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If you're a manufacturer trying to reach b-to-b retail buyers, it's often the smallest companies that are the toughest to bring on board as customers.
That's why "sport-specific" sock manufacturer Thor-Lo Inc. hired an e-commerce software vendor not only to handle the technical aspects of its Web site but to aggressively market the cyberspace location as well.
The strategy is to prompt thousands of one-, two- and three-store companies in the United States to use the Internet to buy Thor-Lo's custom-padded, super-wicking hosiery, said Richard Oliver, CEO-COO.
Those b-to-b buyers never hooked into Thor-Lo's existing electronic data interchange system for processing orders, and an Internet connection was viewed as a solid strategic move to tighten relationships with a crucial market, Oliver said.
"What you don't get with the big-box chain stores that you get with independent store operators is a lot more understanding of the product," Oliver said. "We feel that once we've reached a consumer, we've got a sock buyer for life. Mom-and-pop [stores] are good at conveying our message to the consumer."
An unusual approach
Thor-Lo has taken an unusual approach to reaching its retailers. It hired PlumRiver Technology Inc., Salisbury, Mass., to train its customer base on how to use its Web site to process orders. Thor-Lo pays PlumRiver a bounty—estimated in the $40 range—for every retailer it gets to activate an account.
"Manufacturers have to have an implementation adoption strategy for an electronic commerce site because ultimately that's the only way to show return on investment," said Henry White, PlumRiver president-CEO.
"From training the manufacturer's sales force to making sure retailers have incentives to use a system, we feel we've developed a methodology that does everything humanly possible to make sure dealers are going to use the system," White said.
In the case of Statesville, N.C.-based Thor-Lo, PlumRiver co-developed direct mailers that were sent out to Thor-Lo's customer base (the company wouldn't disclose the number of retailers it is targeting). Then, PlumRiver followed up on the mailer by offering retailers such services as order status, sales volume and free shipping for certain purchase levels.
The price you pay
In general, PlumRiver charges between $50,000 and $150,000 to set up and maintain a b-to-b Web site (neither Thor-Lo nor PlumRiver would confirm pricing on this specific implementation). Nonetheless, the pricing places it well below some of the estimated $3 million to $5 million software licenses some larger e-commerce vendors have charged for a b-to-b site.
Louis Columbus, analyst with AMR Research, Irvine, Calif., said Thor-Lo was cagey in requiring its e-commerce company to deliver visitors. With an estimated $50 million in annual revenues, Thor-Lo probably has neither the information technology nor the marketing resources in-house to stage a full-scale Web blitz, he said.
"The pay-as-you-play model moves companies away from objections to actions," Columbus said. "It is a good approach to pricing for the mid-tier of the market."
Thor-Lo's products aren't ordinary six-pair-in-a-poly-bag tube socks, which is why small retailers are so important, Oliver said. Thor-Lo sells a line of "Sports Specific Thorlos," which are priced between $10 and $20. Over 48 years of production, Thor-Lo has developed a cult following, but it needs small retailers to convince consumers the product is worth paying more for, Oliver said.
"By allowing 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week ordering, we're hoping to allow us to be in a better sock position at the retail level," Oliver said.
AMR's Columbus cautioned that Thor-Lo might become too dependent on PlumRiver's infrastructure. After all, it is outsourcing a lot of sales and marketing muscle to a relatively unproven company.
"Only time will tell if PlumRiver will be able to scale," AMR's Columbus said.

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Course News & Downloads
- Cougar Canyon Golf Links Overview Page
- Cougar Canyon Golf Links Scorecard
- Cougar Canyon Golf Links in Trinidad, Colorado: Retro Nicklaus golf with an Old West flair
- Golfweek Magazine Awards Cougar Canyon #5 Best New Course in the U.S.
- Cougar Canyon in Southern Colorado among four Nicklaus Design layouts in Golfweek's ranking of America's "Best New Courses 2008"
- Cougar Canyon named to GOLF's Top 10 New Courses You Can Play to extend Nicklaus Design's streak to a record 11 straight years
- Cougar Canyon Golf Resort Community building boutique hotel
- Colorado's Cougar Canyon Golf Links
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December 10, 2007
Cougar Canyon Golf Resort Community building boutique hotel
TRINIDAD, Colo. -- Construction is underway at Cougar Canyon Golf Resort Community for the new 117 all-suite boutique hotel. This upscale hotel is a Hawthorn Suite Golf Resort product and will operate under the name Cougar Canyon Golf Resort and Spa. The resort complex is the latest addition to Cougar Canyon Golf Resort Community, a multi-use, master-planned development and highly acclaimed Cougar Canyon Golf Links created by the famed Nicklaus Design. Located near Trinidad, Colorado, this neighborhood combines thoughtful land planning, environmental sensitivity, quality architecture, and natural landscape design.
The development team has been planning the lodging component for the past two years. Architect for the project is Ross Small with Architect Studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico along with designer Kelley Levesque and Danielle King of Design 5280 from Denver, Colorado. Vince Colarelli with Colarelli Construction of Colorado Springs, Colorado is the contractor. A 3,000 square foot event space will be incorporated into the facility. Special features include a spa, restaurant and lounge, market and gift shop, concierge service, and a business center. Amenities include a swimming pool, hot tub, and fitness center. Completion is expected in the spring of 2009.
The resort decor is described as "Nouveau West". Eric Seise, Jr., Managing Director for Cougar Canyon Golf Resort Community, describes the look, "We've taken a western feel with a contemporary edge. Guest room colors incorporate the history of Trinidad with rich reds captured from the brick-lined streets and black representing the jet coal that is mined here." Public spaces capture the local surroundings by using earthy tones and natural materials.
The spacious conference center will accommodate events for up to 450 people and has the ability to create six individual meeting rooms. The outdoor deck overlooking the golf course is a scenic setting for any venue. There is also a 900 square foot Executive Boardroom with a private reception area.
An open-air balcony at the spa allows guests to take in the views while waiting for a signature massage. Treatments will utilize products infused with indigenous herbs and natural remedies inspired by native traditions of the region.
The Colorado Grill restaurant and lounge will offer an upscale resort dining experience with a Southwest flair. Alfresco seating on the patio takes advantage of the mild year-round climate. A separate space will be available for private parties.
The resort's market will serve coffee, pastries, and convenience foods. Sit inside with the morning newspaper or relax poolside. Extended stay visitors can pick up milk, eggs, microwavable food, snacks, fresh fruit and other sundries. A selection of mementos in the gift shop will remind guests of their stay.
Visitors will have access to golf and all community amenities including an 8-mile walking trail with exercise stations, scenic overlooks, and educational kiosks. Hiking is easily accessible throughout the adjacent 3,000 acre nature preserve. Enrichment programs such as classes in art, cooking, crafts, and photography will be added in the future.
For additional information, go to www.cougarcanyonliving.com.


