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Eight seeking three Cairo school seats
(Local News ~ 04/15/07)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Some Cairo school board candidates feel the school district is making strides both financially and academically. But others say major changes are needed to improve the school system. Two incumbents and six challengers are running for three seats on the school board in Tuesday's election...
Cyclists want share of Cape streets
(Local News ~ 04/15/07)
A grassroots effort among cyclists in Cape Girardeau to get bike lanes and improved trails is gaining speed. According to organizer Chris Moore, about 350 people have signed a petition asking for the lanes and better trails. Moore and others plan to bring their petition before the city council at an upcoming meeting...
Fire damages home on Highway 25 in Jackson
(Local News ~ 04/15/07)
As she watched firefighters setting up fans to ventilate her home, Elaine Illers thought about how close she had come to not escaping the fire that erupted Saturday afternoon in her home on Highway 25 in Jackson. Her gray hair was badly singed from attempting to fight the blaze with a household fire extinguisher. ...
Advisory board fields complaints, demands
(Local News ~ 04/15/07)
Cape Girardeau County Road and Bridge Advisory Board members were peppered with complaints, demands and questions before they even had a chance to explain the board's function at the Delta Community Center on Saturday. About 40 residents attended the meeting, the first of four scheduled countywide to inform residents of the board's function and plans for improving roads...
Thompsons married 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 04/15/07)
Mr. and Mrs. Denzel Thompson of Jackson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a party April 14, 2007, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jackson. Thompson and Carolyn McNeely were married April 12, 1957, at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church near Fruitland...
(Engagement ~ 04/15/07)
Derrick and Leanna Dale of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Nicole Dale, to Thomas Anthony Dozier. He is the son of Billy and Sherry Dozier of Charleston, Mo. Dale is a graduate of Scott City High School. She is a certified nurse assistant at Saint Francis Medical Center...
(Engagement ~ 04/15/07)
SIKESTON, Mo.-- Pamela Little of Sikeston and David and Marcella Mack of Benton, Mo., announce the engagement of their children, Shannon Duncan and Andrew Mack. Duncan is a 2000 graduate of Sikeston High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of arts degree in English literature from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She is employed at A.O. Community Services in Cape Girardeau...
(Engagement ~ 04/15/07)
Mike and Debbie Bowers of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Tammy Marie Bowers, to Zachary Patterson Fulenwider. He is the son of Dixie Fulenwider of Jackson, and the late Dr. R.A. Fulenwider Jr. Bowers received a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Southeast Missouri State University, and is pursuing a master's degree in elementary counseling from the University of Columbia. She is a kindergarten teacher at Woodland School District...
(Engagement ~ 04/15/07)
LEOPOLD, Mo. -- Gerald and Leeann Jansen of Leopold announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Renee Jansen, to Dustin Lee Hoesli. He is the son of Ted and Maria Hoesli of Owensboro, Ky. Jansen is a 2003 graduate of Leopold High School. She expects to receive a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Murray State University in December...
(Engagement ~ 04/15/07)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- James and Sylvia Crader of Marble Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Crader, to Robert Anderson II. He is the son of Bob and Sarah Anderson of Glenallen, Mo. Crader is a 2004 graduate of Woodland High School. She is employed at Cross Trails Medical Center Marble Hill Clinic...
(Engagement ~ 04/15/07)
Ann Frey of Cape Girardeau announces the engagement of her daughter, Jennifer Lynn Frey, to Bradley Whalen. He is the son of Gerry and Ann Whalen of Virden, Ill. Frey is also the daughter of the late Larry Frey. Frey is a 2001 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in advertising from Southeast Missouri State University in 2005. She is employed at National Distribution Services in Chesterfield, Mo...
(Engagement ~ 04/15/07)
Gwen and Elsworth Schieffer of Jackson and John Link of Silex, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Marie Link, to Jeremy Kyle Penny. He is the son of Terry and Joyce Penny of Jackson. Link is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Cape Regional Credit Union...
(Engagement ~ 04/15/07)
Angie and Tom Junk of Scott City and Charles Wiggins of Advance, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Wiggins, to Andrew Estes. He is the son of Sandy Estes of Scott City, and the late Kim Estes. Wiggins is a 2001 graduate of Scott City High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University this fall. She is a nurse extern II at Southeast Missouri Hospital...
(Engagement ~ 04/15/07)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Rodney and Pam Manche of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Julaine Elizabeth Manche, to Andrew Kristopher Niccum. He is the son of Jerry and Kris Niccum of Perryville. Manche is a 2002 graduate of Perryville High School, 2003 graduate of St. Louis College of Health Careers, and 2006 graduate of Mineral Area College. She is a massage therapist at The Fixx Salon and Spa and Toni's Medical Aesthetics...
(Engagement ~ 04/15/07)
John and Jeanne Hirsch of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Hirsch, to Cory Knapp. He is the son of Tim and Pam Mahoney of McClure, Ill. Hirsch is a graduate of Sikeston High School, and is attending Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at J.C. Penney...
Out of the past 4/15/07
(Out of the Past ~ 04/15/07)
Calling it a "bum law," Division III Associate Circuit Judge William S. Rader yesterday criticized a new law that gives public defenders in the state authority to declare defendants "indigent" rather than judges, who had that responsibility before; Rader made that assessment while speaking as part of a panel discussion during Criminal Justice Day of the Southeast Missouri State University campus...
(Wedding ~ 04/15/07)
Sarah Elizabeth Roth and Travis Lee DeGroot were married Oct. 21, 2006, at Eisleben Lutheran Church in Scott City. The Rev. Robert Azinger performed the ceremony. Organist was Heraleen Bowers and soloist was Vicki Howell, both of Scott City. Parents of the couple are Frank and Annette Roth of Scott City, and Gary and Carolyn DeGroot of Gordonville...
(Wedding ~ 04/15/07)
Renee Tiffany Grojean and David Allen Yarnell exchanged wedding vows Oct. 14, 2006, at Deerfield Lodge. The Rev. Gary Brothers performed the ceremony. Vocalist was Neal Boyd of St. Louis. The bride is the daughter of Ron Grojean of Cape Girardeau and Faye Powell of Maumelle, Ark. The groom is the son of John and Kimmie Meinershagen of Versailles, Mo...
(Engagement ~ 04/15/07)
Luke and Cheri Landgraf of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Olivia Landgraf, to Samuel Lance Essner. He is the son of Steven and Donna Essner of Cape Girardeau. Landgraf is a graduate of Central High School, and attended Southeast Missouri State University. She is a certified orthodontic assistant with Crowe and McGuire Orthodontics...
Honor roll
(Honor Roll ~ 04/15/07)
St. Paul Lutheran School Scholastic Honor Roll 5th grade -- Alexis Engelhart, Joshua Friess, Jenna Greene, Amanda Krewson, Samuel Lowes 6th grade -- Lauren Barr, Danielle Daume, Lauren Hecht, Carly Lorenz, Ethan Mirly, Natalie Mueller, Jordan Myer, Logan Sprandel...
Anything goes for summer
(Community ~ 04/15/07)
Bright and bold colors. Black and white patterns. Strappy sandals, ballet flats and casual tennis shoes. These are the fashion trends to watch for on the feet of women in Southeast Missouri as warmer weather approaches. "Anything goes for the summer," said Tara Hollis, a sales associate in Macy's shoe department. "You're going to see a little bit of everything."...
Senior citizens are good neighbors
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/15/07)
To the editor:Basil Harrison should welcome a senior housing development across from his property. Most seniors keep their yards and surrounding area clean. What would it matter if some of them received help paying their rent? Getting help from the housing department doesn't make them less likely to keep their home clean. ...
