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Powerful cue from the Inception soundtrack, by Hans Zimmer.
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Posted by Rot at 6:21 AM
Labels: film scores, hans zimmer, inception, music, now playing, soundtrack
5 comments:
- Anonymous said...
Hans Zimmer & JNH are the best.
- January 26, 2011 at 6:42 AM
- Rot said...
And James Horner : )
It's odd, in Soundtrack Collecting circles, Hans Zimmer is treated like White Zinfandel in the world of sommeliers.
I never understood that. His scores always deliver.
- January 26, 2011 at 6:52 AM
- Anonymous said...
Yep and I forgot Harry Gregson Williams..I like his stuff too.
Every time I hear something from Hans I say he cant top that..then he does.
Oh and I have a pic from Halloween night you might get a kick out of..do you have an email add for the site?
- January 26, 2011 at 7:33 AM
- Rot said...
email@example.com : )
- January 26, 2011 at 7:38 AM
- Vintage Seance said...
Hans Zimmer is amazing! Inception was fabulous too, I was so bummed that Christopher Nolan was not nominated for best director though :(
- January 28, 2011 at 12:52 PM
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How Did Justin Bieber Spoil Selena Gomez for Her Birthday?
Selena Gomez celebrated her 20th birthday at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards on July 22, but the celebration didn't stop when the broadcast wrapped. Her BF Justin Bieber, who surprisingly didn't give her a shout out when he performed, went all out. He planned an intimate, post-TCAs party for her at Il Cielo in Beverly Hills.
Hollywood Life reports that Gomez was given the royal treatment, with a source saying, "Justin made sure everyone at Il Cielo treated Selena like a princess last night. He was really adorable about it. You could tell that her birthday dinner party meant a lot to him."
Apparently, The Biebs planned out both the menu and the decorations at the shindig, leaving no detail to chance. "There were even rose petals on the tables, which was the singer's idea. "He is quite the romantic. The party was held in the back room and was very intimate. There were about 30 guests," the insider shared.
The spread was pretty delish and swaggy, too. "There was plenty of food to choose from including grilled calamari, baby spinach with sliced pears, goat cheese and candied walnuts, homemade pappardelle with lobster, grilled salmon and grilled rib-eye steak," the insider revealed.
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The Reinvent Payphones Demo Day is fully reserved,
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How can New York City reinvent payphones to make our city more accessible, safer, healthier, greener and better informed? Show the world in the Reinvent Payphones Design Challenge.
Submit your prototype idea by February 18 at 9:00AM EST to be considered as a presenter at the Reinvent Payphones Demo Day on March 5, 2013. Selected entrants will be notified by email by February 22, 2013. Full rules available here.
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The Reinvent Payphones Design Challenge challenges you to redesign New York City's payphones.
WHY: Current payphone vendor agreements expire in 2014, creating opportunities for innovation.
WHO: The City is currently gathering feedback on the future of payphones. As part of this effort, the City is inviting students, urban planners, designers, technologists, architects, creators and legal and policy experts to build physical and/or virtual prototypes imagining a new public utility through payphone infrastructure.
Looking for a team to work with? Visit collabfinder.com/reinventpayphones to review ideas with potential partners.
WHAT: The City manages a telecommunications network of 11,412 public pay payphones throughout the five boroughs. Payphone use has decreased with mobile device adoption, but payphones still serve the communications needs of thousands of New Yorkers a day, especially in times of emergency.
WHEN and WHERE: Reinvent Payphones runs from December 4, 2012 - March 5, 2013. Don't forget to register for updates.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
- Design Challenge Demo Day, 6:30 - 9:00PM
- Quirky headquarters, 606 West 28th Street, 7th Floor, Manhattan
- Up to 15 semi-finalists will demonstrate their prototypes to a panel of judges
- The Reinvent Payphones Demo Day is fully reserved, but you can join us online at Quirky.com/live.
Monday, February 18, 2013
- Submission Period Ends at 9AM EST
- Submit digital files presenting your prototypes to nyc.gov/reinventpayphones
- Up to 15 prototypes will be selected as semi-finalists and invited to participate in the Demo Day
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- Open Information Session, 5:30 - 7:00PM (optional)
- 9 MetroTech Center in Downtown Brooklyn
- Q&A with City employees who manage payphone infrastructure and public space, and meet other interested participants
- Watch a video of the Information Session
How to Enter
REGISTER: All interested participants must register through this site to receive important updates.
ATTEND: There will be an optional Information Session on January 23, 2013. This is your opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the City's payphone infrastructure and pilot programs.
SUBMIT: Submit information about your prototype for consideration by February 18, 2013 at nyc.gov/reinventpayphones. Please note: the Submission Period will start in early 2013 and we will update this website with directions on how to submit your prototype then. Applicants are required to agree to the Official Rules listed below to participate. Up to 15 semifinalist prototypes will be selected for demonstration at the Reinvent Payphones Demo Day.
DEMO: Up to fifteen (15) semifinalists will present at the Reinvent Payphones Demo Day on March 5, 2013 and compete for three prizes. The top five winners will then be featured on the City of New York's Facebook page for a public vote.
Official Rules
No purchase is necessary to enter and win. The Design Challenge is open to those 18 years of age or older and who are lawful US residents at the time of entry and throughout the competition. If you are a New York City student under the age of 18, please have a supervising teacher, parent or school administrator email NYC Digital at email@example.com and we will work with you to register your team. Void where restricted or prohibited by law. Please click here to view a full set of the official rules.
Entries must be received by February 18, 2013 at 9:00AM EST when the Competition Submission Period ends. The Submission must include the name(s) and email addresses of team members and a link to a virtual demonstration of the Submission. Limit one (1) entry per individual or team. Up to fifteen semi-finalists will be selected and invited to present their Submission at the Demo Day on March 5, 2013. Up to three finalists may be awarded at Demo Day.
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Submissions will be judged by the following criteria:
- Connectivity: Ability to connect New Yorkers and enable communication, including for safety and emergency purposes
- Creativity: Originality, innovation and quality of idea
- Visual Design: Including visual appeal and user experience
- Functionality: Flexibility, versatility, scalability, accessibility and sustainability
- Community Impact: Support of local residents, businesses and cultural institutions
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Connectivity. Payphones currently rely on the power/phone line of the adjacent property. Many phones are electrified and many have traditional copper phone line connections. Almost all locations are capable of becoming electrified and being fitted with fiber connections with speeds of at least 15 Mbps. What alternative communications amenities would fill a need? (E.g. WiFi, touch screens, mobile device charging facilities, etc.)
