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HeadlinesMay 9, 2011
- Sustainable: At home and abroad
- Firm to review KU administrative practices to help improve efficiency
- Portion of 15th Street to close on campus for summer utility work
- Professor profile: The viewer as the artist
- KU retirees to be honored at annual luncheon
- Mellard selected for Research Achievement Award
- Campus departments recognized as 'green offices' by Center for Sustainability
- Professor bringing 3-D to geography classrooms
- Researcher earns $5.6 million grant to replace petroleum-based chemicals in household items
- School of Medicine, Marillac team up to form child psychiatry center
- Feedback sought for updated Campus Sustainability Plan
- Wheat State Whirlwind Tour to hit the road May 23-27
- Summer tuition assistance recipients selected
- Lied Center announces 2011-12 season
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South Pacific is among the highlights of the 2011-12 Lied Center season.
Lied Center announces 2011-12 season
Herbie Hancock, David Sedaris, Chinese acrobats among highlights
The Lied Center of Kansas has announced its 2011-12 season. Highlights include contemporary dance company Jin Xing Dance Theatre from Shanghai, China; American jazz and modern music icon Herbie Hancock; and author and humorist David Sedaris. This year, the Lied Center is offering special faculty and staff prices. For a list of prices, visit http://www.lied.ku.edu/documents/Liedcenter_orderform.pdf.
Tickets go on sale May 16. The Lied Center ticket office can be reached at 864-2787 or 864-2777/TDD. To kick off the new season, families are invited to the Lied Center open house and community arts celebration Aug. 27 to commemorate the opening of the new Lied Center pavilion with performances and an expanded community arts festival.
Open house
Time to be determined Aug. 27, free and open to the public
Compañia Flamenca José Porcel
7:30 p.m. Sept. 30
La Catrina Quartet
2 p.m. Oct. 16
The National Acrobats of the Peoples Republic of China
7:30 p.m. Oct. 21
The National Acrobats of the People's Republic of China
The Intergalactic Nemesis
7:30 p.m. Oct. 29
The Intergalactic Nemesis
Herbie Hancock
7:30 p.m. Oct. 30
AnDa Union
7:30 p.m. Nov. 5
An Evening with David Sedaris
7:30 p.m. Nov. 9
Suzanne Farrell Ballet
7:30 p.m. Nov. 12
String quartet
7:30 p.m. Nov. 19
The Celtic Tenors
7:30 p.m. Dec. 10
South Pacific
7:30 p.m. Jan. 18
Chiara String Quartet
2 p.m. Jan. 29
Elvis Lives
7:30 p.m. Feb. 2
Chamber Ensemble of the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra
7:30 p.m. Feb. 13
Matt Haimovitz, cello, and Christopher ORiley, piano
7:30 p.m. Feb. 18
Jin Xing Dance Theatre
7:30 p.m. Feb. 23
SFJazz Collective
7:30 p.m. March 14
Mnozil Brass
7: 30 p.m. March 31
Mnozil Brass
Farfalle (Butterflies) by Compagnia
7 p.m. April 10
5 and 7 p.m. April 11
4, 6 and 8 p.m. April 13
11 a.m. and 5 and 7 p.m. April 14

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A rare bit of UK-specific news from the Consumer Electonics Show in Vegas - Microsoft has teamed up with BT to bring the BT Vision internet TV service to the Xbox 360 console.
The TV-on-you-Xbox solution uses Microsoft's Mediaroom software to provide an replica of the experience you'll get from the BT Vision 'V-box' set-top box.
The announcement means that BT Broadband customers can get on-demand TV programmes and movies streamed (for a fee) to their TV without the need for a set-top box. They can also watch any of BT's 242 'near-live' Premiership football matches using the Xbox 360.
BT-connected Xbox 360 users will also be able to use features unique to the console while watching TV - such as accessing the Xbox Live marketplace and conducting voicechats with other Xbox users.
The BT Vision service will be available to Xbox 360 users in summer 2008


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Sunday, September 30, 2007
How I Spent My Sunday
I started off my morning as I do most, emailing with a friend to the north. Her day is ending as mine begins. It's a good way for me to start the day!
Today, though, I added in a little extra and made a mousie for Raven (one of the GrandCats) from Barbara Albright's Oddball Knitting. It's stuffed full of catnippy goodness. I had to put it in a tightly sealed zippy bag for its own protection from Sparky the bob-tailed wonder cat.
Then, after breakfast (cheese and mushroom omelet, thanks), the Other Half and I headed to the Celtic Classic.
You'll have to check the archives from last September if you want to see pictures, because my camera (which I remembered to bring) was dead as a doornail (whatever that is) or at least the batteries were! And they were freshly charged (or so I thought).
I was somewhat reluctant to attend, remembering the Fest from last year. This year was no better --crowds, people with non-service animals in tow (clearly against the unenforced rules) and smoking in the entertainment tents (also clearly against the posted signage--hello! it's a fire hazard, you freaks!), people walking in a direction that they are not looking, stepping in front of me without so much as an "excuse me," just general rudeness. Thanks, but no thanks.
They've moved the piping competition. But the music was good. The overpriced food was edible. We lasted about 3 hours then headed home.
Here's what I found in my inbox. AD made these great Mittnz and is mailing them off to Cheyenne River. Six pairs are wool and 2 pairs are Ack. The Ack ones have matching Hatz! Way cool! Or wait, that would be Way Warm!
There were no movies this weekend. Instead, we've been watching TiVo'd episodes of Flash Gordon.
I will confess that I am not a fan, this being The Other Half's "thing." But I watched and I enjoyed. Fun. Kitchy. Okay. Decent. Way to go, SciFi Channel. All this and Eureka, too!
Labels: cats, current events, mittnz
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Serious Intervention Needed
Clearly have a problem! I just peeked into The Other Half's "office" (formerly known as the Black Hole of Younger Kid--where he slept until high school) and the futon is covered about 3' deep in baby stuff that I have bought or made.
Stop snickering! I heard The Other Grandmother already bought a tricycle!
So, The Other Half is on his way to the Post Office with a small knitted toy (Bunnster), a gift bag, some tissue, and a note for The Daughter In Law. Next weekend is The Family Baby Shower in her home town. I wanted her to know that I am thinking of her, but also am aware of the logistics of getting great gobs of baby gear back to their home on the plane. (I assume they are flying and not driving.)
The question is, what in the name of all that is holy am I going to do with this stockpile? I have restrained myself from starting yet another baby thing. I have a hat to finish, and a button to sew on to a sweater, and about six ideas in mind (and a pattern book on its way to me--Knitted Toys--mostly animalian-- by Zöe Mellor).
So I am knitting for the troops and for homeless folks in New Orleans, and trying not to start yet another baby sweater. No, wait, there's the bunting that The Daughter In Law picked out yarn for. I have to finish that! and it's not even started!
So, should I ship or bring (for pre-shower giving) the baby carrier and diaper bag and some of this clothing? I don't want to embarrass The Daughter In Law at her own shower by literally "showering her with an embarrassment of riches."
Help me before I commit knittage!
Labels: baby things
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Seven (?) More Pairs
Orghlaith, who participated (as did many of you) last year sent me a photo of 6 pairs.
She assures me that #7 is toweling off and will be dry and ready to send this week.
Thanks so much!
And if you were thinking about sending stuff to N'awlins to Covenant House, would you think about tucking some tuibe socks and a pack of new underwear (boy/girl, it matters not) into the box?
What's Next?
Simone finished her 7 pairs.
How about you?
Seriously, if mittn knittn isn't your thing, I certainly understand.
But if you are like me and love to knit, at some point, you are going to run out of People That You Know to knit for. And you can only wear so many [fill in the blank--socks, hats, scarves, sweaters] yourself. Newer knitters are shaking their heads in disbelief, but the more experienced among us are nodding in unison out there.
It might be time to branch out.
The blitz for the Rez ends this week (I will be collecting and posting Mittn photos for a short while yet and drawing for the Prizez on October 7). If you are searching for a suitable repository for your knitted works (and someone/something worthy of your attention), please consider Covenant House in NOLA.
The Snake Lady (who pronounced it a "garter," btw) has put out the word that New Orleans residents and homeless people need washable warm clothes. Hats, wristers, scarves and "fluffy-size" sweaters are especially needed. Things that are fashionable and suitable for teens are especially desired. (Also black pants and white dress shirts--wait-staff uniforms.) Acrylic, blends, superwash wool. Deeper, darker, brighter colors (because washing might be iffy). Winter is cold and damp in the Big Easy. Your pair of wristers might make it possible for a resident to be comfortable while getting his/her life back after TWO FREAKIN' YEARS OF DISASTEROUS FOOT DRAGGING BY THE POWERS THAT BE. ::ahem:: But I feel better.
The address for mailing:
Covenant House
611 N Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
I'm working on a scarf of that wonderful Aussie stuff that Nanna sent me. Hats will be next.
