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Author Archives: JoLynn Markison
About JoLynn Markison
Jo is a Partner in Dorsey's Labor & Employment Group. Jo represents large and small corporations in employment litigation involving race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, and age retaliation and discrimination; sexual harassment; and wage and hour claims. Jo frequently represents employers and employees in claims involving enforcement of post-employment restrictive covenants (non-competition, non-disclosure, and non-solicitation), as well as tort disputes such as breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, and defamation claims.
How Important are Irreparable Injury Provisions in Non-Compete Agreements?
July 3, 2018 by JoLynn Markison, Jack Sullivan & Trevor Brown
Today's workforce is more mobile than in past generations. Long gone are the days when an employee started and ended a career at the same company. Knowing how to protect your company's confidential information when a trusted employee leaves can have a lasting impact on your ability to compete. So, what can you do when a former employee goes to work for a competitor? Is having an irreparable injury provision in your non-compete agreement enough to obtain a court order prohibiting that individual from working at his/her new job?
In Minnesota, courts want to see more than just words in a contract before they will grant injunctive relief against a former employee.
This week, the Supreme Court of Minnesota issued a decision in St. Jude Medical, Inc. v. Carter. The case arose after Heath Carter left his employer to work for a competitor. The employer filed suit against Mr. Carter and the competitor, alleging violations of Mr. Carter's non-compete agreement. The employer did not seek money damages but asked the court for injunctive relief; specifically, an order enforcing the terms of the non-compete agreement and prohibiting Mr. Carter from working for a competitor in his then-current position. The case went to a jury, which ultimately found that Mr. Carter had breached his non-compete agreement. But the court refused to enter an injunction, finding that the employer failed to establish that it had been harmed.
The case made its way to the Supreme Court, where the question became what to do about specific language in the non-compete agreement that addressed the issue of whether and how the former employer was harmed. The language at issue is commonly included in many non-compete agreements:
In the event Employee breaches the covenants contained in this Agreement, Employee recognizes that irreparable injury will result . . . that [the Employer's] remedy at law for damages will be inadequate, and that [the Employer] shall be entitled to an injunction to restrain the continuing breach by Employee.
At first glance, the provision appeared to resolve the issue of whether the employer suffered irreparable harm—Mr. Carter agreed that it had. But the Supreme Court disagreed. The court noted that "[a] private agreement is just that: private," and concluded that such contractual language does not, by itself, entitle an employer to an injunction after proving the breach of a non-compete. The court emphasized that regardless of what the parties agree to, the burden will always fall on the employer to show that: (1) legal remedies (i.e., money damages) are inadequate; and (2) "great and irreparable injury" will result without an injunction. Because the employer did not offer proof of an irreparable injury, the court held that the employer was not entitled to an injunction.
So what now? Are provisions like those quoted above meaningless? Should employers scramble to re-write their non-compete agreements? The short answer is "probably not."
Minnesota aligns with a number of states in which mere contractual language about irreparable harm is not enough to win injunctive relief. Nevertheless, these provisions are still worth including in non-compete agreements because courts can consider them as one of many factors that bear on whether an employer has suffered irreparable harm. Other factors will usually be more persuasive, often including evidence of some or all of the following:
The departing employee took confidential information when he or she left (e.g., client lists, marketing plans, and pricing information).
The departing employee disclosed confidential information to the competitor or put confidential information to use in the new job.
The departing employee solicited business from former clients or customers and used confidential information to solicit such business.
The former employer lost client or customer goodwill because of the departing employee's breach of the non-compete agreement.
Ultimately, Carter serves as a useful reminder to employers on both sides of an employee's job change. Former employers should carefully consider how they have been harmed by an employee's departure (and what evidence they anticipate being able to present as proof of that harm). Hiring employers should understand and reinforce to their new employees the importance of complying with prior non-compete agreements. And for employers on both sides, consulting with experienced employment attorneys even before these types of cases go to litigation can be the key to a successful outcome.
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If a Whistleblower is Just Playing the Same Old Tune, Does the Law Protect Him?
August 21, 2017 by JoLynn Markison, Jack Sullivan & David Y. Trevor
Some of the trickiest employment decisions can involve employees who have made accusatory complaints against the company they work for. Many state and federal laws protect "whistleblowers" who try to bring to light illegal behavior by their employers. But in many instances employers legitimately wonder whether the complaint was made in "good faith," or just to stir up trouble, or even to give a soon-to-be-fired employee who was about to be fired for some other reason, an excuse to bring a lawsuit.
So, is the employee's complaint of employer wrongdoing really whistleblowing if the company already knows about the alleged wrongdoing? How can the employee really "blow the whistle" if someone else has blown it already?
An opinion issued by the Minnesota Supreme Court on August 9, 2017, answers this question favorably to the employee, expands the type of complaints that will be regarded as good faith whistleblowing, and may become the basis for more lawsuits by employees accusing employers of retaliating against them for reporting alleged wrongdoing.
Previously, under Minnesota's Whistleblower Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 181.931-.935 (2016), an employee terminated for making a complaint of illegal conduct had to demonstrate that his complaint had been made in good faith, which meant not only that the employee believed in the report he was making, but also that his purpose was to "expose an illegality." Since the you can't "expose" something which is already known, Minnesota law did not protect employees who complained of illegal (or allegedly illegal) conduct that the employer already knew about.
But in 2013, the Minnesota Legislature amended the statute to provide a specific definition of "good faith," which focused on the employee's belief that his report was true, but said nothing about intending to expose an illegality. In Friedlander v. Edwards Lifesciences, LLC, et al., A16-1916 (Minn. Aug. 9, 2017) ("Friedlander"), the Minnesota Supreme Court held that the Legislature intended to get rid of the requirement of exposing an illegality, and that whistleblowing activity is protected even if it is just the same old tune that the employer had heard before.
Although the statute was amended in 2013, until Friedlander it was not clear whether the "expose an illegality" requirement remained part of the law, as that mandate did not appear in the text of the 2013 Whistleblower Act. In Friedlander, an employee sued his former employer in the federal court under the Minnesota Whistleblower Act, claiming that his superiors had been engaged in legal violations, which the employee had reported directly to the superiors prior to his termination. The employer moved to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that because the employer reported the allegedly wrongful conduct to people who already knew about the conduct, he had not "exposed" the allegedly illegal conduct to anyone. The success of the employer's motion therefore turned on whether the 2013 amendments eliminated the Whistleblower Act's "expose an illegality" requirement. Because no court had yet addressed that issue, the Minnesota District Court referred the question to the Minnesota Supreme Court, which ruled unanimously in favor of the employee. In Friedlander, the Minnesota Supreme Court concluded that the 2013 amendments eliminated the "expose an illegality" requirement. Following Friedlander, a whistleblower's report is made in "good faith" if the report is "not knowingly false or made with reckless disregard of the truth."
Friedlander therefore simplifies what an employee has to prove in order to sue under the Whistleblower Act. It serves as a reminder to employers that firing an employee who has complained about possibly illegal activities at the company must be addressed with care. It remains perfectly legal to fire such employees for other, legitimate reasons, but not because their whistleblowing. Employers should therefore take care to ensure that any termination, demotion, pay cut, or other personnel action being considered for an employee who has reported actual or suspected illegal conduct is taken for legitimate business reasons, not because of the employee's report.
POSTED IN Whistleblower Claims
A Matter of Protocol — Rules for Departing Brokers Trying to Solicit Former Clients
November 4, 2016 by JoLynn Markison & Dorsey & Whitney
Question: We operate a financial services firm that employs account executives who execute investment trades on behalf of clients. One of our brokers recently resigned to move to a competitor firm. With his resignation letter, he included a list of clients he plans to solicit at his new firm. This list includes clients with whom the broker may have had some association, but it's not clear he ever executed commission-generating trades for them. The broker signed a non-solicitation agreement with us when he started. Can we stop him from soliciting these clients at the new firm?
By Joel O'Malley and JoLynn Markison
Enforcement of restrictive covenants like non-compete, non-solicit, and non-disclosure agreements is highly dependent upon the industry in which the covenant is sought to be enforced. Nowhere is that more true than in the financial services industry. As a result of an agreement initially signed a dozen years ago by a handful of the largest financial firms and now having over 1,000 firm signatories, there exists an established methodology for a financial advisor or broker to depart a firm which, if followed, protects the broker and the new firm from litigation over the departure while protecting client privacy. The methodology is found in the Protocol for Broker Recruiting, which applies only to broker moves between Protocol signatories. (The Protocol applies to "registered representatives" – we'll use the shorthand "broker" here.) Frequently, however, brokers and firms either mistakenly or deliberately disregard the Protocol, so financial firms must remain vigilant in protecting their valuable confidential information, client relationships, and goodwill. Thus, the first necessary piece of information to answer your question is whether you and the competitor are Protocol signatories.
The Protocol itself is rather simple. A broker transitioning between signatory firms may take only the following information: "client name, address, phone number, email address, and account title of the clients that they serviced while at the firm." The broker is prohibited from taking any other information or documents. To gain protection under the Protocol, the broker must resign in writing, deliver the resignation to local branch management, and include with the resignation letter a copy of the client information that will be taken, including account numbers. The broker's compliance with the Protocol need not be perfect – s/he need only exercise "good faith" and "substantially comply" with the requirements.
The Protocol also places obligations upon the broker after leaving the prior firm, and upon the new firm. The information taken by the broker may be used only for solicitation of the former clients by the broker, and only after the broker has actually joined the firm. In other words, the broker may not start soliciting clients to move to the new firm while the broker is still engaged with the old firm (but planning to move), nor may client information be shared at the new firm for solicitation by other brokers. The Protocol also contains requirements regarding the movement of broker teams or partnerships and governing trailing commissions.
Many brokers have executed agreements with firms containing terms prohibiting solicitation of customers or retention of customer lists. So long as the old and new firms are signatories to the Protocol and the broker substantially complies in good faith with its terms, the Protocol protects the broker from liability to the old firm for retaining the information identified in the Protocol or soliciting clients on behalf of the new firm. But if a broker or new firm violates the Protocol, the former firm may be in a good position to file suit and seek immediate injunctive relief barring the broker and the new firm from irreparably damaging the former firm's business.
There are several points to consider when analyzing potential legal action when the Protocol is at play.
First, not all firms are Protocol members. Over 1,000 firms have joined the pact, including almost all of the major financial services companies, but many smaller brokerages are not. And those smaller brokerages frequently seek to poach successful brokers from more established signatory firms. If the new firm is not a Protocol signatory, then a broker taking client information, even under the Protocol's methodology, could violate the broker's non-compete or non-solicitation obligations and subject the broker and the new firm to liability. Firms should beware of the situation of a broker claiming she acted in "good faith" because she thought the new firm was a Protocol signatory. If the new firm misled the broker into that mistaken belief, liability may lie against the new firm for claims like tortious interference with contract or misappropriation of trade secrets.
Second, only "good faith" compliance with the Protocol provides protection. There continue to be examples when brokers purport to comply while secretly violating the Protocol, often by stealing confidential client or firm information beyond the information disclosed with the broker's resignation letter (e.g., detailed client account history). This theft can occur in any number of ways – emailing a personal email account, copying information to thumb drives, or simply walking out the door with confidential hard copy documents. Firms should establish best practices for when brokers depart, including review of the broker's email activity in the months preceding the resignation. If the firm suspects wrongdoing, further investigation may be warranted, such as forensically examining the broker's computer for electronic evidence of wrongdoing, reviewing office copy machine electronic records, or even watching building surveillance tapes.
Third, and more specifically to your question, client information that permissibly may be taken covers only clients that were actually serviced by the broker at the former firm. This issue recently was litigated before a Connecticut federal court in Westport Resources Management v. DeLaura (June 23, 2016), with the broker arguing that client "service" included any efforts the firm made on behalf of the clients. In that case, the broker was employed by two related entities, and when he resigned both to move to a new firm, he included with his resignation letter clients of one entity even though the services he provided were through the other entity. The former entity sued under the broker's non-solicit agreement. The court held that "services" under the Protocol meant "what clients pay registered representatives to do on their behalf" – in other words, something for which the broker normally would receive a commission. The court held that because the broker had not received any commissions from the entity with which the clients were associated, they were not clients that the broker serviced at that entity. Applied to your question, you may have a claim against your former broker since it sounds like he never performed work for certain clients he included with his resignation letter.
Fourth, solicitation of former clients is permissible only after the broker has joined the new firm. Brokers are often tempted to start priming the pump before they depart, either secretly or overtly (and increasingly through social media) telling clients of their plans to move firms and inviting the clients to follow. This sort of pre-move solicitation is explicitly prohibited under the Protocol, is typically forbidden under non-solicitation agreements, and should be investigated by firms in the same manner described above.
Fifth, the Protocol does not immunize corporate raiding, i.e., one firm targeting another firm to steal a group of employees. Raiding claims can be challenging to prove, and often rely on some evidence that the new firm used the former firm's confidential information or trade secrets to aid in its improper recruitment, or that the new firm has undertaken a deliberate pattern of soliciting a competitor's key employees with the purpose of damaging the competitor's ability to compete. Firms may therefore have reason to be concerned when several brokers move to another firm, even when the competitor is a Protocol signatory.
Finally, whether the Protocol is implicated or not, firms must be mindful that legal claims will be governed by applicable state or federal laws. States take a variety of approaches to enforcement of non-compete, non-solicit, and non-disclosure agreements, and both state and federal law may apply to a trade secret misappropriation claim. In addition, agreements frequently contain clauses dictating where litigation may occur and what law applies. These issues should be fully investigated before a firm decides whether to bring suit against a former broker or competitor firm.
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Quirky Question #286: Best Practices on Restroom Access and Terminology for Transgender Employees
July 25, 2016 by Scott Selix & JoLynn Markison
Question: There has been a lot of news coverage lately on restroom policies related to transgender employees. Can you provide some guidance on how to structure our restroom-use policies to be both lawful and respectful of all employees? More generally, can you help me understand the appropriate, respectful terminology in this area? I certainly don't want to offend anyone on purpose, and I also don't want to do so by mistake. Answer→
POSTED IN Privacy Rights, Sex Discrimination
Quirky Question #267: An Equine Accommodation?
October 5, 2015 by JoLynn Markison & Jessica Shiffman
Question: Our employee regularly uses a service dog in our office, which helps him with stability and maintaining balance around the office, which can be challenging for him due to several medical conditions he has. However, yesterday he came in and said he would like to use a miniature horse as a service animal instead of the dog, because it is preferable given his tall stature, among other reasons. We were fine with the dog – who doesn't love an office dog? But a horse, really? Do we have to accommodate this?
VIEW ALL POSTS ABOUT: Disability Discrimination, Employee Handbook / Policies, Health Care Industry Group, P3D Industry Group
NLRB Published Report Concerning Employee Handbook Rules and Policies
April 2, 2015 by Michael Droke, Sarah Herman, Rebecca Bernhard & JoLynn Markison
On March 18, 2015, NLRB General Counsel Richard Griffin published a Report concerning recent case developments arising in the context of employee handbook rules and policies. The thirty-page Report concludes that many commonly-used policies, if not phrased carefully, may have a chilling effect on Section 7 rights to engage in concerted activity. The policies critiqued by General Counsel Griffin include, among others, confidentiality policies, employee conduct policies, media policies, trademark and copyright use policies, and conflict of interest policies. The Report's broad interpretation of potential "reasonable" understandings of handbook provisions concludes that policies such as "be respectful of others and the Company" violate the NLRA. Given the NLRB's increased focus on handbook policies and this Report's conclusions regarding a number of frequently utilized policies, employers – even those with employees not represented by labor unions – should carefully review their handbooks to avoid NLRB scrutiny.
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Q: In R, how to develop a multiplot heatmap.2 figure showing key labels successfully I'm trying to develop a multiplot heatmap.2 saved to a pdf. I'm having some success but the axis labels are getting chopped off. Subplot titles are also desirable but again the labels are getting chopped.
Here's my reproducible code:
library(gridExtra)
library(grid)
library(gridGraphics)
library(gplots)

