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Oh dear. I promised pics of the jeans, didn't I? I did try and get some photos over the weekend, but the whole 'smear the peanut butter all over my funky new jeans' look that Grumbles was sporting just didn't cut it, so you'll have to wait until they've been washed and Miss G decides to play ball. However, I do have a photo of the Tweeeedy jacket I'm knitting her - check it out!
Cute, huh? It's from the Phildar Tricotez Calin Automne/Hiver 2002 book. So far I've done the back, the right sleeve and half of the left sleeve. It seems to be going well, but I'm positive I've made a mistake in the translation somewhere, and me being me, I won't pick it up until I'm trying to sew the darn thing together. Oh well. I mean, I could go over it all now and save myself the trouble, but I'm lazy. I'll just sail right on in and curse my ineptitude later.
Not much else to report. We had a busy weekend, and as a result Grumbles is overtired, and won't sleep. She's currently bouncing in her cot, bellowing out her versions of Wiggles songs. Get some sleep, wouldya kid? We've got things to do today!


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The On-Snow Demo is held each year in cooperation with the Western Winter Sports Representatives (WWSRA), and the new location at Copper Mountain is generating a lot of excitement for the 2014 Show. We caught up with WWSRA's President Morgan Turner and Association Director Cami Garrison to talk about the benefits of the new location at Copper.
SIA: How do you think having the Demo at Copper Mountain will benefit the manufacturers as well as buyers and reps?
CG and MT: Copper is one of the best-known Front Range resorts in Colorado. Its proximity to I-70 and to Summit County makes it an ideal location and opens the Demo up to a much larger turnout. The move to Copper is truly an open invitation to all retailers, especially those close by in CO, to get more of their employees out of the shop for a day or two, and on snow to test out the newest gear and innovations from the industry. While buyers are obviously the key in getting a variety of products into a storefront, you can't overlook the importance of shop employees and the impact they have on sell through. They are the front line to the customer. They dictate many of the products that walk out the door and Copper will most certainly bring a large number of shop employees to Demo over the next few years.
SIA: What are some of the benefits of the new location?
CG and MT: Having the Copper Conference Center as a central hub for the Demo is going to be great! To have a boot room all in one beautiful setting along with registration and food in same zone is a huge improvement. There are so many great restaurants along with spots to get a drink and catch up with friends all around the Copper base area and just a few steps from your condo. This will really create a greater sense of community around the Demo. Again, Copper's proximity to Denver and I-70 makes getting there from Denver and the Show quick and easy. And finally, it's going to be great to have the Nordic Demo so close to the rest of the Demo. Hopefully we'll see more of the Nordic crew out with the rest of the Demo attendees this season!
SIA: How do you think the On-Snow Demo rounds out the Show attendees' experience, and why is important to attend?
CG and MT: The On-Snow Demo always has been, in our opinion, one of the most important events before and after a shop does their buy. To truly give your customer the information they need and deserve you have to do your research. Skiing and snowboarding is an experience that you have to sell to your customer. You can't sell your customer on an experience you haven't had. Taking the time to try the products you currently carry and test out products you don't carry is vitally important to staying current and educated on what is happening with technology in our industry. Manufacturers look to their retailers to tell them what is and isn't working on the shop floor and out on the hill. Retail feedback is a critical element of brand progression and innovation.
With excitement building for the On-Snow Demo at Copper Mountain and event plans taking shape, now's the time to register and reserve your lodging before the early bird rates expire November 1!
On-Snow Demo registration is $20 and includes two days at Copper Mountain Resort:
Register now! Hotel rooms at the Early Bird Rates are still available at Copper Mountain until NOVEMBER 1 – make your reservations soon!
Don't miss out on the industry's 2014 SIA On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest
Book your hotel now before the best rooms and rates sell out. Rooms starting at $119 – check SIAsnowshow.com/hotels for a listing of available locations and rates.
On-Snow Demo hotels need to be reserved separately. Book your On-Snow Demo reservations at Copper Mountain ASAP – Early Bird Demo Rates end November 1!
New for 2014, Sourcing Snow will be on the SIA Snow Show floor and held during regular Show hours. Sourcing Snow's debut last year represented a success for exhibitors and production professionals alike, and was hailed all around as a great addition to the Show.
"The Sourcing Snow Show was very good for us," said Chris Parkes, CEO of Concept III. "We met new customers and we will do business with them this year, which was very positive. Of course moving to the main hall will bring more energy to the show as a whole, so I believe it will be a win/win for all!"
Christopher Neary, president and CEO of Vertical Source, agreed that holding Sourcing Snow during regular Show hours will be a benefit to everyone attending the Show. "It shows that the Sourcing Show is an important facet of the industry, and the exhibitors within it play a significant role in the 'behind the scenes' process of making product. The increased exposure of the back end of the business gives us the opportunity to educate industry professionals about how the process works of designing and making apparel, and offer options of how to achieve their goals."
Sourcing Snow allows production professionals to meet face-to-face with suppliers to streamline their buying process during the Show. The new location for 2014 will certainly bring extra vibrancy to the Show floor, giving attendees an inspiring look at the raw materials that represent the latest in snow sports technology.
Exhibition space is still available for Sourcing Snow – for more information, contact Pat Grenke at firstname.lastname@example.com.
As a member-owned trade association, the SIA Snow Show is your Show. Your individual support is so important to the Show's continuing success, strength and community. And of course, having your reps and buyers attend is critical to creating the best Show ever.
"The email blast worked really well for us last year and we look forward to running a new and improved version this January!" - Julia Blumenfeld, Sales and Marketing Coordinator, HEAD/TYROLIA Winter Sports, USA
Please send your buyers and reps a personal invite and let them know you'd like them to be there. It's easy – click here for sample emails and postcards you can copy or download. You can even have us send your invites to our database, which includes 10,000+ emails for key reps and retailers. Click here to find out more!
For 2014, Rental World/Backshop and Uniform Gallery, presented by SAM Magazine, returns to give buyers a focused look at some of the most fundamental aspects of snow sports growth and participation: the tools for excellent service, properly functioning equipment, and a great example on the mountain.
Rental World highlights the innovations and technologies in rental equipment and accessories helping to get a lead in this important customer return market. Backshop focuses on the importance of well-tuned equipment as well as the most advanced innovations, tools and technology to make snow sports participants' experiences safe and enjoyable. Uniform Gallery highlights what's new in uniforms and how to make the best impressions on the hill.
