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It took John and Jean Mayes of Richmond, Virginia, less than two hours to realize that they were woefully unprepared for their first Dragon Con in 2006.
The first hint came as they unloaded their car in front of the downtown Atlanta Hyatt hotel for the South's biggest science fiction and fantasy convention. Guests unloaded box after box of costumes from their vehicles, "as if they were clown cars," John Mayes recalls. "They just kept coming."
Alas, the Mayeses brought only one costume each: his Sandtrooper outfit and her biker scout regalia.
Then, there were the sights and sounds inside the hotel. And the smells ... Thousands of excited sci-fi and fantasy fans, many in costume, crowding into elevators, bars, hotel rooms and lobbies, gleefully reuniting and posing for pictures, makes everything a little more odoriferous, he said.
The Mayeses are members of the 501st Legion, an international costuming group known for showing up at parades dressed as Star Wars characters, so they're used to big groups of stormtroopers and Darth Vaders.
But the scene at Dragon Con was a whole new universe.
"You walk into a hotel, you see a Klingon high-fiving Spider-Man and talking to Poison Ivy," said John Mayes, an alarm system programmer. "It's a great shock. It's something you won't see anywhere else in the world."
San Diego Comic-Con might draw more ticket-buyers, press and bigger Hollywood names, but Dragon Con appeals to a broader spectrum of subcultures from a more passionate fan base. For 25 years, the convention has built a reputation of acceptance and appreciation of all things nerdy, growing from a crowd of 1,400 in one hotel in its first year to an event spread out among six hotels in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Organizers say Dragon Con is expected to draw at least 55,000 people this year based on pre-ticket sales alone.
But, a convention created by nerds for nerds is bound to be complicated. As it enters its 26th year, longtime fans and attendees wonder whether Dragon Con's organizers and massive volunteer staff can keep up with swelling attendance and remain a family-friendly environment where decidedly adult parties take place after hours.
For a convention that happens in hotels instead of a city convention center, there's an atmosphere of freedom, fueled by world-class costuming, camaraderie and alcohol.
"It's not like Comic-Con, where it's 8 in the morning until 8 at night," Mayes said. "This is 24 hours a day for four days, where we take over Atlanta."
Behind the party, management squabbles and the demands of an ever-growing event strained organizers, who volunteered their time for years without drawing a paycheck. Adding to the stress and tainting public perception of the event were allegations of child molestation against a convention cofounder.
Initially, friends and allies of Ed Kramer's rallied in his defense, but support waned over the years as he filed grievances against his jailers and motions to postpone his trial. McNeill Stokes, a lawyer for Kramer, said his client wants to go to trial and maintains his innocence. On Monday, a December trial date was set, 13 years after Kramer's first arrest.
While some con-goers were rankled by the convention's previous association with a man accused of child molestation, others remained unaware of -- or unconcerned -- by the controversy. And as fans converge upon Atlanta again this weekend, the show, obviously, has gone on.
"(The fans) have all grown with the convention. We know what it's there for. We know what happened in the past. I don't think it's an issue anymore," Mayes said.
The dragon's first roar
The seed of Dragon Con was planted in 1986 during a meeting of comic book store owner Pat Henry and a cabal of like-minded fans of science fiction and fantasy.
The meeting was convened by Kramer, who invited friends and associates he knew through science fiction and gaming clubs, including the Dragon Alliance of Gamers and Role-Players, the inspiration behind the convention's name. Henry says he was the outsider who was brought in for his experience managing a vendor hall at another gaming convention.
The goal was to start a convention where science-fiction fans, gamers and comic book readers could revel in their obsessions -- open forums about who would win a battle between comic book heroes Hulk and Thor, for example -- without having to explain themselves. The dream was to find one hotel that would host them and "keep Mr. Normal out of there," Henry said.
"Then we could really kick."
As chairman, Kramer invited guests like Gary Gygax, creator of Dungeons & Dragons, the game that revolutionized role-playing; Richard Garriott, creator of the computer game "Ultima"; and notable fantasy writer Michael Moorcock.
Author and horror film aficionado Anthony Taylor attended the first Dragon Con in October 1987 for just a day. He saw Moorcock and Eric Bloom from Blue Öyster Cult performing "Black Blade" on stage.
"I went, all right, so this is maybe more than just a gaming show. Maybe next year I'll come to the whole thing," he said. He has attended every Dragon Con since.
The first convention was something of a success, Henry said. With big-name guests and 1,400 ticket-holders, it was a healthy start, and they were encouraged and moved forward.
Henry was the self-described "belt and suspenders guy" who loved accounting and working behind the scenes. Kramer was the leader and public face of the convention who conducted himself like a "carnival barker," Henry said.


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Nature Rocks, a great new campaign founded by the Children & Nature Network and ecoAmerica, aims to inspire parents to reconnect their families to nature.
NatureRocks was launched to make nature an important part of family life in America again while ensuring America's critical tradition of protecting our natural heritage remains a core value. We couldn't agree more! If we ensure that kids of this era have personal experience spending time outside in nature -- the air we breathe, the water we drink and the beautiful places we treasure will be preserved for generations to come.
There are over 100 fun, easy, inexpensive, and interesting activities that you can do outside. You can even customize suggestions based on specific criteria – location, kids' ages, etc.. We've also got a handy "find nature" feature - just enter your zip code and are quickly provided with local details on everything from parks to forests and more, plus locations offering nature tours, classes and even gear.
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All the fashion news of the week that's fit to reprint.
Alexander, Hilary
Rumored to be leaving her position at The Daily Telegraph. Anyone looking for a job as a fashion critic?
Aniston, Jennifer
Was sick of being upstaged by Brooklyn Decker on the "Just Go With It" press tour and got a much-needed haircut.
Beckham, David and Victoria
Were invited to Prince William's wedding. Does that mean Kate will wear one of Posh's designs?
Bieber, Justin
Cut his famous boyish bangs. Sorry Jen, you lose the spotlight again.
Cole, Lily
Taking a break from acting to avoid the "whole model/actor cliché." Too late.
Galliano, John
Designing Kate's wedding dress. Moss, that is, not Middleton.
Was arrested and suspended from Dior for allegedly assaulting and making an anti-Semitic remark. John, Mel Gibson on Line 1.
Gandy, David
Wants to design a men's wear collection. What's more cliché than being a model/actor? Trying to be a model/designer.
Greene, Ashley
Was upset that her boyfriend Joe Jonas gave her a vintage Coach bracelet for her birthday … until she realized it was actually a Chanel bracelet.
Murphy, Carolyn
Will be writing a memoir. A real page-turner, no doubt.
Olsen, Mary-Kate
Dating the shoe designer Seth Campbell? I smell a collaboration in the works!
Parker, Sarah Jessica
Strangely didn't attend the Halston show but did work the brand's booth at a trade show.
Restoin-Roitfeld, Julia
Applying her experience as the face for Jil Sander fragrance by coming out with her own.
Roitfeld, Carine
Rumors put her at the helm of either Harper's Bazaar France or YSL. Tough choice.
Sarandon, Susan
Had a bracelet made out of her children's baby teeth. Enough said.
