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Talk about the ultimate slap to the face. The obituary for a Kansas City Chiefs fan says the man died because of heartbreak caused by the team.
Here's the first sentence of the obituary for Loren G. "Sam" Lickteig that appeared in the Kansas City Star on Sunday:
"Loren G. "Sam" Lickteig passed away on Nov. 14, 2012 of complications from MS and heartbreaking disappointment caused by the Kansas City Chiefs football team."
This is not the first time someone's obituary mentioned a sports team, though it's probably the first time a franchise's disappointment has been mentioned as the cause of death. Surely whoever wrote the obituary was just joking, but it's still probably the strongest indictment of the 1-8 team yet.
On the bright side, at least Peyton Manning wasn't the cause of someone's death again.
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I would like to see as many Chiefs fans at Loran G."Sam" Lickteig's funeral on Tuesday.
He was a true Chiefs fan.
if i were a chiefs fan i'd want to die.
this story is probably not true or everyone in cleveland would already be dead!!
lol no kidding
Hello to all the Brown fans out there try being a Lions fan the pass 60 years. Detroit Lions are the only charter member of the NFL not to play in the Super Bowl. So how hard is that to being a Football FAN.
My two favorite teams are the Chiefs and Jaguars. I'm on antidepressants and coping with the problem. A win by either team may put me into cardiac arrest from the excitement.
as i am sorry for sam's passing but dang folks come on yes there are problems but as chiefs fans we have to stick and stay enough said oh yes fans grow up
I'm sorry for Sam and his family for his passing. Try being a Detroit Lion's Fan for the last 60 years. Only charter member of the NFL not to play in the Super Bowl
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Leon realises why Rufus gets such a reputation...
"Tifa?" Tseng looked confused. Something that didn't happen often.
"Rufus sent us over." She nodded. Tseng saw Ada, an appreciative sweep of his eyes was the only sign of interest he showed. "This is Ada she's come to help. Her and her partner Leon were involved with Reno coming out to collect us."
"I see." He opened the door and headed back in. "Carry on then." He went to put on the coffee machine as they followed him in. Tifa's chocolate brown eyes looked around the apartment. No signs of personality, it looked like he had less to offer than Rufus. Gods what a lonely existence!
Ada explained the T-Virus and the history of their work. She gave him a detailed report from her memory about the events around places like Racoon City and then about the trip out Leon had to get the Presidents daughter and his own infection. Tseng listened and Tifa helped with more of the information from their side. The Head of General Affairs was interested but it all sounded like one of the horror films Reno loved watching so much.
"So..." Tseng put the lot together and poured another brandy. "This virus... is it something someone in particular will be spreading?"
"There is a chance someone's come here with it. I mean we got here didn't we?" Ada pointed out.
"For once when someone knocks on my door I'd love it to be either a call girl or something entertaining that wasn't related to world ending annoyances." He knocked the drink back.
"Tseng." Tifa smiles at him softly. "You guys will work it out I am sure. I asked Cloud to contact us but so far he's not been in contact." She wanted him to be, she was missing him but the fact that he yet again left her alone and fighting her own side of a battle annoyed her.
"Well if he shows up he can help if he wants. You know what he's like about us." Tseng threw his glass on the side and gathered up the laptop. It was another insomnia night now and so he started to set up.
"It can wait until tomorrow I am sure." Ada said to him honestly.
"I'm awake now and thinking so I might as well."
"Well don't you want to relax? Shinra isn't everything you know?" Tifa looked at him.
"Yes it is." Tseng cut her off and logged in. "People in our jobs cannot go home to children and wives knowing that they have killed others. I'm quite happy to get this done. Get Rufus to let me know when he's any closer to those antidotes. We may need them if anything strayed from Modeo-."
"Okay Tseng." Tifa wandered towards the door and spotted a shelf with a small clear glass box, inside lay a yellow pressed flower like Aerith grew in the church. She didn't press the matter; instead she headed to their car and got back into her seat. Ada followed a few minutes later and settled into the opposite seat, she looked at Tifa. "Turks." Tifa half-snorted as they headed back towards Rufus's place. Tifa wondered just what Tseng had been asked to do over those years that made him so very cold. She shuddered, it was better not to think about it. She sighed as they came into view of the penthouse. "How... lonely." She whispered and tried Cloud once more.
Meanwhile Leon and Rufus drove over to Headquarters and parked up. Rufus swiped his access card down the reception doors and headed in. The receptionist gave him the usual polite greeting as he was in fact the man that kept her in employment. Rufus nodded and headed up another flight of stairs. Leon got lost around the impressive building yet Rufus knew every nook and cranny. Of course he did, just like his Turks this was his life's work. Leon was captivated by the technology but when they hit the R&D area he ended up looking in at a cabinet of weaponry he couldn't identify.
"This... you own all of this?" Leon looked at him amazed.
"My father died and I was made President. Shinra... clue's in the name." He joked but it was blandly toned and hardly energetic. He flipped his phone as they headed up towards the medical bay, his mind half on his poor pet and the other half on the task at hand. "I need SOLDIER ready for deployment. Yes the location will come via Reno as he mapped the area when he picked me up earlier. No..." The President's voice was commanding but Leon found a certain smoothness to it that drew people in. "Nothing in the area is to survive. Thanks." He closed the phone. "Reno had already dropped off the co-ordinates." He moved on again.
