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i promise that d*s won't become land-of-weddings from now until ac and i are married but i couldn't resist this fun diy project from readers luke and brian. married last october, luke and brian wanted something unique to use as a cake topper (on top of a stand full of cupcakes!) so they came up with these birds that were built to look like the happy couple (inspired by the work of ann wood). made out of styrofoam covered in glue and tissue with fabric and sparkles, each little topper has decorative details like wire glasses or an acorn hat that makes them the perfect way to add a little character and diy fun to your wedding. brian was kind enough to share his instructions below so click here for the full post or click "read more" below for directions and another adorable photo. [thanks (and congrats!) brian and luke!]
DIY wedding cake toppers
What you'll need:
-paper and pencil to sketch
-white styrofoam
-knife or carving tool to carve the foam
-sand paper
-craft glue
-white tissue
-glitter, beads, pins and decorative details like buttons, fabric covered wire and pipe cleaners
1. First we sketched out our ideas based on a photo of us, then decided (by making a mock up of the cake) what size we wanted the final piece to be.
2. We then carved the body and head shapes out of white styrofoam, sanded them smooth with sandpaper and applied a layer of craft glue to harden and gloss.
3. Then we added a few thin layers of white tissue and craft glue to give a hard smooth surface on which to work.
[From here on out the decorative details are up to you…]
4. The bodies were then covered in fine glitter to look like sugar and eyes (made of beads with flathead pins attached) were pinned into the foam forms.
5. The wings and tails were made of tweed fabric (with a layer of clear glue to shape them and keep from fraying).
6. The beaks and legs are toothpicks dipped in glue and and glitter.
7. Brian's eyeglasses are made of fabric covered wire and Luke's hat is made from the top of an acorn!
I'm sure I'm not the first one who thought of these immediately:
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Aww that's so cute & original !
i love these little guys. the glasses and hat are adorable. and i do not mind the occasional wedding post :) congratulations again, grace!
Yeah, I immediately thought of Ann Wood.
me three! they look like ann wood's birds!
LOVE Ann Wood's birds!
I think a small section or maybe one small post once a week on weddings would be kinda nice. With your exceptional eye and style seeing your wedding plans if you choose to share would be kinda interesting.
These are lovely. Maybe there's a way to make birds like this out of sugar. The sparkly texture of the glitter-covered styrofoam make me think of sugar crystals. Hmmm… maybe something to try at home. A small amount of wedding coverage would be fun – I'm hitched already, but wedding ideas can be a great source for entertaining and design ideas.
I'd love it if d*s started a special wedding section. So many of the wedding design blogs out there are so…fluffy. It would be cool if you started one that had the same aesthetic as d*s…
Arty weddings would be a great section- just once a week is not too much. Maybe readers could send in submissions?
Oh yeah, that's a great idea…arty wedding! I like it!
Fabulous. My lovebird themed wedding is a few weeks away. We wanted to order some Ann Wood toppers, but they are quite the hot item. So we are making our own and this will be most helpful!
I have to say i had a hard time finding a site that had cool interesting and unique wedding ideas( other than Martha!!)- I think it would be fun!!!I still have a few projects from our wedding I'd like to share!
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Those are really cute! We have some traditional wedding toppers, and glitzy ones available on our site, but those are so original and creative!!!
I love what they did! So cute, and what I love the most is that they made something that was unique to their personalities, which is what a wedding should be about. :) Well done!
Wonderful! And so cute :)
so cute! grace, please continue to post wedding content!!
too bad ann wood's are sold out instantly & the etsy shop that has them cant get them in before August 2008…I'd love to find someone that can sew me some for my june wedding!!!!!
I think these birds are great, but obviously a reinterpretation of Ann Woods lovely birds. I find it irresponsible that you (design*sponge) did not acknowledge her original design when you published this piece. We are talking about a small, independent artist here folks – the very kind that are featured on this blog. Let's have some respect!
wow i just found this link now….as one of the two who actually made the wedding topper in question I just wanted to let you know that neither of us had seen Anne's work until this blog was posted…its flattering to be compared to such a talented artist but we had in no way intended to copy her idea/ideas..it was purely original.
I also wouldn't mind occasional wedding posts as long as they're nontraditional things that aren't usually things that can be googled or have already been posted on the knot or martha stewart (a.k.a. reposting wedding things that have been featured already).
I would also love to see you do a few wedding posts here and there. I love your DIY projects- including these birds!
A few things.
1. Adding a link to ann's website (along with other people who make cake toppers) in the comments section is not the same as honoring the inspiration for the idea in the original post. Also, you added this link only after other people pointed the similarities out to you.
2. In reference to your definition of DIY – this particular DIY project was not "unique" – it was a project heavily influenced by another design.
3. Lastly, I'm not sure why you are trying to justify your position when it seems counter to what this blog is all about – specifically to promote all kinds of unique and original design.
look, all i am saying is that when a project – DYI or otherwise – is clearly influenced by another artist's idea, it's important to acknowledge it and in your original post – you didn't.
Grace- From another indy-artists perspective-I think this is a great DIY project and commendable of you to add the links to the inspiration at all! I'm sure Ann-along with most artists-are used to seeing similar works appear after theirs become popular. Its flattering when ones design inspires others-and especially appreciated when the artists original isn't copied- but re-interpreted-such as your diy birds.
Thanks as always! -Katie Runnels -
Grace you're a doll. And a friend to all artists.
Thanks Grace for posting our work and everyone for their kind comments- we had alot of fun doing the project and, to be honest, we will treasure it all the more because we made it ourselves ( like Luke made the cupcakes, and I did my own flower arrangements, and bouteniers)
Thats not to say that everyone can( or has the time to) do this and Anne's work is fantastic, we would have loved to commision some pieces from her!!(Like they say,imitation is the best form of flattery!!) -
plus we sort of cheated in our construction…Anne's birds are all hand sewn from vintage fabrics…that skill I DO NOT have!!!
these are cute too! http://laurenalane.blogspot.com/2008/01/caketopper.html
I love the birds and am reminded of the last weddings I've been to–my best friend's and my own. Cool cake toppers are hard to come by, and whether you make them yourself–as did these guys and my best friend (imagine femo meets ipod meets wedding garb)–or slap a couple of vintage-y toys on your cake (like we did), I love the idea of a cake topper being a more intricate representation of the actual couple and not a manufactured idea of newlywedded bliss… Great job.
I love the cake topper's !! Thanks for sharing …. I 'll pass your blog along
We love the creativity and how CUTE this cake topper is. Thanks for sharing!
This is cute– but if you art up for crafts and if you like ann wood–
I would also recommend cornflakegirl on etsy. She has these amazing doll-making skills. Ann wood's birds are so gorg–
but these are really quirky as well.
Someone should buy the tim burtonesque pumpkin bride and groom. so awesome– but not the right colors for my wedding. love the yellow bird topper i ordered! -
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This is very adorable. I love how it made, very precise and for me it's very unique. :)


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This book has been prepared to present state of the art on WiMAX Technology. It has been constructed with the support of many researchers around the world, working on resource allocation, quality of service and WiMAX applications. Such many different works on WiMAX, show the great worldwide importance of WiMAX as a wireless broadband access technology. This book is intended for readers interested in resource allocation and quality of service in wireless environments, which is known to be a complex problem. All chapters include both theoretical and technical information, which provides an in depth review of the most recent advances in the field for engineers and researchers, and other readers interested in WiMAX.
