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La Liga Opta Facts - April 10-11th
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10-11 April 2010
Athletic Bilbao v Almeria
- This will be the 10th meeting between these two sides in the top-flight: both have won three times so far, there have also been three draws.
- In Bilbao, the hosts won the first two meetings; a draw and a win for the guests in the last fixture complete the record.
- The Basque side have won only one of their last five league games, recording two draws and as many defeats in the process.
- Joaquín Caparrós' side have conceded two or more goals in each of their last four league games (11 in total).
- However, at home they are unbeaten in their last seven games (six wins and a draw).
- Athletic have conceded 73% of their goals (30 out of 41) after the break - currently the highest ratio in La Liga.
Deportivo La Coruña v Racing Santander
- Deportivo are unbeaten in their last four meetings against Racing in the league - three wins for the Galicians and a goalless draw.
- However, at the Riazor the hosts have won only three of the last 10 times they have hosted Racing, losing five times and sharing the points twice.
- Miguel Ángel Lotina's side are on a run of four consecutive defeats in the league.
- Racing have picked up only one point from their last three fixtures in La Liga (a goalless draw with Mallorca).
- Half of Deportivo's goals have been scored from set pieces this season (16 out of 32) - currently the highest ratio in La Liga.
Espanyol v Atletico Madrid
- Atletico Madrid have won their last four meetings with Espanyol in La Liga.
- Prior to this, Atletico had notched-up five wins and three draws against the Catalans.
- Overall, Mauricio Pochettino's side have won only once in the last eight match-days of this campaign, and have drawn their last three fixtures, scoring only one goal in the process.
- However, the Catalans remain unbeaten in their last eight games at home (five wins and three draws), and have kept a clean sheet in each of their last five at their own ground.
- Atletico have collected only two points from their last six games on the road in La Liga.
- Diego Forlan has scored a goal in each of his last four league appearances for Atletico.
- Osvaldo has netted four of his side's last five goals.
- Espanyol have scored only 22 goals this term - a league-low; 13 of these goals have come in the second half.
Malaga v Sevilla
- The last two Andalusian derbies between these two sides ended 2-2.
- Malaga have won only one of their last five league meetings against Sevilla.
- Juan Ramón Muñiz's side have won only one of their last seven league games, and picked up only one point from the last three.
- At home, Malaga have suffered only one defeat in the last 10 fixtures in La Liga - five draws and four defeats complete the record.
- Last Saturday's 3-0 win over Tenerife ended Sevilla's six-game winless run in La Liga.
- Away from home, Sevilla have lost six of their last seven league fixtures, including the last three.
- 45% of the goals conceded by Malaga (17 out of 38) have come from set pieces this season - currently the highest ratio in this campaign.
Mallorca v Valencia
- Valencia have won 10 of the last 15 league meetings with Mallorca, who have won just three times, there have been only two draws along the way, including in the reverse fixture (1-1).
- These two sides have shared two wins each in the last four occasions they have met at Mallorca's ground in La Liga.
- Mallorca have won only one of their last five league games - two draws and as many defeats complete the record.
- At home, Gregorio Manzano's side are the only side alongside Real Madrid yet to draw this season (12 wins and two defeats so far).
- Valencia have won three of their last four league games, without conceding a single goal.
- However, Unai Emery's side are winless in their last six games on the road, and are on a run of three consecutive defeats away from the Mestalla.
Osasuna v Real Zaragoza
- Osasuna have won their last two league meetings with Real Zaragoza, both 1-0.
- Osasuna are unbeaten in the last four fixtures against Real Zaragoza in Pamplona, but have been held to a draw by the guests in three of these.
- José Antonio Camacho's side have managed only one win in the last nine match-days of La Liga - two draws and six defeats complete the record.
- Real Zaragoza have won their last two league fixtures, keeping a clean sheet in both.
- However, away from home José Aurelio Gay's side have not scored a goal in their last two games (goalless draw in Santander and 0-1 defeat at Almeria).
- Osasuna have scored the joint-fewest goals in the second half so far in this campaign (13).
Real Madrid v Barcelona
- Barcelona have won their last three meetings against Real Madrid, netting an average of three goals per game.
- These two sides have shared three wins each in their last six meetings at the "Bernabeu", including Barca's incredible 6-2 win in their last visit to Real Madrid.
- On that occasion, Leo Messi, current top-scorer in La Liga with 26 goals, scored a brace; the Argentine Ballon d'Or has already netted six goals against Real Madrid.
- On the other side, Gonzalo Higuaín has netted eight goals in his last five league appearances (24 overall in this campaign, the second-most behind Messi).
- Manuel Pellegrini's side are on a run of 12 consecutive league wins, and have notched-up 15 wins in a row at home.
- Pep Guardiola's side are on a run of seven wins and a draw in La Liga, but have managed to win only two of their last four fixtures away from home.
- Real Madrid and Barcelona boast the best attacks of La Liga - respectively 83 and 75 goals scored this season.
- Barca also boast the best defence - only 19 goals conceded.
Tenerife v Real Valladolid
- Real Valladolid are unbeaten in their last six league meetings with Tenerife (three wins and as many draws).
- This will be the 11th meeting between these two sides in Tenerife in the top-flight: both sides have won three times, four draws complete the record.
- Tenerife have picked up only two points from their last four league fixtures.
- Real Valladolid have won the fewest games in La Liga, only four so far, while Tenerife have suffered the joint-most defeats (17, alongside Xerez).
- Real Valladolid have shared the most draws in La Liga this season (12).
- Real Valladolid have picked up only one point from their last three league games, and have not scored a single goal in the process.
- Tenerife have conceded the most goals in this competition this term - 61.
Villarreal v Sporting Gijon
- These two sides have met only three times in the top-flight so far: Villarreal lead by two wins to one.
- The Yellow Submarine won their only previous meeting at home against Sporting (2-1, in February 2009).
- Villarreal have notched-up two wins and a draw in their last three league fixtures, and have kept a clean sheet in the last two.
- At home, Juan Carlos Garrido's side are on a run of four consecutive wins, and have not conceded a single goal in the last three games on their own soil.
- Sporting have drawn their last two league games, and suffered only one defeat in their last five.
- However, away from home Manuel Preciado's side have scored only one goal from their last three league fixtures, and won only one of their last 10.
Xerez v Getafe
- Getafe's 5-1 win in the reverse fixture is the only previous meeting between these two sides in the top-flight.
- Xerez are unbeaten in their last four league games (two wins and as many draws) - currently their best run in the top-flight.
- At home, Néstor Gorosito's side have collected seven points from their last three games.
- Getafe are unbeaten in their last three games on the road (two draws and a 3-1 win in their last outing against Deportivo at the Riazor).
- Getafe have shared only five draws so far this term - only Real Madrid (two) have drawn less games.

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The honor was great, everything he ever wanted. But man, the cameras. The notebooks, the microphones, the earpiece that kept popping out during that live shot he did for the MLB Network last Thursday.
Understand: Joey Votto -- the best baseball player you'd never heard of until a week or two ago -- was truly grateful and genuinely humbled to be voted an All-Star by the fans. His teammates delighted him with their support, which included
Being an All-Star, that is.
The rest? The rest was penance, the shin splints from running a marathon. Since last Sunday, Votto had been an object of national attention, and it was agony. Raw and uncensored. "It's not really the route I'd like to go, to get to the All-Star Game,'' Votto said last Thursday night. "It kind of became a popularity contest, which is not really up my alley.''