Treacy, Phillip
Will be designing Kate Middleton's wedding headdress. Gaga-worthy!
Selling $800 Swarovski studded boots.. Uh, uggh.
Vena Cava
Just announced a collaboration with Uniqlo. My heart just skipped a beat.
Ward, Melanie
Taking over for Emanuelle Alt at Balmain.
Zoe, Rachel
Had a baby shower. Guests included Demi Moore, Kate Hudson, Brian Atwood, and Nicole Richie and Joel Madden. Imagine the presents!


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I recently wrote a song where the vocals are supposed to sound rough, but not quite growling/screaming. What's the best way to get that sort of sound from my voice without any long-term or short-term adverse effects?
[Insert obligatory 'ruining your voice for eternity' lecture here] Now that's over with... Here is what I've found from my experiences with trying to make my voice sound rough. Quick Background: I've been experimenting with this style for 3 or 4 years, just on a casual level while practising, not a professional or even performance basis. Also, most of the time I Don't sing this way, but I'll usually work on it a couple hours over the course of a week. Over the course of this time I haven't caused damage to my voice, and have actually improved my vocal range, control, and skill level (with this style and overall). I'm not a vocal scientist, so I'm not even going to venture into the realm of 'What is actually going on in this throat-thing'. But here are some things I've observed that hopefully may help you: Tips on Getting the 'Rough' Sound:
Tips for Keeping your Voice Safe while using these techniques:
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I suppose the most obvious way to protect your voice is to sing normally and distort the signal. Run the signal through tube-style distortion and/or flange. Record it through taught shreds of wax paper ("kazoo"-it) or use a harmonica-mic. 8-bit mastering would mess-up some vocals nicely. Find some assembly code and play it back on the PC-speaker (not Audio Speakers, but the part that BEEPs!) and record that underwater. The possibilities are endless. You can get acoustic "distortion" effects with suitably-tuned snare-drums, bottles, jugs, tile-bathroom-stalls. Answering machines, really-old audio tape. Lo-fi lowers the nyquist limit, cutting-off upper frequencies, same as distortion cuts higher amplitudes. | |||||||||||||
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From prehistoric parks to fun-filled ski trips, Calgary is filled with exciting activities for your family holidays. Ascend Calgary Tower or cruise on the death-defying rides at Calaway Park on your family holiday. Chow down on cheesy macaroni at Calgary's kid-loving restaurants and get a good night's sleep in a comfortable hotel in Calgary's Downtown.
Calgary family holidays are best taken in July when the Calgary exhibition comes to town with parades, pancakes and Pocahontas-style villages - there's something for all ages. The Creative Kids Museum at The Telus World of Science is a must-do, where drama and fine arts are just some of the attractions designed to stimulate young minds on your family holiday. Go on a wildlife adventure at Calgary Zoo, where grizzly bears vie for your attention with baby elephants.
There's plenty to see and do outdoors on your Calgary family holiday such as taking snowboarding lessons at Fernie Ski Resort. Make your Calgary family holidays educational with a wander through the mysterious land of the dinosaurs at Horseshoe Canyon in Drumheller.
Sightseeing can get dull for kids on family holidays, so visit Heritage Park Historical Village. It's nearby and offers many hands-on activities for kids and parents. Visit Banff Park Museum for an exciting glimpse into natural Canadian wildlife; just outside Calgary, it's the perfect holiday day trip. For a free high-speed tour on family holidays in Calgary try Spaceport, where kids can ride in F-18 jet or F1 racecar simulators.
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Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
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(LCPD; Osteonecrosis of the Hip; Avascular Necrosis; Ischemic Necrosis; Coxa Plana; Osteochondritis)
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Damage and repairs to the femoral head causes a limp. |
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Risk Factors
- Small or short for age
- Delayed bone age
- Athletic, active child
- Race: Asian, White, Eskimo
- Secondhand smoke exposure
- Sex: Male
- Age: 4-8 years
- Blood clotting abnormalities
- Hip pain
- Groin, thigh, or knee pain
- Reduced range of motion in the hip
- Shortening of the leg, or legs that are not the same length
- Muscle weakness in the upper thigh
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American Academy of Family Physicians http://familydoctor.org
National Osteonecrosis Foundation http://www.nonf.org
Canadian Orthopaedic Association http://www.coa-aco.org
Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation http://www.canorth.org
Adkins S, Figler R. Hip pain in athletes. Am Fam Physician. 2000 Apr 1;61(7):2109-2118. Available at: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000401/2109.html. Accessed May 7, 2013.
Kleigman, Behrman, et al, Eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics.18th Edition. Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia PA, 2007.
Legg-Perthes disease. National Osteonecrosis Foundation website. Available at: http://www.nonf.org/perthesbrochure/perthes-brochure.htm. Accessed May 7, 2013.
Leet AI, Skaggs DL. Evaluation of the acutely limping child. Am Fam Physician. 2000 Feb 15;61(4):1011-1018. Available at: http://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0215/p1011.html. Accessed May 7, 2013.
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Rays manager Joe Maddon will host his traditional Thanksmas Dinner at this year's Fan Fest on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Tropicana Field, with a special appearance by Peter Gammons. Don't miss this unique opportunity to taste a plate of his homemade spaghetti with meatballs and pierogies at this VIP event. Joe will be available for a question and answer session after dinner. All proceeds will benefit the Rays Baseball Foundation.
When: 12 - 2 p.m. during Fan Fest on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. Registration begins at 11 a.m.
Where: Everglades BBQ Smokehouse in Tropicana Field, accessible from inside Gate 1 Rotunda
Tickets are no longer available online. You may purchase tickets at Fan Fest.
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Staff-recommended viewing from the KPL catalog.
