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Birthday Party and a Compliment From HIM5 Reviews
Earlier, before the concert, was a blast! Tiff and I were just talking and stuff when Pete asked us if we wanted to go see all the fans. We said sure and started to follow him when he handed us some tellatubby costumes and backpacks. Tiffany and I just looked at each other and said, "Fuck no! No way! We saw you do this in a video on youtube! This is gonna be crazy!"
As we put on the tellatubby outfits and backpacks when Tiff turned to Pete while saying, "You know Pete you are very sexy lookin as a tellatubby."
I like gagged as they started saying all this lovey dovey crap to each other. They both flicked me off and started to make out with each other. I just shook my head, put on my tellatubby head, turned on some My Chem music, and went out into the huge crowd of fans. They had no clue it was me so they were all a lil freaked out.
Pete and Tiff quickly joined me as we all walked around the Amway arena jumping around and having fun. Then as we made out way back to the buses we took of our tellatubby heads and I screamed, "FUCK YEAH!" All of the fans started freaking out as we ran by holding the heads and screaming shit. It was pretty fun but, the fun can never last or at least I think it can't.
As soon as we got back it was back to business. Ha ha, who am I kidding. Let me rephrase that… As soon as we got back it was back to partying and having a blast. Ha ha. Soon everyone had performed except for us and I was a lil nervous since it was my birthday and all.
-Halfway into our performance-
We had just finished singing Skylines and Turnstiles when Gerard looked out into the fans and said, "Hey all you beautiful motherfuckers! I bet you didn't know it, but today is Ashkie's 16 birthday! Can you fucking believe that! And all of you guys out there don't even think about it because she is taken!"
There was a lot of cheering, people screaming 'Happy Birthday', guys screaming 'I love you', and other shit like that. I laughed and said, "Thanks Gerard just let the whole world know it's my birthday? Ha ha. And that's right all you boys I'm taken. Frank and I are together so sorry boys. I still love you all."
It went silent for a while as Frank kissed me and then everyone cheered and the boys booed. Once it got quite one of the boys in the crowed screamed, "Ashkie you're my role model." I blushed a little and said, "Awe thanks. Okay now lets get back to the concert, eh?"
-After concert around 6pm-
After the concert I changed into some black skinny jeans with my masterpiece of a shirt on. On the tour bus I got bored so I made this shirt. It was black low-cut and covered in writing and drawings. I loved it so I decided to wear it. As I redid my makeup and hair Frank said, "Hey skittles wanna go on a walk? You look like you could use some fresh air."
I smiled and gave him a kiss while saying, "Oh you know I could veggie. Lets go." As we left I saw Gerard and everyone head towards the stadium and I thought "Shit I really don't wanna go in there again, but I know I'm gonna have to."
-About 30 minutes later-
Frank and I were semi-drunk when we walked back to the tour bus area hand in hand. We had had a lot of fun, but once again the fun can never last. I started walking towards our bus and grabbed me saying, "Oh no you don't. You're coming with me missy." I just smiled and followed him. I knew exactly where we were going and really wished we weren't. I mean I was drunk, but not too drunk to not know what we were doing.
As we started heading towards the Amway arena Frank and I just started talking. It was going fine until he asked me about high school.
He said, "Ashkie, you know you're only 16 and well you still have 3 years of high school left. I was wondering what you were going to do about it cause I think you should go to school."
I stopped smiling and looked at him seriously saying, "No, I will not go back to high school. You guys can't make me and I know Gerard put you up to this!"
He smiled at me and said, "Babe you have to! I'd go back with you, but we're gonna be touring!"
"But what about me? You can't just leave me here! Why can't I tour with you guys?"
"You know what I give up! I will not talk about this with you! Gerard can make Bob do it or better yet he can talk to you himself! I will not fight with my girlfriend. Let's just go in."
I kissed him quickly and laughed. Then I looked at the doors in front of us and signed. As soon as we walked in a light sprang on and the guys (just my chem) screamed, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASHKIE!" I hated all of this, but I just put it all beside and smiled saying, "Awe thanks guys! This is too cool!"
I watched as Gerard and the guys all game up to me wearing those ridiculous birthday hats. I gave them all a hug and looked around. This didn't seem so bad it wasn't a huge party, only the guys, and it didn't look like a bug deal. Then Gerard smiled at me and said, "Happy birthday sis, but wait until you see this."
He then snapped his fingers and all the lights in the arena flashed on. I looked around as I saw a ton of people, decorations, presents, and a huge cake! My eyes went wide as I thought, No fuckin way! Oh no! They…they….they actually threw me a huge party. Holy shit!
I was sort of freaking out in my head as I looked around. It looked like he had spent weeks playing this all and then hours putting it all together. It seemed like they actually cared about me, unlike all my other birthdays. Sure my other birthdays I did have my adoptive parents there and friends, but something was missing. I now know that what was missing was family. Corny, right? But fuck its true.
I smiled weakly at everyone and said, "Holy shit dudes! This is so awesome! Thanks and LETS GET THIS FUCKING PARTY STARTED!"
Music started blasting as I went around greeting everyone that came. I was definitely surprised when I saw all my friends from home there. They all ran up to me screaming and Taylor said, "Holy shit Ash! You really weren't lying about any of this! How crazy and happy birthday."
I laughed and said, "Yeah this is pretty crazy shit. I'm so happy that you guys are here though cause you do know that even rockstars need friends. Now you guys go have fun but…."
"BE CAREFULL!" we all screamed at once. That was an inside joke that we've had since like 7th grade. Ah, the crazy shit that goes on in my life is awesome. As they went off someone behind me said, "Hey. You must be Ashkie."
I turned around to find Andy Sixx just standing there. I smiled at him and said, "Yeah and you must be Andy."
He laughed saying, "Yeah. I saw you perform earlier and I must say you have an amazing voice."
I smiled and said, "Thanks. I've been told that a lot lately."
"Haha I would never of guessed. So how's your birthday been so far?"
"Well lets see…..awesome until I was told that I have to go back to high school."
He frowned and looked me in the eyes while saying "Oh, well it can't be that bad! I mean come on if you can survive all of this crazy shit I'd think you'd be able to survive high school and maybe even college."
