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How-to: Clean a Painting
...with a Loaf of Bread?
When researching how to clean watercolor or oil paintings yourself at home, we were surprised to find this method that involves a loaf of bread...
From Howcast:
1: "Decide whether you can clean the painting yourself. If it's extremely valuable or an antique, use a professional."
2: "Gently dust the painting with a soft-bristle brush. As you're using the brush, imagine that you're dusting pollen from flower petals."
3: "Use the inside of the bread to remove any dirt. Break off a piece of bread and gently rub a section of the painting. When that piece is dirty, break off another piece and continue on another section. Before you use bread on an oil painting, make sure the paint layers are firmly attached so you don't rub off any paint."
4: "Brush away any excess bread crumbs."
5: "Hang or re-hang your painting. Take a moment to enjoy the satisfaction of having successfully restored your artwork."
See a step-by-step video of a painting being cleaned with bread at Howcast.
Have any pros out there heard of this method? Can you attest to its effectiveness or lack thereof?
Image: still via Howcast's How To Clean a Painting video
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don;t a lot of breads nowdays have a a lot of preservatives, oils, sugars....
I'd be concerned what those do to the painting.
Not all bread. Read the ingredients...
This makes sense, at least. Prior to the eraser, bread was used. Makes me want to bring a loaf to school one day - "My erasers are all used up, sorry"
In 1625, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was cleaned using bread.
Strongly recommend using a sable brush or a very soft brush (synthetic sable, squirrel or even mongoose hair) if you suspect any damage or cracking.
Better yet have a professional clean it (unless its one of those wonderful flea market retro works).
You can use a soft paintbrush or even an old toothbrush to brush dirt or dust off of a painting. You can also use the tip of a soft cloth as long as it's smooth.
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Don't ever use fodd (bread, onions) to clean paintings. It rots with time and develop damaging organisms.
Please, please, don't do this. Seek the help of a professional art conservator to clean your paintings. Do not ever rub the surface of a painting with anything, especially not food.
So I'm guessing that Fantastick is not the way to go after all (as a friends mother did)?
I would never use bread to clean a painting.
Instead, read through our guide on Caring for Your Paintings:
There is also a link on the page on how to locate a paintings conservator near you.
When they renovated our historic central library, they cleaned the painted ceilings with Wonder bread and soap flakes.
Thanks for the great post! We are going to reblog your tips to our clients.
Cheers - Bailey and the Ugallery team
I don't have a nice painting to clean (all my prints are framed pictures off of internet blogs) so I would be cautious to find out from professional people. How many of us has a valuable painting? sincerely, mary
I would just like to point out that the conservation of paintings is not a topic that should be taken lightly or be done by a DIY-er. Many problems can arise by cleaning undertaken by an untrained person and the conservation of fine art is a profession. The removal of paint and blanching of the surface are some of many problems which can permanently damage an artwork. Please seek the help of a professional and not a DIY video by someone looking to save a few dollars. Anyone seeking information on how to find a conservator or restorer of fine art should look at the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic works at http://www.conservation-us.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=472 Alternatively, anyone in Canada should look at the Canadian Association for Conservation https://www.cac-accr.ca/what-is-conservation Europeans should check out ICCOM's http://www.icom-cc.org/242/about-icom-cc/what-is-conservation/#.UavKEUC1GSo


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Portland, OR (Sports Network) - Brandon Roy put the Trail Blazers on his back, netting 42 points, to carry Portland to a 107-103 victory over Houston in Game 2 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series at the Rose Garden.
Roy, who also grabbed seven rebounds, stepped up with 12 points in the final stanza, including a three-pointer during a pivotal 11-1 run down the stretch, as Portland bounced back from an embarrassing 108-81 Game 1 loss to tie the series.
"I thought [Roy] played a really good game," Portland head coach Nate McMillan said. "I don't think anything was forced. Artest is a really good defender and [Roy] took the shots he was given. I thought Brandon stayed pretty calm against that defense with Artest and [Shane] Battier."
LaMarcus Aldridge added 27 points and 12 boards for the Blazers, who are appearing in their first postseason in six years.
The Rockets had a balanced offensive attack but faltered in the fourth. Aaron Brooks led six players in double figures with 23 points, while Von Wafer and Ron Artest contributed 21 and 19 points, respectively, in the setback.
Yao Ming, coming off a 24-point effort in the series opener, was held to 11 points on 3-of-6 shooting with eight rebounds for Houston. The Rockets are searching for their first playoff series win since 1997, a span of six straight first-round exits.
Game 3 is scheduled for Friday night in Houston.
It was a back-and-forth struggle throughout the fourth quarter, as Yao's two free throws at the five-minute mark resulted in an 89-87 Houston edge.
But Greg Oden sparked Portland to 11 of the next 12 points, throwing down a Roy miss for his only field goal of the game. Oden also caused a turnover on the defensive end and Steve Blake's layup gave Portland a 91-89 lead with four minutes to play.
"We had a shot there in the fourth quarter with the score tied, but we gave up an offensive board and they took control," Rockets head coach Rick Adelman said. "Roy was terrific and so was Aldridge."
Brooks stemmed the tide with a free throw, but after Travis Outlaw sank a basket for Portland, Roy buried a trey. Outlaw then slammed home a dunk coming off a bad pass from Brooks, putting the Blazers comfortably in front, 98-90, with 1:03 to play.
Brooks hit a trio of threes in the final minute to give Houston a glimmer of hope, but Rudy Fernandez calmly sank two free throws with 1.5 seconds left to make it a two-possession game to seal the outcome.
Portland overcame a sluggish start to score 10 of the opening quarter's final 12 points, as Roy buried a three to give the hosts a 28-26 edge.
The teams played virtually even throughout the second, with neither holding a lead larger than four points. Back-to-back jumpers from Roy yielded a 53-51 Portland advantage at intermission.
Houston had its first big stretch early in the third, going on a 12-2 run that Luis Scola capped with consecutive buckets for a 63-56 cushion with under eight minutes to play.
The Blazers, though, immediately responded with 10 straight -- eight from Roy -- to regain the lead, and the teams ended up tied, 72-72, at the end of the quarter.
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The self-assured Ifemelu departs for America. There she suffers defeats and triumphs, finds and loses relationships, all the while feeling the weight of something she never thought of back home: race. Obinze had hoped to join her, but post-9/11 America will not let him in, and he plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London.
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When her mother's lover, the devoted Sam, moves in, Eunice imagines her life will finally become normal. But her hope dissolves when Sam gets kicked out, and she is again alone with her mother.
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Car crashes into building in McMinnville
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A Newberg man was arrested Saturday night after the vehicle he was driving at a high rate of speed crashed into the old Hubbard's Shoe Grease Company building at 1145 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville.
Sgt. Tim Symons of the McMinnville police identified the suspect as Jorge Alberto Valdez, 19, of 207 E. Seventh St. He was charged with one count each of first-degree criminal mischief, second-degree criminal trespass, driving under the influence of intoxicants, hit-and-run and recklessly endangering another person, in addition to two counts of attempt to elude a police officer/foot and vehicle. He was lodged in the Yamhill County Jail on $40,000 bail pending arraignment at 1:20 p.m. today before Circuit Court Judge Cal Tichenor.
Symons gave this account of the 10 p.m. crash:
A McMinnville officer attempted to stop a 2002 Dodge Stratus driving south on Northeast Lafayette Avenue with its headlights off. The car sped away by turning west on 11th Way, north on Alpine Avenue and east on 12th Avenue before returning to Lafayette Avenue.
The car attempted to turn back onto 11th Way westbound at a high rate of speed but went out of control and crashed into the building. The vehicle and building were damaged. Valdez was not injured.
He and a passenger fled, but were located a short time later in the backyard of a residence on Riverside Drive. Two other passengers remained in the vehicle and were cooperative with officers.
Valdez recorded a blood alcohol content of .16, twice the presumptive level of intoxication in Oregon. The 14-year-old male passenger who fled was cited for being a minor in possession of alcohol by consumption. He was transported by McMinnville Fire Department ambulance to the Willamette Valley Medical Center for evaluation of potential injuries.
The two passengers who remained in the vehicle were not cited. They sustained minor injuries.
