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Grant-Sud's Short Story Shorts Collection
Posted May 04 2012 - 01:02 AM
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Posted May 05 2012 - 12:43 AM
Written: April 27thTheme: Lost Rated: PG
Alone…Tap… In the darkness, he stands, searching for something he can't find; waiting for it to find him. An exit. He can't remember how he's gotten here. But the dampness of the cool dark cave reminds him of how much he wants to escape. The sound of water that echoes with every drip, the smooth and cool earth below him and the little to no light, gives him no hope. Where is he? How did he come to be in this place? How did he come to be? Shivering, the child sits down and tucks his head toward his brought up knees, arms wrapping around both. He starts to cry. …Tap… Above him, is the smallest sparkle of light, but it doesn't really sparkle. It's just there. It's just different. He looks upward, the white in a dark room enclosed space. It contradicts everything around him. He can't remember where he from. Why? Who is he! How long has he been left alone for? Days, months, years? Shouldn't he have died by now? No food, and he can't recall drinking water for so long now. Yet his mouth isn't dry. But quenches for someone or something. It's a long while when he finally gains the nerve to move again. He starts to unravel from the cocoon he's created with his body, moving his arms down, and slowly bringing up his legs. He has to try. What else is there but to try? To stay here? He hates it here. What's worth living for, if he can never be found? He moves, toward the wall in the cave. Placing one foot to the wall, he attempts to pull himself up. He's successful. Another shove, another push. ...Tap… How much time does he have left? Is there time at all? His foot slips on the slick stone, and he scrapes his knee, barely catching himself with his body. And the young boy feels hopeless again. He feels like giving up again. But … how much longer can I stay here, and be me? It's a thought that's his. Even in all this confusion, he's still there. And if he exists, shouldn't there exist more as well? He climbs again… and he reaches far up to ceiling of the cave. That light is right there. It's right above him. So he raises his hand and touches it. _____ Notes: I have to admit this story was influenced by what few videos I saw of the video game, Limbo.
Edited by The Great Grant in the Sky, May 06 2012 - 01:37 PM.
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Posted May 06 2012 - 01:38 PM
Written: May 3rd
Theme: StarsRating: PG
A Good Night"So I'm in town for just a little while, but my dad and I figured while we're here, heh, let's have some fun you know?" "Uh huh," I say, eating some wings at the bar. It's close to midnight, and they stopped serving food about thirty minutes ago. I haven't been able to completely enjoy them though. "See, it's my dad's birthday, so I figure we should do something special this week. We'll be hitting all the top spots, but for right now, I'm trying to decide whether or not I want to give a call to this girl or not." Trying to eat my wings is more what I mean. The gentleman beside me is a tourist in our town, and our town gets the tourists often. This is a local bar, and despite the cheep food, mediocre to decent service and heavy smell of cigarette smoke, this place has the best wings for miles. And I like them spicy. With a hint of alcohol, this guy's breath is all over my face. He's slightly drunk, but really he just won't, stop, talking! He keeps going on and on about how his life is and was as a kid, because he thinks I am. I'm twenty one and he's twenty four, and he's giving me "advice". Though he has a girlfriend back home, Boston, he's going to hit on this one girl who's given him her phone number. His father is up at the hotel, he's told me, so for the rest of the night, he's got nothing else to do. Being honest, I'm not the kind of guy to get into the personal affairs of others, but this guy is really bugging me. "So I say, 'Yeah sure, why not take that job with my best friend?', the problem is kid, you never expect your pal to end up stabbing you in the back, you know? It only lasted a month, and that's when I learned to never work with friends. Can't trust him, can you believe he did that? Guy is a moron. Remember that kid." He only calls me "kid", and he constantly uses the term, "You know?" The whole bar suddenly is in an uproar. The local hockey team has won the match. "Yeah!" he's shouting and hooting with his baseball cap on and his cigarette being pounded into his ash tray. "What a shot man, what a shot!" "That was pretty sweet," I comment, taking another bite of my spicy wings. "Yeah it was. Did I tell you I used to play hockey? I wasn't good at it, but I was awight, you know?" So here goes again on a long story, that I try to take in, but find that's so phony… He's ALWAYS right, and never wrong and he always gets screwed in the end by family, or friends. I've gotten off work, and only meant to stay here an hour, which has now turned into two. I really, really want to get home. "So, what do you think huh?" I suddenly snap back to the present. "W-what do you mean?" I ask. "About the girl, kid, about the girl. I mean, you know as a guy, I got ideas and all. And what happens here, stays here, you know? So you think I should call her back, or you think she's got some boyfriend or somethin?" "Look, to be honest man, I dunno what you should do. But you were just talking about how your friends screwed you over on that job, and that party and all the rest. Are you really gonna do that with your girlfriend yourself?" He got offended. But I got him to leave, after I get a couple of speeches about how I don't get it, and that situation was different and such, he leaves moving chairs toward the other part of the bar, where some other late night drinkers are yelling and talking it all up. Sighing in relief, I go back to my wings and ask the bartender for a refill. It's about ten minutes later, when the whole bar goes quiet. I glance around, trying to figure out what's happened. Then the whole place goes crazy with laughter and shouts of praise and shouts of anger. The guy I was talking to is on the floor, with some guy over him, fist out and all. There's a big red mark on my companion's cheek. I stare for a long moment, and know he had it coming. When he wakes up, he'll be seeing stars. ____ Notes: Dialogue seems kind of messed up, but I was actually going for that with these characters. I wanted them to speak with slang and their own catchphrases.
Edited by The Great Grant in the Sky, May 06 2012 - 01:38 PM.
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Posted May 07 2012 - 11:30 PM
Written: May 4th
Theme: Respite
Rated: PG
Too Many StepsHaving been on the chase for so long, the small feline patters his footsteps into the nearest pipeline. His fur is wet and soggy, and he's been running for too long without food. Very hungry, the small cat cautiously sticks its head out from the hole. The rain is pouring down on his head, but he checks and sees the tall scaffolding around him, the fence that encloses the construction site … and the stray dog that's taking steps though the mud.The dog's eyes look evil, and narrow. It's just as hungry, the cat knows.Breathing in and out, he retreats back into the small steel pipe and curls up into a ball right near the center of its length.Slowly shutting its eyes, and tightly, it listens for more than the constant downpour of rain, drumming a repeated echo and rhythm as it hits the metal.Slosh…The cat reopens its eyes, hearing something unnatural in the rain, beyond his small sanctuary.Slosh…And right outside, he sees the feet of the Dog as it walks by, one leg soaking wet with muddy fur, the other bare with bite marks. For a moment the cat doesn't breathe, just watches with its yellow eyes, still as stone.The canine moves on.And when all the cat can hear is the rain pattering, it slowly recloses its eyes and begins to breathe again. He thinks about how dry it is here, and safe. There aren't too many places like that. So for the moment, he decides to rest. Maybe he'll even sleep, for as long as he can.
Edited by The Great Grant in the Sky, May 07 2012 - 11:32 PM.
