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- Uphold high ethical standards in government
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Ohio Mistrusts Democracy
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
Ohio Republicans must not think their political candidates can win a fair fight against Democrats. They've decided to rig the state's election system in their favor, deliberately making voting harder for people who tend to vote Democratic, particularly minorities and the poor.
After years of debate and litigation on this issue, Ohio lawmakers know full well that there is no history of electoral fraud in the state and no pattern of abuse by any voters or groups. The sole reason for a series of recently passed bills is that Ohio is a perennial swing state, and Republicans want to give themselves every possible advantage in sending party members to Congress later this year, and putting electoral votes in the Republican column in the 2016 presidential election. That's why Gov. John Kasich signed into law the following provisions:
■ Six days of early voting have been eliminated, and same-day registration will no longer be allowed on those days, during which more than 50,000 people voted in 2012. Blacks participated in early voting at a higher rate than whites.
■ Absentee voting will become much more difficult, because counties are barred from sending out ballot applications. Voters will have to answer a complicated set of questions for their absentee ballot to count, and they will have to pay their own postage. In 2012, 1.2 million people in Ohio voted absentee.
■ Provisional ballots, used when there is a question about a voter's identity in a polling place, will undergo far greater scrutiny, and can be rejected for minute errors.
To read the entire article go to the NY Times.
New term shifts Newark City Council leadership
Written by Joe Williams, Advocate Reporter (Jan. 7, 2014)
NEWARK — For the first time since 1999, Democrats officially became the majority party on Newark City Council Monday night, and with that shift, assumed key leadership roles.
Council's newly-elected and re-elected ward members, and City Treasurer Tim Mercer, took the oath of office in separate ceremonies Monday night before the year's first session, in which the panel makes leadership and committee assignments.
The Democrats earned the majority party distinction in November's General Election, when Fourth Ward voters favored Democrat Alex Rolletta and ousted Republican Rhonda Loomis. That single race swung what had been the slimmest of majorities for the Republicans — a 5-5 tie on council, but overseen by Council President Don Ellington, a Republican, who votes only to break ties.
Voters in November also elected Democrats Dee Hall and Jeremy Blake for the First and Second ward seats, previously held by Democrats Ed Houdeshell and Shirley Stare, who decided not to seek re-election. Carol Floyd, D-7th Ward, retained her post, as did Republicans Jeff Rath, Third Ward, Curtis Johnson, Fifth Ward, and Doug Marmie, Sixth Ward.
To read the entire article go to The Newark Advocate.
Retirement leaves city without a Stare, for now
Siblings Frank and Shirley Stare are among two generations of Stares who have been public servants in Newark. Shirley Stare's 12-year tenure on the Newark City Council ends this month. Frank served three terms as mayor and 14 years on the council. / Michael Lehmkuhle/The Advocate (December 28, 2013)
Written by Joe Williams, Advocate Reporter
NEWARK — This week, Newark City Councilwoman Shirley Stare officially closes the door on what some might call the family business — city government — at least for now.
Stare, a Democrat, steps down from her 2nd Ward seat at the end of the day Tuesday, when her term ends. She served for 12 years on the Newark City Council and chose not to run for re-election. She will be replaced by South End community organizer Jeremy Blake, who beat local businessman Mark Christenberry for the seat in November.
"I have to say I really loved it," Stare said. "I reached a point where I felt it was time to leave, get some new ideas."
The Stare family's involvement in the public's business began in the 1920s, when Stare's uncle, Peter Stare, served on the city council. Her uncle, Louis, served in the '30s. Her father, the late Frank Jr., served in the 1940s, and her brother, Frank III, served for 14 years on the council, starting in 1974, before leading the city in three consecutive terms as mayor, from 1992 to 2003.
To read the entire article go to The Newark Advocate.
Marcia Phelps wins re-election
Written by Joe Williams, Advocate Reporter
NEWARK — Veteran public servant Marcia Phelps withstood a strong challenge from political newcomer Olivia Thorp on Tuesday in the race for Licking County Municipal Court clerk, winning 53 to 47 percent.
Phelps won re-election to her second six-year term by 15,908 to 14,110, according to unofficial results from the Licking County Board of Elections.
"The voters, I think, are telling me they appreciate good, hard work, public service," Phelps said Tuesday night at Democratic Party headquarters. "They want the consistency to remain."
Phelps thanked "my family, my friends, volunteers and voters, because it took all of them to bring us across to the victory."
To read the entire article go to The Newark Advocate.
Democrats take control of Newark City Council
Written by Joe Williams, Advocate Reporter
NEWARK — Voters shifted the balance of power on Newark City Council Tuesday, turning control over to the Democrats next year.
Democrats Dee Hall won the 1st Ward, Jeremy Blake cruised to victory in the 2nd Ward and Alex Rolletta upset incumbent Republican Rhonda Loomis in the 4th Ward race. Democrat Carol Floyd won re-election in the 7th Ward, ensuring her party's control of council.
To read the entire article go to The Newark Advocate.
Proud to be a graduate of Newark City Schools
Newark Advocate September 22, 2013
Written by Alex Rolletta, candidate for Newark City Council, 4th Ward.
Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Newark High School. It was inspiring to see the culmination of the efforts of our community to improve our schools for coming generations. As Newark High School science teacher D.M. Caldwell gave a small group of us a tour of the completed facility, his enthusiasm was contagious. Gleaming classrooms, new computers, science labs, a beautiful new gym, an efficient floor plan design — all these things cannot help but to raise student morale and contribute to learning success! And it is already paying off. The overall graduation rate at Newark High School has increased to over 85 percent, up from the low 70s when I walked with my class at White's Field.