Design. How can sidewalk payphones be redesigned to enhance aesthetics and integrate seamlessly with city streets and public infrastructure? How should design vary by location? Can sustainable power sources such as solar power support new infrastructure? How can we plan to prevent vandalism? What is the user experience of using the future payphone?
Community Impact. How can payphones support community needs such as local services, businesses and programs? How can the community play a role in content development?
Sustainability. The City of New York receives a 36% share of revenue generated through the payphones. New payphone kiosks should generate revenue that equals or exceeds the most recent annual revenue of $17.7 million: $1.2 million from calls and $15.9 from advertising. How can new payphones continue to generate City revenue while adding value?
Accessibility. Payphone kiosks should ensure that people with disabilities will be able to utilize new communications infrastructure. See Section 7 of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Inclusive Design Guidelines manual on creating public environments that are usable by everyone. How will payphones ensure accessibility?
Safety. Payphone usage tripled in areas that lost power during Hurricane Sandy, as payphones receive electricity via the phone line and not external power sources. Current public safety and service measures include free calls to 911 and 311 at any time. How can the City to use payphones for emergency preparedness, response, and recovery?
Watch a video of the Reinvent Payphones Information Session (Q&A with City employees who manage payphone infrastructure and public space)
The City is thrilled to partner with local universities and colleges that are helping to promote the Reinvent Payphones Design Challenge to faculty and students. If you are a dean or a member of faculty and interested in seeing how your students can get involved, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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- Parsons The New School for Design
- Polytechnic Institute of New York University
- Technological Change Lab at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University
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AVENUE Q Opens at the Phoenix Theatre, 4/19
The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis announces Avenue Q will return to the Phoenix Mainstage in the 2011-2012 previously TBA spot. Avenue Q, with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx and original story by Jeff Whitty, opened off-Broadway at the Vineyard Theatre in March 2003, where it gained rave reviews, and was extended four times. The Phoenix was the first regional, professional theatre to produce Avenue Q, winner of the 2004 Tony for Best Musical, last season with a local professional cast and crew. That same cast is coming back for performances April 19 through May 13, 2012.
The Winner of the Tony "Triple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt (puppets) and packed with heart. This musical tells the story of a recent college graduate named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. (He started at Avenue A, but kept looking until he found an Avenue in his price range.) There, he meets Kate (the girl next door), Rod (the Republican), Trekkie Internet sexpert), Lucy (the slut) and other colorful characters who help Princeton finally discover his purpose in life.
"It makes perfect sense to bring back this show," says Bryan Fonseca, Phoenix Theatre Producing Director. "It fits the mission of the Phoenix because it includes all those topics that people don't like to talk about: relationships, the economy, race, sex, coming out and, most importantly, our purpose in life." Fonseca goes on to say "Avenue Q was very popular last season and although we don't usually bring shows back, this show certainly found its audience last year and we are excited to have people see the show for the first time, as well as have people come back from last year."
The Cast
The complete cast from last season is back. Ben Tebbe is Princeton; Emily Ristine is Princeton's love interest Kate Monster. In the dual roles of Lucy and Trekkie, Claire Wilcher returns, as well as Jason Gloye as Rod. Eric J. Olson is Nicky, R. Brian Noffke portrays Brian, Diane Tsao Boehm is Christmas Eve, Da'Keisha Bryant is Gary Coleman, and Marcy Thornsberry is New Comer.
Special Ticket Prices and Performance Details
Performances will be held on Thursdays at 7pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm and 6pm. The 6pm Sunday performances are added for Avenue Q only. Doors open ½ hour prior to curtain for seating.
All seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis and all Thursday tickets are $20; Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances are $30.
As a special reward for purchasing tickets early, all Avenue Q tickets purchased prior to December 31, 2011 are $5 OFF for any performance (Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun). (This discount does not apply to youth tickets, group tickets, etc.)
For more information about any Phoenix Productions or to purchase tickets, call The Phoenix Theatre box office at 317.635.7529. Tickets may also be purchased online. The theatre's website is www.phoenixtheatre.org.


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|Part of Sigma Alpha Mu's mission is to develop good citizens and well-rounded individuals. That includes giving back to the community. Sigma Alpha Mu feels that it is important to develop this good habit and live by these values while a young man is in college, cultivating a lifelong commitment to helping others. A community cannot improve without the generosity and leadership of men like members of Sigma Alpha Mu. As a fraternity, Sigma Alpha Mu prides itself on its many philanthropic efforts. Last year our undergraduate chapter members raised over $350,000 for various national and local charities. If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved check out The Judy Fund.
Sigma Alpha Mu's National Philanthropy is The Judy Fund, which is part of The Alzheimer's Association. The Judy Fund was established by a Sigma Alpha Mu member, Marshall Gelfand, in honor of his wife who lost a nine-year battle to the Alzheimer 's disease in 2004. The money raised for the Judy Fund is used to support the research, care, and advocacy efforts by the Alzheimer's Association. This past year Sigma Alpha Mu chapter members raised more than $40,000 for the Judy Fund and look forward to raising even more in the future. Click here to learn more about the Judy Fund. This website has been specifically donated to help Sigma Alpha Mu members get involved.
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A fun DIY decoration stands out against a white staircase.
H&H senior design editor Sarah Hartill crafted this three-dimensional garland to add a joyful atmosphere to an all-white stairwell. Despite its layered look, it was a fairly simple DIY: Sarah simply opened up pre-made paper decorations and secured them to the banister with clear fishing line.
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A bright white passageway prepped for the festive season.
A stunning conservatory-style skylight illuminates designer Betty Theodoropoulos's handsome hallway, shining a natural spotlight on a bench piled high with gifts, a lush Christmas garland and pots of wintry paperwhites.
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Letter cut-outs spell out a classic Christmas message on this festively-decorated mantel. To make your own lanterns, simply stencil letters on white paper bags and carefully trim with a sharp craft knife, then paste sheets of clear vellum on the inside of the bags behind each letter. Insert battery-powered tealights to cast a warm (and safe) glow.
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A glowing holiday vignette.
Designer, former Bachelorette, and Love It or List It Vancouver host Jillian Harris dressed her sparkling copper-toned tree with a collection of inexpensive baubles, family heirlooms and mercury-glass ornaments. She then wrapped her presents with pretty ribbon and metallic-print paper for a cohesive look.
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DIY pieces meet store-bought finds.
A minimalist wreath and miniature trees give this traditional mantel mod appeal, while a simple garland — crafted from vintage holiday cards — adds a pop of lively colour.
A cheerful design that appeals to the child in everyone.
Sweet white and red felted animals and ornaments are strung casually along this mantel to evoke a nostalgic mood. A white owl figurine and vase of plump winter berries continue the simple, lighthearted theme.
