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Contact: Center Director Julie Drizin
2013 Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism
"The Journalism Center Announces Winners of 19th Annual Contest"
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (June 28, 2013) -- Stunning images of families coping with urban poverty and gun violence. Shocking accounts of abuse at facilities for developmentally disabled youth and adults. A moving and honest story of the struggles between a single father and his adopted son. Unforgettable narratives about children who identify as transgender as toddlers and the families who accept them as they are. Investigations of dental care companies that profit off the poor while providing substandard, unnecessary procedures.
These are just some of the journalistic efforts that took first place honors in the 2013 Casey Medals, which celebrate the past year's best reporting on children, youth and families in the U.S. The Journalism Center on Children and Families received entries representing the work of hundreds of reporters, editors, photographers and producers at more than 100 news organizations. Among the winners: The Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, PBS Frontline, New York Magazine, Tampa Bay Times, WBEZ-Chicago Public Radio, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, The Center for Public Integrity, The Center for Investigative Reporting, The Des Moines Register, The Times of Northwest Indiana and WNYC's Radio Rookies.
Judges sought journalism that packed a punch, stirred the conscience and made an impact; meticulously reported, powerfully delivered stories that shined a spotlight on issues, institutions and communities that rarely receive media attention. The complete list of judges is at the end of this release.
The Casey Medals are a project of the Journalism Center on Children and Families at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland. JCCF and the Medals program are funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Twelve winners will receive $1,000 at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 26. Two honorees will receive additional prizes of $5,000 from the America's Promise Alliance, a coalition of more than 350 national organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth.
PROJECT/SERIES: Over 200,000 circulation/unique monthly digital users
WINNER: "In God's Name," Tampa Bay Times, Alexandra Zayas, Kathleen Flynn and Chris Davis (ed.)
Some parents believe their challenging child will benefit from time in a faith-based facility that promotes discipline, respect and good behavior. Yet, too many of these group homes and boot camps are run by authoritarian individuals who use religion as a justification for physically punishing and humiliating unruly children into submission. A tenacious reporter spent a year investigating this hidden segment of Florida's foster care industry, which operates largely outside of government regulation. As a result of this exhaustive coverage, the Governor signed a law increasing oversight of unlicensed homes, including mandatory background checks of staff. The state has removed foster children from unlicensed facilities and ordered abuse investigators to monitor complaints at religious homes. The judges called this series a piece of reporting wizardry which gave voice to survivors of trauma. They said it should be a call to action to never turn our backs.
RUNNER-UP: "Playing with Fire," Chicago Tribune, Patricia Callahan, Sam Roe, Michael Hawthorne, George Papajohn (ed.) and Kaarin Tisue (ed.)
Children in the U.S. are born with the highest recorded concentrations of toxic flame retardant chemicals among infants in the world; African American and Latino kids carry twice the body burden. Packed into crib mattresses and upholstered furniture, these substances have been linked to cancer, neurological deficits, developmental problems and impaired fertility. This investigation uncovered collusion between the chemical and tobacco industries to distort science and manipulate fire marshals in order to promote flame-retardants. As a result of the series, the Environmental Protection Agency launched investigations, the Consumer Product Safety Commission vowed to test crib mattresses, manufacturers of a flame retardant linked to cancer promised to end production of the toxic chemical, and a bipartisan effort is underway in Congress to overhaul the nation's chemical safety law.
RUNNER-UP: "Never Let Go," Tampa Bay Times, Kelley Benham and Mike Wilson (ed.)
When their daughter was born prematurely, weighing only one pound, four ounces, journalist Kelley Benham and her husband confronted the scary and controversial questions about the medical, ethical and economic costs of saving her life. Rapid advances in science and technology are redefining viability. The series transported readers into the NICU, the incubator, into the body of a fragile newborn, and into the hearts and minds of parents balancing hope and vulnerability. Judges called it a masterfully written, relevant and boundary-breaking work.
HONORABLE MENTION: "The Day Care Threat," Minneapolis Star Tribune, Brad Schrade, Jeremy Olson, Glenn Howatt and Dave Hage (ed.)
A spike in child deaths in licensed Minnesota day cares went undetected by regulators for years, despite evidence of chronic safety problems. Journalists dug up an array of public records and pieced together the identities of victims and causes of death. Their months-long series led to tougher enforcement and a dramatic drop in the death rate at licensed day cares. The series caught the attention of U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius who proposed new rules requiring extensive safety training for providers and requiring states to post day care licensing and inspection records online.
PROJECT/SERIES: Under 200,000 circulation/unique monthly digital users
WINNER: "Children in Peril," The Times of Northwest Indiana, Marisa Kwiatkowski and Marc Chase (ed.)
Families across the U.S. who have mentally ill or developmentally disabled children struggle to get services. In Indiana, some parents are forced to "abandon" their kids or plead guilty to neglect in order to get needed intervention from the state. This series exposed a deeply dysfunctional system that is failing everyone. The reporting led public officials to invest $25 million to solve the services gap. The judges called the stories an extraordinary package, a crushing portrait that was gripping in every way a story could be.
RUNNER-UP: "Punishing Numbers," The Center for Public Integrity, Susan Ferriss and David Donald
"Los Angeles Moves Haltingly Toward Ending Fines for Truancy"
"School Discipline Debate Reignited by New Los Angeles Data"
"Los Angeles School Police Citations Draw Federal Scrutiny"
"Los Angeles School Police Chief Rethinking Discipline Policy"
"Los Angeles School Police Still Ticketing Thousands of Young Students"
Police within the Los Angeles Unified School District have been issuing about 10,000 court citations a year to students -- a move that some say criminalizes youth of color. Court appearances for truancy and other minor offenses disrupt a child's education and pose a financial burden on working parents. As a result of this investigation, the U.S. Department of Education's civil rights division began monitoring the district's practices. The L.A. School board passed a "School Climate Bill of Rights" that limits school police involvement in matters of discipline; a similar bill is before the California legislature.
There is no HONORABLE MENTION for this category.
SINGLE ARTICLE: Over 200,000 circulation/unique monthly digital users
WINNER: "Transgender at Five," The Washington Post, Petula Dvorak and Lynda Robinson (ed.)
A moving and intimate story of parental love and acceptance recounts one couple's decision to allow their daughter to enroll in kindergarten as a boy. The article caused a sensation in print and online, generating hundreds of thousands of pageviews, more than two thousand comments and hundreds of emails, including from people who have struggled with gender identity and parents who suspect their own child may be transgender. The judges applauded the author for gaining the trust of the family and crafting an eye-opening, accessible, elegant piece.
RUNNER-UP: "Led by an Innocent into a Web of Evil," The Boston Globe, Jenifer B. McKim, Mark Pothier (ed.) and Brian McGrory (ed.)
A single horrifying photo of a distraught toddler spurred a pair of federal agents to uncover a global child pornography ring. The reporter chronicled the investigation, which led to the arrests of 42 men and the chilling discovery of over 140 sexually exploited children. This account revealed the new tools authorities are using to rescue kids, and the devastating toll child porn takes on victims and their families.
HONORABLE MENTION: "For Poor, Leap to College Often Ends in a Hard Fall," The New York Times, Jason DeParle and Rebecca Corbett (ed.)
Is education the great equalizer? Gaps in performance between affluent and low-income students in the U.S. are growing. This piece follows three promising high school graduates from Galveston, Texas, who believed a college education would help them break out of poverty. Five years later, they've been left with debt and disillusion and no degree. The story puts a human face on inequality and probes a variety of obstacles that low-income students encounter on the path to achieve their dream of moving up the socio-economic ladder.
SINGLE ARTICLE: Under 200,000 circulation/unique monthly digital users
WINNER: "I Boy," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Mark Johnson and Greg Borowski (ed.)
Her first sentence at age two -- "I Boy" -- was repeated so often that Izzy's family could no longer deny their daughter's declaration of male identity. This story blended the latest scientific debates over gender with the familiar rhythms of daily life, challenging readers' assumptions and beliefs. The judges called it an evocative, nuanced and fresh look at the soul of gender identity, a compelling and beautifully written article that deepens our understanding, and builds sensitivity and acceptance of transgender people.
RUNNER-UP: "Special Education," The Baltimore Sun, Erica Green, Laura Smitherman (ed.) and Jen Badie (ed.)
A quarter-century into an unprecedented level of court and state oversight of special education within Baltimore public schools, problems still persist in guaranteeing equal and quality education for students with disabilities. Spurred on by desperate parents trying to secure services for their children, The Baltimore Sun investigated the system's progress meeting the needs of its most challenging students. The judges called it hard-hitting accountability reporting.
