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Discuss and debate the issues that mean the most to you.
I need to make one thing clear right now: I don't hate men. I mean, I went through an Ani DiFranco phase, like any other angsty teen from the 90s, but now I have a good guy in my life so I realize Tim "The Toolman" Taylor redneck douchebaggery isn't as prevalent as I'd assumed.
I'm a comedian, which is a male-dominated sport. And, no matter how accepting of men I've become, I'm still convinced that whenever a bunch of guys get together at once, things get a little dick-swingy. I'm talking about open mics.
Open mics are a place where anybody, LITERALLY ANYBODY, can show up and get a couple of minutes of stage time. Usually, there are about 15-20 men and maybe two women. You can't imagine the shit that goes on in a room where men are all trying to make each other laugh. Here are some horror stories:
And that kind of shit happens all the time. I wish I could think of some other stories for you but I've blocked them all out.
Essentially, it's not their bad jokes that bother me. I don't think people should be censored, but that kind of material creates a hostile, sexualized environment where women like me have a difficult time feeling safe and comfortable. How can you be funny in a place like that?
Listen, I don't think men are bad people. I'm not the Prude Police but I think sex, race, and vulgarity are easy jokes. It's much more difficult to find other things you think are funny and explore them, no matter who laughs.
But maybe these guys are just being honest. We all have fucked-up thoughts. I look at my cat and think about how sad I'm gonna be when she dies. Maybe some people want to murder or fuck theirs.
Those thoughts have never crossed my mind, thankfully. (Until right now. Yuck.) But if they did, I think I'd run them by a therapist instead of talking about them onstage. Because nobody says, "Hey -- the fact that you think about raping your stepdaughter makes me scared. Cut it out," this stuff continues. Or, "HEY, PLEASE DON'T COMMENT ON MY APPEARANCE OR CALL ME A BITCH."
Why go? Welp, I love performing. I love writing jokes. And open mics are, sadly, one of the only ways to get good at telling jokes. I've been performing comedy for years, but always improv, sketch, or characters. I've been too scared to commit to standup because I'm so sensitive and these open mics are tough environments to deal with. I feel like the girl in high school who wants to join the boys' football team.
But I think we are pulled toward things for a reason. And for whatever reason, I kept wanting to do standup.
So I created an environment where I could feel safe. I emailed the Artistic Director of the Upright Citizen's Brigade, where I've performed for the last six years, and asked to start an open mic for women. I asked a hilarious friend to help me host. And that's how Open Michelle was born.
Michelle's great. She's every parent's dream. We have her every Thursday at 5:30 at the UCB in the East Village. There are snacks.
I had a lot of insecurities when I started it. Who did I think I was? I wasn't well known enough. The truth is, no one else is doing it. I hate responsibility, so I waited and waited to see if anyone would, but they didn't.
The thing that's totally different about Open Michelle from any other mic is that it's supportive. The other comedians laugh. A lot. And everyone is really interesting! The jokes are all very FUNNY. Surprise! You're much funnier when you stop talking about your dick.
However, we can talk about sexuality in a way that doesn't make the rest of the audience see us as objects. Last night Julia Solomon told a hilarious joke about not having an orgasm until she was in her 20s and wondering if her body was broken. I was like, "Oh my god! Yes! This is the kind of comedy I've always wanted to hear!"
Unfortunately, I know the community shits on the mic. It's pretty unbelievable, but there is some backlash to a supportive, accepting, atmosphere for women. Some guy said it's reverse sexism. What an idiot. Is that even a thing? Some have emailed us asking, "Is it really a women's open mic? Can I come?" And I want to say, "Buddy, there are dozens of other mics for your people. Let us just have this one."
Despite what the "reverse sexists" out there might say, we're not just hanging out and shitting on men. It's a room where women feel safe doing standup for the first time (which is a huge compliment.) We also get bigger name comedians trying out new material, elderly women who want to cross standup off of their bucket lists, new mothers and transgender women.
I still have to go out into the world and sit through those other mics. But they're much easier for me now, because of this roomful of supportive women. Slowly, I'm able to tune out all of the horrible shit that bothers me and just focus on having a good set. Thanks to Michelle.


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The Micah Project will hold a youth empowerment forum Monday and Tuesday, July 21-22, at the Household of Faith, 630 Jackson Ave., New Orleans.
Forum sessions will be held both days from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the topic will be "Gun Violence and the School to Prison Pipeline."
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The "I Matter Youth Empowerment Forum continues 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, followed by a town hall meeting at 6 p.m.
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Hey! I last left off with days 1 & 2 over here. Onto the rest of my trip! This post is a little long due to pictures, so bear with me.
Friday: Kancamagus Scenic Byway
Friday morning, we packed up our site along the Saco River. The bugs were something FIERCE that morning. As we were packing up, I actually starting running around and swatting all over my head to try to get the bugs away. It was ridiculous!
We then drove along the Kancamagus Scenic Byway, which is this gorgeous area of New Hampshire with lots of camping and places to pull off and see water features or mountains. Here was one pull off.
Note Beans desperately trying not to get wet as he followed us into the river…
We went to another pull-off and went on a short hike to see this small gorge.
What's interesting about gorges is that the water slowly wears down the rock after hundreds or millions of years. Just shows how powerful nature really is!
We stopped at another pull-off for lunch and enjoyed this view.
This is when it really hit me how gorgeous these Northern states are. I could look at this picture all day…
Flume Gorge
What we really came to see along the highway was Flume Gorge.
Flume Gorge is part of the Franconia Notch State Park. We had to pay to get in, but it was so worth it. The gorge is quite long, with a wooden walking path with stairs. Essentially, you get to walk right along the edge of the gorge.
This next picture is insane, because it shows just how much rock the water has cut through.
You can't really see my face that well in this picture, but I'm not going to lie, I was really nervous right there because I was about to go up these wet stairs. And I was doubting the integrity of the walkway the whole time!
Once we got to the top, there was a waterfall.
Once at the top, there is a trail that loops around back to the visitors center. It was a really nice hike and there was almost no one there, so we had the park to ourselves.
We also saw some pretty crazy things along the hike, including these trees that had grown over rocks.
The bottom left photo is some more trees growing on top of rocks. Again, nature is CRAZY!
Mount Washington
By the time we finished at Flume Gorge, both the hubs & I were kind of tired. We knew that Mt. Washington was close by and had planned on seeing it. Both of us weren't very interested because Mt. Washington is only about 6,000 feet. And I come from Colorado, where there's multiple 14ers. Needless to say, the need to see a teeny mountain didn't appeal to us that much.
