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Four fire-gilded bronze clocks cast by the master founder Olof Helander from Kalajoki were bought for the Imperial Palace in 1859. The clocks represent the height of Helander's art. Three of them are mantel clocks and one is a wall clock, a copy of which was later produced for the Presidential Palace. The commission from Helander also included two pairs of large nine-branched candelabras.
The clocks represent the French Neo-Rococo style. The mechanisms and moulds were probably imported from France. Glass domes were used from the beginning to protect the mantel clocks.
Olof (Olli) Helander (also known as "Veten-Olli", 1801–1886) came from a famous family of founders in Ostrobothnia. He was trained as a founder by his father, Henrik (Heikki) Helander, and his two sons and his younger brother Tilvis (Leander) also worked as founders. The sons, at least, participated in the making of the clocks and candelabras for the Imperial Palace.
The Helander foundry cast all kinds of objects, from ship's nails to horse brass, from knives to church chandeliers and church bells. For example, the fittings, decorations and gilding of the so-called Emperor's knife, presented to Alexander II, were all by Olof Helander. Anders Donner, commercial councillor and hero of the War of Åland, also commissioned Helander to cast the hinges for the rudder of his ship. Donner's portrait is part of the Imperial Art Collection.


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Here's a question that I don't think as been answered so far: Are Death Knights living, undead or a mix of both?
Is it stated that when you start serving the Lich King as a Death Knight, you are required to die to then get resurrected from the grave to do his bidding?
Arthas never truly "died" before starting to destroy Lordaeron, but he did use necromantic magic a whole lot, which seemed to have an impact on his physical self. Necromancy seems to take a toll on people, if we take a look at DK players and Necromancer npc's.
Since some followers of the Lich King, like the Vrykul, Cult of the Damned and some troll tribes in Northrend are living, I was wondering if this also applied to the most fervent of his servants.
Daniel Whitcomb said...
The Death Knight starting quests make it obvious that you did actually die and get resurrected to become a Death Knight. So technically, all Death Knights are Undead (but are marked Humanoid, likely for much the same reason PC Forsaken are).

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New recruit can become one of Europe's top midfielders, says boss.
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James McCarthy has been tipped to become one of Europe's top midfielders.
The 22-year-old was a £13m arrival at Everton on transfer deadline day as Blues boss Roberto Martinez moved to sign him for the second time.
Having first recruited the Irish international for Wigan from Hamilton Academicals, Martinez helped groom him into a consistent and technically excellent performer.
And the Goodison chief sees no barrier to McCarthy's potential.
Martinez told evertontv: "Obviously when you've been working with a player previously - and with James I was doing that when he was at a very, very young age - you can only be surprised in the manner with which he coped with the situation.
"He is a credit in the way he behaves and the way he performs. All in all, he could potentially be one of the top midfielders in European football."
Martinez pointed towards the player's impressive number of top flight appearances and his prior understanding of the Spaniard's favoured tactical style as reasons why McCarthy is set to become an immediately significant asset at Goodison Park.
The boss added: "In any sort of environment, when you have a little bit of continuity and understanding the method of work, that always helps. More than anything, that can help with the settling-in period. That's important for any player.
"James is a veteran already at a very young age. Only at 22, he has played many, many games in the Premier League and is a full international with a terrific attitude and a great personality on the pitch.
"He's a youngster with a real Everton make-up in that respect. He brings something that we haven't got and he adds to that special young generation that we have at the Club already.
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Project Pride is a Newark-based non-profit, all-volunteer organization that helps youths with academic programs, recreation programs and college scholarships.
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Our Client, a reputable Oil & Gas Services company, with operational offices in Port Harcourt and Lagos seeks to recruit a Human Resources Manager to oversee its human resources needs. The HR Manager position would be based in Port Harcourt.
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Staff and Volunteers
Frances has worked in various roles within the project since 1999. She now has overall responsibility for running the project - everything from leading the team to fundraising and managing the budgets. Frances is a member of Brighton and Hove Learning Partnership and City College Corporation.
Anna has lived and worked in Brighton & Hove for almost 20 years. She is experienced in supporting people into employment, volunteering and education and offers professional careers advice and guidance support.
Julie has worked as a careers advisor since 2000. She also teaches all aspects of careers advice and belly dancing. She regularly performs with BD4U and co-ordinates the group. Julie works as a sessional advisor for the Whitehawk Inn.
