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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Hakan Ilhan scored a pair of goals and UNCG used a bend-don't-break defense over the final 23 minutes as the Spartans opened the 2011 season with a 3-2 victory over No.12 Duke before 2,064 fans, Friday UNCG Soccer Stadium.
The win is just the fourth for the Spartans over the Blue Devils in 17 meetings but the third in the last four encounters.
UNCG (1-0-0) opened the scoring in the ninth minute when Brian Graham sent a long cross from the right side to Oddur Gudmundsson, who gathered the ball and bounced a shot into the lower left corner to give the Spartans a 1-0 lead.
A penalty kick by Hakan Ilhan in the 16th minute made it 2-0, and Ilhan missed a chance to give UNCG a three-goal lead when his shot from 10 yards out hit the bottom of the left post in the 35th minute. The Spartans settled for a two-goal lead at halftime.
Duke was more aggressive to open the second half, but the Spartans withstood the attack.
Ilhan appeared to give UNCG an insurmountable lead in the 56th minute when he took a long throw-in from David Reittinger and scored on a breakaway for a 3-0 Spartans advantage.
But Duke's Andrew Wegner single-handedly brought the Blue Devils back into the match. He cut UNCG's lead to 3-1 with a goal in the 65th minute. Less than three minutes later he scored on a penalty kick to pull Duke within 3-2.
The UNCG defense held firm the rest of the way, helping to seal an impressive season-opening victory.
Overall, Duke out-shot UNCG 13-8 for the match. Spartans goalkeeper Peyton Ford made four saves, while Duke keeper James Belshaw recorded one save.
The Spartans return to action when they host East Tennessee State, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31st.


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The commemorative aspect of our national holiday may be getting less and less with the true meaning of the day becoming obscured with each passing generation. Freedom is an enormous gift that all Americans enjoy, but frequently take for granted. The benefits gained from the Revolutionary War and the Constitutional guarantees have to be won again and again in order to be preserved. Each generation has had to do that and has done it.
This country has engaged in many military conflicts: The Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam, Desert Storm and the War on Terror. In each case, men at first, then, indeed, women were willing to risk and even sacrifice their life to preserve independence and civil liberties. They were willing to give, and in overwhelming numbers at that, what President Lincoln called "the full measure of devotion."
Each person killed during any of these wars was loved by someone. Each one had potential and dreams to fulfill. The loss would leave an emptiness and a hurt so deep that no amount of time could completely ease, heal, or erase. Those left to mourn, to grieve, to remember and honor were friends, wives, sweethearts, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, but most of all, fathers and mothers, especially mothers.
When I taught in the local junior high school and introduced my students to Anne Frank, both "The Dairy of a Young Girl" and the play with a similar title, I told them that she and I were the same age. Anne, the Jewish girl whose people were in danger of extinction at the hands of the Nazis, went into hiding in Amsterdam as an eighth grader and I was in the same grade when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
My classmates and I heard President Franklin D. Roosevelt announce over the radio that the United States had declared war on Japan and the Axis Powers. Additionally, he said the day would "live in infamy." The student body was gathered into the Harlan High School auditorium and at the time, had no way of understanding the impact or the consequences of that historical move. It wasn't long, however, before telegrams were delivered to families from the War Department with a message beginning with these words, "We regret to inform you…"
I want to thank each and every person who has served and sacrificed so that freedom and independence are still realities in the United States of America. As long as I live, I will honor their memory. How can we ever thank our service men and women enough for their devotion to duty and country? They have made it possible for us to celebrate Independence Day, the Fourth of July, in peace and prosperity. However you choose to celebrate the holiday, please try to pause for a moment to remember and honor all those who have served and especially those who gave the supreme sacrifice, their life, for their country.

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In Ohio during the 1990's, public school districts had to either hold public debates in order to continue using corporal punishment or pass policies banning it. Almost every district chose to ban corporal punishment, with the exception of a dozen or so Southestern Ohio districts.
The two Ohio legislators who are proposing the law change are NOT from counties that have public school districts practicing corporal punishment. So, these legislator are not representing the property issues of their residents. They are simply representing those who want to be do-gooders.
Is this a correct form of democracy, where outsiders get to control the actions of local citizens?
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How to Use RSS in Your Job Search
My guess is few of us consider job hunting fun. The mere task of looking makes some people break out in hives. Others are in perpetual job search as they believe the grass is greener someplace else. The good news is once you find a good job web site that caters to your preferences, you can leverage the search results using RSS.
Benefits of using RSS job feeds
I'm not suggesting that these feeds replace professionals, but the feeds offer some distinct advantages.
- The feeds pick up new job listings that meet your criteria.
- The feeds work in a variety of feed readers.
- You can read the feed when it suits you.
- You don't have to give anyone your email address.
- You can unsubscribe.
- They're free.
Finding job sites that offer RSS feeds
There are a number of good job sites available. Some have unique content and others pull job listings from many sources. The best one varies by your industry and location. For example, if you're in the IT industry you might consider a specialized site like Dice.com. That site wouldn't work for you if you're looking for a nursing job.
A trickier issue is finding out if the job site offers your search results in a RSS feed. Few sites tell you that RSS is an option. Often, you need to perform a job search from various criteria before the RSS clues appear.
In the thumbnail picture below, you can see one of the areas where Indeed.com displays a RSS feed link above the search results.
A few sites such as Craigslist.com uses auto discovery and allow the browser to provide RSS clues based on which browser you use. If you use Firefox 2.0 or later you can see the RSS feed icon on the address bar. With IE 7, the RSS toolbar button becomes enabled.
Although many job listing sites offer feeds, they differ in implementation and information. The table below outlines 8 popular job sites with RSS feeds.
