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I got on a little graphics kick this weekend because of the new icons (yes, Kate will have one, but it still needs some tweaking). The end result is that there are three new shirts up on the Shapely Prose store, including one that features the new Aunt Fattie graphic (debuting tomorrow) in all its glory:
Isn't she glorious? You'd almost think I was talented. If you love her as much as I do, you can put her on your boobs!
There's also a scarlet F, as requested — I feel a little bad about that because that's The F-Word's gimmick, but since we haven't yet made a dime of profit off the store, I don't feel THAT bad. I didn't put our URL on it, so people who are fans of both SP and The F-Word (which I assume is most of you) can consider themselves to be flagging for both.
As always, if you've got ideas for new T-shirt designs or clever sayings, let us know. Especially if you've got a catchy way of expressing that exercise isn't just for weight loss. People suggested that one a while ago, and I put together a graphic for it, but I feel lukewarm about having the text just be "exercise is not just for weight loss" — that's kind of dry and didactic. I want something punchy! Kate suggested "this isn't my first time at the gym," and I kind of dig that, so you can expect that one once I come up with a design.
Same if you want a particular product. It's really easy for me to add a bib or a dog sweater or whatever. The one thing I'm going to nix is "this is my goal weight" shirts in non-plus sizes. I apologize for those of you who wear less than a 1x and are still perfectly happy with your weight as-is; I applaud you for embodying the spirit of the movement, but I assume you understand why the shirt has a different message on you (and why I might worry about the use to which other thin people might put it). I suppose I'm open to convincing, though, if you have a good counterargument.
We actually had a troll once who had a real problem with the fact that there's a store in the first place, so let me reassure you that we're not making any money off you guys! This is our way of giving you the means to display your allegiances, not to fund our lavish lifestyles. The prices are high because CafePress prices are high and I'm sorry about that — the markup is lower on the plus size shirts because they're so much more expensive to begin with, and that's the best we can do. So far all profit has gone to keeping the store open. (Which, uh, means it wasn't really profit at all, come to think of it.)


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January 2010 Journal of Geoscience Education
Volume 58, Number 1
Editorial: What role do geoscientists play in society?
Julie C. Libarkin, Joe T. Elkins, Karen McNeal, Kristen St. John
JGE, v. 58, n. 1, p. 1-1
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URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan10.html#v58p1
Benjamin D. Jee, David H. Uttal, Dedre Gentner, Cathy Manduca, Thomas F. Shipley, Basil Tikoff, Carol J. Ormand, Bradley Sageman
JGE, v. 58, n. 1, p. 2-13
Geoscience instructors and textbooks rely on analogy for teaching students a wide range of content, from the most basic concepts to highly complicated systems. The goal of this paper is to connect educational and cognitive science research on analogical thinking with issues of geoscience instruction. Analogies convey that the same basic relationships hold in two different examples. In cognitive science, analogical comparison is understood as the process by which a person processes an analogy. We use a cognitive framework for analogy to discuss what makes an effective analogy, the various forms of analogical comparison used in instruction, and the ways that analogical thinking can be supported. Challenges and limitations in using analogy are also discussed, along with suggestions about how these limitations can be addressed to better guide instruction. We end with recommendations about the use of analogy for instruction, and for future research on analogy as it relates to geoscience learning.
URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan10.html#v58p2
A Values Framework for Students to Develop Thoughtful Attitudes about Citizenship and Stewardship
Tim Lutz, LeeAnn Srogi
JGE, v. 58, n. 1, p. 14-20
Geoscience teaching has primarily been oriented toward the value of science to explain natural systems. However, many kinds of values guide people's responses to environmental problems, which originate when human expectations fail to match the behavior of natural systems. Examples from the literature show that practical environmental decision-making recognizes, and is formed on the basis of, diverse values. We propose a ‗values of nature' framework based on Stephen Kellert's (1996) values of life to provide a set of concepts and a terminology that engages students to recognize the values they bring to environmental issues. We show from our experiences in two different introductory courses that students using the values framework can develop thoughtful attitudes about the environment and can appreciate the views of those with different values.
URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan10.html#v58p14
Six Syllabi from the Early Years of American Geological Education, 1817 - 1838
Richard G. Stearns, James X. Corgan
JGE, v. 58, n. 1, p. 21-31
Between 1817 and 1838 professors at the University of Pennsylvania, South Carolina College, Yale College, and Columbia College published six syllabi for earth science courses. All stressed geology. These syllabi give unique insight into classrooms of almost 200 years ago. The greatest difference between the six syllabi involved historical geology. Some pioneer professors viewed observation as the only basis for interpreting geological history. Others viewed Biblical revelation as the dominant, or at least an important, guide to deciphering the history of Planet Earth. Eventually differing approaches to historical interpretation led to a well-documented religion-geology confrontation. It culminated in a much-publicized attempt to impeach a college president who taught an observation-based geology course. After 1832, the year of this failed impeachment, known syllabi continued to emphasize observation. By 1834 the once exonerated college president and his entire faculty were fired. By 1840 research in the Alps showed that widely distributed high altitude earth-surface sediments of mixed clastic character, generally called the Drift, are of glacial origin. This observation-based view was gradually accepted by much of the scientific community. Before 1840 some earth science teachers saw all occurrences of the Drift as clear proof that the Flood of Noah covered the entire planet, including the highest mountains. The Drift and the Noachian Flood were major themes in some science classrooms. Today, the Drift is less controversial. Evolution is the new battleground but the conflict is the same. It is an impasse between the interpretation of Biblical revelation and the interpretation of observation.
URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan10.html#v58p21
Increasing Diversity in the Geosciences: Recruitment Programs and Student Self-Efficacy
Lorenzo D. Baber, Meghan J. Pifer, Carol Colbeck, Tanya Furman
JGE, v. 58, n. 1, p. 32-42
Using a conceptual framework constructed around self-efficacy, this study explores specific recruitment programs that may contribute to the development of self-efficacy for students of color in the geosciences. This mixed methods study of geoscience education includes quantitative analysis of the Summer Experience in Earth and Mineral Science Program and qualitative analysis of the Summer Research Opportunity Program. Findings identify programmatic components that fostered self-efficacy, thus contributing to students" continued interest in careers in geoscience. This study has potential implications for higher education institutions interested in cultivating programs that attract, support, and retain students of color through various stages of the geoscience education pipeline.
URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan10.html#v58p32
Assessing the Impact of Geoscience Laboratories on Student Learning: Who Benefits from Introductory Labs?
Karl G. Nelson, Kristin Huysken, Zoran Kilibarda
JGE, v. 58, n. 1, p. 43-50
Laboratories serve as an integral part of geoscience education at most colleges and universities. While anecdotal evidence supports the beneficial impact of laboratories on science class learning, little quantitative research backs this statement. This study compared classroom data from students who completed a geoscience laboratory in conjunction with an introductory-level lecture-based course to those who completed the lecture course only. Laboratory-enrolled students performed better in the lecture class, resulting in an increase of 5.5% in their final class score. Even after controlling for GPA, laboratory enrollment accounted for a statistically significant proportion of the variance. Nontraditional students (age 25 and over) primarily benefited from the laboratory. Nontraditional students enrolled in lab performed 21.1% higher overall than their lecture course only nontraditional counterparts, and 4.9% higher overall than traditional students who enrolled in both the laboratory and lecture courses. Geoscience laboratories play a significant role in student learning and appear particularly important for nontraditional students.
URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan10.html#v58p43

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February 14, 2013
Reminder: The President's Day holiday will be observed on Friday, February 22. Both campuses and all Regional Learning Centers will be closed.
Columbus State Visit Day has full house for Feb. 18
Enrollment Services will host more than 300 high school students and their parents on Monday as they attend Visit Day from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Columbus Campus. The students will discover why Columbus State should be on their short list of colleges, learn about transfer credit, financial aid, student services, and take tours of campus. They will attend department presentations, and even receive free t-shirts and lunch. Monday's event is fully booked but there will be another Visit Day held in April.
"Major Fairs" let students explore fields of interest
The Office of Career Services has teamed up with both the Career and Technical Programs and the Pre-major Associate of Arts/Associate of Science Programs to host a series of "Major Fairs" for students this Spring Semester.
The fairs are an important step in forging a strong partnership between Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, and provide students an opportunity to explore programs of interest, meet the faculty, and discover new career options.
Four Major Fairs will be held, each featuring the majors within a discipline:
Health Major Fair (health-related majors and programs including AA/AS pre-majors): Wed., March 6
Business Major Fair (business, marketing, and finance-related programs including AA/AS pre-majors): Wed., March 27
Information Technology Major Fair (IT and computer-related programs including AA/AS pre-majors): Wed., April 3
Engineering (Engineering programs, including AA/AS pre-majors) Wed., April 10
All Major Fairs will be held in the Nestor Hall Lounge from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Students, faculty and staff are invited to stop by at your convenience.
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Columbus State's master planning process began in August 2011 with extensive research, including over 100 stakeholder engagement sessions. Faculty, students, staff, administrators and the communities of both the Columbus and Delaware campuses have been engaged in the work.
Our planning partner, NBBJ, has crafted master plan options for the Columbus and Delaware Campuses, which are discussed in the video online here. Please share your input by Monday, February 25, at firstname.lastname@example.com. Thank you in advance for your interest and engagement in this important planning process.
Experience an Evening in Ancient Greece Feb. 19
The Humanities Department will host a free special event next Tuesday, February 19 at 6:00 p.m. in Nestor Auditorium called "An Evening in Ancient Greece," which is a mix between a lecture, a play, a concert and a poetry reading—set in the context of Ancient Greece. Costumed performers with music and multimedia will transport you back to ancient times. Come and experience this free event!
SAC Lunch focuses on retirement planning
Please join Staff Advisory Council for their next SAC Lunch on Wednesday, February 27, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in the DX conference room (third floor). Ed Mobley from ING will talk about how to maximize your retirement accounts. All employees are welcome to attend. Register here
Official launch of the Caregivers Employee Resource Group is March 1
Caregiver: An individual, such as a parent, foster parent, or head of a household, who attends to the needs of a child or dependent adult; a person who provides direct care (as for children, elderly people, or the chronically ill); a person who is responsible for the direct care, protection, and supervision of children in a home, or someone who tends to the needs of the elderly or disabled.
