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Strike up the band and set off the fireworks! July in all it's glory is bursting across the sky. With the sound of the band playing America the Beautiful, the sizzle and pop of fireworks and a snow cone slowly melting in your hand, life does not get any better! This month in Welcome Home magazine rediscover your heritage and remember all the brave explorers, patriots, pioneers and military heros that make this country possible today. Follow America's fascinating history through a new medium - Quilts! Learn how to create your own fireworks show, without losing a hand, and wow the children and grandchildren in your family with easy and tasty party pleasers that are sure to become annual favorites. Please enjoy this issue of the magazine! Have a inspiring July, and as always, Welcome Home!
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Welcome Home! Table of Contents 4
Recipe And Design A tasty recipe and a stylish home design how to.
Shine Up Your Patriotism -
8 - 11
Properly illuminating your American Flag.
Do's and Don'ts for a 4th Of July Cookout. Have your best 4th of July gathering ever.
The 6 essentials you need to know for hosting your own show.
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Editor in Chief - Phly Jambor 12 - 15
A Lesson In History A Visit to Arlington National Cemetary.
16 - 17 The Origin of Quilt Names Discover this beautiful piecework part of American History.
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Food They Will Love Make the kids a special part of the Fourth of July this year!
20 - 21 Products To Love! Hot trends, technological wonders of tomorrow and so much more! 22 City Spotlight Washington, DC. So much more than the National Mall! 23 Businesses That Make A Difference Target, lending a helping hand to make a better life possible.
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Recipe and Design Star Bubble Wands
Asian Slaw Dogs
Prep: 20 min., Grill: 7 min. Squeezing the juice from grated ginger is easy and adds fresh flavor to this Asian-inspired slaw. To easily release the juice, press the ginger against the back of your measuring spoon using a finger.
Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • •
Vegetable cooking spray 1 (16-oz.) package OSCAR MAYER Premium Jumbo Beef Franks 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, divided 8 hot dog buns 1 (4-inch) piece fresh ginger 2/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (12-oz.) package broccoli slaw Toppings: crumbled ramen noodles, fresh cilantro sprigs, lime wedges
Preparation: 1. Coat cold cooking grate of grill with cooking spray, and place on grill. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Brush hot dogs with 2 Tbsp. hoisin sauce. 2. Grill hot dogs, covered with grill lid, 6 to 8 minutes or to desired degree of doneness, turning occasionally. Grill buns, split sides down, covered with grill lid, 1 minute or until grill marks appear. 3. Grate ginger using the large holes of a box grater to equal 2 Tbsp. Squeeze juice from grated ginger into a medium bowl; discard solids. Add mayonnaise, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 2 Tbsp. hoisin sauce, stirring to combine. Add slaw, tossing to coat. 4. Serve grilled hot dogs in buns with slaw mixture and desired toppings. Southern Living BBQ on Tour, APRIL 2009
Send airy bubbles afloat on summer breezes with these star-spangled bubble wands. What You Need: • • • • •
Star-shape cookie cutter 40-inch piece of 20-gauge wire Wire cutters Electric drill Spray paint in desired color
Instructions: 1. Fold a 40-inch piece of wire in half. Starting at one point of the star, bend the wire around the cookie cutter to form the star outline. When the wire meets, twist to secure. 2. Straighten the ends of the wire and trim them with wire cutters to make them an even length. 3. Insert the trimmed ends into the chuck on an electric drill and tighten the chuck. Hold the wire taut and rotate the drill until the wire is twisted to the desired tightness. 4. Loosen the chuck and remove the wire. Trim the ends again. 5. Carefully remove the star from the cookie cutter. Spray-paint the star. Let the paint dry. Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens.com
Shine Up Your Patriotism Illuminate Your American Flag American flag lights bring out the patriotic spirit that resides within all of us. Many residents these days have a profound sense of patriotic duty to display their heritage colors for all to see. These dark days have brought war, death, and a sense of uncertainty about the future. This has led to an invigorated sense of moral renewal in our society, and the American flag lies at the center point of this theme. More homeowners are purchasing American flags than ever before to display their inner pride and bring forth a sense of security in an unstable world. Having the proper type of light fixtures for your flag will bring out the color and detail of "Old Glory" after the sun goes down. There is a variety of illumination products that will assist every American in his or her quest for patriotic utopianism, and fit perfectly into your patriotic theme. The residential landscape lighting professionals can help you select the right product for your job and answer any question you may have pertaining to installation and lighting technique. Every American flag should have beautiful lights to illuminate its glory, during the evening hours! No resident is required to have lights to display their American flag. The rules and regulations are completely optional and do not come with penalties, because all of us reside in a free country. However, out of respect for others, residents should adhere to these rules regardless of their personal agenda or bias. If homeowners want to display their American flag 24 hours a day, then they should have the proper type of nighttime fixtures to accommodate their needs. Flags should be "properly illuminated" by a direct light source or be located in an area, where local lighting does the job. It would be difficult for drivers or passerby's to share your patriotic display of affection, if they cannot see "Old Glory" flapping under the dim moonlight. Product choice is never a problem. There are many selections of flag lights from several top-notch manufacturers, who design their product with intelligent craftsmanship. The flagpole light kits are the perfect choice for up lighting single or multiple fixtures. These durable items use 175-watt metal halide bulbs to work their magic. Residents can illuminate their American flagpoles ranging in height from 15-30 feet and give their outdoor landscape a gorgeous touch of radiant beauty throughout the evening hours. There also are other patriotic light fixtures that will blend perfectly into your American theme. The offer goes from colorful animated fixtures that come in the shape of the American flag. These whimsical mini lights are energy efficient and will enhance the look and feel of your USA theme. Users will benefit from the use of LED (light emitting diode) fixtures around their property. The holiday illuminations fixtures produce less heat than traditional light bulbs and will help save on those escalating energy bills, especially during the summer months. More and more people are displaying the American flag as a symbol of freedom, strength, and unity. These trying times we live in have tested our patience and our ultimate resolve. Our nation's symbol of freedom has brought us closer together in our fight for freedom and continues to be an everlasting tribute to peace and stability. The true beauty of the American flag is brought out with wonderful illumination products. The landscape light fixture kits will give "Old Glory" a brilliant shine for all to enjoy during the evening hours.
Written by Kimberly Quang, courtesy of Isnare.com
Do's and Don'ts for a 4th of July Cookout With the Fourth of July around the corner and cookout season beckoning, you could be planning the allAmerican backyard grilling event this year. Whether you are an amateur or a seasoned pro at the cookout, here are some handy Dos and Don'ts to help make your Fourth of July celebration a success!
enough space? A deck of cards or a Frisbee to toss around works just as well.
DO plan your event beforehand. Make a guest list, send out invites, plan the menu, shop for supplies, and prepare the activities for the event.
DO make it a potluck if pressured for time. Remember, guests love to bring food to a celebration.
DO get into the patriotic mood and set up red, blue, and white decorations. They could be simple – just some lights, or red, blue, and white napkins and other table decorations. If you enjoy craft, you could make an entire range of Fourth of July decorations ahead of time. DO put up the flag. DO have plenty of things for your guests to do. Have a game set up: badminton, volleyball, or baseball. Not
DO play music in keeping with the theme. Make a CD with a mix of country and rock versions of patriotic songs.
DO make the hot dog if you are planning the typical Fourth of July cookout. Homemade works just as well as store-brought. DO have plenty of other food to grill, such as fresh vegetables (it's summer, after all), corn on the cob, chicken, steaks, or bratwursts. DO have at least a couple of beverages, one alcoholic and another non-alcoholic for your guests. Have plenty of water.
DO provide choices for your vegetarian guests. You can get veggie burgers or soy dogs at your grocery store.
DON'T drink too much alcohol. You need to be in control till the very end.
DO keep perishables cold. Keep the cold salads in the refrigerator until ready to serve. It also helps to keep cold food on smaller containers on ice to maintain temperatures and keep bacteria out.
When transporting meats and poultry to the cookout site, make sure they are cooked completely. It is never advisable to carry partially cooked meats and poultry in coolers. Partially cooked meat does not reach temperatures necessary to kill bacteria, and these bacteria will only grow and spread to other food in the cooler. Either cook the meat completely and chill it before putting it in the cooler, or carry uncooked meat that can be grilled right away.
DO serve watermelon – it's red! Do have plenty of sunscreen and a first-aid kit handy. DON'T keep raw and cooked food on the same plates or utensils. Avoid cross-contamination at all costs. DON'T run out of grilling fuel or ice. DON'T leave kids unsupervised around the pool or around fireworks.