Speak Out 4/15/07
(Speak Out ~ 04/15/07)
Looking to the future; Farmers' prices; Below average; Helpful drivers; Injury compensation; Plenty of trash cans; Sheriff's actions; Who's the enemy?; Double standard; Sikeston's prisoners; Too many taxes; In debt to China; School changes; Much-needed changes; Taking control; Jackson chamber; Buried by committee
VA medical care
(Editorial ~ 04/15/07)
In the years since U.S. troops have been fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq, many have returned with injuries related to their tours of duty and have sought treatment at medical facilities run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans who met recently with U.S. ...
No taxation without representation
(Column ~ 04/15/07)
By Matt Blunt Missourians voted in 2004 to protect traditional marriage from the judicial activism that imposed same-sex marriage in Massachusetts. Unfortunately, judges across the U.S. continue to make decisions that no one thought possible. Recently, judges have imposed tax hikes, or huge new spending increases, on their own, with no voice for the people or their elected officials...
Crack cocaine: Silent urban killer
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/15/07)
To the editor:Recently I introduced House Bill 1189 to place restrictions on the purchase and accounting of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). The bill's language is similar to that passed a few years ago placing restrictions on the purchase of all medicines containing pseudoephedrine to stymie methamphetamine production. Baking soda is a component in the production of crack cocaine...
Faith ought to speak to life
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/15/07)
To the editor:A recent Speak Out comment, "Church sign," deserves a few words of response. The writer, on the one hand, says, "You don't have to separate your religion from your politics," yet every other word in the missive indicates that's exactly what he/she thinks ought to be done. What is "political" to one person is "being relevant" to another. In fact, "Be Relevant" is the motto adopted by our youth group...
CLAIM offers valuable information
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/15/07)
To the editor:Understanding Medicare options and changes can be a difficult task, but every day Community Leaders Assisting the Insured of Missouri provides information to help seniors make choices that fit their needs. CLAIM provides free, confidential and unbiased health-insurance information on many different health-care topics including Medicare, Medicare prescription drug and supplement plans, long-term care planning and suspected fraud or abuse...
Blunt acts on health screenings
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/15/07)
To the editor:It is wonderful to see a governor who respects life and who also respects the values of the taxpayers. I didn't even realize that my tax dollars were going to an abortion provider? -- Planned Parenthood -- for health screenings for low-income women. ...
Bag limit affects city cleanliness
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/15/07)
To the editor:Now I understand why I'm seeing so much trash all over town. This week I placed three 30-gallon trash bags in my driveway thinking they would be picked up by the city. The two smaller bags were picked up. The largest bag was left with a tag attached informing me that only two bags would be picked up. ...
New Dawn School needs funding
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/15/07)
To the editor:Our 11-year-old grandson is blind. He attends New Dawn School in Sikeston, Mo. The school is a beautiful building. The teachers are wonderful with these children. How sad it is when they cannot get enough funding to buy equipment these children need and deserve. ...
Ethanol plants good for Missouri
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/15/07)
To the editor:Missouri currently is home to three farmer-owned ethanol plants in Macon, Craig and Malta Bend. A fourth plant is under construction in Laddonia and a fifth at St. Joseph. Legislation pending in the General Assembly would require that nearly all gasoline sold in the state contain 10 percent ethanol. ...
Two letters of intent likely in the mail
(Sports Column ~ 04/15/07)
After the Southeast Missouri State men's basketball program signed Bell City High School senior Will Bogan on Wednesday, fans are probably wondering why the university has not yet announced the signing of the two junior college players who verbally committed to the Redhawks...
Redhawks drop home match
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/07)
The Southeast Missouri State women's tennis team closed out the regular season Saturday with a 4-3 home loss to Eastern Kentucky. But the Redhawks are not done playing this year as they had already accomplished one of their primary goals by qualifying for the Ohio Valley Conference tournament...
Renfrow tosses six-hit shutout
(College Sports ~ 04/15/07)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- A schedule change did nothing to slow down Southeast Missouri State's ascent to sole possession of first place in the Ohio Valley Conference. The Redhawks rode early offense and the brilliant pitching of Dustin Renfrow to a 4-0 win over host Samford on Saturday night in the opener of a three-game series...
Fan Speak for April 15
(Other Sports ~ 04/15/07)
Marathon men; Milestones, at what price?
Missouri avoids bat debate
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/07)
Nick Harris keeps his eyes trained on the batter's hands as he creeps in from third base. If Harris doesn't see the hands slide up the bat, he scurries back toward the base. The reason? He's worried about taking a blast off a metal bat to the head...
Milton Haertling
(Obituary ~ 04/15/07)
NEW WELLS, Mo. -- Milton E. Haertling of New Wells died Friday, April 13, 2007, surrounded by his family at the home of his son near New Wells. He was born Oct. 17, 1930, near New Wells, the son of Eldor and Alma Meyr Haertling. He and Marilyn Kasten were married Feb. 24, 1957. She preceded him in death on Jan. 2, 2003...
James Trickey
(Obituary ~ 04/15/07)
James L. Trickey II, 43, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, April 14, 2007, at his home. He was born March 29, 1964, in Cape Girardeau, the son of James Lynn and Karen Sue (Rice) Trickey Sr. He was married to Brandy Nichole Lukow May 24, 2003, in Cape Girardeau...
Stan Peeler
(Obituary ~ 04/15/07)
Stan "The Window Tint Man" Peeler, 50, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, April 14, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla. He was born Oct. 2, 1956, at Vance AFB, Okla., the son of Charles William Peeler and Ilene Goodbrake Homier. He and Pamela Sue Kirkwood Peeler were married Nov. 6, 2006, in Cape Girardeau...
Willis Orrell
(Obituary ~ 04/15/07)
Willis Marshall Orrell, 63, of Jackson died Friday, April 13, 2007, at his home. He was born in Jackson on March 17, 1944, to Otis M. Orrell and Edna Marie (Conley) Orrell. He married Sharon A. Cook on March 27, 1970. He graduated Jackson High School in 1962 and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962 to 1967 and the U.S. Naval Reserves Seabees from 1980 to 1999...
Marie Allison
(Obituary ~ 04/15/07)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Marie Allison, 72, of Advance died Saturday, April 14, 2007, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at Morgan Funeral Home in Advance.
Tuesday's election will reshape Cairo City Council
(Local News ~ 04/15/07)
CAIRO, Ill. -- After watching four years of constant battling inside city hall, Cairo voters will deliver a verdict on their city council's actions Tuesday. At least three new members will join the six-member council, which is being reshaped by retirements and the political ambitions of the members. ...
Paul Bowers
(Obituary ~ 04/15/07)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Paul Ray Bowers, 54, of Marble Hill died Friday, April 13, 2007, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home in Jackson.
Robert Gee
(Obituary ~ 04/15/07)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Robert Gee, 81, of Portageville died Saturday, April 14, 2007, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Ron Dunavin and Leland Butler officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston, Mo...
Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda
(Local News ~ 04/15/07)
7:30 p.m. Monday Jackson City Hall 101 Court St., Jackson Public hearing n Hearing to consider the city's application to the state of Missouri under the Community Development Block Grant program. Action Items Power and light committee n Consider a motion accepting the certified election results for the April 3 municipal election...
Floyd Niswonger
(Obituary ~ 04/15/07)
SEDGEWICKVILLE, Mo. -- Floyd Henry Niswonger, 80, of Sedgewickville died Friday, April 13, 2007, at his home. He was born Sept. 4, 1926 in Sedgewickville, son of Henry Dennis and Doshia May Statler Niswonger. He and Mary Ellen Herbert were married Aug. 23, 1947, at Patton, Mo...
