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Friday, June 5, 2009
SEWN and shared
From the very first I had planned the palette of this quilt with my daughter, Rachel, in mind. A few summers ago, we painted Rachel's room a fun, adobe/orange color and I used that as my inspiration for the colors in this quilt. I told Rachel from the beginning that it might be a while before she got to use this quilt as it was meant for the book and would be off being photographed and what not. She was OK with that (read totally apathetic).
I was a bit surprised by how happy she was to arrive home and find out that the quilt was ready for use on her bed. She even cleaned up her room in honor of the new quilt. Jaws need to be dropping because she's 15 and holds fast to all those stereotypes about teenagers and housekeeping. I was elated on so many levels. I'm always happy to see smiles on my children's faces. I'm always happy to have my efforts appreciated. And I'm always happy to see that there is still carpeting underneath the clothes that usually cover the floor of her bedroom.
Having shared with Rachel and encountered so much happiness, I want to share with you and, who knows, maybe more happiness. I'm participating in the big launch extravaganza for a new and wonderful website, SEWN. It's an online community for quilters and sewers with tips, interviews, online forums, chats, and all sort of other cool stuff for those of us who like to put thread to needle. It officially launches on Monday, June 8. That's this coming Monday! You can check it out through the cute little button I've added to the right hand side bar of my blog. But...before you do that...take a minute to put your name in the virtual hat for the giveaway I'm sponsoring in celebration of SEWN. Leave a comment and you'll be entered in to win this:
It's a copy of the DVD I taped for Quilting Arts Workshop. It focuses on the shibori technique I use to mimic piecing in many of my hand dyed quilts and pillows. There's a complete list of materials and lots of info on dyeing and patterning fabric.
I'll keep the giveaway open until 5:00pm CST on Monday, June 8 and then announce the winner as part of Mini Quilt Monday.
Good luck and have a wonderful weekend!
122 comments:
- misplacedpom said...
The quilt is beautiful! I'm not sure I ever grew out of the 15 year old style of housekeeping myself, but I appreciate the token effort on your daughter's behalf :)
- June 5, 2009 at 12:16:00 PM CST
- Monika said...
The Quilt is beautiful! I'm definitely going to check out SEWN.
- June 5, 2009 at 12:26:00 PM CST
- Sally Hess said...
The quilt is wonderful! But more than anything I am in love with your Mini-Quilts! The process of making something weekly is something I've wanted to try. With a 9month old and 4 yr old, it's hard to chisel out a specific time each week to dedicate to a "me-project", but it's on my back burner still!
I really enjoy watching you play with new techniques and colors and other things in the small scale!!!
- June 5, 2009 at 12:38:00 PM CST
- Françoise said...
Lovely quilt! No wonder your daughter was happy to see it back home.
- June 5, 2009 at 12:57:00 PM CST
- kaiolohiakids said...
I am totally in love with everything you put your needle or dye to! Do you want to adopt me? Your daughter is really lucky!
- June 5, 2009 at 1:00:00 PM CST
- regina said...
lovely quilt. i am working on my third baby/lap quilt right now.
- June 5, 2009 at 1:01:00 PM CST
- Teri said...
What a lovely quilt. The colors are gorgeous and you do such wonderful work. I'm sure your daughter must be proud.
- June 5, 2009 at 1:12:00 PM CST
- Kim said...
Having a daughter just like that I can totally relate. Good news! When mine got out on her own, she cleaned up her act :-) Not to say her place is always perfect, but it's amazing how much pride she takes in "keeping house".
No wonder she's willing to clean up her room to make room for her beautiful new quilt! G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S!
Love the idea of SEWN, looking forward to it!
- June 5, 2009 at 1:13:00 PM CST
- Amy said...
This quilt is super gorgeous! I would love to get my hands on that DVD, because I love your dyed fabrics but have been to chicken to try it.
- June 5, 2009 at 1:13:00 PM CST
- Kristin L said...
A quilt that inspires a teen to clean her room -- now that's some quilt!! Nice giveaway too. I'm off to check out SEWN -- sounds intriguing.
- June 5, 2009 at 1:15:00 PM CST
- Janny said...
What a beautiful quilt, I love the colors.
- June 5, 2009 at 1:22:00 PM CST
- jannza said...
The quilt is beautiful! How exciting to have the book in your hands and a dvd to boot. : ) I've found lately that I look for help from dvds since it helps the visual learner in me and since I can't make it to many of the classes I'd like to be taking.
Great job all around!
- June 5, 2009 at 1:28:00 PM CST
- Robyn said...
What a cool giveaway! I'm looking forward to the new Sewn site!
- June 5, 2009 at 1:39:00 PM CST
- Carmen Rose said...
The quilt is beautiful and I'm glad your daughter loves it also! I think the website SEWN sounds like fun so I'll be checking that out as well. Thank you!
- June 5, 2009 at 1:45:00 PM CST
- KateKwiltz said...
Awesome quilt, great colors! Just bookmarked SEWN so I can return often. Thanks for the giveaway (crossing fingers in hopes of winning)!
- June 5, 2009 at 1:48:00 PM CST
- Two Dogs and a Quilt said...
The quilt is gorgeous! I love the subtle earthy colors. Nice that your daughter loves it too.
- June 5, 2009 at 1:51:00 PM CST
- the 6 o'clock stitch said...
What a wonderful giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity to win. I'm working on my very first quilt, now!
- June 5, 2009 at 2:01:00 PM CST
Wonderful quilt! I love all of your work!
- June 5, 2009 at 2:06:00 PM CST
- Tonya said...
I really love your blog, it is so inspirational. I am excited to check out Sewn. It sounds like a sewing equivalent to Ravelry. I have really like ravelry for knitting. Thank you for the giveway, I would love to be able to learn how to die my own fabric.
- June 5, 2009 at 2:19:00 PM CST
- GloJoeSews said...
What a beautiful quilt. It made me want to purchase your book! I'd love to win the dvd and learn how you create such beautiful color combos!
- June 5, 2009 at 2:24:00 PM CST
- Janet said...
Yellow, my favorite color because its sunshine and happiness. Its perfect for your teenager. Hang in there, we love them in their teen years but as adults, they are even better. Congrats on the new book and web site.
- June 5, 2009 at 2:25:00 PM CST
- Nova said...
I want to go in the hat please!
- June 5, 2009 at 2:38:00 PM CST
- connie said...
The quilt is lovely. Thanks for all the great information about SEWN. I look forward to checking it out.
My daughter is now 22 and really a bit of a neat freak. She was such a mess at 15... From 15 to she moved into the dorms we did not see the floor! You did good!
- June 5, 2009 at 2:57:00 PM CST
- Cheryl Arkison said...
That's a great quilt. At least your daughter knows how to truly show her appreciation!
- June 5, 2009 at 3:14:00 PM CST
- Wendi said...
I love the quilt - and I'm so happy your daughter loves it too. I'll never forget the morning my daughter woke up and walked through my sewing room, saw an apron that I had made the night before and said, "Oooh Mommy! Is this for me?" I hadn't planned it for her - but after that response I couldn't resist. :-)
- June 5, 2009 at 3:17:00 PM CST
I've recently found your site.
I love the colors and patterns of your hand dyed fabrics, and the simple geometry of your finished pieces as well.
Im looking forward to Sewn and to getting my hands on your book too!
Your daughter's quilt is lovely.
- June 5, 2009 at 3:18:00 PM CST
- MichelleB said...
It's always nice to hear that other 15 year olds are the same as MY 15 year old. I'm constantly amazed that she really has that many clothes that can totally obliterate her bedroom floor! The quilt is wonderful! I love the pattern. How nice that she loves it so much.
- June 5, 2009 at 3:24:00 PM CST
- PrairiePeasant said...
Off to check out the new blog! Thanks for sharing your beautiful quilt and good news!
- June 5, 2009 at 4:22:00 PM CST
- Andi said...
Lucky Rachel. Stunning quilt!!
Andi :-)
- June 5, 2009 at 4:42:00 PM CST
- Frogdancer said...
Ahhh... 15 year olds. The boys are just the same, you know.
Lovely quilt, interesting dvd. I'll put my hat in the ring to win!
- June 5, 2009 at 4:45:00 PM CST
Yes Malka, great inspirator, please put my name in the hat (if i am a winner, i'll participate in the shipping costs).
- June 5, 2009 at 4:52:00 PM CST
- Amy said...
Looking forward to the book!
- June 5, 2009 at 5:01:00 PM CST
- susanlr said...
The quilt is beautiful-cant wait for your book.
- June 5, 2009 at 5:21:00 PM CST
- Brenda said...
lovely quilt. I have a 15 year old myself, so I get the housekeeping part. thanks for the chance to win!
- June 5, 2009 at 5:54:00 PM CST
- Pamela S. said...
What a generous giveaway! I would love to win your DVD. SEWN sounds wonderful and I look forward to its arrival - I learned to quilt recently via flickr, blogs, tutes and other teachers through the internet!
- June 5, 2009 at 6:20:00 PM CST
- Sara said...
Wow! I'm so glad you showed the yellow-gold-adobe quilt! I am just beginning to put together a Rail Fence that is Summer Yellow, and this gives me an idea of how it will GLOW.
And thanks for the info about SEWN, I'll be looking for it.
- June 5, 2009 at 6:25:00 PM CST
- gwensmom said...
I can't wait to se SEWN! and your book. Oh the anticipation.
- June 5, 2009 at 7:20:00 PM CST
- Julie Alvarez said...
Can I be yout daughter too? The quilt is fantastic!
Thank you for sharing yet another giveaway.
- June 5, 2009 at 7:27:00 PM CST
- Fulvia Luciano, artist said...
Congratulations again, Malka, and on so many levels! I look forward to my chance at winning AND the new Sewn website--can't wait! Thanks.
- June 5, 2009 at 7:34:00 PM CST
- Happy Cottage Quilter said...
What a beautiful quilt. Thanks for joining the SEWN giveaway. I have always been interested in fabric dying/painting.
- June 5, 2009 at 8:07:00 PM CST
- L said...
I'm in awe of your fearlessness of sewing circles on quilts. I'm in Texas too and fell in love with Austin the first time I visited. I love that yarn tree. No one does cool stuff like that around here. What an original giveaway! I've never seen anyone giveaway a sewing DVD. If I win, which I would love to, I guess I'll need to buy a new tv and put it in my crafty sewing room. ;-)
- June 5, 2009 at 8:12:00 PM CST
- Angie said...
Oh, love the quilt.
- June 5, 2009 at 8:24:00 PM CST
- Jody said...
I love your work! I would absolutely love the chance to win this DVD...I'm crossing my fingers! Thanks for being so generous!
- June 5, 2009 at 9:03:00 PM CST
- RED PEPPER QUILTS said...
Love the quilt! Can't wait for the book to come out. Please count me in on your generous giveaway!
- June 5, 2009 at 10:28:00 PM CST
- Lotta said...
Your quilt looks so beautiful! I'm definetaly in love!
- June 5, 2009 at 10:48:00 PM CST
- Leisurely Lesley said...
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Your colour palettes are so vibrant. Love the greens in this quilt.
- June 5, 2009 at 11:20:00 PM CST
- Tara said...