Stacey has been working as our receptionist for two years now and has just been promoted to Centre Administrator! She is also a keen volunteer and currently lends her spare time as a dance instructor for a local performing arts charity.
Sandra has worked as Study Smart tutor since 2005, giving additional 1:1 support to learners. She also volunteers as a classroom assistant in our ECDL course.
Rufus has managed the IT system and been responsible for Health & Safety at the project since 2004. Away from the day job, he works part time as an acupuncturist.
Stephen started here as a student in 2003. He went on to qualify as an IT tutor. He also works part time as our Caretaker.
Margaret started here as a student back in 2000. She has been volunteering in the community for many years and currently runs an outreach health advice service. She is here to offer NHS support when needed.
Mary supports learners in our IT drop-in sessions and other IT classes. Having been a learner herself, Mary said, "I wanted to share my experience, encourage other people and give something back"
Mark started studying in September 2011 and when approached, was more than happy to volunteer his time. He is now assisting other students in various IT classes, helping them in their own learning journeys.
A few years back Neil succesfully completed four IT courses with us and then passed his Level 2 in ECDL. He kindly offered to help other students reach the same goal and lends support in the beginner's course.
Lynn moved to Brighton in 2012 after taking early retirement. A keen volunteer, she has worked with numerous charities over many years in the North West. Looking for a local charity, she was impressed with WHI after attending a couple of courses here. She now volunteers for us on reception.
The Collections Team work hard to raise the profile of the project and to raise money through events, sponsored activities, collections and sales. Since June 2010 they have raised over £3000 towards the work of the Whitehawk Inn. If you would like to be part of this fun and dynamic team, please contact Vy Shepherd at email@example.com
Jon has worked as a volunteer business mentor with the Prince's Trust for many years and brings a wealth of business development expertise to the board. He has been a senior Technology leader with several major financial institutions, currently with Visa.
Alistair has been involved with the project from the start. He is currently Vice Chair and leads our Transformation agenda. After many years working in technology for large corporations, he is establishing himself as a freelance team development consultant.
Natalie is one of our new community trustees and a dedicated student at the Whitehawk Inn. She has been actively involved with charity work for over 40 years and feels strongly about the importance of education as a means of changing lives.
As Director of MACS, Jackie brings over 15 years' experience in the world of debt and welfare benefit advice. Her experience of managing a charitable organisation brings a valuable perspective to the board.
Margaret is a committed volunteer in the East Brighton area. Along with her advice work for PALS, she often collects donations for the Whitehawk Inn fundraising committee and is involved with the Hub group, offering talks on various health issues.
Dean has experience in developing opportunities in education, training and entrepreneurship for young people. He is a member of the Gatwick Diamond Initiative and the Economic Partnership. He believes it is important for business people to actively contribute to the wider community.
Naomi is a researcher at the University of Brighton. She first came to the WHI to do a research project recording some of our learners' journeys. Having been inspired by their stories and the work of the project, she joined the board.
Graham Bartlett, recently retired from 30 years of policing in Brighton & Hove, says of the Whitehawk Inn "For me they exemplify all that is positive in the community. They have achieved wonderful things for East Brighton, providing support to many people. This has such an impact on ones independence and dignity".
Kathy Gore, DL is a great supporter of WHI and believes that their ethos is key to their success. Kathy is chair of East Sussex Hospices and a Trustee of the Sussex Community Foundation. She is a marathon runner and was an Olympic torchbearer in July 2012.
Peter James is the international best-selling crime thriller novelist and author of the world's first electronic novel. As well as being our patron, he supports other local and national charities. He said "I am thrilled and honoured to have become Patron of a charity so very close to my heart".
Patrons of our Appeal
Mike really is a Humanitarian at home in Brighton. He is well known for his legendary work to save The British Engineerium and Newlands School. Mike is a remarkable man and devotes his personal time to helping others. He is the 'Leading Light' of our Learning for Life Appeal.
Bob is Chairman of Mears Group PLC. He stands out in the voluntary sector by giving up his time and money to long term projects that help others, both at home and overseas. He makes it a personal challenge to open up opportunities for others to better their lives.
Gary is Managing Director of Mears South, the construction and maintenance company. His own experience gives him good insight into the barriers people might face when pursuing their dream.