"Haha. Yeah your right. Maybe I will go back. Who knows and who really gives a fuck besides my brothers apparently."
"Fuck yeah! You're an awesome person Ashkie. Here's my number, call or text me anytime sweetie . I'd most definitely like to get to now you."
Right then someone called Andy's name and said, "ANDY! We're going on soon. Come get ready."
I looked at him and said, "Well looks like you've gotta go get ready to play for everyone here. I'll see you around and you'll probably be hearing from me soon. I might need someone to help me ditch from school."
He smiled and said, "Yeah looks like it. And I will see you around."
We both started to walk away when he whipped around and said, "Hey Ashkie I forgot to ask you something. What's your favorite song by us?"
I smiled and thought deeply before saying, "You're really gonna make me pick. Well I guess it might have to be Knives and Pens."
He nodded and walked away smiling to himself. I continued to walk around until I came to the cake. This thing was fucking huge! My smiled grew when I saw Duff, Elena, and Katherine cutting the cake and passing it out. This was awesome I watched Ace of Cakes all the time and dreamed of meeting the creators behind the amazing cakes I saw. Well now was my chance.
I walked up to the three and said, "Hey. This is amazing and I just wanted to thank you for making it."
Duff smiled and said, "No problem. And I'm going to guess that you're the infamous birthday girl?"
I smiled my innocent smile that I sometimes do and said, "Yup that's me. Haha. I just wanted to let you know that this is huge for me. I watch your show all the time and I've even caught the guys watching it once in a while. So meeting all three of you right now is awesome."
He smiled and said, "Well thanks. That means a lot to us. And standing here meeting you and everyone is amazing to us."
I smiled as Elena said, "Hey Ashkie. Do you think we could get a couple of pictures with you and the guys?"
I laughed and said, "Of course. I'll go grab them now. Oh and you guys don't have to stay right here the whole night. You can go party to and have fun."
As I walked away to find the boys I ran straight into Pete. He had Tiffany under on arm and now me under the other. He looked at me and said, "Yo Ash. This party is the shit! This is amazing!"
I smiled and said, "Well thanks Pete. Now if you don't mind I need to find the guys. Any idea where they are?"
He thought for a moment and then pointed towards the center of the mosh pit. I shook my head and said, "Okay time to go crowd surfing. Pete would you mind lifting me up?"
He shook his head and immediately picked me up. Then he sent me over to the other person and next thing I knew I was crowd surfing. I was having so much fun I forgot that I was supposed to be getting the boys until I fell straight on Frank.
I got up and started laughing at Franks face. He had this look of confusing yet total amazement that just was too funny. Once I finally got my breathe back I said, "Okay I need you and the guys now. We've gotta go take some pics with the people from Ace of Cakes."
He nodded and tapped the guys on the shoulder and told them. They all nodded and started heading towards the cake. Frank looked at me and said, "Would you like a ride out?" I nodded thinking he meant crowd surfing, but he threw me over his shoulder and started walking out. I started laughing as he walked towards the cake still not letting me go.
Once we got over there he finally let me down. I just looked at him and then everyone saying, "Ok we're all here. Lets take some pics." Then we took a couple pics and went right back on to partying. We were having a blast when someone started strumming on a guitar somewhere.
I immediately looked towards the stage to find the curtains opening and Black Veil Brides standing there. I smiled and held onto Frank as they said, "Okay you guys as you know it's Ashkie's birthday and well we just wanna sing her one song. This song is called Knives and Pens and just so happens to be the birthday girl's favorite song. Why don't you come on up here Ashkie?"
I laughed and yelled, "How do I get all the way up there from here?" Suddenly I was lifted in the air and passed up to the stage. I laughed and said, "Looks like I won't have to worry about getting up since I'm here. Nice."
Andy laughed and started singing
"Alone at last, we can sit and fight.
And I've lost all faith in this blurring light,
But stay right here we can change our plight.
We're storming through this, despite what's right.
One final fight, for this tonight.
With knives and pens, we made our plight.
Lay your heart down, the end's in sight.
Conscience begs for you to do what's right.
Everyday it's still the same dull knife,
Stab it through and justify your pride.
One final fight, for this tonight.
With knives and pens, we made our plight.
And I can't go on without your love, you lost, you never held on.
We tried our best, turn out the light, turn out the light.
One final fight, for this tonight.
With knives and pens, we made our plight.
And I can't go on without your love, you lost, you never held on.
We tried our best, turn out the light, turn out the light."
I smiled as they finished and blushed when Andy gave me a hug and whispered 'Your really cute'. I jumped back down smiling, grabbed a beer, and snuck away from everyone. This party was amazing, but I felt like I didn't deserve it. Don't ask me why I felt like that I just did!
As I sat outside in the semi-cold night I felt like someone was standing behind me. I turned around to find Frank just standing there. He smiled at me and asked, "Whatcha doing out here all by yourself? You should be in there, partying with me."
I smiled at him and shrugged. He gave me a hug probably guessing what I was feeling. I hugged him back and he said, "Come on. Lets go back inside. I think Gerard and the guys want to give you something."
I half smiled at him and walked back inside with him.


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It is great to be back in racing season. The Kalamazoo Area Runners racing schedule got underway today with the Shamrock 5K run at Hackett. It was a cold and cloudy Saturday morning, but there were two positives.
1.) It was at least a little above freezing
2.) It wasn't snowing
So both of those were wins. The race kicked off at 9 am with the course leading us down Kilgore Lane and then into the neighborhoods around Kalamazoo. I started up in front to get the best possible start I could. I beginning quarter mile was very tight as we only had one lane to run down due to caution tape blocking the middle of the street. Once we got into the neighborhoods it was wide open.
Now before I get into the meat of the race I would like to say I just started running my speed workouts (Intervals and Tempo runs) at the start of March, so I was not expecting a fast time today just a time in the 21 minute range would be satisfying for me.
After the first quarter I was with one of my running buddies I always find myself around, Chris Dhulster along with one other runner. I counted how many runners I had in front of me as well and there were only seven other runners. I was a little stunned with how well I was doing considering the amount of speed work I had so far this year, but I felt good and nice and relaxed.