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Displays job title and 2 line description |
Click button "Get jobs via RSS". (Note: I did not find RSS options on the main search page.) |
Displays job title, location and 2 line description |
Need to use separate query builder. Then look for text that says "Your Custom Link is Below" |
Full feed with entire job listing. |
Result page has RSS auto discovery. You can also scroll to the bottom and look for RSS button. |
Displays job title, location and 1 line description |
On the results page, look for XML button on left side towards the bottom |
Displays job title, location, 1 line description and job listing source. |
On the results page, there is a text link for RSS feed. You may also scroll down to the bottom of the right column and look for the RSS button and job feed link. |
Displays job title and location |
Above the results, look for text link [Save as RSS feed] to the right |
Displays job title, location and 2 line description |
On the results page, scroll down and to the left there is a XML graphic and text link "Save as RSS feed" |
Displays job title, location, category, duration, posting date. |
On the results page, look for the XML button to the top left. |
Creating your job search query
The job search process starts by building a query using a form. My preference was to use an advanced search feature if offered. The advanced options allowed me to better target a job by more criteria. In the thumbnail below from Yahoo! hotjobs, I could filter by keywords, category, location, salary and experience level.
The search query page may also be tailored to the type of job search. In the case of Net-Temps, the user can also specify if they wish to look at temporary or full-time jobs.
Some sites had separate pages for RSS where they allowed you to build your feed. These sites may also offer pre-built RSS job feeds by industry such as telecommunications or transportation. The thumbnail below shows the query tool and some prebuilt job feeds from Careerbuilder.com. These pre-built feeds can be useful if location isn't a primary factor.
The area that I felt was weak among most sites was location search. Too often, I would enter my zip code and radius only to see results which were well outside the area. One exception was Craigslist where the location search by town did not have overflow from neighboring areas. In fairness, I see this problem on non-employment websites that have location search. Some web sites haven't fully grasped the concept of land travel versus water travel. (Yes, I live on a bay.)
Reviewing and revising your RSS feeds
When you start your job search, I would use several websites. One benefit of setting up similar job feeds with different sites is you can do comparative analysis. You can see differences in the number of jobs, post frequency and the job description details for each vendor. You may find that one feed is very good about updating, but doesn't provide as much detail. In some cases, you may decide to use multiple feeds as one service may have unique job listings.
If you don't have a RSS reader, there are plenty of free ones. One question you might consider is where you will be when you review the feed results. For example, if the only computer you have access to is at work, you might consider a web based solution. You probably don't want to install a stand alone program at work unless you're in the HR department and you're doing competitive intelligence.
For those people who prefer web based RSS readers, I think Google Reader is a good choice. It works with all browsers and if you use Firefox you can set it as your default reader using Tools | Options and clicking the Feeds icon. You can also see our article on setting up RSS feeds in IE 7.
Another excellent RSS product line belongs to NewsGator. They have a suite of products that cover just about every need. These are also the same folks that make the free software program FeedDemon.
To give you an idea of how useful these feeds can be, I did tutorial using Indeed.com for some friends last year which is in tutorials section below. While the job openings have changed since then, the site structure and set up are the same.
RSS job feeds won't get you that perfect job as you still need to ace the interview. But, with a little bit of effort, they can help you find and organize relevant job listings which can put you ahead of your competition.
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We humans have had an intense fascination with the planet Mars for many years. HG Wells sent cylinders from the red planet to terrorize Tom Cruise and conquer Earth. Games, movies and books have all been devoted to the exploration, colonization and exploitation of Mars. The newest addition to the ever-growing collection of Martian media is Mars: War Logs, an RPG from French developer Spiders that uses old-looking tech to try to do something new.
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Back in 2010, Eador: Genesis was quietly released to Russian-language audiences. Developed almost exclusively by one man, Alexander Bokulev, it was a mashup of various strategy games into one pot of dreams. It took the best of games such as Civilization and Heroes of Might and Magic and became something that would punch you in the face but leave you begging for more. It didn't get much attention for many years because of its odd interface and the lack of an English translation. But now, Bokulev is back with a team and a budget. Eador: Masters of the Broken World isn't just a prettier face, it's an all-around better game.
Publisher: Paradox Interactive Developer: Paradox Development Studio System requirements: Windows XP/Vista/Win 7, 2.4 GHz Pentium IV/AMD 3500+ or better CPU, 2 GB RAM, GeForce 8800/Radeon X1900 or better graphics card, 2 GB hard-drive space, DirectX-compatible sound device, DirectX 9, Victoria II (base game) and A House Divided expansion pack Genre: RTS ESRB rating: Teen Release date: Available now
Victoria has always been a franchise I've loved, and it's one that has always been built on complexity. When your game is built around an economy that tracks the purchases of every single person, business and government in the world, you're not catering to those with poor attention spans. The catch, though, is that no matter how complex Victoria II gets, there's always something more I want from the game. It's been a year since the last Victoria II expansion was released, and Paradox has decided that there are enough people like me who want even more from Victoria II to justify another expansion. Heart of Darkness focuses on four main areas of gameplay: colonies, navies, armies and diplomacy. Any fan of the franchise, while happy with improvements to warfare, will no doubt be intrigued more by the possibilities offered by diplomacy and colonization. And I'm happy to report that, aside from a few warts, HoD delivers the goods.
Publisher: Phoenix Online Studios Developer: Phoenix Online Studios System requirements: Windows XP/Vista/Win 7/iOS 10.6 (Snow Leopard), 2.0 GHz CPU, 2 GB RAM, 512 MB DirectX 9-compatible graphics card, 2.5 GB hard-drive space Genre: Adventure ESRB rating: Not rated Release date: Available now
I think we can stop using the "adventure games are dead, but…" line. Along with platformers, adventure games are low-cost laboratories where creative indies can play around within well-established genre conventions. If the subtitle didn't tip you off, Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller is an adventure game in the vein of the airport thrillers of Clive Cussler and James Patterson. Think Castle without the snark, or the Alex Cross movies without the suck. It's a world where murder happens like an elemental force, and killers leave puzzles and traps behind like rats leave droppings. With remarkably high production values and Adventure Goddess Jane Jensen attached as a story consultant, Cognition seems to have everything going for it.