"You don't have much energy past this place?" Leon followed him through the automatic doors, more of the company logo's littered the area. He didn't dare touch anything in case it snapped back or somehow shocked him. He watched as Rufus opened up a strange looking computer and logged in. "You do a lot of very technical things yet you can't make a coffee?"
"I don't have time to worry about domestics. Right now the only thing I care about is that antidote." Rufus sighed. "How long does it take for the thing to manifest in general?"
"I can't say as I really know. I got the antidote in time."
"I see." Rufus looked at him, Leon saw a glint in his eye and didn't like it. "So you have already survived it once..." He looked at Leon up and down the idea coming to him. Why waste time gathering data he had all he needed in front of him surely?
"No." Leon backed up and his hand went to his gun. Rufus shook his head and Leon groaned, sure he might get to shoot the son of a bitch but he wasn't going to get out alive. He sighed and moved his hand. "What does it entail?"
"Just a scan, blood samples and then we can try and see if it altered your biological system in anyway." Rufus smirked; the look on Leon's face was just what he liked. He had realised where Rufus' true power lay. "I can't put the lives of many behind the lives of one Leon Kennedy."
"I see." Leon rolled his eyes. "Gods nothing changes just the locality." And for the first time he heard Rufus Shinra genuinely laugh.


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In clause (2), the word "use" is omitted as unnecessary.
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Big Hero 6 looks more awesome with every clip :-)
Can't wait to see this movie it's got magic Disney film written all over it :-) Apple really should be working on a Baymax companion for healthkit.
Big Hero 6 looks more awesome with every clip :-)
Can't wait to see this movie it's got magic Disney film written all over it :-) Apple really should be working on a Baymax companion for healthkit.
This is a post I did over on the 'Comic Book Community' on Google+ and I figured I'd share it with comics fans on Tumblr. For all the comments on the current state of DC Comics head over to my profile at
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So the great disaster at DC rumbles on with a number of creators giving opinions to Newsarama about life at DC, and why it's not worth the hassle. Some great quotes both anonymous and from names we know and love, even Rob Liefield says something sensible!
The one quote that bugged me a bit is;
I debated giving a detailed answer with specific examples, but the short answer is that what's happening at DC right now is an unprecedented clusterf**k of epic proportions. Everyone in the industry knows it and can't really believe what's going on. On the other hand, it doesn't seem like DC is running out of people willing to deal with the bulls**t, and most fans don't seem to care. So more power to 'em.
Most fans don't seem to care.. I don't think so and the numerous 'what the hell is DC playing at?' posts from myself and a lot of other CBC members prove otherwise.
The core problem I think is that comics have become more 'Hollywood' something Chuck Dixon says in his comment in the article. Massive business models have been built on top of comic sources and the pressure is crushing them. Comics aren't just comics any more, they don't exist to simply be, they've been caught up in a corporate machine that is run by money people with no love or care for the source material. Unless you're a successful indie creator or lucky enough to be settled at Image of course.
WB have consistently shown that they haven't a clue how to use their DC acquisitions to good effect, and now are putting pressure on it to change to fix the mistake, when that wasn't where the fault lay in the first place.
Marvel in keeping everything in house and under control are weathering the forces of big business far better, even with a mega company like Disney breathing down their neck, but they had got their house in order before the merger and provided their way was the right way so leave it alone. Now the comics do well and the correct input and guidance makes the cinema arm perform spectacularly.
I've been a DC comics fan for over 30 years, a good 70% of my 10,000+ collection of comics are DC characters and I love them all dearly. I care what happens to these books, these tales of adventure, drama, tragedy, comedy, romance, and superheroics shaped who I've become, and I'm indebted to the writers, artists, inkers, and everyone involved in making those stories.
It pains me to see what's going wrong with DC, and can only hope common sense prevails in the end and they get back to appreciating the talented creators who want to work their magic with fantastic characters, and stop seeing things solely through the eyes of a business accountant.
A final excellent quote from Chuck Dixon, "When management starts treating us like tools we wonder why the hell we're doing this. For the best of us, it was never all about the paycheck."
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Welcome to My Urban Kvetch, a place for me to vent about the issues that clutter my brain as I live my so-called-freelance life in the Big City. I'm all about looking at my experience through the lens of humor, whenever it's possible. […]And though I've resisted long enough, I'm joining the blog generation. My hopes? That this space will provide me with a forum for fleshing out ideas, kicking around premises and developing essays that will ultimately yield publishable fruit. And making it public? Hoping to be discovered, of course...by a fan base or by editors who will make my dreams of a positive checkbook balance a reality.
-First blog post at MyUrbanKvetch.blogspot.com, February 2, 2004
As of today, I've been blogging for 10 years. In those early years, I didn't really expect to have an audience, so I named the blog after a popular NYC home delivery service, and just wrote until the piece felt finished, never mind the length or the sharpness of my arguments. Some posts were shorter bursts of commentary, and others more introspective. But as I became aware that other people were reading, I started to edit more carefully – less of a brain download and more of a curated analysis. To go a little meta, this is a curated analysis of some of those already curated posts; a retrospective of sorts – not 100% chronological, but representative of journeys in styles, words and ideas over a decade.
