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The Gates Millennium Scholars Program is open to African-American, Native American, Hispanic-American and Asian-American high school seniors who are U.S. citizens (or permanent residents). The scholarship program will be administered by the United Negro College Fund which will serve as the fiscal authority. The Gates Millennium Scholars Program will provide $50 million in scholarship funds per year, financially assisting a total of 20,000 economically disadvantaged students over a 20-year period, beginning in the fall of 2000. In addition to your application, you must be nominated by an educator and submit a recommendation from someone who is familiar with your leadership or volunteer work.
Number Awarded: Up to 1000
Duration: 1 year.
Deadline: January 10 of each year. General Hospital #2 Perpetual Trust Fund
To provide financial assistance to African American students at schools of nursing in the selected counties in Missouri and Kansas.
Number Awarded: 1 or more each year.
Duration: 1 year.
Deadline: March 31 of each year. Genetics Institute Master's Scholarships
To provide financial assistance to master's degree studies in nursing.
Number Awarded: 1 each year.
Duration: 1 year.
Deadline: January of each year. George B. Boland Nurses Training Scholarship Trust Fund
The Boland Nurses Scholarship Trust was founded to provide additional scholarship support to those Voitures Locale who have exhausted their scholarship funds but who still have qualified individuals applying for scholarships. The trust is administered by Voiture Nationale, and all determinations regarding the awarding of scholarships grants are made by the Boland Trust Committee consisting of three (3) members of La Societe. Only those Voitures Locale who have an official Nurses Training Program in place may apply to the Boland Trust for further assistance, as the Trust Fund is intended as a a supplement to, and not a replacement for, a local nurses training program.
Number Awarded: Not specified.
Deadline: Not specified. Georgia Nurses Foundation Scholarships
The Georgia Nurses Foundation announces a call for applications for the annual Georgia Nurses Foundation and the Georgia Nurses Association scholarship awards. These programs include: the Katherine Pope Scholarship awarded by the Georgia Nurses Foundation; the Annie Lou Overton Scholarship for the Georgia Nurses Association. These programs provide financial assistance to qualified applicants studying nursing in an accredited school, college or university. Applicants may be enrolled full or part-time in a graduate or undergraduate nursing program. Interested students must have a GPA of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in prior academic work and be able to verify financial need.
Number Awarded: 5 or more each year.
Duration: 1 year.
Deadline: June of each year. Glaxo Wellcome/American Nurses Foundation Scholar Award Program
To provide funding to nurses interested in conducting research on irritable bowel syndrome.
Number Awarded: 1 each year.
Duration: 1 year.
Deadline: April of each year. Gustavus B. Capito Fund for Nursing Education
To provide financial assistance to residents of West Virginia who are pursuing a degree in nursing at selected universities in the state.
Number Awarded: 5 each year.
Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Deadline: February of each year. Gustavus B. Capito Fund for Nursing Education
Applicant must be a West Virginia resident enrolled full time at a college or university located in the Greater Kanawha Valley area, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrate good moral character, and demonstrate financial need. Must be in a field of study in Nursing.
Number Awarded: 8
Duration: 1 year.
Deadline: February of each year.


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What Is The #1 Most Important Thing You Can Do For Your Film Aside From.../
Today's guest post is from IndieFlix founder and CEO Scilla Andreen.
What is the #1 most important thing you can do for your film aside from telling a good story?
It's not what you think and it's often taken for granted. I believe the answer is to honor your film and the people who support it by having meaningful engagement in everything that you do.
Yes, it sounds broad and vague and it falls into the category of listen to your gut, but when applied to each and every action you take it becomes a highly, customized, sharpshooting tool that prioritizes your time and money. It will act as your compass on your filmmaking journey.
I am a filmmaker turned distributor out of pure necessity. I had to start IndieFlix because I couldn't fully comprehend standard distribution. No matter how many times it was explained to me it felt wrong. I would nod yes and wait for that aha moment but it never came. I didn't understand how indie filmmakers would ever make money? We launched IndieFlix in 2005 with 36 films and now have a growing library of over 2500 films.
I spend much of my time experimenting with different ways to create meaningful, audience engagement that can be converted into meaningful revenue. The key operating word here is "meaningful". If we don't include this element in our work all of our efforts and energy is for naught. Now that I have adopted this policy I learn something new everyday. I have gone from hurriedly getting hundreds of films up and selling on all major platforms to spending more time listening to feedback, analyzing data and noticing what works and what doesn't.
I created a movie game called Film Festival in a Box that has evolved into a movie club based on honoring the filmmakers and respecting the desires of the audience. I didn't rush and it went from concept to market in less than 6 months. Slowing down seems to move things along much more efficiently. Each film has it's own path and we must honor that path and be realistic in our expectations. Go ahead and dream big but do the research and don't assume. Filmmakers must be smart and have a good team. Ask for help. Share your needs. Collaborate. People will come out of the woodwork to assist. This is one of the most exciting times to be in our industry.
There now exists an abundance of free information, tools, technology and delivery platforms available to us. We're bound to find some success right? Wrong. It's all about the choices we make and how we use these tools to connect the dots.
Here's a great example. The Weinstein's deal with Google: they took proven, quality content and made it available for practically nothing on one of the world's busiest platforms, YouTube. The Michael Moore documentary Sicko, has a meager 151 paid views and is currently the most-rented Weinstein movie in the past few months. Surprising? Not really, peddling Weinstein films on YouTube is like selling Prada shoes at Wal-Mart. I don't think it's a good fit at all, just as I wouldn't want to go to Denny's for sushi. The offering of the content doesn't fit the platform. YouTube is free. Why would anyone pay for something there? So, do the research and make choices that are right for your film. Honor your project. Honor the platform. Respect the demographics.
Think about meaningful engagement for yourself. Does having tens of thousands of fans to share every step of your process feel meaningful or are you exhausting yourself trying to keep the beast fed? Honor the relationships you create. Keep it manageable.
I think that a smaller group of "meaningful" fans, friends or followers who believe in you is a much more effective way to build long-lasting, measurable audience engagement.
We are all so inundated. Let's slow things down and adopt the less is more approach. Let's be better listeners to others and to ourselves. Quality over quantity is powerful and much more viral. So, circling back to honoring your story, the art of filmmaking and the way in which you share it with others is like eating your meal slowly appreciating every bite and savoring all the different flavors. That is something to experience and talk about. That is meaningful.
What do you think is the #1 most important thing you can do for your movie aside from telling a good story?
Scilla Andreen (CEO/Co-founder IndieFlix.com) award winning producer, director and Emmy nominated costume designer, Scilla has deep roots in the entertainment industry and is a popular speaker, juror and tireless champion of independent film. In 2004 Scilla co-founded IndieFlix.com a next generation film distribution and discovery site founded on the principles of community, promotion, syndication and transparency.

