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Saturday, April 16, 2011
Weekend Coupon Preview
Look for 2 SmartSource inserts and a RedPlum insert this weekend in your papers! Wowzers, looks like a lot of coupons! As you know, in our area I recommend buying the Minneapolis Star Tribune on Sunday to get the most coupon bang for your buck!
Here are just a few:
SmartSource inserts:
$1/1 and $3/2 Aveeno products
$1/1 Oreo Fudge Cremes and $1/1 Ritz Crackerfuls
$3 off Lysol No Touch Hand Soap Kit
Plus, lots of General Mills, Colgate, Farmland, Airwick coupons and more!
Red Plum:
$3 Nivea Women's Body Wash
$3 off Olay Regenerist Moisturizer or Cleanser
$0.50 off Cap'n Crunch
Plus, several Kellogg's and Unilever coupons!
To see the full preview, head over to the Sunday Coupon Preview!
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Does anyone know if there is somewhere to buy the Sunday Star Tribune in Fargo after Sunday? I know you can buy the Forum if you go downtown. This is crazy, but I went to 6 different places in south Fargo today, and NONE had the Star Tribune.ReplyDelete
The Moorhead Hornbachers often has it for a few days after Sunday, depending on demand. I know by Thursday, they are usually all gone. The best part is that their papers OFTEN have doubles of the inserts. Just to be sure, call ahead. They should hold them for you. Hope that helps.ReplyDelete
I went to 4 different places in West fargo and they were all SOLD OUT - they had some in. i'm going to call the Star Trib today and request them to up their single copy quantities to fargo - they're losing money because I would have bought 2 papers this week and one place i called said I was the 3rd person looking for the paper. :P Bummer, star tribune! It's especailly strange because if they just printed and delivered more to Fargo, they'd be good - they're already driving to fargo every day anyway!ReplyDelete
Hi Carrie and whoever might need yesterday's inserts (2 SS and 2 RP), please email me I should be able to help.ReplyDelete
I had no problem getting the papers yesterday. The very last copy I got was from Fargo Walgreens around 2:30pm.ReplyDelete
Each paper came with 2 Smartsource inserts and 2 RedPlum. I have 4 sets of these for $2 per set (same as what I paid) available right now.
Can get up to 10 more sets from my friend from out of town and should get here as early as tomorrow morning. I'm all over town on Tuesdays so can deliver if works out with my schedule.
If I get a lot of requests might need to do 2-3 sets per person. If not, you can take up to 10 sets!


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Serrano, Pablo and de la Oliva, Antonio and Bernardos, Carlos Jesús and Soto, Ignacio and Banchs, Albert and Azcorra, Arturo (2009) A CARMEN mesh experience: deployment and results. In: The 1st International IEEE Workshop on Hot Topics in Mesh Networking (IEEE HotMESH 2009), IEEE International Symposium on a World of Wireless, Mobile and Multimedia Networks & Workshops 2009 (IEEE WoWMoM 2009), 15 April 2009, Kos, Greece.
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When there is no wired connectivity, wireless mesh networks (WMNs) can provide Internet access with lower cost and greater flexibility than traditional approaches. This has motivated the design of new protocols and algorithms for WMNs, and recently the deployment of experimental prototypes. In this paper we add to these previous works with the performance evaluation of a first CARMEN deployment, with the following distinguishing features: i) it is an indoor deployment, ii) it is used by real users to connect to the Internet, and iii) it is built using off-the-shelf hardware. The results show that mesh technology can provide users with a satisfactory Internet experience, and motives further research along this line.
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By Michael Carignan
So off for Bath we went.
Bath was built by the Romans about a thousand years ago. The Romans were big into baths and when they discovered the hot springs in this region it was a natural progression to build a number of Roman baths in the area. The city grew around them. Now the baths are still there but they are very expensive to visit or utilize so that was not our intent. Instead Bath has come to be known as a shopping center with numerous gift shops and an open-air street market. We spent considerable time walking about. Little was purchased but it was fun to see what they offered and to look at the architecture. We finished off our visit with a tour on an open-air double-decker bus, which included all of the highlights of the city.
In the late afternoon we headed back to Swindon. We all agreed upon supper at an Indian curry restaurant about six blocks away. It was wonderful! Excellent curry. Sorry I don't know the name.
The following day we decided that rather than go to Stonehenge, about 40 miles away, we would go to another henge about the same distance away but where you can actually walk among the stones and touch them. The name of the site is Avebury and it is many, many times larger than Stonehenge. Stonehenge is also fenced off so you can only see it from a distance, which didn't appeal to us.
We spent the better part of the day walking among the stones and through the village of Avebury. There was a lovely church with accompanying churchyard that we visited as well.
Time had gotten away from us and rather than try to visit another site in the area we decided to start our journey to our cousin Deanna's home in Brandon. As it was it was well after dark before we arrived in Brandon.
The following day we were all a little slow moving and so it was early afternoon before we made our way out and about. Our first stop was at West Stow. West Stow is the site of an early Anglo-Saxon village that was discovered. The site was converted into a historical site and a replica of the original village was built on the site. Much the same as Old World Wisconsin catches our lovely state of Wisconsin from 150 years ago, this village captured a part of England's history from 1200 years ago.
All of the buildings on the site had thick thatched roofs. Fences were basically a waddle design where sticks are weaved together to create a barrier. Living during that time was quite primitive by modern standards.
From West Stow were travels another 15 miles or so to the village of Redenhall. Upon arrival we discovered about a dozen homes and a very large and beautiful church.
Dawn's maiden name, and the last name of her cousins, was Fuller. Two brothers Edward and Samuel Fuller had lived in this village until they signed aboard a sailing vessel for America. The year was 1620 and the ship was the Mayflower. Edward had been a deacon at the church in Redenhall, St. Mary's. Samuel was a doctor. Edward and his wife both died the first winter at Plymouth Colony but their son, Samuel, and brother, Samuel, and his wife lived and it is from the son, Samuel, that my wife is descended.
Upon arrival at the church I noticed an elderly lady tending graves in the churchyard. I approached her while the others made their way to the church entrance to see if it was open. I told the lady my wife's ancestors had been members of the church and that they came over on the Mayflower. "Oh, the Fullers," she said. She proceeded to tell me how they have annual celebrations honoring the Fullers and offered to take me to the grave sites of Edward and Samuel's parents.
We walked around the side of the church and quickly came upon the headstones. They were well worn but the writing was still legible. After looking at the stones I made my way into the church where the remainder of our group had found another elderly lady caretaker. She was getting ready to lock up the church when we arrived but offered to stay a while longer so we could thoroughly inspect the inside of the church.
The church was built out of flint, an abundant rock in the area. Inside it was beautiful and knowing that family had worshipped there more than 400 years ago made it even more special. The church seemed out of place in this small village but the lady told us that it was a very large congregation and that at the previous Christmas Day services they had over 450 people in attendance.
We didn't want to keep the ladies too much longer so we left the inside of the church and wandered around in the churchyard for quite some time. Once we had all the photos we wanted we headed back to Brandon for the evening.