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Posted May 10 2012 - 11:35 PM
Written: May 9th
Theme: Go
Rated: G
Don't RushI have about fifteen minutes to conjure up some idea to present to the entire team. We're working heavily on our project and I can't begin to describe the trials and errors we've gone through to get it done. The designing has been endless and customization of what we're planning I just can seem grasp half the time. Really, it's everyone efforts that have made this a reality.And we've all worked incredibly hard on it.The problem though, is that we're about to present it, and I've found a fatal flaw. There's a bug, a glitch, and knot in our rope. I can see it, crystal clear as though it's been waving a sign at me for hours and I've finally decided to look at it. Was it the excitement? Was it because we were so nervous or naïve to believe this could work out?I'm looking at this schematic - if that's what you want to call it, I refer to it differently - up and down, left and right, sideways and all.This won't work, my thoughts scream again. Why couldn't we have foreseen this?My companions are right in the next room, they'll be coming with our superior soon and they'll present him this wonderfully looking plan that contains this unseen and small yet unmistakable flaw. I had decided to look over it, once more, to feel filled with the achievement of pride from what we have built here.But now I feel disillusionment.Raising a hand to my hair and pulling it back in frustration, only seven minutes left… or is it even that? I probably have less.I could add in this feature here… carry that over. But no, that would ruin the entire structure! Agh! Why was this so hard? We should have seen this, should have looked this over more than we did. What are we supposed to do, what should I tell them?Taking a deep breath, and turn away from our creation and just stop looking at it.I can't undo this, and my time is nearly up. I hadn't had enough of an opportunity to get my thinking straight. I have no more ideas, and when they come in and see my sad pitiful state, I wonder what they'll see in me.I guess I'll know by what I see in them. After all, they worked so hard, why couldn't they have seen that all you needed to repair the problem was…I feel like the lights in my mind turn on. The solution…I laugh at how simple it is. The stress having left me, I turn and rethink a few things, studying it once more. Chuckling, I add in another variable to this formula and it all becomes clear.Sighing in relief, I realize I've made it right on the mark. Time almost got away from me, but the adjustment has been made, and my work is now done. I can hear the door opening, and I turn with the cup of joe in my hand.No sweat.
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Posted May 13 2012 - 10:58 PM
At Times, Words Can't Express EnoughTo my dearest companion: Jen.It's been too long since we've last seen one another, and I fear the separation we've experienced has not only caused us to drift apart, but to lose sight of one another completely. I can't recall what the shade of your eye color reminds me of, and the remembrance of the way your hair flowed whenever a gust of air caught it only leaves me with empty feelings. Has it truly been over five years now? Time has escaped both of us it seems.Enough of my sentimental emotions however, for I write this letter in great hopes that you will receive it with joy. I am doing well, and the new accommodations of my newest living quarters as described in my last letter, have greatly improved. I recall your words on how the way I described it previously and in two words you summed up my new room as, "dreadfully lacking". Hopefully I haven't instilled in you too great a fear, or I seemed too negative as the room has grown to my liking.And you, I hope you are doing well. It pains me to think of what you wrote of your gracious daughter, fallen ill at the worst of times. I pray to our Father above that she recovers swiftly. She's always been spirited and her resolve to get well, I sure will be the most powerful medicine.My friend, I hope to see you soon. Though we live so far apart now, I feel like our friendship is worth saving and these small links that connect us together are our only ones. Do know, that I wait for your next one, longing to know how you are, and where you want to go with your life next. I will always ask for your opinion about mine. There is so much to do and so little time, but please do spend just a moment of it to respond.With as much love as I can pour onto a paper, your childhood friend:Lee.
Edited by The Great Grant in the Sky, May 24 2012 - 09:03 PM.
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Posted May 24 2012 - 09:06 PM
Peaceful ShoresAs far as he could see on this dark night, Dominic watched the coastline of the beach. He took it in, seeing its grandeur for the first time and just … stared. A minute went by, and the gusts of wind forced against his face, blowing and messing up his hair. A constant pull and push of the waves, reforming the sand of its imperfections over and over, glistened and erupted with foam as it rode into the shore.Dominic looked upward, his eyes squinting as a new blast of wind hit him. It was partly cloudy with a decently lit moon. He could see the beach stretch out for miles, but he could see no end.Taking in a deep breath of air, filling his lungs with that air, mixed in with a hint of salt and mist, he slowly exhaled with his lips pressed and formed together as though he was whistling.He started to walk, pressing his light jacket closer to him.It was the middle of spring, and he was visiting this part of the coast, never having seen its … no words could really describe it but he would say, unspeakable brilliance, at night. It was slightly chilly, the summer not having neared the spring yet, but his chest felt warm and he smiled.The man couldn't … what could…. To be able to walk out on the far reaches of this beach, the sand pressing against his shoes as he took each step. He had time to think. Out here? He could just, forget. Just for an hour as he took his walk. This shore was where he could let go of his anxiety of the world, and reflect on what made him, well who he was.He felt guilt suddenly, for every person who couldn't experience this stroll on the shore.But he could, and he swore, this wouldn't be the last timehe did this.Smiling, Dominic, who kept his hands in his pockets to keep them from getting cold, watched out on to the ocean, having gotten his fill. He watched the water again, and felt like he was seeing something no other place in the universe had. The ocean was unique, something powerful, protective and majestic.Maybe next time, when he did come out tomorrow night too, he'd change his pace and sit down on the sand. Yeah, and he'd bring someone out here with him, his brother or his friend … and share what he was seeing.
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Posted Jun 30 2012 - 01:49 AM
Written: June 30th
Theme: Alone
Rated: G
In Writing"My Grandfather gave me- say again?" the woman stumbled."That's right," the older man in a dress shirt and jacket replied, scribbling something down on the large file. "Your grandfather left behind a large number of books after he died. He was a collector or sorts, and his will stated he wanted to leave all of his books with you. He didn't have much, and his wife and your father and mother are handling the finances. But the books, he stated as said here, was to go to his living grandchildren."She blinked, dumbfounded."That leaves you alone."Recomposing herself and sitting upright once again, she nodded. The young woman was in her early twenties and living on her own in a small one bedroom apartment. Where she was going to keep these books… and how many were there?She wasn't especially close to her grandfather, though she did love him, as one. He talked about himself often and often talked about her when they visited… but really, what did she truly know about him? She didn't know who his parents were. What he was like when he was younger. She didn't even know his exact age when he passed.So why leave her, books? Was it something he was interested in? Was he secretly a writer in his younger days?Sighing, she couldn't find it in her heart to simply throw them away, or donate them to anyone else, despite the fact that she'd never read any of it. Instead, she just asked for where she had to sign on the dotted line.***The three boxes that were brought to her house were filled with older books. She didn't see anything she recognized and only as she sorted through them did she find some familiar in name. All the books were a little moldy and browner in the pages, but they were all in relatively good shape, she noted.Finding a spot for them all in her place wouldn't be easy either, but eventually she located a shelf that wasn't being used for much anyway, and started taking things off and rearranging things. Until she could find a good home for these books, she'd leave them here.Having the space on her shelves that she'd picked up months ago from Walmart or maybe Targets, she slowly placed one book after the other on the shelves. They stacked up together like a wall, each one fitting like a glove.But it wasn't until the last book, that she realized that it wouldn't fit properly. All the shelves had been taken up with books, except for the top one. And this last book…Reaching up high, she placed the book on the top shelf, where it stood against the side, all by itself.Taking a few steps back, she looked at her work, finding all the books arranged properly quite satisfying. Maybe even tonight, she'd read some of her papa's books. Find out what he thought was so wonderful about them, that he'd leave them for his only granddaughter.With a smile on her face, her eyes slowly reached the top of that book shelf, where that lone book stood.Her smile dimmed, and her eyes lowered a little. A new feeling of lamentation overcame her, as she resolved to move the book to her nightstand.