John was a founding trustee and served on the board for 16 years before becoming an associate. In his professional life, John is a publisher and a published author; he is also an accomplished fisherman.
Hazel has over 25 years experience as a Human Resources professional in the private, public and voluntary sectors. She volunteers in the WHI Job Drop Inn and also provides advice on employment rights.
Linda has had a connection with WHI for nearly 15 years, through her project work in the community and in her role of partner trustee. She still maintains her links as an associate, always keeping WHI in mind when there are potential opportunities that would benefit the organisation


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The Texarkana Texas Police Department disagrees with the findings of a recent report ranking the city as the second most dangerous in the State of Texas.
The Town that Dreaded Sundown reboot is set for release October 16, here's a first look!
It's that time of year again for the return of Taste of Texarkana Tuesday, October 21 at the Four States Fairgrounds from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Proceeds from this event will benefit our regional food bank Harvest Texarkana.
Okay, Most of you know I'm a huge Beatles fan and have been since I was six years old. So, of course when I saw this...I thought this was AWESOME!
St. Edward is an American Short Hair kitten who currently resides at the animal shelter. He is playful and fun-loving. You will notice what appears to be an "M" on his head. This supposedly means he is a good mouse catcher. The shelter's cat adoption fees range begin at $20.
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The seeds of Kiss, quite famously, grew from an early '70s band called Wicked Lester.
Ultimate Classic Rock is giving lucky fans the chance to experience the majesty of 'The Beatles Love' show in Las Vegas with an grand-prize trip courtesy of Cirque du Soleil.
The search continues by land and air to locate inmate Jeremy Pifer who walked away from his work detail South of Fouke last Thursday. Pifer was incarcerated at the Southwest Arkansas Community Correctional Center in Texarkana. Continue reading to get the details and info that you need to know.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department has posted the area that they will be concentrating their traffic enforcement efforts this week.
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The Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Wrigley Field.
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The Cubs will counter Gallardo with Scott Baker. Righthander Baker has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.Last time out for Milwaukee, they were a 5-3 winner as they battled the Cubs on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Brewers at +135 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Team records:
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Chicago: 60-81 SU
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When You're Looking for a Calling, Not Just a Job
- Friday, March 04, 2011
"Most of us are looking for a calling, not a job," says Nora Watson in her interview for Studs Terkel's classic book Working. "Most of us...have jobs that are too small for our spirit. Jobs are not big enough for people." She compared her job with that of her father, who had felt his work was "a profession of himself" and a calling.
Many people feel trapped in work that provides a paycheck but little else. They find they have little opportunity to use their gifts or do anything that is personally meaningful. Have you reached a point in your life where you know that what you are doing is not enough? Are you looking for your calling rather than settling for just another job?
Understanding Your "Primary Calling" vs. Your "Secondary Callings"
Most of us spend 60% or more of our lives working. The right job can give you opportunities to use your unique gifts and abilities to make a positive difference in the world. Being in the wrong job can be agonizing, affecting every area of your life.
As you seek to find work that is a calling, however, it is important to realize that your work is not your most important calling. There is a critical distinction between your "primary calling" to follow Jesus and your "secondary callings," or life roles, which include your work:
The Bible...reveals that work is not our central calling. There are no biblical examples of someone being called to paid employment.... Before being called to something, we are called to Someone. Before being called to do, we are called to be.
Our primary calling is to be in a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that God has called us into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ....Our primary calling is not tied to our employment.... God values us for who we are, not for what we can produce or achieve within work. God's call to us is an eternal one that encompasses and transcends our temporal activities....
Your work, or vocational calling, is one of your secondary callings.... Your vocational calling is a summons from God to use your gifts in the world, whether it be within paid employment, the home, or volunteer activities. [As Os Guinness says,] "But these and other things are always the secondary, never the primary calling. They are 'callings' rather than the 'calling.' They are our personal answer to God's address, our response to God's summons. Secondary callings matter, but only because the primary calling matters most." (Live Your Calling, pp. 5-8)
Therefore, if you are a Christian who is seeking to follow Jesus each and every day, you have already found your most important calling! You can live this calling even if you are unemployed or in work that doesn't fit you well. The more diligently you are seeking to live your primary calling, the more effectively the Lord can guide you in finding your vocational calling (that is, work that fits your gifts and brings a deep sense of purpose and significance.)
What Should I Do with My Life?
