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The International Salon and Spa Expo was held at the Long Beach Convention Center January 26-28. Here are the nail highlights from the show.
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CND's innovative booth at Premiere Orlando introduced the world to Shellac Luxe.
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Laura Slipak, the woman behind Pedi Princess, recently traveled to Beauty World in Tokyo.
America's Beauty Show 2015 ended last Monday in Chicago, but the nail art is still fresh on our minds. While there was virtually every color of hair imaginable on the show floor, nail artists took it to the next level by bedecking their nails to show dazzling results.
We're taking a look back at some of highlights from past shows.
We jumped at the chance to get a live demo from Gelibility's Brandi Hensley.
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Orly introduces their longer-lasting polish at ISSELB15.
Jennifer Ivanov, founder and creator of Wonder Beauty Products and SuperChic Lacquer, held the Shine & Social event to help indie polish brand designers come together for a meet and greet at the Four Seasons Press Lounge during Cosmoprof.
Featuring all-new nail films in a limitless number of ways, Empower Nail Art is bringing together an all-star nail cast at Premiere Orlando on June 1-2.
Heidi Meier from The Day Spa in Shoreview, Minn., won an Instagram-based contest created by Gina Silvestro (right) with a full set of stiletto nails at the Akzéntz booth. The winner of Silvestro's Instagram-based contest also had the choice of receiving an Akzentz Pro-Formance starter kit.
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Holli Holiday and Pamela Jaye happily worked the Beauty Bar.One of the things I look forward to the most at PBA trade shows are the Beauty Bars. These giant purple booths are filled with sample sizes
As always, we all brought home handfuls of different manicures from ISSE Long Beach 2014! But what jumped out at me was the overwhelming amount of negative space nail art I saw. Five out of my
NAILS' Next Top Nail Artist finalists Buddy Sims and Lauren Wireman with winner Ryoko Garcia.What a whirlwind this weekend was at the ISSE show in Long Beach! It was my first show, and I had no
Tired of the dull flip-flops that you usually give your clients? Pedi Princess says "no more!" Designer/founder Laura Slipak was hands-on with her pedi vision, creating a toe-shaped sandal with bling to separate the toes. With
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CND talked trends this morning at a press event. Their Open Road collection for Spring 2014 is comprised of both new Shellac and Vinylux colors. The story behind the collection: a woman who runs a PR
Our three NAILS Next Top Nail Artist finalists, Buddy Sims, Lauren Wireman, and Ryoko Garcia, chatted together last Sunday on Nail Talk Radio, a weekly internet radio show created for the nail industry. (If you're running
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Cocktails and appetizers in hand, the throng at the Orly booth quieted as senior vice president of global marketing Carina Breda said into the microphone, "We are here today to celebrate Jeff Pink. He is the
CND's Jan Arnold presented a donation of $184,000 to Lynelle Lynch for the BCL CND Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship Fund at Cosmoprof North America.At an invite-only party during Cosmoprof North America, Beauty Changes Lives (BCL) and
Shannon Leehr of STX Salon and Spa Management Software gave a talk about the importance of getting more socially active. The bottom line: more likes = better business."Social media is not a fad," says Leehr. Fifty
The Thursday before IBSLV, I headed to Atlas Studio in Costa Mesa, Calif. to see four nail professionals prepare to compete against the best nail professionals in the business in Las Vegas. Atlas Studio offers many
While talking with the women at the Minx booth, they eagerly asked if I had met Kelley Ramirez. Janice Jordan was quick to walk me over and make an introduction. If the Minxes were excited about
Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USX-NONEX-NONEMicrosoftInternetExplorer4From May 13 to 16, Gelish featured two new special edition collections made exclusively for the Asian market at Beautyworld Japan, the largest beauty and spa tradeshow in Tokyo. Official Japanese Gelish distributor Nails Unique welcomed
A hit nail products brand in Germany since its founding in 1989, Alessandro International expands to the U.S. for the first time. Setting itself apart from other brands, Alessandro offers prescriptive nail care, meaning instead of
Haven't we all dreamt of making our own nail polish? Just think: all the glitter and color we could ever want and we could even give it a name of our choosing! At Premiere Orlando, Amerikan
Team NAILS: Michelle Mullen, Sree Roy, Hannah Lee, Beth Livesay, and Kim PhamLast Saturday night, NAILS Magazine and BeautyTech.com held our annual NailTech Network Orlando Social at the Rosen Centre. Nearly 300 nail industry members got
CND is as well known for its science-backed product innovations as it is for its fun parties, and on Sunday, June 2, the nail manufacturer brought the two together to celebrate the official industry launch of
Everyone in the nail industry was excited to see the mani cam come to red carpets throughout awards season. This step-and-repeat for the hands came with a mini red carpet and was a huge hit at