But if you're ever in this area of the North East, a ton of cars have this bumper sticker that says "This car climbed Mt. Washington!" It's kind of a thing around here, and it is the tallest mountain in the North East, so we decided to go.
The drive is completely paved and it's about 8 miles to the top. It's very windy and we had to drive really slow. But of course, it was starting to get really foggy as we went up. So the further up we went, the less we could see. At the top, it was like we were IN a cloud.
Can you tell I'm excited? Yeah…
This view isn't that bad, but look at that black cloud looming over! It started raining as we were driving down. An info pamphlet we got said that the mountain is cloud covered or overcast 60% of the time. Go figure!
What's crazy is that there is still snow. Look at this snow mounded to the side of the mountain!
It was kind of fun, but I'm sad to report that I feel it was TOTALLY not worth it. They charge a ridiculous amount to go here, which I didn' t know until we got there. Mt. Washington is privately owned, so they can charge whatever they want to. They not only charge per car (which is, I want to say $28), but they charge per PERSON as well. So if you have a car with 4 adults, they're going to charge you $28 for your car, plus 3 adults at $8 a piece.
Uh, what? It definitely wasn't worth the price and even it was free, it just wasn't anything spectacular. Oh well!
We didn't have anything planned for camping again. They do allow non-campground camping along the Kancamgus Highway, but you have to pack in at least 1/4 of a mile. Since there's no way to drive 1/4 of a mile into the thick woods and packing in all our stuff for 1/4 didn't sound like fun, we went to a campground.
Although this was at a campground, we got a really secluded spot.
One of our best camp dinners: brats cooked over the fire with creamed corn. I'm normally not a big brat fan, but this was the best!
This was a fun place to camp, but we definitely heard something out in the woods that night. Both the hubs & I joked that it was a baby moose. Every road in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont have signs that say "Moose Crossing," so we kept saying we needed to see a moose. Sadly, we didn't see a moose. And the next morning, we found out the rustling was just a bunny. 😉
Saturday: Vermont
We ended up packing up from Friday night completely in the rain. It actually rained so much that our tarp "roof" ripped down! We tried to wait out the rain for a while in the tent, but it never let up. Beans so did not want to get out that morning!
I could get over the rain, though, because of the fact that we were on our way to Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory! I am a huge Ben & Jerry's fan – half-baked and milk & cookies being my favorite flavors.
The tour was pretty short, but they gave us a test sample of a flavor not in stores. It was called Cinnamon Yum Yum, which was cinnamon caramel ice cream with cannoli shell pieces covered in fudge. It was amazing! I only hope they start to sell it in stores.
Then we of course had to buy some ice cream of our own. We realized that neither of us had ever tried Cherry Garcia, their most popular flavor. We shared a small of that – new favorite!
Home Early
For the rest of the day, we actually went to Magic Hat Brewery for a tour there because it was close by. I didn't end up getting any good photos, but that was fun too. Free ice cream and free beer in one day? Win!
Then we went to Burlington, a pretty city by a big lake. We got dinner at a wood oven pizza place and walked the town with Beans for the night. However, it was so late by the time we headed out of Burlington that we realized camping would probably be pointless.
We had planned to camp Saturday night and leave Sunday morning. But we wouldn't have gotten to a camping site until about 8 o'clock, in the dark, and it was going to rain again that night. Most of our gear and clothes were totally wet, so it was really unappealing. We drove home Saturday night and got home around midnight. Not ideal, but I'm grateful we skipped it so we had extra time to settle in at home on Sunday.
Overall, I had such a fun time. I love being outdoors and camping. I'm so thankful that God provided some quality time with my husband, my dogs, and His beautiful creation. 🙂


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Entrepreneurial endeavours need a lot of help along the way. Lee has this to say about the prize, "The Get Started program is a fantastic initiative to help small and startup businesses such as ourselves. In today's paradigm, where startups have become a legitimate way to pursue your dream and as an alternative to working a 9-5 job, it's nice to see industry leaders like Canon lend a helping hand. This program has been a great launch pad for Doppel to help us develop technology and break into the market. Without Canon's help, this process would be a lot more difficult. Thanks, Canon, for your support!"
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Students who are making the junior year transition to University Park after starting at another Penn State campus can take advantage of the Student Transitional Experiences Program (STEP)—a summer transition program for change-of-campus students. STEP students enroll in two summer courses at University Park during Summer Session II, and one of these courses can be online.
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The AAPS district-wide STEAM Expo held at Skyline High School Tuesday night showcased PLTW K-12 including coding, robotics, 3D printing, and design thinking. Attendance was estimated at about 600-plus, and 500 student participation awards were presented for the evening.and estimate the attendance at more than 600.
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SOURCE: Falco Resources Ltd.
September 13, 2016 06:00 ET
MONTREAL, QC--(Marketwired - September 13, 2016) - Falco Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: FPC) ("Falco" or the "Company") is pleased to report the three (3) initial drill results from its 2016 exploration and development program at its 100% owned Horne 5 project located in Rouyn-Noranda, Québec. The two (2) initial holes were drilled in the existing Horne 5 mineralized envelope. The third hole was drilled in the Horne 5 West Extension Target.
Luc Lessard, President and CEO, comments: "We are very pleased with the initial result from the Horne 5 West drilling, this first result demonstrates the potential for further resource definition to the west of the currently defined Horne 5 deposit".
The first two (2) drill holes were completed within the existing Horne 5 deposit envelope. The drill holes tested specific areas of the Horne 5 deposit in order to increase the geological and metallurgical understanding of the Horne 5 deposit. Highlights from new drill holes include 43.2 metres at 2.73 g/t AuEq in drill hole H5-16-17 and 177.2 metres at 1.71 g/t AuEq in drill hole H5-16-18. Details of the new results are outlined in the attached table.
Hole H5-16-17:
Positive results from hole H5-16-17 have confirmed grade and thickness at the western edge of the deposit. Due to its location, hole H5-16-17 cannot be compared to the historical database given there is no data within a 15 metre radius of the encountered mineralization. The mineralized interval of hole H5-16-17 correlates well with the thickness of the envelope interpreted in the resource estimate -- see January 25th, 2016 press release for details.