The following day we got up early and drove to Epping to catch the underground into London. We got off the underground at the Tower Station where the Tower of London is located. We walked around outside for a while taking photos before hopping on another bus tour of London. The bus covered all of the major sites. After that tour and a lunch of fish and chips we hopped on a boat for a river tour of the city to get another angle on things.
When that was finished we jumped on the underground and headed for Westminster Abbey to get a closer look. Unfortunately they had closed the building early that day and we missed being able to go inside by less than a half hour. So we settled for walking around the area and taking pictures from outside.
We then decided to try and go through St. Paul's Cathedral. I think I've failed to mention that I had been to London before, back in January 1977 when I was there studying playwriting on J-term for four weeks. Westminster and St. Paul's were two of my favorites from my stay back then and I wanted to see them again. Luck was not with us that day. Everyone we inquired of said St. Paul's was open until 8 p.m. but when we arrived at about 7 p.m. it was already closed, so again we wandered around outside taking pictures until finally we hit the underground again and headed for Brandon.
Dawn and I are not much for touring big cities so although we didn't see all that we wanted we decided to head out on our way through the rest of the country the following day.


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4 Years Ago Scott Weiland Would Be Found Dead on His tour Bus
On December 3, 2015, Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver Frontman Scott Weiland would be found dead on his tour bus with his band the Wildabouts. Check out our video discussing the tragic events and the warning signs!
Evanescence Drummer Will Hunt Taunts Rioters at Knotfest in Mexico
Evanescence put out a well thought out response this past Sunday (Dec. 1) after audience members set fire to their equipment at Knotfest in Mexico. This was caused by a broken security barrier that wasn't able to be fixed resulting in both Evanescence and Slipknot cancelling their performances over the weekend over safety concerns, but Evanescence drummer Will Hunt issued his own statement which taunted the rioters. To be fair Hunt's drum kit was set on fire so he's probably pretty upset and referred to the rioters as "fuckin' weak ass" amateurs who he lambasts for not fully incinerating his drum kit. "Do you even riot bruh?" Hunt asks at one point. "Burn the whole fuckin' thing down!" See the rest of his message toward the bottom of this post.
The statement came outon the drummer's Instagram account the same day Evanescence released their group statement about the cancellation and subsequent riot. While Hunt claims "a small group of morons" will not change his "love for the Mexican people," he repeatedly calls the Knotfest Mexico rioters "weak and stupid." He also criticizes an otherwise "kind" stagehand for not fully extinguishing the fire before attempting to remove the debris.
"If you're gonna torch my beautiful … kit that meant the world to me," Hunt continues to the rioters, "at least cook some meat or marshmallows over the fire!" Elsewhere in the riposte, the musician conveys to the instigators that their "fucking riot" was, in all caps, "WEAK AND STUPID JUST LIKE YOU FUCKING MORONS." Check out his statement below!
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So, a lot of questions about this. First and foremost everyone is ok. We love Mexico and as a whole the fans are incredible. The riot that happened was a small group of morons and they WILL NOT change my love for the Mexican people or our fans in Mexico. As for the rest of it, here are my (somewhat comical) take aways. 1st- Do you even riot bruh?! I mean, hell, if you're gonna do it, REALLY do it!! Burn the whole fuckin' thing down!!! What you pack of [email protected]$ies did was weak and stupid- JUST LIKE YOU. 2nd. If you're gonna torch my beautiful @pearl_drums kit that meant the world to me (second video), at least cook some meat or marshmallows over the fire!! Fuckin' weak ass [email protected]$y AMATEURS!! Again- weak and stupid JUST LIKE YOU. And 3rd- to the kind worker trying to clean up the mess- before you cart off my still smoldering kit (third video and because it used to rock so hard it's still on fire!!) you should probably make sure the embers are out because IT CAUGHT BACK ON FIRE SMOKEY!!! So there ya go……… Moral of the story is don't half ass anything…… least of which, your fucking riot, which again was WEAK AND STUPID JUST LIKE YOU FUCKING MORONS….
Fan Selling Axl Rose Signed Guitar
A seller has listed an autographed Axl Rose guitar pickguard. Check it out here.
Matt Sorum's New Book Gets Release Date, Cover and Synopsis!
Just noticed this morning that former Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum's book "Double Talkin Jive" has a release date, cover and synopsis on Amazon. The book has a release date of April 7, 2020. The cover of the book can be seen below!
Drug smuggling, shoot-outs, and never-ending decadent parties: Matt Sorum's Double Talkin' Jive could almost be described as the autobiographical equivalent of the film Blow. But rather than becoming a premier drug smugglers, Matt Sorum becomes a world-famous drummer in Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, and the Cult. Sorum drops out of high school to become a drummer. When Sorum is given the chance to play in the Cult, he is finally able to make a living as a drummer. The very next year Slash and Duff Mckagan recruit Matt to join Guns N' Roses, and with that, Matt's life is transformed. When Axl Rose starts turning up at the recording studio more and more sporadically, sometimes not at all, Matt recounts in keen detail how he and the band stagger toward their downfall. Matt and his Guns N' Roses bandmates Slash and Duff form Velvet Revolver with Dave Kushner and Scott Weiland. When Weiland suddenly leaves the band, Matt steps in as drummer for Motörhead during their US tour, and then starts his own all-star band, Kings of Chaos. During his time as a professional drummer, Matt battles alcohol and addictions, but meeting his girlfriend, Ace Harper, helps him manage to go clean. Matt Sorum's autobiography, written with writer duo Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson, avoids all the usual rock biography cliche
Guns N' Roses Bassist Duff McKagan Releases New Music Video For charity
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff "Punk Rock" McKagan has released a new video for the song "Cold Outside" from his solo album "Tenderness". The clip deals with the growing homeless crisis in the U.S. and is being released on "Giving Tuesday". The release coincides with a Propeller campaign that benefits Seattle's Union Gospel Mission.
The video is designed to help raise awareness and support during the holiday season for the Mission and their work to provide emergency care and long-term recovery services to the hurting and homeless people in the greater Seattle area.
Mr. Punk Rock would put out a statement saying the following
"In my early days, I was in similar situations," recalls McKagan, "so I know what it's like to not have anyone to turn to and sometimes need a helping hand to get back on my feet. I know many know others in need and I am hoping that, if we come together, we can help make a real difference."
McKagan has donated memorabilia as part of the Propeller campaign with all proceeds going to Seattle's Union Gospel Mission.
Through the Propeller platform, fans will be able to earn points as they "take action" by volunteering at the Union Gospel Mission, donating to the Mission, sharing the campaign info on social media to help spread the word, and buying donated memorabilia. Items include a signed Litho, a signed "Tenderness" deluxe LP, as well as a "Tenderness" U.S. tour t-shirt, wristbands and more.
All donations made on Tuesday, December 3 will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $60,000) by an anonymous donor.
For more information on Propeller, go to here.
Former Guns N' Roses Foes Poison Tease Major Announcement
Hair metal band Poison's website has a countdown clock with some thinking it could be a major announcement regarding their upcoming tour with Motley Crue and Def Leppard next summer.
The clock is set to expire Wednesday (Dec. 4) at 4:30 p.m. EST.
Poison Frontman Brett Michaels revealed last month that he was working on "something incredible" in regards to the band's touring plans.