Col  = colorRampPalette(c("red","orange","yellow", "white"))

grab_grob <- function(){
  grid.echo()
  grid.grab()
}
par(cex.main=0.1, mar = c(1,1,1,1) )
#data<-read.table("heatmap.input.matrix.data.txt")
lmat = rbind(c(2,3),c(4,1),c(4,1))
lwid = c(2.5,4)
lhei = c(0.5,4,3)
labRowvec <- c(rep(NULL, dim(matrix(runif(1000, 1,10),ncol=50))[1]))
labColvec <- c(rep(NULL, dim(matrix(runif(1000, 1,10),ncol=50))[2]))

gl <- lapply(1:12, function(i){
  heatmap.2(matrix(runif(1000, 1,10),ncol=50), dendrogram = "none",offsetRow=-0.5, offsetCol=-1,srtCol=0, density="density",
            lmat =lmat,lhei = lhei,lwid = lwid, xlab="", ylab = "",labRow = labRowvec,labCol = labColvec,
            trace = "none", cexRow = 0.2, cexCol = 0.2, margins = c(0.5,2), scale = "row",Colv = FALSE,Rowv = FALSE,
            col = Col,key.title =   paste0(i,")"),key.xlab = "year",key.ylab = NA,
            keysize = 1, key.par=list(mar=c(1,1, 1, 1)))

  grab_grob()
})

grid.newpage()
library(gridExtra)
# margin = theme(plot.margin = unit(c(0.1,0.1,0.1,0.1), "cm"))
# grid.arrange(grobs = lapply(gl, "+", margin),ncol=2,clip=TRUE)

g = arrangeGrob(grobs = gl, ncol=2,clip=TRUE)
ggsave(file="whatever.pdf", g)