Hole H5-16-18:
Hole H5-16-18 tested an area specifically for metallurgical purposes, yet also improved our confidence level in the historical database. Given the location of hole H5-16-18 a comparison to the historical database was completed. The reported interval was of 177 metres, however in order to compare the results to the historical database, 37 metres of mineralization were not used. This additional mineralization of comparable grade could suggest an increase in thickness on the Horne 5 mineral envelope in this specific zone. Details of hole H5-16-18 are outlined in the table below.
The Horne 5 Western Extenstion drilling program was initiated to test potential mineralization located west of the currently defined Horne 5 deposit. The Company initiated a 10,000 metre drilling program to test an area located between the western edge of the Horne 5 deposit and the Horne Creek fault, the tested zone being located between 600 metres and 1,300 metres below surface. The tested area was never specifically targeted previously.
Positive results from hole H5-16-17A have confirmed presence of grade and thickness in the western continuity of the Horne 5 deposit. This initial result is very encouraging. Highlights include 12.4 metres at 5.14 g/t AuEq. Details of the new result are outlined in the table below.
Gold equivalent calculations are based on the following assumptions: metal prices of (all $US): gold $1,250/oz, copper $2.85/lb, zinc $1.00/lb, silver $17.00/oz. The results are presented uncapped. True widths are not known at this time.
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Claude Bernier, Exploration Manager, (P.Geo. P.Eng.) is the qualified person for this release as defined by National Instrument 43-101 -- Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and has reviewed and verified the technical information contained herein. Mr. Bernier is an employee of Falco and is non-independent.
Falco has implemented a strict quality-control program to comply with best practices in the sampling and analysis of drill core. As part of its QA/QC program, Falco inserts certified external mineralized standards. In the mineralized zones, each shipment is comprised of 20 samples. Every shipment is composed of 17 samples, a standard, a blank, and a reject duplicate to test the laboratory analysis methods and precision for each shipment of samples. Blanks and standards are inserted within the normal sample number sequence, while the duplicate is asked at the end of a batch. Assay results and certificates of analysis are interpreted and reported on a regular basis. If anomalies are detected, the laboratory is advised and the entire batch of samples is re-assayed. In non-mineralized zones, every shipment is composed of 20 samples, which includes a standard and a blank. In non-mineralized zones, if anomalies are detected, the laboratory is advised, but the batch of samples is not necessarily re-assayed.
About Falco
Falco Resources Ltd. is one of the largest mineral claim holders in the Province of Québec, with extensive land holdings in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt. Falco owns 74,000 hectares of land in the Rouyn-Noranda mining camp, which represents 70% of the entire camp and includes 13 former gold and base metal mine sites. Falco's principal property is the Horne Mine, which was operated by Noranda from 1927 to 1976 and produced 11.6 million ounces of gold and 2.5 billion pounds of copper. Osisko Gold Royalties is the largest shareholder of the Company and currently owns 16.2% of the outstanding shares of the Company.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
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This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (together, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as "plans", "expects", "estimates", "intends", "anticipates", "believes" or variations of such words, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" and includes, without limitation, achievement of objectives set for the drilling program on the Horne 5 property. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include the reliability of the historical data referenced in this press release and those risks set out in Falco's public documents, including in each management discussion and analysis, filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although Falco believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed times frames or at all. Except where required by applicable law, Falco disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Luster pleaded guilty to the charge on Sept. 19. Evidence in the case showed that law enforcement officers found a homemade bomb and a container of explosive powder while executing a search warrant at Luster's residence in January 2013.
Luster admitted to making the bomb, as well as wrapping it in BBs and nails to make it more destructive.
Luster received 87 months in prison in Cedar Rapids Detention Facility by United States District Court Chief Judge Linda R. Reade. Luster is also required to serve a term of three years supervised release after prison.
Luster is being held in custody of the United States Marshal until he can be transported to federal prison.
The case was prosecuted as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods. The project is a cooperative local, state and federal program that works toward greater prosecution of gun crimes.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel Tvedt, and was investigated by the Cresco Police Department, the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.


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Rev. William Ferguson was called to First Congregational Church of Pelham in June, 2007, as our Sr. Pastor after a two year Pastoral search. Prior to that he had served as Associate Pastor of Children Youth and Family at the Hampstead Congregational Church UCC in Hampstead, New Hampshire since 2001, and Assistant Pastor of the First Congregational Church of Braintree UCC Massachusetts from 1997 – 2001.
As a strong believer in the strength that is found in the fellowship and life of Congregational Churches, Rev. Bill brings his experience in Youth Ministry, Confirmation formation, Adult Education, Fellowship events, preaching and counseling to the First Congregational Church of Pelham UCC. He is available for to pastoral care, crisis counseling, building youth ministry, building community, and helping individuals see God actively at work in their lives.
Rev. Bill was ordained in October 1999 at the First Congregational Church of Braintree, MA. and has Full Standing in both the United Church of Christ and the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches. Rev. Bill holds a BA in Social Service from Boston State College, a Masters of Education in Counseling from Bridgewater State College and a Masters of Divinity from the Andover-Newton Theological School in Newton, Ma. He and his wife, Maureen, have 3 grown children, Dan, John, and Andrew.
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Music Director Thomas Seniow directs the adult Chancel Choir. Tom holds a bachelor of science degree in music education from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and a Master of Science degree in music education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Tom has been a public school music teacher for over 25 years. He is currently the director of choirs at Manchester Central High School and has taught previously in the Pelham, NH and Chelsea, MA school systems.
Tom has 2 children- Kendra, 21 and Laura, 17- and 2 step children- Joey and Sarah. Tom sings in the tenor section of the Manchester Choral Society. He and his wife Brenda, whom he met here at church, raise Nigerian dwarf dairy goats and lots of other animals at their Windham home.
Shannon Sprague
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Shannon began her position as Administrative Assistant in June, 2017. She loves her church family and felt called to serve in a higher capacity of being a church member. Shannon is married to her husband, Nate and has two daughters, Grace and Gwyneth. Her background is in Human Resources, Physical Therapy, Yoga Teaching, Massage and Wellness Coaching and now has found a home here at the Church office. She loves hiking, biking, and spending time with her precious family
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Thanks to their woeful play to begin the season, the Giants had backed themselves into a Week 4 version of a knockout pool, winless with a laminated ticket to the golf course come playoff time.
In the last quarter-century, only the 1992 San Diego Chargers dropped their first four games and still made the playoffs.
Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers started in a savage downpour, the kind of storm clouds that have seemed to drown the Giants all season. Fittingly enough, the Bucs jumped out to a quick lead on a touchdown pass to all-world wide receiver Mike Evans.
But it was quarterback Jameis Winston's second scoring strike that seemed to symbolize the 2017 Giants.
Winston rolled right, looked left, and heaved a ball 40 yards downfield to O.J. Howard. The rookie tight end was so laughably open he may have wondered if the whistle blew before the snap. But alas, it did not, and Howard snagged the ball and trotted down the sideline until the ref raised his arms.
It was 13-0 that quick.
However, as is their custom, the Giants came back. But they ended up blowing the game on a last-second field goal.
Sound familiar?
The Giants found ways to win close games in 2016. This year they are an inverted version of Ben McAdoo's maiden trip through the NFL season. Pick a part of their team and you can pick it apart.
MORE: Buccaneers Beat Giants With 34-Yard Field Goal As Time Expires
Big Blue has been awful running the ball, entering Sunday averaging 48.7 yards per game, dead last in the league. So they needed a spark from one of their big-ticket stars. And they got one, from Robert Gallman Jr. To save you a Google search, he's a rookie from Clemson whose TD helped the Giants take a 17-16 third-quarter lead.
Gallman, who replaced a gimpy Paul Perkins, sparked something. Eli Manning completed nine straight passes in the quarter and the Big Blue got into a groove. But, as has happened four times in four games, it wasn't enough. The Giants had ample chances to grow their paper-thin lead, yet found endless ways — dropped passes, missed tackles, and poor special teams — to keep Tampa a field goal away.
The Big Blue defense was supposed to be stout enough to keep teams under 20 points and win games. But it always seems to fall prey to that big play that blows it. In Sunday's case, it was the connection between Winston and tight end Cameron Brate that gashed the Giants at key moments throughout the second half.
The popular theory is the failure lies at Manning's feet. He makes all the money, takes all the snaps, has most control of the ball. So it must be on him.
Sure, you could fill a few archives with Manning's mistakes, but anyone who completes 30 of 49 passes for 288 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions played well enough to win. Eli can't throw it and catch it. He can't tackle. He can't kick field goals. He doesn't design the defense.
Sometimes a team, by dint of dumb luck, bad bounces, or a biblically bad call from a ref, can cost an otherwise fine football club a few games to start the season. The Giants are not one of them.
We can chat wistfully about how they made that cool comeback against the Eagles on the road, only to lose on an obscene, 61-yard field goal. Or about how they came back from 13-0 on Sunday, only to lose, again, on the last play of the game. We could muse over the state of the Giants' offensive line, how Ereck Flowers was the only lineman playing his proper position. Or about how Perkins was banged up, making an already gruesome running game even worse.
Or about how they could be 2-2 right now.
But good teams win those games. The Giants had a chance to go up four points in the third quarter, and missed a field goal. Hence, all the Bucs needed was a field goal of their own to win. And it's not as if Tampa Bay has Morten Andersen booting the ball for them. Nick Folk, a Jets retread, missed kicks all over the map. But he hit the one that mattered, sending the G-Men strolling, heads down, to the locker room.
The patriarch of the modern Giants cut through the clutter of projection and conjecture when he told us, plainly and honestly, that you are what your record says you are. If McAdoo doesn't know the quote or get the logic, he can call Bill Parcells to find out what 0-4 really means.
For those of us who thought the Giants would be at least as good as the 11-5 iteration we saw last year, it's time to wave the white flag on our optimism, on their hopes to play meaningful games after Christmas. The only Giants playing in January will be the few who earned a trip to the Pro Bowl. And, at this rate, it will be very few, indeed.
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Yellow Moon: MÅNE model with article numbers 701.944.48 or 700.108.40.
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Orange Seahorse: SJÖHÄST model with article number 900-982-43.
On every model, the model name is printed on a label on the inside back of the lamp (near the light bulb). The article number can be found printed on the lamp's packaging. They were sold exclusively at IKEA stores nationwide, in IKEA catalog's and online from July 1999 through May 2013, for anywhere between $10 and $13."
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Civil Service laws and the police union could stand in the way of some of the goals Baton Rouge's new police chief wants to accomplish, including putting high-ranking cops back on the streets.
That's what some previous Baton Rouge police chiefs and former high-level administrators said recently, recalling their personal battles with the Baton Rouge Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board and the Baton Rouge Union of Police Local 237.
Running the Police Department is not like managing a business in the private sector, said Charles Mondrick, who served as interim police chief prior to Dewayne White being named to the top law enforcement position a couple of weeks ago.
"You can't just do what you want to do," Mondrick said. "You have to know the ins and outs (of the civil service system and the police union contract) and work within them."
Established in 1940, the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service system regulates much of what fire and police administrators can do in terms of hiring, firing, demoting and promoting people within a department. The contract between the Police Department and the police union reinforces those regulations and has guidelines of its own.
Following such rules can be frustrating, said Greg Phares, who served as Baton Rouge's police chief from 1991 to 2001.
"You have to allocate your resources to the good of your city, and when you are restricted from doing that, it makes your job tougher," Phares said. "It made mine tougher and it will make the new chief's tougher."
After being appointed police chief on May 27, White said he would work to change the culture of the Police Department, especially in its upper ranks.
"Right now, we have people who have retired in place," White said in his interview for the job. "They're relegated to the status quo. I will put them in positions where they'll have to earn their paychecks to go forward."
At a June 2 Metro Council District 6 community meeting, White called the Police Department "top heavy" and said he wants to take ranked officers out of headquarters and put them in the field.
White — who spent 21 years with State Police, which operates under the state civil service system — declined to elaborate on his plans, saying he would talk about them once they are implemented.
Moving people around within the Police Department, motivating them to do their jobs and managing those who cause problems is sometimes easier said than done, former Police Department administrators said.
Lateral moves can be made at will, according to Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service law. Demotions and most other disciplinary actions, however, must be made within the guidelines of the law and are subject to appeal.
Appeals are made to the city's Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board, which is made up of five members who represent the Mayor's Office, the Police Department, the Fire Department, LSU and Southern University.
Wayne Rogillio, Baton Rouge's police chief from 1985 to 1992, said the union controlled the civil service board during his tenure with the department.
He said he sat on the board at one time, and the Fire Department representative told him, "You vote for me and I'll vote for you."
"I said, 'No, no, no,' " Rogillio said. "I'm going to vote my conscience."