"Rental World/Backshop and Uniform Gallery is an amazing initiative because it allows us to show our dedication to the rental business in a professional way," said Lucien Vink, product manager at Flow Snowboarding. "And it's amongst all other brands' rental products, so potential customers get a clear and concise overview of what the market has to offer."
This comprehensive venue educates buyers on the "how to" of great service. It features the newest products, tools and technology to make customers' experience in the shop and on the hill a great one and to keep them coming back year after year.
SAM magazine, SIA and Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month will be hosting a reception Friday evening in the exhibit and SAM will present their Rental Roundtable on Friday as well – more details to come. Make sure your company is a part of Rental World/Backshop and Uniform Gallery. Deadline is December 4. To sign up, email Ingrid Niehaus, SIA's special exhibits coordinator, at email@example.com.
The Guide is the SIA Snow Show preview publication built by TransWorld Business and SIA specifically for the snowboarding community. Dropping in January to over 8,000 shops in print and 30,000 digitally, along with an iPad App and another 1,000 onsite distribution, The Guide is the snowboard exclusive SIA Snow Show go-to pub.
The Guide Media Kit outlines all of the rates and specs you need to know to take advantage of this opportunity. Rates start at $750. For questions or to book ad space, contact Lindsey Auer at email@example.com.
The Daily also publishes the Preview to set the stage for 2014/15 product launches and provide a look at what to expect at the 2014 SIA Snow Show and On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest. It covers brands, seminars, parties, events, and more, reaching 30,000-40,000 retailers, buyers, retailers, suppliers, reps, media and other industry professionals in early January.
Every day of the SIA Snow Show some 5,000 industry pros comb the Snow Show Daily for the Show's hottest trends, party wrap ups and industry analysis. The Daily publishes an issue each day of the four days and reaches more than 30,000 industry pros through on-site and digital distribution.
For more information about the benefits, reach and cost of advertising with the Snow Show Daily or the Preview, check out the 2014 Snow Show Daily Media Kit. To book ad space, contact Andy Hawk,
Publisher, at firstname.lastname@example.com, 303-641-0695 or Sharon Burson, Account Executive, firstname.lastname@example.com, 970-485-0846.
The Shmooz is back for 2014! Malakye.com and SIA are anticipating a great Shmooz at the Show, bringing industry employment opportunities directly to the source. The Shmooz, Malakye's version of a job fair and professional networking event, brings together some of the most coveted brands in the snow sports industry to meet enthusiastic jobseekers. The Shmooz, free for both exhibitors and attendees, is located in a high-traffic area of the convention center, and is an incredible way for companies to find new talent for current and or future job opportunities.
For more information on the Shmooz, click here or email email@example.com to get involved.
The 2014 Seminar Schedule highlights have been released, including the ever-popular SnowSports Market Overview by Category, presented by Kelly Davis, SIA's research director. In this seminar attendees will get a complete overview of the retail market and how it is evolving with changing consumer behavior.
Davis points out that the up-to-the-moment information imparted in this seminar is key to understanding the current market. "We do this seminar immediately after the December data is released. It's the first opportunity we have to share it and talk about it, and this is the most important data of the year. Everything that follows is a trend that the December data kicks off," she said.
Overall category trends will be presented at the seminar as well as a detailed view of category retail data including sales, inventories and sell through and a tutorial on how to use the data presented. Finally, predictive modeling techniques are discussed, highlighting opportunities for each category using available retail, economic, participation, weather and other data pertinent to category performance.
The list of seminars continues to grow and will be posted at SIAsnowshow.com/seminars in the next few weeks. The list of must-see 2014 seminars includes:
Thursday, January 30
F/W '14 Color and Megatrends, Presented by Stylesight
Stylesight focuses on the trends driving the snow sports sector, through the use of comprehensive color combinations as well as inspirational mood images and themes. Key silhouettes and design details, prints and graphics, and innovative materials will be explored, focusing on performance, surface textures and directional developments in technology.
Moms Matter – The Secret to Growing the Ski Industry, Moderated by Krista Parry FACT: Women control 85% of household spending. How do we as an industry make it easier to KEEP and Bring back moms to the sport. This panel of expert "moms" and women in the ski industry will help you understand how to leverage moms to grow your business.
Friday, January 31
From Zero to Snow Sports Digital Marketing Hero in 10.5 Steps, Presented by Rob Rozicki
In this session you'll learn how to make digital marketing easy for your business or brand whatever your size. Take away specific tactics and strategies not more questions from this session.
Made In USA
A panel discussion with premiere brands of the ski and snowboard industry speaking about their risk/rewards, trials and tribulations, and why being built in the USA matters to the future of our sport.
Saturday, February 1
Inspiration Through Digital Storytelling, Presented by Jeff Werkheiser
Get people dreaming through your digital and social storytelling; we'll talk through how to build a content strategy that tells your brand's story.
From Concept to Completion, The Creation of a Garment, Presented by John Andreae
Utilizing experts to highlight the crucial variables throughout the process of creating a garment.
Financing Your Growing Company, Presented by LSQ Funding Group and US Bank
The purpose of the seminar is to educate and provide options for managing growth and securing capital in a growth environment.
The Seminar Schedule is being completed and will be posted at SIAsnowshow.com/seminars in the next few weeks. In the meantime, you can view or download many of the 2013 Seminars to help you plan which seminars you'd like to attend at the 2014 Show!
The SIA Show Newsletter is sponsored by Innovative Systems LLC
"The Show was awesome! Tons of traffic and excitement, which we were really excited about. We'll be back every year moving forward. We've gotten new business from being here, and as a launch year, it's been absolutely great."Tracy Bordwell, Creative and Technical Design, Fate Clothing
"As a snow-sports journalist, I find the SIA Snow Show to be an invaluable resource. There's nowhere else I can survey all of the latest gear and get face time with interesting suppliers, retailers, athletes, and other industry movers all in one place."Sam Bass, editor-in-chief, Skiing Magazine
"You have everyone in one place, so you can see everything you need and get an idea of where trends are going. It's a good overview of what's going on in the industry. Last year we picked up a couple new lines that I wouldn't have necessarily picked up had I not gone to SIA. The Show gets you psyched."Jim Slanetz, Owner, Board Bin, ID
"From our standpoint, our line has gotten larger each year, and the exposure at the Show is huge. There are so many people here and this Show seems to grow every year, it's really beneficial for our sales reps to be here."Carrie Crogan, Trade Show Coordinator, Under Armour


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LGBT Movie Night - Five Dances - Sept 11, 7pm
The classic tale of finding success and romance in the big city is given a contemporary, and unconventional, spin in Alan Brown's new film, Five Dances. Collaborating with internationally renowned choreographer Jonah Bokaer, writer-director Brown has taken five gifted New York dancers, and fashioned a story about Chip (Ryan Steele in his first film role), an extraordinarily talented 18 year-old recently arrived from Kansas who joins a small downtown modern dance company. In his first weeks of rehearsal, Chip is initiated into the rites of passage of a New York dancer's life, where discipline and endless hard work, camaraderie and competitiveness, the fear of not being good enough, and the joy of getting it just right, inform every minute of every day. Shooting in and around a Soho dance studio, Brown and his longtime cinematographer Derek McKane capture the exhilaration and emotional turmoil of a small dance company, and all of Chip's poignant firsts the forging of friendships, being chosen for the important solo, his first ever love affair with the intimacy and immediacy of a documentary. The result, Five Dances, is Brown's most dynamic film.