Labels: mittnz
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Still More Mittnz and Hats and Sockz
Here's a picture of the Mittnz that Tracy made.
Aren't the 2-tone ones great!?
There's something for girls and something for boys. Lots of warm hands!
This batch is from Linda (we know her as Crackers) who lives in Florida.
What pretty colors!
Even in that warm state, Linda knows that kids need to be warm. Thanks, Linda!
Marilella made all of these.
I mean to tell you, Overchievers R Us!
I can't count that high! Wristers and Mittnz and hats, oh, my!
Melody is mailing these socks, mittnz, wristers, and hats. Wow!
There will be a final count soon, but I'll need to get out a calculator, I think.
It's not too late! You can send me a photo, or tell me where to grab it. All Challenge Mittnz should be in the mail by Saturday. We really want to blitz Cheyenne River with mittnz!
The address for mailing is:
Cheyenne River Youth Project (or CRYP)
P.O. Box 410
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
Labels: mittnz
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
All Mittnz, All the Time
"Here are my two pair. Going out today. I'm sorry I couldn't get all 7 done, but next year! In fact, I'll probably start after Christmas whipping out a pair a month. That way, I know I'll make it!"
For those of you planning ahead, next year's challenge will be 8 pairs. Just a heads up in case you are a plan aheader.
And don't let a little thing like not finishing 7 stop you from mailing this year! Every pair is one more kid with warm hands.
(This was going to be a long, chatty post, but I am wiped out! Tomorrow, perhaps.)
Labels: mittnz
Monday, September 24, 2007
New Offerings At the Shop of Mom
The little sweaters that I started
They need a trip through Mr. Washie and the dryer which I hope will soften up the red one. Hair conditioner, here we come!
Particulars: Rich Designs pattern (see 9/16 entry for title of the book), red sweater is Red Heart TLC Heathers, Barn Red. Green sweater is Red Heart Classic, Teal. Both colors are more muted than they show in this photo. Size 4 and size 2.
Red is a bugger to photograph!
Here are the buttons. (Sorry the photograph isn't clearer, but the red color is closer.)
On the left is a terra cotta colored plastic with an incised "Mayan" face in metallic gold.
On the right is what appears to be the last of the Tailor of Gloucester (Beatrix Potter) . I love these buttons, but alas, they are all gone!
Buttons came from http://www.buttondrawer.com/.
No stash was de'd to make these sweaters (unless you count the buttons). They will be on their way to the recipients tomorrow.
Labels: baby things
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Welcome To Mom's Store
To explain why Bubby is having an encore appearance though I threatened to pitch his ugly little butt right after he was finished: I should be flattered (unless, of course, it's because my children are very, very cheap --apple falling close to the tree and all). Both of my kids have asked a very special favor in the past few days: an opportunity to shop at the Store of Mom.
You see, I keep "little things" on hand for quick gift-giving. I've done this for years, and in a way, I've enabled my two sons to accept last minute invitations to gift-giving occasions without batting an eye. Hmm, maybe I should encourage them to start their own Gift Closets.
But I digress. Older Son asked about a week or so ago if I had anything "on hand" (as if) that would fit a nine month old and a 2 year old (I sure hope he was right about those ages) who had suffered some pretty serious losses recently. Um, no. But I was able to cast on From The Top Sweaters for both of them (picture before I mail them off) and I'm pressing the finish line on them.
Then yesterday, I got a call on my cell from my land (?). The Younger Kid was at the house, wondering where the heck I was. He needed to shop at the Store of Mom, too. A friend's little girl was turning 1 and he was invited.
Rather than tell him where the stash is stored (there might be something there that will wend its way to his Christmas stocking, after all!) I told him I would call when I got home and he could shop then.
He picked Bubby. And the toddler mittnz I just finished (I'll be knitting up another pair!), and a couple of board books. No money changed hands.
Joan in Oregon sent me this picture of the 7 pairs of Mittnz she made for the Cheyenner River Reservation kids.
They are all sideways garter stitch and what a rainbow of colors.
Thanks, Joan!
And Julie kept on knitting after her first picture was published. She finished TEN pairs and joins the Overchievers R Us club!
There will be a whole bunch of kids with warm hands thanks to Julie and Joan!
While the Other Half was out doing yard work this morning, he encountered this little beauty.
It's about 18" long and my research says that it is a grass snake.
But I've sent a photo along to my snake-identifying cyber pal. I await her pronouncement on the species.
Movie Reviews: We hit the motherlode of depressing movies this weekend. Don't get me wrong. The stories were well-written and well-acted, but good lord! the themes!
Away From Her was Friday night's offering. Julie Christie is excellent as an Alzeimer's patient who has been committed to an assisted living facility by her husband. Very thought-provoking!
Saturday night, we watched Two Weeks. I'm pretty sure that it wasn't intentional that we (the Other Half) would rent back-to-back movies about such serious topics! Sally Fields plays a woman dying of [ovarian?] cancer, surrounded by her children and their stepfather. There are laughing out loud moments, but there is no way I would have labeled this a comedy!
Last weekend, we rented Snow Cake. If you liked Dustin Hoffman in Rainman, all I can say is that Sigourney Weaver is even better in her role as a high-functioning autistic woman whose daughter is killed in an accident. I'm not saying anything that isn't in the previews. So there! Rent it!
Labels: baby things, mittnz, movies
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Down To the Wire
This batch is from Patti. Aren't they great?
She said: "7 pair mittens total (2 are actually fingerless gloves).6 pair are wool, one is acrylic. 2 pair have matching hats (on the right). The bit on the lower left is a 6 - 9 mo wool sweater & hat."
Lots of warm kids!
Thanks, Patti.
Labels: mittnz
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Many More Mittnz
LuAnne made a bunch of Mittnz (7 pairs, in fact), then she made Hatz. To match.
Way to go, LuAnne
There will be seven kids with warm hands and warm heads (and possibly warm hearts as well), thanks to you!
And I am pleased to announce that I have finished my seventh pair: a wee pair of baby mitts. Cheats! No thumbs! But warm hands, nonetheless.
(Have you ever tried to get a 2-year-old's thumbs into the thumbs of a mittn? I rest my case! )
Mailing is scheduled for next week. I'm still accepting pictures (and contest entries) at firstname.lastname@example.com.
It's not too late!
Labels: mittnz
Monday, September 17, 2007
Another Batch of Mittnz
Linda in NWPA (Erie area) made these Mittnz (and a pair of wristers).
She made hatz, too and I will edit this post to include them if she gets the photo to me.
We're doing really good with the Challenge! Could use more. Please. Send. More!
Labels: mittnz
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Not "Charity"
Green is a color that Red Heart Classic calls "teal." Uh huh. Sleeves are finished, I'm working on the body now.
The red is a color that Red Heart calls "barn red." That's closer to the truth. Collar's finished on that one.
I promised "about 10 days." I am not going to meet that deadline, I fear.
Pattern is Rich Designs Kids to Grown-Ups Seamless Sweaters.
The purpley blue is the last of my seven pairs of Mittnz! (That's a goal I was sure to meet!) They are thumbless toddler size. Yarn is leftover Red Heart Hokey Pokey.
And here is one of the newly acquired books.
I have wanted a Robin Hansen mitten book for a good long while. This one was on sale here. (I also got the last color Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Bulky that I needed for a project and damnitalltoyouknowwhere! It's not Superwash!
So I'm still looking for a bright blue bulky (3.5 st/in) superwash wool. I need only a few yards?
Anyone? Buehler??
Labels: baby things, mittnz
Saturday, September 15, 2007
The Demise of the Diet-Math Heavy Post, No Pictures
I added some Encore (6 balls, leftover from 3 tiny sweaters and a blankie), some legitimate stashable yarn. Leftovers become stash once the project they were purchased for is complete.
(stay with me, please)
I added 4 BAGS (10 balls each) of On-line Linie 121, Summertime, 2 yellow (daffodil?), 1 deep red-orange (grenadine), 1 navy (midnight).
Nope, haven't broken into 3 of the bags, and except for the one ball that I swatched and machine washed and dryer dried to ensure wash and dryability, the 4th bag remains untouched as well. This stuff was going to be baby rompers and bubble suits and maybe a blankie. It was so
I added some Lily Cotton Elite (3 balls) in a color called Mango that looked much better (or rather, much more appropriate) on the screen than in real life.
There was a bunch (40 balls total in 11 colors) of Filatura di Crosta 501 (superwash merino) that jumped right into my shopping cart at Elann (and put me over the top for my 3rd $50 credit) that will eventually be knat into sweaters for the upcoming munchkin, but for the moment remain totally untouched.
And I got the last whack of Lion Cotton Ease in the old bright colors: 7 balls of Cherry red that was destined to be a Wallaby sweater for the munchkin (do I detect a theme?) until I discovered that the munchkin-Mom is not at all fond of red (in the same way that I am not at all fond of pink).