At first, since I was a freelancer who was living on a budget in one of the most expensive cities in the world, a lot of posts focused on my apartment and my Upper West Side life. "Today I am a Toilet" (February 2004) recounted a rite of passage in the life of every nice single Jewish girl: that time when you have to lift a commode. (Come on, you know we've all been there…) August 2006's "Match Point" told another relatable tale, as our heroine, in search of chocolate, swallows something else entirely. (The original title of that post was "Dare to Be Stupid.") In July 2007, her bathroom was the site of another unusual scene, transforming into "Upper West Side Rainforest."
As I began to travel more, I began to realize that I really didn't like flying. Superstition emerged, and I committed to saying "The Traveler's Prayer" (April 2005) whenever I traveled - however, I seemed unable to memorize it and always seemed to forget to bring it with me. So I came up with an interim solution, to which I return every time I forget to bring my handy "Tefilat Haderech card" with me. Among my more memorable travel adventures was the time that the Snowpocalypse stranded me at JFK overnight awaiting a flight to London for Limmud. , but people also remember fondly my fight with Delta, or most recently and as-yet unblogged, my losing my passport at Heathrow and somehow managing to travel back to LA without it.


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41st meeting of the Standing Committee
CONVENTION ON WETLANDS (Ramsar, Iran, 1971)
41th Meeting of the Standing Committee
Kobuleti, Georgia, 26 April – 1 May 2010
Agenda item 8
Review of process and mechanisms for Secretariat staff salary awards
Action requested: The Standing Committee is invited to note the content of this document, a response to Decision SC40-13, and advise the Secretary General as appropriate.
1. In Decision SC40-13 the Standing Committee "requested the Subgroup on Finance to review the overall process and mechanisms for Secretariat staff salary awards, clearly considering the decision-making responsibilities of the Secretary General vs. where Ramsar should follow IUCN processes."
2. The Secretariat has produced the attached policy paper to brief the Subgroup on Finance. This paper will be reviewed and discussed by the SubGroup and the group's conclusions reported to the Standing Committee in its report.
Ramsar 2009 -2012 Salaries – March 2010
Policy, methodology, communication
1. At the 40th meeting of the Standing Committee (2009), the SC requested that the Subgroup on Finance review the overall process and mechanisms for Secretariat staff salary awards, clearly considering the decision-making responsibilities of the Secretary General vs. where Ramsar should follow IUCN processes (Decision SC40-13).
2. This paper has been prepared for the Subgroup on Finance in response to this. It also outlines the Secretary General's plans for Secretariat salaries for 2010-2012. The Secretary General requests that the Subgroup endorse this plan.
I. Background – Roles and responsibilities
a) Secretary General
3. The Ramsar Secretary General ("SG") is required to manage the annual budgets of the Secretariat submitted to and approved by theConference of the Parties (COP) every three or four years. The SG has responsibility for managing the finances of the Secretariat ("the Secretary General is responsible for the administration of Convention funds with all expenditure from this account requiring his approval or that of his designee." Annex 3 to Resolution V.2 (2003) – Terms of Reference for the Financial Administration of the Convention on Wetlands, referred to in all COP finance Resolutions since, including Resolution X.2).
4. In the event of a shortfall in resources over any year as a whole, the SG is required to seek the approval of the Standing Committee as to its expenditure priorities, after which the SG is empowered to make transfers between budget lines (per Annex 3 to Resolution V.2, cited in Resolution X.2). Resolution X.2 also explicitly authorizes the Standing Committee, with the advice of the Subgroup on Finance, to change budget allocations between budget lines in the light of significant changes during the trienniuum, with the reservation that this must not affect Regional Initiatives or be detrimental to the work of the Scientific and Technical Review Panel).
5. However, within the approved total budget for a year, the SG must retain the power to make financial decisions and adjustments. It is inevitable that, especially over time, actual income and expenditure will vary from that budgeted at the COP and minor reallocations may be required. In the recent past, the SG has used a 10% variation benchmark, such that decisions affecting individual budget lines by ±10% are not referred onwards to the Subgroup on Finance or SC for pre-authorization.
b) Standing Committee
6. It is the Standing Committee's role to supervise the implementation of policy and the execution of the budget, as well as to oversee Secretariat personnel matters. (On establishment of the SC, at COP3 (1987) under Resolution 3.3.1, the role of the SC is to: "Supervise, as a representative of the Conference of the Contracting Parties, the implementation of policy by the Bureau, the execution of the Bureau's budget, and conduct of the Bureau's programmes". At COP 4 (1990) "…and Bureau personnel matters" was added.) This is an oversight responsibility.
c) Subgroup on Finance
7. The Subgroup on Finance exists to provide guidance and advice to the SG in the discharge of his duties in connection with the administration of the finances of the Convention and to prepare recommendations on all financial aspects of the Convention that are submitted to the Standing Committee. Again it is mainly an oversight and guidance mechanism, and should be used as such. An expectation that the Subgroup on Finance will be consulted every time a financial decision is made by the SG would aid no one.