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I went to an expensive private university which I could not afford to attend today, haha.
I feel sorry for current college grads....
Anyhoo, I can audit almost any class for $25! Just need approval from the class Professor. Regular tuition is about $30,000 per year now.
I took some Italian courses before going to Italy, some history classes just for fun and plan on taking some more philosophy classes next year. Amazing deal.
It Pays to Be True to Your School: 5 Ways Your Alma Mater Can Save You Money
Depending on how college went for you, you were most likely either incredibly excited or incredibly sad about leaving campus. Either way, unless you've returned as faculty or staff, your association with your college probably ended just after graduation. And if you're like me, you let most of your alumni information sit unopened or filed straight to the trashcan, when it comes in the mail.
With the economy still in a shambles and many people struggling to make ends meet, now may be the time to open some of those envelopes. Alumni associations are doing everything they can to make things better for graduates of their college during this difficult time. Amazingly enough, some of the savings are pretty substantial.
Insurance Discounts
Many universities have worked out deals with auto, home, life, medical and even pet insurance companies to help their alumni get a discount on these important purchases. While you may not necessarily save money by going through your former school, it's definitely worth checking out if you're shopping around for insurance.
Make sure you follow all the instructions given by your school or the insurance company so you are eligible for this discount. Some companies will require you to send them an official transcript or show other proof that you are, in fact, an alum.
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Universities tend to have decent- to high-quality workout, gym, and swimming facilities, and will let alumni use these at a discounted rate. While you'll still usually have to pay, it won't be nearly as much as what the local gym will charge. Some schools will have restrictions on the hours during which alumni can use the facilities, but most will let you bring a friend (or a spouse) for a minimal extra cost.
For alumni who no longer live in the area local to their schools, some universities have worked out deals with popular national fitness centers for discounted rates. Check with your alumni organization to see if they work with anyone near you.
Career Counseling
Each school's offerings to alumni in the career department will be different, but most offer, at least, access to a job board and a career development library. Some go much farther than that, offering their alum career counseling, placement services, career conferences, job fairs, and more.
Even if you are happy in your current job and career, this might be something to check out. Many schools offer career aptitude testing, for a small fee, which can help you turn up ideas for making money on the side.
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If you're looking for a discount on travel expenses, you may not need to look any farther than your alumni department. Depending on the school, they may have partnered with travel agencies, airlines, and/or cruise lines to get discounts for their alum.
In addition to helping you get discounts on travel that you schedule yourself, your alumni department may schedule travel events, like cruises and tours, that you can take part in for a discounted fee. If this is how you like to travel, it could be a good chance to reconnect with some old friends.
Local and National Coupons
Most universities have worked out deals with local businesses for their students, staff, faculty, and alumni to receive discounts. These businesses can be anything from locally run restaurants to dry cleaners to pet stores and more. You may need to show an alumni card or purchase a special coupon book to be eligible for these, so be sure to check it out.
In addition, many schools also have deals with national companies. Costco is popular, and many universities offer their alumni either discounted membership rates or special coupons once they've joined. If there is a local instance of a national chain near the school, chances are the school has hooked up with the company to provide discounts.
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Good things to keep in mind. What do you have for people who went into the military after high school? :)
For me, the money saving tip is to look for grocery coupons before you go to any grocery store such like price chopper or CVS. PriceChopper always gives you a lot of coupons after your check out. I will put all these kinds of coupons into my coupon book by the date time order. That save me large amount of money.
As you know, even in grocery, there are many kinds of coupons, some coupons can give you buy one get one, some coupons can give you 20% to 50% off. In my option, the latter one is better than previous one. Why? Because I always find that if I choose the previous one I would have one or two things which I may not need anymore. But, if you just find out something you need having buy one get one then that's another story.
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Before you give money to your school, pay your parents back all the money they spent on your education as well as for general living expenses!
You own your Alma Mater NOTHING b/c you already paid for the tuition. The only thing I encourage all to do is be proud of your alma mater and sport easily recognizable gear during social functions or sporting events :)
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As a fundraiser at private university (also my alma mater), I feel I should correct this common misconception. Full tuition usually only covers about 2/3 of actual expenses that a school incurs to educate a student. Technically, all students get a "discount," even if they received no scholarships.
If you had a satisfying experience at your alma mater and have benefited from the education you received, you really should give SOMETHING to the annual fund every year.
I use the alumni insurance discount through Emerson College (where I did my master's) for my auto and home insurance. It is a great deal, even better than the discount suppliers like Geico.
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While I agree that parents are owed the world for the money they put into their children's educations, I strongly disagree with "you owe your Alma Mater NOTHING."
Yes, you paid your tuition (be it through savings, loans, or scholarships). However, as valletta cited, the costs of college are rising immensely. One way to help keep tuition down is through alumni donations, many of which go to financial aid. Alumni pick different reasons to donate: in appreciation of the clubs people participated in, the memorable experiences they had, or even the invaluable networking the college provided them with--after all, many colleges give alumni feel a sense of solidarity with fellow alumni (read: it can get you the job!). And thinking into the future, would you want your children to attend that same university? I'm NOT saying that donations will get your children in (their academics should be doing that); however I AM saying that if you want to ensure the school in their time is just as great as it was in yours, donations help dramatically.
I don't believe that alumni should be donating all of their salary to their alumni, nor do I believe that they should be doing so right out of college. However, I do think alumni should be grateful and thank the school that enabled them to experience "the best four years of their lives."
I saw this article linked on Consumerist and had to comment. I just bought a new MacBook Pro through the university I attended. They have special pricing through Apple and are able to extend the discount to alumni. I was able to save about $350 over the best price I found elsewhere after shopping around. The only downside is that I had to wait about 10 days for shipping, but it's due to arrive today and I'm excited!


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Wall Street Journal Duo: You're Not Working Hard Enough
by Steve Kreisberg | December 21, 2012
In the spirit of the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu, whose formula for success in battle included the phrase, "know thy enemy."
Meet Andrew Biggs and Jason Richwine.
They are right-wing bloggers and pseudo-researchers who appear regularly on the editorial pages of the Wall Street Journal, hawking a plethora of anti-public employee theories. Most recently, they've claimed public employees "underwork."
Biggs and Richwine [Editor's note: "BigWhine" for short] have created a cottage industry for themselves by misusing and cherry-picking data for the sole purpose of denigrating the work and compensation of public employees. They say silly things like public school teachers make 52 percent more than they would in the private sector. Their "research" showing that teachers have less academic qualification to teach than other college graduates was so shoddy, their own right-wing think tanks banished it from their websites.
Biggs received fame, but not much fortune, as the advocate of former Pres. George W. Bush's failed proposal to privatize Social Security. If the country had followed his lead in 2005, our economic losses would have been virtually incalculable when the stock market collapsed in 2008 and 2009. Fortunately, AFSCME members rallied nationwide and shut down Bush's scheme.
Now this less-than dynamic duo is using data from a relatively new and obscure data set compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to bash the public sector. The American Time Use Survey is a purported measure of how Americans spend their time. Although they have not fully revealed how they have performed their analysis, Biggs and Richwine concluded that public workers spend about 5 percent less time working per year and, therefore, the loss of 627,000 public sector jobs since the official onset of the Great Recession really has not affected public services.