Poison last released a studio album in 2007 called Poison'd! cover album of rock 'n' roll songs with their most recent album of original material going back 17 years with 2002's Hollyweird. Michaels told Loudwire last year, that at least one new Poison song to be released by the time within the next year saying
To see the countdown, visit Poison's official website here.
Knotfest Mexico Ends in a Riot
This weekend Slipknot's traveling festival Knotfest Mexico ended in a riot similar to the old days of Guns N' Roses. According to reports once a barricade was pushed down during Behemoth's set earlier in the day,multiple attempts by the festival organizers to fix it failed. Slipknot would cancel their headlining set over security concerns and Evanescence also cancelled their show.
#Knotfest started trending on Twitter and some of Evanescence equipment was destroyed and posted on social media. Evanescence drummer Will Hunt's kit — went viral. "It literally breaks my heart to see @evanescence equipment being destroyed at #knotfest. To the people who went on to destroy their equipment, you're a bunch of cowards. Malditos perros!," tweeted one fan, while another concertgoer eloquently added, "This doesn't represent metalheads nor mexicans. Only morons that can't behave properly."
"Due to unforeseen circumstances, Slipknot were not able to perform at last night's Knotfest," the band commented in a joint statement. "Security barricades became an issue, and it was decided that for the safety of the fans, neither Slipknot or special guests Evanescence could take the stage.
"We had hoped to be able to perform today, but regrettably, a situation arose onstage after the cancellation that damaged or destroyed gear that would have been necessary to play.
"We are extremely disappointed that we did not get the chance to perform, but the safety of our fans and our community is our biggest priority. We will look to get back to Mexico sometime in the future."
Evanescence commented on the events in a video posted to Instagram. "We are heartbroken we didn't get to play for you tonight, México City," the band captioned the clip. "Your safety, your life is more important than any show! We love you and we will be back soon, that's a promise." See below.
Adiós a la batería de Evanescence en el #KnotFest, gracias a la pésima organización y seguridad de Live Talent


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From Chaos to Order
The Pastel Society's 120th Annual Exhibition Join us for the Private View:Monday 4 February, 2pm to 8pm Official opening and prize giving at 6pm by Alistair Burtenshaw, Director of Watts Gallery […]
Very happy to have some new work exhibited at Gallery at 41 Corfe Castle http://www.galleryat41.com In the gallery you will get a warm welcome and the chance to browse the […]
20th February to 3rd March 2018 Mall Galleries London To quote :- "Featuring works created in pastels, pencils, chalk and charcoal, The Pastel Society exhibits abstract and experimental works alongside […]
Completely delighted to have had 2 paintings accepted for the 2018 Pastel Society Annual Exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London. www.mallgalleries.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/pastel-society-annual-exhibition-2018
Gallery at 41 Corfe Castle Dorset 16th Sept to date New paintings feature in Gallery at 41's new exhibition
During November I was delighted to have several pieces included in this month long exhibition
I had worked selected for the seventh Dorchester Arts Open Exhibition located at the new purpose built gallery in Dukes Auctioneers , Dorchester
New paintings in Gallery at 41's exhibition running from July to September 2017
For the 3rd year in succession I have had success in The Pastel Society Annual Exhibition held at The Mall Galleries in London. I am totally delighted and honoured.


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Quadcopter Drone CX10 is a small radio controlled toy with a feisty character that could be described as a robotic version of an angry bee.
This library covers in detail everything you can do with this little neat quadcopter drone. You get sounds of acceleration, deceleration, steady engine fly loops of various speeds, engine revs, fast turns, ground hoppings and takeoffs. In case you need them I also recorded collisions and landings on various surfaces like carpet, metal, rock, plastic etc. Surprisingly these sounds are quite suitable for user interface sounds too.
The steady engine fly loop sounds are really useful when you want to create your own flyby / passby sounds. I can also imagine using this library to add some unique flavour to winged insecty characters in a game or just to richen otherwise bland engine sounds.
The whole library was recorded in 96KHz 24bit quality so these sounds are really flexible if you want to experiment with pitch, stretch and other audio tools.
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The scope of this service is national and the NZFD team operates 24/7 providing critical care patient transfer services between hospitals. The Trusts role is to support this life saving service and tell the community about it.
The New Zealand Flying Doctors Service could not provide critical care patient services between hospitals without the generous support from our community. We need to raise over $3m per annum to sustain this critical air ambulance service. Make a life-saving difference today by making a donation.
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Top 10 Best Royal Wedding Dresses: #7. Diana, Princess of Wales. The wide sleeves replaced the tight sleeved gowns of the earlier decades. Never have a big budget but have excellent fashion sense. Rose-the planner 4 years ago from Toronto, Ontario-Canada. I lover green paper crafts made with newspaper, especially paper mache and paper constructions. It was all laced up. When you think wedding dress, this was a wedding dress. Monique Lhuillier's Gowns Hit The Red Carpet And The Church Aisle. The height of the stars was best for the way the veil was attached, and the motif was a great complement to the sparkle in Maxima's eyes as she wed her prince. To make art like this, check out the directions at crafted. If you envision actresses of the day like Carole Lombard, Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo you could see their onscreen style influenced the styles of bridal gowns as well. Products such as grandmother's antique bridal gloves, mum's silver brooch & earring set, or an aunt's bridal jewelry set and other timeless pieces can be utilized as accessories or embellishments to boost winter bridal gowns and give the ensemble a semblance of vintage wedding style. The most inspiring issue about the book is the way the designers not only designed a dress but a complete look for the wedding party to coordinate with the grand scale wedding. They do not just reproduce retro clothing instead they create original and wonderful wedding gowns. I'm like this sparkle lantern craft with the bridal craft suggestions due to the fact I consider dressing up the little lantern covered string lights by adding glitter would be a good touch for a wedding or bridal shower decoration.
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In his new role as NASA's chief health and medical officer, J.D. Polk, DO, is among those working to ensure astronauts' safety as NASA prepares for its first human journey to Mars.
"The crew can't just come home whenever they want. We need to ensure the astronauts are trained to deal with routine medical care as well as emergency medical issues when they embark on exploration missions," says Dr. Polk.
In this edited interview, Dr. Polk discusses his NASA career and the health challenges astronauts might encounter on the first human journey to Mars.
What does your job entail?
I wear a couple of different hats. I concentrate on the medical needs of NASA astronauts and aviators and also oversee occupational health for the agency employees. We must ensure that the crews both in space and on the ground are healthy to decrease mission risk. I also oversee the technical requirements that impact the astronauts' health, such as how a vehicle will be built, whether radiation can be mitigated, how much exercise a crew can do on board, and their food and water needs during a mission.
As chief health and medical officer, I need to know the systems and International Space Station by heart. I can appreciate the concerns flight surgeons and crews face in their roles. Without this operational knowledge, I might write a policy that has unintended consequences.
NASA also monitors all astronauts for the rest of their lives. We look at the long-term health consequences of going into space and the impacts that space exposures have on the quality and quantity of astronaut life.
As NASA prepares for its first human journey to Mars, what are some of the health challenges astronauts on that mission might face?
Because of the time delay in transmission of communication between Earth and Mars, astronauts need training on dealing with an emergency medical issue while awaiting instructions from the flight surgeon.
