/songwriter Rachel Kerr as the headline.
The "Karma" singer, whose Getting Started EP was released two weeks ago, will perform some of her new hits as well as the songs that garnered the bright-eyed singer national attention. Her unique style combines pop, rock, R&B and reggae for a sound that can only be described as eclectic.
The melodious evening will also include performances by soul crooner TA'J, R&B singer Marcus White; Bradd Marquis; and Soni, who has a single with Raekwon, "Get It Together."
Keeping with the tradition, the showcase will take place at S.O.B.'s. Host Buttahman will kick things off at 8 p.m. with DJ Lyve on the 1's and 2's. The event is free, but it's 21 and over so don't forget your ID.
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Attorney Todd Korb Recognized as a 2018 Leader in the Law
The Wisconsin Law Journal held its annual "Leaders in the Law" event at the Pfister Hotel on February 15, 2018. Attorney Todd Korb, partner at Hupy and Abraham, S.C., was among the 25 lawyers who were honored this year. Attorneys James Shilobrit, Thomas Perlberg, Timothy Schelwat and Evan Claditis also attended.
Each year, The Wisconsin Law Journal receives a large number of applications and has the task of placing them into 25 slots. Leaders in the Law celebrates exemplary figures in the legal community for what they have done for their clients and the profession. These honorees have a responsibility to remain benchmarks for their peers, so they can continue to raise the standards in the legal community.
Attorney Korb was selected for a number of reasons, among those being a superb trial lawyer with a high level of skill. Attorney Korb has received millions of dollars in settlements for his clients, since joining the firm in 2007.
In addition, Attorney Korb has received other accomplishments, including the handling of one of Hupy and Abraham's most famous trials, Curtis Harris' police brutality case. The case left Harris a quadriplegic and settled for $3 million.
Hupy and Abraham would like to congratulate Attorney Korb on this accomplishment, and looks forward to seeing what comes in the future!
Attorney Eric Schade Joins Hupy and Abraham
2019 Holiday Party and 50 Year Celebration
Jason Abraham Becomes Wisconsin Law Foundation Fellow
Jason Abraham and Two Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
Attorney Michael Hupy Accepts "Crime Stoppers" Presidency
Hupy and Abraham Promotes Attorney Jordan Christensen
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Q: Using lambda to create a new variable in Pandas if I want to do the following in Pandas, how do I do it using Lambda:
df['c'] = 0
df['c'][(df['a']==1) | (df['b'] ==1)] = 1

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A: I can't justify using a lambda
df.assign(c=df[['a', 'b']].eq(1).any(1).astype(int))

But if you insist:
df.assign(c=lambda d: d[['a', 'b']].eq(1).any(1).astype(int))

A: You can use apply but change the axis.
import pandas as pd

df =pd.DataFrame({'a':[1,2], 'b':[1,2]})
df['c'] = df.apply(lambda df: 1 if(df['a'] == 1| df['b']==1) else 0, axis = 1)

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Before Avengers: Endgame has even finished its initial theatrical run, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige supposedly spilled the beans that the blockbuster MCU film will be rereleased next weekend with never-before-seen footage, including a post-credits scene.
"We are doing that," Feige reportedly told ComicBook.com during a press junket for Spider-Man: Far From Home in London. "I don't know if it's been announced. And I don't know how much... Yeah, we're doing it next weekend."
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"Not an extended cut, but there will be a version going into theaters with a bit of a marketing push with a few new things at the end of the movie," he added during a chat with ScreenRant. "If you stay and watch the movie, after the credits, there'll be a deleted scene, a little tribute, and a few surprises."
Like we mentioned, Endgame is still playing in theaters around the world and is closing in on Avatar's record for the highest-grossing film of all time. James Cameron set a high bar in 2009 with his science-fiction adventure raking in $2.78 billion globally.
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Right now, the fourth Avengers movie, which has finally been slowing down at the box office after an astounding run, sits at $2.74 billion. Even if it doesn't break the record, the film (directed by the Russo Brothers) still hit several other milestones, including crossing the $1 billion mark in record time during its opening weekend in April. There's also the dude who's watched the three-hour movie 116 times and counting.
"Even if we don't pass Avatar, there's no way I wanna have a shred of regret about anything associated with this movie, so I refuse to kind of consider it," co-director Anthony Russo told MTV on the red carpet of the channel's annual TV and movie awards Sunday night. Through a non-denial answer, he also sort of hinted at future stories for Chris Evans as Captain America.
Before that new footage arrives, you can tide yourself over with John Stratman's latest 16-bit recreation — one that depicts Endgame's epic final battle against Thanos. And yes, the video includes such highlights as Cap wielding Mjolnir and the moment where the people brought back by Hulk's Infinity Stone snap appear through Doctor Strange and Wong's Sling Ring portals.
Check out the awesomeness below:
Video of Avengers Endgame Final Battle - 16 Bit Scenes
"When talking about which scenes to do for movies in the past, a lot of times I'd rule a lot of them out because of the number of characters involved," Stratman tells SYFY WIRE. "The decision to do this one was a combination of a lot of improvements in the process on my end, and how emotional and feel-good the original scene was. The original scene was so good, I figured out how to make it work."
Spider-Man: Far From Home, the last installment in the MCU's Phase 3, swings into theaters everywhere July 2.
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Fishing Monthly Magazines : Spring options around Tamworth "
WITH COD season closed, the window of opportunity opens for us to target alternative species and use different techniques. None of us put the gear away for three months and forget about fishing just because the cod need their quiet time; addicted fishers change their target species and try something different.
Golden perch, silver perch, carp and trout are still available and can be targeted on appropriate tackle. Apart from weekend migrations to the salt now and then, we still hit the impoundments pretty hard to get the most out of the opportunities that arise.
Many people already know how to catch goldens on lures. You can accumulate a lot of fish and have great fun in the process. After we've had our fun we change our focus to the long wand and fur and feather.