After we got to the first mile my time was at 6:13. so a very good start so far and I used the downhills and uphills to my advantage.
I was still with Chris and the other runner at the two mile mark. Our pace had slowed as we were at 13 minutes, but I still felt good. I wasn't burned out so everything was going well. I was sitting in eighth place at the time, but Chris and the other runner with us started pulling away from me, but with about 1/2 mile to go I began to pick my pace back up and the margin evened itself out.
The crowd support along the course was great and helped me out to the finish line. Now I was coming down Duke St. and knew the finish was just ahead. All I had to do was a navigate a downhill, followed by an uphill and a couple of turns and I was good to go. I flew down the hill and my time at the bottom of it was in the 19s so I was thinking I may get in the 20s. I powered my way up the final hill and took the final couple of turns and hit the finish. My friend Jeremy just finished behind me as w
I not only broke my 22 minute goal, but also broke 21 minutes setting a PR for the Shamrock race with a time of 20:47 good for 8th overall and 1st in my age group. Last year I ran a 21:20 in the same race. I'm a good 33 seconds ahead of where I was at the start of last year. I look forward to another great running season as I look to break my PR of 19:08.


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Samsung does not want to buy Pentax (says Samsung CEO); new hybrids may come 2010:H2
Some interesting things from Korea are discussed in the PentaxForums forums. The CEO of Samsung talked about Pentax and the NX-series cameras in an interview summarized in the english-speaking Korea Times.
The Samsung Chief denied interest in buying Pentax, but will "maintain current links". The article also mentions that new Samsung Hybrids using all-Samsung tech may be coming in the second half of 2010 (second half starts July 1st). He also talks about partners, channels, and lenses. Check the interview for more...
One thing of interest is the new humble Samsung. As you may recall, they had been banging the drums about how they were going to grab the #1 spot in global market share. However, just like Sony (and many other companies), Samsung has tasted some "humble pie". Their new global estimates are much more modest, they talk targets of 15% and 18% for 2011 and 2012 respectively.


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An anime DVD boxed set.
We've all heard the tired-expression that all good things must come to an end. In the case of Claymore, the sixth chapter (titled "The Awakening") is charged with the task of closing up the epic goth shonen series.
Coming in at a runtime of 95 minutes, the Chapter 6 Funimation release contains 4 episodes (# 23 through 26) on a single disc housed in a standard DVD case. The show wears a very appropriate TV MA (17+) rating due to some rough language, topless female nudity (or maybe topless monster nudity is more appropriate), and a near-endless succession of violent/gory sequences.
Extras are surprisingly robust and include a nice 24 page full color book highlighting key characters from the series, a commentary track from some of the English voice actresses over Episode 26, original TV commercials, textless songs, and a crop of Funimation trailers.
Language options are standard fair sub and dub, which of course means dialog presented in either original Japanese (Stereo) or an English dub in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround. And, like always, the choice to run English subtitles exists for either spoken language option.
The show, for those who are unaware, concludes the tense setup Chapter 5 went out of its way to establish. In fact the first episode of this set (# 23) literally opens in the middle of a heated battle between the half-Awakened Claire and Rigaldo, the Silver-Eyed Lion King in the snowy, lifeless town of Pieta. There is no recapping, no flashbacking, and no reestablishing of any kind so latecomers to the series would be wise not to pick this set as a starting point.
Once the bloody confrontation between the Claymores and Rigaldo comes to its bloody conclusion, the show wastes very little time setting up the next (and final) battle with the Awakened creature Pricilla. At the risk of sparing you spoilers, let's just say that the pacing is mind-numbingly swift in this pair of two-parters and the inevitable grand conclusion comes pretty quickly.
The artistry and ambiance established within the show have always been particularly noteworthy and this volume is no exception. The first two episodes maintain the dark, cloudy skies and gentle snowfall that was established in Chapter 5 while the remaining two episodes introduce bursts of background color in the form of flowing lava and showering sparks (ala Star Wars Episode III's final battle on Mustafar).
Like before many of the subtle effects (falling snowflakes, creeping shadows, tongues of flame from campfires and so on) are computer generated while the character models are internationally drab and bleak. This all adds up to spectacular attention to detail through minor contrasts.
Fancy combat moves and lightening-quick sword slashing still dazzle in the heat of battle but (thankfully) the show's creative teams made certain to display the results from several perspectives so as not to bore the viewer with mere blurry character models.
The soundtrack, which has always been solid and eerily appropriate, continues to work its near subliminal magic here. Of course the battles introduce a sharp spike in tempo and guitar wailing but it works nearly as effectively as the hauntingly quiet melodies that lace the more tension-filled segments.
The English dub has received mixed reviews in the past but seems to have come together quite well for the final quartet of episodes. Chalk it up either to the fact that the actors must really have known the character personalities by this stage in the game or simply the emotionally driven script that fuels the grand finale. Either way the dub works as well as the original Japanese dialog work, which seemed to have picked up on the grand scheme of things much earlier on.
In all, purists and fans of the show are likely waiting impatiently for this release and neophytes may want to use this opportunity to begin the entire saga from the first chapter onward. Hopefully now that this, the final chapter has been completed and released; Funimation will consider packaging up the entire saga into a single collection. This is definitely a title that deserves such treatment.
What did you think of this review?
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Found while perusing this morning's ajc.com:
Federal appeals court upholds gun ban in airport. Localities form co-ops to buy gas cheaper. House to teenagers: Hang up and drive. Senate passes ethics bill with compromise on income tax reports for lawmakers. Senate OK's bill for possible taxes for police and firefighters in Atlanta. House votes to axe the birthday tax, but you'd have to pay sales tax on car purchases. Autism bill pulled in Senate. House votes to cut teacher bonuses. Tax credits for home-buying approved.
Some opinion:
Jim Wooten on Chevys, Fords and clodhoppers.
Elsewhere in Georgia.
MT: Lucid Idiocy on an increase in bingo prizes. PP: Ed Tarver's no-lying-at-the-Capitol bill passes the Senate.