I LOVE that pillow! My mother in law just gave me these Plexiglas triangle/circle thingys used to teach fractions that I can't wait to play with! So excited for you book!
- June 5, 2009 at 11:22:00 PM CST
Lovely quilt, and lucky daughter, so glad to hear she loves it too. I shall check out SEWN, sounds like it will be good, and I would love to be included in your DVD giveaway. Fingers crossed
- June 6, 2009 at 12:45:00 AM CST
- mathea said...
I just love that quilt, so I'm not surprised your daughter does too! 15 is a "funny" age - I made a quilt for my nephew, then 15, a couple of years ago and all he said was "cool", before he disappeared into his cave of a room. A week later his mum told me that he had been making his bed every day since, because "that cool quilt can't lie on the floor". It actually went on for months, but not for ever... I don't work miracles! But I think that was one of the best compliments I have got for any of my quilts :-)
- June 6, 2009 at 3:55:00 AM CST
- Peta said...
Found your blog through The Last Piece...your work is beautiful...especially that quilt. Had a quick look through your earlier posts...your mini quilt and pillows look stunning!
Thanks for the chance to win the DVD, what a great giveaway.
Hope you win something too!!
- June 6, 2009 at 4:03:00 AM CST
- Kelly said...
I think i'm still 15 at heart, my bedroom is always the last room in the house to get cleaned and it's always a relief to see the carpet is still there lol! It's a beautiful quilt! and thankyou for the chance to win your giveaway!
- June 6, 2009 at 4:27:00 AM CST
- Chris said...
What a generous giveaway! I always enjoy visiting (or maybe lurking) you blog.
- June 6, 2009 at 5:05:00 AM CST
- Joyce said...
I love the quilt. I'd clean up my room too if you gave it to me!
- June 6, 2009 at 5:56:00 AM CST
- Martys Fiber Musings said...
What a great quilt to go with that cleaned up room. Thanks for having such a great giveaway. I'll be happy for the winner....but I sure hope it's my lucky day!!
- June 6, 2009 at 6:00:00 AM CST
- Zarina said...
It would be great to see how the 'experts' go about their dyeing for quilting. I have just started and it would be great to learn the correct way to make great looking quilts.
- June 6, 2009 at 6:22:00 AM CST
Your quilts are gorgeous! I love the old timey blocks done up in your modern urban color sense. A wonderful merging of old and new!
Congrats on the new web site!
- June 6, 2009 at 6:39:00 AM CST
- Mary Ellen said...
Gosh - lots to learn! I love your quilts and enjoy your writing style.
- June 6, 2009 at 6:44:00 AM CST
- Liz Jones said...
Gorgeous quilt, of course. I am looking forward to your SEWN blog!
- June 6, 2009 at 7:09:00 AM CST
- Melanie said...
Your quilt is beautiful!
Thank you for the chance to win your awesome give away!
- June 6, 2009 at 8:46:00 AM CST
The quilt is spectacular! I love your fabrics, I have several and cannot bring my self to cut them.
- June 6, 2009 at 11:34:00 AM CST
- mjb said...
I used to be able to watch that show but don't have it anymore, so a dvd would be great!
- June 6, 2009 at 12:32:00 PM CST
- Emily said...
The quilt is beautiful and I love the story of your teenager. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of the BOOK!
- June 6, 2009 at 1:14:00 PM CST
- pastrymama said...
Please count me in for your giveaway. Thanks
- June 6, 2009 at 1:49:00 PM CST
- CabbageQuilts said...
I love that quilt, esp the zig zag quilting on it. I would love to win a dvd of yours, thanks for the chance.
- June 6, 2009 at 3:28:00 PM CST
- Karen said...
Malka, I love your quilts so much. When I need a lift, I check out your blog to see what's new. Likewise, I love circles and can't seem to stop making them. I love your DVD on dyeing, which I know own.
- June 6, 2009 at 4:00:00 PM CST
- Melissa said...
That quilt is beautiful! I can't wait to see what's going to be inside your book.
- June 6, 2009 at 4:13:00 PM CST
- Adaiha said...
That quilt is beautiful!!! I'm excited about the new website. I've read about it on several blogs the past few days!
- June 6, 2009 at 4:29:00 PM CST
- Jenny Fierro said...
I just found your blog and love it! Thanks for so generously sharing your talent with us.
- June 6, 2009 at 4:42:00 PM CST
- Rita said...
oooh! you have me on pins and needles waiting for your book to come out! And thanks for letting me know about SEWN! It sounds a little like Ravelry, something I've been thinking needed to be made for sewers!
- June 6, 2009 at 4:58:00 PM CST
- free indeed said...
Glad your daughter loves her quilt. My girls aren't interested in sewing but they all want a quilt! Would love to read that book...on my porch swing over the summer....peace and relaxation...can you feel it??
- June 6, 2009 at 5:53:00 PM CST
- avdh said...
Your teenager cleaned her room??!!! Wow! I've *never* sewn anything *that* good - but I would love your DVD to inspire me to keep trying! Your work is beautiful and very intriguing...
- June 6, 2009 at 6:14:00 PM CST
- A Joyful Chaos said...
Sweet giveaway. I would love to win.
- June 6, 2009 at 6:29:00 PM CST
The quilt is lovely
I can't wait for Sewn to go live.
bryghtrose at gmail dot com
- June 6, 2009 at 6:49:00 PM CST
- Buzz's Food Lady said...
Put my name in that hat!
- June 6, 2009 at 6:53:00 PM CST
- Kare said...
I'm always amazed when I read your blog. The quilt is beautiful as are all of them. Can't wait for the book to come out !
- June 6, 2009 at 8:38:00 PM CST
- Erin@1N3sew said...
sweet one!
this SEWN is really happening!
if you like batek prints try your luck on my giveaway!
- June 6, 2009 at 10:06:00 PM CST
- Louisa said...
great giveaway, love to learn about the techniques.
- June 6, 2009 at 10:49:00 PM CST
Oh this is such an interesting technique! Thank you.
- June 6, 2009 at 11:01:00 PM CST
- linda said...
Love the quilt, the colors are so nice!! Looking foward to purchase your new book!
Thank you for the inspiraton on your blog,
- June 7, 2009 at 12:05:00 AM CST
- Kineret WillowGreene said...
Malka, how exciting! A book and a DVD! I love your work so much and I feel so privileged to own some of you pillow covers (and your hand-dyed fabrics)!
I am so happy for you! Congrats on the publication of your book! It's so cool that Amazon.com shows the publication date for your book as November 3--my birthday!
- June 7, 2009 at 12:22:00 AM CST
- Deb said...
Thanks for the generous giveaway! I'm a really visual learner so this could be the solution to my quilting woes!
- June 7, 2009 at 1:27:00 AM CST
- l o v e l y d e s i g n said...
the quilt is absolutely amazing. I'd love to learn more of the techiniques - thank you for sharing!
- June 7, 2009 at 2:57:00 AM CST
- chookie said...
I love the colours you use. thanks for chance to enter
- June 7, 2009 at 5:41:00 AM CST
- Sue said...
the quilt is gorgeous and the giveaway is fantastic. Thanks for the chance, feel free to visit me for my giveaway too.
- June 7, 2009 at 5:42:00 AM CST
- Judy H in NC said...
so if I make a quilt I can get my teenage daughters to clean their rooms.....where's the sewing machine!
- June 7, 2009 at 7:22:00 AM CST
- monica said...
hey it's my birthday tomorrow!!
can't wait to see 'SEWN' and that quilt? simply gorgeous.
(do you think the cleaning trick works with boys too?)
- June 7, 2009 at 9:03:00 AM CST
- Aswe said...
How exciting! The book coming out, getting the quilt back, your daughter's reaction... all coming together.
- June 7, 2009 at 9:07:00 AM CST
- bunnabee said...
The quilt is gorgeous! I'm a messy person too and well out of my teens, but even I would clean my room for that beauty. I love the green and oranges together.
- June 7, 2009 at 9:37:00 AM CST
- Shasta said...
It is a beautiful quilt, well deserving of a clean room.
- June 7, 2009 at 10:02:00 AM CST
- Kerry said...
WOW! This would be a lovely gift to receive! I love learning and experimenting with new crafty adventures, and this would be very exciting for me. Please count me in!
- June 7, 2009 at 11:12:00 AM CST
- Mary on Lake Pulaski said...
Your blog is beautiful and thank you for participating in the SEWN launch.
Your daughter's quilt is awesome.
- June 7, 2009 at 1:07:00 PM CST
- Muriel said...
I love dyeing fabric and have also tried some Shibori techniques. I would love to see what you did!
- June 7, 2009 at 2:17:00 PM CST
- Mercedes said...
I would love to try this tecnique, please enter me to the giveaway and thanks a lot for this opportunity!!
- June 7, 2009 at 2:58:00 PM CST
- Beatrice said...
What a beautiful quilt, and keep up the good work with all that you do :) It's an inspiration to a newbie like me... thank you!
- June 7, 2009 at 3:33:00 PM CST
- isabel f. said...
wow!!lovely giveaway!!
count me in, please :))
hugs Isabel
- June 7, 2009 at 3:57:00 PM CST
- Fran said...
What a beautiful quilt !......and great news about the
website & your book ! Thanks for sharing your
news....look forward to SEWN. What a quilting treasure
you are !!!!
- June 7, 2009 at 4:06:00 PM CST
- 1/4 of an inch said...
Hi Malka,
So great of you to join in. The quilt is AMAZING and can't wait to get my hands on a copy of your up-coming book - you clever girl you:)
Oh and of course I would love a copy of your DVD that would be a lovely way to start my week!
Tam xo
- June 7, 2009 at 4:22:00 PM CST
- anniem said...
Malka, I am in awe of the work you do. It is a constant source of inspriation for me and is goading me into trying to quilt "outside the block' I like to think I'm creative but I need the toggle swtiched by someone like you. Thanks so much, Ann
- June 7, 2009 at 4:44:00 PM CST
- jmbmommy said...
Wonderful quilt! It just makes me want to nap in the sun....oh, and watch a quilting DVD!! Congrats!
- June 7, 2009 at 5:28:00 PM CST
- Bec Clarke said...
I hope I am not too late to enter...
Thanks for the giveaway
- June 7, 2009 at 7:23:00 PM CST
- Christy said...
I'd love to win. Your work is beautiful!
- June 8, 2009 at 12:33:00 AM CST
- Helz said...
Oh Gosh... Just popped over from Lurline's via Redpepper Quilts... Gotta Luv Bloghopping to find your gorgeous Quilts so guess I need just a tiny little bit more time here... Lol & just one more sleep for Sewn's Launch !!!
- June 8, 2009 at 4:58:00 AM CST
- Melissa said...
Great quilt! I'm excited for the Sewn launch!
- June 8, 2009 at 6:30:00 AM CST
- Kelly said...
lovely quilt! i've added SEWN to my reader.
- June 8, 2009 at 6:58:00 AM CST
- Elizabeth said...
So looking forward to your new book...and thanks for the chance at your give-away. Your quilts and colors are so inspiring!
- June 8, 2009 at 7:53:00 AM CST
Great quilt!
- June 8, 2009 at 8:42:00 AM CST
- Renee said...
You have such a wonderful sense of color. All of your pieces are just perfectly colored and so bright! Can't wait to check out SEWN. Sounds intriguing.