I see money spent on education not as an expense, but as an investment. Economically, we have to have a well-educated workforce to attract business and thereby increase our tax base. This will help us balance our budget while maintaining quality neighborhoods and services. And, as former Superintendent Keith Richards explained at the ribbon-cutting, for every dollar spent on school construction, around 74 cents was returned to the community.
To read the entire guest column go to the Newark Advocate.
Ted Strickland tapped for UN post
Sep 11, 2013, 12:44pm EDT
Jeff Bell Staff reporter- Business First
Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has been tapped by President Barack Obama for a post at the United Nations, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Strickland, who served as governor from 2007-11, has been nominated to serve as the nation's alternate representative to the 68th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, the newspaper said.
The post will require U.S. Senate confirmation and for Strickland to move to New York City.
The southern Ohio native and former U.S. congressman has been working with a bipartisan think tank in Washington, D.C., and for Democratic causes at the state and national levels since he lost his re-election bid to Republican John Kasich in November 2010.


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LWFyouth Feature Story: Youth Participation from Theory to Practice
August 6, 2014 in Church, Climate Justice, Eco Justice, Fast for the Climate, LWF, Pre-Assembly, Tools, Youth, Youth Ministry, Youth participation
A young woman gets off the train, somewhere in a big city in India. She is welcomed by a large crowd of people and media teams. People greet her and surround her. Some offer her flowers and sing cheerful songs. They want to know everything…everything about what happened during her long travel abroad. Everything on how she made her people and her church known in such a big conference, among politicians and faith leaders of the world.
How did this all happen?
When I met this young woman two months earlier in a small town in the state Orissa, she was helping to organise a youth conference on Ecological and Social Justice. More than 500 young people, Lutherans and youth from other faith background had arrived. She spoke to the workshop groups and moderated sessions in her very calm and humble, but determined way. Already this surprised me as I had not seen many young Indian women leading, yet.
The young people met and celebrated, worshiped and sang together and they seriously engaged in many discussions about Climate Change and how it can be handled. They negotiated a statement to deliver to their church leaders. They talked about action points and how to engage as a church for more climate justice.
Then super Typhoon Phaillin arrived.
And changed theory to practice in one day. Storm and rain, fear of losing the houses and belongings, anxiousness to not reach home safely suddenly mixed up the gathering.
The organisers decided to stop the youth conference and send everyone home quickly to be with their families. Climate Change had changed the Climate Change conference… One million people lost everything and became homeless because of Phaillin.
Only a month later this young woman travelled to Europe. She was invited to attend the UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change in Warsaw. LWF had decided to send an entirely young delegation to negotiate, advocate and liaise with other faith organizations for together demanding more climate justice.
The visibility of LWF became enormous as the young delegation had decided to "Fast for the Climate" during the Conference. They inspired other faith representatives to join into an "Interfaith call to Fast for Climate Justice". They organized two press conferences at this UN Climate summit to speak about the effects of extreme water to people of their churches and their communities. The young women spoke about Super Thypoon Phaillin that had just hit her people so hard.
She got in contact with the official Indian delegation to speak with them about Climate politics, she contacted local media in India to report about the conference and LWFs engagement, and she met with LWF partners who supported this program.
Youth participation means to take decision making positions
All in all she made visible what effective youth participation means for the LWF:
"Youth participation is allowing young people to take leading and decision making positions and let their voices be heard. Young people show interest in programs and activities when their fellow youths are leading or if they took part in the planning and preparation of the program" (Respondent from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi)
"Youth Participation means active sharing of ideas, resources, participation and time, so that participants feel that they belong to the community of the congregation and the church. A chance to feel that one is a valued member and a person who has a chance to do something at the community." (Respondent from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland)
This is not always the case as we have heard from others in the "Mapping of Youth participation" that the LWF Youth Desk carried out in 2013 and where more than 60% of the LWF member churches respondent to the questionnaire.
Some also described the challenges of being a young church member:
"I feel that youth are always provided a "token" role in leadership and very seldom are actually valued for their opinions and abilities. Overall, with my experiences I have had within the ELCIC and the LWF, I find that people take me seriously for what I have to say as a delegate, and not a "youth delegate". Making this distinction is important as I think that many youth get discouraged when the Church says "we value youth and your ideas" but then don't give us full clout when we provide it. In my case, people take me seriously because I have had a large number of opportunities with the LWF, but I would say I am an exception, not the rule." (Respondent from Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada)
Where is the current engagement on Youth Participation grounded?
It comes from the youth delegates themselves, expressing their wishes and vision in the Pre-Assembly Youth Message from 2010. They expressed 3 priorities that were presented to the 11th Assembly in Stuttgart and that lead our work in DMD:
- Ecological Sustainability
- Gender Justice
- Visibility of the LWF and Role of the Youth
LWF has then committed to the goal that
"Young people have a place and a voice in all aspects of church and communion life, including decision making and leadership."
The LWF Delegations to UN Climate conferences is one example on how to empower, enrich and benefit from the manifold gifts of our young communion members.
It shows that by seriously engaging young leaders of the LWF in topics that are challenging the entire LWF communion much progress can be taken.
It has provided them capacity building, capacity for advocacy and brought back to the LWF communion the energy and hope in contemporary challenges, spiritual reflection and powerful advocacy work for the poor and vulnerable.
How can the LWF increase those opportunities and improve its mandate to uplift "Youth participation as a crosscutting priority" in all its programs and governing bodies as it is stated in the LWF strategy 2012-2017?
