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Research and Analysis by Anya Olsen
Incentivizing Delayed Claiming of Social Security Retirement Benefits Before Reaching the Full Retirement Age
Claiming Social Security retirement benefits before the full retirement age (FRA) results in permanently lower benefits, while delaying claiming permanently increases benefits. This article uses Modeling Income in the Near Term data to determine the socioeconomic characteristics of individuals who claim at various ages. The authors then describe a number of novel approaches aimed at encouraging individuals to delay claiming in the months and years before reaching their FRA. Lastly, the authors model one of those approaches to examine how a 1-year delay in claiming affects benefits and poverty in the future.
Modeling Behavioral Responses to Eliminating the Retirement Earnings Test
The retirement earnings test (RET) is an often-misunderstood aspect of the Social Security program. Policymakers have proposed reforming the RET as a way to encourage working at older ages. However, this could also cause earlier benefit claiming. We use Modeling Income in the Near Term data to analyze the complete repeal of the earnings test for beneficiaries aged 60 or older, first assuming no behavioral responses to repeal and secondly assuming changes to benefit claiming and workforce participation behaviors. Our lifetime results show that the assumed behavioral response—particularly the benefit claiming change—has a bigger effect than the RET policy change itself.
Mind the Gap: The Distributional Effects of Raising the Early Eligibility Age and Full Retirement Age
Policymakers have proposed increases to the early eligibility age (EEA) and/or full retirement age (FRA) to address increasing life expectancy and Social Security solvency issues. This analysis uses the Social Security Administration's Modeling Income in the Near Term (MINT) model to compare three retirement-age increases suggested by the Social Security Advisory Board: (1) increase the FRA alone, (2) increase both the EEA and FRA to maintain a 4-year gap between them, and (3) increase both the EEA and FRA to maintain a 5-year gap between them. This distributional analysis shows the impact these varying reforms would have on Social Security beneficiaries in the future.
Military Veterans and Social Security: 2010 Update
More than one 1 of 5 adult Social Security beneficiaries has served in the military, and veterans and their families comprise 35 percent of the beneficiary population. Using data from the March 2010 Current Population Survey (CPS), this article presents the sociodemographic characteristics of the veteran beneficiary and the total veteran populations. The article draws comparisons with findings from the March 2000 CPS and the March 2004 CPS, and describes trends in the size and demographic makeup of the veteran population using data from the Department of Veterans Affairs' VetPop2007 projection model.
Social Security Administration's Master Earnings File: Background Information
The Social Security Administration (SSA) receives reports of earnings for the U.S. working population each year from employers and the Internal Revenue Service. The earnings information received is stored at SSA as the Master Earnings File (MEF) and is used to administer Social Security programs and to conduct research on the populations served by those programs. This article documents the history, content, limitations, complexities, and uses of the MEF (and data files derived from the MEF). It is intended for researchers who use earnings data to study work patterns and their implications, and for those interested in understanding the data used to administer the current-law programs.
Distributional Effects of Reducing the Cost-of-Living Adjustments
Each year, Social Security benefits increase automatically with the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which is based on the rise in the consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers (CPI-W). The analysis uses Modeling Income in the Near Term (MINT) projections to compare the distributional effects of three policy options discussed by the Social Security Advisory Board to improve system solvency.
Effective Retirement Savings Programs: Design Features and Financial Education
This article provides an overview of the literature on best practices for retirement savings plan design and financial education in the workplace. Without a successful plan design, financial education will not be effective and even a well-structured plan can fail to achieve retirement savings goals without financial education. The main components of a retirement savings program that employers must consider include options for enrollment, investment choices, employer matching of contributions, and distributions over the working career and at retirement. In addition, employers control the core aspects of financial education, such as the topics covered, the delivery methods used, the frequency with which it is offered, and its general availability.
Military Veterans and Social Security
About one out of every four adult Social Security beneficiaries has served in the United States military, making military veterans and their families an important group to study. This article provides information on the demographic characteristics of military veterans, including their age, sex, marital status, education, and race and ethnicity. It also examines their economic status by looking at poverty levels and Social Security benefit payments. Information is based on data from the March 2004 Current Population Survey, a large, nationally representative survey of U.S. households.


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For the past 25 years, a war has waged between malicious programmers and the researchers trying to make computing safe for the enterprise. The battle has shown no signs of subsiding — once a new countermeasure is deployed, the hackers find new ways to make IT worried.
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Replacing The Fuel Filter 2004 And Newer F150 Pickups
By "Superrangerman2002"
My F-150 filter has 25,000 miles and it looks like this.
That was a clean rag.
I always change my fuel filters right around every 25000 miles.
I believe that Ford says something like 30000 miles, but I don't know for sure.
With the quality of gas coming out of the pumps due to last years hurricanes, it's any bodys guess as to what you are really getting.
Fuel filters are one of the most neglected fitlers, and often are directly related to poor mpg.
My total cost was right around $6.00 and it took me longer to type up the article than it did to actually change the filter.
Pretty cheap mod to keep the mpg's up if you ask me.
A quick how to on fuel filter changing for new F150s.
At any point, DO NOT FORCE anything, as it will result in big bucks. If you can't remove anything with gentle to moderate force, you are doing something wrong.
Getting started, Items you need:
Fram 8018 fuel filter or equivalent, $5.99 at Walmart.
5/16 Line compression removal tool, $2.50 or so for a plastic assorted set at your local parts shack.
Medium size flat blade screw driver
Small pick or jewelers flat blade screw driver
Some towels or rags
Rubber mallet and a wooden dowel (not totally necessary)
Removing pressure from the fuel system
Locate and remove the fuse cover on the passenger side kick panel, the fuel reset switch is located in front of it with a red rubber top as seen here.
It is very important that you release the pressure other wise you will have a large volume of gas spraying out. There are two ways of doing this, Remove the fuse (which I don't recommend for the possibility of removing the wrong one and messing something up), or tripping the inertia fuel reset switch.