- June 8, 2009 at 10:19:00 AM CST
- Veitch said...
Please put my name in the hat. Love the quilt. I think my 17 year old might clean her room if I made her such a beautiful quilt. I am making her a stuffed creature to take for her summer working at camp. I will clean her room for her while she is gone. (I'll have 2 months to do it.) I'm heading over to SEWN.
- June 8, 2009 at 10:19:00 AM CST
- pattynubs said...
It is great that the quilt is home. Would love the DVD as I to hand dye fabric.
- June 8, 2009 at 10:28:00 AM CST
- brown robin said...
Wow! I'd love to win that DVD and can't wait to see the new site. I tracked donw your article in Quilting Arts through a friend of a friend. I was ridiculously obsessed about it, and of course, I blogged about it. Your work is amazing!
- June 8, 2009 at 11:18:00 AM CST
- Maya Matthew said...
I'd love to win a copy of that DVD.I'll be checking out SEWN too. Your work is beautiful, love the colours.
- June 8, 2009 at 11:18:00 AM CST
- I Love Baby Quilts! said...
I LOVE this quilt. Love the colors and pattern.
- June 8, 2009 at 1:33:00 PM CST
- JustPat said...
I amazed by your color use. I wish I was brave-not bland, walking in life with (your) daring color swagger.
- June 8, 2009 at 2:19:00 PM CST
- StudioCherie said...
Your daughter's quilt is beautiful. Thanks for sharing about the new site. I am going to check it out! Cherie
- June 8, 2009 at 3:36:00 PM CST
- Dan and Karen said...
The quilt is beautiful! I'm glad your daughter liked it. I would love the DVD. Looks fun!
- June 8, 2009 at 3:50:00 PM CST
I hope its not too late to add my name to your hat!!
I love your book quilt!
- June 8, 2009 at 4:12:00 PM CST
- Michelle said...
Is it too late to enter? I can never keep time zones straight...
- June 8, 2009 at 4:12:00 PM CST
I love your style it is very distinct and very lucky to have a style and develop it. I am still in the discovery phase and looking for mine.
Hope I didnt miss the win, if I did will you be selling your DVDS?
email@example.com AKA Annette
- June 8, 2009 at 7:20:00 PM CST
it is beautiful, I love your work and blog.
- June 9, 2009 at 3:34:00 AM CST
- Jill said...
Love your projects.
- June 9, 2009 at 4:57:00 PM CST
- susan said...
isnt great when your efforts are appreciated by your kids! very nice quilt. a chance to win your dvd...yipee....i cannot wait for the book to come out.
- June 10, 2009 at 5:54:00 PM CST
- Lauri said...
A 15 year old girl cleaned her room?! I think you must be hallucinating because the quilt is finally there! lol! If it's true though, can you please please please put her in touch with my 15 year old daughter? I have seen carpet in her room recently, but she definitely could use some help!
Congratulations on the book!!!
- June 25, 2009 at 8:58:00 PM CST


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LOWELL -- Lowell Public Schools were awarded $365,000 in grant funding last week that will be used to create a summer program for students who are leaning English, and to open a Career Academy High School, Superintendent of Schools Jean Franco announced.
The funding comes from Gov. Deval Patrick's Gateway Cities education agenda.
A $325,000 English Language Learners Enrichment Academies grant will be used to fund a summer ELL academy that will provide additional support to ELL students in grades 5 to 12.
The summer program will serve 400 ELL students five days a week, six hours a day for four weeks.
"I am very appreciative for the work of staff that secured the grant funding that will provide direct services to children," said Franco, who began her career as an ELL teacher said in a statement.
"The ELL grant is designed to provide direct summer support to ELL students. There will be a full-day summer-school offering to student that will provide experiential learning and a variety of academic support."
The Summer English Learning Academy will operate alongside the district's existing summer-school program.
"The district's goals are to leverage the resources of all the programs to reduce duplication of services and to maximize the services and funding for students," Franco added.
A Career Academies Planning grant of $40,000 was also awarded to the school district.
The money will be used to redesign the district's alternative high-school program to create a four-year Career Academy High School that will target students who are most at risk of dropping out of school.
The academy will be created in partnership with Middlesex Community College and the Lowell Workforce Investment Board.
The Career Academy will be based on a nonpunitive culture with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Franco said.
Instruction will be based on Common Core standards and experiential-based learning. Students will be able to explore career opportunities through job shadowing, internships and externships.
"The overarching goal of the Career Academy is to help struggling students engage in education in a different way, become academically successful and connect with career and college pathways after high school," said Franco.
About 40 students will be part of the academy's first class in the fall.
More than $3.4 million in grants to 19 urban school districts across Massachusetts were announced last week.
The governor's Gateway Cities education agenda aims to eliminate achievement gaps that disproportionately affect students living in poverty, students of color, students with disabilities and students who are learning English in 24 gateway cities.
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2014 Amendment to Schedules-GN R352-GG37622
2014 Extract Section 22A(8) and(9)-Act 101-1965
Phenylbutazone has been rescheduled as a Schedule 7 substance (previously a Schedule 6 medicine) and consequently declared a prohibited substance, effective as from 8 May 2014, the date of publication of the Amendment to the Schedules (including Schedule 7) published in terms of section 22A of Act 101 of 1965 in Government Gazette Number 37622 under Notice Number R352. The amendments, including the rescheduling, came into operation on the date of publication of the Government Gazette.
The amendment notice (attached) must be read in conjunction with Section 22A(8) & (9) of Act 101 of 1965. An extract of the relevant subclauses of Section 22 is attached and the relevant parts highlighted. The meaning of both documents read in conjunction, in short means that NO PERSON may acquire, use, possess, manufacture or supply any Schedule 7 substance (substances listed in Schedule 7), unless issued with a permit (valid for a period for 12 months, subject to certain prescribed conditions and on prescribed grounds), for such acquisition, use, possession, manufacture or supply to the permitholder (specifically a medical practitioner, analyst, researcher or veterinarian), only if such permit application is approved by the Director-General: Health.
The following inserts relate to practical arrangements to deal with phenylbutazone stock. Please read it carefully!
Virbac informed as follows on 9 May 2014:
"Subject: RESCHEDULING OF FENYLBUTAZONE 20% PHENIX 100ML INJECTION
Importance: High
Dear Customer,
Please be informed that all phenylbutazone containing products were re-scheduled from S6 to S7 , published in the Government Gazette on Thursday 8th May.
Unfortunately , Virbac received no prior notification from the MCC , which is regrettable.
As you are aware, S7 products may only be in your possession if a permit has been issued by the Director- General (refer Act101/1965 - section 22A points 8 & 9)
This product will no longer be available with immediate effect.
We will accept returns for credit until 30th May, 2014, provided the product is unopened and credit requests are accompanied by the original invoice number.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused".
The Medicines Control Authority informed as follows on 9 May 2014 as to how to deal with phenylbutazone stock on hand:
"They need to make a request to Jerry Molokwane (DD of Names & Scheduling Unit) and Joey Gouws and request for an extension to get rid of their stock. They normally need to submit how much stock they have and approximately how much time they need to clear it." (sic)
Questions and answers received (Practical aspects):
1.Q: I have a box of Equipalazone is worth at least R2175.00. May that still be dispensed?
A: No, you may not. If you would like to dispense until your stock is used up, make a request (apply for a permit) to Jerry Molokwane (DD of Names & Scheduling Unit) and Joey Gouws (Head of Law Enforcement and Inspectorate) and request for an extension to get rid of stock. You'll need to submit how much stock you have and approximately how much time you need to clear it.
2.Q: Then who carries the loss for stock currently in my possession? Does the practitioner/ wholesaler now repossess the stock?
A: Losses are yours to carry. The MCC is not responsible as they will grant permission to sell if you approach them for a permit. If the permit is not granted, the stock must be destroyed.
3.Q: If the practitioner is now prohibited from selling, what does he do with the unused medicine? – is there a destruction system in place and at whose cost?
A: The unused medicine need to be destroyed in the same manner as any S6 expired medication. It is recommended that you return it to the supplier for incineration. If the destruction takes place at the practice the SAP need to be present.
4.Q: If I just ordered from the wholesaler, do I have to pay – whose loss will it be?
A: If you've not received stock as yet, they can't sell it to you, so they have to refund you should you have paid in advance.
5.Q: If I do get a permit, do I need one to have the medicine in the clinic, and then dispense carefully?
A: Once the permit is granted, you can use the medicine subject to the same conditions as a S6 product.
6.Q: Do I need to apply for a permit for every animal I see, in which case how do I get it before I leave the farm?
A: No. Apply for a permit to Jerry Molokwane (DD of Names & Scheduling Unit) and Joey Gouws (Head of Law Enforcement and Inspectorate) and request for an extension to get rid of stock. You'll need to submit how much stock you have and approximately how much time you need to clear it. A reasonable period will probably be a period of three to six months. The conditions of the permit will be apparent from the permit.
As this will be continuously updated as and when new information regarding the above becomes available, please regularly visit our website for the latest. update!


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Woman sues Fulton Bank over repo notices
A Reading woman has filed a class-action suit against Fulton Bank, alleging the bank repossessed customers' cars without providing certain notifications required by state law.
The repossession notice Fulton sent to plaintiff Jessica Rodriguez did not tell her she would be liable if Fulton's sale of her car failed to bring in less money than she owed, according to the lawsuit, which was filed in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
"Fulton sent the same form of repossession notice to many consumers across Pennsylvania," it states.
Rodriguez is seeking statutory damages "of not less than the credit service charge plus 10 percent of the principal amount," the lawsuit said.
Lancaster-based Fulton did not immediately respond to calls this morning seeking comment.
According to the suit, Rodriguez bought a sport-utility vehicle in summer 2008, financing it through Fulton. In fall 2009, Fulton declared her in default and initiated repossession.
That November, the bank sent her a notice saying it would resell the vehicle if she did not pay her outstanding loan balance and fees by Dec. 9.
"The notice does not advise that the borrower would be liable for a deficiency if the car brought less at sale than owed," nor "that she is entitled to an accounting of any unpaid indebtedness, nor the charge (if any) for such an accounting," the suit said.
Nor did the notice provide her a phone number she could call to verify the amount she owed, it said.
The omissions violate Article 9, Chapter 6 of Pennsylvania's Uniform Commercial Code, the lawsuit alleges.
In March 2010, Fulton sent Rodriguez a letter saying the car was sold, but that she still owed the bank $2,344.95, the suit said.
The suit lists as Fulton's address its Abington/Jenkintown branch at 801 Old York Road in Montgomery County.
Narberth-based consumer law firm Flitter Lorenz is representing Rodriguez in the case.


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Ralph is tired of being overshadowed by Fix-It Felix, the "good guy" star of their game who always gets to save the day. But after decades doing the same thing and seeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides he's tired of playing the role of a bad guy. He takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a game-hopping...
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Ralph is tired of being overshadowed by Fix-It Felix, the "good guy" star of their game who always gets to save the day. But after decades doing the same thing and seeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides he's tired of playing the role of a bad guy. He takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a game-hopping journey across the arcade through every generation of video games to prove he's got what it takes to be a hero. But the world of the feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz from the candy-coated cart racing game, Sugar Rush, is threatened when Ralph accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens the entire arcade. Will Ralph realize his dream and save the day before it's too late?