DO charge your cameras ahead of time. DO put a trash can or a recycle bin on the patio, Clean up the fireworks debris too. Above all, DO have a wonderful Fourth of July! Written by Cherrie Rasmussen. Courtesy of Isnare.com
The 6 Things You Must Know To Put On Your Own Show Putting on your own fireworks show can be a dazzling, albeit dangerous undertaking and knowing about the effects as well as the dangers of the different types of fireworks is vital. Before you start, it is essential to call your fire station and local police and find out which fireworks are legal and which are not. The six most important factors in putting on your own fireworks show include: Selecting a site that is appropriate: Take into consideration the firing area, the fallout area and the spectator area. Select an open area that is away from hospitals and other buildings and make sure the ground is level and there is no dry brush or grass around the display area. Also make sure there is plenty of space around the display area where aerial fireworks can safely fall back on without causing any damage or harm. The spectator area should be at an appropriately safe distance.
Choosing the right combination of fireworks: If you have an adequately safe space, go all out and create a brilliant pyrotechnics show with an assortment of aerial fireworks including rockets, finned missiles, roman candles, helicopters, multi-shot repeaters and reload-able shells kits. You have to limit your choices if you have a smaller space. Safety: Protect yourself by wearing clothes that are resistant to fire as well as a good pair of safety goggles. It is vital that there should be some source of water nearby, whether it is a water hose or several gallons of water in containers. Setting up the display: Make all preparations during daylight hours. Place the fireworks with smaller ones in front and the large, high flying ones at the back and further away from the spectator area.
Firing the display: Before starting up the display confirm the direction of the wind and make sure that the fallout area is still downwind and spectator area is still upwind. If the wind direction has changed, you will have to change the position of the fireworks and how they are fired. Have two people handling the display – one for the ground fireworks and the other handling the aerial display. This will reduce the gaps in the display and enhance the continuity. Cleaning up after the show: Inspect the whole after the show and make sure there are no smoldering embers left anywhere. Bag up all used fireworks including those that did not light and dispose of them safely. Leaving firework litter around could be highly dangerous. Fireworks Safety Along with common sense, it is extremely important to read all warnings and cautions and treat fireworks with respect. While they can result in a brilliant display, they can also cause a lot of damage if used indiscriminately. Make sure all local laws regarding lighting of fireworks are obeyed. Throwing fireworks from automobiles or lighting them indoors can lead to dangerous situations and accidents. Lighting multiple devices indiscriminately can be equally dangerous. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind when lighting fireworks or putting on a fireworks show: Never use illegal explosives or fireworks meant to be handled by professionals only. If fireworks are illegal in your area, donʟt break the law, especially if they have been banned for reasons such as drought conditions. Light all fireworks only outdoors in open spaces making sure there are no vehicles or other combustible items around. Do not light fireworks in areas that are surrounded by dry brush or grass as even a spark can start off a full-blown fire. Do not alter the fireworks in any way or combine them in an indiscriminate manner. Use them as intended to avoid dangerous situations. Light fireworks only when you are sober. Alcohol and fireworks is a dangerous combination. Never allow children to play with fireworks unattended or unsupervised. Wear good safety goggles when lighting fireworks and wear clothes that are flame-retardant. It is important that there should be a source of water nearby. A water hose with a steady and unlimited supply is the best, but if that is unavailable then ensure you have plenty of water available in several containers. Never carry fireworks in your pockets or give them to children to carry around. Never light up a dud immediately. Give it some time to die out completely before approaching.
Written by Gabriel Adams. Courtesy of Isnare.com Photograph's by Jayson Kingsbeer
A Lesson In History A Visit To Alrington National Cemetary
For the four million people who visit Arlington National Cemetery every year, the reasons for making the trip vary. Some might see it as simply a chance to walk among headstones that chronicle the cost of war in very personal terms. Others remember and honor the nation's fallen war heroes. And there are the personal "last farewells" that occur during funeral services for a family member or friend.
Arlington National Cemetery has been operational since May 1864, with recent funerals averaging 27 per workday, some from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, others from burials of aging World War II veterans and others. Renovations of the Display Room and the development of some 40 acres of land are among the recent activities to have taken place at Arlington National Cemetery. If Arlington House seems out of place among more than 250,000 military graves, standing on a Virginia hillside and rising above the Potomac River as it overlooks the nation's capital, it may be because the estate was not intended to be a national cemetery. In fact, Arlington House was built by George Washington Parke Custis, the adopted son of United States President George Washington, and was originally intended be called Mount Washington, a memorial to Custis始 adopted father. Eventually, however, it was given the name of the Custis family ancestral estate in the Virginia tidewater area. The estate was designed by George Hadfield, who had helped construct the U.S. Capitol. It would take Custis 16 years to complete the Greek revival design. The first building to be created was the north wing, which was completed in 1802 and served as Custis' home. Part of it was also used to store George Washington memorabilia, including portraits, personal papers, and clothes. Even after the south wing was finished in 1804, Arlington House was no more than a set of detached buildings. With the completion of the central section in 1818, the house stretched 140 feet from the north to the south wing. Facilities in the central section included a dining room and sitting room, a large hall and a parlor. One of the most recognizable of the section's features is the eight columns of the exterior portico, each 5 feet in diameter at the base.
George Washington Parke Custis married Mary Lee Fitzhugh in 1804 and they lived in Arlington House for the rest of their lives. They were buried together on the property. On June 30, 1831, Custis' only child, Mary Anna Randolph Custis, married her childhood friend and distant cousin, Robert E. Lee. Between 1841 and 1857, Lee was away from Arlington House for several extended periods, serving in the Mexican war under General Winfield Scott, and as superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. After his father-in-law died in 1857, Lee returned to Arlington to join his family and to serve as executor of the estate. Under the terms of her father's will, Mary Anna Custis Lee was given the right to inhabit and control the house for the rest of her life. Custis' will also stipulated that upon Mary Anna's death, full title would pass to her
eldest son, George Washington Custis Lee. Robert E. Lee and his wife, Mary Anna, lived at Arlington House until 1861, when Virginia ratified an alliance with the Confederacy and seceded from the Union. Lee deeply regretted the loss of his home at Arlington, although he continued to feel responsible for the estate. He was said to have earnestly hoped that the slaves who were left behind would be educated and freed, according to the provisions of George Washington Parke Custis' will. The property was confiscated by the federal government when property taxes levied against Arlington estate were not paid in person by Mrs. Lee. The property was offered for public sale Jan. 11, 1864, and was purchased by a tax commissioner for "government use, for war, military, charitable and educational purposes." Arlington National Cemetery was established after Brig. Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, who commanded the garrison at Arlington House, appropriated the grounds June 15, 1864, for use as a military cemetery. His intention was to render the house uninhabitable should the Lee family ever attempt to return. Among the first monuments to Union dead was a stone and masonry burial vault in the rose garden that contained the remains of 1,800 Bull Run casualties. After the Civil War, the oldest son of Robert E. Lee, George Washington Custis Lee argued in court that the land had been illegally confiscated and that he was the legal owner. In December 1882, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, returned the property. On March 3, 1883, Congress purchased the property from Lee for $150,000. It became a military reservation. Today, Arlington National Cemetery, steeped in history, remains a place worthy of a visit during student group travel to the Washington, D.C., area. Written by Dave Knapp. Article courtesy of Isnare.com. Photographs courtesy of sxc.hu. and Peter MacKay.
The Origin of Quilt Names Did you ever wonder how quilt blocks are named? As you look through a book with hundreds of quilt blocks, several interesting things pop up. You may discover quilt blocks with a different design while having the same name. Likewise, you will find quilt blocks that look the same yet have different names. How did this happen? And what is the inspiration for naming quilt blocks in the first place? A look at history and understanding life in the early years of America are particularly useful to answer these questions. Since early Americans were driven from England to gain religious freedom, they continued to be very religiously minded in the New World. All day Sunday was spent at church for both religion and social time. The morning and afternoon sermons were divided by an hour-long lunch break where families would share the events of the week while enjoying the peaceful meal. Many quilts and quilt blocks reflected that religious devotion. "World Without End," a quilt made during the Revolutionary time period, is a name lifted from the Book of Common Prayer. It was, and still is, a phrase familiar in every church. It's also interesting to see the range in complexity of making quilt blocks and quilts. The "Star of Bethlehem," "Jacob's Ladder" and "Job's Tears" represent quilts and blocks and were more studied designs. While the "Star and Cross" and "King David's Crown" were simpler and very popular for bed quilts. In addition, early Americans were also very politically minded. Even though women couldn't vote, they were acutely aware of the importance of the politics of the day. While originally the political efforts were directed toward economic freedom and relief from onerous taxes, later the politics shifted toward political freedom as well. After a century of local government, Americans were politically astute, and were dedicated to developing the machinery of a republic that would survive. And the political conversations extended into the quilt blocks created during that time, enabling quilters to express opinions developed as they listened to the arguments of the day. Even naming a quilt block stirred controversy. A block named "Whig Rose" and "Democrat Rose" created a debate as to which was the correct name - a debate not settled, maybe even today. Politics and quilts continue to intertwine with "The Little Giant" being named after Stephen A. Douglas (from the Civil War era), the "Free Trade Block" (which has relevance today), "Fifty-four Forty or Fight" (from the early 1800s fight between the US and Canada over territory in the northwest territory) and "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too" (a campaign slogan during the Harrison presidential election in 1840).