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Daniel W. Martin
Md A. Motaleb
Assistant Professor
B. S. (Honors), University of Dhaka
M. S., University of Dhaka
Ph. D., Osaka University
Telephone: Office
Fax: 252-744-3535
Lyme disease is the most prevalent arthropod borne, emerging infectious disease. The disease is caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans via infected Ixodes ticks (Ixodes scapularis; commonly known as deer ticks). Lyme disease is a multiple-systemic disorder with various clinical symptoms including: erythema migrans rash, arthritis, cardiac, musculoskeletal and neurological manifestations. In the United States, approximately 60% of untreated patients develop Lyme arthritis, and more than 10% of these patients become treatment-resistant for unknown reasons. In addition, 4-10% of the untreated Lyme patients develop carditis. Currently, no vaccines are available to prevent Lyme disease.
When a tick feeds, the spirochetes migrate from the tick midgut to its salivary glands and then into the mammalian host. Borrelia burgdorferi is highly invasive: After deposition in the skin by a tick bite, spirochetes traverse the intracellular matrix, penetrate the vascular endothelial cell lining, and are disseminated to large joints, ears, heart and other tissues. However, the mechanisms involved in this invasive process, and how the organisms migrate from the tick midgut to the salivary glands, are unknown.
Borrelia burgdorferi has a wave-like morphology and unique means of motility. The organelles for motility, periplasmic flagella, are located in the periplasmic space within the outer membrane sheath and cell cylinder. These spirochetes are able to swim in highly viscous, gel-like environments such as joints, connective tissues and brain where most externally-flagellated bacteria move slowly or stop swimming. Periplasmic flagella are essential for both motility and morphology of Borrelia burgdorferi, as mutations in the gene encoding the major periplasmic flagellar protein results in cells that are rod-shaped and non motile.
Bacterial pathogens are highly adapted, with survival strategies that require multiplication and living in hosts. Chemotaxis two-component phosphorelay systems are fundamental to many adaptive responses and are often essential for virulence in host organisms. While motility and chemotaxis are critical for many pathogenic organisms to colonize and/or cause disease, the role of these processes in Borrelia burgdorferi-mediated pathogenesis has not been determined.
One of our immediate goals is to determine the extent to which motility and chemotaxis in Borrelia burgdorferi is involved in transmission and disease progression. Our long term goal is to identify a molecule or a pathway (e.g., chemotaxis signal transduction pathway) in the organism for which a novel pharmacological agent can be developed to better treat or prevent the multi-systemic Lyme disease.
S. Sultan, J. Pitzer, T. Boquoi, G. Hobbs, M. Miller and M. Motaleb. Analysis of the HD-GYP domain phosphodiesterase reveals a role in motility and enzootic life cycle of Borrelia burgdorferi. Infection & Immunity. ePub June 13, 2011. PMID: 21670168.M. A. Motaleb, S. Sultan, M. R. Miller, C. Li, and N. W. Charon. CheY3 of Borrelia burgdorferi is the key response regulator essential for chemotaxis and forms a long-lived phosphorylated intermediate. Journal of Bacteriology. 193: 3332-3341, 2011. PMID: 21531807.
M. Motaleb, J. Pitzer, S. Sultan and J. Liu. A novel gene inactivation system reveals an altered periplasmic flagellar orientation in a Borrelia burgdorferi fliL mutant. Journal of Bacteriology. 193: 3324-3331, 2011. PMID: 21441522. Journal cover illustration.
J. Pitzer, S. Sultan, Y. Hayakawa, G. Hobbs, M. Miller and M. Motaleb. Analysis of the Borrelia burgdorferi cyclic-di-GMP binding protein PlzA reveals a role in motility and virulence. Infection & Immunity. 79(5): 1815-25, 2011. PMID: 21357718.S. Z. Sultan, J. E. Pitzer, M. R. Miller and M. A. Motaleb. Analysis of a Borrelia burgdorferi phosphodiesterase demonstrates a role for cyclic-di-GMP in motility and virulence. Molecular Microbiology. 77: 128-42, 2010.PMID: 20444101.
Y. Pazy, M. A. Motaleb, M. T. Guarnieri, N.W. Charon, R. Zhao and Silversmith, R. E. Identical phosphatase mechanisms achieved through distinct modes of binding phosphoprotein substrate. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 107: 1924-9, 2010.PMCID: PMC2836628.
C. Dombrowski, W. Kan, M. A. Motaleb, N.W. Charon, R. E. Goldstein and C.W. Wolgemuth. The elastic basis for the shape of Borrelia burgdorferi. Biophysical Journal. 96: 4409-17, 2009. PMID: 19486665.
N. W. Charon, C. W. Wolgemuth, M. Marko, C. Hsieh, M. A. Motaleb, R. J. Limberger, L. L. Slivienski, N. Rowe, and S. F. Goldstein. The flat ribbon configuration of the periplasmic flagella of Borrelia burgdorferi and its relationship to motility and morphology. Journal of Bacteriology. 191: 600-607, 2009. PMID: 19011030. Journal cover illustration.
M. A. Motaleb, M. R. Miller, R. G. Bakker, C. Li, and N. W. Charon. Isolation and characterization of chemotaxis mutants of the Lyme disease spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi using allelic exchange mutagenesis, flow cytometry, and cell tracking. Methods in Enzymology. 422: 421-437, 2007. PMID: 17628152.M. A. Motaleb, M. R. Miller, C. Li, and N. W. Charon. Phosphorylation assays of chemotaxis two-component system proteins in Borrelia burgdorferi. Methods in Enzymology. 422: 438-447, 2007. PMID: 17628153.M. A. Motaleb, M. R. Miller, C. Li, R. G. Bakker, S. F. Goldstein, R. E. Silversmith, R. B. Bourret, and N. W. Charon. CheX is a phosphorylated CheY phosphatase essential for Borrelia burgdorferi chemotaxis. Journal of Bacteriology. 187: 7963-7969, 2005. PMCID: PMC1291287.M. A. Motaleb, M. S. Sal, and N. W. Charon. The decrease in FlaA observed in a flaB mutant of Borrelia burgdorferi occurs posttranscriptionally. Journal of Bacteriology. 186: 3703-3711, 2004. PMCID: PMC419964.C. Li, R.G. Bakker, M.A. Motaleb, M.L. Sartakova, F.C. Cabello and N.W. Charon. Asymmetrical flagellar rotation in Borrelia burgdorferi nonchemotactic mutants. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 99: 6169-74, 2002. PMCID: PMC122921.M. A. Motaleb, L. Corum, J. L. Bono, A. F. Elias, P. Rosa, D. S. Samuels, N. W. Charon. Borrelia burgdorferi periplasmic flagella have both skeletal and motility functions. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 97:10899-904, 2000.PMCID: PMC27121.


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I've heard of many high school seniors' families throwing group parties this year for graduation, and I'm wondering if they are doing it because it's more fun to be with all their friends or because it makes more sense financially to share the costs for a party, especially in this economy.
The other trend I'm noticing is for the family party to be thrown before the actual graduation night as not to interfere with the graduate going out with his or her friends after graduation.
I can remember from my high school graduation that I couldn't wait to leave my parents' party to head out with my friends.
Are you throwing a group graduation party this year? Have you noticed others doing it? Are they throwing it a week or even two before graduation? Why do you think they are doing it?
What do you remember about your graduation party?
May 20th, 2010
7:59 am
I would think that it's more about having a party with friends than sharing the expense. My daughter turned 16 this year and the money that parents have spent to give their kid a Sweet 16 party has blown my mind. They're having parties at 5 star hotels and restaurants! The sad part is that it's nothing like My Super Sweet 16 on MTV. Most parties don't have 50 kids show up. Lots of money wasted.
I didn't have a graduation party. My friends and I went out to Sizzler lol! Then we drove down the highway screaming out the window, hanging out of the sunroof that we'd just graduated! We probably looked like fools, but I'm smiling now just thinking about it:).
May 20th, 2010
8:34 am
A few of the kids in our youth group are having a joint graduation party this weekend (though they don't graduate until next weekend). These four families have pretty much grown up together and have a lot of the same friends so 4 different parties would be a little much for some people. The interesting thing is that the 4 kids go to 3 different high schools. Our county has a lot of high schools and due to rezoning over the years, they've all ended up in different schools but the schools all do their graduations at the same time (Friday night at 7pm). And since the graduation ceremonies won't end until 9pm, it makes it a little difficult to do a party the same day. Plus, it makes it easier for us not to have to show up at 4 separate parties/Open Houses so I'm definitely not complaining!