Clearly there are three dimensions of participation that need to be considered:
a) Spiritual participation- Youth are taking part in the spiritual and theological development of the church.
b) Social participation- being in relations with others, other generations, other peers, being in and forming the communion
c) Political participation- being part of decision making bodies and churches governance, having a voice to speak out and being listened to
Only with those three together can we reach better youth participation and making it an aspect of each and every aspect of churches life.
The LWF delegation to the UN Conference on Climate change did not stop there. They gave interviews to 40 different national and international media. They used the chance to meet the UNFCCC Executive Secretary, Ms Christina Figueres, to hand over the "Interfaith Call to Fast for the Climate" they had initiated and to discuss with her the engagement of faith communities for climate justice. This lead into LWFs delegation into the "International faith-based Liaison Committee to the UNFCCC Secretariat" to represent the LWF and the young generation. The delegates continue their engagement locally and globally by forming the "LWF working group on Climate Justice" in 2014.
The young woman from India, Ms Pranita Biswasi, 24 years old, has now gone further with her engagement. Her church and their partner church offered her a scholarship to study one more year environmental science in a German Univerity- following the goal to become an excellent leader for a church, that was hit hard by effects of extreme weather events and needs young Lutherans to speak out, be listened to and act.
What does LWFyouth do?
The LWF Youth Desk carries on the responsibility and accountably to more and more involve those young talents in the development and on-going reformation of our churches.
Please join us in supporting; trusting and giving space to those young leaders of our communion that are not only the leaders of tomorrow but already of today.
Download and start using the LWF Mapping of Youth Participation and Leadership.
by Caroline Richter, LWF Youth Secretary

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A 5-year-old boy in Raleigh has battled Type 1 Diabetes for two years, and now his father is battling for his rights.
Bruce Hatcher, the boy's father, filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Department of Education about the YMCA of the Triangle. The Y will not provide treatment, which includes monitoring and insulin injections, for the boy at his school's afterschool care program.
"I was shocked. I was quite shocked because obviously I did my homework and they're not exempt from the Americans with Disabilities Act," Hatcher said.
The ADA requires child care providers make "reasonable" policy changes to make sure all kids can participate.
"This doesn't take a doctor. It doesn't take a nurse," Hatcher said.
Hatcher has been fighting the YMCA of the Triangle on the issue for more than two months.
The YMCA's position
The Y's message to WNCN has changed slightly over the last few weeks.
On Aug. 30, Jennifer Nelson, public relations director for the YMCA of the Triangle, sent the following statement on behalf of the YMCA:
"In light that a formal complaint has been filed, the YMCA of the Triangle will not speak directly to the specifics of this situation. This is not a simple legal issue with ample guidance readily available. In fact, there is very limited legal authority that speaks to circumstances similar to this situation.
"We do strongly deny that we are in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and we take this situation very seriously. ...
"In making decisions with respect to our after school programs (including those in which the ADA might be implicated), our YMCA seeks expert guidance from outside sources in a good-faith effort to consider all factors."
On Sept. 5, Nelson sent an updated statement:
"For a number of years, the YMCA has regularly consulted medical experts to ensure that we take all appropriate steps to satisfy the current standards of care required to meet the needs of children in our programs.
"We realize the appropriate medical approaches and protocols in certain areas, such as Type 1 diabetes, are ever evolving and must be periodically revisited.
"For the past several years, our protocol for dealing with Type 1 diabetes emergencies has been to administer cake icing by mouth and to call 911 for emergency assistance.
"Currently, we are reviewing other ways we may safely and effectively address the emergency medical issues of children with Type 1 diabetes. Specifically, we are reviewing issues pertaining to injections, staff training, legal and logistical requirements.
"Yesterday, we initiated attempts to meet with Mr. Bruce Hatcher. We hope we can resolve his son's situation amicably."
Then on Thursday, Nelson issued another statement for the YMCA:
"We cannot discuss the specifics of this particular case due to a formal legal complaint.
"We can tell you our YMCA is reviewing our current practices and procedures to effectively address the emergency medical issues for children with Type 1 diabetes. We are consulting internal and external experts to make sure we are in compliance with ADA requirements."
The role of Wake Schools
The YMCA operates after school programs at 45 Wake County Public Schools and serves 51 other Wake schools at YMCA branches.
Hatcher said he thinks Wake Schools have a responsibility as the Y's landlord.
"It's a business deal. But there are laws that apply to that," he said.
WNCN examined the Y's contract with Wake County Public Schools and found the school system can terminate the agreement if the Y does not follow laws.
Estella Shelton, interim chief communications officer for Wake County Public School System, sent the following statement:
"The Y operates through a contract with the school system's Community Services Department, which coordinates various organizations renting school facilities for their programs. School system staff members are currently reviewing these processes."
Hatcher said, "They should be able to step up and go, 'If you're not going to be compliant with the laws, you're not going to be able to do after school programs in our schools.'"
While the school system has provided the care and treatment his son needs, Hatcher has another concern with Wake Schools.
His son was denied a medical transfer from his school.
Hatcher wanted his son to attend a school in which he would have gone to an afterschool care program run by a church preschool that previously provided his son care.
WNCN reached out to Wake County Public Schools for comment. Renee McCoy, director of public relations, said the school system would not provide an interview for the story, citing federal privacy laws.
Hatcher said having his son transfer would have meant the YMCA wouldn't have been an issue, but in retrospect he's glad, in some ways, that did not happen.
"I think it's a blessing in disguise. I think if we can make this right the way it should be, then we'll help a lot of people and that's the way it should be," he said.
