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- This film reel is made up of 6 smaller reels. Reel 1 is labeled "West Point, World's Fair New York 1939," and it contains scenes of men doing calisthenics, men boxing, men fencing and wrestling, men in uniform and marching, and scenes from the world's fair. Reel 2 is labeled "New York to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, June and July 1939," and it contains footage of New York City streets, a West Point gathering, and Puerto Rico. Reel 3 is labeled "July 1939, Trip to Clearwater with Jim Ryan and Ray Henderson 193[?]," and it contains views of children playing, a pilot climbing into a biplane, people with a captive bear cub, Hap Arnold's B-10 Bomber flight from Washington D.C. landing at Weeks Field and pilots in Fairbanks in August 1934, a military aircraft at Weeks Field, a boy's birthday cake, children playing in a garden, and a boat on the Tanana River traveling to the Delta Clearwater River. Reel 4 is labeled "July and August 1939, Plymouth, Washington D.C., Marengo, Black Hills, Seattle, Juneau, Fairbanks," and it contains footage of Washington D.C., people at home, people swimming, farm scenes, a man in a boat, a family gathering, Mt. Rushmore, Elkhorn Mountain, camping, a family eating watermelon along the roadside, Columbia River, boats and fishing, Juneau, and trucks on the Richardson Highway. Reel 5 is labeled "Fort Riley - Marengo," and it contains scenes of men in uniform, children playing, a family gathering, farm scenes, a waterfront and ships, totem poles, glaciers and icebergs, a car towing a trailer, travel along the Richardson Highway, a glacier, "Devil's Elbow," a family at Christmas, hay being loaded, and women getting into a car. Reel 6 is labeled "Bear, Sunset, Village of Ruby, Caribou, Mendenhall Glacier," and it contains footage of the Ruby waterfront, wildlife, the Black Rapids Glacier near Richardson Highway during its advance in the 1930s, and scenery.
- Reed Bovee interviewed filmmaker Bill Bacon in 2010, and the following information about these films is based on Bovee's notes from that interview: "Barrow, Nulakatuk, 1947. After a successful whaling season they have a Nulakatuk celebration which is to celebrate the parting of the whales soul so there is no hard feeling to the whales so they will come again the next year. All the whaling captains get together and have this celebration and if there are a lot of whales killed that season they may have two or three celebrations on different days.", From the Alaska Film Archives, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library, University of Alaska Fairbanks., From the William W. Bacon III collection. APR Collection Number 2015-203., AAF-20,079 transferred in 2016 by Reflex Technologies of Burbank, California, to Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and Mac-format external hard drive. Some light and color corrections may have been applied to Blu-ray disc and DVD by Reflex Technologies., Filmmaker's original labeling scheme has film AAF-20,079 numbered as Bacon 17, and titled "1947 Nulakatuk Whale Feast, Barrow." Film contains scenes of whale and muktuk being distributed at the Nalukataq whale feast at Barrow, people eating and celebrating, blanket toss, men in military uniforms, Alaska Native dancers and drummers, children running and chasing after large vehicle, and more blanket toss.
- Film contains footage of the Ladd Field Post Cafeteria sign, a man and a woman walking together, a man welding, large machinery, boats on the Chena River, flooded areas in downtown Fairbanks, 1st Avenue Dress Shoppe, swimming pool, Wells Alaska Motors, flooding in a neighborhood, flooding around houses, flooding in the woods, men in a boat, men walking through flood waters, boating in flood waters, Northern Commercial Company power plant with a sternwheeler riverboat parked along bank, Samson Hardware and Mining Machinery, a sunrise in the woods, large pieces of mining equipment, a dredge, men working with hydraulic giants, men working a sluicebox, people around a campfire, people in the woods camping, large mining machinery, farmland (potatoes?), a large dredge bucket, a dragline, two men in a little yellow raft on the water, men walking on the Davidson Ditch pipe, Discovery Claim Felix Pedro sign, people gold panning, a group shot of people showing off goldpans with gold and gold nuggets in them, the landscape surrounding the mining area, KFAR building and tower, the Rapids Meals and Rooms building, Rapids Hunting Lodge (Black Rapids Roadhouse), a group of men on and around a truck, and a large building on fire.
- These scenes from the 1969 North American Championship Sled Dog Races in Fairbanks, Alaska, filmed by Fairbanks photographer Richard L. Hansen, include: an Alaska Dog Mushers Association sign; a Sled Dog Races Sweepstakes sign; dogs in dog boxes on a truck; a truck with Malamak logos; a man removing dogs from dog boxes and placing dogs in harness; a race board with names including Lombard, Attla, Redington, Shepard, Taylor, Nayokpuk, McDougall, Lake, and Folger; a race announcer; a drum filled with slips of paper for a drawing; spectators watching as the race starts under snowy conditions; a variety of dogs in harnesses; spectators buying and eating cotton candy; close-up views of dogs; a close-up view of a Fairbanks Dog Mushers Association patch on a man's coat; many people in colorful parkas and boots; dogs rolling in snow; a sign for George Attla sponsored by J.C. Penney Co.; mushers; a truck for Wright's Aurora Huskies; and dogs peeking out of dog boxes on a truck.
- This film contains news stories from 1971. Footage and stories include Larry Holmstrom interviewing tourists in a motorhome caravan and at Norlite Campground. Larry Carpenter presents a story on Manley Hot Springs that aired in July 1971. Footage includes the springs, the town, and several residents. Residents identified include Gus Benson, Bob Lee, and Bob "Whitey" Yule. Additional footage includes a report on a water project in Hamilton Acres in Fairbanks, a story about life in Mekoryuk village on Nunivak Island, and adult bicycle riding in Fairbanks in September 1971. People identified in the bicycle story include C.B. Bettisworth, Carol Bettisworth, Alexander Bettisworth, Amy Bettisworth, Andy Kleinfleld, Dr. William James, Geraldine James, Adam James, John James, and Mrs. James.
- Some segments of film contain audio, and others are silent. Specific dates and other information noted on the original film are given here in parentheses. Footage includes a man speaking to a large gathering of people (undated) (silent), a student named Michael being interviewed about being expelled from school because of his refusal to cut his hair (story titled "Breeze") (1971) (sound), a man working with a radio antenna, men looking at an Alaska map, a man describing the Geophysical Institute's Biomedical Program and explaining how medical aid stations in Alaska villages can get medical information over the radio network (December 6, 1971) (sound), a story about Eneput Children's Center, women cooking, children playing (December 4, 1971) (sound), a man being interviewed about construction delays at the new Yak Estates Apartments in Fairbanks (December 7, 1971) (sound), students standing outside on a cold day, Nanooks basketball game scenes (1971) (silent), a man being interviewed about an Alaska Supreme Court Case involving charges of incompetence and immorality against a school principal (undated) (sound), children posing in a Nativity scene at First Baptist Church (1971) (sound), a story about a new training program for carpenters and journeymen (undated) (sound), men in a meeting (undated) (silent), statuettes of a gold panner being handed out at a ceremony, a story about an Alaskaland celebration (undated) (sound), children lining up to see Santa at Alaskaland Civic Center (undated) (sound), a man being interviewed about a court case involving charges against a school principal (undated) (sound), men being interviewed about police training, Lathrop High School students being interviewed about a student trooper program (1971) (sound), people in a meeting (1971) (silent), a man being interviewed about MUS Power Plant operations as men work at a coal chute and control panel (undated) (sound), people decorating a Christmas tree, men working on the pipeline, the BP building, and a cook making a meal menu (story titled "Arctic Christmas") (undated) (silent).
- Footage includes mechanics (likely in Fairbanks) preparing snowmachines for Midnight Sun 600 racing, Brian Willner cleaning a snowmachine, motorhomes and support vehicles with snowmachine trailers (likely leaving Fairbanks for Anchorage), the distribution of race bibs in an auditorium in Anchorage, racers at the start line in Anchorage, Bob Hamme in a red helmet, crews picking up broken-down machines along the highway, a wrecked truck in a ditch, mechanics welding skis and rebuilding snowmachines in a shop (and possibly doing overnight repairs in Glennallen or Tok), snowmachines and racers at the start line for second-day start (possibly in Glennallen or Tok), individual racers heading out, racers on the highway, and racers returning to the finish area.