May 20th, 2010
8:58 am
I don't agree with graduation parties for anything other than college – graduating from school is not an honor; in this day & age, it's a necessity. Sure it's nice to acknowledge the work of the teen, but to throw a big party seems a bit over the top to me.
May 20th, 2010
9:16 am
Allie – well said. Besides, what sr. Prom is for?
May 20th, 2010
9:16 am
Allie, I think graduating from high school is a MAJOR milestone! It's the last of "childhood" per se and the beginning of independence!
I think if you have a group of friends having a party, it's a great idea, and having it before graduation…even better! I remember my graduation day having to hang around the house for the party when all I really wanted to do was go visit my friends! LOL!
May 20th, 2010
9:25 am
Allie -why wouldn't you want an excuse to have a party? I say, enjoy life a little and find every reason you can to throw a party and celebrate with friends. You can bet if my boys make it through high school, do well, and there are no arrests, rehabs, pregnancies or STDs by the end of it -we will ALL be celebrating ;-) Plus -the parents probably want to party as much as the kids -I mean -I can only imagine how I'll feel when we've made it through high school, and I'm proud but sad at the same time because I know they'll be leaving for college and growing up. That right there is reason enough for several bottles of wine…
I would think the group parties probably stem more from several people with kids in the same "group" who want to throw a party, so instead of stepping on everyone's toes they get together and throw one big one. That also allows for more expense and extravagance -if you have several families pitching in to cover cost.
May 20th, 2010
9:31 am
Would have loved to do a combined party but that is not on my radar.
I tried to work something out when my son graduated. One of the moms of the friends he was friends with ( at church) organized a party with several others and did not invite us to join in. I had casually asked another Mom if we should do something together and she meekly told me that **** was planning something for " the boys". I told her that I had not hear anything and she replied, " **** is in charge." That was a difficult year end for us as my son had been very active in the youth group, but obviously he ( or probably me) was not in the correct social tier. It hurts to see parents play games when their kids are affected.
My daughter told me she wanted her own party and we are doing it a few days after graduation.
I did not want an open drop in: free for all. She and I had our rounds. We are having a dinner for adults/kids who have known her for years and also her closest friends and their parents. She was not happy ( at first) but now ( I think) sees that everyone is basically having a party at the same time and it would be impossible to have something that could be attended by all of her friends with an open door. I will admit that I like a game plan, in order to have enough food and know who might be showing up.
She will have another summer party for her friends later, when things have cooled down or warmed up….lol. They can just all hang out and have fun. I think this will be easier as I cannot imagine the kids having to bring a little graduation gift for everyone ( they know) on the same weekend. Do they? She has already bought gifts for the friends she knows, whose party she is attending. For her summer party, I do not care if they bring a thing….just visit and have fun!
She told me about someone who is having an outdoor party, at a pavilion, and 57 kids had signed up , a month ago. I have no idea if they will all come but I would not want to be the parents in charge of this group. Guess I am just too old and too mean….lol.
We did throw her a Sweet 16 surprise party a few years ago. I took 2 of her friends to dinner ( while she was at work) and we planned it. She was really surprised.
May 20th, 2010
9:51 am
I think that in most cases, the parties are combined simply because there is not enough time in the world for every kid to have their own party — and they're a little afraid that people will chose to go to someone else's party instead of theirs if they are at the same time!
My son didn't want a party three years go — there were 9 other parties carefully planned and scheduled in the week around graduation, so he did not feel "party-less" at all. (He even chose to skip the stupid one where the parents cheerfully took the car keys and let the kids drink. We're still hearing stories from that epic night – I was really proud he shrugged that one off.) With my daughter last year, we happened to have about 25 people in town (it happened to hit just the right date and didn't conflict with any of the cousins' graduation!), so we had a nice family party to which she invited a handful of close friends. People dropped in and out all day long (graduation was at 9 AM), she went to another party that night at a friend's house for a couple of hours, and then came back and had a "sleepover" with a couple of close friends.
May 20th, 2010
9:54 am
@MJG: That rotten mommy! Grr. That must have hurt.
May 20th, 2010
10:07 am
@ DB, oh yes… ( 5 years ago) my son told us he was heading to a HS graduation party and would let us know if he would stay long or come home. He did not tell us it was being held at a hotel near here. He called, an hour later and said he was no longer there. Apparently, the hotel room was filled with kids who had various amounts of clothes on and off with the entertainment being a keg that was provided by an uncle who had rented the room and left.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Our son left with some others who did not want to stay either.
May 20th, 2010
10:18 am
My son graduates tomorrow night (weather permitting), and then the kids all go to a lock-in evening up at Stars and Stripes. That's a huge event that requires a lot of planning, but the parents and the kids like it.
We have multiple party invites for the weekend, and yes, most of them are for groups of kids. The invitations were sent out by an individual family in the group though, which makes it easier to decide who will get a gift. I feel no obligation to buy something for all 6 or all 8 in the group.
No party here, my son opted for a family dinner out, but he will be attending several with his friends.
May 20th, 2010
10:20 am
Why does it have to be one or the other? Can't it be less expensive and more fun? Graduating from high school is a big deal and if you don't see it as something to celebrate, why did you make your children go to school each day? 3 cheers to the Moms and Dads who get together with 3 or 4 other Moms and Dads and throw a BBQ or whatever and spend this last "right of passage" with their children, friends, family, and childrens friends. Life is to short, celebrate the big things and small things!
May 20th, 2010
10:37 am
@ Mattie…I did not know you just buy a present for the child whose parents who are hosting the venue
( at their house) even if there are several who are graduating together and joining in on the party. Is that what your second paragraph means? Guess I am really out of the loop.
May 20th, 2010
10:49 am
I only give presents to close family friends, and kids I have known since birth.
My best friend's son is graduating next week, and I will take the day off from work to attend his graduation (it's at 10:00 a.m). My niece graduates the same day, so we will attend her graduation at 7:30 that night. I will give my friend's son money, as well as my niece. But that's it. Oh, and the ones who gave my daughter money, their kids will receive the same amout from me upon their graudation!!!
I think this is a milestone that definately needs celebrating. I was extrememly proud of my child when she graduated last year and I let her know!!!
Congrats to all the graduates!!!!! And to the parents too. I know we ALL worked towards that common goal…..get our kids out of school!!!!
But, then they leave our nests……..they go to college, they get apartments, they step into the new chapter of their lives. Good luck to all!!!!
May 20th, 2010
10:51 am
Thank you TT.
JATL, I am the first to find an excuse to party! Nothing better than a good shindig, let me tell you. However, I don't think throwing a graduation party should be on that list; rewarding kids for doing something necessary?! Oh come on! Sure it's the end of school, but their studying (hopefully) isn't done yet. It's not the end of an era or anthing like that – that's the university/college graduation, a true milestone.
May 20th, 2010
10:53 am
I think I'm just going to give my kid the choice…..I'll spend the bucks on a party for him or he can have a 90 Eurail pass instead. Hopefully he's smart enough to realize which is the better deal!
May 20th, 2010
10:55 am
meant "90 day" pass
May 20th, 2010
10:55 am
My daughters graduation is next Friday night. Why in the world would a school schedule it for Memorial Weekend when many families had made plans for travel? We live south of Atlanta and I work north of Atlanta. Just trying to get home in time for the Graduation will be a problem and any of our friends and family who would want to get at the graduation will face the same traffic issues.
As to a party, uh no…. not that I don't want to have one, but since my husband has returned home last month we have had some adjustments issues and jealousy, so I don't feel the need to put effort into a party for her. Dinner with family who can make it to the graduation will be an option, but it will depend on when the family can get to our place.
I am very lucky to have a good relationship with my ex-husband. I have asked him if he could bring my Mother down to the graduation so she would not have to drive in the traffic and drive at night.
May 20th, 2010
10:57 am
My mom threw big, mostly family parties for my stepbrother and I (he graduated the year before I did) the day after graduation. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, close family friends — everyone came! We had a pool, so people were spread out all over the place — in the house, hanging around the yard, swimming if they wished (mostly just younger kids and an adult or two watching them). Mom fixed our favorite meals — steaks for his party, enormous amounts of spaghetti and meatballs for mine. We each had a few friends over too, but those in our own class had their own parties going on. It was really fun and my favorite memory of graduation.
At our school, there was a tradition of renting condos and houses on Jekyll during senior week, when we only had to show up at school for grad rehearsals for a few hours each morning, but it usually involved a bunch of keggers, so my tame group of friends skipped it. There was a big senior party, though, on Jekyll one night that was school-sponsored that everyone went to. So all the kid parties seemed to end with the grad ceremony, and everyone went home to celebrate with family.