With the motor running and all accessories off use the end of a hammer handle placed on the middle of the switch, and then tap the metal end with a rubber mallet. If you are afraid of breaking the switch, remove the two bolts that fasten it to the wall and gently tap the switch against something hard.
It might take a few hits, but once the switch is disabled, the motor will run rough until it dies. Once the motor dies, crank it over a few times to make sure most of the fuel pressure is released.
With the pressure released, you can now work on the fuel filter.
Removing the fuel filter and reinstalling of new filter
The filter is under the drivers side door, on the inside frame rail, near the rear of the transfer case. Make sure to note what direction the filter is oriented, flow points to the front of the truck.
Starting with the front end of the fuel filter, unhook and swing the metal retaining clip out of the way as shown, then slip the line removal tool on to the front end of the fuel filter as shown in the picture (the gray thing).
Using gentle pressure, compress the metal fitting towards the fuel filter, then slide the tool towards the front of the truck into the line fitting until firm. The line fitting should then slide right off of the old filter. Fuel will still spray out so beware! A old rag covering the line is a good idea to minimize spray. At this point you may want to unhook the line from the plastic c-clamp that holds this line.
The rear line is a lot more delicate, and you must be GENTLE. As seen in the above photo, use a small pick and gently raise the center of this fitting, it doesn't need to go far. Next use the line tool in the same fashion as previously stated for the front end, and the fitting should come off with little effort.
Now that both ends of the filter have been disconnected, take the flat blade screw driver and pry the old filter out of the clamps.
Now its time to install the new filter.
Simply remove any plastic pieces on the new filter and discard them. Next install the new filter in the clamps just like the old filter with the flow arrow pointed towards the from of the truck.
Next, connect the front steel line on to the filter, to do this simply compress the fitting onto the filter until it will not go on any further. Next rehook the retaining clip as it was before, if it goes on with out trouble, you should have the line hooked up correctly.
Finally hook up the rear line in a similar fashion. Once on the filter as far is it will go, press in the locking blue centerpiece.
Double check all of your connections, and hook up the fuel line clamp if you had unhooked it.
Restarting your truck
After you have checked all of your connections, reset the fuel pump inertia switch by pushing down on the red button until it clicks.
Next, turn on the ignition (don't start) and count to 10 and then turn off, repeat this three or four times. The fuel pump may make some sounds, but this is normal. Make sure to check the filter connections with the ignition on. If you have leaks, you need to check your connections.
After you have cycled the ignition a few times and don't have any leaks, go ahead and start the motor. It should start right up, but might run a bit rough until the air is worked out of the fuel system.
With the motor running, check the filter one more time for leaks.
Button up the fues panel, and you shoud be good to go!
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Lisa Catanyag thought maybe she ought to do something when, at the beginning of the school year, she noticed her son was more interested in his sister's sixth-grade homework than his own.
Matthew Catanyag, an 8-year-old third-grader, wasn't challenged enough by his own school assignments. So halfway through the school year, Matthew became a fourth-grader.
Skipping a grade – or part of one – can benefit some children intellectually, parents and educators say. But academic acceleration is about more than harder math problems and bigger reading books.
"If a parent is considering skipping a kid and they know he's academically ready, they need to consider the breadth of development of that child," said Brian Leung, professor and director of the School Psychology Program at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Skipping a grade works out well for some students, including some very high-profile students.
New York Times Magazine blogger Lisa Belkin speculated recently that Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan skipped a grade.
"I know this because she is 18 days younger than I am, and yet she was a year ahead of me at our shared alma mater (she was also much smarter, for the record)," Belkin wrote.
And the Washington Post has reported that Supreme Court nominee Kagan graduated from high school early.
Not all children, though, are ready emotionally, physically or verbally to move ahead of their peers, educators say.
George Olive, an education programs consultant for the California Department of Education, said grade skipping generally happens during the primary years, usually somewhere between second and seventh grade.
"Usually the district is not going to be real supportive of it," he said. "The parents may push for it, not fully realizing what they're asking for. ... More often than not that parent request is going to be denied."
There are less-drastic ways to challenge a student academically, such as having the student take math or reading in a higher grade level or enrolling in Gifted and Talented Education classes.
The younger a child, the more egocentric they are, meaning they may want to get their own way and not share or take turns – the kind of behavior that can get a child pummeled on a playground full of older children.
Being a year younger also usually means the child is smaller, and if he or she can't participate in the games and sports because of that, there could be social impacts.
"It comes down to looking at the big picture and determining what's in the best interest of the student," said Heidi Dettwiler, an assistant superintendent in the Eureka Union School District, which serves K-8 students in Granite Bay and a portion of Roseville.
Constantly being a year younger can also be wearing when it comes to milestones in a kid's life, said Leung, from Loyola Marymount. They'll go through puberty later than their peers, be one of the last to get their driver's license.
"I think parents need to be honest and ask themselves, 'Am I skipping this kid for myself or my kid?' "he said. "Parents get a lot of mileage out of saying that their kid skipped a grade."
Matthew's grade skip at H. Allen Hight Elementary in Natomas started slowly.
In the fall, he began taking math in a fourth-grade class.
"After a while, I noticed he was frustrated," his mom said.
Matthew didn't want to miss out on the reading or other assignment his own class would do while he was in math class.
In January, after several tests and meetings with teachers and administrators, the Catanyags decided to push him ahead to the fourth grade.
"He's doing well," Lisa Catanyag said. "He's regularly getting A's. ... And he's made friends well with the fourth- graders."
(c) 2010, The Sacramento Bee (Sacramento, Calif.).
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We're still a few days before the solstice when autumn gives way to winter, but some of you may already see snow outside the window. A lot of us folks down South won't have that seasonal joy to enjoy (or not), however the dreams of a white Christmas could be partially satiated by this collection of all-white workspaces...
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If you're bold enough to go with an all white room in your home, it could reward you with a relaxing and open vibe — it could perhaps also make you very obsessive compulsive about who sits where with whatever drink they might be holding. A lot of folks are scared of white because it seems too bland and boring, but these workspaces do things right by mixing in textures and small doses of color. A white backdrop can really serve as the best and most versatile showcase to your accessories and art, and in a workspace those are the types of things we want to look up from our computer screen and get inspired by.