It's great to see that natives on fly are finally attracting a growing clan of thrill seekers who are sacrificing fish numbers for challenge and satisfaction. For the impoundments, a 6wt or 7wt does the job for smaller natives and also the dreaded carp. Crazy Charlies, Small Clouser Minnows, Beadhead Woolly Buggers, Shrimp imitations and the like will take natives – you just have to retrieve them slowly with the rod tip down at water level to keep in contact with the fly and secure that hook-up.
If all goes well, the next surprise you'll get is how much harder fish pull on fly tackle. Long, thin rods give leverage advantages to the fish, as the need for casting is more important than lifting power when it comes to freshwater fly fishing.
This limpish fishing tool can be directly related to the increased fighting ability of any fish on fly. Leader and tippet arrangements need to be around 2.4-3 metres to give the most natural appearance and delve a range of depths.
I use around a metre of 4-7kg Platypus Pretest as a tippet, and the territory being fished gauges which strength is best. If timber and rocks are the main forms of structure, use 6kg or 7kg for added abrasion resistance. Weed beds and steep drop-offs don't require the same security and the 4kg tippet can be used to great effect. For the shallow stuff I use a Rio Clouser floating line and for the deeper ledges and snags I use a 7' sink tip. Incidentally, the Clouser also doubles as my favourite carp fishing line.
All flies should be tied on with a perfection loop to give the fly the most natural appearance possible, allowing it to waft and wiggle through the water more seductively.
Sharp hooks are imperative with any fishing but particularly with natives on fly. In a fraction of a second a wary fish can engulf and reject a fly and the last thing you want is a dull hook point that won't find a hold on the way out. With bulky-bodied flies such as Matukas and Woolly Buggers, the rejection rate is not as bad because the soft body feels more natural in the fish's mouth.
Lastly, minimum water clarity should be around 0.5m before fly should be focused on.
The same set-up for the silver perch is fine, but the fly arsenal should include bead-head nymphs and other insect imitations. These same flies work very well for carp, too.
Hard-bodied lures and spinnerbaits that work best at this time of the year are designed for slow presentations and should be reasonably small, with two exceptions.
Generally you'll find more fish at this time of year in the shallower, warmer parts of impoundments, and a great technique is to cast to distinct contour changes around 2-4 metres. Weed beds warm water also, and if you can combine a sloping bank with a healthy, bright green weed bed you're in with a chance. By next month the males should be hitting testosterone overload and hitting lures like a tonne of bricks, but when the water's a little cool they'll be a bit more romantic towards your offering, with gentle takes.
This is about the only time of year I use single-bladed spinnerbaits for natives, and my preferred arrangement is a Bassman 1/2oz single Colorado in brighter colours such as the Firetail and holographic greens mixed with a bit of contrast, such as black with chartreuse tips. I still use a soft plastic trailer but I downsize it a little to be less threatening. As the water warms a little, I'll move onto double blades.
Hard-bodied divers are still a consistent fish-taking tool and again, slow and steady wins the race. Casting well past structure (something I've been writing now for a fair while) allows the lure to descend to an appropriate depth before the finer touches are put into a retrieve, such as twitches and taps of the rod tip. Not all lures are suitable for this approach and all I can do is recommend my favourites. The good old Halco Poltergeist and Tilsan Bass are what I usually fall back on if all else fails in the hard-bodied department.
The other sneaky little tactic I employ is a 35mm sinking Scorpion, fished on 4lb Superbraid or the new 8lb Bionic Braid with a 3-4kg leader. This tactic is a little different and the distance cast past the structure is shortened to around half a metre. Fish are much more aware of foreign objects in their comfort zone than people give them credit for. Anything that contrasts a little with their natural surrounds requires investigation, particularly if it's small enough to be non-threatening.
As the fish sneak and slide their way up to the offending object, nature controls the next reaction, which is reflex. If a golden is eyeballing your little lure and you twitch the rod tip, reflex reaction kicks in and before the fish realises what has happened it's got a hold of your lure.
The anglers who trial, tinker and torture themselves in the colder months are generally the ones who absolutely brain them in Summer. Covering water more slowly during the cooler months is a way to hone techniques for periods of increased fish activity.


The exotic nature of French Polynesia is a calling card for intrepid yacht explorers seeking to indulge their finest castaway fantasies. Resplendent in sheer beauty, but still with that air of myth and mystery – the lands of Tahiti and Bora Bora pull at our imaginations. These are lands where color runs thick; from the heady intoxicating blues of the bright sea, to the wedding cake white of the sands, and the high definition hibiscus flowers make you feel as though you have fallen through the looking glass and into a postcard. With over 100 little islands making up the magic of the South Pacific, the best way to explore is by yacht – from a call in at Marlon Brando's private island to the vanilla soaked shores of Tahaa, but the island we suggest staying put on for a while is the wonder of Bora Bora.
The InterContinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa is celebrated as being the pearl of the Pacific. An award-winning spa, magical overwater bungalows, and those killer views of Mount Otemanu set the scene for a saltwater centric stay. Everything is about the ocean here; from the luscious spa treatments to the glass coffee tables with removable tops for feeding the fish. The InterContinental gracefully manages to capture a cosmopolitan vibe without losing touch with the promise of experiencing an ancient Polynesian playground.
Bring the Four Seasons to these Polynesian Islands and you can be sure the brand will make a splash. Popular with American guests and the newest resort on the Bora Bora block, the grandeur of glitz is sewn into the seams at the Four Seasons. Even the spa treatments come with flecks of 24 karat gold in the oils, and the premier mountain view room gifts you a bathtub for two and your own snorkels to be put in use as soon as you step outdoors.
If your idea of paradise comes with a private butler, then St Regis Bora Bora may be the place for you. Even though the resort can be booked solid in season, 17 hectares of space ensures there is room for all. The beautiful overwater bungalows are enviable, especially when your butler is by your side to open your blinds and serve cocktails and canapes beside the pool at a whim. The Miri Miri spa by Clarins and the four restaurants ensure you never grow tired of island life.