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Posted Aug 05 2012 - 02:24 AM
Edited by Quote (Mr. Traveler), Oct 07 2012 - 10:29 AM.
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Posted Aug 06 2012 - 01:52 AM
Not Too Cold"So, strawberry huh?""Double scoop please!" I heard Marie tell the bored ice cream worker behind the stand. This Ice Cream girl has curly blond hair, is an older teenager and wears way too much eye makeup. She's kinda good looking, but in that self important way. She has one hand near her pocket, and I swear I can see the glow of her cell phone."Right, double scoop of strawberry, and I'll have ... pistachio? Yeah, pistachio please," I say, reaching into my own pockets to scrap together the few dollars I have."Double scoop also?" the teen asks."Yeah, that'll be fine."Marie looks over at me and smiles and grabs my shoulder and then shakes it intensely, all in like, two seconds.I'm kind of looking away from her and feel a little nervous, since we've only been dating for two weeks. Or, wait has it been three already?Our relationship is starting to get serious."It's gonna be ten dollars and ... sixty six cents." The girl is squinting at the cash register, like the numbers are some foreign language.I blink though when I hear the cost.Looking down at the dollars I've assembled into my hand, I do a quick count and find I'm about a dollar short. Sighing, I place hand up to the back of my neck and mumble to my girlfriend, asking if she has any money. The boy is always supposed to have enough money for the date, just in case, right? I don't know if I'm doing this right.Marie though is already shifting through her purse, moving past her cell, iPod, makeup and whatever else girls carry around in their bags to pull out a crisp five dollar bill, like new. She hands the fin to the cashier, and receives the change.We get our ice cream in the next few minutes, and somehow I feel like I've been ripped off, because these scoops are less than a pathetic snow ball in size. We move into the booth next to the window, where traffic is screaming past on the road and people walk toward their next destination to fill their unfulfilled day."Here," Marie says with a mouth full, having taken a bite - not a lick, a bite- out of her ice cream. "Here's what I owe you."I blink as I stare at the change."What?""Yeah, the change, you paid for almost all of it." She looks slightly disappointed as she says that, but there's appreciation in her eyes too I think. I guess I seem important. The boyfriend who bought her the double scoop of strawberry ice cream which I know is her favorite."Thanks," I reply."You feel okay? You seem a little distracted," she says to me, watching me intently."Yeah, I'm okay. I'm just wondering..." But I stop suddenly, realizing that despite the annoying little traits I keep finding, from the loud cars, to the pieces of gum under our table and that annoying girl who stands there all day and doesn't care while right behind all that ice cream, don't matter too much. Because I'm, with a good friend, who's just happy if I enjoy my desert."I mean, I'm thinking, that we should do this again next week," I tell her. And despite being a little chilly right now on the inside, my attitude glows for the rest of the day.
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Posted Sep 30 2012 - 10:21 PM
ClimbingHe slipped.Under his feet, the stone had been slick with moss. The balance of the man had been steady as he climbed with assured steps up the large boulder. It had taken quite a few hours to make his way through the path of jutted rocks. Solid stones, massive in size all around him, each gleamed with a light outer layer of moisture. As he had taken his time in admiration of his atmosphere, the constant crashing of the waves against this incredibly large and enclosed rock formation, the way his bare feet felt in pools of water and sand, the crystal blue sky…It was too much for him. This was an amazing wonder, and the island he had travelled to by boat was just too great, so much greater than what he had seen in the pictures.So it had never occurred to him, that here, in this beautiful, healthy and untouched place, that he might meet his demise. Because while the sun had glared into his eyes as he climbed, this one large boulder that stood above the rest had been able to shield him from it. And if he could reach the top, he'd see the entire island, the water, jungle, cliffsides…everything. And each small rock seemed perfect for moving on, and up, all surrounding the much larger one, like a large slope to heaven.It was perfect.Pushing himself between two of rocks and catching his body in the notch, he pushed his back against one and moved his feet to the other. His legs pressed and he pushed himself upward to grasp the next rock which was high above.He had it… just a little more…His fingers felt around the edge of the next rock, and he pushed himself a little higher, both hands…He slipped.His feet buckled from under him and with a sway he felt the weight of his entire body on his arms. He blinked in disbelief as he could only stare upward, the strength leaving his arms like water dripping through is fingers.His first hand unbuckled, the muscles in his fingers baring too much strain. His body twisted around at the unbalance and despite all that he had seen on this day, he had no way out of this situation. The drop below was so far… Could he make it? He didn't have a choice.He could only let go.****Eh, didn't really like this one. =/
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Posted Oct 05 2012 - 10:11 AM
Edited by Quote (Mr. Traveler), Oct 07 2012 - 10:28 AM.