And in the nation:
WP: For Six Flags, debt squeeze looms as latest hurdle. WP: Fed says Americans lost wealth at staggering rate in '08. WSJ: Noonan on the lack of a pill for this kind of depression. NYT: Obama is on the spot as rulings aid gay partners.
And you haven't done your civic duty today unless you've seen last night's confrontation between Comedy Central's Jon Stewart and CNBC's financial guru Jim Cramer:
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What is Karen Handel doing in Israel this week? What business does a GA politician have in Israel? Did the taxpayers pay for this? Jim, how about an article? Seems like everyone is cutting back on vacations, groceries, eating out, weekend travels, etc while the politicians eat our lunch.


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From top left, moving clockwise: The DCI Cupcake Yummy Pillow, The Sugar Skull Pillow, The Diamond Supply Brilliant Pillow, and the Hamburger Pillow.
Welcome to the world of wacky home goods! Our new housewares buyer Stephanie has specially curated some of the funnest pieces to bring some whimsy to your decore. I've picked out a few of my favorites. Keep in mind, these are not all for the mature homeowner. But I feel like paying rent/a mortgage makes you feel old enough – no need to make yourself feel even older with boring decore!
Insight's Collectable candle collection is by far at the top of my list. I want these Luijiang skulls in every color! I currently keep one on my desk, but I'm sure they'd look awesomely morbid in your living room or dorm. Insight also offers up candles shaped like bird skulls, spray cans, and peace signs, in case you're not crazy about the ones above.
Want to have some fun in the kitchen? From unique ice cube trays to gag mugs to a large collection of shot glass designs, you can guarantee serving a meal at your place will be anything but boring. I'm dying for this Mishka mug! Getting ready for a summer BBQ? Try the Pirate vs Ninja Corn Skewers and the Ninja BBQ Tools with Apron from Kikkerland. Skipping the food and going straight to the drinks? The Chemistry Shot Glass set and the Switchpop Bottle Opener are just a few of my favorite options.
Last but not least, my absolute favorite is the inflatable unicorn head from DCI! We have one of these in the office and they're totally awesome. You can also get an inflatable bear or moose, but I'd say it's more fun to go with the mythical option.
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Keeping the #WCEbob & @WCEBroadway Peops Connected
Strikes me that all or some, if you're anti-social (there's a pun in there, I swear), of the attendees going to tonight's Tweet Seat event for WestCoast Entertainment's Best of Broadway showing of In the Heights might want to follow each other on Twitter (that is a lot of words for one sentence. I think I'm exhausted.). And now back to keeping the #WCEbob & @WCEBroadway peops connected
So Tweet Seat peops, here's your roll call (and don't forget to follow hashtag #WCEbob tonight)
- 1nTheDepths
- JamieMorganCDA
- TheMikeEllis
- Sean_Smitham
- DiBrubaker
- RdMustardDesign
- MindSchool
- TinyTall
- Chuck_Ethridge
- CEthridge
- BarbChamberlain
- Teecer
- SherryRose
- SpokaneMac
- Jenna_Carrol
- KickAshford
- AllyShoshana
- WCEBroadway
And don't forget to post to WestCoast's Facebook page, por favor. See ya later.
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Time-Lapse of Snow Hammering Away Makes Me Long for Summer [Video]
The snow just keeps coming and coming in Michigan this winter, but not as fast as it is in this video.
Check out this time-lapse video of a backyard getting slammed with a foot of snow in less than a minute. It's time for summer!
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If there is but one truth within the annals of rock 'n' roll, it is this: Queen is awesome. Voyageur Press understands this truth. The publisher released a handful of excellent coffee table titles this year, including one on The Velvet Underground and another on Neil Diamond (very cleverly named Neil Diamond Is Forever), and has now added to its catalog an extensive volume that chronicles Queen's mighty quintessence. With the help of hundreds of photos, record covers and other ephemera, rock journalist Phil Sutcliffe recounts Queen's story from a tiny twinkle in Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon's eyes, to arena-rocking audiences throughout the '70s and '80s, to Mercury's death of AIDS in 1991, to present. The book is supplemented by guest writers on topics like the band's equipment and effects, and how it persists with only two remaining original members. There's also commentary—Slash on Brian May, Rob Halford on Freddie Mercury, et cetera. Even comics about the band are included. It's a worthy package of Queen's regal, majestic, glamourous glory.
Scared of Chaka is responsible for me cutting off my hippie hair.
Could this be the coming of ska's fourth wave? To find out, put on your bowler and finely tailored pants on Saturday, Dec. 12, and skank down to Amped Performance Center (4200 Lomas NE). The $5, all-ages show begins at 7 p.m. and includes the jams of Drop Steady Rockers, The Blue Hornets and Martial Law. (Jessica Cassyle Carr)
As talent-buyer and manager for not one, not two, but three venues—Launchpad, Low Spirits and Sunshine Theater—Luis Mota is constantly surrounded by music and/or music-related things. Below are the first five shuffled tracks that were floating around his music library.


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"A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering."
"If a ragnarök would burn all the slums and gas-works, and shabby garages, and long arc-lit suburbs, it could for me burn all the works of art — and I'd go back to trees.."
"1)Why do you wear a mask? Were you burned by acid or something? 2)Oh no. It's just they're terribly comfortable. I think everyone will be wearing them in the future."
"When you do something, you should burn yourself up completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself"


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My recent post about the carcase saw I built based on Joseph Smith's 'Key to the Manufactories of Sheffield' has generated a lot of comments, emails and questions, so I thought I would respond to some of them collectively and post the answers here for all others interested.
Here goes…
Q: Besides the 12 in length, and 1/2″ cant you mentioned on the last post, do you mind giving the rest of the dimensions – i.e. the height of the blade and the thickness of the back at the the toe and at the the tote respectively? What thickness plate did you end up using?
A: The depth under the back tapers from about 2.5 inches down to just shy of 2 inches at the toe. The brass back is 1/4 of an inch thick and it tapers in depth from about 0.75 to about 0.50 inches along the length. The plate of the saw is 0.020 inches thick 1095 spring steel.