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When my English teacher announced we would be studying 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' I have to admit to a light leap of the heart as I reminisced on John Galliano's 'Blanche DuBois' collection of 1988 and Marlon Brando in all his retro glory; oozing sex appeal and hard-edged fashion prowess. With these thoughts in mind, and a bit of time spent re-watching the iconic film made in 1951, I set about creating an outfit based on the look of Stanley Kowalski.
I've mixed a pair of amazing chino/casual-esque trousers with a bit of a vintage feel and a thin leather belt from with a basic tee from Topman and a pair of roughed up plimsolls from New Look. This is simple and seemingly effortless but the look as a whole is incredibly effective at turning you into a rugged, alpha-male icon. Now, with the fashion bit past, can anyone do a good New Orleans accent?
See after the jump for product details and links!
Tee- Topman, £6
Trousers- Lanvin, £240
Belt- Prada, £132
Shoes- New Look, £15


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In 1996, Christmas Shoes ministry began in Greer, SC with 45 children to sponsor. Together with God's faithfulness and the generosity of so many, Christmas Shoes proudly provided over
It's amazing how something as simple as a NEW pair of shoes can create normalcy and hope in a child.
Christmas Shoes children are carefully and thoughtfully selected from our community by school counselors, social workers and the Christmas Shoes team. Their ages range from 6 months to 18 years. All of our children live at poverty level or below and truly need our help as well as our prayers. Many are in foster care. Some are developmentally delayed and sadly enough many are homeless. All our school-aged children are on free lunch as determined by their school district.
Our team of volunteers is made up of a group of very special people who have a passion for children in need AND a real belief that God is able to accomplish anything. No one on our board or team of volunteers is paid.
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My fundie ex-mother-in-law once handed me a "letter from God", it was a project their pastor had given them, to write a hypothetical letter from God to themselves, and what they imagined God would say to them and about them, what advice God would give, etc.
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The GIS Lens
Matthew Langan
Matt is the founder of L&R Communications, a content marketing and social media firm that specializes in the geospatial sector.
3-D Geospatial Visualization, Simulation and Tracking with Thermopylae's iSpatial Web-Based Geospatial Framework
January 30th, 2013 by Matthew Langan
Most organizations require access to the right geospatial solutions in near real-time to make critical decisions. As geospatial data is the foundation for driving all decision-making – especially for the defense and intelligence arenas – it is critical to use the right technologies that can aid in this speed of deployment.
Thermopylae Sciences and Technology (TST) is a next-generation organization that takes a "Silicon Valley"-like approach to developing web-based geospatial capabilities to help meet this critical industry and government need. The company's forward-thinking approach to product development has allowed it to bring emerging technologies to its customers in ways that enhances organizational performance.
TST's iSpatial solution is a Web-based geospatial framework that allows for rapid development/integration of applications on the Google Earth™ API. Designed to reduce both cost and time to deploy a custom geospatial solution, this solution integrates with and leverages existing data sources to promote powerful visualization and knowledge fusion opportunities.
iSpatial provides pre-built tools that can be quickly adopted to specific use cases and delivers the best that Google Earth has to offer combined with capabilities developed by trained geospatial engineers.
Be sure to check out this product demonstration of iSpatial:
Click here to learn more about iSpatial from Thermopylae Sciences and Technologies.
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October 27, 2016 - BEXHILL-ON-SEA, Sussex, UK
The first fossilized dinosaur brain has been found on a beach in East Sussex. The small brown pebble was spotted by amateur fossil hunter on the coastline near Bexhill-on-Sea. It is the only piece of fossilized brain tissue from a dinosaur ever discovered and is thought to belong to a species related to the Iguanadon.