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Posted Oct 07 2012 - 10:57 PM
"The Long and Winding Road"Taking his steps on the boardwalk in the middle of the night, late in the middle of the night, was when he enjoyed it the most. There were too many tourists and distractions, too many people running down out at the beach playing volleyball or surfing or whatever.No, it was at night when it was the best.Silence.The moon was out, well lit and not too many clouds in the sky. He took his walks every night around this time, and he caught himself up in the same old routines. The lamps were few and far in between, all glaring in their shades of deep orange. The constant pounding of the waves not too far off in the distance felt soothing.Most of the shops around here, that were open during the day, little diners, gift shops and shacks, were closed with the shutters down.It felt lonely, but it gave him time to reflect on things. Take in everything that's been going on in the day, and spread them out in his mind and flip them over, chew on them. It's been a long day with college and work and his girlfriend, who it seemed like he never got to see as much as he wished to.And it was only going to get busier as he got older. So that was why these walks were necessary. Just to take a moment to breathe and stretch, and let everything just stop.His jacket was left open so his body could take in that refreshingly cool breeze from the beach. The scent of the ocean overcame him, as it did every night. He bent back just a little and looked up to the clouds, seemingly moving at such a high speed amongst the stars. It took his breath away."Amazing…" he exhaled.Just a few more minutes of this, to walk all his trouble away and maybe, for once, just walk away from it all for good. That would have been great, he reminded himself. If life gave you that option, to keep walking until you reached someplace new and outstanding, or perhaps just something a little different.Taking his sight back to what was in front of him he hesitated just for a minute.He listened.And something wasn't… right. He couldn't hear something. The waves.Confused, he wondered how far he had journeyed to… the ocean was just to his right. He turned around and glanced down the boardwalk, which-The passage was too dark to see at this time of night, but the row of streetlamps seemed to go on forever. Had he come this way before? Was this a larger area…No that didn't make any sense, he'd walked this whole boardwalk before. He glanced to his right and found all the stores had the same closed sign on them. Red outlines with big black letters spelling, CLOSED. He wasn't worried, though something in his mind told him he should have been. He glanced upward, and the clouds were frozen. The air was held still.No pounding of the waves.He moved to locate the nearest exit to the beach, but the wooden railing kept going on and on. He didn't have a desire to just jump over it, so he kept walking.But I can't just keep walking forever… Eventually something must change, right? As nice as this is, time has to move forward and you have return to what you took a break from. He found an exit to his right, and started to walk toward it, his feet hitting the sandy path that led to the beach. It did hit him as a surprise, but he couldn't figure out why he wasn't stunned or scared out of his mind.The waves in the ocean had stopped moving. Some were about to crash onto the beach, but simply didn't.He glanced behind him, seeing the sand he had kicked up slightly, still in the air, in freefall.Yeah, I don't want to do this forever. I do want to show that I can make it. That work is tough, but endurable and school is pressuring but understandable. That I don't get to see my girl too much, but I love her. I want to go back to that. Otherwise I'll miss it all if I leave.The sounds hit him all at once as the waves started to rush forward, the air kissed his face and his breathing became noticeable again. His heart pounding, as though for a minute it hadn't been, he looked around in wonder. Yeah he knew where he was… how did he miss that before and wasn't…He couldn't remember what… he had…Shaking the thoughts of a dream away, he resolved that next time, he'd make sure he brought someone he cared about with him, in case he got lost again.
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The UI is important on every device because it's the first layer of design that directly communicates with the user. If the buttons are confusing and abstract, then your target audience will not know how to navigate, and this can reduce the conversion rate of your site or your application. Here are some fresh UI design tips to help you out.
Tip #1
Clarity in Design
The user will simply ignore those buttons that make no sense to him or are not clear enough. Sometimes just clarity alone does not work -- you also need to make sure the buttons are large enough to be pressed with a finger, or thumb, whichever the case is for you. For computers, you would also need to consider if visibility is high enough to be seen on a large screen.
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Justification in Context
Justification in context is basically justifying why the interface is placed the way it is. For example, you have a pause button on the left top corner of your game -- why is it there? The simple and obvious answer is that one, it's not interfering with the graphics of the game, and 2, it's visible upfront and right at the top for the user to use whenever he needs to quickly pause the game.
This is why it's very important that you clearly understand your audience and then come up with a list of ideas on where each element will go. Each feature has to be justified depending on context.
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Having Default Text or Content
It's hardly noticeable, but this little trick will seem like magic. When it comes to UI designing, the usual aesthetic is that you put default text in various field options so that your user knows where and what he needs to input. This will not only save your users a bunch of time, but will also provide you a clear output for analysis. The most common example would be contact forms, or fields that you need filled for sign ups or other applications.
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Spraggs receives BEYA award
Paul Spraggs ('78) named one of the 2009 Black Engineers of the Year
By Katie Hudson ('10)
Now, more than ever, is the time to enter the math or science field," says Paul Spraggs ('78), who knows first-hand the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. During his recent tenure as a senior network specialist at Science Applications International Corp., Spraggs was named one of the Black Engineers of the Year for 2009.
U.S. Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine and the Council of Engineering Deans have sponsored the Black Engineer of the Year Awards for 23 years, and Spraggs is one of 600 recipients during the two decades. Lockheed Martin Corp. hosted this year's four-day conference and gala award presentation in Baltimore. Spraggs gave a short speech and mingled with other awardees from across the country.
The "humbling experience," as Spraggs describes it, was not something he would have imagined as a JMU freshman. "I did not know what I wanted to do when I came to Madison," Spraggs says. "Madison allowed me to challenge myself and not be afraid to try new things."
A mathematics major and physics minor, Spraggs graduated cum laude and continued his education, earning a master's degree in statistics at Virginia Tech and an M.B.A. at Rutgers University. After working with Bell Labs, Telecordia Technologies and AT&T, Spraggs took a job at Science Applications International Corp. The Fortune 500 company works significantly with the U.S. Department of Defense, and officials at the company nominated him for the BEYA award.
In August, Spraggs accepted a new position with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. "I am fulfilling a desire to work as a part of our national government on issues of national importance," says Spraggs.
During his time at Science Applications International Corp., Spraggs analyzed the effects of nuclear weapons on electronic systems. "I developed models and conducted tests to better predict how telephone systems, electric power system components, anything electronic, would behave after a detonation," he explains. Surprisingly, Spraggs' interest in nuclear weapons has a JMU connection. In 2002, George Baker, professor of integrated science and technology, met Spraggs when they worked together as part of the principal staff of the Congressional Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from Electromagnetic Pulse Attack. The two were responsible for organizing commission meetings, and briefing the commission on U.S. and international research. "We immediately became friends due to the JMU connection," says Spraggs.
"Paul was always pumping me for information about new JMU developments," Baker adds.
In addition to a strong spiritual foundation and very supportive family, Spraggs says his success stems from two strong foundations — his hometown of Palmyra, Va., and Madison.
"I grew up in a very rural community where people would see you in the grocery store and congratulate you on a good grade," he says. "They would also let you know when you got a bad one," he laughs. Spraggs' community connections continue. One of his seventh-grade teachers gave him a congratulatory call after reading about his Black Engineer of the Year Award.
Now, more than ever, Spraggs sees the importance of teaching. "We're going to need some bright minds out there," he explains. "Scientific, economic and cultural breakthroughs are going to have to come from young people at Madison and other schools. I know JMU will meet the challenge. The university has a strong foundation in the core courses. The general education program challenges a small-town freshman like me to try new things. And, the strong commitment of JMU professors cannot be denied."
Another benefit of his Madison Experience was meeting his wife, Rynzelle M. Spraggs ('79). "JMU was a great experience for her as well," says Spraggs. The couple has two children.
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Steve L. Alves, 73, died April 14, 2012 at Zambarano Hospital after a long illness.
Born in West Warwick, Steve was the son of the late William and Lena (Amaral) Alves and brother of William "Bud" Alves and Earl Alves of West Warwick.
Steve graduated from West Warwick High School, the University of Rhode Island and Providence College. He taught physical education for nearly three decades in the West Warwick School Department. Steve was a celebrated athlete and coach. He coached football at West Warwick, North Kingstown, LaSalle Academy, Cranston East, Shea and Coventry. He is a member of the West Warwick Athletic Hall of Fame and the Rhode Island Football Coaches Hall of Fame.