They must not get out much.
AFSCME members across the country report significant problems from reduced public services. Whether it's closed libraries or reduced hours in Jacksonville, Fla. or Seattle, Wash., and all points in-between or unsafe staffing levels in correctional systems in Iowa, Illinois and virtually everywhere else, the public and the workers who serve us are feeling the pinch. There are fewer cops on the beat, longer response times for fire and other emergency services, and increased class sizes in our public schools. Parks are closing, arts and sports programs are ending.
While Biggs and Richwine may want America to embrace Mitt Romney's call to reduce the number of police, firefighters and teachers, the American voters rejected that approach on Nov. 6.
Right-wing spin aside, the real danger is that our political leaders are now focused on an austerity program that will likely reduce economic growth by 1 percent in 2013. As we've seen in Europe, a reduction in public services and employment has profoundly negative effects on economic activity and quality of life. Note to BigWhine: our nation's problem is not that we have too many public workers, it's that we don't have enough people working.
Steve Kreisberg is AFSCME's Director of Collective Bargaining.
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A counter weight is used on a rotisserie if the load is off-balance (heavy on one side). An off-balance load will cause your rotisserie motor to speed up (when the heavy side is going to the bottom) and slow down (when pulling the heavy side to the top) while turning and cause uneven cooking. You should always attempt to balance your load as best you can before cooking, just attempt to center the food on the spit rod.
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He's humble, thankful and grateful for his opportunity to continue to play in the National Football League. Saints defensive lineman Tom Johnson has traveled a long road to land with the New Orleans Saints.
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By Barbara Shelly
Kansas City Star
Poor Mitt Romney. In trying to be all things to all people on health care, he's found himself stuck in a time warp.
The Republican presidential nominee, supposedly a new man after his sparkling debate performance last week, has not completely abandoned his clueless ways, as he revealed in an interview last week with the editorial board of the Columbus Dispatch.
While discussing the U.S. health-care system, Romney amazingly and wrongly said that Americans don't die for lack of health insurance. "We don't have a setting across this country where if you don't have insurance, we just say to you, 'Tough luck, you're going to die when you have your heart attack,'" he said.
"No, you go to the hospital, you get treated, you get care, and it's paid for, either by charity, the government or by the hospital. We don't have people that become ill, who die in their apartment because they don't have insurance."
Preventive medicine
Oh yes we do, Mr. Romney. This nation has millions of people who become ill because they can't afford preventive medicine. We have sick people who can't get well because they can't afford medications. We have people who live in pain because they can't pay for treatments.
And yes, Mr. Romney, we have people who die sooner than they should because they don't have insurance. Different studies have placed the number from 18,000 to nearly 45,000 people a year.
"He is ignorant of the facts," said Dr. Sharon Lee, chief executive of Family Health Care, a clinic in Kansas City, Kan. "I see patients all the time who die or have very high morbidity because of a lack of insurance."
We may pack a patient into an ambulance and rush to the hospital once the heart attack occurs, as Romney happily noted. But if that person is one of the 48 million Americans who are uninsured, we probably won't pay for the blood pressure medication or the stent or the pacemaker that could have prevented the heart attack from occuring.
What kind of a health policy encourages people to wait until they are in crisis, and then, as Romney explained, "you go to the hospital, you get treated, and it's paid for, either by charity, the government or by the hospital"?
Oh, wait. That's the U.S. policy. Health care by default. The broken system that costs more and produces poorer results than most other industrialized nations.
It's the one that Romney signed landmark legislation to fix when he was governor of Massachusetts.
Massachusetts law
The federal Affordable Care Act, modeled after the Massachusetts law, is designed to fix the same problems that Romney took on as governor.
But now Romney says he'll repeal "Obamacare," and he lends a clumsy endorsement to a status quo that isn't acceptable to anyone.
Romney surely knows better. His work in Massachusetts shows he understands the benefits of getting people insured. In the interview with the Ohio newspaper he proposed open enrollment periods in which people could purchase insurance without being denied for a pre-existing condition. As a fallback to the individual mandate, that's not a bad idea.
But for every step forward on health care, Romney follows with two steps backward. And now he's gotten himself stuck in the cruel and costly system that he once set out to fix.
Barbara Shelly is a columnist for the Kansas City Star. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.
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Leisure > Community Programs > Art and Culture
The Town fosters a strong community identity by encouraging the expression of arts and culture through various funded activities and programs.
Below are the art and cultural programs are run by the Town.
This Program encourages groups to implement cultural activities and projects within the Town.
This may include film festivals, non-permanent public art displays, programs for seniors, youth and children, or cultural workshops and the like.
An amount of $2,000 is available annually for this program.
Applications are open between February and April each year during which time you can find details of how to apply in our Public Notices listing.
The Public Art Program aims to provide the community with a valuable art experience through project participation and display of art within the Town.
A community artist or organisation can tender to undertake a specific public art project within the Town at a specified location.
Contact us for further information about this program.
The Town invites artists to submit an expression of interest to display their artwork for sale. If selected, the artwork will be displayed at The Boulevard Centre, located on the lower level of the Cambridge Library at 99 The Boulevard, Floreat.
Works will be chosen for display on a two monthly roter, chosen in accordance to their suitability for public viewing and displayed in order of acceptance. Local artists are strongly encouraged to apply.
Visit our Boulevard Centre Exhibition page for information on how to apply and current exhibitions.
Each year the Town holds the Local Schools Art Exhibition encouraging aspiring young artists to participate in an exhibition to showcase their beautiful creations.
Held in September each year, local schools submit artwork from year groups kindy to year 6 with the chance to win some great prizes.
Displayed artworks are numbered, with the artist's name kept secret until the winners are announced at the awards ceremony.
A judging panel of local artists and art enthusiasts are called in to judge the artworks each year.
An Encouragement and a High Commendation are awarded to artworks in each year group.
There is also a prize for the overall winner of all year groups.
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Influx of revenue from movie filming
By Andrea Goertzen
Due to the filming of The Adventures Of The Santa Pups Fernie saw a direct input into its economy of $881,072.
The movie was filmed throughout Fernie over a four week period, with approximately two weeks of prep work.
"I can only imagine that our filming has made the shoulder season for many businesses and families easy this year," said Darcy Wild, the film's production manager, in a letter to the City of Fernie.
The direct costs into Fernie are as follows:
Six different hotels and condos, $261,619
Local extras $135,853
Local crew $102.000
Money given to crew for food allowance, $120,000
Construction materials and rentals, $156,000
Locations fees, cleaners, staff liaisons, $ 80,000
Food for craft service and caterers, $ 25,000
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Join Minneapolis film maker John Ervin for a free Happy Hour screening of his new project THE TIKI WAR on Monday, June 29, at 5:30 pm!
THE TIKI WAR: "Mad Men" meets "Breaking Bad" in this exploration of mob-ruled Chicago, rum-soaked Cuba, post-war Korea and pre-Kennedy Washington.
Over the course of one busy, bloody hour, the night before President Kennedy's inauguration, "The Tiki War" follows three rival club owners and two luckless entertainers as they battle over territory, honor, heroin and Cuba's most potent rum.
For more info on "The Tiki War" go to www.thetikiwar.com.


