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Rihanna let a Knicks fan know her true feelings on a post he shared this week. A user by the name of @peruvian_gawd blamed Rihanna for J.R.'s poor performance on the court and then…bad girl Rhi-Rhi responded.
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Next year will be the 30th anniversary of C&T Publishing's first published book,
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It all started with an impulsive promise back in 1983. When quilting teacher Roberta Horton told quilt-shop owner Carolie Hensley that she wanted to write a book on Amish quilts but hadn't found a publisher yet, Carolie quickly said that she and her husband Tom would publish Roberta's book. "We knew nothing at all about publishing," Carolie says now. "I had never even thought about getting into the book business—the words just came out of my mouth!" That spontaneous promise was the start of a 30-year adventure. Fortified by a self-educated crash course in publishing, the Hensleys launched C&T Publishing from their garage with a catalog of exactly one book: Roberta Horton's An Amish Adventure.
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C&T is honoring their anniversary with a celebration of 30 Amish quilts. We are looking for submissions of Amish and Amish-inspired quilts to be included in the 30th anniversary book. If you or someone you know is interested in submitting a quilt for this exciting publication, please visit www.ctpubentry.com for all the details. Submissions will be accepted from August 31st, 2012 through September 30th, 2012.
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My wonderful friend Rob just updated his blog, and here are a few of my personal favorites of his new work. He is one of the most talented photographers and videographers I know, please take a few minutes to check it out! You won't regret it!
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One Hundred Masterpieces from the Städel Museum of Frankfurt
Impressionism, Expressionism, Avant-Garde
1 April – 17 July 2011
Curated by Felix Krämer
This exhibition marks the first opportunity the general public will ever have had to admire the Städel Museum's famous collection in Italy. One of the richest and most prestigious collections of European old masters and modern art anywhere, it was established by merchant and banker Johann Friederich Städel in 1815.
In keeping with the Palazzo delle Esposizioni's "modernist" calling, the selection we plan to display will come mostly from collection's 19th and 20 century section, providing an overview of European art history from the Nazarenes to the Romantics, from Realism to Impressionism, and from Symbolism to the Avant-Garde. Divided into seven stylistic and chronological sections which will be hosted in the seven galleries surrounding the Palazzo delle Esposizioni's monumental Rotunda, the exhibition will include masterpieces by Tischbein, Koch, Corot, Monet, Degas, Renoir, Van Gogh, Cézanne, Böcklin and Feuerbach, and then on up to Moreau, Redon, Hodler, Munch, Beckmann, Ernst, Klee and Picasso.
The exhibition begins with early 19th century German classicism, introduced by the extremely famous portrait of Goethe Resting in the Roman Campagna which Tischbein painted in 1786-1787 and which has become something of an iconic symbol of the legendary Italian Grand Tour. This is followed by a sweeping tribute to the French Impressionists - from the realistic landscapes of Corot and Courbet to the radiant Impressionism of Renoir's portraits and the sumptuous Parisian atmosphere of Degas.
The main part of the exhibition is devoted to Symbolism, represented here by the group's most important exponents (Böcklin, Ensor, Moreau, Munch and Redon) with their evocation of imagined and disquieting worlds, echoed also in a sophisticated group of Nabis works (Bonnard, Vallotton and Vuillard). The exhibition continues with masterpieces of the German Expressionist school, represented by Die Brücke group (with Heckel and Nolde) and Der Blaue Reiter group (with Marc and Jawlensky) whose artistic output tended toward a dramatic and radical form of painting.
Max Beckmann - an artist with expressionist inclinations but difficult to pin down to any specific trend - and his powerful and incisive style reflecting the complexity of early 20th century European culture have a whole section to themselves, while the exhibition closes with the visionary experimentalism of such artists as Max Ernst, Paul Klee and Pablo Picasso, offering the visitor an exceptional overview of painting as it teetered on the brink of 20th century modernity.


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A beautiful summer day this past Lord's Day, if you didn't have a wonderful Father's Day, you certainly missed a good chance. We honored all of our fathers and enjoyed worship together with them.
Our morning message was entitled "Be Strong," taken from several different quotations in the book of Joshua. For instance the admonition in Joshua 1:9, "Have Not I Commanded Thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee, withersoever thou goest."
We have not only the same admonition, to "Be strong and of a good courage," we also have the same promise that our Lord is always with us, wherever we are.
Again we looked around and found plenty of extra seating. I know you didn't come because you thought the church was full to overflowing, bursting at the seams, "Not!" We not only had seating for you in the auditorium, there are even two new chairs in the foyer, so you have no excuse. Come on, be our guest.


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Franklin Park special education school puts technology to work for students
Early childhood teacher Tracy Lovell sets up a "smartboard" for Mailee Tamayo, 4, at Enger School's Art and Academics Fair. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media
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Updated: March 22, 2013 6:58AM
FRANKLIN PARK — Enger School in Franklin Park looks like many other public schools.
There are wood doors with the nameplates of teachers, hallways with laminated floors and a gym.
