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Michael E. Thaemert, age 38, of Mayer, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at his home.
Mike was born Sept. 1, 1974, in Watertown, the son of Earl and Diane (Anderson) Thaemert. He was baptized at St. Mark Lutheran Church in New Germany, and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Young America.
Mike loved everyone with all of his heart, especially his godchildren and his nieces and nephews. He had a strong work ethic, getting done what needed to be every day.
An avid sports fan, Mike enjoyed the Vikings and Twins or whatever sport was being played. He enjoyed bartending and cooking at the T-Road, and playing darts, horseshoes, and shooting pool for the bar. Mike was a huge country music fan.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ellsworth Thaemert and Harold Anderson; and his uncle, David Thaemert.
Mike is survived by his loving family: parents Earl and Diane Thaemert of Norwood Young America; sisters and brother-in-law Michelle Baumgarten of Norwood Young America, and Melanie and Joe Moberg of Hamburg; special friend Katie Taylor of New Germany; and grandmothers Lucille Thaemert of New Germany, and Betty Anderson of Le Sueur.
He is further survived by nieces and nephews Dylan and Brianna Baumgarten, and Ryan and Emily Moberg; aunts and uncles Donna and Dave Stresemann of Westbrook, Bob and Patrice Thaemert of Ft. Myers, FL, Bonnie Thaemert of Hamburg, Dexter Anderson and special friend Sandy Livgard of Mahtowa, Dennis Anderson of Burnsville, Doug and Diane Anderson of Dayton, Dean and Jill Anderson of Le Sueur, Kurt Anderson of Gaylord, Neal Anderson of Glencoe, and Jane Anderson of St. Cloud; as well as cousins, other relatives, and friends.
The funeral service took place Saturday, April 27 at 11 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church in New Germany, followed by interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation was Friday, April 26 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the church, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.; and continued Saturday one hour prior to the service.
Casket bearers were Joe Moberg, Chad Koehnen, Jamie Feltmann, Brad Brabec, Ryan Mader, and Brian Stresemann.
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Not long after three college students were killed in a Newark schoolyard last summer, city officials announced plans to fast-track the installation of 110 surveillance cameras and a gunshot-detection system.
The plan, funded by $3.2 million in private money raised by the Newark Community Foundation, promised to bring Newark in line with other cities, such as Baltimore, Chicago and New York.
Eight months later, the Newark Police Department is operating 44 new cameras in a 7-square-mile area encompassing all five wards, where 80 percent of gun violence has occurred in the past three years, according to police and city officials. Police officials that say by the end of summer, the remaining cameras will be installed within the same area. Also coming is a gunshot-detection system that will complement the video monitoring and pinpoint the location of gunfire.
Once all cameras are in place, it will bring the total number operating in the city to 119.
"It's part of the evolution of technology and policing," said Newark Police Director Garry McCarthy.
The digital cameras, mounted on lamp posts, above intersections and on private and public buildings, wirelessly stream motion-picture-quality footage to the police department's Washington Street communications center.
Civilian clerks and a supervising officer monitor the images on an oversized screen. Clerks can take control of individual cameras to adjust their focus and field of vision. Footage is stored up to 30 days.
"One of the first things we do when something happens is check whether it was caught on camera," McCarthy said, adding that video monitors have improved response time for patrol units.
But not all surveillance experts agree that video cameras help reduce crime.
James Byrne, a professor of criminal justice at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, said he believes video surveillance is ineffective and diverts resources from proven crime-reduction methods.
"They cost a lot more than they deliver, and the science of it does not suggest that they're going to have an impact on crime," said Byrne. "You're taking money and putting it into hard technology that you might have used to hire more police or community liaisons."
In London, where a video network created in the 1990s now includes more than 10,000 cameras, police officials recently stated the system has not delivered a significant impact on crime.
One study showed that instead of deterring crime, cameras appear to displace it. A preliminary analysis of the San Francisco Police Department's blue-light cameras near the University of California-Berkeley found a decrease in homicides within 250 feet of the cameras was offset by a spike in homicides outside the camera's range.
McCarthy acknowledges the lack of a preventive effect but says that is not necessarily bad.
"It's not going to deter it, it's only going to move it - which can be good, because you might want to move it to a location where you can suppress it easier," McCarthy said.
Since the beginning of the year, Newark has seen a drop in homicides and a reduction in gun violence. The cameras, he said, are part of the department's overall strategy and cannot be separated from other initiatives, such as the narcotics squad and the fugitive-apprehension unit.
"It's not one thing we do, it's everything we do," McCarthy said
The Video Surveillance Unit detected 289 criminal incidents via live monitoring, according to police figures for the first quarter of 2008. The unit also monitored 799 incidents that were either called in to 911 or officers on patrol. Investigators pulled footage for 24 past incidents. In total, 26 arrests were made based on live or recorded video evidence.
When Mayor Cory Booker took office in 2006, the city had nine cameras, including units on top of Prudential's downtown office tower and the North Ward's Stephen Crane Houses. But city officials said the cameras were not active. They have since been upgraded and integrated into the system.
In early 2007, the city began building a network of 60 cameras, funded with $1.4 million from the city's urban-enterprise zone. Most of the cameras are located in the central business district and along commercial arteries.
But the killing last August of three college students behind Mount Vernon School made the project a top priority: Two broken video cameras owned by the school system overlooked the schoolyard where Terrance Aeriel, Dashon Harvey and Iofemi Hightower were killed.
The Newark Community Foundation pledged $3.2 million to add more cameras to Newark's network. The city is spending $1.5 million for cameras. Another $500,000 will be used to bolster the wireless system. The remaining $1.2 million will fund Shotspotter Inc.'s gunshot-detection system.
Prosecutors said they hope video evidence will improve the quality of their criminal cases.
"It brings the scene alive for the jury and makes for a more compelling presentation - it's way better than standing up there with a bulletin board," said Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow, whose office has used video evidence from private and public cameras since the mid-1990s.
Dow said cameras also can help identify suspects, something that helps thwart Essex County's pervasive witness-intimidation problem. Her office has received 12 cases from Newark with video from police cameras, though none has gone to trial.
Prosecutors also caution video evidence isn't always effective. On some occasions, a suspect's face might be obscured, or the camera may record fragments of the event, said Judy Gagliano, chief assistant prosecutor at the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. P
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So, I've seen this gem floating around the interwebs after the election. Apparently it came from 2008, but it got trotted out again this year, along with a lot of "Obama won because he promised free stuff."
The most eye-opening civics lesson I ever had was while teaching third grade that election year.
The presidential election was heating up and some of the children showed an interest.
I decided we would have an election for a class president. We would choose our nominees. They would make a campaign speech, and the class would vote.
To simplify the process, candidates were nominated by other class members.
We discussed what kinds of characteristics these students should have. We got many nominations and from those, Jamie, and Olivia were picked to run for the top spot.
Jamie went first.
He had specific ideas about how to make our class a better place. He ended by promising to do his very best.
Everyone applauded, and he sat down.
Now is was Olivia's turn to speak.
Her speech was concise. She said, "If you will vote for me, I will give you ice cream." She sat down.
The class went wild. "Yes! … Yes! …We want ice cream."
… How did she plan to pay for the ice cream? Olivia wasn't sure, but no one pursued that question. They took her at her word.