What's next
Because their son can't get the care from the afterschool program, Hatcher and his wife hired someone to pick up him up from school.
A Charlotte attorney who volunteers as an advocate for the American Diabetes Association is helping the family with their efforts.
The family hopes to get their son an insulin pump within the next year.
"I don't think the pump's going to be the answer to all the other issues," Hatcher said.
Justin is a reporter for WNCN and a North Carolina native. He has spent the better part of the last decade covering the news in central North Carolina. More>>
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Four years ago Ellis Holtom, of Stratford-upon-Avon, was born with half a working heart. Later, the Herald featured his condition as a tribute to the work of Birmingham Children's Hospital where he was treated. Now, to mark Congenital Heart Defect Week his mum, Vicki, updates his story. . .
ALL 326 local planning authorities in England, councils like Stratford-on-Avon District, need a local plan. The core strategy is a component of that local plan. It contains all the local district wide policies that need to be considered when processing planning applications. New development needs to satisfy local needs, helping to realise the hopes and ambitions of its communities and protect them from situations they fear. New homes and places to work should provide then with a healthy lifestyle, a pleasant place to live, good recreational facilities and above all the infrastructure that enhances their quality of life. The buzzword to describe this is 'sustainable'.
THE poor are paying more than they should be for their energy, according to damning new evidence from Stratford-upon-Avon's Citizens Advice Bureau. Prepayment meters (PPMs) are costing users in fuel poverty a "disproportionate amount" for what little gas and electricity they can afford, the bureau has found. There are around 7.2 million people on prepayment meters in the UK and several thousand in the district of Stratford. Despite Stratford's reputation as an affluent area, the bureau is being forced to come to the aid of more and more people living in fuel poverty on an increasingly regular basis.
AN OFFICIAL paving stone commemorating Stratford-upon-Avon's forgotten war hero for the 100th anniversary of the First World War will be placed in the town, the government has confirmed. Rex Warneford – the first man to single-handedly shoot down a zeppelin - was ignored in the government's initial plans to recognise Victoria Cross winners because he was born abroad in India. The Herald launched a campaign, together with King Edward VI school, where Rex lived and studied for five years, to get the fighter pilot recognised.
VANDALS have attacked several vehicles in Alcester over the past month.
Several cars in Evesham Street were 'keyed' overnight on Friday 9th to Saturday 10th May.
Police were then alerted to vandalism of a number of vehicles in Henley Street, Priory Road and Birmingham Road overnight on Saturday 17th May to Sunday 18th May.
A car mirror was also broken off in Henley Street overnight on Wednesday 14th May, when a car was 'keyed' in Evesham Street and another in Newport Drive.
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I'm looking some help and advice to ensure there are no hiccups in moving the original script to a CC license.
I bought (paid for) the script from Alex Whitmer, the original author.
Where does this leave me in respect of IP and the ability to decide on licensing of the work?
At the moment, the plan is defenitly to film the original script in it's current form.
This too will be included as part of this collaborative project.
From the site of Alex Whitmer, screenwriter and author of "The Shed":
This site is all about film – from a screenwriter's point of view.
All film begins with story, after which all the other disciplines, in a glorious show of collaboration – usually anyways – interpret and dissect and maul that story until you have – film, one of the two greatest communicators of ideas in the history of humankind. The internet is the other.
On this site, there are numerous articles on writing, pages with feature and short screenplay samples, and pages with industry information.
His web site can be found here:
I'd love to help with story development ideas, but I'm not 100% sure what kind of help you're after.
The general plot sounds fine, though perhaps a bit too familiar to audiences?
And what did you mean by "How can we expand the ideas in the original scripts to include the points of view of the serial killer and the detective hunting him"?
I'd really like to see the woman start off with sheer determination to give the killer as good as he has dished out, but her true self not being able to cope and she travels the slow spiral into madness as she tries to reconcile what she is doing with her true self.
How can this be shown?
In the spirit of the full openness of this project, I am attaching the oriigianl Image used and the base photoshop file for the poster used as the WAM production image.
File Sources:
Base Image:
Horrendous: http://www.urbanfonts.com/fonts/Horrendous.htm
Psycho Poetry: http://www.urbanfonts.com/fonts/Psycho_Poetry.htm
PS Brushes:
Hand Prints: http://www.brusheezy.com/brushes/1738-Handprints
How can we expand the ideas in the original scripts to include the points of view of the serial killer and the detective hunting him.
My idea for the base part of the story is:
Script 1:
Serial killer stalks woman.
Serial killer kidnaps woman.
Serial killer tortures woman.
Script 2: (occurs after script 1 in timeframe)
Woman escapes.
Woman captures torturer.
Woman goes insane exacting her revenge.
Script 3: (overlaps script 1 and 2 in timeframe)
Detective tracks serial killer to woman's town.
Detective tracks down the house the serial killer uses.
Detective arrests woman thinking she is the serial killer.
Keep in mind that the scripts need to follow the overall story. Ordering of the scenes will be done (hopefully) by hundreds of hands in hundreds of ways.
These are the original scripts. One is the short film version written by Alex Whitmer, the other is what was the start of my vision for the film.
A serial killer's final conquest.
A detective's final case.
A young woman's nightmare.
'The Shed' is a short film script by Alex Whitmer which I purchased with the intent on turning it into a feature length film.
I have now decided to use the script as the basis for an idea I have for an attempt at creating a CC based mixable movie.
The goal of The Shed Collaboration is to create 3 scripts, each from the point of view of the 3 main characters. This process will include planning of camera angles, set designs and production notes as well as dialogue.