That which I have not knit (pristine, unbroken skeins) is
(Isn't this how food diets generally go? I know it is for me!)
Of course, during that 9 months, I knit up (net) 12 3/4 pounds of stash (there was more, but it wasn't official stash). Put another way, 6.31 MILES of stash, representing 77 balls of yarn. And that's not counting the new yarn that I bought and knit! It also excludes some Red Heart that I am making into hats for Ship Support and two toddler sweaters that I am making at the request of the Older Kid for a coworker who lost a lot of stuff in a house fire last wekend. That will all be used up in the requisite 3 Months From Purchase.
Oh, and I added at least a half-dozen books and several Addi lace needles.
I would be hanging my head in shame if I weren't so damned proud!
You'll be able to see the official tally on the side-bar on October 5.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Drive By Mittnz Blogging
So here it is:
Cheyenner River Youth Project
P.O. Box 410 *
Billy Mills Youth Center
8200 E. Lincoln Street **
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
* If you send via USPS, use this line.
** If you use any other service (DHL, FedEx, UPS), use this street address
Please put NAS Mittnz 2007 as part of your return address. If you would like to know that your package arrived, enclose a SASE (on top) OR purchase delivery confirmation (less than .50 extra postage).
Thanks to everyone!
If you haven't already let me know that you are knitting and mailing, please email me (email@example.com) to let me know how many pairs you are sending.
Thanks again!
Labels: mittnz
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Seven Pairs!
Yay! DJ!
And she'll have her name in the hat for one of the fabulous prizes.
A couple of people have managed to make a pair or two. Those that email me and mail them off at the appointed time will be in the drawing for a consolation prize. If you can't make 7, make one or two and let me know!
Labels: mittnz
Sunday, September 09, 2007
More and More Mittnz--and Hatz!
If you didn't make all 7 pairs, don't let that stop you from mailing! Every pair of mittnz is one more child with warm hands. There will be one consolation prize drawn at random from those folks who couldn't make 7 but made some.
Kathy C made a bunch of Mittnz for the challenge, but Kathy wanted to join our Overchievers Club and so, she also made
a whole bunch of Hatz to match! Warm heads, warm hands. What a great thing you did, Kathy! Thank you!
Movie Reviews: We rented two this weekend.
300 was full of eye candy (naked abs) and gore. I don't know if I would recommend it to anyone under about 18. It was entertaining.
We watched the Penn State Notre Dame game on Saturday and followed it with The Wind That Shakes the Barley. I really wish we hadn't. This movie is so incredibly intense that I couldn't sleep. Set in 1920 Ireland, I leared nothing I didn't know already from fiction and non, but seeing it on the screen was very horrifying. An absolute Must See if you are at all interested in The Troubles.
Saturday, September 08, 2007
How I Spent My Saturday
Since the Other Half changed jobs, his Fridays belong to The Man. No more joining me for grocery shopping after work unless we wait until after 6. On a Friday. Yeh, me either!
So I've been hitting the supermarket for things like coffee and soft butter and plain ol' white bread and such right after work. It can be on my way home if I turn right and drive past the turkey farm and sneak up on it from the south.
Instead, we've been indulging in the Farmer's Market on Saturdays for The Rest-- produce, eggs, really good steaks and desserts--from the Amish bakery where you can buy whole, half, and quarter cakes and pies!
We didn't get anything at Mr. Bill's this week, only because I have some Perdue Selects (don't shoot me) that I want to use up. Mr. Bill always has samples of various chicken sausages. So far, the Other Half hasn't sampled.
This is the stand where we buy our produce. It's fresh and local and very good! It's one of at least 5 big produce stands.
This week, we got a head of garlic, a cantaloupe (local) and a peck of peaches (ditto) and a head of Romaine lettuce. From the pickle stand in the background (at the far end of the flags) I bought eggs (local and so very much better than the ones at the grocery store).
We got a couple of small steaks from one of the butchers (local), a half pound of white American cheese (Land o' Lakes--not local) from the cheese stand, a quarter of a triple chocolate cake from the Amish bakery, and two smoked pigs' ears for Belle at the pig farmer's butcher stand (he will sell you a whole--or half--pig all ready to go in your freezer, cut, packaged and flash frozen--he's local).
The farmers' market was closed for 2 weekends because of the fair. We mssed it!
Mittnz: Tracy asked where to find the sideways mittnz pattern. It's a pattern by Mariella that she developed for the Reservation. Easy and fun to knit. Check out her blog. There are more of her patterns linked in the sidebar.
Labels: current events, mittnz
A Way To Sell More Yarn?
I'm making a tiny sweater. (Go on, act surprised.) The pattern (Bernat Baby 1200) that I bought from Elann.com offers several suggested yarns (all their brands, well, duh).
All of the selections call for
Little kid knitting being what it is, I err on the side of caution (Knitting yarn is probably the only thing about which I am conservative!)
I have 3 balls of Plymouth Encore (600 yards), so rather than take a chance on running out, I cast on for the middle size --20" chest--so I figure about a 1 year old (my kids' baby records for chest size stop at 7 months).
I'm suspecting that what I am about to disclose would label me more to the liberal side, in my yarn estimations.
I've finished the back and this much of the front, and, dudes, I have a whole bunch of yarn still on the hoof! Like close to 500 of the original 600 yards!
I should have realized that if Trellis (cabled and cardigan) took only about 300, then something about 3" from Totally Plain wouldn't need a whole lot more, even in a bigger size.
Hats! Booties! Mittens! Here we come!
Next Project: I caught a Labor Day Sale at The Naked Sheep (go, look, come back, I'm not done
The folk(s) at Naked Sheep are nice to work with! They let me know right away that my second contrast color was out of stock and offered substitutes. The last ball is, I have been assured, on its way.
And After That: I'm going to cast on this (you can subscribe to Knitting Daily at the Interweave website and get great patterns for free!
I won't be using Kidsilk Haze ::insert frownie face:: but rather, Louet Mohair that I have stashed, because, well, you know that yarn diet? You know how I said that no yarn that was "planned" for a project" would be added to the spreadsheet? At least not until I had time to knit it up? Well, I'm coming down to the wire I set for myself and Will Be Blog-fessing This Weekend.
::hangs head:: I am so ashamed! (Not!)
Stay tuned.
Labels: baby things, yarn diet
Thursday, September 06, 2007
They're Finishing 'em
Barb sent me this picture of her 7 Mittnz pairs. All garter stitch for extra warmth and wonderful colors.
I love the way the stripes ad tweediness show up.
Thank you Barb! Seven more kids with warm hands!
(Must cast on last pair)
Labels: mittnz
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Is That Your Car?
The usual entance gate was closed and padlocked and there was a maze of vendor vehicles. Annd the guy in the official Fairgrounds golfcart that parked perpendicular to the building (rather than parallel) to unload 3 pretzel boxes of WTF and stayed inside for 5 minutes didn't help at all.
The kicker though, was the woman with the "Happiness is being a grandparent" license plate on her POS station wagon who parked in the No Parking spot right by the main doors that provided the only exit from the maze that was the west side of the building. "There wasn't anywhere else to park," was her excuse. I know, I know. That's why I parked half a mile away and carried my stuff to the car.
Ah well. The seemy, steamy side of the fair. The set-up. The tear down.
My mittens turned up, kind of like Harry and the rest of the sock yarn after having their own adventure. Unfortunately, they will not be writing about that. They have a white (3rd place) ribbon attached.
I had a surreal encounter with B (the lady from last year who was sure that I am not who I say I am). B: "What are you going to do with those little socks?" Me: "Put them on my grandson's little feet." B: "No?!! And what about the mittens? Are those felted? Do people wear those?"
Good lord!
Then: B: "How many stitches did you start with [the socks]?" Me: "I don't know." B:"Oh, you're just like everyone else. Won't share."
So, is it any wonder that I damn near beat the granny in the green station wagon senseless while she slowly loaded up her ripple afghan (acrylic) and her framed puzzle?.
And Angela who lives in Ontario sent me this picture of the Mittnz she created. Aren't they wonderful? Look: double-thick (or extra long) cuffs to keep the wrists warm.
Thanks, Angela. You'll be entered in the prize draw.
Labels: fair entries, mittnz
Monday, September 03, 2007
Color For a Baby?
I was working on Trellis from Knitty over the weekend while the kids were visiting.
My plan was that it would be for their firstborn. I had already ripped the front straight back to yarn when I discovered that the buttons were on the dreaded "girl" side, so imagine my
Why the color? Because I like it. This shot does it no favors. It's definitely yellow-lime green and very bright.
Why the pattern? Because it presented something slightly less mind-numbing than garter stitch.
Why the size?
Because babies grow. That's a fact, Jack!
So, it seems, there's a (slight) chance that I might be dis-owning my Older Kid. (Can I keep his wife?)