Would her parents buy it, or would the class pay for it? Olivia didn't know. The class really didn't care. All they were thinking about was ice cream … Jamie was forgotten … Olivia won by a landslide.
Every time Barack Hussein Obama opened his mouth, he offered free ice cream, and 51.4 % of the people reacted like nine year olds. They wanted ice cream.
The other 48.6% percent know they're going to have to feed the cow, and clean up the mess.
So what "ice cream" exactly, was I promised? Free birth control? Oh, you mean birth control as part of my *health insurance*? Half of which I'm paying for and half of which my company is paying for, as part of my total compensation for the work I do? If that's my ice cream, I'm already paying for it.
*Not* privatizing Social Security or Medicare? Again, already paying for it. Wall Street Reform? Also already paying for it, or, more accurately, paying for it not having been done sooner, though I've gotten back to the point where I can look at my 401k again without whimpering.
Same-sex marriage? Well, that ice cream isn't even for me*, but everyone it is for, is, again, already paying for it. Unmarried gay couples have a higher tax burden than they would if they were married, while the hubby and I get tax benefits from being married. Plus, everybody's taxes go toward all the structures that support the benefits marriage confers—everything from the clerk's office where you get your marriage license to the people writing and enforcing the tax code to the courts that enforce the property and other legal rights that go along with marriage.
So same-sex couples have basically been buying my ice cream for the last six years while having to spend tons more to buy crappy frozen yogurt for themselves. (The crappy frozen yogurt being powers of attorney, living wills, etc. that are a second-rate substitute for marriage.)
Like it was in 2008, the "we lost because of free stuff, people are greedy and dumb, wah" meme is just a convenient way of ignoring the actual problems with conservative politics as a whole. And it has the side benefit of villainizing and demeaning your opponents, which is always way more fun than actually listening to them.
*This is as good a place as any to note that I'm not actually 100% straight ("mostly straight" is probably about right), and there's a slim chance that if my husband were hit by a bus or left me for Felicia Day, I might conceivably date women. So, it could at some future point affect me, but at this moment and for the foreseeable future, that ice cream isn't for me.


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There are many benefits to having a "green" Christmas. Yes, it's good for the environment (and we all know how important that is) but more than that, it's good for you. When you pause and consider the impact of your holiday plans it helps you prioritize, slow down, and think about what is really important. Which is, of course, your friends and loved ones. Instead of spending the next couple of weeks on a shopping spree, put these eco-friendly holiday ideas to the test — you might be surprised how good you feel!
DIY decorations
Rather than raiding an almacen to buy bundles of cheap baubles, set aside time to make your own decorations. You don't have to be super crafty. Decorations can be as simple as stars cut from cardboard and sprinkled with silver glitter, or as fancy as hand-knitted angels to adorn the tree. If you're not sure where to begin, start with something simple like salt dough ornaments (kids love making these). Or venture out into the woods and gather some pine branches to make your own sweet-smelling wreath.
Eat local
The ingredients in Christmas dinner can rack up a lot of air miles, making for a less-than-green feast. Since we're fortunate to live on an island with abundant produce, meat, fish and even its own dairy, there is no excuse to not eat local for the holidays. Stock up on seasonal produce like winter squash, potatoes, and greens to accompany local lamb, sausages or seafood. For an even more eco-conscious meal, consider cutting out the meat all together. You can finish your meal with a selection of cheeses from Can Caus and, of course, a generous glass of hierbas Ibicencas.
Reduce wrapping
Every year, landfills swell with countless tonnes of wrapping paper, ribbon and bows. Luckily, you don't have to give up pretty packaging to help reduce this waste. Instead of buying commercial wrapping paper stock up on coloured tissue paper. It is just as pretty and can be reused as packing material, or tossed on the fire to keep you warm. Another good option is buying plain brown paper bags that can be tied with a bit of beautiful ribbon, or decorated with paper cut-outs. You can also buy plain butcher paper and let your children make their own wrapping paper using non-toxic paints. Or get creative with old maps, magazines, or any other paper products.
Start a tradition
The holidays are a time to create happy memories with family and friends. But sometimes we get so busy shopping, planning, cooking, and hosting that we barely have time to chat. This year, break the busy-ness cycle and set aside an afternoon or evening to start a tradition. Go for a walk on your favourite beach. Invite your best friends over and have a Christmas cocktail-making contest. Watch a favourite holiday film. Whatever you choose, make it a special occasion that you'll want to repeat year after year.
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What's The Worst Restaurant Name You've Ever Heard?
This weekend, Boston restaurant blog MC Slim JB compiled a list of 27 terrible restaurant names in the area, including high-end steakhouse Mooo...., Strip-T's (restaurant, not strip joint) in Watertown, and the above-pictured Blunch (which sounds more like an Urban Dictionary entry than any meal I'd want to have).
The list is limited to the Boston area—and we know there are plenty of worse restaurant names all around the country. So tell us: What's the worst restaurant name you've ever heard?
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If you grew up, or know someone who grew up in the past 50 years, you know what Tom and Jerry is; or rather, who they are. This dynamic, animated cat and mouse duo have been entertaining audiences through the cartoon shorts chronicling their fights and friendships since the 1940s. Yet, in spite of their age, their slapstick humor has not only not become old-fashioned and out-dated, it has become classic. In fact, there are now plenty of Video games featuring the crazy duo!
Tom and Jerry is still on TV, on multiple channels, every single day. Its popularity has remained consistent. Your children probably love to watch their tricks, gags, and antics as they try to foil each others various plans, schemes, and plots. Perhaps you did too, and maybe you still do. Concerns about cartoon violence aside, this series of shorts is enjoyable at almost any age. What fun then, for you and your kids to throw a Tom and Jerry themed birthday party.
Whether you divide the kids into a team of cats and a team of mice and pit them against each other in a series of fun competitions. You could do a "boys versus girls" Tom and Jerry party. If you have two kids with close birthdays, you could do a joint party with one set of kids on each team, and maybe an adult or two helping to even the score. If you're looking for something a little more low-key, have them watch a Tom and Jerry marathon.
A Tom and Jerry birthday party is full of opportunities for fun, for treats, and for the kids to have some antics of their own. This party guide will help you throw a fantastic, fun party for your child and their friends. This guide is full of great ideas, both crafty and store-bought, this guide will make throwing a Tom and Jerry themed birthday party for your child as easy as catching a mouse!
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-The usual fan weariness is starting to set in with the start of the NFL season still more than a week away. Don't worry, it will be here soon enough, and we're less than 72 hours out from the start of the college season. High school football has started, including in Nashville, where my alma mater, Father Ryan High School, is off to a 2-0 start. It kills me to not be able to do color commentary for their webcasts this fall; besides my ex-girlfriend's dog, Clyde, I probably miss broadcasting FRHS games more than anything else from living in Nashville. Oh well, at least I can watch the live broadcasts online, even if I'm no longer able to be in the broadcast booth for them.
-I'll be in Tampa at the end of next month for the Florida State/USF game (time still TBA on that one) on 9/29 and Redskins/Buccaneers NFL game on 9/30. That should be fun. I'm glad Hurricane Isaac didn't wreck the Tampa Bay area since I still have plenty of friends in that area from my days working in TV and radio there, though I do have concerns for Louisiana and Mississippi. Before I went to sleep this morning I was badgering friends of mine in New Orleans who hadn't evacuated yet to leave town. Hurricanes are no joke, and I'm not talking about the University of Miami.