The loss of gravity will cause bone loss as well as visual impairment. Exposure to radiation also is a concern as it affects their immune system and increases their cancer risk. Otherwise, the astronauts will face the same health issues we have here on Earth, such as getting a virus or suffering injuries from a vehicle crash.
What are the steps you took in your career that led you to NASA and this role?
When I was in the Air Force Reserve, I supported space shuttle launches and landings. When a NASA flight surgeon position opened up in Houston, one of the NASA flight surgeons asked if I was interested, and I applied.
I returned to NASA a year ago after taking some years to work for the Department of Homeland Security and serve as dean of the Des Moines (Iowa) University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
This job—NASA's chief health and medical officer—requires a specialized skill set with board certification in aerospace medicine and experience with space medicine. The eight years I previously spent at NASA coupled with the policy and leadership experience I gained in my other positions give me an advantage in this role.
What advice would you give to DOs and students who are interested in aerospace medicine?
Be sure to get a broad breadth of medical experience. Most flight surgeons are dually trained in a primary care specialty as well as aerospace medicine. Do additional residency training in aerospace medicine in a civilian residency or in the military. One of the best ways to get involved is to do a rotation at NASA as a medical student.


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I am up editing away but before I go to bed, I wanted to blog a bit about my day. ;)
Today was my day off – I wish I got to relax a bit but I had to clean and start packing because we're moving to a new house! Bajeebees … I thought I got rid of a lot of my clothes during spring cleaning, ha! I guess I'm sort of a hoarder when it comes to things I can't part ways w/ … *clears throat*, a pair of tiny jeans that don't fit me anymore and will never fit me anymore. Haha! I guess I'll just have to fill the emptiness in my new closet. I also had the pleasure of meeting with a portrait and wedding photographer, Amy Nguyen! She is one of my favorite photographers in town :) honestly and truly – Check out her fan page when you get a chance! I'll be her second shooter for a wedding and am quite ecstatic. It was so, so nice to chat and connect with her. Counting days till' then! So after I met up with Amy, I had to go back home to my naughty children and hungry husband, hah. I always have to fix that… but being that I had a long day already… We decided to eat out & besides we have a policy to eat out at least once a month or two. Haha. It's too bad I filled my belly wit appetizers before I could even get to my main dish that I ordered :( Dang those delicious nachos!
Skip , skip … so now I am editing photos I snapped this evening during a play date w/ my daughter. I enjoy those mother & daughter bonding moments so much… I happen to always have my camera in hand ;) thank goodness. Here are a couple flower shots and a photo of my darling gal.
Btw, do you like my new way of showcasing my work on the internet? I figured I better start making some templates for myself that way it is faster for me.
Ps. She was pooped out by this time and ready for the popsicle I promised.


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You black politicians are useful idiots who are expected to keep your racist minions on the democrat plantation and voting democrat without questions.They only put up with you while you obey without question. There is no room for you in the actual leadership of the party you shill for.
Clyburn: I Never Expected to Hear Dog Whistles Coming From Friends and Supporters of My Colleagues
"This whole notion that I'm some kind of, or was some kind of a token is a bunch of poppycock," Clyburn told MSNBC host Craig Melvin. "You expect those things … to be used in these campaigns, and I expect to hear dog whistles in campaigns. I never expected to hear it coming from friends and supporters of my colleagues."
Clyburn is the only African-American on the top Democratic leadership team.


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Remember Orkut? If you're a 90s soul, there's a solid chance that it has been your companion in your teenage years. Before Facebook and Twitter were a thing, Orkut was the king of social network platforms and had the second highest number of users from India. When Google pulled the plug on Orkut in 2014, it led to mixed emotions and reactions as it was the first social media platform that people had signed up for back in the day.
But good news! If you miss Orkut, a new app is coming up to continue the legacy!
The founder of Orkut is now planning to unveil a new app-centric social media platform 'Hello' in India within the next two months, on the lines of Orkut. The beta version of the 'Hello' platform has been available in the country for a few months now and already has 5,000-10,000 downloads in its Indian beta version till date.
Interest-based filters allow the users to interact and meet new people by posting their creations, ideas, and updates based on their interests and passion.
While creating your account, you can build your profile based on a 'persona' that directly reflects your likes, passions, experiences, and interests. You can go up for five personas at a time and change your preferences later.
You can scroll on a feed that's trending and popular with respect to your persona.
The creator of Orkut, Mr. Orkut Buyukkokten started 'Hello' with a small group of ex-Google engineers. At present, there are 20 members on the team sponsored by a few number of financiers, Google included. The social media app is currently available in a total of 12 countries including Canada, New Zealand and Brazil for both Android and iOS users.
Orkut was an instant success at the time of its launch. It functioned for nearly a decade garnering more than 300 million active users worldwide. However, after Facebook and Twitter grew on the network, Orkut's popularity started dwindling. Eventually, the site was shut down in 2014 making way for modern social media apps today.
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I have declared this semester as the semester of repetitions. Not that repeating is a bad thing. I'm a little obsessive sometimes, and for some places, one time just isn't enough.
My parents aren't huge fans of this place and I suspect it's because they don't fancy brushing against their neighbour's elbows, squeezing themselves between stools and being within earshot of many concurrent conversations. So yes, it's one of those casual eateries with stools and tables close to each other. You slurp up all your pho, you down your drink and you go.
My friends and I came here quite a few times over the semester for lunch. What's not to love with their lunch set? At $9.90 you get a bowl of pho, 2 spring rolls and iced coffee/ iced lotus tea (get the coffee it's soooo thick and tasty). It's at a super accessible location, and there's an added convenience of being easy to pay for – one $10 note each please!
THE PHO! I always have the beef one and the last time I went, there was less beef than usual and the portion seemed smaller. But the first couple of times were commendable and I thoroughly enjoyed it. They say that the soup has no MSG and I hope that's true because I tend to slurp up all that broth.
When the bowl arrives on your table, the beef slices are pink, which means that whenever you choose to eat your beef, it's always going to be tender and not overcooked.
I also personally like how there's lots of onions and spring onions. Actual flavours and textures in my meal are always welcome. My friend picks out all the onions though LOL I admire him for his patience.
Spring rolls! Vietnamese spring rolls spell healthy… but I usually have it with all that accompanying sweet peanut sauce, so I'm not too sure about its health benefits. Delish anyway.
I am a huge fan of deals (heeheheheehe) and I love having lunch here because I always feel like I'm getting a good deal! Queues form quite early nowadays though, so be prepared to queue!
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Friday, 5 June 2009
You know those awful adverts that ask you to subscribe to some text messaging thing for just £4 a week (What a bargain!!!) and then you can text it your name and the name of your loved one and it will send you back your love percentage well they are now offering a new service.....
Now you can text in your name and the name of your loved one and it will send you back......wait for it......your baby's name!!! Unfortunately, I kid you not!!
I'm not pregnant (before any of you start getting the wrong idea) but according to this baby name generator (yes, they have them online too!!) if Chris and I were to have a baby we should call it Shaylee (Oh for the love of god!!) if it were a girl and Alvin (It's a baby....not a chipmonk!!) if it was a boy!! What should you call yours? (The comments are quite funny if you keep clicking on it!!) (OMG I really need to get out more!!).