Likewise, its Art and Academic Fair on Feb. 6 looked like any other school fair — tables scattered around the perimeter of the gym, teachers talking to parents, examples of student work on display.
A closer look, however, reveals some devices you might not find in a regular education school. Teacher Amanda Tranchita shows off a DynaVox. It's the shape of a small television and shows images of actions or objects.
Unlike a television, it tracks the eye movements of the person watching it. A nonverbal student can merely look at an image to choose it.
"The more they use it the more accurate it (tracks)," Tranchita said.
Enger is the special education school for Mannheim District 83. Students attending the school have a range of moderate to severe disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy and developmental delays according to speech therapist Beth Erwin.
"Our students, some of them aren't able to point or use typical classroom tools or turn pages of their books by themselves," Erwin said. "They aren't able to use their hands or grasp a pencil."
To compensate, Enger School uses various devices referred to collectively as assistive technology.
There are voice output devices — like physicist Stephen Hawking uses — to create sentences.
There are large buttons at the end of a flexible tube that resemble an octopus tentacle with a sucker at the end. Students lacking the use of their arms can press the button with their head.
In the corner of the gym such a button is hooked up to a blender. Teacher aide Janet Hagawith explains that the device can be preprogrammed for chop, mix, beat, cream, etc.
"Its for students who may have trouble manipulating small buttons of the blender," Hagawith said.
Even when the devices look the same, they may be used differently.
"Special education has always had assistive devices," said Debbie Motycka, technology director for District 83. "Now with iPads, they're using the same tools as regular education students but the applications can be differentiated for individual student needs."
White Boards, for example, have been in use in the four regular education schools in District 83. A sort of electronic version of a blackboard, it's connected to both the teacher's and students' computers.
Tracy Lovell, who teaches three- and four-year-olds at Enger, creates many of her own programs for the White Board. One program helps students learn to count. Another allows them to pick a song or spell their name by touching the White Board. That's good for students who don't have the fine motor skills to type or use a computer mouse.
"You can teach just about anything," Lovell said.
There are challenges to assistive technology.
"Switches and voice output devices tend to be very expensive because the market is so small," Erwin said. "When you think of an iPad, you think of touching and interacting with it. For some students, they can't point. We have to find the technology."
Still, the benefits seem to outweigh the challenges.
"We didn't have a science curriculum (for special education students) three years ago," said Sharon Leatheman, who teachers 6th – 8th grade students.
New software programs, however, have helped special ed students learn science. The increase in learning has also shown up in the yearly ISAT test.
"Its helping us meet the state standards," Leatheman.
The use of technology will likely grow both at Enger and the regular education schools. During the summer, wireless infrastructure will be strengthened in all the schools.
The district is also conducting a trial this school year on whether to issue iPads to all students.


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"Placing inclusiveness at the heart of peacebuilding? Limits and opportunities"
Opening remarks by Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
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"Placing inclusiveness at the heart of peacebuilding? Limits and opportunities"
Palais des Nations, Room VIII
Friday, 21 September 2012 at 16:00
Mr. Wennmann
Distinguished Panellists
Ladies and Gentlemen:
As we come together on the International Day of Peace, it is a particular pleasure to welcome you here at the Palais des Nations. This remarkable building exemplifies, more than any other, the international community's aspiration for peace and progress. And the history that is encapsulated here reminds us that peace is fragile, that it must be nurtured over time and must include all stakeholders to be sustainable. The occasion of the International Day of Peace and the setting of the Palais des Nations combine to provide a most appropriate context for discussion of a key issue in peacebuilding: namely, inclusiveness.
I should like to thank our partners – the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform and Interpeace – for the excellent collaboration in organizing today's event. I think our partnership is, in its own right, an illustration of an inclusive approach. I hope we not only set the tone for a good discussion, but also an example in how to achieve inclusiveness by joining the strengths of different stakeholders. Let me also extend a special welcome to our panellists for being with us.
The debate today will draw on their expert knowledge for a targeted and detailed exchange. I appreciate being with you at the opening, to demonstrate UNOG's support for the important peacebuilding work in Geneva in line with the Secretary-General's priorities. Ensuring that the rich research and academic strengths in Geneva feed into the work of the United Nations is a key priority for me.
Your discussions today could hardly be more timely. The President of the United Nations General Assembly, which opened on Tuesday, has proposed for next week's general debate to focus on the peaceful settlement of international disputes. So, when more than 120 world leaders gather in New York over the coming days, prevention, peaceful means of resolving conflict and peacebuilding will be central themes. Because the foundations for inclusive peacebuilding should be established early, including during the negotiation of peace or political accords.
The United Nations estimates that one and half billion people still live in fragile or conflict-affected countries. Peacebuilding and conflict prevention therefore feature prominently in the action agenda of Secretary-General Mr. Ban Ki-moon for his second term. Inclusiveness is at the core these objectives.
The need for inclusiveness in peacebuilding is increasingly well-recognized. We lose opportunities for sustainable peace when stakeholders in a society's future peace are excluded from the process. Inclusiveness goes to the heart of the root cause of many conflicts: lack of effective institutions to deliver to all citizens meaningful political participation, core services, security, respect for human rights and good governance.
