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Background The distinctive floral and organic patterns woven in Lyon for Worth became as much a house signature as customized design and workmanship. The highly dimensional rendering of the rose motifs is dramatically offset by the color depth of their background, causing them to project forward. The asymmetry of the design, with its scalloped hem and petal-pink chiffon trims, is typical of Worth's work during this period. Description Bodice: Satin; boned, fitted, waist-length, center front busk point, sweetheart seaming at bust, inset brocade yoke; high V neck, chiffon ruffle; fitted, elbow-length sleeves, shirring at inner seam, turned-back brocade cuffs, pleated chiffon at opening; center front button closure. Skirt: Satin brocade; floor-length, flat front, pleated at back with train, hip drapery; brocade center front panel with inverted pleat reversing to rust satin, Van Dyked center front hem. Garment structure The asymmetrical skirt is floor-length with a train. The brocade front and side panels are gathered into a decorative drape on the right hip to expose the rust satin underneath. The front panel is finished with a facing. On the back, the blue satin is pleated to form the bustle and the train. Worn by mother of donor. Gift of Francis H. Markoe, 1931.
Background Otherwise formulaic in its classic mid-1880s silhouette and detail, this gown is distinctive in the bold contrast of its brocaded floral and solid background color. The hydrangea motif was also used by Worth in a more traditional scheme of primary rather than opposite colors to a more subtle effect. Description Skirt: Floor-length with train; center front pink satin panel with point d'esprit lace overlayer; lace drapery, hip to hem, left of center back, satin rosette below left hip. Bodice: Boned, fitted, waist-length, pleated basque; wide, V neck, point de gaze lace fichu over satin at front, lace ruffle at back; short lace sleeves, shirred and gathered satin bands at shoulders; center front lace-up closure. Garment structure The closely fitted boned bodice laces at center front to a deep V busk point. The brocade overskirt is open at the front to showcase a layer of point d'esprit lace, which scrims the center front salmon-colored panel. The lace drapes asymmetrically from the waist at center front to the back waist left of center. It is gathered just below the left hip and tacked with a satin rosette. The satin front panel has a slotted hem. Worn by mother of donor. Gift of Francis H. Markoe, 1931.
Background The mix of materials used to create 1880s garments, with their silk fringe, tassels, and heavy brocades, was more relevant to upholstery than to clothing. But in the hands of a master couturier, that combination seems perfectly appropriate. This ensemble's key strength derives from the graceful blend of its materials and shapes: the petals of the elongated bodice fall fluidly over the hitched velvet bustle; the elbow-length mantle enhances the overall design; and the ornate fringes add unity. Description Skirt: Floor-length, flat in front, gathered in back; inverted V-shaped center front satin panel with seven graduated rows of fringe waist to hem; velvet drapery at sides, extending to bustle. Bodice: Satin; boned, fitted, hip-length; round neck; long sleeves with turned-back velvet cuffs, double lace ruffle at wrist; exaggerated points, with fringe, at hem; center front button closure. Mantle: Velvet; circular, fitted at shoulders; elbow-length; stand collar, silk ball edging, satin ribbon ties at neck; fringe at hem. Garment structure Petal-shaped points resolve the bodice edge and peek from beneath the fringe of the short mantle. The sleeves have turned-back velvet cuffs with lace ruffles at the wrists. The velvet overskirt opens into an inverted V-shape to showcase the beaded fringe design on the satin underskirt. Knife pleats finish the underskirt hem. The overskirt is directed to the back and gathered with the satin underskirt at the bustle. Worn by Mrs. Charles Boughton Wood. Gift of Mrs. Hokan B. Steffanson, 1936.
Background The innovative use of modular components to facilitate Worth's custom process is particularly apparent in this evening dress. His popular contoured bodice is a focal feature, playfully accented by his use of contrasting, asymmetrical shoulder treatments. The combination of blood red satin and scarlet damask adds slenderizing interest to the bodice construction. Worth's penchant for incorporating antique laces is masterfully demonstrated here. Notably, the lace has been draped and blended into the design with its integrity intact—no cuts have been made. Description Bodice: Boned, fitted; waist-length, deep busk points center front and back, satin stomach panels; wide décolletage, pleated satin at bust, pleated damask at back; sleeveless, satin ribbon and lace at right armhole, lace at left armhole, feathers at left shoulder; center back lace-up closure. Skirt: Floor-length with train; lace panels over satin at center front and sides; asymmetrical damask overskirt, draping at front from right hip to left knee, draped and gathered over bustle; feather cluster, satin ribbon at left knee; taffeta lining. Garment structure The draped skirt is lined with taffeta and has interior tie backs in the train to direct its thrust. The bodice is naturally boned with slender strips of baleen, which are inserted within hand-applied casings. The asymmetrical design is trimmed with ostrich feathers on the left shoulder and lace under the arm. The right shoulder is trimmed with a satin knot and lace, which is wired at the edge so it will stand up. Worn by mother of donor. Gift of Mrs. Phillip W. Livermore, 1941.