- This footage was filmed prior to and during the Yukon 800 riverboat race. Footage includes boats and spectators at Pike's Landing on the Chena River, racer Moe Samuelson being interviewed about boat construction and the race while showing different parts of his race boat (Slo-Mo's Kayak II) to reporter Ann Handley, spectators waiting for boats in Galena, boats arriving in Galena on 6/25/77, aerial views of the Tanana River, spectators in Tanana watching boats pass by, spectators and race boats at Pike's Landing on the Chena River, the airport and spectators in Tanana (?), Jim Movius crossing the finish line in the winning boat, and Jim Movius being interviewed about the race by reporter Chuck Benson.
- Footage includes 1982 Valdez Winter Carnival scenes including families on a sled hill, snowmachines, Valdez scenes, a man and woman being interviewed (silent), church, and more snowmachines. Valdez winter activities include scenes of people playing baseball on snowshoes, totem pole sculptures, the Valdez harbor, and people in costumes jumping off a boat and swimming.
- The filmmaker's original labeling scheme has film AAF-20,005 numbered as Bacon 1-01 and titled "Eskimo carver with old bold [bow] drill: WP [workprint]-100 feet." AAF-20,005 has not yet been digitized - it is the workprint for AAF-20,006, which the filmmaker's original labeling scheme has numbered as Bacon 1-02 and titled, "1988 ivory carver with drill in mouth: ECN [Eastman Color Negative]-100 feet." Reed Bovee interviewed filmmaker Bill Bacon in 2010, and the following information about these films is based on Bovee's notes from that interview: "Box 1 - 3 Small Reels, 1 Large Reel - Kotzebue, Nome, Original reels and Work Prints. BIMA is a floating dredge. Huge dredge was digging up gold bearing sand off Nome. Also other shots of Nome on same reel, ivory carver Pat, close up of head shots of dogs, dog team packed with dogs, tourists panning for gold and riding dog sleds, breakwater, tug and barge coming into channel, Front Street of Nome, ivory shop cut in to ivory carver, downtown Nome, the Nugget Inn on Front Street of Nome, Dredge 5 working." [Note that this description does not entirely match actual footage on reels - it is likely that portions of this description were meant for AAF-20,084].
- The filmmaker's original labeling scheme has film AAF-20,008 numbered as Bacon 1-04 and titled "BIMA dredge: ECN,ECL-1,200 feet." Reed Bovee interviewed filmmaker Bill Bacon in 2010, and the following information about these films is based on Bovee's notes from that interview: "Box 1 - 3 Small Reels, 1 Large Reel - Kotzebue, Nome, Original reels and Work Prints. BIMA is a floating dredge. Huge dredge was digging up gold bearing sand off Nome. Also other shots of Nome on same reel, ivory carver Pat, close up of head shots of dogs, dog team packed with dogs, tourists panning for gold and riding dog sleds, breakwater, tug and barge coming into channel, Front Street of Nome, ivory shop cut in to ivory carver, downtown Nome, the Nugget Inn on Front Street of Nome, Dredge 5 working." [Note that this description does not entirely match actual footage on reels - it is likely that portions of this description were meant for AAF-20,084].
- This film features Joanie Adler's birthday with eight candles on the cake, Joe Crosson Jr. or Don Crosson at the party, Joanie Adler playing croquet with parents, Joanie Adler skiing with her parents and other children, Chena River break-up near the Cushman Street Bridge in Fairbanks, Chena River break-up with cars and trucks on streets (including Illinois Street), an overview of flooding as seen from a rooftop, coal bunkers in the background, Fairbanks Winter Carnival queen contestants, and an ice throne. Notes on the original film say "Terry Gordon, Baby '36, Xmas, Snow, Cabin, Flood, Carnival, Break-up '36, and Carnival '36."
- This film contains footage of Joanie Adler with adults, Joanie riding a pony, Joanie at the zoo, Joanie riding a bike, an unidentified couple at a mining operation, Joanie Adler swimming, Joanie with her parents at a cabin, Joanie playing with Christmas toys, children in a parade in Fairbanks near the Cushman Street Bridge, aerial shots of mountains, break-up, a family camping and sawing wood, and more aerial shots of mountains.
- This film includes scenes of the Dave and Mary Adler wedding party, Joanie Adler holding flowers and playing in a sprinkler, Joanie Adler's birthday party with seven or eight candles, Joanie Adler cooking in a kitchen with Joe Crosson, Jr., glacier and river scenery, Mrs. Adler carrying Joanie and Mr. Adler across a creek, Joanie Adler driving a small car built by Joe Crosson, Sr., Joe helping Don Crosson drive a car, Joanie Adler with puppies, Don Adler in uniform, people at an airport, Joanie and possibly Joe Crosson, Jr. gardening, dignitaries with Governor Ernest Gruening, a Grumman Goose airplane, Joanie Adler playing with dogs, and the Adler family canoeing. This film was labeled as follows: "Mary and Dave just got married; Little Joe and Joan cooking; Joan in car summer 1939..."
- This footage shows the aftermath of the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake. Scenes include the severely damaged Government Hill Elementary School, businesses and homes, a yellow house sitting at an angle after the ground had fallen away, damage at the Alaska Sales and Service car dealership, and crushed cars.
- The filmmaker's original labeling scheme has AAF-20047 numbered as Bacon 11-01 and titled "Air Shots of Kotzebue 1981." Reed Bovee interviewed filmmaker Bill Bacon in 2010, and the following information about the group of films that includes this film is based on Bovee's notes from that interview: "Chilkat dancers, carving on the largest totem pole - The Japanese were having a World's Fair and they wanted to have the largest totem pole so they went to Haines to have it carved; it was huge - Inuit Circumpolar Conference meeting in Nuke, Greenland in 1980, beluga hunting in Kotzebue - In the evening when the hunters bring in the whales they cut them up and hang them to dry - Nome inside shots of Omiak - When he went to Egg Island, big Omiak Eskimos climbed up the cliffs and got the bird eggs, puffin and seagull eggs - They get up there and drop the eggs down to a guy that catches them, and then he gives them to a guy in a boat where he has a basket with grass in it and they fill up the baskets - Bill got up the hill and it was so slippery from bird droppings that he kept slipping so he could not get down - They had to go around and climb up to the top and drop a rope down to him and pull him up - Says it was really embarrassing." Notes on the film box are as follows: "Barrow Nulakatuk, ICC Meeting Inuvik NWT Canada 1960, ICC meeting Nuuk Greenland July 1, 1980, Eskimos going to ECC Island out from Nome 1950, Kotzebue beluga hunters return at night 1950" and "Reel 1: Original, Air shots of Kotzebue Oct. 31 1981."
- This film is labeled "Alaska 1931" and "Scenes taken for footage for Milford - Alaska 1931." The footage contains scenic shots of various snowy mountains, glaciers, a small boat in icy waters, a man aboard a boat cranking a film camera, icy waters, a man with a camera, and more glaciers and snowy mountains.


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The Truth-O-Meter spent much of the past week stuck on Half True.
Hope as we might that politicians and pundits would be beacons of truth, they struggled to get things right on everything from mammograms to the federal budget.
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Hardware – Dell 27 S2718D is thinnest monitor in worldUncategorized January 3rd, 2017
The Dell 27″ Ultrathin become the world's thinnest monitor profile by moving all the ports in the stand base.
Dell Unveils Ultrathin 27-Inch Monitor S2718D
The 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2718D) is Dell's latest display, and it boasts the "world's overall thinnest profile." We're all used to fumbling around at the back of a monitor blindly trying to plug in a HDMI, DisplayPort, or DVI cable, so Dell solved that problem and allowed this monitor to be incredibly thin by simply moving those ports to the stand base.
As for the display, it's a 27-inch panel with a resolution of 2,560 by 1,440 running at 60Hz. It supports HDR output, but to a different spec than 4K TVs. Brightness is rated at 400 nits and it supports 99 percent of the sRGB color gamut. The contrast ratio is 1000:1 and the response time is 6ms gray-to-gray. Viewing angles are as expected: 178 degrees.