But, our intuitive understanding of the importance of inclusiveness is not yet matched by experience and adequate tools to implement it effectively. We need to narrow that gap. Many areas still need to be clarified so as to guide our work: Who do we need to include – and in what? Which are the critical processes where we need to include more actors? Who defines and determines the criteria for who is to be included? And how do we operationalize inclusiveness in complex political contexts that may not be conducive to dialogue?
It is clear that success stories in peacebuilding, such as Timor-Leste and Sierra Leone, have been associated with genuine inclusiveness and social engagement. Our challenge is to replicate these lessons.
Let me share with you a couple of thoughts on where I see opportunities for greater inclusiveness:
First, in designing peace agreements we must work to address structural inequalities and patterns of discrimination. In many cases, these will have been contributing factors to conflict and violence in the first place. This requires a strong focus on protection and promotion of human rights.
Second, while we must embrace all groups, we need to maintain a particular focus on the inclusion of women and youth.
A study published by the United Nations University earlier this week under the title, "Defying Victimhood: Women and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding", showed that women remain among the most competent, yet marginalized, unnoticed and underutilized actors in peacebuilding. Less than 6 per cent of post-conflict spending is budgeted specifically to empower women or promote gender equality. The Secretary-General's seven-point action plan for women's participation in peacebuilding already provides a practical framework for further progress.
Youth groups also remain disenfranchised in many peacebuilding processes. Youth unemployment is a particular challenge. 40 per cent of the jobless worldwide – some 75 million – are young people. Many of these live in fragile or conflict-affected countries. Confronting youth unemployment is included as a priority in several of the peacebuilding strategies in the framework of the Peacebuilding Commission. Yet, much work lies ahead of us to ensure meaningful inclusion of youth.
The United Nations does have positive experience on the ground to draw on. In Liberia, for example, former child soldiers or unemployed youth were provided with an opening to education and sports-based training to keep them away from violent gangs. In some cases, they were taught a trade. Also in Liberia, channelling aid through the women of the communities ensured more transparency, more effective implementation and speedier results, deterring the role of local spoilers in the process.
Third, we must apply the concept of inclusiveness broadly, specifically beyond political processes and actors. We often focus on inclusiveness in electoral processes and in formal institutions of legislation and Government. There is no doubt that this is critical. But, we must not limit inclusiveness to this area. We must ensure inclusiveness in educational systems and curricula, the security sector, the judicial system, economic development and in health provision.
Such a broader application of inclusiveness should also, I believe, lead to greater integration of the private sector. As I already mentioned, lack of employment opportunities remains one of the most crucial challenges in post-conflict peacebuilding. Business needs to be engaged to generate jobs, develop skills and build a more inclusive economy.
Four, and most importantly, we need patience. It can be tempting to rely on already formally constituted and well-organized civil society groups. Yet, traditional groupings and divides may impede the visibility of other actors. Paradoxically, the inclusion of some well-structured civil society groupings can lead to perpetuating certain patterns of excluding other groupings. We also need to be sensitive to the complex – and sometimes – painful challenge of how to do deal with groups that may not be considered legitimate by all segments of society, but may still command support, such as former perpetrators of crimes during conflict, extremist religious groups and others.
United Nations Secretary-General Dag Hammerskjöld – who died 51 years ago this week – once said that "the pursuit of peace and progress cannot end in a few years in either victory or defeat. The pursuit of peace and progress, with its trials and its errors, its successes and its setbacks, can never be relaxed and never abandoned."
I believe that this is particularly true of a post-conflict peacebuilding. We need to allow space for trial and error, for different groups to form and to be included. Local populations and the international community share an interest in results. At the same time, we need to be conscious that those results take time. If not, our search for immediate solutions may undermine our own efforts, as processes become narrow and exclusive to serve as a quick fix.
I hope that some of these themes will be revisited in the debate later, and I wish you a most stimulating discussion this afternoon.
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elk-ol-o-gy: n. 1. the branch of visual thinking dealing with the relations and interactions between organisms and their environment.
I use public space to frame images that talk about the state of nature of urban places. By placing a sign in a public space as a subject for photography I am hoping to bring an immediacy and context to the topics I am talking about. I think it also points to what we expect to see in our environment, what we overlook, and what we take for granted.
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Showcasing is the last step and is arranged just before the photos are taken. Sam's team will stage your home showcasing it to its greatest potential. Showcasing involves a design plan to successfully capture the interest of buyers. There is more value to a potential buyer when they view a property that is not only attractive but appeals to them as a home that they can easily envision themselves living in. Furniture, lighting, art and accessories will be provided from Sam's staging inventory. Selections will be based on what is most needed and what is best suited for your property.
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Sam understands the importance of first impression and the true benefits of staging. Many of Sam's clients are local builders and investors for whom he has provided model home staging as an additional service. If the home you are selling is vacant, potential buyers will find it hard to make sense of a floor plan without furniture as a guide. Sam's staging department will design and furnish your property inspiring buyers to imagine living there. Furniture, lighting, art and accessories will be provided from Sam's staging inventory.