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Standing along Norman Avenue last Friday, Marhnic bared the light rain and frigid spring weather with the hundreds of other parents to watch her children Nika and Jacov dance and perform with the students of Oliver H. Perry PS 34 during its annual Flag Day celebration.
"This is a very nice experience, learning how the whole nation is celebrating this," she said. "We feel like we have become part of this nation, something that is missing in our country."
Students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade performed dance routines and sang for their parents and teachers, a program they have worked on over the last several weeks.
Principal Carmen Asselta led the ceremonies in her first Flag Day celebration. Standing alongside her were special guests Councilwoman Diana Reyna, Assemblyman Joseph Lentol, veterans from the American Legion Post 1771 and the former principal and now District 14 superintendent Alicja Winnicki.
"I know how much work went into preparing the children, so thank you teachers, parents and students for supporting the principal and for carrying on this tradition," Winnicki told the hundreds gathered in front of the school.
Councilman Stephen Levin also joined the ceremony to support the students in this annual celebration.
"This is what the United States is all about, to be proud of your country, to be proud of where you're from, to be proud of your neighborhood and your community," Levin said. "This is what PS 34 proves time and time again; that we can come together every single year and show our pride for our community."


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Nornajihah is a registered Chartered Accountant with Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) as well as a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Airport Management and received the distinguished Vice Chancellor Award upon her graduation from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). She also holds a Degree in Accounting and Finance from South Bank University, London and a Diploma in Accounting from UiTM. She joined MAHB in 2006 as Senior Manager of Finance drawing on her vast experience and knowledge in Group accounting and auditing. In 2008, she was appointed as the Cross Functional Team Leader for Spend Management initiatives. In recognition of her capabilities, she was selected to participate in the Khazanah-GLC Talent Exchange Programme in 2008 and was subsequently seconded to Tenaga Nasional Berhad. She played a key role in transforming the Finance division of MAHB Group and successfully led the entire team to implement a centralised Finance Shared Service, Automated Vendor Invoice Management and Business Partnering unit for the Group. She is actively involved as the Chairperson of Cross Functional Team for Malaysia Airports Group Budget Challenge, a member of the Management Procurement Committee, Internal Audit Management Committee and also a Board member of Malaysia International Aerospace Centre Sdn. Bhd. She was entrusted to cover the role and responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer from September 2015 to January 2016. Prior to MAHB, she was the Head of Group Accounts in Padiberas Nasional Berhad.


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Wednesday wasn't a banner day for the Crowder pitching staff, but the Lady 'Riders still managed to split a pair of games with Seminole State at Lady 'Riders Field.
Wednesday wasn't a banner day for the Crowder pitching staff, but the Lady 'Riders still managed to split a pair of games with Seminole State at Lady 'Riders Field.
Of the 14 innings played on Wednesday, Seminole State either drew a walk or was hit by a pitch to lead off 10 of those innings. A trio of Crowder pitchers were able to manage the free passes in the first game as they won 5-1, but those mistakes came back to plague them in the nightcap as they fell 14-13.
The big blow in game one came on a two-run homer off the bat off Carson Forge in the bottom of the third inning to make it 3-0, and led 4-0 at the end of the inning. Back-to-back walks led to a Seminole run in the fourth, and a hit-by-pitch to lead off the fifth made it 4-2.
An RBI single in the fifth by Morgan Coleman plated Crowder's final run, as they survived despite walking eight batters and hitting another. Credit the Lady 'Riders' staff, however, for also striking out nine and allowing only two hits in the contest.
Carson Forge led the team with two hits, the homer and a double, and two RBI.
Walks finally caught up to Crowder in game two as Seminole exploded for eight runs in the first inning. The Lady 'Riders answered, however, as they plated five runs of their own in the bottom of the inning, highlighted by a two-run triple by Payton Appleberry.
After another run by Seminole made it 9-5, the Lady 'Riders cut it to 9-6 in the second before stealing the lead with five runs in the third to go up 11-9. But walks continued to haunt them as Seminole plated four in the fifth to go back in front, 13-11. Crowder would eventually even it up at 13 on a sacrifice fly by Jessica Neely, but a leadoff walk in the seventh came around to score the go-ahead run for Seminole, making it 14-13.
"Like I told my kids, you can't give the other team free bases, especially to a leadoff hitter," Crowder coach Lori Videmschek said. "We hit the ball hard, we hit it right at them, it just came down to the circle today. We didn't get it done in the circle. Seminole State is a good team, and you've really got to be ready when you play them."
The No. 16 ranked Lady 'Riders are now 17-8 on the season. If the weather cooperates, they're scheduled to host Jefferson College for a doubleheader at 2 p.m. Saturday. That will mark one of only three remaining home dates for the Lady 'Riders softball program for the remainder of the season.


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Two separate lawsuits have been filed against the IRS, one by American Atheists and one by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, over preferential treatment for churches compared to other non-profit organizations. The particular arguments being offered are fascinating. You can read the complaint for the FFRF's suit, which also includes the Triangle Freethought Society, here.
FFRF and churches are classified as non-profits under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, but churches are treated differently in several ways from non-church 501(c)(3) groups. As the complaint says:
The plaintiffs are tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that must file detailed, intrusive, and expensive annual reports to maintain tax-exempt status, but such reports are not required for churches and certain other affiliated religious organizations in order to remain tax-exempt…
All non-profit organizations, except churches and certain other affiliated religious organizations, must first file an application and fee with the IRS in order to qualify for the benefits of §501(c)(3) status…
Churches and certain other affiliated religious organizations are exempted from the IRS requirement of filing the detailed application, Form 1023, necessary in order to be considered a tax-exempt organization under §501(c)(3).
All organizations recognized as tax-exempt under §501(c)(3), except churches and certain affiliated religious organizations, also are required to file an annual information return, Form 990, in order to maintain their tax-exempt status.
