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I read copyright pages. (Don't ask.) As a result, sometimes I read suprising things. Here's something I found last night:
Well, that's interesting… A normal wouldn't need a cataloging record, and I'm guessing a cataloger, even if they noticed this, would already know they can get a record from OCLC. Though, I guess I can see the use for some small libraries. But, I can't find any such page on the BOOM! Web site. I did find a Librarians page on the Kaboom! Studios site (an imprint of BOOM I believe) but none of the links work.
Posted in Libraries Tagged with: cataloging, marc, publishers
DRM is dumb. DRM does not work. DRM is the Empire is tightening its fist, which only forces more star systems to slip through its fingers. You know how our war on terrorism basically begets more terrorism? Like, someone blows up our shit, then we blow up some Yemeni daycare thinking that an Al Qaeda higher-up is hiding there, and then all the people affected by the blown-up daycare suddenly think, "The US kills kids so now we're gonna be fight the US with tooth and nail?" Meaning, our war on terror just creates more terrorists?
Help libraries. Help them. They're customers. But even beyond that, they're the drug dealers of the book world. They're the ones giving out free samples of your work (which, to be clear, they paid for) and fostering a love of stories and a culture of books. Libraries are Willy Wonka factories where they make new readers instead of weird-ass child-endangerment candy. (Seriously, the government needs to step in and shut Wonka down. Last I heard he was drowning kids in a corn syrup river or something. He's like a fucking Batman villain, that guy.)
Read the full post @ TerribleMinds.com.
Posted in ebooks Tagged with: authors, drm, ebooks, publishers
At the start of the summer, I traveled to Chicago for the annual national conference of the American Library Association. It was great. There are many utterly baseless clichés about librarians – the shushing spinster who prefers the company of books to humans is a creation of pure and unimaginative fantasy. But there is one way in which librarians live up to their reputation: they are superbly organized. I've been to many library conferences – national, regional, even Europe-wide – and the one thing I can report about all of them is that they ran like clockwork.
While I was in Chicago, I sat down with some of the ALA strategists to talk about how libraries are getting a raw deal on e-books. When libraries want to buy an e-book from the publisher, they find themselves paying as much as five times the price you or I pay for the same book. Literally – librarians are paying $60-80, and sometimes more, to include current release frontlist titles in their collections. Each of these e-books can only be lent to one patron at a time, which means that libraries are sometimes buying a dozen – or more – of these overpriced text-files.
Not only that, but libraries have to buy these books with DRM on them, and invest in expensive, proprietary collection-management software from companies like Overdrive in order to ensure that only one patron at a time can check out any given e-book. These e-books come with restrictions that don't appear on regular print books; they can't be sold on as used books once their circulations drop below a certain threshold; neither can they be shared with another library's patrons though standard practices like interlibrary loan, a mainstay of libraries for more than a century.
Read the full article @ Locus Online.
Posted in ebooks, Libraries Tagged with: ala, cory doctorow, publishers
U.S. District Judge Denise L. Cote's ruling in the non-jury trial sets back what Apple claimed all along: that their discussions with the five major book publishers was merely doing business in a new marketplace for Apple.
Read the full article @ ReadWrite.com.
For a great overview of the whole case consider spending $1.99 for The Battle of $9.99: How Apple, Amazon, and the Big Six Publishers Changed the E-Book Business Overnight by Andrew Richard Albanese.
Update: Here's the full text of the judge's ruling:
Posted in ebooks, Politics & Law Tagged with: apple, ibooks, publishers
PARIS — Hachette Book Group, a division of French publishing giant Hachette Livre, says it's buying Disney's Hyperion, in a deal that will significantly expand HBG's backlist with about 1,000 books and a list of forthcoming titles from authors including actor Ethan Hawke.
Read the full article @ HuffingtonPost.com.
Posted in Books Tagged with: publishers
Are you an author? Do you want all eBooks to be available to all libraries?
Our nation's readers and libraries need your help.
Did you know that many ebooks are not available to most libraries at any price? Of those we can buy, libraries frequently pay 150 to 500% more than the consumer price, forcing us to purchase fewer copies for library readers to discover. As more books appear only in electronic form, the situation will become intolerable for our nation's readers.
Authors benefit when libraries have the ability to buy and lend ebooks. Libraries help authors through:
- Exposure. Libraries help people find you. Readers discover new authors, topics, and genres in our libraries. Libraries help authors get noticed: we host you at author events; we feature your books at book clubs; and we spotlight your titles on our websites.
- Sales. Research shows that our loans encourage people to buy your books. Additionally, many libraries now provide an option for people to click and "buy-it-now" from our websites.
- Respect. Libraries honor your work. We protect copyright, and we pay for what we use. We want you to keep writing, and make a living at it.
- Love of reading. Libraries help grow readers – and writers. Library lending promotes literacy, exploration, creativity, and innovation.
The Authors for Library Ebooks campaign seeks to add author voices to those of librarians and readers in support of equitable access to digital content through libraries. There are many ways you can support this effort:
- Sign on to the Authors Stand with Libraries statement.
- Help us raise awareness of this issue with publishers, other authors and the general public.
- Learn more about what's at stake.
Literature and knowledge—in all their forms—are essential. We must protect access to them for all people through libraries. Stand with libraries as we seek sustainable solutions for our nation's readers, thinkers, writers and dreamers.
Check it all out @ http://www.ala.org/transforminglibraries/a4le.
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Some of the world's largest book publishers are going after two prolific Usenet uploaders. The publishers have obtained subpoenas from a federal court in the District of Columbia which require major Usenet providers to reveal their customers' identities. Thus far legal action against Usenet users has been relatively rare, but the documents suggest that the publishers are preparing just that.
Cengage Learning, John Wiley and Sons, Elsevier and McGraw-Hill recently obtained subpoenas from the U.S. District Court of Columbia, requiring Usenet providers to hand over the personal details of two very active uploaders.
Read the full article @ TorrentFreak.com.
Posted in Politics & Law Tagged with: ebooks, lawsuit, piracy, publishers, usenet
While most small presses sell all their books freely and happily to libraries, the "Big Five" publishers continue to be terrified by the idea of letting public libraries have their e-books, and to punish libraries for even trying to get their e-books to customers.