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According to the link, my daughter should be called Delilah.....which, actually, being Welsh, isn't a bad stab. However, she is called Rosa which is also a bit errie that it managed to get a very Welsh Song & a Flower combination. Eeek!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5 June 2009 at 10:31
Ha ha! It suggested: Byron, Glenn and Scarlett.ReplyDelete
It suggestedReplyDelete
Javen Emilio Charlton
Malmesbury Photography - LOL...that is a bit errie!! (I like Rosa better!!)ReplyDelete
Ladyfi - They are not too bad...much better than Alvin and Shaylee!! (Doesn't Shaylee make you think of some dodgy fortune teller sitting in a tent asking you to cross her hands with silver?)
Mark - Javen? That's a new one on me!!
C x
Well my daughter should be Marlene Mina, and my son Dominic Ross, which is fine.
- Anonymous5 June 2009 at 12:50
Did you try your own? According to this, I should have called you Vanessa Hilary!!! What a lucky escape you had!!!ReplyDelete
Love Mum x
Carson BostonReplyDelete
Jeez, my kids had a lucky escape!
- Anonymous5 June 2009 at 13:18
Carol - I just looked up the website again for either boy or girl, and you would have been Jaime Carson - even worse!ReplyDelete
Love Mum x
For me a girl would have been Laurel and a boy Corbin. Actually I quite like Corbin but my son is actually called Tim!ReplyDelete
Just one word from me...un-f'in-believable! :-)ReplyDelete
Debs - They are not bad at all!!ReplyDelete
Mum - OMG...I am so not a Vanessa Hillary!!! I'm rather glad that you stuck to Carol :-)
Lane - LOL!! Carson Boston sounds like a used car salesman :-). Yep, I would say that your kids definitely had a lucky escape!!
Mum - Well, you would have been Avery Lisa....hahahaha, Avery!!!
Lindsay - Tim is a good name :-). I have never met anyone called Tim that I didn't like!!
SueG - I know!!! Says something about the average age of parents these days doesn't it!!
C x
Well according to the baby name genie we have failed with naming all three of our boys. If only we'd known this at the start...ReplyDelete
Noah & Lorena.....uh...you mean people pay for this crap?LOLReplyDelete
It's the idea of subscribing to the service I can't fathom!ReplyDelete
DJ - I dread to think what your boys would have been called if you'd known about it!!ReplyDelete
Blu - I'm afraid they do....scary eh!! (Must be nice to have more money than sense!!)
Helen - I know!! How many times do you need to use the service??
C x
- Anonymous9 January 2010 at 18:31
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Learning Central is the University's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It is used extensively for the delivery of course content, and is an ideal way to make your teaching materials accessible. Ask to be added as an instructor / teacher to be able to add content yourself, or ask lecturers to do this on your behalf. Your materials can easily be accessed by the whole class on or off campus.
Learning Central offers:
- The facility to share materials such as documents, slides, images, video etc. easily. Access to any resource uploaded to Learning Central is limited to students enrolled on an individual module.
- More advanced options such as online assessment through web-based quizzes, tests and surveys which enable you to monitor students' understanding.
Detailed help for Learning Central is available at Blackboard Help.
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Photograph - Jack Collection
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- This item for part of series 13 (26 items) of the 'Jack Collection'. This series depicts life in Australia between the 1930's and the 1980s. Photographs are from one family.
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In past decade, how organizations market have changed drastically with the huge shift towards digital media. However, for effetive use of digital marketing and to track and measure return on investment of marketing campaigns, you need to understand your website traffic source, visitor behaviour, and webpages performance.
This hands-on training program in ensures you gain expertise in Web Analytics and helps you leverage the data through the web analytic tools, to draw insights for marketing and business development. The training covers various aspects in depth - analytics techniques, web data analysis, social media analytics, multi-channel analytics, qualitative research & many others.
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As music lovers, headphones are one of the accessories which help us feel the music and it is only natural we would want to get a solid pair which will last us for a while. The best headphones are usually used by DJ's because they are usually made from durable materials and have a good sound. In other to shop for the best Headphones, I recommended that you try to keep it simple and stick with closed back designs which isolate sound so that you can concentrate on your mix without others hearing what you are listening to.
- Beats by Dre Studio 3
When listing out the Best DJ Headphones, Beats by Dre takes the number one spot. It is worn by every celebrity I know. It is the most comfortable headphones for DJ's. Its features include an iconic beats sound with Dual-Mode Adaptive Noise Canceling, plus the added benefit of wireless listening. You can pair and play with your Bluetooth device with 30ft range and it also has a 12-hour rechargeable battery with a fuel gauge.
- Allen & health XONE XD2-53
This headphone is one of the Best DJ headphones. It has a strong build and neat design; the Allen & health headphones have the ability to fold perfectly. Its cable is detachable just in case you want to make use of a short or long wire. It also comes with a pouch and they look super sleek.
- Stanton DJ Pro 1000
This headphone s cheap when compared to other headphones, and its aluminium built makes it durable such that it won't easily break. It also offers the combined benefits of lightweight comfort and accurate wide-frequency sound reproduction. For full deep bass, the DJ PRO 1000 MKII S features high efficiency, heavy duty drivers.
- Sony MDR1A
This is a product from Sony Electronics and is one of the most expensive headphones. It is compatible with smartphones. Its features include; a 40 mm driver and a built-in control for smartphones in case you have a DJ app where on any smart device. It also has an interchangeable cable and a carry pouch.


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Pension Miami Hotel
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Art has forever been inspiring fashion (and vice versa), on the catwalk and on the street, so we've compiled 15 of our favourite examples in line with London Fashion Week. With art inspired fashion, fashion inspired art and exciting cross-discipline collaborations. Beginning with the prolific Takashi Murakami...
Takashi Murakami
Murakami has collaborated with many greats such as Google, Pharrell Williams, Damien Hirst, Macy's, Vogue, and fashion guru: Louis Vuitton. Murakami has joined forces with Louis Vuitton on numerous occasions. Forming beautiful creations together, their collaborations have been a major success for them both, propelling Murakami further into the public eye.
Next up is one of our favourite colalborations from this year. British artist Maga Archer collaborated with British designer Jenny Packham this year for New York Fashion Week - the outcome saw some exquisite hand-painted pieces that Hang-Up wouldn't mind adding to our collection! Take a look at some snapshots from the runway below...
Hand-painted leather jacket, corgi dog silk t-shirt and corgi dog scarf.
Guardsman silk scarf
Hand-painted Wedgewood blue leather jacket.
Artist/Activist, Vermibus, alters advertisements across the world, directing his focus on body portrayal - 'The image of the body in advertisements limits and oppresses an individual's true beauty, concealing it behind the false rhetoric of its own liberation.'
David Hockney
David Hockney has inspired many a catwalk collection. He's also quite a style icon himself, having a large collection of Saville Row suits...
Maria Rivans
One of Maria Rivans favourite faces to work with is fashion icon Audrey Hepburn. Adorning her subjects with other-worldly collages.
Dave White
Dave White was recently part of an exciting collaboration with the huge trainer brand, Nike. Creating designs based on two new paintings, 'Rabbit' and 'Fox'. Check out Dave White's catalogue.