Background The very popular basic evening bodice is treated with only a light surface embellishment of beadwork and metallic. In keeping with the companion luxuries typical of a New York's Gilded Age household, the bodice back drape is to be secured by hand stitches taken at the time of each wearing—and administered by a lady's maid. Description Bodice: Boned, fitted, waist-length, center front busk point, crossover satin panel, right shoulder to left underarm, chiffon over satin at left bust and shoulder, applied rose motif, mock half sash; wide V neck, chiffon ruffle at back, applied beads, pearls and silver thread; sleeveless; shirred chiffon at armholes, center back lace-up closure. Skirt: Floor-length with train; applied rose motif on front panels, center front and left and right side inverted box pleats reversing to plain satin; plain satin back gathered into bustle drapery extending into train. Garment structure The skirt has three inserted, inverted, unadorned satin box pleats, one at center front and one at each side. The selvage of each inserted panel is used decoratively, with hand applied floral beadwork outlining each edge. Hand-applied floral beadwork sprigs sparsely cover the skirt front panels. The side back panels extend into an opulent bustled train. Worn by mother of donor. Gift of Mrs. Phillip W. Livermore, 1941.
Background This ball gown, with its sleek bodice and draped bustle overskirt, illustrates Maison Worth's ability to combine its proscribed modular components into a singular composition. The focus is not only on shaping but also on the effects of light reflectivity. The glowing satin sharply contrasts with the uncut, light-absorbing velvet, imbuing the gown with a sophisticated luminosity. Description Skirt: Floor-length with train; velvet underskirt, vertically slashed tabs all around outlined with attached lace flounce, pleated satin ruffle; satin overskirt, open at front, wrap-and-tie drapery knotted at hip left of center front, beaded tassels at ends; fringe and bead trim on overskirt edges; silk plush edging at train hem. Bodice: Boned, fitted; waist-length, inset velvet panels with deep center front busk point, square basque tails with bow; off-the-shoulder neck with pleated satin drapery, overlapping lace ruffle; sleeveless, shirred satin bands at armholes, flowers at left shoulder; center back lace-up closure. Garment structure The back of the neckline drape is attached only on the right shoulder and laps the laced closure. Since there are no hooks on the end of the overlap, the drape was hand-stitched closed by a lady's maid at the time of wearing. The sleeveless armholes have an additional frill. At center back, a satin bow tops the two squared tails. A single fabric-covered lead weight is placed at the corner of each tail. The velvet underskirt hem is vertically slashed 4 ¾" all around, creating 2½" tabs. A hand attached lace flounce outlines the entire broken edge and overlays a pleated satin ruffle. A silk plush edging is sewn to the train. Gift of Mrs. Ernest Iselin, 1932.
Background The front-lacing bodice, with its stylized Gothic Revival details and extensive theatrical train, hints at its possible use as a reception or recital gown. The richly colored velvet was probably originally offset by the use of lace as a trim. Imprints in the velvet support the conclusion that the highly valued period lace was likely removed for reuse. Description Gothic revival-style velvet on velvet overdress effect; princess line, floor-length with slight train; attached boned bodice; low, square neck, square collar, applied lace; 3/4-length sleeves, pickadils on shoulders, lace ruffles at sleeve ends; center front lace-up closure, tabbed hem over pleated hem on center front panel. Garment structure The boned bodice is backed with silk taffeta on the front and side back sections. There is no backing on the center back sections and the boning is sewn directly to the velvet seam allowances. The featured front lacing performs both functionally and decoratively. The three-quarter sleeves are fitted. Stiffened bands are sewn into decorative pickadil loops at the sleeve cap tops. The floor-length skirt has a pronounced bustle, finishing in an extensive train. It has a satin-lined velvet overskirt, which opens below the laced closure to expose a velvet underskirt, which has a tabbed hem over a pleated hem. A double dust ruffle is applied to the entire hem. The skirt has a small pocket on the seam. Gift of Mrs. C. Lorillard Spencer, 1940.


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Cisco, Nortel frontrunners in Avaya acquisition rumors
Cisco and Nortel, among others, are named as possible suitors for Avaya, as acquisition rumors swirl around the VoIP mainstay.
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a potential acquisition of the New Jersey-based VoIP and unified communications vendor.
Speculation about an Avaya buyout intensified this week when the company abruptly delayed an investor conference with no stated reason, and reports indicated that it was negotiating with bidders. Everyone from Nortel and Cisco to Microsoft and Oracle has been named as a potential suitor for Avaya, a company that is small by comparison but packs a large punch with its VoIP solutions.
Still, some industry analysts feel that neither Nortel nor Cisco would benefit by snatching up Avaya, noting that consolidation for consolidation's sake is rarely a good move.
"First of all, Cisco never buys to consolidate markets, they buy to innovate or they acquire market leadership," said Yankee Group senior vice president Zeus Kerravala. "In this case, Cisco is the market leader, and I think they would inherit stuff they really don't need. I think Cisco feels they can achieve market leadership without buying Avaya."
Kerravala pointed to Cisco's past roster of acquisitions, which includes many small companies that help it to innovate and market leaders like WebEx -- purchased recently -- to fuel that innovation.
Nortel, which has been plagued by poor market performance and lack of profitability, seems a more realistic fit. Nortel has recently created a strong push for unified communications, partnering with Microsoft and creating its own solutions for collaboration. Kerravala said, however, that Nortel couldn't benefit much from a consolidation play.
"As for Nortel, merging to consolidate historically hasn't worked in tech," he said. "I think Avaya is a well-run company, much more so than Nortel. In my opinion, trying to integrate two legacy customer bases and two different product lines would be a mess."
Matthias Machowinski, Infonetics Research's directing analyst of enterprise voice and data, agreed, noting that a buyout from either of the networking vendors would just signify continued consolidation in the industry. As it stands, he said, Cisco holds the No. 1 spot in the enterprise VoIP market, followed by Avaya, with Nortel coming in third.
"All Cisco needs to do is keep doing what they're doing," Machowinski said. "Cisco would only be interested in Avaya's services."
As for Nortel, he said, acquiring Avaya would simply eliminate a competitor.