Maybe no other player could have led his league in home runs, on-base percentage and slugging percentage and not made its All-Star team. Maybe no one other than the rigorously private and shy first baseman, playing in what until this season has been a baseball backwater for a decade, could be snubbed after having an MVP-type first half for a first-place team.
But when you play in Cincinnati and you'd rather pour acid in your retinas than talk about yourself, this is how it works. "I strive to do as well as I can,'' Votto said. "To be lumped in with a bunch of outstanding players is really an honor.''
True story: A few weeks ago, Votto hit a two-out, last-of-the-ninth, three-run homer off Philadelphia closer
I saw Votto the next day. I told him that his homer made my neck hair stand and salute, a very rare occurrence 30 years into writing about sports.
"I'm glad I was able to do that for you,'' Votto said.
True Story II: Votto was in Dayton, Ohio, last June, playing for Cincinnati's Class A team, preparing to return to the Reds after a stay on the disabled list to deal with anxiety issues. This is a touchy, personal matter for anyone, let alone an insular guy like Votto. It's not as if he were rehabbing from elbow surgery.
I went to Dayton a few hours before the game and positioned myself in the home dugout, where I knew Votto would see me. I had no idea if he'd speak about the death of his father that prompted his illness, or the nights he spent in the hospital, healing. I didn't know if he'd talk to me at all. This was a time with Votto when "How are you?'' was a loaded question.
Soon enough, Votto arrived in the dugout "How can I help you?'' he asked.
Different guy. Not strange. Actually, just the opposite: Courteous to a fault, candid to a point (no criticism of anyone, player, manager, friend or foe, even off-the-record), the most earnest athlete I've ever covered. Votto is the kind of guy who'd save a drowning man, then thank the guy for making him a hero.
In researching this story, I asked several people close to the Reds if they had any Votto stories. Give me something that would illustrate who he is. No one had anything. Which is illustrative in itself.
Votto works hard -- and alone. He studies video as much as any Red. His offseason work on his defense was inspired by
Asked about his work ethic, Votto said, "I pay attention to my game and the flaws I have (and) I do my best to fill in those holes. I'm very diligent and consistent in my work. I haven't given in since I signed in 2002. It's 2010. For eight years, I've stayed focused. That's probably the biggest element of my success.''
That's vintage Votto: Honest, earnest, measured. And not at all revealing.
It was an interesting night last Thursday, for two athletes who are fascinating for entirely different reasons. Over here,
Here: James, who "created his own show dedicated to dumping his hometown,'' in the words of SI writer and Cleveland native
There: Votto saying, "I was hoping somebody would give me the chance to say thank you.''
Here: James, bloodless, at best unaware and at worst immune to the hurt he'd just laid on Cleveland. If you're his fan, James said, you'll remain his fan. So utterly tone deaf.
There: Votto, thanking everyone but
He is appreciated by his teammates, even as he is not well known by them. One Red described Votto as "not a people person.'' The appraisal was not a critique, just an observation. Votto is a Reds leader, but not the same way
You'd like to ask Votto about all this, and maybe someday, you will. The death of his father, the anxiety issues, the deep shyness, where the gold-standard work habits arose and why. All of it. Possibly, some day Votto will answer.
Last Thursday, he managed this, when someone asked him about overcoming the issues' he faced:
"I'm headed in the right direction in my life. That's more important than making the All-Star Game, or baseball in general.'' Baseball, Votto said, "doesn't necessarily dictate the happiness in my life.''
And that was it. What an honor that will be for Joey Votto. And what a burden.


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Good communication is key for healthy families
URBANA, Ill. - Sometimes the hardest people to talk to are the ones in your own family, said University of Illinois Extension family life educator Cheri Burcham.
"Often we assume that our family members know our feelings and needs so we don't take the time to express them clearly. The same goes for listening. We take it for granted that we already know what the other person means and we just pretend to listen," she said.
According to New Mexico State University's "Family Times" newsletter, good communication indicates that families respect each other's needs and wants.
Careful family communication is crucial for fostering family resilience, the ability of families to flourish and children to thrive regardless of adversity, said Froma Walsh of the Chicago Center for Family Health.
Resilient families share clear, consistent messages with each other, and the more direct, honest, and specific they are, the better, Walsh said.
The expert encourages open expression of emotions. In doing this, family members build mutual trust, practice empathy, comfort each other, and provide respite at challenging times. She also encourages collaborative problem solving in which families identify problems and engage in creative brainstorming to find solutions as a team.
A lot of family conflict is caused by poor communication, Burcham said.
"It's important to practice positive communication skills such as speaking carefully and listening to others. Using I-messages and reflective listening can reduce the chances of misunderstanding and hurt," she said.
"An I-message such as 'I would feel better if we included everyone in decisions that affect us all' works much better than 'You always take over and make decisions for the whole family.' I-messages express how you feel and don't put the other person on the defensive," she noted.
When listening, family members should remember to look, think, and repeat, she advised.
"To prevent misunderstandings, make eye contact, pay attention to what is being said, and observe the other person's facial expression and body language. Think about what is being said and the potential meanings of that message. Then repeat back what you think that person was saying. They will either confirm that you are correct, or they will take the opportunity to clarify what they were trying to say," she said.
To find out more about effective communication techniques, contact one of our family life educators at U of I Extension by visiting http://web.extension.illinois.edu/state/staff.cfm?ExtTeamID=6.
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1. Let there be light. Time to clean your windows and blinds. Here is an idea: Mix a solution of one part white vinegar to eight parts water, plus a drop or two of liquid dishwashing liquid, for a green window cleaner. Spray on and wipe with newspaper to avoid streaks. (Washing on a cloudy day also reduces streaking.)
Showing tip: Remove heavy drapes with lighter shears or blinds during the warmer months to give a room a brighter, lighter feel for prospective buyers.
2. What's that smell? Smells can turn off a buyer very quickly. Here are some things to check to make sure there are no offensive odors to turn away any prospective buyer: Take your garbage out regularly. Wash the inside of the can with warm soapy water and possibly vinegar to rid of any smells that may have stuck to the can. Run some lemon, orange or grapefruit rinds through your garbage disposal to freshen up the sink. Check the drip tray underneath your refrigerator, wash out any standing water from defrosting. Clean out your refrigerator! Wash the inside of the fridge with a baking soda and water solution, leave a box of baking soda in the fridge. Boil lemon juice in your microwave and add it to your dishwasher to eliminate bad smells. You can also pour this down your drains throughout the house. Wash all your bedding in your home. Vacuum the mattresses. Vacuum all your furninure. Animal odors are also a problem. Keep pet bedding washed and litter boxes cleaned regularly. Cleaning carpets, vacuuming regularly and keeping your home clean will make your home inviting.
Showing tip: There are several types of house warmers you can purchase. Choose a light homey smell. Remember smell is a first impression to a prospective buyer!
3. HVAC. Replace your filters frequently. Clean the return air vent as well as all other vents. Improve energy efficiency by vacuuming grates, coils, and condensers in your furnace and a/c. Showing tip: This is a good time to have your HVAC checked out by a licensed technician to make sure every thing is in order.