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Korea Republic became the first team at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago to book their place in the semi-finals, beating Nigeria 6-5 after extra time in an enthralling encounter that saw Yeo Min Ji score four goals and move to the top of the tournament scoring charts. The Koreans now move on to the meet the winner of the clash between Spain and Brazil in the last four.
The Koreans had a nightmare start to the affair, conceding twice in the space of the first three minutes. The first came when a looping corner-kick fell to Loveth Ayila, who made no mistake in poking the ball toward the far post with the outside of her right boot. Shin Damyeong tried clear off the line but the ball flew into the roof of the net off her boot with only two minutes gone.
Hardly had the Nigerian celebrations ended than the Koreans were again picking the ball out their own net. This time, a fine through pass from Ngozi Okobi on the right side was collected by Winifred Eyebhoria and the Ibom Stars ace slotted home a cool finish to the back post. It looked like a rout was on the cards at the Manny Ramjohn, but the Asians slowly began to haul themselves back into the contest, looking especially dangerous on the break with the lively Yeo Min Ji as dangerous as ever. In the 6th minute she had the Koreans' first shot, but it lacked the power to trouble Amina Abu. She got it right on the quarter-hour mark, however, laying on a fine low cross for Lee Geum Min to tap home from six yards out.
Yeo Min Ji then levelled the scores seven minutes later, sliding home her fourth goal of these finals from close range. She raced in unmarked to get on the end of the long cross from the left as the Nigerians' early lead and dominance evaporated in the warm air. With 33 minutes gone Ayila nearly managed to get Nigeria back in front after a spell where they looked decidedly second-best, but her shot from the corner of the box grazed Kim Minah's crossbar. Okobi did manage to make it 3-2 for the Flamingoes seven minutes from the interval, poking home after some confusion in the Korean rearguard.
The Koreans managed to get themselves back on level terms when Geum Min was felled on her way to goal. The Greek referee did not hesitate in pointing to the spot, despite Nigerian protestations that the foul took place outside of the area. Yeo Min Ji duly slammed home from the spot in the 70th minute for her second of the match. The scorer must have then thought she'd won the game when she chased a long ball from midfield, rounded the flailing Abu and slammed home with only seconds to go. But the Nigerians, never out of it, drew the scores level 4-4 in stoppage time and forced extra time when Okobi grabbed her second of the game after Kim Minah uncharacteristically spilled the ball in the penalty area.
Kim Areum got on the end of a long ball from midfield from Jang Selgi and poked underneath the advancing Abu four minutes into the first period of extra time. Yeo Min Ji then followed up shortly after with a firm header from a corner-kick to bag her fourth goal of the match. The Nigerians made it 6-5 after 13 minutes when Ayila poked home her second of the match at the near post. It was too little too late though, as the Asians will now take on the winner of the quarter-final between Spain and Brazil in Couva on Friday, while the West Africans head for home.


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The Romney campaign has harvested the celebrity power of yet another another high-ranking politico, adding to its arsenal of Mitt-favoring parody Twitter accounts none other than beloved democrat Bill Clinton.
At 4:49pm Tuesday evening, the account @Bill_Clinton12 sent its relatively tame first tweet: "There's no question the #MittRomney has had a sterling business career." A link to Romney's campaign page was tacked on at the end of this and certain subsequent tweets. (The link takes you to a page with choice quotes of Clinton saying favorable things about Romney in interviews with various political outlets.)
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Thursday, December 31, 2009
The One True Best Movies of the Decade List
Now, I enjoy Loren's posts on movies. His tastes are somewhat eclectic, his insights are great, and his enthusiasm for Ellen Page is the right and appropriate response to such talent.
But his list is. . .well, wrong. If I can lapse into my more primitive Counter-Strike persona, it is truly epic fail. He's in good company. Ebert's best of the decade is wrong too.
So here is the one, true authoritative top 40 list. We'll do them ten at a time, because I'm kinda busy over the next few days, and these type of posts can take awhile, if only for the link editting.
1) Un Prophéte (2009)
This didn't win the Palme d'Or because the panel was on drugs. It's the only explanation I can come up with. Not that The White Ribbon wasn't a brilliant film, but seriously. This is probably my new top movie of all time. If you only watch one foreign film this year, make it this one.
2) Cidade de Deus (City of God) (2002)
Raw. Visceral. Brilliant cinematography. I couldn't possibly say enough so it might be better that I don't say anything at all. Before this year it would have been number 1.
3) 4 luni, 3 saptamâni si 2 zile (4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days) (2007)
Probably the last great film of the brief Romanian Invasion, and handily the best. While the broad outline is almost a cliché (A story about X in Soviet era Y), it's nonetheless one of the most powerful films you'll ever see. Long takes shot from one angle give the narrative a more "real" feel, moving the story along fluidly in a sense many dramas seem to lack these days.
4) Oldboy (2003)
Gripping screenplay. The excessive violence moves it solidly into exploitation flick territory, and the story requires perhaps a little too much suspension of disbelief. The frenetic pace and absolutely brilliant cinematography more than compensate for those shortcomings, however. Brilliant. That Spielberg is making an American Oldboy starring Will Smith is an affront to humanity.
5) The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001) (2002) (2003)
I'm not sure that there's much to say about this that hasn't been said already. First American film(s) on the list come in at #5. If that doesn't make me a film snob, I'm not sure what does.
6) The Dark Knight (2008)
"Because some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn."
7) Juno
The only film Loren, Ebert and I all agree belongs in the top ten, though they both place it higher. The dialogue was fresh, the soundtrack quirky and as appropriate as anything Tarantino has ever had, and Ellen Page is--as always--brilliant. The one catch is that I wonder if Michael Cera will ever play anything that isn't a variant of "awkward kid from Arrested Development."
8) El laberinto del fauno (Pan's Labyrinth) (2006)
Fairy tales as they were meant to be: grim, sordid, terrifying. But the real horror exists outside the dream.
9) Brick (2005)
Film Noir meets The OC with a smattering of old radio shows for good measure. The quirky dialogue seems more at home in a 1940's reading of Dragnet than a contemporary mystery set in a high school. This entirely bizarre combination. . .works. In a sense you'd never think it would. "Fun" in the sense that "wow, that was oddly genius."
10 Capturing the Friedmans (2003)
As we'll see in spots 11 and 12, my top Documentary was a tight, tight race. This one takes the spot for being a gripping narrative in a sense the next two aren't. You're obviously only getting half the story (a point made even clearer when watching the special features), but what a story it is.
5 comments:
- Loren Rosson III said...
Ah-hah! Sumner strikes back. This should be fun. Interesting how Brick places so high for you. I didn't hear about the plan for Oldboy; not only is the idea of an American remake offensive, but Spielberg of all people...
- Rick Sumner said...
Spielberg says it's not a remake, it's based on the Manga. Which is a nice way of saying "It's okay when we screw it up. Because we will."
A little piece of me died when I found out.
- Rick Sumner said...
Oops! Hit publish before I was done.
Nobody I've talked to seems to share my enthusiasm for Brick. Everybody was entertained, but I'm about the only one who thinks that making such an odd mix entertaining is absolute genius.
"Throw one at me if you want, hash head. I've got all five senses and I slept last night, that puts me six up on the lot of you."
- Loren Rosson III said...
A Prophet isn't yet available on DVD, but I've added it to my Netflix queue. After reading a couple of reviews on top of your enthusiasm, it sounds promising.
- Rick Sumner said...
Once you get a chance to see it I'd be interested to know if/where it would have placed in your list.