The corporations' confused and panic-driven search for an "acceptable business model" for the library e-book has led to some truly grotesque solutions:
So, dear reader, if your library doesn't have the e-book you'd like to read, please don't complain to your librarian. Complain to your publisher. Tell him to wake up and get real.
Read the full article @ bookviewcafe.com.
Posted in ebooks Tagged with: author, libraries, publishers
Both the publishers and Apple have denied any collusion, but a newly uncovered e-mail from late Apple co-founder and turtlenecked figurehead Steve Jobs to James Murdoch of News Corp (parent company of HarperCollins, one of the sued publishers and a former employer of yours truly) seems to indicate that its Jobs who came up with the pricing scheme.
"Throw in with Apple and see if we can all make a go of this to create a real mainstream e-books market at $12.99 and $14.99," wrote Jobs.
Two days later, HarperCollins signed a deal with Apple that made agency pricing its standard model for all e-book sellers.
The DOJ also alleges that when Random House resisted the shift to the agency model, Jobs threatened to block the publisher's e-book application from being distributed through the Apple app store. After Random House gave in, the Apple exec in charge of its e-books deals wrote to Jobs saying that part of the reason the publisher ultimately agreed was "the fact that I prevented an app from Random House from going live in the app store."
Another document uncovered by the DOJ shows Random House's top executive saying his company had been counseled by Apple to withhold e-books from Amazon in order to get the company to accept agency pricing.
Read the full article on The Consumerist.
Posted in ebooks, Politics & Law Tagged with: amazon, apple, publishers
I recently put the payment for a speaking gig on the line over licensing terms. In that case the terms were changed, the event happened, and I got paid. Jason Griffey on the other hand, put payment for a writing gig on the line over licensing terms and the gig didn't happen.
I'll be blunt: there is no situation in which I'd sign copyright over the T&F…or, frankly, anyone. I'm very happy to sign a license of limited exclusivity (say, 30-90 days) for publication, or license the work generally under a CC license and give T&F a specific exemption on NC so they can publish it. But their language about "Our belief is that the assignment of copyright in an article by the author to us or to the proprietor of a journal on whose behalf we publish remains the best course of action for proprietor and author alike, as assignment allows Taylor & Francis, without ambiguity, to assure the integrity of the Version of Scholarly Record, founded on rigorous and independent peer review. " is just…well, bollocks.
However, there's much more to the story as it turns out that the editorial board of the journal involved ended up resigning over said licensing issues. (Not specifically in regards to Jason's complaints, but to his and what sounds like many many others.) Like Jason,
I fully understand that I speak from a position of privilege, as I have the ability to turn down writing opportunities such as this without it effecting my career negatively, and that what I'm about to say is said from this same position, but: No scholar should be producing work, whether that work be the creation of content, editing of content, or other, for entities which insist that they are doing you a favor by taking away your rights or the rights of those you represent.
Read the full article @ JasonGriffey.net.
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PERTH, Western Australia (PRWEB) September 06, 2016
Sacrifices must be made by people working with the law in order to stay a step ahead. But how many is too many?
In "Bodies in the Barrels Case," author Viktoria King introduces readers to main character Lieb Canavan and his constant struggle to appease new wife Rose, keep up with his job and now solve this mystery that has taken over both sides of his life. King brings it all to the table with this graphic and entertaining crime novel while also encouraging readers to take more time for themselves and to not take the life they have for granted.
"I wanted to provide readers with a darker, more thrilling crime drama," King said. "Most crime dramas just touch on what an actual procurator fiscal would see, but I think providing all the details is more entertaining."
King puts a new twist on crime drama and brings it to the forefront with the first of her four book series that will leave readers begging for the next installment. With real, Scottish locations used, King's knowledge of the local area and its interesting landmarks shine through the gore of the crimes.
"Although I live in Australia, my roots and my family are in Scotland," King said. "Finding a location that would interest and even encourage the readers to travel was easiest part."
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By: Viktoria King
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One Direction battled through an emotional 23-song set in South Africa on Saturday night (28Mar15) as they continued to cope with bandmate Zayn Malik's recent departure.
Almost 100,000 fans packed Johannesburg's FNB Stadium for the boy band's gig in Soccer City for the group's second show without Malik, who quit earlier in the week (beg23Mar15), and it was clear his bandmates were still reeling for his announcement.
Days after Harry Styles was spotted wiping away tears onstage at a gig in Jakarta, Indonesia, it was Liam Payne's turn to get emotional - his voice cracked and he had to walk offstage as the group started up Through the Dark, but he regained his composure and later told the fans, "South Africa, you are my favorite audience. This is literally my favorite gig so far."
Malik wasn't even mentioned during the show and fans didn't seem to care he wasn't there, drowning out the remaining members of the boy band with their screams.
Afterward, Styles tweeted, "Thank you for choosing to spend your evening with us. You have no idea how much we love you right now."


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ON every other day of the year businesswoman Chris Caton is more likely to be asked for a cello than a coffee at the Music Corner, in Stalybridge.
But for the past 10 years Chris has taken part in Macmillan Cancer Support's annual 'World's Biggest Coffee Morning'.
So on September 28, she offered customers and visitors tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits to raise funds for the leading cancer charity.
And joining customers at the Melbourne Street shop was Stalybridge and Hyde MP Jonathan Reynolds, who was also given a lesson in how to play the ukulele.
Chris – who moved her business to Stalybridge from Ashton six years ago – was inspired to host the fund-raising events, after her grandfather suffered from leukaemia.
She says it was the dedication of the Macmillan nurses that enabled her grandfather to spend his final days comfortably at home. Taking part in the Macmillan's annual event is her personal way of recognising their support.
Following the event, Mr Reynolds said: "Chris and the team at Music Corner have been taking part in the 'World's Biggest Coffee Morning' for a number of years – raising hundreds of pounds for the charity.
"I was delighted to support their event this year - where I was also given a fun lesson in how to play the ukulele.
"Macmillan do incredible work and this campaign is a strong example of what we can achieve with small actions if we work together."
Macmillan Cancer Support have been running the event for the past 20 years – and during that time the event has raised more than £60million for their work.
This year Chris is also selling a range of donated musical instruments and sheet music to raise extra money for Macmillan Cancer Support – and will continue to raise additional funds for the charity until the items have been sold.