Publisher: 2K Games Developer: Irrational Games System requirements: Windows Vista SP2/Win 7 SP1, 2.4 GHz Core2Duo/2.7 GHz Athlon X2 or better CPU, 2 GB RAM, 512 MB DirectX10-compatible graphics card (GeForce 8800 GT/Radeon HD 3870/Intel HD 3000 integrated graphics or better), DirectX-compatible sound device, 20 GB hard-drive space Genre: RPG/Shooter ESRB rating: Mature Release date: Available now
You find yourself in a rowboat headed towards a lighthouse in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Maine. You have a cigar box that contains a picture of a pretty, nicely dressed young woman, and a pistol. A chattering couple sporting British accents argues about who's rowing and who isn't. Once the boat reaches its destination, you pause in your seat to take in the scene. "He's not moving," one of your boatmen says. "He will…eventually," is the reply. Substitute the boat ride and the pithy banter with a fiery plane crash and the scene becomes all too familiar for those who played developer Irrational's 2007 masterpiece, BioShock. The parallels between the games don't end here, as you will discover during your journey through Irrational's new magnum opus, Bioshock Infinite.
Publisher: Capcom Developer: Capcom System requirements: Windows XP/Vista/Win 7/Win 8, 2.4 GHz Core2Duo/2.8 GHz Athlon X2 or better CPU, 2 GB RAM, GeForce 8800 GTS or better graphics card, DirectX 9.0c, 16 GB hard-drive space Genre: Shooter ESRB rating: Mature Release date: Available now
Resident Evil is one of the industry's most financially rewarding franchises. Say what you want about Call of Duty, but Capcom has managed to sell books, movie rights and spin-offs of its popular series of zombie shooters for years. While the word "multimedia" gets tossed around a lot these days, basically the only form Resident Evil doesn't come packaged in is a vacation cruise (although I'm betting the idea for a Resident Evil getaway has been discussed). With the release of Resident Evil 6 on consoles late last year, critical opinion was divided, but consoles and PC are not the same kind of platform. How does the latest iteration of this venerable franchise stack up on PC? The short answer is this: it ain't survival horror anymore. The long answer is a bit more complicated.
Publisher: Square Enix Developer: Crystal Dynamics System requirements: Windows XP SP 3/Vista/Win 7/Win 8, 1.8 GHz Core2Duo E6300/2.1 GHz Athlon 64 X2 4050+ or better CPU, 2 GB RAM, 512 MB GeForce 8600/Radeon HD 2600 XT or better graphics card, DirectX 9.0c,10 GB hard-drive space Genre: Action-Adventure ESRB rating: Mature Release date: Available now
Let's face it: Lara Croft isn't an interesting character. Impossibly athletic, remarkably good-looking. There's no problem she couldn't overcome by climbing on walls and shooting endangered animals. She didn't have a personality, she had breasts. She was part sex symbol, part wish fulfillment, and entirely plastic. Now that the franchise has creatively bankrupted itself for a second time, developer Crystal Dynamics has decided to go back and rework Lara from the ground up. Just as film director Christopher Nolan saved Batman from decades of one-dimensional edginess, Crystal Dynamics has breathed new life and humanity into a previously synthetic (and sexist) character. But to make this new Lara, first they had to put her through hell.
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Developer: Ratloop Asia Genre: Side-scrolling shooter ESRB rating: Mature Release date: Available now
Despite the high-minded aims that Sony has for the Playstation Vita, the truth is that one of the things for which it's best suited is the old-school platformer. Developer Ratloop Asia has delivered just such an item with their Vita port of the PC/PS3 hit Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken, which takes the original game and juices it up a little bit to take advantage of the new handheld's unique attributes.
Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: Crytek System requirements: Windows Vista/Win 7/Win 8, 2.4 GHz Core2Duo/2.7 GHz Athlon 64 X2 or better CPU, 2 GB RAM (3 GB for Vista), 1 GB Nvidia GTS 450/Radeon HD5770 or better graphics card, DirectX 11, 16 GB hard-drive space Genre: Shooter ESRB rating: Mature Release date: Available now
I'm a gamer of habit, but while I enjoy a certain type of beverage or music selection while I'm playing on a console, it's a completely (and far less simple) story with my beloved, albeit aging, gaming PC. See, I want the "maximum performance" out of my game, and if I know there's something I can do to make my experience better, I do it. For example, I'd format my PC every time I got a new video card or dropped in a significant amount of RAM because I needed to see what the cleanest install and most updated drivers could do. Of course, back in the day I always had a test game — the height of what my PC could handle at the time. Whether it was how big I could make my Doom II window, or how high I could bump my resolution in Black & White 2, there was always that one contemporary that defined the level of my rig. Then along came Crysis…
Publisher: Paradox Interactive Developer: Paradox Development Studio System requirements: Windows XP/Vista/Win 7, Pentium IV 2.4 GHz/AMD 3500+ or better CPU, 2 GB RAM, 512 MB GeForce 8800/Radeon X1900 or better graphics card, Direct X-compatible sound device, DirectX 9, 2 GB hard-drive space Genre: Strategy ESRB rating: Not rated Release date: Available now
It's been two weeks since March of the Eagles was officially released, and I keep coming back to play despite the deadline for this review. I've found myself carving up the Ottoman Empire as Austria, conquering North Africa for Spain, dividing Prussia in half with France as Russia, and even trying (and failing miserably) to return Sweden to greatness. Paradox Interactive labels March of the Eagles as a game that brings the Napoleonic Wars "to life in this war-focused strategy game." I admit I was skeptical at first that a company known for its epic grand strategy games could create a tightly focused product covering only a small historical period. But after playing the preview and the full version, I can say that Paradox has hit the mark with this strategy game.
Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: Visceral Games System requirements: Windows XP SP3/Vista SP1/Win 7, 2.8 GHz or better CPU, 1 GB RAM (2 GB Vista/Win 7), 256 MB GeForce 6800/ATI X1600 Pro or better graphics card with Shader Model 3.0 compatibility, DirectX 9.0, 10 GB hard-drive space Genre: Shooter ESRB rating: Mature Release date: Available now Review by Christopher Lazenby
I'm not sure what to make of Dead Space 3. I'm happy to see a new chapter in one of the greatest new series of this gaming generation has been released, but three games in just four-and-a-half years? Isn't that pushing it a little?
Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: Criterion System requirements: Windows Vista SP2/Win 7, 2.4 GHz Core2Duo/2.7 GHz Athlon X2 or better CPU, 2 GB RAM, 512 MB DirectX 10-compatible graphics card, DirectX-compatible sound device, 20 GB hard-drive space Genre: Racing ESRB rating: Everyone 10+ Release date: Available now Review by Christopher Lazenby
Need for Speed: Most Wanted is the 19th entry in the popular racing franchise, and Criterion's second foray into the series. Gone are the cheesy plotlines, bad acting and cringe-worthy cutscenes. Most Wanted is just pure racing and chasing, and I actually think it's a better step for the franchise.