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Mayor Coleen J. Seng today presented the Mayor's Award of Excellence for September to Travis Nilsen in the Park and Recreation Department. The monthly award recognizes City employees who consistently provide exemplary service and work that demonstrates personal commitment to the City. The award was presented at the beginning of today's City Council meeting.
Nilsen has worked for the City since 1995. He was nominated by District Park Supervisor Dave Allder in the category of safety for his actions on July 12. On that day, Nilsen spotted a person along the Bison Trail who matched the description of an individual who was involved in an attempted assault at Pioneers Park less than two weeks earlier.
Nilsen reported the person and his location to the Lincoln Police Department. With the information provided by Nilsen, officers were able to take the person into custody. The victim was then able to identify the suspect in a photo line-up.
Allder said Nilsen's actions have helped to make our parks and trails and the entire City of Lincoln a better and safer place for all residents.
The other categories in which employees can be nominated are customer relations, productivity, prevention and valor. All City employees are eligible for the Mayor's Award of Excellence except for elected officials and some managers. Individuals or teams can be nominated by supervisors, peers, subordinates and the general public.
Nomination forms are available from department heads, employee bulletin boards or the Personnel Department , which oversees the awards program. All nominations are reviewed by the Mayor's Award of Excellence Committee, which includes a representative with each union and a non-union representative appointed by the Mayor. Award winners receive a $100 U.S. savings bond, a day off with pay and a plaque. Monthly winners are eligible to receive the annual award, which comes with a $500 U.S. savings bond, two days off with pay and a plaque.


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While World War II waged, Volkswagen fell under command of the Nazi German government, which forced the company to convert its plant to make armaments for the Army. To make matters worse, the government required the plant to use forced labor during this time. Many POWs and concentration camp prisoners had to work for the very government and system that imprisoned them. Fortunately, the end of the war changed the workers' and the plant's future.
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2013-04-18 • Researching FPOC • DC
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yatah: hello
Selma: Good afternoon daviss and yatah
yatah: hi
daviss: Hello Selma and yatah! how's it going
Selma: Its going...you doing OK
yatah: good research on family history smile
Selma: Glad to hear that yatah
daviss: doing as well as can be expected Selma. Almost packed but mind not so good
yatah: yeah
Selma: I totally understand...
daviss: thanks
yatah: i know it will hard find
daviss: yes yatah research is hard but rewarding
yatah: yea i research on eupropean history and african how start etc
daviss: The President is speaking Selma You start the same way you did before yatah, no different
Selma: I have Mizz Vicky/Angela..she is watching Calliou while she eats lunch will have to catch later
daviss: you have to get census records, marriage records, death certificates and all those things
yatah: yeah need back to 1700 something ?
daviss: I remember Calliou Selma with tyler lol
yatah: or back to back 1600 first i need focus one name if i can get back to back
daviss: You have a lifetime to search yatah and along the way you will find more and more information
yatah: it will lot of work lol
daviss: I have made it a hobby and it keeps me busy
alt: hello y'all .. I see you started without me LOL LOL
daviss: You will learn who the neighbors are, the history of different cities and towns and that will be satisfying hello there alt!!
khathu: hello everyone
alt: hello there Ms Daviss
khathu: Heloo Seventies
daviss: Hi there khathu and Seventies!
alt: HI khathu & Seventies
Seventies: Good afternoon alt, daviss, khathu, Selma and yatah
Selma: Afternoon khathu and seventies
yatah: hi
Selma: Oops ternoon alt
khathu: @Selma - it is still morning here in California
Selma: Thought you were still on the EAst Coast.. LOL
daviss: Oh Khathu how is your mom? I did not know you were there
khathu: She is doing much better and my grandparents are doing well.
Selma: Glad to hear that khathu
daviss: very good, nice to hear that
alt: yes khathu, glad to hear family is doing well.
daviss: Whats up with you Seventies?
alt: parents & grandparents ... you younger folks are so fortunate to have elders to question about your family history.
khathu: I am assisting my academic mentor with her family research. Based on the little information she was able to provide I was able to discover that her family Cartwrights and Ducketts were FPOC residing in DC as early as 1820s
Seventies: Nothing really, just working out. Trying to keep on top of my FamilyGriot facebook page. etc etc
Selma: Wow..was she surprised?
alt: wow!! that is good work khathu
khathu: They also resided in Georgetown
Seventies: Oh nice work khathu
alt: khathu, are you familiar with the A.M.E. church that still exits in G'Town?
khathu: So I can't wait to get back to DC and do some on the ground research. She has a family Bible which has information back to the 1700s @alt - yes it is near my dentist
alt: WOW!!!!! what a treasure
daviss: That is a treasure..
Selma: Been a couple of articles on Blacks in Georgetown
khathu: @alt - I told her with that info she didn't need me. Heck, her research is already done.
Selma: LOL
khathu: lol
alt: okay khathu, my wife's ancestor's, surnamed Honesty helped in the building of that church and were among the founding members. right khathu, but you can help her to 'document' her holdings in a genealogical format, perhaps with a software package.... get her stuff (information) collected in a central location.
khathu: I haven't researched FPOC yet, so I am definitely interested in assisting her and since it is right there in DC how could I not take the lead
alt: you're in for a treat with FPOC in record research khathu, we are THERE!!!! and it is so thrilling to see US in print.
Selma: Believe there was a Register of Free blacks in DC
khathu: Really? I am planning on going to the DC Archives upon my return.
alt: and they should definitely be in the 1830 census records perhaps even earlier
Selma: Dorothy Provine abstracted the registers..1821-1861..
khathu: I think that the family is located in the 1830 Census but I am not sure of that yet. I made an assumption that they are. I know for a fact that they are there in in the 1840s since I located a marriage record for 1841
Selma: Heritage Press 1996
khathu: hopefully they have that at the library
alt: marriage in 1841 .. so you should be able to find information on both the bride & grooms families in those early records.
khathu: amazon is selling the book for $100.00
Selma: Jeez I am sure it is at the library.. Heck for all I know I could have it here..yes..I am unorganized
Seventies: lol Selma
khathu: @ Selma
Selma: At least I am honest
khathu: Library of Congress has it.
alt: among your many attributes Selma LOL
Selma: LOL
Seventies: Indeed! :} hi hotlanta!
hotlanta: full house
daviss: hotlanta hello
hotlanta: lol
alt: I see you behind those Foster Grants vkn ... posing as hotlanta LOL
hotlanta: lol lol lol
Seventies: Quick note. For those who missed 'The Central Park Five', its currently streaming on PBS at http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/centralparkfive/
khathu: well, i will be spending Monday at between the Library of Congress, National Archives and DAR Library
Seventies: right, alt... lol lol lol
Selma: Lucky you khathu..
hotlanta: yes I get on snag film seventies
alt: you have 'roller blades' khathu LOL
khathu: Then on Tuesday, I will be reviewing my mircofilm from FHC
hotlanta: Khathu be bizzy
alt: you're a busy fella khathu
Seventies: Wish I were there. can't seem to get it together.
khathu: well it is like a perfect storm right now
alt: wonderful khathu, do all you can, while you can
khathu: absolutely. Her grandfather worked for the Dept. of Treasury as a messenger
Seventies: wow\
khathu: I am wondering if I can get information on him from the National Archives this was around 1900s
Seventies: Do you think the Dept of Treasury would have like a pension system like the railroads did?
alt: you might also check the DC Afri-Amer newspapers from around the turn of the century (1900) khathu
karoshi8: Good afternoon everyone!