The monitor looks fragile due to how thin it is, but the hinge on the back is articulated meaning you can tilt and swivel it until you get the perfect angle for your viewing requirements. Dell will be launching the 27 Ultrathin on March 23 in the US at a cost of $699.99.


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The Emergence of Creativity, Innovation and Leadership in Microlevel Social Interactions and How to Research it. International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management (IJIEM). 5, 221-232.(2014).
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Ingenious Individuals or Creative Collaboration? An Investigation of Determinants of Innovation Team Performance. EIASM Workshop on the Hidden Sides of Creativity in Organizational Settings.(2011).
What Really Matters When it Comes to Team Creativity: Team Members' Creative Personality, Team-internal Knowledge Transfer or Boundary Spanning?. European Academy of Management (EURAM) Annual Conference 2010.(2010).
What Makes Our Team Creative? Is It Me, Us, or the Others? – Insights from Teams in a Competitive Open Innovation Setting. Networking and Electronic Commerce Research Conference 2010.(2010).


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'Arrested Development' Season 4: Terry Crews' Role Revealed As…
We've still got 25 days to go before 'Arrested Development' season 4 finally makes its Netflix debut, and -- as yesterday's announcement of John Krasinski's involvement proved -- the company isn't too keen on giving details out about its new guest stars. But at least one star of the new season has spoken about their 'Arrested Development' season 4 character, so find out what role 'The Expendables' star Terry Crews will play inside!
Even with all the posters and photos, much of 'Arrested Development' season 4 remains a mystery, and likely will right up until its May 26 premiere. And even as new stars like 'The Office's' John Krasinski announce guest appearances in the reunion season, we have little idea what role new stars will take on.
At least one guest star however has come forth, as 'The Expendables' and 'The Newsroom' star Terry Crews told HuffPostTV about his lengthy guest appearance at the Los Angeles premiere this past week. "My character's name is Herbert Love, I'm a politician," Crews said about his 4-5 episode arc. "Tony [Hale] and I had some really great times, and Portia [de Rossi] and I had a very funny storyline," which he suggested could turn romantic.
Elsewhere, 'Arrested Development' season 4 will feature guest appearances from Kristen Wiig and Seth Rogen, Conan O'Brien and Andy Richter, 'Parks and Recreation's' Ben Schwartz, 'Up All Night's' Chris Diamantopoulos, all three stars of Comedy Central's 'Workaholics,' 'Mad Men's' John Slattery, Isla Fisher, as well as returning series players Martin Mull, Ben Stiller, James Lipton, Carl Weathers, Jeff Garlin, Liza Minnelli, Judy Greer, Henry Winkler and Scott Baio.
We'll keep our ear to the ground for the latest from 'Arrested Development' season 4, but what say you? What stars are you most eager to see join the Bluths in the new episodes premiering May 26?


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NY driver's licenses less colorful under disputed contract
Pending tap of Canadian firm could cost state $38M more if finalized
ALBANY — Cash-strapped New York has tentatively chosen the highest bidder to produce driver's licenses under a disputed contract that would provide only black-and-white photos and end up costing the state nearly $38 million more than the current contract if it's approved.
According to court papers reviewed by The Associated Press, the losing vendors, including the company that has produced New York licenses with color photos for 16 years, are protesting the $88.5 million award to a Canadian company.
The award to CBN Secure Technology Inc. of Ottawa is also being reviewed by the state comptroller.
CBN is part of the Canadian Bank Note company that prints Canadian money, passports and driver's licenses worldwide. Company officials did not respond to repeated requests for comment.
The DMV tentatively awarded the contract to the high bidder 10 months after New York advised the current vendor, De La Rue North America Inc., that because of "significant budgetary constraints" the state would have to reduce the cost of the contract, according to the court filings. As a result, De La Rue submitted a bid 10 percent lower for the new eight-year contract, which ended up being nearly $38 million less than CBN's bid.
De La Rue, based in England, and Massachusetts-based MorphoTrustUSA, another unsuccessful bidder, want a rebid.
They claim CBN offered a black-and-white "polycarbonate" card they say is less secure than their color-picture IDs on cards made of Teslin. The losing bidders say they also weren't informed the state wanted a black-and-white polycarbonate card and that CBN received an illegal advantage. De La Rue and MorphoTrustUSA said they could have offered a bid on that type, which could save taxpayers' money.
The lawsuit also claims the state had required a color image ID, a requirement they claim CBN violated. State records show the DMV criteria for the bid, however, appear to not require a color image ID, according to a court filing.
The driver's license contract is rebid under the federal "Real ID" measure from the Department of Homeland Security to make licenses more secure and more states are expected to face similar contract decisions.
The state Department of Motor Vehicles won't comment until the comptroller's review concludes and the contract award is final. State records show cost was valued at just 20 percent of the evaluation of bids, with a 30 percent emphasis on security. Other categories included production and quality control, the production site and data security, the imaging device and experience and expertise, according to the record.
Trade publications note the CBN technology and black-and-white photos are well-regarded for security in driver's licenses and other documents.
The losing companies claim poor judgment and mishandling of the bid is apparently to blame for the state's decision.
The state comptroller's office is now evaluating the bids.


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The cowardly Dae Woong accidentally frees a gumiho, a legendary nine-tailed fox from Korean mythology. As he runs away terrified, he suffers a life-threatening fall but the grateful monster spares his life by giving him its power-giving "fox bead." Taking the form of a beautiful woman, "Mi Ho" forces the frightened Dae Woong to help her become a real human. But as the two begin to develop feelings for each other, can Mi Ho let Dae Woong make the necessary sacrifices for her to become human? "My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho," also known as "My Girlfriend Is a Nine-Tailed Fox," is a 2010 South Korean drama series directed by Boo Sung Chul.
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The galleries are being prepared for the Ransom Center's upcoming exhibition, Radical Transformation: Magnum Photos into the Digital Age. Join us for "Boundless," the opening celebration for the exhibition from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, September 20.
Enjoy a signature champagne cocktail and hors d'oeuvres at this reception and pose in our photo booth inspired by the golden age of travel. Guests will also have the opportunity to enter to win an exclusive prize package that includes a dinner for two at Uchi, a two-night stay at Hotel San Jose, a handcrafted vintage suitcase, and more. DeeJay jLa will be playing records from the '50s and '60s, the era of Magnum Photo's founding, on the plaza.
Be among the first to explore the exhibition, which chronicles the evolution of Magnum Photos, the iconic photography cooperative. Magnum photographers have produced some of the most memorable images of the last century, shaping history and revolutionizing photography's influence on modern culture.
Ransom Center members receive complimentary entry and valet parking at this celebration. If you are not yet a member, tickets to the opening will be available for $20 at the door (valet parking is not included for non-members).
The Ransom Center is giving away a pair of tickets to "Boundless." Email firstname.lastname@example.com with your favorite travel destination in the subject line by midnight CST tonight to be entered in a drawing for complimentary admission for two. The winner will be notified by email.
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L'Esprit de Noel home tour underway on Denver's E. 7th Avenue Parkway
Five historically significant homes along Denver's E. 7th Avenue Parkway are featured in the 36th annual L'Esprit de Noel Holiday Home Tour that is underway now. The homes will be open until 4 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Tickets are $18 if purchased in advance at select King Soopers stores, or $20 if purchased at Home No. 1, 2279 E. 7th Ave. Parkway. Proceeds go to the Central City Opera.
Nona Warbuton, Kelly Westergren and Margaret Baker are the event chairs and encourage tour-goers to get a head start on their holiday shopping by visiting the boutique that is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Saturday at Christ Church, 690 Colorado Blvd.
Boutique vendors include Soignee Elegant Attire; Pampered Chef; Fabulous Faux (jewelry and handbags); Simon Says (baby clothes and fur vests); and Stone Legends (semi-precious jewelry, accessories and handbags).