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1997 Hunter 376
- Description
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New arrival
- Year:
- 1997
- Length:
- 37'
- Engine/Fuel Type:
- Single / diesel
- Located In:
- Cork, Ireland
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
- 74578-2468423
- Current Price:
- EUR 59,500 Tax Paid (US$ 68,562)
A very clean example last owner for 9 years boat maintained regardless of cost.
A spacious two double cabin layout
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Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Designer: Hunter Design Team
Flag of Registry: Ireland
Keel: Wing
Hull Shape: Monohull
LOA: 37 ft 6 in
Beam: 12 ft 7 in
LWL: 32 ft 0 in
Maximum Draft: 5 ft 4 in
Displacement: 15000 lbs
Ballast: 4950 lbs
Headroom: 6 ft 6 in
Dry Weight: 15000 lbs
Total Power: 40 HP
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Yanmar
Year Built: 1997
Engine Model: Yanmar
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Power: 40 HP
Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (75 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: 1 (35 Gallons)
Number of single berths: 1
Number of double berths: 3
Number of cabins: 2
Number of heads: 1
Number of bathrooms: 1
Electrical Equipment
Electrical Circuit: 12V
Sail Area
IJPE : 684.00 sq ft
I : 48.00 ft
J : 12.92 ft
P : 49.00 ft
E : 15.25 ft
General Description
Designed with flexibility in mind, the Hunter 376 lets you live life to the fullest - whether sprinting under full sail, entertaining family and friends, or enjoying that long weekend or vacation cruising. The 376 is outfitted with a fractional rig featuring a full-roach, fully-battened mainsail and all lines leading aft. The cockpit is large, with an integrated wheel console, hinged helm seat and a walk-through transom with swim platform. The 376's roomy and bright interior boasts wraparound windshield; Forward double cabin and voluminous double aft cabin; L-shaped gourmet galley; and a marine head with vanity and stall shower.
Engine and electrics
Yanmar 40 hp fully serviced
2 Trojan domestic batteries 500Amp/hr
Starter battery 80 amp/h
Solar panel on deck to charge engine battery
Shorepower with 5 outlets
Mastervolt battery charger
12v socket at chart table
Engine serviced annually
Boat layed up 6 months over winter
Cutlass bearing,exhaust hose and elbow,wiring harness and stuffing box all recent
Accommodations and galley
Huge double aftcabin with armchair and 2 wardrobes and vanity.Dry mesh under mattresses
External equipment
20 kg Bruce with 50m 8mm chain
Sails and Spars
Cruising chute
Fully battened 3 reef main with frictionless batten cars by Fredriksen
110 % genoa high cut
All above 1997. Main and chute in excellent condition
New 2012 Genoa Ocean Grade by Fastnet sails just delivered
Genoa sheets to coachroof where there are 4 lewmar winches but can also be led to aft winches on cockpit coaming near wheel when chute isn't being used.
Storm jib 09. Used once
Twin spreader z spars mast and z spars boom and rigid boom strut
Navigation equipment
Vesper AIS Watchmate 2011 ClassB transponder linked to DSC VHF and Navtex ICS 4 printer for automatic position /log printout
Raychart 435 at helm
Autohelm 300 plotter at charttable
Raymarine S2g below deck autopilot with spare S1G computer
Autohelm ST50 wind speed depth and log and GPS at Helm
Ramarine SL72 radar at helm and at chartable
Safety Equipment
Dan buoy
Avon Liferaft
Epirb McMurdo internal gps version '09
Icom DSC VHF 2011
Vesper marine AIS receiver and transmitter 2011
Horseshoe buoy
Stern scoop ladder
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It's RED! Very auspicious, eh? The run will be happening on 15 Jan 2012. A week before the Chinese New Year weekend. :D
So, it's a good event to train up and get your body fabulous-looking for CNY! Heheh!
We attended the press launch of the event at Mizuno outlet (Lot T225A, 3rd Floor. The Gardens Mid Valley City) just now.
FYI, Mizuno Wave Run was 1st initiated in December 2005 as a fun running event to compliment the many other existing high profile performance running event in the country with an objective to create a healthy lifestyle activity for all.
The 1st event in 2005 was held at Padang Merbuk Kuala Lumpur & attracted about 900+ runners. The following years have seen the event growing with the following participations 900 (2005), 1,300 (2006), 1,900 (2007), 2,800 (2008), 3,800 (2009) and 4,400 (2010). For the year 2012, Mizuno's target is 5,000 runners.
Mr. Glenny J Da Costa - Sales & Marketing Manager as the emcee of the day.
Mr. Joachim Heng - Marcom Manager giving the opening speech.
ALL Finishers in will receive a FINISHERS MEDAL & a FINISHERS CERTIFICATE with their name, timings & position printed on the certificate.
Both Starting & Finishing will be held at Stadium UPM & the entire 10km route will cover most part of the UPM campus site & runners will be running in a chartered route specially catered to give runners enjoyment & safety route.
After the race, light breakfast from the sponsors will be served to participants while waiting for the announcement of the final results of winners.
Mr Kiyoshi Tatani (Business Manager, Mizuno Corporation Japan)
Over the past few years, we notice that sports activities especially the running event has attracted a lot of interest from the public & we in Mizuno felt that its our responsibility as a an International Sports Company to further support these enthusiast & passionate public by organizing a running event to give them opportunity to gauge their capability & to maintain the legacy of "To Enjoy Running"
Title Sponsor: MIZUNO
Main Sponsor : WORLD OF SPORTS
Co-Sponsors : SUUNTO, GATORADE, POWERBAR, PHYSIOGEL, NESTLE FITNESS CEREAL, PERSKINDOL
Official Venue : UNIVERSITY PUTRA MALAYSIA, SERDANG
Event Organizer : PACESETTERS ATHLETIC CLUB MALAYSIA
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What is the Alumni Fund Advisory Committee and when was it started? The ACS ALUMNI FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AFAC) is a group of ACS alumni, who jointly established an alumni fund (the Fund) in September 2011. They manage the Fund and the way alumni donations are used. AFAC consists of ten alumni selected through an application process.
What are the goals of AFAC?AFAC has the following major goals:
Active ACS alumni contribution to the Fund
Centralization of all donations from alumni, their relatives, and other ACS friends by channeling them through a single platform
Transparency of information regarding ACS finances: sources of funding and historical donation levels
Accountability to donors and alumni regarding donations accrual and usage
What is the role of AFAC in managing the Fund?AFAC is only responsible for organizational matters connected to collecting and allocating donations. ACS stands for distributing donations in compliance with the donation categories.