Churches and affiliated religious organizations are exempted from having to file the detailed annual information return, Form 990, in order to maintain their tax-exempt status…
The plaintiffs expend substantial time and resources in making the detailed annual information filing, including the annual expense of engaging and paying a certified professional accountant to prepare and file the required Form 990.
Form 990 requires organizations, including the plaintiffs, to provide detailed information, including information about governance, composition of governing body, information about governance and management policies, and disclosure practices.
Form 990 also requires organizations, including the plaintiffs, to list their officers, directors, trustees, and key employees, and they must also report compensation paid by the organization to such persons.Form 990 further requires organizations, including the plaintiffs, to provide information regarding the organization's mission, activities, and current and prior years' financial results.
Form 990 additionally requires reporting of each organization's new, ongoing and discontinued exempt purpose, achievements, and reports of revenue and expenses.
Form 990 also requires organizations, including the plaintiffs, to file detailed financial schedules, including information about donations and whether donations are spent on programs or management and fundraising.
Finally, Form 990 requires that detailed statements of revenue and functional expenses, as well as organizational balance sheets, comprising the financial statements of the organization, be filed each year.
The preferential treatment of churches and certain other affiliated religious organizations by the IRS, under the direction and control of the defendant Miller, directly benefits churches and other religious organizations, while discriminating against other non-profit organizations, including the plaintiffs, solely on the basis of religious criteria.
The preferential treatment of churches and other affiliated religious organizations by the defendant results in obligations imposed on secular non-profits, including the plaintiffs, that are not imposed on churches.
The preferential treatment provided to churches and other affiliated religious organizations constitutes an exclusive and discriminatory benefit to religion in violation of the Establishment Clause, as well as the equal protection rights required by the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
The complaint in the American Atheists suit can be found here. AA's suit challenges many of the same disparities in treatment between religious and secular non-profits but also adds a couple more:
Churches are able to take advantage of the "parsonage exemption" or "parish exemption," allowing them to deduct housing costs for "licensed, commissioned, or ordained" ministers. Also, churches need not withhold income tax from compensation to "licensed, commissioned, or ordained" ministers.
There is no limit on the size of the parsonage allowance each church may deduct or the amount of cash a church may give a religious leader to use for housing costs.
FFRF actually has a separate lawsuit over the parsonage allowance, which it filed in November. These will be very interesting lawsuits to watch. The government's defense will be that the Free Exercise clause requires such disparate treatment because otherwise the government would be interfering in the internal workings of churches. And that's not a frivolous argument. In fact, if I was a betting man — and I am — I would bet that the ruling will come down exactly that way.


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#104597 - HPI CHALLENGE TIRE 30C (GLUED/DISH WHEEL/4pcs)
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HPI has an all-new tyre design to solve the problem of hard-to-find spec racing tyres for on-road racers! Developed with the help of the HB racing team, the 24mm wide HPI Challenge 30SH is a durable tyre with excellent traction and high speed stability - key factors on designing a successful racing tyre. Testing took place from the UK to Thailand in a variety of temperatures and traction conditions, and the results have been very impressive!
The HPI Challenge 30SH tyre and wheel set features a low profile, fabric belt reinforcing and a unique blend of rubber to deliver good traction with excellent durability. The wheel is an HPI dish design moulded in a stiff plastic for improved high-speed stability. The inserts used in the wheel are precisely moulded to ensure consistency for predictable performance from set to set. Sold in sets of 4, the HPI Challenge 30SH tyre/wheel set will be available from March 2011, well ahead of the new racing season!


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By Colleen Claes
By now, you've probably heard a lot about the new comedy, Bridesmaids. It's been called The Hangover for women and there's a hilarious but disgusting food poisoning scene that you should really look out for (as if you could miss it). Now that the movie is out in theaters and opened in second at the box office (with Thor in first), the real question is: What does this successful comedy with an all-female cast mean for women and the future of film?
It seems a shame that in 2011 this is still up for discussion, but it's true that Hollywood has been churning out tons of successful "bro" comedies lately, and somehow leaving plenty of room for dramatic female roles and little room for good, solid female comedies. On average, the most you're going to get in that arena in a given year is another Reese Witherspoon rom-com–not exactly gut-splitting.
Bridesmaids is not only hysterical, it's genius both dramatically and comically. It's not "pretty funny for a chick flick" – this time, it sets the bar. The script was co-written by Saturday Night Live star Kristen Wiig (who also stars in the film as the lead and Maid of Honor, Annie), and Annie Mumolo – an improv actor and screenwriter who makes a brief cameo during the airplane scene.
By no means is Bridesmaids a film that will be used in Women's Studies classes, but it is definitely the first since Mean Girls (2004 film written by and starring yet another Saturday Night Live star, Tina Fey) to truly succeed as a female-led blockbuster comedy that appeals to a general audience. The latter part is the most significant: for a female comedy to land as high as second at the box office, it must have universal appeal, and it must also surpass the bemoaned stamp of "chick flick." (Read: men won't voluntarily and excitedly run to a "chick flick," and many women nowadays won't either.)
Here's the thing: the Bridesmaids plot is exactly as the title suggests. It's a film about women in a bridal party (the bride is Lillian, played by Maya Rudolph) going through the standard, albeit sometimes cliché motions leading up to a wedding. While sitting in the theater before the movie, I looked around and realized that yes, indeed there was a pretty equal amount of men and women in the audience – and it was packed. Tons of men were here to see a movie about a bunch of women and bridal showers and bachelorette parties, and not because their girlfriends and wives dragged them.
But how and why? While the film is about gals and girly things, the jokes in this movie are too funny for anyone not to laugh regardless of gender. Wiig and Rudolph are already regarded as a few of the funniest women in comedy today and the supporting characters and numerous conflicts only make them shine more. Wiig's performance is one of the most impressive parts of the movie as she transitions with ease from comedy to drama throughout.