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The Snowman words and music by Howard Blake Two of Roald's Dahl's Revolting Rhymes set to music by Paul Patterson Chris Jarvis narratorDavid Parry conductorThis disk of modern classics for children will huff, puff and bring the house down! Narrator Chris Jarvis and the London Philharmonic Orchestra bring to life a snowman, three pigs, two wolves and Little Red Riding Hood in fabulous music by Paul Patterson and Howard Blake. Chris Jarvis is a regular guest presenter at the London Philharmonic Orchestra's FUNharmonics family concerts at London's Southbank Centre
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What does a German do after Auschwitz? What does a human being do after Auschwitz?
Two generations after the murders committed there in the name of Germany, this is still a driving question for Aktion S"uhnezeichen (Action Reconciliation/Service for Peace).
For this West German Protestant group, part of the answer has just been given in the building and turning over to the Polish city of Auschwitz a center for international youth meetings. It will be inaugurated in February, when Polish students of German language and literature will spend a week discussing with German counterparts the works of playwright Peter Weiss, whose family died in the Holocaust.
Later groups - the center is already three-quarters booked for 1987 by church congregations, school classes, trade unions, and independent youth groups - will bring together West German, Polish, Israeli, Dutch, and probably American young people in the first year.
Under joint Polish-Aktion leadership they will watch films, read about Hitler's extermination camps, meet survivors, and discuss how to prevent such atrocities from ever happening again. Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Jewish theologians will also explore in ecumenical session the concept of ``God after Auschwitz.''
For Aktion it is the realization of a 15-year-old dream in the face of both Polish mistrust and a strong desire by many Germans to put Auschwitz behind them once and for all. The director of Aktion's East European section, Christian Heubner, considers it ``one of the rare victories of the visionaries over the `realists.'''
As he explained in an interview at Aktion's headquarters, the organization conceived the idea of a youth center in Auschwitz after the treaty of 1970 normalized relations between West Germany and Poland for the first time since the end of World War II. But many Poles, from a nation that suffered more dead proportionally than any other country in World War II, still wanted to have nothing to do with Germans. And many older West Germans thought it was time to forget this historical nadir and find instead ``a place where youth could meet without the burden of the past.''
On the Polish side, Aktion eventually won the cooperation of the Society of Veteran Fighters for Freedom and Democracy and laid the cornerstone for the center in 1980. When martial law was declared the work came to a halt. Not until 1985 did Poland allow Aktion to proceed.
On the West German side, opposition to the idea was so strong that Aktion initially received no government money for its project (a notable omission in a country that heavily subsidizes cultural and service organizations). Aktion first collected 1 million marks (about $500,000, or a quarter of the total cost) from private donors, then eventually got additional indirect funding from the federal government and direct funding from every West German state except one.
All along Aktion has seen Auschwitz as that which had the most meaning for youth meetings, Mr. Heubner says. ``It symbolized the lowest point in German-Polish history, the lowest point in Jewish-German relations, one of the lowest points in man's inhumanity to man. The motivation to speak with one another is greater there. The greater emotion opens people up more for dialogue than would be the case in Masuria [an area in northeast Poland] or in some sunny mountain meadow.''
But, ``What is needed is not emotional reaction, but reflection,'' Heubner notes. ``You can't leave it at emotions. Beyond emotions we need to reflect on the causes [for the bestiality at Auschwitz], to see what that has to do with life today in our own experience. In Germany it's very interesting: Emotion and reflection seldom come together. But Auschwitz is a typical place where [a purely intellectual approach] without emotion doesn't work - but emotion alone is inadequate.''
Heubner's judgment arises out of a decade of watching some 30,000 Aktion volunteers working in the Holocaust memorials in Israel and Auschwitz. Aktion's projects there have helped encourage reconciliation between Germans, Poles, and Jews - and, more unexpectedly, between the generations in West Germany itself. Through these programs victims of the Holocaust have to some extent been able to convey to young Germans what it was like. And with the building of the new youth center some have finally been able to turn to future hopes instead of just rehearsing the past.
This coming to terms with the past among older generations has not been limited to the persecuted. Some of the persecutors, or at least those who tolerated the persecution by not lifting their voices against it, have also come to reassess their own experience, to realize and to convey to the younger generations what a loss of humanity they themselves suffered by their own passivity in the face of Hitler's oppression.
A number of these, Heubner suggests - people who used to be defensive about their conduct in the Nazi era, contending that they knew nothing about the genocide of the Jews - have come, through the Auschwitz project and the peace movement, to see such willed blindness as a denial of their own character.
Through these causes, says Heubner, they managed ``to break their silence over the ruined years, to bridge the gap and see that these years were also for them lost years of youth, of love, of tenderness, destroyed through their own [betrayal of conscience]. They have [now] pushed things to the point of analysis. They have admitted the pain within them.'' This move away from a reflex justification of their own inaction ``is a great service to democratic culture in the Federal Republic [of West Germany].'' For some it has been ``the first stimulus to speak, to open themselves to their own history.''
A prime example is the architect who donated the plans for the Auschwitz center, Helmut Morlock. As a student in one of the Nazi elite schools at war's end he was in training to become one of the new ``Aryan'' rulers. Now he has dedicated his work for the center ``not just to the dead but also to the living,'' Heubner says.
With time, Aktion hopes some East Germans will also participate in the working out of German history at the Auschwitz center. This is a sensitive area, since the East Germans have never assumed responsibility for making amends for the crimes of Hitler's Germans - and since the Poles have an aversion to pan-German dialogue.


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The X-ray microtomography lab at Luleå University of Technology (LTU), Sweden shares interesting insights
The snow sample represents fresh snow acquired only minutes after snowfall. The width of the snow crystal is approximately 0.85 mm. The width (diameter) of the center tunnel ranges from 60 micron (at the entrance) to 220 micron on the opposite side.
The sample bed was 6 mm in diameter and 5 mm in height (initially). The scans were carried out using a spatial resolution of 4 micron. The in-situ loading was carried out using a Deben CT5000TEC load stage with a 500 N load cell. Four XMT scans were acquired along the load cycle 0N-10N-18N-25N, at a constant temperature of -15°C. Quantitative analysis of microstructure (shape of crystals, porosity etc.) was obtained from 3D image analysis using the software Dragonfly Pro (ORS), and the compaction of the snow bed was analyzed by digital volume correlation (DVC) using software from LaVision.
One great benefit of using the Deben stage is the flexibility in using different load cells depending on material and application. The software interface is also easy to use and supported by the Scout and Scan software from ZEISS that is used for control of ZEISS Xradia Versa.
A recent study that we are very proud of is 3D quantitative in-situ imaging of micro scale snow crystals and how they respond to compaction. This study was quite challenging, and required a lot of careful planning, but turned our very well. It's received a lot of positive feedback from both the scientific community as well as from media. In fact, the first results from this study were broadcast on national television (in Sweden) only a few hours after performing the scans. These measurements would have been hard to achieve without the Deben CT5000TEC stage as they required precise control of both the mechanical load and the temperature (freezing capability) at the same time.
Fredrik Forsberg, Associate Senior Lecturer , Luleå University of Technology
Conclusions: 3D quantitative analysis of snow compaction
X-ray microtomography and digital volume correlation allows the researchers at LTU to perform quantitative in-situ studies of snow compaction. These tools also allow them to study the compaction process at multiple spatial scales – global phenomena and grain-to-grain interactions.
X-ray microtomography and the use of a load stage with temperature control, such as Deben CT 5000TEC, allows studies of snow crystal microstructure and snow compaction behaviour in a way that until recently had not been possible.
About the X-ray microtomography lab at Luleå University of Technology (LTU), Sweden
The research goal at the X-ray microtomography lab at LTU, Sweden is to develop methods and tools that help us better understand heterogeneous materials and how they behave in different environments, and at different spatial scales.
A new state-of-the-art X-ray microtomography system was installed at LTU in 2016. The 3D imaging system – ZEISS Xradia 510 Versa – together with the Deben CT5000TEC in-situ load module, which allows both mechanical and thermal loading, is completely unique in Sweden. It enables 3D in-situ imaging and characterization of materials, including minerals, rocks, metals, composites and wood, with sub-micron resolution. From the acquired 3D data, it is possible to make a quantitative characterization of internal features such as porosity, cracks, grains, fibers etc., as well as determine material deformation and strain.
More information on ZEISS Xradia Versa
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It appears that — despite a ton of bad press — Google Allo, the new instant messaging system from Google, has hit a whopping 10 million downloads since its launch in late September.
When it launched in September, it was a bit of a rocky release. There really wasn't much to it and there were some seriously confusing quirks. It felt like Facebook Messenger when it launched in 2011, except without the five years of improvements and tweaks to make the experience better and more polished.
Despite its pitfalls, Allo has still seemed to garner over 10 million downloads. Of course, that number likely isn't telling you how many downloaded it and then uninstalled it. Either way, given that Allo is still missing out on a lot of much-needed features, such as SMS, we probably won't be hitting the 50 million threshold in the near future.
It'll be interesting to see how the instant messenger progresses from here on out. It missed out on capitalizing on that initial rush of excitement by not having features many would expect their instant messengers to have. It was a real let down, and now it's going to be a slow crawl to the top.
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Manchester City defender Micah Richards concedes all is not right within the squad.
Richards hints some teammates must behave better away from the pitch.
"Look, the team spirit is as good as ever at City," he told the Daily Mail.
"I should know. I have been in that dressing room for years. But I know where you are coming from. If I pick up a paper four times in a week, then three of those times I will see a story about City that we could do without. When you are trying to focus on one thing - winning the league - then this is hard. We don't need it.
"There are certain things around our club that wouldn't happen at other clubs. Well, they might but if they did then nobody would know. If something happens with us, it's in the paper every day and that can make it seem like it's a constant battle. Things happen at every club. But at City we don't help ourselves. We are the only club who have a training ground that allows the paparazzi to take pictures of training over the fence. Why is that?
"Everyone has done a fantastic job so far. To be even competing with United is great but at our club certain things always seem to happen. Do these things cause us to lose a game? No, but they certainly don't help us to win any."