Subtle pattern adds interest in an all white space.
Soft prints and piles of pillows and throws keep this all-white living room from feeling lifeless. In artisan Heather Shaw's festively-decorated space, a thin-striped ottoman and pretty floral chair break up the scheme, while white lights and decorations on the tree add low-key sparkle.
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A minimal, yet memorable look.
A compact table, sweet miniature chandelier and set of traditional chairs create a charming, albeit tiny, dining area in Heather Shaw's Victorian home. A simple tabletop vignette of pinecones and greenery brings the outdoors in, while a vase full of illuminated branches adds a magical glow.
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A pretty and festive focal point.
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Icy silver, cool blue and crisp white make a stunning combination.
Designer Darci Ilich, co-owner of Vancouver home store The Cross, filled her pretty white living room with metallic accessories for a seriously luxe look. Glossy blue ornaments add a pop of wintry colour on her flocked Christmas tree and miniature tabletop firs.
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A pedestal table elevates a stocky, snowy tree.
Designer Darci Ilich's plump holiday fir gets a boost thanks to a traditional wooden table, giving it the height and presence of a much larger tree. Ilich disguised the base with a length of Tiffany blue-coloured fabric, which also adds a jolt of colour to the monochromatic space.
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A bold wreath stands out in an all-white space.
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Soft blue-patterned linens pair beautifully with simple white china and delicate, rose-shaped napkin rings on this elegant Christmas table.
Glittering baubles and ornaments give this fixture a festive look.
To prime a dining room for holiday entertaining, consider dressing up your chandelier with pretty ribbons and classic ornaments. Here, blue and white satin ribbons pick up on the tones in the table settings while silver baubles add a hit of sparkle.
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Darci's faux "tree-stump" is really a white-painted planter flipped upside down. A cheeky squirrel figurine and cup of greenery complete the outdoorsy look, and a uniform colour scheme keeps the effect streamlined and modern.
An off-white and cool grey palette reads soft, subtle and seasonal.
Silver-toned ornaments suspended from the chandelier create a festive look in this beautiful dining room, and tie in perfectly with the wintry tones in the room's frosty abstract artwork.
Succulents are a fresh alternative holiday greenery.
In this contemporary dining room, black accents pop against a stark white palette, while potted succulents add lush natural beauty. A contemporary painting mounted above the traditional mantel quietly captures the spirit of the season.
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Here, a silver-robed St. Nick and glittering reindeer complement tiny baubles hung on branches, while a dusting of faux snow suggests a picturesque snowfall. The all-white colour scheme lends a modern elegance to the traditional decorations.
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A decorating scheme with elegant appeal.
The holiday decor of Lindsay Mens Craig, homeowner and senior designer at Sarah Richardson Design, is soft and feminine. A luxurious white feather boa and jewel-like ornaments on the Christmas tree work well with her apartment's soft colour palette. Her generous Ikea shelving system keeps things organized while offering plenty of space to display family photos, vases and bowls.
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Pile the mantel high with sparkly Christmas balls.
On this crisp white mantelpiece, a collection of new and vintage blue ornaments blend with glistening white "snowballs" (Styrofoam balls coated in clear glue and rolled in glitter). A triptych depicting a snowy scene, painted by homeowner and designer Ian McLeod, ties in with the baubles' cool colour palette.
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Cherry red pompoms make these crisp wreaths pop.
Glistening white decorations — like these flocked wreaths — mimic the now-covered seasonal landscape. For a jolt of lively colour, consider adorning them with bright red ribbon or sparkly pompoms.


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I am the author of three historical novels, The Violinist of Venice, The Most Beautiful Woman in Florence, and The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel, all from St. Martin's Griffin. I am represented by Brianne Johnson of Writer's House.
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Ground floor apartment with large private garden and open views over the countryside. Ground floor: Living room with kitchen cupboard dishwasher, hob, fridge/freezer. Double bedroom, single bedroom. Two bathrooms, both with shower.
Extensive garden grounds and furnished terraces surround the property. The pool is situated in the gardens below the villa and benefits from stunning views over Florence and the Florentine hills.
Shared salt water swimming pool 12m x 6m 1.40m deep, plus children's pool 4m x 6m 45cm deep. Open from March to early October.
With its origins dating back to the 15th century, Fattoria di Maiano is situated in an elevated position above Florence and enjoys panoramic views over the countryside between Fiesole and Florence.
The estate covers an area of nearly 300 hectares and the agricultural practice is completely organic. The land is mainly used for growing olives, the estate has around 20,000 olive trees covering 110 hectares. Frantoio and Moraiolo olives are picked entirely by hand in the months of November and December and pressed in the estate's mill. The premium product is Laudemio, an excellent extra virgin oil with a high nutritional value.
Accommodations are offered in lovely traditional Tuscan holiday apartments located within the estate. Originally, these apartments were rustic homesteads and former convent buildings. Recently renovated, and paying particular attention to the architectural style, these apartments have been restored to recreate the authentic Tuscan country style in terms of ambience, peace and panoramic views.
During the summer months at Fattoria di Maiano, guests can enjoy the lovely swimming pool that is located in the gardens of Fattoria. Nestled next to an olive grove, the gardens and pool overlook, what can only be described as, a truly stunning view on the surrounding countryside. The Fattoria di Maiano also offers guests a programme of activities to choose from: the teaching farm, cooking classes, art and restoration class, Villa di Maiano and Olive Mill guided tours and tastings and discovery tours of Tuscany.
In the very heart of Fattoria di Maiano you will find the 15th century Chiostro cloister and the impressive fresco Madonna della Misericordia by Spinello Aretino. Next to the cloister is the Sala del Convitto, the former convent refectory and Sala Olivaia, an ancient olive storage room. The two halls and the cloister are now settings for business meetings, parties, anniversaries and food and olive oil tastings. They are also the stage for Stagioni in Fattoria - Fattoria di Maiano music and theater festival.
In the middle of the estate is Lo Spaccio, the delicatessen shop, a corner of delightful flavours where you can sample and purchase typical Tuscan delicatessen products. The shop, with its panoramic terrace and cosy rooms is open everyday from 09.00am and is also a place where you can have breakfast and lunch. A very good restaurant is also located within walking distance at 250m.
The friendly welcome and the homely atmosphere make a holiday vacation to the Fattoria di Maiano country house an unforgettable chance to live an authentic Italian experience. Maiano, on account of its position in the hills above Florence, is within easy reach of the city centre yet is the ideal place for those who want a relaxing holiday away from the chaos of city life. All the apartments have been restored to retain their original features whilst offering modern comforts, comfortable furnishings and attractive surroundings.