May 20th, 2010
11:11 am
My parents were along the lines of Allie, they just had my grandparents and aunt and uncle over for dinner when I graduated from high school. They also asked me if I wanted a party … I thought about it and said that I would rather go to Florida for a few weeks instead ( I grew up in Connecticut) … Now when I graduated from college that was a whole 'nother story (mainly because my 1st 2 semesters were less than stellar!)… My mother INSISTED on a party… LOL… I think at that point she just wanted a party…
oh and as for the independance when we graduate HS … ummmm not if you can still be on your parent's insurance… LOL
May 20th, 2010
11:38 am
MJG, yes, I have been told that you only should consider bringing a gift to the child of the parents who had you on their guest list. That child is not necessarily the child of the host. At least in the invitations we have received, the RSVP info is from the family we would be considered closest too.
Another trend we have noticed is that many of these parties are being held early in the day, as a brunch or lunch. Again, I was told by one parent it was to cut down on the
alcohol consumption.
May 20th, 2010
11:45 am
@ tiger…good luck on that one. I just told my daughter, that if she gets married I will give her a set a amount and she can do ( with it) whatever she wants. Perhaps your little guy will be way smarter about how things ( for a party) add up and how there are other ways to spend money. ( than my daughter is right now) We have always been frugal. I want to have a nice party but do not want to carry it on my credit cards….LOL.
@ LM, our graduation is next WEDNESDAY at 3:30. I think that trumps your problem. To me, it is harder for out of town family to take T/ W or W/Th ( at least) off of work than to come for the weekend.
There is never a day that will suit everyone. I know this from being on the planning end of lots of things. Those who have not planned do not always know the hoops that have to be jumped through to get a venue on the docket. If you are having graduation at your own HS, it is certainly easier than having it at a the Civic Center.
My son graduated on the Saturday morning of Memorial Day weekend and I thought it was perfect.
Wednesday afternoon….not so much!
Here in metro Atlanta ( is that where you live?), we get out of school typically right before Memorial Day and methinks the HS staff do not want to hang around another week to handle graduation. Some could have other plans. They cannot have ( our) graduation this weekend, as some kids are still taking their finals until next week….perhaps that plays into the ceremony date.
@ JJ…I agree about buying gifts for the kids you know. If you know all the kids at the party though, shouldn't you bring a little something for them? In the past, I have given a small movie or ice cream gift card to all the kids near our block who graduated and was not even invited to a party for any of them. Maybe I am clueless….
May 20th, 2010
11:47 am
@ Mattie….got it…you may not know the other kids there…now I see your point.
May 20th, 2010
11:54 am
@MJG….my parents gave me the option too…I took the 60 day Eurail pass…was a no brainer. I'm hoping my kid is at LEAST as smart as I was at that age…it's not real hard to do. Hopefully he'll be smart enough to go see the places in Europe that are worth seeing instead of following in his dad's footsteps and spending a day and a half on the train from the airport to Amsterdam, then enjoying all that Amsterdam had to offer for 55 days before heading back to the airport!!
May 20th, 2010
11:57 am
@ Tiger -I'm so hoping my kids take me up on a graduation gift of a Eurail pass and a plane ticket! I longed to do that my 18th summer, and I hope my kids will see it as a golden opportunity. I've learned so much from independent overseas travel -I hope my kids do too!
May 20th, 2010
12:08 pm
Re: high school as the end of an era
For a lot of kids (not all), I think it really is the end of an era and the end of childhood. It was for me. For many, graduating high school marks leaving the nest and living as an adult. A lot of kids going off to college won't be back home much. Some will be working and paying their own way through school. Many will spend their summers working in their college towns, studying abroad, etc, and their high school friends may do the same. In my case, a college graduation party back home would have felt odd as my connection to my parents' community had diminished quite a bit as I had my own established life and community six hours away. If your kid lives at home or nearby while attending college, a college party may be more appropriate, but for a lot of kids, the high school graduation party is as much about giving the student a fond farewell and a big send-off into adulthood as it is about celebrating the diploma.
May 20th, 2010
12:11 pm
@ tiger…reality …my daughter has a job and will have to work this summer to earn her spending money for college and make her car payments. I know that Europe would present an awesome opportunity but it is not in our league…maybe we are in our own league….LOL. My kids have had part time jobs since they were 13 and they know they have to step up to the plate.
Is a 90 day pass $2000? I was trying to see. We will NOT be spending that kind of money on her party.
May 20th, 2010
12:12 pm
HB…you reminded me that my daughter is looking to perhaps study abroad and that would be her Europe experience but while she is taking classes. Thanks!
May 20th, 2010
12:15 pm
@Allie — actually, I don't know too many kids who have parties after college graduation. They've tended to drift away from their high school friends at that point, and their other friends are from all over the country. My son doesn't want a party — although we'll probably host a nice dinner at the hotel (for which we've already made reservations for next year) for everyone who makes the trip to his university for the graduation that will end up having "a few friends" stop by.
I don't see a problem with a celebration to mark a milestone. To say it's silly to celebrate something that's expected is like saying, "Well, why have a birthday party — you're EXPECTED to get older."
Different schools and communities do it differently. I don't think anyone in my kids' high school considered the prom to be a graduation-type party, simply because it wasn't just for seniors.
I have to admit that I'm intrigued with the concept of "locking in" 18 year oldshigh school graduates for a party. WTH? I'm sure that some parents love it — but these are kids that are going to be on their own at college in about 12 very short weeks — what's with the lock-downs?
May 20th, 2010
12:30 pm
@MJG it's about $1300 for a 90 day pass but there are cheaper methods (15 days of travel within a two month period for example is $725). That being said, you still have to have somewhere to stay and have to eat so a couple of thousand dollars is not unreasonable. But what an experience! I'd love to do that- forget about the graduation present for the kid- how about I'd like that as a reward for myself for getting him through HS! LOL
May 20th, 2010
12:31 pm
HB – well I do think birthday parties are also a waste, unless it's for a milestone birthday. Throwing a party cos you're turing 37 or 43 or whatever just makes no sense to me. I also don't agree with baby/bridal showers – but that's just me; obviously I'm not from here and it's just not something we would ever think of doing in my native country. It was explained to me as simply throwing a party to get more gifts, which I thought to be completely off-putting.
When I married my (American born & raised) husband, we didn't have a shower(much to his mother's disgust) and we didn't register for gifts for our wedding. We also refused their offer of a baby shower & didn't register for gifts either – I don't agree with demanding items just because I went ahead and got married/pregnant. I also had a friend register for gifts when he bought his home, and sent everyone invited to his housewarming party a link to the site so they could purchase gifts for him.
I digress here but what I mean to say is that I feel that some parties are unnecessary and just a waste of money.
May 20th, 2010
12:32 pm
Oh sorry MJG, I forgot to mention that is for the youth pass (25 or younger). You and I would be forking over the big bucks ;)
May 20th, 2010
12:37 pm
Good for her, MJG! One of my colleague's kids is trekking around the world right now exploring food, mostly from a slow food/sustainability angle. What fun! I loved my summer in Paris as part of an Emory program, and the tremendous improvement I gained in speaking skills plus the two courses I took made it possible to have a second major in French. Without the trip, I think I would have needed to stop with the minor. We had class in Paris M-F mornings, with one 3-day weekend, so we were able to go out on our own for weekend trips. I spent a wonderful weekend in Chamonix in the French Alps (all the beauty of Switzerland at half the price). A lot of students also stayed a couple of weeks after the program ended and trekked around Europe.
May 20th, 2010
12:39 pm
Well, i think celebrating with parents or relatives and a few friends is not equal a party. High school graduation of course warrants a nice family dinner or lunc, whether it is at home or in teh restaurant..
But i do not think a high school graduation warrants a big party (open parties with 20-50 or more kids) that some parents organize. Comon people? Didn't kids have a sr. prom to celebrate their last year of high school?
May 20th, 2010
12:44 pm
We always do a really informal backyard picnic/bbq for ours.. and last year we did as a group with other families and it was awesome.. we got so many good ideas for fun and DIY favors and decorations and other ideas in the articles here: http://www.celebrationideasonline.com/graduation-party-ideas.html Last year we used the idea there of personalizing water bottles and they were a big hit..