Cletus Lowes
(Obituary ~ 04/15/07)
Cletus John Lowes, 88, of Jackson died Thursday, April 12, 2007, at his home. He was born April 18, 1918, in Cape Girardeau County, son of August and Cora Ludwig Lowes. Lowes attended Oak Ridge Public School and was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Fruitland. He farmed in the Oak Ridge community all his life...
Audrey Frentzel
(Obituary ~ 04/15/07)
TOPEKA, Kan. -- Audrey M. Frentzel, 82, of Topeka died Thursday, April 12, 2007, at Lexington Park Nursing Facility. She was born July 31, 1924, in Belgique, Mo., daughter of Theophile J. and Bernice Mattingly Bert. She and Alvin E. Frentzel were married Aug. 31, 1947...
Master Gardeners extend plant sale hours
(Local News ~ 04/15/07)
A steady stream of customers clad in raingear patronized the Cape Girardeau County Master Gardeners' seventh annual plant sale at Arena Park's Conservation Shelter on Saturday. But in order to make the sale worthwhile, the gardeners decided Friday that Saturday's hours would extend to 7 p.m. instead of noon and that for the first time they would open Sunday at 10 a.m., working until 3 p.m...
Turning around a town
(Local News ~ 04/15/07)
CAIRO, Ill. -- The candidates for mayor in this struggling river town are both old enough to remember when downtown was alive with people on the weekends and almost anyone could find some sort of job if they looked. Judson Childs, 64, and Karl Klein, 71, can pinpoint where Woolworth's, J.C. Penney and a host of other stores conducted business in now-crumbling buildings...
Leona Jones
(Obituary ~ 04/15/07)
Leona M. Jones, 74, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, April 14, 2007, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Feb. 25, 1933, in Kelso, Mo., daughter of Otto and Lorena Schlosser Ressel. She and Jimmy R. Jones were married Sept. 26, 1959, at Kelso...
Going Public to feature poetry and history today
(Local News ~ 04/15/07)
Poetry and history will be featured on the "Going Public" radio show today. The show will include interviews with two men who recently lectured at Southeast Missouri State University. Ken Waldman, known as Alaska's fiddling poet, will recite some of his poetry and discuss the nomadic life of a troubadour. Dr. Thomas Schwartz, who presented the annual Dugger Lecture at Southeast Missouri State University, will discuss the history of the relationship between Europe and the United States...
Cairo school board candidates
(Local News ~ 04/15/07)
Arnold Burris Sr. Incumbent Age: 52 Residence: Cairo, Ill. Occupation: Deputy sheriff for Alexander County Political experience: Has served 16 years on the school board, seeking his fifth four-year term; currently serves as board president Education: Graduated from Cairo High School, attended Shawnee Community College in Ullin, Ill...
Opposition clashes with police in Moscow
(International News ~ 04/15/07)
MOSCOW -- Riot police beat and detained protesters as thousands defied an official ban and attempted to stage a rally Saturday against President Vladimir Putin's government, which opponents accuse of rolling back freedoms Russians have enjoyed since the end of Soviet communism...
Commission says injured soldiers face unacceptable obstacles to medical treatment
(National News ~ 04/15/07)
WASHINGTON -- Injured soldiers returning home for medical treatment face an unacceptable maze of paperwork and bureaucracy, leaders of a presidential commission on veterans' health care said Saturday. At its first public meeting, the nine-member panel heard from veterans, spouses and advocacy groups who decried what they said was a failed system. The commission pledged to work quickly to find solutions rather than assign blame...
Opening of new federal courthouse pushed back to August
(Local News ~ 04/15/07)
Federal agencies waiting to move into the $50 million courthouse on Independence Street have been given a new date for the switch from current quarters -- sometime in July, with a grand opening set for August, a federal official said Friday. Brad Scott, regional administrator for the General Service Administration office in Kansas City, said the latest delays were caused by problems with mistakes on acoustical cloth and carpeting for the courthouse. ...
Car bomb hits bus station in Karbala, Iraq
(International News ~ 04/15/07)
BAGHDAD -- A car bomb blasted through a busy bus station near one of Iraq's holiest shrines Saturday, killing at least 37 people, police and hospital officials said. The bus station bombing occurred about 200 yards from the Imam Hussein shrine in Karbala, where the grandson of Islam's Prophet Muhammad is buried -- one of the most important sites for Shiites. ...
Suicide bombers strike Casablanca; 3 suspects arrested
(International News ~ 04/15/07)
CASABLANCA, Morocco -- Two brothers strapped with explosives blew themselves up near an American cultural center Saturday, and police arrested another three suspects -- including one wearing an explosives belt -- hours later, an official said. The attacks came just days after three suspected militants blew themselves up as they were cornered by police in Casablanca, and al-Qaida claimed suicide car bombings in neighboring Algeria that killed 33 people. ...
Turks protest possible run for president by Islamic-rooted prime minister
(International News ~ 04/15/07)
ANKARA, Turkey -- Some 300,000 Turks protested against their pro-Islamic prime minister Saturday, draping themselves in flags and pouring into streets and squares in a demonstration of the intense secular opposition he will face if he runs for president...
St. Louis mayor's aide to lead Missouri Democratic Party
(State News ~ 04/15/07)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The state Democratic Party picked a staffer in St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay's office as its new executive director Saturday. Ken Franklin, Slay's deputy legislative director, will replace Corey Dillon, who had led the party since August 2004. Dillon stepped down in February to work for her old boss, Sen. Claire McCaskill...
Surgery on injured N.J. governor's leg successful
(National News ~ 04/15/07)
CAMDEN, N.J. -- Surgery on Gov. Jon S. Corzine's injured leg was successful Saturday, while state police said the driver blamed for the wreck that critically injured the governor had been found but would not be charged. Corzine's recovery was progressing better than doctors expected, said Dr. Steven Ross, head of trauma at Cooper University Hospital. Doctors cleaned a 6-inch wound during surgery on his left thigh...
Stars shine at B.A. Sports All-Star Extravaganza event
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/07)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Saturday's B.A. Sports All-Star Extravaganza basketball games were filled with highlight-reel performances. Ellington's Megan Santhuff and Scott County Central's Brittney Peet put on a defensive clinic in the girls game. Bell City's Will Bogan dominated the glass and Advance's Alex Seil torched the net in the small-school game...
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Luigi Inc.
Doyle Tipler
Omaha, NE
(402) 598-5062
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Luigi Inc. is a five-piece jazz combo performing a diverse selection of styles in hopes of exposing new audiences to music they may not have experienced before. Luigi Inc has been recognized by the Smithsonian Institute for their long string of consecutive Sunday night performances dating back to 1978. They have performed weekly for the past several years, including performances in Omaha's Old Market and at Omaha's annual Summer Arts Festival on the Luigi Waites main stage (named after the band's former leader). The group has also played at the Toast of Market festival and Art Splash in Sioux City.
Technical requirements: 12' x 12' minimum floor space and access to power outlets
Maximum negotiable fee: $3,038
Availability: Luigi Inc. is not available on Sunday evenings.