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Wreck-It Ralph lives in an arcade, and while that may be a longstanding fantasy for many of the children of the 80s, the shine has more than worn off for Ralph. He resides in a videogame called Fix-It Felix and has been executing the same program for thirty years. Pursuant to the game's 8-bit edict, he must endeavor to destroy an apartment building as a quirky little do-gooder with a hammer tries to repair it. Ralph is a badguy, but is he a bad guy? Feeling out of order, he flees the world he knows to see if he can take his unfulfilling existence to the next level.
At a cursory glance, Wreck-It Ralph may seem to offer nothing to anyone bereft of a passion for classic gaming. Truth be told, there are ample references to games and gaming characters, and not without a deep and knowledgeable affection. The jokes don't come from the mere appearance of these characters, but also videogame fundamentals actually permeate into the traits of the film's original characters. In fact, possibly the most thoughtful nod to gaming is the jerky movements of the characters within the Fix-it Felix cabinet, superbly calling back to the limited range of motion afforded to 80s-era arcade fodder. It's a balance of overt reference and the methods by which various gaming trademarks play into Wreck-It Ralph's overarching universe.
And that universe is precisely what will draw in even those who have never held a controller. The landscapes through which Ralph travels are varied and gorgeous: from his modest, but charming 8-bit home to the dark and foreboding nightmare of Hero's Duty, and finally to the garish wonderment of Sugar Rush. There are so many styles and applications of animation at work, each dedicated to the conceptual scenery changes. You don't need to know how to play Tapper, or even that it ever existed as a real game, to recognize that his almost stop-motion movements clash delightfully with the CG Ralph. And no Halo or Mario Kart knowledge required to understand the depth of detail in the worlds of Hero's Duty and Sugar Rush, respectively.
But like any hardcore gamer will attest, great games cannot live by rich environments alone. The best games, like the best movies, are founded upon remarkable characters. Ralph may be a arcade videogame villain, but his appeal is as broad as his building-leveling shoulders. He represents that need in all of us to rise above our station, to challenge the notion that we are predestined to one occupation or personality set. Ralph is a guy who's bad because he's programmed to be, but he is constantly looking at the life he wants--the life of a hero--from the other side of the glass, literally in fact. It's a sweetly relatable theme that finds its way into other characters like Ralphs pint-sized nemesis Vanellope. It is from this theme that the movie derives the majority of its heart.
The voice cast here is exceptional, but that should come as no surprise considering the characters seem modeled after the personalities of the performers selected, or at least modeled after the characters they tend to portray. Ralph, brought to life by John C. Reilly, is a perennial sad sack with an awkward sense of humor that is somehow endearing. Voiced by Sarah Silverman, Vanellope is a shrill, snarky troublemaker who manages to be adorable despite herself. Felix is a dopey, but sincere yokel…voiced by 30 Rock's Jack McBrayer. Jane Lynch voices the bossy, domineering female soldier with the endless vocabulary of put-downs. Need we say more? That's not to say this approach is lazy; far from it. It gives the characters a fleshed-out, lived-in quality.
Wreck-It Ralph significantly narrows the gap between Disney and Pixar in terms of excellence. It still seems strange to think of Disney and Pixar as two separate bodies, but the fact is that as soon as Pixar made the choice to stand alone, their films have outshined Disney's by a considerable margin. Wreck-It Ralph borrows liberally from the Pi
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DURHAM, N.C.—Duke University junior Sean Davis netted a free kick goal in the 74th minute to help the Blue Devils to a 1-1 tie with visiting North Carolina State in ACC men's soccer action this evening. Duke played its sixth overall overtime game of the year and remains unbeaten in extra sessions this season.
"It was a tale of two halves," said head coach John Kerr. "They came out and dominated the first half and were excellent and deserved their goal. We were poor, but I thought in the second half we stepped up and took over and really dominated the second half."
Duke (4-4-5, 0-3-4) fell behind in the 13th minute on an own goal. Travis Wannemuehler broke loose down the right flank and got to the endline. The freshman forward slotted the ball back across the goal where a retreating Sebastien Ibeagha accidentally touched it past Duke goalie Alex Long for a 1-0 Wolfpack lead.
NC State (4-3-4, 1-3-3) controlled the run of play for much of the first half as the Blue Devils struggled to get into an offensive rhythm. Duke did well defensively to fend off the Wolfpack's pressure, including eight corner kicks, to head into the locker room trailing 1-0.
Undefeated when trailing at the half, Duke looked like a different squad to start the second period. The Blue Devils committed to pressing forward and dominated much of the action throughout the stanza.
With Duke seemingly on the verge of scoring after a couple of great looks from Sean Davis and Luis Rendon were saved by NC State keeper Fabian Otte in the early minutes. The Blue Devils' intensity finally paid off in the 74th minute as a Duke player was dragged down 25 yards from goal. Davis, Duke's free kick specialist, stepped behind the ball and struck a bending shot around the wall and past Otte for the equalizer.
"I was about 25 yards and I feel pretty comfortable taking them from that distance," said Davis. "I knew it was a good opportunity for us to score and I took full advantage of it. I was just so thankful I could help my team. Any way I can help them out I try to do so."
The tally was Davis' third of the year and second on a free kick from outside the box.
"[Sean Davis] was unbelievable again tonight," Kerr said. "He's taking the initiative, he's taking responsibility. He's doing both sides of the ball. We couldn't be happier with him. He's a great captain and a great kid."
The goal injected an extra level of intensity into the Blue Devils for the final 17 minutes of action. Duke, battling for the win, continued to push the pace and in the 80th minute freshman Brody Huitema nearly made it happen. The rookie striker took a quick outlet from Long and beat the Wolfpack center back, but Otte was able to get just a fingertip on it to force overtime.
In the sixth overtime of the season and third straight, Duke dominated the first 10 minutes. Ibeagha had a shot just miss getting inside the near post and Otte came up big again on a save off of a Tyler McDaniel shot to force double overtime.
NC State came out in the 100th minute and put a few scares into Duke right off the bat. Holden Fender almost came up with the golden goal as his shot from the right side skipped wide.
After weathering a five-minute storm from the Wolfpack, Duke responded in identical fashion in NC State's defensive third.
Davis had two more shots go wide, including one that hit off of a teammate, while Palodichuk had a chance blocked to end the game in a 1-1 draw.
Overall, the Blue Devils held an 18-12 advantage in shots, while NC State had 10 corner's to Duke's eight. Long and Otte both finished with four saves apiece.
"We're a resilient bunch and we work hard for each other," Kerr said. "I want them to get what they deserve from all the good play when they go forward. We're nearly there."
The Blue Devils get a well-deserved rest and will not play again until Oct. 18 at Boston College. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.


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LONGMONT -- These furry vandals didn't leave any fingerprints behind, but their teeth marks are everywhere.
Beavers have wreaked havoc along the Oligarchy Ditch near McIntosh Lake, bringing down trees and using them to build sizable dams across the ditch, prompting city officials to put together a plan to get the water flowing again.
Dan Wolford, the city's land program manager, said Friday he was putting the finishing touches on a communication his department will be sending to City Council in the next day or two outlining what those plans are, and he expects crews to begin dismantling the dams either next week or the week after.
"We're developing a citywide standard operating procedure plan," Wolford said.
The Oligarchy delivers water downstream to the people and entities that pay for it, Wolford said. When the water backs up, it harms the vegetation along the ditch that's not used to being underwater.
"Then we start to lose trees that are associated with that and some of the vegetation," Wolford said. "The other thing that happens on this stretch of the Oligarchy is the beavers have been very destructive in tearing down material to build the dams."
The Oligarchy near McIntosh is the only place in the city beaver activity has been detected, Wolford said. And it's not hard to spot the fact they've been busy little beavers. Trees all along the ditch -- some about a foot in diameter -- have obviously been felled by beavers; a couple of those were brought down next to the sidewalk along North Shore Drive and the city was forced to lop off their tops because they were blocking the sidewalk.
There is also a large beaver lodge on the south side of the ditch just to the north of the Longmont Power & Communications substation off Harvard Drive.
And in a couple of spots near Breakwater Drive the water -- frozen into ice on Friday -- was high enough that flooding, in the event of a heavy snow or rain storm, could be a possibility.
After the dams are removed, city forestry crews will either wrap the trees or use another method to dissuade the beavers from their chewing habit, Wolford said.
"Another technique that's out there is painting it with some gritty sand, some water-based gritty sand, because they don't like the taste," he said.
The idea is not to harm the beavers, he said, but to simply discourage them from interfering in commerce or posing any sort of hazard to the other flora and fauna -- and humans -- that seek to cohabitate peacefully near the ditch.
"It's that goal that we've always had to co-exist with wildlife ... but it's always a balancing act," Wolford said.
"We know that there is one lodge in that particular area and we have no intention of disturbing that lodge."
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The Waynesboro Maidens basketball program has taken steps backwards since their success several years ago when they won their division and made it to the District 3 tournament in back to back seasons.
After a 5-17 campaign a year ago and the departure of six seniors, the 2012-13 season was bound to be a rebuilding year.
WAYNESBORO — The Waynesboro Maidens basketball program has taken steps backwards since their success several years ago when they won their division and made it to the District 3 tournament in back to back seasons.
After a 5-17 campaign a year ago and the departure of six seniors, the 2012-13 season was bound to be a rebuilding year.
And how.
Thanks to a 41-17 season-ending victory against Littlestown in Adams County, the Maidens salvaged a win during a topsy-turvy season under head coach Doug Stuart.
And now, heading into the offseason, it'll be another rebuilding scenario for a 1-21 team that dressed just six varsity players and played about as many.
"That put a lot of pressure on them, because they had to play almost every minute of every game," said Stuart, who was assisted this past season by Jenna Swailes (who also coached the junior varsity team). "It's hard to ask that of anyone, much less 16- and 17-year-old girls.
"The nature of the game being what it is, with foul trouble and being tired, we didn't have enough bench at times when we needed a break or got in foul trouble. We had to go to our JV team, who was just learning to play JV competition, much less varsity."
Two players, Dori Kozain and Hunter Mowen, were seniors. That leaves four returning varsity players — Sam Nichols, Lauren Wagaman, Christy McFerren and Mallory Patterson — to anchor next year's team.
Freshman Kennedy Chandler split time between varsity and junior varsity, earning a varsity letter this past season.
Other JV players getting varsity time were Katie Clawson, Abby Roxby, Lily Harnish and Deb Rosenberger.
"With a season like this, it is very easy to quit," Stuart said. "This group of girls had a lot of character and a lot of heart. We lose two seniors and get back four players. Plus, we have an athletic group of eighth graders coming up.
"I have a poster in my room that says, 'You are not finished when you lose; you are finished when you quit,' and our girls never quit. They played hard for the most part. Every game they were ready to play. I know deep down in side they wanted to win."
Stuart was encouraged by the progress of the team, especially in the last few games of the season, punctuated by the win over Littlestown on Feb. 6.
"I was glad the girls tasted victory," he said. "Hopefully, it can be a steppingstone into next season. That's the big thing. That's what I'm hoping. You win your last game, and hopefully, this will be a good starting point for this summer and carry on for next year.