Keith Haring
Hang-Up love these Keith Haring vs Nicholas Kirkwood shoes! Created by Nicholas Kirkwood in conjunction with the Keith Haring Foundation.
Joe Webb
Joe Webb's hard-hitting collage 'Advertise'. Webb superimposes contrasting images to form thought provoking works.
Kristjana S Williams
Alongside her prints, Kristjana S Williams produces a range of cushions, wallpaper, furniture and scarves!
Mario Testino
Mario Testino, considered one of the most influential fashion photographers of all time, here photographs supermodel Carmen Kass.
Rosie Emerson
Model 10 by Rosie Emerson, featuring Kate Moss.
Russell Marshall
More Kate Moss from Russell Marshall - Kate Multiple. Marshall explores the publics fascination with celebrity, whilst celebrating show business icons.
Louis Vuitton's collaboration with Retna in 2013. Major street artists, Os Gemeos and Aiko, also worked with Louis Vuitton for this collection.
Pure Evil
Dinos and Jake Chapman
Louis Vuitton collaborating with the art world once again
with the Chapman Brothers.
Anya Hindmarch taking on the very recognisable Space Invader design, with a nod to one of Hang-Up's favourite street artists: Invader.
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This is a guest post by ComSciCon-Michigan 2018 attendee Kristina Lenn, a Chemistry PhD student at the University of Michigan.
The weekend of August 26th, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend ComSciCon-MI, an interactive science communications conference designed to help scientists engage a range of target audiences about their scientific interests. This eye-opening event, which hosted graduate students and post-docs from different Michigan universities and featured a range of science communication specialists, discussed key issues that all scientists face such as presenting with confidence and passion, finding the underlying principle one is trying to convey, and building a captivating story around the science itself.
The conference began with a series of "Pop Talks" for which each student was given only sixty seconds to introduce his or her research with as little scientific jargon as possible. If the speaker was using terms the audience did not understand, the members of the audience would hold up a card that said, "Jargon"; otherwise, they would hold up the flip side of the card that said, "Awesome." The goal was to have as many "Awesome" cards held up as possible.
As nerve wracking as the exercise was, it was extremely helpful for learning how to draw in the audience and convey the principles of one's project in a straightforward manner. I learned a great deal from watching the other students' pop talks, especially regarding how to present oneself. While I'm sure all of us were nervous to an extent, these students were naturals at this exercise. They were funny, relaxed, and confident, and listening to them made me curious and excited about topics I had never considered.
Side note: A key topic of some of the speakers was bananas and has since become a running joke. Be sure to follow the #Bananageddon hashtag on Twitter!
Different workshops were also offered that covered topics such as identifying one's audience, creating science graphics, and considering how one presents information. My favorite was the improv workshop led by Dr. Brian Zikmund-Fisher, a professor at the University of Michigan in the School of Public Health. Through a series of creative, not to mention entertaining, exercises, he addressed some of the most important skills a scientist can have when giving a presentation, especially during the "unscripted" part such as a Q&A session.
Through the "Half-Life Talk," we each practiced discussing the main topics of our research in sixty seconds. We tried again but with only thirty seconds and then eventually fifteen. The "Color Game" was utilized to show us when certain details require extra information, or to be "colored in." These games helped us pare down extraneous information and discover the message we really want to convey to our audience while also determining what details need to be explained further, or "colored in."
Participating in these exercises definitely pushed us out of our comfort zones. One of the main hurdles graduate students face when giving a presentation is having confidence, which many times manifests as imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is a persistent feeling of ineptitude, as if one is a fraud and cannot be trusted to be considered an authority in one's own field. Personally, I am always nervous about giving a presentation in front of my peers and superiors because I always assume they'll know more about my research than I do, and therefore nothing I say will have any merit or leave an impact.
As difficult as these fears are to overcome, Dr. Zikmund-Fisher says that we need to trust our expertise in that moment. Yes, there will be people in the audience who are experts on some areas of our research; and while we need to be open to glean what we can from those experts, we need to balance that with faith in ourselves as experts who have authority over our projects and interests. Not only does this apply to presenting for a technical audience, but also it applies to writing and engaging the general public in scientific discussions.
The conference hosted a series of panels on holding those discussions in science policy, SciComm careers, and diverse audiences. A major takeaway from each panel discussion was that each scientist is responsible for relating to his or her audience and to be sensitive to other's mistrust or disbelief of science. We are incapable of changing people's minds; only they have the ability to change their thoughts and opinions and beliefs. However, we can try to affect change by presenting the facts using relatability and sensitivity.
Hot topics such as vaccines, evolution, climate change, women's reproductive rights, and the shape of the earth are highly divisive issues, and many people's opinions and beliefs on these topics stem from emotional and/or religious responses. But that is understandable.
A chronically ill person who has tried multiple drugs and therapies with no success will understandably be mistrustful of Western medicine. A parent whose child experienced ill health after receiving a vaccine will worry about future vaccines and be reticent to put his or her child through that again, in spite of the fact that the vaccine may not have had anything to do with it. Who can fault a parent for wanting to protect his or her child? A person of faith will usually put his or her beliefs above what anyone else says, which is an admirable quality. Regardless of who is right or wrong, no one should be slighted for doing what he or she believes to be right.
Still, it is worrisome to hear about the public's beliefs regarding science, especially considering they are influencing government policy. With fewer people choosing to vaccinate their children, people are starting to wonder if the government should follow Australia's example of enforcing legislation that requires parents to pay fines for not vaccinating their children. Many equate abortion with murder and believe the fetus should have rights; however, when these points are raised, the mother's rights and health are rarely discussed. Not all states in the U.S. will allow private insurance companies to cover abortions, in spite of the fact that it is a medical procedure that can save the mother's life.
These are the challenges many scientists face. Presenting the facts isn't enough; in fact, sometimes it has no effect at all. Although viewing an issue through a technical lens is important in order to determine what are the important facts, drawing from our humanity is equally important.
In addition to being encouraged to find our confidence and our relatability, we were also inspired to find our uniqueness. The keynote speaker, Dr. Raychelle Burks of St. Edward's University in Austin (known as @DrRubidium on Twitter), addressed finding our passions and building a creative outlet for communicating those interests with the public. A former crime lab chemist, Dr. Burks is now a professor of chemistry and has been on the Science Channel's "Outrageous Acts of Science." She has found a way to combine her love of science with zombies, superheroes, and other sci-fi themes by starting GeekGirlCon and writing for her blog.
Towards the end of her address, Dr. Burks had us break into groups to create our own fandom which we would use to discuss science topics in a fun and educating way. One group came up with the idea of hosting a science bar night where they could sample different brews and wines while discussing the fermentation process and how different brews are made. I and my fellow Harry Potter fans thought of creating a blog based on explaining the science behind the "magic" used in the movies such as the mandrakes used by Professor Sprout and the time turner used by Hermione.
We were able to use these ideas and skills and apply them to our own writing, which closed the conference for the weekend. All of us were split into groups and we were each required to write an article on any scientific topic. Before the conference, we took turns reviewing everyone else's writing, and at the end we worked with experts in the field who provided feedback on engaging our respective audiences and structuring a story in a clear and concise manner.