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I partitioned the 2 distros separately, with only a common swap space.
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The National Development Plan of Latvia for 2014-2020 includes the development of creative territories and cultural services.
As part of the Structural Funds period 2014-2020 Latvia hopes to invest in cultural infrastructure, creative industries and cultural heritage.
Latvia/ 4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates
4.2.8 Social cohesion and cultural policies
There is no articulated social cohesion policy in Latvia however the main planning documents address the issues of social cohesion.
In recent years, immigration is not at a significant level, yet increasing in recent years (4011 persons in 2010, 10 234 persons in 2011, and 13 303 persons in 2012 according to the data of The Central Statistical Bureau), thus social cohesion issues are directed more at the social stratification and social inequality of the permanent residents (both citizens and non-citizens), development of the regions, especially in the context of centralisation of inhabitants, business, entertainment and other activities in the capital (32% of the resident population lives in the city of Riga; 50% resides in the Riga region and its neighbourhood (Pieriga region), source: Central Statistical Bureau of the Republic of Latvia, 2011). 76 towns and cities constitute the urban network of Latvia, hosting about two thirds of the country's population at the beginning of 2012. Altogether, the data indicate significant disparities in the level of development and positive movement between the large urban centres and the remaining towns in Latvia, as well as their impact on the development of the surrounding areas (survey "Development of Regions in Latvia 2011", available as pdf in English).
Disparities in the quality of life, as well as the quality and quantity of the economic and social infrastructure in large cities, their vicinities and in other territories of the county, considerably increase. Authors of the study on urban and rural interaction have found a correlation between the size of the city and its neighbourhood: the larger the city in terms of its population and economic potential, the larger the surrounding area it influences and its impact on the surrounding rural territory and other towns that are smaller in terms of their population and economic variety is more diverse (the study "Assessment of the Mutual Interaction of the Urban and Rural Territories of Latvia" , available in Latvian, 2009).
The territorial reform completed in 2009 changed the administrative division, consolidating small rural local municipalities in larger territorial administrative units – counties (see chapter 3.2).
Policy documents and social cohesion
The purpose of Regional Development Law from 2002 is to promote and ensure balanced and sustainable development of the state, taking into account special features and opportunities of the entire state territory and of separate parts thereof, to reduce the unfavourable differences among them, as well as to preserve and develop the features characteristic of the natural and cultural environment of each territory and the development potential thereof.
The Sustainable Development Strategy of Latvia until 2030 (Latvia 2030, available also in English) maps out the spatial development perspective, setting as one of the objectives to create equal life and work conditions for all inhabitants regardless of the place of residence by facilitating entrepreneurship in regions, developing transport and communications infrastructure and public services.
The National Development Plan of Latvia for 2014-2020 includes a priority "Growth for Regions" aiming to create preconditions for sustainable and balanced economic development in the cities and regions of Latvia and to provide for the smart and efficient management of the available resources, the use of opportunities for territorial development and the minimisation of threats. The priority includes also the strategic objective of "Sustainable Management of Natural and Cultural Capital" and proposes the definition of a "basket of services" that contains the prospective assortment of public services (including cultural services) based on the level of settlement (infrastructure and services). The new planning document in the field of culture Creative Latvia 2014-2020 is harmonised with the priorities of the National Development Plan of Latvia 2014-2020 and The Sustainable Development Strategy of Latvia until 2030. As one of four priorities it promotes the development of creative territories and accessibility of cultural services.
EU Structural funds
Social cohesion as a topic, in recent years, was introduced in the context of the EU Structural Funds (funding, priorities, application process etc.). In the regional policy of the EU, Latvia is perceived as a single region, and one of the horizontal strategic aims is to use the support of the EU structural funds to reduce disadvantages among different territorial parts. Although the priorities of the Cohesion Fund are transport and the environment, other EU Structural Funds address many social cohesion issues. A study of how EU funds and the Cohesion Fund impact on Latvia's macroeconomics shows that the total contribution of the EU funds in 2004–2006 for the development of the national economy was very positive, ensuring stable and significant GDP growth. Initially – in 2004 and 2005 – this impact was comparatively small, but in 2006 and 2007 it amounted to almost 3% of GDP. See more on the impact of EU funds on the economy of Latvia in a study Evaluation of the impact of EU funds on the economy of Latvia (Stockholm School of Economic in Riga, 2011, available in English).
The study on The implication of culture in the national economy and the use of EU structural funds for cultural needs (Baltic Project Consulting, 2006, available in Latvian) shows that, in the 2004-2006 programming period, the total available support under the Structural Funds for the sector was 15.5 million LVL (approx. 22.1 million EUR), which is equivalent to almost 17% from the available state budget. Hence, the funding available for culture under the structural funds regime is significant for the development of the sector, although it will not have a significant impact on the macroeconomic indicators of Latvia. The authors of the Study on the contribution of culture to local and regional development – Evidence from the Structural Funds (CSES, ERICarts, 2010) indicate that in Latvia 1% of the allocated funding of the European Regional Development Fund has been dedicated to culture.
The Ministry of Culture has taken an active role in seizing opportunities offered for culture by the EU Structural funds. A Report on opportunities offered by the EU Structural Funds for culture 2007-2013 has been carried out.
Digitalisation projects (see chapter 4.2.11) in the field of culture, many of them supported by EU Structural funds, have substantially contributed to social cohesion. One example is the digitalisation projects of public libraries all over Latvia which have offered more opportunities to local inhabitants (public access to the internet, major databases, Latvian films online etc.).
For the planning period 2007-2013, the cultural sector had several options to apply for EU structural funds (total available funding for culture is 38.7 million EUR). Support went to the reconstruction or building of multifunctional cultural centres in the regions, for the renovation of objects of important cultural and historical heritage and for the assistance to private owners of cultural monuments in monument conservation and in the effective use of their socio-economic potential.
For the new planning period 2014-2020, it is planned to invest in cultural infrastructure, creative industries and cultural heritage.
Cultural activities and development in the regions
Several studies show that Riga hosts the majority of cultural activities and initiatives.
The study Socio-economic Development Tendencies of Latvian Cities (commissioned by The State Regional Development Agency and carried out by the Laboratory of Analytic and Strategic Studies, 2008) comprised 38 cities in Latvia, analysing the potential growth of the cities, their competitiveness and poly-centric development possibilities. According to the study, Riga is the largest development centre in the country with the highest index of creativity. It is a creative metropolis, measured by taking into account the concentration of talent and technology. The recent study on creative industries in Latvia states that only about 1/4 of creative industries and 1/3 of related industries are situated in the regions. Although in the last four years (2008-2011) the fastest increase in the number of creative industries enterprises was observed in Latvia's regions Pieriga and Latgale, though it did not have a significant positive impact on the number of employees and turnover of the sector in total. More than 80% of the total turnover of creative industries is provided by enterprises in Riga, and in related industries enterprises in Riga make about 70% of the turnover. Approximately 60% of creative industries added value is provided by enterprises in Riga. The rest of each Latvian region creates around 10% of the total added value of creative industries and related industries. (The Performance of the Creative Industries Sector of Latvia and Preconditions for its Targeted Development, 2013, see https://culturelablv.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/report-on-ci-mapping-in-latvia-2012_summary-in-en.pdf; see also chapter 4.2.3).
Regional development can be also measured by the number of associations of citizens. The study Fostering cultural diversity and governance: non-governmental and private cultural initiatives (Institute of Social and Political Studies, University of Latvia, commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Latvia, 2008) reveals that, on average, there are 1.4 cultural associations of citizens in each rural municipality, while in Riga there are about 200. Approximately 29% of cities and rural municipalities host no cultural associations of citizens.
The availability of cultural activities in the regions was analysed in the study Accessibility of culture in the regions (Institute of Baltic Social Sciences, 2007) and Culture Consumption (see chapter 8.2.1). In comparison to the rest of the country, inhabitants of Riga are more active in attending professional cultural activities; the reasons given are as follows: there are more cultural and entertainment activities in Riga; inhabitants in the capital have higher income levels, and thus can afford to pay for cultural products) and higher education levels (have more interest in professional art). The study on cultural consumption in 2010 suggests that inhabitants of rural areas have lower cultural participation and consumption rates than those living in urban areas (Laboratory of Analytic and Strategic Studies, 2011).
The findings of the study on Culture Consumption (2008) show that a significant part of the Latvian population does not have access to cultural events in their neighbourhood. In 2007, about 69% of the respondents were satisfied with the choice of and access to cultural events, while in 2008 – only 60% responded positively. 40% of the respondents mentioned that the major obstacle was high prices; 19% considered the location and means to access it may be regarded as a barrier to attending cultural events.
Data from the Central Statistical Bureau about household expenditure clearly indicates that inhabitants of Riga spend more money on recreation and culture than inhabitants in other regions. In 2012, household members living in Riga spent 25.60 EUR per month on culture and recreation activities, while those living in the Pieriga region (neighbourhood of Riga) spent 19.25 EUR per month, while expenditure for those in the rest of the country was from 12.01 to 16.97 EUR per month.
In contrast to lower cultural consumption and spending for culture and recreation in the regions, participation in cultural activities and amateur art is higher in rural areas than in the cities. In the cities, 1.5% of the total number of inhabitants participated in amateur art groups in cultural centres, while in towns it was 4.9% and in the countryside – 4%.
Support to cultural initiatives in the regions
1) Since 2006, there are support programmes for each of the 4 regions. Since 2007, the money has been allocated by the State Culture Capital Foundation to regional representatives that announce a local open call. So the decision-making and distribution of money have been decentralised. The funding in 2011 varied from 21 400 LVL (30 570 EUR) to 32 100 LVL (45 860 EUR) per region.
2) The Ministry of Culture has signed agreements with several city councils concerning the distribution of professional arts activities in the regions.
3) The annual contracts between the Ministry of Culture and state art institutions (theatres, orchestras) stipulate a certain share of performances that has to be presented outside permanent venues of the institutions.
4) Other initiatives: since 2011, the National Film Centre has supported projects of film distribution in the regions (annual funding in 2011 and 2012: 10 213 LVL (14 590 EUR)).
5) Since 2012, the State Culture Capital Foundation has established a funding programme that supports distribution of professional art events in the regions.
Main actors in the field
- the ES fondi (Structural Funds and Cohesion Fund);
- The EU Structural Funds / department at the Ministry of Culture;
- the Social Integration Fund;
- the Ministry of the Environmental Protection and Regional Development;
- the Ministry of Culture; and
- the Ministry of Welfare.
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DMC (and others) have up to a few hundred different floss colors available. Pictures often consist of millions of colors.
If there are one hundred shades of blue in a picture (not rareat all if you look at the pixels in the picture),the computer might have ten different blue floss shades to choose from in the translation and it has no way of knowing which pixels are important in the picture and which ones it can ignore.
Most computer-generated patterns look very different from the source pictures and the finished piece often looks flat and loses all its natural glow and beauty.
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First of all, we are very careful when we select the images we want to work with. For each pattern you see in our shop, we have selected that motif out of hundreds of other.
Then we prepare the picture by enhancing colors and shades and retouching it to get a clean source.
Next step is to analyze the colors. This step is made by hand. We select the important parts in the source and create the necessary colors. Yes, we create colors! We are not restricted to the few hundred colors available as floss colors.
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By blending colors we get almost an infinite number of color shades to work with in our designs. Blending means that when you do the stitching you take one strand of a certain color and one strand of another color and use together for certain stitches. This technique gives (when using DMC floss) about 160.000 shades for us to use instead of the 400 available as pure colors.
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We also offer patterns made of solid DMC colors only without the blends. This makes them perfect for Petit Point stitching (half cross stitches) when using one thread only or for ordinary cross stitch with one, two or more threads.
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Here's Terry's block called Twinkle of Hope.
There are two things to keep in mind with this block. First, read the directions. I know that's a give, but sometimes, well, you know! Just because there is a pinwheel in the center of this block, doesn't mean you actually make a pinwheel. The pinwheel is a secondary design. Don't start making half square triangles -- like I did. It even says all this in the instructions!
Second, make sure you find in your printer settings where it says something about scaling. A lot of printers are set to "scale to fit." You do NOT want the pattern scaled.
If you do those two things, you will be surprised how nicely the block will come together. Really!
Click HERE for the link to the instructions.
The drawing will be from the flickr group. The drawing tonight (first thing in the morning really) is for any blocks posted since my last block was posted. The drawing is technically for block 6, but any blocks posted will be in the drawing. There will be some of you who are quick and will get your blocks posted.
This block is "due" in two weeks. I say due, but it really doesn't matter. Post your block when you get it done, and it will be entered into the next drawing. If you make one block, post one picture. If you make two blocks, post two pictures.
Terry will be giving away a Fat Quarter Bundle (16 Fat Quarters) by Emily Herrick with crazyoldladiesquilts.blogspot.com. Emily designs for Michael Miller. The Hall of Fame collection was released at Houston Market 2011, but will not be in shops until January 2012.