On Thursday, L'Esprit's 175 patron-level supporters were treated to a buffet supper and private tours of the homes. This group included Pam Bansbach and daughter Brooke Maloy; Carolyn Wollard, who has just retired after a 30-year career in the nonprofit world; Nancy Benson and daughter Ann Reidy, who is one of the hosts in Home 2; Deanna Austin; Beverlee Henry and retired judge Bob Fullerton; Nancy Schotters; Betsy Huseby; Lisen Kintzele; Leslie Dewell Smith and John Russo; Karen Van de Water; Barbara Ferguson; Leelee Lichty; Carolyn Longmire; Trish Millice; Missy Eliot; Stephanie Tryba; Bob and Ginny Fuller; and the outgoing and incoming presidents of the Central City Opera Guild: Anne McGonagle and Denise Sanderson.
Nancy Parker, chairman and president of the opera's board of trustees, was there, too, along with general and artistic director Pat Pearce; development officer Scott Finlay; and Chris Mygatt, president and chief operating officer at Presenting Sponsor Coldwell Banker Devonshire.
The homes on tour were built in the 1920s and include decor by City Floral, the Twisted Tulip, Celebrated Gatherings, Wild Flowers, Bouquets and Hutch & Fig.
Home No. 1 is a 6,600-square-foot Georgian-style home built in the same Colonial Revival style as the Governor's Mansion.
Home No. 2 was built in 1921 for Carl and Eva Schwalb, who commissioned designers Willis A. Marean and Albert J. Norton, who had also created the Governor's Mansion. Prominent turn-of-the-century landscape architect Saco Reink DeBoer designed the home's rose gardens and pergola.
Home No. 3 is a solid brick Italian Renaissance Revival house built in 1925 and its features include a custom-built iron staircase, gilded trim and rich, hardwood floors.
Home No. 4 is a three-story brick home built in 1923 for William Thompson Real Estate vice president William Stanck and his wife, Sarah, at a cost of $20,000. Designed in the Craftsman Revival style, it also has gardens designed by DeBoer.
Home No. 5 was designed by architect Lester Varian in 1922 for Jeanne and Dr. Leonard Freeman. In 1949, the house was purchased as a residence for the Sisters of Loretto, who were teaching at the nearby St. John's Catholic Church, which was later re-named Church of the Good Shepherd. It returned to private ownership in 1982.
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One of Arvest Bank's missions is to be a good corporate citizen, which means it is important to Arvest to partner with non-profits that work to improve the communities across Arvest's footprint. Today, Arvest Bank is proud to announce it has partnered with the Armed Services YMCA of Lawton-Fort Sill for a brand new debit card honoring our service members!
The patriotic-themed debit card was designed by Emma Dinkel, a student at Flower Mound Elementary in Lawton, during a contest Arvest Bank put on during the ASYMCA's annual Y-Fry in November 2017. Dinkel's design was chosen by a panel of judges selected by ASYMCA Director Carol Herrick.
"When I look at Emma's design, I instantly smile. Her use of color, the flag and the soldier all came together and really embodies the Armed Services mission and values," Herrick said. "Children never cease to amaze me. Their natural talent and ability inspire me daily at the ASYMCA. Looking at things from their perspective is vital, which is why opportunities for them to express themselves are important. I am so grateful to Arvest for hosting this opportunity with us and for investing in these young artists."
To celebrate the launch of the new debit card, Arvest Bank and the ASYMCA will recognize Emma during the ASYMCA's Partner Member Breakfast on March 9. Arvest Bank has two employees on the board of the ASYMCA: Commercial Lender Mark Scott and Community & Business Relationship Advisor Gene Love.
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Welcome to Day #4 of our stamp release party! I have the most awesome design team, so you are in for a real treat! Each day we will be giving you a sneak peek at one of five new stamp sets (plus metal dies). Then on Saturday, join us for a blog hop!
Today's set is the gorgeous Snowflake Border die and the Joy Filled Christmas stamp set
(All of the new stamps and metal dies will be available to order on Saturday!!)
Here's my project:
I love how delicate and swirly this snowflake border is! I added some gems to the center of each snowflake.
I tied Red Jute Twine around the top of my card and left the 'tails' of my bow long.
Some of the stamps on the Joy Filled Christmas stamp set were designed to fit in the Ornate Labels - Christmas set.
This snowflake border die has 4 additional snowflakes that are perfect for layering! I used dimensional adhesive to make this border really pop.
All of today's projects use the Snowflake Border die and the Joy Filled Christmas stamp set.
Now its time to sit back and enjoy these projects made by my fabulousDesign Team!!
Now its time to sit back and enjoy these projects made by my fabulousDesign Team!!
Kate's card is beautiful!
The "Merry Christmas" sentiment is from the Joy Filled Christmas stamp set. The poinsettia & swirls stamp is from the Ornate Labels - Christmas stamp set.
Isn't her snowflake border gorgeous?! I love the technique Kate used here! I will definitely be trying this!
Gwen's swing card is beautiful!! I love the colors she chose!
The glittery snowflakes are so pretty!
The other side of her swing card:
I love the beautiful colors Ally used for her card! Wow! Her glittery sentiment tag is so pretty!
Sherrie's skater is darling!
Sherrie's skater is darling!
I love the bakers twine tied in her hair and that fun face!
Beautiful snowflake border!
What an adorable snowflake! Love that face!!
I love how her snowflake border looks on top of the embossed background!
Robin's card is beautiful! I love all of the pearl swirls and the pink & green snowflake border!
I love the shading around Robin's sentiment! So pretty!
Heather's card is so fun! I love the different colored borders!
What a fun way to stamp the sentiment! The variety of colors is great! I love all of the stamps (from Jar Full of Christmas) she added around the word "Sparkle"!
Marlene's card is gorgeous! I love all of the beautiful layers!
Marlene used Sky Blue Crinkle Ribbon, Ivory Jute String, Ornate Labels - Christmas, Ornate Labels Metal Dies, Straight Banners Metal Dies, and Caribbean Sequins to create her pretty card.
Beautiful stitching!
What's a party without presents?!?!
Stamp Release Party Giveaways:
Stamp Release Party Giveaways:
Each day this week I will have a fun prize for you from My Craft Spot! Then, on Saturday, each stop on the Hop will be giving away one of my new stamp sets! (That is 8 stamp sets - Woohoo!)
For the most chances to win awesome prizes this week:
1. Leave a comment on this post and each sneak peek post this week (Monday through Friday).
2. Leave a second comment letting me know that you placed the Stamp party button on your blog or Facebook. (You can do this each day if you would like!)
3. Come join us for the Blog Hop on Saturday! Each DT Blog on the Hop will be giving away one of my new stamp sets!!
Sneak Peek Giveaway #4
Tis The Season stamp set
Click HERE to order sequins and Click HERE to see all of the fun Christmas stamp sets at My Craft Spot!
Be sure to come back tomorrow for a sneak peek of the Christmas Friends & Neighbors stamp set!
(All of the new stamps and metal dies will be available to order on Saturday!!)
Need more inspiration right now? Click HERE to enter the Christmas & Winter Gallery!
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With the holidays in the rearview mirror and the preliminary bouts of nonconference play finally past, the prep boys basketball season resumes this week with renewed fervor as league play tips off.
Here is a look at each BoCoPreps.com-area conference, including the teams to beat, the can't-miss games, and the players to watch as the league races heat up.
Boulder has won six of seven games despite working two exchange-student transfers into the lineup while dealing with the severe head injury suffered in early December by senior Marc Krimstock, who may not return after receiving multiple skull and facial fractures in a bicycle accident.
Despite the sometimes-uncertain rotation, first-year head coach Eric Eisenhard has led the Panthers to a 6-1 start behind an aggressive, up-tempo style of play. Senior Jonah Charnick has emerged as a solid inside-outside threat, while Mexican exchange student Alejandro Rodriguez has displayed a savvy court sense that has helped offset the loss of Krimstock.
"It's been all about team basketball, and the more we can play together as a team, the more success we'll have," Eisenhard said. "It's been a process, but the break was good for us because we were able to touch-up a few things. The more good games these guys play together, the better we'll be."
Fairview capped an impressive run through its nonconference slate by defeating Broomfield to claim the championship of the Knights' annual Fairview Festival. Senior guard Brent Wrapp has approached triple-double numbers almost every game, and the Knights will receive a huge boost when Valor Christian transfer Austin Sparks regains his eligibility in time for Fairview's home tilt against arch-rival Boulder on Jan. 19.