God prods us into action in many ways. He can even use negative feelings such as discontentment and confusion, or positive emotions like energy and enthusiasm about doing something new in our lives. There also are several natural "choice points" in our lives in which we find ourselves asking questions like "Who am I?" and "What is God calling me to do next?" For example,
- Jacqueline, age 21, said: "I'll finish college this year, and I really want to do something significant with my life. I know God has given me gifts, but I don't know exactly what they are or what I should do when I graduate. I'm trying to figure it all out, but I'm feeling pretty confused."
- Bill, age 35, experienced a wake-up call in his life: "My job pays well, but it's really stressful. I recently took a hard look at my work, and realized that I have been sacrificing not only my health, but also my family, for a job that really isn't making much of a positive contribution in this world. Success isn't what I thought it would be. I need to find out what God put me on earth to do, but I don't know how to go about figuring that out."
- At 45, Linda entered a new chapter of life: "My children are out of the house now, and I'm finding I don't really know who I am and what the Lord wants me to do with my time. Raising kids was my calling, but there's got to be more He has for me to do now. I'm just not sure what to do!"
These types of life situations, as well as many others, create a sense of needing to "do something" to find work that fits and brings a sense of purpose to our lives. You may be feeling a restless energy that is propelling you to take action. The problem, however, is that often the actions people take end up creating more confusion or getting them into jobs that don't fit them well, thus deepening their sense of dissatisfaction.
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After I finished my interview with David Korten, I learned that he and his wife Fran Korten had lived in Indonesia, where Fran worked with Barack Obama's mother Ann Soetoro at the Ford Foundation. We end today's show looking at the life of Barack Obama's mother and broadcast an excerpt of Barack Obama reading from his book Dreams from My Father. [includes rush transcript]Jan 26, 2009 | Story
Declassified Docs Implicate Indonesian President Yudhoyono in Cover-Up of 2002 Murders of American Teachers in West PapuaIn Indonesia, exit polls show incumbent President Yudhoyono has a clear lead in the country's second direct presidential election since the fall of the Suharto dictatorship over a decade ago. Newly declassified documents implicate Yudhoyono in the cover-up of the Indonesian military's role in the 2002 murders of two Americans and an Indonesian in West Papua. We speak with a Papuan human rights activist who worked with the...Jul 08, 2009 | Story
"Obama Has Kept the Machine Set on Kill" - Journalist and Activist Allan Nairn Reviews Obama's First Year in OfficeIn an extended interview, award-winning journalist and activist Allan Nairn looks back over the Obama administration's foreign policy and national security decisions over the last twelve months. "I think Obama should be remembered as a great man because of the blow he struck against white racism," Nairn says. "But once he became president...Obama became a murderer and a terrorist, because the US has a machine that spans...Jan 06, 2010 | Story
In a Democracy Now! exclusive, investigative journalist and activist Allan Nairn reveals US-backed Indonesian armed forces carried out a series of assassinations of civilian activists in late 2009. The news comes as the White House moves towards increasing aid to the Indonesian military and lifting a twelve-year ban on the training of the notorious Indonesian military unit known as Kopassus. A US-trained Kopassus general who coordinated the...Mar 19, 2010 | Story
EXCLUSIVE...Journalist Allan Nairn Facing Possible Arrest in Indonesia for Exposing US-Backed Forces Assassinated CiviliansIn Indonesia, investigative journalist Allan Nairn is facing possible arrest for exposing that US-backed Indonesian armed forces assassinated a series of civilian activists last year. Since Allan Nairn broke the news of the assassination program on Democracy Now! on Friday, the Indonesian press has been buzzing with the allegations. A military spokesman told the Jakarta Globe that the military is considering legal action against Nairn. Earlier...Mar 24, 2010 | Story
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A couple of years ago I wrote a couple of stories for the print-and-paper "EQuinox" magazine, an official EQII magazine produced by MMM Publishing. I wasn't working for SOE at the time, but they were looking for volunteers to provide stories, and someone gave them my name. Even before that though, I used to sometimes write the stories of things that happened in the game I was playing at the time (the original EverQuest, back then). Partly for writing practice, but mostly just because I enjoyed it.