May 20th, 2010
12:45 pm
@Allie, I feel the same way about housewarming parties. Let's see, it was your CHOICE to move/buy a house. I'll be more than happy to bring a bottle of wine to help in the celebration but don't even think about doing a gift registry- TACKY! I don't like Engagement & Wedding showers either, especially since most of those people are also coming to your wedding and are expected to bring gifts then as well. I'm OK with baby showers for first-time moms but not after that. Graduations I don't feel obligated. If it's a close family friend, then yes I'll buy something but only because I want to, not just b/c I got an invite/ announcement.
May 20th, 2010
12:52 pm
@ HB, yes she is into food and that will be her major. I think it would be awesome!
May 20th, 2010
12:56 pm
i agree with Allie. I'll let my child go have a good time for graduating high school however it was pounded into my kids head (and mine) that graduating high school is as expected as completing the 3rd grade; college we will celebrate.
May 20th, 2010
12:58 pm
Oh, and don't even start me on the gifts. Industry invented so many "fake" ocasions, like engagement parties, wedding showers, etc. so they can sell and sell and sell. I don't understand buying a graduation gifts. I always told my kids – the biggest gift is your grades and the fact that we will pay for your college.
But our family is not big on gifts. We buy only 1 christmas gift per person, and only flowers + nice dinner for all other ocasions – b-days (over 18), mother's day, father's day, etc.
And i never understood the b-day fashion where 4- 8 year olds have 20 kids over. All you do is get 20 useless plastic things and then have to buy oanother 20 plastic things. And kids are never happy, becaue which 4 yr old can handle 20 guests?
May 20th, 2010
1:15 pm
Geez Allie what a wet blanket!!!
I LOVE all parties of all kinds!
May 20th, 2010
1:22 pm
just for the record..my parents presented the Eurail idea to me the beginning of my senior year. I had spent 4 years in Europe from 7th to 10th grade as a military brat. I kind of knew the lay of the land and wanted nothing more than to go back. they cut me a deal, I work and earn the money for the plane ticket and hostel and food fees, and they'd sport the train. I killed myself working two jobs my senior year so that I would be able to go. It was an extravagent gift, I'll admit, but I think they had a lot of guilt over me having to go to 7 different schools from K-12 (6 different ones in the 8 years that I wasn't overseas 7-10) so I guess they saw this as a way to make up for it a little.
May 20th, 2010
1:27 pm
DB, the graduation lock-in is not mandatory, but it is very well organized, and the kids do like it. They can bowl, play laser tag, dance, etc. Lots of food, including a breakfast at dawn. Donations allow for almost every kid to leave with a prize of some sort.
It's a night of fun with no pressure to drink.
May 20th, 2010
1:41 pm
Today is 5th grade walk at our school. It is not our family's turn to have that rite of passage. However the energy in the halls where the kids were was intoxicating…I walked back through the Lobby where the parents were waiting to get back to the ceremonies. The energy there was WAY different. It was meloncholy. This too was powerful.
It had me thinking about next year when it is my turn. Would I throw a party for the child? YOU BET. I will invite friends and family–have something appropriate. Like JATL I think you should find the things to celebrate in life. Before anyones starts on the economy and so forth…you can keep it simple or not all on your own budget terms.
May 20th, 2010
1:42 pm
I have a friend, and for her 3rd marriage at age 52, they requested funds for their Honeymoon…..
May 20th, 2010
1:43 pm
@ tiger…there you go. Around here…many kids have no idea what a job is and we are in the minority of parents whose children have had one. To me, working and saving teachers many lessons!
May 20th, 2010
1:44 pm
@JJ…thanks for the good laugh!
May 20th, 2010
1:48 pm
Wow -Allie, you must be from the Land of Depression and Sadness! Even tribes in the Amazon and Africa have celebrations to mark milestones! Most humans enjoy celebrations and having fun, but evidently you and TT are the Debbie Downer/stick in the mud types.I've never "asked" anyone to bring me a present, but I did have showers thrown for me, parties thrown for me and a wedding. I personally enjoy buying people gifts when they get married and have babies or when they graduate from high school or college or have a birthday. It doesn't have to be expensive -it's just NICE!
@TT -Birthday parties for 4-8 year olds are because 4-8 year olds REALLY enjoy them and REALLY enjoy plastic crap! It's called childhood, and it's not supposed to be a total grind. Sorry that yours evidently was! My kids have fully enjoyed and loved their birthday parties and all the parties they've attended. Personally I actually love the fact that on a rainy, cold night in March, I had about 20 3 and 4 year olds racing all over my house, hopped up on sugar and playing their little hearts out. Life is what you make it, and no one is going to give you a medal at the end for being a practical and stuffy killjoy.
May 20th, 2010
2:18 pm
Thank you JATL now I have Ms. Montana's "Lifes What You Make It" stuck in my head.
May 20th, 2010
2:26 pm
Photius of course graduating HS is expected. So is getting out of the 5th grade next year. Still think they are milestones and should be acknowledged.
IF (and I have 8-10 years left to do this) I do my job correctly then I should be celebrating the fact that the "child" is an Adult with all the responsibilities that entails.
May 20th, 2010
2:27 pm
@FCM -I'm just here to serve ;-)


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Women's Basketball To Battle In-State Rival Colorado On Monday
Feb. 12, 2006
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Game No. 23 * Northern Colorado at Colorado
Monday, Feb. 13 * 7 p.m.
Boulder, Colo. * Coors Events/Conference Center (11,064)
GAME INFORMATION: The Bears will travel southwest to Boulder, Colo. to take on in-state rival Colorado at 7 p.m. on Monday.
SERIES OUTLOOK: Colorado leads the series 7-6.
THE COACHES: Northern Colorado head coach Ron Vlasin is 66-66 in his fifth season. At the high school level, Vlasin won nine state championships in Colorado.
Colorado head coach Kathy McConnell-Miller is 7-17 in her first season and 98-105 in six years as a college head coach.
RADIO: The game will be broadcast live on the Bears Radio Network (Flagship station - 1310-AM KFKA in Greeley) with Chris Ott on play-by-play. The broadcast starts with a 30 minute pre-game show. The game can be accessed free of charge on UNCBears.com.
INTERNET: Log on to UNCBears.com for live stats and the game recap.
TICKETS: Call (303) 49-BUFFS or 1-800-87-BUFFS for tickets to the game. Tickets can also be ordered online at CUBuffs.com.
The Bears are coming off a down to the wire 75-73 loss to Utah Valley State on Saturday.
Freshman Jabrenta Hubbard shattered her previous career-high of 23 with 34 points on 14-of-26 from the floor, including 4-of-8 from 3-point land. Hubbard finished three points off the school record, held by Jenny Gallagher. She also snatched the ball five times.
The Bears dug themselves a hole by shooting 32.4 percent in the first half and 5-of-22 (22.7 percent) from 3-point range for the game.
Northern Colorado took care of the ball in the game, turning the ball over a season-low six times. The Bears forced 17 Wolverine turnovers but scored only 17 points off the takeaways.
The Bears are 1-0 this season when coming off a loss of two points or less. Northern Colorado lost to Lamar 72-71 in overtime on Jan. 22 and followed it up with a 72-55 win over UC-Colorado Springs on Jan. 28.
The Bears have won seven out of their last nine games. In those wins, Northern Colorado has held its opponents to an average of 54 points.
Northern Colorado has met its tough schedule head-on, winning three games against 2005 WNIT opponents this season. The wins were over Illinois, Marquette and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
SCOUTING THE BUFFALOES Colorado is currently on a three-game losing streak and has lost four in-a-row at home. The Buffs are coming of a 76-56 loss to Texas Tech on Saturday. CU shot 38.5 percent from the floor in the game and was led by 6-3 forward Jackie McFarland's 22 points. McFarland leads the team in scoring with 17.2 points per game. She also leads the Buffs with 9.1 rebounds a contest. McFarland is followed in scoring by Jasmina Ilic with 14.8 points per game. Ilic is the team leader in 3-pointers with 41.
THE LAST MEETING The Buffaloes won last year's contest 77-58 last season in Boulder on Dec. 29, 2004. CU drained 13 3-pointers in the game, and the Bears had no answer for Colorado's Veronica Johns-Richardson and Anna Nedovic, who had 25 and 23 points, respectively. The Bears shot 36 percent from the floor and went 7-of-32 from 3-point land. Kendra Lambrecht led Northern Colorado with 14 points.