Celebrated as one of the finest places to dine in French Polynesia, La Villa Mahana only has a handful of tables – so concierge bookings are required. Ten minutes from the dock of Vaitape, you can lose yourself in the bliss of old world fine dining. The maestro of gastronomy is Damien Rinaldi Dovio, a man who can deliver fresh fish with an elegant twist and who perfectly understands the art of wine pairing. Place all this in a stunning hilltop villa with dim lighting, the clinging thickness of bougainvillea, and the hushed tones of piano music and you get a first-class dream experience.
La Matira Beach Restaurant is just the right setting for those super casual lunches that don't compromise on taste. The terrace overlooking the beach prompts you into ordering a tall cool drink, and the pan-fried foie gras is akin to chocolate cake. The Japanese fusion of fun on the menu is also the perfect remedy for when you can't take the riches of French cuisine.
Snorkel, snooze, repeat – this could be the mantra of a stay on the island of Bora Bora. Many activities are centered around the sea, but with the blooming coral gardens and marine biologists ever at hand – this is far from boring. Shark and ray tours are a highlight for anyone who dreams of drifting alongside angel like rays or skimming the surface with black tipped reef sharks.
Sailing the blue breath of Tahiti is another adventure worth exploring, although if you don't fancy feeling the wind in your sails, you can always opt for a helicopter ride to see Bora Bora from above. Sipping champagne as you cast your eyes on the tapestry of blue and white makes for a memorable sight.
Jewelry lovers should head for the Tahiti Pearl Market. Tahitian pearls are highly revered and collected by five atolls in the Tuamotu Archipelago. The market is an amazing place for picking the pearl of your dreams and getting it set exactly how you want it.


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The Sun Online and solar activity. June 6, 2014
One single C-class flare was observed with peak at 10:24 UT on June 6, originating from Catania sunspot group 69 (NOAA AR 2080). This sunspot region has increased in size and evolved to a region with beta-gamma configuration. Also Catania sunspot group 71 (NOAA AR 2082) has grown, while all other regions remained stable. Analysis of the CME mentioned in yesterday's ursigram (with first measurement at 15:24 UT on 4 June) revealed no geoeffective part of this CME is expected to arrive. Flaring activity is expected to be at C-class level, with a slight chance for an M-class flare. No geoeffective CMEs were observed.Currently we are experiencing stable solar wind conditions with a solar wind speed around 350 km/s and a magnitude of the interplanetary magnetic field near 5 nT. Quiet geomagnetic conditions were observed and are expected to continue until the arrival of a high speed stream. This might result in time slots with unsettled to active geomagnetic conditions from later today (UT time) on.
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The solar flaring activity is increasing during past 24 hours with majority of activity originating from the Catania sunspot group 36 (NOAA AR 1974). The strongest of four reported M-class flares was observed this morning. The M3.7 flare peaked at 04:25 UT on February 12 and was associated with an EIT wave, coronal dimming and full halo CME first seen in the SOHO LASCO C2 field of view at 05:48 UT. From the currently available data we conclude that the CME is Earth directed.
The impulsive M1.7 flare which peaked at 03:31 UT on February 11 was accompanied by an EIT wave, coronal dimmings and type II radio burst (indicating the shock speed of about 870 km/s). The flare originated from the Catania sunspot group 36 (NOAA AR 1974) currently situated at the center of the solar disc. The full halo CME associated with this flare was first seen in the SOHO LASCO C2 field of view at 04:12 UT. The expected arrival of this halo CME is late February 16. We do not expect strongly
disturbed geomagnetic conditions (K index maximum 4) due to its faint structure and slow speed of 300 km/s (as reported by the CACTUS software).
A partial halo CME detected in the SOHO/LASCO C2 field of view at 09:24 UT on February 11 had angular width of about 200 degrees, and speed around 320 km/s (as reported by the CACTUS software). The CME was associated with an eruption of a filament situated between the Catania sunspot group 35 (NOAA AR 1973) and newly emerged, unnumbered active region situated on the west from the Catania sunspot group 35. The eruption was accompanied by coronal dimmings and a post-eruption arcade observed by SDO/AIA. The bulk of the CME mass was directed northward of the Sun-Earth line, so we expect the arrival of only a CME-driven shock at the Earth, probably on February 16. It may result in active to minor storm geomagnetic conditions. A partial halo CME detected by SOHO/LASCO C2 field of view at 14:00 UT on February11 was associated with the flare at about W120 as seen from the Earth. This was a back side event and it will not arrive at the Earth. The M1.8 flare observed on February 11, originated from the Catania sunspot group 36 (NOAA AR 1974). The flare peaked at 16:51 UT on February 11 was accompanied by an EIT wave and small coronal dimming. The currently available data show the possibly associated partial halo CME first seen in the SOHO LASCO C2 field of view at 18:00 UT. The CME might be Earth directed. A full halo CME detected by SOHO/LASCO on February 11, had first appeared in the LASCO C2 field of view at 19:24 UT. The CME propagated with the speed of about 500 km/s (as reported by the CACTUS software) was most probably associated with the flare at the back side of the Sun, as seen from the Earth. Since this was a back side event it will not arrive at the Earth. The Catania sunspot group 36 (NOAA AR 1974) is growing fast and currently has beta-gamma-delta
configuration of its photospheric magnetic field. Therefore, we expect C-class and M-class flares, and possibly also an isolated X-class flare. Due to position of the Catania sunspot group 36 (NOAA AR 1974), at center of the solar disc, a major CME from this active region may lead to a proton event, so we issue the warning condition for a proton event.
Earth is currently inside a slow solar wind with the speed of about 450 km/s. The interplanetary magnetic field is stable with the magnitude of 5 nT. We expect quiet geomagnetic conditions in the coming hours.
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The Sun Online and solar activity. February 4, 2014
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eXp Realty vs Keller Williams 2022 – (In-Depth Comparison)
eXp Realty vs Keller Williams 2022
If you are a real estate agent in 2022 then you probably have heard of, or even been a part of the heated debate between eXp Realty vs Keller Williams as to which brokerage offers a better model for agents, teams, and even independent broker-owners who want to partner with a global brand. When it comes to the real estate brokerage world, there are no two brokerage models ever in the history of the industry that has been compared to each other as much as eXp Realty and Keller Williams.