Phase 2 would then be to crowdfund the funds for hiring the crew required to film each set of scripts resulting in 3 films worth of raw footage that can then be released under a creative commons license, allowing for the remixing of the 3 scripts. You could create a detective movie, a psychological thriller, a horror or a mix of the three.
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wow i like both...time to choose!
Goji: i really like the way you use the colours leaving green as main one.Also i really like the original structure of your sig, the composition is really well balanced. i like the typography a lot and i have nothing to complain about it. only thing i dislike is that the sig has no flow as it looks divide in two, and looking at paticular you can recognize a great work, but has a whole it's hard to focus on something.
Lancer: i really like your use of colours, you use the theme in a most traditional way and i have to say the colours sceme is amazing. i like the simple plain Background and the complex but not busy render. also like the clipping mask that looks like defragment the image, only thing is that i don't like Len face in theleft side. typography is simple but effective, and you intelligently use the green on the gray creating a beautiful touch.
all in all Lancer get my vote!
Gah this is really hard!
Lancer: I love the simplicity of the sig it shows that you know how to make something so beautiful of something so simple!
I love the typography, how you put len sideways next to the main text, and the color variations are painstakingly amazing.
You did something I would normally not do. which is to make the Darker color the lighting. I usually use a white or light version of the main that i use, but you showed me that you could change it up a bit, possibly something better. Your choice of a render is also perfect for these colors. Lots of applause here.
Goji!: I love the grunge in the background and the black setting you set for the pictures of Ichi, the typography is top notch and the way you used the colors provided is wonderful. The one thing i can have a little less of is the brightness of the yellow of the bottom front, if not brightness, maybe a little smaller.
Goji I love you and your artwork but my vote goes to Lancer on this one.
"Ill chase you till the end of time,
Ill change your fact to myth.
To all the four corners of the world, and even to the fifth.
I do not fear my punishment by karma or by jury.
Nor tempered nor some stroke of luck,
Can save you from my fury..."[/center:1yxeal87]
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[option:1yxeal87]one_armed_scissor = nom and glomp buddy =][/option:1yxeal87]
[option:1yxeal87]Anni = Biggest supporter and favorite nee-chan[/option:1yxeal87]
[option:1yxeal87]Gogeta = Favorite mod, and GFX sensei![/option:1yxeal87]
[option:1yxeal87]Akira = Gamer buddie![/option:1yxeal87]
[option:1yxeal87]Havok = Kawaii Love buddie *wink*[/option:1yxeal87]
[option:1yxeal87]Starting a new dropbox of peoples![/option:1yxeal87][/dropbox:1yxeal87][/center:1yxeal87]
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Sorry for going off topic but is this still safe to vote?
If it is , I'll edit this post.
Yup it's still safe to vote
This is a really nice piece - I love how you've got three images rather than just the one, as it spreads the focus and makes you take in the whole image when you look at it. I'm not a huge fan of the turquoise light at the bottom - it might have worked better if you had brought the stock on top of that so that it wasn't hidden. The orange brushwork is nice, but again, hidden by the turquoise. I get that you were trying to incorporate the colours in the colour pallette, but I think it might have worked better with the black and white background if you'd added the colours as bold brushes or maybe as a layer over your lovely lady's images. As it is, it just seems a little clustered and stuck-together.
Another really nice piece The use of clipping masks is a cool touch as it adds a bit of texture to the sig. I would have liked to see something more in the background, but that's just my personal taste. The typography is nice, though with the size of the sig, you could possibly have done something a little more adventurous.
This is a toughie >.< But I think my vote is going to go to Gogeta.
Lancer - 3
Gogeta - 2
Originally Posted by Zelos
Sorry for going off topic but is this still safe to vote?
If it is , I'll edit this post.
yes it is Zelos, you can edit your vote!!
Thanx Faye I didnt think more widely with the color palette in question
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I'll make a new post instead since its easier to see, you can delete my previous one ^^
At first glance, I thought how good this sig is made until i compared it closely. Although you match the color palette remarkably well, i just feel as though your piece is too simple. I'm a fan of Clipping-mask style but that alone in a piece isn't enough to fill in the missing blank spots in your piece and the technique isn't relatively hard to do, just a gradient background without any textures or flow in the piece, especially in area 1 and 3.... just too many blank spots.
The slight lighting in area 2 doesn't give much of a focus point and wide-film type of border would of bought out the piece more if you used a different color, like white or maybe turquoise to match the text.
I feel you could of done a whole lot more to this with better lighting , textures and adding different elements into the piece eg: glow/brushes/blur/sharpness and blending the image appropriately rather than having it look like its just place there.
Anyone can just make a sig look good by using a good stock, but to make something into your own style using variety of technique and resources is hard, and you didn't particularly show any of it.
This piece is without a doubt one of my favorites that you've made and it can't be any better.
To start, the way you manage to match the blur and sharpness of the piece is perfect, especially in the Area Number 1 and 2, leaving area 3 as a flow point where everything comes together and flowing out without disrupting the image and outer textures. Noticeable thing about this sig is the fact that you somehow manage to match 3 different style and 4/5 different colors as a main into 1 whole image without messing up, and making use of every area in the sig.
apart from everything else only thing i can see that doesn't really fit in is the always & forever text, I think a different font style would suit better but maybe that's just me.
To be able to make something that can't be copied and bringing out your own style is a GFXer's pride.
Having shown such incredible technique and tools/resources used in the sig.... with that i have to say Gogeta gets my vote.
PS: Excuse me editing your work since i find that this way is easier to point out what i mean.