What has AFAC's donation target been for the Fund's first years of functioning as such?The target was 10% participation rate from the entire alumni body in the first year, i.e. 2012-2013. The achieved result was 9.1%. See the ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FUND for more detailed results of the first year's campaign. The same goal of 10% participation rate was adopted for the second year, 2013-2014. See how diffrenet classes are doing so far HERE.
Who can donate?Anyone can donate: alumni, parents, other friends of ACS, as well as people who would like to make a donation on behalf of someone or because of various reasons of their own.
How are donations accounted for?AFAC publishes two REPORTS per year, in late spring and late autumn, in which collected amounts, their distribution, and any noteworthy trends per class are summarized.
The following two additional elements in the structuring of the Fund help tracking and visibility:
keeping a running LIST OF DONOR NAMES BY CLASS on the ACS website (with an option to not disclose donor names should that be the donor's wish) and
keeping current AGGREGATE PARTICIPATION STATISTICAL DATA regarding alumni donations on the ACS website (i.e. x% of Class of 2003 has donated y BGN so far, etc.).
Are donations tax-deductible in Bulgaria and in the United States?In the United States, donations to ACS are not taxed and are deductible for income tax purposes for taxpayers who itemize deductions. The U.S. Tax Identification Number of Sofia American Schools, Inc. (usually required by corporations making matching gifts) is 13-6400773.
In Bulgaria, donations are taxed as income for ACS at a rate of 5%, paid by the receiver of the donation. /The tax can be paid by the donor, if this is contracted in advance with a contract signed by the two parties./ However, donations in cash or in-kind made by individuals are deductible from a Bulgarian taxpayer's taxable income up to 5% annually as are donations by Bulgarian corporations not exceeding 10% of annual profit.
Will I receive a certificate or a contract for my donation?The American College of Sofia can issue a certificate with the donor name and the donation amount. If the donor (an individual or a company) wishes to take advantage of respective tax breaks, a contract for donation may be signed. This is a valid option for donations in cash, as well.
Where does my donation go?The funding priorities for donations collected through the Fund follow the categories listed on the donation form. They are:
1. Need-Based Financial Aid
2. Academic Departments
3. Athletics / Student Clubs and Organizations
4. Student Clubs and Organizations
5. Infrastructure / Campus Master Plan
6. Unrestricted (ACS Admin Priorities)
How can I donate? What are the donation options?All donations options are described in detail HERE.
Can I make a gift in honor or in memory of someone?Yes.
Why are there two options for ONLINE DONATIONS, Donations to Bulgarian Account and Donations to USA Account?The existing two options allow donors to make a donation regardless of where they live. When the option Donations to Bulgarian Account is used, the donated amount is received at the bank account of the American College of Sofia. When the option Donations to USA Account (PayPal) is used, the donated amount is received at the bank account of Sofia American Schools, Inc. in the United States. Historically, some donors residing in the US have chosen the second option over the first one because some credit card types are accepted by PayPal and not by the currently existing options for online payments in Bulgaria.
Who can I contact if I need help making a donation or technical support?Krassimira Trifonova, Deputy Chief Accountant at email@example.com Do I need a PayPal account to set up a recurring gift? Yes. Alumni cannot set up a recurring gift without a PayPal account.
How do I cancel my recurring gift? Donors can cancel a recurring gift at any time by logging into their PayPal profile and cancelling the preapproved payment.
How do I modify the amount of my recurring gift? Recurring donors can modify the amount they give by canceling their existing recurring payment in their PayPal profile and creating a new one with the updated amount on the ACS giving page.
How do I modify the category allocation of my recurring gift? Alumni can modify a recurring gift's allocation between categories (e.g., Financial Aid, Student Clubs and Organizations, Infrastructure, etc.) in two ways. Alumni can either email Petia Ivanova '97 in the Alumni Office at firstname.lastname@example.com or cancel their existing recurring payment and create a new one with the updated allocation.
Here we upload videos, images, and short text updates on ACS students, clubs, and teams with achievements in their field, that were sponsored by the Alumni Fund.
ACSers Ivan Ivanov (Grade 8) and Hristo Papazov (Grade 9) both took second place on the National Fall Mathematics Competition held on November 9, 2013 in Sofia and Varna. In addition, Boyan Alipiev (Grade 8) and Ivan Ganev (Grade 9) won Certificates of Distinction in the tournament. Part of the travel expenses were covered by the Alumni Fund.
As of school year 2013-14 partially due to alumni funding, ACS ninth graders have a brand new textbook in Physics, one featuring online personal tutor among other things.


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Date - 18th & 19th August 2018
Time - 10am -5pm
Class level - Intermediate
Tea & coffee are provided free of charge throughout the day, there will be a 30 minute lunch break.
Please bring your own eye protection, all glass , tools , mandrels and torches are provided. If you need a creation station or any other special tools please let us know before the class so we can arrange these items for you .
American artist Chelle Jovan was born in 1967 in St Louis. Missouri is still her home state. She started her journey behind the torch in 2010 teaching herself glass techniques then moving onto sculptural work. She is best known for her custom pet portraiture glass work. Prior to working behind a glass torch she has created in stained glass, glass fusing, mosaics and a few other mediums. "My inspiration comes from the love of animals" With a background in earthenware and polymer clay, she applies those same techniques to molten glass to create a miniature likeness of a person's pet. You can find some of her published work in Glass Line magazine http://www.hotglass.com
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Dear Students,
I am greatly looking forward to teaching this workshop and can't wait until I meet each of you. There will be a few things that you will need to bring to class. You will need your favourite sculpting tools (I use a razor blade tool, flat blade, a spare bead mandrel and tweezers) several 5/32 bead mandrels, and 5x7 reference photos of a yellow Labrador.


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This session on the evaluation system is provided to recently hired principals, experienced principals who did not attend evaluation training on the new system previously or want an evaluation "refresher," and those educators who want to maintain a current administrative certificate. It will cover the evaluation process and best practices in observation, conferencing, and using new technology. Principals are encouraged to bring an iPad or smart phone to the session.
Thursday, October 19, 2017
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Samsung's big Gear S3 smartwatch arrives November 18
- November 4, 2016
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Been a while since we've heard much about the Gear S3. Since it was first shown off back in August at IFA, Apple has announced and released their own new offering and, of course, Samsung's been slightly preoccupied with other things.