The challenges of caring for others can result in caregivers ignoring their own physical and emotional health. Share your story and network with other employees who also provide care to children, elderly family members or dependent adults. Join the group on Friday, March 1, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Library Studio (Lower Level) for the official launch of the Caregivers ERG.
Contact Lori Thomas, Caregivers ERG Liaison, for more information.
Freeman recognized for Distinguished Service by College Board
Dr. Mabel Freeman
Dr. Mabel Freeman, special assistant to President David Harrison, has been awarded the 2013 College Board Distinguished Service Award for the Midwest region in recognition of her 40 years in education. The award is given annually by the College Board to one person in a 13-state region.
Locally, Freeman serves as a member of the I KNOW I CAN Board of Directors, COTA Board of Directors and the Bexley Community Foundation Board. In the past, she has served as a member of the Franklin County Children Services Board and the Bexley Education Foundation.
Nationally, she has served as an elected Trustee of The College Board and as a member and Ohio representative of the Education Division Advisory Council of ACT. Currently, she is a member of the Mortar Board (college) Senior Honor Society Foundation and a former national President of the Mortar Board.
She has been honored with the YWCA Woman of Achievement Award; the Ohio State Distinguished Service Staff Award, the OSU Alumni Association Dan Heinlen University Advocate Award, and the Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award presented by the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience.
As Special Assistant to the President at Columbus State, she focuses on projects regarding access, transition, and success for central Ohio students in post-secondary educational opportunities.
Rhyan earns Innovative Program award, Student Life team presents
Kimberly Rhyan, left, accepts the 2012 Innovative Program award from Dana Carnes, Wittenberg University.
A team from the Student Life Department attended the Ohio College Personnel Association conference Jan. 31- Feb. 1, where they presented on four topics and picked up an Innovative Program award as well!
Kimberly Rhyan, Director of Student Engagement and Leadership (SEaL) received the Innovative Program Award for 2012. The award was given in recognition of SEaL's innovative and effective approach in meeting the changing needs of students through programs. "Within weeks of Kimberly's arrival, the department was re-imagined with new and exciting ideas being dreamt up on how to have a deeper imprint on students and ultimately make student success even more meaningful," said Kim Brazwell, who nominated Rhyan for the award. Rhyan joined the college in April, 2012 from her previous position at Hofstra University, NY.
Members of the Student Life team also presented four workshops at the conference: Kimberly Brazwell presented "Drilling Down: The Real Experiences of 1st Generation, Low Income Students," Terrance Brooks presented "Welcoming and Supporting Students with a Criminal History," Kellie Brennan spoke on "Can We Predict Violence? Threat Assessment and Care Teams in Action," and Rhyan presented "Working at a Non-Traditional Institution: Resolving the Ambiguity and Myths."
Are you committed to the success of EVERY student?
Columbus State and the M.A.N. Initiative Program welcome college and community members to share stories, concerns and wisdom about issues impacting minority males, at the 5th Annual Brothers' Keeper Panel College and Community Town Hall Meeting, Tuesday, February 19, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Center Ballroom (WD- 435).
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Steve Francis, Honda of America Mfg.
Dr. Martin Maliwesky, Columbus State
Joel Nelson, Columbus State
Erin Upchurch, Diverse Strategies
Brian Woods, T.O.U.C.H. Program
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Grade Center Due Dates Manager Tool
Have you always wanted to use the Due Date option, but did not want to take additional time to prepping your Blackboard course for the next semester? You really need to stop by and join us for this Lunchtime Power Hour! During this session we will demonstrate a tool that will FINALLY allow you to quickly manage all Blackboard course due date fields from one page!
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Meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning about mobile computing. We encourage people to present on how they are using mobile technology in the teaching and learning process as well as for work/personal related tasks. The CSCC users group also has a Blackboard Org. setup where interested parties can find 100s of articles related to use of mobile technology in teaching learning process.
Thursday, February 21, (12:00 - 1:30 p.m.) Join us!
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Screencasting in the Classroom and Beyond
Learn about the ease of creating a screencast and how it can be used to capture essential classroom presentations or tutorials that package more substance than a PowerPoint into student friendly online video that can extend the reach of your teaching and instruction.
Friday, February 15 (10:00 - 11:00 a.m.) - Register
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Your engagement is a life changing event, the moment at which you embark on a shared journey. This moment deserves to be immortalized, and preserving this momentous step demands equally momentous photography. Cleveland exceeds the limits of your expectations for your engagement photography, blending modern urban ambiance with distinctive local culture.
Begin your engagement photo session on East 4th Street, an idyllic representation of classic urban landscape. Lights strung laterally arch over the street lending perfect mood lighting to celebrate your engagement. This car-free, narrow brick laden street provides numerous photo opportunities. Cabaret and comedy bars line the street, reminiscent of times gone by. Pause at any of the outdoor seating areas to capture a pose of you and your fiancée surrounded by the historically crafted street and its urban appeal.