Publisher: Sega Developer: Double Fine Genre: Adventure/Platformer ESRB rating: Teen Release date: Available now
The Cave sees a return to Ron Gilbert's stable of adventure gaming after some sidestepping into the realm of the action-RPG genre with the great DeathSpank series. My initial reaction when I was asked to review The Cave was, how shall I say, restrained. An apt description, as it would be the same response I'd give if someone asked me to go caving. The Cave is somewhat of a gaming nemesis for me, it being a hybrid platformer/puzzle/adventure, a combination that doesn't usually inspire many outbursts of excitement from the gaming couch in my household. So, with my jaw set in grim determination, I donned my hardhat, checked my clamps, turned on my torch and descended into the depths of Ron Gilbert's mind.
Publisher: Capcom Developer: Ninja Theory System requirements: Windows XP/Vista/Win 7/Win 8, 2.4 GHz Core2Duo/2.8 GHz Athlon X2 or better CPU, 2 GB RAM, GeForce 8800GTS/Radeon HD3850 or better graphics card, DirectX 9.0c, 9 GB hard-drive space Genre: Action ESRB rating: Mature Release date: Available now
Censorship might seem so Nuremberg 1937, but don't forget that we Americans have many systems in place to insure that every medium has its own classification ghettos. Sometimes, this results in the R-rated action movie, which is labeled as including "mature content" despite having no maturity whatsoever. Like cartoon cigarette mascots, it's always been known that Schwarzenegger movies are made with the 14-year-old male demographic in mind. DMC Devil May Cry, like those action movies, revels in its violence and gore in a way that only an adolescent can. With a new reboot by a decidedly western developer, the series takes a more colorful approach with the juvenile demon-vs-the-system series. Even though it's the kind of game that literally scrawls obscenities directed towards the player on the walls, it doesn't play dirty. In fact, it just might be the best action game to come out in years.


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Troy Softball Team Back On The Diamond
By: Josh Rultenberg
Updated: January 14, 2013
TROY, Ala. - The Troy softball team wrapped up its first week of practice in preparation for the 2013 season. The Trojans return 11 letter winners and welcome 10 newcomers to this year's team.
"We had an excellent week in terms of effort and coach ability, but we also see and were able to identify things we need to work on but I think that's just putting our time in over the next month in preparation for the first tournament, " Troy softball head coach Melanie Davis said about her ball club.
Despite losing six starters, Troy returns several players with experience and the Trojans return the sophomore pitching trio of Ashley Rainey, Jaycee Affeldt and Sarah Thomas. As freshman, the group combined to pick up 29 of Troy's 31 wins.
In her first season, Rainey logged 211 innings in the circle, picked up 17 wins and was selected to the All-Sun first team last season. At the plate, the Tuscaloosa, Ala. native blasted four home runs and drove in 22 runs.
Affeldt served as a two-way player in 2012 and posted a 9-9 record in the circle in 2012, while hitting .270 with seven doubles, a home run and 20 RBIs. Thomas made 20 appearances last season, picked up two saves and finished 3-2 with 39 strikeouts in 40.2 innings pitched.
"I think they all did some tremendous things for us last year, but looking at where they are I think people are going to be happy about what they see," Davis said. "We have a lot of different looks our pitchers can give and that's always a plus in keeping off balance."
Senior catcher Hannah Renn returns as Troy's leading hitter from 2012. In her first season as a Trojan, the junior hit .270 with eight doubles, two triples and seven home runs, while driving in 16 RBIs. On the base paths, she swiped 12 stolen bases, the third-most of any Trojan last season.
The Trojans will look to several key contributors from last year's squad to replace four-year starters Hayden Gann, Nikki Hollett and Sarah Shields. The trio combined to hit .306 and posted 18 home runs and drove in 80 RBIs.
Senior infielder Bailey Blake returns at shortstop after making 40 starts a year ago, while senior Caitlin Ortiz, junior Taylor Smartt, sophomore Madison Rich and freshman Chandler Griffin all look to be contributors in the infield.
The Trojans look to replace an entire outfield in 2013 after losing starters Sarah Harris, Kelly Luquette and Michelle Hewett to graduation in the offseason. Juniors Ebony Wright and Kacie McAllister, sophomore Chelsea Eytel and freshman Bria Epps, Amanda Winters, Keelie Housley all provide depth for Troy in the outfield.
Troy opens up the 2013 season in Starkville, Miss. at the Bulldog Kickoff Classic on February 8 against Georgia State with first pitch set for 10 a.m. The Trojans host the Quality Inn Classic at the Troy Softball Complex the following weekend, February 15-17. Admission to the Troy Softball Complex is free.


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Over at Enbrouderie, Hannah reviews "Palestinian Embroidery Motifs: A treasury of stitches 1850-1950, " by Margarita Skinner and Widad Kamel Kawar. Shown here is a motif stitched from the book. Read her review to see if this is a book you want to add to your library.
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Building Permits, Housing Starts on the Rise
The seasonally-adjusted annualized rate of building permits let for new housing construction rose sharply between October and November 2001 following five consecutive months of decline. The November annualized rate of 1.564 million units was up 5.3% from the October level, although it still fell 3.1% short of the November 2000 annualized pace. And last November's permit level was below that recorded during any month over the first two-thirds of 2001. But with the November pace beating both the September and October totals by an impressive amount, there's reason to believe that the permit drop (down almost 9% between May and October of last year) has stabilized.
The annualized pace of total housing starts soared 8.2% between October and November of last year. Starts had declined sharply during two of the previous three months, with the October annualized pace coming up 8.4% short of the July level. But November 2001 starts were 5.5% better than in November of 2000, with the pace of both single-family (+4.3%) and multifamily (+9.7%) starts beating year-earlier levels.
Through the first eleven months of 2001, total housing starts nationwide were 2.3% greater than over the January-November period of 2000. Single-family starts through last November were running 3.3% ahead of the 2000 pace, while multifamily housing starts totaled a modest 1.7% fewer during January-November 2001 than over the first eleven months of 2000.