Over the course of two days, I met like-minded scientists and authors, pushed myself out of my comfort zone, and walked away inspired to further pursue my writing and create new outlets for education. There are so many things I want to do, and hopefully I will have the opportunity to pursue them all. For now, I'll keep writing and brainstorming...and thinking about magic.
Mischief managed.
A special thank you to the organizing committee: Sarah Kearns, Stephanie Hamilton, Jessica Chen, Jessica Cote, Gizem Kurt, Amanda Koenig, Attabey Rodriguez, and Andrew McAllister; the panelists: Dr. Laura McCabe, Sara Pack, Dr. Jon Miller, Julie Halpert, Dr. Nick Wigginton, Kara Gavin, Alicia Comer, Dr. Monica Dus, and Dr. John Besley; the workshop leaders: Dr. Elyse Aurbach, Dr. Brian Zikmund-Fisher, Dr. Jimmy Brancho, Michigan DNA Day, and Dr. Rachel Pricer; my peer editors Sara Ayoub and Shawna Rowe; and my expert editor Dr. Jimmy Brancho.


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Alwaght- French police clashed with Yellow Vest protesters who tried to march towards the European Parliament building in Strasbourg on Saturday, the 24th consecutive weekend of protests against President Emmanuel Macron's policies.
Around 2,000 demonstrators gathered near European Union institutions in Strasbourg, with organizers hoping to make the protest international by marching to the parliament building a month ahead of EU-wide parliamentary elections. Police fired tear gas to push back the Yellow Vests.
Previous yellow vest protests in the eastern city have mostly been peaceful. But concerned about the violence and destruction of public buildings that have marked some yellow vest demonstrations in other parts of the country, authorities had banned protests and barricaded the neighborhood where the parliament and other EU institutions are located.
French television showed some hooded protesters throwing stones and other objects back at the police.
The Interior Ministry said around 23,600 protesters took part in marches across the country, including 2,600 in Paris.
The protests, named after motorists' high-visibility yellow jackets, began over fuel tax increases but morphed into a revolt against politicians and a government they see as out of touch.
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Dear friends in Christ,
The 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches is fast approaching, and preparations are now under way. Its theme is "Christ's Love Moves the World to Reconciliation and Unity" and participants from member churches and associated organizations will meet from 8 to 16 September 2021 in Karlsruhe, Germany.
The Worship Committee of the Assembly has started collecting resources for the event and is hoping for your contributions to help bring the prayer services at the Assembly to vivid life. We are looking for music (songs, hymns, responses, etc.) and texts (confessions, prayers, benedictions, etc.) for the worship book which will be used not only at the 11th Assembly in Germany but also by member churches and other organizations at ecumenical events before and after the Assembly.
We will be glad to receive material by 31 March 2020. We have attached a document for more information.
Please forward this letter to any other person - writers and composers - who you think might be willing to submit material.
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit
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World Council of Churches
Prayer and Music Resources
Guidelines for Submission
11th Assembly
The 11th General Assembly of the World Council of Churches will take place in Karlsruhe, Germany in September 2021. The theme for this next assembly is - Christ's Love Moves the World to Reconciliation and Unity. The WCC general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit offers this note, "The theme will help to focus on the ecumenical movement as a movement of love, seeking to follow Christ and witness to Christ's love - expressed in the search for justice and peace, and unity based on that. The one human family needs love and needs to love to face our future together." (WCC Press Release, January 10, 2019)
The Assembly Worship Planning Committee (AWPC) of the World Council of Churches (WCC) will consider submissions of prayer and music materials to be used at the 11th General Assembly. Below are the guidelines to be followed as you consider submitting materials:
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4. Although not required, we do appreciate receiving a recording of the work e.g. CD or MP3 (when submitting electronically) of a performance of the work, especially for more complex compositions.
5. Music submissions need to be in PDF, Finale, or Sibelius file format only.
6. Prayer submissions need to be in PDF, MS Word or Rich Text Format only.7. Please include your complete contact information including phone(s) and email.
8. You will receive confirmation that we have received your submission only if an email address is provided.
9. The review may take up to 90 days from the receipt of your submission. You are free to withdraw your work from consideration at any time.
10. If we are interested in your work, you will receive a letter of intent with details regarding copyright information and formal request for pro bono one-occasion use by the WCC for its 11th General Assembly. You will retain the copyright of your work. Your copyright permission will be included in the collection.
11. If your work is not selected, we will notify you via email (if an email address is provided).12. Every submission will be reviewed by a dedicated committee. However, due to the expected large number of submissions, we regret that explanation of our decision-making is not feasible.13. Although you may submit as many scores as you wish, we recommend that you send no more than five or six of your best pieces that are based on theme and the biblical texts from which this theme is drawn: 2 Corinthians 5: 14, 18 – 21.
14. This invitation for submission concludes on 31 March 2020 (2359 hr GMT).
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|Dude… Where's My Face?
|Leonard seeks and finds a man who can give him back his old face.
|February 23, 2010
The man known as Julius Amadeus Reinheldt owns a small art studio/apartment in downtown New York City where he creates his works of art. From the outside, the place looks like any of the other art studios one encounters in NYC, though the visible works tend more towards sculpture than painting. From the front, there is a single entrance to the studio with a small sign identifying it as Julius's Studio.
It's time to be who he was, if he can. But that'll need someone to restore his old face. So Leo's been hunting, since he came back….and now and then, rumors have tossed up a name. Julius's.
So Leo's finally tracked down the artist's studio, and drummed up the courage to come and see if the rumors are true. He's literally hat in hand at the door, knocking with gloved knuckles, breath steaming in the cold air.
Julius had been relaxing on his couch, lying down and thinking about what his next work of art would be, when he heard a knock on the door of his studio. He hadn't really been expecting any visitors. He pulled himself from the couch and walked to the door, opening it a crack to peer out at the man knocking, "Yes?"
There's a dark-haired, rather thuggish-looking young man at the door. He blinks mildly at Julius when he opens it. "I'm sorry to disturb you at home. I'm looking for someone named Reinheldt?" His tone is tentative, and there's a hint of a drawl.
Julius nods a bit, "Well, you're looking at him. Most people call me Julius, though." He purses his lips slightly as he looks over the man, trying to gauge if this is some kind of setup for a robbery or the like, "What can I do for you?"
"I hear you're an artist who works in…..some unusual media," Leo says, lowering his head and looking up at him from under his brows. "And might be helpful to someone looking for a new start."
Julius looks like he's considering something for a moment, looking up and down the street, "Unusual medium, huh?" He pulls the door open farther, picking up on the subtle hint, "I suppose you could say that. Why don't you come in and we'll have a little chat?" He steps back to clear the entryway so that Leo can pass through.
There's relief evident in the man's face - he tucks the black knit watchcap he's been clutching into the pocket of his coat, and slips past Julius into the studio building proper. No air of threat to him - if anything, he seems rather meek.
Inside his studio, Julius is the king. At least, in his mind. He slips the door closed, then gestures to a chair not far from the couch, "Have a seat." He steps over to a small bar and pours himself a glass of scotch before walking over to sit on the arm of his couch, "So, needing a new start, eh? How much you willing to part with? My work doesn't come cheap."