"We need the commitment. We need every girl to stay committed and come out. We have three (rising seniors) in Lauren, Sam and Mallory. We need them to show leadership. With some of the promising JV players and a couple eighth grade players coming up, I'm looking forward to next year."
Kozain, who was named to the Mid-Penn Colonial Division 2nd Team earlier in the week, led the Maidens in scoring (230 points), rebounding (155) and blocked shots (91). Mowen, the team's point guard, generated 16 assists and was third on the team in scoring. She also had 13 steals.
Nichols leads returning players in scoring, followed by Wagaman and Patterson. Wagaman and Nichols finished one-two in assists among returning players, while Nichols was tops on the team in steals (41).
Offensive production was a big issue for the team. Waynesboro failed to score at least 30 points in a game 10 times and fell short of 20 points five times. The average margin of defeat for the Maidens was 54-26.
"We just need to shoot the ball better," Stuart said. "We missed a ton of layups. That can be the difference between making games closer or winning a few more."


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San Francisco 49ers
Michael Crabtree: 6-6-5-BYE-6-5 (28), Vernon Davis: 5-0-2-BYE-5-8 (20), Mario Manningham: 10-dnp-4-BYE-3-2 (19), Frank Gore: 4-6-1-BYE-4-0 (15), Kyle Williams: 4-4-1-BYE-3-2 (14), Randy Moss: 3-4-1-BYE-2-2 (12), Delanie Walker: 2-1-3-BYE-1-3 (10), Kendall Hunter: 1-2-1-BYE-1-1 (6), Garrett Celek: 2-0-0-BYE-0-0 (2), Ted Ginn: 0-0-1-BYE-0-0 (1)
Yes, Alex Smith has been efficient this season, but Colin Kaepernick did things on the field that Smith just can't do. And somewhere in the wild-eyed mind of Jim Harbaugh is a home game against the Giants where Smith threw three interceptions, no touchdowns and was stomped on in his own building. Of course Kaepernick had an almost perfect game and living up to that and taking a team that's already in first place into the playoffs to make a Super Bowl run is a lot to ask.
As far as what happened on the field goes, the addition of Kaepernick helped one Vernon Davis out a ton. Davis had averaged 39 yards and no touchdowns over the last six weeks before catching six passes for 83 yards and a touchdown against the Bears. His eight targets tied him for his season high, which he had back in week three. CK is good for VD.
Seattle Seahawks
Sidney Rice: 6-4-8-4-7-BYE (29), Golden Tate: 6-3-7-6-2-BYE (24), Zach Miller: 2-2-5-3-6-BYE (18), Doug Baldwin: 3-2-dnp-3-4-BYE (12), Marshawn Lynch: 1-2-3-2-1-BYE (9), Robert Turbin: 2-1-3-1-0-BYE (7), Ben Obomanu: 1-4-0-dnp-dnp-BYE (5), Michael Robinson: 0-1-1-3-0-BYE (5), Braylon Edwards: 3-2-dnp-dnp-0-BYE (5), Leon Washington: 2-0-2-0-0-BYE (4), Anthony McCoy: 1-1-2-0-0-BYE (4), Charly Martin: dnp-dnp-3-0-dnp-BYE (3), Jermaine Kearse: dnp-dnp-dnp-2-0-BYE (2), Evan Moore: 0-1-1-0-0-BYE (2)
The Seahawks used the bye to read up on new state laws.
St. Louis Rams
Brandon Gibson: 9-7-3-BYE-6-5 (30), Danny Amendola: dnp-dnp-dnp-BYE-12-11 (23), Chris Givens: 7-5-4-BYE-dnp-7 (23), Austin Pettis: 3-3-5-BYE-4-6 (21), Lance Kendricks: 4-4-4-BYE-6-2 (20), Daryl Richardson: 3-3-4-BYE-2-3 (15), Steven Jackson: 5-0-2-BYE-3-4 (14), Brian Quick: 2-4-4-BYE-1-2 (13), Steve Smith: 2-6-1-BYE-2-dnp (11), Matthew Mulligan: 2-0-2-BYE-0-0 (4), Mike McNeill: 0-0-2-BYE-0-2 (4), Brit Miller: 0-1-0-BYE-1-dnp (2), Isaiah Pead: 1-0-0-BYE-1-0 (2)
Brandon Gibson caught three of five targets for nine yards and two touchdowns. That is not going to happen all that often. But if Danny Amendola can stay whole, he's never going to ever have a game where he doesn't have double digit targets, maybe. After Amendola there is just no consistency in the receiving game.
After splitting carries at a 2 to 1 ratio for much of the season, it looked like Steven Jackson had taken back his workhorse status in week ten when he saw 80 percent of the snaps, but last week he dropped down to 54 percent while Daryl Richardson saw 44 percent. And this came while Jackson was tearing it up.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Vincent Jackson: 8-14-6-4-7-11 (50), Mike Williams: 6-8-11-8-4-9 (46), Dallas Clark: 1-6-3-5-1-11 (27), Doug Martin: 4-3-6-5-3-5 (26), Tiquan Underwood: 3-6-5-2-2-2 (20), Danny Ware: 2-1-2-1-0-3 (9), Luke Stocker: 0-1-0-2-1-2 (6), Nate Byham: dnp-0-0-2-0-1 (3), LeGarrette Blount: 0-1-0-0-0-dnp (1), Arrelious Benn: 0-0-1-0-dnp-0 (1), Chris Owusu: dnp-dnp-dnp-dnp-1-dnp (1)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the hunt and they are hunting with their offense. How often do you see a rookie coach, running back and a free agent wide receiver help turn a team around so drastically? I was a believer coming into the season, but it is so rare for an offense to click like this one has, so quickly. Josh Freeman's deep passes are things of beauty and that's giving Doug Martin a little daylight and that is more than enough for him. According to Pro Football Focus, he is the first running back to break 50 tackles this season. The biggest difference in targets last week was Dallas Clark's 11 targets, which led to his best game of the season. He has been the fourth option or worse, most of the season, so I'm still taking a wait and see stance on old man Clark.
Washington Redskins
Josh Morgan: 4-2-8-12-BYE-4 (30), Leonard Hankerson: 3-8-4-4-BYE-2 (21), Logan Paulsen: 0-6-6-8-BYE-1 (21), Santana Moss: 4-4-9-2-BYE-1 (20), Evan Royster: 1-1-1-4-BYE-0 (7), Alfred Morris: 2-2-0-1-BYE-1 (6), Brandon Banks: 2-0-0-2-BYE-1 (5), Aldrick Robinson: 0-1-1-2-BYE-1 (5), Fred Davis: 4-1-dnp-dnp-BYE-dnp (5), Darrel Young: 1-1-1-0-BYE-1 (4), Niles Paul: 0-1-1-2-BYE-0 (4), Pierre Garcon: dnp-dnp-dnp-dnp-BYE-3 (3), Dezmon Briscoe: 0-dnp-2-1-BYE-dnp (3), Chris Cooley: dnp-dnp-1-1-BYE-0 (2)
When you look at the guys Robert Griffin III is throwing to, it's hard to believe he went 14 for 15 with four touchdown passes. Start RGIII and Alfred Morris and call it a day.
Snap count data comes from our friends at Pro Football Focus and red zone data from our other friends at The Football Guys.
Welcome to Week 12 of the NFC Target Watch. You will find numbers and words and hyperbole and sleep-deprived paranoia. So sit back, relax and have someone read this article to you so you don't have to strain your eyes.
My chart for today is of the top targets per game for each position over the last six weeks. My one comment is, THROW ARIAN FOSTER THE BALL!
Targets/Game by Position
To start saving space I'll be showing you the last 6 weeks of targets on each individual player. I'm also changing the parenthesized number to total targets for the last six weeks.
Arizona Cardinals
Larry Fitzgerald: 12-7-11-12-BYE-7 (49), Andre Roberts: 6-9-11-7-BYE-5 (38), Michael Floyd: 3-1-11-7-BYE-4 (26), Rob Housler: 3-7-5-9-BYE-0 (24), Early Doucet: 3-6-4-4-BYE-7 (24), LaRod Stephens-Howling: 2-5-4-4-BYE-4 (19), Jeff King: 4-0-3-1-BYE-0 (8), Anthony Sherman: 0-dnp-2-1-BYE-0 (3), William Powell: 1-1-0-0-BYE-0 (2)
Woe are the Cardinals and those that follow the Cardinals and those that accidentally see them on the television. Your newest quarterback is Ryan Lindley and even though they might as well play him to see how he looks, it looks like offensive woes will be in order. Larry Fitzgerald caught one pass for 11 yards on seven targets. And if Mr. Fitzgerald can't get his, then no receiver will.
LaRod Stephens-Howling played well once again, rushing 22 times for 127 yards and a touchdown, but Beanie Wells will be back against St. Louis. It seems like The Hyphen should have won some extra snaps, but it looks like Wells will be the early down/goal line back, which makes both iffy plays with Lindley at the helm.
Atlanta Falcons
Roddy White: 8-BYE-4-10-13-13 (48), Tony Gonzalez: 7-BYE-5-5-15-8 (40), Julio Jones: 8-BYE-5-6-5-7 (31), Jacquizz Rodgers: 4-BYE-5-5-4-6 (24), Harry Douglas: 7-BYE-dnp-2-7-6 (22), Jason Snelling: 0-BYE-3-3-3-3 (12), Michael Turner: 1-BYE-2-1-1-2 (7), Lousaka Polite: 1-BYE-3-1-dnp-dnp (5), Drew Davis: 0-BYE-2-0-1-1 (4), Michael Palmer: dnp-BYE-0-1-1-0 (2), Tommy Gallarda: 1-BYE-0-0-0-dnp (1)
Julio Jones can't stay on the field and that has been good news for Roddy White's targets and production. Harry Douglas has seen an uptick in targets as well and is Jones' fill-in, but we'd need to see Jones ruled out before giving Douglas a shot. Tampa Bay is on the docket and that is good news for whoever gets their shot.
Jacquizz Rodgers played 46 percent of the snaps to Michael Turner's 45 percent. That's pretty much how it goes when the Falcons are trailing in a game. Turner managed to get into the end zone, which is really the only way he can salvage a good fantasy day.
Carolina Panthers
Steve Smith: BYE-9-16-7-7-7 (46), Greg Olsen: BYE-5-5-9-10-6 (35), Brandon LaFell: BYE-8-4-dnp-8-7 (27), Louis Murphy: BYE-9-4-2-2-4 (21), Jonathan Stewart: BYE-4-6-1-2-1 (14), Mike Tolbert: BYE-1-1-1-2-2 (7), Armanti Edwards: BYE-0-dnp-1-3-1 (5), Gary Barnidge: BYE-0-1-1-1-0 (3), DeAngelo Williams: BYE-0-0-0-1-0 (1), Kealoha Pilares: BYE-0-0-1-dnp-dnp (1), Ben Hartsock: BYE-0-1-0-0-0 (1)
The Panthers passing game is all over the map with Cam Newton leading the way. Well, the whole offense is all over the map. Steve Smith is in Alaska, Jonathan Stewart is in Florida, and Ron Rivera is out to lunch in an undisclosed location.