As rabid a film watcher as I am, time restrictions will forever thwart my capacity to plow through KPL's stellar movie collection but here is an abbreviated list of some of my favorite films from KPL's collection, watched over the past year. While we add new releases each week, don't forget about the diversified depth of our collection. We can't purchase every movie that is requested or inquired about but we can work toward the goal of having most titles for most of our patrons, most of the time. Upstream Color: With the exception of the increasingly abstract, fragmented and non-linear narratives of Terrence Malick, there have been few notable American films over the past decade or so that have attempted to remake the kind of Eurocentric, anti-classical/realist/romantic films of the 1960's and 70's (think: Godard, Bresson, Tarr, Tarkovsky, Resnais, Warhol, Antonioni). With Upstream Color, a sort of Hiroshima Mon Amour for our contemporary times, one hopes that young filmmakers will continue to take the value of abstraction seriously, reimagining it in new and thoughtful ways. Hedwig and the Angry Inch: A film that came out (pun intended) way ahead of its time. It's kind of an absurdist musical that is in-your-face bonkers, but bonkers in the most vital, transgressive and beautifully rebellious way. A postmodern Hair. Young Adult: Charlize Theron gives a great performance as an unraveled mess of a person that attempts to transition from a life of boredom and narcissism toward a more complete, self-aware state where the adjective 'young' can finally wither away. Sullivan's Travels: I checked this film out because the great American director Preston Sturges' name kept popping up in literature on director/writer Wes Anderson (a favorite of mine). This well-written and acted screwball comedy hits the mark and lives up to its acclaim as one of the 1940's best films. My Dinner with Andre: A film like few others--this conventions-busting mixture of fiction and nonfiction, storytelling and improvised riffing will either bore you into slumber or thrill you with its originality. We almost forget, due to the strong writing, that the great French autuer Louis Malle was its director. Insignificance: I'm still not sure I 'get' this peculiar film but it was certainly compelling, the way in which a film can unfold as both an irritant and a puzzling enigma. Hiroshima Mon Amour: Before I saw this Alain Resnais masterpiece about memory, love and loss, I considered Harold and Maude my favorite film. Now it's number two. 12 Angry Men: Watch this fictional, court room drama and then the documentary The Central Park Five. The very notion of facts, evidence, justice and human objectivity are brilliantly rendered as a hollow collection of outdated concepts with tragic application. Hunger: Not to be mistaken with Steve McQueen's first film about the imprisonment of IRA soldiers of the same name but rather the nimble and haunting adaptation of the classic, existential novella by Danish writer Knut Hamsun. Summer with Monika: Arguably, my favorite film of Bergman's but nowhere near his best. That distinction belongs to his magnum opus Scenes from a Marriage, a film that should only be approached by the single and the happily married couple. Rules of the Game: My goal for movie watching this year was to view a handful of those classics considered important to the historical development of the art form according to the Sight and Sound Magazine's list of 250 Greatest Films; a list created every ten years by an esteemed cadre of critics. Renoir's masterpiece (rated at No. 4) is there for a reason and its influence can be seen in almost every film made since 1939 that skewers the vacuity of the rich and clueless. La Jetee/Sans Soleil: Made by maverick film essayist Chris Marker, these two films are quite distinct from one another in both content and style. Both represent the best in avant-garde, envelope-pushing cinema that emerged parallel with the various manifestations of the European New Wave movement. Picnic at Hanging Rock: This 70's cult classic by Peter Weir still holds up as a truly original film that tackles the subject of loss, regret and repressed longing, all of which are tied to a mystery that leaves an Australian women's school in shock and confusion. Other notable films: L' Avventura, Stroszek, Bringing Up Baby, Amarcord, The Killing, Neighboring Sounds, Damnation, The Lives of Others, Magnificent Ambersons, Harvey, Pat and Mike, The Third Man, Ali: Fear Eats the Soul, The Searchers, Elevator to the Gallows, As I Lay Dying, Cleo from 5 to 7, Frances Ha, The Silence, Winter Light, Cries and Whispers, Blast of Silence, Through a Glass Darkly, Argo, Shallow Grave, Band of Outsiders, Fanny and Alexander, Mud, Harry and Tonto, Chasing Ice, and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.
When the film begins the warning label for Getaway with Selena Gomez and Ethan Hawke says Mayhem throughout and indeed there is. Basically Ethan Hawke has to drive Selena Gomez's armored Shelby GT500 car around town and crash into everything especially police cars. Pretty much there was a crash or explosion every 5 minutes throughout the movie. So who cares what the plot is, cars crash and explosions happened. There is a plot but really it is secondary to crashes, Ethan's wife is kidnapped and Ethan, an ex race car driver is forced to drive what turns out to be Selena Gomez's car which is now outfitted with cameras so the bad guy can watch and listen to the occupants. Selena's dad runs the bank the bad guy is trying to rob. He gets Ethan to cause accidents at strategic points to block traffic and then the bad guy makes his move. You have to let go of logic and just sit back and enjoy but 2 things still bugged me. Ethan is driving an armored car and yet he is scared of bad guys on motor bikes. Just wiggle your car and knock into them, motor bikes are notorious for falling down. The second point was when Selena Gomez "reprograms" the cameras by grabbing one and rotating its lens back and forth and voila it is now a live feed to the police. She is that good. For this movie, turn up your sound especially your bass, turn off your logic and sit back and enjoy.
The new documentary film Room 237 may have only limited appeal but if you love Stanley Kubrick's movies (Paths of Glory, Full Metal Jacket, The Killing, 2000: A Space Odyssey), especially his adaptation of Stephen King's novel The Shining, then this is a must-see film. Structured as an introduction to the many provocative theories about The Shining and its meaning, viewers hear (but never shown) several die-hard fans meticulously outline what they think the film is about and what Kubrick was attempting to express. Those interested in Kubrick's controversial version (Stephen King hated it) conspiracy theories will love the film and the way it depicts both the intellectual limits of critical semiotics and deconstruction as well as the depth of passion and obsession invested in such a project. Was it really a deeply coded criticism of the genocide of the American Indian or could it have been a winking apology for Kubrick's participation in the faking of the moon landing and c'mon, what's up with those cans of Calumet baking soda? If anything, the film proves that art and an artist's intentions can be interpreted in a number of ways, often resulting with comical conclusions but it also serves as a celebration of theory as an intellectual exercise in deepening our capacity to think more dynamically and critically about the power of messaging and the coding of media.
Arguably, one of Canada's greatest films, Mon Oncle Antoine is a coming of age tale set in rural Quebec. Beautifully shot and with wonderful acting, it's an unsentimental portrait of young people caught up in a confusing and hostile adult world, where youthful innocence is shattered and when growing up means experiencing complex realities. The film is set in the 1940's as a small mining town prepares for Christmas celebrations. But unlike most holiday films that purposefully avoid seriousness and genuine pathos, Claude Jutra's film tenderly addresses the subject of adolescent awakenings under the specter of sex and death. This 1971 film was Jutra's masterpiece and a brilliant film that captures both the goodness in people as well as their human failings. Read a film essay about the film here.
Usually I am disappointed with Cuba Gooding Jr. movies. Maybe I lowered my expectations or maybe this is a good movie, you watch and decide. The Ticking Clock is about a true crime reporter becoming involved in a murder. When Lewis Hicks (Cuba Gooding Jr.) girlfriend, or maybe better said the woman he is seeing while he is separated from his wife, is murdered. Lewis chases the guy and in a scuffle the murderer drops his journal. When Lewis reads the journal there are entries for more murders to take place in the future. Keech (Neal McDonough) is our murderer and he makes a good one. Lewis is not liked by the police as he has written negative things about them in previous articles so they are not very willing to help him. Everything keeps pointing to a 9 year old boy in an orphanage who is interested in science and time machines. Keech is that grown up boy and is traveling back in time murdering people thinking that he can change things and make his future better. He murders his abusive mother but instead of making things right he is now raised by his aunt and she is worse. Lewis investigates and finds this boy at the orphanage and visits him, takes him to the zoo, is tempted to smother the boy with a pillow and change the future. I think my problem with Cuba Gooding Jr. is his face. He has a face for stern, or mad or thinking and it is the same face. His smiling face is a little different.
A groundbreaking documentary when first released in 1968, this Albert and David Maysles (Grey Gardens, Gimme Shelter) production follows the emotional up's and down's of a group of door-to-door salesman who are charged with the peddling of a gold embossed version of the Good Book. Each of these real life Willy Loman's has a nickname (The Rabbit, The Gipper, The Bull) which adds an element of fictive artifice, but what the Maysles brothers are really after, is to paint a psychological portrait of the inner turmoil these men feel as they grind their way through each pitch, expressing frustration (at both each other and their customers), skepticism toward the future of their profession and in some cases, a celebratory belief in the power of their vocation. Funny, heartbreaking and myth-busting, Salesman is an American classic of cinema verite.