After leaving East 4th Street, journey to the downtown main branch of the Cleveland Public Library. The gorgeous Louis Stokes Wing, completed in 1997, presents the architectural drama to match the significance of this moment in your lives. The Eastman Reading Garden adjoining the Stokes Wing adds to the grandeur of this stop along your photo session itinerary. Sculptures lend classical touches, while resplendent greenery maintains a steadfastly natural appeal. This location offers rich possibilities – beauty of architecture and richness of nature, both inherently impressive for your engagement photography.
Your next destination will be The Cleveland Museum of Art, a classic photography choice for those in love. The exterior offers a myriad of pose options for the engaged couple, including a dramatic pool and fountain for a watery background. If your engagement photo session is scheduled for the winter, take advantage of the Museum's Lantern Festival, a breath taking profusion of outdoor and indoor lanterns crafted by local Cleveland artists. Add in a touch of snow and the entire scene is fantastically unique for capturing the mystery and whimsy you share with your fiancée.
Move next to the Museum's interior which boasts spectacular architecture and class. The newly renovated Indoor Garden Court, with its barrel vaulted ceiling, offers the perfect light for highlighting the momentous nature of this step in your relationship. White oak floors and marble wainscoting walls lend intrigue and art to your engagement photos. Renaissance-inspired Armor Court provides yet another stage for your session as you progress through the Museum.
After the art museum, take your fiancée and photographer to nearby Severance Hall, the home of The Cleveland Orchestra. Widely regarded by music enthusiasts as America's most beautiful concert hall and one of the most impressive music halls in the world, Severance Hall claims membership with the National Register of Historic Places and is the recipient of the Honor Award by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The lobby is an amazing display of art deco style, replete with gold inlay and a fabulous backdrop for the engaged couple.
Your final stop for this phase of your engagement itinerary will be the Cleveland Botanical Garden. The recently opened Madagascar and Costa Rica gardens boast exotic, unusual plants and trees that offer other worldly ambiance for your photos. Air born wildlife adds a sense of the adventurous as your celebrate your movement toward an exciting life together. Picturesque bridges provide ideal photo opportunities for capturing the couple alone.
The engagement photography possibilities of Cleveland abound. The downtown Public Square offers a perfect blend of old world and new. Pose with your fiancée beneath the towering backdrop of the Old Stone Church, evoking the timelessness of your love. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument contributes further historicity to your photos. For a truly classic local touch, pose with the Terminal Tower behind you. Rooting your engagement and story in Cleveland makes this stop a must. Another opportunity in Public Square is the Renaissance Hotel. The lobby and interior of this establishment provides beautiful staircases that act as natural stages for your photo session.
Continue with your engagement photo itinerary by moving to the Westside Market, an indoor market in the old world style. Replete with hanging meats, cheeses, and breads, this vibrant cultural locale offers a very urban flair for your photo session. A balcony overlooking the market provides the ideal place to pose, while the aisles allow for a more bustling venue for a quick photo stop.
For a distinctively Cleveland appeal, bring your photography session next to the classic Cleveland Arcade. The intrigue of this restored architectural landmark blends both fun and history for your photo backdrop. Beautiful, intricate balconies provide ideal vantage points for both serious and whimsical photos. This upscale, urban location is perfect for capturing the essence of who you are as a Cleveland couple.
Close your engagement photography session with a visit to Rockefeller Park. Stunningly representative of the cultural and ethnic diversity that comprises Cleveland, this park encompasses many gardens of alternating altitudes and countless photo opportunities. In contrast to the more refined, constricted definitions often characteristic of planned gardens, the gardens of Rockefeller Park offer a more wild and naturally occurring feel. Sculpture drawn from diverse cultures and eras adorns the gardens and provides intriguing detail for your photos. Take advantage of this location to commemorate the personality and individuality that drew you to one another.
Moving beyond the definition of Cleveland's downtown area you will find photography gems for your engagement photo session. Let your imagination broaden as you focus on this moment in your life – select backgrounds that symbolizes the entrance to a new, shared stage in life.
Just outside the city in Shaker Heights, still formally part of Cleveland, is Shaker Lakes. A peaceful, intimate place to discover nature informally, Shaker Lakes provides the perfect opportunity to capture formal poses amidst a beautiful lake and classic stone bridges. Make sure to bring your photographer to the smaller stone footbridge set back from the park's main bridge. Use this to set the stage for serene poses of you and your fiancée.
Follow your engagement photo session itinerary to the beguiling campus of Case Western Reserve University. The seemingly random assortment of architectural examples masks the isolated jackpots – be selective in choosing your backgrounds. Pause first at the Kelvin Smith Library for a few poses, and then move on to the campus's Frank Gehry Building, an entirely unique structure and a priceless choice for distinctive engagement poses. Capture a few shots in front of the building, then move to the Wade Oval where the Art Museum and botanical gardens meet. From the Oval you will capture a better view of the Gehry building and optimize your photography potential.
For the adventurous couple who desires the wild side of nature as their backdrop, head next to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, just a peaceful forty-five minute drive from downtown Cleveland. Stunning waterfalls and breath-taking rock formations offer truly unique vantage points to capture the drama of your new engagement. Intimate trails and deeply wooded coves provide ideal locales for several stops during your engagement photography session. The stark beauty of this natural setting lends a sense of pristine, powerful significance to the imagery of the photos that commemorate your decision to join your lives. Conclude this stop along your itinerary with a timeless shot of you and your fiancée surrounded by the colors of the setting sun. Views overlooking the dramatic valley offer priceless opportunities for gorgeous sunsets that match the beauty of your relationship.