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The two single beds made the room feel crowded. The stickers on the wall made the space seem messy and will distract the prospective buyer from seeing the positive aspects of the room.
A pleasing blue paint on the walls and the light bedding brightens up the room. The double bed allows the prospective buyer to see potential of space.
This room had too much furniture with poor layout. The bed blocked the window, which is a great feature.
A big cozy chair was brought in and the furniture was placed in a way that showcases the window.
The layout of the furniture is uninviting and the space feels crowded. A living room isn't the place for an exercise machine when selling a home.
By rearranging the existing layout, removing the exercise machine and adding additional furniture, the room appears much larger.
It is difficult for a perspective buyer to see past the clutter, especially in such an important room like a master bedroom.
The newly staged room allowed perspective buyers to envision themselves within the space.
It seems as if there has been no 'dining' in this room. The dated furniture is too large for the small area.
A round glass table and a mirror on the wall open up the space.
This guest room had a bed with no frame. Also, the fan indicates there might be a problem with air circulation.
Placing the bed on a bed frame and layering it with gorgeous bedding and pillows created a beautifully staged guest room.
Elvis is a great idea for a playroom, but not in a family room while the home is on the market.
After staging with furniture and accessories, potential buyers can imagine themselves in this home. This home sold in only 12 days for 97% of the asking price.
It is difficult for buyers to make sense of the actual space if the property is vacant, especially with a challenging floor plan like this.
Staging this vacant room can help a buyer to make sense of a potential furniture plan.
This vacant condo was very small and quite plain.
Small Scaled furniture is the key for tiny spaces. Colour and large artwork creates interest.
The dining area was not defined in this vacant space.
By simply adding 4 stools guests now have a gathering space.
There was no focal point when entering this dull room, leaving a poor first impression.
The right furniture placement, as well as large scale artwork, colour and texture created a lasting first impression.
The living room seemed empty without enough furniture.
By replacing the sofa and adding additional items to the living room, we were able to create a wonderful conversation area which is always appealing to buyers.


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In this listing is a 1964 Beatles Paul McCartney Doll , Remco Nems Seltaeb
It is marked on the bottom NEMS Ent Ltd 1964,
Lic by Seltaeb Inc. and on the back of the doll is is marked The Beatles T.M.
also under the hair it is marked 101p...
Overall condition of the doll is very good but there is no gold trim on the guitar it does have Paul McCarthy name
, doll measure's approximately 4 1/2 " tall and is made of vinyl.
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Famous Beatles dolls, manufactured by the REMCO Toy Company in 1964. All four dolls are in excellent condition ! The bodies of the dolls are made of hard plastic. The heads are made of a softer plastic and each doll features a full head of rooted hair. The heads can be turned from side to side with ease.
One the back of each doll is stamped The Beatles T.M. Lic by Seltaeb Inc. ©NEMS Ent LTD 1964 .
This beautiful set of dolls also comes with their respective musical instruments...
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1964 Beatles Ringo Starr Doll, made by Remco Nems Seltaeb.
On the back it is marked The Beatles T.M Lic. by Seltaeb Inc, Nem ,Ent, LTD 1964 under his hair he is also marked 9R,
Ringo is in very good condition with his drum around his neck and his name Ringo Starr on the drum . He measures approximately 5 " tall, body of doll is made of vinyl.
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This is a Wizard Troll doll marked on back Thomas Dam 1977 made in Denmark.Measures approximately 9" high. Condition of the doll is very good ,it is missing a gold star on it's hat and the gold star on it's outfit is taped on,but could easily be glued back on
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This cute 8" 1983 AVON Victorian collector doll in her swiss dot outfit has porcelain hands, arms and feet.She was inspired by the designs of Kate Greenway and she is beautifully painted. In wonderful condition
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This 1986 Thomas Dam White Hair Troll measures approximately 4 3/4" tall . In good used condition and comes without cloths
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In this listing is a black rag doll , it appears that her outfit is hand sewn, she has button's for eyes and a piece of red material for her mouth , she measure's approximately 10" tall.Age is unknown.
Overall condition is very good she is slightly soiled
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cute Black Memorabilia black rag doll wearing a blue dress with tiny flowers and a white apron. Age is unknown.
She measures approximately 8" tall. Appears that the dress and apron is hand sewn .
Condition is very good , apron is a little soiled and wrinkled , needs to be cleaned and iron. One of her braids is starting to come apart
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This 8" adorable little girl hang tag reads: Russ Berrie and Company INC - Oakland , New Jersey - Made in Taiwan- Country Collectibles Porcelain Doll Bessie.Bessie has brown hair and a pretty blue dress with an apron and matching bonnet.She is in wonderful condition
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In this listing is a voodoo doll purchased in New Orleans approximately 10 year's ago
It is in excellent condition and measures approximately 9" tall
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In this listing is a rare Flintstones Pebbles doll By R.Dakin.These are hard to come by you don't see them around to much anymore and in this condition which is very good, she does have a small water mark stain on her shirt as shown in picture.