The trades and occupations of the time also offered inspiration for quilt names. "The Anvil," "The Churn Dash," "The Carpenter's Wheel," and "The Water Mill" were a common part of women's everyday lives. "The Reel" was a block that represented the once universal occupation of women - spinning. The Reel was used to wind thread onto skeins. Outdoor life provided more inspiration for quilt block names. Take, for example, "Flying Bats." Bats were once very common, and without screens in open windows, bats would be attracted to the light inside houses. Once inside, they were blinded by the light of the lamps, and the bats flapped and banged against walls and the ceiling while women ducked and screamed and small boys made a game of chasing them.
With nothing but candles and oil lamps for light, the pioneers relied on the natural light of day for most of their activities. Industrious folk rose early and were able to witness the glory of every sunrise. It wasn't too unusual that "Rising Sun" quilts would be created. Maybe the contrast represented the difference in the level of energy of a quilter between the early morning rising and the end of the day, having completed a full day's work.
There are two different methods of making this intricate pattern, both reserved for expert quilt makers. In sharp contrast, quilt blocks representing the setting sun are much simpler. A Block like "Setting Sun," known also as "Indian Summer" required some skill, since it includes triangles on a curve, yet was not as difficult as the Rising Sun.
Many designs were specific to their community of origin. And as they migrated away from their community of origin, their form changed. Since there were no printed patterns at the time, duplication of the design depended on copying the pattern by looking at an existing quilt, remembering the design having seen it previously, or understanding a verbal description of the quilt block. Any of these methods could result in the proportions of the shapes within the block changing, therefore changing the overall look of the quilt; and a new block design with the same name was created, even though the quilter may have thought she was duplicating the quilt block exactly. What will the inspiration for the quilt block you design be?
Author Penny Halgren is a quilter of more than 26 years who shares her quilting experiences with children and senior citizens alike. Penny hosts http://www.TheQuiltingCoach.com and provides information for beginner quilters. Also thanks to a great many talented quilters for photos.
Fourth Of July
marks the high point of summer but sometimes kids get
left out of the party because there's only grownup food around. Here are a few food ideas that are sure to please your little ones. Children love bite size snacks they can carry with them. Just about every child loves macaroni and cheese. You can make it special and portable by hollowing out a small dinner roll and stuffing it with mac and cheese. They won't even need a spoon. Stuff cherry tomatoes with a mixture of one cup of cottage cheese mixed with one quarter cup of parmesan cheese. Fill a plastic disposable container large enough to serve the stuffed tomatoes, half full of water, then freeze at least overnight.
At party time serve the tomatoes on the lid of the container placed on the ice. For a variation stuff the tomatoes with chicken salad or tuna salad. Chicken wings are fun and easy. Cut a chicken wing in three pieces. Bake the wings at 350 degrees until done. Serve at room temperature with dipping sauces. Mix equal parts honey, lime juice and mustard for a tangy dip. Or try equal party ketchup and brown sugar for a BBQ like sauce. Each child gets their own little cup of dipping sauce. Miniature hotdogs and buns are always a hit. Buy the little franks and refrigerator biscuits. Cut the biscuits in half. Place one little frank in the center and roll up. Bake as package directs. Grill baby burgers and place in a cut dinner roll, top with a slice of tomato, a lettuce leaf, and favorite condiments like mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard.. Salad to go. Wash endive leaves. Fill the broad end with a teaspoon of your kid's favorite prepared salad. Wash butter lettuce leaves, selecting the smaller more pliable leaves. Spread out the lettuce leaf and put a tablespoon of salad on the end nearest you. Roll the leaf forward covering the salad. Tuck the ends of the leave under as if you were rolling up a burrito. Lightly fill celery stalk with cream cheese. Press dried cranberries or raisins into the cheese. Cut into child bite sized pieces. For a change use flavored cream cheese. Child sized pizzas. Use refrigerator biscuits. Lightly flour a board. Roll each biscuit flat doubling the size of the biscuit. Place biscuits on cookie sheets. Spread with a teaspoon of tomato sauce, pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce. An alternative is to use a slice of fresh tomato. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake as package directs. A veggie platter and dip can be made special by using baby vegetables. Carrots, summer squash, patty pan squash, string beans, both yellow and green should be blanched by immersing in boiling water for one minute and then in immediately in an ice bath. Add snap pea pods, grape tomatoes, both red and yellow, and boiled baby potatoes. Mini tacos are fun and easy. Use the corn chips that are made for dipping and have a bowl shape. Fill with a teaspoon of cooked taco meat, a bit of refried beans and top with shredded cheese. Bake until the cheese just melts. Usually the challenge with kids and desserts is to stop the kids from only eating the sweet stuff. Here are a few suggestions to carry the mini theme forward. Use small cookies like vanilla snaps or mini chocolate chips cookies. Place a tablespoon of ice cream on the flat side of one cookie and cover with the flat side of another cookie to make a sandwich then freeze in a plastic container. Use a medium size sugar cookie, about a 3 inch diameter. Frost with vanilla pudding and top with slices of fresh strawberries for a mini strawberry tartlet. Make different varieties: Use chocolate pudding and raspberries, lemon pudding and fresh blueberries. Children will love you for making them feel special at your Fourth of July party.
Written by Dee Powers. Courtesy of Isnare.com,
Products To Love In July The one thing that you must have once you get your new kitchen pulled together is one of the Paula Deen Cookware Sets. I LOVE IT!! While I admit to being an admirer of that beautiful Southern lady, I would not recommend a pot I hated, no matter how sweet the designing chef. But Paula honey, you scored a culinary home-run with this set! They cook evenly, are pretty enough to display proudly, and best yet, the handles stay cool much longer than most pots and pans. I have made everything from chicken tacos to Elvis始 favorite (grilled peanut butter and banana sandwiches) in with this set and I can honestly say that even as picky as I am, I始m very, very pleased! Please click here for more information.
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Products To Love In July
Mosquitos are the bane of any nighttime summer event, send them packing with the Citronella by the Hour candle. Elegant and effective this genius candle can be set to burn for exactly the amount of time you need without any waste! It provides up to 80 hours of pest free fun. Please visit www.target.com for more information.
This is the ultimate patriotic room decorating kit! Each kit includes:2 Foil Swirls,36", 2 Foil Swirls, 24", 2 String Decorations,4ft, 2 String Decorations, 3ft, 2 Star Cutouts,15", 2 Flag Cutouts, 12", 1 Hat Cutout, 5 3/4", 2 Garlands, 10ft x 5", 2 Garlands, 10ft x 15",50ft String for Hanging Please click here for more information.
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City Spotlight
Washington, DC As the nation's capital, Washington D.C. is certainly not lacking of museums, monuments, exhibits, historic landmarks and a fantastic potpourri of cuisine and nightlife. The District of Columbia is vibrant and alive with thousands of college students, passionate non-profits and swarms of local and international government employees. Get a taste of this unique social climate when you book your airfare to Washington DC through one of the region's major airports: Dulles International Airport (Virginia), Ronald Reagan International (Virginia), and Baltimore/Washington International (Maryland). The city itself coexists as both the District of Columbia and the city of Washington. When the city was established, it was planned specifically to serve the United States as seat of government. A dispute arose between Virginia and Maryland as to which state would be home to the nation's capital. Thus, the decision was made to establish Washington DC as an independent, non-state entity. What is most interesting about the city is its inhabitants are rule by the United States Congress, which has ultimate authority over DC and resulting in less government representation for residents than they would enjoy in a state. The National Mall… but That's Not All! Although you will never find yourself short of things to do or see in Washington DC, there are several must visits in the District. A tour of the Capitol Building is a fascinating way to see the several stages of democracy as they emerged over the course of the nation's history. The building itself was partially burned, along with the rest of the city, in 1814 by British forces and inside you can still see the remains of the old dome and the surrounding new, taller dome. You can also view the first
Supreme Court, then housed inside the Capitol. This tour is most exciting because the building is an active part of today's government, full of congressional interns, staffers and Congressmen. Take a walk on the wilder side of Washington DC's Rock Creek Park and visit the famous National Zoo, which is home to America's famous pandas. Washington DC also offers the very popular Spy Museum, which covers the history of intelligence, espionage and code breaking in the United States and worldwide. The world renowned Smithsonian Institution is the most famous collection of museums and galleries, including the National Air and Space Museum, the National Portrait Gallery and the recently added National Museum of the American Indian. From the Smithsonian collection you will have the best view of the Capitol and the Washington Monument at either ends of the grassy Mall. The Bounty Beyond Washington DC Many of Washington DC's attractions are beyond the limits of the District. Once you book your airfare to Washington DC on cFares, plan to explore the outlying areas like Arlington National Cemetery, just across the Potomac in Virginia. Take a bike ride from there down the scenic green waterside of George Washington Parkway to Mount Vernon, the home and plantation of the nation's first president, George Washington. Washington DC is also surrounded by several National Parks and recreation areas, including Shenandoah National Park and Anacostia National Park. Find your airfare to Washington DC today and experience the heart and soul of America's traditions, culture and democratic institutions. Written by Elyse Morgan, courtesy of Isnare.com Photograph courtesy of Sara Moses.