The great movie directors have always shown an interest in exploring the subject of growing up and the themes of adolescent awakening, rites of passage and the sometimes complex depiction of individuals straddling both adulthood and childhood. As many different kinds of filmmakers as there are, so to have these kinds of movies been varied, both in terms of genre, point of view and style. Childhood it would appear from some of the beloved films that have been inspired by the subject, is messy, complicated and rendered as a darn right miserable experience. Youth's opposite condition, the aging process and growing old has also been explored with both tenderness and horror. Sometimes depicted with gritty realism, other times with romantic sentimentality, many of these films examine the way that the elderly either flourish by growing open to new and different ideas about what it means to live or in some cases, investigate the many difficulties that the elderly are confronted with. Here is a brief list of some of the great films that tackle the subject of both youth and the elderly with intelligence, artfulness and humanity. AgingHarry and Tonto Harold and Maude Umberto D Away from Her Amour Nobody's Fool On Golden Pond Ikiru Tokyo Story The Up Series The Straight Story YouthMurmur of the Heart My Life as a Dog Forbidden Games Mon Oncle Antoine Stand by Me Kid with a Bike Spirit of the Beehive The Ice Storm Good Morning Bicycle Thieves George Washington 400 Blows Ratcatcher Moonlight Kingdom Ivan's Childhood Fish Tank Hoop Dreams Rushmore
Cult film Blast of Silence (1961), which seemingly came out of nowhere in the early nineties after years of existing amidst a fog of cinematic obscurity, is a blast of style, kinetic energy and unsentimental nihilism. It's a low budget but artistically rendered and edited gem of a film that follows the life of an increasingly conflicted, paid hit man trying to get out of the business even as he preps for his next pay day during the holiday season. Frankie 'Baby Face' Bono stalks his New York City target with machine-like precision while at the same time becoming emotionally interested in an old friend's sister. Made on a shoe-string budget, Allen Baron's taut thriller perfectly encapsulates the look and feel of similar films of that era connected to the independent film movement of the late 50's and early 1960's.
The less I say about the BBC America thrillerOrphan Black, probably the better. Full of suspense, the show centers around Sarah, a drug-dealing petty criminal who suddenly finds herself in the middle of a mystery when she sees a woman jump in front of a subway train. The thing is, the woman looks like her—and not just a little bit, but exactly like her. Sarah then embarks on a journey to find out who the dead woman is and ends up questioning her own story. The plot is fascinating and always surprising; there are no red herrings here. As details unfold, perspectives change but nothing is thrown in just as a ploy to lead the audience astray (a sign of a good mystery if you ask me). Tatiana Maslany, the star of the show, does an excellent job playing multiple, demanding roles that would not work in the hands of a less talented actress. Orphan Black will definitely make it onto my "best of 2013" list.
The great films from the silent era to today have always addressed the significant, universal themes and truths that lie at the core of human experience. There may be no better film made about the end of life and the instinctive response to look back on one's dreams, laments, regrets, and accomplishments while standing upon the precipice than Japanese director, Akira Kurosawa's Ikiru (Bergman's Wild Strawberries is a close second). More than a somber piece of cinema about an unremarkable everyman's last days, Ikiru (meaning "to live") is a life affirming and poetic masterpiece that beautifully portrays our main character's search for meaning as he learns he has a terminal disease. Kanji Watanabe, a government employee who nobody seems to know or respect, agonizes over the belief that he has not lived a full life of importance and it's this doubt that drives him forward to engage his fleeting days with a fierce purpose. For like so many, the presence of the end animates what it means to be alive. Kurosawa uses his immense directorial talents to bring this theme alive in fresh and unique ways. Fans of Kurosawa's samurai movies may be surprised at the heartbreaking tenderness that he exhibits in this, his most endearing and humane film that explores life's preciousness through one man's death.
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Underbart hotell i gammal fin stil, trevlig personal, fantastiskt rum, rent och snyggt - ingenting var negativt helt enkelt! Kan varmt rekommenderas.Verifierad gästrecension
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"close to the theater..."
So close to the theater that we could walk Parking not too far Clean and nice staffVerifierad gästrecension
"Difficult to find.. need to change sign to Clarion"
Everything was Ok but .....property definitely needs an update ...very tired and worn -out decore.. great locationVerifierad gästrecension
"Nice hotel in the middle of the city"
Nice hotel in the middle of the city. Friendly staff, clean room, not special breakfast, good value, I'd stay there again.Verifierad gästrecension
Very nice, clean hotel. Great location in downtown Morgantown!Verifierad gästrecension
"Historic charm trumps modern soullessness..."
This was my third stay at the Hotel Morgan and would recommend it to anyone. As it is an historic hotel in an established downtown, it has much more charm and character than any cookie-cutter chain outlet can offer. Our standard room was quite roomy and included a convenient couch. Was there a slight odor of I'm not sure what at times through the building? […] Yes. Were all fixtures as modern as you'd find in a just-thrown-together chain building that will be torn down in 20 years? No. But wood, brass, and a step back in time remain more than worth that exchange for me. Very friendly and attentive service at the front desk and the ground-floor bar/lounge also excellent and a pleasant surprise. MerVerifierad gästrecension
Staff were extremely nice and helpful. I recommend the restaurant for dinnerVerifierad gästrecension
"Vsiting WVU"
Very comfortable room. Building in very nice condition. 5 minutes from one section of WVU. One block over from the tram to th e university Management and customer service was very good. I asked for an early check in. The rooom was ready. I also asked if I could stay past chk out time and they were very accomodating. Also the price was right. Downtown […] area so there were some loiterers however a lot of restaruants and in a safe location. MerVerifierad gästrecension
"pretty good stay..."
Convenient location. Couple blocks from everything- thats good and bad as one way there is a sort of seedy red light type district and the other way is the river walkway and the scenic campus center. Lovely restaurant on top of the hotel. Old interior, its time to update that it went from being classic to dingy. Our room as fairly clean and very comfortable […] with a nice view. The staff was all very friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast was highly processed baked goods and microwaved sausage and eggs. it's free so cant really complain just couldnt eat anything there as have dietary restrictions. MerVerifierad gästrecension
"Class Act"
What a charming venerable lady! Highlight of the stay was the dinner on the roof top. Food was outstanding and service was great.Verifierad gästrecension
"Nice but too dark!"