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Hulu stats: revenue up 65% to $695 million, over 3 million subscribers
Ah, Hulu, why won't you launch in Australia? Well, Hulu have unveiled some numbers for their performance over the year, where they've seen a huge 65% boost in revenue placing them at $695 million, a 60% increase over 2011's performance.
Paying customers are helping this huge revenue boost since they launched Hulu Plus in November 2010 which now has over 3 million subscribers, up from around 1.5 million this time last year and two million in April.
Hulu have invested over $500 million in content this year, stacking up over 40% more Hulu and Hulu Plus titles. The company have said that the launch of Hulu Kids is one of the year's biggest highlights, as Hulu enjoys being the only video streaming company around that streams Nickelodeon content.
Hulu enjoys over 430 partners which provide over 60,000 TV episodes, 2,300 TV series and over 50,000 hours of video. Hulu entered more platforms over the year with Apple TV, Nintendo's Wii and Wii U consoles and a bunch of smart devices. Hulu is available to more than 320 million Internet-connected devices across the US, not including laptops and desktops.


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price drop on the 11pros!
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Atlanta Falcons Players, Labor Council Team Up for Voter Registration Drive
If you live in the Marietta, Ga., area and haven't registered to vote and are a football fan, you have a chance Wednesday to make your voice heard at the ballot box and meet members of the Atlanta Falcons and NFL Players Association (NFLPA).
The players are pitching in with the Atlanta-North Georgia Labor Council for a voter registration event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches at 801 Church St., N.E.
No matter where you live, if you haven't registered to vote, click here to find out how to register in your state.


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Great to talk to always has a smile for you God Bless you and your family A BEAUTIFUL FRIEND one of a kind Southern Belle The kind of wife or mother that everyone should have Awesome person AWESOME SENSE OF HUMOR Great source of Encouragement and Inspiration great person Good mOtivator Lori is positive proof that there is a God as goodness shines through her for all to see a real inspiration
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What Kind of Police Vehicle Are You? Round II taken over 6 years agoYou wouldn't be a police car. You'd be getting stopped by one! |
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How Do You Handle Danger? taken over 7 years agoYou handle danger with Courage |
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- Female
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- Shooting, Fishing, Racing Quads...I'm a speed junkie
- Favorite Movies:
- Anything that makes me laugh
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- The Closer, Ghost Hunters, Avatar
- Favorite Music:
- eclectic tastes...but NOOO RAP
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over 7 years ago
Hey lori, Thanks for your friendship and the advice, check it out... Take care and GOD BLESS YOU!! Julie
over 7 years ago
I do believe you are probably right about that dog breed.I thought it was one of three but couldn't remember that name.No doubt,whatsoever that your correct about the rapture.also.It would be my honor to meet and greet your family,at that time..God bless you folks.
over 7 years ago
Thanks Thata girl !! Sweet ... You Roc~~ !!! U have a good w/end too. Marge
over 7 years ago
Thanks and thanks for the beautiful pooch.I was a humane officer for three years before being a Police Officer.I can't recall the type.It's ,I'm guessing a Symoid,or Siberian Huskie.
over 7 years ago
Sorry it has taken awhile to respond,I have been away for almost three days.That is probably the most meaningful tribute I or anybody could receive.Thank you.
over 7 years ago
Hey Lori,
Just wanted to say hello and have a great week.Gary
GE my lady.
over 7 years ago
Well,you are very welcome and you and your husband deserve a lot of credit.Of course,at his age,Shane has developed a personality of his own which would appear to be an ideal one.I remember raising my kids in a section of Omaha,called West Gate,while I was on the job.Ironically some 26 Police families resided withen a three block area and we all called it Pig Alley.It was super,beyond belief,like a private community,all the officers ,wives and children were quite close.Woops,I'm being boreing AGAIN,just sit me in a corner and give me a time out.Take care and thanks to your family for all you folks have contributed to everybody else.That is the epitome of the true American and Christian spirit.
Thanks for the friendship be safe and take care talk to you later~Jason
over 7 years ago
WOW! Is the word I must use to describe your son.UNBELIEVEABLE.No doubt you and hubby are proud of this man in a boy's body who is mature,bey ond his years.What intelligence and thoughtfulness and sheer determanation,skill and drive.It's obvious ,to you ,by now ,that I just went to the site you suggested.Somebody has obviously had a fantastic upbringing by two loving parents.-----Guess I got so carried away I forgot to thank you for the graphic and message.Hope your entire family experiences a successful and pleasing,night,week ,month.
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Yo!, Lori.Indeed ,kind lady,you nailed it with your last message.I am ,indeed,thankful for all I receive,although ,I stiil,from time to time ,carp and complain,which is human nature..You had mentioned sunsets,I was so fortunate to reside on Guam fo a year and ,in fact am part Hawaiian.There is NOTHING quite so beautiful,on this earth as a South Pacific sunset.If you have never seen or heard of one I hope you will, someday have the opportunity to do so.Another moving experience is ,of course the miracle of childbirth.Sometimes,of course,during the years of raising these little rascals,we parents may not believe that.Guess I've rambled enough.Take care and thank you sincerely for your continued friendship.
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Thanks much for the thoughtful message and graphic,Lori.Take care and enjoy a blessed weekend.


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According to NTD Television, tiny microbes are now being used by several robotics systems for fuel.
These microscopic organisms have the potential to be an infinite power supply for robots, as they would only need organic matter for food. The news source claims that food sources will be made readily available to robots, as microbial food cells can convert digested organic matter, such as common household pests, into electrical power.
MFC-enabled robots have already invaded the robotics scene. Designers in the U.K. recently developed an alarm clock that uses this system, which, according to the media organization, has the power to catch flies for food autonomously.
The new robotics power supply has led to several theories as to how it should be properly used by society.
"If we play it right, and if we have these microbial fuel cells engineered appropriately and configured to fit in within an existing waste water treatment plant, these microbial fuel cells can be cleaning waste water and generating electricity at the same time," Loannis Leropoulos of Bristol Robotics Laboratory told the news source.
MFC usage is not limited to the robotics field. According to Crazy Engineers, a program run by the Harvard School Of Engineering & Applied Sciences, recently received a $100,000 grant to develop an MFC-based mobile device charger.


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The magical Nowhere Emporium by Ross Mackenzie was announced as the runaway winner of this year's NE Book Award. Over 300 children and young people, librarians, teachers and parents gathered at the Centre for Life in Newcastle to meet the authors of the books they'd spent months discussing and debating – and they were not definitely disappointed.
As an extra treat this year, to celebrate the 10th birthday of the award, we also welcomed local authors Dan Smith and Helen Limon to join us in our celebrations.
All the authors attending gave brilliant, fascinating and often very funny insights into their books and their writing and the buzz in the hall was bigger and better than ever before in the ten year history of the award.
Congratulations to Ross and to Floris Books, to all the shortlisted authors and to all those students, librarians and teachers who every year make the NE Book Award such a success. Here's to the next ten years!!!!
The NEBA was set up in 2005 due to popular demand; those schools who had taken part in the North East Teenage Book Award wanted a similar scheme to enthuse their younger readers in Year 7 and 8 about new books and exciting new authors too.