Businesses That Make A Difference
Target Corporation is consistently ranked as one of the most philanthropic companies in the US. It
ranked #11 in Fortune Magazine's "Top 20 Most Admired Companies" for 2007, largely in part to the donation efforts of the company as a whole. Target donates around 5 percent of its pre-tax operating profit; it gives over $3 million a week to the communities in which it operates. It also gives a percentage of charges from its Target Visa to schools designated by the cardholders. To date, Target has given over $150 million to schools across the United States through this program.
During disasters, Target has been a major benefactor for relief efforts.
Further evidence of Target's philanthropy can be found in the Target House complex in Memphis, Tennessee, a long-term housing solution for families of patients at the city's St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The corporation led the way with more than $27 million in donations, which made available 96 fully furnished apartments for families needing to stay at St. Jude over 90 days.
Target provided monetary and product donations during the September 11 attacks; it also donated money for relief efforts for the 2004 tsunami in South Asia and donated $1.5 million (U.S.) to the American Red Cross in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. It also allowed its store properties in the affected area to be used as command centers for relief organizations. It also donated supplies such as water and bug spray. Check out www.target.com to find out more.
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This month's random fact covers the extremely colorful history of paint. By definition Paint is any liquid, liquefiable, or mastic composition which after application to a substrate in a thin layer is converted to an opaque solid film. Cool huh? So where did paint come from you ask? And what was in it? Well, Cave paintings drawn with red and yellow ochre, hematite, manganese oxide, and charcoal may have been made by early humans as long as 40,000 years ago. Ancient painted walls at Denerdera, Egypt, which were exposed for many ages to the open air, still possess a perfect brilliancy of color, as vivid as when they were painted about 2,000 years ago. Paints today just don't hold up like the used to!
The Egyptians mixed their colors with some gummy substance, and applied them separated from each other without any blending or mixture. They appeared to have used six colors: white, black, blue, red, yellow, and green. They first covered the field entirely with white, upon which they traced the design in black, leaving out the lights of the ground color. They used minimum for red, and generally of a dark tinge. Paint was made with the yolk of eggs and the substance would harden and stick onto the surface applied. Pigments were made from plants, sands, and different soil types. As for it's use as an artistic medium, since the Renaissance, siccative (drying) oil paints have been the most commonly used kind of paints in fine art applications; oil paint is still common today. However, in the 20th century, water-based paints, including watercolors and acrylic paints, became very popular with the development of acrylic and other latex paints. Milk paints, where the medium is derived from the natural emulsion that is milk, were popular in the 19th century and are still available today. Egg tempera is still in use as well, as are encaustic wax-based paints.
The official story behind paint? It's been around as long as people have and will continue provide color to the world probably long after we are gone. So grab a brush or a roller and whatever color strikes your fancy. Find yourself a canvas, or even just a wall and leave a legacy of color to the world.
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Russia's Permanent Representative to FAO presents credentials to Director-General
29 April 2014, Rome - Alexander Gorban, the first independent Permanent Representative of Russia to FAO, presented credential letters to FAO Director General José Graziano da Silva at FAO headquarters today.
The new envoy marks the first time Russia has deployed a diplomat with the sole duty of representing it at FAO and the other UN Rome-based agencies. In the past, the Russia's bilateral Ambassador to Italy also had a double accreditation to FAO.
The new Permanent Representative emphasized that his appointment "is an indication of Russia's strong interest in building a strengthened partnership with FAO as one of the key international organizations". He also expressed his country's willingness in bringing Russia's extended knowledge and expertise on agriculture, fisheries, forestry and other FAO-related areas into the Organization.
At the credentials ceremony, FAO Director-General Graziano da Silva welcomed Russia's recent voluntary contribution of USD 800,000 to the Agricultural Markets Information System (AMIS).
Established at the request of the Agriculture Ministers of the G20, the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) is an inter-Agency Platform to enhance food market transparency and encourage coordination of policy action in response to market uncertainty. The initial focus of AMIS is on four crops that are particularly important in international food markets, namely wheat, maize, rice and soybeans.
Russia also expressed its strong support to FAO's work in organizing the upcoming Second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2).

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You mean like Maker Faire?
no.. in maker faire you're supposed to learn about what's available for making stuff and meet other people who make stuff(so I've heard).
this is more like human asteroids and flashy lights.
kind of how you could go to an orgy(in theory) or a striptease joint(this).
some parts suppliers expo vs. e3(this). the trailer looks cool and all but dunno where's the science and education part(well that part is some science fair type compo).
I can just see the type of carnies this would create. Might be a good role for the socially awkward genius types
I'm picturing neck beards, utilikilts, and non-traditional piercings.
OK, Carnie - check. Geeks - check. Chickens - running in fear for their heads.
(as in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math)
One of these things is not like the other. Circle your answer.
Obvious Guy says, 'Art'. And I say, BRING IT ON! It's about damn time that the public realizes that the brain (whether child or adult) needs a little downtime from all the rote memorization most schools force unto their students. Art, whether it's drawing/painting, acting, music or otherwise, is a necessary outlet for the human condition. Too many children don't have access to music or theater programs at their school due to budget cuts. The thing is that the wrong programs were cut and we're starting
Regarding the four words in STEM, I always thought that 'Science and Technology' and 'Technology and Engineering' are too close, semantically, to be used in that acronym. But I agree that Art should have been in it from the start!
Yes... they're very similar to each other and make a natural acronym in english. Let's fuck with that because I want to shove unrelated things into it that I think are a benefit to me and then follow with a "for the children" argument. Are you from Congress per-chance?
why do you care so much, and what does government have to do with anything?
Carnival. Inspire young people.
How much of drawing and painting is describing our surroundings? How much of science is not that same thing at a different level? Is there any overlap?
How much is music steeped in math? What is not steeped in math? Why would you not use music to appeal to someone's mathematical curiosity?
I, for one, am happy to have a little entertainment in my education.
Carnival. Inspire young people.
How much of drawing and painting is describing our surroundings? How much of science is not that same thing at a different level? Is there any overlap?
How much is music steeped in math? What is not steeped in math? Why would you not use music to appeal to someone's mathematical curiosity?
I, for one, am happy to have a little entertainment in my education.
Why does everyone in this thread think that Art is just entertainment? Art is supposed to challenge your ways of thinking.
Art is as many things as there are things. But I guess I like a little entertainment in my art, too
i see what you're getting at, but i would pick math.
...more than one MakerFaire?
You can only make so many blinkenlight, laser and propane torch based arduino projects.
Yes, we need lots of small fairs instead of a few massive fairs, so that more people can actually go to them, so that traffic is minimally impacted by these activities, et cetera. I mention traffic because I'm not just talking about maker fairs, I'm talking about all kinds of fairs. The proliferation of the gigantic festival is just annoying. The ticket prices become massive, the restrictions usually become onerous, and the whole experience is deprecated.
http://www.sfexaminer.com/sanfrancisco/fair-is-taking-digital-leap/Content?oid=2442281 [sfexaminer.com]
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/06/13/hi-tech-exhibits-join-farm-animals-carnival-games-at-san-mateo-county-fair/ [cbslocal.com]
Among the additions this year are a 3-D printer, a Frisbee-throwing robot made by students at Aragon High School, and a "reverse-engineering" exhibit where kids can take apart VCRs and computers to see how they work. Colaluca also has organized competitions in coding and app-making, and he deputized employees of local computer companies to judge them.
Can they really include Math in the STEAM acronym? Any time something comes up that is supposed to get kids interested in the STEM fields they never actually bring up math. They're like "ROBOTS, LAZERS, isn't it cool?!?!?!".
If I asked any kid exiting these events what they thought math was or how it was done, 99.9% of them would be wrong. A lot of this is due to the fact that the presenters themselves do not understand what actual math is.
Math is not intermediate algebra and calculus. Those are the product
It's just hard to make a laser light show out of "e to the pi times i". Like a mountainside vista, it's unexpired and stunningly beautiful to everyone who sees it, but it's a bit of work to climb up there.
You want to inspire them, pay them more instead of offshoring their future after they reach 40.
The people who are interested in STEM and the people who like crowds have no intersection.
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|Cornhole tournament to be held Saturday at MackDaddys in conjunction with Motorcycles for Marysville Ride & Music Jam
A cornhole tournament will be held in conjunction with Motorcycles for Marysville Ride & Music Jam this Saturday, June 16 at MackDaddys. The tournament will be a 64 team limit, double elimination tourney. The entry fee is $20 a team. Registration begins after ride is finished approximately 4 p.m.
The bags fly at approximately 5 p.m. Prizes for first, second and third place teams based on full 64 teams. Amateurs only. No super pros, pros, semi pros from any organization allowed.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Here's the scene: Last lap. Only one driver left to pass to snag the checkered flag.