II. Personnel matters and salaries
8. Ramsar employees are legally IUCN employees. The principles of staying within IUCN's personnel management framework have been strongly enforced, at the general and specific level.
9. When the Secretariat was established as an independent unit with IUCN, based on the Resolutions of COP4 (1990), it was agreed that Ramsar would adopt the IUCN salary scale and personnel policies. ("The IUCN salary scale along with IUCN personnel provisions shall apply to Bureau personnel, subject to the approval of the Standing Committee" – Resolution appended to DOC. C.4.15, para f.)
10. This is also explicitly referred to in the delegation of legal authority from the IUCN Director General to the SG. The Secretary General has sole responsibility for all financial and administrative matters, other than those requiring the exercise of legal personality. These powers rest with the DG of IUCN and are the subject of the 1993 Delegation of Authority from the DG to the SG. That Delegation of Authority includes a number of clauses relating to personnel management and delegates from the DG to the Ramsar SG the power to select, hire or dismiss staff, assign salary levels, evaluate performance and provide employee awards, "all in line with IUCN personnel provisions". (This Delegation of Authority also refers to the ability of the SC to request the DG to suspend certain IUCN personnel provisions for Secretariat staff in view of Convention finances. However, this has rarely been used. Please note that the delegation does NOT apply to the selection, removal, pay, performance, etc., of the SG, which requires agreement with the Standing Committee).
11. In the 2009 Letter of Agreement on Services, the Ramsar Secretariat agreed to "adhere to all IUCN policies and procedures [relevant to matters within the purview of this agreement]." IUCN's policies and procedures relating to staff matters are detailed in IUCN's Global Human Resources Policy, HR Procedures Manual, Local Conditions of Service and Guidelines, and procedures for expatriates.
12. These policies and procedures are complex, and their practical implementation does evolve over time. The main elements relating to salary rewards are summarised below, together with a summary of how Ramsar currently applies them:
a) Basic IUCN salaries framework/methodology - summary
13. Below is the IUCN grade structure.
Director General
14. Different contract types are offered depending upon the nature of funding and where the employee is recruited from (expatriate vs local).
15. For each grade there is a salary band. This is built around an average local salary, which forms the mid-point of the salary band. The salary scale is reviewed and updated periodically to reflect changes in the local market – the last update was in 2004. The current A1 salary scale is from CHF 52,000 to CHF 78,000. The current S scale is from CHF 184,800 to CHF 277,200. A further review of the salary scale is anticipated in June 2010.
16. Most new recruits join IUCN/Ramsar at between the start (80%) and mid-point on the salary scale. Salary increases can be expected for cost of living, performance within grade, or promotion from one grade to another.
17. Annual cost of living increases are given to all staff (where HQ budget allows. For example in 2009 IUCN did not have sufficient resources to pay cost of living increases.)
18. Bonuses or salary increments are awarded for performance within grade. There is no formal scale for these. Assessments are based on performance appraisals and are made at the discretion of department heads, as departmental budgets allow.
b) Ramsar under the IUCN salaries framework/methodology
19. IUCN insists that Ramsar positions be graded according to IUCN criteria and staff paid according to the IUCN published salary scales. (Ramsar currently has only A2, P1, P2, M and S positions).
20. IUCN advises, but does not insist, that new recruits are brought into the organisation at the start point on the scale. The Ramsar SG has discretion to vary this as circumstances (experience, job requirements) dictate.
21. A cost of living increase is given each year in line with the movement in the annual index used by IUCN, where Ramsar budgets allow.
22. In addition, bonuses or salary increments can be awarded for performance. Performance assessments are based on performance appraisals conducted in April of each year, and are given at the discretion of the SG, only to the extent that budgets allow, remembering that the SG is concerned with balancing the entire budget of the Secretariat and not just the salaries budget, and must make judgements accordingly.
23. The SG and Ramsar staff would like to find an affordable transparent salary increment mechanism covering cost of living and performance related increments. Such a mechanism has been discussed with the Subgroup on Finance and Standing Committee previously, and the concept has been approved. However, the scale proposed in mid-2008 raised staff expectations too high and did not leave the SG sufficient flexibility to manage the total activities and finances of the Convention without significantly demotivating staff.
III. Application of Ramsar policy in 2009
24. In April 2009 the SG approved a cost of living increase of 2.6% for all Ramsar staff – this was the official Swiss rate of inflation that IUCN uses as its benchmark for Swiss-based staff. IUCN did not give a cost of living increase in 2009 because it did not have sufficient budgetary capacity. IUCN stated that it would prefer that Ramsar not give a cost of living increase, but understood that ultimately it is the SG's decision. In light of uncertainties in other areas of the budget (specifically income from retained income taxes, expenditure on expatriate benefits payable, and the effects of exchange rates), together with the general economic environment, the Ramsar SG decided to defer any decisions regarding performance related bonuses/salary increments. Whilst recognising there were a number of performances that merited reward, the SG advised staff in December 2009 that there could be no performance-related increments for 2009. Whilst salary lines had received a 4% increase in 2009 over their 2008 levels, only 2.6% cost of living increases were given.