The aim of the younger and teenage awards remain the same; we want to make young people more aware of the quality and variety of exciting writing out there, to celebrate and support the authors to and create opportunities for the authors to meet their avid readers. We remain amazed at how many schools want to take part and now 25 schools sign up every year from across the whole Northeast region.
NEBA caters for the reading needs of OUR young people, allowing them to voice their opinions about the books and the reading which matters to them. Their vote decides the winner each year, their opinions are sought when drawing up the long and shortlists and they are critical, highly perceptive and insightful readers. Because NEBA is all about reading it's also the only award in the world (that we know of) where the student judges, not the winning authors, get the prizes.


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I like that Drop Point - nice variation on the 110 design. My two Buck lock-backs.
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I like that Drop Point - nice variation on the 110 design. My two Buck lock-backs.
OH;how ya like the 55.I just went with the 503 Prince over the 55, in the watch pocket(Perfect).But the 55 +110 look great togather.
Dogg, I like the 55 fine - it's a good knife, but I'm not a lock-back fan for an EDC, much prefer a pocketknife like a 301 or 303 for an EDC. I bought the 55 because it was "half" of a 110. OH
There are a lot of dead links in this thread. It would be cool if an admin deleted them, I bet it would compress it to 2/3 the number of pages.
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Buck Kalinga B401-LE-0 chipflint
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Beatiful pictures zerot71, I like your use of lighting, and the black background makes the subject jump out
Oh, and you've got some awesome Kalingas there!
Thanks sitflyer.
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I lost one of these on a deployment years ago. Was very happy to find this one.
Buck 307 Wrangler made by Camillus
"What we know is a drop, what we don't know is an ocean." Isaac Newton
The 307 has fastly become one of my all time favorites.
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Here's my newest, a TOPS/Buck CSAR-T.
Here's one! It's pretty old, but doesn't look it.
My latest: Buck Kalinga 0401-SP1-0 Al Buck Years 1910 - 1991
Thanks Packrat!!
Two American classics...
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Beautiful combination TAH!
Here are a few more pictures, i used a different camera setup:
Buck Kalinga 406 EKSLE-B
Buck Kalinga Jaguar 0401BKSLE1-B
Not too shabby yourself, zero. Beautiful knives and photography!
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Flexibility in the press shop
Arranging equipment to produce a variety of parts
To stay competitive, stampers must be prepared to run a variety of dies, many of which have been designed to run on customized and complex OEM equipment. In addition, stamping concepts tend to differ among the automotive OEMs. For the tier stamper, flexibility is key to surviving these fiercely competitive times.
The influx of European and Asian automotive manufacturers into the North American market, along with increased outsourcing of stamped parts, is creating both opportunities and challenges for the tier and general stamping industry.
To stay competitive, North American stampers must be prepared to run a variety of dies, many of which have been designed to run on customized and complex OEM equipment. In addition, stamping concepts tend to differ among the automotive OEMs. For the tier stamper, flexibility is key to surviving these fiercely competitive times.
Balancing Investment, Productivity for Profit
As automotive OEMs continue to outsource a wider variety of parts to tier stampers, flexibility is increasingly important—from the ability to form many different parts to having alternative capacity to minimize downtime. It's a challenge to own all the equipment needed to handle the widest array of parts, but doing so ensures continuous orders, as well as growth and profitability.
North American tier stampers operate predominantly with progressive-die and transfer presses. Progressive-die presses typically are used for small structural parts and are fed by coil feed lines. Transfer presses make large parts, which require additional tonnage and larger beds.
It is common for coil feed lines or destackers to feed transfer presses. If a coil feed line is used, blanks are cut and drawn in the first die station, and a transfer system moves blanks to the following die stations.
If a destacker is used, blanks are cut and stacked in dedicated blanking systems. If blanks are supplied by a steel service center, they are fed to the transfer press later on. In some cases, Class A parts can be manufactured in transfer presses fed by a destacker.
Along with having equipment flexibility inside the shop, managers in the tier market must consider other business challenges that influence production flexibility. Constant pressure from OEMs to reduce piece price, limited operator skills, and a reduced maintenance staff are some common examples. These pressures are driving equipment manufacturers to design low-maintenance, high-reliability, and user- friendly stamping equipment.
Balancing equipment automation with required production rates also is a challenge. Overly complex press systems directly affect the level of operator skill and training required. All of these factors have an impact on return on investment, which relies heavily on the careful balance between press system expense and productivity to generate a healthy return.
Flexible System Configurations
Engineering advancements are fostering a combination of progressive and transfer press concepts to improve the equipment's ability to produce a variety of parts. The goal is to devise one press system that provides the high speed of a progressive-die press with the transfer press's capability to process large parts.
Tier stampers and press system engineers are developing creative solutions to meet the need for flexibility. One concept is installing a coil feed line in addition to a destacker, with the option of either piece of equipment feeding the same press. For parts that require transfer dies, the press can be fed by either a coil feed line or a destacker. For parts that require progressive dies, the press is fed by a coil feed line.
Several different configurations can create system flexibility. For example, both a coil feed line and a destacker can be installed on a press's entry side, which provides two options for moving the feeder in and out of operating position.
One option is to arrange two destacker carts in tandem with the press. The feeder moves in and out on the same rails as the destacker cart positioned closer to the press. In this case, production rates using blanks from the destacker cart positioned farther from the press will be slightly lower than from a cart positioned closer to the press (see Figure 1).
A second option is to position destacker carts side by side. In this case, part production rates using the destacker will be the same, because both carts use the same set of rails. The feeder moves into working position by rolling on rails placed transverse to the destacker carts, and it can be moved away from the press on a bridge that extends over the loop area (see Figure 2).
Both configurations can run a variety of parts, no matter how the system is fed or how the die is designed.
Another example of a flexible system configuration operating in commercial production is the coil feed line on one side of the press and the destacker on the other side. In this case, both systems are mounted in fixed positions.
The system's exit conveyor must be on wheels so it can be moved and positioned on both sides of the press. Depending on which piece of equipment feeds the press, the exit conveyor must be placed accordingly. It should be noted that the transfer system must be fully programmable to allow parts to move in both directions inside the dies (see Figure 3).
Future Is Bright for Flexible Tier Suppliers
While industry consultants predict more outsourcing of stamped parts and consolidation among the tier suppliers, strategic positioning is key to staying competitive. A proactive approach to developing flexible stamping facilities can be the springboard to differentiate a shop, as it allows a depth of product range and can provide production backup with the ability to interchange dies and production between different press systems.
The ability to differentiate with system flexibility can lead to customer and product diversification, which supports the goal of productivity and a strong balance sheet.
Jeferson Valério
Schuler Inc.
Canton, MI 48187
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STAMPING Journal is the only industrial publication dedicated solely to serving the needs of the metal stamping market. In 1987 the American Metal Stamping Association broadened its horizons and renamed itself and its publication, known then as Metal Stamping.


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Hess returns to Christmas at the Clarke
Come down to the Clarke Theatre on Dec. 19 for the 13th annual Christmas at the Clarke benefit concert, starting at 7 p.m.
The stage will be set for an evening of old and new tunes and holiday favourites by some of the best singers and musicians in the valley.
The event raises funds and awareness for the Mission Community Services Christmas Bureau and the emergency housing shelter operated by the Women's Resource Society of the Fraser Valley.