Selma: Plus city directories...you know the drill khathu
alt: Hello karoshi8
Seventies: Since you brought up newspapers, lets be reminded that Proquest is doing their free library thing again this week.
Selma: Afternoon karoshi
khathu: @Selma and alt - I will be re-reading the section on FPOC in Finding a Place Called Home
Selma: and look for the laws as they related to FPOC in DC..
alt: good reference guide khathu
Selma: Guild's book on laws in VA is a good overview..many other states followed suit
khathu: I need to make an appointment to conduct research at the DC Archives
alt: right you've got almost 200 years worth of DC history to cover khathu
daviss: hi karoshi8
alt: from about the 1820
Selma: You have to make an appointment to use the DC Archives khathu?
alt: 1820 to the present
Selma: Also read the intro to Paul Heinnegs site khathu
daviss: Oh you need appt's to research? How many do they allow at once
karoshi8: alt are any of Champaign counties court records online?
khathu: I am not sure daviss
alt: sounds exciting khathu, your friend's family will keep you busy when you hit 'dry spots' in your own research.
daviss: odd re appt to research
alt: yes karoshi8
karoshi8: Awesome! Where do I go for those?
alt: try the Champaign County Historical & Genealogical Societies for starters.
Seventies: Ok folks gotta run. See y'all tomorrow.
alt: and you can search for individuals by name on both Ancestry & familysearch in Champaign county knowing the are AA's.
karoshi8: Yes, I've tried ancestry and familysearch, no dice.
daviss: I guess I will log off folks. Not sure when I will be able to check back in. Take care
alt: try surnames on familysearch and for specific time periods.... like Adams from 1800-1900 Champaign county for specific types of records
karoshi8: Have a good afternoon daviss.
Selma: You be safe daviss..
daviss: I will and thanks much
alt: take care daviss.. prayers & best wishes to you & family 1800-1900 or more narrower time periods
karoshi8: Thanks alt. I need to narrow down my Lillian Robinson. I need a birth date or something. I know it is before 1885.
Selma: Folks..have to run..have a great day.
alt: later Selma
karoshi8: Bye Selma have a great afternoon!
Selma: Khathu..have a great visit and a safe trip home
khathu: thanks okay, talk to you all tomorrow
alt: I've got to run myself y'all take care
karoshi8: Bye alt thanks for the help!
alt: yw karoshi8


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The New SmugMug was launched today, and users can migrate their legacy sites to the improved templates whenever they desire. But don't press that button yet: converting to one of the new templates will permanently install a branding footer on every page, and you can't undo it, apparently. This means that if you currently "hide" the footer with html code (not allowed, but many do it) or if you had your site customized by a third-party … migrating to the new version will eliminate all concealment tricks. What will show up is one of the two lines (you choose!):
For those who joined SmugMug in the early days, you were grandfather out of the recent requirement that ad be displayed … I'm not sure if those grandfathered elite are still grandfathered on New SmugMug.
Of course, plenty of sites have a similar policy (e.g., WordPress), so my post title might seem a bit over the top. But many photographers don't really want their potential clients to know exactly how much it costs to produce a 6′ canvas-wrapped wall photo because it reveals their profit, and many people don't think photographers really need that much profit. And even if they didn't mind clients knowing base lab prices, the name of the company is not really professional sounding, even though they are truly professional and wonderful at heart. The similarity that comes to mind is "Smuckers," and it addressed the issue with a delightful ad campaign ("With a name like Smuckers, you have to be good"). "SmugMug" just sounds bad, and many photographers don't want it on their site even if it's at the bottom of the page.
I suspect that if they received 10,000 complaints about this issue, they'd reconsider. I tried for years and failed, but here's the link if you want to register your anger. I recently gave up and migrated to Zenfolio…which allows me to remove all advertizing (my site, if you want proof). I miss many things about SmugMug, but I'm happy with my decision so far.


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When your knee is badly damaged by disease or injury, an artificial knee replacement may be considered. During knee replacement surgery, your joint surfaces are replaced by prostheses. These are plastic and metal parts that are used to replace your joint surfaces.
Osteoarthritis is the most common problem that leads to knee replacement surgery. This is a "wear and tear" joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults. Osteoarthritis leads to the breakdown of joint cartilage, and then bone, in your knees.
Other forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis and arthritis caused by a knee injury, can also lead to degeneration of your knee joint. Fractures, torn cartilage, and/or torn ligaments also can lead to permanent damage to your knee joint over time.
The decision to replace the painful knee with an artificial one is a joint decision between you and your healthcare provider. Other treatments may be used first. These include lubricating injections, steroid injections, physical therapy, assistive walking devices, and anti-inflammatory medicines that help with pain and swelling.
As with most surgeries, knee replacement surgery has risks. General anesthesia is used to put you into a deep sleep during surgery. Anesthesia poses risks for some people. Other potential risks include:
Long-term risks are not common, but can include:
There may be other risks, depending on your specific medical condition. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider before the procedure.
In addition to taking a complete medical history, your healthcare provider will do a complete physical exam. He or she may also take X-rays, urine tests, and blood tests, to check your overall health before surgery. You may also meet with a physical therapist to discuss rehabilitation after the surgery, equipment you may need (such as crutches or a walker), and modifications needed at home (for instance, toilet seat risers, tub or shower safety bars, and secure handrails at stairs).
While the chance for infection after knee replacement is very low, it can happen if bacteria enter your bloodstream. You may be asked to see your dentist before surgery, so that any major dental procedures you might need (such as tooth extractions and periodontal work) can be done before your total knee replacement surgery. This helps reduce your risk for infection.
Tell your healthcare provider about all prescription and over-the-counter medicines and any vitamins, herbs, and supplements that you are taking. Some of these may affect things like healing and blood clotting, so you may need to stop taking them before surgery.
Your healthcare provider will tell you not to eat or drink anything for several hours before the surgery. You will probably have to stay in the hospital for at least one day, and you will not be allowed to drive for some time after surgery. You will probably need some help at home (with things like bathing, dressing, cleaning, and shopping) for a short time after surgery, so you may want to arrange this ahead of time.
Talk to your healthcare provider so you know exactly what you need to do before your procedure.
Although each procedure varies, generally, surgery to replace your knee lasts about 2 hours. During surgery, you may be under general anesthesia (medicine that puts you to sleep and keeps you from feeling pain during the surgery). Your healthcare provider may also give you a nerve block, or spinal or epidural anesthesia. These numb the lower half of your body so you don't feel pain. With these medicines, you can remain awake.