Or, I might be giving Trellis to another baby.
Or I might go back to the drawing board and make it over in pink. Let's see how he likes them apples!
This is closer to the actual color, but it's a bit more yellow.
If you decide to make it yourself, it took about 300 yards (1.5 balls) of Plymouth Encore Worsted Weight. This is color 3335--I'd call it Screaming Lime if I were in the color naming business.
Tricky parts? There really aren't any. It's a nice easy knit with some interest.
Be warned, though. The pattern as written puts the buttons on the left and the button holes on the right. Reverse that if you are knitting for a boy (if you are so inclined).
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Sunday, September 02, 2007
And When It Doesn't?
What do you do when a baby garment is too big/too small?
Too big is easy. You wait. Babies grow. Very fast. And since this is a hat, and too big, I'm pretty sure that Mom-To-Be will be grateful. That baby's head is smaller than the hat. It will, after all, grow.
Ouch. Don't even think about going there!
And if it's too small? As long as the yarn is washable (and indestructable), you can donate it. To a hospital with a neo-natal unit. Baby hats are needed in all sizes from ones that fit a lemon or so, on up.
And here's September's Keep Me Honest picture.
I cannot believe that all I have On The Needles is the Santa pair and Trellis.
I'll be finishing those and casting on Mittnz #7 and some new stuff for Ship Support and some stuff for the Reservation and some stuff for the baby, and some Christmas knitting and maybe even something for me.
Stay tuned.
Labels: baby things
Saturday, September 01, 2007
A Day At the Fair
The day dawned sunny and bright and I fear there was a lot going on in the area because it was freakin' empty when we got there.
We rushed across the grounds to the agricultural exhibits in the "Agri-Plex" ('cause we wanted to see what I won and how much so we'd know how much fudge to buy).
Let me just say right up front that my Knitted Child Mittens were nowhere to be found! MIA, if you will. We looked everywhere. ::sob:: I know that they will turn up. Who knows where they are right now! Anouk was hiding with the little girls' smocked stuff.
Entries were way down. The handmade knitted and crocheted stuff that filled several racks last year was all squashed onto 2 racks this year. I did not take pictures.
Instead, here's a pic of the Not So New Daughter In Law with the giant pumpkins (First prize=$5). How do you suppose they got them there??
I took first place with the felted wreath (they hung it upside down, for lord's sake), the toy rabbit, the snow pair (you were right, Wayne!), the baby sockies, the child's chullo, and Anouk!
That's one big pumpkin!
The Macungie Grange took a first place award for their display (Theme: "An Oldie But a Goodie") and won a whopping $500 in cash money!
But look at all they did to win that!
It's a great display of field, orchard, garden and home products.
Nicely done, Grangers!
There was lots to eat, so as soon as we checked out the handicrafts, we headed to a place where we could get hot food and have a place to sit.
Vince's it was. For cheese steak sandwiches.
I took second place for the gold heart blankie and the pink lace sweater and booties.
I got thirds (white ribbons) for my washcloth and the little snowman ornament.
There were a lot of people at the fair that might have chosen their apparel more carefully. But then, it's summer in the valley.
(There was a girl in a green plaid skirt with hair to match. I didn't dare take a picture!)
My Christmas stocking, Santa pouch, Santa ornament, the Organic gansey (gold), and the mohair shawl all took 4th place ribbons (yellow).
Total haul: $27. That's a lot of fudge!
So, we went in search of the fudge guy.
WTF!? No fudge guy!
So we went off to look at the animals.
Pigs stink. That's a fact, Jack!
Cows! This is a Grand Champion!
Some were wearing their little hoodie outfits. These were naked.
The goats were out being judged or auctioned or something, so there were no goat pictures.
We seemed to be stalking this little cutie. She was cropped out of several pictures. (I could tell by her adorable shoes. Wanties!!)
She's poking the rabbits.
They didn't seem to mind.
Here's one now.
(But can't have. Allergic.)
Twenty bucks! No fudge to buy. Rabbit instead??
No rabbit.
::insert frownie face::
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The Company Cometh
We have company. Older Kid, the Not So New Daughter In Law, and the Munchkin (though he's not yet Out Here With The Rest Of Us) arrived for the weekend and the Younger Kid came for dinner. It was good to have everyone arround the table again.
Younger Kid had a chance to show off his house to his brother (who is still an Apartment Dweller) and his animals (who were well-behaved as always). It was a good visit so far.
Today, OK, NSNDIL, the Other Half and I will venture to the fair to check out the animals, the crafts and food exhibits (and the fudge), eat ourselves sick (possibly), then come home and do the dinner thing again.
There will be pictures later!
Movie Reviews:
The Children of Men is dark and troubling in a sort of The Handmaid's Tale meets 1984 sort of way. Don't pay full price. Wait for the dollar shelf.
John Travolta shows his range in Wild Hogs. Funny, funny movie. Probably not a good choice for kids. William Macy and Martin Lawrence and Ray Liotta are in it too. What's not to like?
And then last night we saw The Number 23. Let me say right up front, this is not the Jim Carey we all are used to! I'd go back and watch this one again to catch what I missed.
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Hope that you hand a great holiday.
Zoya has release their third Naturel collection that goes from low to high impact neutrals. They also suggest the best lipsticks from their collection that coordinates with these.
Tatum is a medium light nude creme with a warm base.
Debbie is a plum brown cream
Gina is a medium brown neutral Creme
Cathy is a light pink nude creme
Jill is a mauve cream nude
Mary is a raisin cream
Zoya Also suggests three lip colors that will coordinate with these colors:
I did two coats for all nail polishes. Only with Tatum I had to apply more of a ticker coat as it was just a bit streaky for me. Aside from that they are all good formula wise.
These are available now for $10 each. Each lipstick is $12 on Zoya's website.
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With Atlanta offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter (via NFL News) and PSU head coach Bill O'Brien off the table, it's time for us to look at who will, realistically, be the top candidates to be the Philadelphia Eagles' next head coach. Will it be a well-known veteran with a Super Bowl ring? Should it be someone with success in the college ranks? Or should it be a current NFL assistant coach who's looking to make it big?
The Eagles are not the Buffalo Bills or Cleveland Browns; those two franchises have had little to no success over the past decade, and simply to revitalize their respective fan bases, they will need to bring in well-known names who may not be at the top of their games anymore. The Eagles need a shrewd tactician who may not be the most famous man in the NFL, whether offense or defense. If he's an offensive guy, they can bring in a defensive coordinator—say, Mike Singletary. If he's a defensive mind; well, there are a lot of qualified assistant coaches who'd be happy to step in and take over the Eagles' offensive coordinator position.
That said, here are the five (and more) likeliest candidates to become the Eagles' new head coach:
Honorable Mention: Ray Horton (ARI D-Coordinator), Mike Nolan (ATL D-Coordinator)
Ray Horton makes this list only on merit, not on rumor. He hasn't interviewed (or at least an interview hasn't leaked) with the Eagles, meanwhile he has met with his current team, the Arizona Cardinals, the Cleveland Browns, and others. Despite Arizona's offensive struggles, Horton led one of the league's top defenses; the Cardinals ranked sixth in Football Outsiders' Defensive Efficiency rankings. Despite losing Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie a season ago, they still managed to rank 2nd in pass defense this season. The Eagles need a guy who can fix the secondary, and if there's anyone out there who can, it's Horton.
One of three Atlanta coordinators the Eagles have been interested in (Dirk Koetter and Keith Armstrong being the others), Nolan is another defensive guy who is on the outside looking in. Despite the news that the Eagles will interview him, Nolan has two things working against him: his 18-37 head coaching record in San Francisco and the fact that the Eagles are more interested in an offensively-minded head coach. They'll look to pair that HC with a solid defensive coordinator, and Nolan would rather stay in Atlanta (13-3) as the DC than switch to the Eagles (4-12). While Nolan has shown that he can also build a secondary, his Falcons were ranked 29th in sacks which doesn't bode well for an Eagles team that relies on being able to sack the quarterback. Nolan is a name to follow, but don't hold your breath.
5. Jon Gruden (ESPN NFL Analyst, Former Buccaneers HC)
Here's where we get to the real meat of the list. Gruden has shown a keen interest in the Eagles. It all started when he came to Philadelphia for ESPN's Monday Night Football, and despite the Eagles' 30-22 loss at the hands of the Carolina Panthers, Gruden remarked that he was "impressed" by Nick Foles and some of the team's young pieces. While he'd still have a decent amount of rebuilding to do, we saw what happened the last time he took over a struggling team; he won the Super Bowl in Tampa Bay.
The only problem here is that the feeling might not be mutual. Gruden is qualified coach and an NFL expert, but the Eagles are looking for a fresher guy with tactician-like qualities, not a guru who's spent the last four years in a commentator's booth. Gruden won a Super Bowl, but he drove the Bucs straight into the ground over the next six seasons. If the Eagles don't offer Gruden an interview soon, it'll show their hesitation to move in that direction.