Regionally, the South recorded 2.9% more starts over January-November 2001 than over the first eleven months of 2000. The West posted an increase of 2.7% through eleven months of last year, while total starts in the Midwest through last November were up 2.2% from the January-November 2001 total. Starts in the Northeast, however, trailed the year-earlier total by 1.9% through the first eleven months of 2001.
Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgages carried an average interest rate of 6.66% this past November, down sharply from the 7.75% average of November 2000. Adjustable rate mortgages tied to the yield on one-year treasury bills fell to 5.20% during November 2001, down from the 7.22% average during the same month in 2000.
Single-family home sales remained surprisingly healthy during November, especially given the fact that unemployment continues to rise and the nation has plunged into its first recession in a decade. Existing single-family home sales had plunged by almost 12% between August and September, but bounced back to recover almost half that loss (+5.5%) during October, and rose again in November (+0.6%). The annualized pace of single-family home re-sales during November 2001 was only 1.7% lower than during the same month of 2000.
And new single-family home sales soared to their highest level in eight months during November 2001. At a seasonally-adjusted annualized rate of 934,000, new homes were selling at a pace 5.9% stronger last November than during November of 2000. However, recent sales have skewed increasingly towards lower-valued, "starter" homes - a development not unexpected given overall economic conditions. The median sales price of a new home sold last November was 11.0% less than during November of 2000, while the average sales price declined a less-precipitous 5.7%.
However, it's clear that although the specifics of sales have changed during the current economic recession, low interest rates have nevertheless been instrumental in keeping the housing market on a reasonably even keel during a period of serious economic challenge for U.S. consumer households. Through the first eleven months of 2001, single-family home sales (new and existing homes combined) were running about 4% ahead of the January-November 2000 total.
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- wall paint: Benjamin Moore's Garrison Red, HC66, eggshell finish
Headboard and Bedding – $22
A discarded tabletop found in the garbage is converted into a headboard. The tabletop is cleaned up, and the edges are painted white to cover up some blemishes and to visually separate the headboard from the wall. The headboard is fastened to the walls with screws.
Two new floral shams are added to give more presence to the bed and to match the scale of the headboard.
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i taught two 6-hour classes at the Spring Session of Squam this year, Pattern Play and Dream Skirt.
Pattern Play was awesome; i always love opening up the possibilities of pattern drafting with students for the first time! if any of you are reading this, i hope you've made some projects with your new patterns and i would LOVE to see them! if you're not shy, you can share in the Design-It-Yourself Clothes flickr group, or just email me pics. and you would make my day!
but the real magic happened in Dream Skirt. i still can't believe it: 16 people sewed their very first garments with me that weekend. many were beginner stitchers; one had NEVER SEWN BEFORE! it was a tall order, and there were moments when i wasn't sure i/we could pull it off. there were past "sewing traumas" to overcome for some, and general sewing anxiety for several, and general lack of sewing confidence for most. but these ladies were amazing and brave, and we just dove right in. newly self-drafted patterns were cut. invisible zippers were inserted. first pockets were made. we had moments of chaos, but we pulled through and in the end there were 16 skirts on 16 radiant women*. i don't think i've ever been more proud of a group of students!
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May Etsy Update
Here we are for May's Update. This time its, full of superheroes, gods, angels, wizards, and fairytale Characters. As usual everything can be found in the Etsy Shop.
I had a lot of fun making these Wonder Woman stitch markers but quickly wondered why I had not added a star to the markers. The answer becomes clear in the next item created.
Stars are awesome aren't they? You know who else has stars? Captain America.
Captain America Stitch Markers
These are the new Captain America Stitch markers now with extra star power!
Vincent and The Doctor Stitch Markers
Inspired by the exploding Tardis painting these Stitch Makers are the colors of the lost painting of Vincent Van Gogh.
Spinning straw into gold might be asking a bit much, but yarn. I can do yarn. These earrings were inspired by the old fairytale and the gold beads represent the impossible feat. How about some alpaca?
These Ravenclaw house earrings are full of house pride. Complete with Eagle Charms.
Tru Blood let the vamps out of the closet, these stitch markers will help keep your knitting in place.
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One family's tragic foreclosure is another family's affordable abode. Low interest rates and rock-bottom prices in September drove Santa Clarita Valley home sales up 86 percent compared to September 2007, according to information provided by the Southland Regional Association of Realtors Inc. "Activity is picking up, with much of it centered on sales of bank-owned properties that are being sold as a result of foreclosure proceedings," said Doreen Chastain-Shine, president of the association's Santa Clarita ...
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The wine bar business, Roman Holiday, which announced Feb. 12 it was working to re-open after a dispute between partners forced its closure, is definitely closing, sources say.
Santa Clarita residents have been loosely campaigning for quite some time to have an independent art house movie theater open locally. According to one executive, there is still hope that a theater chain airing independent films may one day locate in Santa Clarita.
January is typically a dormant time of year for the residential real estate market in the Santa Clarita Valley, yet this market recovery is so unusual that no one was surprised when statistics showed January posted the highest sales total for the month in six years.
Last year was a busy one for the city of Santa Clarita and its tourism partners, according to a city official.
Marti Heinbaugh, regional manager of Mission Valley Bank, is scheduled to be honored for her contributions to SCVi – Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School.
The third annual Santa Clarita Economic and Real Estate Outlook conference is taking place Thursday, Feb. 21 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Valencia.


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"All This Angst," Tail Waggin' Tutors, and more at the Arkansas Literary Festival.
The Arkansas Literary Festival begins today, and there are a several kid friendly events taking place on Saturday throughout the city. So for the next two days we'll be highlighting just a few of them. The range from workshops for teen writers to puppet shows for the little ones.
If you're trying to plan your day, please see the full list of family-friendly events by clicking here.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on the festival. Which events do you hope to attend?
As we we said, most of the events are happening on Saturday. But there is one event today.
6:30 PM on Thursday: According to the information from the Arkansas Literary Festival, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou inspired eighth grade students from eStem Public Charter School to stage a silent protest against child abuse through poetry, music, art, and prose. A video of their day of silence will be presented along with readings from their work. Parental guidance recommended; mature material will be discussed."