IV. Proposed application of Ramsar policy in 2010 and beyond
25. The 2010, 2011 and 2012 budget for the Secretariat has a 4% annual increase in salary lines only.
26. The SG thus has a potentially significant pool of money to allocate to staff costs in 2010 and beyond. It might be argued that significant salary increments/bonuses could be awarded. However, a number of staffing decisions have to be taken each year, such as temporary staffing increases, correcting salary anomalies, etc. These have to be considered and factored into the decision as to what pool remains for general performance-related distribution.
27. It is the hope and expectation of the SG to be able to give some performance-related increments each year to all staff who are performing their duties well, and possibly more for those performing exceptionally, especially as Ramsar staff have limited opportunities for real promotion within the organisation due to its small size and tight budgets. Staff and managers would value a mechanism that motivates and matches annual performance with annual financial reward, and that accepts in principal that it also needs to give the SG flexibility in managing the total budget of the Secretariat.
a) Proposed 2010-2012 new step system
28. There are arguments for and against an automatic step system and how it should be best utilised in organisations of various size and complexity. IUCN stopped using a step system in the early 1990s when it deliberately moved to a performance-based salary system. The following suggestion has been developed to be used as guidance for the Ramsar SG and staff.
29. Taking each salary band in the current IUCN scale and dividing by 25 years would give a fixed nominal annual increase per year. Staff could expect that for satisfactory performance and general progression within their job, this annual increase will be paid each year, either by way of cost of living or performance increment or both. For example, in respect of 2009 where no cost of living increase will be given, staff could expect the annual increase entirely by way of performance increment. They could expect more than this if the official Swiss cost of living index alone increases by greater than the annual increase, but should expect no additional performance increments (unless budget allows). For example if in 2011 the cost of living index was 3.5%, staff could expect a 3.5% increase.
30. Based on the current staffing structure, and assuming cost of living increase stays below 2%, this mechanism would cost Ramsar just less than 2% per annum. If cost of living increases to between 2% and 4% and the SG pays all of the increase, salary costs will increase by more, but by less than 4%.
31. The annual increase would not apply to interns or anyone in their position for less than six months before the start of the calendar year to which the increase applies. This is consistent with IUCN's policy for giving cost of living increases.
32. Should additional budgetary capacity exist, and cases of exceptional performance exist which the SG determines should and can be rewarded, he will determine additional performance increments or bonuses.
33. The SG's conclusions will be reviewed with IUCN before being finalised to ensure that anomalies are not being created and fairness and objectivity is being generally applied. IUCN keeps the Ramsar SG apprised of where each employee lies in his or her salary band and advises the SG when anomalies need fixing or where his decisions regarding performance related increments do or might create problems.
34. The above mechanism could be simply reworked as and when IUCN pay scales change, and would not in itself lead to any cost escalation.
35. IUCN do consider that this step system falls outside of IUCN policy and its use will need to be agreed as an exception to the 2009 Letter of Agreement on Services. Preliminary indications are that such an agreement will be possible.
b) How this would work in 2010
36. The 2010 official Swiss rate of inflation index shows a small reduction in cost of living, and the Ramsar SG is not proposing a cost of living increase for 2010. A very small increase in the monthly medical premium element of salary will be given to stay in line with IUCN in this regard.
37. For 2010 the estimated cost of the annual increases based on the step system above is CHF 37,000, representing a 1.3% increase in salary cost. The SG has already made decisions for 2010 that will cost a further 1.7% (including keeping Dwight Peck as part-time Documentation Officer and a small increase in administrative support for six months). This currently leaves him with 1% for additional performance related increases, other staffing related decisions, or underspend (to cover overspend elsewhere in the Secretariat budget). The SG will make final decisions in the summer of 2010.
c) Communication
38. Ramsar staff understand that the headline 4% annual increase in staff costs does not necessarily equate to across the board increases of 4% for each staff member, but wants to understand how the SG elects to spend this 4%. We assume that the Subgroup on Finance would welcome the same information. And so the SG and Finance Officer propose reporting annually on this to the Subgroup.


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I made a SWIMSUIT!! A real actual, wearable swimsuit. This is definitely my proudest sewing moment to date. It's the Bombshell Swimsuit pattern by Closet Case Files that is just so hot right now! And its the middle of winter here in Australia right now but I had to get in on the action…
So the intimidation factor was pretty high. I fully expected to sweat and slave and maybe cry a little but it was actually a really enjoyable sew. Relaxing even. I followed the Sewalong which broke the whole thing down into neat bite sized steps and just did a bit each night. There was nothing brain-straining, even the little section where you have to work out a percentage of elastic (maths eek!) came and went without dramas.
The fabric is aaaamazing and I'm a little sorry to see it all used up now. It's a photographic print of a beach scene!
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Swimwear Lycra, swim cups, swimwear elastic, Nylon lining
Aug 20, 2013, 07.03 AMby sunriseruby
Love the print! You did a great job :-D
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Nice. Great print.
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Smashing! :)
Aug 14, 2013, 10.11 PMby MandieW
Nice fabric choice! This turned out great.