Monarch weathered some early injury issues but nonetheless enjoyed a successful nonconference run thanks largely to the hot shooting of junior Ben Beauchamp. Legacy went 4-3 in nonconference play behind a balanced offense led by Andrew Hebel and Mitch McCall, but the Lightning may be hard-pressed to keep pace with the FRL front-runners.
Contenders: Boulder (6-1), Fossil Ridge (6-2), Greeley West (6-2), Fairview (5-2), Loveland (5-2), Monarch (5-2).
Top players: Ben Beauchamp, Monarch (17.8 ppg); Jonah Charnick, Boulder (13.6 ppg); Andrew Hebel, Legacy (14.6 ppg); Alex Krason, Monarch (14.5); Conor Lang, Loveland (20.3 ppg, 8.0 rpg); Cody McCoy, Fossil Ridge (13.0 ppg); Alejandro Rodriguez, Boulder (13.8 ppg); Brent Wrapp, Fairview (16.6 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 6.0 apg).
Top games: Fairview at Monarch, Jan. 18; Boulder at Fairview, Jan. 19; Fairview at Fossil Ridge, Jan. 22; Fossil Ridge at Boulder, Feb. 5.
Broomfield has endured a rugged nonconference slate, and the Eagles' mix of experience and depth makes the club the early favorite for the league title. Seniors Evan Kihn and Spenser Reeb give head coach Terrence Dunn two savvy and productive leaders, while junior Alec McLain has emerged as a consistent 3-point threat.
Longmont coach Jeff Kloster has masterfully worked three freshmen into the Trojans' rotation without missing a beat, but it remains to be seen how well Longmont's youngsters will respond during the rigors of league play. Mark the calendars for Longmont's tilt at Broomfield on Jan. 15: If the Trojans remain unbeaten, that game not only will give one of those clubs the early edge atop the conference, but it also will be the earliest Kloster can reach the 300-win plateau.
Despite a late start as their football players slowly returned to the court after Silver Creek's run to the 3A football title, the Raptors nonetheless have compiled a 5-1 mark. That record grows even more impressive due to the fact that the football delay and a team-wide bout with the flu have kept the Silver Creek lineup in a constant state of flux.
"The first thing for us is that we have had some seniors really step up and become leaders," Silver Creek coach Bob Banning said. "Luke Goforth and Brock Johnson have really been great in that role. They realize what our goals are for this year and they have really been sacrificing for the team."
Contenders: Longmont (5-0), Silver Creek (5-1), Broomfield (5-3), Thompson Valley (5-4), Niwot (4-3).
Top players: Trey Fleming, Silver Creek (12.3 ppg); Luke Goforth, Silver Creek (10.8 ppg, 5.2 rpg); Marcus Johnson, Longmont (14.8 ppg, 7.6 rpg); Jordan Keeler, Niwot (12 ppg); Austin Kemp, Longmont (12.4 ppg, 7.6 rpg); Evan Kihn, Broomfield (14.4 ppg, 6.0 rpg); Spenser Reeb, Broomfield (11.4, ppg, 6.5 rpg).
Top games: Niwot at Longmont, Jan. 11; Longmont at Broomfield, Jan. 15; Silver Creek at Broomfield, Feb. 5; Niwot at Silver Creek, Feb. 8; Silver Creek at Longmont, Feb. 22.
This is one race that easily could evolve into a multi-team competition. Windsor figures to be the favorite, but the Wizards are far from a lock and should receive plenty of heat from a number of teams, a group that includes Frederick, Mead, and Skyline.
Frederick and Mead each put together solid 4-3 starts, and each team will receive an early measuring stick within the league when they collide at Mead on Jan. 8. With its first two conference games occurring against Windsor and Mead, the Lucas Adams-led Warriors will have an opportunity to make an early statement. Frederick's three losses have occurred against 5A Monarch and perennial 4A powers Sierra and Longmont.
Skyline expects to contend for the league crown, but the Falcons suffered four consecutive losses before the holiday break. However, Skyline played those games without junior guard Luciano Quesada, who is expected to return from a knee injury when Skyline begins league play Friday against Mead. It will mark the first time this season that Skyline will have its entire rotation healthy.
"We have to shoot the ball better than we've started," Frederick coach Larry Frank said. "In a couple of our losses, we haven't shot the ball real well and that's something we've been working on.
"With Sterling going to 3A, it should be an interesting conference. I think the whole conference will be an improved product. Windsor is always up there no matter how many kids they lose, and Skyline is going to be a tough game for everybody."
Mead, led by Ryan Lozinski, has started strong in its first year as a Class 4A program, yet it remains to be seen how the Mavericks will react to facing tougher competition every night. Mead got a jump on that experience by scheduling five of its seven nonconference games against 4A or 5A opponents.
Contenders: Windsor (5-4), Frederick (4-3), Mead (4-3), Skyline (3-4), Roosevelt (3-3).
Top players: Lucas Adams, Frederick (10.1 ppg, 6.4 apg); Dylan Brink, Erie (12.3 ppg); Aaron Cheung, Mead (14.0 ppg); Colton Dabney, Skyline (14.6 ppg, 10.6 rpg); Ryan Lozinski, Mead (18.8 ppg, 9.0 rpg); Dustin Mandrell, Skyline (15.2 ppg); Ryan Miller, Frederick (10 ppg, 5.1 rpg); Michael Mitchell, Roosevelt (13.3 ppg, 6.0 rpg); Dylan Ochsner, Windsor (18.1 ppg).
Top games: Mead at Skyline, Jan. 4; Frederick at Mead, Jan. 8; Windsor at Frederick, Jan. 29; Windsor at Skyline, Feb. 5; Frederick at Skyline, Feb. 19.
By far the toughest league in the classification, Holy Family and Peak to Peak will be just two teams among a handful of contenders vying for the conference crown.
Holy Family, which does not open league play until a Jan. 11 tilt against Bishop Machebeuf, has cruised to a 5-1 mark, with its lone loss occurring against Class 4A power Broomfield. Juniors David Sommers (15.2 ppg, 3.2 steals per game) and Ryan Willis have provided a solid one-two scoring punch for the Tigers, but Holy Family will be sorely tested during a three-game set in mid-January featuring home dates against Lutheran and Faith Christian and a road match against Peak to Peak.
Peak to Peak has put together an equally impressive nonconference resume thanks in part to the dominance of senior Max Clark. Clark has emerged as one of the top players in the league while averaging a double-double at 20.8 and 10.3 rebounds a game. The Pumas will need continued consistent play from seniors Sam Fangman and Drew Otey to keep defenses from collapsing on Clark. The Pumas' fate may be decided during a five-game stretch that begins at Jefferson Academy on Jan. 18 and concludes with a home date against Kent Denver on Feb. 6.
That latter date could prove to be the most important of the season, as Holy Family visits Colorado Academy on Feb. 6.
Contenders: Colorado Academy (8-0), Kent Denver (5-0), Peak to Peak (7-1), Holy Family (5-1), Lutheran (3-1), Jefferson Academy (4-2).
Top players: Justin Bassey, Colorado Academy (18 ppg, 6.1 rpg); Max Clark, Peak to Peak (20.8 ppg, 10.3 rpg); Sam Fangman, Peak to Peak (13.3 ppg, 7.4 rpg); Josh Repine, Kent Denver (13.2 ppg); David Sommers, Holy Family (15,2 ppg); Ryan Willis, Holy Family (12.2 ppg).
Top games: Peak to Peak at Colorado Academy, Jan. 22; Holy Family at Peak to Peak, Jan. 25; Kent Denver at Peak to Peak, Feb. 6; Holy Family at Colorado Academy, Feb. 6.
The addition of Sterling, formerly a perennial power at the Class 4A level, will make the league even more rugged — particularly for Lyons, one of the smallest schools in the combined 3A-2A conference.
The Lions may struggle during league play, but the club could face a similar payoff as last season. During the 2011-12 season Lyons entered the Class 2A district tournament with a 4-15 record before putting together a solid postseason run, finally bowing out in regional play.