4. Bruce Arians (Indianapolis Colts Interim HC/Offensive Coordinator)
Arians' work as the Colts offensive coordinator was admirable, as he led a rookie quarterback with a group of veteran, mediocre specialty players—besides Reggie Wayne—to be the 10th-best offense in the league. But what was even more impressive was his interim head coach resume; he took over a 1-2 team coming off of an embarrassing loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, a rebuilding team, and took them on a 9-3 run that catapulted them into the playoffs. This team had just been devastated by the diagnosis of cancer in their coach Chuck Pagano, yet Arians managed to, forgive me for the lack of a better phrase, rally the troops while keeping them focused. This type of leadership is what the Eagles need out of their head man.
Now, there haven't been any rumors regarding an interview with Arians, but we know that the Eagles like to snatch a candidate from out of the blue and Arians has only been contacted by the Bears. Because his team is in the playoffs, he likely won't be granted another interview until the Colts lose—or win, for that matter—so when that happens we will really see whether the Eagles are interested in the 60-year old.
3. Greg Roman (San Francisco 49ers Offensive Coordinator)
Greg Roman is another offensive coordinator that's been mentioned in connection with the Eagles' head coaching vacancy and could interview sometime next week. Don't forget that he's also a local native, having grown up in Ventnor, New Jersey.
Many criticize Roman's ability to formulate a game plan, but let's be honest here: the guy is one of the most creative offensive coaches we've seen in a while. Just look at this play, helpfully broken down by Matt Bowen of the National Football Post.
Roman's creative Big Wing (2 RB – 2 TE – 1 WR) formation screams "run", which is why the Patriots have continued to creep up. In reality, however, he's using the RBs as a decoy to attack the Patriots' Cover 3 formation. By using the "fear" factor of Randy Moss, he instructs Colin Kaepernick to look off of the two tight ends (in the yellow square), which then gets safety Devin McCourty (gold circle) to commit to the weak side. This leaves Delanie Walker (outside route) and Vernon Davis (inside route) 2-on-1 with the CB (red circle) which leads to an easy touchdown throw from Kaepernick to Walker.
That type of ingenuity is what Andy Reid did not show in the last two years in Philadelphia, and the type of play that the Eagles can run. They could Jackson/Maclin to get the safety to bite while sending Brent Celek and Evan Moore on the tight end routes. Not to mention that the front seven has to fear the big play ability of LeSean McCoy out of the backfield.
But don't think Roman is a one-hit wonder; they guy has worked with tons of different formations, and his use of designed audibles (audibles that are part of the play) will leave opposing defenses confused and give Nick Foles the edge a second-year QB needs. He's not the most likely candidate, but his ability to run a clever, balanced offense has made him one of the Eagles' top choices thus far.
2. Chip Kelly (Oregon Ducks Head Coach)
The only college coach left on the Eagles' radar, Kelly is certainly making waves around the NFL. And with his Oregon Ducks having smashed the Kansas State Wildcats on their way to another Fiesta Bowel title, the Eagles will soon get their chance to the interview him. In fact, per CSNPhilly, the Eagles have already planned to meet with him.
I don't have to make a case for why Kelly is a good fit, because people have already done so, including the Eagles. He loves to run a spread out offense with a bunch of speed at the wide receiver and running back position, and that's exactly the personnel the Eagles have. Like Roman, he's a creative offensive game-planner who will get away from the mundane "15 scripted plays" and "80% passing" styles of the Reid regime.
The Eagles and Browns are set to fight over Kelly, and the fact that Lurie has already gone public with his interest over Kelly makes this a highly-likely hiring to say the least.
1. Mike McCoy (Denver Broncos Offensive Coordinator)
All that said, Mike McCoy is still the likeliest man to become the Eagles' 21st head coach. Not only is he extremely qualified with nearly a decade as an offensive coordinator, but he's set to interview with the Eagles on Sunday (via NJ.com) and he shares an agent—Bob LaMonte—with Eagles' GM Howie Roseman and former head coach Andy Reid.
Oh yeah, and he has the backing of Hall of Famer Peyton Manning, who said recently, "I think he's ready. I think he's paid his dues. Mike is a good leader. He's had some good coaches that have been mentors to him. … He's a strong leader and in my opinion he deserves a shot at one of these head coaching jobs." Manning didn't even need to refer to McCoy's ability to coach an offense; he referred to his ability to lead, which is the most important thing Jeffrey Lurie is looking for in a head coach.
If you thought Kelly and Roman were innovative, then you'll love McCoy. Last year he planned his offense around Kyle Orton and the traditional offense, but with the insertion of Tim Tebow, he had to change things up. He didn't just cope, he flourished. He changed the Broncos' offense on the fly to a read-option that made Tim Tebow of all quarterbacks look good. He catered to the strengths—short crossing patterns and option run plays—of his offense and did the best he possibly could have given the circumstances.
Now, with Peyton Manning in the fold, he's switched things up on the fly once again to a mainly 3-WR formation where most plays focus on the deep sideline patterns and use the running game as a way to get yards on first-down and convert key goal line and short-distance plays. He's not prone to falling in love with the passing game but knows when to ride the hot hand, literally.


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Sunday, 2:00pm
An afternoon of Victorian entertainment! Molly Oldfield, consummate researcher and author of The Secret Museum, shares her love of unique items and interesting objects found at museums and libraries world wide, most notably The New York Public Library's collection of Dickens material in the Berg Collection of English and American Literature. She will be joined by acclaimed author Neil Gaiman, who will present a memorable reading of Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Gaiman will read the classic tale as the great author intended, following edits and prompts Dickens wrote in his own hand for his unique readings 150 years ago.
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The lovely Kate Walsh stars in "Private Practice," which not only is a terrific drama but also a wonderful Taye Diggs-delivery system. And we need our weekly Diggs fix.
The lovely Kate Walsh stars in "Private Practice," which not only is a terrific drama but also a wonderful Taye Diggs-delivery system. And we need our weekly Diggs fix.
Billy Connolly's bringing his one-man show to Los Angeles. To prepare, Billy's sharpening his Scottish burr until it's keen enough to slice through a kilt full of haggis.
Brother-sister duo Wild Belle have a new album, Dreamland, available now. If we were in a sibling band, the record would just be sounds of fighting over a reggae beat.
Mel Brooks celebrates the 40th anniversary of "Young Frankenstein." We can't wait to hear about our favorite characters: Dr. Frankenstein, Igor, Inga & even Frau Blücher. [HORSES WHINNY IN TERROR]
Not only does Kristen Schaal star in "The Last Man on Earth," but she also made her directorial debut this season. All we have to say to that is: you go girl.
The hilarious Jon Dore was the first comedian featured on CONAN. We hope he doesn't mind we've been seeing other comedians.
The unspeakably beautiful Jessica Biel stars with Gerard Butler in "Playing For Keeps". Some gals have all the luck.
Marc Maron plays a washed-up Hollywood director in Netflix's 1980s comedy "GLOW." His facial hair has never been more appropriate.
The legendary Alice Cooper gets to back to his scary roots with Welcome 2 My Nightmare. Alice makes hellscapes seem so inviting!
Jason Sudeikis stars in "Kodachrome" with Ed Harris and Elizabeth Olsen. Need we say more?
The legendary Dick Van Dyke's new book is entitled Keep Moving: And Other Tips and Truths About Aging. Listen, when Bert the chimney sweep tells you to keep moving, you better pay attention & have your softshoe at the ready.
He went from rapping "Hate Me Now" to his new album Life is Good. Things are looking up for Nas!


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I wanted to keep some areas of my under washes visible, so I had to be careful in how much paint to apply. In my watercolors, the color green can easily become too garish. To modify that, I added some rust to it, and some deeper yellows.
Just a few more slight color adjustments were needed.


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- Athletes practice their skills; practice, repeat, fast, slow, different conditions, etc
- Scrum gives people an opportunity to practice the elements of the SDLC
- The timebox is the anchor of this learning/improvement aspect
- Sprints bring a regular rhythm or cadence that provides a structured and safe backdrop in which to experiment and learn
While Kanban proponents advocate evolutionary change it might lack the rhythm that helps people learn effectively. On the other hand Kanban enthusiasts talk about the need for cadence to help the team work effectively.
Maybe Kanban laid over Scrum would be a better implementation than Kanban laid over Prince2.
Having said that, maybe Kanban is a better model for getting work done once you are ready to move off Scrum's "training wheels."


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JI wants punishment to masterminds of Karachi terrorism
He was addressing an all parties conference (APC) at Idara Noor e Haq in Karachi with respect to the May 12, 2007 incident.
Liauqat Baloch demanded the federal government to stop patronizing terrorists, and to expose and bring the mastermind of terrorism in Karachi to book.