HONORABLE MENTION: "Despite Changes, More Kids are Dying," San Antonio Express-News, Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje and Audrey Lee (ed.)
Bexar County, Texas, had more confirmed cases of abused and neglected children than Houston, with triple the juvenile population. A record number of children in the county died from abuse and neglect in 2011, many in families that had already been investigated by Child Protective Services. The reporter's investigation examined how state budget cuts for prevention and early intervention may have contributed to these child fatalities.
WINNER: "Justice for Juveniles," The Des Moines Register, Andie Dominick
A revelatory and accessible series of editorials highlighting the consequences of criminalizing youth. The series covered racial disparities in sentencing, police presence in public schools, and the impact of a juvenile record on college and job applications. These editorials garnered interest from state lawmakers and led to a new Court Watcher program in which volunteers are trained to observe and document the goings-on in juvenile court.
RUNNER-UP: "Editorials on the Confidentiality of Kentucky Child Protection," The Courier Journal (Louisville, Ky.), Deborah G. Yetter and Pam Platt (ed.)
Child deaths due to abuse or neglect are among the most difficult stories journalists cover. This reporting is made more challenging if a state invokes confidentiality policies that prevent news media from learning the details of a case. This series of editorials argued forcefully that secrecy makes it impossible for the press and public to hold officials accountable or push for improvements in child welfare services. As a result, the Kentucky legislature passed and the governor signed a new law creating a permanent, outside panel of experts to review child neglect and abuse deaths in the state with greater transparency.
HONORABLE MENTION: "A Terrible Way to Discipline Children," The New York Times Sunday Review, Bill Lichtenstein
After learning that his 5-year-old daughter had been repeatedly locked in a converted closet in her elementary school, the author exposed the largely unknown use of seclusion rooms and physical restraints as forms of punishment in schools around the U.S. The piece attracted a flood of media attention to the issue, sparked tremendous response from readers, and helped coalesce a national effort to end these practices and promote positive behavior interventions in schools.
WINNER: "31 Shocks Later," New York Magazine, Jennifer Gonnerman and Raha Naddaf (ed.)
An investigation of how a mentally disabled teenager was rendered catatonic after six hours of punishing electroshocks inflicted by staff at a residential facility for behavior modification. After the publication of this story, the Food and Drug Administration warned the Rotenberg Center to stop using the shock device, and elected officials in two states challenged the practice. The judges in this category called this story an extraordinary piece of watchdog reporting that breaks through compassion fatigue and holds individuals and institutions accountable for their appalling treatment of children.
RUNNER-UP: "School of Hate," Rolling Stone, Sabrina Rubin Erdely and Sean Woods (ed.)
Nine students in Minnesota's largest school district committed suicide during a two-year period. This deeply reported and haunting story looks at the lives of those teens, and the anti-gay policies and bullying that led to their deaths. A week after the exposé hit the newsstands, the Anoka-Hennepin school district voted to revamp its "No Promo Homo" rules which forbade teachers and administrators from mentioning homosexuality in school or supporting LGBT students.
HONORABLE MENTION: "Other Victims," Catalyst Chicago, Sarah Karp, Rebecca Harris and Lorraine Forte (ed.)
Murders and non-fatal shootings are at epidemic levels in the poorest neighborhoods of Chicago. Children who witness this violence carry their pain and anger into school, where they are more likely to act out and lose interest in academics. Catalyst dedicated an entire issue to the woeful lack of school-based mental health services available to help student survivors and witnesses of violence cope with trauma. Educators and child advocates requested and distributed hundreds of copies of the edition.
WINNER: "Unfolding My World: Reports from WNYC's Radio Rookies," WNYC Radio Rookies, Michael Brown, Selena Brown, Chantell Clarke, Temitayo Fagbenle, Ephraim Frommer, Bree Person, Danielle Motindabeka, Sabrina Smith, Tangeneka Taylor, Sanda Htyte, Courtney Stein, Veralyn Williams, Kaari Pitkin and Marianne McCune (ed.)
"Sexual Cyberbullying"
"Kelly Talks NYPD's Relationship with High Crime Neighborhoods"
"Mind the Gap in Crown Heights"
"American Heaven"
"Sickle and Me"
"My Education, Uninterrupted"
Highly original first person accounts that bring honesty and humor to the complex dramas of teenage life today: "slut-shaming" on the Internet, stop and frisk by police, living with sickle cell anemia, and trying to beat the odds of graduating while black and male. The judges called this series of audio pieces candid, raw and compelling.
RUNNER-UP: "Giving Youth of Color a Voice," LA Youth, Maceo Bradley, Audrea Lopez, Miguel Molina and Yesenia Reyes and Amanda Riddle (ed.)
African American and Latino youth share their personal experiences challenging discriminatory school discipline, recognizing the educational achievement gap, transcending cultural expectations and overcoming self-doubt.
HONORABLE MENTION: "Autism as Identity, Not a Disease," The Michigan Daily, Jennifer Xu and Jacob Axelrad (ed.)
A profile of an autistic college professor who has become an activist challenging the prevailing notion that autism needs a cure. The provocative piece was widely read and gave voice to a burgeoning disability rights movement. The article also engendered roundtable discussions and a forum on campus on neurodiversity called "Autism Speaks Back."
WINNER: "Camden, NJ: No place to grow up, " The Philadelphia Inquirer, April Saul
Camden has been named the poorest and most violent city in the United States, but it has captured the heart of this photojournalist, who has made the city and its residents her unofficial beat. The judges praised her tenacity and grace in capturing the tragic consequences of living in persistent poverty, but also the hope and joy found in the community. They called it a stellar body of work that evokes empathy.
RUNNER-UP: "A Grandfather's Sorrow and Love," The Sacramento Bee, Renée C. Byer and Mark Morris (ed.)
After his wife died of cancer, Impressionist painter Don Hatfield faced yet another shocking loss. His daughter was stabbed to death by her husband. At age 64, Hatfield gained custody of his three grandchildren, ages 4, 2 and 9 months. This photographic package captures the range of emotions of someone struggling to cope with unexpected, life-altering events and the challenges facing older adults who must raise their grandchildren.
HONORABLE MENTION: "Thin Gray Line," Los Angeles Times, Arkasha Stevenson and Mary Vignoles (ed.)
An intimate series documenting a teenager's decline and death from brain cancer explores themes of poverty, illness, family and faith.
By Arkasha Stevenson, Los Angeles Times
HONORABLE MENTION: "Uniquely Human, the Science of Gender," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Kristyna Wentz-Graff and Angela Peterson (ed.)
A sensitive portrayal of a transgender child and his family challenges assumptions about gender identity and fosters greater understanding.
WINNER: "Broken Shield," Center for Investigative Reporting-California Watch, Ryan Gabrielson, Carrie Ching, Agustín Armendariz, Mark Katches (ed.) and Robert Salladay (ed.)
An 18-month investigation uncovered egregious and unprosecuted cases of rape, torture and beatings of patients with severe autism, cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities living at state-run residential facilities. Reporters found that the law enforcement agency tasked with investigating these incidents failed to do its job, even as officers doubled their salaries through fraudulent claims of overtime. This series wound up on the front pages of eight of California's largest newspapers and the video aired in every major market. One advocate told CIR, "This is the type of reporting that ends up actually saving lives." Indeed, the state passed new laws, ordered criminal investigations, and created a task force to consider the future of the developmental centers.
RUNNER-UP: "Ghost Factories," USA Today, Alison Young, Peter Eisler and John Hillkirk
In 2001, the Environmental Protection Agency was warned that soil in hundreds of neighborhoods might be contaminated with lead from long-forgotten factories. But regulators ignored the dangers, leaving thousands of American families in harm's way. Reporters set out to do what regulators did not: investigate all 464 suspected lead factories by digging out old maps and testing soil samples. They found out that kids across the U.S. are living and playing on land where lead levels are five to 10 times what the EPA considers hazardous to human health. Because of this investigation, the EPA has created a national smelter strategy; the agency is testing and replacing soil in several sites around the country.
HONORABLE MENTION: "68 Blocks: Life death hope," The Boston Globe, Globe Staff and Brian McGrory (ed.)
The sound of gunfire is so frequent in the Boston neighborhood of Bowdoin-Geneva that some residents no longer flinch. After a series of deadly shootings, The Globe immersed five reporters plus a dozen photographers, videographers, data analysts, and graphic artists to show the legacy of violence, as well as the struggles and joys of life there. Embedded journalists had to build trust in a community used to being ignored or stigmatized as crime-infested. This series produced a massive response from readers, leading The Globe to launch a series of community forums to keep the conversation going.