Hometown crooner, Kenny Hess, will return to the show this year, after missing the last few concerts due to scheduling conflicts. Hess' deep, rich voice, easy, comfortable style, and his rapport with the audience makes him a favourite.
Horizon, featuring Crystal Hicks, will also be returning to the Clarke stage after knocking the audience off their feet last year. Hicks has been compared to Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James and the band is in high demand. Horizons is made up of five musicians from the Fraser Valley, and they play a variety of music, including swing, blues, R&B, Latin, country and classic rock.
Rob Hess will also be back along with the singers from Halo, and rounding out the show this year will be the Hatzic Secondary School jazz band and the Heritage Park Secondary School choir with their youthful, energetic talents.
You can also do a bit of Christmas shopping at the silent auction, which will be featuring items from local businesses and community groups.
"We've deliberately kept ticket prices low so that more people can afford to come to enjoy the best entertainment in the valley and so that they can bring a big bag of groceries for the Food Bank as well," said concert founder and producer John Agnew. "That's a big part of what we are doing."
Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, and $10 for children. They are available in Mission at London Drugs, Rex Cox Men's Wear, Murdoch's Book Shoppe, Shoppers Drug Mart, Prospera Credit Union and Fraser Valley Building Supplies. Tickets are also available in Abbotsford at House of James. For group tickets or for more information call the theatre at 604-820-3961 or John at 604-217-1863.


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The Streets Department will hold its 2013 Tire Round-Up Program on Saturday, Aug. 17. Participants may drop off illegally discarded tires at Torresdale Avenue and Ashburner Street or at Pennway Street and St. Vincent Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Only Block Captains, organized community/civic organizations, Town Watch organizations, and Partnership Recycling Groups who have registered for the Tire Round-Up Program and have received an ID number are eligible for participation.
Since the inception of the program in 1995, registered participants have collected approximately 168,085 tires.
Additionally, the program serves as an opportunity for block clubs and community groups to earn money for their treasuries to help with cleaning and beautification projects. Registered participants are offered a "tire bounty" of 50 cents for each illegally discarded tire they collect and drop off at one of the designated sites around the city. The tire drop-off limit is 1,000 tires per group. Reimbursement is limited to up to $500 per registered participant.
The first 10 registered participants to drop off tires at each site will receive Tire Round-Up T-shirts. For more information regarding the program, call 215-685-3981.
Tires from auto repair shops, mechanic shops, car dealers and private storage lots are required to be disposed of by the merchant, for a fee. These tires will not be accepted at the drop-off sites. ••


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DOVER — Greenland's Susie French, a sophomore on the Central Maine Community College women's basketball team, was recently named player of the week in the YSCC and the USCAA.
The former Portsmouth High School standout averaged 27 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5 steals and 3.5 assists in wins over UMaine-Augusta (93-59) and the College of St. Joseph's (101-50).
French shot 55 percent from the floor and 80 percent from the free-throw line as CMCC improved to 6-2 overall and 3-0 in the Yankee Conference.
The team was ranked third in the USCAA coaches' poll.
Through eight games French was leading the team in scoring (20.8 ppg) and steals (4.6), and ranks second in rebounding (6.6).
Dover's Curran Leighton had two points, nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals for the Saint Anselm College women's basketball team in a 59-45 loss to Southern New Hampshire.
Senior Deb LaValley of Rochester is off to a strong start for the Southern New Hampshire University women's basketball team. Through the first four games for the Penmen, LaValley is the team's fourth-leading scorer with 7.0 points per game while shooting 50 percent from behind the three-point arc (8-16).
The Spaulding High School product had a career-best 12 points in SNHU's season opener at Saint Michael's on Nov. 14, connecting on four of her seven three-point attempts, including two in overtime, as the Penmen prevailed 65-59.
To submit information about a local athlete playing in college email Al Pike at email@example.com.
Sports Watch: French honored with regional and national award
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[Video] Added Korean drama 'Cruel Palace - War of Flowers' final episodes 49 and 50
Added final episodes 49 and 50 for the Korean drama 'Cruel Palace - War of Flowers'
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"Cruel Palace - War of Flowers" (2013)
Directed by Noh Jong-chan
Written by Jeong Ha-yeon
Network : jTBC
With Kim Hyeon-joo, Lee Deok-hwa, Song Seon-mi, Jeong Seong-woon, Jeong Seong-mo, Kim Joo-yeong,...
50 Episodes - Sat, Sun 20:45
Collusion wracks the royal court when the ambitious concubine Soyong Jo (Kim Hyeon-joo) plots to make her son, Prince Bongrim (Kim Joo-yeong), the crown king. The only problem is that there is already someone else in line: Crown Prince So Hyun (Jeong Seong-woon) - not to mention all those that stand in the way of Soyong Jo's diabolical plans. They say a mother will do anything for her child, but to what end?
Broadcast starting date in Korea : 2013/03/23
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Seven hundred and thirty-five cool cats lined up on Garfield Parkway and Atlantic Avenue March 30 for the second running of the Bethany Beach Bunny Palooza Five and Dime road race. The event raises money for the Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation.
Hundred of runners wore bunny ears and sported the colors of dyed Easter eggs. Purple, pink and raspberry were prevalent, along with egg yolk yellow.
The 10K started first with 270 runners, followed 20 minutes later by 465 in the 5K race.
The Seashore Striders handled race management while Piranha Sports provided the timing system. Both races ended on the boardwalk at a common finish line. Chip timing sorts it all out instantaneously if not sooner so runners can join their peeps for post-race celebrations.
Sean Najomy, 33, of Jacksonville, Fla., was the overall winner of the 10K with a time of 36:03. Sean was followed across the finish line by Steven O'Boyle, 32, of Frankford in 36:27and Cape distance runner Austin MacElrevey, 17, in 36:47.
Danny MacElrevey, 44, was the first masters runner in 38:49.
Cindy Conant, 51, was the first overall woman in 39:12; Ashley Fought, 27, was second in 41:20 while Jessica Thompson, 17, was third in 42:27.
Greg Cauller, 53, of York, Pa., a high school calculus teacher, won the 5K race in 17:20. Greg's girlfriend Lynn Knothe, 35, won the women's race in 20:23. Madison MacElrevey, 15, was second for the women in 21:13, followed by Debbie Pelegrin, 46, who ran 21:41.
Sussex Tech student David "Sonny" Landis, 17, was second in the 5K in 18:14, followed by Michael Longoria of Dagsboro in 18:33.
A complete listing of results can be found at www.seashorestriders.com.


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Cheap Laughs: The Best Indie Comedy in NYC This Week, 7/30 - 8/3
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This week in Cheap Laughs, we have beloved transgender Puerto Ricans, animal tail butt plugs, nipple tassels, special siblings, and a musical based on stand-up comedy. Here's our rundown of the best in independently produced New York comedy this week.
Wednesday, July 30th
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British comics in L.A. sometimes have it easy. Is your last name Brand? Or Izzard? Come right this way, sir. It's all green lights for you. Gina Yashere had to muscle her way in, earning herself a Tonight Show credit the old-fashioned way: through hard graft. You'll be glad she did when you see this show. And if you like her, check her out on the cult UK cartoon Bromwell High: a brilliant, South Park-like take on multicultural London. Joining Gina on her visit from California are twisted character comic Amber Nelson, Staten Island's lost boy J.F. Harris, and others. All for the low, low price of free? A steal.