SERIES HISTORY Northern Colorado's last win over Colorado came on Jan. 27, 1978 in a 59-53 decision. The Bears' last win in Boulder was a 55-52 contest on Feb. 12, 1977.
HUBBARD SLASHES HER WAY TO 34 After Jabrenta Hubbard was done with her spinning and acrobatic moves against Utah Valley State, she finished with a career-high 34 points. Hubbard went 14-of-26 from the floor and swished four 3-pointers. Even though she was busy with all her scoring, she still had time to snatch five steals. Hubbard's points total was three points off the Northern Colorado record for points in a game, held by Jenny Gallagher. It was also the most points any Northern Colorado player has scored in a game since the Bears began their reclassification to Division I in 2003-04. The last time a Northern Colorado player went for 30-plus points was against Western State last season on Feb. 19, 2005 by Kayla Flavin with 31 points.
BARBOUR A BEACON OF CONSISTENCY Junior Heather Barbour's 13 points marked the sixth consecutive and 15th overall game she has scored in double-figures this season. Barbour is second on the team in scoring with 11.5 points per game.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH Northern Colorado is 162-93 (.635) all-time against teams from Colorado.
THE DYNAMIC DUO So far this season, there are two Bears who have scored in every single game: Jena Fosdick and Jabrenta Hubbard.
THINGS LOOKING UP The Bears went 5-1 in January and are now 2-0 in February after going 2-6 in December.
FRESH FIRST SEASON Freshman Jabrenta Hubbard is leading the team in points (13.5/game), steals (46), assists (58) and field goals made (115). The guard from Las Vegas has started every game this season and has sHcored in double-figures in 13 games. Hubbard exploded for a then-career-high 23 points and six rebounds against Colorado State on Dec. 18. Hubbard also had her first career double-double on Jan. 2 against Mesa State with 17 points and 10 assists.
ABUNDANCE OF DEPTH One positive for the Bears this season is they have been able to keep their players fresh. Ten players are averaging at least 10 minutes per game.
THE GREAT EQUALIZER The Bears have drained 187 3-pointers this season compared with their opponents, who have 109. Junior Jena Fosdick leads the team with 41 3-pointers. The Bears ranked second in the nation in 3-pointers per game in last week's NCAA Division I stat rankings.
COX NAMED NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK University of Northern Colorado women's basketball freshman guard Whitley Cox was named the Division I Independent Newcomer of the Week on Tuesday. Cox earned the award after going for a career-high 15 points in Northern Colorado's 63-62 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi last Saturday. She went 5-of-6 from the floor, dished out three assists and pulled down four rebounds.
Cox is the first Bears player to win an independent award this season. South Dakota State's Heather Sieler earned Player of the Week honors. Ten Division I Independent teams have joined to award Player of the Week awards and compile individual and team statistics. The teams are Cal Davis, IPFW, Longwood, North Dakota State, Northern Colorado, Savannah State, South Dakota State, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Texas-Pan American and Utah Valley State. Awards are voted on by participating team sports information directors and are released every Tuesday.
BEARS CUT DOWN ANOTHER WNIT FOE Northern Colorado beat its third 2005 WNIT opponent this season on Feb. 4 with a 63-62 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
COX UPS HER GAME Freshman guard Whitley Cox scored a career-high 15 points against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Feb. 4. Cox, who hails from Las Vegas, bested her previous high of 11 points against Colorado Christian on Jan. 10.
FOSDICK MAKES A COMEBACK Junior Jena Fosdick had her best offensive performance since Nov. 20 against Cal-State Fullerton with her 17 points against UC-Colorado Springs on Jan. 28. Fosdick drained four 3-pointers and moved into fourth place on Northern Colorado's career list for 3-pointers made.
I'LL HAVE A DOUBLE-DOUBLE WITH THAT Junior Heather Barbour continued her trend of solid play this season with her first double-double. Barbour turned out 12 points and 10 rebounds against UC-Colorado Springs on Jan. 28.
HUBBARD STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE MONTH Freshman Jabrenta Hubbard was named the Northern Colorado female Student-Athlete of the Month for December. Hubbard finished December averaging 11.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals/game in eight games, including 34-of-81 from the floor. Her month was highlighted with a career-high 23 point, six rebound performance against in-state rival Colorado State on Dec. 18. Hubbard lit up Moby Arena, going 8-of-19 from the floor and 3-of-5 from 3-point range. In her return to her home state of Nevada, Hubbard went 5-of-10 from floor for 19 points against Nevada on Dec. 2 at the Nugget Classic in Reno. She finished with five games in double-figures for the month. The Student-Athlete of the Month program is designed to recognize the athletic accomplishments of Northern Colorado student-athletes.
3-POINT EXCELLENCE Junior Jena Fosdick is now fourth all-time in 3-pointers made at Northern Colorado with 118. She is 20 3-pointers away from passing Diane Dittburner's mark of 137 for third place.
BEARS SIGN TWO TO LETTERS OF INTENT Head coach Ron Vlasin announced the early period signings of Tina Fox (North Platte, Neb./North Platte HS) and Kaley Hoover (Emory, Texas/Rains HS) on Nov. 17. Fox and Hoover will join Northern Colorado next season.
Fox, a 6'3 center, averaged nine points, seven rebounds and two blocked shots per game during her junior season as she led her team to an 18-5 record. Fox will also compete in track & field at Northern Colorado.
Hoover, a 6'2 forward, averaged 22 points and 12 rebounds per game as a junior. She has earned nine varsity letters in basketball, volleyball and track & field. Hoover was ranked 24th in the preseason by TexasHoops.com.
MCCARROLL DEFINES SOLID Senior Cindy McCarroll scored 14 points for the fourth time in her career against Lamar on Jan. 22. She went 4-of-6 from the floor and drained 6-of-7 free throws. McCarroll also pulled down a game-high eight rebounds.
BARBOUR AN INFERNO Heather Barbour, a junior from Highlands Ranch, Colo., has been a much different player this season than last. She has been fully healthy for the first time in two years, and it shows. Barbour is No. 2 in scoring on the team with 11.4/game. She went 6-of-11 from the field and notched a season-high five 3-pointers en route to 17 points. It was her second straight game in double-figures and 11th overall this season.
HEATHER THE BARBOURIAN Junior Heather Barbour dropped 20 points against Texas-Pan American on Jan. 15. It was the third time this season Barbour scored at least 20 and her ninth double-figure game this season.
HAGEN DOUBLES IT UP Junior center Danielle Hagen had her best offensive game this season against Texas-Pan American on Jan. 15. Hagen tallied 15 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out six assists. It was her second double-double this season; the other came against Boise State on Nov. 26, when she scored 13 points and pulled down 10 rebounds.
AGAINST INDEPENDENTS Northern Colorado finished 6-2 last season against fellow Division I Independents. The Bears are 1-0 this season against independents.
SKEET GETS HER FIRST STARTING NOD Whitley Cox, nicknamed "Skeet", got her first career start against Mesa State on Jan. 2. She went for six points and had five rebounds in 13 minutes.
BARBOUR STEPS IT UP Junior Heather Barbour was Northern Colorado's only player in double-figures against Denver on Dec. 31. Barbour went for 16 points on 5-of-11 from the floor and 5-of-6 from the charity stripe. Barbour also led the Bears with 21 points against UMKC on Dec. 20. Barbour averaged 8.8 points in December and has nine double-figure scoring games this season.
THE QUAD SQUAD Only four teams have defeated both a Big East and Big Ten team this year: Florida, Missouri, George Washingon and ... Northern Colorado.
TRADING PLACES Jabrenta Hubbard's six rebounds against Colorado State on Dec. 18 marked the first time a guard has led the team in rebounds in a game.
BREAKING EVEN LEADS TO GOOD THINGS The last time the Bears started 1-1 was the 2003-04 season, when they finished 16-11.
FOSDICK STARTS WHERE SHE LEFT OFF Junior guard Jena Fosdick scored 26 points and had a career-high eight rebounds in the win over Cal State-Fullerton after coming off an off-season head injury. Fosdick's five 3-pointers moved her to within six trifectas of ninth on the all-time Northern Colorado list.
THE REBOUNDING MACHINE Junior center Danielle Hagen grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds against Cal State-Fullerton. It was the first time since 2002 that a Bear had grabbed at least 15 rebounds.
NOT JUST BEGINNER'S LUCK Freshman guard Jabrenta Hubbard followed up her performance against Air Force with 18 points, including 3-of-6 from 3-point range against the Titans. Hubbard also dished out five assists and had three steals.