Aug 14, 2013, 03.37 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Lovely! and wonderful fabric – you can be proud of this :)
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Nicely done with a lovely print
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This is gorgeous! Beautiful work and wonderful fabric choice!
Aug 14, 2013, 07.55 AMby WillowWickedRad
WOW! I have not tackled a swimsuit yet, but considering I live in them 5 months of the year it really is on my list… But like you said… The intimidation factor is high. I did try once, but they only have ball point needles in Nicaragua. So I am determined to buy stretch needles in the States and take them with me and try again. You did a fabulous job. This is a really nice suit and you look great!
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2014 Wildcat Tipoff Luncheon
The Greater Louisville UK Alumni Club hosted the 2014 Wildcat Tipoff Luncheon Sept. 29, at the Galt House Hotel East Grand Ballroom.
Something's Happening Here
In September 2005, I went to Lexington for a UK-Florida football game.
Barbee Joins UK as Special Assistant to Cal
Former UTEP and Auburn head coach Tony Barbee has joined the Kentucky men's basketball staff as the special assistant to the head coach, John Calipari announced Friday.
Fab Five's "Wah Wah" Jones Passes Away
Wallace "Wah Wah" Jones, one of the most accomplished athletes in the history of the University of Kentucky, passed away Sunday in Lexington at the age of 88.
Randle a Laker
While everyone in Louisville may have had their eyes fixated on the World Cup this past week, there also happened to be a little thing known as the NBA draft to break the routine of awesomeness that the World Cup and soccer in general have been for the past three weeks.
Coach K Welcomes UofL
Mike Krzyzewski is the all-time winningest men's coach in college basketball history.
Dr. Eli Capilouto Visits Louisville
The Jewish Heritage Foundation of Louisville welcomed University of Kentucky President Dr. Eli Capilouto at the home of Mark and Tammy Switow on April 23.
Coach Calipari Book Release and Signing
Big Blue Nation came out for the release of Coach John Calipari's new book, "Players First: Coaching From The Inside Out," at Carmichaels on April 24.
Final Four Watch Party
Saints, Drakes and Tin Roof in Saint Matthews all hosted Final Four viewing parties on April 5 where basketball fans watched the University of Kentucky Wildcats beat the Wisconsin Badgers 74-73 to advance to the NCAA Championship.
Back And Blue: UK on Quest to Keep NCAA Championship In-State For Third Straight Year
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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - It's been almost nine months since a Brown County woman went missing.
Now, the family of 59-year-old Victoria Prokopovitz is offering a $1,000 reward for information that could help find her.
"They've been working hard to gather the money and today we put the reward out that's going to be out there for 90 days," says Brown County Sheriff's Lt. Scott Semb. "To make sure people are still aware of this and that the family and the sheriff's office is still looking for this individual."
Victoria Prokopovitz was last seen around 10 p.m. April 25, 2013, at her home on Kunesh Road in the town of Pittsfield. She left behind her purse with its contents including ID, money and her cell phone.
"She did suffer from depression and the family was stating that she may be a harm to herself," says Lt. Semb. "But the medication she had been taking was missing."
A dive team searched for Prokopovitz in a quarry near Pulaski in May, but that search came up empty.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Brown County Sheriff's Investigative Division at (920) 448-4230. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling (920) 432-7867 or sending a text message starting with the keyword GBTIP to 274637.


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June 6 – Michael Scott of Plattsmouth reported a theft.
June 9 – Mickie Perian of Pacific Junction reported criminal mischief.
June 10 – Brandy Welch of Glenwood reported a theft and burglary.
June 10 – Rilla Schmitt of Glenwood reported a theft.
Judge Tim O'Grady
Peggy Gurney, Red Oak – operating a motor vehicle on an expired license, pleaded guilty, ordered to pay a $50 fine, court costs and fees.
Judge Susan K. Christensen
Robert Joe Coddington, Red Oak - possession of a controlled substance, pleaded guilty, deferred judgment, one year probation, ordered to pay $315 civil penalty, court costs and fees.
Richard H. Davidson
Domingo Ace Vasquez III, Glenwood – driving while license is barred (habitual offender), pleaded guilty, sentenced to two years in prison, ordered to pay court costs and fees; failure to appear, pleaded guilty, sentenced to one year in prison, ordered to pay court costs and fees.
Kawiyou Taffa, Bennington, Neb. - carrying weapons, pleaded guilty, deferred judgment, one year probation, ordered to pay $625 civil penalty, court costs and fees.
May 19 – Karl Schmidt of Glenwood reported a burglary.
May 20 – Pamela Stipe of Glenwood reported a theft.
May 25 – Anna Marasco of Glenwood reported a theft.
May 25 – Regina Webster of Glenwood reported criminal mischief.
June 2 – Colbie Fike of Glenwood reported a burglary and theft.
June 3 – April Stewart of Glenwood reported a burglary and theft.
May 27 – The Malvern Public Library reported criminal mischief.
June 2 – Christina Woodward of Glenwood reported a theft and fraudulent practices.
June 2 – Ashly Rollins of Mineola reported an assault.