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Abstract: Much of the organizational institutionalism literature suggests that the phenomenon of interests is a central construct, however, portrays interests in an overly deterministic, rational, and liberal way. In this thesis, I challenge those views and suggest that interests are a complex and interdependent socially constructed phenomenon. Accordingly, interests represent an actor's recognition, perceived importance, and participation in a number of figurations and social games. Illustrated through the institution of U.S. chambers of commerce, I explore how chambers of commerce have withstood a changing American culture to become both the world's largest business federation and public-private partnership. Moreover, even as the United States represents the most liberal of liberal market economies, chambers of commerce represent a context where capitalists have set aside market competition and unified their interests to become one of the largest and most influential institutions in the world. Following a brief introduction of interests and chambers of commerce, this thesis begins with the first paper, which is a critical review of the phenomenon of interests within the organizational institutionalism literature. Tracing the conceptual variety of both the origins and functions of interests in institutional studies, I illustrate how an overly deterministic and rational view of interests is problematic. The critical review continues with a discussion of my critiques of the extant literature followed by an introduction of a less rational and calculative approach to interests by coupling Bourdieu's (1998) conceptualization of interests with Elias's (1978) sociology emphasizing figurations and social games. The three subsequent empirical papers test this approach to interests on macro-, meso-, and micro-levels of the institution of chambers of commerce. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8452
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by Hugh Hunter
"Jitney" (1996), by August Wilson, now running at Stagecrafters, is set in 1977 in the hardscrabble Hill District of Pittsburgh. Becker (Darryl A. Bell) runs a humble gypsy cab business. But storm clouds loom over his operation as we hear that the city threatens to demolish the ramshackle block, and Becker is on the outs with son Booster (Kash Goins).
The dingy office (set design Scott Killinger) has just the workaday essentials. Glass doors make up the rear wall. The side wall telephone rings regularly, and it is comical to watch the drivers disguise (or fail to disguise) their true feelings in dealing with costumers.
The glass doors open onto the ghetto street, giving the stage a wonderful 3-D feel. Director Marilyn Yoblick's production is a teeming collage as African-Americans come and go in circular haste, their hand-to-mouth existence on full display.
Costumes help define them. We can see that hard-drinking Fielding (Maurice [Reece] Tucker) is a former haberdasher; that Shealy with his pimp-like clothing (Kamili Feelings) deals numbers; that Philmore (Richard Steven Bradford) does hotel work.
Prominent in the early going are Youngblood (Roderick Slocum) and Rena (Tiffany Barrett). Their shaky relationship is troubled by Youngblood's secretive nightly activities, while pesty Turnbo (Damien J. Wallace) tries to steal her away.
Playwright Wilson grasps the poetic aspect of African-American vernacular. He is at his best with older characters like Doub (Andre N. Jones) when soliloquies resonate with black history and take on the oracular aura of a village elder.
Especially noteworthy is Wallace's dynamic Turnbo. The character embodies a schism in a community that reveres traditional morality yet flouts it as well. Both moralist and reprobate, gun-waving Turnbo is vibrantly at war with himself, and you feel his potential for violence.
The opening act ends with a powerful showdown between Becker and son Booster, reflecting African-American turmoil of the '70s in which the young generation rejects pragmatic compromise regarding race. Both Bell and Goins are immensely credible.
But alas, after intermission this "Jitney" runs out of gas as the play does not satisfy any of the expectations it raised. Turnbo's violence never materializes. It turns out that Youngblood and Rena do not have any problem, just misunderstandings from failing to talk things out. So why talk so much now?
It's because by now "Jitney" is playing stall ball. Playwright Wilson does not have the plot material to resolve his own dramatic questions. Becker is simply erased via a deus ex machina device while Booster takes over to confront some future demolition we see no evidence of.
There are lots of modern plays content to create a weighty dramatic ambiance and let it go at that — a kind of theatrical tableau vivant — with or without a meaningless second act. If you like such fare, "Jitney" is a truly fine play. If you don't like it, "Jitney" is a clunker.
Stagecrafters is located at 8130 Germantown Ave. "Jitney" will run through Dec. 9. Reservations at 215-247-9913 or www.thestagecrafters.org.


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Red Stone is a unique 2D Fantasy MMORPG by L&K Logic. Red Stone looks a lot like the classic RPG Diablo with lower quality graphics. The game's most notable features are its large selection of playable classes and skills. Each of the game's eight playable characters are composed of two different classes which players can switch back and forth from at will. This feature alone adds an incredible amount of variation to the game, which is a welcome change in an industry that largely isn't known for creativity. Unfortunately, the Red Stone's dull gameplay and obvious glitches really hurt the game's prospects. The game's playable classes are:
Squire / Warrior – The Squire/Warrior is the primary melee fighting class in Red Stone. They are capable of dealing a fair amount of damage in melee range and also have powerful defensive capabilities.
Magic Archer / Magic Lancer – This character has both powerful ranged and melee attacks. Their hp however is less than that of the Squire/Warrior class.