Happening on Saturday:
10:00: Argenta Street Festival, including the Tail Waggin Tutors. Do you children love dogs and reading? This sounds like the event for you! "Musicians, performers, artists, and activities are interwoven on the block for your enjoyment. Adults will enjoy concerts by Mark Currey, Mark Simpson, Montgomery Trucking, and The Salty Dogs. Artists include Annette Costa, Cathy Burns, Byron Werner, Ed Wade, Erin Lorenzen, Lisa Krannichfeld, Mike Anderson, Nancy Bounds, and Julie Holt. Kids will love meeting the Tail Waggin' Tutors, making book marks, participating in music activities, playing literary bingo, and more."
10:00 Goldilocks and Little Red Riding Hood. Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre will present the classic stories Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Little Red Riding Hood in a fun musical performance. For all ages. Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre.
11:00. Literary Fiesta. Do you want tant to encourage your children to read more and/or encourage them in their reading? "Introduce your kids to 2012 Festival authors Cherie Foster Colburn, Darcy Pattison, Carla Killough McClafferty, Spelile Rivas, and Lori Spencer. Their books feature gardens, prairie storms, titans of technology, monsters, and butterflies. With prizes, refreshments, and even a piñata, the Fiesta is a great way to promote reading."
11:30: "All This Angst" Teen writing workshop. This sounds like a great opportunity for budding teen writers. "Susan Gregg Gilmore, author of Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen, will be hosting a workshop offering, "helpful insight into how to channel emotions into exciting prose." Sensory exercises and techniques will help youth explore their writing styles and "hone their voice." Saturday April 14th at 11:30 Thea Center for the Arts in NLR. Teens only."
1:00 If your children love hands-on activities, you might want to check out the Children's Activity Hour at the downtown library. This will includes origami, making books, creating puppets, yarn art, chess, and more. Third floor of Main library downtown.
2:00 Author Session: Lori Spencer. Who doesn't love butterflies? Author of The Diana Fritillary, Arkansas's State Butterfly will help kids learn more about this butterfly and its habitat. Witt Stevens Jr. Nature Center.
We will be highlighting more kid-friendly events tomorrow, so check back then! If you attend the festival this weekend, be sure and post some photos on our facebook page!


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New band with singer Zach De La Rocha from Rage Against The Machine, and drummer Jon Theodore from The Mars Volta.. They have a cd out which is self titled, only has 5 songs.. yeah, 5 songs. A lot of people hate on this band saying it is nothing like Rage so it sucks, which is completely ignorant because the band is just as good as Rage, but with a different style.. person 1- dude you hear the new One Day As A Lion band with Zach De La Rocha?! Hes back!!
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President's Address
As you click your way through the fact-filled tabs on AUBG's website, you will find answers to the many questions you have about our unique and exceptional university. But before you start through all of that information, I'd like to use my president's message to set the stage for you to appreciate why the faculty, the students, the alumni, the donors, the staff and the administrators like me, all feel so dedicated to this very special institution. In 1991, AUBG greeted, tested, registered, and began teaching its first students in a prominent building in the heart of downtown Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. The office and classroom furnishings and even the couches in the hallways were either left over from the building's former occupants or passed on from a closing military base. Those furnishings provided work and conferencing space for the students, the faculty and the staff as the dream of an American-style liberal arts university in Bulgaria began to come alive. But far more important than the furnishings, was the collected energy and enthusiasm to create a university that would then and in the future offer students uncommon opportunities in this part of the world:
Today, AUBG continues to be headquartered in that same centrally located structure in the center of Blagoevgrad with some of those same sturdy tables still in the offices and the comfortable couches in the hallways.But it's the pictures on the walls now that tell the stories of the women and men who for the past twenty years have accepted the AUBG invitation to come and work, study, teach, and grow in a place that challenges them like no other and opens doors to opportunities that they could scarcely have imagined. All of that activity continues now both at our original campus location, and at the new part of the campus with its modern residence halls, academic buildings, theater and student center. Whatever your interest is in AUBG...prospective or current student, parent, graduate, donor, or friend... I hope that you now have a fuller sense of what someone once called "that gem in the Balkans". I invite you to continue your quest both online and in person to get to know us and to come and see AUBG for yourself and feel the energy that thrives here.


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"The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure."
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One thing I have learned over the past few years is that there are some beautiful women in my life and yet I haven't even taken the chance to introduce myself to one of them. It's unfortunate that after years of seeing what troubles people go through in relationships that I have become afraid to take that first step. I always think to myself, "What if…" Well, I think this is going to be the time I stop saying "what if" and go on to the next step. Take riding a bike for example. You're going to fall off numerous times before you finally get to coasting. It takes admiration and determination! And with my own rocky relationship past, I promise to be the best man I can be and hope that the woman I find can respect and appreciate the man I have become and the future I plan on building.


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My boyfriend and I have our passes, but there may be 2 people visiting us at the camp site. (They already have tickets to the event.)
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Byoung and Young Min, Light My Fire / "T"
Byoung and Young Min are the proprietors of the very popular LIght My Fire hot sauce store and the T (tea) shop at The Original Farmers Market. Emigres from South Korea 30 years ago, it has not been a straight path for them to their current success. They left South Korea when Byoung got an assignment to be the Branch Manager for a large, international Korean shipping firm. Young had given up her successful soap opera acting career to marry Byoung. Barely married three years, they headed for the USA. The shipping firm failed completely during the financial meltdown of the 80's and the Mins went into the framing business. Through no fault of their own, that business went through a shattering bankruptcy that almost drove them back to Korea, but they held on. Today, they enjoy a comfortable, happy shared partnership in their two Market stores. They are the proud parents of three adult children and have two small granddaughters. We spoke with them one morning at Light My Fire.
Young: We've been at the Market since 1996. At Light My Fire, we offer more than 1,200 labels, ranging from mild to "over the top." (Editor's Note: Sometimes customers are asked to sign waivers before sampling the hottest of the hot sauces.) People come in either because they want the hot sauce experience or because they are collecting certain labels. Many of our labels are collectibles, people simply buy the labels for that. At the tea shop, we have about 250 kinds of teas, from standard teas to art flower, a tea that is brewed from the petals of a flower.