"Nortel has everything Avaya has and more," he said, adding that Nortel would also have to support Avaya's vast user base. In addition, Avaya and Nortel both cover similar geographical areas and their products would overlap. Machowinski instead suggested that a Nortel-Siemens acquisition would make much more sense because Siemens is prominent in other areas, such as EMEA.
Irwin Lazar, principal analyst and program director of collaboration and converges at Nemertes Research, disagreed, noting that both Cisco and Nortel could benefit from an Avaya purchase.
"Cisco would benefit from Avaya's expertise in the contact center space, our research continually shows that Avaya is viewed as a stronger player in the contact center arena than Cisco," he said, adding that Cisco could be interested in Avaya's past purchases of Nimcat Networks, a developer of embedded, peer-to-peer IP communications application software, and Ubiquity Software, maker of software platforms for the development and delivery of SIP end-user applications.
And while Lazar agrees that an acquisition by Nortel would be primarily a consolidation play, he said "Nortel has been pretty vocal about wanting to build out a services model to support its Microsoft agreement. Avaya launched managed services last year, so there's an opportunity for Nortel to leverage Avaya's capabilities."
Kerravala said Microsoft may be the most likely candidate to pick up Avaya, since the software giant is looking to broaden its VoIP and unified communications portfolio.
"If someone buys Avaya, I think having it be someone Microsoft-like, who wants an entry and channel into voice, would get the most bang for the buck," he said. "Adding share to a company whose enterprise business is broken doesn't really fix the problem, it just gives them more share to lose. It's HP-Compaq all over again."
The future for Avaya users, whether or not there is an acquisition, remains uncertain.
"In tech, consolidation should happen by attrition, meaning let Darwinism apply and have the weaker vendors die," Kerravala said. "Simply consolidating businesses doesn't create strong ones, just bigger weak ones. I think Avaya customers would win if say an Oracle or Microsoft buys them. They would lose if a traditional vendor buys them. If it's Cisco, I'm not sure, but that's a scenario I don't see happening."
Machowinski said Avaya users wouldn't suffer in the short term, but he questions whether an acquiring vendor would be able to integrate technologies and support Avaya's product platform throughout the transition, especially since Avaya doesn't address networking technologies like routers and switches, where Cisco and Nortel put much of their focus.
Acquisition by a private equity or investment firm would be the most likely outcome, he said. One firm, Silver Lake, has been described as interested, but even then, what the acquisition would accomplish remains unclear.
Oracle and Microsoft, Kerravala said, are looking to get into VoIP and IP communications, an area where Nortel and Cisco both have a strong focus. Where Nortel and Cisco may use facets of what Avaya could offer, Oracle and Microsoft could see stronger benefits.
"Their motivation to acquire would be to get the technology and build on it," Kerravala added. "Like I said, acquisitions for innovation tend to work out better than for consolidation."
Overall, Machowinski said, it will be interesting to see what shakes out, especially since Avaya is already pretty well positioned in the market and is not considered "distressed" enough to be a prime target for a takeover.
"It's certainly an interesting development," he said. "I certainly don't see Cisco going forward with it, especially since Cisco and Avaya are pretty fierce in their competitiveness. You have to wonder if you could ever marry the two cultures at this point."
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Shelly A. Van Camp 11/29/2005 11:14:48 AM
Nice job, David..:) love the colors! #351677Linda Boehme 11/29/2005 11:43:43 AM
nicely done, David! #2134887Shelly L. Rauscher 11/29/2005 11:48:35 AM
What a neat shot! The colors are so playful. Good job! #2134904Janine Russell 11/29/2005 4:50:43 PM
David, very nice colors and clarity. #2135813Nemil B. Chabebe 11/29/2005 7:06:58 PM
AMAZING! this is a great shot, as matter fact the others drops pictures are also great. #2136092David Rex Ketchum 11/29/2005 7:57:15 PM
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Congratulations on a great finalist! #2208531Mette Vendelboe Allison 12/22/2005 2:14:17 PM
Unique drop shot with those colors..looking very good together. Congrats! #2214380Orsi 12/22/2005 7:24:57 PM
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Astounding! What settings did you use? Lens?Tammy Scott 1/9/2006 4:13:49 PM
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I am starting a Max/MSP project inspired by Christian Fennesz along with Tim Hecker, Alva Noto, and Pimmon. I am after other artists similar to them to look into, and suggestions on patches and ideas for patches for me to try.
I have created some generative patches that process input, but I am a little clueless as to how I can make them into 'songs'.
Any help will be much appreciated.
Pick one artist. Then pick one of their tracks. Then have a crack at it in Max.
If you have Max for Live (I don't) you can make some of your patch bits into M4L objects and play around in Live. It's hard to think "time" in Max, but much easier in a DAW.
Or setup rewire and play in your DAW of choice (Logic/Protools) and go back and forth with Max bits.
Thanks guys. I'm not sure how I would go about trying to recreate a Fennesz track. I've had a quick look at ppooll and didn't quite get it, and I have no idea what else he uses (in max) or how he goes about patching. I don't have a legal version of live or m4l, I have considered using it through REAPER. I'm not sure I like going through DAWs though. I'll have another crack at it. Thanks.
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In July the Portuguese claimed the 27-year-old was his only transfer target but now admits he has other options as he remains determined to bolster his attack this summer
Earlier in the summer Mourinho claimed Rooney was his only transfer target, and the Blues have since had two bids rejected for the 27-year-old.
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"We have plans B and C," he told reporters. "Don't ask me names. It's difficult to speak about players from other clubs.