Can someone help me maintain the axis labels and add a subplot title?
thanks.
Here's what the code generates:

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I've not heard of any tournaments going back to the original 1950's rules that are still playing now. Ralph would probably be the best person on here to answer as he plays tournaments and uses flats.
Leave it well alone Ian you'll not move it without tearing the boxes .. at least it is a period addition ?
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Dr. Dre had good reason to delete his post throwing shade on Lori Loughlin and her daughters … because, just like Lori, it looks like Dre was pushing his own daughter to become a USC student.
Dre's daughter, Truly Young, posted last May, "Dad pushing me to go to USC." Her expression seems to tell the story.
Dre took the post down after getting a rash of criticism … as we reported, he and Jimmy Iovine donated $70 MILLION to the University. They funded and created the Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation. It was established to promote entrepreneurship, computer science and engineering, audio and visual design, and the arts.
This is not to say Truly didn't get admitted on the merits, but it certainly casts a shadow given the enormous donation.
As for the comparison to Lori Loughlin's daughter, Olivia Jade, you'll recall she really didn't want to go to college, but her parents had a different idea. The feds say Olivia got in after her parents paid $500,000 to Rick Singer … making it seem like she was going to become a member of the crew team when, in fact, she had never rowed.


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Black Memorabilia, Americana
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1852THOMPSON IN AFRICA Mendi Amistad Black History Book
All Items : Traditional Collectibles : Books : Bindings : History : Pre 1900 item #113528 (stock #B132)
The book, THOMPSON IN AFRICA or AN ACCOUNT OF THE MISSIONARY LABORS, SUFFERINGS, TRAVELS, AND OBSERVATIONS is the compilation of the journal kept by missionary George Thompson while working at the Mendi Mission in Sierra Leone, Africa, during the period 1848-1851. This is a second edition published in 1852, printed for the author by William Harned, 48 Beekman Street, New York City (the first edition was published in 1851).
George Thompson's missionary service to Africa occurs approximately 7 years after the MENDI natives of the AMISTAD were accompanied by missionaries on their return to Africa. He serves this very same mission, now in the of colony Sierra Leone, a colony which was established to serve as refuge for the liberated Africans taken from slave ships. 356 pages long, this journal provides a fascinating account of all aspects of the Mendi culture seen through the eyes, however biased in his mission to convert the Africans to Christianity, of a genuinely well-meaning gentleman of his time. Condition: complete, tight binding, foxing throughout, spine wear as shown in picture.
Thompson states, "It is hoped that the following narrative may, in the hands of GOD, awaken a desire in many hearts to go to Africa, for the purposes of preaching, teaching, farming, building houses, mills, manufactories, etc., and thus assist in making long despised and neglected AFRICA, what it is capable of becoming, THE GARDEN OF THE WORLD."
1854 Currier + Ives Black Memorabilia CATCHING A TROUT
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1900 item #1113134 (stock #BA804)
Offered is a bucolic and beautifully-colored, medium-folio, copyrighted 1854, Nathaniel Currier, New York, lithograph entitled, "Catching A Trout". The image measures approximately 10" x 14", and depicts a fancily-dressed African-American man "netting" the trout caught by one of the two well-dressed gentleman enjoying a relaxing day of fishing. This Currier + Ives lithograph is infrequently found, and is quite highly collectible.
Condition of the litho is considered very good given the rich coloration that remains. Some minor wear does exist: 2 small tears measuring less than 1/2 inch each on either side border edge-- one in the trees on the right side and the other on the left side in the water. There are several teeny holes in the sky to the right of the bearded gentleman's fishing pole as well as one single hole in the black gentleman's hair. (Please see photos.) Some wear to the border at top as shown in photos.
Despite the noted imperfections, this lithograph displays beautifully, with rich color and crisp lines. It presently resides in an early 1920's frame without glass; it requires appropriate re-framing with acid-free materials to continue to preserve its historic importance.
1864 MD Doctor Bill For Attending To Negro Slave Woman
Once part of the Middle Passage Museum inventory, this very remarkable piece of slavery ephemera documents a doctor's medical treatment of a negro slave woman--a very atypical occurrence in the Civil War era South, dated July 15, 1864.
Ready for framing, this unusual piece of history would be a fabulous addition to one's collection of slavery or medical artifacts. It measures approximately 7 inches wide x 1.34 inches high and would look fabulous double-matted in an exquisite frame.
The Middle Passage Museum was the dream of Jim and Mary Anne Petty of Mississippi as well as that of an anonymous Georgian benefactor who had together compiled a collection of slave artifacts numbering over 15,000 pieces and who had hoped to find a permanent site in Mobile, Alabama, for their museum. While they formed a non-profit organization to raise funds for their hoped-for museum, their dream was never realized.
In a 2003 statement, Jim Petty remarked, "The importance of the exhibit of these artifacts is to understand the harshness of what slavery and segregation was all about. The items in the exhibit remind us of the terrible heinousness of slavery. Viewing the collection can be very emotional, but it is a tool through which we can understand, honor and respect a great culture. We want to realize that out of slavery, a great culture emerged, and carried on, and continued to strive for a better life regardless of the adverse conditions that were placed upon them."
1865 Estate Document Lewis Mattair Florida 15 SLAVES
Measuring 12.25 inches long x 8 inches in width, this two-sided, 19th century estate document listing all of the worldly goods of LEWIS MATTAIR is de-accessioned from the inventory of the ill-fated Middle Passage Museum (see museum history below). The document is undated but is estimated to be circa 1865-66 based on current research of federal and state archival documents.
This particular estate document is extraordinarily unique and atypical in comparison to other estate documents of this period as it lists 15 SLAVES among the articles of property, and it actually labels these individuals as SLAVES as opposed to the much more common and typical practice of listing "Slaves" as "Negroes". The slaves are listed on the back side of the document with all other inventory listed on the front side.
Each slave is listed by first name with the corresponding current market value written to the left of the name, with the total market value of the 15 slaves named at $8600-- quite a hefty sum when one considers that the remainder of the estate (furniture, livestock, transportation and work vehicles, tools, etc) is valued in total at $980.75. Also listed in the inventory was 13,000 pounds of seed cotton, indicating that Lewis Mattair owned a sizable cotton plantation, clearly farmed by the slaves.
Lewis Mattair is noted in the 1860 Federal Census as a resident of Suwanee County, Florida; the 1860 Federal Census- Slave Schedules references Lewis Mattair owning 28 male and female slaves, ranging in age from 4 to 58. Lewis Mattair is listed in the 1865 Florida Tax records, but his name does not appear in any archived state or federal records after that year. Thus, it is presumed that this document dates from or just prior to 1865, the year that the Civil War ended.
1869 New Orleans Lithograph River Dock Scene Slaves
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1900 item #924045 (stock #BA760)
Measuring 33 inches long x 15 inches high, this vintage 1869, black ink, original lithograph was published as an art supplement to Appleton's Journal.
The litho was executed by John Karst with his signature appearing in the lower left hand corner. Highly detailed, the litho reproduces a bustling New Orleans' dock scene featuring numerous slaves at work.
This litho was professionally re-framed using museum-quality, acid-free materials in 2004. The frame is a classic styled, black painted, beaded, hardwood accented with a dark rose, acid-free mat.
A fascinating glimpse into life on the docks of the Mississippi River at New Orleans!
Please note that any white spots or streaking appearing in photos are the result of light reflection and are not damage to the litho.
1884 New Orleans Expo Black Memorabilia Match Holder
Produced as a souvenir piece for the 1884 New Orleans Exposition, this diminutive, antique, metal match holder measures just 2.5 inches high!
Marked "Pat Applied For" on its base, this darling match holder features two small black boys playing around a rather large cotton bale (the bale is labeled "COTTON").
Well-executed detail! A lovely piece seldom found in today's collectible market!
1897 Souvenir Real Photo Postcard Folder DIXIELAND
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1900 item #877751 (stock #BAFolder)
Measuring approximately 4.5 x 6.5 inches, this 1897 copyright souvenir postcard folder is entitled, "Souvenir Folder of Dixieland, Containing Typical Scenes". It was printed by F.L. Howe of Atlanta, Georgia.
The folder was mailed, but remains in fine condition given its age. Some edge wear evident at corners. While some photos may appear a bit blurry, this is a function of photography and not condition. All postcards are crisp and clear!
The Real Photo postcard folder features the lyrics and music of "Dixieland" and 18 full color scenes of the industries common in the South during this period: cotton picking and production, tapping pine trees for turpentine production, watermelon farming, and sugarcaning. Of cultural and historical interest are the numerous scenes of African-American life including less-flattering stereotypical scenes. Some very politically incorrect and derogatory captioning including use of "dialect".
1900 RARE Set Story-Telling Black Memorabilia Glass Lantern Slides
This extremely rare, circa 1900, COMPLETE set of 4 Magic Lantern glass slides with Black Americana theme is in mint condition! True to the era in which they were produced, these 4 slides typify the black derogatory stereotypes prolific during this period.
Measuring 4 inches wide x 3 3/4 inches high, the black color-toned set was manufactured by A.D. Handy, Stereopticon & Supplies, Boston.
The four slides tell the story, through drawings and southern black dialogue, of a black boy attempting to steal a watermelon (slide 1). Four other black boys hiding behind a fence and watching, spook him, making the boy think there is a ghost behind him (slide 2)! Dropping the watermelon in fright, he dashes off for safety (slide 3). The shattered watermelon is then left on the ground, already broken into bite-sized pieces for the 4 other boys to enjoy!
This offering is truly an exceptionally scarce Black Americana collectible!!
1901 Patent Date Albert Bruckner Black/White Topsy Turvy Doll
Having conceived of the revolutionary idea of a lithographed, molded-mask doll face in 1901, New Yorker, Albert Bruckner applied for and was awarded the patent for his idea that same year. All Bruckner dolls were then stamped, "PAT'D JULY 8th 1901" on the lower right neck edge.
From 1901-1924, Bruckner produced this original, 12" Topsy Turvy doll for Horsman's Babyland Rag Doll line that features Caucasian, "Betty", on one end and African American, "Topsy", on the other. The inspiration for this doll is based on the character of Topsy in Harriet Beecher Stowe's classic 1852 novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin".
The Bruckner Topsy Turvy doll was advertised in a 1907 Babyland Rag Doll catalog as follows:
"TOPSY-TURVY---What is this?