Q: Where did you get the materials for the saw?
A: The saw plate is from TGIAG.com, the brass back is from BontzSawWorks.net and the nuts are from ToolsForWorkingWood.com
Q: Is that a slotted back? How did you shape the back to make it look folded?
A: Yes, the back is slotted brass bar. I shaped the corners into smooth round-overs to appear like a traditional folded brass back. I used files and sandpaper for the shaping…brass is very easy to work with files.
Q: What is the tooth spacing? Rake? Fleam?
A: 14 points per inch filed with 10 degrees of rake and 10 degrees of fleam for ripping and crosscutting.
Q: What copy of 'Smith's Key' are you working from and where did you get it?
A: My copy is the 1975 EAIA reprint. I purchased it on Amazon and you can too…they aren't cheap, but worth every penny IMHO.
Q: Are you making this saw available for sale? Will you build one for me?
A: If you are interested in purchasing one of these saws, I am making a few of them for sale. Each saw will be one of a kind, custom made to order including tote sizing to the user and tooth spacing of your choice. This is not a "production saw"…they are made start to finish, one at a time. I don't "batch" parts. I have two orders now and will be taking a few more. Price is $400. For more details please email me at: firstname.lastname@example.com


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- Loki: There are not many people who can sneak up on me.
- Natasha: But you figured I'd come.
- Loki: After. After whatever tortures Fury can concede, you would appear as a friend, as a balm, and I would co-operate.
- Natasha: I wanna know what you've done to Agent Barton.
- Loki: I'd say I've expanded his mind!
- Natasha: And once you've won, once you're King of the mountain, what happens to his mind?
- Loki: (laughs) Is this love, Agent Romanoff?
- Natasha: Love is for children. I owe him a debt.
- Loki: Tell me.
- Natasha: (hesitates) Before I worked for SHIELD, I, uh... well, I made a name for myself. I have a very specific skill set. I didn't care who I used it for, or on. I got on SHIELD's radar in a bad way. Agent Barton was sent to kill me... he made a different call.
- Loki: And what will you do if I vow to spare him?
- Natasha: Not let you out.
- Loki: Oh no, but I like this. Your world in the balance, and you bargain for one man?
- Natasha: Regimes fall everyday. I tend not to weep over that, I'm Russian... or I was.
- Loki: And what are you now?
- Natasha: It's really not that complicated. I've got red on my ledger. I'd like to wipe it out.
- Loki: Can you? Can you wipe out that much red? Dreykov's daughter, Sao Paulo, the hospital fire? Barton told me everything. Your ledger is dripping, it's gushing red, and you think saving a man no more virtuous than yourself will change anything? This is the basest sentimentality. This is a child at prayer. PATHETIC! You lie and kill, in the service of liars and killers. You pretend to be separate, to have your own code, something that makes up for horrors. But they are part of you, and they will never go away. (slams fist on glass)
- I won't touch Barton, not until I make him kill you! Slowly, intimately, in every way he knows you fear. And then he'll wake just long enough to see his good work, and when he screams, I'll split his skull! This is my bargain, you mewling quim!
- Natasha: (fearfully) You're a monster!
- Loki: (laughs) Oh, no. You brought the monster.
- Natasha: (returns to normal self) So, Banner. That's your play?
- Loki: What?
- Natasha: (into headpiece) Loki means to unleash the Hulk. Keep Banner in the lab, I'm on my way. Send Thor as well.
- (to Loki) Thank you for your co-operation.


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Joined as a Principal Dancer in 2005.
Born in Viljandi, Estonia, Tiit Helimets trained at Tallinn Ballet School and began his career as a soloist with Estonian National Ballet. He was promoted to principal dancer six months later, making Estonian dance history when he danced the role of Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake at age 18. After dancing all the principal repertory with that company, he joined Birmingham Royal Ballet in 1999, where he created roles in Bintley's The Seasons, The Shakespeare Suite, Sylvia, The Orpheus Suite, and Les Petit Riens, as well as Siddiqui's Krishna.
Since joining SF Ballet as a principal dancer in 2005, Helimets has created roles in Caniparoli's Doublestop and Ibsen's House, as well as Wheeldon's Ghosts. Among his major roles are Albrecht in Tomasson's Giselle, Nutcracker Prince and King of the Snow in Tomasson's Nutcracker, Prince Desiré in Tomasson's The Sleeping Beauty, Prince Siegfried in Tomasson's Swan Lake, Basilio in Tomasson/Possokhov's Don Quixote, Gremin in Cranko's Onegin, and Prince in Neumeier's The Little Mermaid.
His repertory includes Tomasson's 7 for Eight, Chi-Lin, The Fifth Season, On a Theme of Paganini, On Common Ground, and Trio; Balanchine's Apollo, Allegro Brillante, "Diamonds," Divertimento No. 15, The Four Temperaments, Scotch Symphony, Stravinsky Violin Concerto, and Symphony in C; Adam's A rose by any other name and Night; Ashton's Symphonic Variations; Bintley's The Dance House; Forsythe's in the middle, somewhat elevated; Liang's Symphonic Dances; Lifar's Suite en Blanc; MacMillan's Winter Dreams; McGregor's Borderlands, Chroma, and Eden/Eden; Mrozewski's Concordia; Nureyev's Raymonda—Act III; Possokhov's Firebird and Magrittomania; Ratmansky's Russian Seasons; Robbins' In the Night; Welch's Naked; and Wheeldon's Quaternary.
Helimets organized a tour of Estonian National Ballet to San Francisco as well as the Estonian Festival in June 2013; choreographed AEG for Estonian National Ballet in 2011; and directed, produced, and performed in an Estonian tour featuring San Francisco Ballet dancers in 2011. As a guest artist he danced Symphony in C with National Ballet of Canada, performed at the International Ballet Star Gala in Taipei, and performed Apollo with Birmingham Royal Ballet, all in 2008. In 2008, Helimets received an Award for Outstanding Performance for his guest appearances in The Sleeping Beauty and Romeo and Juliet in Estonia.