Host: Daniel Frommherz (541-688-1223). Location: 4140 Concord St. in Eugene. From Beltline take the Barger Drive Exit eastbound to Echo Hollow Rd. Turn right (south) onto Echo Hollow. Go south on Echo Hollow past Cascade Middle School two blocks to Concord St. Turn left onto Concord. Daniel's house is the fourth house on the right. His front yard is filled with roses, and there is a large truck in his driveway. Once again, the address is 4140 Concord St. If approaching from Hwy 99, take Royal Avenue westbound to Echo Hollow Rd. Turn right (north) onto Echo Hollow, and proceed past "Everyone's Market" on the right--Concord is the next street north.
Mundi World Poker - Reality Kitchen - Sept 12, 6/7pm
Yes the all women's Texas Hold'em Soromundi fundraiser returns! This Friday evening, Sept 12.
We are very pleased to be playing at the Reality Kitchen, 645 River Rd. They too are an amazing non- profit organization, check out their website realitykitchen.org.
Social begins at 6:00 and poker at 7:00.
New players always welcome, we have cheat sheets and cheery dealers. The donation buy in for this tournament is $20. The winner doubles her money and takes home the coveted PurpleChip. And new this season, the high hand of the night wins a free game!
Save your seat and RSVP me now!
Soulicious - Mac's Club - Sept 12, 8pm
LGBT Movie Night - Burning Blue - Sept 18, 7pm
Following two fatal aircraft accidents aboard an Aircraft Carrier, a government agent is placed aboard the ship. His mission is to determine what may be at the root of these mishaps and prevent the inevitable third chain breaking accident which abruptly changes course when a sailor reports seeing one of the top ranking fighter pilots in a gay club. The aviator and three of his squadron mates and their spouses all become the subject of a deadly modern day witch hunt entangling them in a web of jealousy and deceit which tests their concept of love, friendship and honor and changes their lives forever. Written by Anonymous
Host: Daniel Frommherz (541-688-1223). Location: 4140 Concord St. in Eugene. From Beltline take the Barger Drive Exit eastbound to Echo Hollow Rd. Turn right (south) onto Echo Hollow. Go south on Echo Hollow past Cascade Middle School two blocks to Concord St. Turn left onto Concord. Daniel's house is the fourth house on the right. His front yard is filled with roses, and there is a large truck in his driveway. Once again, the address is 4140 Concord St. If approaching from Hwy 99, take Royal Avenue westbound to Echo Hollow Rd. Turn right (north) onto Echo Hollow, and proceed past "Everyone's Market" on the right--Concord is the next street north.
LGBT Movie Night - The Normal Heart - Sept 25, 7pm
Directed by Emmy® Award winner Ryan Murphy and written by Academy Award® nominee Larry Kramer, The Normal Heart tells the story of the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City in the early 1980s. Based on Kramer's Tony Award® winning play of the same name, it takes an unflinching look at the nation's sexual politics as gay activists and their allies in the medical community fight to expose the truth about the burgeoning epidemic to a city and nation in denial. An ensemble of searing performances featuring Academy Award® nominee Mark Ruffalo, Matt Bomer, Taylor Kitsch, Emmy® winner Jim Parsons, and Academy Award® winner Julia Roberts.
Host: Daniel Frommherz (541-688-1223). Location: 4140 Concord St. in Eugene. From Beltline take the Barger Drive Exit eastbound to Echo Hollow Rd. Turn right (south) onto Echo Hollow. Go south on Echo Hollow past Cascade Middle School two blocks to Concord St. Turn left onto Concord. Daniel's house is the fourth house on the right. His front yard is filled with roses, and there is a large truck in his driveway. Once again, the address is 4140 Concord St. If approaching from Hwy 99, take Royal Avenue westbound to Echo Hollow Rd. Turn right (north) onto Echo Hollow, and proceed past "Everyone's Market" on the right--Concord is the next street north.
Community Announcements
Marriage is Legal in Oregon!
Here is link to county clerk: http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/CAO/Operations/CountyClerk/marriage/Pages/default.aspx
Business links are on our website, http://www.queereugene.com/business
Wedding/Ceremonies is one of the listings.
Curry County: PFLAG Chapter!
Our chapter has monthly support meetings in Gold Beach and Brookings. The 2014 meetings are:
Gold Beach Brookings Second Wednesday Fourth Tuesday Gold Beach City Hall Chetco Library Annex 29592 Ellensburg Avenue 402 Alder 6:30 – 8:00 6:30 – 8:00
Meetings are free and open to parents, family, friends, allies, and LGBT people in any stage of their journey. One does not need to be a PFLAG member to attend meetings or events. More information is available by email at email@example.com, telephone 541-933-5412, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pflag.goldbeach. We also have our own website at http://www.pflagcurrycounty.wordpress.com
In addition to monthly support meetings, our chapter has several upcoming social events. We invite LGBT folks, families, and allies to join us. Azalea Parade Float (Brookings) on May 24, Annual Picnic (Buffington Park, Gold Beach) on June 21, Curry County Fair Parade Float (Gold Beach) on July 26, Picnic at Arch Rock (between Brookings and Gold Beach), and our Second Annual Halloween Party (Brookings). All details are on our Facebook page and website.
NEW GROUP: Wilderness Woman West Coast
Sappho Meetings - hosted by ASUO - Mondays
Every Monday from 4:30 - 6 PM
WHERE: Wesley Center (behind Duck Store)
All are welcome, including students and community members.