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GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY CLUSTER: A snapshot of 2015-2016 results
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2016 marks the end of the Strategic Plan 2015-2017 and we would like to take this occasion to thank our cluster coordinators, information management officers, partners, associates and donors for their commitment to the global Food Security Cluster´s work over the past two years. The infographic provides a snapshot of the global Food Security Cluster`s achievements during the implementation process of the gFSC Strategic Plan 2015-2016. It presents the highlights achieved under the six strategic results that are: Strengthened national clusters´ capacity; information management; operational and surge support; advocacy, communication and resource mobilization; partnerships; and learning and knowledge management.
Currently, the global Food Security Cluster interacts with and provides support and guidance to 44 countries with active Food Security Clusters or related coordination structures. The Global Support Team puts a special focus on the four system-wide Level 3 emergencies: Iraq, South Sudan, Syria and Yemen. On average, a L3 country cluster provides a coordination platform to 57 NGOs and UN agencies in order to assist 4.5 million people with food and cash assistance and livelihoods interventions. In total, it serves as a platform for over 3,000 partners at country level in all humanitarian contexts worldwide.


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In our last post, we began the discussion on how to actually make the shift from consensus or compliance (depending on your tendencies) to commitment. The first of three focus areas was to provide intentional and structured communication to help win the hearts and minds of your people.
The second, outlined here, is to explain "The Big Why."
In our last post, we began to explore the second mindset shift that leaders need to make to successfully navigate the transition into senior leadership. It's a shift from a problem orientation to an outcome orientation.
The three components to actually making this shift are (1) cross-organizational advocacy, (2) driving strategic vision, and (3) building people capacity. We'll explore the first component in this post.
As we wind down the year and look toward the next, there isn't a better time to step up and engage more effectively with your people. One the simplest and most overlooked tools that leaders have to enhance their coaching is the 1-1 Coaching Session.
The latest workplace communication craze called "Yes and" has recently been popularized by team builders and improv folks who've never stepped into the business board room. It's a technique that minimizes disagreement and encourages agreement. So, instead of responding to a team member's idea with a "No" or a "But," people are trained to respond with a "Yes and…."
In our last post, we began exploring the first shift leaders need to make to be successful in senior leadership roles - from being smart to being aware.
So, what does this shift of being smart to being aware look like? It will seem easy on the surface, but it's a lifetime of work. And it's comprised of 3 parts:
So, you are a leader in a matrix organization. Perhaps you are the Line Manager to whom a Team Member reports directly, although you rarely see each other.
One of the challenges senior leaders face is that for the first time in their career they may find themselves on multiple teams. For example, they lead their own team of managers who run the function of an organization such as Sales or Engineering. And, they may also belong to a leadership team comprised of fellow hard-charging peers from other functions of the organization that report up to a General Manager or CEO.