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Spike's Tickle Attack: Twilight SparkleNarrator: one day in the town of Ponyville we see the little baby-dragon Spike, as he is trying to make a 6-gem cake, he had all of the ingredients all he needs is to add the 6-jewels, he walks into the cabinet and see the 6-jewels he got for cooking the cake were gone and Twilight left him a note in the cabinet saying"Dear Spike, Me and the rest of my friends need your jewels, I hope you don't mind that we took them, we own you 6 jewels - Twilight Sparkle"Spike: It took me so long to get those valuable jewels, and those are the 6 tastiest jewels ever, I am not just going to let them steal them, I am going to get them back(as he runs out of the kitchen to try to get the jewels he saw Twilight and the gang out the window as he was running, he stopped and Twilight said)Twilight: Bye girls, I will see you later I need to get the jewel I hidden in the housePinkie Pie: But ain't Spike in thereTwilight: Yes, but I hide it in someplace I'm sure he won't find it, if I be quic
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celestia/luna tickle torturethis story takes place in canterlot, the castle.Celestia practically skipped to her room, luna jogging to keep up with her long strides, she was panting when they reached the large bedroom, then luna saw the rope on the bed along with the blindfold next to it. She was confused, looking up into her sister's shining face she asked "c-celestia, what is all this?" her voice shook with fear, her sister reassured her "just a little game, don't worry, i promise it won't hurt a bit." her voice sounded so evil suddenly, she motioned for luna to lie down and as she did, the magical rope twisted around her, forcing her stretched out in spread-eagle, she yelped "Celestia, what are you doing?!" celestia just grinned and walked over to a blackboard, she then drew 7 white lines on it, "we're going to play hangman, but if you get a letter wrong, you get tickled by one of the feathers" she looked down at the feathers on the bed-side table luna did not notice before, "right let's start" said celestia.
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Spencer County Sheriff Buddy Stump spoke with the Spencer Magnet Friday afternoon to alert citizens in Spencer County to two suspected burglars who have been posing as electric company personnel to gain access to victim's homes.
According to Stump, the two suspects went to a home on Townhill Road and a home on Bloomfield Road posing as electric company employees Wednesday afternoon. The individuals are identified as a white female, approximately 30 years of age, with blond hair and a male, possibly Hispanic.
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A Taylorsville woman is in custody at the Shelby County Detention facility for allegedly exposing her genitals to several different male and female juveniles in her apartment located at Hillside Court. Amelia Vann, 24, also allegedly had sex with two different 16 year old males and also provided alcohol to one of the males.
In a seperate incident, Vann is alleged to have induced a 13 year old juvenile to smoke marijuana late one evening sometime in July or August. According to the warrant issued in the case, Vann also provided a wine cooler to the juvenile.
The Taylorsville City Commission covered a number of topics as part of two special meetings held last week, including the previously discussed improvement project on Maple Avenue.
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All treatments relating to:Diabetes; High Cholesterol; High Triglycerides; Hypertension; Weight Loss
Metabolic syndrome, also called syndrome X, is a poorly understood condition in which several cardiovascular disease risk factors develop in a single person. These include:
All of these risk factors are separately associated with an increased rate of
atherosclerosis, leading to
heart attacks,
intermittent claudication, and related conditions. When they occur together, the risk is even higher. Metabolic syndrome has become increasingly common in the United States; according to the American Heart Association, as many as 50 million Americans may have it.1
Although its causes are not clear, researchers believe that abdominal obesity plays a primary role.
Abdominal obesity leads directly to
high blood pressure. Perhaps more importantly, it also appears to cause insulin resistance, a condition in which the body does not respond properly to its own insulin. The first signs of insulin resistance include high levels of insulin in the body, impaired glucose tolerance, and disturbances in cholesterol profile. In time, frank diabetes
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Other elements of the metabolic syndrome may follow.
weight loss can reduce insulin resistance; therefore, these two lifestyle "treatments" are the most important for addressing metabolic syndrome. Evidence does suggest that deliberate weight loss through dietary change, accompanied by increased levels of exercise, can in fact help control metabolic syndrome.4 While any diet that effectively reducing weight would presumably work, there is some evidence that a Mediterranean-style diet—low in refined carbohydrates, high in fiber, moderately high in vegetable proteins and high in unsaturated fats—is particularly well suited for patients with this condition.6 Beyond diet, the surgical treatment for obesity (eg, bypass surgery) has also been shown to effectively treat metabolic syndrome.6
The approaches described in the articles on
High Cholesterol, and High Triglycerides
may also be helpful.
It has also been suggested that deficiency of the mineral
chromium may play a role in the development of metabolic syndrome, and that supplementation may help. However, a study of 63 obese, nondiabetic adults with metabolic syndrome found that 16 weeks of supplementation with 1,000 mg chromium picolinate did not improve their insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism, body weight, serum lipids or inflammatory state.8
One preliminary placebo-controlled trail suggests that a
cinnamon extract may modestly lower blood sugar and blood pressure and raise lean body weight in patients with metabolic syndrome.7
However, the reliability of these results must be questioned since, even at much higher doses, cinnamon has not been consistently shown to lower blood sugar in diabetics, and there is no other evidence of its favorable effects in high blood pressure.
Another preliminary placebo-controlled study tested a proprietary extract of freshwater algae in 60 people with the syndrome and found some evidence of overall benefit.3 In addition, a proprietary formulation of nopal cactus tested on 59 overweight women showed some benefit for their metabolic syndrome.5
One study failed to find that the supplement
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) was helpful for metabolic syndrome.2
Metabolic syndrome. American Heart Association website. Available at:
http://www.americanheart.org/. Accessed October 15, 2006.
Laso N, Brugue E, Vidal J, et al. Effects of milk supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid (isomers cis-9, trans-11 and trans-10, cis-12) on body composition and metabolic syndrome components.
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Oben J, Enonchong E, Kuate D, et al. The effects of ProAlgaZyme novel algae infusion on metabolic syndrome and markers of cardiovascular health.
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Bo S, Ciccone G, Baldi C, et al. Effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention on metabolic syndrome. a randomized controlled trial.