Sophia Mantheakis
LGBTQQIA Coordinator
ASUO Women's Center
University of Oregon
Future of PFLAG in Eugene/Springfield area?
Is PFLAG still needed in Eugene/Springfield and surrounding area? Or, is it time to disband this chapter? These are questions that the current Board of Directors is facing. PFLAG Eugene/Springfield cannot continue without additional board members! We also need more volunteers to help coordinate and staff events.
2013 has been a momentous year for the LGBTQIQ community throughout the country and in Eugene/Springfield too. Over the past year, PFLAG Eugene/Springfield has provided scholarships to graduating local high school seniors, sponsored a weekly support group for LGBTQ youth (transitioning to a new organizational sponsor for 2014), provided support to parents and other family members, co-sponsored several events, including a QPR Suicide prevention workshop, Gen Silent film showing, and additional events at Campbell Senior Center, made donations in support of Gender Awareness Week activities and to Youth for the Education and Prevention of Sexual Assault (YEPSA), done community outreach and tabling at a variety of community events, raised funds for Special Olympics by participating in the Polar Plunge, and marched in the Eugene Celebration Parade with ACLU, Basic Rights Oregon, Religious Response Network, and other LGBTQIQ advocacy groups.
We cannot continue with the types of activities noted above without additional new leadership. If you think PFLAG Eugene/Springfield should continue, please volunteer to join us to make it a reality.
PLEASE CONTACT US BY PHONE: 541-302-4422, OR EMAIL: firstname.lastname@example.com
Sharon Guinee, President, Membership Chair, Eugene/Springfield PFLAG
Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual, and Transgendered (PFLAG) Our help line is 541-302-4422. Website: http://www.pflageugenespringfield.com/
Self-Harm Support Group, HEDCO clinic
This is a gender-inclusive, low-cost support group for individuals who have a desire to stop engaging in self-harming behaviors. This group is designed for individuals with a desire to give and receive support to others who are also experiencing self-harming behaviors (e.g., cutting, scratching, burning, hitting, head-banging, poisoning).
Individuals interested in the group can call 541-346-0923 (HEDCO clinic at the University of Oregon).
Trans Coffee Hour - Eugene Coffee Co - 1st Saturdays, 1-2:30pm
Trans* Coffee Hour
This is a once a month meeting for transgender, gender non-conforming, and allies who want to meet, network, socialize, and support each other through various life milestones, accomplishments, issues, or struggles unique to our community.
Where: Eugene Coffee Company, 240 E 17th Ave. Eugene, OR 97401
When: First Saturday of the month 1:00pm - 2:30 pm.
Who: Anyone who doesn't fit in the two-gender paradigm (transgender, gender non-conforming, etc.), and allies.
For more information call Kimberly @ 541-653-2555
TransPonder Monthly Gathering - 2nd Saturday, 3pm
The Eugene/Springfield Transgender Gathering
TransPonder is a monthly gathering for trans*-identified and questioning folks. It is a place where we can socialize, share resources, and provide support surrounding the achievements and challenges we encounter from living the shared experience of not adhering to the gender binary. The TransPonder meetings happen on the 2nd Saturday of every month. We do a potluck for each meeting so please bring a dish or beverage to share IF you are able. Water and tea are provided; though attendees are encouraged to bring their own water bottle.
In addition to the TransPonder meetings there is also a TransPonder email list which serves as a reminder for the monthly meetings as well as a place where we can communicate between gatherings to discuss topics of interest and provide community event notifications. The group and the email list are specifically for trans*-identified or questioning folks only. We do adore our partners and allies, and this group was created with a different intention in mind -- to provide a safe space where trans* folks from all walks of life can come together and find community no matter their "out" status. To be added to the list simply us with your request.
The Quick and Dirty:
What: TransPonder: The Eugene/Springfield Trans* Gathering
Who: Trans*-identified or questioning folks
When: 2nd Saturday of every month from 3pm-6pm
Where: Contact us for the location email@example.com, or call 541-914-1559
What to bring?: Yourself and a potluck item IF you are able
Trans* is an umbrella term that refers to all of the identities that fall within the gender identity spectrum that do not adhere to the gender binary. Trans (without the asterisk) generally refers to, and is most fitting for, trans-men and trans-women. The asterisk denotes that there is something beyond what is written. In this case it includes all identities that are non-cisgendered such as: transgender, trans-man, trans-woman, transsexual, transvestite, gender-queer, gender-fluid, non-binary, gender-f*ck, genderless, androgynous, neuter, agender, pangender, non- gendered, third gender, two-spirit, and bigender (to name a few).
PFLAG Parents Meetings
For location: call 541-302-4422 or email@example.com
The Eugene/Springfield chapter of Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) will hold its monthly meeting for parents on Thursday, January 16, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The group offers support and information to parents of people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. Newcomers are welcome. Admission is free.
The usual meeting time is the 3rd Thursday evening of each month; location varies. For more information, including this month's location, call 541-302-4422 or e-mail email@example.com.
Women's polyamory reading and discussion group
starting the 15th of january!
When: 1st (not meeting jan. 1st) and 3rd tuesday of the month
Time: 7 - 8.30pm
Email for location: firstname.lastname@example.com
"this will be a low-drama, welcoming and relaxed gathering of women. please let your interested friends know about it."
ASL Chat Meetings - Top City Frozen Yogurt Cafe - 1st Saturday
EVERY 1st Saturday of the month
TIME 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Top City Frozen Yogurt Cafe
1665 W. 18th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97402
Everyone is WELCOME
Come as you are
Hosting by Aaron Caisse
D/deaf (ASL) SIGN LANGAUGE EYES AND HANDS
Meaning Different Kind's of people
No matter gay, straight, or bi, Lesbian, transgendered life,
you on the right track baby, we was born to survive.
No matter black, white or beige Chola or orient made,
we on the right track baby, we was born to be brave.
D/deaf HOH HARD OF HEARING (ASL) SIGN . GBLT
PRIDE! IN! YOUR! SELF! that kind of love you need in your life be happy for self You will! be ok (PRIDE ON YOU) KEEP that way!
CALC: Back to Back - Get Involved
New LGBT Group in Florence-Central Coast
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/391282507599369/
UO LGBT Education Support & Services Program - Facebook
|UO LGBT Education Support & Services Program
Coos/Douglas/Curry County Gay/Bi Men's Email Group
This group is for Gay/Bi men living in the Coos, Curry and Douglas county (Oregon). This is to help network and make connections as well as publicize LGBT friendly events.