Tamer / Summoner – This class relies on a 'pet' to aid them during combat. The character's stats effect both themselves and their pets.
Thief / Monk -This class is proficient at dealing a large amount of damage quickly within melee range, but they tend to have lower hit points than the other melee classes in Red Stone.
Priest / Fallen Angel – The Priest/Fallen Angel is the primary supportive spell casting character in Red Stone. They are incredibly helpful in groups, but are vulnerable when they're alone.
Magician / Werewolf – This class uses powerful magic attacks as a Magician and intense melee attacks as a werewolf. An interesting combination of classes.
Princess / Little Witch -The Princess/Little Witch has both ranged attacks like an archer and powerful offensive spells like the Magician.
Necromancer/ Demon – This class relies on dark magic to defeat their enemies. They have powerful debuffs. They tend to have low hit points and are vulnerable in melee combat.
- Status: Released
- Business Model: Free to Play
- Developer: L&K Logic Korea
- Publisher: Gamengame
- Category: Stand-alone
- Genre(s): 2D, MMO, Adventure, RPG, Fantasy
- Platforms: PC
- +Large selection of classes (16 in total).
- +Plenty of skills.
- +Unique 'class transformation' system.
- -Game prone to crashing.
- -Combat feels buggy.
- -Poor English translations.
- Recommended System Requirements:
- OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7
- CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.0Ghz
- GPU: Nvidia Geforce 6600 or ATI Radeon X1000
- Description: Red Stone is a unique 2D Fantasy MMORPG by L&K Logic. Red Stone looks a lot like the classic RPG Diablo with lower quality graphics.
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For Ableworld franchisees Jeff and Steven Newman, the sky is the limit
Jeff and Steven Newman of Ableworld Southampton have just celebrated their first five years as franchisees by breaking the company record for weekly sales. Earlier in the year, they became Ableworld's first million pound store. Perhaps unsurprisingly, they were also awarded Ableworld's Franchise of the Year in March. So how did it all begin and what's next?
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Jeff, whose previous career had been as a milkman, recognised that many of his previous customers were also potential purchasers of mobility equipment. He teamed up with his son, Steven, who had been in the construction industry and together they purchased an Ableworld Franchise for the Southampton region.
A suitable property was located and trading commenced at the end of May 2014. Jeff says: "Having had daily contact with elderly and disabled customers in my previous occupation, I witnessed several fall injuries and mobility complaints.
"With our store having good parking and being on several main bus routes, I believed our highly visible and accessible superstore would fill a gap in the market and serve as a welcome benefit to the community."
Looking back, how does Jeff feel the enterprise has gone?
"It has met all our expectations," he told us, "especially the satisfaction we get from providing the right products for our customers." Numbers-wise Jeff and the team have consistently hit and beaten budget and have proved that their initial thoughts about the viability of having a modern, one-stop mobility store in Southampton were correct.
Of course, there have been challenges. Getting the marketing mix right has been one of the big ones, but with the help of the franchisor's marketing team Jeff feels they now have a much better grasp on where their marketing budget is best spent.
In fact, an increasing amount of the store's turnover is now repeat business and it has received numerous testimonials from satisfied customers, which has led to word of mouth recommendations.
Big plans
What about the future? Steven says he sees continuous growth for the company. Both he and his father have big plans and after a lot of hard work in setting up the right infrastructure it's time to branch out.
"We can't think of any limit and we only limit ourselves," Steven says. "We do want a very large company all the way down the south coast. This is our first one and it's been amazing and has exceeded our expectations. We've put a lot of hard work into it and now we're up to a level where we can start looking at other places to launch."
The market for Ableworld's products, such as mobility scooters, wheelchairs, home aids and other specialist mobility equipment, is growing rapidly as the population of the UK increases and ages.
Ableworld, the country's largest retail mobility chain, is in the right place to capitalise on that growth. Franchisees like Southampton prove that with hard work the sky is the limit.
At a glance Ableworld
Established: 2001
Number of franchised outlets: 34
Location of units: UK mainland
Investment range: £75,000-£80,000
Minimum capital required: £25,000
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When it comes to rusty metal, most of us have a pretty keen sense of what a problem is and what can be ignored. Got a spot of corrosion on that old chrome wheel? Don't look at it. Flaking bumpers? Zap the offending area with silver paint and get back on the road. On the other hand, the presence of rust, any rust, on a driveshaft slip yoke is a recipe for trouble. Here's how to patch things up in a jiffy.
The bare surface of the slip yoke is adequately protected from corrosion as long as it's inserted in the transmission. But if it's removed and stored without a coating of grease, this is the result. Never reinstall the driveshaft in this condition; the rear seal only functions properly against a mirror-smooth surface. Also, rust granules are sure to work loose and contaminate the transmission lubricant.
The pen tip indicates the delicate neoprene lip of the slip yoke seal. At less than 11/416-inch wide, the contact area of this lip is easily torn by an irregular (rusted) slip yoke surface. This means fluid loss and leaks.