But fear not, the super-sized smartwatch will be arriving in time for the holidays. Pre-orders start November 6 and the device will be hitting retailers, including Best Buy, Amazon, Macy's and Samsung's own site on the 18th.
As previously noted, the Gear S3 comes in two varieties, — the Frontier and Classic — starting at $350. Both are, for what it's worth, quite large, with 42mm cases, coupled with all those smartwatch internals, measuring 0.51 inches thick. They're both IP68 water and dust resistant, have 1.3-inch always on displays, Samsung Pay compatibility, 4GB of storage and 380mAh batteries, promising up to three days on a charge.
Aside from aesthetic case design differences, the outdoor-themed Frontier features LTE connectivity, and will be made available through AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon stores. Pricing on the 4G version is still forthcoming and will be announced by the carriers themselves.
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It's important to understand that the internet experience you encounter each day has been specifically designed to keep you engaged as long as possible.
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Social media marketer Nate Long examines the biggest tech-related time-wasters in a new article he published on NateLongMarketing.com today. The article, called "Get Your Life Back: The 7 Biggest Tech Time Wasters and How to Beat Them," also offers suggestions for beating a system that Long says is very much designed to steal time away.
"It's important to understand that the internet experience you encounter each day has been specifically designed to keep you engaged as long as possible," said Long. "Today's technology allows marketers to show only those articles, shopping items, status updates and news items that would be of interest to you. I don't mean for that to scare my readers, but to make them aware. In fact, the tailored web has in many ways contributed to a much more pleasant experience online."
Long agrees that the "tailored web" is both a blessing and a curse, providing relevant and custom content that is likely of interest to internet browsers, but also more likely to drain valuable time.
"The days of irrelevant mass advertising are fading quickly online," said Long. "Through data that users willingly offer Facebook, Amazon, Google, Pinterest and other sites, marketers can target the deepest of niches, sending their message only to those who are most certainly interested."
The article also covers other tech-related time wasters that aren't quite as sophisticated, like a cluttered email inbox. For this problem, Long points to the "Yesterbox" method created by Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh.
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February, 2013
We are well into our second semester for this school year, but there are still a number of opportunities available for families within the district.
Developmental and Health screenings continue to be offered at the Windsor Parents as Teachers office in the Windsor Elementary School in Kimmswick, Missouri. The screenings are available for all children age 3 months to Kindergarten entry. The health screening is administered by one of our school district nurses. She weighs and measures the children and then performs a hearing and vision check. Following the health screening your child will be seen for the developmental screening by a Parents as Teachers or Early Childhood staff member. The developmental screening measures your child's development in the following areas; Communication/Language, Concepts, Gross and Fine Motor, Problem-Solving and Personal/Social. The screenings are very beneficial if you have any concerns about your child's development. Screenings are held on Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., through May 9, 2013.
Windsor School District offers a Title I Pre-K preschool class for children meeting eligibility requirements of below average in at least one area of development. Screenings for next year's Title I preschool will be Thursday, March 7 at Freer Elementary and Thursday, March 14 at Windsor Elementary. Please call Janelle Dinwiddie, Early Childhood Coordinator at 636-464-4408, ext. 4500 to schedule an appointment.
If your child has turned or will be turning 5 on or before July 31, 2013 they will need to be screened and registered for Kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year. Screenings for children attending Freer Elementary will take place on Wednesday, March 20th and Thursday, March 21st. Please call Freer Elementary at 636-464-2951 to schedule an appointment. Screenings for children attending Windsor Elementary will take place on Wednesday, April 24th and Thursday, April 25th. Please call Windsor Elementary at 636-464-4408 to schedule an appointment.
Looking for something fun to do with your child? Check out our group meetings!
- Visit to the Rock Community Fire House: Friday, March 1, 2013
Firehouse on Imperial Main Street (across from St. Joseph Catholic Church)
Early Childhood classes will be having tours at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
P.A.T. families can choose either of those times, which ever works best for you!
- Story-time with Miss Mindy: Friday, March 8, 2013 and Friday, April 12, 2013
Come join Miss Mindy for an hour of fun! The themed story-times include; stories, craft activities, songs, games, snacks and playtime with friends. Story-times are located in the Windsor Elementary School Early Childhood classrooms and begin at 9:30 a.m.
Home visits are available for families meeting the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education guidelines. Please call the Parents as Teachers office to schedule a home visit, 636-464-4499.
As a parent, you are your child's first and most important teacher. And like you, we want your child to develop to reach their full potential. Parents as Teachers is here to provide support, child development information, resources and encouragement to you and your child. Please feel free to call the Parents as Teachers office if you have any questions or concerns about your child's development.


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The Texas Rangers have stated their interest on Philadelphia Phillies' Vince Velasquez. However, rumors are swirling that the Rangers are having second thoughts on whether to make a trade offer for Velasquez as he comes with a high price.
The 24-year-old right pitcher out of Montclair, California comes with a $516,000 price tag that makes him too costly to take in by the Rangers. Since the Rangers are looking to invest for a long-term pitcher though, Velasquez's asking price might just be reasonable enough for them to take him in. Velasquez has an ERA of 3.73 with 161 strikeouts and with a 9-3 win-loss record.
#Rangers interested in Vincent Velasquez, as I just reported on @MLBNetwork. Price is obviously high. #Phillies
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 25, 2016
ALSO READ: MLB Rumors: Angels looking to trade Hector Santiago?
However, looking at Velasquez's stats, there is no question that he is the one the Rangers would want to start things for them in the mount. For the trade talks to take place, the Rangers are considering including their third baseman Joey Gallo and infielder Jurickson Profar. The Rangers are hoping that the Phillies would sit down and discuss the trade.
Velasquez was included in a package trade deal from the Houston Astros to the Phillies last year. The Rangers are looking to rebuild their roster and adding Velasquez would stabilize their pitching rotation as an ace pitcher could deliver the goods for them. Sporting a 58-42 in the West Division of the American League and with the addition of Velasquez, the Rangers would want to continue their run for a World Series shot.