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rasmussb necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
2 ganadores han sido elegidos entre 54 diseños de 20 diseñadores freelance.
Geetings! We have an opportunity for you to apply your creativity to develop a new logo.
This logo will be the foundation for our new brand image. Since we're starting fresh, you can be as creative as you choose - There are no set colors or styles to box you in.
The prizes are good for a logo contest - so reach deep and impress us.
Last day for entries is 4/6/07
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Use the following creative brief as your guide.
JHS Group
Desired Color Scheme:
This logo design is the beginning of a complete marketing overhaul for JHS Group. Feel free to use whatever colors and/or styles you feel best accomplishes the logo designÂ's objective.
Desired Style:
Tone or "Feeling" of the Logo Design:
The logo design's tone should be fresh, young, energetic – but it must also present professionalism. Imagine a mature, international (focusing mostly on USA, and Africa) company with new ideas and ability to crea
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Project Mission:
To design a new logo for JHS Group that communicates a fresh brand image for a 25-year-old company.
About JHS Group:
JHS Group is an international organization that seeks the betterment of mankind by combining business and humanitarian projects with the compassion of God. Our current efforts concentrate on the United States of America and the continent of Africa..
Project Objective:
To transform JHS Groups image from an older company with little a logo that communications nothing about who we are to a company whose mission is reflected in our logo.
Note: This new logo will be the foundation for an entire marketing overhaul including new brochures, websites, business cards, etc. We intend to have this logo embroidered on apparel as well, so keep that in mind - if it's too complicated it won't translate well in this medium.
Single Most Important Message:
The most important message for the logo to communicate is that JHS Group is a multinational, established organization that can be trusted to serve the needs of underprivileged people while being transparent and honest stewards of trust placed in us by our partners.
Target Audience:
Upper management business professionals, leaders of nations and governmental agencies
Age: 30 to 60
Mostly married with children
Audience Perception:
The target audience is usually unaware of JHS Group so we need to make a bold impression. They should know that we are experienced, trustworthy and highly competent
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- Last day for entries is 4/6/07
- The $150(US) and $50 awards will be distributed to PayPal for processing after all design materials are received by JHS Group, Ltd.
- The criteria by which all submitted work is evaluated and a winner is selected is solely at the discretion of JHS Group, Ltd.
- Original work only No contestant may copy or use any portion of work other than his/her own. No templates.
- Each contestant guarantees that his/her design submissions are his/her own original work.
- The winning contestant transfers of all intellectual property rights associated with the winning work submittal(s) to JHS Group, Ltd. at the time payment is made to the winner.
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- Winners are solely responsible for all applicable taxes on payments.
- If for any reason no design is selected as a winner by JHS Group, Ltd. no person will be awarded any portion of the prize money and JHS Group, Ltd. will not take ownership of any design materials associated with this contest.
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No one is paying much attention, but parts of New York City are like a police state for young men, women and children who happen to be black or Hispanic. They are routinely stopped, searched, harassed, intimidated, humiliated and, in many cases, arrested for no good reason.
Most black elected officials have joined their white colleagues and the media in turning a blind eye to this continuing outrage. And many black cops have joined their white colleagues in the systematic mistreatment.
Last Monday in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, about three dozen grieving young people on their way to a wake for a teenage friend who had been murdered were surrounded by the police, cursed at, handcuffed and ordered into paddy wagons. They were taken to the 83rd precinct stationhouse, where several were thrown into jail.
Leana Matia, an 18-year-old student at John Jay College, was one of those taken into custody. "We were walking toward the train station to take the L train when all these cops just swooped in on us," she said. "They cursed us out and pushed the guys. And then they handcuffed us. We kept asking, 'What are you doing?' "
Children as young as 13 were among those swept up by the cops. Two of them, including 16-year-old Lamel Carter, were the children of police officers. Some of the youngsters were carrying notes from school saying that they were allowed to be absent to attend the wake. There is no evidence that I've been able to find — other than uncorroborated statements by the police — that the teenagers were misbehaving in any way.
Everyone was searched, but nothing unlawful was found — no weapons, no marijuana or other drugs. Some of the kids were told at the scene that they were being seized because they had assembled unlawfully. "I didn't know what unlawful assembly was," said Kumar Singh, 18, who was among those arrested.
According to the police, the youngsters at the scene were on a rampage, yelling and blocking traffic. That does not seem to be the truth.
I spoke individually to several of the youngsters, to the principal of Bushwick Community High School (where a number of the kids are students), to a parent who was at the scene, and others. Nowhere was there even a hint of the chaos described by the police. Every account that I was able to find described a large group of youngsters, very sad and downcast about the loss of their friend, walking peacefully toward the station.
Kathleen Williams, whose son and two nieces were rounded up, was at the scene. She said there was no disturbance at all, and that when she tried to ask the police why the kids were being picked up, she was told to be quiet or she would be arrested, too.
Capt. Scott Henderson of the 83rd Precinct told me that the police had developed a "plan" to deal with youngsters going to the wake because they suspected that the murder was gang-related and there had already been some retaliation. He said he had personally witnessed the youngsters in Bushwick behaving badly and gave the order to arrest them.
Many of the kids were wearing white T-shirts with a picture of the dead teenager and the letters "R.I.P." on them. The cops cited the T-shirts as evidence of gang membership.
Thirty-two of the youngsters were arrested. Most were charged with unlawful assembly and disorderly conduct. Several were held in jail overnight.
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly did not exactly give the arrests a ringing endorsement. He said, in a prepared statement, "A police captain who witnessed the activity made a good-faith judgment in ordering the arrests."
A spokesman for the Brooklyn district attorney, Charles Hynes, said, "It wouldn't be unusual for a lot of this stuff to get dismissed."
The principal of Bushwick Community High, Tira Randall, said, "My kids come in here on a daily basis with stories about harassment by the police. They're not making these stories up."
New York City cops stopped and, in many cases, searched individuals more than a half million times last year. Those stops are not happening on Park Avenue or Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Thousands upon thousands of them amount to simple harassment of young black and Hispanic males and females who have done absolutely nothing wrong, but feel helpless to object.
It is long past time for this harassment of ethnic minorities by the police to cease. Why it has been tolerated this long, I have no idea.


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Americans are wearing out their joints, Consumer Reports notes. Knee replacement is now among the most common major surgeries, up 162 percent in the last two decades, according to an analysis of Medicare data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The increase is partly due to the population growth of aging baby boomers. It also reflects rising rates of obesity and the fact that a more active group of people is unwilling to live with the pain and disability of osteoarthritis.