Wreck him, lift the trophy, earn a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup and worry about repercussions later. Or be the first loser. Your choice.
The result seems simple enough. After all, rubbing is racing.
MORE: Junior wants fans to pull for 3 | Martha Earnhardt not happy about 3 | Danica vs. The King
But nothing is ever that simple. Just change the scene slightly: Put Austin Dillon, driving the car with Dale Earnhardt's iconic No. 3 on the side, in the lead on that last lap, and the scenario kind of changes.
"Wreck the 3?" Dale Earnhardt Jr. says. "That's a hell of a question."
Earnhardt's father is synonymous with the No. 3, as he won six of his seven Cup changes with a slanted 3 on the side of his Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet. For the first time since Earnhardt died on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500, the No. 3 will race in the Cup series as Dillon — the grandson of Childress — takes to the track in 2014.
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The fan outrage over wrecking the famous No. 3 could be enormous. Yet even Earnhardt Jr. says it might not matter if it means winning a race.
"I haven't wrecked anybody to win a race in a long time, but we haven't won any races either," Earnhardt said when mulling the scenario. "I definitely wouldn't want to wreck anybody to win a race, but when it comes down to it, you want to win no matter what, and you're not worried about who's in the other car.
"You got to do whatever it takes to win aside from just putting a guy in the fence. That wouldn't be a difficult situation for me at all. I wouldn't think twice about it."
Well, if Earnhardt wouldn't think twice about it, that probably means that no one else would except for maybe one of Dillon's RCR teammates.
"If someone intentionally wrecks him then it's going to be more dramatic, I think, than if somebody intentionally wrecked me or something," RCR driver Paul Menard said. "But at the same token, Austin has a smart head and he knows how to take care of himself.
"He is a big boy and he can get them back when he can."
Throughout his career, Dillon has adeptly handled suggestions that he is trying to be Earnhardt and has never portrayed himself as an intimidating driver on the track. He'll stick up for himself if he feels wronged, but he also has produced by winning the 2011 Camping World Truck Series title and the 2013 Nationwide Series title. Few, though, would consider him a younger version of Earnhardt, "The Intimidator," in racing style or brashness.
"Everybody is smart enough to know he's not Dale Earnhardt," Joe Gibbs Racing driver Matt Kenseth. "I have mixed feelings on it. … Now it's just kind of just another number, in my opinion.
"When somebody else is finally driving it, unless it's Dale Jr., it's not Dale Earnhardt's car anymore. It's Richard Childress' car and his grandson is driving it and that is the number they decided to bring back out. Unfortunately, when I see it on track, I won't really associate it with Dale anymore."
Michael Waltrip says the No. 3 will bring back good memories of Earnhardt. It was Waltrip who won the 2001 Daytona 500, and many people believe that Earnhardt was doing all he could to hold off those behind him to keep them from catching Waltrip (who was driving for Dale Earnhardt Inc.) when he crashed on the final lap.
If Waltrip needs to wreck Dillon for the win, he won't be thinking about Earnhardt.
"(Drivers) don't know if it's a girl, a boy, an old man or a kid," Waltrip said. "It's just racing. No one is going to think anything about that. That's my opinion. I know I wouldn't. I wouldn't care what number was on it or even if it had a number. I just want to pass it."
Dillon expects to get his cage rattled at times, and expects to have to be rough or aggressive himself, if necesasry.
"Racing for the win, anybody should wreck each other," Dillon said. "Last lap? That's just how it is. This year there's going to be more of that because of what it means to win. … We'll see if it happens, you know?
"I'm fiery as it is. We're all passionate. Everyone out here, we're very competitive. It will be wild, for sure. If we get that opportunity, hopefully we can take advantage of it and be on the winning end."
As a rookie, he most likely will be tested to see just how tough he is. From the fans view, that could mean more drama and emotional reactions. But Greg Biffle said that from a driver's perpective, there won't be any additional thoughts just because it's the No. 3.
"Some fans will be passionate about that because there are people that have 3 tattoos all over their body, and I'm a huge No. 3 fan," Biffle said. "I'd rather see it hung up on the wall in the Hall of Fame or wherever, but it's on the racetrack this year and, to be perfectly honest with you, it's not any different than any other car."
Maybe the biggest controversy would erupt if Kevin Harvick wrecked Dillon. Harvick replaced Earnhardt at RCR in 2001 and left following the 2013 season for Stewart-Haas Racing, a decision made long before a late 2013 feud with Dillon's brother, Ty. Austin Dillon has the same crew Harvick had last year.
"I'd wreck my mom if I had to — 100 percent," Harvick said. "If we're going to win the Daytona 500, it's going around.
"You just race him like you would anyone else. It's really no different than any other car. You want to win the race and — outside of your teammates — you have to do what you have to do. You worry about the rest of it later."


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Shameema's research involves developing 3-D tissue culture models for studying host pathogen interactions, as well as investigating the molecular mechanisms of infectious diseases. A major aspect of her research involves understanding the effects of spaceflight on microbial physiology. She collaborates with NASA on her spaceflight research, and has had experimental payload on the Endeavor and Discovery space shuttle missions with ground control simulations conducted at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney is proud to welcome award-winning Melbourne-born pastry chef, Anna Polyviou, as its new executive pastry chef. Chef Anna's exciting 13-year career has taken her from Melbourne to London, Paris, Chicago and, now, Sydney. Upon her return from Claridge's Hotel in London, Chef Anna held the position as executive pastry chef at Bathers Pavilion for five years. During her time there, Chef Anna contributed to three cookbooks, judged many prestigious competitions and was the youngest pastry chef in the talented team.
In her new role at Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, Chef Anna will take the pastry department to new heights with an exciting range of innovative macaron flavours, handmade chocolate bonbons and high-end desserts in the hotel's all-day dining restaurant, Café Mix. The breakfast buffet at the hotel now features homemade granola bars and freshly baked almond croissants. Chef Anna has already led her team to great success by taking the hotel's famous High Tea and Chocolate High Tea offering in the Lobby Lounge to a new level.
Chef Anna's culinary training includes working alongside some of the world's most talented pastry masterminds, such as Julie Sharp; Nick Paterson; the Queen's pastry chef, Katherine Boyden from the United Kingdom; Pierre Herme from Pierre Herme Patisserie in Paris; and well-known Bathers Pavilion chef, Serge Dansereau from Sydney.
"I'm so excited to join the talented team of pastry chefs at Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney. We have a great pastry team who I am always learning from and we are constantly trying new things to take pastry at the hotel to a new level," said Chef Anna, who leads a team of ten pastry chefs at Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney.
During her career, Anna has secured a degree in Culinary Arts in International Pastry from Thames Valley University in London and has trained with pastry chef icons, such as Kirsten Tibballs, Jean-Marie Auboine and Jerome Landrieu. Chef Anna has won a number of prestigious awards, including the Nadell Trophy for the UK's Dessert of the Year and the Culinary Academy Award for Excellence for Pastry. Chef Anna is also the chairman and one of the founders of the Sydney Pastry Chef Club, an industry-learning programme for executive pastry chefs launched in 2011.
At Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, Chef Anna and her team are working hard for the launch of the hotel's first dessert degustation promotion in June. The five-course menu will feature fun delectable treats from Chef Anna's recipe collection, including Popping Candy, Lemon Twist Soufflés and Mango Ice Cream on a Stick with a glass of sparkling wine. The event will take place every Wednesday evening in June in Anna's pastry kitchen for an intimate group of 20 people per session.
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Karl Marx (5 May 1818 - 14 March 1883) was a German philosopher, historian and social theorist famous for his form of political communism referred to as Marxism. Marx also wrote on religion, valuing a reductionist approach and remaining highly critical of the beliefs, with a generally negative view of the social implications of religious institutions. Marx's arguments against religion are highly controversial.


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The Royals are coming off their Elite Eight season with a 12-5-3 record and now rank number No. 14 in the 2007 NSCAA/adidas Division II national preseason poll. They bring back a solid core of players from the team that also won last years regular season conference championship finishing 8-2 in league play. The Royals have made four NCAA Tournament appearances (2006, 2004, 2002 and 1999), own six conference tournament titles, and eight regular season conference championships. Key players returning for
Belmont Abbey was picked to finish third in the preseason coaches poll, and welcomes back seven starters from last year's team that finished 13-5-2 overall and 7-1-2 in conference play. One of those starters returning is senior forward Luis Arrieta, who was the first Abbey player to be named conference Player of the Year after leading the league with 20 goals. He was further rewarded with the Daktronics Southeast Region Player of the Year. Along with Arrieta, the Crusaders return All-Conference picks Kyle Fenner and Seth Lowther. Fenner, a second team pick last season, starts as the Abbey's left back and recorded three assists last year. Lowther was one of the top goalkeepers in the league last season, as he finished tied for second in total shutouts and third in shutouts per game. He also finished ninth in saves per game and third with a 1.10 goals against average.