Lyons boasts a younger team than a season ago, but the trio of James Hinker, Justin Boldt, and Trent Poulsen is contributing more than 30 points a game to the Lions' offense. Lyons will receive a break as the club will host most of the league's front-runners.
Contenders: Brush (6-0), University (5-2), Sterling (5-2), Estes Park (5-2), Eaton (4-2), Strasburg (4-2).
Top players: Justin Boldt, Lyons (10.4 ppg), Isaak Cirone, Estes Park (23.4 ppg), James Hinker, Lyons (11.2 ppg), Kyle Rosenbrock, Brush (10.7 ppg), Collin Sanger, Sterling (17.0 ppg.
Top games: Sterling at Lyons, Feb. 2; Brush at Lyons, Feb. 12.
Alexander Dawson has turned heads with its 4-0 start, and the Mustangs will battle through one last demanding nonconference tilt at Colorado Academy on Jan. 10 before beginning league play against Union Colony on Jan. 15. Alexander Dawson has received about 35 points and 12.5 rebounds a game from the tandem of Robby Keown and Tom Walker.
Longmont Christian, which opens league play Friday against Denver Christian, has held its opponents to just 33.7 points a game during its solid 3-0 start. Although Resurrection Christian has suffered through a 3-3 start, the Cougars and perennial power Denver Christian will be the biggest obstacles in Alexander Dawson's drive toward a conference crown.
Contenders: Heritage Christian (6-0), Alexander Dawson (4-0), Longmont Christian (3-0), Denver Christian (4-1); Resurrection Christian (3-3).
Top players: Josh Carter, Denver Christian (11.4 ppg); Robby Keown, Alexander Dawson (16.8 ppg, 6.5 rpg); Matthew McGinley, Heritage Christian (16.5 ppg, 5.2 apg); Wyatt Simon, Resurrection Christian (16.2 ppg, 5.3 apg); Tom Walker, Alexander Dawson (16 ppg, 6.0 rpg).
Top games: Alexander Dawson at Resurrection Christian, Jan. 18; Longmont Christian at Alexander Dawson, Jan. 29; Alexander Dawson at Heritage Christian, Feb. 8; Alexander Dawson at Denver Christian, Feb. 21.
Shining Mountain should run away with the league crown. The Lions' toughest competition should come from Denver Jewish Day, Community Christian, and Cornerstone Christian, although Shining Mountain already has posted a 55-point win against Cornerstone. The Lions may not be tested until the postseason, as no team in the 5280 League can match Shining Mountain's high-scoring trio of Colin Cantwell, Andrew Bremner and Alex Beal.
Contenders: Shining Mountain (5-0, 1-0), Denver Jewish Day (3-1, 0-0), Cornerstone Christian (1-6, 0-0).
Top players: Alex Beal, Shining Mountain (12.6 ppg, 5.2 rpg); Andrew Bremner, Shining Mountain (13.4 ppg, 8.4 apg, 7.6 rpg); Colin Cantwell, Shining Mountain (18.2 ppg, 7.6 rpg); Joe Fox, Jim Elliott (18 ppg, 4.8 rpg); Bryan Hodge, Community Christian (21.2 ppg, 12.8 rpg); Evan Ice, Cornerstone Christian (14.8 ppg, 7.3 rpg); Andrew Vinnick, Denver Jewish Day (16 ppg).
Top games: Kent Denver at Shining Mountain, Jan. 29; Shining Mountain at Denver Jewish Day, Feb. 5.
Faith Baptist has stumbled to an 0-4 start and will need to improve defensively in order to compete for this independent league's crown. The Pioneers have surrendered at least 61 points in every game and are allowing an average of 69 points a game. Faith Baptist will face a stern test shortly after its holiday break with a road date against Denver Eagles Christian on Jan. 11.
Contenders: Denver Eagles Christian (2-2), Front Range Baptist (2-4).
Top players: Jake Schwarz, Front Range Baptist (15.5 ppg); Scott Wichael, Denver Eagles Christian (16.3 ppg).
Top games: Faith Baptist at Denver Eagles Christian, Jan. 11; Denver Eagles Christian at Faith Baptist, Feb. 12.
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Company Announces Hiring Ban on Homeschooled Graduates
By Michael Donnelly
Staff Attorney Mike Donnelly answers questions and assists members regarding legal issues in Ohio. He and his wife homeschool. Read more >>
NiSource, Inc., an Indiana-based energy distribution group with operations in Ohio, told the Home School Legal Defense Association that the company will not hire homeschool graduates. In response to numerous letters written in an attempt to resolve a dispute over a particular job applicant whose job offer had been rescinded because he was homeschooled, NiSource Senior Counsel Adele O'Connor told me that NiSource "disagrees with the conclusions in your letter as to the legal requirements regarding a diploma. These requirements are set forth in Chapter 3313 of the Ohio Revised Code."
However, this section of the code applies to public and chartered private schools, not homeschools. NiSource is wrongly using Ohio law as an excuse to defend its discriminatory hiring policy. There is simply no legal impediment to NiSource hiring a homeschool graduate—especially the one in question here. Ohio law clearly recognizes homeschooling as a legal and valid educational option. To rescind an offer of employment to an otherwise qualified and experienced applicant who received a legally recognized education is unreasonable and discriminatory.
This applicant was offered a job initially, but NiSource withdrew the offer when it found out he had a homeschool diploma. In addition to graduating from homeschool in compliance with Ohio law, this applicant had years of relevant job experience and several key industry certifications. During his last two years of high school the applicant took seven courses at a recognized state college and made the dean's list.
Although we are usually able to resolve problems related to homeschool diplomas with employers and higher education officials, many human resources or admissions officials misunderstand Ohio law which recognizes homeschooling as a legal and valid form of education.
HSLDA has been working with homeschool advocates in Ohio to seek legislative action to prevent this kind of discrimination. The problem may indicate more than just discrimination against homeschoolers. This situation reflects the precise concern that motivates HSLDA's opposition to the Common Core and its "college- and career-ready" standards—that qualified homeschool graduates who don't have a state-issued credential will be discriminated against in employment decisions.
A National Scheme
The Common Core has been adopted in Ohio and is moving forward in the face of fierce opposition from grassroots activists—parents and educators who reject a nationalized education system that includes national standards and associated nationalized assessments and a national student data collection scheme. HSLDA opposes Common Core because it creates a system based on nationalized standards, assessment and data collection that could negatively affect homeschool graduates and job seekers. Research indicates that homeschooled students are well prepared academically and socially for careers and college. But even if this is true, hiring decisions should be made based on an individual's qualifications, not a policy that discriminates against an entire class of people based on how they were educated.
HSLDA affirms the right of private companies to create their own hiring policies, which may include evaluating the academic credentials of prospective applicants. However, NiSource's discriminatory practice reflects a narrow-minded and statist view of education that is inconsistent with the values of a free society. In a free economy, companies have the right to hire those of their choosing; just as individuals have the right to decide who they work for and purchase from.
NiSource has a "contact us" form online. Homeschoolers may wish to take the opportunity to explain to the company why refusing to hire homeschoolers is not just bad policy, it is bad business.
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If you have questions or difficulties in a school accepting your family's homeschool diploma, don't hesitate to contact HSLDA. We are happy to assist you! If you aren't a member of HSLDA—what are you waiting for? By standing together we can fight discrimination against homeschoolers and protect our fundamental freedoms. Join today!


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March 18, 2013
Wales' Leigh Halfpenny is one of 15 players shortlisted for the Six Nations Player of the Championship honour © PA Photos
Mathieu Bastareaud Dan Biggar Owen Farrell Leigh Halfpenny Stuart Hogg Adam Jones Nicolas Mas Andrea Masi Conor Murray Brian O'Driscoll Sergio Parisse Mike Phillips Louis Picamoles Chris Robshaw Alessandro Zanni
Wales' Leigh Halfpenny, Mike Phillips, Dan Biggar and Adam Jones could all secure a memorable Six Nations win double having been shortlisted for the Player of the Championship award.
All four played a pivotal role in Wales' latest title triumph - that was sealed with a stunning 30-3 victory over England on Saturday - but face stiff competition from the 11 other players vying for the honour that will be decided by an online vote.