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i had the privilege of joining with kaleigh and dylan this past saturday, along with their joyous family and friends...to celebrate a wedding that was several years in the making. these two had been together for years and i could certainly feel the culminating excitement and love that broke through every moment last weekend. no amount of rain earlier in the day could derail the joys and anticipation that dylan and kaleigh had all day long.
the ceremony was inside at the family church which worked out perfectly as the rain decided to stop just after the ceremony was done and we had the freedom to hit the party bus and make any stops we wanted for photos. and talk about a fun wedding party - kaleigh and dylan, you certainly surrounded yourselves with wonderful friends who love and adore you!
thank you two so much for welcoming me in - i felt like one of the party and loved spending the day with you. i wish you two the very best and all God's blessings in your marriage. one wedding day down, 100 or more anniversaries to go!
all the best,


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Slot car racing caught on with me around the time that I was around 8 or 9 years old. I first saw a television commercial on during the "Spiderman and His Amazing Friends" Saturday morning cartoon for this awesome Spiderman Slot Car racing set. Once car was painted to look like Spiderman with bright reds and blues and had this crazy large Spiderman head attached to the front of the car.
The other car was painted a garish green and purple and looked like Spiderman's arch nemesis The Green Goblin, and it had a crazy large Green Goblin head attached to the front of it.
Slot cars are named so because each car had a slender metal peg attached to the bottom of the car. The tracks that the cars would run on had a slot carved into each lane that ran all the way around the track. The peg on the bottom of the car would fit into the slot on the track. This way, as the car got going faster it would stay on the track and not go flying off. Here is a diagram that really explains it well:
These cars would run off of electricity and each of the two people controlling the cars would hold what looked like a small, usually orange colored, gun device with a trigger on it. The more you would squeeze the trigger, the faster your slot car would go.
While not setting any land/speed records, these little cars could build up quite a head of steam and really move around the tracks. There were usually curves that were built into the track as well and it was here that the player would have to use some skill, because if you blazed full speed into these turns your car would go flying off of the track! Of course this was always fun to do and the farther you could get your car to fly off the track the funnier it always was. That was until you slammed your car hard enough that it would no longer work, which seemed to happen more than you cared for. Some tracks could get really complex, such as the one shown here:
This Spiderman racing set actually had an objective which was kind of new for slot car racers at that time. As I mentioned there were these large plastic heads on each of the cars, one for Spiderman and one for the Green Goblin. I should also mention here that while you were controlling the slot car, if you totally released the trigger on the controller and then immediately pulled on it all the way, your car would actually switch lanes.
The object was to get behind your opponents car and then ram them, which would make the large plastic head go shooting up into the air, which made the other car stop in its tracks.
This actually worked out extremely well, as it was quite rewarding to pop the other guys head off, kind of like Rock Em Sock Em Robot style.
It also worked out well for the makers of the set because by constantly ramming the cars into one another, the cars would quickly break and you need to keep buying new cars all the time.
Soon after the Spiderman set came out, there was an amazing Star Wars racing set that debuted that had Luke's X-Wing Fighter and Darth Vader's Tie Fighter in place of the Spiderman Head and the Green Goblin head. This set had some electronic sound effects included that sounded like the ships roaring through space.
Man I really miss my slot car racing days. As time went on, the sets got more and more complicated. The last set I remember seeing actually saw you building your track straight up a wall and the cars would climb the walls! Mind blowing for that technology.
Here's hoping that slot car racers make a hug comeback one day, especially given the technology that we have today.
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Damian Falcone & Co. Uniform Debt Management License
This license allows for the licensee to offer services of Debt Settlement. Read below to learn how many companies hold this license in the nation and Nevada (you'll be surprised).
Uniform Debt Management
Presently 32 Companies hold this license in the nation, and only one 1 company holds this license in Nevada
Does your attorney, real estate agent, mortgage broker, or friend's friend offer Debt Settlement?
In Nevada there is a license for these services called the Uniform Debt Management license and 1 Company in Nevada has it.
Do you want someone to:
- Provide Credit Counseling and assistance to an individual concerning debts owed
- Negotiate debt-management plans
- Negotiate debt settlement
- Maintain Trust Accounts
- Receiving money for the purpose of distributing it to creditors
Then ensure that they have a Uniform Debt Management license on file with your state governing office. If you're in Nevada, we're the only licensee in the state who can handle your debt settlement needs and services.
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5 Things Most Don't Know About Me
01. I have a passion for interior designing.
I've always liked decorating my room and rooms in my parents' house. I'd switch up the look of my room as often as 2 times a month, trying to feed my love for designing/decorating. After finding out about Pinterest, the obsession just grew. I dream about having my own place one day and decorating it the way that I want to.
02. I used sharpie as eyeliner.
This is such a bad one, but yeah I did. It was a really long time ago, but for some reason I thought it would be okay to do that. Sometimes I'd even use coloured sharpies to switch it up - haha! Thankfully, nothing bad happened to my eyes or skin.
03. My belly ring ripped off during work and I waited until the end of my shift to check on it.
I was washing dishes at work and I guess I was too close to the sink. My belly ring somehow got caught on it and when I stepped back, it just ripped off. I was in a state of shock and too scared to check it right there and then, so I just continued working. When I was done my shift, I went to the washroom to see the damage. (Warning: What I say next, might make you sick. I'm sorry.) I flipped up my shirt and found a chunk of my skin on the belly ring, which was now separated from by body.
04. When I first got my dog, I was terrified of him
Technically, this was my second dog but I had a traumatic experience with the first one. He (the first dog) bit my leg when I was a little girl, so we ended up giving him away. So when I got home and saw a tiny little puppy, I was excited but low-key scared. I would flinch or run away when he got close to me, lol! Let me know if you would like to see a post about my dog!
05. I'm allergic to cats.
The first time I had an allergic reaction to a cat was when I went to the Philippines. There were a lot of cats roaming around so I pet one. My eyes got really itchy and swelled up. The second reaction was a few years ago when I slept at a friends house. She had a cat which I got close to but by the end of the night, my eyes were on fire. So I guess that pretty much proves my allergy to cats!


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Panasonic Black Level Problems
by Wil
(Orlando, Florida)
I purchased a 54" Panasonic V-10 in September of 2009 primarily because of C-Net and others rave reviews over its superb picture quality and deep black levels.
Up until hearing of the AVS Forum complaints I had been perfectly happy with my purchase. Although I have logged over 2,000 hrs on my set I have yet to perceive a diminished picture quality but am nevertheless disturbed by the reports of lessening black levels over time.
I am perhaps naively hoping that the diminishing black level reports have been greatly exaggerated or that I am one of few lucky ones not to have the problem.
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Most of the reports came within 300 hours, there was an overnight spike. Others that had more hours on their set like 1000 hrs, noticed a rise when it was pointed out to them, others reported no issue on a poll on AVS forum.
The S1 series had the least amount of reports. There is a voltage regulator that is supposed to make the level rise, and it appears Panasonic is using the intended design as a defense, as there is a class action lawsuit pending.
This voltage regulator appears to have gone haywire at the 300 hour mark in about 75% of the claims, the other 25% within 1000 hours.
It appears this voltage regulator caused lemons in many sets. I have the S1, no issues at at around 1400 hours. If you got by 1000 know your set is rising as Panasonic intended, not the massive spike that went haywire at 300 hours in most complaints.
All plasma black levels rise, the Samsung Plasma measured at 0.18 and the S1 at 0.18 after the S1 had over 1000 hours.
One more note to be pointed out, most people on AVS measured their black level with the TV on but no signal on the TV. In other words the set wasn't trying to produce black. With no signal on the set the screen has a slight glow, as nothing is being produced on the set.
They did this because the Pioneer Kuro had a dark level with no signal on it.
LCD made black look charcoal grey, like if someone has a black suit on. This when you look at the black level, when it is trying to produce black. Not a blank glowing screen.