"We have the conditions to try to improve our team by bringing in one more player and we are going to try that till the end."
Samuel Eto'o has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in the past week, having been among a number of players told they can leave Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala this summer.
But Mourinho insists he will not give up his pursuit of Rooney until the transfer deadline, despite United's bullish determination to keep their prized asset.
"You try, because nobody forbids you to try," he added.
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New lighting can be a great way to a freshen up a room, and there are always so many options available at thrift stores and flea markets; occasionally, a gem can even be found on the side of the road. Amy snagged this lamp-and-shade combo for only $6, and using just a little fabric and paint, she was able to transform it into a lovely new lamp for her living room. Great job, Amy! — Kate
Time: A few hours
Cost: $20
Basic Steps: The first step I took was to basically tape off the areas I didn't want the spray paint on (e.g., the cord and the top part that the light bulb screws into). I did a couple thin coats of light gray to match the gray accent in the fabric and let it dry for 24 hours. For the lamp shade, I purchased about a yard and a half of some cool, retro, 100% cotton fabric. Folding over the corners, I started glue-gunning the top part first. After that piece is secure, it's easier to determine how much fabric you need, as the shade isn't symmetrical on the top and the bottom. Cut the fabric to size, leaving folding room. Glue-gun the rest in place, with the seam in the back, of course. Viola! A brand new (to you) lamp!
Be sure to do lots of thin coats of paint instead of thicker ones at first. The paint will start to drip and create an unwanted effect. You want light, even spraying to make sure you get good, even coverage. It's more time consuming, but it's worth it! — Amy
Have a Before & After you'd like to share? Shoot me an email with your images right here! (Low res, under 500k per image, please.)
CLICK HERE to see Sean's bench transformation after the jump!
Benches are one of my favorite kinds of furniture — they're small, versatile and easy to play around with when planning your interior layout. If I had more room in my home, I think I would add a couple benches here and there for extra storage, seating and interest, and I'd love it if one of them was just like this green bench makeover from Sean. I adore the unexpected combination of preppy, bold color with the ornate lines of the piece. Great transformation, Sean!
Time: A few hours
Cost: under $10
Basic Steps: I was going for a high-gloss finish, which is why I chose spray paint. I wanted the piece, which has an oriental feel, to read a bit more preppy. To sand it, I actually used steel wool per my dad's suggestion. Advice I would have for people undertaking a similar project? Number One: do this in a well-ventilated area! I tackled this in my parent's garage. Number Two: it's relatively easy to achieve an even coat using spray paint, but practice on the back of the piece of furniture first to figure out exactly how far away you really want to hold the can and how long you can hold it over one area of the piece before it starts to drip! Drips are bad.
Overall, this is a super easy way to update something that might otherwise be underwhelming — and on that note, I definitely recommend using high-gloss paint, as it really makes the piece pop. Otherwise, at least for me and this bench, I think the look would've been too understated. And again, I really wanted to convert it into something a bit preppier, hence the Kelly green shade. — Sean
What kind of spray paint did you use over the brass? Did you have to prime it?
I would have never guess that that brassy lamp would take paint so well. Well done!
Awesome! See how a little bit of paint, creative imagination and elbow grease will result in great results.
Beautiful! Giving life to old pieces of furniture is one of my favorite things to do. There are so many possibilities of what you can do and its usually very inexpensive. Thanks for sharing!
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Love the lamp! Same question as above, what type of paint did you use?
What a great idea with the bench. I'm looking for a small entry way organizer and place to put on your shoes and this is just a wonderful idea. I'm sure I could find something at my local Goodwill. Thanks!
I can't get over that lamp. It looks FANTASTIC! What kind of paint did you use to achieve that shine?
love the lamp!
Both transformations look great! The lamp was a total surprise because I thought it would be difficult to paint that brassy finish.
Amazing how the brass came out looking like a porcelain finish. Now I know what to do with those lamps in my attic. Thanks so much for sharing this idea!
I used just a basic gloss finish spray paint that I picked up at Rona. It's nice because I've used the same type of paint but different color for an end table I have and it's super shiny! I actually got the idea from a Designsponge post where another person was re-doing old lamps and selling them. I thought, well I can do that! Takes thrift shopping to a whole new level!!
Hmmm…. I feel the need for more details… the finish on the lamp is so much like porcelain! It has such depth in each of the grooves, it looks like you used multiple colors. What brand of spray paint did you use? Is it high gloss paint? This looks awesome – I am for sure inspired!!
Makeovers were great, but I have to say the unmade bed in the bench after photo was very distracting !!
That Green Bench is just happy to look at. That is just the cheeriest piece of furniture, love the color! Great work.
The lamp is super shiny for sure, I didn't even need a primer. The paint is Rona brand, Enamel, interior and exterior. Used maybe a quarter of the can for the job. It just dries incredibly shiny! I'm planing of getting a can of darker dusty rose to cover my coffee table in :) Happy painting!!
Karen, thanks! I love the color too.
crazy about decorated eggs too
Mind sharing the paint color on the lamp, it's beautiful!!
I too love redecorating and changing the looks of my house accessories such as my wooden wind chimes.
I like what you did with the lamp shade and the bench. It's perfect for any living room.