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axis is an arts centre & community resource centre based in Ballymun, Dublin. Welcome to our website. Our arts centre consists of a Theatre, Dance Studio, Art Room, Gallery, Music Studio, Music Rehearsal Rooms & our community resource centre consists of a Café, Creche, Conference Centre & a number of Community Development Organisations.
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Retailers now a prime target for cyber criminals, says Trustwave by John P. Mello Jr. Retailers have become prime targets for cyber criminals, according to a report released Tuesday by Trustwave.
For the first time in three years, retailers accounted for the highest percentage of investigations done by the company, which provides security compliance management services.
Nearly half (45%) of the attacks investigated by Chicago-based Trustwave were aimed at retailers, according to the company's 2013 Global Security Report -- substantially more than other top targets: the food and beverage (24%) and hospitality (9%) industries.
Cyber criminals are realizing just how fat a target retail represents, said Chris Pogue, Trustwave's director of incident response and forensics. "There are eight to nine million retail merchants in the United States. That's a whole lot of potential targets."
[See also: APT in action: The Heartland breach ]
Pogue noted that pinning a number on the losses retailers suffer annually from cyber crime is difficult. "If I had to guess, it's in the billions," he said.
The motivation for targeting retailers is one that spans decades, according to Jeff Williams, director of security strategy at Dell Secureworks. "They go where the money is and they go there often," he said.
Pogue argued that retailers are more vulnerable because their core competency not cybersecurity. As a result, basic security steps aren't taken, giving attackers an avenue into their systems. Those vulnerabilities include remote system administration that's enabled at all times; weak passwords; and default accounts with administrative privileges.
According to the report, the most common password is still Password1 and an analysis by Trustwave of three million user passwords, revealed that half of all users chose passwords that met the bare minimums for their organizations.
Network marauders have an advantage over network defenders, Williams said. "There are weak links in any chain that can be exploited. An attacker only needs to find one of those links to get a foothold in a network.
"That makes the game easier for the attackers than the defenders, particularly if the defenders don't consider themselves a target."
Compounding matters, retailers don't always consider themselves to be targets, Trustwave reported. "There is a misconception that these organizations are not a target," the report said. "In practically all of the 2012 investigations, this statement was made in just about every case: 'Why me?'
"The answer can only be 'Because you have something worth taking that is not protected.'"
Not all retailers are lax on security, Pogue said. Cloud retailers like Amazon and Google Pay are much more proactive. "They go through exhaustive lengths to protect their hundreds and hundreds of millions of potential customers," he said.
"We haven't seen any breaches up to this point where a cloud-based service was attacked," Pogue said. "I think those are high-value targets, so they're probably being worked on now by someone."
"I fully anticipate we'll see [a breach] at some point," he said, "and when we do, it's going to be front and center in the news because it's going to affect so many people."
In addition to its findings about attacks on retailers, Trustwave found:
- Web applications have become the most popular attack vector, with e-commerce sites being the top targeted asset.
- Mobile malware exploded in 2012, with the number of samples in Trustwave's collection growing by 400%.
- Almost two-thirds (63%) of cyber incident investigations are being farmed out by organizations to third parties.
- The average time for a business to detect a data breach is 210 days, 35 days longer than it was in 2011.
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MARIETTA, Ga. - The Lids Indiana Bulls Black have shown that they have all the tools it takes to win a lot of baseball games: pitching, hitting, and fielding. It has taken all three tools to win their first four 2013 15u WWBA National Championship games.
After winning their first three games by wide margins, Indiana had to rely a little more on pitching and fielding today when the hitting wasn't quite there. In a low scoring game against the MBA Pride Elite, Indiana came out on top by a final score of just 2-0.
"I thought our guys, defensively, really stepped up behind our pitchers and had a couple big plays that got us out of innings that could've produced some runs for them," Indiana coach Jeff Scott said.
A couple of key plays kept MBA off the board. In the first inning left fielder Cody Razer was able to catch a fly ball and throw a one hopper to home plate to prevent a run and end an early rally. After that, it was smooth sailing for Indiana and MBA wouldn't really threaten again.
The defense was solid, but the offense struggled a bit compared to their first three games.
"This is probably the best pitcher that we've faced so far since we've been here," Scott said of MBA Pride Elite hurler Davis Daniel. "It challenged us a little more offensively."
"We came up with some timely hits and we had some good defense to get us out of jams," Scott said about the keys to this win.
The Bulls Black scored their first run in the bottom on a second off of a passed ball. First baseman Matt Bertram delivered the only extra-base hit of the game in the bottom of the fourth to drive in the second and final run of the game.
Logan Ames threw 4.1 innings of shutout baseball for Indiana, surrendering just three hits and two walks. Craig Shepherd cam in to pitch the final 2.2 innings and kept MBA quiet, giving up just one hit in the relief effort.
TJ Collett has been the offensive star for Indiana thus far. He collected another base hit today and is now 8-for-13 in the tournament with three double, two triples, a grand slam, and nine RBI.
"Before this tournament, I've really gotten around the ball, really out in front, so I started focusing on hitting the inside of the ball and just trying to hit the ball hard," Collett said. "I just wanna hit the ball harder than anyone else."
He has hit the ball very hard in the tournament so far. His single today registered 94 mph off the bat.
Collett and the Lids Indiana Bulls Black are 4-0 after Day 3 of the tournament, outscoring their opponents 37-3.
"As a team, we're playing some good baseball, but I still don't think we've seen our best yet," said Collett.
Scott seems to be pleased with his team's performance to this point. "We're swinging the bats well, we're getting good pitching, (and) our defense is solid," he said. "We've really executed a lot of things well with bunts and hit-and-runs and we've run the bases well."
The Bulls Black are one of only a limited number of teams that have not yet lost. They play again Monday at Sprayberry High School at 9am ET against Team All American.