1970 Made in Hong Kong
The body is made out of plastic and
measures approximately 8" tall
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This is a hard to find Caveman Troll doll with multi colored hair, colors are yellow, green, blue and pink hair . Marked on back - UNNEEDA DOLL CO. INC - MADE IN CHINA - He has the horseshoe imprints on his feet, fur boots, cute little dimples and the gold bracelet around his wrist where his hang tag use to be ...


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Dems pass another amendment despite public opinion
I got to say I'm glad the amendment was adopted but its more proof it doesn't matter what you think or say the Dems will overrule you
We're awl pawthetic and kweepy and can't get giwrls. That's why we fight wobots.
lib-er-ty /ˈlɪbərti/ [lib-er-tee]
noun, plural -ties. 1. freedom from arbitrary or despotic government or control.
I find this amazing in the land of democracy (funny no comments either). A timely article in our local paper.
Doer (our Ambassador to the USA) said he's been struck by the vast differences between Canadian and American political conventions as he's taken in the events in Tampa and Charlotte.
"The corporate, special interest lobbying that goes on at both conventions is quite overwhelming,"
"There is very little debate on the convention floor; you don't get debates about Afghanistan on the convention floor, or debates about trade versus protectionism on the convention floor, like you would see at a political convention in Canada."
Instead, each U.S. convention had a slickly produced, carefully controlled narrative as U.S. President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, his Republican rival for the White House, run neck-and-neck in public opinion polls.
"You have a disciplined message but democracy, as muddy as that can sometimes be -- you don't see it in as transparent a way as you see it in Canada."
No wonder you guys are so jaded.Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference. Mark Twain
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The vote result was predetermined. There could have been 90% nays and it still would have passed. The party bosses control the results. The party of democracy is far from being democratic.
The exact same thing happened at the RNC convention the week before on a rules change vote that would take power away from the delegates and hand it to the party bosses so they can run the party how they see fit.
Republican or Democrat, all you're doing is pick which d|ck is getting rammed in you. The ordinary people have zero control over the political destiny of the nation or even their party.
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This group is about getting together after work for a cocktail and a little chit chat. Both men and women, single or married, 40 and up are welcome. We all have long days; instead of going home and zoning out in front of the TV, stop in and meet for a drink. Socializing is good for the soul and making new friends is a great pick-me-up! We'll meet once or twice a month at a nice place - there'll be no dive bars in this group. If you prefer virgin cocktails, a.k.a. Shirley Temples or a soda, don't …
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Welcome new friends! Are you looking to expand your social circle by going out to dinner, meeting for cocktails, or seeing a movie? Well, we're in search of other down-to-earth, sincere, classy women, with a positive outlook, who love to laugh, share stories, and have a good time. Please join us to meet other local women for fun and friendship. All women welcome. All backgrounds. Married or single. With or without children. Working professional or stay-at-home-mom. MA native or new to town. (Sor …
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This is a group for people who: A) Like to go out for drinks at nice lounges, bars, upscale pubs, and take part in other activities that promote social interactions. B) Like to mingle and make conversation with new people. C) Are socially adventurous! When I go to a bar, I want to interact with the people around me, not just stand in a group and ignore everyone else in the room - that's what socializing is all about, right? So, I'm looking for others who want to practice their conversational an …
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Purpose of our evening is to fill women everywhere with enthusiasm and possibility for both personal and professional life goals. To offer hope, inspiration, encouragement and lessons for any woman, anywhere, anytime, at any age. To help women everywhere believe that whatever obstacles holding them back from pursuing their dreams can be overcome. We encourage every woman to come and enjoy and evening of cocktails and great conversation with dynamic and inspiring women!
This group is dedicated to bringing together people in Boston and surrounding areas over a few frosty pints, a glass of wine, or a flavorful cocktail. Oh, and don't forget the appetizers! We'll be checking out live music shows, visiting cool pubs and lounges, playing pool or darts, checking out some comedy, playing trivia, singing a little karaoke, whatever we feel like! Get ready to meet some great people and check out the fun things to do in Boston - and a little alcohol to go with it!