Surgery to replace joints is a good option if your condition has become disabling, but it's possible to delay or prevent the need for surgery. Consumer Reports offers this roundup of evidence-based approaches that can help protect joints and minimize the painful symptoms of arthritis.
>> Achieve a healthy weight. Being overweight increases the stress on joints and might even hasten the breakdown of cartilage. Obesity can have systemic effects that are not well understood. Research suggests that it even increases the risk of developing arthritis in joints that don't bear weight.
Fortunately, even modest weight loss -- as little as 5 percent of body weight -- has been shown to reduce the risk of arthritis later. Research suggests that losing weight reduces pain in people who already have the disease.
>> Stay active. Because osteoarthritis can arise from the overuse of joints or sports injuries, some people who have the condition worry that exercise will make it worse. In fact, the opposite may be true. Limited evidence suggests that routine physical activity is linked to healthier cartilage in the knees, according to a 2011 review of 28 studies. People have a higher likelihood of ending up disabled from arthritis if they're sedentary.
>> Treat injuries promptly. Left untreated, injuries such as a small tear in the knee cartilage or a shoulder tendon can set in motion a wear-and-tear process that leads to joint deterioration. See a doctor for any injury that causes severe pain or swelling, or minor pain that doesn't resolve after a week or so. Take steps to minimize the risk of injury in the first place. For example, don't wear running shoes, which are designed to keep your weight from shifting sideways, to play tennis.
>> Consider nondrug options. Finding effective ways to alleviate pain, swelling and stiffness is critical to staying active. Many people find that one or more of these nondrug measures can reduce the need for pain medication: acupuncture; heat and cold, including moist heating pads for stiff joints and ice packs for acute pain and swelling; massage; and mechanical aids such as a cane, crutch or walker.
>> Simplify drug treatment. Newer, heavily advertised name-brand drugs such as duloxetine (Cymbalta) -- which is approved for treating chronic musculoskeletal osteoarthritis pain -- often don't work better than basic pain relievers, but they cost more and can carry a greater risk of side effects. Instead, start with a tried-and-true pain reliever, such as over-the-counter acetaminophen (Tylenol and generic). Consumer Reports also suggests talking with your doctor about the topical version of the NSAID diclofenac (Pennsaid and Voltaren Gel). Finally, shots of anti-inflammatory steroids are an effective short-term remedy for moderate to severe pain and swelling in the knees and hips.
>> Use supplements wisely. Despite mixed evidence and a lack of support from major health groups about the role of the supplements glucosamine and chondroitin in treating osteoarthritis, some people think they help. But if you don't experience relief within three months, there's no point in continuing to take them.
>> Skip unproven treatments. In particular, the most recent data suggests that injections of hyaluronic acid (Synvisc) directly into a joint, known as viscosupplementation, isn't worth the risk. In an Aug. 2012 review of 89 clinical trials involving more than 12,000 patients, the authors concluded that viscosupplementation did little or nothing overall to relieve pain or increase function in people with knee osteoarthritis.
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Dierker ready to make difference for Astros
HOUSTON -- Larry Dierker met with reporters on Tuesday wearing one of his trademark Hawaiian shirts, standing just a couple of feet away from a picture of him blowing out candles on his 18th birthday -- the day he made his Major League debut for the Colt .45s on Sept. 22, 1964.
Dierker has been a part of the Astros organization for nearly a half-century, though a recent public breakup forced him to have sleepless nights. Now that he's back with the club as a special assistant to president of business operations Reid Ryan, Dierker is sleeping better these days, and he is eager to help the Astros get to where they need to be.
Ryan brought Dierker -- the popular former pitcher, broadcaster and manager -- back to the family last week after he had turned down a job offer from the club earlier this year, one he thought was too structured and not fulfilling.
"It was a very awkward feeling to feel I didn't want to do what they wanted me to do, and also to have the flexibility to say, 'No,'" Dierker said. "For about a week, I was having trouble sleeping. I'm sleeping pretty good now."
Tuesday marked Dierker's first day on the job, and he spent it meeting with Ryan as well as shaking hands with fans at Larry's Big Bamboo Bar at Minute Maid Park. He'll be making public appearances throughout the season, writing for the team's game program and lending a hand wherever Ryan sees a need for it.
"I wanted to do something that has more impact, something more important than showing up every time we get a certain amount of people together," Dierker said. "I think that's ultimately what I'm going to end up doing, to be honest, but it's a little flexible at this point. I know I have things I can add from my perspective that [Ryan] may not have encountered at the Triple-A level.
"Most of it is not going to be in the baseball area; most of it is going to be building an image for the fans, building within the organization, so we constantly have our best foot forward instead of being caught in a PR dilemma as we have a few times recently. What it grows into, I don't know. I hope it will grow into something more next year."


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The Corporate Mediocrity of 21st Century America. This example via SOM.
The Corporate Mediocrity of 21st Century America. This example via SOM.
I found it very amusing, the hype surrounding Apple's unveiling of their proposed "UFO" corporate headquarters/campus at a Cupertino City Council meeting in June 2011. How many global behemoths receive media attention for designing a new world headquarters? Watching the Cupertino City Council fawn over the local home-grown tech royalty was borderline charming. I was hoping they would form a line to kneel and kiss the ring.
Whatever one thinks of Steve Jobs and his reputation for being a hardass, his singular focus on a platonic ideal of product perfection is extraordinary and his Apple is the signature example of an American corporation embracing "deep design". The products that have been born under his stewardship have transformed the company from near bankrupt to being one of the most valuable in the world. So, the design of a new world headquarters under Steve's notoriously perfectionist eye is interesting in this respect: it is Jobs' bequeathment to the realm of large-scale architecture.
Apple's current 1 Infinite Loop campus always struck me as lazy and lackadaisical. It was completed in 1993 by Sobrato Development Company. You hardly need to see the building after hearing the name of it's designer. This was the post-pre-Jobs era. The pre-Jobs II era. This was the Apple of Centris, Performa, Newton, Mac TV, Pippin, revolving CEO's, Copland, etc. I'm surprised Steve didn't kill this headquarters the way he killed the Newton. Turn it into a mall, perhaps.I suppose that awesome address, 1 Infinite Loop, saved it.
The geometric purity of the new UFO is typical Jobs. He once said about the original iMac, his first major new product after returning to Apple in 1997: "the back of our computers look better than the front of theirs". In typical Jobsian attention to detail, the roof of this building looks more pristine than the front of most. The way Jobs waxes rhapsodic about the lack of a single flat piece of glass in the facade is the reality-distortion-field applied to architecture.
Like most Apple products, pictures won't be able to do this justice. Apple does excellent product photography but it can't capture the quality of presence in the objects it produces in a photograph. You have to see, touch, feel, experience in full 3D reality. My guess is this building will be the same.