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A few weeks ago I already showed you some photos of the Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess products for 2011, well I have some clearer swatches for you here:
I have the palette, Island Oasis and duo eye pencil in Gold Bronze (there is also a turquoise and blue version).
The palette:
There's a nice selection of colours I wouldn't have necessarily put together myself but it is versatile with a mixture of light shimmery colours and a bright blue and smoky brownish-gold-black.
I haven't tried Estee Lauder Eyeshadows in years but the texture is very nice as you can see from the swatches:
There's nothing bad to say about this palette, other than that I am not fond of cardboard like packaging (and the face it doesn't lock down would make me paranoid to throw it into my handbag) and there's just one sponge tipped applicator (but I doubt anyone would use it anyway).
The palette costs £31.
The duo eye pencil is just perfect – very very creamy and pigmented (especially the bronze side) and when it sets, it really stays put. A nice liner or eyeshadow or base I think.
This comes in Gold/Bronze and Pink/Teal and costs £17.
Both of these products are Limited Edition and out for the Summer to visit your local Estee Lauder counter to purchase (why do I feel like a sales lady saying that?!)
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3 Dead, Including Suspect, in Marine Base Shooting
QUANTICO, Va. - The commander at Marine Corps. Base Quantico in northern Virginia says a shooting in which a Marine killed a male and female colleague before killing himself was isolated to a single building.
Base commander Col. David W. Maxwell told reporters Friday that authorities were called to the scene around 10:30 p.m. Thursday where they found one person dead at a barracks. They later found a second victim dead, along with the body of the suspected shooter, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A base spokesman initially described the situation as a standoff. Maxwell said later in the morning that there was no standoff.
Base spokesman Lt. Agustin Solivan later clarified that after the first shooting, police had the shooter "isolated" in a barracks dorm room.