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Fantasy Survivor - Artie's Game
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jonnal and bee SMOKED the competition last week and this!!
But everyone did a great team job, it was fun!!
But the biggest thanks go to s1!!
She studied the spoilers, kept us updated, made sure that everyone did their picks, made the picks for many of us when we couldn't....
If anyone wants to play this game next season with us, please let s1 or me know for further info...we would love to have you!
I want to thank everyone who played for their time and dedication. No one missed making their picks a single time. We all worked as a team helping each other and our teamwork paid off. We've won for 2 seasons in a row . . . who's up for 3???
Take a break, get some rest, Have a Very Merry Christmas and I'll see you all back here the week of Feb. 11. :cmas16
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Flyers snap 5-game losing streak with 4-2 win over Tampa Bay
PHILADELPHIA (AP) A shakeup of the lines, combined with a determined effort, pulled the Flyers out of their skid.
Travis Konecny, Michael Raffl, Sean Couturier and Radko Gudas scored in the second period to help Philadelphia end a five-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.
Michal Neuvirth made 24 saves in his first game since Nov. 12 after missing 24 because of a left knee injury. Philadelphia had lost seven of eight since the end of a 10-game winning streak on Dec. 17.
Coach Dave Hakstol made wholesale changes to his top three lines.
"Just something to change the rhythm a little bit sometimes makes a difference," Hakstol said. "Most importantly, it was the determination of our entire group. We had contributions from everybody up and down the lineup.
"It's nice to win a hockey game. It's been a while since we had that feeling."
Alex Killorn and Nikita Kucherov scored for the Lightning, who have allowed 16 goals during a three-game slide.
"There were turnovers and lost battles pretty much all (game)," Lightning coach Jon Cooper said. "When you're going to do that, you don't really have much of a chance of winning."
Jakub Voracek added two assists for Philadelphia.
The Flyers outscored Tampa Bay 4-1 in the second period.
Konecny tied the game at 1 just over a minute into the period by finishing a 2-on-1 break with a shot high over Andrei Vasilevskiy's glove side after a pass from Voracek. It was the sixth goal of the season for the 19-year-old rookie, who was reunited with Voracek and Couturier. The line played together in 18 of the team's first 19 games and Konecny had four goals over that stretch.
"A little change-up," Konecny said. "It happens in hockey and it worked for us tonight."
Hakstol admitted the Flyers exhaled after the tally.
"That was a heck of a play," he said. "From there, we didn't look back."
Couturier gave Philadelphia a 2-1 lead 7 1/2 minutes later by scoring on a rebound after Ivan Provorov's shot from the point.
The goal gave the Flyers a lead in a game for the first time since the third period of their loss at St. Louis on Dec. 28, a drought spanning 3 hours, 47 minutes and 49 seconds of ice time.
And it was a two-goal lead with 10:09 left in the period when Raffl blasted a slap shot from the high slot over Vasilevskiy's right pad.
Tampa Bay pulled within a goal when Killorn scored on a rebound from a sharp angle just after the Lightning's power play expired. But the Lightning gave the goal back 57 seconds later when Gudas converted his second goal of the season.
Brayden Schenn took the initial shot from the slot, and Gudas pounced on the rebound behind the goal, and his wraparound try went off defenseman Anton Stralman and in for an unlikely goal.
It was a backbreaker for the Lightning.
"When you think you're one goal from tying the game, you need to come out and have a good momentum shift," Killorn said. "When they scored, it was deflating."
Tampa Bay scored the lone goal in the first period when Kucherov converted a 2-on-1 break.
Vasilevskiy, making his eighth straight start in place of the injured Ben Bishop, made 40 saves.
Cooper would've liked to have seen his team force Neuvirth to work that hard.
"When you just don't have that passion to go to the net and shoot the puck to score, it's tough to win games," he said. "That's what they did tonight."
NOTES: Tampa Bay ended the season series with a 2-1 advantage. The Lightning won 3-0 in Philadelphia on Nov. 19 and 4-2 in Tampa Bay on Nov. 23. … The Lightning play seven of their next nine on the road. … Philadelphia has won seven of 10 games in the first game of a back-to-back set. … Tampa Bay's J.T. Brown left with 4 1/2 minutes remaining and didn't return after taking a hit from Wayne Simmonds at the blue line. No penalty was called on the play. Cooper wouldn't comment on the hit, other than to say he expected the league to review it.
Lightning: At Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Flyers: At Columbus on Sunday.


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Wednesday 20th December 2006Live Music and various street performers mingle and entertain shoppers with town centre shops open until 9pm.
Wednesday 13th December 2006Keith Skipper signs copies of his latest book: Bumper Book of Norfolk Squit
Wednesday 13th December 2006Late night shopping until 9pm, music and competitions with the Beach FM Roadshow, street entertainers and firework display at 6.30pm.
Wednesday 6th December 2006Trevor Heaton signs copies of his latest book: Nasty Norfolk ? Great Yarmouth?s smelly, cramped and sometimes downright evil past is uncovered as part of a fun, new title from the best-selling Norfolk author. Nasty Norfolk,...
Wednesday 6th December 2006A community carol service involving many local groups, schools and organisations creating a traditional Christmas atmosphere with small fairground rides, stalls and a visit from Father Christmas. Town Centre shops open until 9pm.
Sunday 3rd December 2006The regions biggest free entry Christmas Market with over 120 English and Norwegian Craft, Food and gift stalls in Market Place marquees and St. Nicholas Church plus entertainment, food and fun fair. Runs From Sunday 3rd to 5th...
Saturday 2nd December 2006Norwegian Choir, The Lardal Kantori travel from their home in South-East Norway to perform a festive carol concert in St. Nicholas Church, the largest parish Church in England. For tickets ?5 call 01493 745828 for bookings.