Use penetrating oil as a lubricant and sand the slip yoke by hand. The severity of the rust will determine how coarse the sandpaper must be. For heavy oxidation (shown here), begin with 60-grit and work up to 1,000-grit. Where rust is light, a quick pass with fine steel wool may be all that is necessary. Of course, if the yoke exhibits a wear ridge from use or extreme pitting from rust, the only cure is to replace it.
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The Wireless Microphone Users Interference Protection Act of 2013 has been introduced by Congressman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL-01) and it asks the FCC to protect the existing space designated for wireless microphone users, so that users will not suffer interference during performances. The League has been actively meeting with offices on Capitol Hill to discuss the importance of protecting wireless microphone use, joining with such varied partners as the National Football League and the Southern Baptist Convention, as well as fellow performing arts organizations.
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Eleven players looking for a new start
With the World Cup all wrapped up, clubs across the globe are frantically trying to finalise their squad lists before the new season starts. Nick Miller takes a look at the best 11 players currently available as free agents.
Goalkeeper: Guillermo Ochoa
Of course, the dangers of signing a player based on a good World Cup are well known. Not least because the tournament is such a world in itself where unlikely and frankly unrepresentative things happen, and because three to seven games is an extraordinarily small sample size that it's impossible to judge a player based only on the tournament.
That said, Guillermo Ochoa's reputation was strong even before his terrific performances in Brazil, performing well for Ajaccio last season despite their relegation from Ligue 1. An alternative name for the goalkeeping spot might be Victor Valdes, but the knee injury that caused him to miss the second half of the season at Barcelona and fail a medical at Monaco makes him even more of a risk than Ochoa.
Right-back: Carlos Cuellar
In truth, the free-agent market for defenders is a little thin. If this list was written a few weeks ago, then a back four of Bacary Sagna, Rio Ferdinand, Joleon Lescott and Ashley Cole would have looked very impressive indeed, but three of those have found new clubs while Ferdinand seems set to join QPR, so we're left with decidedly slim pickings.
That said, Carlos Cuellar is a versatile defender who can play anywhere along the back four, and at 32 still has a couple more years left in his legs yet, despite being released by Sunderland at the end of the season.
Left-back: John Arne Riise
While he is no longer the storming full-back of old with a left foot seemingly powered by Thor's hammer, John Arne Riise could still do a decent job for a club new to the Premier League. His know-how would be valuable for someone like Burnley, whose squad is thin on real top-flight experience.
Obviously nobody who played for Fulham last season is likely to have the highest reputation, but if Riise's parting shot after being released by the club is anything to go by, there may well have been extenuating circumstances for their relegation.
"Good luck, the team needs support, not people thinking they know everything," he said, addressing the Cottagers' fans. "And if you knew what went on behind the scenes you might have kept your mouths shut!"
Centre-back: Walter Samuel
Of course, this has the potential to be a complete calamity. Even in his peak years, Walter Samuel was hardly fleet of foot, a defender who relied on his positioning, his strength in the air and his physical presence to keep out attackers, rather than any sort of pace.
However, after spending the majority of his career in Italy, he might want a change of league to finish his career after leaving Internazionale, and a team looking for some experience at the back might want to consider the 36-year-old. They may have to move quickly, though, as the big Argentinean has been linked with Sampdoria in recent weeks.
Centre-back: Brede Hangeland
A few years ago, Brede Hangeland was hailed as one of the better central defenders in the Premier League, and strongly linked with moves to the likes of Arsenal. Now, he has been released by Fulham after their relegation, under a cloud of recriminations and blame-tossing.
Hangeland was upset at being informed of his release by email, going on to criticise Felix Magath's managerial style by saying the German tries to "mentally and physically batter his players."
That said, Hangeland was one of Fulham's better players last season, and could prove to be a shrewd acquisition for someone looking for a towering presence in their defence.
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There's a case for Esteban Cambiasso to be considered the most underrated player of his generation.
In a position that is generally not given too many headlines, the Argentinean spoiler has been a dogged presence at the base of Inter's midfield for a decade, and it was perhaps surprising that he was allowed to leave at the end of the season, with plenty of life left in the 33-year-old yet.
He has been linked with a move to join his countryman Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham, which would seem to be an ideal fit, given that in the absence of Sandro, Spurs lacked a genuine tackler in midfield last season.
Midfield: Frank Lampard
Obviously, the suggestions are that Frank Lampard will confirm a move to the newly-formed New York City in due course, probably spending some of next season playing on loan at their affiliate club Melbourne City (formerly Melbourne Heart).
However, at the time of writing nothing has been confirmed, so there might still be time for another club to swoop and offer him a role a little closer to home.
While Lampard would of course cost a fair whack in wages, one of the many plus-points to having him around is his adaptability, both in terms of his positional play -- dropping into a deeper midfield role for Chelsea last season -- but also his role in a team as a player, a quasi-coach and someone who can teach some youngsters a thing or two about midfield play.
Midfield: Matthew Etherington
Perhaps a victim of a change of manager more than anything else, Etherington was a regular at Stoke under Tony Pulis, but only featured 11 times after Mark Hughes took charge last season.
"I am 32," he said after his release. "I don't expect my career to be stopping, I am pretty confident of getting a club soon. If I'm lucky I have three or four years left. I might even go abroad, we will have to see what happens, but it is something I would look into."