Rangers showing interest in Vince Velasquez https://t.co/0kRXjpQkRv
— Rotoworld Baseball (@Rotoworld_BB) July 25, 2016
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Injuries have halted the Rangers' surge in the Western Division and surely they would want to make a comeback and improve their standing. The Rangers have until Aug. 1 to submitted their trade offer and though Velasquez may come with a hefty price, a shot at the World Series might interest them more rather than thinking of how much they will cost to sign him.
Aside from Velasquez, the Rangers are also looking at Edison Volquez. But if the Rangers are looking to get back on the winning trail, Velasquez would be the right choice to make.
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My Little Pony: Equestria Girls
After Sunset Shimmer, a prior student of Princess Celestria, steals Twilight's crown, the keystone of the Elements of Harmony, the pony has no option but to follow her through a magic mirror. On the other side, she finds that she has changed into a bizarre, furless, powerless biped, and that Spike - who followed her - is now a dog. With no magic and time running out, Twilight has to recover her crown in this strange world.
see also: My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (TV Series) and My Little Pony (2017 Film)
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When Equestria Girls was announced... I cringed. For some reason I was under the impression it was going to be a spin-off TV series and the thought of that was......
Featuring the voices of:
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|Nicole Oliver
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Directed by: Jayson Thiessen
Produced by: Sarah Wall and Devon Cody
Executive Producers: Chris Bartleman, Kirsten Newlands and Stephen Davis
Musical Score by: William Anderson
Theme Music by: Daniel Ingram
Songs by: Daniel Ingram
Writing Credits: Meghan McCarthy
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I'm so sorry I've been MIA again --
I've been working on projects like a crazy woman!
Seriously, the number of "in progress" projects are unreal.
I should be sleeping. or reading books. or taking baths.
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i'm sewing curtains. and making subway art.
but no.
i'm sewing curtains. and making subway art.
Countdown: 3 days until D-Day!
That's my due date for those of you who are new around here! :)
I promise I'll be posting all the projects soon ...
I just can't seem to find the energy to do them AND blog about them!
I guess it's that whole 39.5 weeks preggers, thing.
Plus - I'm trying to spend every moment with the coolest little man I know...
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The newly sworn-in Chairman of the Ghana COCOBOD, Hackman Owusu-Agyeman suggested that government must make a timely intervention by raising funds to clear the arrears as the production season draws closer.
This was revealed by the newly sworn-in Chairman of the Ghana COCOBOD, Hackman Owusu-Agyeman.
He said it was worrying that the funds were all not invested in the cocoa sector to improve this year's yield.
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"The syndicated loan of 1.8 billion dollars that we have hoped to you use for this production year, unfortunately, Mr President it's all gone and we are yet finish the purchase of the crop."
He was speaking after he and the board members of COCOBOD were sworn-in by President Akufo-Addo.
On Accra-based Citi FM, he said: "the 1.8 billion dollars that we had syndicated for the cocoa has all been exhausted, meanwhile there is still cocoa out there that we must buy."
READ ALSO: Hackman shocked over GHc 70,000 salary for COCOBOD CEO
"Obviously we did not use all the money to buy the cocoa. There are still commitments out there that we must take care of. There was indiscipline in using the money," he stressed.
He suggested that government must make a timely intervention by raising funds to clear the arrears as the production season draws closer.
"It falls on us to immediately try and organise some financing to carry on the process. The decline in production exacerbates the situation just as the farmers are also selling their farms to galamsey. Smuggling at the borders is also a source of great concern. Huge indebted of the sector of the COCOBOD is something that we really have to tackle," he said.
READ ALSO: Prez Nana Addo halts purchase of new vehicles indefinitely
Mr Owusu-Agyeman also indicated the intention of the newly sworn-in board to cut in "outrageous" salaries of COCOBOD's top management to ensure that the Board does not go beyond the state remuneration structure.
According to him, in spite of plans to slash salaries, some top managers of Cocobod will still earn more than the president and other Article 71 office holders which are pegged around GHC22,000.


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Rating: 5 Stars
The title of this murder mystery should have been Indiscretion AND MUCH MORE! This was my first taste of Polly Iyer's storytelling and I found it riveting. Setting the scene in a beach community always is a nice way to go but the buildup in the beginning chapters really just sets the stage for a roller coaster ride of delight and emotions set in both a beach paradise and back alleys filled with underworld characters.
The author brings to life those things us good gals wonder about such as seductive affairs with handsome and dangerous letharios and suspenseful moments during dangerous "Bonnie" and her potential "ex-Clyde" action! This book finds something in you that is familiar and then shows you how different things could be with a single choice or action that is out of the norm of every day life. One decision can find you in a world of intrigue and running for your life.
Seduction, suspense, genuine characters of substance, famiky loyalties straining, a puzzling thrill ride, and this read has all I need for an exciting evening of reading. I couldn't put it down.
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The Times of Israel reports: The spokesman for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah party on Saturday warned that if the Trump administration moves the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, it will "open the gates of hell."
Fatah spokesman Osama Qawasmeh said Donald Trump's campaign promise, if implemented, would negate chances for peace and stability in the region, and "the Palestinian people won't allow that happen," according to Israel Radio. To move the embassy, he said, would be to "open the gates of hell in the region and in the whole world."
On Friday, Abbas told Le Figaro the Palestinians might revoke their recognition of Israel: If the embassy transfer takes place, "there would be several options for us, and we would discuss them with Arab countries," Abbas said. "Reversing our recognition of the State of Israel is one of them. But we hope that it doesn't reach that point, and that, on the contrary, we will be able to work with the next American administration," he added.
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LAS VEGAS – On Memorial Day Weekend, two world title fights headline UFC® 187 as undisputed light heavyweight king Jon "Bones" Jones meets No. 1 contender Anthony "Rumble" Johnson in the five-round main event. Plus, middleweight champion Chris Weidman puts his belt on the line when he faces former light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort Saturday, May 23 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
As the pound-for-pound king, Jon Jones (21-1, fighting out of Albuquerque, N.M.) continues to smash records and make history as he goes for an unprecedented ninth successful UFC light heavyweight title defense. Undefeated in his last 12 bouts, Jones is currently tied for second place with Georges St-Pierre for the longest active winning streak, behind only former middleweight champion Anderson Silva with 17. On a path to become one of the greatest fighters of all-time, Jones has defeated both former legends and rising stars, with his most recent victory coming after a five-round war against U.S. Olympian Daniel Cormier at UFC 182. Looking to further etch his name in the record books, Jones gladly welcomes his newest challenger to the main stage at UFC 187.