One of my regrets from my Tampa days was never making it to a USF game in person. Barring something unexpected, I'll be able to see FSU CB Xavier Rhodes play in person, which will be good since he's one of the best cornerback prospects in the country. Between Rhodes and NC State's David Amerson, the ACC is the heavy favorite at this point to have the top corner drafted in the 2013 NFL Draft.
-It was amusing to read the online reaction to Honey Badger going to "rehab" earlier this month. They don't know his situation and neither do I. What I do know is that people go to rehab for their image more than anything. Honey Badger looked like he would go in the 20-30 range in the 2013 NFL Draft. Now? He's more likely to hit in rounds two or three. Selfishly, I am disappointed as a fan that he won't be returning punts and making crazy tackles for LSU while Verne Lundquist does his chortling routine on CBS.
-When I redo the 2013 Draft King mock, which I plan to do after this upcoming weekend of college football games, I will make some adjustments for players like Honey Badger and Tennessee Vols WR Da'Rick Rogers. After being the go-to receiver for the Volunteers last fall after fellow WR star Justin Hunter tore the ACL in his left knee against Florida, it was a touch-and-go situation with Rogers during spring practice, with him reportedly considering transferring at that point before being talked into returning. Then, earlier this month, Tennessee put Rogers on "indefinite suspension" and today Rogers announced his plans to transfer to Tennessee Tech. Former Vanderbilt head coach Watson Brown runs the show for T-Tech in Cookeville, TN a couple of hours west from Knoxville down Interstate 40, and it will be interesting to see how Rogers does for Tech when they play at Oregon on 9/15.
The suspension/transfer situation could cost Rogers a spot in the first round of next year's draft, but if it means a team like Miami can snag him toward the top of the second round, then it's advantage: team in need. There will obviously be concerns by NFL teams about the off-the-field stuff, but it wasn't a fluke that Rogers lead the SEC in receptions and receiving yards last year. He's 6'3" 215 with great hands and outstanding speed. And, while he won't have much time to learn T-Tech's offense, he is reuniting with his high school quarterback there, so at least there's some existing chemistry there for them.
-Another change I will make is regarding the needs of the Indianapolis Colts. After years of running a Tampa Two style system that didn't require great size/speed at cornerback, the team is now operating a 3-4 scheme and needs the kind of elite corners that they could pass up under their old system. I had anticipated the Colts addressing that need in next year's draft, but Indy instead traded their 2013 second-round pick and a conditional selection to Miami for CB Vontae Davis. It was a bold move, but the fact that the Colts were willing to do that despite some of Davis' troubles with the Dolphins speaks volumes about the premium that most teams have on top cornerback talents in the modern NFL.
-When the college games begin this Thursday night, be sure to check Twitter soon after for the deluge of confused/angry posts by fans who aren't aware that college football kickoffs now happen from the 35 yard line and touchbacks on kickoffs come out to the 25 yard line, not the 20. You can expect the announcers to spout the NCAA propaganda about it being safer for the players. But the reality is simple: football is an inherently dangerous, violent sport that sometimes causes permanent injury to the participants, everything from brain damage to paralysis. Fiddling with the kickoff rules won't change that fact.
There have been a number of questionable rule changes to the college game in recent years, from the play clock change (done for television reasons -- don't try to argue otherwise with me) to the mindless "if you celebrate before you score a TD we'll call it back" rule to now the bizarre change to kickoffs that now give us two different types of touchbacks; punts that go into the end zone will still come out to the 20, not the 25. The one change that was desperately needed, the addition of a playoff system, finally happened, but it won't go into effect until 2014 and will be in Mini Vader "fun-size" form with only four teams involved... at least until the power brokers involved see how much money can be made from having a proper postseason.
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One Christmas season Jackie, his little sisters, April and May, and his mom were having a very tough time. Jackie's dad was really sick and in the hospital and the family had no money to do anything special on Christmas.
Jackie had a dollar in his pocket and swearing his sisters to secrecy, he sets out to buy them a tree. Along the way he meets his best friend, Daniel, who has lost his baseball glove and is upset as his father won't allow him to play in the Little League.
As the two traipse about trying to find a tree, Jackie comes upon a tumbleweed and his excitement and imagination build. Helping Daniel with his dilemma, everyone finds the miracle of Christmas through love and generosity.
I really loved the illustrations by Bridget McKenna. They were expressive, charming and colourful and my children enjoyed looking at them. They added a beautiful blend to the story by allowing children to visualize the words being expressed.
I loved the tenacity and spunk of Jackie and loved how he didn't let the "bad" things in life to bring him down. I enjoyed the "glass is half full" message that was being shared and how to look for positive solutions even when it seems against the odds.
I found the sacrifice that Jackie made to ensure his family, heartwarming. It had a miracle to boost their morale in all the hardships the family was currently facing, reminding the reader to always find the miracles in life.
I would give Tumbleweed Christmas a four out of five stars, while I found the story wonderful, I couldn't help but thinking that the mother wasn't well-represented. The burden of Christmas should never have been felt by her children even with her own problems, her children should never be overlooked. However, children will not see this message, unless they are perceptive, like my two, it is because of their mentioning it, that I bring it to light here.
This would make a great stocking stuffer for your wee one!


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Yes, the pictures are bright mchltxxx, but it's a style. Called "high-key", used for decades by many famous photographers. I happen to like it, sorry you don't. In my humble opinion, Helen's jaw-dropping labia makes up for any problems you may have with the lighting technique.
So completely overexposed I needed sunglasses to view it without pain!
Since there is no formal place for general comments I guess I'll put this here since everyone always views Ry's sets. A couple of this about todays sets. Let's see a minor ? about a models "real" name. Close to record on the # of comments on one set with Delta's offering. Ry remains aloof. But delivers a great set. But what about this according to winkapedia MET-Art (originally Most Erotic Teens). If so where have we come, grown, etc. No model is a teen, two of them from today are listed as 27 years old and one "old" lady is 28. Thus the site has matured along with it's models. All the of the old ladies are still without question still some of the most beautiful women in world. These ladies would make you believe that late 20's in the new 19. Thank you Met-Art....
Amen to that 'swplf2'! Indeed, many of Met-Art's 'Most-Erotic Teens' have matured into full-blown "GODDESSES"! I do believe we may be witnessing a 'Met-Renaissance' in full bloom?
Htlan Has a perfection of face and body that may be matched, but never beaten.Rylsky has captured her perfectly. I am not normally a fan of bathroom pictures, but how can I pass up perfection?
I meant Helen, of course but I am fighting an urge to restmy eyes, a problem we old farts have from time to time
Too tame.............
Two words come to mind: "absolute" and "goddess"...in that order.
Helen is a beautiful girl with wonderful blue eyes, kissable lips and hypnotic nether regions. A fantastic set, much better than I expected it to be when I started exploring—though with Rylsky I should know better.
I think this is a wonderful set of images. 101 lovely photos of this beautiful, cute little sweetheart. Helen is new to me. But she seems to be very talented and experienced. Very nice.