WINNER: "Mike and Victor: A family story," WBEZ Chicago Public Media, Alex Kotlowitz, Amy Drozdowska and Cate Cahan (ed.)
What constitutes a family? This unforgettable narrative tells the surprising journey of a 24-year-old single white man and a 9-year-old African American boy who decide to become a family, despite resistance from the courts and many personal challenges. The judges called it masterful storytelling that brings to life many important topics, such as foster care, interracial adoption, sexuality and forgiveness.
RUNNER-UP: "Grit, Luck and Money: Preparing kids for college and getting them through," American RadioWorks, Emily Hanford, Suzanne Pekow, Stephen Smith (ed.) and Catherine Winter (ed.)
More people are going to college than ever before, but a lot of them aren't finishing. Low-income students, in particular, struggle to get to graduation. Only nine percent complete a bachelor's degree by age 24. Why do so many students quit? This enterprising documentary introduces listeners to young people trying to break into the middle class and explores the internal and external forces that enable some to beat the odds.
HONORABLE MENTION: "Grandma Can't Take Your Call: Inmates disconnected by phone costs," WBEZ Chicago Public Media, Rob Wildeboer and Cate Cahan (ed.)
Prison inmates in Chicago were forced to pony up $15 for 15 minute telephone calls, an inflated rate that made keeping in touch with families unaffordable. WBEZ told the stories of people affected by these exorbitant fees and forced public officials to explain the policy. As a result of this reporting, Cook County renegotiated its phone contract and cut rates by nearly 75 percent, saving poor residents almost $4 million a year.
VIDEO: Short form
WINNER: "Courting Disaster," KCET, Karen Foshay, Jennifer London and Michael Bloecher (ed.)
Inside the cramped courtrooms of Los Angeles Dependency Court, life-changing decisions can be made in a matter of minutes, sometimes by judges who have no experience with juvenile court or knowledge of the cases. California's fiscal crisis has led to deep budget cuts that are devastating and paralyzing the courts, resulting in soaring caseloads for attorneys and social workers, and greater vulnerability for desperate families. The judges praised the reporter for successfully gaining camera access to the courtroom and called this investigation an alarming piece of local news reporting that shines a vital light on the impact of California's budgetary crisis on families. This story got the attention of court officials, legislators and advocates throughout the state.
RUNNER-UP: "Marcus Buggs: Michigan Teen Chases His Dream," Detroit Free Press, David Jesse, Eric Seals and Kathy Kieliszewski (ed.)
He saw his father get killed when he was only nine; his mom went in and out of jail. Marcus Buggs was forced to grow up too fast, with four younger siblings to help raise. Still, he dreamed of going to college and making a new destiny for himself. His high school principal became his mentor and a strong black male role model who pushed him to succeed. In response to this moving profile, the president of Western Michigan University gave Marcus Buggs a full scholarship. The judges said this in-depth portrait should be shown in high schools across the U.S.
HONORABLE MENTION: "Men in Wheelchairs," The Washington Post, Whitney Shefte and Theresa Vargas
Each Tuesday afternoon in the basement of a rehabilitation hospital in Washington D.C., the Urban Re-entry Group holds a meeting. These are the survivors of gun violence who face a life of paralysis, disability and dependency. Some were wounded in their youth. Led by a psychotherapist, this brotherhood of African American men gather to support one another and cope with the lingering aftermath of street violence. Judges called it an original approach to the subject.
VIDEO: Long form
WINNER: "Dollars and Dentists," PBS Frontline and The Center for Public Integrity, Jill Rosenbaum, David Heath, Miles O'Brien, Katie Taber, Carl Byker, Gale Sargent, Mark Rublee, Raney Aronson Rath (ed.), David Fanning (ed.), Ellen Weiss, and Philip Bennett (ed.)
Tooth decay is now the most common chronic illness among school-age children. Even though half of American children depend on public insurance for care, many dentists don't accept Medicaid and CHIP. More than a dozen corporate-owned dental chains have moved into this void, hoping to profit off of low-income patients through assembly-line dentistry, sometimes providing unnecessary, painful and excessive treatments. Reporters also spotlighted a nonprofit dental clinic that could become a national model for affordable, low-cost, high-quality treatment for children covered by Medicaid. This devastating documentary has caught the eyes of members of Congress, state legislators and criminal investigators. The judges praised the producers for taking a comprehensive look at deceptive, predatory practices and the woeful dental care afforded America's poor. They called the program public service journalism at its best.
RUNNER-UP: "Crossing the Line at the Border," PBS Need to Know and The Investigative Fund at The Nation Institute, John Carlos Frey, John Larson, Brian Epstein, Judith Starr Wolff, Marc Rosenwasser (ed.) and Esther Kaplan (ed.)
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Part Two
A two-part investigation uncovered the beating death of a handcuffed, undocumented immigrant by U.S. Border Patrol agents, as well as disturbing incidents of detainee abuse including sexual assault, and denial of food, water and medical attention. Reporters gathered eyewitness testimony and a cellphone video of the incident. These stories garnered international attention and led to a federal investigation and full-scale review of use of force by border agents.
HONORABLE MENTION: "Inocente," Shine Global Inc, Andrea Nix Fine, Sean Fine, Yael Melamede, Albie Hecht, Susan Maclaury, Ryan A. Brooks, Kari Kim, Rob Henninger, Anne Marler, Alexandra Blaney and Jeff Consiglio
An intensely personal coming-of-age documentary about a vibrant Latina teenager who refuses to allow her struggles with poverty, homelessness or her undocumented status get in the way of her artistic talent or her dreams. The film has been shown in schools across the U.S. along with a free, standards-based curriculum and companion arts workshops. Inocente brought her concerns to Washington D.C., where she met with members of Congress who also viewed the documentary about her life.
The judges in the 2013 Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism included:
Mark Armstrong, founder, Longreads, editorial director, Pocket; Jacqui Banaszynski, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, Knight Chair Professor at the Missouri School of Journalism; Lori Beecher, coordinating producer, KATIE; Diane Camper, communications officer, Public Welfare Foundation; Cheree Cleghorn, former medical reporter and author of How To Speak Doctor (R); Lynette Clemetson, director, NPR StateImpact; Mark Feldstein, professor, Philip Merrill College of Journalism; Lionel Foster, freelance writer; Katherine Frey, staff photographer, The Washington Post; Sara Fritz, author and former publisher, Youth Today; Stephanie Griffith, editor, Agence France Presse; Cornelia Grumman, Casey Medal-winning journalist and founding executive director of the First Five Years Fund; Carol Guensburg, national content editor/producer, Scripps Howard News Service; Natalie Hopkinson, contributing editor, The Root; Kenny Irby, senior faculty, Visual Journalism, Poynter Institute; Maxie Jackson, principal of MaxWorx Media Consulting Services; Alison Jones, communications director, Center for Child and Family Policy, Duke University; Jacquie Jones, executive director, National Black Programming Consortium; Joanne Kenen, health care editor, Politico; Alex Kotlowitz, journalist and author; Simon Marks, president and chief correspondent, Feature Story News; Doug Mitchell, consultant/project manager, NPR & UNITY Journalists; David Ottalini, senior communications manager, Philip Merrill College of Journalism; Mary Otto, editor-in-chief, Street Sense; Elisabeth Perez-Luna, executive producer of Audio Content, WHYY; Catherine Rentz, investigative reporter and producer, Investigative Reporting Workshop; Jeffrey Rosenberg, VP, social marketing practice leader, Crosby Marketing Communications; Laura Sessions Stepp, former reporter for The Washington Post and freelance writer, Lora Taub-Pervizpour, editor, Youth Media Reporter; Paul Tullis, independent journalist; Andrea Walker, health and medicine reporter, The Baltimore Sun; Frank Walter, vice president of strategic communications, Child Trends; Ed Walz, vice president, communications, First Focus; Linn Washington, assistant professor of journalism, Temple University, investigative reporter, The Philadelphia Tribune; Yvonne Wenger, city hall reporter, The Baltimore Sun; Jose Zamora, strategic communications, Univision.
In 2009, America's Promise Alliance joined with the Journalism Center on Children & Families to launch its first annual journalism awards for excellence in coverage of youth issues. The America's Promise Journalism Awards honor journalists whose work helps raise national awareness about the needs of the young and inspire communities to put the needs of children and youth first. Each recipient receives a $5,000 honorarium from the Alliance in addition to receiving the Casey medal. Winners are announced at the awards dinner in September.