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Named the ECAC's Best Defensive Forward ... A second-team All-Ivy choice ... Started on the first line and was +2 during Harvard's season-opening weekend sweep of Quinnipiac and Princeton Oct. 26-27 ... Scored her first goal of the season at Brown Oct. 2 to give Harvard a 1-0 lead in an eventual 3-0 win ... Had the game-winner on a breakaway, third-period goal against No. 2 Cornell Nov. 24 ... Tied her career high with three assists in an 8-1 win over Providence Dec. 7 ... Gave Harvard a 1-0 lead, in an eventual 2-1 win, at RPI Jan. 5 ... Picked up a goal and an assist vs. Quinnipiac (W, 4-0) Jan. 12 ... Earned her second three-assist game of the season Jan. 15 vs. UConn (W, 5-1) ... Scored a game-winner in overtime to give the Crimson a 3-2 win at St. Lawrence Jan. 26.
Sophomore • 2011-12
Handed out career-best three assists at No. 2 Cornell Nov. 12 … Assisted on the game-winning goal against Clarkson Nov. 18 … Potted an unassisted goal in 5-1 win at Providence Dec. 8 and added an assist in 5-2 win over New Hampshire a night later … Collected a goal and an assist in 8-1 win at Connecticut Jan. 3 … Had a goal and two assists and finished the game with a +5 rating in 8-0 win at Yale Jan. 27 … Totaled a goal and an assist in 10-1 win over Princeton Feb. 4.
Freshman • 2010-11
Finished the year with nine points on five goals and four assists ... Led the Crimson with four game-winning goals on the season ... Netted first career goal, the game-winning tally, in 3-1 win over Colgate Nov. 6 ... Picked up an assist in 5-3 win over No. 9 Dartmouth Nov. 19 ... Tallied an assist in a 5-0 win over Union on Jan. 7 ... Notched her second goal of the season against RPI Jan. 21 and tallied an assist the following day against Union ... Netted a pair of goals against Quinnipiac Feb. 5 ... Started the scoring in 7-0 win over Colgate Feb. 18 ... Had an assist in 6-1 win over St. Lawrence in ECAC quarterfinal Feb. 25.
Before Harvard
Competed in softball, soccer, volleyball, ice hockey and track and field during high school career at St. Joan of Arc and St. Elizabeth … Captained the Toronto Junior Aeros club team during the 2009-10 season and led them to Junior Provincial and PWHL League Championships … Named High School Athlete of the Year in 2007.


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Ok, so I may've made that trick up, and the Cité de l'Océan et du Surf Museum in France might not be a skate park. Just they try and stop the local kids from skating in that half-ramp, though!
Built in Biarritz, France, the museum focuses on ocean life, and was designed by Steven Holl and the Brazilian artist/architect Solange Fabião. I'm told they're not actually skating ramps and are meant to resemble waves, but try telling that to the skateboard-equipped youths. [Steven Holl via Archinect via Sub-Studio]


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Nail Technology
The Nail Technology program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, technical skills, and attitudes for entry level employment. Students will learn cutting edge procedures and methods through an accredited nail tech school. Upon licensure, possible employment opportunities for students include manicurists, nail technicians, nail artists, salon receptionists and nail salon owners or managers. Places of employment are found in salons, spas, nail salons, malls, resorts, and shopping centers.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to sit for the Alabama State Board of Cosmetology Nail Technology licensure examination. This examination is administered by the NIC (National Interstate Boards of Cosmetology).
A Short Certificate is offered for Nail Technology. Review the following for more details:
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Hot Lime Upholstery Paint
Item Number SP15
8 oz per can
Will not crack or peel
Does not rub off on clothing
Dries in just 30 minutes
Permanent after 72 hours
No need to heat set it
Safe for indoor and outdoor use
UV protector to reduce sun fading
Easily washes off skin with soap and water
Hot Lime Upholstery Fabric Spray Paint by Simply Spray® is a permanent aerosol fabric paint, not a dye. It is a non-toxic and non-flammable paint, safe for children and adults alike. This paint retains the original softness and texture of the fabric you're painting. The paint will not crack or peel. With Fabric Spray Paint you can easily have your old furniture looking like new again. Fabric Spray Paint is great for use on couches, cushions, office furniture, cotton clothing, cloth car interiors, carpets, rugs, and many more absorbent surfaces. Fabric Spray Paint is a fun, easy, and inexpensive way to rejuvenate the look of your environment.
*Please note the PMS color reflects the true color of the product which, may vary due to the calibration of your monitor as well as the material you choose to spray the paint on. If your project demands exact color matching we highly suggest testing on a hidden area first.
IMPORTANT When painting furniture, be sure to do a COMPLETE TEST on a hidden area that matches the surface fabric. Let the paint dry completely over three days, then check to make sure your paint adheres to the fabric. Make sure you're satisfied with results before starting your project.
Only open one can at a time. We are not responsible for the results of your painting project and will not credit for used cans or damaged furniture.
DO NOT SHAKE THE CANS. Please follow the instructions in the Upholstery Paint Pamphlet rather than the instructions on the cans. Shaking the paint will cause bubbles inside the can which will inhibit it to spray properly.
This eight-ounce Upholstery formula is specifically designed for high-contact surfaces such as seats, couches, or hammocks. There is UV protection for outside use. Do not use upholstery spray if you intend to put the piece through the washing machine.
This paint does not work on shiny, stain-protected, or waterproofed material. We recommend the new Waterproof Outdoor formula for these types of fabrics.
Always test first. If you cannot paint-test the area, use water to see if it soaks in or beads up. If it beads up, do not continue painting and call us to return unopened cans.
Make sure to test on an unworn area. Stain-proofing tends to wear off over time where people sit. Test an area that gets little wear to ensure paint adheres to the entire project. You will also need
to determine how much paint you need.
Buttons and folds can be tricky to spray. We suggest rubbing in the paint with a rag as you spray to get all the nooks and crannies.
For Velvet The paint sticks to the hairs. Brush with cloth after it's dry to soften.
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To work for a fair and inclusive world economy we strive to provide a fair and inclusive workplace. Our people are at various stages of their life cycles and their health and well-being is important to us. We aim to provide a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges. Some examples of how we do this and how we support this work environment are found here:
We provide a Well-Being programme and various sporting and cultural events on site, in Paris and the surrounding area.
Staff Regulations, Rules and Instructions
The conditions of service in force for permanent members of staff are detailed in the Staff Manual.
Pay and benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus an attractive benefits package including expatriation and family allowances, a comprehensive medical and social scheme, and a pension plan. Find out more about OECD pay and benefits which are detailed in the Staff Manual.
Equal opportunity
The Staff Regulations and Rules provide the foundation for measures to improve diversity in the OECD. They state that staff members are entitled to be treated with courtesy, dignity and respect and shall not be subject to any discrimination on the grounds of racial or ethnic origin, nationality, opinions or belief, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities. The Secretary-General will always give primary consideration to the necessity to obtain staff of the highest standards of competence and integrity when proceeding with recruitment, but the Organisation will also take measures designed to ensure gender balance or the equitable distribution of posts among nationals of member countries of the Organisation.
Flexible work options
The basic principle is to provide greater flexibility in the working environment. The different options offer more potential for alignment with diverse working styles or temporary personal constraints, allowing people to remain in the Organisation and continue their contribution to its work. Flexiwork results from an agreement between the Manager/Director and the staff member.
Three teleworking arrangements options are available for occasional and regular teleworking and the possibility to telework abroad for a limited period of time.
Part-time work
The duration of part-time work may be from 50 to 90 per cent of normal working hours and may be scheduled in various ways on a daily, weekly, monthly or annual basis.
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A state police dispatcher talked a new dad through the delivery of his newborn daughter early this morning along Interstate 91.
Curt Walker was driving his wife, Natalie, to St. Francis Hospital for the delivery of their baby around 3 a.m. on Friday when mom went into active labor, police said.
Walker called 911 and was connected with State Police Dispatcher Paula Freeman at the Troop H Barracks in Hartford, who had luckily dealt with this type of emergency in the past.
Dad pulled over to the side of the road to help his wife and Freeman talked him through the delivery, police said.
Within minutes, little Rian Madison Walder was born.
Soon after, an ambulance arrived and brought the mother, father and baby to an area hospital.
"Dispatcher Freeman did an outstanding job calming the situation and giving directions as the delivery progressed," Lt. Ed Bednarz, Commanding Officer of Troop in Hartford, said in a statement.
This is the third baby Freeman has helped deliver in her 27 years as a Connecticut State Police dispatcher.
Rian checked in at 6 pounds, 5 ounces. Mom, Dad and baby are all doing well.