June 5 – Sharon Gray of Tabor reported a burglary.
Jordyn Hanshaw scored four goals as Glenwood routed Denison 10-0 in a Class 2A regional quarterfinal Friday.
Hanshaw opened the Rams scoring onslaught just 3:22 into the game with her first of four goals on the night. Just 38 seconds after that first score, Alicia Leu added a second Ram goal.
The Rams led 6-0 at halftime.
"The girls played really well tonight and we are looking forward to Tuesday's regional game," said Glenwood coach Amy Benson.
Glenwood seniors Cole Peckham and Max Chavez took their 9-4 doubles record into the Class 1A State Tennis Doubles Tournament Friday in Waterloo as the No. 6 seed.
Peckham and Chavez lost their first match of the tournament to the LeMars tandem of Matt Ellefson and Josh Sluiter 7-6 (10-8), 6-3.
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Angie L. Dabney, Glenwood – fifth-degree theft, pleaded guilty, ordered to pay $65 fine, court costs and fees.
Nile Johnathan Packett, Glenwood – disorderly conduct - fighting or violent behavior, pleaded guilty, ordered to pay $65 fine, court costs and fees.
Timothy John Digiacomo, Malvern - disorderly conduct - fighting or violent behavior, pleaded guilty, ordered to pay $65 fine, court costs and fees.
Set pieces don't get executed more perfectly.
Scout Crow's assist on a pitch perfect corner kick connected perfectly to Andy Staiert who headed in a goal to break a deadlocked 1-1 tie and give Glenwood the lead for good in a 3-1 Class 2A Substate championship victory over Harlan Saturday.
For Staiert, the Rams' top defensive sweeper, his second goal of the season couldn't have come at a bigger moment.
Criminal charges have been filed against a former Glenwood Community High School social studies teacher.
Russell Crouch, 38, is facing charges of sexual exploitation by a school employee, an aggravated misdemeanor, and supplying alcohol to a minor, a serious misdemeanor. He was arrested Friday afternoon after turning himself in to authorities. If convicted of the charges, Crouch could face up to three years in prison and possible fines up to $6,250. He would also have to register as a sex offender.
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Great school for families...there is high level of academic achievement that they are known for, but there are also wonderful opportunities for your student to participate in all aspects of student life...fine arts are amazing with excellent teachers in painting, drawing, photography and ceramics, Athletic program is outstanding with new facilities and teams in almost every sport - but the best part is that your child actually might get to be on the team! Not always the case in these Buckhead private schools, they have an renown service program that has been in place for over 30 years, multiple clubs, their model UN was the only school representing the US in Qatar this year, their debate team has won state every year and multiple national titles. I am glad my kids are there because I know at a larger school they would never have had these varied experiences.
Pace is a really strong school, but it's academics, finances, and athletics really play second-fiddle to Westminster in Atlanta.
Pace is the best school academically and in the arts in Atlanta. It's expensive for most, so be ready, but is worth it. It's small, so if you don't like the feel of a small school, maybe it's not for you. However, I have found that my Pace experience actually contradicts the normal expectations of a small school (not much to do, only one type of person, etc.) . I feel like I've had the best of all worlds at Pace because I can stand out on the athletic fields even as a freshman, sing in the famed Pace musicals, and get individual attention from my AP teachers. I have friends in all these arenas and all grades, something I have because of Pace's size. Small schools can have spirit too! Witness Spirit Week or Service Day, or opening night just once, and you will never look back.
The teachers are the best- they are dynamic, engaged, and knowledgeable- and that is contagious!
As a parent whose three children went through Pace Academy from pre-first through 12th grade, I am well qualified to say that the school nurtures each child's sense of wonder, imagination, & creativity, while also instilling responsibility, a strong work ethic, a strong sense of self, and a love of learning in its students. The curriculum is rigorous and the expectations are high, while the climate is nurturing & individualized. My children's academic and personal successes in life can be attributed to Pace Academy.
I have three very different kids at Pace, but each one has found their perfect school. It is hard to believe that this small school (900 students K-12) can deliver just what each of my kids need. The great things is that while each child excels in one particular area, academics, sports, the arts -- they participate in every area. The school has expectations that each child gets as involved in the community as they can. Parents are also deeply involved and committed to the school. It has a strong family feeling due to leadership in all three schools that promotes parent involvement. The teachers are outstanding, especially the ones who have been there the longest. They are the school's greatest asset. It is truly the best school in Atlanta if you are looking for the warmth and intimacy of a small private school and the highest academic standards.
As a recent alum of Pace Academy, I look back mostly fondly at my 13 years at the school. The transition to the new administration was a bit rocky at times, but the teachers were nothing short of fabulous. Each and every teacher I had went the extra mile to teach me not only the material, but how to think. Now in college, I find that I'm breezing through course work. In fact, I'm only in my first year of college but I have enough credits that I qualify as a sophomore. It is a difficult school. Academics rule, and there is little hand-holding. If a student cannot keep up on their own, they can face serious hardship. However, the faculty are always willing to help however they can, and most of the students help as well. It is a lot of work, and academics are tough, but well worth it.