As chief, Rogillio said, there were times "I would want to go outside and kick the tires on my car because I'd do something, and they'd say I was wrong when I knew doggone well I was right."
Jeff LeDuff, who retired in December from his six-year reign as police chief, said he, too, had some of his decisions overturned by the board, and there were times when he appealed them to District Court. But, for the most part, he said, things worked out.
"As long as you follow policy and civil service, the discipline will fall into place," he said.
Mondrick agreed, saying although the disciplinary process isn't perfect, it serves a purpose by giving a voice to employees who believe they have been wrongly accused.
The promotions process, however, needs to be overhauled, he said.
Under the current Municipal Civil Service system, promotions are based on test scores and seniority, not qualifications, Mondrick said.
"I don't like the system," he said. "It promotes mediocrity."
Keith Bates, a 27-year veteran of the Police Department who served as LeDuff's chief of staff, said the current promotions system does not reward people who go above and beyond the call of duty.
"If you are motivated to excel, it's self-motivation because the promotion is inevitable if you stay the course," he said.
Phares and LeDuff agreed.
"To a large extent, in a seniority-based civil service system, your motivation as a police officer has to come from inside," Phares said. "The system does not promote it."
The majority of Police Department employees are self-motivated, LeDuff said. But, for those who aren't, the promotions system is the "only way to get a raise."
A bill enacted into law during the last legislative session created a loophole in the promotional process, allowing deputy chiefs of police positions to be created and filled outside of the seniority-based civil service system.
A Police Department's governing authority must create the positions via an ordinance, the law says.
The people chosen for such positions must hold the rank of sergeant or above and have at least eight years of law enforcement experience, the law says. Candidates also must pass a basic-skills eligibility test.
State Rep. Chuck Kleckley, R-Lake Charles, the author of the bill, said he included that requirement in the law because he wanted chiefs to be able to choose their closest colleagues.
Police chiefs need "to have an assistant they can trust and depend on and be comfortable with," Kleckley said. "Under the civil service system, that doesn't always happen."
The only jurisdiction that has taken advantage of the law so far is Lake Charles, Kleckley said. The city's council members recently approved three deputy police chief positions, he said.
State Examiner Melinda Livingston said civil service laws are in place to remove politics from the public safety process and to "provide continuity of public safety protection."
Administrators " have a lot of latitude," under the civil service system, said Livingston, whose office oversees the Baton Rouge Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service system.
Administrators also can demote people for organizational purposes as well as for not being able to properly carry out the duties of their job, Livingston said.
"A lot of people think that when you have a civil service job, you have a job for life, and there's nothing further from the truth," she said.
Chris Stewart, president of the Baton Rouge Union of Police Local 237, said the union supports and believes in the civil service system.
The contract between the union and the Police Department, he said, covers everything an officer gets in his benefits package. It does not dictate how a chief chooses to build his department, Stewart added.
"It really doesn't limit those actions," he said. "He's pretty much got carte blanche in that area."


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Kiss Unpantsed
Every once in awhile you strike pop cultural gold - the media version of finding a $20 bill left in a neglected pocket. The nugget I lucked into last week was the Paul Lynde Halloween Special, with guest stars Pinky Tuscadero and KISS! There was even an uncredited cameo by Donny and Marie. It was as a 70's fan's wet dream.
Shoving aside the chance to muse on Paul Lynde's fabulousness and WTF ever happened to Pinky Tuscadero, we, like any cool kids would, skipped ahead to KISS. You know how sometimes you go on YouTube, find a favorite childhood show and discover that whatever you loved actually sucked? Not so here. The historical documents bare out the KISS charisma in this, their first prime time appearance, with Gene Simmons leading the pack.
Not in my wildest fancies would I ever have thought I'd be allegedly seeing the Max Factor demon a few days later...or 32 years later...in a sex tape. By now it's been all over the web that there's a tape of Simmons caught in the act with a model.
Okay....when presented with the opportunity to view the thing, I thought "Hell, yes. This is the equivalent of Helen Thomas going to a White House Press conference, right?" This is the kind of stuff I write about. It's important for me to watch it." So I watched it.
And then I felt like a bit of an idiot. Not because I was spending my short life watching strangers have sex...nothing wrong with that. Not because to other people my age, "important" means, say, buying a house or getting tenure and to me it means Gene Simmons without pants. And not because it all happened to the tune of "I Wanna Know What Love Is," by Foreigner.
The reason I felt like an idiot was because, if this alleged encounter of Simmons was taped and distributed without his knowledge or consent - and TMZ says "...the tape was shot without Simmons' permission or knowledge -- and may well be illegal....." - it was meant to be private. And if it was me - if it was my moment of no-pants intimacy people were suddenly goggling at, I would be pi-ii-iii-ii-iiised, pissed with at least five syllables. It's one thing if a celeb...or a nobody, for that matter... means to be in a sex tape. It's another if the thing is leaked. Then it gets the same vibe as everything else you could term "leakage."
On 2/21/-8 TMZ wrote that Simmons' lawyers are ordering a cease and desist on the video from webmastercentral.com citing copyright infringement: "Apparently, Gene got wind of the tape a few years back and bought the rights." We always knew he was the smartest person in the world who ever wore bat wings.
So, yeah, I saw it, but I'm not judging it. It doesn't seem fair. And it's too easy to be snarky about something like this. It's not like taking candy from a baby...it's like taking candy from a statue. There's no game in it.
And besides....this is Gene Simmons. From Kiss. He is a pop cultural legend without whose contributions we'd have had to listen to a helluva lot more Donny and Marie than most of you could stomach. I know it's out of fashion, but how about a little respect?
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Football fans routinely do plenty of huffing and puffing, but they rarely blow the house down. This time around, the NFL worries about the house getting blown down.
Every year, bad teams emerge and their fans (in most non-California instances) still support them. And even if any given season (or, in Cleveland, every given season) becomes lost, a reset to 0-0 is always less than four months away. For true fans, the tattoo on their soul is permanent, and disowning a favorite team is every bit as hard as disowning a child.
But this thing could be different. A league that has openly pandered to the military and the flag (and, in turn, to those who would react favorably to pandering to the military and the flag) now finds itself caught between a movement that has, after 13 months of simmering, exploded into a full boil that threatens to hit the league where it hurts the most.