SASS Monday Night Drop-in Group - Women
Open to all female-identified sexual assault survivors (past and present) who are 18+. Group is held Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 591 W. 19th Ave. in Eugene. Cost is FREE. Call 541-343-7277 for more information. (Doors are locked at 7:05 p.m.)
Contact person:
Shanta Kamath
541-484-9791 x 312
Eugene Gay Men's Social Network (EGMSN)
LGBTIQA Weekly Drop-In Group
LGBTQ AA Meeting
The 3rd Sunday of each month the meeting topic is Sexual Identity In Recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
The Lambda AA Group meets every Sunday at 5:00 P.M. at the First Christian Church located at 1166 Oak St. Eugene, OR
New Website UOUT - Univ of Oregon LGBTQ students
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1) If you are provider of a service that offers something SPECIFIC to LGBTQ students, ie. Counseling, health and wellness, attorney's in areas unique to LGBTQ issues, please contact us through email@example.com. We will be culling through local resources to best meet the questions and needs of the LGBTQ students on our campus. We do not have the capacity to list every service and there are tons of other websites that do that but please consider asking. We will NOT be making recommendations for any one person or service but just offering a location for referral. If you are interested please send the email to email@example.com with the following information:
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3) If you are affiliated with a spiritual or religious organization that has an welcoming congregation for LGBTQ people please let us know. We would really appreciate some community recommendations for this piece so we know our LGBTQ students who are looking for welcoming and supportive spaces don't end up in places that are not being truthful about their purpose. Once we get a list of those we will put those here http://lgbt.uoregon.edu/GetSupport/CommunityResources.aspx
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Welcome to The D.S. Tree Online! Genealogy of the Stocktons of Virginia and related families.
The Genealogy Database has been updated to a new framework. There will likely be some fine tuning required in the next few days/weeks as I get to know the functionality.
Initially this site's primary function will be to host the Stockton Genealogy database. The database has the family lines as I presently understand them. Hopefully it will be a place for you to find a family connection which you can then research and find out more. Many thanks to many cousins, near and far, for contributions to the family tree branches listed here.
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09-07-2014 8:30 PM -- By: , From:
once again, little bright shining star, you've tugged at my heartstrings. I can't get through a single day without thinking about you. I will love you forever "Tiny Dancer".
08-07-2014 12:36 AM -- By: , From:
Hey Tator Bug,
I'm sorry that it's been a while since I wrote. I did a little work in your garden. How do you like that lady bug? I got tickled when I saw it 'cause I thought of you. Dollie, the cross stitched picture of you is out of this world. I emailed Sharon and asked her to remove that stuff where your other picture was. I couldn't do anything with it. I miss you Little Miss Miss. I'm so glad that you're so close. Zeb and I talk to you every night. I sure hope that you catch my kisses. At least one anyway. I'll be home soon Dot. The light's on and you call daddy if you need me. I love you more daily. Be a sweet chick and I'll be there in a jiffy. I love you with the whole of my heart, dad
07-04-2014 9:05 PM -- By: , From: everywhere
I love you with all my heart little angel. You will forever be one of those beautiful little stars twinkling in the sky. Belated Happy Birthday darling. See you very soon.
06-23-2014 5:54 PM -- By: , From:
I hope to God that it's not too much longer Dollie. Oh how I want to see you again. That pretty little precious face. My goodness. How I miss it still. You know, with all the memories that you and I etched, I have something new to say Hello sweet lips. I'm sorry that I didn't get to write you sooner. My phone fell apart and I'm having to borrow one from a friend.
I sure hope that you enjoyed your angel day. I thought about you all day long. Of course I do most every day. I love having you right outside of the door. I suppose that some days I stop and talk to you ten or more times. I did you some cleaning and sprucing up Friday. It looks better but still not as dainty as at the other house. The ground is so, so hard here that it's about impossible to plant anything and get it to grow
Dollie, I don't know what to say. I don't know if it seems like seven years or not. It seems that here lately. I think about us more often. Zeb's seven now and he's slowed down a lot. He's not the rambunctious little puppy that he once was. I've had a bunch of health problems and I'm in constant pain. The doctor called me some minutes ago. I had an MRI Friday and it showed that I had multiple tears in my rotator cuff and in the ligaments in my shoulder. I doubt that I'll have surgery though. I don't have anyone to look after my son. Boy, he sure does love me Dot. There's no doubt that he was heaven sent to look after me after you left.
You know, with all of the memories that you and I etched, I always have something new to smile about. But it's not all smiled though Sugar. I still have many nights that I cry and walk the floor. But as fast as time moves now Dot, I'll be Home soon. Yep, I sure will.
Tell Puck and Toby and Princess and All of your precious friends "Hello" and I'll bring them all some treats.
I love you Sweetheart. I always have and I always will. Be an angel and be watching out for me. I'll see you Real soon.
Love Forever, daddy
06-22-2014 1:49 AM -- By: Michelle & Princess, From:
Oh Dear, I am addled.
I just realized Dollie's angel day is tomorrw so I am one of the first to post. How special. The sentiment remains the same.
06-22-2014 1:48 AM -- By: Michelle & Princess, From:
Dear Richard,
I guess I am the last one to post today. My apologies. I am away volunteering for the next week so have limited computer access. That said, as one of the first people I "bonded" with after losing Princess I could never forget your swwet Dollie gurl. I hope your day was filled with only the happiest of memories of your time together.
06-21-2014 9:37 AM -- By: Cinnamon & Bruce, From: Rainbow Bridge & Ridley Park, PA
Richard & Dollie,.
Bless adorable, noble, loving, appreciative, gracious, knowing, giving, caring, sweet, courageous and gentle lady Dollie, and Dad Richard, on beloved Dollie's 7 year angel day.
My little Doxie angel Cinnamon and I are here to pay our respects, Dollie, on th eve of your 7 year angel day. We are here to honor you precious, loving heart and your generous, beautiful soul, and to celebrate once more your spirit and life, and the love you share, eternally, with your Dad Richard and family.
I again give thanks, Richard, for your ongoing respect and love you share with Dollie, here at her memorial, at your home and in your life. In doing so you honor all of our angels, and reaffirm how incredibly special they are and will always be.
Bless guardian angels Dollie and Jake; Dad Richard & family, beloved Zeb, Abbie and Snowball, and your universe of souls, today and always.