Thursday, July 31st
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Brooklyn Comedy Festival at The Stand The Stand, 10 p.m. $5 with code BROOKLYN here.
The Brooklyn Comedy Festival is coming back for a second triumphant year, and as a warm-up, they're hosting a little get together at The Stand. Yannis Pappas will do a set. And if you're not already familiar, seek out his two great character alter-egos: Mr. Panos, Greek owner of The Baby Socrates Diner in Queens, and Maurica, a pre-operative transsexual Puerto Rican. Joining Yannis will be Mark DeMayo, Giulia Rozzi, and a hatful of others.
Friday, August 1st
Blogologues: Welcome To The Jungle The C.O.W. Theater, 9.30 p.m. $20.
Blogologues is a sketch comedy show featuring scripts culled 100% from the internet and performed word-for-word. Productions center around a theme, and the current show inspiration: animals! They bring to life the Internet's views on furry cruises, animal tail butt plugs, people who think they're animals, and much more. If you can't catch the show tonight, you can go tomorrow too.
Jana and Lauren Presents The Magnet, 7 p.m. $7.
Jana Schmieding and Lauren Olson host this monthly character showcase, presenting eight badass NYC sketch comedy actors to perform a new original character. It's consistently fun and weird. Tonight features comics featured at the UCB and on Conan, so give it a spin. Saturday, August 2nd
HA! The Musical Stage 72 at The Triad Theatre, 8 p.m. $20 (+ two drink min.)
It's an idea so good we wonder why no one has done it before. Broadway has given practically every creative subculture the musical theater treatment: punk rock, roller derby, Afrobeat, '60s doo-wop... why not stand-up comedy? Directed by Darren Katz (currently resident of The Lion King), this show stars accomplished comics Christian Finnegan, Big Jay Oakerson, and Kevin Farley (brother of the late Chris). Created by Emmy-winning producer Michelle Wendt the show wants to be a radical musical-comedy-hybrid exploring the good, the bad, and the ugly side of life in stand-up. It should be something completely unique: shows this ambitious and original doesn't come along often. It runs tonight through August 7th.
Sunday, August 3rd
Stand Up and Take Your Clothes Off The Kraine Theater, 8 p.m. $10 in advance.
Burlesque collides with stand-up comedy tonight at The Kraine Theater. An all-female line-up of performers will either bare souls or breasts for your amusement. Charla Lauriston (writer on Tina Fey's upcoming NBC project), Christy Coffey and Ashley Brooke Roberts join dancers Divina Gransparkle, Iris Explosion and Kitten Kent (Girl Detective). It's going to get real.
Monday, August 4th
Miller Time The PIT, 9.30 p.m. $10 online.
T.J. Miller is a real-life movie star, and currently the best stand-out performer (in a crowded field) on HBO's Silicon Valley. He's also an anarchically brilliant stand-up and improviser. His sister, Morgan Miller, is both of those things too. They've decided to improvise together in NYC for a lark, and promise some genuinely hilarious guest drop-ins. And if you're very good, they promise to share some of the sports car humor their father often sends them via email chain. They're preforming tonight, and also on the 8th and 16th.
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Title: | The Early Evolution of Eukaryotes: A Geological Perspective |
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Citation: | Knoll, Andrew H. 1992. The early evolution of eukaryotes - a geological perspective. Science 256(5057): 622-627. |
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Inspiring People in the SE/A Region: Jan LaBeause
Jan LaBeause
Director, Medical Library & LRC of Mercer University School of Medicine and Library Professor at Mercer – Macon, GA
How long have you been a librarian?
I was a "common-law" librarian from 1966 to 1979 when I finished my MLS at Vanderbilt, and have been in libraries ever since.
How long have you been a librarian and/or in your current position?
I have been at Mercer since 1993 and Director since 2000. BTW, I will be retiring this summer – July 31, 2012!
What made you decide to be a librarian?
My first position was actually as Medical Editor for Campbell Clinic where Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics is written. When I was hired, they told me that Dr. Campbell's books were in the closet in my office, and that they'd like me to "arrange them more like a library" in my spare time. I soon found I enjoyed the "arranging" and the library research part of my job much more than correcting surgeons' grammar. I went to library school later when I discovered I had taught myself all I could about "arranging" and needed not only some formal training, but also that piece of paper to move forward.
What do you consider your biggest work related challenge?
Maintaining an adequate collection of resources when budgets are staying the same and the cost of resources keeps climbing.
What do you consider to be the most fulfilling part of your job?
My library family. I work with a wonderful group of folks who are much more than just co-workers to me.
What do you see as the biggest concerns in hospital and/or health sciences librarianship?
In hospitals, librarians continue to struggle with justifying their existence in a climate of declining budgets where departments that do not qualify for third-party reimbursement are always under fire. In health sciences librarianship in general, we need to constantly redefine our role in the organization and delivery of information in a very high tech world.
How did you first come to know NN/LM SE/A?
As a hospital librarian at LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, I was invited to serve on what may have been the first RAC at the University of Maryland from 1984-1986.
Have the NLM resources and/or NN/LM SE/A been of help to you? If so, how?
As a hospital librarian, I appreciated having the support and a network of colleagues. As an academic librarian at Mercer, the support and network are still important to me. Plus, we have taken advantage of grant and award opportunities and knowledgeable speakers for the GaIN meetings we host twice a year.
Will you share a success story about the impact of your library or outreach?
In 1983, Jocelyn Rankin (my predecessor, mentor and friend) was awarded a three-year grant from the National Library of Medicine to create the Georgia Interactive Network for Medical Information (GaIN), the largest grant NLM had made up to that time. As a result of Jocelyn's foresight and planning, GaIN still exists as the oldest state-wide network of its kind in the United States. I am so grateful that we have been able to continue her work to support health care institutions and individuals in Georgia's rural and underserved counties.
What advice would you give others who are interested in being a health sciences and/or hospital librarian?
You can certainly make more money in the information private sector, but working with health care professionals is so rewarding especially when you feel you are impacting patient care in some way.
For more information, please contact Sheila Snow-Croft, Public Health Coordinator, NN/LM, SE/A Region (email@example.com).


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U.S. Rep. Nan Hayworth has conceded New York's 18th Congressional District to challenger Sean Patrick Maloney.
In a statement posted Wednesday to her website, Hayworth thanked volunteers and vowed to "continue to do all I can to serve the cause of individual liberty and opportunity that is uniquely American."
Maloney, a former aide to President Bill Clinton and New York Govs. Eliot Spitzer and David Paterson, leads Hayworth by more than 8,000 votes with just a handful of districts yet to be tallied in the 18th District, which includes all of Orange and Putnam counties and parts of Dutchess and Westchester.
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Aaron Wellman is in his fourth year at Michigan as the football team's strength and conditioning coach. He came to Ann Arbor after spending two years at San Diego State and five years at Ball State with Brady Hoke.
Wellman has 18 years of experience at the Division I collegiate level, including seven years in the Big Ten Conference. A safety at Division III Manchester College in Indiana, Wellman began his career as a graduate assistant at Indiana University, where he earned his master's degree in 1998. He spent three years as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Hoosiers and was primarily involved with the football, baseball and softball teams, as well as developing individual nutrition programs for student-athletes.