The idea that Jobs is a megalomaniacal control freak is ok with me. I imagine many great artists in history were major assholes. Creating something great is hard work, takes time, determination, focus and that may necessarily exclude certain qualities in individuals like compassion and kindness. Especially around "the work".
David Galbraith has a nice write-up about the proposed Campus and its architect, Norman Foster Partners. Here is a great quote where he compares the style of having an auteur director of a large organization that he feels reflects both Apple and Foster:
The boss maintains control of the overall house style by cleaning up the edges at the same time as having a vision for the whole, like trying to maintain a sand pile by scooping up the bits that fall off as it erodes in the wind.
It's a wonderful encapsulation of these two design giants coming together to create a lasting vision of design, living and work.


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On June 2, 2014 the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards ceremony was held at the Lincoln Center in NYC. This event is one of the most important nights in the fashion world. The group's president Diane Von Furstenberg is a world class designer in her own right. This year's honors featured Public School's Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Vi Chow for the Menswear Designers of the Year, Joseph Altuzarra for the Womenswear Designer of the Year, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen for the Accessory Designers of the Year. Also, the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award in Fashion went to well-known designer Tom Ford.
As at every event, there are red carpet arrivals that "wow" and those that do not. One of the wows at the CFDA Awards was Bridget Moynahan from the hit TV show Blue Bloods. She looked absolutely regal in this gorgeous, radiant orchid gown by Lela Rose. The strapless top and fitted bodice, along with the pleated waistline was the perfect "princess" look in this satiny creation. Bridget also keeps the focus on the dress with no necklace or bracelet, just some dangle earrings and a few rings.
Next, is the twosome of Jewelry Designer Kara Ross and her red carpet partner. She is wearing a conservative brown maxi-dress in a shimmery brown and gold fabric, but her red carpet mate is sure to stand out in this electric orange suit jacket that is accented by black bottoms, a crisp white shirt, and black tie. It kind of reminds me of a creamsicle!
One outfit that made the not so wow category was worn by Kate Foley at the CDFA Awards. It was a formless midi-dress done in blue and black geometric striping. The high, mock- neck collar, shapeless bodice, and layered frill at the bottom makes me think more of "granny" than an attractive woman. However, I do like the black ankle strap sandals and the dangle earrings.
The last red carpet arrival in the "OMG" category was Actor/Comedian Chris Kattan who was wearing black short-shorts, a multi-layered black cape, shiny patent leather boots, and a black ascot. He looked like Dracula that fell out of the 1970's. Sorry Chris, but you don't have the legs for that outfit!


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Frustrations mount as KC struggles vs. Cards rookie
Butler records 1,000th career hit, but homers hurt veteran Santana
KANSAS CITY -- Alex Gordon returned to the top of the Royals' lineup in the latest effort to awaken the Royals' snoozing bats.
It didn't work, as the Royals managed just two hits in a 4-1 loss to their Show-Me State rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, in front of a divided house of 27,833 on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals lost their seventh straight game, including an 0-6 homestand.
What could anyone say about this dreary dilemma? Gordon tried.
"I can just tell you we played terrible tonight and had a terrible homestand," Gordon said. "I mean, I can't sit here and give you excuses. We just didn't hit, we just didn't compete the way we needed to this homestand."
Gordon was adjusting his tie as the Royals packed for their trip to St. Louis for the final two games of this I-70 Series.
"We've got to figure out a way to forget about it and move on to tomorrow and not let it drag on. So hopefully, getting out of here will be a good thing, I guess," Gordon continued. "No excuses, we just played terrible. That's all I can say."
The Royals managed just two hits -- both by Billy Butler -- in seven innings off Cardinals left-hander Tyler Lyons, just up from Triple-A Memphis and making his second big league start. Counting a leadoff walk by Gordon in the first inning, they had a grand total of three baserunners.
Against relievers Trevor Rosenthal and Edward Mujica in the last two innings, they got absolutely nothing ,and the bitter end came in a sudden 2 hours, seven minutes.
So the countdown -- with the emphasis on down -- continued for the Royals: just one win in their past 12 games, and 18 losses in their past 22. They've gone from a 17-10 club on May 5 to 21-28, seven games under .500.
Naturally, manager Ned Yost keeps getting peppered with questions about a lifeless offense that has scored three or fewer runs in 15 of the past 18 losses. Example: What's being done for players that are struggling, to hold them accountable?
"What are you asking me to do? Take my belt off and spank 'em, yell at 'em, scream at 'em? I mean, whaddaya want?" Yost said. "These kids, every day we go through the process. We're talking constantly about approach."
Calming a bit, Yost acknowledged he understood the purpose behind the question.
"Do we need to make changes? This can't continue. Somewhere down the road, yeah, we're going to have to make some changes," Yost said. "But it's a 162-game season. You look at where the Oakland A's were last year, and at the All-Star break, they were totally written off, totally counted out, and look where they finished.
"Once this team comes together, if it ever does, which I do believe it will, and jells as a team, we are going to be in pretty good shape. Right now, we're struggling through it. You've got to continue to allow them to grow."
This is Yost preaching patience again, but he's a realist, too.
"Are changes coming if this continues? I'd imagine, yeah, we can't continue this," he said. "But to yell at 'em, scream at 'em, threaten 'em to go down [to the Minors] right now, it doesn't do the trick. You've got to work hard, continue to stay focused on your approach, and hopefully, sooner or later, they're going to get it and they're going catch fire, and we're gonna go."
All the going on Tuesday night, though, was done by the Cardinals, who crashed three homers for all four runs off Royals right-hander Ervin Santana.
After Matt Carpenter opened the game with a single, Carlos Beltran belted a two-run shot down the right-field line, his 11th homer. It was a reprise of Monday's game, when Carpenter singled to start the game, and Yadier Molina followed with a two-run homer in the Cardinals' 6-3 win.
"It's a common theme in baseball that the team that scores first usually wins the game," Carpenter said. "Jumping out with two quick ones in both games really helped us in this series."
The next two batters reached base, but then Santana got in a groove, retiring 14 batters in succession.
"I missed a couple pitches, and that's it," Santana said. "After that, I just refocused and kept throwing strikes."
Maybe too many strikes. In the sixth inning, Carpenter interrupted the string of outs with a long home run to right field. One out later, Matt Holliday homered to left, and it was 4-1.
"He throws a bunch of strikes, a ton of strikes, and the majority of home runs come off of mistake sliders," Yost said.
Meantime, the Royals were having real problems against Lyons, out of Oklahoma State by way of Lubbock, Texas.