Since making his UFC return in 2014, (No. 1) Anthony "Rumble" Johnson (19-4, fighting out of Boca Raton, Fla.) has gone 3-0, collecting two first-round finishes over former title challenger Alexander Gustafsson (TKO at 2:15 of round 1 at UFC Fight Night® in Stockholm) and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (KO at 0:44 seconds of round 1 at UFC on FOX in San Jose), while also delivering a masterful performance against seventh-ranked Phil Davis at UFC 172. A nine-fight win streak, coupled with dominant wins over top tier talent, has earned Johnson a chance to challenge the pound-for-pound king for the light heavyweight world title.
In what will be an electric co-main event, middleweight champion Chris Weidman (12-0, fighting out of Baldwin, N.Y.) will put his spotless record on the line when he faces the fourth-ranked Belfort, who has been anxiously awaiting his shot at the belt. After doing the seemingly impossible by beating former champion Anderson Silva twice, Weidman went on to defend his title in spectacular fashion against former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida at UFC 175. The five-round battle earned the pair a Fight of the Year nomination and cemented Weidman's place in the pound-for-pound rankings (No. 4). With victories over many of the sport's elite, the New Yorker looks to add another notable name to his resume when he takes on one of his most ferocious opponents to date.
Determined to hold titles in two weight classes, former 205-pound champ (No. 4) Vitor Belfort (24-10, fighting out of Boca Raton, Fla. by way of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) has been destroying his competition of late, and at 37 years old, has never looked better. In his most recent outings, "The Phenom" defeated both Dan Henderson and Luke Rockhold in the first round following his incredible second-round TKO victory over Michael Bisping in January 2013. Weidman and Belfort have been slated to meet on three separate occasions, and the two will finally go to war on May 23.
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Famous Moments in a Deckchair
When John Thomas Moore took out his patent for the wooden deck chair in 1886, he couldn't possibly have imagined that his suspended canvas seat would play host to so may historic contemplations. Poets contemplating life's rich tapestry, prime ministers contemplating war. No doubt he'd have tried to extend the patent if he had!
The most startling deck chair moment was in 1912 when the Titanic hit an iceberg. Despite the panic that ensued, stoical staff were seen rearranging the deckchairs as the sinking boat was beginning to tilt. Can you imagine? Sub zero temperatures, a gaping hole in the hull and you decide to straighten a row of deckchairs! Its one of those iconic images of the pre-war years. I don't think any photos exist of deckchairs on the Titanic, but they must have looked something like the deck chairs on the Queen Mary35 years later. Occasionally deckchairs from the Titanic appear at auction, but they are not cheap!
Another iconic image from the same period is of young twenty somethings enjoying a bohemian lifestyle of largess and lounging. Virginia Woolf, EM Forster, Bertrand Russell and others were often to be found slumped in a garden deck chair in rural Cambridgeshire, resting after bathing in the River Cam. This image was beautifully captured by one of the group, the poet Rupert Brooke , in his poem The Old Vicarage, Grantchester. It ends with the words, 'Stands the church clock at ten to three, And is there still honey for tea?'. Sadly Brooke was killed in 1917 so wasn't able to return to his deck chair after the war.
Contemplating a war of a very different kind took place in a deck chair half a century later, this time in the garden of 10 Downing Street. Harold Macmillan would retire to a Downing Street deck chair to reflect on the steady stream of threats and ultimatums coming from Khrushchev. He would entertain visitors in the garden too and liked the fact that his relaxed pose in a deck chair conveyed the impression of a man unflustered by the tempestuous Russian leader.
Wind the clock forward another 50 years and thedeck chairis as popular as ever. They satisfy the new passion for eco friendly furniture (sustainable wood, 100% cotton) and they encourage a slower pace of life which many of us seek.


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This was an amazing movie about a true story. It's safe for the whole family and I highly recommend it. I really liked this movie, I connected with it somehow, it really touched me in the places that are still tender in my heart. The loss of my brothers and me almost dying as a Child. It brought me to tears several times in it.
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And that's a wrap. Daughter Of A Hollywood Actress wishing you a blessed day.


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Going into his seventh and final season as the prince of the motorcycle club in Sons Of Anarchy, Charlie Hunnam will next have the opportunity to rise to king. Hunnam is director Guy Ritchie's choice to play King Arthur in the epic Warner Bros project hatched by Joby Harold and intended to span six films. Harold wrote the first script and Akiva Goldsman is producing through Weed Road with Harold and Tory Tunnell through Safehouse Pictures, and Ritchie's partner Lionel Wigram. Hunnam is in final negotiations to play the man who pulls the sword from the stone.The film is scheduled to hit theaters on 22 July 2016.
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Bluegrass Youth Ballet
Class Schedule 2018-2019
Bluegrass Youth Ballet accepts students regardless of ethnic background or socioeconomic status. We love diversity! Students ages 7 and up have to be evaluated before they are placed in a class.
Three yearly performances (Fall, Winter, and Spring) will be open for BYB dancers. These performances are choreographed based on the number and ability of the dancers.
Community Outreach
At BYB we want to be a leader in community dance education and performances. We love to be involved with the public and any community events. We also want to be a strong presence in schools.
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Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Gluten Free, Dairy Free
Recipe provided by Sue, a passionate foodie and our very own Sales Diva
Serves 6
1 Whole Chicken in pieces (or 6 chicken breasts, bone in or boneless)
2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 cup shallots, finely chopped
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp, grated ginger
2 Tsp
Spice Sanctuary Moroccan Harmony Spice Blend
Middle East Feast Global Gourmet Spice Blend
1 Tsp
Spice Sanctuary Turmeric
Spice Sanctuary Saffron threads
1 cup Chicken broth or orange juice
2 Tbsp Apricot jam
2 Tbsp Raisins (optional)
1/2 Blood Orange sliced
1/2 Lemon sliced
1 tso
Spice Sanctuary True Cinnamon
1 sprig fresh Thyme
2 sprogs fresh Cilantro
6 dried apricots, chopped
How to Make:
1. In a large pan heat 1 Tbs of the oil and brown the chicken pieces without turning for five minutes. Transfer to a plate.
2. Cook the shallots in a pan in butter and the remaining oil and stir til soft (8-10 mins). Add the garlic, ginger, spice blend and cook, stirring for about 3 minutes.