Experiencing the content as you play through a computer game is an entertaining experience, but ultimately, it's a series of things that happen to you as the game designer planned it. The same monsters appear at the same places and attack you with the same weapons and you kill the same boss of the same dungeon, and even in games that have become more sophisticated these days and vary that a little bit, it's still basically the same experience over and over within very fixed parameters. Writing a little story about the trip through a dungeon allowed me to make the experience uniquely mine, to impose my own interpretations and my own thoughts on the events, and make it unique and different from every other person's experience. Sometimes I would write it down and post it on a message board somewhere, and sometimes I would just tell a story during a quiet night in guild chat. As I discovered over time, it also interested other people and made the game content seem fresh and new to them. Perhaps I would notice little details that they'd missed, or perhaps I would just interpret the events and surroundings in a different way. Often they would discover a new interest in seeing that game content again, and often they would add new perspectives that I had not seen, which renewed my own interest too. I also found that I noticed more details about the game world too; knowing I might write about something made me pay more attention to what I was seeing, and why I was doing things. Why ARE we going to kill this guy, why DID that monster do that, what DOES this mean in terms of the world's overall story?
I like playing computer games of many types, but since the birth of the MMO, it's hard for me to stay with a single-player game for long. What I love most about MMOs is nothing to do with competition, although this is commonly assumed to be a main reason why people play MMOs. What I love most is the ability to positively affect other people. Show them something cool, take them on a tour, and watch them say "omg!" Tell them a story that helps them see how they fit into the world, and watch them gain new pleasure from being the hero of the story. Give them a gift, decorate their house, or just give them a few helpful tips, and watch as they not only enjoy the game more, but also turn around and pass the favor on to others.
As a game designer myself nowdays, I love to try and provide ways in which players of my game can positively impact each other. It's a hard task though! It's far more traditional to design ways in which players can compete, or even directly beat each other up. I think it's an aspect of game play that is perhaps a little less visible than it should be at times, and a little less supported than it could be. I hope that as MMOs progress and continue to grow more sophisticated, it's something that we will see more of in the future.
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•Member, American Bar Association
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•Member, Women's Way Conference, Women and Influence Committee, 2003-2005
•Legal Advocate, The Spring (Shelter for Abused Women and Children)
Kelly Dobbs Bunting handles class and collective actions involving claims under federal and state law for wage and hour violations, misclassification, overtime, minimum wage issues, and off-the-clock work. She also defends both state and federal court employment claims involving pregnancy, age, disability and race discrimination, reverse discrimination, non-compete and non-solicitation clauses, and sexual and racial harassment. Kelly has defended employers in law suits brought under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, NJLAD, CEPA and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Kelly has defended claims on behalf of national and local employers before agencies such as the National Labor Relations Board, the EEOC, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce, and the Delaware Department of Labor. She has also represented employers in numerous U.S. Department of Labor audits and investigations around the country, in addition to handling federal and state mediations, many with potential liability in the millions of dollars. Prior to focusing in labor and employment work, Kelly spent five years as a general commercial litigator, handling everything from copyright and trademark violations to breach of contract and civil rights claims. She has drafted employment contracts and independent contractor agreements for employees who work both in the U.S. and in foreign countries. Kelly is a Certified Trainer with the firm's Training Workshop, and has trained both management and rank and file employees in avoiding harassment and discrimination lawsuits.Areas of Concentration•Labor and employment litigation•Employment counseling•International employment law•Civil litigationAwards & Recognition•Team Member, aLaw 360Employment Practice Group of the Year, 2011 & 2013Clerkship•Academic Law Clerk, Hon. Louis H. Pollack, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Federal Judicial Clerkship Honors Program, 2000-2001Noteworthy ExperienceBefore pursuing her legal career, Kelly had a multidisciplinary career in broadcasting, communications and public relations. Her experience included stints as an Executive News Producer; News/Public Service Director; radio and television news anchor; and program host of QVC, a retailing network. Kelly also held positions in marketing and advertising.Articles, Publications, & LecturesArticles•Mentioned, People in the News - Tackling Tough International Issues: Cross-Border Privilege and Anti-Corruption Laws,The Legal Intelligencer, October 21, 2013•Mentioned, Ashley Furniture Workers Denied Class Cert. 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Photo Release -- First Business Capital Corp. Opens Chicago Office
MADISON, Wis., April 23, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- First Business Capital Corp., a member of the First Business Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:FBIZ) family of companies, is pleased to announce the opening of its Chicago office at 225 West Washington Street, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60606.