Etherington won't trouble the left wings of any title contenders, but he would be a perfectly decent, cheap and experienced option for a side aiming for Premier League survival.
Forward: Didier Drogba
He's still got it, has Didier Drogba. Not every time he plays, not consistently, and the glory days of 2009-10 when he scored 29 league goals are gone, but every now and then he provides a little reminder of what made him so brilliant.
After leaving Galatasaray at the end of the season, he's a free agent. There has been talk of a return to Chelsea in a player-coach capacity, and a reunion with Jose Mourinho certainly makes sense.
However, one wonders what Drogba might do if he was given another chance to be the main man for another year, to spearhead an attack, perhaps with some other younger forwards. There's still time and other Premier League clubs ...
Forward: Samuel Eto'o
Jose Mourinho might not be sure how old he is, but while Samuel Eto'o perhaps wasn't the striker Chelsea needed last season, his record was actually perfectly respectable.
He scored 12 goals in 23 starts in all competitions, meaning that at 33 he is still at worst an above-average top-level forward.
The one danger might be if Eto'o is signed by a club with few other strong characters, where he is allowed to dictate to a damaging degree, as he did at the World Cup for Cameroon and perhaps to a slightly lesser extent at Anzhi.
Still, if he is managed correctly, Eto'o is still a valuable asset.
Forward: Nicklas Bendtner
Stop laughing at the back!
One wonders what would have become of Nicklas Bendtner if it wasn't for his colossal ego, because there's a perfectly decent striker lurking in there somewhere. Somewhere.
Given the right set of circumstances, with the right manager and the right teammates, he could be a good Premier League forward, although that is admittedly something of a long shot.
Still, one does wonder about his state of mind if Bendtner really did think he was part of the World Cup ...
Fantastic to be a part of the World Cup in Brazil. great memories. #WC2014Brasil
- Nicklas Bendtner (@bendtnerb52) July 14, 2014


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Following a post-race inspection of the number 60 car, which was the race-defending champion, Grand-Am determined that the team was in violation of Section 4-1.1 ("Grand-Am will specify components and performance levels in the Specific Car Regulations that must be adhered to") of the Grand-Am Rule Book, the team was notified on Thursday that it would penalize the driver, team, and manufacturer points earned from the result, as well as a cash fine. The team was able to retain the third-place spot, though.
The infraction was based on how the motor was set up for the testing process, Shank said. Grand-Am released no specifics on the violation. The team has decided not to appeal the decision and will focus on the upcoming event at the Circuit of the Americas March 1 and 2.
"As much as we are frustrated with the penalty, we believe that pursuing an appeal would not change the outcome, and that we should just move forward from here," said Shank. "Fighting this will only take time and resources away from improving this process in the future."
Shank also took to Twitter following the penalty to express both his disappointment with the penalty, and also his support of the Rolex Sports Car Series.
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Former 8th district congressman Ed Jones, who helped craft landmark federal legislation establishing modern farm policy and conservation programs, has been inducted into the Tennessee Agricultural Hall of Fame.
"For those of us in agriculture, Congressman Jones was larger than life. I personally knew him and remember him visiting our family farm in rural West Tennessee when I was a just boy," said Hall of Fame board chairman and state Agriculture Commissioner Terry J. Oliver.
"He was always an advocate for the farmer and had a profound impact not only on Tennessee, but national farm policy that still ensures food security today. I'm pleased the board has recognized his service in this way."
Hall of Fame board members recently met at Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville and unanimously chose to honor Jones, who passed away in 1999, as one of only 13 inductees in the Hall's 74-year history. Tennessee is one of the few states in the nation that honors individuals who have rendered distinguished service to the science and art of agriculture.
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Jones began and ended his career as a farmer. He was first elected to Congress to represent rural northwest Tennessee in 1969, serving 10 terms and retiring in 1989 as the Senior Democrat in the Tennessee Congressional Delegation. As a longtime member of the House Agriculture Committee, Jones is best known for his non-partisan approach to politics. He authored several key pieces of farm legislation including laws to reform the nation's Farm Credit System and establishing the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation and Conservation Reserve Program.
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Born in Yorkville, Tenn. in 1912, Jones earned a degree from the University of Tennessee and worked as a state dairy inspector. Following a career with the Illinois Central Railroad, Jones served as one of Tennessee's youngest commissioners of Agriculture from 1949 to 1953.
In the 1940s and 1950s, Jones built his Yorkville family farm operation into one of the leading Jersey dairy genetic improvement programs in the nation, helping to pioneer the now common practice of artificial insemination.
The Tennessee Agricultural Hall of Fame was established in 1937 by an act of the legislature and is housed at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum in Nashville, where it is viewed by more than 20,000 visitors each year. Other notable Tennesseans commemorated in the Hall of Fame include President Andrew Johnson, author of the agricultural survey; Dr. Marion Dorset, developer of the hog cholera serum; D.M. Clements, first vocational agriculture teacher in the nation; and Mrs. Ethel Bond, advocate for farm families and rural health.
Jones' induction will be commemorated with a bronzed relief sculpture to be placed on permanent display at the museum in a ceremony to be determined later.
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The Health Service Journal reported that the plans to reduce the number of beds have since been delayed.
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