Fabulous look – cant ever throw out a lamp! This one is great


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text: Zynga Responds to Mafia Wars Drone ScareBrian Crecente10/14/11 12:30amFiled to: Mafia warsFacebookZyngaDroneAir force dronePCComputerWindowsGettypic25EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink The keystroke-capturing computer virus that infected the networks used to pilot U.S. Air Force drones had nothing to do with Mafia Wars despite early reports to the contrary, Zynga tells Kotaku. Earlier this week the Associated Press reported that the credential stealing virus that infected those Remotely Piloted Aircraft operations computers was one routinely used to "steal log-in and password data from people who gamble or play games like Mafia Wars online." Advertisement Advertisement Not exactly true, says Zynga."We have no indications that suggest Zynga's Mafia Wars was connected with the malware that infected the Pentagon's drone program," Nils Puhlmann, Zynga's Chief Security Officer, said. "We actively take steps to maintain and protect the trust of our customers, including educating our players about the risks associated with visiting untrusted sites and downloading untrusted applications. Both of those actions can increase the risk of getting infected with malware."The malware detected on the systems did not affect those drones, Colonel Kathleen Cook, spokesperson for Air Force Space Command, said earlier this week in a prepared statement. Sponsored On Sept. 15, 24th Air Force detected malware on a portable hard drive used for transferring information between computers. After notifying Creech Air Force Base, the malware was isolated. The Air Force then began a forensic process to track the origin of the malware and clean the infected systems.The malware was only found on a stand-alone support Windows-based support network and was considered more of a nuisance then a threat, Cook said. "It's standard policy not to discuss the operational status of our forces," said Cook. "However, we felt it important to declassify portions of the information associated with this event to ensure the public understands that the detected and quarantined virus posed no threat to our operational mission and that control of our remotely piloted aircraft was never in question."We continue to strengthen our cyber defenses, using the latest anti-virus software and other methods to protect Air Force resources and assure our ability to execute Air Force missions. Continued education and training of all users will also help reduce the threat of malware to Department of Defense systems." Advertisement It's likely that the malware was something used to attack popular social networking sites that also happen to have games like Mafia Wars on them. Those sites could include Facebook and Yahoo.You can contact Brian Crecente, the author of this post, at firstname.lastname@example.com. You can also find him on Twitter, Facebook, and lurking around our #tips page.Reply25 repliesLeave a reply


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Dan Fogler from Take Me Home Tonight is here on Attack of the Show to spill the details on his new comedy film about the fates of three friends converging one night at a wild Labor Day weekend party. Find out what it's like working with Topher Grace and Anna Faris, filming a movie set in the 1980's and more.
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The CPAC straw poll which was released today shows that the face of Republican conservatism has changed remarkably in the last year. Rand Paul, the libertarian Kentucky Senator won with 25% of the vote. Marco Rubio, Florida Senator, was the runner-up with 23% of the tallies. The GOP base is clearly looking for a new leader from those who were chosen in previous annual straw polls.
Both of these men are relative newbies to elective office. Obviously, that's hardly a drawback (see Barack Obama), but the implication is that those who have been in the public eye for a long time have disappointed conservative activists. This vote gives both men some impetus in their presumed 2016 Presidential bids, providing evidence that they have some hold on the base. Other presumptive candidates also chose to have their names put up in nomination included Rick Santorum (8% of the votes), Chris Christie (7%), Paul Ryan (6%), and Scott Walker (5%). There were 58 other candidates on the ballot, who received a total of about a quarter of the vote among them.
Prior to 2005, CPAC only did the straw ballot contest during presidential election years. Since then, it has been conducted every year allowing us to see how candidates' popularity change over time. For example, in 2005, the winner was Rudy Giuliani. The next year, the winner was the Republican who everyone believed would win the 08 nomination, George Allen. Then came macaca. Mitt Romney won in 07, 08, 09 and last year. Ron Paul won in 2010 and 2011.
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Colony Bishop Seabury Academy defeated the Crest High junior varsity football team, 45-20, on Monday night.
Junior quarterback Joe Simpson passed for 156 yards and junior Marcus Allen ran for 124 yards and received for 60 yards, scoring three touchdowns. Allen had 13 tackles, a sack, and caused a fumble.
The Seahawks intercepted Crest three times. Sophomore Harley Holub had two picks and senior Fischer Almanza one.
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RALEIGH, NC (NEWS RELEASE) — Department of Transportation Secretary Gene Conti has awarded a contract to preserve the Thomas Rhodes Bridge, which carries U.S. 421 over the Cape Fear River in New Hanover County. The project will entail major preservation work including hydro-demolition of the bridge deck and the placement of a latex modified overlay, replacement of expansion joints, cleaning and painting of the structural steel and various structural concrete repairs.
The $ 3,990,541 contract was awarded to HRI Bridge Company of State College, Pa. Work can begin at any period between March and October 2013 and must be completed 410 days after the start date.
This bridge will be rehabilitated using a new resurfacing technique called hydro-demolition. During this resurfacing process, the deteriorated concrete on the bridge deck will be removed in part using high-pressured water and the bridge will be resurfaced using high-strength concrete.
Hydro-demolition is more precise than traditional pavement removal with a jackhammer, and it reduces the potential for damage to the bridges. In addition, hydro-demolition is safer and faster than traditional demolition methods and minimizes the impact to traffic.
This is one of 22 contracts totaling $67.1 million awarded by Conti in November for highway and bridge projects across North Carolina. NCDOT awarded the contracts to the lowest bidders, as required by state law. The bids received on the projects awarded came in about 6.2 percent, or $4.5 million, below NCDOT estimates.


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Opinion: A Mad, Personal-Attacking, Interrupting Obama Loses Third Presidential DebateRomney won this debate in more ways than one – most impressively due to his dignified style.