Pfeiffer finished fourth in the poll with Lees-McRae fifth followed by Mount Olive & St. Andrews (tied), Anderson, Erskine, Coker, and Barton respectively rounding-out the poll standings.
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Suppose we have a pool table without pockets and with side lengths $a$ and $2b$. The ball is placed at point A.
1) Find four different angles for the ball to get back to the same point A.
2) Find four possible angles for the ball to go to the point D.
3) This is a bit more challenging question. Find four different angles in each situation 1) and 2) if we have the same pool table but with pockets. The ball starts to move from the point A which is just in front of the pocket.
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Man on the Street John "Doc" Willoughby challenges viewers to a blind oatmeal tasting to see if steel-cut really is better than instant. Then, host Christopher Kimball goes into the test kitchen with test cook Bridget Lancaster to learn how to make the best bowl of 10-Minute Steel Cut Oatmeal. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried is in the Equipment Corner reviewing his favorite moka pots, and Chris answers questions from viewers. Finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to making perfect Home Fries.
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Anatomical Pathology
Anatomical pathology is the study of organs and tissues to determine the causes and effects of particular diseases. Today, with advanced technology, a tissue specimen can be obtained from almost any organ or any part of the body using various biopsy techniques. Biopsies can also be taken during surgery or during an autopsy (an after-death examination).
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March 1: String Quartet Concert
Event Details
Date: February 28, 2013
Times: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Kresge Recital Hall
Ticket Info: $15 for adults; $10 for seniors | free for students K-12 and Augustana students and faculty | www.augietickets.com
The Augustana String Quartet will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, in Kresge Recital Hall.
Members of the Augustana String Quartet are:
- Christian Zamora, violin
- Justyna Lutow-Resch, violin
- Kathryn Hufnagle, cello
- Tyler Sieh, viola
The concert will feature performances of
- String Quartet no. 12 in C minor "Quartettsatz" D. 703 (Franz Schubert)
- String Quartet no. 2 in G major, op. 18 no. 2 (Ludwig van Beethoven)
- String Quartet no. 2 in F major, op. 92 (Sergei Prokofiev)
Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for seniors; and are free for students K-12 and Augustana students and faculty with a valid ID. Tickets are available at www.augietickets.com.


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August 24, 2010 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Convention News, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Top Stories, Washington
Emerald City ComiCon announces more guests for 2011 starting off with a pair of media guests from the Fox TV series Fringe, JOHN NOBLE (Dr. Walter Bishop) and JASIKA NICOLE (Astrid Farnsworth). Both actors will be appearing Saturday and Sunday only.
We also have some great animation media guests to announce, including modern animation legend BRUCE TIMM (DC Animated universe), SEAN "Cheeks" GALLOWAY (character designer for The Spectacular Spider-Man) and a trio of Pixar guests, TED MATHOT (Presto), DEREK THOMPSON (Wall-E) and JAMES S. BAKER (Up).
In the area of comic guests, we have another bunch of guests who've never been to ECCC, like LARRY HAMA (G.I. Joe), STEVE EPTING (Captain America) and TERRY & RACHEL DODSON (Uncanny X-Men), plus returning favorites like MIKE MIGNOLA (Hellboy), ADAM HUGHES (Wonder Woman), SKOTTIE YOUNG (Wonderful Wizard of Oz), DUSTIN NGUYEN (Batman), DARICK ROBERTSON (The Boys), BEN TEMPLESMITH (Choker) and so many more! View the complete list here…


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July 1, 2013 — Welcome to the latest in our series of #WomenCan profiles, highlighting executives who are Catalysts for change in their careers and their companies. This week, the spotlight is on Cynthia G. Marshall, Senior Vice-President, Human Resources, AT&T, who empowers employees to be comfortable being themselves at work.
Meet: Cynthia G. Marshall, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, AT&T
Early influences: I grew up very poor in a public housing project. My mother taught us: "It's not where you live, it's how you live." She gave me a math book and a Bible and told me, "These two books will get you out of poverty." Some people told us we'd never amount to anything, but I told my younger sister, "We're going to be the first in this family to go to college, we're going to get our mother out of the projects, and I will be president of something someday." I ended up being president of AT&T North Carolina, but at the time I was probably thinking more along the lines of President of the United States!
Career path: I graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, with degrees in Business Administration and Human Resources Management. I joined Pacific Bell in July 1981, and have over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, holding a variety of management positions in operations, human resources, network engineering and planning, and regulatory/external affairs. As President, AT&T North Carolina, I was directly responsible for the company's regulatory, legislative, and community affairs activities in the state. In December 2012, I was named to my current position as Senior Vice President, Human Resources, AT&T, where I am responsible for developing and directing human resource programs for AT&T's 240 thousand employees. I love being in a place where I can truly impact people's lives every day.
Management style: I want to empower employees to be themselves. People don't go into a phone booth and change into superheroes when they come to work. They come in with their own backgrounds, foundations, and beliefs. When I started working, I was so poor I only had one work outfit. A mid-level supervisor lovingly told me, "Get rid of those red hooker shoes and take out those braids." I went home and cried and called my mama, and she helped me take out the braids, and we got church friends to lend me some acceptable shoes. Now, I wear whatever the heck I want to wear—I have on polka dot shoes right now!
Best advice: Be present in the moment! I don't take my phone into meetings, unless I'm waiting for one of my kids to call. As women, we're great multi-taskers, but if you're looking at your phone you'll miss things, and people will notice.
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Gold futures finished lower Monday after a nearly 5% gain last week, while silver prices fell in the wake of their strongest weekly performance in about five years.
Gold for December delivery GCZ3, +0.15% declined $5.30, or 0.4%, to settle at $1,365.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange.
The pullback in gold was only to be expected, said Adrian Ash, head of research at BullionVault in London, but "this month's $100 range still points higher."
Gold futures last week finished 4.5% higher, the best gain since the week ended July 12, according to FactSet.
"Long-term bulls will take heart that, on last week's data, short-term speculators were still closing out bearish bets rather than joining the trend," said Ash.
And "silver's stellar run says there's fresh strength likely in August's rally," he said.
Silver surged 14% last week — the biggest weekly percentage rise for a most-active contract since the week ended Sept. 19, 2008. On Monday, however, silver for September delivery US:SIU3 shed 16 cents, or 0.7%, to end at $23.17 an ounce.
Gloom Boom & Doom Report editor Marc Faber told CNBC on Friday that he liked gold, though it was "near-term lightly overbought." Among the stocks he recently bought were Freeport-McMorRan Copper & Gold Inc. FCX, -1.73% and Barrick Gold Corp. ABX, -0.84% according to CNBC. Read Who's the bigger fool when it comes to gold from Jeff Reeves.
Read about what's going on with gold, silver, miners and exchange-traded funds.
Silver post 'monster rally'
Silver futures were down after a "truly monster rally last week," said Jason Rotman, president of Lido Isle Advisors in Newport Beach, Calif. The white metal appears to have support at the $20 level and "could benefit from a strengthening global economy" given its key industrial uses, he said.
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Anthem Blanchard, chief executive officer at gold and silver bullion dealer Anthem Vault, said he expects the "ever-tightening India gold import restrictions, coupled with rampant core price inflation, to continue to drive Indian savers to silver bullion," and serve as a near-term catalyst for pushing silver prices higher.
From April to July 2013, Indian silver imports reached 857 metric tons, compared with 239 metric tons during the same period in 2012, according to Blanchard.
Still, Rotman said that "at this point, silver could be at overbought levels."
Meanwhile, gold prices have been aided by short-covering and investors seeking safe-haven assets. But the upside for gold may be limited, said Rotman, as "the market braces for a potential tapering announcement in September," by the U.S. Federal Reserve on its asset-purchase program, which has been supportive for gold prices.
The U.S. central bank is widely expected to trim its buying of $85 billion a month in assets, with policy makers pointing to improvement in the economy as a reason for the likely move.
Minutes from the Fed's policy meeting in late July may shed more light on the taper timing, including information on how many policy makers were ready to slow asset purchases. The minutes are due on Wednesday.
Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Jeffrey Lacker on Sunday said more asset purchases won't help the economy.
In the Middle East, an escalation of violence over the past week between security forces and supporters of ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi has left at least 800 dead, according to media reports. International tensions can sometimes support safe-haven buying of gold.
In other metals trading Monday, October platinum US:PLV3 fell $18.60, or 1.2%, to finish at $1,509 an ounce.
September palladium US:PAU3 lost $10.15, or 1.3%, to $752.90 an ounce, and copper for September delivery US:HGU3 shed 3 cents, or 0.9%, to $3.33 a pound.


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As teams headed home from the Winter Meetings in Nashville on Thursday, the biggest free agents were still on the market. The availability of slugger Josh Hamilton and pitcher Zack Greinke held up decisions on other signings and possible trades involving Michael Young of the Rangers and Mets Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey.
Hamilton could remain with Texas, and Seattle seemed to be interested. Greinke's options include staying with the Angels, moving up the coast to the Dodgers or signing with the Rangers.
Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik said that after taking in information from other clubs and agents, it was time to return home and ''cool your jets.''
''There can be a domino effect,'' he said. ''I think when clubs are focusing on a certain position, a certain need, there's options out there. And once one option goes away, then that changes the landscape of what a club would want to do. Everybody's got their ducks lined up in a row, and it's just a matter of how things fall. And there's timing involved.''
The annual meeting wasn't much of a swap session. The 25-foot wide dais with a podium backed by MLB logos was used just three times: Yankees GM Brian Cashman discussed Alex Rodriguez's hip injury; Major League Baseball announced an auction benefiting Stand Up to Cancer; and the Mets talked about David Wright's $138 million, eight-year contract, which had been agreed to last week.
Some teams worry about overpaying this early in the offseason. Other clubs conclude they must.
''You run into people, like, 'Man, I didn't want to do that, but I had no choice,' '' Cashman said. ''So they're getting a problem solved, but they're not happy with their solution and what they had to do to solve it. I don't want to be in that position. I'd rather feel good about what I'm doing.''
Phillies trade for Revere
The Phillies filled their biggest need right before the Winter Meetings ended, acquiring center fielder Ben Revere from the Twins for righthanders Vance Worley and Trevor May.
The 24-year-old Revere is expected to be Philadelphia's answer in center. He batted .294 with 40 stolen bases in 124 games last season.
''Ben is an outstanding, young, controllable center fielder who fits nicely with our club,'' GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said.
The Phillies were seeking an everyday center fielder after trading two-time All-Star Shane Victorino in July. They pursued free agents B.J. Upton and Angel Pagan before turning to the trade route. Upton left Tampa Bay for a $75 million, five-year deal with Atlanta. Pagan got a $40 million, four-year deal to stay in San Francisco.
Worley was 6-9 with a 4.20 ERA last year after going 11-3 with a 3.01 ERA as a rookie in 2011. He had elbow surgery in September, but is expected to be ready for spring training.
May was 10-13 with a 4.87 ERA in Double A. He was Philadelphia's top prospect before his so-so season.
Burton re-ups with Twins
The Twins agreed to terms with righthanded reliever Jared Burton on a two-year, $5.5 million contract that includes a club option for 2015. The 31-year-old Burton had five saves and a 2.18 ERA in 62 innings with 16 walks and 55 strikeouts in 2012, his first season with the Twins. He will make $2.05 million in 2013 and $3.25 million in 2014. The Twins hold a $3.6 million option for 2015 . . . The uniform Don Larsen was wearing when he pitched the only perfect game in World Series history has sold for $756,000. The former Yankees righthander achieved perfection in Game 5 of the 1956 Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers. The winning bidder was Pete Siegel, CEO of GottaHaveIt.com. His company has been building a collection of Yankees memorabilia that it plans to put on display. Larsen said he was auctioning off the uniform to pay for his grandchildren's education. Steiner Sports had predicted the uniform could sell for as much as $2 million . . . The Diamondbacks completed a one-year contract with free agent Eric Hinske. A veteran of 11 major league seasons, Hinske, 35, spent the last three years with the Braves. He hit .197 with two homers and 13 RBIs in 132 at-bats last season, seeing time at first base, left field, and right field. He made three straight World Series appearances from 2007-09 with the Red Sox, Rays, and Yankees . . . Third baseman Ian Stewart tweeted he is re-signing with the Cubs. A person familiar with the agreement said it's for one year at $2 million if Stewart makes the Opening Day roster . . . Free agent first baseman James Loney and the Rays completed their $2 million, one-year contract . . . The Winter Meetings will return to Nashville in 2015.


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Flash Vulnerability Update
The vulnerability research community has been in a mad rush since the reports yesterday of an unpatched vulnerability in Adobe Flash being exploited in the wild. There is still a surprising amount of ambiguity in the situation, but we know a lot more than we did 24 hours ago.
As McAfee reports, this vulnerability turns out to be very similar to another recent one, CVE-2007-0071, which affected Adobe Flash Player 220.127.116.11 and earlier. Adobe has declared that it is, in fact, the same vulnerability and that the current version, 126.96.36.199, is not vulnerable. SecurityFocus has gone so far as to retire their entry on it.
But McAfee and others point out persistent reports that this exploit is affecting subsequent versions which were supposed to fix the problem. For this reason we see a lot of advice on how to disable Flash mixed in with advice to update to 22.214.171.124. We recommend upgrading to this version regardless of whatever else you do.
To find out what version of Flash you are running, click here.
Everyone is reporting that the Flash vulnerabilities are being spread via the recent epidemic of SQL injection attacks to web sites. An entry on shadowserver.org has great details on where the attacks have been found. The attack, by the way, comes in the form of a malicious SWF file.
If you're interested in blocking Flash, there are a number of approaches you could take. In Internet Explorer you can use the Tools-Manage Add-Ons dialog, select Shockwave Flash Object and then the Disable radio button, but this will produce annoying warning messages. F-Secure has handy registry command files to disable Flash and re-enable it for IE by manipulating the kill bits.
In Firefox the easiest thing is to use Flashblock, a free add-in.


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Japan Putting Missiles On Pacific Gateway Islands
Nov. 7, 2013 - 05:45PM | By HIROSHI HIYAMA, Agence France-Presse
A Chinese Coast Guard ship cruises near the disputed islets known as the Senkaku Islands in Japan, and Diaoyu Islands in China, in the East China Sea. Japan is putting missiles on islands marking the gateway to the Pacific, officials said Thursday, as part of a huge military drill that has unsettled Beijing. (Japan Coast Guard / via AFP)
TOKYO — Japan is putting missiles on islands marking the gateway to the Pacific, officials said Thursday, as part of a huge military drill that has unsettled Beijing.
The exercise, aimed at bolstering Japan's defense of remote islands, has already seen a launching system and a loader for Type-88 surface-to-ship missiles installed on Miyako Island, complete with two missiles.
Four more missiles were due to arrive on the main island of Okinawa later Thursday. It was not clear how long they would remain in place.
"This is the first time" that missile systems have been taken to Miyako, said a spokesman for the Joint Staff of the Self Defence Forces, adding that the missiles could not be fired in their present state.
"The drill is designed for the defense of islands," he said.
While the Japanese military makes no secret of the fact these missiles are not operable, observers say their deployment serves to remind anyone watching of Japan's capabilities.
The Self Defense Forces began their 18 days of war games on Nov. 1, with 34,000 military personnel, six vessels and 360 aircraft.
The exercise comes amid growing nervousness in Japan and other parts of Asia over China's surging military might, which has seen it expand its naval reach into the Pacific Ocean as it squabbles with Tokyo over the ownership of islands in the East China Sea.
Beijing also has separate disputes with numerous countries over competing claims in the South China Sea. It claims most of the sea as its territory.
Chinese naval assets stationed in the north of the country are somewhat hemmed in by the chain of Japanese islands that separate the East China Sea and the Pacific.
The strait between Miyako and the main island of Okinawa offers one of the few direct access points to the ocean.
The Japanese drill would bring the roughly 300-kilometer (190-mile) stretch between the main Okinawa island and Miyako under the missiles' presumed range, Japanese media reported.
Tokyo has said the drill is not aimed at any specific nation, but Japanese leaders have openly expressed disquiet as China escalates its territorial claims.
The Self Defence Forces are also preparing to form a special amphibious unit, much like the US Marine Corps, whose remit would be to defend small islands and recapture them in case of enemy attacks.
Beijing has routinely sent government vessels to disputed islands in the East China Sea, staging dangerous face-offs between the two nations' coast guards.
In the latest incident, four Chinese coast guard vessels on Thursday entered territorial waters off one of the Tokyo-controlled Senkaku Islands — which Beijing calls the Diaoyus. They remained for around 90 minutes, Japan's coast guard said.
Relations between Asia's two largest economies have frayed badly over the last year, with the islands the ostensible focus of a dispute that is fanned by nationalism on both sides.
For China, the row is also fueled by unresolved historical grievances, while Tokyo is on edge over what it sees as a sometimes hostile neighbor whose military is expanding at a real lick.
The ongoing Japanese drill has irritated Beijing, where local media said there was no doubt it was aimed at China.
The Global Times newspaper, which is close to the ruling Communist Party, reported on its front page Thursday that Japan's decision to bring the missiles to Miyako was "an unprecedented move that experts say is targeted at blocking the Chinese navy".
"The missile deployment is mainly set against China and it can pose real threats to the Chinese navy," Li Jie, an expert on China's navy, told the paper.
Beijing's military, through state media, has accused Tokyo of interfering in Chinese live-fire drills in the Pacific last month, an allegation that Japan denied.
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U.S. retail sales, always an important economic indicator, will draw even more scrutiny on Wednesday when it\'s released at 8:30 a.m. Eastern since it's the first report to come out since taxes went up on millions of Americans. The expectation is that higher taxes took a bit out of consumer spending in the first month of 2013.