A photo accompanying this release is available here.
The office will be led by Rick Barfield, Vice President of Business Development for First Business Capital Corp. Rick has over 12 years of financial services experience in capital markets, and in large corporate and middle market banking. Prior to joining First Business Capital Corp., he worked as a Middle Market Lender in Chicago with Banco Popular and Fifth Third Bank. Rick is a graduate of Howard University where he received his BBA in 1994 and his MBA in Finance in 2000.
The Chicago office phone number is 312-924-2837 and the fax is 312-924-0201. Rick can also be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
About First Business Capital Corp. First Business Capital Corp. is a leading source of asset-based lending for small- to mid-market companies with credit requirements of $500,000 to $5,000,000 and more. We provide revolving lines of credit and term loans for acquisitions, debt restructuring, turnaround situations, debtor-in-possession, confirmation financing, and rapid growth financing.
About First Business Financial Services, Inc.
First Business Financial Services (Nasdaq:FBIZ) is a $1.3 billion Wisconsin-based bank holding company that specializes in focused financial solutions for businesses, key executives, and high net worth individuals through its operating companies. Its companies include: First Business Bank - Madison; First Business Bank - Milwaukee; First Business Bank - Northeast; First Business Trust & Investments; First Business Equipment Finance, LLC; and First Business Capital Corp. For additional information, visit www.firstbusiness.com or call (608) 238-8008.
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Thirteen works of art were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston on March 18, 1990. The artwork is still missing, and no one has ever been charged with the theft. Several attempts to negotiate the return of the artwork were made, none were successful. Myles Connor, William Youngworth, and Carmello Merlino all tried to negotiate the return of the artwork in exchange for leniency on other charges they were facing. None of these men were able to provide proof that they had access to the artwork, and they may have just been bluffing.
There have also been anonymous attempts to return the artwork and to prove that the artwork still exists. The first of these situations was in April 1994 when the Gardner Museum received and anonymous letter saying that the return of the paintings could be arranged for $2.6 million and full immunity. The letter had a New York postmark, and said that the artwork was being stored in another country. The letter did say that the artwork was being stored in archival conditions and that it had not been sold yet. The museum was told that they needed to act quickly, before the artwork was sold. In order to grant the immunity requested in the letter the Gardner Museum needed to involve the FBI.
The letter instructed the museum to indicate their interest in a ransom deal by having the number "1" inserted in the US-foreign dollar exchange listing for the Italian lira published in The Boston Sunday Globe on May 1, 1994. The Globe agreed to cooperate with the museum and the FBI, publishing a "1" a few spaces in front to the actual US dollar exchange rate for the lira. It seems that the author of the letter intended for The Globe to publish an incorrect currency exchange rate for the lira.
The next week the Gardner Museum received a second letter from the anonymous individual. The letter said, "YOU CANNOT HAVE BOTH. Right now I need time to both think and start the process to insure confidentiality of the exchange." The letter said that even if the author felt that a negotiation was impossible they would write again with some hints regarding the location of the artwork. But the museum never received any more letters from the anonymous writer.
Another strange incident relating to the Gardner heist occurred in March 2004. A plain envelope with no return address was sent to ABC News' New York office containing two Polaroid photos of the stolen Rembrandt etching placed on top of the front page of the Boston Globe. The missing Rembrandt etching that appeared to be in the photos is only the size of a postage stamp, which would make it difficult to authenticate the etching. The photos were likely a hoax since nothing ever came of it. No one contacted ABC to say that they sent the photos, and no one contacted authorities or the museum to return the etching or the other stolen artworks. The explanation could be that multiple images are made from an etching, and it might have just been another copy of the same self portrait in the photos.
What was the meaning behind the letters and the photographs? Where they connected? Where these incidents just a hoax? The investigation of the Gardner Museum heist has taken many odd twists and turns in the past 23 years. Without much information on the location of the artwork, investigators can be vulnerable to false information. The anonymous letter may have been a genuine attempt to return the artwork. Maybe the author of the letter became afraid that immunity would not be granted and they would be held responsible for the robbery, and they decided that selling the artwork was the easier way to get it out of their hands. Unfortunately both the letters and the photographs became dead ends for the investigators working to return the artwork to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.


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You just like the idea of me. You like the person I present myself under circumstances that I can control.