Hotel needs some modernizing, inside is too dark and Telephone service was difficult to get out. Complimentary breakfast needs a lot of help in content and atmosphere. Also, dining in the hotel is too expensive.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"My go to hotel in Morgantown"
Fine as usual. Love staying on High Street, walking to restaurants and stores. convenient parking across the street from the hotel.Verifierad gästrecension
"Great Place"
Nicest people I've ever met, very helpful.Verifierad gästrecension
"Within walking distance of WVU"
I stayed here about six years ago, and my most recent stay was a definite improvement over the last. The rooms were cleaner and nicer than last time, although it is still an old, tired hotel waiting to be refurbished. The breakfast was so bad we skipped it both days. The location can't be beat - right next to the university on the main street of to […] wn. MerVerifierad gästrecension
This is the place to stay if you're staying in Morgantown. within walking distance to several downtown shops and restaurants.Verifierad gästrecension
"Wonderful staff but hotel ok"
This beautiful historic hotel in downtown Morgantown was very easy to find. There was no place to unload the luggage as the 2 spots in front of the hotel were in use. The parking lot was easily accessible but a long wet walk as it was pouring the rain. Expedia did not give a choice of what kind of room or number of beds so I was not happy to find out […] only one bed was in the room reserved, however, the very nice man at the front desk took care of that problem easily by giving us a room with 2 beds. He stated that it happens a lot because people are not given the option on the travel sites and if the hotel is full he is not able to always make the changes for people. The hotel itself was just gorgeous if you like old historic buildings which I do. The lobby and mezzanine were clean and the chandeliers were sparkling. The room itself was a good size and had a desk and a sitting area in front of the TV. The beds were very hard and not comfortable for my arthritis, however, the pillows were comfortable. The carpet was dirty and the curtains looked very shabby with holes in them which really ruined the overall impression of the renovation of this beautiful historic hotel. MerVerifierad gästrecension från Expedia
Staff we're very nice. Breakfast poor with little healthy choice. Room old- needs a good clean and updated. Too pricey for room. Noisy room neighbors late night. Top floor restaurant looked very good albeit expensive. Handy downtown location but town full of bums.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
This hotel is dark, dirty, and depressing! It appears that someone has tried to do some repairs---on the cheap!Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Good location. Nice hotel"
I stay here fairly often when visiting family. It is a centrally located and convenient to restaurants, etc. It is clean and comfortable with a friendly staff. The rates are usually very good for the area and caliber of hotel. My only complaint for this stay was that when I returned to the hotel one day at 5:00 PM after being out for the day, the room […] had still not been made up. Otherwise, no complaints. MerVerifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"pleasant short stay"
I loved my short stay. I will definitely visit again. It is a beautiful historic building and it has been very well maintained.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Not too bad"
Picked this hotel for its location. The staff was very cordial and accommodating and allowed me to check in early in preparation of a wedding. The rooms are big but extremely old school with window air conditioners and old bathrooms. The pillows also arent the best but overall, I would still go back.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
The staff were amazing. The bed was massive and extremely comfortable. Just everything was good!Verifierad gästrecension
"Such a memorable stay!"
Awesome, the hotel was exquisite and charming. The decor was traditional for the time period built and made the accommodations more enjoyable. The front desk was polite and helpful, the 8th floor restaurant - amazing! The rooms were large, elegant and comfortable. Would visit West Virginia again just to say at this hotel. The town was exciting and charming […] and the views from the 8th floor restaurant breathtaking and the view from the 3rd floor balcony into the banquet hall magical! So enjoyed our trip!!!!! MerVerifierad gästrecension från Expedia
The hotel is an fantastic old structure that could be more beautiful with some updates. The public areas show their wear and are less than desirable. The rooms are small but clean. The free wi-fi is a joke. During my two day stay, I wasn't able to get any work done because the speed of the wi-fi was so slow and kept kicking me off. I called the front […] desk and was told that they re-set the server but couldn't help the speed. I was also disappointed in the continental breakfast. If you are heath conscience or have a big appetite, eat somewhere else. MerVerifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"WVU stay"
I really enjoyed the hotel. I have stayed tere before and love the area.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Just ok"
Hotel Morgan is the best choice for staying in downtown Morgantown. The hotel restaurant is one of the best restaurants in town. My only real complaint is the breakfast. The description did not mention a continental style breakfast. The breakfast was very disappointing, especially for a hotel that has such a great restaurant on-site.Verifierad gästrecension
"Love Morgantown"
This classic old hotel, once the Hotel Morgan, is a little gem. Unfortunately, it seems not many people know about it. Beautiful woodworking in the whole hotel. Quaint bar/grille on the ground floor, was a delight and food was very good. There is a top floor formal restauant, which I understand has a great view, but I didn't get to that area. Room was […] huge! Nice King sized bed, ajoining to nice living area with full sized couch. Will definitely stay there again. MerVerifierad gästrecension
clean hotel in the middle of town.Verifierad gästrecension
"Good location"
My friend and I were visiting for a sporting event. The hotel was close to all the bars/restaurants of downtown and a couple blocks from the PRT station, which was helpful in getting to and from the game. Overall, it was a good trip! The staff was helpful and nice. I read a lot about smells and stuff, and honestly, it smelled perfectly normal.Verifierad gästrecension
"Will Stay Again!"
Great experience for the price! I've stayed at Hotel Morgan three times, and it never disappoints for the location and for the comfort (considering the fairly cheap expense).Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Nice downtown hotel"
Hotel was centrally located to downtown. It definitely had the feel of a older hotel, but the room was large and clean. Staff was very nice. The complimentary breakfast had little to offer.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Good service"
If you love old buildings, this is the place for you. It truly reminds you of what hotels used to look like with it's beautiful grand entrance. On the downside, this place really could use a bellhop and valet parking. I never say that, but due to the location of the parking lot and minimal parking to unload, people could use a hand. The staff was g […] reat! MerVerifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"The old gal needs a new dress"
Young and inexperienced check in staff were friendly and accomodating, but not "with it" in terms of being proficient and on top of their game. Yet to their credit - friendly. Bartender had an attitude. Hallways from elevator to my room needed to have paint stripped and repainted. Furniture in the room, headboards and upholstered fabrics were worn. […] This ain't old European, its just old. MerVerifierad gästrecension
"History Has An Odor"
Great location for downtown access. Somewhere I believe I read that this hotel is either a landmark, or it is a hotel with historic significance. Well, unfortunately, a trip back to yesteryear has a price ... how do you get rid of history's odor? I understand the hotel is now non-smoking, but this is one of those hotels you can't help but reminisce […] (as much as you hate to) about how it was like when people did smoke in hotels. I have stayed in luxury hotels that were in very old buildings, but subsequently remodeled. Somehow they get rid of history's odor ... The Clarion should seek out those experts! A shout-out for the staff - Not only was the desk clerk who initially checked me in very pleasant, but all the workers in the hotel seemed to take special pride in working there. The icing on the stale cake - I called to inquire about checkout in the evening before I was to leave. The clerk responded "11am", but immediately followed the statement with "what time would you like to check-out?" I said I had a meeting in the morning, but I didn't know when it would end ... the clerk responded "how about we make it for 1pm, and if your meeting extends beyond that just call the desk and we will adjust the time." I ended up having a quick meeting, and checking out by 10am. Nevertheless, the relief I had (and the better sleep) knowing I wouldn't have to pack all my things up to check out by 11am was EXTREMELY SATISFYING. MerVerifierad gästrecension från Expedia