Byoung: Light My Fire opened out of necessity in the early 90's when we lost our 15 year old framing business. We were heartbroken, we thought we'd go home to South Korea, but our chidren were born here and they didn't want to leave the country. We had a difficult time and then one day it came to me, I don't know from where, that we should go into the hot sauce business. At that time, there were not many such stores around. I also figured there would not be a huge cost for the inventory, it would be something we might be able to afford. Luck was with us because I found a small space on Santa Monica Boulevard with a lot of foot traffic. I was driving by and there it was with a sign that said $600 a month in the window. I rented it as fast as I could.
Young: So we drove around to various companies in New Mexico, in the southeast, here in California, maybe 50 companies. We picked the ones we liked the best, we watched how they made their sauces, we learned everything we could about the sauces. And because we met with them face-to-face they agreed to extend credit to us after we paid for the first month of inventory. That was amazing to us that we were able to negotiate with them. But they trusted us, they knew we were going to provide their products with a terrific showcase. All of this came from Byoung's imagination, this idea of this kind of store. Sometimes, now, people come in and tell Byoung what a genius he was for thinking of it.
Byoung: But we couldn't open up right away. Because of the '94 earthquake, I knew we'd have to have the right kind of shelving. We were going to carry at least 120 labels, that's a lot of heavy bottles on a shelf. It wasn't easy to figure out, it actually took me about eight weeks to figure out how to make the shelving strong enough.
Young: No carpenter could figure out what he wanted. So finally, he realized he would have to design and make shelves himself. The result is each shelf is one long board, one that fits the length of a wall with no break. It's all about three feet wide and about six inches thick. Once we had that final challenge solved, we opened.
Byoung: And one day, about a month after we opened, this young woman comes running by the store in high heels. She looks like she's running to the art gallery a few doors down. Then she stops very suddenly and runs back to the store. She says she's doing an article for Los Angeles Times Magazine about LA's best shops and she wants to come back and write something about our store.
Young: Right after that article ran, suddenly TV crews from all the stations in LA covered the store. And from that moment on, we were successful. In fact, I think that's how the owners of the Farmers Market learned about us and came to visit. They said that we had the perfect store for the Market. We liked the idea of being in a place where there were not only locals but also tourists, we thought that would be a terrific audience for us and it has been. We have been very happy here.
Byoung: We opened T, our tea store, in our first Light My Fire location. We moved the hot sauce store to its current larger space about seven years ago, just after The Grove opened. The T store took a while to get off the ground but after four years, it's doing very well.
Young: We've been in business together for almost 20 years. The secret to our success as a working couple is that we try to stay out of each other's way most days. Either he's at the hot sauce store and I'm at T, or vice versa. It's been good for us, we haven't made it rich, but we've put three kids through college and we live very comfortably although our hours are very long. What's really wonderful is that we're in charge. If we want to invent a new flavor of hot sauce and have one of our suppliers make it for us, we can. We can be as creative as we want to be.
Light My Fire, Stall # 230, Phone: (323) 930-2484, www.hotsaucetogo.com.
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Title says it all, what is your favorite persona in Brotherhood and Revelations, and why?
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The Doctor-When he has Elite Gear, with the Black color, he looks wicked, plus syringe as a weapon is awesome :P
AC:R: Renegade, I really like his design, plus, the way he fast walks makes using him more challenging.
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I made this recipe to go along with steaks on the grill and it was a huge hit in our house, even with teenaged son (who does, to be fair, like curry). I did have to mofify it a bit, adding about 1/4 cup of water to the initial cooking of the sprouts, as they were far too raw for my liking. They ended up being tender, but not soft, which was just perfect. I felt they benefited from the extra time and a bit of steam.
Curried Brussels Sprouts
This recipe was inspired by classic South Indian curry dishes. The Brussels sprouts retain a hint of bite in the center, while the garam masala and onion add a sweetness that offsets the sprouts' flavor nicely.
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3 tbsp. olive oil1 lb. Brussels sprouts, outer leaves removed and halved lengthwise
¼ tsp. black mustard seeds
¼ tsp. whole cumin seeds
1/8 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. ground chile powder
¼ tsp. ground turmeric
1 bay leaf
1/8 tsp. ground garam masala powder
1/8 tsp. ground coriander
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 2" piece ginger, minced
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 ripe tomato, chopped
2 tsp. kosher salt
2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
1. Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil on high in a medium skillet. Add Brussels sprouts, cut side down. Turn the heat down to medium and let the sprouts brown, 5 minutes. Take the sprouts off the heat, remove from pan and let cool.2. Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in the same skillet, toss in the whole cumin seeds and the mustard seeds till fragrant, 20 seconds. Stir in the remaining spices and heat for another five seconds. Add the garlic, ginger, and onion and cook on medium high heat, stirring occasionally till translucent, 6 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook on medium high heat till the onions start to caramelize and the tomatoes are reduced, 7 minutes. Add the remaining olive oil and stir. Add the browned Brussels sprouts and season with salt. Let cook 1 minute. Remove from heat, top with the chopped cilantro and serve warm.
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It was pretty good, but it need more curry spices in my opinion and I also cooked them for longer than a minute.
To speed things up, microwave sprouts for a minute- the outside stays crisp and the insides are soft.
Hate Brussels sprouts, so decided for a big twist this year. Everyone loved these!
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An international digital journal in culture and development published twice a year by the University of Girona (Spain) and the Technological University of Bolivar (Colombia). Its goal is the spread of scientific knowledge and, more specifically, the social appropriation of knowledge resulting from research studies and projects on the fertile relationship between the fields of culture and development.
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The University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy Honors
2012 Preceptors of the Year
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The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) School of Pharmacy recently sponsored an event to recognize and honor the 2012 Preceptors of the Year. As experiential education professionals, pharmacist preceptors teach students practice-related skills necessary to provide quality pharmacist care. In addition to serving as teachers, pharmacist preceptors mentor student pharmacists, promoting personal and professional growth. Pictured here (left to right) are: Joseph R. Ofosu, Pharm.D., R.Ph., Professor and Dean of the USJ School of Pharmacy; 2012 Community Pharmacy Preceptor of the Year Award Winner Leslie Hosking Sexton, R.Ph., Pharm.D., of Price Chopper Pharmacy, Windsor, Conn.; 2012 Institutional Pharmacy Preceptor of the Year Award Winner Ted Gorham, R.Ph., M.B.A., of Windham Hospital, Willimantic, Conn.; and John Parisi, R.Ph., Director of Experiential Education at the USJ School of Pharmacy.