Looks like just a pretty miss.
But turn her over and you'll find,
She is quite another kind.
First she's White and then she's Black,
Turn her over and turn her back.
Topsy that side--Betty this--
Yet complete, each little Miss."
The detail on this hard to find classic doll is lovely. Both heads indeed have the pressed, molded mask faces with lithographed features. Topsy's face is in mint condition! Betty's face is also in excellent condition with no superficial rubs to the flesh-toned coating of her mask; her lithographed facial features remain just beautiful!! (Such rubs are not unexpected as these particular doll masks are, unfortunately, very prone to rubbing. To find one of these 100+ year old dolls without such rubbing is quite rare!)
Grinning Topsy has red bows tied to her black mohair braided pigtails which are tucked into her red headscarf. Her red blouse, which matches her head scarf, is trimmed with cream banding around the sleeve and neck edges. The cream scarf she wears around her shoulders tucks into her very full, red/cream checked, gingham skirt. Topsy's cream banding is lightly soiled and there is also some subtle fading to her red head scarf, most notably in the back. Flip her over, and....
Betty's more subtle Anglo face and her hair are lithographed. She wears the same red/cream checked gingham fabric of which both her dress and ruffled bonnet are constructed. Over her very full gingham dress, Betty should also wear a sheer, ruffled, white pinafore, however, it has been lost over time. Betty's cream banding around each sleeve is also lightly soiled as are her hands.
Both dolls have the typical "mitten" hands of the stuffed rag dolls of this era. There are no other difficulties to report other than some tiny, stray (original) glue spots here and there. No rips, tears, or odors, and she has been stored in a smoke-free home. The 1901 Patent Bruckner Topsy Turvy doll typically carries a $650+ dollar price tag, but deductions to price have been levied to account for the minor imperfections that are noted in this doll.
The photos show it all- these two girls are a charming pair! A very difficult to find doll in such wonderful condition!
Also offered for sale is a COMPLETE 1901 Patent Bruckner Topsy Turvy doll with absolutely no soiling or fading. To view, simply type Bruckner into the SEARCH box on our homepage.
1907 Blake Lithograph Teaching Hannah Mariah To Skate
Taken from a battered and unsalvageable 1907 story book, this delightful, hand-colored lithograph drawn by L. Hobbins is entitled, "Teaching Hannah Mariah To Skate".
Measuring 9 by 11 inches framed, this litho retains its vibrant colors!
A delightful piece which features the accompanying text on the reverse side.
The frame is a temporary and inexpensive one to allow the potential buyer to view the story on the backside, but the piece should be properly framed to enable its continued conservation once purchased.
Please ignore any white streaks seen in photos; these are the result of light reflection off of the glass.
1907 Very Scarce Rastus Cream of Wheat Black Memorabilia Framed Puzzle
Measuring 11 1/4 inches wide x 14 ¼ inches high, this wonderful, subtly colored, all original, Cream of Wheat puzzle featuring the ever-smiling Rastus holding a scythe in a wheat field is a based upon the 1907 advertising lithograph entitled, "What shall the Harvest be?"
The character of Rastus was based on an actual person- a black waiter from Chicago- who was paid $5 for the use of his image by Colonel Mapes, the General Manager of the Nabisco Company, the owner of Cream of Wheat. The company began using the waiter's image in the early 1900's, replacing the original woodcut of a black chef that appeared on the packaging from 1894 until that time. Interestingly from a social and historical perspective, the depiction of the ever-pleasant, always-smiling Rastus was both a subtle yet positive departure from the extremely derogatory advertising much more typical of the era- advertising that nearly always featured blacks with wildly contorted and exaggerated features most often in very undignified poses and predicaments.
This beautiful, scarcely-found puzzle, which is in excellent condition, is attractively framed in a hardwood molding colored in walnut, ebony and gold. The puzzle frame is original to the puzzle, and it is contemporary to the production date of the puzzle as it still retains its original wood panel backing, a framing technique not typically found after 1910. The puzzle pieces, themselves, are very finely and delicately cut, and are of a much smaller size than what is typically found in puzzles dating from the 1920's and beyond.
A phenomenal piece that would be a centerpiece to any serious Black Americana, Advertising, or Cream of Wheat collection!
PLEASE NOTE: Any discoloration, white spots, or other unnatural variances in color are due to the unavoidable light reflections caused by the glass in the framing. The presence of the glass made photography quite a challenge!
1910 Strauss Black Alabama Coon Jigger Wind Up Tin Toy
Measuring 10.25 inches high from hat to base bottom, this colorful, 1910 patent date, tin lithographed, wind-up toy featuring a dapper Black Gent dancing a jig is quite visually appealing!!
In very nice condition with minor scratches to paint here and there as seen in photos, this wind-up toy works, but can be a little fussy. Given its 100+ years of age, a bit of fussiness in the mechanism is not atypical or unexpected. Marked "TOMBO" Alabama Coon Jigger Trademark Strauss Mfg Co New York USA; US Patent May 24, 1910. The figure, itself, is 8.25 inches high.
This fabulous toy is a CLASSIC MUST-HAVE for the avid Black Memorabilia Toy collector!
1920-30s Black Memorabilia Tin + Wood Boxers Paddle Toy
Offered is a very interesting, scarcely-seen, Black Americana child's toy from the 1920-30's era.
Measuring 7" long x 4.5" high x 4" wide, this colorful toy features two African-American boxers who are activated by jiggling the paddle which causes the boxer's arms and legs to freely fly about.
The boxers have painted wooden bodies with lithographed tin arms and legs. They are attached to the wooden paddle by a thin metal wire.
The toy is complete and in all-original condition and has not been subjected to any repair or repaint. Wear to the painted faces is evident as noted in the extreme close-up photos provided. No manufacture marking evident.
This seldom-found toy displays very nicely and would be a delightful addition to a Black Americana toy collection.
1920 Black Memorabilia DieCut Advertising 2 Young Girls under Umbrella
Measuring 5 3/4 x 7 3/4, this lovely, 1920's, English or Continental origin, Black subject advertising diecut features two sweet, smiling young girls under a tattered umbrella.
This pleasant diecut is in excellent condition and comes protected in an attractive, walnut-tone decorative frame!
A sweet piece!
1920 Black Memorabilia Hand-Stitched Mammy Bottle Doll
Measuring 14 inches in height, this vintage 1920's, Mammy Bottle Doll is in well-loved condition, with completely hand-stitched clothing that has been recently laundered and carefully pressed.
Her interesting and expressive face is completely hand-stitched and bears a tiny hole in the center of her chin. A similar teeny hole may also be seen (see photo) on her back. Mammy wears a lacy bonnet detailed with tiny pleats and 2 ribbon flowers. Her pink skirt and blouse, also hand-stitched, is presented in various shades of pink as Mammy's outfit has been subjected to light over the years and is in places, quite faded. Although now clean, Mammy's clothing is speckled here and there with teeny dark pinpoint size spots, most particularly in the bust area. Her white apron is pristine and is accented with a small, non-functional pocket. Her lace bonnet is fragile and must be handled with care as it can tear easily.
Although her bottle frame is covered by a black stocking, the stocking has opened slightly under her skirt revealing her sand-filled milk bottle.
This wonderful, early bottle doll is one of 3 currently offered bottle dolls --- all priced separately.
1920 New Orleans Vargas Wax Black Doll Female Cotton Seller with Child
Measuring approximately 7.5 inches high, this highly sought after Black Vargas wax figure with a young child is mounted on its original wooden platform and is one of a series of fascinating "street character wax dolls" conceived of and crafted by Mrs. Conception Vargas Alfonso, daughter of the world-renowned, turn-of-the-20th century-New Orleans, Spanish sculptor, Francisco Vargas.
From approximately 1915 through the 1930's, Mrs. Vargas-Alphonso, influenced by the artistry of her father who also sculpted in wax, crafted a variety of wax dolls inspired by the black folk she saw on New Orleans's street corners while growing up. Sold exclusively at the time through Harriet's, of 318 Rue Royale in the French Quarter of New Orleans, the completely hand-made, one-of-a-kind dolls are seldom found on today's market due to their inherently fragile nature, making them highly sought after in the Black Memorabilia Collectible arena.
This figure, known as the Cotton Seller with Child, is most particularly hard to find and thus is quite highly sought after as it features a very young, female black child standing in a basket of newly-picked cotton. The Vargas family seldom included children or infants in their depictions of the numerous trades of black New Orleans folk, making any characterization featuring a child or an infant more than significantly rare.
Vargas wax figures are distinctly characterized by their interesting but highly exaggerated facial features. This female, Mama, Cotton Seller wears a red and white kerchief on her head, a red and white checked scarf around her neck, and a yellow and white checked shirt and skirt with an apron that matches her head scarf - all constructed of actual cloth fabric that was coated with a fine layer of clear wax to stiffen them. At her feet is a very large, wax-constructed basket made to simulate wicker that is filled with cotton and within which her young female child stands. The Cotton Seller's wax body is internally supported by a wire frame through which the figure is securely attached to the wooden base. The bottom of the base is stamped "Genuine VARGAS New Orleans, LA".
This wonderful figure is in amazing condition for her 75+ years of age with no apparent or visible imperfections other than some missing fingers, a condition which is quite common among found Vargas figures.
The Cotton Seller's young, female child also has some missing fingers, and additionally, her neck shows a contiguous crack all the way around. Because her structure is also supported by internal wiring, her head remains securely attached to her body. Please note that the child is merely placed inside the cotton basket and was never securely glued into it. The wax cotton basket, which was originally glued to the wooden base, has become loosened from it; however, when placed on the base, it will easily remain in place for display.
1920s Austrian Cast Iron Black Boy + Girl on Tree Stump
This vintage 1920's Austrian cast iron figure group is an authentic piece that was carefully hand-painted long ago. The darling boy and girl seated on a tree stump measures 2 3/8 inches high. With the exception of the girl's missing right leg, this seldom found piece is in overall fine condition with age-related paint scrapes here and there. A very unusual and interesting figure group that displays exceedingly well! Please see the other African-American cast iron figures available for purchase!
1920s Black Americana Mammy Nipple Doll w/ White Baby
Measuring 3 3/4 inches long, this circa 1920-30's, miniature, Black Mammy doll is unique in construction- its head and body have been fashioned from an old black rubber baby nursing nipple!
Mammy's sweet little face has been hand-painted, and she has been nicely dressed in a red and white polka dot dress with linen apron and red flowered head scarf. She holds a tiny, plastic, white baby in her left arm who wears a linen gown edged with lace.
Condition of this wonderful miniature Mammy is very good! With the exception of her nipple face which has contorted a bit due to the ravages of time, she is in delightful condition!