NO BACKING DOWN HERE Although Northern Colorado is still in its infant stages of being a Division I program, it is not shying away from tough competition. The Bears are taking on seven teams that participated in the NCAA or WNIT tournament last season. Those teams include Louisville (NCAA), Maryland (NCAA), Illinois (WNIT), Marquette (WNIT), Gonzaga (WNIT), and twice against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (WNIT). The Bears took Maryland to the wire last season, leading 75-72 with 4:20 to play before falling 87-79.
BEARS TURN OUT BEST SHOOTING SINCE 2OO3 Northern Colorado's 51 percent shooting performance against Cal State-Fullerton on Nov. 20 was their best since Dec. 6, 2003, in a 103-61 win over New York Tech.
DANDY DEBUT Freshman Jabrenta Hubbard scored 17 points in her collegiate debut against Air Force on Nov. 18. The guard from Las Vegas was 7-of-12 from the field, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Hubbard was ranked the 38th-best high school player in the nation by NCAAFullCourt.com in 2004 and was a top-ranked player in the West region by Street & Smith's that same year.
THE COMEBACK KID Junior Heather Barbour scored 11 points against Air Force. Barbour had been hampered by leg injuries the past two years. Before the game against the Falcons, she hadn't played in regular season action since Jan. 8, 2005, against Utah.
RULE CHANGE Fans may notice a difference with the kicking rule this year. Before, the shot would reset to 30 seconds whenthe ball was kicked. The NCAA changed the rule to say the shot clock will reset to 15 seconds when there are less than 15 seconds left on the shot clock when the ball is kicked. When there are more than 15 seconds remaining on the shot clock, the time will stay the same.
GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION Newcomer Jabrenta Hubbard scored 12 points, dished out a game-high eight assists and grabbed five steals in her first game action in a Northern Colorado uniform. Hubbard averaged 20.3 points and 3.5 assists per game as a high school senior in Las Vegas.
BEARS IN TOURNAMENT PLAY The Bears have a 55-52 all-time record in tournament games. The Bears went 2-1 and finished as runner-up at last season's Division I Independent Tournament in Orem, Utah. Northern Colorado also finished as runner-up in the Wingate Classic and the Nugget Classic this season.
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This automotive supplier is transforming into a global enterprise.
By Neena Mishra
Thanks to its outstanding quarterly results, earnings estimates for Visteon Corporation (VC) have been on the uptrend -- and the company has maintained its Zacks rank #1 (Strong Buy) since March this year.
About the company
Visteon is a leading global automotive supplier of climate, electronics and interiors products for vehicle manufacturers. It serves original equipment vehicle manufacturers with its technical, manufacturing, sales and service facilities located in 29 countries.
The company has been transforming from a U.S.-centric company, with only one major customer, to a predominantly Asia-based, multi-customer global enterprise.
Excellent first quarter results
The company reported its first quarter results on May 9. Adjusted earnings came in at $2.02 per share, significantly ahead of the Zacks consensus estimate of $1.15 per share.
Results benefited from increased vehicle production and new business in Asia and North America, partially offset by lower production volumes in Europe.
Hyundai (HYMLF) and Kia (KIMTF) accounted for approximately 33% of the sales, while Ford (F) accounted for another 28%. On a regional basis, Asia accounted for 46% of total sales, while Europe and Americas represented 30% and 24% respectively.
Visteon updated its full-year guidance for adjusted earnings, to a range of $4.04 to $5.52 per share. The company has repurchased 2.2 million shares ($125 million) year-to-date, representing 4% of its outstanding shares.
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Per Zacks Auto Industry Outlook, while a strong pent-up demand due to aging vehicles on the U.S. roads along with falling unemployment rate have been the key factors in driving the auto sales in the U.S., Asia promises high growth for the industry.
Asian countries, especially China and India, are expected to account for 40% of growth in the auto industry over the next five to seven years, due to their rapidly growing economies. With its strong presence in Asia, VC will definitely benefit from the surging demand for automobiles in that region.
Estimates revisions
As a result of strong results and updated guidance, analysts have increased their earnings estimates for VC. Zacks consensus estimate for the current quarter now stands at $1.05 per share up from $0.97 per share, 30 days ago. The estimate for the current year is also up to $4.80 per share from $4.74 per share earlier. The company has delivered positive earnings surprise in three out of last four quarters, with an average surprise of 22%. Visteon will announce its second quarter results on August 8, 2013.
The bottom line
VC is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock. It also has a Zacks recommendation of "Outperform". Further Zacks Industry Rank of 60 out of 265 also indicates chance of out-performance in the near- to mid- term.
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Kimberly Alana Stewart (born August 21, 1979), is a socialite, reality TV star, actress, model, and fashion designer. She is the daughter of Rod Stewart and Alana Stewart.
Early life[edit]
Kimberly Stewart was born on August 21, 1979, in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California.[1] She is the second of Rod Stewart′s eight children (the most recent was born in February 2011) and second of Alana Stewart′s three children. After graduating from Buckley school in Sherman Oaks, California,[citation needed] she spent several years studying acting with coaches Janet Alhanti and Ivana Chubbuck.[2][3] Stewart studied in London with theatre coaches Barbara Houseman (Central School of Speech and Drama/Royal Shakespeare Company coach) and Penny Dyer (Rada and Central School of Speech & Drama coach) and with singing coach Mark Meylan, who works with The Royal National Theatre.[2][3] It's been reported that Rod Stewart pays Kimberly £12,000 a month in living expenses.[4]
Stewart has worked as an actress[5] and brand ambassador.[2] Stewart's American television work includes a leading role in Going to California, written by Scott Rosenberg and directed by Ted Demme,[2] and appearing in one episode of Judd Apatow's series, "Undeclared."[2] Stewart′s first film was James Toback′s, Black and White, which also starred Robert Downey, Jr., and Jared Leto.[2] In 2011 Stewart starred in the movie Homecoming, written and directed by Sean Hackett.[2]
Stewart has appeared on the covers for Tatler and German Vanity Fair, which Bryan Adams shot;[2] and she has worked with fashion companies including Tommy Hilfiger,[6] American Vogue,[2] L'uomo Vogue,[2] Elle,[2] Italian Vogue,[2][7] Vanity Fair,[2] MaxMara,[2] Richard Tyler,[6] Catherine Malandrino,[6] underwear line Ultimo (in a £100,000 deal),[8] Tatler,[2] InStyle,[2] House of Field,[6] and Chrome Hearts.[2]
She realized an early ambition, at age 19, when she launched her own fashion collection - "Pinky Starfish."[2][7] Known for its dresses made from French vintage fabrics,[2] the range was sold in Tracey Ross, Lisa Kline and Barney's.[2] She started her own clothing label, but it foundered because she couldn't get the supply chain to work.[4]
On September 9, 2008 the Atlanta-based band, "Elevation", released the music video for its single, "Razoreyes", starring Stewart, marking a first in her career.[9][10]
Stewart posed nude in 2008 in the British society magazine Tatler, along with Peaches Geldof, daughter of the Boomtown Rats′ Bob Geldof, and Leah Wood, daughter of the Rolling Stones′ Ronnie Wood.[11] The photographer was Canadian rocker and photographer Bryan Adams. Stewart had previously posed nude with a crucifix in Italian Vogue, dismaying the Vatican.[7]
Stewart, who plays violin and the piano, was approached by a producer,[who?] in 2005; and, after doing some studio test-runs, Stewart has since begun taking singing lessons.[citation needed] To date nothing has happened with her potential music career.[12]
Reality show[edit]
Stewart has had her own reality show called Living with Kimberly Stewart. The show is based on Stewart looking for 2 flatmates with 13 contestants fighting through challengers to win the key of the Stewart house in London.