Sure, scenes like a gross but roaring-laughter-inducing food poisoning scene at a bridal store help. However, Bridesmaids works for a general audience because it doesn't have to rely on the gross-out jokes. Additionally, while Lillian's other best friend, the wealthy and proper Helen (played by Rose Byrne) is competing with Annie for the power over the wedding festivities throughout the whole film, there are no cat fights just for the sake of humor. Real motives and feelings propel every funny aspect of the movie. The wedding events drive Annie and Lillian apart and challenge their longtime friendship. Meanwhile, Annie is falling apart professionally and personally, it explains her actions when she, say, starts destroying the flamboyant decorations at the bridal shower thrown by Helen. In Bridesmaids, believable human emotions and the valid complexities of friendship lead to many hilarious, over-the-top, but essentially plausible outbursts, fights, and mishaps. There's a realistic storyline to Bridesmaids that strengthens its outlandish, shocking comedy.
These women are not only funny, but they feel real – something very welcome after too many stock, shrill, unremarkable female characters in romantic comedies. The dialogue between the characters – especially Annie and Lillian – is something that most women will find true to life. Thus, the whole film feels accessible: neither women nor men will find the friendships and situations out of reach or unbelievable. (After all, men can recognize realistic women characters too, you know.)
Simply put, there is no one scene where only women "get the joke" and men are left clueless. Everyone is clued in, which is no easy feat for a movie written by and revolving around women. Bridesmaids is overall a refreshing success and a big step forward for female comedies in Hollywood. For all the boys clubs and The Hangovers in the movie business, Kristen Wiig and company have overcome the stigmas and impressed all kinds of audiences – from feminists to men who love bro-coms to the most respected of movie critics.
On the official poster for the film, the very top quote from a movie critic reads in bold, pink letters: "Chick flicks don't have to suck!" This is undoubtedly Bridesmaids' most important contribution to the industry and to audiences. In the past, a movie with this plot could have and did suck. But this time, with all the elements of comedy and female power combined, the opportunity was seized, and it was universally awesome.


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More than three decades before Bob Chandler spawned the monster truck craze with his legendary Bigfoot monster truck, the Glendive, Mont. Post Office commissioned this monster car to be built get the mail through deep snow.
According to Butte, Mont.-based Desert Classics — which is trying to sell the burly little Ford for $58,000 — this 1931 Ford 68B cabriolet is one of two the post office had built for inclement weather duty. It has a beefed up frame and a Ford Model TT truck axle to help the car handle 24-inch Goodyear diamond tread tractor tires.
I'd be willing to bet that those balloons would float through just about any massive snow drift. And unlike many car-to-monster truck conversions, this one isn't a hideous waste of a perfectly good car. If anyone buys this, please get in touch so that we can do a classic review.
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I'm happy to wait until the right conditions and time available coincide.DrLightWind wrote:Sorry, I was waiting for the wind if I could give more testing report,ronnie wrote:Thanks DrLW,
From what I've read before, I would trust your reports on the Cloud.
The two wind readings I am most interested in is the wind where it will sit directly overhead without working it and the minimum relaunch wind.
I have found both are the same for my 13m Xbow.
The overhead one is one where it would be very easy to compare kites side by side. It could even be done on a beach and the two kiters could walk upwind or downwind to give an idea of what difference in windspeed was necessary to keep the two kites overhead.
For the relaunch, is it a normal relaunch by pumping two offset rear lines and then launching the kite off its side or have you tried rolling it over into the hot launch position and pumping it into the air?
This is what I would call a normal light wind relaunch, although it would be better done with a large twintip on your feet.
but no wind no success
The relaunch was normal and quick through the one of the rear line launching on its side,
just like on the video.
I didn't try hot launch on the trailing edge or reverse launch,
because I was interested riding the kite more than relaunching aspect.
The good news is that at the end of half an hour test,
I had a couple of gusts 12 - 13 mph and pulled like a truck,
appears to be with a higher bar pressure than my Speed3 Foil kites
One of my friend will continue the test next week when the wind will become favorable.
He is a creditable good test flyer who lofted a 100 feet, flown over the highway
meanwhile he was able to redirect the kite and landing safely at a beach #4 picture from top HERE!
Its when you want light steady wind - that it doesn't turn up.
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>>>Athlete of the Week Archive
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Senior center Reece Wiedeman (Suwanee, Ga.) of the Georgia College men's basketball team (5-2, 1-0 PBC) was named the Bobcat Athlete of the Week for the week ending Dec. 5. This marks the first such honor for both Wiedeman and the Bobcat men's team this season.
Wiedeman powered the Bobcats past Lander University in GC's Peach Belt Conference (PBC) season opener Saturday. Wiedeman recorded a double-double with 19 points and 11 boards, going 9-of-13 from the floor and adding a pair of blocks.
The Bobcats have a big break, and are back in action traveling to Savannah, Ga. for the Hampton Inn & Suites Holiday Classic, hosted by Armstrong Atlantic. GC takes on Barton College (5-3), Friday, Dec. 30 at 5:30 p.m.
The Georgia College Department of Athletics, back-to-back winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at www.twitter.com/GCSUBobcats and www.facebook.com/GCBobcats for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit www.GCBobcats.com for more information, and to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GC Athletics Hall of Fame.


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Some people use worms to attract fish. Others use intricately painted lures or feathery flies.
To get the catch of a lifetime, marine biologist Edith Widder built a bioluminescent sphere that mimics the frenzied pinwheel display of a panicked jellyfish.
Her soccer-ball-sized creation enticed a giant squid to swim near waiting undersea cameras. The resulting video, shot 2,000 feet below the North Pacific Ocean, about 260 miles south of Tokyo, was the first to capture the elusive creature in action and became an Internet sensation this week.
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Watch as I chat with Shanna from LIT boutique and Shanna's Eye View about hot autumn trends and how to incorporate them into your wardrobe!
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The apparel selection is curated by Chang, who travels extensively to keep up with major shows, imminent designers and forthcoming trends…though not every trend makes it to the boutiques. "Something may be a trend," says Shah, "but isn't going to work for Boston. Boston has it's own tempo. And sometimes we vary twenty degrees in temperature from morning to afternoon"! LIT strives to stock its boutiques with the next hot designers, which doesn't always lead to the brand consistency seen in other shops. "Maybe we carried it last year, but we build our collections for the season," says Shah. "We constantly look for new and cool fashions and try to match them up to Boston". A keen eye on what Bostonians need is integral to LIT's success, both as a business, and in the personal lives of the owners. "We are in the stores every day, so we really see our customers," says Shah. "…even down to the time of year, we know what event they're going to - most likely we'll be at that event, also! We play here, too, this is our city"!