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IMSEE Publishes a Focus on the Civil Service29 June 2017 News flash
The Monegasque Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (IMSEE) has just published a Focus on the subject of the Civil Service. This publication shows that, as at31December 2016, 4,528 people o...Read more of IMSEE Publishes a Focus on the Civil Service
Complete your GDP declaration online25 April 2017 News flash
The Principality is currently calculating its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the year 2016 via a survey carried out by Monegasque Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Monaco Statistics).Read more of Complete your GDP declaration online
First meeting of Trade Observatory19 March 2015 News flash
Monaco, 19 March 2015 – The first meeting of the Trade Observatory was held this morning, under the chairmanship of H.E. Mr Michel Roger, the Minister of State. The meeting was attended by the Mini...Read more of First meeting of Trade Observatory
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Monaco Statistics submits its report on state-owned housing to the Minister of State20 July 2012 Press release
The commitmentsFollowing the undertaking by the Prince's Government during the budget debates relating to the 2012 Preliminary Budget, Monaco Statistics yesterday submitted its report on state-owne...Read more of Monaco Statistics submits its report on state-owned housing to the Minister of State
Monaco en Chiffres 2012 est paru27 June 2012 News flash
Ce matin, l'IMSEE publie l'édition 2012 du recueil statistique « Monaco en chiffres ».Ce recueil dresse annuellement un état statistique des secteurs économique, social, culturel et sportif de la P...Read more of Monaco en Chiffres 2012 est paru
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Location: Mallorca, Spain
Camera: Sony A7s (JTW Astro Mod)
Optics: Zeiss Batis 25mm f2.0
Filter: Marumi Redhancer Filter
Exposure: Panorama of 6 x 13s, f2.0 @ ISO 8.000
This stunning image shows the Milky Way galaxy above Mallorca, Spain. Also visible -amongst others- are the Pleiades (the cluster to the right), the California Nebula (left of the Pleiades) and the Heart & Soul Nebulae.
A galaxy is a gravitationally bound system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter. The word galaxy is derived from the Greek galaxias, literally "milky", a reference to the Milky Way.
Galaxies range in size from dwarfs with just a few billion (109) stars to giants with one hundred trillion (1014) stars, each orbiting its galaxy's center of mass. Galaxies are categorized according to their visual morphology as elliptical, spiral and irregular.
Many galaxies are thought to have black holes at their active centers. The Milky Way's central black hole, known as Sagittarius A*, has a mass four million times greater than the Sun.
As of March 2016, GN-z11 is the oldest and most distant observed galaxy with a comoving distance of 32 billion light-years from Earth, and observed as it existed just 400 million years after the Big Bang.EAPOD Archive
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Hi people, as the title says I have a problem with my (rare quality) Minfernal....he miss most every time, against any pet, with the Meteor Strike....so I find him as hard to find as useless.
I think this is a bug, cause the writing "missing" does not come out when he fail this attack....someone had noticed this problem before?
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Looking beyond the cover, New Look 6776
by Sew Sarah
I bought New Look 6776 at a sale for 5 bucks. I think. Looking at the front cover art, I couldn't imagine that I would have paid anymore. From memory, I think it reminded me of a Lazy Bones dress I bought over a decade ago and is still a well worn and firm favourite. The fabric was from a fabric swap at the first Brisbane Spoolettes meet-up back in March. The fabric, while never would have been a first choice, has become a favourite. Thank-you to the kind person who donated it. I know I spoke to the original owner but just can't place who it was amongst the other gems I took home and the other kind owners who let go a little bit of their precious stash.
The dress, made in in view D, went together easily enough. However, it was initially fiddly and took a little time to wrap my head around the lining instructions.
On second inspection, the instructions were actually well written and it was the neatest lining I have ever completed. The inside is a perfect match to the front.
In ended up using a self drafted dirndl skirt. Unlike the last time, I made sure I didn't use too many gathers near the zip. This reduced the bulk significantly.
Because of the gathers on the bust I didn't do an FBA. I think I got away with it, within a millimetre at least. Next time, I think I would add maybe a cm or two to the bust depth. Need to wrap my head around how to do that.
I think New Look 6776 is a hidden gem and translates well for a vintage-style look. Just squint and look behind the crappy photos on the pattern cover!!!!!
Embracing my new dress with vintage fabric, I went and checked out Paddington antique centre to find some matching accessories. Didn't find what I wanted but did discover this gorgeous opera coat for $70 bucks!


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Material Handler
USA - TX - Port Arthur - OCI
Bachelor's Degree
Full Time
Summary: Responsible for collecting and preparing samples for the operation of the laboratory; including testing of samples and data entry, while participating in the safety, quality and environmental programs of the plant.Essential Job Duties:• Collects raw and calcined coke samples for quality control analysis. Performs special collections and analyses if needed.• Prepares raw and calcined coke samples for laboratory tests, in accordance with defined ISO procedures.• Perform laboratory testing as required: possibly also calibration, control chart monitoring, and documentation of testing as required.• Communicates lab data as needed to lab supervisor and/or Technical manager.• Perform data entry as required into laboratory database, monitors data for environmental compliance, reporting non-conformances to laboratory supervisor.• Cleans up sample room/lab, and any sampler spillage, including proper disposal of raw and calcined coke samples and retains.• Performs preventive maintenance on sample room equipment such as lubrication or changing filters. If needed, possibly assist maintenance personnel on an as-needed basis in the repair and adjustment of equipment.• Advises the supervisor on matters relating to the improvement and the continued safe functioning of sample room equipment and facilities.• Operates golf cart required to perform job duties, performs pre-operation checklist every shift.• Maintains emergency equipment, such as flashlight and rain suit for possible use during a storm.• Reports all injuries, regardless of seriousness, immediately to the supervisor.• Ensures compliance with safety, personnel, timekeeping, payroll, attendance and other plant procedures or guidelines.• Maintains communications with the supervisor and coworkers on matters concerning daily activities.• Monitors inventory of supplies, communicates as needed.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:• Communicates clearly and concisely by means of verbal or written word, must read and understand instructions and inform detailed instructions to other workers at shift change.• Lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner, able to multitask when needed.• Ability to enter data, and understand data in excel spreadsheets, or other similar forms of data entry.• Must actively complete all ISO/environmental/safety training requirements at the facility.Education and Experience:• Associates Degree required/Bachelors degree preferred.Physical and Other Requirements:• Typically works in plant environment, which may include extreme working conditions and inclement weather conditions.• As needed, lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.• Must be able to handle working with petroleum coke products and be around dusty environments with respiratory protection.• Must be able to pass general physically fit testing, able to load and unload heavy (30-50 lb) sample buckets, and move about to coordinate work.• Work will require a 12 hr rotating shift*, which includes weekends and holidays, with possible overtime as needed for vacation relief/special projects.NOTE: This job description reflects the company's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Assigned tasks are subject to change at any time due to company discretion, job requirements, reasonable accommodation or other reasons.Oxbow Carbon LLC is an EOE/ADA employer
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Colin Thatcher granted full parole
Colin Thatcher, the former Saskatchewan cabinet minister convicted of killing his ex-wife,was granted full parole on Thursday — but under conditions that include reporting any romantic relationships to authorities.
After getting the decision froma National Parole Board panel in Regina at about 12:40 p.m. CT,Thatcher said hewould never do anythingto make the board regretits decision.
His intentionfrom now on is to live quietly as "a ranch hand"on thefamily's operation near Moose Jaw, Thatcher said.
"I have bought another horse. I love horses and livestock.I'm very happy and content and love the rural isolation," Thatcher said.
Thatcher, 68,had beenserving a life sentence after being convicted of first-degree murder in 1984. JoAnn Wilson was beaten and shot in the head in the garage of her home in 1983, three years after the couple divorced and after an acrimonious custody battle over their three children.
Thatcher has always maintained his innocence. Since 1999, when the opportunity first arose, he has devoted considerable energy to winning early release from prison.
He won the right to apply for early parole in 2003 under the so-called faint-hope clause of the Criminal Code. However, the parole board had turned down his requests for full parole until Thursday.
Wilson's brother, Don Geiger, told CBC News from his home in Iowa he was disappointed but not surprised by the decision.
Must get counselling
The panel granted his request, with several conditions. Thatcher will be required to take psychiatric counselling and must report any romantic relationships to the board.
In his comments to the panel, Thatcher said it was unlikely he would be involved in a relationship again.
"I have seen people come back [to prison] because of a conflict with a partner," he said. "I would be hesitant to give someone that kind of power over me."
His release plan calls for him to live on the ranch.
Granted day parole in May
The board granted him day parole in May.
Since then, Thatcher had been spendinghis nights at a halfway house in Regina and days at the family ranch.
He had also been seen, on occasion, working out at a local YMCA gym and attending Saskatchewan Roughrider games.
Thatcher's new lifeon full parolebegins when the paperwork for his release has been completed— likely in a day or so, officials said.