Cinnamon & Bruce
06-19-2014 5:31 PM -- By: Luna, From:
Dollie Gurl, thinking of you and your daddy as yor angel day is almost here.
There are times our minds are full ... as thoughts of you fill or days, as the love shared remains in our heart. Remembering all you do, the gentle bark, the way you would walk, give kiss and the sweet embrase ... cuddled in our arms, as thoughts of you fill our minds, and our heart. Loving you is easy, we do it every day, knowing you watch over us ... letting us know you are near. Every day we bring you a little bit closer to the lives we share, in our dreams, till the day you are oce again in our arms. you always, Luna & her mom Nadine
06-16-2014 10:14 PM -- By: Nancy, From: Yelm Wa
Looking over the loving memorial you made for your precious little girl has brought tears to my eyes. I know how much you love an dmiss her even at 7 years. She was such a beautiful little thing
Bless you
Nancy, PIcky and Snowys "Momma" :0(
05-12-2014 10:40 AM -- By: , From:
good morning lil' toot-toot
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03-13-2014 11:51 AM -- By: , From:
my heart will never mend until i'm with you. i love you little sugar gurl.
03-01-2014 1:41 AM -- By: , From:
Hello Ms Honey Lips. I sure would like to have me a helping of that good ole' sugar that you give.
I'm ashamed that it's been so long since I dropped in Dot. But I spend more time at your garden now than I ever have. All that daddy has to do is open the side door, walk out on the deck, look down, and Wham-O, there you are. I've got about three lil' baby birdies that just love to peck around in your mulch. They've gotten used to us being out there so they just keep one eye peeled instead of both. I love them. They're beautiful.
I sure still think about you bushes, sweetheart. I miss having you riding in the "big ole' truck" with me. Gurl, when you did, there couldn't anybody tell you anything. You were the "Queen Of The World." And you still are, and always will be, in my heart and mind, Dot.
When you're not too busy at night, please make sure that you keep a look out for those kisses that I blow you.
I sure hope that you still remember your daddy, Baby. I think about that a lot. The more time that passes... But Dollie, I'll be Home soon. I'm tired. I don't get around very good anymore, I'm washed in The Blood, and I have no doubt that I'll soon be there, to where you await me. Not worried about that at all..
Be the good Lil' Doll that I know that you have been. II'm sure that I'd be Very proud of you. Of course, I always have been.
Leave the light on at your cubby. Who knows? I just may come knocking tonight.
With my whole and complete heart, Dollie, I love you every bit as much today as the first day that I laid eyes on that "cubbergurl fsce."
I'll be to where you are real, real soon, Cup. Until then, hold on. Daddy's trying.
To the moon and back, Dollie, daddy
01-13-2014 12:13 PM -- By: , From:
i love you, sweet lady.
12-16-2013 8:56 PM -- By: , From:
He Sweetie. I just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you. I just placed your picture on the Christmas tree. I cried. I hope that I'm with you soon Dollie. I want so bad to be where you are. I'm so not looking forward to the season. I'm still so lonely, although I'm not alone. Dollie, Please don't forget me. Please. I love you dearly, daddy
11-18-2013 8:52 PM -- By: Kevin, From: Massachusetts
I was visiting Snuffys tribute and just now read Dollies tribute,they are two beautiful souls,thank you for sharing their stories.
10-17-2013 3:53 AM -- By: , From:
i hope that you had as much fun as daddy did today Bug. its's always the best when we're together. it always has been. and real, real soon it'll be forever, Sugar. happy, happy birthday Baby. maybe next time we won't have to pretend. i love you so, so much Sweetheart. tell all of my little friends there that i love them, too. soon Baby Dollie. soon. always and forever, daddy
10-16-2013 11:34 PM -- By: guess who..., From:
Yappy Barkday Dollie Gurl...say hi and give huggs to my little man....
you had him from hello....
10-16-2013 11:34 PM -- By: LL, From:
(puck leaves a little rose)
a rose for my Dollie gurl...
just me stopping by after the party and the games ... to wish you a wooferful barkday..(puck kisses dollie on the cheek as she looks down and smiles...)
she thinks and smiles as she sees her dad and crazy brother zeb - she laughs....
she sits down next to puck llewis and the friends that have gathered ..
furever in your heart dad...i am there...
she looks around at all her friends...she sees puck with cake and latte all over his face...
and SMILES.....
then laughs......
10-16-2013 11:16 PM -- By: Linda, From: NJ
Happy Birthday Beautiful! I know your day was special and filled with sunshine and great friends helping to celebrate such a sweet angel.
Always watch over your Dad. He is a special man who love you dearly. Your a lucky lady to have such a great friendship with such a wonderful person!
Happy Birthday sweet Dollie! Bless you always
Linda & Milo
10-16-2013 9:05 PM -- By: Laura & Dale, From:
Happy birthday, sweet little Dollie Gurl!
10-16-2013 8:31 PM -- By: Gina & Saada, From:
Sending special birthday wishes to precious little Dollie! My thoughts are with you today, Richard.
10-16-2013 4:41 PM -- By: ♥Maddie/Lizzie/Sherri, From:
That is us below!
10-16-2013 4:39 PM -- By: ♥Maddie/Lizzie/Sherri, From:
here to wish Dollie a very happy B-day
I am sure ♥Maddie has introduced my sweet Eliza Belle(Lizzie) to Your Dollie by now @ Rainbow Bridge. Lizzie is missed so much as Dollie and ♥Maddie still are and always will be. Very hard to go thru this pain again.
Take care Richard,
10-16-2013 4:05 PM -- By: Luna, From: Happy Birthday Dollie
As bright as the stars shine in the sky, the love you share with your dad can be felt today and always ... as she walks up to the edge of the ocean, whispers out there little words, "Dad, I love you ~ I always will" ... then she notices in the reflection on the waters, all her friends have gathered about, and they smile and wish her a Happy Birthday, She looks up with a twinkle in her eye, no words need be spoken, the sounds are one of the heart, a neverending love and girl filled with happiness, Puck holds her hand and escorts her to their birthday bash, star light, star bright ... Sending you our & ((Hugs)) Luna & her mom Nadine
10-16-2013 2:29 PM -- By: Vicki, From: Misty Rose and Cuddles
Happy Birthday sweet Dollie. Have fun today as it is your day.
10-16-2013 11:20 AM -- By: Betty , From: Moreno Valley CA
Happy Birthday Dear one.