4. Wash the walls. Grease, smoke, and dust can adhere to walls and make even the best decorating look dingy. Wash walls using a general-purpose cleaner with hot water. Start at the top of the wall to avoid drips and in a corner so that you wash one wall at a time. Rinse the mop head frequently in clean water. And don't press too hard because flat latex paint won't absorb too much water.
Showing tip: Resist the temptation to spot-clean walls since it will make the rest of the wall look dingy. *This may be the time to repaint a room a neutral color if it is dingy or wall color is not appealing to prospective buyers.
5. Declutter: Go through each room and look for things you can live without. Box up and store items you want to keep, sell items you don't want at a garage sale or donate to a charity. Showing tip: This is a good time to stage your home. Remove personal items and pictures. Remove bulky furniture to make each room appear spacious. You want prospective buyers to imagine themselves in your home, not distracted by your pictures, furniture and personal belongings.
6. Outside: Trim bushes and trees, weed flower beds & add mulch if necessary. Mow lawn, edge around driveway and sidewalks. Reseed grass areas if needed, pick up dead branches and debris in yard left from the winter. Repair any rotten wood on the house, touch up paint, wash mold or mildew from siding. Check your garage doors to ensure they are in working order. Showing tip: This is a good time to plant some spring flowers for color while sprucing up your curb appeal.
If you are unable to do some of these things yourself, it may be to your advantage to hire professionals. You want your home to be the best showplace to be competitive in your price range!


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9 Tricks Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, And Other Top Execs Use To Run Meetings
Published 10:01 am, Monday, April 21, 2014
Americans sit through some 11 million meetings every day — with the unproductive ones costing companies $37 billion a year.
Since we've already looked at the most egregious meeting mistakes, we decided to explore how the most successful executives run effective meetings.
After combing through the business literature, we discovered that Yahoo's Marissa Mayer grills her employees like an expert chef, Amazon's Jeff Bezos can't stand it when people agree, and Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg wields a mighty notebook.
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg sticks to a strict agenda.
Sandberg brings a spiral-bound notebook with her to every meeting. In that notebook is a list of discussion points and action items.
"She crosses them off one by one, and once every item on a page is checked, she rips the page off and moves to the next," Fortune reports. "If every item is done 10 minutes into an hour-long meeting, the meeting is over."
Tesla CEO Elon Musk demands that people be super prepared.
Musk has incredibly high standards. He has a reputation for firing people if they miss a deadline. So if you're meeting with him at Tesla or SpaceX, you have to be ready.
As one anonymous Musk employee shares on Quora:
"When we met with Elon, we were prepared," the commenter shared. "Because if you weren't, he'd let you know it. If he asked a reasonable follow up question and you weren't prepared with an answer, well, good luck."
What else would you expect from the most badass CEO in America?
The late Apple CEO Steve Jobs kept meetings as small as possible.
Jobs led Apple to become one of the world's most valuable companies, creating consumer-friendly products with sleek designs.
He ran meetings with a similar minimalism. He hated when they were too big, since too many minds in a room got in the way of simplicity.
In one tale, Jobs was in a weekly meeting with Apple's ad agency and spied someone who didn't regularly attend. He asked who she was, listened to her reply, and politely told her to get out: "I don't think we need you in this meeting," he said. "Thanks."
Jobs carried the same standard with himself: When President Obama asked him to a meeting of tech darlings, he declined. The guest list was too long.
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College Football Bowl Preview: Independence BowlDecember 25, 2009
The NCAA post-season kicks off December 19, with 33 games being played in a three week span. Seniors will get their last hurrah, and teams will attempt to end their season on the winning side, in the hopes of improving recruiting that follows afterwords. The Sportmeisters will preview each of the 33 games that lie ahead, and provide our predictions as well. Let's get to it!
Independence Bowl, December 28th, 5:00 PM, Shreveport, LA
Georgia (7-5) vs. Texas A&M (6-6)
About Georgia : The Bulldogs play in arguably one of the toughest conferences, the SEC, and it showed in their performance this season. Showing signs of consistency, Georgia won three of their first four, then lost three of the next four, then won the final three of four, including an upset over then No.7 Georgia Tech. Georgia faced four teams in the top ten, and ended up going 1-3.
Offensively, Georgia was a far cry from last years squad with Matt Stafford and Knowshon Moreno. However, a returning contributor was top Sophomore WR A.J. Green, who had 751 yards and six touchdowns in only nine games played this season.
Senior QB Joe Cox had the enviable task of filling in for the departed Stafford, and while his numbers were respectable (2426 yards, 22 touchdowns), he had his share of mistakes. His 16 interceptions were a big reason Georgia finished last in NCAA FBS with -1.42 turnovers a game.
Junior LB Rennie Curran led the team with 123 tackles, almost twice as much as anyone else. Georgia will need a big game from their offense, and a showing from their inconsistent defense, if they expect to win.
About Texas A&M : The Aggies started their season off a different team from the 2008 4-9 campaign, winning three in a row. However, they lost three in a row right back to fall to 3-3. Two more wins followed, but Texas A&M would lose three of their last four, barely making bowl eligibility at 6-6.
Their offense is made of something amazing, finishing fifth in NCAA FBS with 465.33 yards a game. Both the passing and rushing game finished in the top 25 of their respective categories.
Junior QB Jerrod Johnson was a tear for A&M, throwing for 3217 yards and 28 touchdowns, and picked up another eight touchdowns on the ground. Sophomore RB Cyrus Gray and Freshman RB Christine Michael combined for 1519 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Defensively, the unit gives up 431.33 yards a game (107th in NCAA FBS) and 32.67 points a game (104th in NCAA FBS). Junior LB Von Miller is the lone bright spot however, leading the nation with 17 sacks. A&M will win more with their offense than their defense, and should expect a high scoring matchup if they want to contend.
The Matchup : Georgia is 25-16-3 in their long history. They have won three in a row while making a bowl game for 13 straight seasons.
Texas A&M is 13-17, riding a three year losing streak in bowl games. This is their first bowl game since 2007.
This game promises to be an offensive blowout. Georgia is dealing with their own defensive turmoil, as they have fired Defensive Coordinator Willie Martinez, along with Coaches Jon Fabris and John Jancek.
This puts extra pressure on Head Coach Mark Richt. Going against a Texas A&M squad with defensive struggles of their own, if they can limit the turnovers, they will reduce the pressure on their own defense. Miller will get his licks, attacking from his hybrid defensive end/linebacker position.
Georgia was able to slightly neutralize the Georgia Tech triple-option, so the abilities of Johnson should come as no surprise. However, Johnson usually sets the pace, and as long as he has the ball, the potential to score is in the air every down.
The Prediction : Defense may win championships, but Texas A&Ms offense wins the game, 56-42.


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"Unexpected and tons of fun"
I bought this audiobook because I'd listened to an interview with the author in which she mentioned that this book had space whales and, well, I'm not about to pass that up.
The book was weirder than I'd expected, theatrical in tone and post modern in theme, the story is told through transcripts and radio announcements, interviews and gossip columns. It constantly and consciously shifts in tone, from a noir detective story to gothic horror and more, as characters argue over what, exactly, the story is. All of this makes sense of course, since they're all movie folks and a woman has disappeared without a trace.
All of this can make the audiobook hard to follow at times, but the narrator is really good, with a fittingly theatrical, smooth voice and, when he switches up tone to suit a genre, there's an entirely new level of humor that I don't think you'd get from reading the book.