Although there are many similarities between the two brokerages' trajectory of growth and history of success, when you look at each model objectively and in detail, then you will find that the brokerage models are actually quite different from each other. In fact, there isn't really much similarity between the two business models when you are looking at them from an agent, team leader, or broker's perspective.
In this article, we are going to go over the key differences between the business and income models of eXp Realty vs Keller Williams in 2022, and explain from an agent and team leader's perspective the different tools, resources, training, and opportunities that each brokerage has to offer.
The History of eXp Realty and Keller Williams
To understand why there are so many agents that make comparisons between eXp Realty and Keller Williams (including what I am doing right now in this article), we first have to look at the history of the two brokerages. Like I mentioned earlier in the article, the two brokerages are actually quite different when it comes to their business model, but it is their shared success and intertwined history that has caused agents to compare the two models extensively.
Keller Williams was founded in 1983 by partners Gary Keller and Joe Williams in Austin Texas, having suffered slightly from the U.S. housing bubble in the mid-80s and losing some of their top sales associates in 1986, Gary Keller introduced the 7 tier profit share model for agents as a way to attract and retain top talented agents. By the 1990s, Keller Williams has seen so much success with their profit share model that they took advantage of the biggest national expansion opportunity for businesses at the time and began to franchise their business model across the country.
By the mid-2000s, Keller Williams was reinventing the real estate brokerage world through their team-friendly profit share model that allowed agents to build teams without having the liabilities of opening a brokerage, creating real estate leaders out of successful and even "average joe" agents across the US. One of the first agents that built a successful team under the Keller Williams model was able to run one of the top 50 real estate teams in the country doing over $60,000,000 a year in production their fourth full year in the business. His name is Glenn Sanford, the founder of eXp Realty.
A timeline of the history of eXp Realty.
In 2009, around 20 years after the real estate bubble of the mid-1980s that caused Keller Williams to introduce the profit share model, Glenn Sanford launched eXp Realty in the middle of one of the worst real estate market crashes in recent US history. When Glenn saw how much agents and brokers were struggling during the recession in the late 2000s, he took the aspects that made Keller Williams the fastest growing real estate company ever and massively enhanced it to fit the needs of agents in the modern-day, combining the 7 tier residual income model with technology to create a national, and now international revenue share model.
From then on, eXp Realty overtook Keller Williams as the fastest growing real estate brokerage in the history of North America, launching additional agent equity programs and going public on the NASDAQ. In 2022, eXp Realty is now the fastest-growing real estate brokerage in the world exceeding an agent count of 76,000, while Keller Williams still holds the claim to being the brokerage with the highest agent count in the US.
eXp Realty vs Keller Williams in 2022
So now you know the history of the two companies and see why they are so heavily compared amongst agents in the marketplace. But how do the two business models actually compare? To answer that question, I have decided to break each company down using 5 measuring criteria that are most important to agents and team leaders. The first 3 based on income and opportunity, the last two are based on support and business functions.
The 5 measuring criteria of eXp Realty vs Keller Williams in 2022 are:
The Sales Model
The Residual Income Model
Equity Ownership
Training and Agent Development
Team Structures for Agent Support and Leadership Opportunites
1) The Sales Model
The first and most obvious measuring aspect that we will look at when comparing eXp Realty to Keller Williams is the sales model. Namely, the compensation structures of each brokerage for agent production.
Keller Williams Sales Model – Franchise
At Keller Williams, agents receive a compensation plan that is very common amongst big box and other franchise brokerages known as a cap split model. On average, agents at a Keller Williams market center receives a 70/30 split that caps at $20,000 each year, meaning that when an agent pays into the company $20,000 in commissions splits in an anniversary year, they will receive 100% of their commissions on all sales until the end of the year.
And because KW is a franchise brokerage, they do charge agents a 6% real estate tax or "royalty" on every transaction. So really it is a 64/36 split with 64% going to the agent, 30% going to the franchise office, and 6% going to Keller Williams.
Now that is only the average cap and split numbers for a Keller Williams market center in North America, and that does not necessarily constitute that every agent at every market center will get those exact same numbers. Because Keller Williams is a franchise brokerage, their compensation models will vary from market center to market center because of the difference in location and more importantly, the difference in the expenses needed to run each market center.
This means that Keller Williams market centers usually have an accelerated cap based on the adjusted price of their real estate market and what each market center's monthly expenses are. Usually, in a higher-priced market, such as locations in the North East or North West United States, the annual cap for agents will be much higher than that of a market center in a lower-priced market. For example, a Keller Williams market center in Charlottesville VA has an $18,000 annual cap, which is lower than the $20,000 average. But a market center in Manhattan, a much more expensive area, might have a $40,000 annual cap.
There are two reasons for this.
First, because every market center is going to be servicing a different location, the home prices and as a result, the agent's commissions will vary. So in a higher-priced market, it makes sense for a KW office to charge agents a higher cap because they will be earning more commissions every year.
Second, and more importantly, because the different locations have different economies, the expenses that will take to run every market center will also vary. Like we mentioned earlier, an office in Manhattan will cost way more to run than an office in Texas. And since the market centers must be profitable in order to stay in business, they will charge their agents a higher cap so that they can actually cover their monthly brick and mortar expenses to run the office.
Think of it like any other franchise. A cheeseburger at a Mcdonald's in Texas usually costs less than the same cheeseburger at a Mcdonald's in New York.
eXp Realty Sales Model – Cloud Based Independent
At eXp Realty, agents receive a similar sales model compensation plan, the cap split plan, with a few major differences because eXp Realty is not a franchise.
Agents at eXp Realty are paid an 80/20 split with a $16,000 cap. Because eXp is not a franchise, there are no additional royalties or real estate taxes on the agents' commissions. Also, because eXp is a cloud-based independent brokerage, which means that everything at eXp is and can be done through a cloud officing system called eXp World, there is no need for any franchising, which means there are no brick and mortar expenses to run the brokerage.