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Linares E, Thimonier C, Degre M. The effect of NeOpuntia® on blood lipid parameters-risk factors for the metabolic syndrome (syndrome X).
Adv Ther.
Giugliano D, Ceriello A, Esposito K. Are there specific treatments for the metabolic syndrome?
Am J Clin Nutr.
Ziegenfuss TN, Hofheins JE, Mendel RW, et al. Effects of a water-soluble cinnamon extract on body composition and features of the metabolic syndrome in pre-diabetic men and women.
J Int Soc Sports Nutr.
Iqbal N, Cardillo S, Volger S, et al. Chromium picolinate does not improve key features of metabolic syndrome in obese nondiabetic adults.
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CLEVELAND -- For countless Browns fans, time has not healed. Art Modell's move remains an open wound.
And even in death, he torments them.
Modell, the late Cleveland owner credited with helping the NFL grow in prominence but whose decision to relocate his franchise to Baltimore 17 years ago obscures his accomplishments, is one of 15 finalists up for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Modell's case for induction -- he was also a finalist in 2002 -- could spark the liveliest debate in New Orleans on Saturday among 46 Hall of Fame committee members, who will select between four and seven new members on the eve of the Ravens meeting the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl.
His supporters contend Modell helped create America's most popular sport.
His detractors will never forget one despicable deed.
"It would be a terrible thing for the NFL if he ever got in," said Michelle DiBartolo, president of Canton's chapter of the Browns Backers, a worldwide fan club of more than 100,000. "I haven't met one Browns fan who said he deserves it. Anyway, he doesn't have the qualifications. How do you put Art Modell next to Paul Brown? That blows my mind."
Modell will be considered for enshrinement along with coach Bill Parcells, former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr., single-season sacks leader Michael Strahan, offensive linemen Jonathan Ogden and Larry Allen, defensive tackle Warren Sapp, running back Jerome Bettis, wide receivers Cris Carter, Tim Brown and Andre Reed, defensive standouts Charles Haley and Kevin Greene, guard Will Shields and defensive back Aeneas Williams.
Also up for consideration, two senior nominees: defensive tackle Curley Culp and linebacker Dave Robinson.
The inclusion of Modell on this year's ballot has provided another subplot to this year's Super Bowl, which has had no shortage of juicy story lines. The Ravens' unexpected run to the championship game has been, in part, fueled by the team dedicating its season to Modell. Baltimore's players have worn patches with "Art" on their jerseys to honour Modell, who died on Sept. 6 just four days ahead of the opener.
There's no denying Modell's impact on the game. As Browns owner in the 1960s, he was involved in negotiating TV contracts that brought the NFL into more of the nation's living rooms and eventually spawned "Monday Night Football," an institution Modell helped create as the league's broadcast chairman.
Before the move, Modell was adored by Cleveland's players and fans, who watched him agonize with them over every dropped pass and missed tackle while sitting in his owner's box high above the field inside cavernous Municipal Stadium.
His many missteps: firing Hall of Fame coach Paul Brown; hastening legendary running back Jim Brown's retirement because of a contract dispute; trading wide receiver Paul Warfield; signing free agent Andre Rison; financial losses, went mostly overlooked -- or were at least forgiven.
Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome, a Hall of Fame tight end in Cleveland, believes Modell's contributions warrant a bronze bust.
"You look at what Art has done for this league," said Newsome, hired by Modell to run the Ravens. "He was involved in the collective bargaining agreement, involved in the TV deal, involved in the merger, won a championship in '64, won a Super Bowl. He had diversity, the first one to hire an African American. You look at the body of work, why shouldn't he be in it? If this game is as good as it is today -- we all think we have a very good game -- then Art was the architect."
All of the finalists have impressive resumes. Parcells was the first coach to lead four teams to the playoffs. He went 183-138-1 and won two Super Bowls with the Giants. DeBartolo hired coach Bill Walsh, drafted quarterback Joe Montana and transformed the 49ers into a model franchise that won five Super Bowls.
A seven-time Pro Bowler, Strahan recorded 22 1/2 sacks in 2001 and finished with 141 1/2 in a 15-year career with the Giants; Ogden, the first player drafted by the Ravens, made 11 Pro Bowls in 12 seasons; Allen played every offensive line position but centre during 12 seasons with Dallas. He opened holes for Emmitt Smith, the league's career rushing leader; and Sapp had 96 1/2 career sacks, a remarkable number for an interior lineman.
Bettis finished with 13,662 career rushing yards in 13 seasons for the Rams and Steelers; Carter retired with the second-most career receptions (1,101) and receiving touchdowns (130); Brown, a nine-time Pro Bowler, recorded 14,934 yards receiving and 100 TDs; and Reed had 951 career catches, and played in four consecutive Super Bowls with Buffalo.
Tough to block as a defensive end or linebacker, Haley is the only player to win five Super Bowls; Greene reached double digits in sacks 10 times for the Rams, Steelers and Panthers; Shields never missed a game in a 14-season career with the Chiefs, who won four AFC West titles with him up front; Williams made the Pro Bowl as a cornerback and safety, finishing with 55 career interceptions; Culp was mainstay for Chiefs' dominating defence before helping the Oilers reach consecutive AFC title games (1978-79); and Robinson was a big-play starter on three straight Packers' title teams under Vince Lombardi.
As for Modell, his critics point to him uprooting one of the league's cornerstone teams as indisputable evidence he doesn't belong in the hall.
"It overshadows all his accomplishments," said Tony Grossi, a selection committee voter since 1999. "It can't be dismissed."
As one of those who will help elect Canton's class of 2013, Grossi, who has covered the Browns since 1984, feels a responsibility to state the case against Modell. He will speak once Modell is presented for consideration by a representative from Baltimore's market.
Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti understands Cleveland's pain. He witnessed Baltimore fans rebel when the Colts went to Indianapolis, so he can relate.
He just hopes Modell gets his due.
"I'm not even asking Cleveland to forgive," he said. "I just don't know that Cleveland's rabid fans should be the reason that they keep him out. Because it seems like a spite thing and not a legitimate 'let's look at the resume thing' and that's really what I hope changes this year."