Some angry people with the problem do not admit they have a lemon and try to convince people that do not see this problem, that they have the same black level issue. Almost as if they are angry at those that do not report a rise. They may also believe Panasonic's claim that all 2009 Plasmas are the same.
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I agree, I have seen no change on my 54G10 and it has over 4000 hours on it. I think these people just like to complain or are hoping they can get traded up to a new VT25? Hmmm.
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Emmanuel Macron: Candidate for French Presidency is a Study in Contradictions!
The recent elections [first round] for the French presidency has revealed an interesting candidate, Emmanuel Macron, 'the [so-called] outsider'. Unknown to me and most other Americans, I decided to examine his background using Wikipedia and other salient materials. Overall, I found him to be youthful, energetic and an interesting study in contradictions.
Without attempting to provide a diagnosis or clinical assessment, I will enumerate the different variables in Emmanuel's life which I find both interesting yet somewhat disturbing.
[1] He claims that 'he is an outsider' to French politics. However, he was an ardent member of the Socialist Party from 2006 to 2009. He was appointed Deputy Secretary-General under present French President Francois Hollande in 2012. Two years later, Emmanuel was promoted to Minister of Economy Industry, and Digital Affairs under the Second Valls Government.
[2] On August 2016, Macron resigned his political job to launch a bid for the 2017 presidential race under the sobriquet, "En Marche!" [Moving].
[3] His education in France is quite stellar. He is the son of a physician and a Professor of Neurology at the University of Picardy. Raised in a non-religious family, he requested to be baptized as a Roman Catholic at the age of 12. He was educated at the Jesuites de la Province Lycee in Amiens. Next, he attended the highly prestigious high school, Lycee Henri –IV in Paris. He obtained a Master's Degree in public affairs at the 'Sciences Po' before entering the French government's rigorous training as a senior civil servant at the Ecole nationale d'Administration [ENA], graduating in 2004.
[4] Macron worked in a highly political job as the Inspector in the French Ministry of Economics between 2004 and 2008.
[5] Then Macron showed his true colors as an 'ardent socialist' when he paid over $65,000 USD to buy himself out of his government contract in 2008.
[6] He went to work as an investment banker with an extremely high salary at "Rothschild and Cie Banque".
Does this sound familiar?
Macron, like all the other inveterate investment bankers in NYC, uses all his key connections in the French government to make a staggering amount of money. He does not even attempt to start a company or garner a real profession, other than politics.
Macron becomes an investment banker for a major Jewish banking house, renown all over the world for their financial intrusions into world affairs. Accordingly, Macron feels that he is pro-American and has no problems with POTUS Trump. How could he when most of the personnel in Trump's administration come from Goldman Sachs, the sister company to Rothschild?
An interesting side note, is that Macron chose to be Catholic which is the primary religion of France. I suppose he did that in a very calculated fashion in order to make himself appear agreeable to the predominantly Catholic French populace.
He could have become an agnostic, atheist, Jewish, Muslim, or just remain secular like his physician-parents.
On November 16, 2016, Macron formally declared his candidacy for the French presidency. Ironically, he called for a 'democratic revolution' and promised to 'unlock France' which has very little meaning in both English and French. He was criticized for not being able to specify the details of his future programs. He then rushed to present an awkwardly phrased 150 page document on March 2, 2017.
As a socialist candidate, he supported the party's right wing, associating himself with former discredited politicians like Bill Clinton and Tony Blair. He claims that he is neither 'right' or 'left'; but, someone who espouses 'a collective solidarity'. ????
Some moments of truth arose in a 2015 interview with Le Monde [newspaper]. He admitted that he was not a 'socialist'. He went on to explain he was part of the left government because he wanted to serve the public interest.
WOW! It does not matter which country a born political opportunist comes from… they all seem to be cut from the same cloth of insincerity, hypocrisy and foolhardiness—read 'bullshit'-writ large!
Get a load of this statement: he presents himself as both a "leftist" and a "liberal".. ".if liberalism means trust in man". Macron supports what is called, 'El Khomri Law'. This law was presented in February 2016 by Myriam El Khomri. This piece of legislation makes it easier for companies to lay off workers, reduce overtime payments, and lower severance payments.
Let me point out the basic truth about France and its workers. Never mess with their 35hour work week [if that]; their two months vacation; or their job tenure. If you do, I can guarantee 100% that there will incessant riots, strikes, slow-downs, demonstrations ad infinitum, etc.
Needless to say, Macron is 'ardently pro-Europe'. Remember it was France that had that crazy idea fifty years ago that it could contain post WWII Germany.
By far, in terms of an apparent contradiction in Macron's narrative is this very interesting psychological phenomenon: Macron is married to Brigitte Trogneux [64 years old]. She is twenty four years and eight months his senior! Ooo La La!
She was his teacher in La Providence High School in Amiens. They first met when he was a 15 year-old student in her drama class. However, they were officially engaged when he was 18 years old. His sagacious parents objected to this 'inappropriate relationship'. Apparently, Brigitte also had three children from her previous marriage to another bank financier.
No timid, shy school matron, be she. Apparently, she is quite a hot fashionista. She is described by British Vogue Magazine, as follows:
"a deep tan, a peroxide-to-honey blonde hairdo, and EXPENSIVE DESIGNER HANDBAG and CAR-TO-CARPET HEELS!"
Apparently, this Catholic boyish/man cannot do anything without her. She plays a very active role in his campaign. A top advisor annunciated this disturbing observation: "HER PRESENCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR HIM!"
Macron stated categorically that if he is elected, "Brigitte will have the role she has always had with me, she will not be hidden." This sincere statement reminds me of James Cagney's last lines in the prescient 1949 noir film, "White Heat", as he blows himself up:
"Made it, Ma![I am on] Top of the world!"
Bonne Chance, President Emmanuel Macron!
You certainly deserve everything that you worked so hard to get since childhood!


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June 1, 2018
Inlandia Institute is thrilled to host the inaugural Renaissance Writers Group event featuring the work of writers who are also artists. This project has been several years in the making and represents many hours of collaboration and hard work. Artists include Jenna Bao, Lavina Blossom, Deenaz Coachbuilder, and many more!
The exhibit runs May 24th to June 23rd with three related events: Opening reception and reading on June 2nd from 2 - 4 pm, Arts Walk reception on June 7th from 6 - 9 pm, and Cloudburst writing workshop on June 9 from 1 - 3 pm hosted by Cindy Bousquet-Harris.
Exhibition and related events will be held at the Riverside Community Arts Association Gallery located at 3870 Lemon Street, Riverside, CA 92501.
"The Renaissance Group: Writers Who Art, Artists Who Write, spotlights a group of accomplished writers who are also talented artists. Though the works in the exhibition are small in size, their themes are incredibly wide ranging. All members of the Inlandia Institute, these creatives have come together to share a part of their artistic journey that involves practicing multiple art forms. The original idea for this multi-talented art show was first proposed by Deenaz Coachbuilder, whose lovely paintings and poems are included here. Also on view are works by over 15 artists who span various art mediums, including photography, sculpture, painting and mixed media. In addition, many of their written works are in the exhibition binder. I encourage you to take your time both looking and reading. Some artistic treasures take a little time before they give you a deep insight, while others will hit you fine and strong, in an instant. Don't miss out on either experience. Enjoy the work of the Renaissance Group. Look. Read. Enjoy."- Lisa Henry, Independent Curator Coordinator, SALT+SPICE
About Cindy Bousquet-Harris' Cloudburst workshop:
Does it bring to mind a terrifying storm, dodging hail, soaked to the skin because you forgot your umbrella (again), a commuter's nightmare as you try to avoid flooded roads? Or does it speak to you of release, freedom, a wild energy, nourishment for living things, a pouring-out of good? Come and explore the many sides of cloudburst, discover what it means to you, and you might even experience your own outpouring of creativity. View photographs, see and listen to poems related to clouds and sky, and join us for some no-pressure, go-at-your-own-pace writing exercises in a supportive atmosphere – with or without your umbrella.