So, recommended! Just focus on the space whales and you should be fine!
"A Failed Illusion"
I'm going to have to give this review in three parts because, whatever else this book is, it is full of extremes.
The first thing I will mention is the writing. The author does a great, one might even say beautifully lush job, of describing the world and sensations the characters experience in it. The language is a delight to the senses and a clever joy to the mind.
The second part is the narrator. I'm not sure how, but they managed to find the perfect narrator for this one. I believe he could read recipes from a cookbook and make them sound intensely interesting. Pairing this narrator with a narrative that is so gorgeously sensual is a master stroke.
The third part is the story, which is separate from the writing. Unlike the writing, which dances through your mind with an almost hypnotic grace, the story was ripped into shreds and scattered about in order to hide its flaws. Let's disguise fiction as reality, throw in some opium generated sequences, combine them with a huge helping of Dues ex Machina and see if we can misdirect the readers attention away from the fact that the core story was likely written by a child on a sugar high. It isn't simply the fact it lacks any attempt at cohesion or even the fact it actively changes the story as you listen, yet one cannot ignore that even the author in attempt to finally come up with an ending that, in some vague fashion, has a prayer of making sense, throws up her hands and literally has cartoon characters explain things to the reader. The explanation is simplistic and made as if to children, which is about complexity of the entire drug induced hallucination.
At the end if the day I would say if you delight in language and the complex joys one can derive from it, then get this one. If, however, you want a story worthy of your time steer well clear of this one. There are better fish in the Venusian sea.
"Kind of an elegant story - beautifully written."
This is a great read for someone who likes story and characters.
This book blends the air and feel of early Hollywood with an expansive take on science fiction.
I really enjoyed this book through and through. The only negative thing might be that I found it a bit difficult to follow as an audiobook because of a lot of listing that happens quite frequently throughout the entire book. However, the story is enchanting, imaginative and inspiring, and quite frankly very original in my personal opinion. It left me mind blown and I will definitely recommend it to anyone that might be interested in stories featuring alternative history, fantasy and picturesque description. I am already wanting to hear it again!
"do not expect that everything will make sense"
Set in a parallel universe, Radiance is a mid century decopunk pulp science fiction novella. The solar system or Radiance is much different to ours, and it has reminiscences of the first years of science fiction cinema. I could not help but think about Melies and his conception of the Moon. Nevertheless the Moon in Radiance is the equivalent of Hollywood, where movies are made, where dreams are born. At the end of the 1800s the man has reached the starts, and thanks to the callowmilk, living and striving on other planets is possible. There are many creatures and things populating Valente's worlds, and they have names of things from Earth because they remind us of them, not because they are equivalent or similar. The callowmilk is produced by mysterious creatures called callowhales which live in Venus. Don't subestimate the callowwhales, because their role will be crucial in this book. The story revolves around the several interpretations and guesses about Severin Unck's disappearance. Daughter of one of the great film makers on the Moon, she decided to escape the manipulation of reality and went into docudrama. When going with her team to Venus, to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the town of Adonis, where just a lonely child remained, she herself disappeared too, and several members of her crew resulted dead.
In order to cope with her lose and try to find out what happened to her, Percival Unck, her father, tries to write a script for a film about her life. The book is just a collection of scripts, in several levels of evolution, reels, dialogs, and tapes. This is one of the things that makes this book difficult to follow. All the time I had the impression that I had arrived to a room where two people were in mid conversation. The world was not properly introduced, same for the characters. I was confused by some of them, and they never gained the proper depth to make me care for them. A story is made of shape and a plot. The shape here was a beautiful and artificious prose, but the plot was quite simple. The problem was in how it was delivered, making it confusing on purpose and at times I was not sure if I was listening at what really happened or a fictionalization made by Percival. The same scene could be watched twice, from different points of view, but also incongruent. Lies and more lies, and watching thorough a lens.
This book is not for ones light of heart, nor for the ones who want an easy read. Some people think that audio is not a valid medium for this book due to its confusing nature and the use of several sources, but as this book is quite demanding, I am not sure if I could have been able to actually read it (and be able to go on with my life).
Nevertheless I loved the prose, and although nobody is supposed to talk like the characters in this book, listening to them was a real pleasure, and only for it, this book is something special. Catherynne Valente is a magician with words, but I cannot help feeling that she would need to focus more on the story to make it more compelling to the reader. It feels like she wrote with her brain but not with her heart, even though there is an inherent sadness to the story.
And there is a trick. At the beginning we are told that there are no endings, just beginnings, and it is a bit how I felt after finishing the book. I spent hours carefully listening (you do need to listen carefully to this one to avoid missing any detail) to find out what happened to Severin, and we are never plainly told. The end of the book is a theatrical conversation between the characters in the book, and things cannot get more surreal. We get a partial answer, kind of 'you decide what it is'.
Something that I also felt tricked about was with the fact that there is a lot more magic than science fiction in this book, at least if we know all that we know nowadays. It could have been a wonderful film of the Golden Era, and I think it is what it means to be. I loved some of the stories, I just hoped they were better tied in together.
Heath Miller could not have been more perfect. I think of this book being narrated by somebody with a plainer voice and I think I would have failed at it, but Miller got in the soul of each of the characters and I was almost able to see the reels about callowmilk. Miller has demonstrated to being able to adapt like a chameleon.
This review may seem a bit chaotic and disjointed, but after listening to this book, this is how ideas are coming to my head. If you want to enjoy a book just by the mere pleasure of reading (or listening), this could be for you. Just do not expect that everything will make sense in the end and you will be fine.
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"Not sure what was going on."
The first audio book I couldn't finish. It might have something to do with how I listened, but I couldn't keep track of anything. This may work better in print form. There was a story and world/universe I would like to explore but is probably going to have to be in a different medium.
"Stellar performance of a stunning new classic"
Not a mere read, but a stellar aural performance of a stunningly well written epic of imagination and solar system building. Such great fun, too!
"Very Confusing"
The writing style of the book seemed promising and it was a little offbeat, which I like. However, the plot, if you can figure t out, is rambling and the book doesn't seem to go anywhere. I finally gave up on it about two thirds of the way through.
"dh fuk?"
I started with the book, moved to the audio file, I still don't understand what is going on. The synopsis is very misleading. What the eff is this?
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KIMMEL, SHORT, AND PEARL HARBOR: The Final Report Revealed
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KIMMEL, SHORT, AND PEARL HARBOR: The Final Report Revealed, Fred Borch and Daniel Martinez, Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, MD, 2005, 220 pages, $25.95.
The word "final" in the title of Fred Borch and Daniel Martinez's Kimmel, Short, and Pearl Harbor: The Final Report Revealed is not an empty claim. This indeed should be the final assessment of whom to blame for what happened at Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941.
The reader who knows little about Rear Admiral Husband E. Kimmel's and Major General Walter C. Short's conduct on 7 December can learn here all they need to know. Countless books and reports look at other aspects of the attack, but this one clearly and objectively tells the story of how loyal and embittered champions of Kimmel and Short have attempted to clear their names.
The core of the book is the 1995 "Dorn Report," named for Undersecretary of Defense Edwin Dorn, who at the request of Senator Strom Thurmond investigated the question of posthumously promoting Kimmel and Short. The officers' families and supporters saw such promotions (restoration of Kimmel's rank to four stars and Short's rank to three stars) as a vindication of the officers' behavior at Pearl Harbor. …


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The Board of Governors met in Dakar, April 2000. It
was reported that the Chairperson of the Board,the Hon.