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Association, Innovation & Management
At AIM we share the goal of our partners—to improve human, animal, and environmental health through the advancement of science. Our mission is to help scientific societies exceed their objectives by providing focused, strategic planning, well-crafted execution, and precise measurement of results.
AIM Partnership: The American College of Toxicology
The ACT mission is to educate, lead, and serve professionals in toxicology and related disciplines by promoting the exchange of information and perspectives on applied toxicology and safety assessment.
AIM Partnership: The International Union of Toxicology
The mission of IUTOX is to improve human health through the science and practice of toxicology world-wide.
AIM Partnership: The Safety Pharmacology Society
Safety Pharmacology Society is a nonprofit organization that promotes knowledge, development, application, and training in Safety Pharmacology—a distinct scientific discipline that integrates the best practices of pharmacology, physiology and toxicology.
AIM Partnership: The Society of Toxicologic Pathology
The STP is dedicated to the integration of toxicologic pathology into hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk communication regarding human and animal exposure to potentially toxic substances. The STP provides expert guidance to legislative and regulatory decision makers regarding toxicologic pathology data and human or animal health.
AIM Partnership: The Society of Toxicology
The Society of Toxicology (SOT) is a professional and scholarly organization of scientists from academic institutions, government, and industry representing the great variety of scientists who practice toxicology in the U.S. and abroad.
AIM Partnership: The Teratology Society
The mission of The Teratology Society is to promote research and the exchange of ideas and research results that reveal the causes, improve the diagnosis and treatment, and prevent the occurrence of abnormal development and birth defects; communicate that information; and to provide education on the prevention of birth defects.
AIM Partnership: The Toxicology Forum
The mission of The Toxicology Forum is to encourage open dialogue on human health and environmental issues that drive public concerns, academic involvement, industry action, and regulatory decision making.


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Third Annual Cherrity Pie Festival – Who Said Engineers Don't Know How to Have Fun?
Arvada, Colorado (August 20, 2013) – Pie Consulting & Engineering (Pie) announcesthe Third Annual Cherrity Pie Festival, scheduled for Saturday September 14th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Anchor Center for Blind Children headquarters, 2550 Roslyn Street in Denver, Colorado.
All proceeds will once again benefit the Anchor Center for Blind Children, a non-profit organization staffed by highly trained vision specialists, therapists, and teachers who strive to foster the full potential of blind children by providing exemplary education, therapy and family support services.
"Anchor Center children really do 'see life differently.' They make you realize that even with unbelievable challenges, there is hope. Given professional and loving support and witnessing the success stories of others, families and students continually succeed. We're thrilled that this year's event is being held at the Anchor Center's wonderful, state of the art facility. Sponsors and donors will get a first-hand look at how their generosity will be utilized." – Craig Sellers, Pie Principal.
Last year's benefit raised $25,000 in funding; our goal this year is $30,000. As they say, "3rd time's a charm" so we plan on tripling the fun with even more love, more cool activities, and of course more pie!
Celebrity Guest Appearance: Miss Colorado 2013 Amanda Wiley (Autograph Signing 1-3PM)
The Fall Festival Fundraiser promises to be a spectacular event! Ticket prices in advance are $20 for Adults; $10 for Children age 2 – 12 years. This year we're also featuring a Special Family Rate: 2 Adults plus 3 or more children, age 2 – 12 years, for $55 total!
The fall festival will feature the following activities and more:
- pie baking competition
- pie eating contest
- pie walk – win a fresh pie!
- silent auction
- fun educational games
- bouncy castle
- real fire truck for the kids to climb on
- mini-train
- face painting and balloon art
Tags: Anchor Center for Blind Children, cherrity, denver charity, Miss Colorado


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Sterlin Harjo
Sterlin Harjo
Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/Creek) is the director of the award-winning film Barking Water. The film is about Frankie (played by Richard Ray Whitman) and Irene (played by Casey Camp-Horinek), "an older couple who's relationship has been on-and-off again for the past 40 years or so," explains Harjo, and she comes back to him one last time to take him home to see his family after she is made aware of his terminal illness, after he becomes hospitalized. A road film, Barking Water follows the couple as they drive through Oklahoma visiting family and friends, all the while looking back on their tumultuous relationship together.
"I wanted to be an artist since I was a kid, that's all I ever wanted to do," says Harjo. Following his passion, he studied painting at the University of Oklahoma, but ended up, "falling in love with film." For Harjo, the change of artistic styles came naturally, "It was an easy transition; It's still visual art."
As a filmmaker, Harjo has received much praise from the film and media arts community. In 2006, he was selected as the first Native American recipient of a prestigious United States Artists Fellowship. In 2004, while working on his first feature length film, Four Sheets to the Wind, Harjo was selected as one of the Sundance Institute's Annenberg Film Fellows, a program that provides up-and-coming filmmakers with extensive financial and creative assistance.
Aside from his two feature length films, Harjo has completed three short films—all of which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. All of his film work to date has been fictional, though he has future plans for documentary style non-fiction films. "I love writing and creating a world, and that's why I've stuck with fiction," explains Harjo, "but I'm also interested in documentary work, and I imagine in the next few years I'll have some documentaries made."
Written by Ben Kreimer.
Interview conducted and editing done by Ben Kreimer.