As a student of Pace Academy for thirteen years, I can honestly say that my school provided me with every tool needed for a bright future. I was challenged and encouraged as a student both academically and socially. It was not always the easiest academically speaking, but looking back, that is what I like about Pace. I still go back now as an alum, to visit past teachers, faculty, and staff, who, over the years, became like a second family to me. I would highly encourage this institution to anyone looking for an exceptional education in Atlanta. It is the best of the best.
As an in-going senior at Pace, this school can be very hollow and rigid. The education mold is one size fits all, and Pace sometimes seems they care more about there image then there education's quality. I am one (of the many) students who find themselves being teasted for the stupidest and oddest reasons (hair too bulky, a little bit chubby, clothes don't match). Sometimes it doesn't feel like most the teachers care about the emotional well-being of it's students, except for an extremely select few. I find the academics at Pace are the same as the previous private school in Florida I attended-----Average, hollow, and rigid beyond belief. If I had a choice in attending Pace, I wouldn't have.
i love this school and am looking 4ward 2 going here untill 12th grade! Pace has given me a wonderful education so far and i know that its wonderful teachers will continue this 4ever!
Don't waste your kid's precious and vulnerable childhood years here! The school is very narrow in it's teaching i.e. teachers expect the same thing out of every student, which is where academic problems start. In other words, It's Pace's way or the highway. The art programs certainly aren't nearly renowned as they tell spectators to the school. A lot of money goes into the overdone fine arts center, and the arts are overly-emphasized and sometimes seem more important then academics. This school is as average and rigid as the next Southern private school. From what I've witnessed, there is a lot of pressure from other students to be 'perfect' and there is a sizable amount of bullying, which is a big attribute to children's low self-esteem and non-concentration in class. A large lack of diversity. Don't expect the so called 'top-tier' education Pace tries to boast.
This is one of the most elite schools in the country and very exclusive in their selection process. They are focused on academics but believe in well-rounded education. Their arts and other enrichment programs are unparalleled. Do not believe everything you read, go see for yourself.
We have two children at Pace Academy and we highly recommend the school and it's program of excellence! We chose the school because of its personalized dedication to the students, low ratios and the academic success. We consistenly see clear evidence of learning at an advanced level. The critical thinking skills and ability to research for knowledge with in depth projects is impressive for the ages of our children. The Headmasters at Pace are all personable, involved and very attentive to all of their students and families! Most importantly is that our children are very happy, exceptionally challenged in academics and they feel safe and secure. I can say without hesitation that Pace Academy is a school where great importance is placed on the student and family. You can't help feeling a sense of belonging at Pace as the parent partnership is the essence of their dedication to your child's success.
I am a teacher at Pace and LOVE this school. I would never consider teaching anywhere else. The faculty is very warm and caring. Students are the number one priority. In the middle school where I work we are very supportive of students who learn in different ways. Classes are small, and students have a chance to be involved in all types of activities. We have high standards and give our students the support to meet and exceed them. I recommend Pace 100%.
The school has improved since they hired a new headmaster. However, there is much baggage left over since his departure. The school is very over priced and spends too much time pushing social issues over academics. There is some hope the new Headmaster will be an improvement, but buyer beware!
Don't waste your money or your child's precious learning opportunities! This school is an educational country club for children of the wealthy. If your child needs enlightened teaching or learns differently in any way, forget it! There is a rigid, totalitarian, cookie cutter approach to learning & academic discipline - one size fits all - & basically it's sink or swim with punitive outcomes regardless of individual needs or circumstances. Most of the teachers here are knowledge specialists who dump material on students in the name of 'rigor' & 'challenge' but don't teach them how to think. This school felt like a prison to our child - definitely not for everyone. We left at our earliest chance. Beware!
My oldest daughter entered Wahington U. St.Louis last year. She was so well prepared for college work that she made dean's list and the National Association of Collegiate Scholars her freshman year having placed int several junior level classes. She is very typical of the students that graduate from Pace. Even if academics are not the student's strongest suit, there is always some area in which they excel; be it ceramics, photography, theatre, or sports. Pace also has a nationally recognized debate team. I really cannot say enough good things about the school. My youngest will graduate this coming spring, and I plan to continue volunteering my time to the school because of what it has done for my children.
Pace Academy offers a quality and enriched environment for learning, exploring and articulation enhancing mental, academic and productive challenges in the fields of education, cultural arts, competitive athletics, music and community services! The basis of students' success in this Ivy League school and private institution includes strong parental involvement, a dedicated academic staff, active alumni and an experienced and committed Headmaster.
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A restaurant and not a cafeteria - that was the goal at Augustana College when it designed a new "dining center" as part of the new Center for Student Life. And as students begin returning to campus for the beginning of a new academic year, they'll notice a huge difference from last year.
Director of Dining, Gary Griffith, says the dining center has seven preparation and serving areas, called "marches" (mar-shaze). They feature pizza, carved beef and pork, baked goods, breakfast, and even vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes. But just as important - no trays, no paper except for napkins, and square plates and bowls.
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Among the Nation's largest counties, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, which includes Boston, led the nation in growth in average weekly wages in the second quarter of 2004, with an over-the-year increase of 11.8 percent.
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