3. Transfer the mixture to a tagine or crock pot and add in the chicken, any juice from the plate, saffron and 1/4 tsp salt and coat the chicken with the shallot, raisin and spice mixture well.
4. Add the broth or orange juice, cover and place in a pre-heated oven for 30 minutes at 350C.
5. After 30 minutes, remove the lid, check to make sure there is enough liquid, turn chicken and add apricot jam, the thyme, cilantro and cinnamon. Simmer covered for another 10-15 minutes then uncover and cook until the chicken is very tender and the liquid has thickened.
6. Meanwhile, toast some pine nuts with a little olive oil, turmeric, paprika and cayenne on a low heat and dry pan, be careful not to burn the nuts.
How to Enjoy:
Serve hot and garnish with the orange and lemon slices and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts. A green onion couscous and spiced Moroccan carrots would be the perfect accompaniment to this hearty, flavour rich dish!
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OSD, LLC is a multimedia and brand marketing company that works with clients in the footwear industry. The message is clear and we deliver it on many levels.
OSD hosts a weekly internet-based sneaker talk show that was launched in August of 2007. The live weekly podcast covers sneaker news all the while allowing listeners and callers to interact with other sneaker lovers in the live chat room as the live show is taking place. The OSD Talk Show takes place every Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET. We have listeners from 10 different countries around the world.
We have interviewed a number of people in the footwear industry, as well as the music and entertainment worlds, some of the guests that have appeared on OSD have been Bobbito Garcia (Bounce Magazine, Doin' It In the Park), Chi McBride (Actor, ABC's Pushing Daisies and Fox's Boston Public), MC Shan (Juice Crew), Phife Dawg (ATCQ), DJ Clark Kent, D'Wayne Edwards (Former Senior Design Director Jordan Brand/ PENSOLE Founder), and the legendary Tinker Hatfield (Nike VP of Special Projects) just to name a few.
OSD reached it's 300th Episode in early of 2014. The show recently surpassed the 6 Million download mark of it's audio version of the show since it premiered almost 8 years ago.
OSD has been featured on Spike TV's "Playbook", and on G4TV's "Attack of the Show".
In June of 2011, OSD launched and 8 week workshop called "SOLEcial Studies: Sneakers, Their Impact on Lifestyles, Culture, and People in the 21st Century". The ground-breaking footwear education workshop had esteemed guest speakers from the sneaker industry and living legends from the Hip-Hop music industry such as Milk D of legendary Hip-Hop Group (Audio 2), and 5ft of legendary Hip-Hop group (Black Moon). The class is offered to the public and is currently being taught online to students in 4 different countries.
OSD has also taught about the sneaker culture at universities around the country like Parson's School of Design in New York City, and the University of Oregon as part of the PENSOLE footwear design program. OSD has also held footwear workshops for non-profit organizations such as City Kids in New York City as well.
In October of 2014 OSD premiered a new show hosted by OSD's own Sean "Paper Chasr" Williams called "From The Feet Up" which highlights some of the bizarre and below radar sneaker new stories in a quick hit webisode format. Check out all the current episodes of "From the Feet Up" here: My Life Chasin' Paper
Facebook Group: OSD (Obsessive Sneaker Disorder)


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Golden Digital Network is a digital media service dedicated to delivering an affordable 24/7 streaming entertainment experience for baby boomers and seniors. Inspired by fans and friends from around the world, legendary Big Band and jazz singer Louise Tobin along with her son, Harry James, Jr., and long-time friend and producer, Michael Kubiak, found a way to make it easy for you to enjoy the entertainment of your youth. Featuring an incredible library of classic Top 40 music hits by the original artists from the 1930s to 1970s, old-time radio shows, popular TV series and nostalgic movies, we are the premier, one-stop destination where you can turn back the hands of time with decades of entertainment choices conveniently organized in one place. Our service is simple to use, and we make it easy for you to find and share the memories of your "growing-up years" from a computer, internet TV, tablet or smartphone. While initial marketing will be launched in the United States, our service will be worldwide in scope.
A Better Choice
While the digital revolution of music and video delivery through the Internet has spawned an enormous range of choices, there are so many that it is often confusing to find what you want. What little Internet or broadcast media service there is for those between 60 and 90+ years of age, it has very short airtime, usually only once a week for a few hours, or is totally disorganized.
Golden Digital Network has compiled and organized an impressive library of music, audio and video for endless hours of entertainment at home or on the go.
- Music lovers have access to virtually all of the top 40 hits by the original artists. Music is organized by genre and by decade. So if you want to listen to the Pop hits of the 1950s, choose the genre and then the decade for continuous hours of travel down memory lane.
- This is the place to find some of the more iconic shows from the Golden Age of radio when the airways were filled with a variety of genres from mysteries and comedies to westerns and family shows. Radio shows are alphabetized from A through Z, and then you can select specific episodes.
- Popular TV shows are categorized by genre, including adventure, situation comedy, westerns, game shows and more. They are then alphabetized so you can easily locate and enjoy some of your favorite shows.
- Nostalgic movies have a special way of taking us down memory lane. Our selection, including many from the silent movie days, is organized by the year they were released. While we are currently organizing this vast array of movies by genre, movie title or actors, we didn't want you to have to wait to enjoy your favorite movie from yesteryear.
Our entertainment selections will continue to be adjusted on a year-to-year basis, to serve the 60 – 90+ age group individuals as they enter the golden years. We are also positioned to accommodate the anticipated demand for customized programming and other services by offering different levels of membership subscriptions.
Our Audience
Rather than viewing seniors (born 1925 to 1945) and baby boomers (born 1946 to 1964) as one big homogenous group, we have created the Golden Digital Network to meet specific yet changing needs.
- For healthy, active adult seniors living independently in your home or in a senior residence apartment community, we serve as a single resource for you to enjoy the music and memories of your youth.
- Residents in assisted living, short stay/respite and rehabilitation facilities often rely on the facility for entertainment. We will work with the numerous facility owners and managers to deliver our entertainment network to residents through various methods.
- For seniors diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's, whether living at home with their family or residing in a memory care facility, the medical field is discovering the healing power of music. Alive Inside is a documentary that captures the amazing experiences of individuals who have been revitalized through listening to the music of their past. Our business model includes working with the medical field and the owners, managers and caregivers serving residents living with this horrific disease.