Dr E. Khiddu-Makubuya, Minister of Education, Sports
and Culture in Uganda had visited the construction site
of the Centre in Malawi in March 2000. During the meeting,
Liberia, Sierra Leone and Uganda signed the legal Document
of the Centre.
In 1999, during the General Conference of UNESCO in Paris,
the African Ministers of Education from Nigeria, Malawi,
Zambia and Zimbabwe signed the Legal Framework of the
Centre that emphasizes the united front the Ministers
are taking to address the growing problems of young people,
particularly girls. In December the Ministers met again
at the meeting of the Board of Governors in Johannesburg,
South Africa. In this meeting Kenya, Niger and South Africa
took the opportunity to sign the Legal Framework. They
also discussed the appointment of the Director for the
Centre. Out of the nine applicants six names more selected
for interview. The interviews took place in Malawi in
March 2000.
the Board of Governors met again in July 1997 in Gaborone,
Botswana in order to discuss the draft legal Framework
for the Centre, examine and discuss the redesigned architectural
plans and the budget for the Centre.
On 29 April 1997, the ground-breaking ceremony was led
by the Director-General of UNESCO and the Vice-president
of Malawi, The Right Honourable Justin Malewezi, and symbolized
the beginning of Phase 1 of the Guidance, Counselling
and Youth Development Centre for Africa. Contributions
to the establishment of the Centre are being solicited
from various sources including the international community,
local and regional companies and service clubs. The president
of Malawi, The Right Honourable Bakili Muluzi, has kindly
dedicated 26 hectares of land for the Centre.
On 28 April 1997, the Director-General of UNESCO, Mr.
Federico Mayor attended the first meeting of the Board
of Governors for the Guidance, Counselling and Youth Development
Centre for Africa in Malawi. The Board of Governors comprises
Ministers of Education from the participating countries.
programme has many partners.The main ones are the
Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE), the Islamic
Organization for Education (ISESCO), DANIDA and Finland.
Other partners include UNICEF, UNFPA, and the Rockefeller
Foundation at the country level. Efforts are being made
to strenghten partnership with ISESCO so that its Member
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Admiral Cummings and I often despair at what seems to be the difficulty that Americans have when it comes to creating dance music. We've heard too many Nitro Praise albums to get too excited when an American dance album pops through the letter box. They call it electronica over there, which immediately makes us suspicious. However, amidst a certain amount of mediocrity People In A Box always seem to hit the mark and this, their second album, is packed with goodies. The brainchild of main man Kurt Kirton, a variety of dance grooves and re-mixes, this manages to marry plenty of melody and good songs with beats and arrangements that work. So what do I like? Favourite is "Launch Window" which sounds suitably spacey with a solid groove without becoming monotonous. The Zarc Porter dance mix of "Together" is excellent though the other version here is pretty dull. There's a reworking of the worship song "You Said" featuring Barry Blaze which is great with its corresponding trance mix giving an interesting alternative. Kurt Kirton is nothing if not adventurous taking in Latin influences on "Holy & Exalted" and managing to add a country fiddle and banjo to "Dance & Party". The results are brilliant! Dance country anyone? I'm waiting for outbreaks of line dancing in clubs! Independently produced and a labour of love for the frontman, People In A Box are to be applauded for their achievements here.
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While everybody talks about oil prices, water scarcity and water pollution are two increasingly pressing problems that could easily and quickly surpass the oil issue. Renewable energy sources can substitute for fossil fuels - but freshwater can't be replaced. This makes the ability to remove toxic contaminants from aquatic environments rapidly, efficiently, and within reasonable costs an important technological challenge. Nanotechnology could play an important role in this regard. An active emerging area of research is the development of novel nanomaterials with increased affinity, capacity, and selectivity for heavy metals and other contaminants. The benefits from use of nanomaterials may derive from their enhanced reactivity, surface area and sequestration characteristics. Numerous nanomaterials are in various stages of research and development, each possessing unique functionalities that are potentially applicable to the remediation of industrial wastewater, groundwater, surface water and drinking water. The main goal for most of this research is to develop low-cost and environmentally friendly materials for removal of heavy metals from water. A recent example is a novel low-cost magnetic sorbent material for the removal of heavy metal ions from water, developed by scientists in China.Posted: Aug 19th, 2008
Radioactive material is toxic because it creates ions when it reacts with biological molecules. These ions can form free radicals, which damage proteins, membranes, and nucleic acids. Free radicals damage components of the cells' membranes, proteins or genetic material by "oxidizing" them - the same chemical reaction that causes iron to rust. This is called 'oxidative stress'. Many forms of cancer are thought to be the result of reactions between free radicals and DNA, resulting in mutations that can adversely affect the cell cycle and potentially lead to malignancy. Nanotechnology has provided numerous constructs that reduce oxidative damage in engineering applications with great efficiency. As a new research report shows, nanotechnology applications could also help to remediate radioactive contamination at the source, by removing radioactive ions from the environment. Environmental contamination with radioactive ions that originate from the processing of uranium or the leakage of nuclear reactors is a potential serious health threat because it can leach into groundwater and contaminate drinking water supplies for large population areas. The key issue in developing technologies for the removal of radioactive ions from the environment and their subsequent safe disposal is to devise materials which are able to absorb radioactive ions irreversibly, selectively, efficiently, and in large quantities from contaminated water.Posted: Aug 13th, 2008
Remember the movie blockbuster Erin Brockovich? The film is based on a real world legal case that revolves around hexavalent chromium, also known as chromium (VI), used by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company to control corrosion in cooling towers in its Hinkley, CA compressor station. Chromium (VI), a natural metal, is known to be toxic and is recognized as a human carcinogen via inhalation. It also is widely used by industry in the manufacture of stainless steel, welding, painting and pigment application, electroplating, and other surface coating processes. Researchers in Germany now have developed a novel method of multilayer anticorrosion protection including the surface pre-treatment by sonication and deposition of polyelectrolytes and inhibitors. This method results in the formation of a smart polymer nanonetwork for environmentally friendly organic inhibitors.Posted: Jul 29th, 2008