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|2010-01-30, 16:15
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If the Empire had an Air Force similar to WWII Germany or maybe even the WWII Soviet Union, then they should have easily conquered Gallia. Just look at how Germany was able to conquer all of Europe minus Great Britain in less then 2 years. A lot of the credit goes to the Luftwaffe. Also, Gallia has no WWII era fighters which would make them even more vulnerable then Great Britain during the "Battle of Britain" and they are also not protected by a channel. If they have an Air Force, then why not use it to bomb war factories or drop paratroopers to secure key strategic objectives?
|2010-01-30, 16:51
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If you remember how the game ended you'll recall that airplanes were not common. The technology of aircraft in VC is similar to that at the start of the twentieth century with only limited testing on both sides.
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Neo- That's the one major argument against both sides having an airforce, however, it CAN be explained. For one, you have to remember that the war in Gallia was just a sideshow. The major fighting was going on between the Alliance and the Federation. Maximilion was of relatively low standing within the Alliance royal family, and it's likely that, since Gallia wasn't the main front, he wasn't given as much in the way of resources as the other military leaders in Europa were. Either aircraft weren't given to Max at all, or he was given a very limited airforce - limited enough that it wouldn't make a difference and didn't have a huge impact on the battles Squad 7 was engaged in.
It's likely that there weren't any paratroopers because the aircraft technology would likely represent WWI style aircraft, and paratroopers weren't around until Germany used them in WWII (at least to my knowledge). Bombers would very likely have been used against the Federation.
Fallschirmjager - Not quite - The encyclopedia entry says specifically that aircraft are still a rare sight over Gallia. It detailed that aircraft technology was pioneered before EWII, but that Gallia wasn't among those pioneers. Furthermore, it also says that the Imperial Alliance's Tank Destroyer had it's main gun based off of Anti-Aircraft weaponry. This heavily implies that at least the Federation uses aircraft in combat. As the Alliance seems to be technologically equivalent to the Federation, it's also very likely that they are using aircraft in combat roles as well. In my opinion, it was stupid that Imperial Alliance aircraft were not shown in use against Gallia in game, but all of the extra informational supplements point them having at least some sort of airforce.
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True, the air forces could be small (though probably not outdated... Aircraft aren't THAT old in the timeline. I'd bet Isara's plane would be an older model in comparison, but that the Federation and the Alliance have up to date equipment). However, the fact that anti-aircraft weapons have been invented and see use in the field still point to them existing. I would bet that they're moderately sized for the VC world.
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If their airforce were limited to WWI style aircrafts, then there isn't really a whole lot either side can do. Both WWII Germany and RA Soviet Union were able to blitz through Europe thanks to their airforce and paratroopers (the Soviets had MiG Jet Fighters). One the best WWI fighter was the Sopwith Camel, the fighter was responsible for destroying 1200 enemy aircraft in WWI. Early bombers were pretty limited to fighters armed with bombs or sometimes either carried Zepplins. The ya Muromets was also arguably the first bomber introduced in WWI by the Russians.
That also brings me to my next question, due to lack of WWII style airforce, is it possible that all sides spent their "Air Force Fund" to give every infantrymen a semi-automatic battle rifle. In our WWII, the US was the only country in WWII that gave every soldier a semi-automatic M1 Garand battle rifle while everyone else was using bolt-action rifles like the Kar 98K and Lee-Enfield. The Geweher 43 saw limited production issued only as a marksman/sniper rifle. Maybe the Empire also spent its "Air Force Fund" building advance tanks and "Land Battleships."
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The OVA is based on the 3rd VC game and absolutely has nothing to do with the anime.
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A New Jersey native, I studied film and television at New York University, and drawing at the Art Students' League of New York. Excepting a brief Benedictine monastic sojourn, my life has been occupied with practicing the art of animation. Mentors John Canemaker and the late Tissa David were among my influences. Favorite things include drawing, watercolor, tea and herbalism, yoga, meditation, music, theatre, puppetry, crochet, nature strolls, and vegetarian cooking.


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Ive recently been reading up on the work of the ancient greek philosopher Epicurus. Epicurus was a materialist philosopher and denied concepts of afterlife, supernatural intervention and the like. (although he didnt deny that gods exsist, they just dont interfere with humans so he held a deist view)
While reading up on the school he founded ive noticed some things that seem very similar with the Buddhadhamma, which i found surprising since his philosophy was of materialism (and has been classed as a form of hedonism as well)
for example
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicureanism" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;In the Epicurean view, the highest pleasure (tranquility and freedom from fear) was obtained by knowledge, friendship, and living a virtuous and temperate life. He lauded the enjoyment of simple pleasures, by which he meant abstaining from bodily desires, such as sex and appetites, verging on asceticism. He argued that when eating, one should not eat too richly, for it could lead to dissatisfaction later, such as the grim realization that one could not afford such delicacies in the future. Likewise, sex could lead to increased lust and dissatisfaction with the sexual partner. Epicurus did not articulate a broad system of social ethics that has survived.
Parallels may be drawn to Buddhism, which similarly emphasizes a lack of divine interference and aspects of its atomism. Buddhism also resembles Epicureanism in its temperateness, including the belief that great excesses lead to great dissatisfaction.
http://www.religionfacts.com/a-z-religi ... eanism.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;Epicureanism is an ancient Greek philosophical system taught by Epicurus. It emphasized the goal of a happy and content life in the here and now, rejecting both superstitous fear of the gods and notions of an afterlife.
To me this is so close to the teachings of Buddadhamma such as spiritual friendship, precepts, renunciation, ending of suffering here and now and pursuit of knowledge or wisdom
There is a blog that discusses this topic here
http://thebuddhistblog.blogspot.com/200 ... dhism.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Anyone else agree or disagree?