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Seahawks | Coach thinks James Carpenter could be ready for camp
Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:28:28 -0700
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said he believes OG James Carpenter (knee) could be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing knee surgery over a month ago. Carpenter has been cleared to run but has to get back into game shape when he once he is cleared for practice.
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Seahawks | Walter Thurmond to compete for nickel back job
Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:23:02 -0700
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said CB Walter Thurmond will receive the opportunity to compete with CB Antoine Winfield for the nickel back job during training camp. Carroll said Thurmond will also compete with WR Golden Tate for the punt returner job.
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Seahawks | Michael Bowie working with starters
Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:16:00 -0700
Seattle Seahawks OT Michael Bowie has been working at right tackle with the first-team offense during organized team activities because OT Breno Giacomini (knee) is dealing with a knee injury.
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A state civil rights group is asking the federal government to investigate multiple agencies and look into the possibility they are discriminating against two local businesswomen.
A state civil rights group is asking the federal government to investigate multiple agencies and look into the possibility they are discriminating against two local businesswomen.
The Florida Civil Rights Association stated in a press release Wednesday that it is petitioning the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to launch an immediate investigation against the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, the state Department of Children and Families, the Marion County Planning & Zoning Board, the Marion County Sheriff's Office, the state attorney general's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the State Attorney's Office.
At issue is the prosecution of Mary Alexander and her daughter Tara Collins-Johnson, who operate Samaritan Comfort and Fresh Start Group Homes.
The civil rights group suggests the agencies conducted "warrantless raids" on the homes and accused the women of operating unlicensed assisted living facilities.
The women contend the venues are not assisted living facilities; rather, they are independent facilities where people can come and go as they please.
Kyan Ware, an attorney and spokesperson for the association, said evidence seized from those "illegal searches" came from the "fruit of the poisonous tree" and therefore should not be admitted as evidence.
Alexander and Collins-Johnson faces charges of operating unlicensed assisted living facilities and neglect of a disabled/elderly person. Alexander also is charged with organized fraud for allegedly using Electronic Benefits Transfer cards belonging to clients.
Alexander's attorney, Todd Hopson, said his client is innocent and that they are moving toward a trial.
Phil Hanson, the assistant state attorney handling Alexander's case, said, "The case is set for trial the week of March 24, and all the evidence collected will be on display, and the jury will hear the case and make a decision then."
According to court records, in 2009 Alexander was charged with neglect of a disabled or elderly adult and operating an unlicensed assisted living facility. The state dropped the neglect charge, and in 2010 Alexander pleaded no contest to the other charge.
Collins-Johnson received pre-trial diversion in 2010 for operating an unlicensed assisted living facility.
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Hal's "The Steakhouse" All Rights Reserved 2015
30 Old Ivy Road Atlanta, GA 30342
Hal's does not allow our guests to bring their own wine into the restaurant. We apologize for any inconvenience.
If sinking your teeth into a superb steak was the only reason you came to eat at Hal's, it could really be enough. But, Hal's is much more than that and generations of his loyal diners know it.
It's because the first time you step inside of Hal's, you know this is more than just a great meal. At Hal's, it's the sumptuous New Orleans inspired menu coupled with a complete dining experience that brings people back. It's the comfortable atmosphere that greets you when you arrive, the live entertainment, the smells of the open kitchen, the warm interior and the city lights dining on the upper patio that make an impression. And it's the wide selection of fine wines, the mingling at the lively bar, the 'we work here because we love what we do' attitude, and the feeling that everyone who walks into Hal's is part of one big family that makes this place special.
Hal's offers the kind of relaxed, easy elegance rarely found these days from a knowledgeable wait staff that immediately lets you know you're in good hands. It's why Hal's is the place where locals go to eat and play, where Atlanta's power dinners happen and why Hal's boasts such a large number of repeat clientele. Hal's customers understand first-hand the experience of dining on terrific food, while relaxing, unwinding and enjoying the company of friends, family and business associates.
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Fabulously fringed, flirty and fun! This crossbody bag features antique-style brass-tone hardware, most notably in its turnlock front closure. The flap-over design conceals a surprising number of pockets, and the matching leather coin pouch gives you even more opportunities to appreciate your choice of delightful Anuschka hand-painted art!
All colors feature matching topstitching, fringe detail on bottom of bag, antique-style brass-tone hardware, signature purple lining and matching leather coin pouch.
Baguette: A small handbag that is long and narrow like the French loaf of bread by the same name.
Billfold (wallet): A folding pocketbook with compartments for money, cards and personal items.
Bottom feet: Metal or plastic knobs on the bottom of a stiff-sided handbag. These protect the bag when it is set down.
Box bag: A small or medium-sized handbag with hard sides and a box shape.
Bracelet handle: A handle that forms a complete circle.
Bucket bag: A soft-sided, bucket-shaped handbag with a round bottom; usually taller than wide.
Change (coin) purse: A small purse or wallet section for loose coins.
Clutch: A small handbag that is carried in the hand with no straps or handles; it also may be tucked under the arm.
Coin (change) purse: A small purse or wallet section for loose coins.
Compartment: A large section inside a handbag.
Demi bag: A small handbag with a short top handle to be carried in the hand or on the shoulder.
Drawstring: A cord, strip of leather or fabric, or string that can be pulled to gather the fabric of a handbag to close it.
East-west: A handbag that is wider than it is tall.
Etui: Small, ornamental bag for personal items.
Evening bag: A handbag to use with evening wear; usually only large enough for a few personal items, such as money and lipstick.
Flap bag: A handbag with a fold-over flap that is its distinguishing feature.
Framed bag: A bag with a solid frame that defines its shape.
Gusset: The triangular end piece of a handbag that gives it its depth and roominess.
Half moon bag: A bag shaped like a half moon, with or without a handle.
Handle Drop: The distance between the top of the handbag and the top of the handle(s). This is the open space for your shoulder, arm, or hand to hold the bag.
Hobo bag: A slouchy, cloth shoulder bag that hangs down in the middle.
Messenger bag: A large bag with a long strap to wear across the shoulders. The front features a large fold-over flap.
North-south: A handbag that is taller than it is wide.
Organizer: A pocketbook with compartments to carry personal items.
Pocket: A small section inside a handbag.
Pouchette: A small, oval handbag.
Purse: A general term for a small bag to carry money and personal items.
Satchel: A large handbag with a top closure, top carrying handle and notable triangular side profile.
Sling bag: A cloth bag with a shoulder strap that attaches on one end to the top of the bag and on the other end to the bottom of the bag.
Shopper (tote) bag: A large bag with two handles and an open top.
Shoulder bag: A general term for a bag that can be strapped over the shoulder.
Shoulder guard: A piece of fabric or padding on a shoulder strap that distributes the weight of a bag.
Shoulder strap: A long strap on a bag that allows it to be carried on the shoulder.
Slouch bag: A general term for a cloth bag without a defined or stiff shape.
Top-handle bag: A bag with a small handle at the top for carrying in the hand.
Tote (shopper) bag: A large bag with two handles and an open top.
Valise: A handbag with a top closure that has two top carrying handles and features a triangular or oval profile.
Wallet (billfold): A folding pocketbook with compartments for money, cards and personal items.
Wrist strap: A thin loop of material attached to a small bag or wallet so that it may be carried on the wrist.
Zipper pull: A zipper with a tab for easy opening and closing; sometimes has a signature element of the handbag designer.
About the Collection
In the early 1980s, Swapan Basu and wife Roma began a hand painted accessories business. Swapan focused on creating a special painting process for handbags, and Roma designed each of the paintings for the bags. Their son, Bhaskar became involved in the family business after college, and founded Basu Corporation in 2000. Utilizing the closely guarded painting technique, the first Anuschka® handbag was sold in September of 2000, and the company has continued to grow the business by focusing on handbags that blend art and function. Today the company has 30 artists, with styles sold around the globe. The artwork is designed, and then translated one article at a time by expert craftsmen, creating one-of-a-kind works of art in every handbag.
Over time, the family expanded their designs to include bedding and more. The art on each of Anuschka piece is a feast for the eyes. The colors are a powerful element in each design, plus the wide range of abstracts, imaginary, and natural scenes depicted in muted colors of all shades and hues, transforms each style into an object of timeless art.
Anuschka is perfect for one who appreciates art, enjoys high quality and seeks to incorporate beauty with function.
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Son of Swapan and Roma Basu, Bhaskar grew up watching his parents working hard to build their business in India. He spent summers working with them, watching his mother design and train artists, and watching his father select the leather and coordinate the process flow.
Bhaskar chose to go to college at an American university, where he received a degree in Business Administration. In 2000, he founded the Basu Corporation with his parents. As the business grew, Bhaskar got more involved in trend research and design.