I choose what I say and how I say things. It's like being attracted to a fictional character in a book. They are scripted and made up. If you think about it, through writings, we all script and make ourselves up. I don't share the person I become when I am upset. I don't show you how I look like when I sleep. I don't tell you about all the times I've made someone cry. All the guilty things I've done and the bad thoughts I've had.
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1. Your place is in the kitchen. If you somehow manage to find work outside of the home, it is because you fucked the interviewer.
2. You cannot participate in sports because no one will want to watch you play. Unless your uniform is a sports bra and spandex.
3. 'You are not like other girls' is the best compliment you can receive. Other girls are your enemies because they are your competition. Not in landing a job, but in landing a husband.
4. Homosexuality is okay in pornography. Love and marriage with someone that is of the same sex as you is not.
5. You were asking for it. Despite the fact that he was your friend, despite the fact that you were too inebriated to say 'yes', despite the fact that you were passed out. You were asking for it.
6. Wearing revealing clothes makes you a slut.
7. Don't have sex because everyone will think you're a slut.
8. The worst thing you can possibly be is a slut.
9. But you still need to be sexually alluring and available. Just not a slut.
10. It is your responsibility not to get pregnant and your responsibility alone. However, if you do get pregnant, you cannot get an abortion because that's just being selfish.
11. You don't want to have children? That's not how things are done. You're not living up to your role as a woman.
12. Being upset and cognizant of your feelings is a sign of emotional and mental instability.
13. Lose weight.
14. But keep your curves. You're not a real woman without them.
15. You don't own the rights to your body.
16. If you notice any discrimination based on your sex or gender, it's better to keep quiet because you don't want to upset anyone. Silence is better than making someone uncomfortable.
17. It is your fault for being born a woman. And you should be ashamed.
*me eating something*: this taste like ass
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DIY Booze Bouquet Tutorial from Creative Simplicity here. Top Photo: DIY by Creative Simplicity. Bottom Photo: The more "manly" version of the booze bouquet here.
truebluemeandyou: I get asked all the time about gifts for men and often mention the "booze bouquet" for adults over 21 years of age. This is a good tutorial from Creative Simplicity. Also the bottom photo has a good idea for the "dirt". For more manly gifts go here: truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/manly-gifts
Turn an old book into a new purse
I love stuff made out of books! I don't think I would use it as a clutch but it would make a keepsake box.
Building a Tardis. We got this new fridge which was delivered in a huge boxing. I said for fun to my hubby "Oh, let's build a Tardis!" And he was like. "Yes, why not." So this is our 2 day work result.
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My Doctor Who Quilt is done!! I promised I'd give a very basic DIY when I was done…so here it is!
Each square is 6 inches by 6 inches. The Quilt is 9x10 squares.
1. I self printed half of the squares using the freezer paper print method- you can make your own t-shirts this way too- beware that you can only make 2 from each stencil so it takes a very long time! How To Do Freezer Paper Printing
2. For the ones with David Tennant's face on it- I bought a "print your own fabric squares" package at Jo-Anne fabric and printed them on my own home printer. One package of 4 sheets of paper is about $5
3. For the tardis prints (and some of the David's face) I ordered the fabric from Spoonflower and from this girl from Etsy!
I just sewed them all together, bought some batting for quilts from Jo-Anns and 4 yards of fabric to make the edges and the back and then sewed those to the squares. The whole project took me about two weeks to put together (printing your own fabric takes so long).
Due to the cost of the fabric/paint/making your own fabric/expensive spoonflower prices I estimate the quilt costed me just about $100 to make (but I found out you can buy cheaper plain fabric at Walmart- so check that out!!)
This is a cool blanket! To the original maker, Great Job! You should sell these on etsy. I don't think I have the energy to make one myself but I love spreading the world of DIY.


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Current Contest:
Josh Dallas Autograph Contest:
It's finally here! Your chance to win a personally signed autographed photo of Josh Dallas! Josh personally signed each one in front of me while he was in New York City on April 12, 2013 so authenticity is guaranteed! With only 6 photos to give away, I felt it would be fun to show off your talent in different categories. Make sure you read through all the categories below and enter the one that best fits your talent. Remember, all entries should focus on Josh Dallas and could reflect any part of his career but #CharmAttack needs to be incorporated into the piece in some way. Next to each category are the entry dates for that specific category. Once voting ends, a panel of 4 Josh Dallas devotees will vote on all entries received. The top 2 entries in each category will win a signed Josh Dallas photo! Here are the categories.