Olive oil is good for your health. Unfortunately, the production of olive oil is not. During the olive oil production process, olive oil mills produce a liquid waste called olive black water or olive-oil-mill wastewater (OMW). This waste water has significant polluting properties due to its high levels of chemical oxygen demand (COD), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), and phenols. In Mediterranean countries, which account for approximately 95% of the worldwide olive oil production, the annual amount of OMW is estimated to be over 30 million cubic meters. Disposal of OMV has therefore always been an important issue in this region especially since conventional wastewater treatment methods are relatively ineffective for removing the kind of pollutants found in OMW. On the other hand, OMW may also be regarded as an inexpensive biomass source of inorganic and organic compounds. Using suitable separation processes, these compounds can be recovered and transformed into products for use in agriculture, environmental biotechnology processes, and industry. New research has now investigated the interaction of complexing dissolved organic matter with aluminum oxide nanoparticles.Posted: Jun 13th, 2008
Advanced material engineering techniques can structure surfaces that allow dynamic tuning of their wettability all the way from superhydrophobic (i.e. repelling) behavior to almost complete wetting (i.e. superhydrophilic or strongly absorbing) - but these surfaces only work with high-surface-tension liquids. Almost all organic liquids that are ubiquitous in human environment such as oils, solvents, detergents, etc. have fairly low surface tensions and thus readily wet even superhydrophobic surfaces. In a previous Spotlight we reported how researchers have been creating surfaces that would extend superhydrophobic behavior to all liquids, no matter what the surface tension. New work coming out of MIT now describes a novel nanostructures membrane that can be switched between superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic behavior on demand. Think of it as an 'oil spill clean-up paper towel' that absorbs only the oil but not the water. Given the global scale of severe water pollution arising from oil spills and industrial organic pollutants, this nanomaterial may prove particularly useful in the design of recyclable absorbents with significant environmental impact.Posted: May 30th, 2008
It wasn't market forces that landed a man on the moon; and It wasn't market forces that led France to build a nuclear energy infrastructure that now enables it to generate some 75% of its entire energy needs from nuclear power (just an example of what energy policy can do; let's not get into a discussion here of nuclear energy, though). But somehow, the leading political and industrial forces in the United States - together with China the largest emitter of greenhouse gases on the planet - think that a task so fundamental and massive as fighting global warming and environmental pollution should mostly be left 'to the market'. Unfortunately, it's just a matter of economic reality that 'the market' will not invest in new energy technologies on a large scale until existing ways of producing energy become more expensive than producing alternative energies - which at the moment they aren't. As is the case with almost all emerging technologies, government initially lends a helping hand before the technology becomes a viable commercial proposition and the market takes over (remember how the Internet got created?). In the case of future clean energy technologies, it appears that this 'helping hand' needs to be massive and swift. It's not so much that clean/green tech wouldn't develop over time on its own. But it's against the backdrop of accelerating global warming that it becomes a top priority that requires massive public resources.Posted: Apr 30th, 2008
Safe, efficient and compact hydrogen storage is a major challenge in order to realize hydrogen powered transport. According to the U.S. Department of Energy's Freedom CAR program roadmap, the on-board hydrogen storage system should provide a gravimetric density of 6 wt% at room temperature to be considered for technological implementation. Currently, the storage of hydrogen in the absorbed form is considered as the most appropriate way to solve this problem. Research groups worldwide are seeking and experimenting with materials capable of absorbing and releasing large quantities of hydrogen easily, reliably, and safely. One candidate material that is being considered as a candidate for hydrogen storage media is single-walled carbon nanotubes. So far, carbon nanotubes have been unable to meet the DOE's hydrogen storage target. New theoretical work from China suggests that silicon nanotubes can store hydrogen more efficiently than their carbon nanotube counterparts. This raises the possibility that, after powering the micro-electronics revolution, silicon could also become a key material for the future hydrogen economy.Posted: Apr 21st, 2008
The greenhouse effect is primarily a function of the concentration of water vapor, carbon dioxide, and other trace gases in the Earth's atmosphere that absorb the terrestrial radiation leaving the surface of the Earth. Changes in the atmospheric concentrations of these greenhouse gases can alter the balance of energy transfers between the atmosphere, space, land, and the oceans. The capture and storage of greenhouse gases could play a significant role in reducing the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere (read more about capture and storage of carbon dioxide here). Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most important greenhouse gas and captures the limelight in most reports on global warming. While other greenhouse gases make up less of the atmosphere, they account for about 40 percent of the greenhouse gas radiation sent back to Earth. They can also be much more efficient at absorbing and re-emitting radiation than carbon dioxide, so they are small but important elements in the equation. In fact, molecule-for-molecule some gases containing lots of fluorine are 10,000 times stronger at absorbing radiation than carbon dioxide. A new systematic computational study shows an interesting approach of how nanotechnology, in this case the use of carbon nanotubes and other nanomaterials, could lead to effective filters for the capture and storage of greenhouse gases.Posted: Apr 4th, 2008


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January 07, 2013
Bishops today must have the "courage to contradict the prevailing mindset," Pope Benedict XVI said on January 6 as he ordained four new bishops.
In his homily at the ordination Mass, the Pope spoke about the Magi, characterizing them as "men with a restless heart—men driven by a restless quest for God and the salvation of the world." Ordinary men would not have the courage to undertake the quest they made, he said; they were willing to take great risks because they were driven by a special dedication.
Bishops should show the same willingness to challenge convention and go beyond what the world considers comfortably certain, the Pontiff said. "Like the Wise Men from the East, a Bishop must not be someone who merely does his job and is content with that. No, he must be gripped by God's concern for men and women. He must in some way think and feel with God."
"Anyone who lives and proclaims the faith of the Church is on many points out of step with the prevalent way of thinking, even in our own day," the Pope said. Since it is essential to the bishop's vocation to challenge popular ideology, he said, bishops must show the same courage.
Following a Vatican tradition, the Pontiff had scheduled the episcopal ordinations for the feast of the Epiphany. Among those ordained were his longtime personal secretary, Father Georg Gänswein, who is now Archbishop Gänswein, the prefect of the Pontifical Household.
The other three newly ordained prelates—all of them Vatican officials—are Archbishops Fortunatus Nwachukwu, the apostolic nuncio to Nicaragua; Nicholas Thevenin, the nuncio to Guatemala; and Angelo Vincenzo Zani, the secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education.
Later, at his Angelus audience, the Pope returned to the theme of the Magi, saying that they represent the encounter of the secular world with Christ. The wise men, he said, stand for "the peoples--and we can also say the civilizations, cultures, and religions—that are, so to speak, on the path to God."