As one source with knowledge of the situation explained it to PFT on Thursday night, the owners are indeed afraid. Not of their players, physically or otherwise, but of the fans who may indeed go away and never return. That's why the league is trying to delicately defuse a loudly ticking bomb that could blow out the bank accounts via reduced box-office receipts, bad ratings! (and, in turn, less lucrative TV deals), diminished merchandise sales, and various other factors that could cause the golden goose not necessarily to die but to noticeably decrease her production of eggs.
Players should be concerned about this, too, since they're feasting on those eggs. Under the current labor deal, they share the revenues; if less money flows in to the sport, less money flows out to the players — and the salary cap will drop or at a minimum stop growing like it has.
Yes, the concerns the players are raising are much bigger than whether their large paychecks shrink a little. But if there's a way to harmonize the expression of those concerns with the fans who always will believe that kneeling or sitting during the anthem constitutes the kind of disrespect that will push them away, the players in their capacity as businessmen should want to find it.
One team at a time, players seem to be realizing that there's a way to raise these concerns without creating the perception of disrespect to flag, country, military. If/when all 32 teams come to that point, the President can declare victory, devote one of 140 characters to a thumb's up emoji to the NFL, and everyone can move on.


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I am not healthy. Not yet. I don't eat properly – I'm sure if a nutritionist saw what I eat every day, they'd wrinkle their nose and look disappointed in me. I don't do nearly enough exercise: I walk the dogs every other day and that's it.
I decide to improve my diet, and within a few hours I get a craving for chips or chocolate raisins and before I know it, I've got my hand in a packet while swallowing the next load of unnecessary calories. I decide I'm going to do exercise but I don't really have time because every spare moment I spend sleeping (the exact opposite of exercising)…
But despite this, I'm trying not to hate my body. Why? Because it doesn't get me anywhere. It's hard, and some days I feel myself despising my thighs, or my belly, or my arms. But before my depression, I'd been hating myself vehemently and it actually made me worse because I'd drown my body sorrows in chocolate (haha, yes I know, it's ridiculous).
I actually lost a ton of weight last year, but it didn't make me happy and I didn't lose it on purpose. It just happened because I had depression and I didn't have the energy or will to feed myself. I'd only really have one meal a day, and so I dropped about 2 dress sizes. Some people commented on how well I looked because I'd lost weight. *INSERT KLAXON NOISE HERE* I was not healthy. I was not well. Starving yourself, whether it's on purpose or not, is never good and needs to be fixed. Losing weight quickly is not healthy, it's worrying. So part of me is not too upset that I've gained a few pounds, because it's come hand in hand with my depression improving. Like, I actually eat now. Three meals a day, go meeeee!
One of my features that has also plagued me as long as I can remember has been my nose. I've always thought that it was huge, took over my face, and gave me an awful side profile. But last year, my grandad passed away, and since I inherited my nose from him, I've actually come to love it as well. I have his nose, so how could I hate it, when I love and miss him so much? And also, it's sort of on my face already so I can't really change it.
So I'm going to try to focus on the positives. For example, I love the way my skin tingles when my partner touches me; I love how easily my face smiles when I'm around people I love; I love how I can go for months now without dislocating (I have hypermobility syndrome, something I'm sure I'll talk about properly at some point). My body does it's job, and I love it because of that.
In the last couple of years, I've tried to kind of reclaim my body. When I was with my ex-boyfriend, I started to cover up more, because I felt that he would prefer me that way and sometimes he seemed disappointed in how I dressed. Since then, I've decided to fuck that and I now dress how I used to – embracing my curvy figure and showing off my boobs. Because boobs are great. And hips are great. Although you know, it's winter now so my style is more dictated to by how many layers I can physically get on… Hence why all my recent photos tend to feature me in a coat!
Some of my friends are especially self conscious of their body, which I find hard to understand because I think they are genuinely gorgeous. Stretch-marks seem to be a big cause for concern. These have not ever particularly bothered me, despite having a fair few of them, especially on my hips, because I think they look really cool, like tiger stripes. Or I think they're a really good little path for a lover's fingers to trail down over your skin. I just think they are really beautiful and sensual.
I think that whether you are curvy or not, it doesn't affect your attractiveness. It's all about how you embrace it. When I felt awkward and weird wearing low cut tops, I *looked* awkward and weird. Now I try to just own my body and confidently wear clothes, and I like to think I look slightly more attractive (ha). It's all about confidence (or you know, fake confidence, or just not caring what other's think).
Everyday, we are subconsciously given the same ideals to supposedly aspire to. Magazines are spouting crap about the new fad diets, the fastest way to lose weight and judging people on their style. Well, I think that's bollocks. It's hard because we've all been ingrained with: fat is bad and skinny is bad, but you've got to look like a model and be as curvy as Betty Boop?! Well, only 0.0003% of the population is born like that (okay, I made up this number but I think it's still probably too high) and it's pretty impossible for the rest of us (plus I'm sure that if Betty Boop was real, even she would have stretch marks). But so what? We're all beautiful in our own weird and wonderful ways. And trust me, the things that we hate about our bodies are loved or envied by others. Like, for reasons that part of me shall never fathom, my boyfriend actually loves stroking my belly. My little podgy belly.
I'm hoping that as time goes on, I'll improve my health even more with my diet and exercising.But I'm going to take alllll the time I want and do it to be healthy – not to lose weight. Because I can. But in the meantime, I'm just going to try my best. And as my mother says, you can't do better than your best.


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College Rep
The representative from Northwest Missouri State University will be here to visit with students on Tuesday, Oct 8th, at 9:15 a.m.
We have the following scholarships in the guidance office:
1. Hy-Vee Foundation - this is for employees of Hy-Vee, or son or daughter of a Hy-Vee employee. Deadline is Feb. 10th, 2014.
2. JCI Senate Foundation - for all seniors. Deadline is January 11th.
3. Grand Lodge of Iowa - based on academics, communication skills, financial need, and leadership roles in service to school and community. February 3rd is the deadline to apply.
4. Grand Lodge of Iowa MCEC Technical Scholarship - for students planning to enroll in a mechanical or trade course of study at an Iowa Community College. Deadline is March 3rd.
Sophomore Career Day All sophomores will be attending a career day at Graceland University on October 17th. Make up slips will be available on October 10th and must be returned by 9 AM on October 16th. The bus will leave at 8:15 AM and return around 2:15 PM on the 17th.
Mr. Ruggles 5th Hour Study Hall From now on Mr. Ruggles 5th hour study hall will be in the library.