Today, Roma and Bhaskar work as a team and have succeeded in bringing original designs, capturing the fashion of the season as well as the lifestyle of the people who wear Anuschka® bags.


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TBB-UK needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 50 designs submitted by 15 freelance designers.
Cutting edge, Stylish, Bright, Eyecatching Modern and Professional Logo required for a business providing engineering and maintenance services to fairly substantial sized organisations, based in the UK. Completely open to suggestions and ideas, not many stipulations.
Extra Prize: 1 Years Web Hosting for winner, more details in description.
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I currently have a web development business with its core business being in web hosting. I need a logo design for one of my clients, I am also interested in working with the winning designer if they have a varied style for future projects. The prize money is set at $150 but the winner will also get 1 Years web hosting on the Home Package that we offer to use as they please, see our website for more details, http://www.thebiggestbox.co.uk
Specification for this job below:
I need a logo that can be used on the website which is currently being developed, but can also be used on business cards, signage on company vans, and put to a multitude of uses.
- Logo preferably with a transparent background so that different colour vans, etc won't matter, but if must have background colour – white.
- Vector based format, either Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator File please.- Needs to have a professional look, but stand out as eye catching and memorable.- As it will be used on a website the logo should be more wide than tall.- No preference on colours as long as bright and eye catching whilst maintaining the professional look.
- Web 2.0 come urban styles, cutting edge. Completely open to suggestions.
- Don't want an image that takes a long time to load as it will also be used on the website.
- Don't want dark colours or a dark logo in general.
- Don't want anything that is hard to read or has fancy, swirly or handwriting fonts. Needs to be distinctive and recognisable at distance.
- Don't want clipart images using.
- Don't want pictures of a spanner, etc putting in logo to fill it out would rather it not to do with the business but just maintaining the professional, clean, attractive and eye catching style we are after.
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DaneLyons needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 66 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
We are a few developers with an idea for an awesome social site.
Web savvy audience likely already engaged in multiple social sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, Reddit, Youtube...
Design more with less. Use beautiful font, few colors, minimal embellishments, good use of white and negative space and a visually pleasing shape that works with color or black and white.
I've attached a file with 3 examples of possible options.
1) The first tries to turn the 'f' into a sword but the font just doesn't feel right.
2) The second is the front-runner. It's clean, readable and we like the color but it lacks imagination. It doesn't use clever shape or take advantage of negative space.
3) This one is mixed. It follows a strong theme but is very busy. I like the 'H', 'o' and 'F' but not the 'w' and 'u'. Even toning it down would still give it a fun or playful feel and we really want to go with the minimalist/professional feel.
In the 3 examples I used charcoal and red in the logo. Feel free to deviate if needed. We considered trying a solid 2 color block with white font and a curved divider looking like a yin yang but haven't tried it.
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The first time I saw this I assumed it was a kinetic weapon from an Alien reboot. It's not. It's a hardcore Level 10 M gaming mouse designed by BMW and Thermaltake. I'd drive that.
Stare at it for a few minutes and you'll start to get the dimensions of the new mouse. It's completely open (and thus cooler). It has a wired connection to avoid gaming lag, lest you get sniped. Cleverly, there are controller-like A/B buttons on the side.
This is the second time BMW (through Group Designworks USA) has teamed up with Thermaltake. The last time it was for the Level 10 Tower Chassis, which would look sharp with this new Level 10 Mouse.
Prices haven't been announced yet, but nothing BMW designs comes cheap.
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Japanese Mentos are actually made in Holland by Perfetti Van Melle Breda but are distributed by Kraft Foods in Tokyo. The wrapper is bright and colorful with the flavor written in both Japanese and English. The 14 chewy dragees (Dutch talk for candies) are sealed nicely in bright pink foil within the 14cm long tube wrapper. Each candy is approximately 2 cm in diameter and 1 cm thick.
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A great feature about Mentos is that they have a very long shelf life. The expiry date on these is August 2013 (nearly two years from when I write this blog post.) Stock up so you can enjoy them for a long time. Limited edition flavors like this do not stay on store shelves for long. We offer all the current flavors HERE.
Please leave a comment about your most memorable Mentos experience. I thank you for reading this post and encourage you to share this with your friends if they have not seen such a product. napaJapan specializes in hard-to-find flavors and products from Japan. Come by anytime and see what is in store.
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- Our 13th Early Day Motion (EDM) since 2002 is EDM 748 to celebrate the centenary of the historic UK precedent of 'treasury money' as an alternative to 'bank money'.
- After Austin Mitchell MP tabled it on 18 Nov 2013, Kelvin Hopkins MP, Jeremy Corbyn MP and Paul Flynn MP signed already!
- Besides the centenary for the Bradbury Pound on 7 August 2014, another 100th birthday will take place for World War I on 28 July 2014.
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Kitchen Remodeling — How To Remodel Your Kitchen in 10 Easy Steps
Remodeling Your Kitchen in 10 Steps
- 1 Remodeling Your Kitchen in 10 Steps
- 2 1. Demoing your Kitchen
- 3 2. Replacing your Outdated Plumbing
- 4 3. All Things Electrical
- 5 4. Drywall
- 6 5. Painting
- 7 6. Installing Flooring
- 8 7. Cabinet Installation
- 9 8. Counter Top
- 10 9. Kitchen Backsplash
- 11 10. Installing the Appliances
10 Steps to Kitchen Remodeling
The kitchen is called the heart of the home for a reason; this room is the epicenter of family life. Not only will you cook and eat your daily meals in your kitchen, but you will also celebrate holidays, entertain guests, and spend quality time with family and friends. For all these reasons, the design and style of your kitchen is of the utmost importance. This is why most home owners place kitchen remodeling at the top of their home remodeling to do list.
The age old question of, 'How much will a kitchen remodel cost?' The cost of renovating your kitchen can vary greatly from 10,000 for low budget kitchen remodeling project to 100,000 for custom high end kitchen remodeling project. The overall cost of the kitchen renovation will depend on your style, remodeling plan, and personal tastes. However, there is good news! Remodeling your kitchen is one of the best ways to get a return on your investment, when you decide to sell your home. Kitchen renovations average the highest return on investment (ROI), more than any other room in the home. Most home owners can expect to recoup 70-90% of the money spent on the kitchen upon resale. Whether you are planning to live in your home for years to come or you are planning on selling your house as soon as possible, the added value of a newly renovated kitchen is not lost.
Today is the age of budget shopping, and your kitchen remodeling project should be no different. Modern technology has made it simple for home owners to renovate their kitchens without spending a fortune by utilizing the power of the Internet. Kitchen cabinets, which tend to be a large chunk of the overall kitchen remodeling budget, can now be purchased online. This process saves consumers an average 30%, in comparison to home center prices. There are also great deals available on counter tops, tiles, appliances, and flooring. In order to remodel your kitchen on a budget, do your research online for each component before purchasing. The additional research time will be well worth the savings!
Before you decide to demo your existing kitchen, drop the sledgehammer, and go to the drawing board. It is imperative that you establish a well thought out plan before destroying your current kitchen.
- Get ideas by watching HGTV, thumbing through home remodeling magazines, searching the internet, and visiting home centers
- Redesign your kitchen based on functionality, efficiency, and comfort
- Keep the style of your home in mind
- Hire a kitchen designer to bring your ideas to life
- Buy all necessary components in advance i.e. cabinets, appliances, tiles, paint
- If you will not be doing the installation, begin interviewing contractors. Ensure that all potential candidates are licensed, and that they will obtain all necessary permits. You should also establish a payment plan; never pay the total up front!
1. Demoing your Kitchen
Instead of simply smashing through your kitchen, try to compile a course of action:
- Remove the cabinets from the wall by unscrewing them
- Using a knife, remove all trims and moldings from the wall
- Unplug and shut off all appliances and lighting fixtures and remove them
- Cover any exposed wires
- Place all debris and unwanted materials in a dumpster; recycle old appliances
2. Replacing your Outdated Plumbing
With the walls open and everything hanging out, now is the time to get your hands on the new plumbing you've been yearning for.
- As you are dealing with older plumbing, be cautious and have buckets readily available to catch leaks
- If you're under the sink plumbing is galvanized, replace it all!
- Be prepared to replacing your shut off valve (or anything else for that matter)
- If you are switching from an electric to a gas stove; contemplate incorporating a new gas line
3. All Things Electrical
The kitchen renovation is as much about the electrical work as it is about the cabinets. With appliances and lighting galore, you need to make ensure that your electrical work is up to code. You should also check with your contractor to see if you should upgrade your circuit breaker box to 200 amps.