Opinion: In Clear Victory Obama Shows Romney Isn't Ready To Be Commander-In-ChiefWhat was most clear tonight, though, is that Mitt Romney has no idea how the world works and the Office of the President is no place for on the job training.
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Opinion: Democrats Pick Another Losing Issue Focusing On BindersIt's great that Obama made the binders the headlines since last Tuesday night's debate because the truth about Mitt Romney's record on hiring women and the truth about Obama's alleged war on women is finally coming out – and helping Romney in the polls.
CBS Local Presidential Forum: Obama/Romney: Push Back On Opponent's False AccusationsWith the CBS Local Presidential Forum coming to a close Barack Obama and Mitt Romney take their chance to set the record straight, pointing out the false accusations their opponent has leveled and giving their response.
Opinion: Romney Campaign Drops Dog Whistle And Moves To Blatant RacismRomney supporters, including his son Tagg, have moved away from dog whistle politics and are now engaging in outright disrespectful and racist campaigning.
Opinion: Crowley's Obama Favoritism Completely Discredits Her As A JournalistThere were so many blatant signs of Obama-favored bias displayed by CNN political correspondent Candy Crowley that one scarcely knows where to begin. She caused the difference between Romney's huge win in the first debate and his extremely narrow win in the second.
Opinion: Romney Clearly Won The Debate - AgainThe debate results are much less lopsided than the first debate, but Obama's failed promises of the past four years which were clearly expressed by Romney dictate that Obama couldn't win the debate. Romney won again.
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ORCHARD PARK — If, last Sunday, you had said Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller looked an awful lot like the Spiller of 2010 and not the Spiller of 2012, Spiller would have agreed.
"I kind of went back to some of my old habits," Spiller said Wednesday. "I wasn't letting the offensive line do their jobs. I was totally rushing it. I wasn't playing free."
The Bills lost to the New England Patriots, 23-21, and the Bills' most dynamic player rushed 17 times for 41 yards, lost a fumble that led to a Patriots touchdown and caught five passes for 14 yards. His 55 yards from scrimmage were his lowest total in a game in which he touched the ball at least 20 times.
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The Patriots were committed to stopping Spiller, stacking the line of scrimmage to force rookie quarterback EJ Manuel to beat them. And with Bills offensive coordinator Nate Hackett limiting the downfield throws, the Patriots never felt the need to drop their safeties and linebackers into coverage.
That would have opened some space for Spiller.
"If a team is going to stack the box and key on me, that'll open things up for other guys. I embrace that challenge," Spiller said. "And it also shows where you're at. If teams are going to stack the box, that's a sign of respect. I kind of got a feel of what Adrian Peterson feels like every week."
Peterson so often beats that attention -- because he runs with patience and explodes through cutback lanes.
Spiller ran that way in 2012, when he gained 1,244 yards rushing and averaged 6.0 yards per carry, second only to Peterson, who nearly set an NFL single-season rushing record.
But Sunday, Spiller ran the way he did as a rookie and early in his second season -- he kept bouncing outside when the hole wasn't there. The Patriots strung him out and cut him off.
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"The cutbacks were there," Spiller said. "That was just me being impatient and reverting back to some of my old habits. There were a couple plays I bounced outside that I shouldn't have. The great thing about it is it's very correctable, and that's what I'm getting preached on. Do the little things, take my time, tempo, and whenever I make a decision, just go with it."
Manuel is raw, and the passing game is a work in progress, so the Bills have to run the ball if they are going to succeed on offense. Spiller has to be better, too -- and, according to center Eric Wood, so does the offensive line.
"We have to block better, and make more plays around him," Wood said. "We know what C.J. can do and we're going to keep feeding him, and when they start pulling guys up, hopefully we can beat them on the back end a little more."
Backup Fred Jackson rushed for 67 yards on 13 carries, and isn't ready to pin all the blame on the run game, however. He said the passing game has to be more diverse and dangerous than it was against New England.
"We've got some speed at the receiver position, and if we can get those guys catching deep balls, they're going to have to leave the safeties back there to help the corners," Jackson said."That's one of the key things we have to do. If we get that done, it'll definitely help us in the running game."
Coach Doug Marrone said he wasn't bothered by Spiller's low yardage total, but he pointed to costly turnovers (receiver Marquise Goodwin also lost a fumble that led to a TD) and penalties that wiped out some nice gains.
Marrone said Spiller will be fine.
"I think C.J. made some good runs and caught the ball (well)," Marrone said. "Sometimes there were things that were out there that we left out there. Whether it was us not finishing up front or maybe not trusting the scheme that we're in. Seeing color in the hole and trying to pop it out. think a lot of things go into that. I believe that C.J. will be fine and he'll get better and better each week."
Maiorana writes for the Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat and Chronicle, a Gannett property.


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Most Powerful Credit Repair Advice Ever!
The best and most powerful, important, advice ever period for improving your credit report is..... Find out your due date and your credit card reporting date and pay your card off in full 1 day before your due date and then DO NOT TOUCH YOUR CARD UNTIL "ONE DAY AFTER" YOUR CREDIT CARD COMPANY REPORTS TO THE CREDIT BUREAUS. Let's say your bill due date is the 20th and your closing date is the 27th Pay your card in full on the 19th and wait till your credit card company reports on the 27th Don't touch your card till the 28th. Use your card just like cash and spend almost the whole limit but never go over the limit! Make sure every month you pay off your card in full or you will screw up your credit going over 30% of your credit card limit. Also make sure you pay one day before your due date and wait till after the reporting closing date to use your card again. If you do this you will show the credit bureaus that you can make high monthly payments and you will have zero interest. This formula will have the most impact on building your credit fast.