Six Nations runners-up England are represented by captain Chris Robshaw and fly-half Owen Farrell but they are outnumbered by Italy who provide three of the contenders in No.8 Sergio Parrise, fullback and 2011 Player of the Championship Andrea Masi and flanker Alessandro Zanni.
Wooden spoon winners France also provide three players in the form of No.9 Louis Picamoles, centre Mathieu Bastareaud and prop Nicolas Mas while Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll and scrum-half Conor Murray also get the nod. Completing the list is the only Scotland representative - fullback Stuart Hogg.
Organisers claim the shortlist includes the best players according to performance and fan opinion with tournament sponsors RBS and their technology partner Accenture having worked together to create an algorithm which uses match stats and social media to rate players. Click here to vote for your Player of the Championship.
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• Mugs are hand painted and made to order. Picture above is an example of what yours will look like. Please allow for slight variations as each one is hand painted. A photo will be sent to you before shipment to make sure you absolutely love your treasure!
• I can personalize in any way for no additional charge, just make sure to include a note in the note to seller at the time of check out.
How to Take Care of Me
I am microwaveable.
Hand wash me with warm soapy water and a soft sponge to make sure I last forever! I am baked and sealed if I do need a good scrubbing, DO NOT MACHINE WASH.
Personalize it! FREE
• Personalization is what I LOVE to do! See something you love but wish it was just a little different! Let me know and I will be happy to change for you! I love custom orders!
Gift Wrapping? Yes Please!
•All mugs are wrapped with tissue paper.
•Is this a gift? I can personalize an additional card for the special occasion and send straight to the recipient for no additional charge! Just please message me and let me know your request!
•A lot of times I have a few questions for you on personalization after purchase! Please check your Etsy messages after your purchase through Sealedwithakissgift!
All of my Coffee Mugs are 14 oz.
All of the Wine Glasses are 18 oz.
I accept all forms of payments including the new direct checkout through Etsy & Paypal for a secure and easy checkout experience.
Cancellation request will be fulfilled within a 24 hour period, just send me a message if for any reason your order will be cancelled and I will issue a full refund with no questions asked.
After the 24 hour period I do not offer the option to cancel your order as I have already begun crafting for shipment.
My Products are shipped out priority with a $50 insurance policy within the U.S.A., most packages are received within a 2 day time period from the day I ship out.
Overnight shipping is available for an additional cost.
International shipping is sent standard post with a copy of an international tracking number.
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 21 days of delivery
Request a cancellation within: 1 hours of purchase
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Sometimes we all have accidents! (Including the Post Office!) To ensure a positive & stress free experience for my customer, if a package is lost, damage, or stolen just send me an email and I will replace immediately, no questions asked. I offer a LIFETIME warranty on all of my products so if at any time anything is damaged or comes off in a dishwasher etc. I will replace free of cost to you.
All of my products have a lifetime guarentee on them! I want you to cherish them forever.
How can I wash them?
Hand wash with luke warm water is suggested on all of the glassware to ensure a long sturdy life. They are sealed but sometimes the heat from a dishwasher can cause them to chip off over time.
Can I do rushed shipping?
Of course you can! Just make sure to include a note in to me, and I will make sure you have your item by the date you request, if over night shipping I do ask that the customer pay the difference.
Does it cost extra to personalize?
All of the items in my shop are made to order so I can personalize anything at all FREE of cost.
Do you combine shipping?
If you are purchasing more than one item, please send me a private message and I will adjust shipping before your order to a combined cost, this way you are not paying individually for each item.
Is gift wrapping included?
FOR FREE!!! How awesome is this?! Every product is gift ready with no receipt included in the box! I can also include a personalized card if you include what you would like written in it.
Do you offer whole sale?
I do offer whole sale on bulk orders! Each whole sale order I do on a situation basis on what item it is, how quick you need it by, and how many you need!


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If you're a fan of the British TV series Absolutely Fabulous, about the trials and misadventures of boozy London publicist Edina and her enabling editor friend, Patsy, then sweetie darling do I have the movie for you. Almost twenty-four years after debuting on the BBC, Ab Fab comes to the big screen with Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, and for fans of the series, it's a most welcome trip back to Patsy and Edina's particular brand of absurd alcohol-soaked comedy. Full Story
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For weeks now there have been reports coming out of the UK that Kate Moss and Jamie Hince are done. And then he was papped with Stam all over him in LA – click here for a refresher. Kate's kept a pretty low profile during this time. But she stepped out in London today with her ex Jefferson Hack and their daughter Lila and British gossips have noted that she's still wearing her ring. Full Story
Kate Moss's model rival
For a few weeks now, British gossips have been reporting that there's trouble between Kate Moss and her husband Jamie Hince. Something about not spending time together and she hates a few of his friends. They've not been seen together in months. And now, these photos of Jamie in LA with model Jessica Stam. Full Story
"Calling all the basic bitches"
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Maria posted this to Smutty Social Media last week – Kate Moss and Marc Jacobs "calling all the basic bitches". This ones for you @lohanthony it was Kate's idea! Full Story


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Southeastern men's tennis has re-entered the ITA Men's National Rankings at No. 46 and has moved to No. 5 in the Central Region according to the latest ITA poll released this week.
The Savage Storm have hit on a run of bad luck in recent weeks, dropping three-straight and slipping to 8-8 on the season, but the squad has posted solid wins over regional teams such as Nebraska-Kearney, while every loss has come to a team ranked higher than SE, including five against top-25 teams.
In the Central region rankings, Luka Radulovic has moved to No. 6 individually on the year and the duo of Radulovic and Martin Bedcarratz has climbed to No. 3 in the region.
Ouachita Baptist leads the Central region and is ranked No. 21 nationally as all four Great American Conference men's tennis programs are represented in the regional top-10.
The Storm is second among the conference at No. 5 in the region and No. 46 nationally, while rival East Central is right behind in both, ranked No. 48 nationally and No. 6 in the region. Harding is No. 8 in the region, but unranked nationally.
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by Rebecca Winzenried
Season of Change: Orchestras test-drive new ideas in e-marketing.
While others orchestras were making a big splash with their 2002-03 season announcements the old-fashioned way--hosting press conferences and mailing out glossy brochures to entice subscribers--the Toronto Symphony Orchestra rather quietly toasted its upcoming season with a virtual launch. At precisely 9 a.m. on March 1, visitors could log onto the orchestra's web site and learn all about the upcoming season. Those who liked what they saw could buy (or renew) their subscriptions online, with the click of a button.
This was the second year the Toronto Symphony hosted a virtual season announcement, and according to Mike Forrester, director of marketing, the process was not really any different from how things have operated in the past. Members of the press and special guests were "invited" via e-mail to attend the season announcement and at the appointed time were given access to program information and schedules. Visitors who wanted an actual hard copy could print out a PDF file of the brochure design. All that was missing was the buffet lunch.
Of course, a virtual launch does not come with the face time and schmoozing inherent to typical season announcement events attended by orchestra members, press, and perhaps some key board members or civic leaders. But the process worked fine for the TSO, which was in the middle of a music director search and was working with an interim CEO. "A virtual launch made sense, since we had no key spokesperson," says Forrester. He points out that the understated approach generated the same amount of press coverage and attention from patrons, but with less effort and less expense.
The orchestra noted a welcome side benefit: a spike in web-site traffic. Invitations to the virtual announcement were sent to the orchestra's e-mail newsletter subscribers, and visits to the TSO site tripled on the season launch day. Online subscription renewals in the first week were 10 percent ahead of the same period the previous year. The TSO still mailed brochures to subscribers who weren't signed up on e-mail or who are still a bit computer-shy. But the number of mailings is expected to decrease as more and more people become accustomed to renewing subscriptions online, as is now possible not only in Toronto but at the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Dallas, Pittsburgh, and Kansas City symphonies, among others.