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Cricket has no boundaries
Cricket's urban drive: batting beyond boundaries
Photograph: Michael Leckie/Guardian
An Islington youth project has transported cricket from the village green into the heart of inner-city communities. Chas Newkey-Burden meets the children getting involved
Main image: Photograph: Michael Leckie/Guardian
On a five-a-side football pitch, a short stroll from the Arsenal stadium, local kids are falling in love with sport. But it's cricket, not football, that has them buzzing.
For the past four years, thanks to the Islington Chance to Shine Street Youth project, Mikey Thompson has run weekly sessions at this north London leisure centre for the Eritrean Youth Club.
Holding classes all year round, whatever the weather – including snow – the Islington setup is a far cry from the sleepy sun-kissed village greens often associated with the game.
Thompson, 55, is known as the godfather of inner-city cricket. He says his mission is simple: "to put a bit of joy back on to kids' faces".
Mikey Thompson, the 'godfather of inner-city cricket', gives an aspiring bowler some tips
It's working. The children are enraptured by his down-to-earth approach, which relies on simple drills to teach them the basic disciplines of cricket. As the sun shines, the kids support one another, screams of joy keep going up, and the smiles are everywhere.
Eight-year-old Sesen says her favourite part of cricket is the batting. "It feels so nice when I hit the ball because the bat really vibrates in my hands!"
But there is another reason why she enjoys picking up the bat. "It makes my hands more steady," says Sesen. "This is important, because when I grow up I want to be an artist and then my hands will have to be still, so my art doesn't go all wiggly."
Winta, also eight, says that the sessions have helped her emotionally. "It helps me feel more confident in life," she says. "If I'm a bit upset in the middle of the week, I just think about cricket and it immediately makes me feel better."
The project has the "open to all" ethos of its backer, Chance to Shine, a charity that aims to give all children the opportunity to play, learn and develop through the game of cricket. Chance to Shine's main partner, NatWest, also has a long history of supporting grassroots cricket, facilitating schemes to assist communities and to show individuals that anyone can play, no matter their level of experience.
Bats for lasses (and lads): 20-ball cricket has been a big hit with both sexes
Hiyab, 12, personifies this. He says that when he first came to the sessions, he knew nothing about cricket and wasn't even sure whether he would be able to play it. "But now I've got really confident because I did better than I expected," he says, with a big grin.
Hanan, 10, is also "surprised" by how well he did when he started going along. Before he knew it he was being picked for his school cricket team; he now dreams of playing in the Olympics one day.
Nine-year-old Selina thinks more children should get involved in cricket, whatever their circumstances or knowledge of the game. "They can still try it," she says. "It's so much fun once you start."
Thompson believes the key to the fun of the sessions is for him to channel his inner child. "If you don't go into their world, you've lost them," he says.
He sweeps aside cricketing jargon to produce an experience that captivates children, drawing on decades of coaching and playing involvement, as well as his experiences coaching the blind and those with other disabilities.
Thompson has injected some of football's speed and excitement into the game
Thompson fine-tuned his approach when he ran a project in Hackney. "We went into some serious estates where it was all concrete," he remembers. "I knew that old-fashioned cricket coaching simply wouldn't work there – the children would have just walked away."
So he introduced tape-ball cricket and speedy, 20-ball games. Nodding at the nearby football stadium, he says that he injected some of football's speed and excitement to lure inner-city children away from that game and towards cricket.
Up on the roof: pushing cricket to new heights
He is full of praise for the support of his charity backer. "Chance to Shine is one of the most wonderful, wonderful things that has ever happened to cricket," he says. "If it wasn't for Chance to Shine, state school cricket would be dying."
It is people like Thompson who keep it alive. He believes that, taught correctly, cricket can be "a vehicle to steer children away from crime and antisocial behaviour and towards the right paths".
A passionate, tireless worker, he now hopes to get government backing to take his work into young offenders' institutions – something Chance to Shine is also looking in to. "I think I could really help," he says. "I'd like to use cricket to steer young offenders away from crime and get them off welfare."
For almost four decades, NatWest has supported cricket, with a mission to make the game easier for everyone to play and enjoy. A proud partner of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the charity Chance to Shine, NatWest champions cricket at all levels - from grassroots support for local clubs and getting more people involved in the game to supporting current and future England stars and helping fans cheer on their teams, however and wherever they choose.
With NatWest, cricket is a game that has #NoBoundaries. It's cricket for all.
Follow @NatWest_Cricket and #NoBoundaries to find out more.