After the damaged bone and cartilage of your knee are removed, your orthopedic surgeon will put your new artificial knee in place.
The two most common types of knee prostheses used in knee replacement surgeries are cemented prosthesis and uncemented prosthesis. Sometimes, a combination of the two types is used. A knee prosthesis is made up of metal and ceramic and/or plastic. A cemented prosthesis is attached to the bone with a type of epoxy. An uncemented prosthesis attaches to the bone with a fine mesh of holes on the surface. The bone grows into the mesh and attaches naturally to the prosthesis.
The prosthesis (artificial knee) is made up of these three components:
After knee replacement surgery, you will have to stay in the hospital for a day or two. While in the hospital, you will probably begin physical therapy exercises to start regaining range of motion in your knee. Physical therapy will continue at home. Pain medicines will be available to keep you comfortable. Pain management is important, because you need to start moving as soon as possible after surgery.
Your surgeon may also have you do things to help prevent blood clots and decrease swelling. For instance, you may wear special support hose, use compression boots (inflatable leg coverings) when in bed, and take blood thinners. You may also be asked to move your foot and ankle right after surgery to increase blood flow in your leg muscles and help prevent swelling and blood clots.
You may be asked to take deep breaths or use a breathing tool called a spirometer to help prevent pneumonia.
The incision (cut) will have stitches or staples that will be removed after a few weeks. Make sure you know how to care for this wound and keep it dry while it heals.
The recovery period can take anywhere from a few days to a few months. In the meantime, you may need to adjust job duties, or even take time off from work while you heal. You may need extra help at home and need to be especially careful not to fall and damage your new knee. Your healthcare provider will talk to you about activity restrictions and exercise plans you should follow after surgery.
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Beer containers and wine canisters will all be part of the turf wars that Florida lawmakers will engage in this spring. This spring, lawmakers will battle over the size of beer containers.
Beer containers and wine canisters will all be part of the turf wars that Florida lawmakers will engage in this spring.
Although Tallahassee is run by the Republicans — who espouse less regulation and more free markets — one of the dirty secrets is that businesses and other special interest groups often use the legislative process and the state bureaucracy to literally box — or bottle — out their competitors.
This spring, lawmakers will battle over the size of beer containers.
Craft-beer advocates are behind a bill (HB 715) that would allow brew pubs to sell 64-ounce "growlers" or containers.
State law prohibits beer containers of more than 32 ounces, unless they are gallon size (128 ounces).
It is reminiscent of a battle waged a dozen years ago by state Sen. Tom Lee, R-Brandon, and former state Rep. David Bitner, R-Port Charlotte, who finally got a bill passed that upended a 36-year-old law that restricted beer bottles to 8, 12, 16 and 32 ounces.
You might wonder why that 1965 law was passed. It was aimed at handcuffing Miller Brewing, which at the time was selling a popular 7-ounce "pony" bottle.
The growler war will be fought by the craft-beer lobbyists, who argue that allowing the popular half-gallon containers will help the young industry flourish in the state. They will face opposition from the beer distributors, who want to keep the current system, which is quite lucrative for them, intact.
The growler opponents will cloak their argument in health and safety concerns — likely finding allies in groups that see larger containers leading to more alcohol consumption.
The growler bill isn't the only "size matters" battle facing lawmakers.
Sen. Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, has a measure (SB 658) that would allow manufacturers and distributors to sell wine canisters as large as 6 gallons in size to restaurants and bars. The law restricts the size to a gallon. Proponents say lifting the restriction would allow the hospitality industry to offer more high-end wines by the glass — because the canisters keep the wine fresher than bottles.
Simpson said his bill is lifting a Prohibition-era regulation and would help wine manufacturers in Florida, including one in his district.
"This legislation would simply remove antiquated red tape that arbitrarily limits wine-container sizes in Florida," Simpson said in a statement. "By updating these statutes, which were written just after the Prohibition era, the Legislature would effectively allow Florida's hospitality industry to proceed with custom-tailored wine-by-the-glass programs through innovative new methods and with technology manufactured within my district."
Some 36 states now allow the canisters, said Rep. Frank Artiles, R-Miami, who is sponsoring the House version of the bill (HB 623).
Texas and Pennsylvania were the latest states to lift the restriction.
Florida Republicans. Former state GOP chairman Jim Greer's guilty plea avoided a trial that could have cast a glare of publicity on the unsavory inner workings of the state party during his tenure and embarrassed a number of Republican leaders. Former Gov. Charlie Crist, who is now a Democrat, might also have benefited in that his role in Greer's rise and fall would have been part of the trial.
Florida Democrats. Party operatives were hoping Greer's trial would have tarnished the GOP brand heading into the next major election cycle in 2014. Now the Republicans can put the scandal behind them as both parties focus on the upcoming governor's race, Cabinet and legislative contests.
"Guilty, your honor," Greer told a judge, pleading to charges of grand theft and moneylaundering related to a fund-raising company he created while he was the head of the state party.


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For the Boy Scout Troop youth position of responsibility, see Quartermaster
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Sea Scout Quartermaster Award.
1. Quartermaster Medal
2. a. White knot
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The Quartermaster Award is the highest rank in Sea Scouts. The award is rich in history. The oldest Venturing award, the tradition of the Quartermaster has made a great impact on current Scouting. Those who have earned this award are looked upon to be experts in seamanship, knots and lashings, leadership, and a variety of water-related skills.
The Quartermaster emblem is a medal consisting of the Sea Scout emblem on a ship's wheel that is suspended from a solid dark blue ribbon that is in turn suspended from a bar bearing the design of a double carrick bend knot.
Quartermaster Award requirements
Duty to God
Vessel Maintenance
Specialty Proficiency
Ornamental Ropework
Maritime Tradition
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United States Power Squadrons
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Expert-level awards: Quest Award • TRUST Award • Ranger Award
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Elmer Levi Johnson's sister-in-law, Matilda "Tilda" S (Hansen), the wife of Ole and Mari Finnestad's great grandson, Truman Levi Johnson was buried at the Lawnridge Cemetery in Rochelle, Ogle county, Illinois.
Tilda was born October 29, 1892 in Illinois and died August 1979 in Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois.
Tilda was buried alongside her parents, sister Mary (Hansen) and brother-in-law, Ralph Ruckman. Here is a photo of the family plot.
There is no record that Truman, who had passed away 10 years earlier, was buried at the Lawnridge Cemetery. He died in Oak Park, Cook county, Illinois so he may be buried at a cemetery in the Cook county area.
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Drum roll and mood music, cue the World Cup draw for 2015. Who cares? Probably some tour operators and those fans who want to know exactly where they will be heading for some pool games.
After that it's a lottery, as France showed in 2007 and last year.
But really what is the hurry, what is the rationale behind this flurry which has the bulk of the 2015 draw decided early next month?