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The truth about utilization
So there is a lot of misinformation here. First, if you leave a balance on your card this actually hurts your score and the only one that benefits is the cc company that charges you interest. Even when your utilization is 0, one of the things that is reported in your score is recent cc use (and yes even when you pay it down to zero this is still visible in your credit score). You should use your card and pay off every month. Keep the utilization under 10 percent for best score, although the effect is minimal even if you approach 20 percent (don't go above). Try to also increase your cc limits, which not only effects your utilization rates but having a low total amount of credit also hurts your score as this shows you have not build a relationship with the cc company as they only trusted you with a low limit. Hope this helps
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My score
My credit sucked and I wanted to buy a home my score was 601 the bank required a 620 they suggested I get a cc so I did I used it for 6 mos and was never late with my payment in full after 6 mos I went back my score was 626 they approved the loan I closed the card w a 0 balance 3 mos later I bought a new car my score dropped to 574 so I opened a new cc thru Barclays it's the nfl extra points card my scores is coming back up some ,your debit to income ratio is what most definitely affects your score if you do have a cc using it def helps every month the only way a cc hurts you is if you don't pay your balance in full every month,as far as the 30 % thing goes if you never go above the 30% mark of your card your cc company will not increase your cc limit very often because of this which in turn keeps your score lower so use your cards on gas cigs food day to day stuff just pay it off in full every month without being late ,within 6 mos your score will inprove without a doubt.
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You do not need to use a card to increase your score, that will come with on-time payments and length of history over time.
However, you should use the card ~3 months (depending on the lender) to keep it active, otherwise the line could be closed.
Utilization under 30% is best, under 10% is even better. If you do plan on using the card, and you go over those percentages it would be best to pay it before the cut-off date for reporting (which is not always the same as your statement reporting date). However, utilization report isn't historic. E.G. if 50% util gets reported one month, but you pay it down to 0 and don't use it and 0% util is reported the next month, lenders can't see that you ever had the 50% util.
They can, however, see the high-limit that was reported. This isn't really looked at that often, depending on the strength of the rest of your report.
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PENALIZED for 0% Utilization
I have a large total limit on my cards (over $150,000 available credit) and recently paid them off so I'm now sitting at a 0 Utilization.
I was SHOCKED to watch my credit score go DOWN 25 points!!! Why? Because the 'optimum' balance is between 1% and 10%.... 0% untilization is at the same level as having 30% Utilitization!
I REFUSE to carry a a $1,500 balance on my cards in order to raise my score. . . The interest charged on that would basically mean I'm having to PAY to get a higher score.
This isn't right.
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help its a mess!
I have very poor credit 530. I have so much negative stuff, that I dont know where to start.
Any suggestions???
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My question is kind of in this area...
I paid off all cards about 1 month ago. I have decided to do the "tank-of-gas-and-pay-bill-100%" plan. First thing I notice is my credit score is NOT moving. Also, I used to get credit alerts all the time and have not gotten a single alert recently? In any case, I also have a few store cards which I really don't like using at all. Is it important to use all "majors" every month (tank of gas) or is it necessary to use all cards (including those store accounts) to show usage? I can use the store cards if it is necessary and just buy something small and pay it off if that is what it takes to build my score.
Your advice is greatly appreciated! I *love* this community! I troll about once per week looking for advice!
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I don't know anymore. I reduced my credit utilization from 90% down to 34% and it made absolutely no difference in my score, according to this website. I've had 100% on time payments for the past three years and still can't get out of the 600's.
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I would just use it once a month if you do not really need to rack up credit card debt and then pay it off. Many cc companies are closing cards that are not used on a regular basis. Use of it will not affect your score unless you start adding debt.
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I have a question in relation to yours.. I have an credit card account open and it's maxed out $1700 worth. I'm concerned that if I pay this card off, the credit grantor will close the account and it's one of my oldest accounts I have. They have already lowered my limit from 3000 initially. Confused, please ssomeone help!
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TUPELO – No one was injured in an 801 Stewart Drive house fire in Tupelo Wednesday.
Tupelo Fire Chief Thomas Walker said family members were in the house when it caught on fire but were outside when the fire department arrived.
The fire appears to have started in the kitchen where the flames were mostly contained, according to Walker.
The upstairs sustained heavy smoke damage and there was water damage in the basement.
Walker said the call came at 11:56 a.m. and the engine companies were back in service by 1:15.
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Barack Obama, we have been told by his admirers on the left and right, is an instinctive centrist, a moderate always ready to negotiate compromises, a politician deeply interested in the nuances of public policy.
Barack Obama, we have been told by his admirers on the left and right, is an instinctive centrist, a moderate always ready to negotiate compromises, a politician deeply interested in the nuances of public policy.
But over the course of Obama's first term, this analysis increasingly sounded like wishful thinking. And never more than during the past week, with the nomination of Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense and with Speaker John Boehner's revelation that in his negotiations last month, Obama repeatedly insisted that "we don't have a spending problem."
Obama went ahead with the Hagel nomination even though Hagel has been greeted with sharp criticism from many of his fellow Republicans and with eloquent silence by elected Democrats.
It's not difficult to understand why. On foreign policy and defense issues, Hagel stands not somewhere between the two parties but conspicuously to the left not only of Republicans but of most Democrats - and to the left of many of the president's own policies.
For example, Hagel was one of two Republican senators who in 2007 voted against designating Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization. The Obama administration accepts that designation.
Hagel has consistently voted against and opposed sanctions on Iran. Obama ran for re-election touting the increased sanctions he has adopted at the insistence of bipartisan congressional majorities.