Common Kitchen Electrical Jobs:
- Wiring the range hood, dishwasher, and/or garbage disposal
- Receptacle for the range, refrigerator, and microwave
- Overhead lighting (recessed lighting, pendant lights, ceiling fixtures)
- Under cabinet lighting
- Dimmer switches
4. Drywall
Once your plumbing and electric are up to date, you can begin to drywall. Drywall is easy enough to do it yourself, and in doing so, you are saving thousands of dollars! Whether it is your first time or you are a seasoned vet, this process is simple once you get the hang of it, so grab a friend and start saving money!
Tools Needed:
- Tape measure
- Razor knife
- Keyhole saw
- Colored chalk (to mark locations of outlets, light switches, etc)
- Electric drill
- Drywall «T» square
Hanging drywall:
- Plan out your installation. You will need to shut off all power to outlets in the room you are working in, but still make sure you have enough light to work safely. Then begin to make pencil marks on the ceiling and floor where the studs are, this will help when you are ready to screw the drywall into the studs. ALL PIECES OF DRYWALL SHOULD BEGIN AND END ON A STUD!
- The initial piece of drywall should be hung in a corner. Hold the piece horizontally, tightly against the ceiling and the corner, and begin to screw the drywall into the studs. Drive the screws in far enough to create a dimple in the drywall but not enough to break the paper.
- Measure the distance from the end of your initial piece of drywall to the end of the wall. If this distance is 8′ or greater, use an entire sheet. However, if it is less than 8′, make a mark on a piece of drywall with a pencil, indicating the length of the wall. Take your razor knife and cut the draw wall following the line you made; you will probably have to go over this line a few times. Once you have created a deep enough cut, break the drywall at the cut. It should break clean and easily, then simple cut the paper with your razor. Also, make note of where your outlets and light switches are. Utilizing chalk or a marker, indicate their location and size, and cut your drywall accordingly. You will repeat this step throughout the process; measure, cut, and hang.
- After you have covered your entire wall with the top pieces of drywall, you can begin to hang the bottom pieces. Most rooms are about 8′ high with about a 1/2″ of gap. Make sure that you leave the 1/2″ at the bottom as it will most likely be covered with baseboard molding; do not leave a gap in between the top and bottom pieces. The seams of the drywall need to be staggered, so when you begin to hand the bottom pieces, be sure to start with a half piece of drywall.
- Now you need to go back and fasten the drywall. Locate the marks you made indicating the location of the studs. Begin screwing the drywall into the studs by placing screws every 7
- 9″ up and down. Be sure not to drill a screw too close to the edge of the piece of drywall as it may cause the plaster to crumble; leave about 1/2″ space between the screw and the edge of each piece. Also, ensure that you are driving the screws in deep enough to be secure but not deep enough to crack through the drywall.
Tape the seams and mud the wall!
5. Painting
Many do it yourselfers believe that painting is the easiest task during remodeling, but when you underestimate the job, it can turn into a mess. Painting can be simple and actually quite enjoyable as long as you are prepared and do it in the right way.
- Purchase semi-gloss, high quality paint. Do not cut corners and buy anything that is on sale that week. A quality semi-gloss paint can make your life much easier because they do not retain moisture and are cleanable
- Make sure you have all the correct tools necessary, such as an angle brush for the trim, rollers, extensions, tarps, tape, etc.
- Prep the walls before painting; if the need to be sanded, holes filled, or cleaned, do so before you think about simply covering it with paint
- Tape off all doorways, windows, molding, etc.
- It is definitely easier to paint before the cabinets and appliances are installed
- Always do a second coat!
6. Installing Flooring
Regardless of what you may have heard, install your flooring before you install your cabinetry. While it may save you a small amount of money, it is not worth the inefficiency that comes with it. There are countless options of what materials you can use for your kitchen floor, and each material has its own kinks and quirks.
- Bamboo flooring is growing in popularity. It is extremely beautiful and can be very affordable. Bamboo can be nailed, glued, stapled, or floated. It comes in both horizontal and vertical patterns.
- Ceramic tiles are still one of the front runners in kitchen flooring. With a plethora of sizes, colors, and designs, there is a ceramic tile floor for mostly everyone. Ceramics fair very well with the sometimes rough and messy atmosphere of the kitchen. They are laid out and installed using cement boards, grout, and other adhesives.
7. Cabinet Installation
Some people are skeptical when it comes to installing their kitchen cabinets; they think it is much harder than it is. You will definitely need a helping hand and a few tools, but it is so easy a cave man can do it!
- Review your layout, and make tiny markings on the wall
- Locate the studs and mark the locations on the back of the cabinet
- Drill four holes through the back of the cabinet
- Set cabinet on cabinet jack, hold cabinet level, then fasten to wall studs with 2 ½
- inch drywall screws and finishing washers
- Continue this step for all wall cabinets
- Secure all aligning cabinets together using 1 1/4″ screws
- Align base cabinets on the floor as depicted in the floor plan
- Fasten all base cabinets using 1 1/4″ screws
- Screw back of base cabinets to wall studs
8. Counter Top
Just like every other aspect of the kitchen, the counter top can come in a number of materials. Depending on your style, budget, and time frame, you can select anything from granite, quartz, or Formica.
You should take measurements for your counter top when you are measuring for your kitchen cabinets, and place your order about 3 weeks prior to your estimated installation date. Counter tops typically take this amount of time to be fabricated into the specified sizes and shapes.
As most counter tops are extremely heavy, costly, and fragile, the manufacturers or distributors will typically do the installation. If they do not, look for a licensed contractor to help in this task to avoid any mishaps.
9. Kitchen Backsplash
The back splash all comes down to preference. You may like the uniformed look of continuing your granite counter top to meet the wall cabinets. If you are looking for variety, mixing a quartz counter top with a tile back splash may spice up your kitchen. Perhaps the simplicity of a painted back splash is more your style; regardless of how you mix and match, there is a back splash that is perfect for your kitchen.
If you are opting to continue your counter top as your back splash, then you can have your back splash installed at the same time and by the same people as your counter top. However, if you are looking to use a different material, you may have to wait a few days while your counter top settles.
Painting a back splash is extremely simple; just follow the steps in the Painting section of this article. Be sure to prepare and be precise, and your back splash will come out just as nicely as the walls!
Tile back splashes are installed in a similar way to tile flooring, only it is somewhat easier. Because back splash tiles are typically much smaller than floor tiles, they come in sheets. Instead of laying out each individual tile, you can lay the sheets out and then grout them.
10. Installing the Appliances
One more step to go and your kitchen will be functional as well as beautiful! After all the tedious steps you have taken throughout this process, ending with the appliance installation seems like a break! Use the same rule of thumb as you did for the counter top installation. These pieces are heavy, expensive, and require electrical and perhaps gas hook ups. Bring back your electrician for a few more hours and have him/her install the appliances.
While it is definitely not easy, remodeling your kitchen does not have to be hard. There are ten major steps in the renovation of the kitchen, but many of them can be done without the hiring of an installer and with the assistance of a friend. No matter how big or small, modern or traditional, there are ways for every home owner to embark on a kitchen remodel without breaking the bank!


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The Franklin London – Dior Inspired Culinary Fashion Experience
If high tea and five star service are your thing, then the Franklin's Dior inspired afternoon tea is sure to satisfy. Teaming up with bespoke event planning company La Fete, the curated experience is an homage to the Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition currently on display at The Victoria […]
Bocconcino Restaurant, Mayfair, London
In the heart of Mayfair, yet hidden away from the uninitiated, is the fabulous institution, Bocconcino Restaurant. Bocconcino offers two dining sections. The downstairs section is notable for its chic-meets-modernism look. Twirls reminiscent of a oozing tiramisu base tower above you on the ceiling. Decadent and comfortable chairs on a […]
Balancing East And West, Part 2: An Insight Into Cambodia and Vietnam
To read Part 1 of our travelogue please visit: http://thetastemaker.org/balancing-east-and-west-part-1-an-insight-into-cambodia-and-vietnam/ Stop 4: Ho Chi Minh City Up in the sky is very different from life on the ground in Ho Chi Minh City. If you've read our Part 1 of the travelogue you will have read how overwhelmed we […]
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There are two kinds of Cambodia and Vietnam that exist. One type – a symptom of a developing country – unashamedly feasts off the tourist honeypots that saturate the respective countries. The other is a proud, respectful and beautiful culture that thrives independently from the masses of tourists. Remarkably, both […]
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Talk show host David Letterman banned Harmony Korine from his late night show after allegedly finding the director rifling through Meryl Streep's purse during a guest appearance in 1999.