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January 7, 2014 > Protect Yourself Against a Silent Killer
Washington Hospital AAA Screening Could Save Your Life
A painless, noninvasive screening procedure could save your life. About 15 minutes is all it takes to find out whether you have an abdominal aortic aneurysm known as AAA. If you have high blood pressure and are over age 60, you are at greater risk for developing an AAA. The abdominal aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body and the main artery that begins in the heart. As the lining weakens from age and other risk factors, the vessel wall thins and expands, creating a bulge. The most common location for an AAA is between where the aorta divides to supply blood to the kidneys and where it divides to supply blood to the pelvis and legs. The aorta is the body's main supplier of blood, so a ruptured AAA can cause life-threatening internal bleeding. ÒIf you are over age 60 and have multiple risk factors, you should get the AAA screening,Ó said Dr. Ash Jain, a cardiologist and medical co-director of Washington HospitalÕs Vascular Services Program. ÒThe test is safe, effective, and painless.Ó The AAA screening is conducted with an ultrasound of the abdomen, which uses sound waves that create a picture of the internal organs, Dr. Jain explained. The noninvasive test uses a clear, water-based conducting gel that is applied to the skin over the abdomen. This helps with the transmission of the sound waves. A handheld probe called a transducer is then moved over the abdomen. The procedure takes about 15 minutes. Dr. Jain will conduct free AAA screenings with Dr. John Thomas Mehigan, a vascular surgeon and medical co-director of Washington HospitalÕs Vascular Services Program, on Saturday, January 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The screening will be held at the Conrad E. Anderson, MD Auditorium located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. You must sign up for the screening in advance. No walk-ins will be accepted. To register for the screening, call (800) 963-7070. Who Should Get the Test? While anyone can get this type of aneurysm, it is more common in men over the age of 60. Other risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, smoking, obesity, and a positive family history. Symptoms of an AAA include a tingling or pulsating sensation near the bellybutton, pain in the abdomen or back, nausea, and dizziness. These symptoms often appear suddenly and without warning. ÒDonÕt wait until you are experiencing symptoms,Ó Dr. Mehigan said. ÒBy the time symptoms occur, it could be too late to prevent the aneurysm from rupturing.Ó Each year, physicians diagnose approximately 200,000 people in the United States with AAA, according to the Society of Vascular Surgery. Of those 200,000, nearly 15,000 are at risk of death from its rupture if not treated. ÒOften these types of aneurysms go undetected,Ó Dr. Mehigan added. ÒA majority of these aneurysms are found by accident or through AAA screening, mostly due to the hard-to-reach position of the artery that supplies blood to the abdomen. That makes the aneurysm very difficult to feel in a routine examination.Ó Abdominal aortic aneurysms usually start small, another reason they can go undetected for years, Dr. Mehigan added. Some of these aneurysms grow very slowly and never become a problem, while others can grow quickly and rupture before any symptoms occur.Early Detection Improves Treatment Options ÒWith early detection, we can catch the aneurysm when it is small,Ó Dr. Jain explained. ÒThe ultrasound technology detects and accurately measures the size of the aneurysm to determine if treatment is needed.Ó He said aneurysms smaller than five centimeters can be treated effectively with medications. Those measuring three to four centimeters should be monitored with an ultrasound test every year. Aneurysms larger than five centimeters should be treated aggressively using stents, Dr. Jain added. The stent reinforces the weakened wall of the aorta. It reduces the pressure on the aneurysm and provides a new pathway for the blood to flow. ÒTreatment options have gotten much better over the years, particularly if we catch the aneurysm when it is small,Ó Dr. Jain said. ÒTechnology has improved so much that even if a stent is required, the patient can usually go home the day after the procedure.Ó Anyone who is at high risk for an AAA should consider getting the free screening. After the ultrasound test, patients have the opportunity to speak with a physician who can answer their questions.<Begin Box>Saving Lives with Free Screenings To register for this free upcoming screening, call the Washington Hospital Health Connection line at (800) 963-7070. To find out about other free health screenings at Washington Hospital that can help to keep you and your family healthy, visit www.whhs.com/screenings.<End Box>AAA Screening ? TCV January 7, 2014 ? Caitlin Kerk ? 408.972.5781 ? Page 1


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Photographs of colorful & vibrant carnival-themed weddings are popping up all over Pinterest. I'm in love with this idea and decided to create unique reception items for a North Carolina State Fair-themed wedding.
I've been attending our fair state's fair (in my hometown of Raleigh) nearly every year since I was a toddler. The smells, tastes, sights and sounds are rich & abundant: Roasted corn-on-the-cob, cotton candy, boiled peanuts, barbecue with vinegar-based sauce (is there any other kind?), funnel cakes, and deep-fried ____ (just fill in the blank with anything from Oreos to bubblegum, from Reece's cups to Coca-Cola). Wee baby ducks & chicks. Fat mama pigs resting in the hay, surrounded by a dozen squealing piglets. Miniature donkeys (a personal favorite). Humongous Angus cows and draft horses. Whirring rides that make me dizzy just looking up at them. A gazillion displays of ribbon-winning baked goods, canned goods and every type of homespun creation. Displays of artwork from hundreds of kids from dozens of schools across the state. The loud & raucous Midway with seasoned barkers (I think I've been finagled out of eleventy billion dollars over the years). Let's not forget the historic Spanish Mission Revival style architecture of the 1928 exhibition halls (remarkably still in use today). And, of course, our iconic Dorton Arena.
I hope you enjoy looking at the invitation envelopes and wedding reception place cards, escort cards, favor tags, garlands & table signage that I created, all inspired by the one-of-a-kind North Carolina State Fair!
Once again, my daughter Hannah drew a picture for my blog post. The drawing above is her rendition of a NC State Fair bridal couple, with a nod to Grant Wood's "American Gothic." I shall call this "Rural Hipsters." I adore these people. I totally want to hang out with them. Don't you? (And that's the Dorton Arena in the background.)
I love it when brides use table names instead of table numbers. I think NC State Fair landmarks would make great table names: Village of Yesteryear, The Grandstand, Dorton Arena, Kerr Scott Building, Jim Graham Building, Holshouser Building, The Midway – and many more. For the "Dorton Arena" sign shown above, I used 12×12 scrapbook paper printed with a hay design. I folded the paper in half to make a tented sign. I layered country (gingham-y) papers for the matting (affixed with double-sided tape). The table name was written in my "Curly Contempo" writing style in thick red ink on lovely linen paper (I tore the edges by hand – see detail photo). Just for fun, I added a cow to the lower right corner (a scrapbook sticker). Super easy. I can imagine a whimsical assortment of landmark table names, using a mix of different papers & ink colors. These signs are the perfect accompaniment to the escort card tags & gingham place cards below.
I found these large Kraft tags in the clearance bin at a fabric & craft store and thought they would make great escort cards. The completed cards could be pinned to a rustic display board (covered in burlap perhaps?) or even clipped to a clothesline or wooden fence. Perfect for an outdoor, fair-inspired reception. I also found the wonderful stamp depicting a glass bottle & single flower at the same craft & fabric store. I stamped the image on the front of the tags using black ink – and then colored just the blooms with watercolor markers. Using a green watercolor marker, I wrote a guest's name on the front of each tag and his or her table assignment on the back. I looped green raffia through the hole in the tag and added a small twine bow to the front.
To make these adorable square tented place cards, I cut ivory linen paper 3" x 6" and folded in half. I layered gingham printed scrapbook papers, cut to size, and affixed them with double-sided tape. (Gingham always reminds me of the fair!) At first I laid out the papers so they fit exactly in the square, then I turned them diagonally, and I loved how they looked. I cut rectangles out of Kraft paper for the names (written in slick black gel ink in my "Petite Contempo" writing style) and affixed them in the center. Finally, I added the farm-themed scrapbook embellishments. You'll see lots of pigs, chickens, tractors & wheat stalks at the fair!
To make this table number sign, I cut colorful striped scrapbook paper into a flag shape (essentially a triangle, when folded in half). I folded the flag over a bamboo skewer & affixed with double-sided tape (so there's a front & a back). I hand-cut the number (in this example – "6") out of linen paper and glued it to the front of the flag. The number was a little plain, so I added "stitching" with a thin orange marker. I added a green raffia bow to the top. I stuck the flag skewer into a decorative glass bottle that I bought at the local craft store for $1.49 – along with some colorful gerbera daisies and other non-highbrow blooms. I added a green raffia bow to the glass jar as well.
I totally didn't know this, but raffia is da bomb! I'd never worked with raffia before. You can take a piece of raffia and pull it apart into smaller & smaller strips until you have little wispy raffia streamers. It's addictive, I tell ya.
These adorable tiny white envelopes (shown above) hold 2¼" x 3¼" flat cards. I also found these in the clearance bin at the local fabric & craft store (a pack of 8 sets for $1.00—I kid you not). I thought they would make adorable escort cards. I lined the tiny envelopes in gingham and striped papers – cut to size, and affixed with just a dab of glue stick. I truly adore the look of a lined envelope. I hand-cut the table assignment numbers out of the same decorative papers (to match the envelope liners) and wrote "table" with a watercolor marker in a complementary color. Lastly, the guests' names were written on the front of the wee envelopes. The beauty of this type of escort card (small envelopes with separate table assignment cards tucked inside) is the table assignment cards can be switched around as often as necessary before your event.