He also called for the appointment of an impartial governor in Sindh and to end the 'point of good MQM and bad MQM'.
Other attendees of the APC condemned the May 12 incident and appealed for a thorough probe of it.
They said that the Karachi Operation should continue indiscriminately until complete elimination of all crimes.


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Head of Marketing and Communications
So it goes
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Yesterday, The Centre of Excellence's grand opening was featured in the Oldham Chronicle. Martyn Torr kindly wrote a piece announcing that WAUKCE's doors are officially open for training.
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EXCLUSIVE: MGM Reducing Office Space in Century City
Beleaguered MGM has struck a deal with the landlord of its namesake office building in Century City to vacate three of its 10 floors of headquarters office space.
The agreement, which amends MGM's substantial lease with landlord JMB Realty Corp., was reached ahead of the studio's expected filing for bankruptcy and was made in order to streamline the studio's real estate holdings, sources said.
The Lion now leases about 200,000 square feet at the 35-story tower and will give back up to 75,000 square feet, depending on which floors it vacates, according to Hunt Barnett, a principal with L.A. Realty Partners, a commercial real estate brokerage that represents Chicago-based JMB.
MGM's lease at the building, which is located at 10250 Constellation Blvd. and called the MGM Tower, runs through 2018.
"They want some immediate relief of three floors and we said OK," said Barnett, who added that JMB has the ability to select which floors MGM will vacate and retains the option of taking back a fourth floor from the studio. "They are fairly sparsely populated in places."
It is not yet clear when MGM would have to vacate the offices. The lease restructuring would be approved as part of the studio's bankruptcy plan, which is expected to be filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York this week.
The studio's efforts to file a reorganization plan have been slowed by late-stage demands from investor Carl Icahn. MGM's plan has been "prepackaged" in consultation with more than 100 of its creditors and names Spyglass Entertainment co-toppers Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum as co-CEOs of the studio. Lenders would control more than 95% of equity in MGM; the studio's $4 billion of debt would be wiped away as part of the plan.
It is believed that Spyglass, which is headquartered at a Westwood high-rise, would consolidate its space into the MGM Tower. The streamlining of MGM's space is in line with Spyglass' stated intent to downsize MGM operations, slimming production and staffing and eliminating a film distribution unit.
Icahn, one of the largest holders of MGM debt, has backed a rival reorganization plan put forth by Lionsgate, which has proposed a merger with MGM.
Once ownership of the studio is ironed out, JMB will meet with MGM to discussion its office options at the tower moving forward, Barnett said.
"One of three things will happen: They will continue to operate in our building, they will vacate our building, or they will operate under some new structure," said Barnett, who expects those talks to take place within a year.
While the financial terms of MGM's lease are not known, it is believed to be among the largest in the history of Los Angeles County. In 2000 the Los Angeles Times reported that the deal was valued at almost $500 million, though it appears that at the time MGM planned to occupy more space than it currently uses.
The studio moved into the building in 2003 when it opened. A source said that MGM pays more than $5 per square foot per month, putting the lease at the very top of the Los Angeles office market.
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Get out your golf clubs! Murphy Battista is happy to announce that we are helping to sponsor the 28th annual ZLC Foundation Charity Golf Tournament, which will be taking place on Monday July 8th at Richmond Country Club.
Over its 28-year history, the tournament has raised over $917,000 for various beneficiaries including Kids Up Front, The Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC and the Yukon, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Presented by ZLC Financial Group in partnership with Café Vancouver and other local sponsors and volunteers, the Charity tournament is also one of the premier golf events of the season.
This year's proceeds will be benefiting BC Women's Hospital Foundation with the specific goal of raising funds for their Newborn Intensive Care Unit. The 60-bed unit is the largest, most advanced, and specialized newborn critical care facility in BC and provides support to mothers facing high-risk pregnancies and births and infants in need of life-saving intensive care.
The format for this year's event will consist of teams of four players. Each player will play their own ball with the best net scores on each hole counting towards the team score. All players will be provided with a shared power cart and a dinner will follow the tournament.
We're more than happy to help sponsor this event, which expertly combines the pleasure of playing 18 holes with the goodwill of supporting a worthy cause.
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US offers $1M for information leading to safe return of FBI agent last seen in Iran 5 years ago
FBI Director Robert Mueller made a personal plea Tuesday for the safe return of a former FBI agent who vanished in Iran five years ago, announcing a $1 million reward for information leading to his location and recovery.
The reward, coupled with a new publicity campaign across southwest Asia, represents the latest high-profile effort by the FBI to determine Robert Levinson's whereabouts. The private investigator, who spent more than two decades with the FBI, disappeared from the Iranian island of Kish. Friday marks the five-year anniversary of his disappearance.
"We in the FBI are working every day to bring your husband, your father and your grandfather back home to you," Mueller said at a news conference announcing the reward, standing against a backdrop of dozens of current and former FBI agents.
The case has increasingly frustrated investigators, who have relied unsuccessfully on evolving strategies of diplomacy and the public release of a proof-of-life video in hopes of finding Levinson. The family in December released a video, received in November 2010 in an email from someone with an unknown address, showing a haggard Levinson pleading for help.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced last March that Levinson was alive and called on Iran to help, and U.S. officials met privately with members of the Iranian government to discuss the case. Mueller's attendance at the event as well as the $1 million reward was intended to focus renewed public attention on a five-year-old disappearance.
Levinson's family said he was there investigating cigarette smuggling for a corporate client. He spent one night in a hotel, meeting a fugitive named Dawud Salahuddin, a man wanted for the slaying of an Iranian diplomat in the United States in 1980. He checked out of his hotel and vanished.
James McJunkin, the assistant director in charge of the FBI's Washington field office, said investigators believe Levinson is still alive. The U.S. still has not identified the kidnappers, but there are indications he's being held along the borders of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan.
"We just haven't had that last perfect hint or clue that's allowed us to bring him home," McJunkin said.
Levinson, who turns 64 on Saturday, has diabetes and also has been diagnosed with hypertension, McJunkin said.
"There are no words to describe the nightmare my family and I have been living every day," said Levinson's wife, Christine. "I never imagined that we would still be waiting for Bob to come home five years later."
The publicity campaign includes billboards, radio messages and flyers, primarily in Pakistan and Afghanistan, as well as a telephone tip line allowing callers to confidentially provide information. McJunkin acknowledged that a reward of this size was unusual for an FBI investigation.
"What we're trying to do is underline the importance this case has to the FBI," he said.


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Another FridayFive
Another FridayFive:
- What is the greatest video game you have ever played, and why? If you aren't a video gamer, give me some other type of game and keep it clean.
I'm a big fan of Tempest, the old vector-based standup game made by Atari in the 80's. But I've been accused of being video game impaired, so I don't have a lot to choose from.
- If you could force Google, Microsoft or any other software company to build a custom application to fit a specific need, what would you have them do?
A really good mother-of-all-todo-list-calendar app. Preferably web-based so I can access it from anywhere. Maybe incorporating some of the principles of Getting Things Done methods. Plus some of the elements of this program and a good note taking app.
- What is the greatest sporting event you have ever been to and why?
The bar is awfully low for me on this one, so I'm going to pass.
- Please send a shout-out to the most menacing bully in your lifetime. Change the names to protect the not-so-innocent so as to avoid prosecution.
Well there was that John kid that dragged me down the hall by my hair in the first grade. But that didn't have most of the elements of a really good bully drama. I'll pass on this one too.
- What is your NFL lock of the week? Meaning, which game do you think you can guarantee a winner? Give me that winner. Tell me why.
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Allie Aschliman and Macy Lange both won two individual events and swam on two winning relay teams to lead the Huntington North High School girls' swim team to a 112-55 thumping of host Canterbury on Tuesday, Nov. 21.
Aschliman and Lange teamed with Alyssa Brinkman and Laney Shaw to win the 200-yard medley relay in the first event, in 2:10.59, and the Lady Vikings were never headed.
Aschliman, a sophomore, was tops in the 200-yard freestyle, in 2:21.81. and the 100-yard butterfly, in 1:07.29. Lange, a junior, was number one in the 200-yard individual medley, in 2:36.26, and the 100-yard breaststroke, in 1:22.51.
Lange's win in the breast led HNHS to a top-three sweep as Adalyn Harvey took second and Anna Manry placed third, in 1:33.68 and 1:34.98, respectively.
Brinkman, Shaw and Morgan Cogar also got wins for HNHS, 1-1 on the season. Brinkman took the 100-yard backstroke, in 1:17.69, Shaw took the 100-yard freestyle, in 1:02.97 and Cogar was tops in the 500-yard freestyle, in 6:52.20.
Lange, Alayna Stroup, Aschliman and Shaw teamed up for the 200 free relay win, in 1:57.74.