I won't go back. Hotel smells really bad and has really dreary, depressing feel to it. The complementary breakfast was horrible. Not even fresh brewed coffee and had plastic plates and utensils and bad environment. The monitor in the "business center" was 10 years old and unusable. The WIFI in my room stopped working and I was told that many other guests […] have the identical problem I had...yet you won't fix it! Parking is a block away. MerVerifierad gästrecension
"good old fashioned feel"
The hotel is in a good location in a hilly town. Our room was a spacious and comfortable suite.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
Everything was wonderful. There was one challenge with the check-in time. I had an e-mail that said check-in time was 3 PM. The hotel said it was 4 PM. I think if the check-in time is so late, check-out time should be later than 11 AM. I loved the hotel, but felt that the cost was too high for the minium amount of time you are allowed to stay.Verifierad gästrecension
"Eventful Night"
The hotel was clean and the staff friendly. We had an emergency evacuation due to a patron using a fire extinguisher as part of a joke. Staff was very timely in helping us get back into the hotel after this unfortunate event.Verifierad gästrecension
Breakfast was terrible. Service was good.Verifierad gästrecension
"Nice place"
breakfast was disappointing- selection was very sparse had to park one block awayVerifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Enroute to Pittsburgh"
This hotel is couple of miles from interstate exit. If you get there after 10.00 PM better grab something to eat close to interstate before you come to hotel. You need unload in front of hotel and then go park in a place around hotel. Hotel staff is not aware which lot if full or empty and you may have to check with them couple of times to find what […] other parking places to use. Breakfast is basic and complimentary. Hotel reception staff at night are mostly students and some provide better service while others are busy as experienced by us. MerVerifierad gästrecension
"Not great, not horrid"
A very middle-of-the road experience. Nice sized refrigerator in the room. Choice of feather or foam pillows - both were on the bed. Walking distance to a few restaurants, including my favorite wing place BWW. Parking is weird - across the street, not well marked, but it is free. Hallway on my floor smelled like unwashed feet, but the room didn't. I […] would stay here again, since it is only a couple of blocks from my destination. I wouldn't stay here if my destination was across town and there was a hotel closer to it. It's an OK hotel, but nothing to write home about. MerVerifierad gästrecension
"Good location"
Good hotel for the price and location was very convenient to restaurants and interstate.Verifierad gästrecension
"Wonderfully refurbished classic hotel"
We loved the ambiance of an older hotel that has been updated with modern features. The staff could not have been nicer or more helpful. The only negative was the fact that the "welcome" package included a 2 for 1 drink offer in the restaurant, but the restaurant did not know anything about it and would not honor it. I pointed this out to the hotel […] desk and the restaurant manager. The meal at the restaurant was quite good, so I'm not going to complain about the "not free" second glass of wine. MerVerifierad gästrecension
fair, but not worth the priceVerifierad gästrecension
"neat experience"
Great charming old building,beautiful roof top dining!Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
Next time I will stay in newer hotel. Overpriced for what it is.Verifierad gästrecension
"The place that time forgot"
This is a lovely gem of an old hotel which was somewhat refurbished sometime mid century but with quite possibly the loveliest hotel staff I have dealt with in a long time. The rooms are small but the refrigerator magnificent. Nice TV, not so comfortable 3/4 beds with a very uncomfortable sofa bed and peeling wall paper but nonetheless charming and […] clean. They bill a breakfast, but don't bother as what it is, is a lovely elderly woman manning a waffle iron, a few boxes of bran cereal, 2 bagels and maybe 4 or 5 tiny hostess donuts and some yogurt. The coffee is that of brown water and I think I saw a few small cartons of milk, so either charge more and do something real or don't bother with this fake breakfast. Otherwise, a step back in time with, again, a lovely staff. Great location in the middle of Morgantown so if there for downtown University perfect location. Parking is SELF, make no mistake, there is no valet parking and it is across the street (about 2 blocks) so drop off your bags at the door and then go park. Otherwise if you have to go to Morgantown (and we did because our son is a grad student there) then this is a great place to stay, but maybe opt for a king, but if bringing the family prepare to snuggle! MerVerifierad gästrecension
"1st time guests"
The hotel was very nicely decorated and well kept.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
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Two Years Post-Tornado, Recovery is Ongoing in Monson, MA
Two years ago Saturday a tornado wreaked havoc on a 39-mile stretch of western and central Massachusetts destroying buildings, toppling trees and causing injury and death. A full twenty-four months later, recovery efforts are still ongoing in many affected municipalities, including the small town of Monson.
Driving along the wooded roads in to Monson, you would never guess a tornado hit here two years ago. Then you come to the center of town, and the tornado's destruction is abundantly clear. On a hill overlooking new houses and a few damaged buildings, is a wide swath of tree-less land.
"If you notice driving through downtown that pretty much all the roofs on all the buildings are brand new," says Dan LaRoche, Monson's Disaster Recovery Manager.. LaRoche was hired last year as part of a $500,000 state grant. He stops behind the soon-to-be demolished former town administrative building and police station, and points east and west, to the tornado's open path left by the tornado.
"There's been some regrowth, and it's great to see things are greening back, but this whole area used to be very thick forest. It was lots of very mature trees right in the downtown area and out in the more rural parts of town, and you can still see the alley that was created from the tornado."
Within that alley lie several still-damaged properties, including the First Church where owners are working to replace a toppled steeple, and an old Victorian house, fenced off and preparing for a full restoration. Laroche says in a matter of days the old police station and town hall, will be torn down.
"People in town are very excited about seeing the change, seeing the building come down because they know we're going to be building a new town office/police station next year."
LaRoche points out areas behind the building, where the tornado alley continues: there's the former site of a parks and rec building, now just a grassy field, a few small, recently planted elm trees, and many newly built houses and a few vacant lots. Gretchen Neggers, the town's adminstrator, says all this - both damage and regrowth - is now part of daily life in Monson.
"Everyday there's something that comes up that's relative to what happened on June 1, 2011. Be it a tree ceremony, be it working on the town hall project, some of the other residential issues out there, historic preservation, and also just in terms of being better prepared for the next event."
Neggers says many residents have safe rooms in their new houses, and new construction is adhering to current building codes for both private and public structures. LaRoche says most of the cleanup is finished on public land, but debris is still left on private properties.
From Flynt Park, which overlooks central Monson, he points to one property near downtown.
"See where that large, gray house is, that large house that's been rebuilt? There's just sticks behind it where the tornado hit, and that hasn't been cleaned up."
LaRoche says the town can only do so much to encourage private landowners to clean up their property.
"I think the idea is we're leading by example, trying to do clean up on the town property, and hoping others will follow."
Besides the physical debris, Neggers says for some residents, the emotional impact of the tornado may never fully go away.
"We have a large segment of the community that was right there where it happened that certainly suffers some residual psychological issues when it's storming out, when it's bad weather. That I think is going to be carried with people, many of them for the rest of their lives."
Neggers says parts of the town's landscape has changed for good.
"I think that's probably been the most dramatic change, the loss of some of the building that weren't rebuilt and the housing, and particularly the physical landscape because you can't rebuild a tree, but we're trying," says Neggers.
That effort continues this weekend with a tree-planting event in Flynt Park to mark the tornado anniversary. Neggers says the town's dedication to rebuilding reflects its hard-working, family-oriented residents.