Some of the sting is taken out of the tournament because the draw is made on the basis of nations' rankings almost three years out from the next tournament in England.
Rankings this year sort out which pool teams will be in for 2015.
At the moment New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and France are on the top line, with England, Argentina, Ireland and Wales next and on the third line of automatic qualifiers come Samoa, Scotland, Italy and Tonga.
All very fine and dandy and lather-inducing for World Cup officials.
But just say in two years, with almost a season to run before the eighth global tournament, England and the Pumas are in the top line and Samoa have nudged into the second level of favouritism.
You've got to think that England, especially as hosts, would far rather be in a pool where they avoid the All Blacks and Samoa until at least the playoffs.
Making ratings much nearer the tournament is a far better representation of the global order and rewards teams for working towards the World Cup.
Then the tournament is likely to have a better balance in the quarter-finals. Form now should not be as important as it is leading into the event.
Organisers want to get on with "arranging" matches so those with greater drawing power will be allocated larger venues. Travelling fans, they argue, want to know where their sides will be playing.
Of course they do but they would also like their teams to get a fair shake of the seedings dice a bit closer to the tournament.
It won't matter if they have to go to St Mary's Stadium in Brighton, St James Park in Newcastle or points in between.
If they support their side and have the ability to travel to the UK for the World Cup, they will go where their side is playing.
Even if the World Cup organisers waited until this time next year to make the draw, it would be preferable. Maybe new IRB boss Brett Gosper could send the results out on Twitter.


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anyway, i can't believe i only have a month and three weeks left in paris…then i'm heading back to new york before going home to wisconsin for the holidays!
h&m plaid coat, vintage tee and shorts, allsaints boots.
adorable photos!
I'm in love with your blog, seriously. I don't know if I've ever commented, but your photography is really great. That man is gorgeous, too.
love the shots of Paris! Such a beautiful city.
Lovely photos! I hope to go someday <3
This has nothing to do with this post. I'd just want to tell you that there's a photo of you that has turned kind of a big thing on Google.
(It may look like a virus but you can copy and paste in your browse. I just wanted to show you how many times your photo appears in Google search =))
Nice photos,I miss my stay in Paris with my grandmother.She always wanted us to have a breakfast with her favorite restaurant along sideways because of delicious bread.
awesome place;)
Wow, that coat really packs a punch to such a simple outfit.
can you make a winter/autumn playlist please
amazing photos :))
Beautiful photos!!!!!!!
haha mimi, that's crazy! thanks so much for showing me!
and yeah, i could probably make an autumn/winter playlist. soon!
thanks everyone :)
Oh God I miss Paris so much! Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos, they bring back so many memories! <3
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The light in these pictures is amazing! You have such a wonderful eye.


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A spectator cuts to and removes three cards from the deck. A second spectator cuts the deck and removes three more cards. You can now name all the cards held by each spectator because of the diabolical deck. As many as six different spectators can select cards and you be able to instantly tell them which cards they have.
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posted on www.mikesouth.com – Vivid sent out a letter to all affiliates prohibiting the use of any trademarks in your advertising of their site, specifically:
"It has been a long standing policy of Vivid Entertainment, LLC to protect its trademarks. Vivid Entertainment, LLC. does not allow the use of it's trademark's to be engaged in any marketing by way of pay-per-click, sponsored links, search engines; keywords, AdWords or similar promotion which utilizes any of its brands, marks or logos, including, but not limited to Vivid, Vivid Video, Vivid Entertainment, Vivid.com, Vivid Girls , (collectively "Vivid Marks") and any variations or words that contain Vivid Marks. "
note search engines and keywords….
anything you use to get traffic to your affiliate link for Vivid must not contain the words listed as "Vivid marks"
The punishment….you won't get paid.
How exactly do you promote the Vivid website without using the "Vivid marks"?
This is a legal way to fuck you out of your money.
You have been warned


text: Food spoils, but it doesn't have to go so quickly. Boston University student and CHOW.com intern Austin Pohlen knows a nifty trick to make this staple snack last over a week longer than its expiration date. This special College Edition tip is part of a series aimed to help students on a budget with food and entertaining while living away from home.


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This elegant Scuderia Ferrari vertical credit card holder has a linear design and is made of boarded calfskin leather.
This bi-fold credit card holder with minimal lines and an urban flair, entirely Made in Italy, stands out for its sophisticated traditional leather processing. Featuring convenient compartments, the Ferrari Shield in metal appears on the front and the Scuderia Ferrari inscription is engraved on the inside of this credit card holder, which accompanies all the outfits of Maranello fans.
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Our Hotel's Near Mount Vernon, Mount Erie & More Anacortes Attractions
Anacortes is the best place for lively entertainment, famous waterfront activities, rich history, and vibrant local nature encounters. With events continually popping up, Anacortes is a bustling town for the curious traveler interested in exploring the San Juan Islands. Enjoy the famous Deception Pass Bridge during your visit, a renowned National Scenic Monument and one of the most photographed places in the nation, as well as the nearby Deception Pass State Park. See the famous Mount Erie and Mount Vernon. Embark on hikes through miles of trails, take a picnic, or lounge on the beach while exploring the most spectacular Pacific shoreline.
Exciting Anacortes Attractions
- Maritime Museum of British Colombia & Anacortes History Museum
- Anacortes Shipwreck Festival
- Anacortes "Salmon Derby"
- Anacortes Arts Festival
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Here at Sports Poster Warehouse, we had Tom Brady as our number 1 ranked QB going into this year's NFL season. However, disaster has struck both Brady and the New England Patriots, as in Sunday's season opener, Brady suffered a season ending knee injury.
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Family Museum Events This Weekend: Penguins, Poison, and Origami 12/14 and 12/15 main content.
Family Museum Events This Weekend: Penguins, Poison, and Origami 12/14 and 12/15
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Out and about? Come to the Museum for a bewitching exhibition The Power of Poison, or visit the Museum's Origami Holiday Tree. And don't miss the last few weeks of Penguins, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, in the IMAX Theater.
In the new exhibition The Power of Poison, families with children of all ages will be intrigued by stories about witches, princesses, and folk remedies (all with a dash of danger).
Featuring the surprising diversity of poisons in nature, myth, and even medicine, the exhibition features iPad games and live animals, including golden poison frogs, throughout.
There is also a theater with a live presenter, who tells the story of an historical poisoning mystery. Audience participation is encouraged!
Learn more and purchase tickets.
There are only a few more weeks to see Penguins, a touching story about a young King Penguin's perilous journey from youth to fatherhood. Will he manage find a mate and start a family, all the while evading predators and other dangers?
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Visit the seasonal Origami Holiday Tree, a Museum tradition for 40 years. This year's theme features models of Gila monsters, Macbeth's witches, water hemlock, and scorpions. What links them all? A connection to The Power of Poison, a new exhibition. Learn more in a blog post here.
See the Origami Holiday Tree in the Grand Gallery, on the first floor of the Museum.
Want more origami? Watch this video and fold at home!