Brandon LaFell has seen an uptick in production of late, but this offense has little rhythm and it is difficult to lock onto any patterns at all. And I think that goes from the top down. Even in great matchups you just can't trust them to put up normal numbers week in and week out.
Chicago Bears
Brandon Marshall: BYE-10-14-10-13-4 (51), Earl Bennett: BYE-6-4-8-2-2 (22), Matt Forte: BYE-5-5-2-5-4 (21), Devin Hester: BYE-6-2-2-4-4 (18), Kellen Davis: BYE-2-1-0-5-2 (10), Matt Spaeth: BYE-1-2-0-3-0 (6), Alshon Jeffery: BYE-dnp-dnp-dnp-dnp-4 (4), Michael Bush: BYE-1-0-1-0-1 (3), Evan Rodriguez: BYE-dnp-dnp-1-0-1 (2), Kyle Adams: BYE-1-0-0-1-0 (2), Eric Weems: BYE-0-0-1-0-0 (1)
The Bears were dismantled by the 49ers on Monday night, but I don't think that means we have to start selling off our shares in Matt Forte and Brandon Marshall. Even with Jason Campbell at the helm, Marshall got into the end zone and when you face the 49ers rush defense with no way to lengthen the field in the passing game, well, Matt Forte had no chance. The good news is that Jay Cutler will return at some point, and those two guys will be fine.
The only other fantasy possibility on the team, Alshon Jeffery, came back for a little while, only to get hurt again. That's no good for the Bears, but we know they have to funnel all work to Forte and Marshall if they want to have a chance of winning.
Dallas Cowboys
Jason Witten: 7-8-22-8-10-8 (63), Miles Austin: 5-9-16-9-4-12 (55), Dez Bryant: 15-3-11-4-5-15 (53), Felix Jones: 1-6-3-5-3-3 (21), Kevin Ogletree: 4-6-3-4-0-3 (20), Lawrence Vickers: 1-1-0-1-2-1 (6), John Phillips: 2-0-3-0-0-0 (5), Lance Dunbar: 0-0-0-2-0-3 (5), Cole Beasley: dnp-dnp-0-2-1-1 (4), Dwayne Harris: 0-0-0-0-0-3 (3), Phillip Tanner: 0-1-1-0-0-0 (2), James Hanna: 0-0-1-0-0-0 (1)
There's no doubt that when Dez Bryant is healthy, he's getting the ball. Of course he's had nagging injuries this season, which in turn has led to inconsistent targets, but last week he was full-go and had 15 targets, catching 12 of those for 145 yards and a touchdown. And even with that huge number of targets, Miles Austin and Jason Witten also saw healthy targets. The lack of a running game and inconsistent play all around has kept Tony Romo throwing the ball, and that's good for those three main targets.
The running back situation is impossible to project due to past usage because everyone is hurt. Play whoever is upright at your own risk.
Detroit Lions
Calvin Johnson: 13-11-8-8-13-11 (64), Brandon Pettigrew: 7-6-9-3-9-7 (41), Titus Young: 5-8-9-5-7-6 (40), Tony Scheffler: 5-3-8-3-1-10 (30), Joique Bell: 2-4-4-4-8-1 (23), Mikel Leshoure: 4-7-5-2-3-1 (22), Ryan Broyles: 0-4-5-6-1-2 (18), Nate Burleson: 9-3-dnp-dnp-dnp-dnp (12), Mike Thomas: dnp-3-7-0-0-0 (10), Will Heller: 0-0-0-1-0-1 (2), Kevin Smith: dnp-dnp-1-1-0-0 (2)
Calvin Johnson will continue to be Calvin Johnson and it looks like Titus Young Sr. will continue to be Titus Young Sr. He had a golden opportunity to play opposite of the best wide receiver in the game and roam free with single coverage, but instead he acts a fool. He's out for the Thanksgiving game and will be replaced my Mike Thomas, while Ryan Broyles stays in the slot. Broyles only had two targets last week, but should see an uptick on Thursday.
Last week Tony Scheffler saw a whopping 10 targets, but only caught two. And that was pretty much the name of the game, inefficiency. Matthew Stafford completed less than 50% of his passes and once again he was out of synch.
Kevin Smith saw 21 snaps to Joique Bell's 11, so there was a bit of the changing of the guard there. It doesn't matter much for fantasy with both getting work, but if you were holding onto Bell in a PPR league, say goodnight Gracie.
Green Bay Packers
Randall Cobb: 10-8-7-9-BYE-12 (46), James Jones: 7-10-9-7-BYE-4 (37), Jordy Nelson: 12-9-dnp-1-BYE-5 (27), Alex Green: 1-5-6-4-BYE-1 (17), Jermichael Finley: 4-2-6-2-BYE-3 (17), Tom Crabtree: 3-0-1-2-BYE-0 (6), Donald Driver: 0-1-2-2-BYE-1 (6), James Starks: 0-dnp-2-0-BYE-1 (3), Jarrett Boykin: 0-0-1-2-BYE-dnp (3), D.J. Williams: dnp-0-1-0-BYE-0 (1), John Kuhn: 0-1-dnp-dnp-BYE-0 (1)
Randall Cobb leads the team in targets and should continue that trend. He's the most dynamic player the Packers have right now and Jordy Nelson can only help him free up some space underneath.
The good game from Jermichael Finley came on just three targets and with Jordy Nelson back to full health, I doubt those numbers will rise for Finley. He's only seeing 50 percent of the snaps, whereas he was getting 70-86 percent in the first four games of the season.
James Starks saw a huge chunk of work last week, but Coach McCarthy wasn't pleased with the results. Neither Alex Green nor Starks have done anything with their opportunity, so until they do, they are bench material.
Minnesota Vikings
Percy Harvin: 14-5-12-6-dnp-BYE (37), Kyle Rudolph: 11-4-2-2-9-BYE (28), Michael Jenkins: 10-2-9-2-3-BYE (26), Adrian Peterson: 8-4-1-4-4-BYE (21), Jerome Simpson: dnp-1-7-2-4-BYE (14), Toby Gerhart: 3-0-2-2-2-BYE (9), Jarius Wright: dnp-dnp-dnp-dnp-5-BYE (5), Rhett Ellison: 2-0-1-1-0-BYE (4), Devin Aromashodu: 2-0-dnp-1-1-BYE (4), John Carlson: 2-0-dnp-dnp-1-BYE (3), Jerome Felton: 0-0-0-1-1-BYE (2), Stephen Burton: 0-0-0-dnp-1-BYE (1), Allen Reisner: dnp-dnp-dnp-1-dnp-BYE (1)
The Vikings used the bye to distribute Adrian Peterson's blood to all the sick children of the earth.
New Orleans Saints
Marques Colston: BYE-10-10-4-6-6 (36), Jimmy Graham: BYE-dnp-10-11-8-6 (35), Lance Moore: BYE-10-6-2-9-3 (30), Darren Sproles: BYE-4-9-dnp-dnp-dnp (13), Devery Henderson: BYE-3-4-3-2-1 (13), Pierre Thomas: BYE-1-2-3-2-4 (12), Travaris Cadet: BYE-0-0-0-3-3 (6), Joseph Morgan: BYE-3-dnp-0-0-1 (4), David Thomas: BYE-4-0-0-0-0 (4), Mark Ingram: BYE-0-0-2-1-1 (4), Jed Collins: BYE-1-0-1-0-2 (4), Chris Ivory: BYE-dnp-dnp-1-1-0 (2), Courtney Roby: BYE-0-1-dnp-dnp-0 (1)
The return of Jimmy Graham has left Marques Colston holding the target bag. He's averaging a paltry 5 targets a game over the last three weeks, which are five less than he averaged weeks one through eight. It's not a huge problem, compared to world hunger, etc, but you'll just have to lower expectations a smidge.
New York Giants
Victor Cruz: 13-11-8-11-4-BYE (47), Hakeem Nicks: 5-10-7-4-14-BYE (40), Martellus Bennett: 2-7-6-4-9-BYE (28), Domenik Hixon: 6-4-3-1-2-BYE (16), Ahmad Bradshaw: 1-5-0-0-4-BYE (10), Andre Brown: dnp-1-2-0-6-BYE (9), Rueben Randle: 0-0-2-3-2-BYE (7), Ramses Barden: 0-0-1-0-3-BYE (4), Henry Hynoski: 1-1-0-1-0-BYE (3), Bear Pascoe: 0-1-0-dnp-1-BYE (2), Travis Beckum: dnp-dnp-dnp-0-1-BYE (1)
The Giants used the bye to sell Ahmad Bradshaw off for parts.
Philadelphia Eagles
DeSean Jackson: 8-BYE-8-7-8-9 (40), Jeremy Maclin: 10-BYE-9-4-12-3 (38), Brent Celek: 8-BYE-5-9-3-8 (33), LeSean McCoy: 8-BYE-3-3-5-7 (26), Jason Avant: 4-BYE-8-9-2-dnp (23), Clay Harbor: 2-BYE-0-4-3-6 (15), Riley Cooper: 3-BYE-1-1-3-7 (15), Stanley Havili: 0-BYE-1-1-2-3 (7), Damaris Johnson: dnp-BYE-dnp-0-1-2 (3)
What is there to say about the Eagles? Can I just stop there? No, ok, well, they aren't very good. There is plenty of talent there, but the lack of an offensive line and a coach who can't seem to adjust, has sunk this ship.
LeSean McCoy did see a nice uptick in targets with Nick Foles in there, but he then went and got concussed. There is a lot up in the air for the coming game against the Panthers, but if McCoy can't go, Bryce Brown has some real ability and might just give this team a bit of a spark. Lord knows they need it.


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Misenheimer, NC---The Pfeiffer baseball team split a double-header with Coker in Conference Carolinas action Saturday afternoon. The Falcons (7-4 overall and 1-1 in the conference) took the first game 5-4 in 10 innings. Coker (4-6, 1-1) came back to take game two 3-2.
Will Davis singled in Josh Strickland in the bottom of the first to give Pfeiffer an early 1-0 lead.
Coker came back with two in the fourth and one in the sixth to take a 3-1 advantage.
Zack Pou led off the bottom of the sixth with a home run. Bryan Braxton and Will Davis followed with back to back doubles to tie the game at three.
Braxton singled in Strickland in the seventh to give the Falcons the lead at 4-3.
Coker got an unearned run off Pfeiffer starter Jonathan McDaniel in the eighth to tie the game. McDaniel gave up 4 runs( 2 earned) in 7 and 2/3 innings. Andrew Oliver came in to finish the eighth.
Will Davis got hit by a pitch to lead off the bottom of the tenth. Hayes Hinson followed with a double to move Davis to third. Kevin Oquendo then delivered the game winning hit to give Pfeiffer the win.
Oliver picked up the win for Pfeiffer after going 2 and 1/3 innings of hitless relief pitching. Oliver walked nobody and struck out five.
Coker came back in game two and jumped up early with wo runs in the second inning.
The Cobras added a single run in the fourth.
Coker starter Jesse Hatchell took a shut-out into the seventh when Pfeiffer finally got going offensively. Will Davis and Shawn Coke got on base to lead off the seventh and with one out Hunter Wyke drove them in. The Falcons had two on with two out but could no score again and los 3-2.