Helen is a lovely, petite woman with downy hair, mmm, mmm, mmm. She may be petite in height and weight; but there is nothing petite about her fantastic outer labia and prominent inner labia as highlighted in #70 et al. Nor is there anything petite about her beautiful derriere. Thanks to Helen and Rylsky. With Rylsky absent from the commenting scene I wonder who we can ask if there any any more collaborations from this duo in the works.


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> To answer your follow on question, I can't think of a relevant alternative > that competes with the CSS vs table layout design problem. (If they're not > using one of those two techniques, they're doing something else.) There really are 3 prevailing methods in common usage today: 1. Old fashioned table-based layout (usually using visual/WYSIWYG tools). 2. Tableless CSS layout. 3. A mix of the two (halfway between), which many refer to as a "transitional approach." In this, only a single bare-bones table is used to distinguish between the largest blocks of content (for example: header, footer, content columns, sidebar). Tables are not nested at all. Then CSS is used to add margin, padding, etc. to further position/align the elements on the page (as well as to style everything). A better resource for this discussion is the CSS-D list. LarryReceived on Wednesday, 21 September 2005 23:51:14 UTC
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Pick the required products, verifying items using UPC codes
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It was all over the news a while back. Microsoft announced that a new service would provide small businesses a number of hosted service that included a web site (complete with your own domain name), e-mail accounts and web applications to help with everyday tasks like collaboration between employees, project management and customer communications.
I looked at it a while back, but the only thing we could do at the time was to sign up and wait. Well, now the service is available in beta form. I applied for a free account and got set up with my own domain and everything. Very nice... There are some restrictions, though, like the fact that the service is only for US residents.
Check it out for yourself at http://officelive.microsoft.com/


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It's no secret that Chicago is home to many fantastic jewelry designers and one of my favorite lines is K. Amato. Kristen Amato started her namesake jewelry line in 2002 and opened up her West Diversey Avenue studio in 2006. There, she offers a range of stylish designs (even Eva Longoria has been photographed wearing a pair of K. Amato earrings), and also creates custom-designed bridal jewelry. Best of all, you can bring your bridesmaids to her boutique for a private make-your-own-jewelry party. —Heather Lee, Assistant Editor, Brides Local Magazines


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The Chicago Antiques Guide Blog
Medal - Chicago Fire Relic - Courthouse Bell
Posted Thursday, March 30 by Brian
I have a 2 inch round disc made from the Chicago Courthouse Bell. On one side it has a picture of Fort Dearborn on it with flames and an Angel flying above. Underneath it says, "Chicago Oct 8 9 1871." Underneath that it says, "Fort Dearborn Chicago 1812" On the other side is a picture of what I believe to be a phoenix rising out of flames with the words, "Made from Chicago Courthouse Bell" "SEMPER RESURGENS" I believe this is copper. I received this from my Grandfather. What is it and is it worth anything? I've had this for at least 35 years and do not know anything about it. If you could give me some insight I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you,
Your piece is a medal designed by William Barber and made using metal from the bell that hung in the Chicago Courthouse, until the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 destroyed the building. Only 500 of these medals were struck in the summer of 1872.
The angel is flying over Chicago in flames, not Fort Dearborn. The Fort Dearborn reference is to the first structure built on the site of Chicago. Your photo isn't clear enough for me to be sure, but it could in fact be showing the Courthouse itself. Compare your medal to the photos below.
The only price reference I found for the same piece was at an auction held in Conjunction with the Baltimore Coin & Currency Convention at the Baltimore Convention Center, December 9-11, 2005. That piece was graded Extremely Fine to Almost Uncirculated.
Joe Levine of Presidential Coin and Antique Company, who conducted the auction, said the medal sold for $170.00 + 15% Buyer's Fee. Again from the photo it is hard to be certain, but it appears yours has several significant rim dents, although the patina looks pretty good. If I am correct, yours would not likely bring quite as much.
In addition to the medals, souvenir bells were also made in several sizes, by H.S. Everhart & Company.
Oh, and of course, Chicago did rise from the ashes like the legendary Phoenix.


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, NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 9 – The Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission Chief Executive Officer Halakhe Waqo and his deputy Michael Mubea could be sent home if President Uhuru Kenyatta signs the EACC (Amendment) Bill, 2015 passed by the National Assembly on Thursday.
MPs voted 70 – 39 in support of the amendment proposed by Kiminini Member of Parliament Chris Wamalwa which sought to have the offices of Secretary and the Deputy Secretary become vacant upon the enactment of the Bill.
Wamalwa however stated that both Waqo and Mubea will not be required to leave office immediately but will continue serving in acting capacity pending the appointment of the substantive holders.
"If we mean to recruit new commissioners then we have no business with the ones who are there, so let them go and let's have a new team, let us do a clean start," said Kabando wa Kabando (Mukurwe-ini).
Leader of majority Aden Duale and Eldas MP Adan Keynan vehemently opposed the removal of the officers terming it a short term move which will create a vacuum at the Commission.
Duale argued by removing the duo, Parliament will be denying the officials a fundamental right by failing to give them a fair hearing as enshrined in the Constitution.
"For a public servant to be removed from office they must be given a fair and hearing," said Duale.
Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria said the secretariat must remain for continuity in the office.
"If we remove the secretariat we will simply be crippling the Commission," noted Gikaria.
The President can veto the Bill and refer it back to the National Assembly where two-thirds of the membership will be required to override the memorandum.
The MPs have further provided that the Commission will henceforth conduct its investigation in secret and only reveal the names of the suspect when preferring charges.
"If you allow the EACC to work away for the glare of the media there are consequences," Deputy Minority Leader Jakoyo Midiwo stated as opposed the proposal.
Dave Ochieng (Ugenya) supported the proposal saying; "investigations by the EACC should be the business of the EACC and should only come out when they are sure."
"It's unfortunate that the media likes negative publicity but you are innocent until proven guilty and this will ensure that those people who face the EACC will have their rights protected," Chris Omulele (Luanda) added.
MPs also approved the proposals by the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee to increase the number of commissioners from three to five. The commissioners will however work on part-time basis for a single term of six years and are not eligible for appointment.
In a break from the current practice, the House voted to allow the Public Service Commission (PSC) to handle the recruitment of the new commissioners as opposed to a selection panel drawn from independent commissions and professional bodies.
Currently the EACC Act, Commissioners provides that where a vacancy arises in the membership of the Commission the president will have 21 days constitute a selection panel for purposes of filling a vacancy.
The panel shall then shortlist three qualified applicants for each vacancy and forwards the qualified names to the president for appointment and to the national assembly for vetting.
The chairperson Mumo Matemu and vice chairperson Irene Keino resigned as chairperson and vice-chairperson of the Commission in April while Jane Onsongo, a member, resigned in March.
President Kenyatta last month constituted a nine-member panel to commence the replacement of EACC Commissioners who stepped down from office over allegations of gross misconduct.


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Baseball may be America's pastime, but, in the Dominican Republic, baseball is far more than that. For Dominicans, baseball has become a source of national pride. And for young men in that country who seek to play professionally, it's also become a source of pressure. Co-writers and co-directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck depict this through the individual story of a Dominican pitcher drafted into a minor league baseball team in what will no doubt be the best sports film of the year.