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don't forget to tell Zen your safe-word. totally spoils the mood when someone's screaming "blueberry pancakes!" mid-flogging and you've no idea why.
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Zelos[/color]]To start, the way you manage to match the blur and sharpness of the piece is perfect, especially in the Area Number 1 and 2, leaving area 3 as a flow point where everything comes together and flowing out without disrupting the image and outer textures.
It reasons like this makes me feel your a good connoisseur and artist and forces me to request you to stay in the section ^^
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Zelos[/color]]apart from everything else only thing i can see that doesn't really fit in is the always & forever text, I think a different font style would suit better but maybe that's just me.
Now that you mention it , I too agree it looks add and a bit too unnecessary . I wanted to use "always & forever" coz thats what my gf keeps saying and the girl in the sig is actually my gf ........ aside from that , I think put it there because I had no other place to put it and just got lazy to find some other way . But really thanx for pointing it out , I'll try not to repeat it
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Zelos[/color]]To be able to make something that can't be copied and bringing out your own style is a GFXer's pride.
Hearing such a comment from a veteran artist like you makes me more proud now . Thanx
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Zelos[/color]]PS: Excuse me editing your work since i find that this way is easier to point out what i mean.
I could never mind that from you . So dont embarrass me by saying so ^^ . It shows how serious and enthusiastic for your CnC;s
Gogeta: Your piece matches the theme pretty well and the placement of everything looks good. The typography looks perfect in both placement and style. The background has a great texture and feel to it, allowing the images in the foreground to stand out in comparison, yet still remain noticeable. The brushwork at the bottom of the piece looks fine, yet the orange highlights/glares are somewhat outta place and they really stand out when compared to the rest of the piece (and it's not for the better). Overall, it's not a bad piece, but I feel that the orange highlights really detract from the potential.
Lancer: Everything looks pretty well balanced throughout the piece and the piece matches the theme pretty well, but it still feels slightly empty. A little pizazz would have been nice in the background, but simple is always good. The typography is somewhat boring seeing as it had so much potential, but the placement works pretty well. Pretty good, overall.
Tough choice for me, but Gogeta gmv
Gogeta - 4
Lancer - 3
I almost want to say this will be a close battle though i know gogi did well in this one.
i guess i should give thanks to all my current voters and i'll take some of the CnC into account.
so thanks :3
Thank you Rishii
And you made nice piece this Lance , so you deserve the votes ^^
Gogeta: I agree with Zen about this being one of your better sigs. However, the flow of the signature seems to be interrupted by the spatter brush you threw in. What's with the background that's full of dots, or bubbles, or whatever that is? Last thing, I'm not a fan of sigs centered around love or other emotion, and either the text or the subject doesn't connect clearly. I see a girl, smiling, yes, but I don't really see love here. I just see a girl smiling. Could it be love? Yes. Is it clear? No.
Lancer: I like the way the colors here go together without being what could have become an eyesore. Good work with that. What I didn't like was the use of the subject in the brush scatter. IT was executed well, however, and that's what should matter.
Gogeta gets my vote.
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Gogeta - 5
Lancer - 3
That means Gogeta is the winner!
Congratulations to both participants.
I'll be PMing you both with the results.
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I am not sure if Maggie sent you the info but if you could please help to get teh word out on the 2013 Winter Cam Classic sponsored by Elite , Scott and CBE
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it's that time of the year and I was hoping you can get some buzz going for the 2012 Winter Cam Classic . Elite is on as a sponsor again and there is video up on the Winter Cam Classic web site and FB page to show what a fun event this was last year . Prizes out to the top 10 in each class. Any help would be most appreciated
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A word from Sole Mio
With over 18 years of award winning dining, Sole Mio continues it's tradition of authentic Italian in downtown Nashville including being crowned Taste of Nashville's Best Italian 2010!Continued
Sole Mio started on the beaches of the Adriatic Sea over 25 years ago. Owner GianCarlo Agnoletti first opened in his hometown near Rimini, Italy. He began a passion for wonderfully fresh Northern Italian food and is pleased to share it with you here in Nashville, specializing in handmade pastas and homemade sauces and desserts.
Chef Jeff Brown has made his mark now with his signature Lobster Ravioli, Veal Involtini and daily fresh catch and don't forget to save room for our Homemade Tiramisu!
Extensive wine list selected by level 2 sommelier James Garza and full bar is also available.
Sole Mio started on the beaches of the Adriatic Sea over 25 years ago. Owner GianCarlo Agnoletti first opened in his hometown near Rimini, Italy. He began a passion for wonderfully fresh Northern Italian food and is pleased to share it with you here in Nashville, specializing in handmade pastas and homemade sauces and desserts.
Chef Jeff Brown has made his mark now with his signature Lobster Ravioli, Veal Involtini and daily fresh catch and don't forget to save room for our Homemade Tiramisu!
Extensive wine list selected by level 2 sommelier James Garza and full bar is also available.