Personal life[edit]
Stewart had breast augmentation surgery when she turned 18. She had her size-D implants removed in 2005.[7] When friend and former beau Jack Osbourne, son of English heavy-metal singer-songwriter Ozzy Osbourne, joked that he would like the silicone implants as a memento, Stewart signed the pair and had them framed for Osborne; he put them on display in his bathroom.[7]
In 2005, Stewart became engaged to one of the stars of the MTV reality show Laguna Beach, Talan Torriero, after knowing him just a few weeks.[13] At the time, he was 19 and she was 26.[13] The couple called off their engagement less than two weeks after announcing it.[14]
On April 11, 2011, Benicio del Toro's publicist announced that Stewart was pregnant with his child, although the two were not a couple.[15][16] Stewart gave birth to a daughter, Delilah Genoveva Stewart del Toro,[17] on August 21, 2011.[18] Delilah is Rod Stewart's first grandchild.[15]
Humanitarian work[edit]
Stewart participates in the charity "Dirty Hands Caravan", founded by actor Sean Penn,[2] which encourages young people to stand up for the causes they feel most strongly about and to take action.[2] Her work with them included the filming of a documentary which followed the charity in New Orleans.[2] Featuring Stewart, the documentary was screened at film festivals around the world.[2] Another of Stewart′s causes is the water charity Fresh 2o,[2] which aims to raise awareness and much needed money for struggling communities in Third World countries that do not have access to clean drinking water. British actresses Keira Knightley and Lily Cole have been previously featured; Stewart′s campaign was shot by photographer Candice, with Stewart under water.[2]
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- ^ "Kimberly Stewart Biography". Star Pulse. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z "Kimberly Stewart". Storm Modeling Agency.
- ^ a b "Kimberly Stewart: Biography". TMZ. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
- ^ a b Boshoff, Alison (April 16, 2011). "The one blonde Rod can't tame: Why Daddy's far from pleased about Kimberly Stewart's pregnancy after fling with Benicio del Toro". Daily Mail (London). Retrieved April 17, 2011.
- ^ Hosmer, Sally (August 15, 2009). "Kimberly Stewart: Daddy thinks I'd make a great actress". Now. Retrieved April 17, 2011.
- ^ a b c d "Celebs: Kimberly Stewart". Ask Men. Retrieved April 12, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e Wilde, John (November 16, 2007). "Kimberly Stewart: How Rod's girl rocked the USA". Daily Mail (London). Retrieved April 12, 2011.
- ^ Tait, Gordon (May 4, 2007). "Kimberley's model deal risks Ultimo wrath of Rod". Daily Mail (London). Retrieved April 12, 2011.
- ^ ELEVATION | Gratis muziek, tourneedata, foto's, video's
- ^ Elevation - Razoreyes (feat. Kimberly Stewart) - YouTube
- ^ Eisinger, Amy (December 2, 2008). "Kimberly Stewart, Peaches Geldof, Leah Wood bare all for Tatler". Daily News (New York). Retrieved April 12, 2011.
- ^ Kimberly Stewart set to take after her father![dead link]
- ^ a b "Kimberly Stewart to wed 'Laguna Beach' star". msnbc.com. Associated Press. November 17, 2005. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
- ^ "For The Record: Quick News On Talan Torriero And Kimberly Stewart". MTV. November 28, 2005. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
- ^ a b Rainbird, Ashley (April 12, 2011). "Rod Stewart to become a grandfather as it is revealed Kimberly Stewart is pregnant with Benecio Del Toro's baby". Daily Mirror (London). Retrieved April 12, 2011.
- ^ "Rep Confirms to Life & Style: Kimberly Stewart Pregnant with Benicio Del Toro's Baby", Life & Style, April 11, 2011
- ^ Garvey, Marianne (September 19, 2011). "Benicio Del Toro & Kim Stewart Newborn's Future Secured". E! News. Retrieved September 19, 2011.
- ^ "Kimberly Stewart Gives Birth to Baby Girl!". Us Weekly. August 21, 2011. Retrieved August 21, 2011.
External links[edit]
- Kimberly Stewart's bio on the Storm Models Website
- Spotlight bio of Kimberly Stewart (archived 2010)
- "Profile: Kimberly Stewart" (archived 2010)
- Kimberly Stewart on IMDB


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Federal agencies are required by law to rely upon independent scientific experts to conduct cost-benefit analyses of proposed environmental regulations.
But, as Washington Examiner columnist Ron Arnold notes today in a devastating analysis, officials at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency think the law doesn't apply to them.
The Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee is EPA's "independent" panel of experts who advise the agency on costs and benefits of proposed Clean Air Act regulations. Members of the CASAC are anything but independent.
Bought and paid for
"Fifteen of the 20 CASAC ozone review panelists received $180.8 million in EPA grants. The largest, $51.7 million, went to Ed Avol of the University of Southern California; the lowest, $102,000, went to Michelle Bell of Yale University. The seven members of the panel's executive committee took $80.2 million of the total," Arnold said.
"Any claim that the 15 grant recipients on this panel have 'complete independence' from the EPA — as federal law requires — when their careers have depended on EPA grants of such magnitude is a disgusting farce," he said.
No wonder EPA's independent experts routinely conclude that proposed regulations offer economic and other benefits that far outweigh their costs.
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But wait, it gets worse! As Arnold notes, EPA officials refuse to allow anybody with anything remotely like a financial connection to a regulated industry to participate in the reviews.
"Some industry-funded scientists have had to divest their retirement funds in order to serve. The regulated have no voice in their own fate," Arnold said.
"But academic panel member Avol can take $51.7 million from the EPA and be honored for not having a conflict of interest. The EPA is thoroughly, hopelessly rotten to the core," the disgusted Arnold concludes.
Congressman wants answers
Rep. Lamar Smith of Texas is chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. He's asked GAO to assess the situation with EPA's outside experts.
He's also challenged EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to provide copies of all communication between her agency and the CASAC. Predictably, EPA failed to do so by Smith's deadline.
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Brad Pitt wants the music for "World War Z" to be much more than a footnote.
Pitt says that while making the zombie flick, out on June 21, he wanted the film's soundtrack to have songs reminiscent of those made for "The Exorcist."
Enter Muse, which recorded the instrumental track "Isolated System" for the movie.
Pitt says the pairing of the British band with the film was "nice kismet." He says the band members were actually reading the "World War Z" book when they were recording their latest album, "The 2nd Law."
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9:45AM Carl Friedrich Abel: Symphony No. 3 in D Major. Cantilena; Adrian Shepherd, director.
10:01AM Rami Vamos / Randall Avers: Three songs for Twelve Strings Berries n Cream Newman and Oltman Guitar Duo.
10:06AM Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Trio in A Minor, for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Opus 50. Kalichstein, Laredo, Robinson Trio.
10:58AM George Bizet: Suite from Carmen. London Symphony Orchestra; Raphael Fruhbeck de Burgos, conductor.
11:20AM Frederic Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 for in F minor, op. 21 - Orchestre de Paris; Paavo Jarvi, conductor.
11:50AM Edvard Grieg: Album Leaf. Artur Rubinstein, piano
11:55AM Chris Thile plays and talks about Bach. Congratulations to Thile for winning a 2012 MacArthur Genius Award.
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DAYTONA BEACH -- Sprint will replace Budweiser as the sponsor of the Daytona Shootout, the first stock car race of Speed Weeks.
The Sprint Unlimited at Daytona will be under the lights on Saturday, Feb. 16, at Daytona International Speedway, which will be aired at 8 p.m. on FOX.
The race marks the first time the new NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race cars will compete on-track in an event. Dubbed "Gen 6," the new-look, sixth generation cars highlight greater brand identity for the manufacturers and are expected to heighten the rivalries among drivers and manufacturers.
Preseason Thunder Fan Fest is underway at the Speedway and continues through Saturday, Jan. 12, with the stars of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at the track for three days of testing in advance of the 55th annual Daytona 500. Preseason Thunder includes autograph sessions, driver fan forums, show cars and displays, music and a photo opportunity with the 2013 Harley J. Earl Daytona 500 trophy.
Just concluded at the track was the Roar before the 24, three days of testing by the stock cars that will compete in the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
More than 100 cars from Grand-Am's Rolex Sports Car Series and Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge teams turned test laps on the 3.56-mile road course preparing for the 51st anniversary Rolex 24 at Daytona on Jan. 26-27 and the Grand-Am 200 on Friday, Jan. 25.
The fastest lap of the entire test in the Rolex Sports Car Series was turned by Michael Valiante in the No. 6 Michael Shank Racing Ford Riley on Sunday, Jan. 6. Valiante, who will share the driving duties with Chris Cumming, Gustavo Yacaman and Jorge Goncalvez, posted a speed of 125.576 mph.
In the GT class, fastest overall was Patrick Long, who turned a lap of 118.045 mph in the No. 73 Park Place Motorsports Porsche on Saturday, Jan. 5. In the newly formed GX class, Shane Lewis in the No. 16 Napleton Racing Porsche Cayman was fastest with a lap of 110.324 mph, also on Saturday, Jan. 5.
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