In an interview with Filmmaker magazine, Brandon Harris reveals that HBO Films, the company behind Boden and Fleck's movie, supported them in their desire to tell this story as authentically as possible. As a result, the two ended up casting a real Dominican baseball player who had never acted before in his life. His name is Algenis Perez Soto.
Soto plays Miguel Santos, whose nickname is Sugar, a nickname his friends like to tease. The 20-year-old Sugar is trying to bulk up. He lifts weights and trains everyday, all to throw a better curve ball. His dream is to see Yankee Stadium in the snow and drive a Cadillac car. At the start of the film, Sugar is playing at a training camp in the Dominican Republic.
Harris' interview informs us that the training camp is the one run by the Washington Nationals in San Cristobal, which earlier this year was shut down due to a recruiting scandal. The film even features Jose Rijo who was recently fired by the Nationals. One might question as to why a United States Major League baseball team needs a training camp, which not only trains but specifically scouts for players, in the Dominican Republic.
According to the PBS program Independent Lens, which studied Dominican ball players, the Dominican Republic supplies more players to U.S. baseball teams than any other country. The Los Angeles Dodgers built Campo Las Palmas in 1976, and since then two dozen other Major League teams have followed. By itself, Campo Las Palmas, in Santo Domingo, the country's capital, has produced at least 35 players. That's about one a year since its opening. With the 20 or so other camps, that's hundreds of players that have come from the Dominican Republic.
Some of the more famous Dominican-born players include Manny Ramirez, Sammy Sosa, and Miguel Tejada. All of them started out in the small, impoverished nation and have gone on to Major League status. However, for every success story, there are hundreds who don't make it. There's a good number that play in the minor leagues, but even those are limited.
Those Dominicans who do come to the America to play in the minors often are barely out of high school. The camps teach English and some social customs, but most Dominicans come northward lacking education. In the PBS program, Rafael Gonzalez, a baseball scout, recounts seeing an 18-year-old Dominican with big muscles and long arms and saying, "He has the potential to make a lot of money for someone."
And, like with many, athleticism and the money to be made from it trumps academics. Baseball scouts then use the promise of big money to lure a lot of those Dominican kids to drop pursuit of higher education for pursuit of baseball dreams. Except, the dream is highly, highly competitive and most will never ever realize it. Some end up returning to their countries defeated or burned out. Others stay in the U.S. and become vagabonds. This is what Sugar faces.
People keep saying it's just a game, but for Sugar it seems more important. Sadly, it's the only way out of poverty, so sometimes young Dominicans will chase after baseball out of desperation, and Soto does a brilliant job of portraying that. He also does a brilliant job of portraying the loneliness Sugar experiences due to the language barrier and due to Sugar's realization that he's disposable.
If his game starts to decline or he gets injured, there's always someone just as good or better ready to take his place. Sugar is even pushed to use performance-enhancing drugs. You come to understand his desperation and how he'll do anything to hang on, even taking those drugs, and he probably wasn't the only one.
Sugar is a sweet kid, charming and polite. There are moments where he loses his sweetness, and watching this film, I was able to taste that. While Boden and Fleck don't focus on the exploitative nature of the situation, they smartly maintain their eye on Sugar and his individual choices and leave the audience to discover this field of dreams really is filled with lost souls.
Five Stars out of Five
Rated PG-13 for sexual content, language and brief drug use
Running Time: 2 hrs.
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Baking For Others: A Cookie Cake for J
EVENT: Jordana and Josh's Birthdays
VENUE: Jordana's Apartment, West Village; Josh's Apartment, Park Slope
PARTY SIZE: 50-ish
TYPE: At-home celebratory dance parties
MENU: Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake, Customized
When you've been single for any given period of time, a new relationship can bring with it, along with the rainbows and butterflies, a host of logistical considerations. Perhaps it's the planner in me, but I find that people don't talk about these contingencies nearly enough. Or maybe it's just that I've never been fully prepared to tackle the appropriate terms and timing behind toothbrush integration, or perfect the art of walking home from my boyfriend's apartment (or in this case, taking a 30 minute ride on the Q train) in the morning without feeling too unladylike.
One thing I was equally unprepared for this time around: having a man in my life who happened to be born on the same day as Jordana.
But that's not to say this small fact was a surprise. Jordana, who was present on our first (double) date in September, spent much of the early stages of conversation uncovering both suitors' basic facts—place and day of birth, number of childhood pets, mailing address, parents' first and last names—and converting these bits and pieces of information to memory. (The constant recounting of random details about our fellow classmates led my high school friends and me to develop a theory that, instead of doing her math homework, Jordana spent after-school hours memorizing the school directory and was somehow responsible for every piece of spam/junk mail we'd ever received.) So back on that first date, as we plowed through our Pabst cans and paninis, it didn't take long for Jordana to discover that Josh was also born on November 14th and was, therefore, was a winner.
But this didn't stop either of them, months later, from choosing the same night to celebrate their identical dates of birth, and from choosing to do so in two different boroughs. Which was an issue.
For some, the decision might have been a simple one, with loyalties falling on the side of the boy. But Jordana isn't just any friend, and her birthday isn't just any party. Two years ago, on November 14th, Cara and I covered the surfaces of Jor's parents' apartment with crostini, quesadillas, and cupcakes with candles. The fun we had feeding our friends and celebrating Jordana became the impetus for starting BGSK, the recipes and memories from the night, the subjects of for our first post ever.
Though we cooked again for her 25th birthday, this year, Jordana decided to have the party downtown at her own (small) apartment, meaning there weren't enough surfaces to make room for our finger food. Instead, she ordered pizza, and Cara baked three batches of Carrot Cake Cupcakes for dessert.
But regardless of the menu, there are some traditions that are worth savoring, and no matter what, I wanted to be there to celebrate Jordana. To split my time judiciously, I had to give up Josh's birthday dinner in favor of starting my night at Jordana's apartment, and I planned on joining him later at his place for a larger gathering. Days before, as the group emails about Josh's birthday dinner accumulated in my inbox, my guilt did too. I needed something to make up for my absence. Something sweet. Something, as Cara suggested, like a cookie cake.
I purchased a 16-inch pizza pan and the makings for three batches of chocolate chip cookies, and I coordinated a covert operation with one of Josh's friends to pick up the treats and transport them to Brooklyn. But after I'd pressed the first batch of dough into the pan, I stood in the kitchen staring at a bowl of chocolate chips, distraught. My heart said write something on it, but my head said no: you can't do that for a boy (you nerd). I made three cakes that day, two of which had large J's in the center. I packed the first customized cookie for Jordana, who's love of nerdiness I was sure of, and dropped the other two off with Josh's friend , in hopes that he would make the judgment call of which version was appropriate to present.
In the end, the predicament wasn't one that warranted so much stress. I got to both parties more or less on time, and got to celebrate both of my favorite November 14th people in my favorite way possible, dancing in the middle of a living room, drinking homemade cocktails, and eating not one, but two giant cookies.
From my kitchen, where both my J's add so much sugar to my life, to yours,
Phoebe, THE QUARTER-LIFE COOK
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Makes 1 16-inch cookie cake
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar (you can substitute dark)
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
1 large egg
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups plus 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Add the sugars and butter to a large mixing bowl. With a mixer, hand-held beater, or very strong arm, beat until creamy. Add the egg and beat until the batter is fluffy and light. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Mix in 1 1/2 cups of the chocolate chips.