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
- Diners' Choice WinnerItalian
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Sole Mio reviews from OpenTable diners
120 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food3.8Service4
- Ambiance3.7Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (54)romantic (47)fit for foodies (33)neighborhood gem (26)notable wine list (23)good for groups (22)great for outdoor dining (15)hot spot (7)great for lunch (6)late-night find (6)great for brunch (5)kid-friendly (3)scenic view (3)Show More
- Great Italian foodloungeLizardBillVIPDined on 9/27/2014We hadn't been to Sole Mio in this location and the ambience was great. The food is authentic Italian, leaning a little to the breaded side, but flavorful. The clams were quite good, but the treat was the Arabiata, which really was arabiata-hot and angry. Desserts were really good, perhaps on the lighter side for cheese cake and tira misu. And, added treat, I didn't have to explain what went into a Negroni. As a good Italian place, they knew.Special Features:
- Sole Mio recommendedMarcusDined on 9/27/2014Very good good. Unique options. Service outstanding.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good Choices, homemade pastaRunnergirlDined on 9/26/2014Great choice for our group to have our pasta and protien per 1/2 marathon. Location in walking distance, very accomodating to allow us to split meals and add our protein of choice.Special Features:
- Wonderful ExperienceLove2EatDined on 9/23/2014Wanted to go to a really good Italian Restaurant that was not a franchise. We were late for our reservation due to unexpected traffic but they had no problem seating us. Tony was our server and he was attentive, helpful and we will ask for him when we return. Food was excellent, very hot and flavorful. Prices were moderate, portions were large. Would return and bring friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very nice eveninghuckleberrylovestoeatDined on 9/23/2014I picked Sole Mio to take a group of business acquaintances before a concert at the Bridgestone. The food was excellent. Our waiter was very good with the menu and making recommendations. Each of us had something different and all commented on how delicious their selection was. We shared a bottle of wine the waiter recommended. Excellent place to eat. Family owned for almost 20 years.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 9/19/2014Food was great. Ordered a bottle of wine. Was told they were "out" of bottles but would serve us carafes (of the wine we had ordered????) instead. Carafes seemed to have different varieties of wine in them. One of us got 2 carafes....the other got 2. ?????Special Features:
- Mediocre Italian fareGaryCoVIPDined on 9/19/2014The food was mediocre. The Caesar salad was a bit watery and the Fettucini carbonara tasted more like fettucine alfredo with a few cubes of ham instead of pancetta. I had to ask for a bit more pancetta. The sauce was relatively flavorless. I can't recommend this restaurant.Special Features:
- Long wait for foodOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/14/2014It took almost 45 minutes to get our entree after our salad was finished. I don't mind a little time in between, but I thought that was excessive.Special Features:
- Great Authentic Italian FoodIndySoonerDined on 9/14/2014Fantastic authentic Italian food made from scratch! Great wine list. Great service with knowledgable wait staff. Changng menu on a regular basis keeping the great basic pasta choices! I highly recommend!Special Features:
- Usually betterTStephDined on 9/14/2014This visit was a little off. Usually my rating would be excellent across the board. Perhaps the staff were a little surprised by a large crowd on a Sunday evening. The service was slow. The muscles were over cooked. I still give Sole Mio a good recomendation because in all my visits there this is the first less than excellent experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Horrible food and serviceTNFoodieVIPDined on 9/13/2014I've visited Sole Mio on several occasions in the past. The service and food provided on my most recent visit were, in a word, horrible. My order was simple - one order of manicotti. It took 48 minutes to get my order. It was THE worst manicotti I have ever eaten. Words cannot adequately describe the taste and texture of the food. One bite was all I could endure. The cheese, though hot, was hard and tasteless, as were the tomatoes which topped all this mess. Very odd. To top it all off, my server never inquired about my meal despite the fact that the majority of my order was left on the plate. With so many other options now available downtown, I'll not be wasting my money on the poor food and service now being provided here.
- AMAZINGLoveNYandTNDined on 9/12/2014gluten free pasta was unreal and seafood was great. Everyone at my table loved their meals and it was a great fit for foodies. I would recommend this place to anyone!!Special Features:
- Great ItalianChrisVIPDined on 9/11/2014Probably the best Italian food we've found in Nashville. The mussles were great. The pork chop was good, but a little too salty, for me.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SudyDined on 9/11/2014I highly recommend Sole Mio! In addition to their traditional Italian fare, they have many unique entrees, salads, etc. They also make their own pasta. Also, service is superior! I also appreciate being able to valet park my car there when attending the symphony at the Schermerhorn. I have eaten there many times, and I plan to do so again very soon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great service and great foodOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 9/9/2014I thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at Sole Mio! Thank you to the staff and the chef.Special Features:
- Always Great!NASHVILLENATIVEFOODIEDined on 9/9/2014We have eaten at Sole Mio several times and it is always a great experience. The menu has variety and everything we have had has been a treat. The service is always top notch--attentive but not intrusive. It's our go-to place for an Italian dining experience, regardless of the occasion.Special Features:
- Just okOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 9/6/2014I had eaten here probably 5 years ago and it was great. Things haven changed since then. Food was overly priced and not very flavorful. The volume of chatter was mild until a group of girls celebrating a party came in they were so loud we couldn't wait to leave . Should of saved my money and went somewhere else.Special Features:
- Enjoyed the experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/6/2014Tried Sole Mio for the first time last week, my wife and I both enjoyed it. She had the filet and it was excellent, I had the braciola di maiale and it was very good, if slightly salty due to the brining. Only complaint I had was with the bland polenta that came with it. Wine list is a tad high, but not outlandish. The Symphony menu was a pretty good deal for my pork dish. Nice having the free valet there, and the service overall was quite good, especially given the fact that it was a very busy night in town when we were there. It's not Valentinos, but then it didn't cost $200 dollars for dinner either. I'd go back.Special Features:
- Too Noisy, Too Expensive2expene2noiseDined on 9/5/2014Food was good, but too expensive. Noise was excessive - hard to converse. The only reason to go here is parking for the Scermerhorn.Special Features:
- PricesOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/5/2014The biggest disappointment I thought was the price point. $17 for pasta with sauce is a bit steep for something I could throw together at home. There seemed to be little for dinner that those who would chose a lighter fare unless I missed something. I thought there was not enough variety on the menu and nothing particularly intriguing. Please note that I come for a foodie background so that may be part of the issue!!Special Features:
- What a great find!MinheatsDined on 8/6/2014Great foods and exceptional service from management level and down.Special Features:
- Very OrdinaryLuvitalianDined on 8/6/2014Waiter said the lasagna was the best in the city. If that was best Nashville needs some real Italian restaurants. Carpaccio was not real raw filet and somewhat fatty. Cheese cake dessert tasted store bought. I've been spoiled by finest Italian restaurants all over U.S; this place not even close. Service was very good; only positive
- Another Winning DinnerPmozz07Dined on 8/2/2014The new chef at Sole Mio is really bringing it! Saturday I enjoyed the halibut and scallop special and it was exceptional; one of the best meals I've had it quite a while. Finish that off with the homemade cheesecake (and this appeared and tasted like REAL cheesecake!) and you have an excellent dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- emptynestemptynestDined on 8/2/2014Service was excellent. Food was authentic and just flat out good. Wife had the special andI the lasagna. We will be back soon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great DinnerScase2Dined on 8/1/2014Service Great Food Great Sweet deals 104.5 the zone got me there and I will be backSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Food & ServicemomoaksDined on 8/1/2014The food was great and they had a very good wine list.Special Features:
- DisappointingSweetPDined on 7/31/2014The meal did not meet our expectations. Have enjoyed dining at Sole Mio in the past but they missed the mark this time!