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With the U.S-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue just concluded earlier this month, all sorts of wonkish proposals for bilateral cooperation are in the air.
But the most colorful suggestion is that of potential US-China cooperation in Pakistan. A growing chorus of voices is arguing that, since both Washington and Beijing desire a stable, prosperous, moderate and terrorism-free Pakistan, now is the time for both powers to forge some sort of strategic convergence.
While that's a cozy idea and certainly one plausible reality if certain dynamics profoundly shift, as of now it strikes me as nothing but a fantastic notion based on a fundamental misreading of US and Chinese interests and positions in Pakistan.
US interests in Pakistan revolve around ensuring that it does not serve as a base for al-Qaeda, a flashpoint for potential nuclear war or illicit trade, or a complicating factor in the US war in Afghanistan. Washington also views Islamabad through the lens of the broader South Asian region, within which it would like to see more economic prosperity and political freedom and moderation rather than extremism and war.
Chinese interests are more complicated. Yes, on the one hand, China also desires a stable Pakistan because it is concerned about Islamic terrorism in its own backyard in Xinjiang and views Islamabad as not only a key destination for Chinese infrastructure and military investment, but a key energy and trade link with the Middle East and Central Asia.
But, on the other hand, flowery rhetoric aside, the main anchor of the now 60-year old Sino-Pakistani relationship is the Indian threat, and China needs Pakistan to be a destabilizing force to check its Indian rival. That is why Beijing has lavished Islamabad with weapons to use against New Delhi and has steadily bolstered its nuclear program. Put simply, while Washington desires a stable Pakistan, Beijing is quite happy with a Pakistan that is stable enough to allow Chinese investment and domestic stability but unstable enough to check India.
China also has much less incentive to change the current status quo relative to the United States. Beijing enjoys high favorability ratings in Pakistan (84% in 2009, for instance), compared to Washington which has been a victim of virulent anti-Americanism (16% favorability ratings that same year). Many Pakistanis view China as an all-weather friend and harbinger of economic development, and see the US as an unreliable ally and threat to their security.
Beijing has not only won over the hearts and minds of Pakistanis, but exerts significant influence on the levers of power in Pakistan to achieve its own interests where necessary. In the past, China has been very effective in using its collaboration with the military and intelligence services to suppress militant groups that threaten Chinese workers in Pakistan or support Uighur separatists in China. As for regional security, China has been more than happy to rely on NATO forces to stabilize the Af-Pak region while not even contributing logistical support to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).
Given the the added complexities within Chinese interests in Pakistan and its relative success in realizing its foreign policy objectives there, what is Beijing's incentive to suddenly abandon the status quo and cooperate with the embattled United States today? Such a policy shift may occur if conditions become so unstable that Beijing feels the need for more bilateral cooperation, or if it is convinced that its ascension to great power status means not only being accorded more representation and respect, but assuming greater global responsibilities as well.
So far, I see neither scenario materializing. Until they do, Sino-US cooperation in Pakistan will remain a idealistic notion infused with too much grand strategy and too little ground reality. Forgive the play on words, but talk abottabad idea.


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– Autos and consumer electronics maintain highest confidence level among foreign-made products –
NEW YORK, NY (November 27, 2007) – Tipping their hands on the eve of another holiday shopping season, approximately 80 percent of adult Americans believe that products made in the United States are safer and of better quality than those manufactured overseas, according to a poll released today by a global consortium of public relations professionals specializing in the consumer products industry.
Four out of five (79 percent) Americans aged 18 and over believe that products made in the USA are usually safer, and 76 percent agreed that the products are of generally better quality, than products built elsewhere. This according to a phone survey conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media and commissioned by the Consumer Practice Group of the Worldcom Public Relations Group, the world's leading network of independently owned public relations counseling firms.
"This year has seen a number of high-profile product recalls impacting everything from pet food to children's toys, and it is important for manufacturers and retailers to understand how this may have impacted the beliefs and buying behaviors of the American public," said Brian Bloom, chair of the Consumer Practice Group and vice president of Cleveland-based public relations firm Liggett Stashower. "This high level of consumer confidence in American-made products could prove to be very beneficial for domestic businesses."
The Worldcom poll shows that Americans seem guarded when making purchasing decisions about non-USA made products. Six in 10 (59 percent) respondents felt that toys manufactured in other countries are not regulated adequately for safety. However, about eight in 10 (82 percent) people felt that the recalls will not stop Americans from buying foreign-made products, at least temporarily.
Thirty-nine percent of Americans believe the
So, which foreign-made products do Americans think are generally regulated for safety enough to be sold in the
But the question is, will consumers be buying? When asked how comfortable respondents were with their current state of their personal finances, 71 percent felt "very" or "somewhat" comfortable and just 27 percent felt uncomfortable. However, only 12 percent felt this is a good time to buy items they want and need. Forty-seven percent felt someplace in-between and 38 percent think this would be a good time to wait on those purchases.
Findings cited in this release are from a national random digit dial (RDD) telephone survey of 1,009 adults, over the age of18, in the contiguous
About the Worldcom Public Relations Group
Worldcom Public Relations Group is the world's leading network of independently owned public relations counseling firms, with some 112 offices in 93 cities worldwide. Established in 1988, it was formed so that the strongest, most capable independent public relations firms could serve national, international and multinational clients while retaining the flexibility and client-service focus inherent in independent agencies. Through The Worldcom Group, clients have on-demand access to in-depth communications expertise from professionals who understand the language, culture and customs of the geographic arenas in which they operate. Visit www.worldcomgroup.com for more information.
About the Worldcom Consumer Practice Group
The Consumer Practice Group is composed of approximately 50 Worldcom partner firms around the globe who cumulatively have the broadest experiences and expertise across the spectrum of consumer products and services. In sharing that experience, partner agencies create a powerful professional entity, affording clients – from Fortune 500 companies to startups – a local, national and international perspective of their industry, resulting in a competitive advantage for those clients. The Consumer Practice Group is one of eight specialized practice groups within Worldcom whose members have made an extra investment in, and demonstrated unique capabilities for, service to a narrowly defined client segment.