1) Josh Dallas Fan Art – This category will cover all forms of art on paper. This can include, but not limited to, drawings, scrapbooking, photograph collages, art, mosaics, and more. The submissions must be sent from June 10 – 23
2) Josh Dallas Writing – This category may include an original creation of Fan Fic that could focus on Charming/Snow, or other OUAT characters. Also included, poems, essays on what Josh Dallas means to you, or perhaps a good deed you have done in the name of Josh. Be creative in your writing and send entries from June 24- July 7.
3) Josh Dallas Videos – This category will focus on creation of a video of Josh/Charming and other characters from OUAT perhaps with a song backing the video. Please consider it being more than just stills in the video, since that should be covered in Category 1. The video entries will be accepted from July 8 – July 21.
The most important thing is be creative and remember that #CharmAttack and Josh should figure prominently in each entry. If there is any confusion in regards to any category please tweet me @AnthonyHolic. All entries should be sent to email@example.com including any links to videos that may be uploaded. Good luck and we look forward to all these great entries!
Week three and four, Videos:
Entry #04, Marie
Entry #03, Andi Fazekas
Entry #02, Francesca Fanizza
Entry #01, Bri
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Entry #15, Alyssa Chirico
Entry #14, Brooke Blakely
Entry #13, Stacey Friesen
Entry #12, Krysta Haney
Entry #11, Michele Porteous
Entry #10, Ida Sofia Klemetz
Entry #09, Stephanie DeLaat
Entry #08, Shelby N.
Entry #07, Katie Knight
Entry #06, Brooke Summerlin
Entry #05, Nicole Prieto
Entry #04, Marley Harper
Entry #03, Andi Fazekas
Entry #02, Mhina JohnBaptiste
Entry #01, Eldy Diana Vasquez Salinas
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- From time to time on WDRB's newscasts, we feature a segment called "It's Your Turn."
It's YOUR chance to sound off on issues affecting your community. Every afternoon, we ask a question and ask you to visit our Facebook page and provide your response. Some of your answers will be read during TONIGHT's newscasts.
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Geography matters: Mapping human development and digital access.
Policy circles have long made the assumption that information and communications technologies promote human development. In mapping the Human Development Index (HDI) against the Digital Access Index (DAI) we explore the statistical and spatial relationship between human development and digital access. The results suggest information and communications technologies may not play as strong a role in promoting human development as is usually asserted and that public policies might need to be centered more on human rather than digital capital.
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St. Augustine, Florida - 01-16-13
Shape: Triangle - Duration: 10-15 minutes
Tonight around 9:50 pm I was walking in downtown St Augustine near Flagler College and saw an orange light traveling south to north at what appeared to be a low altitude.
As I continued walking I saw that there were a string of these lights spaced out at even intervals.
I saw as many as five spaced out to the horizon at a time. When they passed directly overhead, I could make out a round-cornered triangle shape.
I was able to follow one across its path north and while I was watching it I saw another one pass by it at a different angle and direction... different from the others, and then it passed out of sight.
I continued watching until the last light disappeared around 10 pm.
In total I saw what I believe to be 8-12 of these lights. It was not an airplane! I could see airplanes in the sky; I know their lights from growing up next to an airbase.
I took a short video with my iPhone but you can't see much.
Source: UFO Casebook
Again Orange lights have been reported in connection with "animal mutilation cases" therefore I cannot guarantee this was a genuine ET vehicle report, I will stand corrected if they actually "suddenly disappear like real UFOs can and do operate, or when they suddenly accelerate to ultra high speed and zip up, like the one I saw, when they gradually fade out into the sky, that is not "impossible" for man to "imitate"!
Therefore again, I do not know if that was a "genuine ET vehicle" or perhaps a "prop" like MR LAZAR CLAIMED they are reverse engineering, it is entirely possible they do "generate some UFO look alikes" but they are not at all based on "ET FLIGHT PRINCIPLES" but merely on "guesswork" by SCIENTISTS that simply follow their hunches, and do not have actual "alien intelligence" or alien wreckage even to work with!
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Two-time runners-up, UEFA.com looks at Italy's chances of winning UEFA Women's EURO for the first time through the eyes of Patrizia Panico.
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