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Photos everywhere!
Well, you asked for it, you got it. We just didn't get to release them here first. Lots of photos released today from the journalists that got to visit the set and play zombies the last few days. Here's a collection of links to them.
Go and take a gander at each of their articles, too. Some little details slip out that you all may find interesting. Check back at the sites, too, for some additional articles. We've given them exclusives for the photos for now, but as soon as they've had some time, I'll be reposting them here, too. Also, the photo "floodgates" have been opened, so keep an eye out here for some more!!!
-Dan Forcey
Development Exec/Stuntguy/EE (Easily Excitable)
10 Responses to "Photos everywhere!"
YES YES YES! We have been enjoying the pics all afternoon. They are great! I take it one of the details pertains to Dylan's sidekick. I love that and think it sounds perfect!
Thanks so much. I take it you fed them well. All the articles were great. We are loving all the buildup. Keep it coming.
I can't speak for everyone, but this chick over here has somewhat of an insatiable appetite…I'm just saying, I've got no problem with some more pics, or dirty gossip/ inside details. You know, because my life is so riveting itself.
Awesome! 🙂
Reading those articles, sounds to me like this is just the tip of iceberg. There just teasing us. More pictures and articles to come tommorrow in my opinion.
Yes! Looks great, there's a noir feel to it, I like it. Looking forward to see more. BTW, he looks like a Giovanni Freghieri's Dylan. The film version will be a brown-eyed DYD, though. Perhaps some hardcore fans will be bothered by it, but I don't mind.
I'm reading the reports. It seems like the guys had a lot of fun watching and acting in the scene.
Ten days to go to the wrap party?
Stotinu mi vampira!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You saved my day, these pics are allready sensationell! Brandon is [almost] the perfect DYD [we all know, Rupert IS Dylan :)].
By the way – I think, we´ll see how Dylan meets Marcus for the first time in the movie, right, Dan? 🙂 Maybe he just helps Dylan in New Orleans, ´cause Groucho could not come over to the US [they NEVER have enough money for anything]! 🙂 🙂
Finally, some pics of Dylan Dog. Looks OK. Marcus, a Zombie?
Did anyone else find themselves drawing a breath as they scrolled down for the first picture? I know I did….haha. XD
Thank you for posting these!! I'm absorbing with glee.


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Sometimes it can be hard to unplug. We spend our workdays and even our leisure time with our noses glued to the screens of the tiny little computers most of us carry in our pockets—computers which, I'm told, also happen to make telephone calls.
For many, their smart phone is now the primary way they stay updated with important current events, like what their former high school classmates are having for dinner, the latest viral cat videos, and perhaps even their children or grandchildren.
And nowhere can you find more of this kind of information than on Facebook. The ubiquitous website that we all somehow lived without until just a few short years ago.
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To allow your account to be memorialized, you'll need to change some account settings while you are alive (perhaps while, ahem, you're working on updating your other estate planning documents). You'll need to designate a "legacy contact" who is authorized to notify Facebook of your death. Once your account has been memorialized, people will be able to write on your wall and even share details about planned memorials. You may also allow that person to be able to download your photos and save them for your family.
On the other hand, you may not want anyone snooping through your Facebook account after you're gone, either. You also have the option of having your account deleted at your death.
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If you're someone who is at Starbucks at least twice a week then you're my blood type:-D Keeping the magic of summer alive at Starbucks are the two new Frappuccino flavors – The Mocha Ribbon Chip Frappuccino and Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino. Was happy to have been invited to review these new flavors at a location of my choice and I opted for the one in Inorbit Mall, Hyderabad. With


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Educator Studio Workshop » Create with Faith Ringgold
Educators and librarians are invited to apply for this unique opportunity to participate in a hands-on workshop with artist Faith Ringgold. This workshop will follow Ringgold's participation in Crystal Bridges' Distinguished Speaker Series on Friday, March 18. Apply Here Sponsored by Neff and Scarlett Basore.


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There is nothing more satisfying than reading a book while sipping a hot cup of tea.
Thursday, March 23, 2017
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Neer, I first read about these freedom fighters in mar Chitra Katha comics and then, of course, in our school history textbook.ReplyDeleteReplies
They deserve to be read all the more, Prashant.Delete
I need to learn more history, Neeru, and this is a good reminder, for which thank you.ReplyDeleteReplies
The past can be so interesting, isn't it, Margot? Thanks for having a look.Delete
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My mother always said to me one too many times, "When you're older you'll understand." That is the reason I felt the need to grow up so fast. I wanted to be that age when my mom could teach me how to drive; I wanted to be that age when I could sit at the grown up table. I wanted to be the image of a mature young lady. I would do anything to prove that I was growing up. I didn't take the time to be a kid, because I didn't want to be, and I regret that now.
Have you ever looked at a child and wondered why they're always so happy? Children have a special sort of innocence because they are blind to the real world, and they have everyone to depend on. When we realize that we can't make friends by giving out cookies, or that mommy and daddy can't always be there for you, this is when we begin to grow up. I wish I could keep that innocence with me forever, but the world has already soiled me. In a child's eyes, I'm already grown up.
All throughout high school I had upsetting experiences; however, my senior year was the worst. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, an illness that affects me to this day. With this wonderful gift, I was left limping to classes, and crying because I couldn't drive; it hurt to grip the wheel. I tried to put on a brave face around other people; I didn't want anyone to know I had a "grandma disease." January 28, 2006 was the worst day of my life. It was on this day that I lost not only an Aunt, but a best friend as well. My Aunt Sylvia had finally given up in her fight against cancer. To this day I still believe that she will walk through my front door and tell me that everything will be alright. I know in my heart that she isn't coming back, and knowing this is more upsetting to me than the day she died. The icing on the cake was announced just days before my graduation: my parents were getting a divorce. By that point, I was so sick of senior year and all the horrible moments that had occurred that all I focused on was June 15th; the day I graduated, the day I could finally leave my old life behind and look forward to a new one at college.
I missed out on a lot of opportunities in high school because I wanted to grow up. I didn't realize that everything that I had been going through was slowly making me an adult, changing me into who I am today. I'm still seventeen, and I'm counting down the days until I am officially an adult. However, I'm not on a race track anymore; I refuse to miss any more of life. If there is anything I learned last year, it's to make the most of the time you have and enjoy being a kid. I'll give every moment a chance, no matter how good or bad.
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