As a result, economists surveyed by MarketWatch predict sales to be flat in January – compared to December's 0.5% increase. Minus auto sales, retail sales may have risen 0.1%, the forecast says
Americans began paying 2% extra in every paycheck after the lapse of a tax holiday on Jan. 1, which was put in place two years ago to spur the economy. Tax rates were also raised last month on the wealthiest Americans, who tend to spend more than middle- and lower-income consumers.
Markets are likely to be sensitive to any number that comes in well below or well above projections. Consumer spending usually accounts for up to 70% of the U.S. economy. Retail sales are a smaller but still very large portion of that, and a good proxy for how fast the economy is growing.
Some economists say it's possible the negative effect on spending might not show up for another month or two. Consumers don't always change their behavior right away to tax changes, and economists point out that home and stock prices have risen, making Americans feel a bit wealthier.
Also due out Wednesday will be data on import prices (8:30) as well as business inventories (at 10). St. Louis Fed President James Bullard, a voter this year on Fed policy, speaks at 11:10 a.m.


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HAZLE TOWNSHIP - A Frackville man is in prison after a tip led police to a stockpile of synthetic drugs allegedly found in the man's Hazle Township motel room early Sunday morning.
Brett Lee Blankenbiller, 43, of Second Street, was charged by state police at Hazleton with one felony count of manufacture, possession or delivery with intent to manufacture or deliver and misdemeanor charges for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Blankenbiller was arrested early Sunday morning after police received information during a traffic stop that Blankenbiller was in possession of a "large quantity" of synthetic narcotics, also known as bath salts in room 20 at the Penn Terrace Motel, 1880 E. Broad St., Hazle Township, court papers state.
About 6:45 a.m. Sunday police went to the motel to investigate the claim and found out from the motel owner, the room was registered to Blankenbiller.
Police went to the room and found Blankenbiller inside with a backpack filled with alleged synthetic drugs. Police said Blankenbiller had two large Postal Service envelopes. One of those envelopes contained 45 plastic screw top containers labeled "White Girls Massage Powder," while the second envelope contained 13 plastic screw top containers labeled, "Diamond Dust," court papers said.
He also had 235 paper and foil packets containing powders and pills with various labels indicative of synthetic stimulants and two freezer bags that contained bulk bath salts, police wrote. One of those bags weighed 80 grams, while the smaller contained 30 grams.
Police also found $1,740 in cash in the backpack.
Blankenbiller said the bath salts weren't illegal because the formula is new and hasn't been banned yet, court papers state.
While at the police station, he allegedly told police he runs and maintains a web site where the bath salts in his possession were listed for sale.
Magisterial District Judge James Dixon arraigned Blankenbiller on Sunday afternoon at his Hazle Township courtroom, setting bail at $75,000 after finding out Blankenbiller's alleged criminal past.
Unable to post bail, Blankenbiller was taken to Luzerne County Correctional Facility by police until his preliminary hearing tentatively scheduled for Jan. 16 at 11:45 a.m. at Dixon's office.
As Dixon asked Blankenbiller about his criminal past to help him determine bail, Blankenbiller could only recall one crime he was accused of - the theft of a motor vehicle in 1998. Dixon requested a criminal history report from police on the accused and found a 1998 robbery and receiving stolen property charge that Blankenbiller said involved a bicycle and was "resolved."
Blankenbiller said he had a tough time remembering all of his past offenses, stating his memory wasn't good due to a medical problem.
In the event he makes bail, Dixon set bail conditions including refraining from the use or possession of drugs and to have no contact with or intimidate any victims or witnesses in the case.
Dixon said the felony charge troopers filed against Blankenbiller carries a maximum penalty of seven years in prison and a $15,000 fine while each misdemeanor offense carries a maximum one year in prison and $2,500 fine.


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I've always been fascinated by people who are consistently successful at what they do; especially those who experience repeated success in many areas of their life throughout their lifetime.
Over the years I've studied the lives of many successful people. I've read their books, watched their interviews, researched them online, etc. And I've learned that most of them were not born into success; they simply did, and continue to do, bottom-line things that help them achieve their full potential. Here are seven things they do that the rest of us can easily emulate.
1. Organize Your Time
At one time in my career I ruptured three discs in my back. The pain almost knocked me out of practice. I couldn't stand up for more than two hours at a time. That meant I could only practice two hours at a time. I had to treat patients in the morning and the afternoon, when they were going to work and coming from work. Therefore, I changed my adjusting times to Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 4:00-6:00 p.m., and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings from 9:00-11:00 a.m. This schedule allowed me to treat all my morning and afternoon patients in a compressed manner, and allowed me to get the rest I needed. It not only saved my practice; it helped it grow. My practice grew because I took the time to organize my time.
2. Own Your Possessions; Don't Let Them Own You
Successful doctors enjoy buying stuff. But instead of owning their possessions, their possessions start to own them. They work hard every day to pay off their possessions and, of course, the grind to do so wears them down. Instead, they should have purchased a more moderate home, a less expensive car, etc. As for weekend and vacation cabins, planes and yachts – rent them when you want to use them (and let someone else pay for the overhead and depreciation). This way you can enjoy your life to the fullest while avoiding some of the stress. Life is a lot less stressful life when you practice because you want to, not because you have to.
3. Keep Your Overhead Low
Think about what you can do to decrease your overhead. Most doctors can chop their overhead from 65 percent down to 40 percent or lower. Unfortunately, some of their fixed expenses (e.g., mortgages) are too high and can't be reduced quickly. However, these fixed expenses can be paid off by using a mortgage acceleration method. Keep in mind that some overhead-lowering ideas can be fun, some tough and some unusual, but they can drive your overhead down while increasing your bottom-line income. And that means more money in your pocket.
4. Learn From Your Own Failures
Ask people why they have been successful; most of the time, their answers will be filled with personal pronouns: "I," "me" and the sometimes too occasional "we." But ask them why they failed and most will revert to childhood thinking and instinctively distance themselves from the problem, like the kid who says, "My toy broke" instead of "I broke my toy." They'll say the economy was in recession. They'll say their office location was poor. They'll say their patients quit coming because they couldn't afford to pay. They'll say it was someone or something else. And by distancing themselves, they don't learn from their failures.
Occasionally, something completely outside your control will cause you to fail (e.g., a tornado or hurricane). Most of the time, though, it's you. And that's OK. Every successful person has failed; sometimes numerous times. Most of them have failed a lot more often than you. That's why they're successful now. They embraced every failure: owned it, learned from it, and took full responsibility for making sure that next time, things would turn out differently.
5. Don't Be Afraid to Get Help
Look, no one person can know everything there is to know. You'll become more successful, more quickly, when you surround yourself with wise, positive people who can advise you (professional accountants, attorneys, financial planners, etc.). These people have the accumulated knowledge you need to steer you toward success and away from failure. Let them guide you and "keep you out of the weeds."
6. Ignore Other People's Negativity
If you allow people to make more withdrawals than deposits in your life, you will be out of balance and thinking negative before you know it. Ignore unconstructive, hurtful comments from "friends," relatives and critics. No one has the right to judge you. They may have heard your stories, but they didn't feel what you were going through You may not have control over what others say, but you do have control over allowing what they say to affect you. You alone can deny their poisonous words from invading your spirit and mind.
7. Brainstorm With Your Staff
Some doctors have weekly staff meetings to give their staff "direction." A few doctors make it a point to train their staff members. Almost no one sits down with their entire staff and brainstorms with them on a regular basis. In a brainstorming session everyone has input. There are no right and wrong questions … or answers. Everyone has an opportunity to "table" a problem or point out a missing opportunity they've witnessed in the office. But the doctor has to offer the staff the opportunity. After all, a problem can't be fixed unless it's identified.
Let me leave you with one final thought. Running a successful practice should be fun and profitable. So, do the things your future self will thank you for. What you do every day matters more than what you do every once in a while. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. Make sure it's worthwhile. Choose to improve your bottom line (and your life) by implementing these ideas today.
Dr. Peter G. Fernandez, a graduate of Logan Chiropractic College, is a practice consultant with over 30 years of experience. He has written more than 20 books and over 200 articles on building a practice, and has consulted with 5,000-plus practices. Contact Dr. Fernandez with questions or comments regarding this article via e-mail (
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Saturday, January 12, 2013 9:33 pm
No. 25 Iowa State women defeat TCU 68-52
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Poppens was 8 of 13 from the field.
Hallie Christofferson scored 14 points, including four 3-pointers, for the Cyclones (12-2, 3-1 Big 12). Anna Prins had eight points and 10 rebounds. Nikki Moody had nine assists.
Iowa State led 29-24 at halftime and never trailed in the second half, leading by as much as 25 points. Iowa State shot 39.6 percent from the field for the game, while TCU shot 38.6 percent. Iowa State outrebounded TCU 44-25.
Zahna Medley scored 11 points for TCU (7-8, 0-4). Latricia Lovings had seven rebounds.
Iowa State has won eight-straight home games. The Cyclones have a 3-0 edge in the all-time series with TCU.