Turn the dough out onto a 16-inch pizza pan. Press the dough into the pan until it reach the edges, in one even layer. Arrange the remaining chocolate chips on top of the cookies cake, in the shape of the first letter of the recipient's name, or the number of years they are turning.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until just barely set. Cool for 5-10 minutes in the pan, then invert onto a large cutting board, and then back onto a platter or pizza box (if transporting).
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Oscar de la Renta: A True Lady's Man
New York Fashion Week wraps up tonight, and with it goes our American Designer series. Last but not least, we present to you Oscar de la Renta. Although from the Dominican Republic, he is considered an American designer, a fact that… Continue Reading


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AARP's Movies for Grownups Awards: Complete Winners List
'Loving,' 'Fences' and '20th Century Women' won big at the awards show.
Loving, the story of an interracial couple starring Ruth Negga and Joel Edgerton, took home the best picture honor at the 16th Annual Movies for Grownups Awards on Monday.
Also winning big were Fences, starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis (both actors received nods for their work), 20th Century Women for both best intergenerational film and best actress in Annette Bening, and Manchester by the Sea, which awarded Kenneth Lonergan in both directing and screenwriting.
Oscar contenders La La Land took home best comedy/musical while France's Elle won the AARP award for the best foreign language film.
The AARP awards were hosted by Margo Martindale at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Feb. 6.
The complete list of the 16th Annual Movies for Grownups Award winners is below.
Best Picture
Loving (WINNER)
Best Actress
Annette Bening (20th Century Women) (WINNER)
Sally Field (Hello, My Name Is Doris)
Isabelle Huppert (Elle)
Meryl Streep (Florence Foster Jenkins)
Tilda Swinton (A Bigger Splash)
Best Actor
Warren Beatty (Rules Don't Apply)
Tom Hanks (Sully)
Michael Keaton (The Founder)
Viggo Mortensen (Captain Fantastic)
Denzel Washington (Fences) (WINNER)
Best Supporting Actress
Viola Davis (Fences) (WINNER)
Nicole Kidman (Lion)
Helen Mirren (Eye in the Sky)
Molly Shannon (Other People)
Sigourney Weaver (A Monster Calls)
Best Supporting Actor
Jeff Bridges (Hell or High Water) (WINNER)
Kevin Costner (Hidden Figures)
Stephen McKinley Henderson (Fences)
Issey Ogata (Silence)
Timothy Spall (Denial)
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A Man Called Ove (Sweden)
Aquarius (Brazil)
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Is the Slush Pile Really Dead?
The "slush pile" is basically another name for the enormous stacks that used to accumulate on editor desks or floors consisting of unsolicited manuscripts authors would send with the hopes of getting "discovered."
Many years ago, when I first started writing, I remember trudging to the post office with my books and paying to mail them along with a SASE for the dreaded return. I knew my rubber-banded sheets would eventually make their way to a publishing house to a sky-scraper high stack, where they would sit until a harried editor gave them a quick glance.
The Wall Street Journal article said, "Now, slush is dead, or close to extinction." Most major publishing houses no longer accept unsolicited manuscripts, not even emails. If writers call a publishing house like Simon & Schuster, they'd get an automated message that says something like, "Submissions must come to us via a literary agent due to the large volume of submissions we receive each day."
The article went on to say the slush pile "has been transferred from the floor of the editor's office to the attache cases of representatives who can broker introductions to publishing."
In other words, the slush pile isn't dead. It's just moved location—it's moved to the agent's office. And not only has the slush pile moved location, it's also no longer a "pile." It's a file, on a hard drive.
So, yes, in the traditional sense, the slush pile is indeed dead. But I want to propose that it's still very much alive. Those of us querying agents can testify to the reality of the new slush file.
Stephanie Meyer author of Twilight, sent 15 query letters and got 10 rejections. One of those rejections came after she'd already signed with an agent and received a three book deal from Little Brown.
My book, The Preacher's Bride (releasing in the fall), sat in Rachelle Gardner's slush file for nearly 9 months. She had requested the full but didn't pull it from her hard drive until I finaled in the Genesis Contest. Then she read it and subsequently offered me representation.
I'm sure we can all point to countless other examples of manuscripts languishing in slush piles. It still happens all the time. Agents are not only overwhelmed by the numbers of queries they receive, but then struggle to wade through the requested manuscripts that perked their attention.
What does all of this mean for us as writers?
1. Waiting in a slush pile is part of the process. It's easy to get discouraged when we end up waiting for weeks, even months to hear back from agents. But remember, most of us have done our time in the slush (or are in the process of doing it). Look at it as part of the initiation into a writing career.
2. We can't let slush piles determine our worth. Just because a manuscript isn't picked up right away doesn't mean it won't go on to be published and have great sales. In other words, the slush pile time has nothing to do with the future success of a book. When our manuscripts sit, we get discouraged and begin to question our writing ability and our books, but we need to remember time in a slush pile is not indicative of our quality.
3. If our stories are good enough, they'll rise to the top of the pile. . .eventually. Fortunately agents and editors are still looking for talented and well-crafted books. They want to find those gems within the pile. That should encourage us--if we continue to grow in our writing and ability to tell great stories, we'll get noticed.
What do you think? Is the slush pile really dead? Have you done your time in a slush pile yet? What was your experience?
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I'm doing my time in two different slush piles at the moment and, even though I haven't been waiting anywhere close to nine months, it *feels* like it. I wish submissions came with automatic indicators (like when your computer is downloading a new program) to let you know how much longer you have to wait. One thing I learned when working customer service was that if you were going to keep your customer waiting, you'd better give them periodic progress updates. I realize agents and editors can't do that. But it would be nice!ReplyDelete
There are small F/H/Sci-Fi presses that still slog through slush, no agent needed. Of course the advances (if any) , print numbers and promotion budgets are considerably smaller.ReplyDelete
Sometimes, I guess, an author just does it for the love, not the money or fame.
I have done my time, Jody. With my precious picture books. I submitted them to a few houses before deciding to write my novel, get an agent and then submit my picture books. I had some great feedback, but the slush pile isn't a place I want to be again. =) Though like you say, I probably will be in some agent's slush pile. UGH. Is there ever an end? A story book end?ReplyDelete
I think the problem lies in the fact, that writers query too early. Then that makes it hard on all of us. The agent must wade through all of that before he finds the gem that he is looking for. And it does encourage me. But it also worries me. Will the agent get so tired of wading through his slush that he trashes it before finding my story? That's a chance I'll have to take. It's worth it, isn't it Jody? And I have entered some contests too. So who knows. It may be closer than I think. =) Thanks Jody. *grin* It's good to be back with you.
I slushed for years with editors, receiving 210 rejections in the process.ReplyDelete
Slushed with agents and got 75 rejections...and one yes!
There is no glamor in the journey, but I'm so glad I stuck with it.
Once again you encouraged me Jody. Thank you! I have three fulls now sitting in those slush piles but it's ok--cause I know my current WIP is better!ReplyDelete
My full is in 2 slush piles right now, one literally because they did require a hard-copy of my manuscript:-)ReplyDelete
I view being IN the slush pile as a virtual "maybe" so it makes me feel better. The agent could just glance at it and say no immediately, so a long maybe is much better than that!