Complete list of artists in the show:
Jenna Bao
Lavina Blossom
Deenaz Coachbuilder
Ellen Estilai
Andrea Fingerson
Karen Greenbaum-Maya
Cindy Bousquet Harris
Joan (MJ) Koerper, Ph.D
Yi Shun Lai
Patricia Nunez-Mejia
Ruth Nolan
Jane O'Shields
Christine Cope Pence, Ph.D
Cati Porter
Cindy Rinne
Rebekah Rodriguez-Lynn
Georgette Unis
Angelique "YeuQ"
Established in 1989, the Riverside Community Arts Association (RCAA) is a non-profit organization located in downtown Riverside, California, and intimately involved in art activities in the Inland Empire.
SALT + SPICE is a community arts organization offering art workshops, readings and cultural events in the Inland California. All events are free and open to the public. SALT + SPICE is based in Riverside, CA and managed by independent curator and art educator, Lisa Henry. For more info about SALT+SPICE events contact Lisa Henry at: email@example.com 951.323.8243.
This event is free and open to the public.
Voices Against Violence seeks to contextualize the impact of violence through a humanities framework by providing a program that supports reflection, conversation, and self-empowerment, highlighting the personal experience of individuals affected by violence in the community of San Bernardino County and two of its outlying cities, Redlands and Riverside. San Bernardino is still healing from the 2015 Dec. 2 terror attack, and the 2017 North Park Elementary School shooting. Other incidents of violence including domestic abuse and police brutality are also unfortunately still prevalent. This program included writing workshops and will culminate in a public exhibition this summer. This special Conversations at the Culver will invite the community to weigh in on the conversation.
This project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org.


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If you've picked up a Florida newspaper this week you've probably been slapped in the face with a huge Floridian fear: sinkholes. Sinkholes seem like one of those things that you see in "end of the world" movies where the earth is just swallowing itself and everyone but the main character is stupidly standing still and screaming as they too, fall into the ground. Most of us that have experienced a real sinkhole know that it's not quite that dramatic, but it can be traumatizing nonetheless, and if you own property in Florida your insurance premiums are probably about to sky-rocket.
Here's the problem: with so many false reports alongside the actual reports of sinkhole damage to properties, insurance companies have to dole out loads of cash not only to fix the situation, but even just to pay people to go out and LOOK for damage in the first place. Most sinkholes show signs in settling before there's ever a huge collapse, but a lot of people are freaking out at the smallest crack in their driveway. It takes your insurance company around a thousand dollars to send someone to survey your property. Then, if there actually is sinkhole damage, the estimates to fix it can range anywhere from a couple of hundred to "make-you-sick-to-your-stomach" kind of cash. So where Florida hurricanes took up the number one chunk of your protection, sinkholes are swallowing that up too.
The Florida 10% rate hike cap is gone. In the Tampa area alone, premiums are probably about to jump by 2000% – no exaggeration. So if you were paying around $150 for your premium you'll now be looking at closer to $4000. Ouch. So just like any other insurance plan you have, make sure you talk to your agent so that you're getting the coverage you need without paying for coverage you don't. Ever penny is about to count and with a tight economy your agent may become your biggest ally. Educate yourself. Don't be scared to ask questions, don't be the person standing still and screaming while the hero is running to safer ground and better insurance.


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Illamasqua has both cream and powder blushers that come in a gorgeous myriad of colours from contouring shades to pinks, reds, oranges and purples. I only have one colour, Nymph which is a pale, soft candy pink colour and has fast become my go-to blush.
I adore this blush. It is so, so pigmented (WAY better than the mac colours i own) which could be too much for some people (particularly if they chose a more in-your-face colour like a red or purple) but i find it's actually quite easy to just leave a sheer burst of colour when using a large powder blush. Or it also makes for wonderful dollycheeks when applied less sparingly. It's such a beautiful colour - truely the colour of candyfloss and really makes my face look healthy and youthful. Personally i like to use this mainly on the apples of my cheeks for a proper porcelaine doll look, but it also works if you use it from cheekbone to temple for a soft contour. It is a really soft, fine, matte powder, very easy to blend and build as you wish. Once applied i find this lasts all day without fading.
The packaging it comes in is Illamasqua's signature design for all pressed or cream products, a square with concave sides making it very unique. The sides and back are made of a shiny black plastic and there is a frosted Illamasqua logo on the clear top window which allows you to see the colour of the blush. It then comes in another black cardboard box with cream writing. I really love the look of the packaging but there is one problem with it, the shiny, shiny black plastic collects fingerprints and so can look less than pristine in a very short while.
I really don't have any cons to speak of with this blusher's quality but i know the price (£16 for 4.5g) will be very off putting to some people. Personally i think it's sort of worth it, it performs better than my Barry M blushers (although they are still really lovely) which is the cheapest brand of rouge i have at the moment and is far, far superior to the Mac blushes i own which are only slightly cheaper (£16.50 for 6g). There are many colours that are very unusual for blushes and look really stunning, however as i've only tried Nymph i can't be certain the other colours are the same high quality.
So i would recommend this blush definately, i think it's wonderful. It's not really any more expensive than other high-end brand cosmetics (a lot cheaper than some) but i know a lot of people will still think it's overpriced, and if you think of it that way you won't get the same enjoyment out of it.


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Melissa V. Harris-Perry is host of MSNBC's "Melissa Harris-Perry." The show airs on Saturdays and Sundays from 10AM to noon ET.
Harris-Perry is also professor of political science at Tulane University, where she is founding director of the Anna Julia Cooper Project on Gender, Race, and Politics in the South. She previously served on the faculties of the University of Chicago and Princeton University.
Harris-Perry is author of the well received book, Sister Citizen: Shame, Stereotypes, and Black Women in America (Yale 2011) which argues that persistent harmful stereotypes-invisible to many but painfully familiar to black women-profoundly shape black women's politics, contribute to policies that treat them unfairly, and make it difficult for black women to assert their rights in the political arena.
Her first book, Barbershops, Bibles, and BET: Everyday Talk and Black Political Thought, won the 2005 W. E. B. Du Bois Book Award from the National Conference of Black Political Scientists and 2005 Best Book Award from the Race and Ethnic Politics Section of the American Political Science Association.
Professor Harris-Perry is a columnist for The Nation magazine, where she writes a monthly column also titled Sister Citizen. In addition to hosting her own show on MSNBC she provides expert commentary on U.S. elections, racial issues, religious questions and gender concerns for a variety of other media outlets.
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Professor Harris-Perry's creative and dynamic teaching is also motivated by the practical political and racial issues of our time. Professor Harris-Perry has taught students from grade school to graduate school and has been recognized for her commitment to the classroom as a site of democratic deliberation on race.
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Professor Harris-Perry received her B.A. in English from Wake Forest University, her Ph.D. in political science from Duke University and an honorary doctorate from Meadville Lombard Theological School. And she studied theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York. She lives in New Orleans with her husband, James Perry, and is the mother of a terrific daughter, Parker.
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Our knowledge, experience and findings on healthcare, innovation and technology comes - human-like - in many shapes and sizes ..