Mumbai: June quarter earnings growth of Indian companies is likely to slow because of uncertainty surrounding the implementation of goods and services tax (GST) and the impact of a stronger home currency on exporters.
The Indian rupee has strengthened 5.16% against the dollar since January and may hurt the exports realization of Indian companies. Implementation of GST has also caused major disruption in many sectors.
As the 1 July implementation of GST approached, there were reports of liquidation of inventory by dealers and supply-chain disruptions in various sectors—developments that may hurt earnings and revenue growth of companies. GST, one of the biggest tax reforms since independence, subsumes more than a dozen state and central levies into one tax, economically unifying 29 states for the first time. The slower earnings growth may dent the stock rally. The BSE's benchmark Sensex and National Stock Exchange's Nifty have gained 17.8% and 18.1%, respectively, year-to-date.
Deutsche Bank expects June quarter earnings to decline 6% from a year earlier for Nifty firms. "The 6% forecast decline in earnings may be exaggerated by the large annual inventory adjustments at oil marketing companies (OMCs) due to (a) sharp decline in global oil prices. Excluding energy, Nifty earnings are expected to rise by 4% year-on-year (YoY)," Abhay Laijawala, head of research at Deutsche Bank, wrote in a 5 July report.
It expects aggregate revenue to grow 7% and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) to decline 3%. The report also said that the annual growth momentum appears muted and macro indicators suggest a sequential stabilization in growth momentum.
"Demand environment seems to have normalised further, post demonetization drag seen in December quarter last year. Domestic liquidity and the interest rate environment have turned growth supportive. The base effect for year-on-year earnings growth comparisons is likely to stay adverse for another quarter, which increases the risk to existing YoY consensus earnings forecasts of 22% for FY18," it said.
According to ICICI Securities Ltd, June quarter earnings and possibly the next quarter is likely to be a non-event as the economy gears up for the GST challenge. It said GST uncertainty headwinds, which is largely a one-off event, could be seen even during Q2FY17 and doesn't change the structural story of strong domestic consumption-led growth and is expected to be a key long-term driver of the economy and earnings growth. The brokerage expects Sensex earnings per share (EPS) to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.4% in FY17-19. ICICI Securities sees average revenue and net profit of Sensex firms (excluding SBI and Tata Motors) growing 3.6% and 4.1% year-on-year, respectively.
Morgan Stanley expects de-stocking and price discounts ahead of GST rollout, lagged impact of higher commodity prices leading to higher costs, inventory losses due to lower oil prices for state-run oil firms and revenue weakness for technology due to rupee appreciation to impact quarterly earnings.
Analysts at Morgan Stanley see revenue and profit growth of 8% and 4%, respectively in the quarter ended 30 June for Sensex companies. "Growth is in a U-shaped recovery, driven by domestic and global factors. We expect earnings revision breadth to improve in the next few months. We expect Sensex earnings growth of 18% in FY18 and 24% YoY in FY19," it said in a 7 July report authored by equity strategists Ridham Desai and Sheela Rathi.
Edelweiss Securities Ltd said that management commentary post the quarterly earnings is likely to remain muted due to GST and lingering effects of demonetization but there could be some optimism in housing finance, cement and auto companies. "While we do expect the rest of the year to be better, likely subdued Q1 show will weigh on our 20% earnings growth forecast for FY18. Our FY17, FY18, FY19 Nifty earnings per share (EPS) forecasts are Rs450, Rs540 and Rs640, respectively," it said in a 5 July report. It added earnings downgrades are likely given that full year EPS growth estimates still imply 18-20% growth in FY18.
Kotak Institutional Equities estimates EPS of Sensex companies at Rs1,470 and Rs1,833 for FY18 and FY19, respectively. Its EPS estimates for Nifty companies are Rs478 for FY18 and Rs586 for FY19. "We expect the net income of Sensex companies to be flat on annual basis. But we foresee 8% annual decline in net income for our coverage universe including automobiles, downstream energy, pharmaceuticals and telecom," it said.
Deutsche Bank expects industrials, financials and staples will lead earnings growth while energy, telecom and healthcare will lag in the June quarter. Energy, telecom and healthcare are expected to report Q1 earnings declines of 27%, 25% and 21%, respectively while industrials, financials and consumer staples may report earnings growth of 16%, 8% and 6%, respectively.
Pankaj Pandey, research head at ICICI Securities, said in a 7 July report that among Sensex members, auto, power, oil and gas and packaged consumer goods companies are likely to be among top five performing sectors based on profit growth. "Export-based sectors like healthcare and technology sectors would be the underperformers in terms of performance based on net profit decline," Pandey added.
According to Morgan Stanley analysts, Tata Steel Ltd, Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd and Tata Motors Ltd will likely see the fastest profit growth, while Bharti Airtel Ltd, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd and Lupin Ltd could be the laggards.


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The Fillmore Silver Spring Tickets
First opened in 2011, the Fillmore Silver Spring is a club and music venue that's right in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, Maryland. As the Fillmore Silver Spring is located just outside of Washington, DC, many influential musicians have played shows here. Some of the more notable artists who have played in this outstanding venue include Killswitch Engage, Meshuggah and JID. The venue also hosts comedians and other speakers, including Claudia Oshry and Mark Manson. You don't want to miss out on events at this venue, so make sure you grab The Fillmore Silver Spring tickets at StubHub.
How many seats are in The Fillmore Silver Spring?
The Fillmore Silver Spring's seating capacity is 2,000 patrons. This capacity is split into three parts. You can join the general seating area, which mostly consists of standing room near the stage. You can also purchase seating in the stadium tiers up above the ground level, giving you a bird's-eye view of what is happening below. For exclusive treatment, grab tickets to the VIP lounge area, where you can get comfortable seating and more drinks.
Is there on-site parking available The Fillmore Silver Spring events?
The Fillmore Silver Spring does not have parking directly at the venue, but the city of Silver Spring runs and maintains multiple parking lots nearby. The venue suggests using the Spring Cameron Garage on Cameron Street and the Town Square Garage on Ellsworth Drive, both of which are located within walking distance of the Fillmore.
What food and beverage options are there at The Fillmore Silver Spring?
The Fillmore Silver Spring has a small concession stand and many small bars distributed throughout the venue. At the concession stand, you'll find light concert fare like fries, chicken tenders and even a few burger varieties. At the bars, you'll be able to grab both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
When is the box office open at The Fillmore Silver Spring?
The venue's box office is open six days a week. From Monday to Friday, it's open from 12:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m., and on Saturdays, it's open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. While the box office is generally closed on Sundays, it will be open two hours prior to the start of a show if there is a concert booked on that day.
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ARRIS announced that we have entered into a definitive agreement with Google under which ARRIS will acquire the Motorola Home Business from Motorola Mobility, a Google subsidiary, for $2.35 billion in a cash-and-stock transaction. This transformative combination creates a global player in innovative end-to-end broadband video solutions.
SUWANEE, GA and MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, December 19, 2012 — ARRIS Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRS), a global innovator in broadband media technology, and Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) today jointly announced that ARRIS and Motorola Mobility, a Google subsidiary, have entered into a definitive agreement under which ARRIS will acquire the Motorola Home business from Motorola Mobility, for $2.35 billion in a cash-and-stock transaction approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies. The acquisition will be on a cash-free, debt-free basis and is expected to be significantly accretive to ARRIS' Non-GAAP earnings starting in the first full year after closing.
Under the terms of the agreement, upon closing of the transaction, Google will receive $2.05 billion in cash and approximately $300 million in newly issued ARRIS shares, subject to certain adjustments provided for in the agreement, representing an approximately 15.7% ownership interest in ARRIS post-closing.
Acquiring Motorola Home will enhance ARRIS' ability to provide next-generation consumer video products and services, supporting a more comprehensive product offering while also accelerating its ability to deliver a comprehensive set of industry-leading new products for broadband to a wide spectrum of customers. The transaction will increase ARRIS' patent portfolio and provide a license to a wide array of Motorola Mobility patents.
«Acquiring Motorola Home builds on ARRIS' rich history, creating a global player with significant footprint, revenue and cash flow. It also adds expertise in video and a larger presence in the home to our core strengths in voice and data, ensuring we are even better positioned to capitalize on and manage the evolution toward multi-screen home entertainment. We look forward to working with the Motorola Home team as we integrate their complementary product portfolio and engineering expertise to accelerate best-in-class end-to-end solutions to a broader customer base and increase value for shareholders,» Stanzione continued.
Together, ARRIS and Motorola Home will have a global presence with over 500 customers in 70 countries, more than tripling ARRIS pro forma combined revenue to approximately $4.7 billion for the trailing four quarter period ended September 30, 2012. The combined entity will offer a wide array of products and solutions and will have an expanded customer base encompassing the full spectrum of broadband content and service providers.
«We share a similar vision and strategy with ARRIS for the industry's migration to IP. The combination of our solutions, expert technologists and roadmaps promises to transform how service providers deliver the smart, simple connected home to consumers throughout the world,» said Marwan Fawaz, the Executive Vice President of Motorola Mobility who leads Motorola Home.
Motorola Home is a profitable business that generated revenues of $3.4 billion for the trailing four quarters ended September 30, 2012. The combination is expected to generate approximately $100 — $125 million in annual cost synergies.
financing commitments from Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Royal Bank of Canada.
Evercore Partners is acting as lead financial advisor and Troutman Sanders is acting as lead legal counsel to ARRIS on this transaction. Bank of America Merrill Lynch is also advising ARRIS. Barclays is acting as financial advisor and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is acting as legal counsel to Google on this transaction.