Without the variances of different market centers in a franchise model, every agent at eXp Realty receives the same cap and split in all of North America, with the only difference being country to country based on the adjusted currency exchange rate. So this means that it doesn't matter where you are or where an agent on your team is (we will get to this later), you will all receive the same 80/20 split and $16,000 cap at eXp Realty.
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2) The Residual Income Model
The second aspect that we will compare between eXp Realty vs Keller Williams is the residual income model and the team-building opportunity that each brokerage has to offer. Keller Williams profit share vs eXp Realty's revenue share.
At Keller Williams, agents of all levels have the opportunity to participate in their 7 tier profit share model, which was introduced by Gary Keller in 1986 as an agent retention and attraction tool, rewarding Keller Williams agents for helping grow the company and becoming leaders at the company. How this works is that if an agent at Keller Williams introduces another agent to the company, they are then paid a percentage of that agent's sales production from the market center every month after expenses.
So this means that at the end of every month, each Keller Williams market center will calculate their profits, and based on how much profit is earned, they will share back a certain fixed percentage of that back to the agents at the company who have taken an active role in attracting other agents to the company.
The profit share model is incredibly powerful and has created many real estate leaders out of average everyday agents, allowing them to build wealth and residual income every month so they can have financial security and time freedom. The profit share model is also responsible for helping propel Keller Williams to become the brokerage with the number one highest agent count in all of North America.
When Glenn Sanford launched eXp Realty, he recognized the power of the residual 7 tier profit share model of Keller Williams so he decided to adopt a similar, but enhanced version of it now called Revenue Share. Because eXp is cloud-based, there are no brick and mortar expenses to run the company, which means that monthly expenses to keep the brokerage up and running are drastically reduced compared to other brokerage models where brick and mortar offices and expenses are essentials.
This means that instead of having to only share profit back to the agents after expenses are calculated, eXp Realty is able to adopt the same 7 tier model that rewards agents massively for growing the company and sponsoring other agents to eXp, they are able to share revenue before expenses back to the agents.
At eXp Realty, if you sponsor one agent to the company, which means you introduced this agent to the company and they name you as their sponsor, then you will receive 3.5% of their GCI on every sale that they close before they cap at the company because eXp is sharing the revenue back to you from the company portion of the split, not the agent's split. This means that whenever an agent closes a transaction before they have capped at the company, their sponsor will receive 3.5% of the gross commission. Every single time, every year as long as that agent stays at eXp.
If the agent that you sponsored decided to introduce an agent to the company, then they will fall one tier removed from you, which means that they will be on your second tier of compensation and your agent's first tier of compensation. Here is a breakdown of the 7 tiers of revenue share compensation:
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Also, because eXp Realty is not a franchise brokerage, this means that you are able to attract agents to your revenue share group anywhere in the world in all active markets. This is a fantastic opportunity because you are able to expand the market share that you can grow your team in and expand your horizons as a team leader. At the time of the conception of this article, agents at eXp Realty are able to attract agents to their revenue share teams in 14 different countries.
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3) The Equity Model
The third income-based aspect that we will compare between eXp Realty vs Keller Williams is the opportunity to earn equity in each of the two brokerages. Although equity ownership and stock award programs are common in the corporate world, it is a relatively new concept in the real estate brokerage world.
eXp Realty is held under a publicly-traded company called EXP World Holdings LLC listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the stock ticker symbol EXPI. Because of this, eXp Realty is able to reward agents' equity in the brokerage that they work at through stock ownership as an additional agent retention tool for the company and its leaders.
Agent Equity Program at eXp Realty.
Agents at eXp Realty receive stock awards at varying amounts based on hitting certain production milestones through the year such as closing their first sale, or capping at the company. Top-performing agents at eXp who close 20 additional transactions after capping, the ICON agents, are also eligible to earn their entire $16,000 cap back in the form of stock awards every year that they are at the company.
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Because real estate brokerages are usually franchised based companies, very few have actually been able to scale up to the point of being publicly traded companies. Although Keller Williams as a company has the single highest agent count in the US out of any brokerage, they are not yet a public company and as of 2022, there are still no widely known ways to earn ownership in the brokerage as an agent or even a team leader.
4) Training
Now that we have covered the compensation plans at both companies and looked at the income-earning and wealth-building opportunities of each company let's take a look at the most important aspect outside of income for agents and team leaders when it comes to comparing brokerages. Training and agent development.
Market Center Training at Keller Williams
Like any other franchise company, Keller Williams prides itself on its training and coaching systems that are available to all of its agents at every skill level. Agents at Keller Williams receive their training mostly in their market centers from the agents, productivity coaches, and outside guest trainers that each market center is able to provide. Their BOLD and IGNITE national training programs have usually been received well by new agents and seasoned agents alike.
Also, because Keller Williams is a franchise company, the training programs and deliverance of their training will vary from market center to market center. Because of geographical restrictions, agents at Keller Williams can only receive training from the coaches available to them in their market centers.
Remembering the Mcdonalds franchise analogy earlier on in the article, I am sure you have been to Mcdonald's locations that were much fancier with much better service than others.
The same goes for Keller Williams market centers because they are only able to provide agents with trainers who are local to their office, there will be varying levels of quality on the training that you receive s a Keller Williams agent based on your market center.
ICON Training at eXp Realty
At eXp Realty, all agent trainings and development are conducted through eXp University inside the cloud office of eXp World, saving agents travel time and commuting expenses by allowing agents to take their training and coaching sessions anywhere they choose to. On top of that, all of eXp's trainings are lead by ICON coaches, agents who are in the top 2-3% of production in the world, so that you or your agents can receive training from the best agents in the world, no matter where you are located.