Leonard's lips thin out. "I….am not really in a position to bargain. I don't have a lot, but what I have, you can have," he says, as he seats himself in the indicated chair.
Julius takes a sip from his glass before speaking again, "I see. Do you have any useful skills? I'm always on the lookout for people with unique abilities. You never know when such might be needed."
"I was a soldier, I have been a cop, and well…." Leo trails off, and lazily holds out a hand. A little objet d'art wings its way to his palm, like a falcon coming to the glove.
Julius arches an eyebrow, "Telekinesis or something of the sort?" He brings a hand to his chin, tapping lightly as he considers, "I'll help you. In exchange, you're going to owe me a favor. If I need something done, you may find yourself called upon. My fees are usually quite steep, but there's something to be said for having people with such unique abilities in your debt." He downs the rest of his drink before leaning against the back of his couch, "Does that sound acceptable?"
"Can I put in a caveat?" Leo says, quietly. "I won't kill anyone for you. That's the one restriction. And yes, telekinesis. But I will owe you a favor, to be redeemed at your discretion." He's very still, after setting the little objet down on the table by him, gently.
Julius considers for another few moments, remaining quiet as he thinks. After a long moment, he sighs, "I suppose I can accept that." He sets his empty glass down, "So what do you want to look like?"
He reaches deliberately into his pocket, produces a picture of a redheaded young man - ivory skin, pale blue eyes, far more delicately featured than the face that's before Julius right now. "That. See, the face I have on now isn't mine. That's who I was born as, so I'm not trying to fake being someone else. More that I need to go back to who I was…..and the person who changed me originally is dead."
Julius takes the picture, glancing from it to Leo and back again, "So someone else gave you a new face. How interesting." He stands up from his perch on the arm of the couch and looks towards a door at the back of the studio, locked shut with several different deadbolts and the like, "Well, then. Come along and we'll see what we can do." He heads over to the door, reaching into his pocket with his free hand to pull out a set of keys. It takes him a few moments to get the door unlocked and pulled open, revealing a stairway descending into a dark basement. He reaches just inside the door to flick a lightswitch, causing a single bulb to turn on over the stairway. Julius smirks over his shoulder to Leo, "Do watch your step. I can't be held accountable if you fall and break your neck." He steps out of the way so Leo can be the first to descend the steps into the dark basement.
Leonard picks his way delicately down into the basement, lightfooted and wary as a cat. "Understood," he says, softly.
Only after Leo has started down the steps does Julius step in as well. He pulls the door shut and locks it back from the inside before following down after Julius, "One thing you must know is that the changes are not permanent. You will need to see me every two weeks to ensure that you do not change back." He reaches the bottom of the stairs and walks past Leo, flicking a switch at the bottom to turn on a harsh, bright light in the center of the room. Beneath the light is what looks like a makeshift surgical theatre, though no blades or other such implements are apparent. He walks over to bed and pats it lightly, "Come on over and have a seat. And don't worry, there won't be any surgery. My ability is not so crude. I just enjoy the imagery, I guess you could say."
Oh, that's unfortunate. Leo glances at him, uncertainly, but nods. "I see." He pads over and seats himself on the bed, obediently, still watching Julius like he half-expects him to bite.
Julius steps over to a stainless steel washbasin and turns on the water, vigorously washing his hands as he looks over his shoulder, "Now, I'm assuming you want a full body change? Head to toe? That will take longer, but it's no problem. We don't need to worry about changing your height or anything of the like, do we? That always complicates things, you see." He dries his hands on a clean white towel, using it to turn off the faucet.
"Not…..really," Leo says. "Just the face, and the color of my hair. I guess that counts as full body, but….the bone structure and the muscles and even the skintone are fine as they are." He looks down at himself. "I don't need to strip, do I?"
"Ah, well that makes things a bit simpler, then," Julius replies. He cracks his knuckles as he approaches the bed, "Please lay down. I'll warn you that this will be a very odd sensation." He takes the picture of his goal and sets it atop a small stand beside the bed, "This shouldn't take too long if we're just fixing your face. No more than a half hour and probably less."
It's too reminiscent of Moab, really. Leo's tense….but he obeys, obligingly lying down along the surgical bed, gaze drifting up towards the ceiling.
Julius steps to the head of the bed and places his hands lightly upon Leo's face, "Please try not to move. If you do, it will take longer as I will have to correct mistakes." As his fingers touch Leo's face, a cold tingling sensation would spread out across his face from Julius's fingers before his face began to feel somewhat numb and, for lack of a better word, soft.
He closes his eyes, goes very still - no flinching or fussing or twitching. The numbness helps, really. Not that Leo's likely to sleep, under Julius's tender ministrations, but he doesn't fight it, either.
Julius's ability worked in a rather interesting way. His ability made his subject's flesh malleable like clay so he was able to work it in the same way he did his sculptures. There was no pain as he manipulated Leo's softened flesh, just the sensation of pressure and pulling as his face is reshapened. As Julius works the physical alterations, Leo's hair and skin would change color to match that shown in the picture. Julius is rather quiet as he works, concentrating as he sculpts a new face for Leo. Just under a half hour later, Julius pulls his hands away from Leo's face with a slight smirk, "There we go. I do believe you will be happy with the results.." He steps away from the bed, moving over to one of the more shadowy corners of the basement and grabbing a full length mirror on rollers. He brings it over towards the bed, keeping it turned slightly so it doesn't reflect the man on the bed yet, "Ready to see?"
The muscles in his jaw work - he braces himself, as if for a blow, and then opens his eyes. There's a barely noticeable flinch, before he puts up his hands to touch that new-old face. "I look like me again," he says, very pleased, before turning that brilliant vulpine smile on Julius. "Thank you."
Julius nods at Leo's statement of the obvious. He lets the man examine his handiwork while he himself steps over to watch his hands once more, "It was a pleasure." He dries his hands once more as he turns back to Leo, leaning against the sink, "Just remember what I said. You'll need a touch-up every two weeks or you'll start to change back. If I call in my favor with you and you don't honor it, then you'll find yourself declined for your next touch-up." He steps away from the sink and pulls a card from his pocket, extending it towards Leo, "This number is to be used when you need to schedule a touch-up or anything else regarding this particular aspect of my business." The card has no name or any other identifying information on it, just a phone number. "For future appointments, you'll be coming in through the back alley door into the basement. Keeps things out of the public eye, you know."
"I understand," says Leo. And there's barely restrained glee bubbling beneath the surface. "I'll call you, or you can call me…." He pats down his pockets, comes up with a scrap of paper. "I can't thank you enough," he says, swinging his booted feet down, and standing up, a bit tentatively.
Julius took the scrap of paper and stuffs it carefully in a pocket, "Very well. You'll be hearing from me when I've something that needs doing. Don't forget to call to schedule your touch-up appointment. I won't be calling to remind you." He walks over to a different set of stairs, a bit shorter than those they came down, "This is the way out. Enjoy your face and let me know if there's anything you need in the future. You have my number." He proceeds to unlock the door leading into the alleyway behind the studio and pulls it open.
He's not quite skipping….but he favors Julius with another of those brilliant, sideong grins as he makes his way out. "I'll call you, soon," he says, fervently. And with that, he's clattering out the back way.