Ben Beard took the loss for Pfeiffer giving up three runs( 2 earned) in six innings of work.
The two teams will finish the series with a single game Sunday starting at 1:00 pm.


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The Nature Coast will see drastic changes due to sea level rise by the turn of the century, according to a state expert at a meeting last Thursday night.
Whitney Gray, sea level rise coordinator with the Florida Sea Grant and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, told an audience of about 25 people in Gainesville that conservative estimates of sea level rise of .64 meters show seas moving up to 3.7 miles inland for areas near Waccasassa Bay and for much of the state, thanks to a relatively flat terrain.
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The Mount St. Mary's men's basketball team tasted defeat for the first time since Feb. 6 last night in the Northeast Conference Tournament championship game against two-time defending NEC champion LIU Brooklyn.
The Mount St. Mary's men's basketball team tasted defeat for the first time since Feb. 6 last night in the Northeast Conference Tournament championship game against two-time defending NEC champion LIU Brooklyn.
Playing in its third NEC championship game in the last six years, the Mount was hoping to crash the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2007-08 season.
It ended in a 91-70 loss for the Mountaineers.
Things were looking up for the Mountaineers after the visitors took a 10-4 lead following a three-point shot by Sam Prescott. Another trey by Prescott less than a minute later made it 13-6 and it appeared the Mount was in prime position to "steal" another road game in the conference tournament — just like they did the two previous games against Bryant and top-seed Robert Morris.
But the Blackbirds proved too much for the Mountaineers, which couldn't find a way to stop LIU Brooklyn from scoring inside the paint and couldn't answer when they fell behind in the second half. Mount St. Mary's led 31-29 with time winding down in the first half, but the Blackbirds scored the final six points of the half to take a lead they did not lose the rest of the game.
In fact, it went from bad to worse for a team that had won its nine previous games, including an 83-71 triumph over LIU Brooklyn back on Feb. 21 at Emmitsburg, Md.
A quick look at the final stat sheet reveals how dominant the Blackbirds were in the "rubber" game between the two teams. LIU Brooklyn beat Mount St. Mary's in the first meeting of the season, 86-72, at Barclays Center. The Blackbirds outrebounded the Mountaineers 36-27 and recorded five more assists (19-14) and seven more steals (11-4). Both teams committed 13 turnovers.
But the big difference was the scoreboard itself. LIU Brooklyn took Mount St. Mary's Mayhem philosophy and made it its own. The Mount could not find a way to score the way it did against Fairleigh Dickinson in the season finale, when the Mountaineers won 103-82.
It was simply the Blackbirds' night. They shot 61.4 percent from the field (35-57) and were 5 for 9 from the three-point line. Conversely, Mount St. Mary's shot 39.7 percent (27-68). Now, wait for it. . . because, if these numbers were better, it's an entirely different game. The Mount shot 9 for 31 from the three-point arc (29 percent). All season long, head coach Jamion Christian's team has lived or died by the three.
Last night, well, you know which one.
Christian must have been thinking of such a scenario as his team was preparing for last night's game.
"We're going to have to get back in transition and run a good offense," Christian said. "They can score so well. If you take bad shots and turn the ball over, it's virtually two points for them. We have to be disciplined, rebound the ball well and finish."
Sure, Mount St. Mary's had five players score in double digits. But, as in games past when one player lights up the scoreboard for 25 or 28 points a game, last night's high scorer finished with 19 (Sam Prescott). Boy, the Mount could have used an encore 44-point performance by the junior. Following Prescott in the scoring column were Shivaughn Wiggins (13), Kristijan Krajina (12), Rashad Whack (10) and Julian Norfleet (10).
LIU Brooklyn did get a big night from one of its players. C.J. Garner erupted for 31 points, which was almost better than the Mount's top two scorers. Jamal Olasewere added 15 points.
The Mountaineers didn't start the second half like they did the first half. Not by a longshot. The Blackbirds went on a 7-0 run to begin the final 20 minutes. Mount St. Mary's didn't score its first bucket until the 17:19 mark of the half when Krajina made a jump shot to make it 42-33.
LIU Brooklyn extended the lead to 56-42 on a dunk by Olasewere. The Mountaineers couldn't get any closer than 12 points after Olasewere's dunk electrified the Wellness Center Crowd.
Going forward, the future is looking very bright for the Mount. Raven Barber and Oliver Brown were the only two seniors on a junior-dominated team that also included NEC Rookie of the Year Wiggins. Mount St. Mary's will return four starters (Wiggins, Whack, Prescott and Norfleet).
It's safe to say that the Mountaineers — which missed the NEC Tournament last season for the first time since 2005 — won't be sneaking up on anyone next season.
Still, the "what ifs?" can't be ignored. A win last night would have made for a very special St. Patrick's Day on campus in Emmitsburg, Md. I was there in 1995 when Mount players jumped for joy at the prospect of playing Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. It's now wait and see if the Mount is invited to another post-season tournament.
In the meantime, it was interesting to note another of Christian's sentiments after contemplating the fact that so many players are returning next season.
"We're very fortunate to have all these guys back, but it's important for the guys to understand the moment we're in," he said.
Let's hope the Mount St. Mary's players bookmark this quote and pin it up on their lockers on Oct. 15, 2013.


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Circa 1930
An inverted dome uplight chandelier with a crystal tiered stem. The dome is in its original worn and patinated nickel finish.
Current height: 35"
Minimum height: 28"
Overall: 15" diameter
Can be UL listed for use in dry environments
4 Edison sockets, maximum 60 watts per socket
1 fixture total available.
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Draghi's Deflation Risk Complicates Recovery: Euro CreditJana Randow and Jeff Black
Mario Draghi is facing down a deflation threat with few options left to fight it.
Consumer prices in the euro area are rising at the slowest pace in four years, well below the European Central Bank's target of just under 2 percent. The ECB president has a choice of cutting rates that are already near zero, injecting liquidity that may not boost prices, or ignoring the ECB's own definition of price stability, according to banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and BNP Paribas SA.
A price slowdown could turn into a negative spiral that derails the recovery in the euro region. While the 17-nation economy exited six quarters of recession in the three months through June, it still has record unemployment and shrinking bank lending.
"The ECB has become unusually tolerant of low inflation, even by its own standards," said Greg Fuzesi, an economist at JPMorgan in London. "The argument for inaction is becoming more stretched, however. The refinancing rate cut is the simplest option in the near term."
Euro-area inflation slowed to 0.7 percent in October, the lowest level since November 2009 and the ninth straight month that the rate has been less than the ECB's ceiling, European Union data showed yesterday. Price gains are sluggish amid a fragile recovery and a strengthening euro that cuts the price of imports.
Rate-Cut Predictions
The euro depreciated 0.7 percent to $1.3493 today, headed for the biggest weekly slide against the dollar since July 2012. German two-year yields dropped to 0.11 percent, the lowest level since July this year. Benchmark 10-year bund yields rose to 1.697 percent after falling to 1.65 percent yesterday, the lowest level since Aug. 8.
The report prompted speculation the ECB will invoke policies from a reduction in its benchmark interest rate, currently at a record low of 0.5 percent, to adding fresh liquidity to the financial system, or broad-based asset purchases similar to those by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Bank of America Corp., UBS AG and Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc now forecast a rate cut at this month's meeting on Nov. 7. BNP Paribas, Societe Generale SA, JPMorgan Chase, ABN Amro Bank NV, Nomura Holdings Inc. and Scotiabank predict a reduction in December, when the central bank will publish new economic projections.
Inflation Undershoots
"Inflation is persistently undershooting the ECB's definition of price stability, which risks unanchoring inflation expectations on the downside," said Ken Wattret, chief euro-area economist at BNP Paribas in London. In addition, "the appreciation of the exchange rate is leading to an inappropriate tightening of financial and monetary conditions in the euro area."
So far, Draghi has held his nerve when it comes to the threat of deflation. Judged by their actions, ECB policy makers are now more sanguine about price gains well below 2 percent than in the past. Even though the central bank forecasts inflation will average 1.3 percent in 2014, it hasn't signaled that's low enough for it to cut rates.
Neither has the ECB indicated it'll act to halt a rising euro. The single currency has appreciated more than 4 percent against its major peers since late March and rose to a two-year high against the dollar last week.
Euro Gains
An appreciation of 10 percent in trade-weighted terms has the same effect as an interest-rate increase of 0.5 percentage point to 1 percentage point, according to calculations by Nordea Markets last month. Erik Nielsen, chief global economist at UniCredit SpA in London, said such a gain would shave off 0.8 percentage point of gross domestic product over two years, with most of the impact in the first 12 months.
The ECB has warded off calls for U.S.-style quantitative easing and opted instead to provide banks with unlimited cash for as long as three years. The euro-area economy relies on bank lending for about 70 percent of credit, making asset purchases a more difficult policy tool to use. Securities account for about 70 percent of financing in the U.S.
Draghi may simply wait for the nascent euro-area recovery to lead to an acceleration in price gains. Business confidence as measured by the European Commission increased for a sixth month in October to the highest level in more than two years, while manufacturing and services output has expanded since July, signaling the recovery in the euro area is gaining strength.
'Positive Sign'
Low inflation may even help growth, according to Christoph Weil, an analyst at Commerzbank AG in Frankfurt. Periphery nations are cutting labor costs as they strive to reduce a euro-region unemployment rate that stood at 12.2 percent in September.
"The low rate of inflation is a positive sign, as it is largely due to weak price pressure in the crisis countries," Weil said. "Declining prices in Greece and Spain confirm that companies are using the drop in unit-labor costs to improve their price competitiveness."
Draghi has sent mixed signals on how to handle consumer prices. In June, when annual gains were averaging 1.6 percent, he said low inflation is not necessarily bad. "With low inflation, you can buy more stuff," he said. A month later, he reiterated that "price stability goes in both directions," signaling that undershooting the ECB's target is just as dangerous as exceeding it.
Northern Resistance
"We expect headline inflation to fall further in the coming months, which would leave the single currency area vulnerable to a deflationary episode in the case of a negative demand shock," said Nick Kounis, head of macro research at ABN Amro in Amsterdam. "A November move is possible but not probable, given that there is still resistance by officials from some of the northern member states. They and the rest of the council will probably want to wait for the updated inflation projections in December."
Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann has warned repeatedly that interest rates kept too low for an extended period carry risks that are hard to gauge. Ewald Nowotny, Austria's representative on the council, said in an interview with Market News International published on Oct. 29 that policy makers are unlikely to cut their benchmark or the deposit rate.
"Draghi has to have a higher tolerance for low inflation," said Carsten Brzeski, senior economist at ING in Brussels. "He can hardly do anything against it."
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Posted on June 14, 2013
People have been inquiring about Smurf Month. I beg your pardon, I never promised you blue people in the garden.
For those of you who have not been reading this blog for years (I forgive you, you've been busy, what with the ABBA Museum opening and all), Smurf Month is a name I have given to a period when it seems everyone has agreed at once to stop bringing me copies of The Help and the 8-Week Cholesterol Cure, and instead bring me Smurf Singalong albums and thimbles from the 1912 Republican National Convention. I actually do not endorse Smurf Month, jelly bean boil. I have enough to do just keeping up with all the economics textbooks people drop off.