Inside eXp University there are over 80 hours a week of live and recorded training held by elite agents at the company from around the world, sharing the same strategies that they use to achieve top production status. This is a major benefit for agents because these ICON trainers are incentivized to teach these classes as one of the requirements to earn their $16,000 stock award, and also because eXp's training is not geographically restricted, your trainers will not hold back in fear of creating more competition for themselves.
eXp World Live Training and Support Environment
Also, in terms of local and contracts support for new agents, eXp Realty assigns new agents a designated mentor in their local market to assist them with their first three transactions through the eXpand mentorship program. For contracts and legal support and training that are state or country-specific, eXp has a designated team of managing brokers in each of the 50 states in the US and each region that eXp is actively operational in that conducts their own weekly compliance, legal, and contract classes.
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5) Team Structures and Agent Support
Lastly, the final aspect that we compare between eXp Realty vs Keller Williams is the team structure for leaders and brokers who are interested in partnering with a national brand, and the support that agents will get from each of those structures. As a team leader or a broker-owner, your biggest goal in your business is to find ways to outsource your support systems, liability, risks, and growth systems.
Keller Williams For Brokerages and Teams
At Keller Williams, team leaders operate under a traditional real estate team structure that is commonly seen in the marketplace. As a franchise company, there is a clear hierarchy of leadership and support structure for agents and teams that want to partner with Keller Williams.
At the very top of the hierarchy is Keller Williams, the brokerage and overall company. They provide the business systems, marketing, licensing, and training for the market center franchise owners and brokers. The franchise owner, who is usually also the broker, is responsible for all the legal and liability of the agents at the market center, conducting legal and compliance trainings for the agents, hiring other managing brokers and naming productivity coaches, and assigning team leaders.
Then it is the team leaders' job to attract new agents to their teams or to the market center through profit share, providing their agents with additional support, one on one coaching, mentorship, and business coaching. Most independent brokers who join Keller Williams become team leaders at a local market center and bring their current agents over under their team.
In terms of compensation, the KW HQ earns their share through the 6% tax that they charge agents on their sales transactions, brokers and market center owners earn their compensation through the agent splits which are usually 30%, and team leaders earn their share usually through an additional split with the agents or through profit share alone.
So to recap, team leaders at Keller Williams get their legal and liability support from their market center owners and the staff that they have on their payroll during their office hours, and they get business coaching, agent development for their agents, and marketing support from Keller Williams HQ. Lastly, their growth is somewhat outsourced through the profit share model, which rewards their agents for attracting other agents under their team.
Teams and Brokerages at eXp Realty
The team structure at eXp Realty is essentially non-existent because of the sheer power of the revenue share model, combined with the outsourcing tools of eXp World.
At eXp Realty, there is no clear hierarchy for teams and brokerages who choose to partner their entire teams with the company because of the growth and outsourcing potential of revenue share. Like I mentioned earlier, one of the most important aspects for a broker or team leader to consider when moving their business is the outsourcing of their growth and liability. With the revenue share structure, your sponsors at the company are heavily incentivized to help you attract more agents to your revenue share group and grow your team.
Because of the guarantee that agents and leaders at eXp will get paid every single month from their agent's revenue share as long as they produce sales, your partners in your sponsorship organization are dedicated to doing anything that they can to help you grow your team, but to also help increase the productivity of your agents with additional coaching and training on top of eXp University. Also, because revenue share is extended to every agent in your team as well, they are now also incentivized heavily to help you grow your team by attracting agents to the company themselves.
So you are not only getting support from at least 7 other partners at the company who are a part of your sponsorship lineage to help you grow your team because we have a vested interest in your success, but you are also able to develop leaders within your current team of agents so that you can completely outsource the entire growth arm of your business.
Now if you are a team leader that wants to keep your original team structure and agent split structures, there are a couple of traditional team structure options for you at eXp Realty. To learn more about these options click here to read o article on the 4 types of traditional teams at eXp Realty.
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The next benefit for teams and brokerages at eXp Realty is the outsourcing of legal and liability for you as the broker-owner or team leader, and the internal business and admin support for your agents. Inside eXp World there are over 600 paid employees working in the cloud in over a dozen departments ranging from agent training to tech support to accounting to payment processing.
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Researchers have found that Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients usually have simultaneous neurological disorders or abnormalities, including epilepsy.
Particularly, those who had epilepsy also had the neurodevelopmental condition attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or the neuropsychiatric conditions obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety or sleep disorders.
Since the research, published in the European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, was based only on patient or parent questionnaires, researchers from the Maastricht University Medical Centre in the Netherlands said additional studies are needed to confirm the disease rates and their internal relationship.
The research team is not the first to note a link between Duchenne, a disease charaterized by the lack of dystrophin protein, and neurological symptoms. In fact, some researchers have introduced the term "dystrophin-associated neurodevelopmental syndrome" to describe the occurrence of neurological and psychiatric conditions among Duchenne patients.
Earlier studies show that patients with Duchenne more often have lower-than-average intellectual abilities, learning disabilities such as dyslexia, and a higher risk of ADHD or autism spectrum disorder.
To further characterize these abnormalities, the team recruited 228 Duchenne patients across Europe, the U.S., and Australia, with the help of local Duchenne organizations. Study participants had an average age of 13.3 years, with the oldest being 32.5 years.
Patients or their parents completed a online questionnaire to provide information about potential neurological conditions.
To make sure, as far as they could, that a reported epilepsy diagnosis was correct, patients or parents were asked to describe a typical seizure, age of seizure start, seizure types and frequency, electroencephalography (EEG) characteristics, as well as types and responses to anti-epileptic treatments.
Two independent neurologists then assessed the data to confirm whether patients, indeed, had epilepsy.
In the entire group, 17.5 percent had impaired intellectual abilities, defined by an IQ score lower than 85. However, 23.2 percent had no information on their IQ scores.
In addition, participants reported learning and cognitive disabilities, including writing abilities, concentration difficulties, language and speech difficulties, memory problems, general developmental delay, and difficulties processing information.
Neurologists confirmed epilepsy in 7.9 percent of patients, which is far higher than the approximately 1 percent reported for children in general. Since some patients who reported a diagnosis failed to provide enough data, researchers said it was possible that the number of affected patients was even higher.