Your 9 month wait gives me a TON of encouragement, Jody!
I'm ok with sitting in the slush. Its better than just sitting in my own computer!ReplyDelete
Everyone's journey is different. With a little patience we will all get there soon enough.
Three things maybe four. First of all, I agree the slush is still there, it's just changed consistency. Second, I am so excited. I can't wait for The Preacher's Bride. Are you taking orders? Third- I like what you said about not letting slush piles determine your worth.ReplyDelete
Ok it was three not four things.
I think as long as their are aspiring writers, the slush pile will exist in some format. Isn't the current slush pile basically an InBox # (543 Unread Messages)? So, perhaps there is no longer a literal pile of paper, but there is a pile, so to speak.ReplyDelete
My main thoughts about rejection: that agent just wasn't right for me. Okay, maybe my query letter sucked big time. Still, for the most part, rejection is a part of life, and I have faith that I will find the right agent for me. I just haven't looked under every single rock . . . yet.
Great post! Thanks.
Been there. Done that. ;)ReplyDelete
I'm learning to wait well. I want to make my WIP the best it can be before I query and in order to do so it is taking some time.
Time is okay. Just ask someone with cancer...they love time.
~ Wendy
I've yet to experience the "slush pile wait," since no publisher has requested a full--YET.ReplyDelete
One is interested in my second book, and I've been waiting since December to hear back from my agent.
In the meantime, I keep writing, revising, and submitting articles. One of my stories will be published in a Guideposts anthology this Spring.
I've waited in slush piles several times. Although the waiting is excruciating, it still means I haven't gotten a "NO"!ReplyDelete
I'm working on a project that's more up in the air than in a slush pile. My agent shopped it to 14 publishers. 9 said no. 5 haven't replied. Now we're reworking it for an editor who wants something a little different. If that doesn't pan out, we're going to try a different batch of publishers. Lots of waiting, lots of uncertainty, lots of growth.ReplyDelete
Hi Jody,ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog this morning. It truly lifted my spirits.
It's true that the slush pile has just moved. There is one difference between the agent slush pile and the publisher slush pile, however. I have no agent, but from what I have read, it seems to me that agents are interested in writers who not only have created one good book, but are going to continue to create good books.ReplyDelete
This opposed to a publisher who might go for a book from an author, even though he or she may never write a book again. Since the agent is a representative, the writer must continue to produce, or the agent will have used a lot of time and energy on one relationship that will only have a one time payoff, so to speak.
Thoughts on this?
I agree with you. Thanks for the encouragement!ReplyDelete
I sat in slush piles. One ms sat in a slush-pile for two years before I got a request for a full. Which was turned down with a form letter a few months later. Sigh.ReplyDelete
Some editors do still accept unsolicited manuscripts, but I can't imagine how they keep up.
Awhile back one of the editors of Harlequin was on a blog and posted a picture of her office. The stacks of paper were staggering.
Ack, 9 months? You must have been stir crazy waiting for a response. I'd love to know how you handled the stress of that long wait. You could have had a baby in the interim. ;)ReplyDelete
Yes, I've been in the slush pile, several acutally. It's not the easiest place to hang out but at least you are in good company. I think it's the exception when you don't have to wait.ReplyDelete
Hi Beth,ReplyDelete
I can only speak from my experience. My agent is interested in my writing career, not just in a one book-fling. She wants me to succeed with current and future projects (and I'll be addressing this in a later post this week).
My publishing house, likewise, is interested in investing in my writing career. Currently they've contracted me to write three books and the hope is that with each one, I can continue to build a readership. It's to both of our advantages to have a long term focus in mind, rather than just one book. Perhaps not all publishing houses care about future books, but mine does.
I haven't been in the slush yet...but I'm kind of looking forward to it, actually. Because that will mean that the book I'm currently revising is "out there", and I can move on to the next one waiting to be revised, and the new draft I'm currently working on.ReplyDelete
Entering the slush for me will mean that I have actually *completed* the writing, revising and editing of an entire novel, and sent it out into the world. I dare say that will be some very good motivation to get the next books revised and written - you know, just in case someone wants to offer me a contract for more than one book. ;-)
The one thing I've learned over the past couple of years is that nothing happens fast in this industry.ReplyDelete
Patience is definitely the number one virtue all writers must have or fake that they have it.
If my MS sits in a slush file/pile, I will be more than happy. It will mean I have finished writing my first novel.ReplyDelete
Interesting post as usual.
Jody, thanks for this encouraging post! I'm in at least one slush pile but not giving up! ;) ~JennReplyDelete
- mistymorningmountainFebruary 22, 2010 1:03 PM
In this business, as in pretty much all business, there are ways around just about every rule. That's why building relationships is essential. I've gotten an MS to 2 major publishers before the author was agented. Why? Because I called in favors. Unfair? Perhaps. But ask ten authors if knowing someone in the business helped them get their foot in the door, and I'm willing to bet that at least eight of them will answer in the affirmative.ReplyDelete
Oh yeah! I've done time in the slush pile, and I'm sure there's more. That's okay. I feel the same as you--it's just part of the process.ReplyDelete
The slush pile is not dead, it's just very misunderstood.ReplyDelete
I haven't jumped into the slush pile yet, but I saw that WSJ article when it came out. I'm glad you pointed out that the slush pile's not dead but that it's moved. I felt like the article made it sound like there's no hope for writers anymore, but I think a good story will eventually be noticed, no matter how long it sits on an agent's desk.ReplyDelete
Hi Jody -ReplyDelete
I've talked to a few agents and editors at writers conferences, but haven't sent the manuscript via mail or email to anyone.
One of the things that jumped out of your post was the contest final. It's one way to attract the attention of an agent or editor.
I'm entering the Genesis this year. Whatever happens, it's a new avenue for critique and a possible boost.
Susan :)
Totally agree with you. Not dead, just moved to the agents and the puters. At least, for the most part, people aren't having to walk into a room filled to the top with paper anymore. Ugh. That would be discouraging in itself. heheheReplyDelete
Lynnette Labelle
When it comes to slush pile versus slush file I think there will always be a place for both. I can't believe agents and editors will ever chance missing something good just because a writer prefers to put hard copy into their hands. Obviously technology provides faster, easier options for communication, but much like the eReaders controversy, IMHO, there will always be preferences to accommodate on both sides of the fence.ReplyDelete
So far my limited experiences have combined both -- querying and submitting partials by e-mail, followed by requested fulls via snail mail (followed by rejections by e-mail).
It's very much alive and well, thank you very much. ;-) And I've never been happier to leave it behind. Only to go on submission and realize that you're once again, in the slush pile. Virtual or otherwise, it's not my favorite place to be.ReplyDelete
The whole process requires so much patience and faith and confidence. It's a good way to lead a life, even if you aren't trying to get a book published, don't you think?ReplyDelete
Good post. I've been there. For a year and a half. The wait wasn't too hard though because I was busying myself with other manuscripts, other submissions, etc.ReplyDelete
Also, everytime I checked in the agent responded promptly. I was in slush at a publisher too and thought they did well getting back to me in their stated timeframe.