To make the "Mr. & Mrs." chair garland above, I cut Kraft paper into triangular flags, and decorative papers into slightly smaller flags, which I affixed with double-sided tape. I punched super tiny holes (with a specialty hole puncher) in the upper corners and used colorful brads to connect the flags. I found die-cut circles & hearts at the craft store (super cheap). I wrote "Mr. & Mrs." using a thick black sharpie. I punched more of the tiny holes in the top of the flags, to affix the circles & hearts. I looped twine in the holes on the ends. This garland looks like something I would definitely see at the state fair, but instead of "Mr. & Mrs.", the flags might say "Corndogs & Candy Apples."
I found this lidded jar (shown above) at the craft store and thought it would make a great wedding favor. I filled the jar with candy (in this case, Good & Plenty – the oldest branded candy in the United States, which you will find good and plenty of at the NC State Fair). I tied the green raffia (which I carefully pulled apart into thin strips – which is obviously my new favorite thing to do) around the jar. I affixed a white cardstock tag decorated with gingham paper & linen paper. I wrote the bridal couple's initials, their wedding date, and "Thank You!" in slick black gel ink. I can imagine an old wooden picnic table with gingham cloth and a colorful assortment of jarred candy favors displayed on top.
I decided to try my hand at using a hand-dipped calligraphy pen. (Most of my writing styles are done with monoline pens & artist markers.) For the sample envelope below, I wrote the lines free-hand, without a guide – for a looser, less formal look. I found images of both vintage & modern stamps on the internet for this fair-themed postage stamp montage. I sized the stamps, printed & cut them out, and affixed with a glue stick.
The Dorton Arena was the inspiration for this envelope below. Super fun to do. I printed out a copy of a vintage NC stamp with our state bird, the cardinal.
As you can see, I love our state fair. October can't get here soon enough.
Thanks as always to my daughter Hannah for taking the pictures. She is an illustrator, not a photographer – so I really appreciate her willingness to help out her mama! Hannah & I really wanted to shoot the photos at the fairgrounds, but it was 108 degrees outside. We opted for burlap taped to the living room wall and a bale of hay (hey, what can I say?). Hitch was also quite helpful, as evidenced in the photo below.


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I don't know where else to turn to ask this question. I habe exhausted every possible option I can think of. I am hoping someone here has some experience or could even give me other options of who to contact.
We have a rustic theme to our wedding. I would absolutely love to bring some wooden rounds/wooden disks/wooden slabs (heard them called many things) down to use as centerpieces. I'm having trouble however figuring out if I can bring this stuff. I know it says we have to declare this stuff coming to mexico from canada but are they going to allow it ? They would be stained and sealed if it makes any difference.
I would be devistated to have this stuff taken away by customs and have no centerpieces. So if anyone has any ideas or experience with this I'd love to hear some answers haha.
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I would like to know this too. We are using a wooden anchor for our guest book.
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We're sure this photo by Frank Aleksandrowicz, taken for the EPA's Documerica project in Cleveland in June of 1973, directly depicted typical rush hour traffic rather than the exodus to the suburbs, as Aleksandrowicz captioned it. That said, it was likely the exodus to the suburbs that caused the traffic jam. Either way, plenty of cars to spot here. What do you see? And do any Clevelanders want to take a stab at identifying the location?
I guess at that time if you had a wagon it was a Ford – considering the number of GM wagon models its interesting that Ford's seem more prevalent on the streets
was it that or did ford have a big presence there?
Ford has had at least a couple assembly plants in the Cleveland area – off the top of my head I can think of Lorain and Avon Lake – so if this was shot anywhere near either of those locations, the number of Fords in the shot could be attributed to loyalists who worked for the Blue Oval.
I grew up in Avon Lake! (Not that anyone cares)
as far as location, I'm guessing I-90 downtown
Although more Chevys were sold than Fords most years, it really did seem as though Ford owned the station wagon market.
The one big truck in the photo looks like a Mack to me. I like the 1967 Dart.
My dad drove a 1967 Dart to work in Cleveland, but when this shot was taken he would have been piloting a new Gremlin.
I am thinking it's actually a brockway not a mack (though mack did own brockway) because of the double lights. Probably one like this http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/4992296747_fece25fbab.jpg (sorry I can't put my finger on the year)
hence the ""cleveland" engine,not the "windsor".
My quick scan says that, backing out the bug and the Mack, this picture averages 11.2 mpg. Of course they're not going 55, so its more like 9.8. Those were the days.
I see two nissans or toyotas near the front and the Beetle looks to be in line with maybe another 3 high mpg imports with another Beetle alongside. Pinto heading into the tunnel. Maverick exiting. Two Mustangs.
So lets call it 12.9 mpg fleet average?
Which one do I want? The Truck is most interesting to me.
This looks like Dead Man's Curve–I-90 heading east out of downtown.
Yes that is dead man's curve, just heading out of downtown.
I agree.
'69 – '73 Vette convertible, driving away on the other side of the road…..
That '67 Chevelle looks like it might be a convertible; Ditto for the '70 LTD right behind it.
Nice '65 Wilcat coming into the picture on top.
Perhaps the most ominous part of this picture is the blue Toyota Corona in the center lane at lower left…..
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I see a couple of Mustangs (a '66 coupe & a '67 or '68 convertible), a couple of late-60's Torinos. In the shadow under the bridge I see an early Maverick & a Gremlin.
Sorry, Art. I don't see any falcons. 🙁
DARN!!!!! ;o}
The little red car with white top in the far inside lane looks like a Mazda RX3.
1973? .. Instead of rush hour, I wonder if that's the lines to the gas pumps :).
I don't think that semi truck is a Mack. Shape of the windshield and top of cab doesn't look right. Also no windshield split. That truck looks more like a Brockway.
In the shadows on the left, behind the red Mustang, is a Ford Maverick. Two cars behind the Maverick is a Gremlin. The white over red car on the right is a '73 Mazda RX3.
Are there any cars in that shot older than 1965? Given the way Cleveland cars still rust today, I guess everything older than that had already turned into lumps of iron oxide.
Other than the aforementioned Dart and the what appears to be a Dodge Super Bee (perhaps Coronet R/T) behind the white '70 Ford
LTD, Chrysler is sorely under-represented in this photo.
I again observe the lack of pickup trucks or even the SUV's available at the time, Suburbans, Blazers, Broncos, or even a Jeep Wagoneer.
Perhaps in June they were put away for the summer. . .
Aleksandrowicz had it right. This is about when the Exodus started up there. OPEC dropped its bomb just a few months after this shot. The mills went cold in about another 3 or 4 years. Shipbuilding was pulling the plug too. The slide gained momentum from there. And a population scientist forecast that at the present abandonment of Cleveland (per se, not the suburbs in Greater Metro area), not a single human being will be living there in 20 years.
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This summer, the Hammer Museum will present a new sculptural work by Los Angeles-based architect Greg Lynn. A fantastical attraction for visitors of all ages, Fountain of Toys will be sited in the Museum's outdoor courtyard. As the title suggests, the work is a functioning fountain made entirely out of large found plastic children's toys that have been cut and reassembled in multiple layers, with water spouting from its top and pooling at its base.
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