It turned out that 38.9 percent of those with epilepsy also had ADHD. In patients without epilepsy, the number was markedly lower — 6.2 percent.
Likewise, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and sleep disorders were significantly more common among epileptic patients. Other conditions, including dyslexia, dyscalculia (difficulties in understanding and manipulating numbers), and depression were numerically more common, but the differences were not statistically significant.
The findings are similar to what studies show of epileptic patients without Duchenne — neurodevelopmental conditions are more common among epileptic patients in general, researchers said.
The team also attempted to link the presence of epilepsy to specific gene mutations, but failed to find any associations.
Nonetheless, since the study was performed online, researchers underscored the importance of addressing these issues in studies that can validate the explored measures.
Such studies may give researchers insight into how the neurological conditions may be linked to Duchenne, and to each other.


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Terms and Conditions – Valuation Consulting Service
Welcome to the terms and conditions for the Valuation Consulting Service (these "Terms"). These Terms are between you, individually and on behalf of any Person (as hereinafter defined) that employs you and/or that you represent in connection with the Services (as hereinafter defined) (individually and collectively, the "Client"), and ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC, a Missouri limited liability company sometimes doing business as AdviserXchange (the "Consultant"), and govern our respective rights and obligations with respect to the Services.
Additional Terms. The Client's use of the adviserxchange.com website (the "Website") and/or Services are also governed by and subject to the Consultant's Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and other applicable terms, conditions, limitations, and requirements on the Website (collectively, and together with the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, the "Additional Terms"), all of which (as updated and modified over time and from time to time) are incorporated into these Terms and apply to the Client.
Acceptance of Terms. Please read these Terms carefully. By purchasing the Services or otherwise agreeing to these Terms, the Client accepts and agrees to be subject to and bound by these Terms and the Additional Terms (including, but not limited to, the Client's payment, indemnification, and other obligations in favor of the Consultant and its Representatives (as such term is defined in the Terms of Use)), and further agrees to fully adhere to and abide by these Terms and the Additional Terms in all respects; provided, however, that in the event of any conflict between these Terms and the Additional Terms, these Terms will govern and control.
1. Services. The Consultant will provide up to two (2) hours of time with a representative of the Consultant for the purpose of providing the following services to the Client:
(a) a limited scope, summary analysis report reflecting the potential valuation range and most likely marketplace value of an investment or financial advisory business, directly or indirectly owned, in whole or in part, by the Client and/or one or more individuals or entities affiliated with or specified by the Client (the "Business"), based upon the Information (as hereinafter defined) provided to the Consultant by the Client pursuant to these Terms (the "Report");
(b) guidance on enhancing the value of an investment or financial advisory business (including the Business) in the marketplace;
(c) a general overview of the primary valuation approaches and deal structures used by buyers and sellers in the marketplace;
(d) a general overview of the Consultant's valuation and deal structure worksheet template document (the "Worksheet Template") that the Client may use for the limited purpose of conducting analyses of investment and financial advisory businesses; and
(e) a general overview of a letter of intent template document (the "LOI Template") that the Client and the Client's legal counsel may use for the limited purpose of proposing deal terms to, and facilitating discussions with, merger, acquisition, and succession candidates (each, a "Service" and collectively, the "Services").
The Client acknowledges and agrees that the Client will identify and request the specific Service or Services to be provided after the Consultant has been engaged, and that the Report and all other work product and templates (including, without limitation, the Worksheet Template and LOI Template) (collectively, and together with the Report, the "Documentation") produced for or otherwise provided to the Client pursuant to the Services or otherwise will remain the property of the Consultant and, except for the purposes described in Section 1(e) above and as otherwise necessary to help negotiate terms in connection with the purchase or sale of the Business, the Documentation may not be shared, published, or redistributed in any way, without (i) the express written consent of the Consultant, and (ii) the payment of any additional fees required by the Consultant.
2. Consulting Fee. The Client will pay to the Consultant $995.00 (the "Consulting Fee") for the performance of the Services. The Consultant will, unless otherwise agreed, process the Client's payment of the Consulting Fee using the Consultant's designated merchant account provider or other approved method of payment. The Client further agrees to pay to the Consultant $500.00 per hour for each hour, or portion thereof, in excess of the two (2) hours of time made available to the Client to perform the Services pursuant to these Terms. The Client acknowledges and agrees that additional fees and retainers (collectively, the "Additional Fees") may also be required by the Consultant for any related consulting services and/or activities requested by the Client that, in the sole discretion of the Consultant, exceed the scope of the Services described in Section 1 above (collectively, the "Supplemental Services"). In such instances, the Supplemental Services will be documented separately by the parties, and the Additional Fees will be due and payable on demand or as otherwise specified by the Consultant. All fees and retainers (including, without limitation, the Additional Fees) are non-refundable.
3. Completion Time. The Services will be performed by the Consultant as soon as practicable after a request for a Service is made by the Client, and in any event within thirty (30) days after the Consultant's receipt of any requested or required Information from the Client, or as otherwise agreed to between the parties hereto; provided, however, that if the Client does not request all of the Services or provide the Consultant with all such requested or required Information within one (1) year after purchasing the Services (the "Anniversary Date"), and unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties hereto, the Consultant will be deemed to have earned its base fee, fulfilled its obligations hereunder, and thereafter have no further obligation to the Client with respect to these Terms or the Services; provided further, however, that the Client may obtain a copy of the Worksheet Template and LOI Template, provided a written request is made to the Consultant within ten (10) days after the Anniversary Date.
4. Client Responsibilities. The Client will cooperate with the Consultant in all reasonable respects in matters relating to the provision of the Services. Such cooperation will include, without limitation, the prompt delivery of all information and documentation (collectively, the "Information") requested or otherwise required by the Consultant to enable the Consultant to perform the Services. The Client acknowledges and agrees that the Consultant's performance is dependent upon the timely and effective satisfaction of the Client's responsibilities hereunder.