At Michigan State, Wellman was involved with all aspects of the strength and conditioning program for the football team, and assisted with men's and women's basketball and ice hockey.
A member of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, Wellman is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He and his wife, Shellie, have a son, Grant, and a daughter, Grace.
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2004-08 | Ball State | Director of Football Strength & Conditioning |
2001-03 | Michigan State | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach |
1998-2001 | Indiana | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach |
1996-98 | Indiana | Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach |
Age / 39
Date of Birth / April 18, 1974
Hometown / Ligonier, Ind.
High School / West Noble
College / Manchester College (Ind.)
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2015 Reading Challenge
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Michelle Zink
Publisher: Dial Books
Release Date: March 20, 2012
Source: Purchased
Even angels make mistakes in this page-turning epic romance
When her parents are murdered before her eyes, sixteen-year-old Helen Cartwright finds herself launched into an underground London where a mysterious organization called the Dictata controls the balance of good and evil. Helen learns that she is one of three remaining angelic descendants charged with protecting the world's past, present, and future. Unbeknownst to her, she has been trained her whole life to accept this responsibility. Now, as she finds herself torn between the angelic brothers protecting her and the devastatingly handsome childhood friend who wants to destroy her, she must prepare to be brave, to be hunted, and above all to be strong, because temptation will be hard to resist, even for an angel.
Michelle Zink masterfully weaves historical fantasy with paranormal romance to create a gripping tale of love and betrayal.
I've loved Michelle's books for a long time, so when I first heard of this books I knew that I had to have it. This was an incredible angel book. Not only was it obvious well-researched, it also managed to be completely unlike anything I've ever read. The twist on angels was fantastic, and there was enough action to keep me from falling asleep. It definitely wasn't perfect, and yet I still genuinely enjoyed it. It as an incredible book, and it's faults didn't take away at all form how much I loved it.
I had some difficulties with Helen, honestly. It was hard to relate to her because she really had a tendency to be a little on the whiny side. Of course I could understand it to some point, but still. It was really hard to relate to her sometimes, when she could be incredibly stubborn or just flat-out act like an idiot. She did some really dumb things that honestly I couldn't tolerate. In some way I understand why she did what she did, but that still doesn't excuse it. It doesn't take much brain power to think things through and be less impulsive, especially when that impulse is likely to get you killed. Still, there were times when I liked her.
I love Griffin. He's so sweet, and a genuinely nice and caring guy. I just…love him. Honestly, how could I not? He's rational where Helen is impulsive, and he thinks of things she doesn't or won't. He's not without faults thought, and he isn't a perfect person, which I do like. He's also so loving and respectful. He's actually a little mellow for my taste, but I still adore him. I do wish he'd take a stand every once in a while, but oh well. He's a really well-written character.
Um. Well. I didn't exactly like Raum very much. Helen felt she could understand his past and what led him to make the choices he did, but that really doesn't excuse them. Ordering a murder is the same thing as doing it yourself—either way, people are dead and the blood is on your hands. So I didn't really care about his sob story at all. And I'm glad for Helen that she could forgive him, but whatever. It doesn't mean I have to like him.
I loved Darius. He's strong and really takes the lead. He's also confident, and in a strange way protective of his brother. He also sees his own weaknesses, and acknowledges them. And sometimes he'll do things despite his better judgment if he thinks they must be done. He's also an extremely well-written character, and though he comes off as aloof, it's easy to see that he's not always as strong on the inside as he appears to be, and I like that.
Anna's a sweet character, and although she's not in the story much, it's easy to get a good read on her. She's fiercely loyal to her friends, and she'll stop at nothing for them. She'll take risks if it means that they'll be safer, and she's soooo understanding. When things go wrong, she's okay with it being the way it is.
I liked Galizur. He's obviously intensely intelligent, and he's so helpful to Helen, Griffin, and Darius. Like a father figure, really. He represents both what Helen has lost and what she has gained, and that's really unique. I loved it.
Michelle's angel were something I'd never have thought of before, and illustrated so beautifully. The Dictata, the rules, the magic, everything about it. And there wasn't much magic. Just a little mostly involving travel, which I liked because it was described in an almost scientific way. There were also some weapons that obviously had some magical influence, but the magic was definitely not overused. Instead of being too overdramatic or ridiculous, it was a part of the story but not too central.
While the action started right away, it did move kind of slowly through some parts. Erratic. Things would happen, and then they wouldn't. Overall there was enough action to keep me interested, but some things definitely happened a little too slowly for my taste, and I needed it to move faster. My interest was held for the most part, but it definitely wavered.
And I had no interest in the storyline with Raum whatsoever. It was boring, and I didn't care about it at all. The whole childhood-friend thing was boring, and honestly I just didn't feel it. The whole thing felt kind of fake to me. It also dragged out a it too long and rather too dramatically, if you ask me. I was hoping that it would get more entertaining, or something, but to me it never did. I just had no interest in Raum, or his past, and anything involving that was horridly boring.
However, for the most part, I did like this story. I was entertained, and I genuinely enjoyed the story, and I definitely had a hard time putting it down.
The romance between Griffin and Helen was sweet, although it waas a bit instalovey for my taste. There was definitely development, but still. Still, there was enough development that I didn't feel completely cheated in the romance department. There's definitely chemistry between them, but it's not ostentatious, more on the quieter side. And as for the Raum love triangle thing, please don't even make me go there. I won't. I can't.
I've always adored Michelle's writing, although honestly, I think I enjoyed her first person more. Generally I prefer third person, but in this instance that's apparently not the case. It was difficult for me to relate to Helen even without hearing her voice, and while hearing her voice might have made it harder it also had the potential to make it easier. We do get into her head a lot, but somehow it didn't make me feel connected to her at all. And honestly? The dialogue wasn't that great. However, I did like the description. Gorgeous imagery, lovely sensory detail, the works.
I thought the ending was wonderful. It was left a little open and not completely resolved, and yet it was resolved enough that I felt satisfied with the novel as a standalone. There's obviously more to be told, but Ii think in a way it's best that Helen's story ended here. It's not all gumdrops and roses, but it's still satisfying. I enjoyed the way that it closed on a sweet note, but there was also a little sadness. But overall, there was the overarching happiness and hope that made this a worthwhile ending for me.
I'm willing to follow Michelle pretty much wherever she takes me, so whatever books are in her future I'll be reading eagerly. I loved this book, and I'd definitely recommend it if you're into the Victorian era and/or have a thing for reading about angels. There are some simply incredible angel books out there, but A Temptation of Angels should not be overlooked. Against all odds, it's a paranormal romance that I truly enjoyed and will definitely be reading again.
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- Suz ReadsAugust 8, 2012 at 7:33 PM
I love books about angels and I like that you said this was well researched. The story sounds very original and I'm glad you said you liked it! Even with the action starting slow, it sounds like it ended up to be a great book and one that grabbed your attention later in the book. I like a good ending and with everything else you said, this sounds perfect for me!
ReplyDelete This is actually the only Michelle Zink book I've read, but while it wasn't bad, I wouldn't count it among my favourites. Something I could definitely identify with you on is Griffin and Raum. I mean, Griffin totally stole my heart, but Raum? Buddy, if you're going to try and kill the girl you supposedly love, I don't think she'd like that very much.
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