- This place needs a overhaul.FoodirVIPDined on 7/29/2014The food was expensive and very average. The food quality was disappointing. I first and last visit.
- Not so greatOlivePortlandMaineDined on 7/28/2014Food was good - but service was poor. waiter had a huge attitude, with nothing to back it up. Also made the fatal flaw of not offering cheese or fresh pepper when the dishes were served.
- Great foodMtmcqueenDined on 7/26/2014Just moved into neighborhood and had not been to Sole Mio in years. It was as good as we remembered. And they had a Gluten Free pasta option for my wife. We will definitely become regulars. As we say "it is on the rotation".Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Just what we wantedlizeeDined on 7/26/2014We wanted a light supper and Sole Mio was just right. The bruschetta with balsamic reduction was outstanding and the linguine carbonara was very creamy and flavorful. We shared both and it was plenty.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MissyMissyDined on 7/26/2014The food and the service were top shelf. We will definitely return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OverpricedMysteryDiner739VIPDined on 7/25/2014Nice service, Ok food, but completely overpriced for what it is.
- BariTeriDined on 7/21/2014What a find! Great atmosphere... very relaxing and laid back so you don't feel rushed about eating your meal and getting out the door. The food was beautiful... oh yes, I took a pic! I would highly recommend to others... a great spot to have a celebration; let them know you have a special occasion!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- less than the usualAnatoliaAddictDined on 7/21/2014I've eaten at Sole Mio for years (followed you to the new location). Always ordered fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp except last time. I got the clam/sausage spaghetti. It was a mistake. The sausage covered up the subtle clams, was too salty, and dry without enough sauce. The mussels before and spumoni after were great but I will NEVER vary from my usual fare again if I come back. Disappointing. At those prices?Special Features:
- Great Food, Would Go AgainSplurgeTwiceAYearDined on 7/18/2014Went for our anniversary, Friday at 7pm. Fresh warm bread when you sit down, great. Bruschetta appetizer was huge and really good. We had the filet and the pork chop. Both had great flavor, were cooked perfectly, and came out hot. Not much in the way of vegetables/sides with your entree...they were more for flavor and visual interest than actual "sides". I don't think there was any background music. Place was crowded though, with lots of lively conversation. I wouldn't say there was a lot of "ambiance"...maybe more on a quiet weeknight. Restaurant is mostly one large dining room, front wall is all windows looking out on street/outdoor seating. Server was nothing to write home about. App + 2 entrees + water to drink + tax = $70Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious! Excellent Service!2hungryDined on 7/16/2014We meet friends for dinner on August 16. The guys raved about the gnocchi and me and my girlfriend were just as pleased with a salmon entree and pasta entree. The waiter was very personable, helpful and attentive. We were on a tight time frame and he took care of us without making us feel rushed. I even had a Groupon to use and we didn't get the cool shoulder you can sometimes get when a waiter or waitress thinks they won't get tipped as much. We asked a favor from the manager and he was very nice and accommodating too! The only thing that I can think of that wasn't positive.....I think the bottles of wine are a little on the pricey side. We've eaten at Sole Mio several times and it remains consistent with great food and service!Special Features:
- NashvilleGirlDined on 7/11/2014We booked reservations the day of through the Marriott Renassiance. We had a party of 9 girls for a bachelorette party. We heard great things about the food. Once we got there, we didn't wait long to be helped. The server was very nice although not extremely attentive. Our food came out very quickly and was tasty! However, we were placed in one of two rooms and were the only party in that room. Additionally, there wasn't any music or background noise so it was very quiet when we were all eating. I thought the prices were a bit high as well for the food/service we received.Special Features:
- Excellent Italian DiningFlippinfoolDined on 7/11/2014This was our first time donning here. Was our anniversary so we were expecting a special dining experience. Were not disappointed. The food and service were both great. It will definitely remain on the short list for special occasions.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- recent dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/10/2014We really enjoyed the service and the food was exceptional. The restaurant could be a little livelier but some enjoy Quiet. Overall great place. We will revisit and have told several friendsSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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