oh thats sweet and sad too.. I had wondered why baby smith and now it makes sense, of course.
is the searching in thrift stores for someones history a way of looking for your history too?
yeah, i assumed 'baby smith' about 7 months ago, after much soul searching. and i've been wondering how to tell people about the shift..
i think i am searching for a little bit of history in all my thrift store outings. you know, it's weird, cuz i HAVE a history with my adoptive family, it's just not biological. i've always loved them and feel an incredible bond with them..but, it's just not completely settling. maybe if they had never told me i was adopted, i would've turned out differently. maybe not. i'm not complaining, and i wouldn't change my circumstance for the world. it's just one of those things that's hard to describe unless you've lived it.
still haven't gotten your entry..but, i'll cross my fingers for next week. i am SO looking forward to making your piece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, i can understand what you are saying, tho ive not lived it myself, but it makes complete sense to me. Hope its something you get to feel sorted and settled with, even if its never quite settled.. if you get my drift.
i'm just thinking it's an international thing..
sometimes it takes a little longer.
i'll let you know the millisecond it arrives in my hot little hands!!!
i just checked my box this morn, so it must've arrived late yesterday!!!!!
your picture's adorable. it is kinda wild how you get just one picture, multiplied like a billion times.. what if the picture really stunk, then you'd be stuck with a billion stinky pictures! i'll pop in the tape prolly tonight, when i have some quiet time. thank you..this means so much to me, really..
Re: I GOT YOUR ENTRY!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh fab baby fab!! yeah i dont know why you cant get multiple photos anymore in these booths. You could have had 4 normal size pics or those teeny ones which I thought might be more fun!
i just tried to put your MiNi cassette in my tape player and it's TOO BiG!!!!! and we thought dvds would be difficult??!!!! is there a way you could mail your tape player to me (i'll pay for shipping and send it back to you) either that or you could send me a regular cassette sized tape with the same entry recited. oh!!! i'm so sorry this happened..i just had no idea. i figured that sort of thing was standard.
if you wind up sending another tape, go ahead and recite more than one entry if you want. i'll probably make 1 or 2 pieces per person..
lemme know what you plan to do and i'll go from there! thanks so MUCH!!!!!!!


The Sociedad Mexicana de Autores de las Artes Plásticas, is a non-profit group in accordance with the Federal Law on Copyright. It is registered with the National Institute of Copyrights (INDAUTOR) a decentralized part of the SEP, as a Society of Collective Management of Public Interest.
Mexico is well known and admired in the world through the exposure of its visual arts, which have captured the image of their culture in the past and present.
Visual art in Mexico has resisted all the onslaughts of a culture that is surrounded with much outside influence. From the Colonial times to the electronic present, the Mexican visual arts have managed to conserve many traditions and historic moments helping to maintain the countries true culture.
This era in which the world has been reduced to a global village, is exactly the time that requires greater international importance of visual artwork, not only for its artistic value but for the universal knowledge in its expressions. Globalization has presented the challenge of protecting our visual artists, not only in Mexico but in the entire world.
At the current time, any collective or society must promote the exposure and the work of its members but we should never forget that the creator deserves and needs equitable remuneration, effective control and monitoring true of his work.
To achieve this, the Board of Directors of SOMAAP has implemented a series of actions and negotiations, both in Mexico and abroad to monitor and distribute visual artwork by acting as coordinators and guarding the rights of its members and associates.


From 24 to 30 March, the third edition of Monaco Ocean Week aims to find solutions to protect the marine environment, particularly in relation to global climate change.
The event includes workshops, symposiums, exhibitions, documentary screenings and more. Venues include the Oceanographic Museum, the Centre Scientifique de Monaco, and the Yacht Club.
Local players and international organizations share experiences, raise awareness and encourage action to protect the oceans.
Organized by Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco. For more information and reservations email contact[at]monacooceanweek.org and visit the event website at: Monaco Ocean Week.