But did I mention the duck call? They are making duck calls now which come with a CD to practice along with. This duck call is still shrinkwrapped, so you are in no danger of catching anything from a previous duck hunter. (I don't know what you'd catch from a duck hunter, but why risk such a mallardie?) What I really liked about this is that it came in the day after somebody else dropped off an unused golf ball monogrammer. Somebody had Father's Day in mind.
Come to think of it, that was just about two days before the lady dropped off the first ten volumes of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. This made sense, I suppose, since it was the current edition, which is divided into the ten-volume Micropaedia and nineteen-volume Macropaedia. She only needed the Macropaedia, I guess.
What made the experience so Smurfy is that she pointed them out to me and said, "Those would be good if somebody bought them all together."
I might not have thought of that.
Just yesterday I seem to have been on the list of everybody who had framed artwork to send my way. I have two different posters from the musical Chicago (it'll look great on your den), a suite of 19th century ballet posters only one of which has the glass broken (this was handy, because I could look under the print and find it was actually printed in 1980), and a piece of artwork celebrating the life and death of Wild Bill Hickok. (Have I mentioned the volunteer who asked me to find out about the Dead Man's Hand? "Yes," she told me, "I know Wild Bill was holding aces and eights when he was shot, but what was the fifth card?" I was unable to fill her in on this.)
Somebody else dropped off a framed piece of artwork with another volunteer, who will bring it to me on Saturday. He wouldn't describe it, but did say "It's special." It was donated by a person who previously donated the largest collection I have ever received of lesbian vampire nun fiction (only five books, but that's still four more than I would have guessed.) I deduced from the word "special" that it is worthy of the previous donation.
Speaking of supernatural fiction, my thanks to the person who dropped off two entire shopping bags of werewolf romances. I was afraid the vampires were winning. Everyone's favorite title so far is "Wolf With Privileges", though there were eyebrows raised at "No Leashes Attached".
But a Smurf Month? Why no, I don't see any signs of one. Yeah, I've got my head under this pillow, but that's a coincidence.


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BT mine is correct on the list.
BT mine is correct on the list.
gotta love slow connections. OPBN--the best part is seeing all the 20 somethings listed.
My Grey hairs have Grey hairs. Sound off if you gotta pair...43 here but don't act a day over 21.
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I've had my status as AO's problem child for 12 years.
Jees we are gonna be a sight to see at legends. I should of made the jerseys tie in the back.
What would the price be?
For a jersey that ties in the back?
No no. the Jersey. I'd take 2 if the price is not killer and if I could have urban Black/White/Grey camo, and with out the magpie and the "AO" centred over "Army"
not modifying the front logo. can remove the magpie, price is 75 plus 10 shipping... go look at the pre order
Ok, so Im not quite an XL, but not an XXL, can you see if they will make me a special size, XL1/2? Also, I would like the sleeves reversed and my picture on the back instead of a number and take the AO logo off the front and instead put a big pink phallic.. Can you make one sleeve short sleeve and the other long? And do they offer it in a turtle neck? Chicks love turtle necks...
On a serious note, I am assuming they can put symbols instead of numbers on the back? They did for another jersey that I have from them.
No you're mistaken, chicks love turtle necks under polo shirts with popped collars.
48 in sept. beard is half white.
next time we do jerseys i vote for McKenzie Tartan. cheaper than wearing a $300.00 kilt.
oh jees... I know some pump guys that wear kilts and nothing else
are you refering to above or below the kilt?
bike shorts under the kilt, nothing above
my buddy who plays with them says one game they "flashed" the opposing team when they saw them. no one shot at them and they lowered their guns confused... then the guys with them lit em up while they were trying to figure it out.
i dont know if that happened but I wish it to be true


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The start of Tonganoxie as a community can be largely attributed to a hard-working Delaware Indian tribe and their appointed leader.
The start of Tonganoxie as a community can be largely attributed to a hard-working Delaware Indian tribe and their appointed leader. The chief's name was Tongqua Oxie and later changed to Tonganoxie.
Because of the expanding white population in the east, the Delaware tribe was pushed west from New York. "Due to the abundance of timber, water and game, the chief and his followers chose the area now called Tonganoxie. The chief lived in a log cabin near what is now known as Tonganoxie. He was a man of peace during violent times. The chief was said to be of short stature, but no pictures have been located, leaving his physical description up to the imagination.
He was recognized not only by his fellow tribesmen but also by the W.S. Government as a leader. In return for the chief's cooperative attitude, the government Indian agent had a travel lodge built for him in 1840. This building has been described as a large two-story building about 60 feet long and 30 feet wide. It included a grand staircase with a fireplace in every room.
With the establishment of this tavern, and later the stage stop and trading post, the community of Tonganoxie came into being. The lodge stood on the northeast outskirts of what is now the city.
The chief's sister and her son, who was named "Best Quality" after the chief's favorite tobacco, assisted him with the lodge, which became a primary stop for mail and a stagecoach stop. Although the chief had two wives, he fathered no children.
July 21, 1866, the city of Tonganoxie was established. Early residents decided to build on the south side of the creek.
Fort Leavenworth was established in 1827, and Fort Riley in 1852. A road was constructed between the two forts, and passed near the Chief's lodge, going toward Lawrence.
Annie Johnston is a Leavenworth resident and wife of the late J.H. Johnston III, former Times publisher.


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BOULDER -- Boulder County has temporarily closed several mountain-area roadways to cycling and is asking cyclists to limit their bike riding on other roads in the mountains.
"Until we reconstruct the damaged roads so they are safe for all users, we encourage cyclists to use the east county roads that are open," county transportation director said in a Thursday afternoon letter to "Boulder County Cyclists and Cycling Community."
Gerstle and Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle already had asked motorists, cyclists and hikers to avoid recreational trips through many of the areas west of the foothills.
On Thursday, Gerstle said Boulder County requested people limit all modes of travel on mountain county roads "so that local residents, emergency responders, utility providers and road maintenance work crews can engage in essential rebuilding activities."
Gerstle wrote that "despite our public pleas, however, we continue to experience traffic congestion that is impeding our road work in these heavily damaged areas."
He said county officials are "particularly concerned about unsafe cycling conditions that will continue as extensive road repairs are made throughout our mountain communities."
Those conditions, he said, include: increased volumes of heavy construction and road maintenance equipment along compromised roadways; steep drop-offs along many roadways from washed-away ditches; and destroyed, damaged or washed-away road shoulders -- shoulders that typically separate vehicular and bicycle travel or allow pull-offs by cyclists and safe passing by vehicles.
Gerstle also said there's debris on mountain roadways from recurring rock slides.
"While these conditions are experienced by both motorists and bicyclists, bicyclists are much more likely to have their safety compromised by them," Gerstle wrote. "For this reason, the county has temporarily closed several roads to cycling while we work to restore our roadway infrastructure."
Gerstle said in his letter that county officials recognize that may not feel fair to cyclists, but "we believe these closures are necessary until our roads can properly function for all modes of travel."
He promised that Boulder County "will continue the discussion" with the cycling community about how the county "can help crate safe, enjoyable cycling opportunities in Boulder County during this most unusual time. As we go forward together, we thank you again for your understanding and patience."
Ryan Kragerud, president of Bicycle Longmont -- one of several cycling organizations getting the county's letter -- said he thought both the road closings and the county's requests for cyclists to avoid other mountain roads are reasonable.
"The roads aren't closed because they don't like cyclists," Kragerud said Thursday night. "The roads are closed because of safety."
Said Kragerud: "From Bicycle Longmont's perspective, anything cyclists can do to help speed the recovery and the rebuilding is great," even "if that means not riding on the roads and trails that need to be fixed. If they need us to get out of the way in order to get the job done, that's fine with us."
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Sir Alex Ferguson is gone. It doesn't feel real to me yet. I'd never put it past him to announce his retirement so that all of United's rivals relax just a little bit over the summer only to find that he's back on the sidelines come August. No, it isn't going to happen nor is it even rumored but such is my respect for his creativity, deviousness, and desire to give himself an edge over his competition in England and Europe. Until I see David Moyes on the sidelines for a match that counts, I'll harbor this fear at least a little bit.
Assuming that my fear is baseless, there are a lot of questions facing Manchester United this summer as they approach the Transfer Window. In order to arrive at our proscribed priorities at Old Trafford over the summer, we'll take a look at how the season went and where the potential holes are as the David Moyes era begins.
2012-13 Review
Sir Alex Ferguson rode off into the sunset carrying his millionth trophy (what, it was fewer than that? Are you sure?) which seems appropriate. Robin van Persie arrived and did what everyone expected he would do – score lots of goals. Outside of van Persie and the much-improved David De Gea though, the roster was very much in flux all season. Wayne Rooney never really found a home after being displaced by van Persie's arrival. Shinji Kagawa, a creative force at Dortmund, never really settled in to a regular role. The wingers – Nani, Ashley Young, Antonio Valencia, and Ryan Giggs – were a shadow of the incredibly productive 2011-12 group. At the back, injuries and age meant United were consistently rotating players in front of DDG. Make no mistake, United's title is owed very much to SAF's rare ability to get the most out of his players and Manchester City's inability to maintain anything close to their pace from last season. This may sound like a bit of a dismal review for a team that won the title going away but with Moyes coming in there are definitely major questions that must be asked about how prepared this group is to challenge for a title without their legendary boss guiding the way.
One of the big issues for United is that there aren't many players on the roster who showed a positive trajectory in 2012-13. Here is the limited list of players who improved significantly this past season and appear capable of even more this coming season:
Declining or Returning to Form
One of the major reasons that Manchester United didn't win the title by 20 points was that they suffered down seasons from a number of players. Here is a quick rundown of the players who didn't meet expectations and whether we think it is likely that they will return to former heights or are actually in permanent decline:
If we make the assumption that Rooney is staying then for my money, the order of priorities at United for this summer looks like this:
This is Manchester United that we're talking about so there will always be a lot of names associated with them, here are some prominent ones and how they might, or might not, fit:
So, who do you think United will be going after over the summer? Do you think Rooney will stay?


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Circa 1920
A single table lamp in aged brass with a homemade art deco feel. The stepped base is a solid series of brass plates.
Overall: 22-1/2" h. x 5" w. x 5" d.
Height to socket: 16-1/4"
Base: 1-1/2" h. x 5" w. x 5" d.
Can be UL listed for use in dry environments
Single Edison socket, maximum 100 watts
1 fixture total available.
On display at our Chicago showroom.


text: Has anyone done this or have a picture of a karta body on an am/mm rail? Im wondering if i cut the lip off of the front if it would be flush with shorter rail. Trying to build a compact y gripped mag. If not, does anyone with a karta body want to snap a pic of it on said am/mm rail for me?


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Matt Damon was nominated by Jimmy Kimmel and Ben Affleck to complete the ALS ice bucket challenge. The actor behind Water.org said, "it posed kind of problem for me, not only because there's a drought here in California, but because I co-founded Water.org. And we envision the day when everybody has access to a clean drink of water -- and there are about 800 million people in the world who don't -- and so dumping a clean bucket of water on my head seemed a little crazy."
So he found a better solution.
Damon nominated George Clooney, Bono and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady to do the challenge next.