Mailing costs for all the brochures, direct-mail pieces, press releases, and announcements associated with any given season are no small consideration for orchestras, and first-class postage is expected to increase again from 34 to 37 cents effective June 30. One way orchestras have been paring their mailing lists is by using e-mail news announcements and encouraging media outlets to visit special areas on their web sites, such as the San Francisco Symphony's "press room" and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's "media room." Visitors can go directly to the areas for news releases, downloadable photographs, biographies, facts, and statistics. The information is intended for press use, but the media rooms are accessible to anyone interested in catching up on the latest news, reviews, and features from local newspapers or national magazines.
"We send out volumes of paper over the course of the year," says Jody Doherty, the Pittsburgh Symphony's vice president of public affairs. "We want to eliminate that." Her orchestra's original solution for the 2002-03 season was to create an eye-catching brochure contained entirely in a business card holder. Flip open the holder to reveal a CD (trimmed at the top and bottom to approximate business-card size) that plays on any PC and is packed with 50 megabytes of audio/visual information. There are video clips of Music Director Mariss Jansons conducting the orchestra and Managing Director Gideon Toeplitz discussing the season programs--plus music bits, schedules, bios, and other tidbits about the orchestra. Choose your language: English, Spanish, French, German, or Japanese.
It calls to mind all the options available on the DVD release of a Hollywood film, and it is definitely an attention-grabber, says Doherty. She worked with Pittsburgh-based Multilingual Communications Corporation to develop what is essentially an orchestra media kit kicked up to another level, something users can refer to throughout the year. The orchestra was familiar with MCC, having used the firm for translations of tour materials, but this was the first time the company's multimedia CD had been used for an artistic venture. The product, known as a PowerKard, originated with more traditional business applications, such as sales presentation, catalogs, and virtual tours of stores.
The Pittsburgh Symphony's PowerKard turned out to be the most technically sophisticated MCC has produced thus far, involving about six months and 150 man-hours to produce and ultimately including 200 links to music, video, and text materials. "It definitely gave us the chance to flex our creative muscles,' says Charles Kostecki, MCC president. The CD offers all the sights and sounds of an orchestra in the concert hall, "everything but the smell--maybe someday we can add that, too," he jokes.
About 1,000 CDs were produced, and the orchestra has sent them to media outlets and handed them out during its travels. The multilingual CD was a big hit on the orchestra's spring tour of Japan, where residents are eager to try out every new electronic gadget. Back at home, Doherty is making sure civic and business leaders, and potential funders, receive copies to demonstrate the scope of the orchestra's efforts. The reaction thus far? "Some people are surprised that an orchestra is doing something that's so high-tech," she says. "I guess they tend to think that we do this music that's old, so that must be the way we do business."
Whether anyone will actually keep the CD on hand and use it during the season has yet to be seen. But as Doherty notes, today's audiences are increasingly attracted to visual elements. This makes it likely that the Pittsburgh Symphony's PowerKard will pique a recipient's interest enough to at least try it out, and it will probably end up somewhere near the computer--where it's more likely to be found than a paper brochure if needed.
Enhanced Understanding
A similar enhanced CD, which can be used either in an audio CD player or PC, was produced by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to accompany its E-Concert Initiative. The "E" in this case stands for "enhanced understanding" through adult education opportunities that use e-technology. The pilot program was designed to be both informative for classical music newcomers and of interest to long-term subscribers. Live E-Concert programs have included special events before and after concerts, such as a film screening of Elvira Madigan and a private "informance" with bassist Edgar Meyer. The accompanying CD includes program notes and musical highlights from the 2001-02 season arranged along a timeline outlining 300 years of classical music.
The CD was sent to all new E-Concert subscribers, as well as to the regular DSO subscriber list. But it was also made available free of charge to anyone requesting a copy. And plenty of people heard about it through local news reports, advertisements, and various concerts and events around town where copies were distributed. The idea was to get the CD and its season highlights into as many hands as possible in as many places as possible. "Anything to get the music into people's heads, so that it will have that Ôaha!' effect when they hear it at a concert," says John MacElwee, vice president of marketing and communications. He adds that the CD has even helped new staff members brush up on their orchestral and musical knowledge.
With the enhanced CD, the DSO is testing not only how to reach new audiences, but also how potential patrons are using new technology. It can simply be listened to on an audio CD player or popped into a CD-ROM for the full audio/visual effect. Orchestra research found that four out of five recipients opted to listen to the product on a CD player. However, the DSO is encouraging users to try it on their PCs, since the CD was designed to link to the orchestra's web site when opened on a computer. Clicking through to the ticket information area, for instance, links users directly to the DSO web site, where they can purchase tickets online.
The orchestra has been compiling additional information on use of the 2001-02 CD, but by all accounts, the product was more successful than projected. The DSO produced an initial run of 8,000 CDs, but ended up doing additional pressings before the end of the season to meet demand.
Plans for the enhanced CD were built into the orchestra's E-Concert Initiative, which is funded by a Magic of Music grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The three-year grant will allow the orchestra to continue its exploration of e-initiatives with a new enhanced CD for the 2002-03 season, one that will be even more interactive. DSO bassoonist Paul Ganson narrated the first CD, and musicians are expected to play an even larger role in the second, with anecdotal information about their lives and the music they love. It's all in keeping with the DSO's 2002-03 theme of "Live Music, Live Life."
Meanwhile, visitors to the web site can also sign up to receive DSO Express. The e-mail club sends periodic messages to subscribers that include links to brochure-like color ads and event notices. The DSO, Baltimore, and Dallas symphonies are among the first arts organizations to try such a service using a system called ENewsNotifiers, which is administered by Relevant Marketing Technologies. While e-mail newsletters have become a common way to communicate with subscribers and even occasional ticket buyers, ENewsNotifiers allow the orchestras to go beyond simple text-based messages. Subscribers to the orchestra's e-news services, known variously as DSO Express, Baltimore SymphonyENews, and Dallas SymphonyEMail, receive news and information on last-minute ticket deals for specific types of concerts. They can indicate when signing up whether they prefer to hear about American premieres or Baroque programs from the classical series, Broadway tunes or performers from the '60 or '70s from the pops schedule.
Personalized e-mails are becoming increasingly important to Internet users whose inboxes are jammed with offers, according to MacElwee. He notes that research shows consumers are more responsive to such permission-based e-mails. And since an outside company hosts the system--clicking on the "subscribe" button transfers a visitor to an ENewsNotifiers page--it can take some of the burden off an orchestra's often over-taxed technology and administrative staff.
All of this allows orchestras to utilize their web sites and databases to more effectively reach subscribers, and also the increasing market of single-ticket buyers or those interested in special educational events. As MCC's Kostecki says, the technology is available, whether through targeted e-mails or, in his case, a power-packed CD. The question is, "How do you want to use this tool?"
Rebecca Winzenried is managing editor of SYMPHONY.


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Single-A manager Gary Robinson made the most of ejection Friday night in Happy Valley.
The State College Spikes skipper channeled a combination of Terrell Owens and Larry Bowa when he got the boot from home plate umpire Roberto Ortiz during a New York-Penn League game.
The ejection was nothing out of the ordinary to start with as Robinson and Ortiz argued following a run being forced home by a controversial hit batter call. It appeared the ball might have glanced off the bat rather than the batter's arm.
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Robinson was returning to the dugout when something he said to Ortiz made the ump pull the trigger and toss the Pirates-organization manager. That was when Robinson went utterly berserk. (Go to about 1:20 in the video to see what happened next.)
Here is a great description care of David Brown of Big League Stew:
Robinson immediately return to the field in a frenzy that included yelling, screaming, kicking dirt on home plate, covering home plate with dirt using his hands and kicking dirt on the umpire.
Robinson then jogged to first base and pulled it out of the ground. Was he going to have a Lou Piniella moment and throw it any old place?
Better. Robinson instead reached inside the front of his jersey and pulled out a pen -- like the kind any manager would use to make notations on a lineup card -- and he signed the bag.
Not waiting for an eBay auction, Robinson walked toward the stands and handed the souvenir to a family sitting in the second row. Soon, 13-year-old Dan Kozar would raise his trophy in triumph.
You gotta give Robinson credit. He manages in the Pirates organization – possibly one of the worst in baseball – and his team is middling four games below .500 in the NYP League, so this might have been the only way he, or his team would ever make national headlines.
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