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Welcome back to another edition of "Late Night at the Table". Tonight we have the pleasure of sitting down with Jessie of Cakespy.com.
Tablebread: So you like cupcakes. Why cupcakes?
Cakespy: Though I love all baked goods, cupcakes do have a special place in my heart. My mother is a wonderful baker--and her specialty is cakes. Growing up, you can imagine how torturous it was to have gorgeous cakes around and not be able to have a taste until after dinner; thus, she would always make a small batch of cupcakes in addition to the cake to tide over the hungry children til cake time. The cupcake remains, to me, a representation of this instant gratification and lovely small pleasure.
TB: Ah yes, the screaming of children for cake and you haven't even put it in the oven yet! We can respect your mother's technique. How did you start blogging about cupcakes?
CS: When I started the site, the goal was to combine several of my interests (writing, illustrating, and baked goods!) into one outlet. It's interesting, because it formed the platform for me to start a company through which to sell my artwork--rather than having been the other way around, ie starting a blog to support an already-existing company.
TB: Cakespy.com just turned One! How do you and Cuppie feel about that?
CS: It's pretty awesome! It's funny, in some ways it seems like Cakespy just started yesterday--yet at the same time, it feels odd to think that there was ever a time that I wasn't doing this. Of course, Cuppie would like to add that though only a year old, he feels wise beyond his years. (it's true--just look at all the adventures the little guy has had this year!)
TB: That's true! Cuppie has been through a lot. We just love to read that little guys adventures! So, speaking about Cuppie, we see you like to draw. In your opinion which came first - "Cuppie" or "Cupcake" (drawing or baking)?
CS: I've always had a thing for drawing cupcakes (in fact--recently I found a very rough cupcake character sketch in a sketchbook I had several years ago--shall we call this Cuppie's Beta version?), but the whole personality of the character wasn't really realized until I started the site. So I suppose Cupcake came before Cuppie!
TB: So you grew up in New Jersey but you live in Seattle.Did you take a wrong turn on the turnpike?
CS: Ha! True, Seattle is a long way from Exit 98 on the Jersey Shore. After high school I went to college and subsequently lived in New York City for several years. I love the city dearly, but I did not love my 100 square foot apartment dearly. I had always had a long distance crush on the city of Seattle--it seemed like a cool, artistic and affordable city. I took a weekend trip to check it out, found an apartment and a few bakeries I liked, and made the move about 2 weeks later. On my first week in Seattle, I met Danny who later became my husband (AKA Mr. Cakespy). That was four years ago. All the same I'd like to move back to the East Coast one day.
TB: You are a very busy girl! You blog over at cakespy.com, you blog for the SeattlePI, AND you're married!!! How do you manage your time so well - we go nuts just waiting for bread to proof!
CS: It can be hard! I tend to make a lot of lists--lists of things to feature, lists of things I have to do during the day, and try to keep up with a schedule of posting 2-3 times a week on each site. And I make a big effort to take breaks during the day--I will usually take a long walk every day just to get out of the house and think--it makes it easier to focus and work effeciently later! As for the married part, Mr. Cakespy is my biggest supporter--and most avid taste tester. I believe that to him, there is nothing finer than coming home from work and having the "job" of tasting several types of cookies or cupcakes.
TB: You painted a representation of "Late Night at the Table" which we were very excited to get and love the outcome. Are you always available for artwork requests or was this because of our super cool blog (and a little begging)? :)
CS: Lately I have had to take a slight break from custom requests, because I recently found myself with a bit of a backup (30 active requests at once!). I am slowly working through those requests but should be able to take more custom orders next month. However I do have a supply of original artwork, t-shirts and notecards at jessieoleson.etsy.com.
TB: Wow! That a 30 day backlog?!? You are busier than we thought! What is your dream outcome in life?
CS: Hopefully it doesn't sound too cheesy, but I really do feel like I am living my dream right now. I am working really hard--I definitely work more hours per week than I did when I had a "day job"-- but I don't mind because I feel like I am doing something I love. Of course, you did say dream outcome, so how about we say, what I'm doing now, but with a prewar apartment on Central Park West and a second home in Paris?
TB: Ah, an apartment in Paris...that would be a dream outcome! What does the future hold for "Cuppie" and cakespy.com?
CS: When I was younger and first learning how to draw, I took a lot of inspiration from books like "Abel's Island" and Roald Dahl's books with Quentin Blake illustrations, and from cartoon shows like "Doug" and "Rocco's Modern Life"--I'd love to someday create books or translate my character into a show like those that inspired me when I was younger!
TB: A cupcake heroin? We will love you but the ADA (American Dental Association) might cringe ;)
Thank you so much for joining us tonight! We invite you to check out Jessie's beautiful artwork over at jessieoleson.etsy.com and don't forget to keep a good eye on her baking at cakespy.com! Thank you again Jessie for taking the time out of your busy schedule to stop in and say hi and we welcome any and all questions about this interview or others in the comments section!
Do you have an interesting story to tell? Do you like to bake or cook? Are you just a downright foodie at heart with a unique experience you want to share? Drop me a line at tablebread {at} gmail {dot} com and you could be on the next episode of "Late Night at the Table"!


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Albert Einstein once said, "I fear the day technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots." I believe that day is already upon us. I revel in the growth of the modern American mind and the innovative concepts humankind consistently discovers. However, when will we draw the line when it comes to working with technology? Or rather, allowing technology to work for us.
I remember a day when human interaction was enough. Now, our days are clouded with the distractions of technology. Catching a smile from a stranger in the grocery store is becoming ambitious because our faces are hidden behind a screen. Eating dinner as a family is a way to reconnect. Can we fully enjoy that time together if we are focused on a tablet?
These companies may see this trend as a milestone in terms of financial success, but if technology ran our entire world there would be no need for humanity. Personally, I find that to be a terrifying thought.
The biggest prescription our world needs today is less technology and more human interaction.