10-16-2013 10:15 AM -- By: Charles -- Sammy's, Gabby's and little Bob M's Dad, From: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Dear Richard and precious Dollie ... just stopping by to wish that precious little Dollie a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
Dollie, may your day be a beautiful day filled with lots of fun and lots of goodies. I'm sure that you and all your friends will be celebrating today.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY .. Dollie and always know you are very loved, especially by your daddy.
10-16-2013 8:53 AM -- By: Sheba , From:
Happy birthday, precious little Dollie! We're going to have a huge party! Look at all the angels lining up already with so many balloons and prezzies. Let's get you into your frilly little party dress and I have a special tiara for the birthday princess to wear. Precious little gurl, you're SO loved and so deserve the best celebration of YOU!
10-15-2013 2:50 PM -- By: Cinnamon & Bruce, From: Rainbow Bridge & PA
Birthday blessings to gorgeous, devoted, wise, generous, knowing, brave and kind Dollie, and Dad Richard, on beloved Dollie's 19th birthday.
This is now the second birthday here at Critters I've marked with you and your Dad, sweet Dollie, and while I'm always inspired by how much you and your Dad love each other, I still wish you and Richard had been able to spend more years together here on earth.
Fortunately, Dollie, just as I know from the many heavenly talks I have with my little girl Cinnamon, I know your Dad understands that you and he ramain connected to this day, and that just as you are always by his side in a heavenly way, Richard is always with you if you need him.
Bless you, Richard, for continuing tend to Dollie's beautiful memorial, and for letting her know every day just how special she is, and how very much she is loved. I know one day your devotion, and Dollie's, will be rewarded when you are reunited, forever.
Bless guardian angels Dollie and Jake Cothran, Dad Richard, and his entire family of souls, on two legs and four, now and forever.


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I'm a complete Loser! Or better yet, an Epic Fail for me.
|Just because and I finally saw the trailer for Snow White and the Huntsman. Awesome and can't wait to see it.
I know I promised that I would post every day about my first conference and trust me, I tried. I have pictures and everything. I will eventually post them and my thoughts. This blog is about what I learned about myself and the writing journey that I am on right now. Its long and fairly wordy, sorry.
When I decided that I wanted to go to EpiCon in San Antonio I thought to myself, first conference for me. I'd meet authors, maybe promoted my review blog and maybe, just maybe have a story to pitch if there was a pitch session. Well, two out of three isn't bad. I promoted my review blog and meet some really cool authors. Plus the ladies that are associated with Epicorg.com are some of the best that I have met. Please check out the organization. You'd be a fool not to. They are solely dedicated to the epublishing world. www.epicorg.com
I had a great time meeting people and the seminars that I attended were great. Plus, I had a Starbucks coffee for the first time in a couple of years. We don't have Starbucks in the sticks. Manna in a cup. *sigh* Sat at a table on the river walk that morning and contemplated the real reason why I was there. I was there to learn about writing and what I had to do to become a writer. You know, besides writing the darn book. LOL! The best thing that I learned was that I'm NOT a writer and shouldn't even say that I'm an aspiring writer at this point. I don't have the first clue about how to write much less actually sitting down to write a book. Sure I can review and blog but actually writing the book…not so much.
"Whoa you say. Stop it Harlie…don't beat yourself up about it. You'll write your book and eventually it will get published. Don't give up." Well, I haven't totally given up on writing my book but at this point in my life, it will have to go on the back burner. Most of the writers that I meet were great and they love what they do but that's what they do. They don't have an Everyday Job (EDJ) outside the home; their kids are grown and out of the house. Writing for them is the job and even if they have kids at home, they are at school and are at an age where they are a little more self sufficient that my 6 year old. Don't get me wrong, hubs is great and helps out but he does work every other weekend at his job so I'm a single parent for most of the weekend. I have complete and total respect for authors that can write during the day, promo, blog, hang out on FB/Tweeter all day and then the family comes home and they are in mom/wife mode. I'm jealous. Wish I could do it.
I can just hear most of you thinking…these are just excuses Harlie. Get over yourself and just sit down and write. We all have family responsibilities and outside jobs that we have to attend. I'd love to, really I would but sometimes it doesn't happen that way. At least not for me anyway. I leave my house Monday through Friday at 7:15 am to drop off kid at school, get to work in another town at 8 am. Leave work at 5pm, drive home to pick up son from his after school care. We usually are home by 6 pm and then its homework, dinner, showers, playtime and family time. Around 9 pm is when hubs and I can have our time together. Of course, I still have to read/review/blog/answer emails before bedtime. Again, I can hear the groaning from yall and you are probably saying that's just life. You will have to make some sacrifices if you want to write. Trust me, I get that and understand that I will have to make the sacrifices. I'm just not sure when that is going to be.
Hubs has an opportunity in another town working for the same company. It would mean more money and a move but the greatest thing about it…I wouldn't have to work full time. Part time at best for me. More time to write, I know. The bad thing…its not a done deal at this point and if it does happen, it wouldn't until the summer. *sigh* Say a prayer for me and my family. We really need to move and this is a great opportunity for hubs and our family in general.
I will say this, I did two mini pitches to two different publishers and I was actually given their cards and said when the story was finished to send it them. I was on a self confidence high for a couple of hours but then reality set in and I took a couple of steps back, realized that it will take me at least a couple of months if not longer to get it to them. I will get it to them eventually and I just hope that they don't forget about me.
Sorry this is a long post. I just needed to get my thoughts (jumbled, I'm sure for most of yall) typed up and read out loud. Hubs loves this post. :) Again, he's a huge supporter of mine.
I leave you with this picture and you're welcome…..
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As most of yall know, I live in Texas. I was raised in Dallas but now live with my family in East Texas. The picture of the bluebonnets was actually taken in the Texas Hill Country. Aren't they stunning? The point of the picture is that I'm in San Antonio, TX at my first conference. Its the Epicon conference. Epicon stands for Electronic Publishing Industry Coalition. I highly encourage anyone to go to their website and take a look around. Here's the link:
www.epicorg.com .
Well, we made it…finally. It was late by the time we got into San Antonio last night but we did manage to make new friends right away and yes, cocktails were served. It was a beautiful night but I was beat. Heck, I'm up at 5:15 am every morning and by the time my roommate and I managed to get to the room it was almost midnight. I swear I passed out once my head hit the pillow. This morning's workshops don't interest me at all but this afternoon, I will be at the workshop called Virtual Blog Tours-Pitfalls, Problems & Solutions. As a reviewer and blog hop participant, I look forward to hearing what the authors have to say about blog tours. Hopefully, I will come away with some new ideas of my own and learning what authors like and don't like about blog tours.