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…Melinda…Class of 2013
…this little Aussie is on her way back to Australia. She made so many friends while here in the states, that I'm sure she'll come back again one day. Our senior session was SO much fun!! Thanks for the laughs Melinda!!
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Gorgeous! Her outfits are adorable, and you did such a fantastic job. So lovely! ( May 21st, 2013 9:34 am) |
…Charlie's Angels…
Every year I do a photoshoot for these two. If you follow my blog then you've virtually met Charlie and his sister Maya. Charlie is one of the cutest, fun-loving kids you will ever meet…and he has cystic fibrosis. Those afflicted with this terrible disease don't have a life expectancy of over 40. Everyone is working hard to find a cure to this terrible disease. You can come out and help everyone at the Charlie's Angel's auction this summer. Usually the auction takes place in the spring, but Charlie's aunt is battling cancer right now, so it has been moved to August. Pray for them all. To find more on Charlie's story and the auction visit this SITE.
Isn't Charlie's shirt ADORABLE. I knew the minute I saw it, I needed it for the shoot. Little Luna Blue carries the brand, Scotch Shrunk, and gladly donated the shirt for the session. Thanks Anna!! Maya's clothes are from my fav Matilda Jane, Crewcuts, and Wovenplay.
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Oh my goodness. I want to meet them. These are gorgeous. ( May 14th, 2013 10:29 pm)Michelle – you are the most generous, amazing beam of light! Thank you so much for all you do to help us in our fight! We cherish our time with you and couldn't be more grateful. And next time I promise not to let Charlie pinch your bootie! Thanks again – you are magic! ( May 14th, 2013 8:03 pm)Absolutely beautiful!! I've loved watching them grow up through your photos. ( May 14th, 2013 10:58 am) |
Senior Rep Shoot!
…so I decided to do a senior rep shoot at the lovely Kuhs farm this year. Well, that day and we lucked out with gorgeous temperatures but the wind was Gale Force…no joke. Blowing horses and carriages over…well it could have anyway. Holly Speakes did the hair/make-up for the girls. Needless to say, they were perfect!
Thank you Devyn, Kelsey, Kailyn, and Madeline. You were all amazing!!
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these are absolutely lovely! ( May 13th, 2013 12:26 am)You just get better and better, mama! These are gorgeous!!! ( May 8th, 2013 8:55 pm) |
…Support Habitat for Humanity…
Hello world! My beloved friends at Matilda Jane are doing their annual auction to benefit Habitat for Humanity. I'm having a wonderful time here in Seattle, but I wanted to stop by and let you know about this amazing auction. I myself have put a couple items in there. Big ticket items…like wedding photography ahem.. So go bid on it, and support a good cause and in the process get a wedding photographer! 100% of the proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. Travel expenses for me are not included in the package.
Happy Bidding!!
…Chic Retreat and a lovely young lady…
So I've arrived in Seattle for the first ever Chic Retreat of which I am 1 or 7 speakers. We literally chased the sunset on the way here. What a wonderful thing it was to be able to watch a sunset for 3 hours. A serious treat my friends and what an honor it is to be here surrounded by such wonderful talented ladies. Kelli France, Heidi Hope, Kara May, Jean Smith. Leah Remillet, Laura Winslow, Sarah Cornish I can't wait to hang and get to know everyone, especially the 55 attendees. Of course I have to give a huge shout out to my amazing sponsors…the seriously rock, PhotoFlashDrive.com, Design Aglow, Finao, and Diversified Lab. Amazing company's to partner with because they all are companies I use consistently.
Now Speaking of amazing ladies, let me introduce you to an amazing young lady. Stephanie…Senior Class of 2013. Good luck in your endeavors Stephanie, you'll do amazing things!
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I've recently discovered that there is an entire online community calling themselves litbloggers. And it turns out I'm one of them. Something that these litbloggers apparently love to do is participate in "Reading Challenges."
OK, so the tone of that last sentence was a little bit judgey. Full disclosure here: a Reading Challenge sounds to me like about the most fun I can have with my clothes on. So let's just say I'm jumping right in.
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I'm not actually new to this, I just didn't know I was doing it before. A couple years ago I read Jane Smiley's book Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Novel in which she reviews 100 novels that she recently read (actually its 101, but 100 sounds neater). I decided that I, too, would read said 100 novels. And I did. In about a year and a half. It was awesome and I'm currently working on a post about the experience. So more on that later. I've been taking the last six months or so to just read whatever books come to mind, but I have to admit, I've been yearning for another list of books to tackle. So imagine my delight when I found a website devoted to collecting lists of books to read: Reading Challenges!
The challenge I've decided to take on is the Pulitzer Project – read all 84 winners of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. I had already been thinking that this would probably be my next list, so when I found this challenge it was a match made in heaven. I've read 8 of the novels already, so I have 76 to go. Given my previous pace and the fact that I now have Miss Adeline to contend with, my goal is to complete the list in the next two years. But that may be over-ambitious. When I read Smiley's list I read only those books (well, that and my once a month book club books, but who's counting). This time, though, I'm going to be a little bit easier on myself and read other books, too, if I get the urge. And I'm hoping to keep up on my nonfiction reading. While reading Smiley's list I didn't read any nonfiction and I was really missing it by the end. All that is to say that two years might be too ambitious. But we'll give it a go. First up is His Family (1918), which I've just started. I'll be posting here as I finish each book, so come join me on this journey!
And for the other list-lovers out there, here are the lists:
Jane Smiley's list from Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Novel
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My partner and I stayed here for 8 nights, just recently in May 2013. The private room with ensuite bathroom is adequate, with enough space for 2 people who are travelling lightly. There are 2 private en-suite rooms, both of which are close to the street and reception. Most of the lower windows are bordered up, save a small window... More
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