Shaw added second place points for HNHS in the 200 IM, in 2:41.65, and Stroup and Cogar went 2-3 in the 50-yard freestyle, in :30.44 and :32.37, respectively. Stroup was third in the 100 fly, in 1:18.99, Manry was third in the 100 free, in 1:11.78, Brinkman was runner-up in the 500 free, in 7:07.35 and Bekah Bruner was third in the 100 back, in 1:29.58.


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We went in search of a holiday dessert recipe to impress our friends and fam and found the perfect Thanksgiving dessert: maple pecan mug cake! This recipe is not only incredibly quick and easy, but amazingly delicious as well. It's simple enough to whip up a serving for just two, or to double or triple for your Friendsgiving festivities. Check out the directions below on how to re-create this delicious dessert!
Ingredients (Makes 1-2 servings depending on the size of mug)
7 tablespoons yellow cake mix
3 tablespoons softened coconut oil
1/2 an egg (lightly beaten)
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Non-stick cooking spray
Grade A maple syrup
Whipped cream
Brown sugar
-Combine cake mix, coconut oil, and egg in a bowl, mix well, then fold in chopped pecans.
-Spray the inside of a microwave-safe coffee mug with non-stick cooking spray, and fill 3/4 of the way full with batter.
-Microwave on high for 3 minutes then check the center of the cake with a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out clean then the cake is done, otherwise microwave cake in 30 second intervals until fully cooked.
-Let the cake cool for 1-2 minutes, then top with whipped cream, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a sprinkle of brown sugar! Serve immediately and enjoy!


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The next morning dawned crisp and clear. Land Ahoy! That was France ahead. It really wasn't that exciting as the journey had only been 12 hours (covering a measly 200 km) and I had slept through most of it. Besides, there were no icebergs or pirates in the English Channel. While the sea journey was quite uneventful, the rest of the day made up for it. I saw the good and the bad of the French in a space of a few hours.
They ferry was delayed by an hour because of the annual summer strike by French workers. And so I missed the only bus to Mont St Michel, my day trip plan for the day. I decided to rebook my train ticket to leave St Malo at the earliest. The attendant grumpily took care of it, but I wasn't told that the changeover in Paris involved changing stations. Thankfully I read the tickets. When I reached Paris, I headed to the info desk to inquire about transit options to the other station. The guy at the information desk spoke to me as though I had insulted his mom or had stolen his girlfriend or both. Why do people whose job is to help people behave like that?
I got on the metro as instructed, but when we arrived at the metro stop, the train didn't stop as the station was closed because of the strike. Now how could Mr Grumpy not have known this? Thankfully a guy on the subway helped me figure out a new option and I made it onto the train just in time. I arrived in the beautiful Loire valley and hopped off the train at Amboise. I made my way out of town and into the countryside towards my Airbnb reservation. After a good 45 min of walking, I was there. Only problem, the place didn't exist. I looked at my Google Map, it said I had arrived. I didn't have a phone to call the host. Eventually I knocked on a neighbor's door. I was a little embarrassed to have interrupted their dinner. But they were very kind and I asked to use their WiFi. I got through to the Airbnb host, but couldn't understand his French. One of my new found friends offered to speak and translate for me. He figured that I was on the wrong street and began to give me instructions. But the older lady in the house insisted that they drive me over. I love the French! Finally, I had made it to the Airbnb place. In hindsight it was good that the strike led me to book an earlier train. Else I would have been wandering the countryside all night.
After the roller coaster of a first day in France, it was time to explore the country. I had seen the gorgeous French countryside on TV when I used to watch the Tour de France. I was quite stoked to ride those same back roads through quaint towns and over rolling hills of golden wheat fields. Loire Valley is famous for it castles with Chonenceau and Chambord among the finest. Also, soak in the small town ambiance in Blois and Amboise
My last stop in Europe was Paris, the city of lights. Paris was absolutely gorgeous and Paris after midnight was magical. With the Euro 2016 on, the party was definitely in town. The piece the resistance was the Eiffel tower of course. It is arguably the most recognizable landmark in the world. The view from the top at dusk was spectacular. But Paris was more than monuments and museums. It was about the ambiance. I loved walking the streets, past the cafes with chairs facing outside. Seriously, it's a thing in Paris where people don't face each other, but sit on the same side of the table, facing outside. A long lunch in one such cafe, watching the world go by, secretly or openly judging others is a must do thing in Paris. Throw in a rude waiter and your experience of Paris is complete.
The French are surprising friendly. Or maybe I had really low expectations. Much has been made of the French attitude and ennui. But I didn't see much of it on display, except for the odd waiter or help desk attendant. I wonder how they'd have reacted if I had said that Calif wine was better than the French wine. And they really appreciated my efforts in speaking in French. It was probably the first time they had heard French in an Indian accent. Now I speak only a little French. So whenever I initiated a conversation in French, they would just keep talking. And I would have no idea what they had said. But French sounds so beautiful that I didn't want them to stop. I once told a lady to just keep speaking because it was especially mellifluous. I think I would want to listen to bed time stories in French.
Paris was an amazing end to this trip. I had my doubts and fears with the strike, floods, Euro crowds, terrorist warnings, etc. None of it mattered. France, truly je t'aime.
Shout out to Lenka and Gabo for hosting in Paris.


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We've been working on some new worksheets for improving all sorts of cognitive skills, which the girls really love.
There's lots of room for creativity, too. L made a painting of Spring and hung it on the window so the trees would see it and start growing their leaves back so winter will be over.
My husband had to take photos of my shopping habits for a graduate class in Marketing. Of course my shopping habits involve buying everything online on Amazon, but going to the mall makes for better photos. The girls had fun smelling perfumes, reading signs, trying on shoes, etc.. I think this was the only time the kids and I left the house over the past two weeks because we were all so sick and miserable the rest of the time.


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No matter where you live in the world, contraceptive access is essential to the sexual and reproductive health of young people. This is also true of young people in Zimbabwe, where I live and work. My experiences with young people in this country have taught
me that they face numerous challenges in trying to access contraceptives and the repercussions young people deal with when they can't: teen pregnancies, unsafe abortions, death due to child birth, and HIV/STIs (sexually transmitted infections).
At Restless Development, a youth-led organization to address the most urgent issues facing young people around the world, we have set up youth-friendly corners and centers around Zimbabwe
(the country where I'm from and in which I work) that are a haven for young people who need services. These services include providing access to condoms, and offering ways to meaningfully engage in advocacy about the reproductive health and rights of young
people. At one of the youth-friendly corners we run, young people tell us that contraceptives
are available at the local pharmacies and clinics. These include morning after pills, barrier methods, implants and other hormonal methods. Nevertheless, there are still many hindrances that lead to the overall unavailability of contraceptives among
young people in Zimbabwe.
Young people in the city of Harare say they cannot walk into a pharmacy or clinic and purchase or request contraceptives because they think providers will feel that "they are still too young." Others revealed that they fear being laughed at by their peers
or treated as outcasts in their community because they "shamefully indulged in sex before marriage." These psychological and social barriers are further exacerbated by provider bias, cultural barriers, the high cost of contraceptives at private pharmacies,
and a lack of youth-friendly services.
Natsai, one of our youth group members, told us she could not speak openly about contraceptives with her peers, teachers, or parents. When she became pregnant at 16, her mother took her to the clinic to get the hormonal IUD (a type of contraceptive), which
would prevent her from becoming pregnant again until she was at least 23. Though the move was noble, it came too late. If the contraceptive service had come earlier, it would have prevented her from becoming pregnant at such a young age, dropping out of school,
being rejected by her boyfriend, and living with the psychological trauma that comes with motherhood at an early age.
Finally, some young people in my community decide not to use contraceptives because of myths they've heard and misconceptions about how contraception works. Some young people believe that if you use contraceptives you will not be able to bear children later
on. Clearly, there is a need to educate young people about contraception.
Having contraceptive access and choice is a basic health right. If contraceptive access is realized, some of the appalling sexual and reproductive health challenges faced by young people, particularly by girls and young women, will be addressed. Efforts
to ensure contraceptive access for young people, coupled with provision of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education, can help young people make healthier and informed choices about their lives.
Finally, advocacy efforts should address not only issues of access, but also young people's need for youth-friendly and affordable services provided by nonjudgmental health care workers. Policy-makers, donors, young people, and other relevant stakeholders
should work together to develop policies and strategies to improve access to contraceptives and other sexual and reproductive health services for young people in Zimbabwe. By also addressing societal attitudes, and cultural barriers we could go a long way
in protecting young people's lives.
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Primrose Nanchani Manyalo
Primrose Nanchani Manyalo is a field officer at Restless Development, a youth-led development agency.
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Hannover its a good start for them in the league so far they are safe and they need few points to reach the top 4 of the league . Hannover is much stronger team then Hoffenheim this time . On this Saturday it looks clear that Hannover can easily get their win to secure the top place for them.