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The World Cup has been held 19 times in 16 nations on five continents. And eight countries have won soccer's ultimate prize, five of them more than once. But those numbers can't answer one question: which teams were the best? Here's one man's list of the top 10 World Cup teams of all time:
1. Brazil 1970: The South American country had already won two titles and would go on to win two more. But the 1970 team that won the third of Brazil's record five World Cups is widely considered the best, winning its six games and outscoring opponents, 19-7, behind a lineup that featured Pele, Jairzinho, Tostao, Rivelino and Carlos Alberto.
2. West Germany 1974: This team owes part of its pedigree to beating the revolutionary Dutch squad that introduced the concept of "Total Football." But the Germans were a superb group in their own right, featuring a taut defense anchored by Franz Beckenbauer and goalie Sepp Maier, one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. Up front was Gerd Mueller, who scored four goals, including the World Cup winner.
3. France 1998: Not only was France unbeaten in the tournament, but it outscored opponents, 15-2, in seven games and swamped Brazil, 3-0, to win the title, equaling the most one-sided final in World Cup history. The French weren't necessarily flashy but they were fundamentally sound behind Thierry Henry, Zinedine Zidane, Didier Deschamps and Laurent Blanc.
4. Brazil 2002: The only Brazilian team to win seven games in one tournament cruised to the title, outscoring opponents, 18-4, and giving up only one goal in the knockout round. Ronaldo had his finest tournament, scoring eight times and teammate Rivaldo had five goals.
5. Italy 1982: Perhaps the gutsiest team on this list, Italy didn't win a group game, surviving by playing to three draws. But it caught fire after that, beating Brazil and Argentina in the second round before winning its semifinal and the final games each by two-goal margins. Paolo Rossi led the tournament with six goals, including a hat trick against Brazil, to give Italy its first World Cup title since World War II.
6. Hungary 1954: The only team on this list that didn't win the tournament, Hungary was beaten as much by the weather as it was by the Germans in what has become known as "The Miracle at Bern." Hungary, which played an unusual 4-2-4 formation, entered the tournament unbeaten over five years and 32 games, then added an 8-3 rout of Germany in group play. But the final was played in a heavy rain and the Germans, wearing revolutionary cleats supplied by a fledgling company named Adidas, rallied from a 2-0 deficit after eight minutes to win when Ferenc Puskas' tying goal with two minutes left in regulation was waved off by a phantom offside call.
7. Spain 2010: Perhaps the most clinical World Cup champion of all time, Spain carved up the competition behind a methodical precision passing game known as tiki-taka. After losing their opener, the Spanish ran the table, winning all four of its knockout games by identical 1-0 scores — including the final, which was scoreless until Andres Iniesta tallied 26 minutes into overtime.
8. Argentina 1986: Argentina won its second title in three tournaments behind Diego Maradona, who had some help from God. Maradona scored all four of Argentina's goals in victories over England and Belgium, including two of the most celebrated in World Cup history only four minutes apart. The first, which ended a scoreless tie with England early in the second half, came on a clear handball, with Maradona punching the ball past goalkeeper Peter Shilton, a goal the Argentine credited partially to "the hand of God." The second was even more divine, with Maradona dribbling half the length of the field while eluding five English defenders to score what would be voted the goal of the century.
9. Uruguay 1930: The first World Cup tournament was also among the smallest, with only 13 nations participating. But you can't fault Uruguay for that. The South Americans, already recognized as the world's best team on the strength of Olympic titles in 1924 and 1928, rolled through the tiny field unbeaten, outscoring opponents, 15-4, and winning the final over neighboring Argentina.
10. England 1966: The English claim to have invented the sport, yet they've won soccer's premier tournament only once. They couldn't have made their one victory much more dramatic, though, going unbeaten and winning the final on two Geoff Hurst goals in overtime in the only World Cup played on their home turf.
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copyright, Achim Lippoth.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say Achim is the world's preeminent children's photographer. He's consistently finds a way to visually capture the honesty of childhood without ever surrendering to the saccharine style so often associated with the genre. He shoots kids the way they're dying to be treated: with respect and adult-like.
This image, from Promised Land for Kids Wear Magazine (which Achim also happens to publish), is one of the raddest (and probably most expensive) editorial stories for children's clothing ever made. Now don't think this was all shot in-camera. It wasn't. It's a Mad Max inspired collaboration between Achim and German post production house The Scope, with loads of CGI combined with incredible styling and propping. Shot in a massive studio. Composited with great expense. Oh, and with the assistance of 3 lights.
It kicks ass, right? I couldn't image any photographer not wishing they'd shot this themselves.
Camera: Medium format, digital, with 50mm lens. Set on a tripod 11 feet back. Shot at 1/125, f11, ISO 50.
Lighting: This was shot in a studio, but Achim wanted to imitate desert sunlight as closely as possible. The key light is a gridded, silver beauty dish at f11 1/2 (+1/2 stop) 8 feet to camera right and 3 feet above the kid's head level. A magnum reflector at f18 (+2 stops) is 6 feet to camera right of the boy, about head level and 4 feet behind him. This mimics the hard, late day sun and creates the strong highlights and long shadow on the ground. The fill light is a large octabank at f5.6 (-2 stops) 8 feet to camera left and even with the boy.
Comments: While the stylist was putting finishing touches and dirtying up the wardrobe, Achim playfully asked the 10-year-old boy if he'd ever heard of the movie Mad Max. "Yep," he answered. "The trilogy kinda made Mel Gibson's career, right? Mad Max 2 blew, but Beyond Thunderdome was more complex and visionary than even the original. Possibly one of the best films of '85. Without Mad Max, there may not have been a Lethal Weapon worth seeing. In my opinion, anyway. Hey, Achim, can I please get a ginger ale? My mom doesn't let me drink soda at home."