Hagel has said that military action against Iran is "not a viable, feasible, responsible option." Obama has insisted that all options are on the table should negotiations and sanctions fail to deter Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Hagel has supported direct negotiations with the terrorist group Hamas. Obama has not.
Obama's Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has said that the defense cuts that would be imposed by sequestration would be "devastating." Hagel in a 2011 interview called the Defense Department "bloated" and added, "I think the Pentagon needs to be pared down."
Hagel has shown an animus against Israel that is in tension with Obama's assurances that Israel is a valued ally. He was one of four senators who refused to sign a letter urging the president to express solidarity with Israel and condemn Palestinian violence.
In an interview with Mideast talks veteran Aaron David Miller in 2006, Hagel said, "The Jewish lobby intimidates a lot of people," and, "I'm not an Israeli senator, I'm a United States senator."
But American support for Israel is not the product of a sinister "Jewish lobby." It's a reflection of the strong pro-Israel beliefs of the vast majority of Americans.
Confirmation of Hagel will be taken by the Iranian regime as an indication that the United States will do nothing to stop it from obtaining the nuclear capacity that Israel understandably regards as a threat to its existence.
So it's not surprising that the Washington Post editorial page, which supported Obama's re-election, stated that Hagel "is not the right choice for defense secretary."
Obama's decision to nominate him anyway suggests a leftward lurch on policy for which voters were given no advance notice.
It's not surprising that most Republican senators seem likely to vote against this Republican nominee - and that most Democratic senators are avoiding making any commitment. Even the voluble Chuck Schumer is keeping quiet.
Democrats are keeping quiet, too, about Obama's insistence that "we don't have a spending problem." For three years, Senate Democrats have refused to pass a budget resolution while government spending as a percentage of gross domestic product continues at the highest level - 24 percent to 25 percent - since World War II.
Obama was unable or unwilling to negotiate a grand bargain with Boehner in 2011 and again last month, and insists he won't cut spending in return for an increase in the debt ceiling next month.
"I'm getting tired of hearing you say that," he responded in irritation at Boehner's insistence on doing something about spending. So the dealmaking to avoid the fiscal cliff was left to Vice President Joe Biden and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Obama has sometimes talked of reforming entitlement programs. But his unwillingness to address spending looks like another unannounced lurch to the left.
Michael Barone is a senior political analyst for The Washington Examiner.


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Return on Equity (average, past 3 years) | 22.3% |
Cash/Debt | $52.3 billion / $4.5 billion |
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An evaluation of the effectiveness of forward facing child restraint systems." Accid Anal Prev. 2004;36(4):585-9.
" Examining the Role of Supportive Adults in Violence Exposure Among Urban Male Youth." Journal of Adolescent Health. 2015;56(2):S82-S83.
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Get an overview of this hotelStylish, family-friendly hotel on the River Walk
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This high-rise hotel, overlooking the River Walk, offers a central location across the street from the Rivercenter Mall. The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is adjacent to the hotel, and the Alamo is 3 blocks away.
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The hotel offers a luggage and package hold. A business center provides computers with high-speed Internet access and shipping and receiving services. In addition, 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting and function space, including 15 meeting rooms, is available.
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- Total number of rooms - 512
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- Indoor pool
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- Breakfast available (surcharge)
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- Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
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Cactus Flower Café - Casual, family-friendly restaurant showcasing American and Southwestern favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Outdoor seating, weather permitting.
Market Street Deli - Soup, sandwiches, pastries, coffee drinks. Open daily.
Lobby Bar - River views. Beer, wine, cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, light fare. Wireless Internet access available. Outdoor seating, weather permitting.
Nearby Things to Do
The hotel offers an indoor/outdoor pool flanked by a sundeck, and a 24-hour fitness room with cardio machines and free weights; towels are provided. Indoor table tennis is also available.
Several golf courses are within 15 miles of the hotel, including the Pecan Valley Golf Course and Hill Country Golf Club.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at 2 AM
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Free rollaway/extra beds!
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Only service animals are allowed
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 12.00 and USD 25.00 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 12.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): USD 12.95 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 12.95 per night (rates may vary)
- Fee for high-speed Internet (wired) in public areas: USD 12.95 per night (rates may vary)
- Valet parking fee: USD 41 per day (in/out privileges)
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this is realistic anime so i didnt know what to classify it under - this is a realistic rendition of the ultra me from the ultra me /chibi me pic series. Call it sexy, call it calvin clein, call it homoerotic - call it whatever you want - i guess its all those things lol - enjoy
and I am aware the right side of his face is al ittle grainy.. the paper began to desintegrate there from so much shading - nothnig I could do to remedy that at that point..
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I like this a lot ^.^
I'm sure this probably isn't what you were going for but the boy looks like a well-drawn version of Gotenks from the Dragon Ball series.
with that in mind, you managed to take a fairly unattractive character and turn him into a cutie XD
lol yeah I guess I can see where you are coming from there.. but ssj3's don't have eyebrows ;)
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i am just IN LOVE with that hair haha...i'm jealous, i wish i could draw characters like you do, mine usually turn out fairly disproportionate and i get totally lost on hands and feet haha...but i'm very good with accessories like pendants and weaponry :D side art during class in school pretty much. you know what? you've just inspired me to put up a few of my more favorite drawings.
awesome man!
as for my drawings - the key is to use 2 or 3 different pencil grades - and to keep your highlights light and your contrasts dark - that way it really pops out :)
altho I think I used the same pencil for all of this.. lol..
this pic is like 6-8 years old hahha..
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