Gordon, restored to the No. 1 spot, opened the first inning with a walk, moved up on a groundout and scored on Butler's double, the 1,000th hit of his career.
But for the next five innings, that was it. Starting with the third out of the first inning, Lyons retired the next 17 batters in succession. The streak ended when Butler got his second hit, dumping a single down the right-field line with one out in the seventh.
Butler got a standing ovation after his 1,000th hit, but there was only applause from Cardinals fans celebrating a victory in the rainy finish.
"We're coming here prepared to win, and it's just not happening," Butler said. "We know we need to get better, and I see everyone trying to."


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IntroductionToday, I will digress from my usual tutorials and guide format. Instead, I will provide a review of the Spring Web Services 2 Cookbook published by Packt. For the impatient, get the book! You won't regret it.
What is Spring Web Services 2 Cookbook?
Spring Web Services aims to facilitate contract-first SOAP service development, allowing for the creation of flexible web services using one of the many ways to manipulate XML payloads.
This comprehensive guide -- which provides professional expertise on a variety of technical topics right from setting-up a contract-first Web-Service, creating client of a Web-Service to serialization, monitoring, testing and security using Spring-WS -- helps you enhance your skills in Spring Web Services.
Spring Web Services 2 Cookbook includes a wide variety of recipes that covers most important topics used in real-world applications. It is a well-rounded guide covering a lot of ground in the Spring Web Services domain using systematic arranged chapters and focused recipes.
Source: Spring Web Services 2 Cookbook
The GoodThe Spring Web-Services Cookbook 2 is an excellent resource for any developer who wants to incorporate Spring web service support in their projects. It covers everything from setting a simple web service provider to a highly secured, asynchronous web services leveraging various transports such as XMPP, JMS, and email (besides plain vanilla HTTP).
This book is also an outstanding reference for anyone who aspires to master the Spring web service. It discusses contract-first and contract-last development using actual samples, testing support with TCPMon and soapUI, handling and providing custom exceptions.
I'm surprised by the book's intensive coverage on marshalling. It even includes steps for MooseXML. What's even better with this book is it goes beyond simple and complex SOAP-based web services. Instead, the book also tackles topics on how to setup REST-based web services and other remoting technologies, i.e. RMI and Hessian.
The book has provided ample code samples with dependencies listed. If you're not a Maven user, you'll at least have an idea of what's needed. But to fully utilize the samples you must know Maven at least (if you're an avid Spring developer, this shouldn't be a problem)
The BadHowever, I do have some pointers that should have been included in the book (I know this is a cookbook).
- I think the book should have some basic introduction regarding web services and how SOAP or REST helps us solve our problem.
- The book should provide a section for newbies that demonstrates step-by-step, probably in graphical detail, on how to setup a basic web service. When reading the book, an interesting question keeps lingering on my mind: "How is a newbie supposed to understand this book without some basic experience with web services?" Maybe this is where the Spring documentation plays in?
- There were a couple of glaring misspellings in the initial chapters. It's somewhat distracting and somewhat's gives me the feeling if the book was rushed. One term that keeps bothering me is the usage of "web-services" versus "web services". Somehow in the book they used both terms to denote the same thing.
The ComparisonAs a guide writer, I also have written tutorials for Spring WS (web service). I admit the book has more technical detail with wider coverage. But the parts that I have written provides more step-by-step information especially for newcomers. But if you want to go beyond what I have shared on this blog, you must read this definitive cookbook.
ConclusionSpring Web Services 2 Cookbook is a must-have cookbook for those who want to know more about Spring Web Services. You can find more information about this book by visiting the following link: http://www.packtpub.com/spring-web-services-cookbook/book
I hope you've been enlightened with this review. Don't forget to check my tutorials at the Tutorials section for more information on Spring WS.
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A picture may be worth 1,000 words, but some should be kept to ourselves.
On Friday morning, a frightening scene unfolded on Barclay Street after a resident discovered a pipe bomb on his SUV, at a home that had been struck by bullets hours earlier. The device was detonated by state police and no one was injured.
Monday, this newspaper published a story on telegram.com about the recent spike in city violence. Accompanying the story was a photo of Barclay Street residents watching from across the street as police detonated the bomb. Ten adults and a toddler were pictured. Some were on their cellphones. Attire ranged from casual to sloppy.
One of the men was overweight. An older woman holding the hand of the toddler was also overweight. Suffice it to say that none of them appeared headed to their seat on the Stock Exchange.
By Monday afternoon, the story had attracted 57 online comments. The first one, posted at 6:49 a.m., set the tone for the rest.
"All one needs to do is look at this fine example of the citizens that your elected officials are welcoming to the once fine city of Worcester and you will see why things are becoming the way they are," the poster wrote. Thirty-five readers agreed with the comment, while only nine disagreed.
But wait � the people in the photograph had committed no crime. They were simply spectators to a crime, and the likely victims of an inner-city neighborhood plagued by gang violence.
No matter. Nor did it matter that only two of the 10 adults were noticeably overweight, or that many of us might be similarly dressed if roused from our homes at 10:30 in the morning.
"That pic says it all," reads another post. "Fat. Lazy. Obama entitlement mentality voters. Blame the rich for their obesity. Blame the rich they cannot succeed ...' Get OFF YOUR behinds lazy Americans."
Some of the posters demanded to know why these people weren't at work. Several surmised that the taxpayers were paying for their cellphones. And yeah � Obama blah blah blah.
"The Obama mentality of 'free' or subsidized goods is why we have a nation of lazy, obese, and entitlement seeking people," opined a reader. Another wondered, "One must take a look at these members of society living in 'poverty' and wonder why they do not look like they are starving. How are they eating so well if they do not have any money?" The latter comment sparked a mini-debate about poor people and nutrition.
Only a handful of readers commented about the uptick in city crime or violence. Just a few defended the people in the picture and expressed dismay with the ugly responses.
Now, I'm aware that the Internet has created a population of nasty, anonymous trolls who purposely sow hatred and bigotry. And I realize that many middle-class Americans have had it with the welfare state.
Clearly, though, the majority of these posters aren't trolls. So I have to wonder: when did we become such a sneering pack of judgmental jerks? The snark in the comments was stunning. Does it make people feel better about themselves to ridicule those less fortunate? What happened to empathy?
The subjects in this photograph did nothing to deserve such blind disdain. Yes, they live in a poor neighborhood. Lots of law-abiding people do. We know nothing about their lives, their challenges, their hopes.
When I read these comments, I feel embarrassed for our city. But I tell myself that the majority of Worcester residents are decent people who feel nothing like the anonymous haters who ooze such venom and bile.