James Franco appeared on "The Late Show with David Letterman" on Monday to promote his new movie "Spring Breakers," and conversation quickly turned to blacklisted Korine, who directed the film.
Offering a defense for his friend, Franco said, "He's great person to work with, but I think he had a period where he was going a little off the rails. … The legend is that he pushed Meryl Streep backstage. I mean if you push Meryl Streep backstage you get kicked off. … But he said he was a little out of it… so maybe he was on something that night."
But Letterman had a different story to tell, revealing, "I went upstairs to (the green room to) greet Meryl Streep and say welcome to the show… and I looked around, and she was not in there, and I found your friend Harmony going through her purse. True story. And so I said, 'That's it, put her things back in her bag and then get out of here.'"
Floored by the revelation, Franco then suggested they settle their differences, since Korine is a much different person now: "He didn't tell me that, but he's a good guy now you should bring him back on. I vouch for him."


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Upper Bernard Lake is the closest significant lake to the Snake River in the Seven Devils National Wilderness, Idaho County, Idaho, USA. Interestingly, Upper Bernard Lake is 2.6 miles (horizontally, east) from the Snake River in Hells Canyon but it's over a mile higher (5,955 ft) than the river. Upper Bernard Lake is about half a mile east of Dry Diggins Lookout, where one can look 6,500 feet down into Hells Canyon (the deepest canyon on Earth) and see the Snake River wandering like a thin line in the canyon bottom.
Upper Bernard Lake is about 770 feet long and 280 feet wide with a shoreline distance of 2,200 feet.
Idaho is a state located in the northwestern region of the United States of America. Idaho is the 14th largest state by area, ranks 39th by population and 53rd by population density of the 50 United States. Idaho was the 43rd state to be admitted into the Union, on July 3, 1890. Idaho is landlocked, being bordered by Canada on the north and the states of Washington and Oregon on the west, Nevada and Utah on the south and Montana and Wyoming on the east. Idaho is nicknamed "The Gem State" because nearly every known gemstone is found within the state. Idaho is also famous for producing about one third of all potatoes grown in the USA. Idaho also hosts the largest barrel cheese factory in the world, producing 120K metric tons of cheese per year. There is some ambiguity as to where the name "Idaho" came from, but it is generally believed to have simply been made up by George M. Willing. There is a possibility it was derived from a Native American phrase. Idaho is very mountainous and is a popular outing destination of the outdoorsman. The state population was about 1.58M in July 2011 with 84% being Caucasian, 11.2% Hispanic and 1.1% Native American. The state capital and largest city is Boise.Source: wikipedia


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Development Economists Can Learn from a Pop Musician
In his hit My Valentine, former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney sings about a Moroccan vacation where foul weather meant he and his love could not enjoy the vacation and planned sightseeing they had envisioned. Sir Paul was frustrated, until his love said the weather mattered little and they should change their mindset and make the most of it. That advice inspired the opening lyrics of his tune -- What if it rained?/ We didn't care/ She said that someday soon/ The sun was gonna shine/ And she was right/ This love of mine,/ My Valentine -- and taught him a valuable lesson: Complaining about the missing ingredients necessary to achieve any goal is a waste. It is far better to focus on what is already available and make the most of things.


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Anyone going to shoot snowmobile races this winter? if so where?
Here is a comprehensive list of all the AMA scheduled outdoor MX races for the year in NY... if you are into MX photography then this list is definately for you!!
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Well I got the word yesterday... the practice track that a few of us shoot at pretty regularly is on the market and has a couple legitimate offers on the table. Its going to be sad to see the track gone as there has been so many days there shooting, riding, working, and just plain having fun.
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or at least have a motor cascade!
I have to put my car in the shop this week. That got me thinking about something I saw a couple of weeks ago while at our
I did not know Barry was in NYC. He didn't inform me of his trip. And, I do get weekly emails from him - if not daily. However, generally those are just asking for money!
The man told us O should be passing by for an event at the Hotel across the street in about 20 minutes. It was & 95 degrees.
I've never seen Obama in person and being a supporter and a political animal, normally I would have hung around. But, considering we had no other real reason to spend time in the area of
28th street & Broadway we decided to continue on our way. Also, we had a paying client waiting. Note to tourist, if you're in town and need to find a place that sells 100% human hair visit Broadway and 28th. We told the Ethiopian man to wave for us and if he had a chance to say hello, tell O we said hi, and then we headed to the subway. A minute later as we made our way down the subway steps the Ethiopian man walked up behind us and asked what TV show we were on. Which we still don't understand why. Only in . New York
After our meeting with Bad Client and later an early afternoon glasses of wine at Balthazar, I headed back to the hotel. It was . When I got off the N at 23 & B'way the streets were barricaded and mobbed with people and police. I realized 3 hours later Barry still had not shown. I wondered if the old Ethiopian man was still waiting 5 blocks up the street in this heat?
Having nothing else to do (except return calls to people I really didn't want to speak with) I found a good vantage point along the barricade next to a nice English couple. They may have been from
I was wearing a sporty Armani brown blazer, white shirt dress shirt, new jeans, really cool pumas, and vintage raybans. Since I was standing at the curve in the road I knew O should have been able to see me clearly. I assumed the motorcade would screech to a stop and at least he would roll down the window and comment on my style and fashion sense. His taste runs a bit conservative for me, but I don't think he has much choice. I guess the leader of the free world has to dress as most people expect he should dress.
After about 30 minutes sure enough O passed by. Now I've always thought Obama, Michele and I would be close friends given the opportunity. I would be invited to White House dinner parties where after a couple of drinks I would ask if there really were aliens at
or we'd talk about what a dick Mitch McConnell really is! So, I've always believed if O and I ran into each other we've both make an effort to chat each other up. Roswell
Interestingly enough there were two presidential limousines. Both cars were adorned with flags and tinted windows. Even though they moved at a fast pace and with the tinted windows I still could see the first car carried a silver headed man (not Joe VP) and an undistinguishable woman. In the second, sure enough there he was. I could easily make him out.
He didn't stop. They didn't even slow down. In fact I could see he was looking forward and didn't even pay me any attention. Maybe he was busy thinking about his upcoming event.
BTW...I'm now thinking seriously about adding flags to the front of my car. I know how to accessorize!
There must have been 75 vehicles from start to finish. I couldn't take pictures of all of them. First of all who cares and how many photos of black SUVs and motorcycles does one need? Due to an earlier Angry Birds situation while flying to NYC, I was having to turn my phone on and off to save battery life, so I got only one snap and as you can see I did not get him in the pic...but trust me he was there.
I've seen a couple of Presidents at rallies – IE Regan when I was in college, and once at about midnight C drug me to the Atlanta airport when Bush 41 was in town – primarily to see Air Force One up close, which is quite fabulous.
But, this was my first full on motorcade. The only thing I've seen that even comes close is when Martha Stewart's caravan hits the NYC streets or once when traffic was blocked forever near my apartment when Moammar Gadhafi showed up at the UN. The president's motorcade is far better! I may not have got my shout out, but it was still worth the wait.
It was better than the 'end of seaon sale' at Barney's!


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Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
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Writing for e21, Social Security public trustee Chuck Blahous asks whether it is too late to save Social Security as a self-financing program, meaning an independent system that supports itself from payroll taxes rather than general tax revenues.
Blahous points to three roadblocks to reform: first, the Baby Boomers are now beginning to retire, rapidly increasing costs for the program; second, neither political party has shown the ability to compromise, which will be necessary under most foreseeable political circumstances; and third, many political leaders fail to treat Social Security's financial problems with the seriousness they deserve.
Social Security has gained political strength by being independent and self-financing, but over time the payroll tax increases or benefit reductions needed to restore solvency may be more than our political processes can handle. As a result, it may be inevitable that Social Security ends up financed with general tax revenues, ending the claim that Social Security is an 'earned benefit" and making the program compete with the rest of the budget for resources.
Blahous says, "If this all happens, and renders tomorrow's Social Security benefits less secure than today's, it would be a tragic irony: the outcome would have been brought about largely by supporters of Social Security having countenanced the tactics of delay to the point that the program's unique political protections could no longer be preserved. Those who care about the Social Security program need to clearly understand the consequence of this ongoing neglect; that time for a realistic financing solution has nearly run out."Read more!


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Information about piercings
1. Sizes
1. Sizes
Small variations in size can always occur, especially so when piercings jewelry is made of natural materials like wood, as these are often handmade.
What size do I need?
If you do not know what size piercing you need, the best thing ot do is ask your piercer. For 'normal' earring holes 1 or 1,2 mm is perfect. Do yu have them longer than 1 year, 1,6 mm will probably fit as well.