"That's one of the many strengths that helped Munson experience the tornado and come through with such a robust recovery, has been the resiliency and character of the people, and the joy that they take in living in this town."
Neggers says Monson will stay in a long-term recovery phase for several more years, but she says she's glad to have made it this far.
"We're doing well here in Munson," says Neggers, "and we look forward to continuing to do well."


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MBCA to induct four new members into its State Baseball Hall of Fame By: Dan Ventura The Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association (MBCA) has announced the selection of four new inductees for the MBCA State Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame who will be honored at the 43rd Annual MBCA Convention, Clinic and Hall of Fame Weekend, being held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Westboro on the weekend of January 24-26.
Leominster's Neil O'Connor named Gatorade FB player of the year for Mass. By: Dan Ventura Gatorade announced Neil O'Connor of Leominster High School was selected as its 2013-14 Gatorade Massachusetts Football Player of the Year. O'Connor is the first Gatorade Massachusetts Football Player of the Year to be chosen from Leominster High School.
Melrose loses hoop star Frantzdy Pierrot for the season By: Dan Ventura Melrose took a major hit before the start of the hoop season with the news that Frantzdy Pierrot is lost for the season with a broken wrist that he suffered a couple weeks ago in a soccer match with Seacoast Soccer. Pierrot was a Middlesex League All-Star last year, averaging nearly 20 points a game.
News and notes from High School Media Day at Gillette By: Dan Ventura The MIAA held its annual Super Bowl Media Brunch at Gillette Stadium for each of the 12 teams which advanced to the Saturday's Super Bowl. Picked up some interesting tidbits along the way.
More on Boston English coach Brian Vaughan being named Patriots HS Football Coach of the Week By: Dan Ventura As reported by the Herald yesterday, Boston English High School's Brian Vaughan has been named this week's New England Patriots High School Coach of the Week in recognition of his team's 14-12 come-from-behind victory over rival Boston Latin on Thursday, Nov. 28, at Harvard Stadium.
Helen Assefaw of Somerville named the Coaches Award winner for the Wilbraham & Monson field hockey team By: Dan Ventura Wilbraham & Monson Academy senior Helen Assefaw of Somerville was named the Coaches Award winner for the Field Hockey team for the 2013 fall athletic season.


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by Brenna
November 1st, 2013
It's cold outside, and a lot of us Dreamers have given up our razors for the winter (those of us who use them, anyway). Conveniently, this month is also the start of No-Shave-November "Noshember", a fun challenge of setting down that razor and seeing what happens. Noshember is about folks "[uniting] in the height of laziness agreeing to not shave their beards or legs."
And it's not just about making things easier during one of the busiest times of year! The various No-Shave-November groups are also involved with charities, which is a great incentive for getting past those first painfully stubbly days.
If you're focusing on the face and want to coordinate your socks with your new look (or if you can't grow good face hair but want to have 'stache solidarity), then we have some marvellous moustache options for you!
For larger feet, you have the Mustache Argyle Midcalves and the less formal (no argyle, y'know) Mustache Midcalf.
And larger feet can fit into the Mustache Tights too! Our be-stached knee high options (with and without argyle) only fit up to a US women's shoe size 11 and men's size 9, though (but they're pretty perfect for smaller feet, perfectly fitting down to a US women's size 6!).
Okay top halves covered, but what about options that won't clash with incoming leg hair? Socks, especially our thick and cozy house brands, pretty much always do a great job covering leg hair, but what about if you want something dressier or nylon?
Our Opaque section offers styles in varying levels of opacity that all do a pretty solid job of hiding leg hair (though, from experience, any lighter colour over darker leg hair will never be perfect!). Bonus: most opaque styles are going to be warmer, which is perfect for all that incoming winter weather!
Probably everyone's favourite legginga (and remember one of the differences between Leggings and Footless Tights is opacity) are the Thermo Fleece Lined Footless Tight (so cozy!), the Black Velvet Legging (so fancy!) and Nouvella's Cotton Legging or Capri (the best basic!).
But what about tights—and something fancier, or more office-y? In solids, both the Color Tights and Opaque Tights are awesome and come in a million colours and the Erika Microfiber Tights are magic, because they're the only microfiber cotton we've encountered. Seriously, they are the best.
In patterns you have your pick! There are classy classics like the Ribbed Pinstripe Tights and gorgeous romantic styles like the Floral Tights.
And don't think you're stuck without stockings if you don't want to shave, because there are plenty of thigh high options! The Lycra Cuban Heeled Two-Tone Stockings are a wonderful winter option to the traditional sheer Cuban heel, and the Solid Thigh High Stockings are just a great basic all around.
So do you stop shaving this time of year, for a cause or for yourself?
by Brenna
October 25th, 2013
Midnight Monster Movie with Socks!
This summer we went to the drive-in, but it's too cold to do that in the autumn. Now's the time of year for sitting in the dark and getting your scare on! Even though Halloween is still practically a week away, this is the big weekend before the holiday, a perfect day to premiere the latest on the silver screen.
Ooh, we took too long in the concession line! We missed the previews, but it doesn't look like we missed any of the story . . . (And if you're curious who any of the "actors" are, just click the links!)
Oh no, our hero (the always heroic Luchadore) is totally going to go into that haunted house, isn't he?
Those stairs do not look like good business.
TOLD. YOU. Those are guts, he stepped in guts.
Wait, he's still going up the stairs? To the ominous red door.
Come ON, he's opening the door? Yes, that is a way to get straight up unravelled, Mr. Sock.
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Yeah, that would be my reaction too.
What, it's a birthday party?! With cupcakes!! Now THAT is a twist ending. Wait a second. . . but what about those guts?
Have a fun and safe Halloween folks! And don't forget to share your costumes with us on Facebook or Tumblr and let us know how our socks helped you pull it altogether!
by Brenna
October 18th, 2013
DIY: Bleach stamping!
Using diluted bleach on dark colours is like the bizarro-world version of dyeing light colours! You're just taking away pigment instead of adding it. There are a lot of great bleach stencilling and painting tutorials out there and Google awaits you with open arms and a bouquet of options. But our lovely Rosalind, who you may know from our Facebook and Pinterest, had a genius idea: stamping!
Since it was her idea, I am letting her take the wheel with the words!
First off, general safety tips!
Follow precautions on bleach bottle and do this in a ventilated area! Craft safely!!
What you'll need to start:
• Bleach •
• Vinegar •
• A plastic or glass container large enough to submerge tights in water •
• A small, shallow dish or lid (I used a yogurt lid) •
• Paper towels •
• Spray bottle •
• Tights (Foot Traffic's Signature Cotton Tights are thick enough to not bleed through, even to the inside)
• Rubber stamp(s) – choose patterns that are bold, with no fine lines. Abstract designs tend to work a little better. •
• Newspaper •
• Gloves (optional) •
• A outfit that you can risk getting bleach on •
1. Keep it clean! – Cover your work area with newspapers or a dropcloth.
2. Mix neutralizer – in the large container, mix vinegar with water, about 1 part vinegar to 5 parts water. You don't have to be super exact. This solution is to stop the bleach and make it safe to toss your stamped tights into a load of your regular laundry for the final washout. No need to run the machine for one item!