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One should enter these days with belief that Allaah loves those who perform righteous, good deeds; hence, one should perform good deeds in order to attain Allaah's love.
As long as you are alive, you are in prosperity. When you die, the time of distress will start; therefore, work hard now while you are alive. Take advantage of these blessed seasons by performing good deeds that will benefit you when you are in the time of distress; the time of departure of the soul from your body. When that time comes, nobody can avail you; even those who love you will not be able to benefit you.
Accordingly, take advantage of these ten days by performing good deeds that Allaah loves, and seek nearness to Him by them so that He will love you.
2. The word "righteous deed" includes every good and righteous deed.
3. The comparison between the righteous deeds and Jihad.
Performing righteous deeds is better than Jihad except in the case of a man who goes out with his self and his wealth, and he does not return with any of that.
Observing the fast on the day of 'Arafah expiates the minor sins; therefore, when one enters the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah it is better for him to repent from all the sins (the major and the minor).
Observing the fast is not enough for expiation of the sins unless the person hopes for this reward from his Lord. Ihtisaab (hoping for the reward) is a very important requirement when performing any righteous deed.
3- One of the most important righteous deeds is offering the Salaat, especially by perfecting the obligatory Salaat, then by offering voluntary prayers.
Spend in charity whatever you can afford. Never belittle the good; spend even if it is half a date-fruit or a small object of charity, and if you do not find that, then protect yourself from Hell-Fire with a kind pleasant word (to your Muslim brother).
5- Remembering Allaah: saying Tahleel, Takbeer and Tahmeed.
When Ibn 'Umar and Abu Hurairah (Radia-Allaahu 'anhuma) went to the market places during the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah they would say the Takbeer (loudly). The people would say the Takbeer accordingly and Mina would shake with their Takbeer. 'Umar (Radia-Allaahu 'anhu) used to say the Takbeer while he was in his house and the people in the Masjid hearing his Takbeer would say it accordingly.
Note: Women should say the Takbeer in their houses and say it loudly, in order to revive acting upon this Sunnah, and to teach this rite to their children.
Bear in mind that this life is a test for our Takbeer (magnification, glorification) of Allaah.
We have to live in this life all the while glorifying and magnifying Allaah.
1- Allaah is Al-Kabeer, Whose Attributes are great and no one is able to encompass or imagine this with his mind. Allaah is Great in His Mercy, in His Forgiveness, in His Benevolence, in His Generosity, in His Ability, etc.
Look what happened when Musa ('alayhis-salaam) asked to see Allaah.
If the mountain which is made of stones could not remain firm, then assuredly, Musa ('alayhis-salaam) could not remain firm.
To Allaah the Exalted belongs the Grandeur and (Supremacy) Majesty. None can give due estimate to these two Attributes nor can one know their reality.
3- Allaah is Al-Kabeer in His Actions.
Contemplate His creation of the heavens and the earth and all that exists in them (of mountains, oceans, sun, moon, stars, etc.); look at the eclipse of the sun and the moon, the earthquakes, etc.
No one deserves to be magnified and venerated except Him. None of the people own anything, not even an atom in the heavens or on the earth.
Bring the richest person on the earth; you will find him in need of food to satisfy his hunger, in need of drink to quench his thirst, in need of sleep to repel his tiredness, in need of helpers/supporters to increase in power, and on top of all that he is unable to repel death from himself.
Don't let your heart be attached to anyone except Him.
Magnificence of Allaah should be established in the heart, uttered with the tongue and shown in actions.
Exerting their utmost to know about Him and love Him.
Showing humility to Him and fearing Him.
Remembering Him and never forgetting Him.
Thanking Him and not showing ungratefulness to Him.
Submitting to His Law, and not opposing or objecting to anything that He has created or legislated.
Magnifying and honoring all what He has magnified of times, places, people, deeds, etc.
Due to the importance of Takbeer, Allaah (Ta'ala) prescribed it in many acts of worship such as the Salaat. One says the Takbeer in its beginning and when moving from one pillar to another in order for him to remember Allaah's Greatness in this act of worship, which is one of the greatest acts.
Similarly, the Takbeer is prescribed on the two Eids, in the first days of Dhul-Hijjah, when pronouncing the Adhaan, etc. All the great acts of worship comprise the Takbeer, because Allaah prescribes the acts of worship to establish His Remembrance and Glorification.
Therefore, the Takbeer has great and high status in the religion of Islam.
To the slave, the Takbeer means that Allaah is the Most Great; He is Greater than everyone and everything.
When you say Allaahu-Akbar, you should establish in your heart that Allaah is the Most Great and everything other than Him is insignificant with you.
If you are a monotheist, you will give everything its due measurement. You will organize your life according to the priorities in your life.
E.g. If Salaat has great value in your life, how will you magnify it?
When you arrange your priorities by taking care of Allaah's commands, this indicates that you glorify/magnify Allaah (Ta'ala) in your acts of worship.
Do not let anything become a greater priority than Allaah. Beware of magnifying anything other than Him and do not transgress any limits.
Magnify/venerate what Allaah (Ta'ala) has magnified. Arrange your life in accordance to what Allaah has magnified and venerated.
E.g. magnify the remembrance of Allaah all the time, not according to your free time, such that if you have time you remember Him and if you don't have time you don't remember Him.
E.g. Allaah magnified the morning (after Fajr) and evening (after Asr) in His Book in many verses. He (Ta'ala) magnified them by commanding His Prophet (Salla-Allaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and the believers to recite Dhikr at these times.
Allaah (Ta'ala) says in Surat ar-Ra'd (13: 15) about the prostration of all the creation at these two times.
Takbeer signifies that Allaah (Ta'ala) is Greater than anything in the life of the slave.
Anything great that he sees, Allaah is Greater than it and everything is minute compared to Allaah's Kingdom/Dominion; small before Allaah's Ability and Greatness.
Anything he sees strong – Allaah is Stronger than it.
The Name Al-Kabeer implies the Attribute of Kibriyaa' (supremacy) and it is not a synonym for the word 'Adheem which implies the Attribute of greatness and grandeur.
In fact Kibriyaa' (supremacy) is more perfect than greatness because supremacy comprises the meaning of greatness and even more.
5- The belief in the Name Al-Kabeer requires one to show humility to Allaah (Ta'ala), and direct all his acts of worship to Him Alone without associates.
Bear in mind that not every Mushrik (polytheist) has magnified Allaah in the manner that He deserves to be magnified. If he had magnified Allaah in the manner that He deserves to be magnified, he would not have worshipped others besides Him.
If you reflect upon your Lord, the Mighty, the Most Wise, you will see that He has the Attributes of Magnificence. He is above His Throne, commanding and prohibiting everything in His vast dominion, in which the earth is like nothing. He pours down His mercy and His favor upon whomever He wills, and He averts trials (calamities) from whomever He wills. He is the Giver of favor and bounty. Consider the actions of Allaah in the heavens, and you can see the servitude of the angels in the heavens; how they are turning to this Almighty Lord. Then look at the fact that Allaah, this Magnificent, Great One, Who has this Attribute of tremendous Sovereignty, turns to You, O lowly, meek slave, and commands you with His worship. This worship is an honor for you if you only knew. And He commands you to have fear of Him, which is an honor for you if you only knew. For verily, if you know the right of Allaah, and you know His Attributes, and what He has of absolute loftiness regarding Himself and His Attributes, you will find that you will not be able to do anything except humble yourself to Him with willful humility, and submissiveness. You will only be able to turn to His obedience and draw near to Him with what He loves. If you recite His speech, then you have recited the speech of the One Who addressed you with it, and commanded you and prohibited you with it. Then you would have reverence beyond reverence and honor beyond honor. For this reason, from the causes of deepness in faith in the heart and magnification of our Lord, is that the slave contemplates and thinks about the dominion of the heavens and the earth as Allaah has commanded.
Whoever ascribes a partner or deity to Allaah, even if it is his desire, then he did not magnify Allaah as He deserves to be magnified.
No One deserves to be loved and magnified more than Allaah, because to Him belong the Most Perfect Attributes and Noble Attributes.
Accordingly, when you deify Allaah you will run to Him and resort to Him in all your affairs (minor and major matters) even if the strip of your slipper is cut off and you need that, you will ask Him.
Believe that He is As-Samad, Who is Great and turn to Him for all your needs.
These feelings attach you to Him and not others; this is the meaning of Laa Ilaaha Illa-Allaah.
Hamd means all praise is to Allaah, because He is perfect in His Attributes.
Everyone who praises Allaah establishes in his heart the belief in Allaah's Perfect Attributes.
You say, "All praises are due to Allaah, He Who grants." Though He is the Rich, His gift is according to His Wisdom and Mercy. You should be sure that nothing can prevent Allaah from granting your request as He is Able to do everything. Know that all of Allaah's Attributes are Perfect.
When you praise Allaah, you should expect good from Him. Praising Allaah is a means of attaining His pleasure, and if Allaah becomes pleased with His slave, then all the slave's affairs in this life and the Hereafter will be reformed.


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Impeachment: The process and history
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President Trump is now the fourth president in US history to face an impeachment inquiry.
Back up. What are the grounds for impeachment?
The Constitution says presidents can be impeached for "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors." The definition on that last part is up for some debate, so Congress gets to play Merriam-Webster.
So how does impeachment work?
Historically, the House Judiciary Committee has investigated and recommended articles of impeachment. Then it goes to the whole House for a vote. If the majority of reps say 'aye' it goes to the Senate. The Senate holds a trial. House members are the prosecutors. Senators are the jury. The president's lawyers can also be there. Two-thirds of the Senate would have to vote for impeachment for the president to be removed.
Where are we right now?
Last month, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) called for the House to begin a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump. She then instructed six House committees to investigate Trump "under that umbrella" of possible impeachable offenses.
How likely is it that Trump is removed from office?
Right now, not super likely. Democrats themselves have been resisting impeachment for months over fears that impeachment proceedings could backfire politically. Now, it looks like the majority of House Dems support an impeachment inquiry, but it's unclear if a majority would support a vote to actually impeach. Then there's the fact that if it gets that far, the GOP is top dog in the Senate. And there are no signs so far that Republican lawmakers will ditch Trump. In order to remove Trump from office, every Senate Dem plus 20 Senate Republicans would have to vote in favor.
What's the allegation against Trump?
That he betrayed his oath of office, national security, and election integrity.
Remind me what the oath says.
*pulls out pocket Constitution*: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of president of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.
What's the precedent here?
Two other presidents have been impeached. Andrew Johnson in 1868, related to firing his Secretary of War. And Bill Clinton in 1998, for perjury and obstruction of justice related to his relationship with Monica Lewinsky. Both were acquitted by the Senate. Richard Nixon resigned in 1974 under the threat of impeachment related to Watergate – the House Judiciary Committee recommended impeachment but Nixon said 'peace out' before the full House could vote.
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