2. Material and hygiene
Piercings can be made of a number of materials, mostly metals, stone, acrylic and organic materials. Not all materials are suitable for stretching or can be properly sterilized.
Dreadspullen do not sell pieces made from animal material (like bone). All piercings are suitable or vegeterians and vegans.
Surgical stainless steel 316L
This metal is strong and can be well sterilised. Another advantage is the fairly low price (cheaper than titanium). 316L can however release tiny amounts of nickel and is therefore less suitable for people with a nickel allergy or not yet healed piercings.
Just like 316 teel titanium can be sterilised. This steel is a bit more expensive, but it is lighter in weight and definetely suitable for those with a hard nickel allergy and healing piercings.
Piercing jewelry made of 316L steel and titanium are suitable for stretching your earlobes. It is always a good idea to clean the jewelry from time to time. You can do this with antibacterial soap and warm water.
Wood is a wonderful natural material and lightweight. Each piercing has it's unique wood print. Wood is a breathing material: it can -unless it has a thick layer of lacquer- absorb moist from the surrounding skin. Some people claim that wearing ood piercing jewelry helps to combat funny smells. It is however wise to treat the jewel as well as your skin with a vegetable oil (for example Jojobo oil or olive oil) when you think it gets too dry. Wipe it dry right away after washing t with water.
Stone piercing jewels are also unique and available in many types of stone. Obviously stone is heavy and because of this not used for very large jewels. And although stone seems to have a smooth surface it is not. And it cannot be sterilised.
Glass has a smooth surface and be autoclaved. But some glass jewelery can not stand the heat of the autoclave and could crack; Pyrex glass is sutable for autoclaving. Also be careful not to drop it. Just like stone, glass can be heavy.
Acryl is a lightweight and cheap kind of plastic that is available any colour you can possibly think of. The disadvatage is that acrylic cannot be sterilised and because of this not recommended to wear during a longer period of time. Only suitable for healed piercings.
Formica is plastic-like material that contains melamine. This makes it lightweight, strong and hard (harder than acrylic). Only suitable for healed piercings.
Overview materials
* Only if you are sure that you do not have hard nickel allergy
If you are experiencing an infected piercing: contact or visit your piercer as soon as possible! Or consult a doctor. Also for informations on how to care for a freshly made piercing you should ask your piercer.
3. Stretching
Stretching is to make holes larger; most people who do this, do it with the holes in their earlobes. By increasing the hole size you can start wearing plugs, tunnels, eyelets, spiralen or claws for example. There are some beautiful jewels available for this and it can look darn pretty. But: think this very well through before you start your stretching journey. It is very well possible that there is no way back.
How to stretch
Expanding holes is done with a tool that is specifically designed to do this: called a stretcher or expander. Their shape gradually gets thicker, so it can be inserted relatively easy. There are different shapes of stretchers, like a taper, crescent or pincher.
If you are starting out with a regular earring piercing it is best to start with a 1,2 mm (16G) or 1,6 mm (14G) stretcher. If you have your piercing over a year, it will go okay with 1,6 mm most o the times. Otherwise, start with 1,2 mm just to make sure.
Clean your jewel and earlobe 2 times a day, at least once a day, with the desinfectant soap and warm water.
Wait at least 2 months before stretching again and keep 1 mm per month as a maximum. Do not do this too quick, because the results can be very nasty: for example infections and ugly healed holes (resp. a blow out and catbutt ear). Obviously your lobe has to feel like properly healed for some time already. Do not stretch more than 25% per stretch. (From 3,2 mm to 4 mm is okay, but from 3,2 mm to 5 mm is realy too much!). Listen to your body: is it hurting real bad, just wait another couple of weeks before your new attempt.
Can I downsize to normal earring size holes again? How far can I go if I want to be able to downsize?
There are people out there who have downsized succesfully from 8 mm. But before you decide to start stretching, it is best to keep into account that downsizing is not an option!
Whether downsizing succeeds depends on several factors, for example for how long you have had thu current hole size and what the size is. Some people say that 10 mm is the point of no return. Others say it is 8 mm and there are also those who say that it is 12 mm. You can imagine that downsizing has a better chance of succeeding if you had 8 mm for just a month instead of the past 3 years.
Every body reacts differenty: with some people the healing goes real fast, while others need a longer period for healing and have more scar tissue. It is simply impossible to answer a questino like "till what size can I go to make sure I can downzize properly?"
4. Types of piercing jewelry
There are quite some different types of piercing jewelry. And ofcourse you are not obliged to use it how it was originally intended: feel free to use a labret bar as an ear stud, or pierce a dreadlock with it.
Balls are components to screw on a bar. Make sure that they have the same gauge.
Bar or barbell shaft
A bar or barbell shaft can be used for all kinds of piercings, for example your eyebrow, navel or tong (or dreadlock ;-)). Combine bars / barbell shafts with components like balls of the same gauge.
A labret is a piercing beneath the under lip. Labret bars can be combined with balls of the same gauge. A short labret bar (for example 6 mm) with screwed on ball can also be worn as an earstud.
Stretcher or expander
A term used for various piercings jewels intended to expand ear holes. Crescents, tapers, talons and pinchers are some types of stretchers.
A pincher is a type of stretcher in the shape of a croissant.
A taper is a type of stretcher, and is a rod with a diameter that gradually decreases along its length.
Plug, tunnel, eyelet
A plug is worn in stretched (ear)holes and solid; you can not look through it.
Tunnel or eyelet
A tunnel or eyelet is also meant to worn in enlarged holes, but this type of jewelery allows to look through. The names tunnel and eyelet are used for the same jewels, however tunnels often seem to have larger edges. Earlet, grommet and flesh tunnel are also names for this type of piercing jewels.
Types of plugs, tunnels and eyelets
The flare is the extruding edge that prevents the jewel from falling out of the hole. Tunnels, earlets and plugs can be without flares (solid), with 1 flare (single flare / SF) and 2 flares (double flare / DF).
5. Returns of piercing jewelry
As a basic rule we do not accept returns of piercing jewelry due to hygienic reasons. We do understand that it can happen that a piercing jewel is not what you expected, or that you accidently ordered a wrong one. Therefore we package the piercing jewels in sealed bags. Check the contents thoroughly before you open it! As long as the packaging is sealed, you are allowed to return it and get a refund. You do however need to send an email so we can give you the correct instructions. Other rules apply as well, take a look here: FAQ - can I return products?.
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Israel News - Stay Informed, Pray Informed
The Druze village of Beit Jan in northern Israel has put out an invitation for the rocket-battered residents of southern Israel to come enjoy some warm food and warmer hospitality.
Speaking on Israel's Channel 2 News, Israeli lawmaker Ayoub Kara, who is a Druze member of the ruling Likud Party, said the residents of southern Israel should come north and enjoy some respite from the incessant Hamas rocket attacks.
Many Israeli organizations, places of entertainment, restaurants, hotels and private families across the country have been inviting the residents of southern Israel to ride out the war in safer areas.
But it is especially significant when non-Jewish Israelis reach out in such a warm way to their Jewish countrymen. Arab antagonists and their allies in the world media would like everyone to believe that the Jews of Israel oppress the non-Jewish population, and that the two sides don't get along.
Kara went on to reiterate the position of many Arab leaders in Israel: that the IDF needs to launch a ground invasion of Gaza and crush the Hamas threat. It would only invite future violence for Israel to appear weak, noted Kara.
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Appraising the 75th Anniversary NCAA Tournament Lists From a Big East PerspectivePosted by Will Tucker on January 17th, 2013
We've been meaning to devote the proper attention to the lists of top players, teams and moments in NCAA Tournament history released by the NCAA last month to commemorate 75 years of March Madness. Reader Sean Revell sent us a very compelling infographic of his creation (pictured below), which distills the unceremoniously dry, sterile data tables of the NCAA press release into an engaging visual timeline.
The image serves as a good springboard for some analysis of the lists from a Big East perspective. The league's current members acquitted themselves well in the list of individual performances, accounting for more players (14) in the Top 75 than any other league save the ACC, which placed 16 former stars on the list. But only three Big East teams were deemed worthy of the list of Top 25 tournament teams, placing the league in the middle of the pack below the Pac-12 and ACC, with six teams apiece. Obviously, it's impossible to please everyone with a list like this, and revisionism and presentism are unavoidable in an era where March Madness is more culturally visible and digitally accessible than ever before. But it's worth some attempt at measured scrutiny, so here are a few thoughts on which Big East players and teams should have made the cut:


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