3. Make stamp pad – fold a paper towel down to the size of your dish or yogurt lid. You can cut or tear it down to size, but be sure that you do have a few layers in there. Pour a little bit of pure bleach onto the pad – enough to dampen the towel, but not to form a puddle around it. Basically you want it to be about as wet as a real stamp pad with ink would be.
4. Mix bleach spray – in the spray bottle, mix a little bit of bleach into some water. Since you want to be able to distinguish your stamps from the nebulous mist effect that the spray bottle creates, make this pretty well diluted, so that the bleach acts very slowly and can be neutralized before it gets as light as the stamps.
Lots more after the jump!
by Brenna
October 11th, 2013
Socks for Classic Costumes
As fabulous as it can be to have elaborate and unique costumes, there is something really fun about going for one of the traditional stand-bys. Especially great if you don't know whether or not you'll be going out, these classics are things that can easily melt right back into your everyday wardrobe when the holiday is over.
The Kitty
Whether you go the sultry, skin-tight Batman villain route or keep it fuzzy and cozy, a good cat just needs ears, paws and a tail. The ears are up to you, but the rest of it can be found by searching within Solid for your kitty colour. The Harajuku Arm Warmers and Cotton Slouches are perfect paws (and come in a lot of colours) and for a tail, just slip one O Basic inside another and pin it where tails go!
If you are a particularly Jellicle cat, then add something a little fuzzy and furry, like the Harajuku Leg Warmers or the New Zealand Bed Socks (which make pretty boss back paws) to fancy things up.
The Pirate
We have a lot of perfectly pirate-y styles, but a great pairing with eye patch, kerchief and weather-worn rags are stripes in black and red (and the Curvy Stripes Knee High is a great style that fits lots of folks!) and the Wood Knee Highs in your choice of Oak or Mahogany (I like to think Mahogany is a good choice for the pirate with classic taste). And, if you're a girly pirate lass, the Shimmer Organza Knee Length Petticoat is just the thing to fluff out those full skirts.
The Ghost
The days of throwing a sheet with eyeholes over your head is long gone, but if you want to be a ghost it's still just as easy. Start with a white outfit—you know, all those outfit pieces you love, but never wear because what if they stain?! Then figure out when your ghost is from and add some solid white accessories!
So, say you're a sort of Victorian-y ghost. The Vertically Inclined, the Shimmer Organza Knee Length Petticoat and the Extra Long Satin Gloves are just the thing.
Speaking of spooky spirits, have you seen our seasonal sticker for this Halloween? Be sure to ask for it when you order, we want to make sure anyone who wants is haunted by our lovely logo lady.
So there's some places to start, if you are still mulling the question of "costume or not?" And we've even got some more ideas from a couple years ago, socks that are a costume and socks that make a costume! Of course, this is our favourite time of year, so if you're looking for just the thing to make your look, drop us a line and we'll happily help you out.
by Brenna
October 4th, 2013
Socks for October!
Our first full month of autumn for the Northern hemisphere, October is one of our favourites. Symbolised by the many-hued tourmaline and opal, the sturdy marigold and the scales of Libra, October is all about balance. Seasonally equivalent to April, October turns the lamb back into a lion that has the frost of winter on its breath.
Tourmaline is a semi-precious stone and comes in several types. And even though the Racing Stripes Midcalf have a colour specifically called "Tourmaline", it's all three colours that properly show the range of this stone, with gradients from blues to pinks to greens.
The endless colours and shimmer of opal gave us pause until I remembered the Sparkle shade of Nouvella's space dyed Knee Highs and Terry Baby Booties. Just like all the colours of the rainbow are faceted through opal, Sparkle is almost dizzying in its inclusion of hue. Hueclusion, even.
Marigolds! Part of the Asteraceae family that includes the dandelions and asters of September, they're sturdy little blooms that are great companion plants for all those veggies that bugs love to nosh on in the garden. Their little pops of yellow and orange are also a great visual companion to all that green. In the same vein, arm and hand warmers are the perfect thing to accompany you this season. It's amazing how such a little bit of fabric that fits your pocket makes all the difference in warmth when you need it.
• Alpaca Cable Handwarmers •
• Harajuku Arm Warmers •
• Wool Fingerless Gloves •
The scales of Libra are all about balance and you know what else is? Toe socks. Not just for quirks and kicks, toe socks help promote better balance by encouraging your toes to spread a bit, just like they were designed for. And you don't need toed shoes for the benefits! Just wearing a shoe with a wider toe box (front of foot) can make all the difference in the world.
Injinji, ToeSox and ToeToe are all three companies that care about your toes and treating them right, with smart design for your feet. They've each got great socks to start with, if you want to dip your toes into a new style.
• Sports Micro Toe Sock •
• Scrunch Knee High Toe Sock with Grip •
• Stripey Knee High Toe Socks •
Ahhh, October. It's a wonderful month and you're a wonderful person, so embrace it, stay balanced and cozy!
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Pros: Good skiing, nice people and accommodations, no lineups, good conditions
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The Art of Not Being Governed: An Anarchist History of Upland Southeast AsiaFor two thousand years the disparate groups that now reside in Zomia (a mountainous region the size of Europe that consists of portions of seven Asian countries) have fled the projects of the organized state societies that surround them--slavery, conscription, taxes, corvee labor, epidemics, and warfare. This book, essentially an "anarchist history," is the first-ever examination of the huge literature on state-making whose author evaluates why people would deliberately and reactively remain stateless. Among the strategies employed by the people of Zomia to remain stateless are physical dispersion in rugged terrain; agricultural practices that enhance mobility; pliable ethnic identities; devotion to prophetic, millenarian leaders; and maintenance of a largely oral culture that allows them to reinvent their histories and genealogies as they move between and around states. In accessible language, James Scott, recognized worldwide as an eminent authority in Southeast Asian, peasant, and agrarian studies, tells the story of the peoples of Zomia and their unlikely odyssey in search of self-determination. He redefines our views on Asian politics, history, demographics, and even our fundamental ideas about what constitutes civilization, and challenges us with a radically different approach to history that presents events from the perspective of stateless peoples and redefines state-making as a form of "internal colonialism." This new perspective requires a radical reevaluation of the civilizational narratives of the lowland states. Scott's work on Zomia represents a new way to think of area studies that will be applicable to other runaway, fugitive, and marooned communities, be they Gypsies, Cossacks, tribes fleeing slave raiders, Marsh Arabs, or San-Bushmen. |
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Review: The Art of Not Being Governed: An Anarchist History of Upland Southeast Asia
User Review - Bryn Hammond - GoodreadsSo. I've always been an anarchist in principle (didn't Merlin say in The Once and Future King, every decent person is?) and I come to this, not with a special interest in upland SE Asia, but after ... Read full review
Review: The Art of Not Being Governed: An Anarchist History of Upland Southeast Asia
User Review - Jill - GoodreadsI'd read Scott's Seeing Like a State and had absolutely loved it - in my review, I'd described my experience reading it "as if someone's opened a window to let the light in". I wanted to love The Art ... Read full review
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