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The NSL group is a social network of diverse women who are exciting, adventurous, friendly,and fun!! Everyone will be included and encouraged to hang out with us. We have ongoing events for you to meet other women which include: Tea Dances, theatre, museum outings, cocktail socials, brunches, dinners, game nights, sporting activities, outdoor fun and much, much more.. Check out the calendar for upcoming events, RSVP... and then you are on your way to building new friendships! There's no fee for …
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About - Introductions By Diana LLC Is the typical Boston singles scene off putting to you? Maybe it is too young, too predictable or too lonely. Many people join and are looking for meetups specifically for Boston singles events over 40, over 50. Now is the perfect time to try something new in a bright, warm and inviting environment, courtesy of Diana. Diana ensures all of her guests feel welcome and are properly introduced to other diners at each event. Events are held in private spaces of …
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This group is for professional Boston-area ladies ages 25 - 34 who are looking to add some fun social events to their calendar (and make some new friends in the process). I've found that it's growing increasingly more difficult to expand my social circle now that I'm several years removed from college and consumed by my job. I imagine there are lots of Boston young women out there in the same boat! Despite the "professional" in the title, this isn't a networking group! The idea is to link togeth …
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Hi there! Its really tough when you have a kiddo diagnosed with Autism or a Special Need of some sort to put yourself out there and do things that parents with NT kids do. Im not pitting folks against each other, the overall experience is just different. We get the stares, the "How could that parent let that child get AWAY with that!" sort of feedback at malls, parks, playgrounds. . .just walking around. I am proposing a group thats only semi organized since many of us live in a life thats ful …
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New to Boston! RubyFeather hopes to engage and empower women who are experiencing the challenges of fertility. We believe that we are stronger together than individually. We are here to offer you some good energy, and some girl power. We meet up for coffee-talk, mocktails, mixers and outings. Whether you are single, married, gay, or straight, you are welcome. Whether your journey is through IVF, IUI, adoption, or the traditional method we encourage you to join us. We are not a "group therapy ses …
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This Daniela doll from Liv comes with everything kids need to give this doll the spa treatment. The doll's hair and nails change colors, so your child can pretend to give this fun doll a makeover. Also comes with the Fab Effex bonus pack. Perfect for letting your young fashionista use her imagination.
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Morgan and her littermate Malibu were surrendered to our rescue by some people that couldn't take care of them. Morgan was the smaller of the two pups but has caught up to her sister who has been adopted. Morgan has a more curious personality and is a little more adventurous. She is doing very well with her housetraining and basic commands. She likes the companionship of other dogs and will make a great addition to your family. Birth date 10/6/12
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Our Saturday adoption events rotate between the Troy Petco on Coolidge and 15 Mile and Petco in Roseville on Gratiot and Masonic from 12-4pm. Click on our home page to see our calendar for dates.
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Home Fur-Ever requires all potential adopters to complete an application process. The application is to be completed in person at one of our adoption events, followed by a face-to-face interview with our founder and director. We do home inspections to insure that the home is the right fit for the dog. Please note we really can't drive more than an hour for a home inspection. At this time, we can not accommodate out of state adoptions.
Adoption fees range from $225-$350. Adoption fees help to cover the costs of vet care that each dog receives while in our care.
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- OUR ADOPTION EVENTS ARE VERY BUSY so please keep that in mind if you intend to come. You should expect to spend some time there if you are sincerely interested in one of our animals. We have limited manpower and many applicants to screen.
-Due to space limitations, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT THE RESCUE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WILL BE AT THE ADOPTION EVENT (we are oftentimes saving up to 100 animals at a time!) We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
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- If a rescue is "PENDING" it is currently in the process of being adopted, but may be available in the future if it is not finalized.
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May 27, 1930
Occupation | Writer, professor |
Ronald Paulson (born May 27, 1930 in Bottineau, North Dakota), is an American professor of English, a specialist in English 18th-century art and culture, and English artist William Hogarth.[1]
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[edit] Education
Paulson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University in 1952 and his doctorate degree in 1958.
[edit] Academic career
Paulson has taught and held various administrative positions at several universities in the United States, including the University of Illinois from 1959 to 1963 and Rice University from 1963 to 1967. He was the Chairman of the Johns Hopkins University English Department from 1967 to 1975. From 1975 to 1984 he was a professor at Yale University and served as the Director of Graduate Studies in the English Department from 1976 to 1983 and the Director of the British Studies Program from 1976 to 1984.[2]
Paulson returned to Johns Hopkins University in 1984, serving as the Department Chairmen fro 1985 to 1991.[2]
He has been a member of the editorial board of the academic journal ELH: English Literary History and has been the senior editor of the journals Studies in English Literature; PMLA; Eighteenth-Century Studies; and the Johns Hopkins University Press.[2]
[edit] Honors and recognitions
Paulson was the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of the Humanities at Johns Hopkins University from 1973 to 1975 and has been the Mayer Professor of Humanities since 1985. He was a member of the Academic and Advisory Committees and Governing Board of the Yale Center for British Art and the Paul Mellon Centre for British Art in London from 1975 to 1984. He has also been Guggenheim Fellow (1965–66, 1986–87), an NEH Senior Fellow (1977–78), and a fellow of the Rockefeller Foundation (1978, 1987).[2]
In 1988, Paulson traveled with several humorists from the United States to the Soviet Union as part of a cultural exchange.[3]
[edit] Books
- Theme and Structure in Swift's 'Tale of a Tub (1960)
- Hogarth's Graphic Works (1965)
- The Fictions of Satire (1967)
- Satire and the Novel in Eighteenth-Century England (1967)
- Hogarth: His Life, Art, and Times (1971)[1]
- Rowlandson: A New Interpretation (1972)
- Emblem and Expression: Meaning in English Art of the Eighteenth Century (1975)
- The Art of Hogarth (1975)
- Popular and Polite Art in the Age of Hogarth and Fielding (1979)
- Literary Landscape: Turner and Constable (1982)
- Representations of Revolution (1789–1820) (1983)[4]
- Book and Painting: Shakespeare, Milton, and the Bible (1983)
- Breaking and Remaking: Aesthetic Practice in England, 1700-1820 (1989)
- Hogarth's Graphic Works (rewritten and reset) (1989)
- Figure & Abstraction in Contemporary Painting (1990)
- Hogarth, Vols. 1-3 (1991–93)[5]
- The Beautiful, Novel, and Strange: Aesthetics and Heterodoxy (1997)
- The Analysis of Beauty (editor) (1997)[6]
- Don Quixote in England: The Aesthetics of Laughter (1998)[7]
- The Life of Henry Fielding (2000)
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- ^ a b "Hogarth; His Life, Art and Times. By Ronald Paulson. Illustrated. Vol. I, 558 pp. Vol. II, 557 pp. New Haven: Yale University Press. Hogarth". New York Times. 2 January 1972. Retrieved 18 January 2011.