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Despite the shifting sands of Thames time - new Mayor - easily forseeable - Brexit to come, foreseeable only by the outgoing Mayor, apparently - the lasting message of the day for us was in the main outputs from the co-design workshops - from the People of London, no less. Facilitated with the welcome help of London Southbank University's 'People's Academy' - the only people we've had follow up dealings with since, the message from the people was - and is - about
Accessible services
Advocacy – sharing knowledge of existing patients and carers
Multi-disciplinary and inter-service communication improvements
Being 'joined up' – coordinated response and engagement
So, Mass Challenge UK, people of London, Liverpool or anywhere, how do we translate such themes into useful, usable software? How do we bridge these gaps? The first step as a 'lean start-up' was to create a 'minimum viable product'. O.K. - web or mobile? Plumping for the latter as something more readily doable which could start to shape the larger project, we could demonstrate an MVP which would start to solve such issues with our own investment.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2017; 4:45-7:00 pm
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As I've been building ARIS games, I keep running into situations where I'd really like the player to roll a dice. And I've come up with a couple different ways to include a pseudo-randomizing function. For instance, during a game
I'll take it.
Scenes from a Game Launch: Things You Really Don't Want to Hear
ARIS MC-for-the-Day: "In reviewing game (made for hs math) not sure it's the best. Heading there soon. Can touch base then. " *t-minus 2 hours to launch* O.O
Failure to launch, frog edition
Hey you know what would be awesome? If iOS7 screwed up basically every functionality in ARIS and then worked for only one iOS7 device. That would be just super. Some days game design is just like this. But I confess,
Scenes from a Game Launch: Waterman Wander
Meanwhile over on Storify, we ran a nifty little ARIS game called "Waterman Wander" with a class of pre-service teachers at UVM.
You could *smell* the focus in the room.
ARIS on PBS Kids
cc @hennesss I just did a G+ Hangout with some teachers who had never heard of ARIS before but are interested in learning more about it. They're interested in deploying a unit involving history, ecology and first-person narratives. We didn't
DCF Book Run launch report, part 3
About the joys of unexpectedly locating the ghost of Dorothy Canfield Fisher in the parking lot. Featuring our lead QA tester, and me. Sorry the audio in the beginning of the clip is so terrible, btw. I was trying to
DCF Book Run launch report, part 2
A scene from the great QR code theft, featuring our lead QA tester. Btw, Lucy Wu is the title character of The Great Wall of Lucy Wu, one of the DCF books this year and a clue in the game.
DCF Book Run launch report, part 1.
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The story of these crackers started quite serendipitously.
I had prepared my trusty olive oil tart crust to make one of my favorite dishes ever, the onion and cumin quiche featured in my first book. I was left with some scraps, which I usually bake in whatever shape they happen to come out in, to nibble on at a later date. But this time I decided to go one step further and stamp out crackers using an actual cookie cutter, and the first one I grabbed when I reached into my cavernous miscellany cabinet was a puzzle shape I've owned for years and years .
These crackers are thin and delightfully crisp, with air pockets that form randomly and add to the thrill of them.
I had enough leftover dough to make, oh, about three, but they were such a hit with my two-and-a-half-year-old (crackers! puzzle-shaped! what's not to like?) that I soon whipped up another batch of the dough just for this purpose. The crackers have been on heavy rotation at my house since then, pleasing toddlers and adults alike.
Over time I have fiddled with the recipe to boost the flavor (and nutrition), eventually settling on this favorite version, which includes mixed seeds (sesame, chia, and flax) and dried seaweed flakes (all of these are easily found at natural food stores).
These crackers are thin and delightfully crisp, with air pockets that form randomly and add to the thrill of them. We tend to snack on them as is, either to hold us over till the next meal or to accompany a pre-dinner drink, but naturally they'd do just as well with the dip or spread of your choice, such as these colorful and veg-heavy beet hummus or peacamole.
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MWC 15 Special
Tellme, a Microsoft
subsidiary and pioneer of voice services, announced the first mobile voice
service to combine content and communications, simplifying how people interact
with their phones every day. Unlike other voice-based services, Tellme is the
first to allow people to press one button, say what they want and get it,
whether that is to send a text, make a call or search for information. Tellme
has designed a unique version of this experience specifically for Windows phones
due out this fall. The new service puts many of the most popular phone functions
behind a single button.
you remember the HTC XV6175, the GCF (Global Certification Forum)
outed back in March? Well, now Engadget Mobile has a photo of (most likely)
Vierizon Wireless' upcoming Windows Mobile smartphone which is, as expected, a
messaging smartphone like HTC's recently announced
HTC Snap. Still
interesting is the fact that, according to the GCF, the XV6175 supports quadband
GSM at 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz but not WCDMA (UMTS/HSPA). However, if the XV6175 is really coming on Verizon Wireless, it will also support
CDMA since Verizon Wireless is using CDMA instead of GSM or UMTS. But there's a
real chance that the XV6175 might be a world-phone which supports both - CDMA
and GSM:
yesterday's news that
O2 Germany plans
to release the Samsung
I7500 Google Android smartphone, the German carrier officially announced the
Samsung i7500 today.
In addition to the form factor and design with mere
11.9 mm thickness, it primarily stands out by its simple and intuitive use. The Samsung I7500 combines an expandable Android platform with
first-class equipment including quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE at 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
as well as triband UMTS/HSDPA 7.2 Mbps/HSUPA 5.76 Mbps at 900/1700/2100 MHz, a brilliant 3.2" touchscreen display and a 5 megapixel
camera with LED flash and GPS.
yet officially announced, German BamS (Bild am
Sonntag) received the information that
Samsung will launch its first
Android smartphone
(pictured bellow) with
O2 Germany.
Like the HTC Magic
which will be available from
Vodafone, the I7500
(not S8000 as rumored before) will be a touchscreen-only smartphone, running on
Android 1.5 (aka Cupcake) plus Google Mobile Services. It's powered by a
Qualcomm MSM7200A CPU at 528 MHz and features a
3.2" HVGA capacitive OLED display as well as a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and a
standard 3.5 mm stereo headset plug. According to further, yet unconfirmed information,
the I7500 will support quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE as well as dualband UMTS/HSPA,
Bluetooth, WIFI and GPS and includes 8 GB internal flash memory which can be
expanded by microSD memory cards. The metal-body is said to be only 11,9 mm thick.
that the GCF (Global
Certification Forum) unveiled any further information but it seems confirmed
that Korean Pantech
is working on a new Xda
smarthpne for O2 which
will be called the "Xda Venn". According to the available information, the Xda
Venn will feature quadband GSM (but most likely also GPRS and EDGE) as well as
singleband UMTS/HSDPA at 2100 MHz.
No word yet about the used operating system but since it's a Xda it can be
expected that the O2 Xda Venn (code-name unknown) will feature Windows Mobile
(the version is unknown as well):
just released another update for its
Google Maps
Mobile with
Google Latitude, the company released earlier this year. While the new
version doesn't bring any feature updates, it contains several bug-fixes, mainly
for Google Latitude.
For instance is Google Latitude background location updating fixed and allows
you to continue updating your location automatically in the background even when
Maps for mobile is closed. When in background location update mode, Latitude
will default to cell ID (cell tower) location detection to preserve battery
life. WiFi or GPS detection will not be available in background mode.
just announced that they've released a new version of Qik for Windows Mobile
non-touchscreen smartphones (formerly known as Windows Mobile Standard
smartphones) which comes with a bunch of new features and improvements Contacts
integration, enhanced sharing, upload of existing videos and much more.