5. Accuracy and Completeness of Information. The Client recognizes and confirms that, in performing the Services, the Consultant: (a) will use and rely on the accuracy and completeness of the Information provided or otherwise made available to the Consultant by the Client without having any obligation to independently verify the accuracy or completeness of such Information; and (b) does not assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the Information and will not have any liability to the Client or any third party if such Information is inaccurate or incomplete. Further, the Client acknowledges and agrees that the Consultant may use third party service providers, as well as information and data obtained from others, to assist with the completion of the Services; however, the Consultant will not be responsible for, and the Consultant makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding any such services, and takes no responsibility for, and provides no assurances regarding, the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any such information or data.
6. No Legal, Tax, or Accounting Advice or Services. Notwithstanding any term or provision to the contrary in these Terms or otherwise, the Client acknowledges, agrees, and stipulates that: (a) the Consultant does not offer or provide legal, tax, or accounting advice or services and will not provide any such advice or services in connection with the Services; and (b) by purchasing the Services, the Client understands and accepts sole responsibility to consult with the Client's own legal counsel and tax and accounting professionals or otherwise seek and obtain the services of such professionals acceptable to the Client in connection with all such matters involving the Services. The Client further acknowledges and agrees that the services of such legal, tax, and accounting professionals will be procured by the Client at the Client's sole cost and expense, and that such cost and expense is not included in any fees payable to the Consultant pursuant to these Terms or otherwise.
7. Independent Contractor. The Client acknowledges and agrees that: (a) the Consultant has been retained solely to provide the Services set forth in these Terms and will act as an independent contractor and not as an employee of the Client; and (b) the Services will be performed by the Consultant at its principal place of business or such other locations as determined by the Consultant in its sole discretion.
8. Limitation on Warranties. THIS IS A SERVICES ENGAGEMENT. THE CONSULTANT WARRANTS THAT IT WILL PERFORM THE SERVICES IN GOOD FAITH AND IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER. THE CONSULTANT DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE CLIENT'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES AND THE DELVERABLES PROVIDED BY THE CONSULTANT IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS (THE "DELIVERABLES") WILL BE FOR THE CONSULTANT TO USE GOOD-FAITH EFFORTS TO CORRECT, OR CAUSE TO BE CORRECTED, SUCH DELIVERABLES, AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE, PROVIDED THE CONSULTANT RECEIVES WRITTEN NOTICE FROM THE CLIENT OF SUCH ERRORS OR INACCURACIES WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER RECEIVING SUCH FINAL DELIVERABLES.
9. Limitation on Damages. The Client agrees that the Consultant and its Representatives, subsidiaries, affiliates, subcontractors, and vendors, and their respective personnel (collectively, the "Consultant Affiliates") will not be liable to the Client for any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, or expenses relating to an engagement for the Services ("Claims") for an aggregate amount in excess of the fees paid by the Client to the Consultant pursuant to such engagement. In no event will the Consultant or the Consultant Affiliates be liable for any loss of use, data, goodwill, revenues, or profits (whether or not deemed to constitute direct Claims), or any consequential, special, indirect, incidental, punitive, or exemplary loss, damage, or expense (including, without limitation, lost profits and opportunity costs), relating to this engagement, the Services, and/or these Terms.
10. Modification and Waiver. These Terms can be modified by the Consultant at any time; provided, however, that the terms and conditions in effect for the Services at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of the Services. No failure or delay on the part of the Consultant in exercising any right, power, or remedy hereunder will operate as a waiver thereof, nor will any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power, or remedy. The rights and remedies provided for herein are cumulative and are not exclusive of any rights and remedies that may be available to the Consultant at law, in equity, or otherwise.
11. Notices. The parties agree that any notice, request, consent, claim, demand, waiver, change in contact or other written communication to be provided pursuant to these Terms and/or applicable laws must be in writing and delivered to the applicable party in person or at their address, facsimile number, or email address provided with the purchase of the Services, or at such other address, facsimile number, or email as any party hereto may designate as their address, facsimile number, or email for communications under these Terms by notice so given in accordance with this Section 11. Such notices will be deemed effective on the day on which delivered if delivered in person, on the day on which sent if sent by facsimile or email, on the first (1st) business day after the day on which sent, if sent by recognized overnight courier, and on the third (3rd) business day after the day on which mailed if mailed by U.S postal service first class mail, postage prepaid.
12. Headings; Severability. Headings used in these Terms are for convenience only and are not to be construed as part of these Terms. If any part or portion of these Terms is declared invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining part or portion thereof will remain in full force and effect.
13. Miscellaneous Definitions. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in the context in which they are used have the meanings ascribed to them below and apply equally to the singular and plural forms of such terms.
"Person" means any individual, corporation, limited liability company, limited or general partnership, joint venture, trust, firm, association, unincorporated organization, governmental authority, or other entity of any kind, including any successor (by merger or otherwise) of such entity, or a group of any of the foregoing acting in concert.


FRIDAY, June 27, 2008 (HealthDay News) -- A simple campout in the backyard may be just what the doctor ordered to help break your kids from an endless cycle of TV, computers and video games.
That's one of the ways the National Wildlife Federation is promoting the evening of June 28 as the Great American Backyard Campout.
Children spend an average of 44 hours a week staring at electronic screens, according to research cited by the federation, and this disconnection from nature can contribute to a weaker immune system, greater dependency on attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder drugs, lost creativity and less self-sufficiency.
By experiencing one night with Mother Nature, even if it is only just beyond one's back door, the federation hopes to bring back inexpensive family fun and instill an interest in one's surroundings.
The Great American Backyard Campout helps celebrate June being designated "Great Outdoors Month" by President George Bush and more than half of America's governors. More than 42,000 people from around the nation took part in the 2007 event.
The irony is the National Wildlife Federation recommends checking its Web site, www.backyardcampout.org, before heading out. The site contains packing lists, recipes, nocturnal wildlife guides, exploration activities and nature guides. Online, you can even sign up and share your campout plans and experiences with others.
The National Wildlife Federation has more about the Great American Backyard Campout.