And then, I hope that I'm right.
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"Investors told me I was crazy."
Elizabeth Salaam 11 a.m., Feb. 26
Jarrod Garritson was subpoenaed to testify in the trial of his father, on April 16, 2013.
Jarrod looked at Michael Dale Garritson, 62, sitting at the defense table and said, "He's my father." The elder Garritson is accused of abusing an autistic patient in his care, last summer.
The Garritson family is a family of nurses and caregivers, Jarrod told the jury. "There's fourteen kids in my family." Jarrod said he is "third" in the line. The father of all fourteen children, the accused man, has been a Registered Nurse for thirty years. And Mrs. Garritson, the wife of the accused and mother of all fourteen children, is an LVN nurse.
Jarrod Garritson said he is also a Licensed Vocational Nurse. He said he was assigned to "home health care" of James Gilbert, an autistic man and alleged abuse victim, through an agency called the San Diego Regional Center.
Jarrod Garritson was a caregiver for 23-year-old James Gilbert during the same timeframe that his father was caring for the same patient, July and August of 2012.
In the witness box, Jarrod said this severely disabled patient was not able to speak nor make his wants understood at all. "There's zero communication." Jarrod understood that "Jamey" was diagnosed as extremely retarded and severely autistic and epileptic.
And Jamey hurts himself, Jarrod told the jury. "This person will violently punch himself." Jarrod said he witnessed Jamey using both fists trying to violently strike himself on his own head, he described it as a "one-sided boxing match for hours." He said some of the results are permanent. "He has teeth missing. He has boxers' ears." Jarrod described them as "cauliflower" ears.
Jarrod said it was especially difficult to contain Jamey when he was hitting himself because, "He learned how to bite." Jarrod said the tall, young patient "got wise to the idea" that if he bit people trying to restrain him, they would let go. This is especially worrisome because Jamey has MRSA, described as "a bacteria on the skin that can cause a severe infection" and is resistant to antibiotics.
The disabled man's mother told Jarrod she specifically wanted male nurses for her son because of his "self-injurious-behavior." Jarrod agreed, "He's that strong." Mrs. Kim Oakley described her son as "Gumby on steroids" because he is so flexible and agile at escaping restraint, Jarrod testified.
Another nurse in the Garritson family, named Blake Garritson, also worked for Mrs. Kim Oakley. Blake Garritson took Jamey to an adult daycare facility during the day, and they returned to the Oakley home in Valley Center at the end of each day.
Jarrod claimed that during the twelve-hour overnight shifts, typically 7 p.m. until 7 a.m., Mrs. Kim Oakley wanted nurses to keep Jamey in his room. "You're not supposed to leave the room because she gets angry," Jarrod told the jury. He said Mrs. Kim Oakley complained of the noises Jamey would make, and she said her family needed "respite." (Mrs. Kim Oakley disputes this.)
In July and August of 2012, mother Kim Oakley went away to Europe for a month.
"I made sure I did not take any time off that whole month," Jarrod told the jury. "I am responsible to stay with my patient." Jarrod said he loves his work as a nurse and that he cares about his "clients." Jarrod said, "I don't believe in abandonment."
The Oakley home in Valley Center does not have a cooling system, Jarrod said. "There's no AC" and "It's a hundred degrees in the summertime." Jarrod recalled that his damp shirt stuck to his body, he was wet with sweat during his long overnight shifts. Jarrod said he often asked for air conditioning for the uncomfortable room, and he finally brought in a small floor fan himself.
Jarrod was asked to watch a video clip of his father caring for Jamey that summer. "It looks like my dad grabbed his head," Jarrod told the jury. "You notice that the SIB stopped." Jamey hitting himself was called Self Injurious Behavior or SIB by the nurses. "You learn tricks on how to stop a SIB."
Jarrod said it was important to stop Jamey hitting himself quickly, "or it would escalate."
Mrs. Kim Oakley has accused two of her paid caregivers of badly handling her 23-year-old autistic son. She gave the San Diego District Attorney's office thousands of video clips; those were taken with a surveillance camera installed in her son's bedroom shortly before she left last summer. Mrs. Oakley was the only witness during the first two days of trial; this began last week, on April 8, 2013.
Judge Blaine Bowman expects closing arguments tomorrow, Thursday, in the trial of 62-year-old Michael Dale Garritson. The defendant pleads not guilty to seven felonies, in San Diego's North County Superior Courthouse.
This trial will get even stranger before it is over. These revelations of the parties involved are almost too much to believe.
We live in such a litigious society. Sounds like caretakers/LVNs have a pretty tough job.
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University of Florida Architecture Archives
Alfred Browning Parker, FAIADescription: Rendering for Murphy Residence | Alfred Browning Parker Collection
William Morgan, FAIADescription: Preliminary sketch of residence | William Morgan Collection
Thomas H. Wallis, Jr., FASLA and William H. Baker, FASLADescription: Detail of landscape plan for Leu Gardens (Orlando, Florida) | Wallis Baker Landscape Architects Collection
Carrère and HastingsDescription: Detail of elevation, Memorial Presbyterian Church (St. Augustine, Florida) | Memorial Presbyterian Church Architecture Collection
Alain HuinDescription: Design for chairs (pen and ink on paper) | Alain Huin Collection
Kenneth Treister, FAIADescription: Exterior photograph of Mayfair (Coconut Grove, Florida) | Kenneth Treister Collection
Paul Rudolph, FAIADescription: Interior photograph of Healy Guest House (Siesta Key, Florida) | John Howey's Sarasota School of Architecture Collection
John Orsmbee Simonds, FASLADescription: Detail of cover of Landscape Architecture book | John Orsmbee Simonds Collection
William Morgan, FAIADescription: Interior photograph of Dune House (Atlantic Beach, Florida) | William Morgan Collection
The Architecture Archives was established in 2004 with the mission to preserve archival drawings and other historic materials related to architecture and design in Florida and the Caribbean, to support and promote humanities education and scholarship, and to support the preservation of the region's built environment. The Archives has now become in a relatively short period the the preeminent archives program in Florida and the Caribbean collecting historical records relating to architecture, landscape architecture, planning and design.
The Architecture Archives is a collaborative effort between the Smathers Libraries and the UF College of Design, Construction and Planning. Archives personnel work closely with faculty, staff and students within the School of Architecture and the Landscape Architecture department and other academic units to identify and acquire important collections, provide researcher services, arrange and describe archival materials, preserve and secure holdings, create educational programs and exhibitions, and promote the availability of these resources.
For further information on the diverse Architecture Archives collections, please contact: John Nemmers, Archivist in the Department of Special and Area Studies Collections.