Furthermore, the new version supports more languages including French, Russian,
German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese as well as the update contains a number of
quality improvements including the ability to stream at a much higher frame rate
even in low light conditions.
expected, Toshiba
already working on a few other Windows Mobile smartphones, following its yet
to be released Toshiba
TG01. According to a recently leaked roadmap, Toshiba works on two further
TG models, the TG02 and TG03. According to the information, the Toshiba TG02 and
Toshiba TG03 will feature a 4.1" WVGA touchscreen and are expected to be powered
by a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU. While the TG02 is expected to feature a 3.2
megapixel camera only, it's also said that the device will be waterproof. The
TG03 seems to have a stronger multimedia focus, featuring a 5 megapixel camera
and 5.1-channel sound. Both smartphones are expected to run on Windows Mobile
a new Windows Mobile Twitter client in town called Twikini. It's yet in Beta but
already offers a powerful and efficient way to use Twitter on your Windows
Mobile Standard or Professional phone. Unlike other Twitter apps for Windows
Mobile, Twikini is written entirely in native C++ code for maximum performance
and the fastest load time possible.
It allows to post tweets using a full screen editor and optionally allows to set
your location (either manually or using GPS) along with your status updates.
Twitpic integration allows to post photos with your status updates, either by
selecting an existing photo or by snapping a new one from your device's camera.
to Pocket-lint, Huawei's first Android phone -
which was on show at the recent Mobile World Congress in Barcelona - has
been confirmed to be launched on T-Mobile later this year.
A Huawei spokesperson recently confirmed that Huawi's Android smartphone will
join HTC's G1 in T-Mobile's Android line-up: "I can confirm that Huawei will
be releasing the third Google phone on T-Mobile this year". The handset,
said to be "low-cost", featuring a 5-megapixel camera, a 3.5 mm headphone jack
and WiFi, for sure. Nothing said in terms of WWAN connectivity or other features
Windows XP is nearly end of its lifecycle, it's still the number 1 operating
system for Netbooks, which are mostly powered by by Intel's Atom CPUs. Sure, as
long a Windows 7 isn't available, Windows XP makes much sense on Netbooks.
However, so far Intel wasn't too successful in the mobile phone business but
Qualcomm, Samsung and TI are the majors here. However, with today's announced
new Atom Z550, Intel wants to change this and went even further in its proof of
concept. While there are a couple of very good operating systems available for
mobile phones, namely Windows Mobile and Android, today - during the IDF - Intel
showed a prototype of a clamshell smartphone which is runs Windows XP, utilizing
Intel's new Z550 Atom CPU at 2 GHz!
just received some information about T-Mobile U.S. upcoming releases of new
mobile- and smartphones. Beside many non-Windows Mobile phones, T-Mobile seems
to plan to release a bunch of Windows Phones as well (even if it's not yet
confirmed if these phones will also support T-Mobile 1700 MHz UMTS band).
Nevertheless, it seems to be confirmed that T-Mobile will introduce the
HTC Snap/Maple on
July 1st and the
HTC Touch Pro2/Rhodium/Wing II on July 22nd. However, no word yet about
plans to launch the more consumer compatible
HTC Touch
Diamond2 as well.
Corp, makers of the
REDFLY Mobile Companion, recently announced a public Beta of the new REDFLY
Mobile Viewer PC software for Windows XP and Vista. The REDFLY Mobile Viewer is
a software product allowing smartphone users to conveniently use their favorite
Windows Mobile applications at full size on their PCs. The REDFLY Mobile Viewer
works with all current REDFLY-compatible smartphones. The software gives users
access to all of the smartphone's applications and features via a Windows PC,
including the ability to send and receive SMS messages and E-Mail in a
full-screen window. The REDFLY Mobile Viewer is a great tool for multitasking,
allowing users to interact and use both the smartphone platform and the PC
platform simultaneously via the PC.
Mobile 6.5 is not even here yet, Microsoft has released a video which shows
several mobile devices, featuring a not yet (officially) introduced user interface which
looks similar to
Windows Mobile 7. The video from Microsoft Strategy, titled
"Software + Services", features a GUI, with a huge centered Windows Start flag
as it was seen before at
Windows Mobile 7's leaked screenshots. The screens,
which run on different existing Windows Mobile hardware designs, are most likely
mock-ups but they look pretty similar to what is believed to be Windows Mobile
7. One of the sequences even feature a music application that looks like Zune.
you remember when Expansys
ranted about Samsung's "Louve" Windows Mobile smartphone earlier this year?
While Expansys removed all information later, Dutch The Phone House spilled the
beans now, this time even with a blurry photo which seems to be taken from a
presentation chart. According to The Phone House, the code-name is "Louvre" not
"Louve" while the official product name will be most likely "B7610". Featuring a
slide-out full QWERTY-keyboard, it's expected that the B7610 is featuring a
tilting screen, a 3.2 megapixel camera and it's said to run
Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, while the customized UI was said to be
similar to Samsung
SGH-i900 Omnia TouchWIZ UI.
previous hardware hands-on videoview, this videoview follows-up with a
software hands-on of Vodafone's
upcoming HTC Magic
Android smartphone. Like the T-Mobile G1 (aka HTC Dream), the HTC Magic is a
Google experience smartphone which mean it's running
Android as the
underlying OS and featuring Google services which includes Gmail/Google Mail,
Google Search, Google Maps including Latitude, Google Talk, Android Market as
well as Google's state-of-the-art Apple WebKit-based web browser. Since the HTC
Magic will be released with Google's latest Android OS, code-named "Cupcake", it
will feature some enhancements like the soft input panel (aka onscreen keyboard)
which wasn't part of the G1 because this featured a hardware keyboard instead.
announced on Tuesday, Microsoft released its new and updated Windows Live for
Mobile client which is now available for free download for customers in 25
languages. Windows Live for Mobile is the company's mobile suite of Internet
services designed specifically to take advantage of the Windows Mobile platform
and includes mobile versions of Windows Live Hotmail, Windows Live Messenger,
Windows Live Contacts, Windows Live Spaces, Microsoft Live Search and enhanced
photo upload capabilities. Windows Live for Windows Mobile allows you to access
your Hotmail account via both pull and push sync as well as you can instant
message using the finally included Live Messenger. Furthermore it syncs with
your Hotmail contacts, uploads photos to your Windows Live Space as well as
providing access friends' spaces.
just made clear how compatible its
recently announced and upcoming Windows Marketplace, Themes and apps will
be. According to these information, Windows Marketplace will come to Windows
Mobile 6.5 smartphones only but it was said that there isn't a technical reason
to limit the Marketplace to 6.5 only. So while Windows Mobile 6.1 phones would
be, most likely, able to
run Windows Marketplace as well, it's not yet planned to release the Marketplace
application as a stand-alone download. Same for the new Windows Phones which
will come to Windows Mobile 6.1 only as well while the upcoming Facebook
application will support Windows Mobile 6.1 (and higher) Standard and
Professional smartphones.
during the Mobile World Congress in February as the
HTC Maple, HTC
today officially debuted its newest QWERTY smartphone, the HTC Snap. Running
Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, the HTC Snap is powered by a Qualcomm MSM 7225 CPU
at 528 MHz. The smartphone will be available in two versions. While the HTC Snap
will support triband GSM/GPRS/EDGE at 900/1800/1900 MHz the worldwide version
will feature UMTS/HSDPA at 900/2100 MHz while the U.S. American version, which
will be called HTC S522, will feature UMTS/HSDPA at 850/1900 MHz. Both version
will furthermore support Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, WiFi b/g as well as GPS/aGPS.
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