The view outside our window is the Alamo. Yes, the Alamo. Its absolutely crazy in San Antonio. Its Spring Break, the streets are crowded and the Riverwalk is insane. So far this morning I have been to Starbucks *sigh* and I have enjoyed walking part of the Riverwalk before all the crazies wake up. Tonight we are taking a River Boat Cruise and I can't wait for that.
So far some of the crazies that I have met are Desiree Holt, Debbie Sullivan, Cynthia Rhoades and of course my roommate and travel buddy, Casea Major. At lunch, I'm sure I will meet more and tomorrow with the eFiesta bookstore in the afternoon.
More later but for now, I need to get more caffeine.
Just because…
He is here just because….
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Also, I'd appreciate it if you are going to be in San Antonio, don't be shy…look me up. I'm not a big drinker anymore but I do like to hang out.
Now, you can go back and stare at the picture.
And your welcome for the picture.
News, sorry its been too long
Couldn't resist the picture since its late and I'm about ready to turn in myself. *fans self* Any woos…
Just wanted to let y'all know that I'm now a Sweet and Sexy Diva. My first post is April 7th. My day will always be on the 7th. I'm very excited about this. I'm their first reviewer/aspiring writer. Honestly, I didn't think that they would want someone like me but Tina was excited and thrilled that I wanted to be a Diva.
In other news, I'm going to my first conference on Thursday. Super excited about this. I plan on blogging about my experiences starting on Friday. Can. Not. Wait.
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If music is the doctor, Shakira must have one heck of a prescription.
The Colombian-born singer-songwriter is everywhere at the moment. You can find her all over the music charts, TVÆs ōThe Voice,ö and numerous commercials for products from teeth-whiteners, perfume and yogurt to Target stores.
Speaking of her prescription for success, sheÆs about to take ōMedicineö to the country music charts.
Is there anything this woman canÆt do? IÆm guessing not. Her latest album, ōShakira,ö is perched at No. 2 on BillboardÆs Hot 200. The albumÆs first single, ōCanÆt Remember To Forget Youö with Rihanna, is currently on its way up BillboardÆs Hot 100, while ōMedicineö is about to make history on the country charts.
ōMedicineö features fellow ōThe Voiceö coach Blake Shelton. The two joined forces for ShakiraÆs latest album, just like he did with Christina Aguilera on ōJust A Foolö from AguileraÆs ōLotus.ö
Shakira will become the first South American artist to land on the country music charts in the U.S. Shelton recently made history of his own when his 11th straight single topped the country charts, making him the only artist to achieve such a feat. Will ōMedicineö be his 12th? I think the prognosis looks good, as the two recently performed the song on the ACMs.
IÆve always enjoyed ShakiraÆs mystical, sometimes haunting voice Ś it truly is unique. I still love one of her first English-language hits ōUnderneath Your Clothes,ö but nobody can deny the worldwide success of her massive No. 1 hit ōHips DonÆt Lie.ö That song alone made her a star.
ōShakira.ö is her 10th studio album overall and perhaps one of the most important. SheÆs getting a lot of attention for her coaching on ōThe Voice,ö so this record needs to show her relevance to music even more so than any of her previous ones.
The new music illustrates a more Americanized Shakira; even the lyrics are more commonplace than before. This is good for the newer Shakira fan, whereas diehards might see it as selling out. The sound encompasses a little more reggae, rock and ska than weÆve heard from her before, but her recognizable, mercurial vocal tone remains ever-present.
The album boasts 12 impressive tracks, most of which seem to follow the path of Taylor Swift, meaning Shakira has no problem dissing the men whoÆve done her wrong. The best examples include ōYou DonÆt Care About Me,ö ōCut Me Deep,ö featuring Magic, and the first single ōCanÆt Remember To Forget You,ö featuring Rihanna.
ōSpotlightö has pop hit written all over it, while the beautifully-sung ō23ö is the perfect ballad to showcase her talent the most Ś I love the acoustic guitar arrangement.
The semi-acoustic-guitar-driven ōBroken Recordö is a standout as well.
Page 2 of 2 - ōShakira.ö is more proof that the real winners on ōThe Voiceö are the coaches.
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The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that right-hander Chris Carpenter will join the Memphis Redbirds and start Saturday's 6:05 p.m. contest against the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Triple-A Astros) at AutoZone Park as part of a rehabilitation assignment.
Carpenter is currently on the Cardinals' 60-day disabled list recovering from back and shoulder ailments.
The 38-year-old tossed 54 pitches (38 strikes) in his first rehab start for Double-A Springfield on Monday at Hammons Field. He struck out five and allowed six hits, including one home run, for three runs (two earned) in 2 2/3 innings against the Arkansas Travelers. He started the game with a scoreless inning that included two strikeouts and a broken-bat single.
Cardinals RHP Carpenter set for minor league rehab
In 2005, he became the first Cardinals Cy Young Award winner since Bob Gibson in 1970, going 21-5 with a 2.83 ERA (76er/241.2ip) in 33 starts. That season, he hurled seven complete games, four shutouts, and a career-high 213 strikeouts.
Over his 15-year career, Carpenter is a lifetime 144-94 with a 3.76 ERA (927er/2219.1ip), 33 complete games, 15 shutouts, and 1,697 strikeouts. He has been an All-Star three times throughout his career (2005, '06, '10), and in 2005 became the first Cardinal since Rick Wise in 1973 to be named the starting pitcher for an All-Star Game.
In nine seasons as a Cardinal, Carpenter has gone 95-44 with a 3.70 ERA (460er/1348.2ip) in 198 career starts, winning 15 or more games in five of the six years in which he made at least 20 starts. He ranks third in Cardinals history with 1,085 strikeouts, trailing Dizzy Dean by 10. Entering the 2013 season, his .683 winning percentage as a Cardinal ranked 2nd all-time for St. Louis pitchers with at least 100 starts and best in all of Major League Baseball over the past nine seasons.
Carpenter has made four rehab starts for the Redbirds during the 2003 and '08 seasons in his career, going 0-1 with a 3.71 ERA (7er/17.0ip) and nine strikeouts.
He was originally drafted by Toronto in the first round (15th overall) of the 1993 MLB First-Year Player Draft and signed with St. Louis in December 2002.
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