If you are interested in cosmetology or massage therapy, stop by the guidance office for information about the Iowa School of Beauty scholarship.
Blood Drive Today There is a blood drive today at the senior center from 3:00-7:00.
Bowling Meeting The bowling meeting will be at 3:45pm tomorrow in the commons . All students going out for bowling should be at this meeting.
4-H MEMBERS Attention all 4-Her's: In honor of National 4-H Week October 6th through the 12th, please join the Junior Farmers 4-H Club in wearing your 4-H shirts to school on Thursday, October 10th.
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If you're a woman and you want to develop the kinds of legs that you see in Hollywood movies, then you really need to be using resistance exercises to tone your muscles. Running and cycling alone won't do it – sure these activities will help you to tone up to an extent, but either of these activities will only tone certain specific muscles in your legs and will completely ignore others. They'll burn some fat as well yes, but then you can't target fat and fat on the legs isn't…Read More


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Author: Jill Hathaway
Vee Bell is certain of one irrefutable truth—her sister's friend Sophie didn't kill herself. She was murdered.
Vee knows this because she was there. Everyone believes Vee is narcoleptic, but she doesn't actually fall asleep during these episodes: When she passes out, she slides into somebody else's mind and experiences the world through that person's eyes. She's slid into her sister as she cheated on a math test, into a teacher sneaking a drink before class. She learned the worst about a supposed "friend" when she slid into her during a school dance. But nothing could have prepared Vee for what happens one October night when she slides into the mind of someone holding a bloody knife, standing over Sophie's slashed body.
Vee desperately wishes she could share her secret, but who would believe her? It sounds so crazy that she can't bring herself to tell her best friend, Rollins, let alone the police. Even if she could confide in Rollins, he has been acting off lately, more distant, especially now that she's been spending more time with Zane.
Enmeshed in a terrifying web of secrets, lies, and danger and with no one to turn to, Vee must find a way to unmask the killer before he or she strikes again
I really, really wanted to like this book. Vee's superpower is super awesome and it started out rather promising. Who the hell doesn't want to read a book where a girl looks through a murder's eyes while he/she carries out the murder? It seemed like an excellent setup but it went downhill from there.
The entire setup of the book but stereotypical at best complete with spoilt popular sister, queen B-I-T-A-C-H and new boy love interest. Come one guys how many times have we had the high school get up. Where I have lived and I have lived in two major cities the whole click system does NOT exists, but perhaps am just a lucky person.
The reason I always avoided teen-mystery books is because half way through the book, I always figure it out and then its 200 plus pages of 'for the love of God how obvious is it' frustrated growls and this book was obvious.
Vee always and I mean ALWAYS goes for the obvious and rushed conclusions and even after the murderer was discovered the reasons behind the murders is seriously stupid. Especially the reason behind Sophie's, it made me want to hit my laptop so much, if I had a physical copy I would have burnt or thrown it out the window right then and there.
The verdict
This book like many I have read has a good start, a good idea but once again fails to dliver. It's almost enough to make me stp reading YA all together.
I give this book 2 out of 5 stars and a warning that while it might have an awesome power it can get very frustrating.
Product details
Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins Children'sBooks
Language: English
Author's Website: www.jillhathaway.com
Purchas: Amazon | Barns & Nobel


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At the 84th Academy Awards, stars glistened, glared, and glowed. But, all that glitters isn't gold - or black. Anna Faris and Rose Byrne definitely didn't listen in for that cue, when they neglected to double check attesting to the same gown. Of course, travesty comes in all different shapes, sizes, and colours. Let me begin.
I could've inserted this selection at the conclusion of my piece, but I think I speak on behalf of everyone when I say "WTF?" Since when does Borat take vows of silence?
With her red hair and red gown, Emma Stone ensembles a true lady in red. Thanks to her classic beauty and talent, Emma has rightfully earned her place on the red carpet. But while that belt around her waist may accentuate her waist, that belt around her neck does not accentuate - her neck.
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's - superstar! Gwenyth Paltrow is wearing a cape, ahem, shawl to an awards ceremony? Not to mention all dressed in white? Is this a wedding or a Halloween party? Or perhaps life imitates art. That's one way to humbly step up as the queen of movies.
JLo certainly does not show any jello - or have any jello to show, for that matter. That dress is pretty tight and transparent, but JLo is booty-ful enough to pull it off. (Ok, enough for the butt jokes. Moving on...)
At first, I wasn't quite fond of this black and silver piece, but I insist - my heart grew fonder with time. It's a modern spin to your traditional/posh award show frock. The criss-cross neckline aligns Judy Greer's lean shoulders, while the vertical "stripes" further streamline her already svelte physique. Very figure flattering.
And then there are those dresses that don't streamline your body. Melissa McCarthy, you look like you've been swallowed up by a pink parachute - and no, that is not silver lining. Fashion tip: thin belts work wonders, not chunky ones.
The star is always golden - and the case should be no different for Meryl Streep. But, again, all that glitters isn't gold - and what's gold does not always glitter.
Michelle Williams may be no Marilyn Monroe (in real life, anyway), but she sure can execute pinup red lips and a strapless red dud at once. I'm just not too crazy about the waist. It sets the scene for Curly Sue's hair hanging in the shape of a chandelier.
Milla, Milla, Milla...you look fabulous! I wouldn't wear white after Labour Day, but the sheen fabric and one shoulder warrant an A+ in my book.
Curvy gals do one better. Octavia Spencer beautifully represents the average woman in this short-sleeved rhinestone number. She may be fully covered, but the form fitting nature reveals everything we should see. Sexy and modest.
As for Rooney Mara...are you wearing a cone-shaped bra? Don't rob Madonna of her signature staple - on the red carpet, in front of everyone who's anyone! Of all places - you should know better! Guilty as charged. You are under arrest for committing a fashion felony.
Finally, Rose Byrne. Tsk, tsk. They say Anna Faris copied you, but I say you copied her. Black is slimming - and this dress is too slimming for your own good. Sorry.


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I seem to be doing better at life. I may well have a writing job that will prove regular and pay a decent amount.
Now, I have to start getting busy. All my life I've coasted and got by on a certain amount of natural ability and even charm. Now I need to start to take this thing seriously, not accept my usual excuses and make the most of this opportunity. I also need to leave a lot of things behind; the blame, the bitterness, the jealousy are all worth nothing if they hold me back. Wasting time looking at the freelancing profiles of my competitors and thinking, 'I could do better' or 'how did you get all this confidence when you can't even write a coherent sentence' is doing me no good.