:-) To me, the slush is just a part of this whole writing thing and doesn't bother me too much. And it's definitely not dead. :-)
I think your idea is right, that the slush pile is ever evolving in different ways. But I also believe it'll always exist, particularly for newer agents building their client list, searching out lucky authors from the slush!ReplyDelete
I submitted a few times two years ago, waited several months while working on the next project, and received well deserved passes. After that, I took a submission vacation and spent two years working to improve my skills as a writer. I entered a number of contests this last fall and received requests for fulls. One of those led to my offer of representation--after four years, six novels, four rewrites, and 1,000,000 words.ReplyDelete
What a FUNNN and interesting post!ReplyDelete
Oh, yes, my children have spent time in the slush piles...
A great story is the slush pile experience of Joe Bernstein, NINETY YEARS YOUNG!! http://www.pattilacy.com/reviews.php?action=view&id=4. Joe, who began his writing career AFTER his wife died, penned "The Invisible Wall," which sat in a slush pile for TWO years. Look at it now.
Thanks for reminding me to be calm, cool and collected, Jody. It's so easy to slip into that "why hasn't he called?" dating mentality with agents.ReplyDelete
- Liz
I've done my time in an agent's slush pile, but I've since learned, I had no business being there yet. I wasn't ready in any way, shape, or form. I agree. If our story and our writing is strong enough, it will eventually make it to the top of that pile.ReplyDelete
Great post, Jody! Thanks for infusing some encouragment into the slush pile/file scenerio!! Looking forward to your book this coming fall! God bless you!ReplyDelete
Great post, Jody and thanks for the reminder! Sitting in slush for a year and 1/2, now and I'm more exhausted by the lack of any response than by the rejections. Those are actually uplifting in that at least the agent responded.ReplyDelete
I just need to kick in and start the next story if the other one's not going anywhere.


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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
the one that got away
okay. it's on. any one know of any good vintage wedding shops? i think i need to try one of these babies on.
xo audrey
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I really like the neckline and silk flowers on the second one. The orange makes it much more interesting.ReplyDelete
dude this is such a bummer!!! i hope you find an even better one though!ReplyDelete
How sad! That dress is certainly a gem, but you'll find something else and you'll love it even more. That's just how things work out :)ReplyDelete
oh i can understand why you're so disappointed, it's just stunning!ReplyDelete
good luck with the continuing search!
how much did it close? it's really lovely.ReplyDelete
i don't know of any vintage wedding shops but i know i've come across not a few lovely wedding dresses on etsy. and they sold real quick. i remember i almost wanted to buy one at usd99.
I just went to Shareen Vintage last night in NYC. Amazing vintage things, truly amazing. Reasonably priced too.ReplyDelete
If you want one made from scratch I make em!
I don't know of any vintage places, but I'm having a girl make mine through etsy. She's specializes in making designer/vintage replica/inspired dresses (she's also starting a great vintage-inspired collection and she showed me the photos of what she's working on and they are beautiful!).ReplyDelete
I sent her some photos of a dress I found online that I loved (but it was out of my price range) and she gave me quote. I really think she could easily make that dress for you! Mine was about $575.
If you're interested here is her shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/bridalblissdesigns
Sorry you didn't win the dress - it really is beautiful!
alexia - thank you!! i am contacting her now. also, i have decided to list that white blouse from a few posts back. . . i wore it once but it is just a little too small for me. i'll let you know when it's up!ReplyDelete
Are you kidding me????? I am so sad! That dress is.....I guess almost perfect, there must be one out there that is JUST perfect, and you will find it.ReplyDelete
But dang.
wow that dress is so gorgeousReplyDelete
shame you didnt get it :(
So pretty, this must drape so nicely on the body! Stunning!ReplyDelete
Oh I am sorry you didn't get, it is almost perfect but obviously not meant to be. You will find one even better!ReplyDelete


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A pair of Great Crested Grebes who nested successfully last year behind the baskets surrounding the Serpentine island were looking at the site again. A Coot that dared to get in their way was quickly driven off.
The Grey Herons on the island seem to have abandoned nest building, at least for the time being. None have been on any of the three nests for several days. If they don't nest again this year, at least that will be to the advantage of the grebes.
Some Coots were conducting their own hostilities on the Long Water. Here, having got their feet tangled while trying to kick each other, they pause for a moment.
The male Tawny Owl was inside the nest tree this morning, but came out later to enjoy the afternoon sunlight.
The Jackdaws were strolling around under the owls' tree.
I met a man who knows Richmond Park well, and asked him why they have so few Carrion Crows there, although the place is knee-deep in Jackdaws. He told me that there had been plenty of crows until 2001, when the epidemic of foot and mouth disease among cattle caused the park to be closed. The crows no longer had a supply of human rubbish, so they left to find better pickings. They are slowly returning. Meanwhile the Jackdaws had plenty of deer ticks to eat, and whatever else they could dig up, and prospered in the absence of competition.
Near the Speke obelisk, a Green Woodpecker flew past me and landed in a tree. I went up to it being careful not to look at it, and to my slight surprise the trick worked and I was able to get quite close.
The camera doesn't worry them. It's the gaze of the bright human eye, similar to their own black and white stare, that seems to frighten them, just as it scares Jackdaws which also have light-coloured eyes.
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Spain is one more time suffering from its endemic disease that was thought by many to be a history of the past. Unemployment in Spain is increasing at a rate of 3,179 new unemployed per day, which is a faster rate than that of the last economic crisis in 1993. The unemployed have now reached 2.6 million, the largest figure in the last 11 years. According to The Economist Spain's unemployment rate is now the worst in the Euro-zone at 11.3%, just above Belgium's 11.2% and well the Euro-zone's average of 7.5%.
Unemployment in Spain reached its historical peak in 1993 surpassing the 20% mark. I talked to Jaime Garcia-Legaz about unemployment last June. Garcia-Legaz is Secretary General at FAES, the leading conservative think-tank in Spain. Garcia-Legaz anticipated the increase of unemployment by one million a year at a time when many could not foresee the depth of the crisis. The Spanish economy continues to underperform its European peers in many areas including the inability to increase productivity, the lack of flexibility in the labour market, a skilled labour with a severe lack of language skills, and a lack of mobility across regions.
In an environment of increasing unemployment Spanish Premier Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero and Opposition Leader Mariano Rajoy agreed to meet earlier this week in La Moncloa to find common ground in the proposition of economic reform. The presumed understanding only lasted one day. The recently approved Fiscal Budget for 2009 has again divided Socialists and Populars. In the meantime the Bank of Spain warned against a deepening of the crisis. Unemployment rates in Spain were almost always in the double figure range. Only during the first term of Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero between 2004 and 2008 did unemployment rates reach levels under 10%.
Why does unemployment remain in Spain? Why is the country consistently unable to approach single digit rates that are a commonality in other big European economies? Last week Zapatero was in New York and preached on Spain's ability to surpass France in per capita income. France's unemployment stands at 8%. Spain will not be able to continue converging in per-capita-income terms with the larger economies in the Euro-zone if the country does not solve once and for all the cyclicalities of its unemployment, that suffers more variability and larger swings than that of any other developed nation.
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Originally published at 5spaniards.com on Oct 4, 2008 and reproduced here with the author's permission.


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