- ^ a b c d "Ronald Paulson". english.jhu.edu. Retrieved 2011-01-18. Text " English Department " ignored (help); Text " Johns Hopkins University " ignored (help)
- ^ New York Times Service (February 16, 1988), "Laugh Exchange: Humorists take humor to Soviet Union", Milwaukee Journal: G1, retrieved January 18, 2011
- ^ Broyard, Anatole (June 2, 1983). "Books Of The Times". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-01-18.
- ^ Dorment, Richard (May 27, 1993). "The Genius of Gin Lane". The New York Review of Books (The New York Times). Retrieved 2011-01-18.
- ^ Furbank, P.N. (December 18, 1997). "The Pleasures of Reading Hogarth". The New York Review of Books (The New York Times). Retrieved 2011-01-18.
- ^ Gorfkle, Laura J. (1999). "Review of Ronald Paulson's Don Quixote in England: The Aesthetics of Laughter". Cervantes: Bulletin of the Cervantes Society of America (he Cervantes Society of America) 19 (1): 145–149. Retrieved 2011-01-18.


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The flagbearer of the People's National Convention (PNC), Hassan Ayariga has descended heavily on the Rawlingses on reports of their support for the new political party, the NDP.
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Reading Proficiency
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Show 5 Most Recent Years
Alphabetically Economically Disadvantaged Non-Economically Disadvantaged
Show All Economically Disadvantaged Non-Economically Disadvantaged
Definition: Percentage of all public school students tested in 3rd grade who scored proficient or advanced on the English Language Arts California Standards Test, by socioeconomic status (e.g., 33% of economically disadvantaged 3rd graders in California scored proficient or advanced in 2011).
Data Source: California Department of Education, Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results, http://star.cde.ca.gov/ (July 2012).
Footnote: Years presented are the final year of a school year (e.g., 2010-2011 is shown as 2011). Students are considered "economically disadvantaged" if they are eligible for free/reduced price school meals or if neither parent graduated from high school. LNE (Low Number Event) refers to data that have been suppressed because there were fewer than 20 estimated students with proficient or advanced scores. N/A means that data are not available.
Measures of Reading Proficiency on Kidsdata.org
On kidsdata.org, reading proficiency is measured by the percentage of 3rd graders in public schools who score proficient or higher on the English Language Arts California Standards Test (CST). These data are available by English fluency, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
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The percentage of 3rd graders scoring proficient or higher in English Language Arts (reading) on the California Standards Test increased between 2004 and 2011, statewide, and in the most populous counties. In 2011, 46% of California 3rd graders were proficient or advanced in English Language Arts, up from 30% in 2004. Reading proficiency in 3rd grade varies widely at the county level, ranging from 27% to 69% in 2011. Data also show that reading proficiency varies by English fluency, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. For example, 2011 California data show that 33% of economically disadvantaged 3rd graders were proficient in reading, compared to 67% among higher income students. Although disparities remain, the percentage of reading-proficient students increased between 2004 and 2011 for all subgroups with available data, including economically disadvantaged students, English Learners, and students in all racial/ethnic groups.
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This will sound a bit over-the-top but I may have just seen the best film ever. (Well, at least in my own view based on recent memory). To be sure there have been other films that I have "enjoyed" more – but I don't recall the last time I left a theatre so impressed.
One of the tragedies of Canadian culture is that much of English Canada, perhaps especially in the west, does not appreciate the vibrant arts and cultural scene that thrives in Quebec – case in point the number of excellent movies they create year after year.
Incendies (En anglais c'est "Scorched"), by Quebec director Denis Villeneuve is a brilliant example of the quality of the productions coming out of Quebec. It was released last year to critical acclaim, while initially struggling to attract many viewers.
I finally had a chance to watch on a suggestion by my bro, and despite some high expectations I must say I was not disappointed. I did not know much about the film before I saw it, except that is was up for an academy award a few weeks ago in the Best Foreign Film category, and that is was a heavy-duty drama, staged partly in Montreal and in the Middle-East. I knew that it dealt with the tension of political and religious wars from years ago, and that it was apparently the odds on favourite to win at the Oscars, (except that it lost out to a Danish film - "In a Better World", which I better go see if it is supposedly more meritorious than Incendies!)