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Dear Don
I am a friend and neighbor of Bil Canfield, my Navy hero.
I taught school at Paradise Valley High School from 1962-1970. The kids came down from Cave Creek then when Cave Creek was still Wild West i.e., Buffalo Chip was then the Maverick.
Your paper is GREAT. Keep it up please!
Bil will be 93 in October – let's have someone organize a party!
Jim Ryan
Sonoran News paper
I love your paper; please don't ever give in to the liberals and printing BS in the paper to keep them happy (nothing will make them happy). This is the conservative news paper and let's keep it that way. You and your co-workers are doing an awesome job. Thank you for your honesty and hard work.
Ricky Plathe
You people in Cave Creek were warned
For thirty five years I've watched Cave Creek and the politicians come close to imploding the town with their back stabbing and continuous vendettas.
I remember thinking Cave Creek was the closet thing we have to an open old fashioned Wild West town and hence the turmoil. Then I thought it's like a mysterious place to kind of reinvent one's self and let it all hang out. I mean where else could an ex-night club pole dancer get onto the council....or a gal who was a locally known 'sniffer' while she was a council member just prior to getting nabbed (and convicted) by the feds in a sting operation ... or a local trouble maker who didn't understand how to use email yet claimed she graduated from a Big 10 University … where else but in Cave Creek?
In all likelihood it's probably an "all of the above" scenario; however, the biggest reason is: Cave Creek's electorate never have taken their voting seriously … they really don't care until they get into deep doodo, like now.
You people in Cave Creek were warned about the current members of the council and you again have what you wanted.
Cave Creek deserves all the bad stuff and litigation expenses that come with this latest fiasco.....you've earned it.
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You neglected to mention that Cyclists are required, by law, to observe the same traffic regulations as motor vehicles. That includes coming to a full stop at stop signs and traffic lights. Riding single file on roadways, especially narrow roadways, like Stagecoach Pass, is extremely important. Failing to enforce traffic laws equally for Cyclists could be deemed municipal negligence, not to mention dangerous for Cyclists as well as motorists.
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Civil unrest recurring in Egypt
People of Egypt, over two and one-half years ago I wrote about your plight as you struggled for your freedom from former President Hosni Mubarak. I too shared in your joy when he left power and became even more excited about your first democratic elections. Sadly though, the understanding of democracy has not caught up with the mechanism of democracy. Yes indeed there was a vote and candidates won with a majority {albeit a very small one} but I don't think anyone in Egypt fully comprehended the responsibilities that are required of a democratically elected republican {representative} form of government. It is similar to preparing for a camel race without knowing the rules of the race. Winning an election does not constitute the acquirement of absolute dictatorial power. It requires that those elected serve all the people and not just those who supported them.
Even in the United States we have checks and balances {as set up by our Constitution} that limit what those in power can do. As much as I am in disagreement with the coup d'état executed by your military I am also hopeful that once the violent protest recedes into peaceful protest the election process can begin again with those newly elected officials having learned a lesson from this first-time fiasco. My brothers and sisters of democracy who are members of the Muslim Brotherhood need to understand compromise for the public good is not necessarily a compromise of one's religious beliefs. You must come to a fundamental agreement with my brothers and sisters of democracy who are members of the secular group that you agree to disagree without having to resort to violence. The Egyptian military needs to be convinced that your two groups will come together to form a strong united country before they are willing to suspend martial law. You must demonstrate to them {and the world} that whether you are secular or Islamist, Christian or Muslim it is more important for all to live in peace and have equal opportunity than for a chosen few to rule as dictators in support of one small faction. People of Egypt, it is up to you.
Joe Bialek
Cleveland, Ohio
How worse is worse in Syria?
Approximately four months ago, I wrote an opinion, "Which is worse: Death by chemical warfare or bombing?" Back then, I criticized the characterization of the "redline" that President Obama has so artfully described as a "game changer" if the dictator, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons on its own people. Well the recent information, but unconfirmed reports, offers mounting evidence of chemical use. The White House is still not convinced the Syrian regime would use chemical gas own its own people. The indecisiveness is deafening and sending an incredibly awful message to the world and the dictator.
At what point does the International community under the leadership of America, end the carnage and suffering of the Syrian people? Is it 2 million refuges sitting in squalor in border neighboring countries? If that is the trigger, Obama just needs 500,000 more. Moreover, approximately 50,000 men, women and children have perished in the civil war that has been ravishing the country, and the death toll continues to climb each day. When does this stop?
As the civil war drags on, it is becoming more complex for any kind of U.S. intervention. Now a stronger and more sophisticated jihadist is fighting alongside faction rebel forces. Eventually Yemen will not be the epic center on terrorist training, Syria will, after Bashar al-Assad is overthrown.
If we trust only diplomacy and redlines, rather than to show America's military or economic might, then the world's bad actors like Iran and other middle-east countries or North Korea have nothing to fear.
Ray Torres
President Obama's Colorado speech has terrified America
On July 2, 2008 President Obama delivered a speech in Boulder in which he promised the creation and establishment of a "Civilian National Security Force." He further promised it would be "just as powerful, just as strong and just as well funded as the U.S. Military." He said, "We cannot continue to rely on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives that we've set."
There is 1925 precedence for such a force when Hitler formed his own bodyguard called the Schutzstaffel (SS). The SS grew from a small paramilitary unit into a military organization that was despised by the regular German army. The armed SS (Waffen-SS) grew from three regiments to over 38 divisions during World War II. It was directly responsible for the Malmedy massacre in which 80 American prisoners of war were executed on December 17, 1944 by the Peiper brigade of the 1st SS Panzer Division during the Battle of the Bulge.
The national security objectives described by Obama define a brutal totalitarian regime modeled after the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin. The tyranny he promised is now upon us as described by John Whitehead in his book "A Government of Wolves." Obama can use the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act that he signed into law on January 2 to allow the arrest and indefinite military detention of U.S. citizens. In addition, he can secretly target U.S. citizens for execution without even charging them with a crime as admitted by AG Eric Holder.
On February 15, The Denver Post published an article about the Department of Homeland Security issuing an open purchase order for 1.6 billion rounds of ammunition including hollow points. Expensive hollow points are not intended for practice. Instead, they will be targeted against U.S. citizens.
Yours truly,
Robert Dahlquist
Orange, California
Does the following ring a bell?
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Do any of your readers know what Unalienable means?
Unalienable means: Not to be separated, given away, or taken away; inalienable! Can you explain to me how GW Bush and Barrack Hussein Obama II could take away rights which men and women formally enjoyed from the Magna Carta of 1215 AD, about 800 years ago? Can you explain why the major media yawns at this travesty and corruption of the U.S. Constitution which our military, police and elected officials swore to uphold?
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Jacqueline J. Fuller (1933-2017)
Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 11/21/2017 at 21:51:55
Jacqueline J. "Jackie" Fuller, 84, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Monday morning, November 20, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
A celebration of Jackie's life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Hickory Grove Cemetery, rural Monmouth, Iowa.
Jacqueline Joyce Nugent was born on October 16, 1933 in Clinton, Iowa, to Harry Charles and Olinda (Baute) Nugent. Her mom died at a young age and her dad married Dorothy Miller on December 19, 1939. Dorothy was the only mom she ever knew. "Jackie" was a 1951 graduate of Maquoketa High School. She married Bryce Fuller on November 17, 1951 in Bellevue, Iowa. He preceded her in death on September 13, 1968. She later married James Curtis on August 23, 1969. They later divorced.
Through the years "Jackie" had worked at Dolch's Bakery in Maquoketa, in the laundry department at Maquoketa Care Center, and lastly at the WALMART snack bar retiring on May 30, 2003.
"Jackie's" faith was very important to her. She was baptized at the Lutheran Church in Grand Mound, confirmed at the Lutheran Church in Maquoketa, and later was a member of the Andrew Presbyterian Church. Since 2013 she had been a member of the First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa. Additional memberships included the Maquoketa American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
"Jackie" enjoyed playing in area Euchre card clubs each day of the week. She especially loved her family, and will be remembered as always being kind-hearted, non-judging and accepting to all.
Those left to honor her memory include her children, Tom (Sue) Fuller of Maquoketa, IA, David (Mary Jo) Fuller of Monmouth, IA, Larry Fuller of Maquoketa, IA, Jim (Lori) Fuller of Rochester, IA, Jodi (Tim) Cottle of Maquoketa, IA, and Joe Curtis of Huxley, IA; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; sisters Ella (Jim) Bakken of Corpus Christi, TX, and Phyllis (Les) Schau of DeWitt, IA; and a sister-in-Law, Marilyn Sterk of Maquoketa, IA. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and step-mother, her husband Bryce, a brother Wally Nugent, and a sister Dorothy Bormann.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to Camp Courageous of Iowa or to a charity of the donor's choice.
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