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No matter how old you are, everyone reflects on their blissful years as a child when calories didn't count, naps were mandatory, and no responsibility was really given… besides licking the cake batter clean off the spoon--you know, to help mom out. While we can't rewind time, we can definitely get nostalgic with some treats from some favorite New York City spots that remind us of the good 'ol days. Now this isn't your ordinary trip down memory lane, these places infuse your favorite childhood desserts with nothing other than alcohol. That's right! Ice cream, sorbets, cupcakes, milkshakes, popsicles, and even sweet buns are now all inebriated with your favorite booze. Let's take boozy trip down memory lane, shall we?
The Loopy Doopy Lounge
102 North End Ave. / Battery Park City
The Loopy Doopy Lounge in the Conrad New York hotel has introduced popsicles in a whole new fashion. They have come up with an array of ways to serve frozen fruit bars in liquor. The popsicles are made up of fruit puree and a complementing alcoholic mixer. Then, the Popsicle is submerged in a glass of prosecco. Some of the flavors include strawberry and Grey Goose, watermelon and 10 Cane Rum, and Peach and Hudson Baby Bourbon. Perfect for a hot summer day! Or, you can consider it a new version of a midday snack.
Prohibition Bakery
315 Houston St. / Lower East Side
This bakery takes the combination of cake and alcohol to a whole new level. The cupcakes are literally modeled after cocktails. Try a Mojito, White Russian, Sangria, or even a pretzel and beer cupcake--you can bet your taste buds wont complain. The bakery operates from 8pm to 2am, which aren't ideal times for most people, but don't fret. The bakery takes orders and makes deliveries, and at $2 a cupcake. How could you resist?
272 Bleecker St. / West Village
So if the word gelato doesn't reel you in, then maybe having your ice cream spiked might catch your attention. Now, this ice cream parlor is known for its awesome ice cream but what you might not know about is their flavor Johnny + Kumquat which has a shot of liquor in it! Talk about indulging, creamy goodness with a boozy flare.
DuMont Burger
314 Bedford Ave. / Williamsburg
Mostly known for their burgers, DuMont has revitalized the classic milkshake with an alcoholic twist. You may have shared this classic pastime with your parents, but now you can share them in a whole new way. Hey, you're all grownups now! At DuMont, you will be able to sample these alcoholic shakes in flavors like the Nutty Irishman which has Baileys liquor and the maple bacon milkshake with bourbon are among some the interesting flavors they are mixing up.
Jane's Sweet Buns
102 St. Marks Place / East Village
Jane's Sweet Buns have scrumptious sweet buns inspired by actual cocktails. With flavors like The Rum Runner (aged rum, brown sugar, Galliano, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisons) and Strawberry Fix (strawberries, lemon, sugar, Aperol, aromatics, and berry cream), how could you resist?! The owner Jane was a former bartender, so you can bet she has a pretty good understanding of alcohol. Just take a glance at the menu online and try not to salivate at your computer screen--I dare you.


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KUWAIT CITY (AFP) - The US military will retain a "strong presence" in the Middle East despite a strategic shift to Asia, Defence Secretary Leon Panetta said Tuesday during a visit to Kuwait.
The United States plans to deploy a majority of its naval fleet to the Asia-Pacific along with other advanced weaponry but Panetta insisted that a robust American force would remain in place in the Middle East.
Panetta spoke to reporters aboard his plane before arriving in Kuwait City to discuss bolstering security ties amid tumult in the region and tensions with Iran.
"Let me assure you that the United States is strong enough that we can maintain a strong presence in the Middle east as well as in the Pacific," he said.
He acknowledged that the United States had to be "flexible" in managing its forces in a more austere era and that it would have only one aircraft carrier in the Middle East for about two months to allow for maintenance work on another carrier, the USS Nimitz.
The American military still had nearly 50,000 troops and warships positioned across the region, he said.
"But in the end, I am very confident that we're going to be able to maintain the ships and forces we need in order to respond to any contingency."
The United States has deployed more ships and aircraft in the strategic Gulf over the past year after Iran threatened to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz if Western countries boycotted Iranian oil exports.
During his visit to Kuwait on Tuesday and Wednesday, Panetta plans to meet Kuwaiti leaders as well as some of the 13,500 US troops stationed in the country to thank them for their service ahead of the Christmas holidays. His visit is the first to the emirate by a Pentagon chief in five years.
"We share a history of cooperation that goes back to the first Gulf War," in 1991 that ousted Iraqi occupation forces, Panetta said of Kuwait, calling the country an "important partner".
"I look forward to discussing with the government of Kuwait how can we enhance that cooperation in the face of regional security challenges in the area," he said. "Our presence in Kuwait and throughout the Gulf helps enhance the capabilities of partner nations, deters aggression and helps ensure that we're better able to respond to crises in the region."
Panetta's visit coincides with a wave of protests in the oil-rich Gulf state, with thousands of opposition demonstrators demanding fresh elections due to a bitter dispute over amendments to the country's electoral law.
Kuwaiti activists have called for protesters to camp outside parliament next Saturday on the eve of its opening session.


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Law Enforcement Officials Warn of Common Thefts from Cars
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JEFFERSON CITY - As Black Friday shopping continued throughout the day on Friday, Jefferson City law enforcement at least doubled patrols to ensure safety for bargain-hunters. The usual holiday targets aren't necessarily people, but shoppers' cars parked outside.
"It's really important to be alert this holiday season," Capt. Doug Shoemaker of the Jefferson City Police Department said. "The key thing is to remember to lock your car before you head inside to shop."
Along with simply locking the car, Shoemaker said if valuables have to stay in the car, make sure to put them in the trunk.
KOMU 8 News walked up and down High Street in Jefferson City Friday afternoon counting cars with valuables out in plain sight from passersby. Seven out of the approximate 25 cars parked between Washington and Madison Streets this afternoon had backpacks, presents and briefcases on front or back seats.
But Black Friday shoppers on High Street said they were sure to lock their cars.
"I make sure I hide my purse under a seat and to park in a safe place," shopper Annie Crider said. "I always lock my car and make sure no one can see anything fancy on the seats."
There were no car burglary incidents on Black Friday morning in Jefferson City, according to Shoemaker.
Lieutenant Lyla Robbins of the Fulton Police Department told KOMU 8 News police staffing levels will remain the same around Fulton. However, she said the most common occurrence of theft in Fulton was when shoppers walk away from shopping carts and leave valuables in them.
The Columbia Police Department launched a burglary prevention program last Wednesday and it will run through the weekend. The program includes officers dressed in plain clothes and uniformed, using marked and unmarked vehicles in neighborhoods.


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Beyond the pattern: Knitting 'Purls' of Wisdom with Christine BylsmaLong before 'cast on' and even after 'sew seams' there are numerous details, tricks, and techniques that can make knitting better looking but are never spelled out in patterns. These are a dozen of my most essential 'purls' of wisdom for knitting success—from winding a pull-skein by hand to wearing the garment out the door. Each nugget of information can make knitting more enjoyable and produce more professional results.
SuppliesYarn and needles used for swatch, 1 or 2 different types of needles (metal, plastic, wood, tip shape) in same size as swatch needles, circular needles 2 sizes smaller than swatch needles, a range of needle sizes and crochet hooks, scissors, blunt-tip tapestry needle, tape measure, calculator.
Sharp scissors, notebook, pen or pencil with an eraser, stitch markers, blunt tapestry needles (large and small), flexible tape measure, small calculator, and needles & crochet hooks of various sizes.
HomeworkKnit two 4" x 4" stockinette swatches in smooth, worsted-weight, light-colored yarn. Do not bind off either swatch.


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Citizen science system assemblages: Understanding the technologies that support crowdsourced science. iConference 2012. presented at the 2/2012, Toronto, Ontario.. (2012). citizensciencesystemassemblage.pdf (74 KB)
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