Brittaney Allen
Presidents Way
Letter: More personal interaction needed


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Grace Legate Kreger Bernard
Grace Legate Kreger Bernard passed away on Feb. 16, 2011.Grace was born on April 8, 1913 to Willis Kreger and Amanda Legate Kreger. Her father was a minister at the Burkburnet, TX Church of Christ and Amanda was a teacher, both educated at Gunter Christian College and Thorp Springs Christian College. Grace was the oldest of four children and later two half sisters. She attended grade school at Tioga, TX, graduating from Burkburnet High School in 1930.She attended Abilene Christian College from 1931-1933 and was a member of the W Club, a worthy women's academics and honor club. She was salutatorian and was voted a homecoming beauty in the Prickly Pear Yearbook. She then went on to teach third grade in Burkburnet.In 1935, she married her college sweetheart, Virgil W. Bernard, at ACC. Virgil was the Business Manager of the school paper The Optimist, the president of the Press Club, and a Sub-T member. They lived in Rush Springs, OK, until 1940 while Virgil ran a General Merchantile and Grace was busy with her first two toddlers, Emily Sue and Bill. They attended the Rush Springs Church of Christ.The family moved to College Station, TX in 1942 where Virgil taught engineering at Texas A&M University, due to a shortage of teachers because of the war.In 1951 and 1952, Paula Ruth and Bernie Boyd were born. Grace and Virgil were charter members of the A&M Church of Christ. Two years later until 1964, the family of six moved to Abilene, TX where Virgil was the General Manager of the American Founder's Life Insurance Company. Grace worked full-time raising four children — now two teens and two toddlers, and keeping up with Virgil. The family were members of the "Church on the Hill".With Sue married and Bill in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne, the family of four moved to Austin, TX in 1964. Paula and Bernie graduated from McCallum High School, then went to college at ACU.Seven grandchildren came from 1962 through 1982. Starting in 2002, nine great-grandchildren came along and presently more are still yet to come.During her time in Austin, TX, Grace taught junior high school girls. She was an active leader in the women's classes, cooking and entertaining constantly in her home. She, along with her friend Biddie Jackson, hosted and fed the Annual Abilene Crowd attending the Texas Relays, around 50 to 60 people.During all these years, all of her children and grandchildren would bring in groups of college friends to spend the weekends at Grandma Grace's, eating Grace's homemade cooking served so lovely with a loving and gracious heart so that all had a splendid time. As her children and grandchildren came through her home, so did the various dogs, horses, cats, fish and birds to lodge at her home.In 1992, Virgli died of a heart attack at the age of 80, several years following their 50th wedding anniversary. Grace filled her life still serving and entertaining her family and friends.A year later, Grace moved to Round Rock, TX, next door to Joe, Paula, Hope and Joy Bagby. Grace quickly became a blessing to the Westside Church — where Joe served as minister — because of her gracious hospitality and delicious chocolate pies. Grace and Paula would enjoy their morning coffee in Grace's kitchen, of course.In 2000, Grace's oldest daughter, Sue Hancock, died of meningitis in Houston, TX. The following year, Grace moved to Sweetwater, TX next door to the Bagbys once again. Joe was the minister at 4th & Elm Church of Christ, and Grace kept on and kept on cooking. She was a faithful member of the "Lunch Bunch Club" in Abilene, composed of widows from her ACC college days that met for lunch every Friday in Abilene. Grace was driving across Texas by herself at the age of 93 and could out-cook and out-work any of her family.When asked how she kept on keeping on, she would often tell her children, "You have to learn how to change when life changes your circumstances and accept new ways of life as it comes. I always look for God's purpose in my life around each corner and strive to fulfill that purpose. Having purpose is a blessing, but you must fulfill it."With a laugh, she would say, "My purpose now at 97 years old is to continue to boss all my kids and grandkids — ha-ha. All of my family still includes me as a vital part of the Bernard Clan."Now, she is enjoying God's grace upon her.Grace is survived by her two sons, Bill Bernard and his wife Cherry of Round Rock, TX; Bernie Bernard and his wife Paula Ann of College Station, TX; and a daughter, Paula Bagby of Sweetwater, TX.She is also survived by numerous grandchildren: Brad Bernard and his wife Heather of College Station, TX; Sumer Perkins and her husband Shaun of Pflugerville, TX; Rachael Gaunt and her husband Russell of Aberdeen, Scotland; Sara Steger and her husband David of Dallas, TX; Joy Sembrick and her husband Brandon of Sweetwater, TX; Hope Schitoskey and her husband Jason of Sweetwater, TX; and Hal Hancock and his wife Deborah of Clarendon Hills, IL.Grace is also survived by nine great-grandchildren with more on the way, as well as her half-sisters Nancy Dart and her husband Bert; and Joyce Kreger, both of Jacksonville, IL.Memorial gifts may be sent to Casa Sonrisa, 3300 FM 1431, Round Rock, TX, 78681. This is a children's home in Mexico that Grace supported for years as she traveled on a bus and spent time at Casa Sonrisa.Grace's funeral will be held on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 at 1 p.m., in the round white chapel of the Cook Walden Capitol Parks Funeral Home, 14504 N. IH-35, Pflugerville, TX, 78660.


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Nature Photography Workshops at Queens Botanical Garden
Saturday, March 9, 2013
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
This event repeats every week on Saturday between 3/9/2013 and 3/16/2013.
Please note: This event has already taken place. Please use the Search options on the right to find upcoming events.
Two Workshops: "Landscape Photography" with Rosalie Frost on 3/9 and "Flower & Macro Photography" with H. David Stein on 3/16. Learn how to take better nature photos with QBG as your backdrop. The photgraphers will offer a slide show of examples and offer pointers on light and composition. There will be approximately 45 minutes of outdoor photography followed by a critique of participant's work. Beginning photographers are welcome. Participants must bring their own cameras. The fee is $10 for one workshop and $15 for both. Registration is required- call (718) 886-3800 ext. 230 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Queens Botanical Garden
Directions to this location
43-50 Main Street
The fee is $10 for one workshop and $15 for both weeks' workshops.
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