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Test numbers: Australia haven't lost Gabba Test in 24 years, South Africa haven't been there since '63
- November 07, 2012
Did you know that Australia haven't lost a Test at the Gabba since 1988, or that South Africa haven't played a Test at the Brisbane ground since 1963?
Before feasting on the first piece of Test action of the summer, brush up on your knowledge as we bring you these interesting facts and figures for Gabba Tests.
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We bring you 12 things you will, won't and might see this summer. Make your predictions.
0 The number of Test matches South Africa have won at the Gabba
2 The number of Test matches Australia have beaten South Africa in at the Gabba (1931 and 1952)
3 The number of Test matches South Africa have played at the Gabba (1931, 1952 and 1963)
5 Most centuries scored at the Gabba (Greg Chappell)
6/71 Best bowling figures in an innings by a South African at the Gabba (Michael Melle in 1952 v Australia)
8/71 Best bowling figures in an innings by an Australian at the Gabba (Shane Warne in 1994 v England)
9 Leading South African wicket taker at the Gabba (Michael Melle)
24 Number of years since Australia last lost a Test match at the Gabba (1988 v West Indies)
49 The number of years since South Africa last played a Test match at the Gabba (1963)
58 Lowest innings total by Australia at the Gabba (1936 v England)
68 Leading Australian wicket taker at the Gabba (Shane Warne)
114 Highest score by a South African at the Gabba (Eddie Barlow in 1963 v Australia)
117 Lowest innings total by South Africa at the Gabba (1931 v Australia)
119 Leading South African run scorer at the Gabba (John Waite)
226 Highest score by an Australian at the Gabba (Don Bradman in 1931 v South Africa)
307 Highest partnership by an Australian pair at the Gabba (Michael Hussey and Brad Haddin in 2010)
346 Highest innings total by South Africa at the Gabba (1963 v Australia)
450 Highest innings total by Australia against South Africa at the Gabba (1931)
645 Highest innings total by Australia at the Gabba (1946 v England)
1335 Leading Australian run scorer at the Gabba (Ricky Ponting)
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mark says November 07, 2012 at 1:08 PM
Very interesting stats, Australia is just too good at the GABBA. South Africa dont' have much experience on that ground and if the ground holds up to it's tradition (it didn't in the Ashes) then Australia may win.
Here's a thought of Aus says November 07, 2012 at 1:56 PM
I know this is slightly off topic, but i think a change can be made to the Test system to improve it and increase its attraction. Over a 3-4 year period the top 8 Test countries play each other twice in home and away fixtures. With a points system and a ladder like in other sports at the end of this period the top 4 teams play off in semifinals and then a grand final. Maybe giving extra points for winning away tests and potentially handicaps for the poorer teams would balance out the system. Winning it would reward success over a long period and it also allows the big test series to remain. Thoughts?
Anthony Anlezark of Sydney says November 07, 2012 at 3:32 PM
Not a bad thought, but I doubt the ICC will go for it, but I do like it.
Terry Towelling of ACT says November 07, 2012 at 4:51 PM
@ heres a thought, agreed good thought and I think the ICC have actually already set up something along these lines to commence soon. As for these stats they are irrelevant as the SAFA's havnt played at the Gabba for 50 yrs....a lot of dribble really. I suspect Steyn may wreak havoc and create some new records this week.......?
ACT Cric of ACT says November 08, 2012 at 8:53 AM
Pretty useless stats, SA have hardly played at the GABBA and a lot of the Australian stats are irrelevant and way out of date...anyone's match/series


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Comedy show looks at engineering in a new light
Supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering, a new show, Humans v Nature: Engineering FTW, is taking a humorous novel look at engineering.
Fresh from a two-week run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the show receives its London premiere on 27 September at the Phoenix pub on Cavendish Square. Written by and starring writers and performers Matt Parker and Timandra Harkness, it follows on from their successful maths-based comedy Your Days Are Numbered: The maths of death.
Humans V Nature is part of a growing trend to bring science and engineering to life using comedy. Along with the Academy's other public engagement activities, such as the Ingenious grant scheme, it is part of a wider drive to engage new audiences with engineering innovation in creative ways.
Timandra Harkness says: "The show is a series of themes - we start with the obstacle and look at how engineering has helped us to overcome it. For example, gravity. For thousands of years people tried to find ways to fly like birds. Then we tried filling a bag with a gas that seemed to float and voilà - the hot air balloon was born. Within two years of the first humans leaving the ground under control, someone had flown across the English Channel. Two hundred years later, we were on the moon."
The Academy's Head of Communications and Engagement, Dr Lesley Paterson, says: "The Royal Academy of Engineering is excited to be supporting Humans V Nature, which has already had a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Using comedy to engage audiences with engineering is a new venture for the Academy, but one which will provide a fresh take on an exciting subject as well as offering a few laughs along the way."
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