So, bye-bye bitterness, bye-bye blame, on with cleaning up this office and starting to make something of myself.
I mentioned that I had a lot of long-term goals that merely impede my progress by their impossibility. Well, it's time to start taking the small steps.
To be a succesful writer – essentially a small business (jeez, all this seems so alien to my usual mindset) – I need to get organised. So I'm going to log off and start cleaning up.
If you spent it, thank you for your time.
TCC x


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Amazon.com goes on a hiring binge, adding 28,000 employees over the past twelve months.
Amazon.com has gone on a hiring binge in recent months, ramping up a hiring rate that was already leaving most large corporations in its dust. But Amazon's rapid workforce growth could leave the Internet retail giant well positioned for future opportunities–or possibly overextended, analysts say.
Amazon recently reported that it brought on almost 28,000 new employees in the past year – a 73% increase that brought its total headcount to 65,600 as of the end of March. This increase is the largest increase Amazon has reported for more than a decade.
It is also the culmination of what has been an amazing hiring run over the past few years. Amazon's more-than-three-fold increase in headcount between 2007 and last year placed it sixth among companies in the S&P 500 index in terms of employee growth rate.
A lot of Amazon's hiring is occurring at its shipping centers. The company opened 17 facilities last year, and says it plans about 13 more this year–which would bring its total to 82. However, Amazon is also moving into a catalog of businesses ranging from original TV programs to high-fashion retail, with more uncertain futures than its core business of selling and shipping goods.
"We'll moderate it at some point," Chief Financial Officer Tom Szkutak said of Amazon's hiring pace. "But given the growth that we're experiencing right now, we are investing and we're making sure we have the right resources."


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Artist Reception for
. Lake Michigan Artists' Destash Bash
Returns April 20, 2019--Save the Date!
Join us for our Annual Destash Bash! Lake Michigan Artists' Destash Bash is a one day, cash and carry, second hand sale of art related tools, supplies, books and materials. This special event is open to the public and sure to be great fun for bargain hunters, artists, hobbyists, parents, grandparents, teachers, students or anyone with an affinity for arts and crafts! More information and an application to sell at the event will be available early in 2019. Invite a friend and spread the word!
Join us for a fun afternoon as Rich Day returns with his fabulous collection of gemstones from around the world. Enjoy snacks and beverages as you shop Rich's extensive selection of fine gems and unique cabochons.
All items will be at great prices, so come prepared to stock up! If you're a jewelry artist you'll find a treasure trove of great pieces to work with. Not an artist? You'll have fun browsing the beautiful stones--if you find one you love we can design the perfect setting for you!
We'd love to have you join us--and bring a friend!
Tuscon Trunk Show!
Black Friday Blues?
Join us for a fun evening out with friends and seasonal cheer Friday, November 25 (Black Friday) from 6-9 pm. We will have hors d'oeuvres, treats and beverages, studio demonstrations and a special FREE gift for all!. We will be featuring great new jewelry and art from the areas most talented metalsmiths, including our own resident artists, as well as several special sales. Invite a friend or bring the whole family, everyone is welcome!
Small Business Saturday
Can't make it out on Friday? The fun continues the next day with refreshments and an open studio from 10-4. Shop local businesses with your holiday shopping dollars and support your community! Students who have completed Fabrication 1 & 2 and/or Lapidary classes at Studio JSD will be working in studio so that you can get a peek at what happens here. (If you're a student and want to work that day give us a call or stop by to sign up--space will fill quickly!)
Join Studio JSD and other local businesses as we light the night for holiday fun! Enjoy the sparkling lights, festive music, and free hot cocoa and yummy treats as you mingle with friends and explore great shops. We'll be featuring the beautiful artwork of some of our Resident Artists.
Use the complimentary Harbor Shuttle to get to around and be sure to pick up your free tote bag before you head out. Shop early--we have a special free holiday gift for our first 30 customers!
Shop for Schools &
Studio JSD is happy to announce that we will be participating in the local Shop for Schools event again this year. Shop Saturday, November 11 and 15% of your shopping dollars will be donated directly to the local school of your choice. We have wonderful gift ideas including beautiful finished jewelry and art by Julie Sanford, Studio JSD Resident Artists, and other talented local artists. Pick up jewelry and metalsmithing tools and supplies for yourself or your favorite artist, schedule a class to learn a new skill, or get gift certificates and let the recipients choose what they like best! Open Saturday 10-6, stop by!
In addition to supporting our schools, we invite you to partner with us in providing warm winter outerwear for those in need during this cold season. Therefore, if you bring in a new or clean, gently used coat donation you'll receive a FREE gift as our thank-you for supporting local charities--no purchase necessary!
.Join the ArtWalk fun and visit Studio JSD during ArtWalk 2017! We will be hosting the work of four fabulous artists during this exciting 11 day event. Our artists and their categories:
Casey Bemis--Painting
Sylvia Faust--Sculpture
We invite you to meet these talented artists and view their incredible work during our special events during the ArtWalk competition:
Studio JSD Artist Reception on Friday September 29 from 6-8pm
Bring a friend and party with us at Studio JSD! We love to welcome old friends and meet new ones as we enjoy great art and artists, yummy food and drink, and awesome company. Follow us on Facebook to always know what's happening at Studio JSD!


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Four Veterans & their Second Chance
Darryl, Dale, Scott and Davina all have three things in common. They all have been homeless, they all have served our country in the military and they all live at Linwood Manor, a Partners In Housing community.
In the city of Indianapolis, 24% of our homeless are veterans. Partners In Housing provides housing through the grant & per diem (GPD) program through the VA to our homeless veterans. With 30 Partners In Housing units within the GPD program, our veterans we serve have a second chance to reach self-sufficiency and to be able to, once again, serve others.
Facts of Homeless Veterans in Indianapolis:
Female veterans are more likely to become homeless due to the following factors:
- Younger
- More incidence of sexual assault
- High levels of PTSD
- Having kids without any spousal support
- Have a higher housing-cost burden
Veterans have a higher risk of becoming homeless than the general population due to the following factors:
- Upwards of 45% of veterans suffer from mental illness
- 70% suffer from substance abuse issues
- High levels of physical disability
- They may lack support networks
Source of facts: http://www.chipindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Homeless-Veterans-Facts.pdf