I was recently asked for our May issue masthead question, "What was your favorite work-travel destination?" For me, that answer is a no-brainer. Premiere Orlando -- I love catching up with everyone there!So many nail techs
Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USX-NONEX-NONEMicrosoftInternetExplorer4There was a great showing of pedicure chair manufacturers and foot services at the ABS Show in Chicago, March 9-11. Each company had new chairs and features for attendees to try out, and many nail companies
I'm passionate about improving our beauty schools and our next generation of beauty professionals -- that's the main reason why I recently headed up a team to launch our new Nail School News website and e-newsletter
Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USX-NONEX-NONEMicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Dashing Diva is very excited to be offering educational classes at America's Beauty Show in Chicago coming up March 9 - 11, 2013. The classes range from technical advice on product applications to work-life
Respected educator and master nail technician Vicki Peters will be a featured speaker at the Premiere Show in Orlando, June 2-3, 2013. Don't miss these new classes — each with a Q&A session — that Peters has
In an attempt to show off her favorite colors, nail artist Roxy Carrillo painted these tips for ISSE with INM products. "I think that some of those colors are hard to get to look deep without
As a long-time member and former committee chairwoman of an ethnic-based networking group (The Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP)), I understand how valuable these groups can be. While NetIP is open to everyone regardless of ethnic
Formerly a tattoo artist, Vu Nguyen moved onto taking his drawing skills to nails 10 years ago. We found him at ISSE 2013 at the OPI booth. Nguyen is currently an OPI educator and has taken
Dashing Diva had a booth that stood out to me at ISSE2013. With tons of hot pink (my favorite color) shelves packed with products, and six nail techs available for demos, it was easy to stay
Sree and Brittni visited CND's booth at ISSE 2013 to chat about the new Brisa Lite Removable Gel System.
The Intrinsics booth within the Esthetics America & Wellness Pavilion caught my attention with paper and cotton products of every size and shape for the needs of the salon and spa industry. Shown above are lint-free
When I caught up with documentarian Brass in the press room at ISSE this past weekend, I was excited to hear there are some NAILgasm: The Nail Art Documentary screenings coming up in the northeast.If you're
There's polish, there's gel polish, and now there's Flash Fusion 2.5.2. Jessica Cosmetics' new hybrid product was showcased at ISSE 2013, with two in-booth nail techs giving the quickest pedicures I've ever seen. As
So the $250,000 bottle of polish doesn't come with an insurance rider (that I know of), but it does have a body guard at ISSE Long Beach.Yes, the Azature "Black Diamond" polish that contains 267-karats of
Danny Haile and David Daniel from Hand & Nail Harmony introduced their new professional nail lacquer line named after their daughters: Morgan and Taylor. Morgan Taylor showed an array of colors that had ISSE attendees clamoring
Courtesy of Belava's expertise in upholstering its own furniture, the pedi tub and chair manufacturer is now able to design custom furniture for your salon, including pieces like this comfy hair drying chair. So stop by
Your nails are as unique to you as your fingerprints. Custom Nails Solutions offers you the opportunity to obtain the perfect pair of nails that won't chip, crack, or yellow. Simply take a mold of client's
Though the "color of the year" is emerald, according to The Pantone Institute, OPI's Suzi Weiss-Fischmann (center, pictured with NAILS' senior editor Beth and myself) told us that she prefers blue for nails. "Blue is easier to
For those of you who rely on Light Elegance for great gel products, you'll be happy to know that you can now rely on them for acrylics as well.Long-time nail industry veteran John Hauk partnered with Light
Since 2000, the STARS and RISING Stars Photo Competitions, sponsored by Cosmetologists Chicago, have been enthusiastically embraced by established salon professionals as well as those just entering our exciting industry. For 2013, Cosmetologists Chicago has revamped
The INTA (International Nail Technicians Association) is hosting a two-day event in Joliet, Ill., on October 14-15 with the CND education team. CND Art & Style will take place at Harrah's Joliet Casino and Hotel. Sunday's
Buy your tickets now for the International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) Midwest, which will make its fall debut on November 4-5 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.Be prepared for the holiday
The city of London is always spectacular to visit, and 2012 has proved an especially event-filled year for this bustling U.K. hub. First the Olympic Games graced the city this summer, then the Paralympics lit up
Fantasy nail art found its way onto the catwalk at the Hartland Mansion in Las Vegas. The annual Hair Wars Supreme Salon Tour, produced by Windy City Media, began its cross-country tour in
As one of the editors at NAILS Magazine who converses with readers via our burgeoning Facebook page, I always find it useful to hear about how other brands (salons, product manufacturers, other magazines, etc.) handle social
In this age of nail art, I'm excited to see manufacturers launch products in other categories that also let clients showcase their individually. It's so great to make a bold (and reassuringly temporary) fashion statement, such
So, I went to a friend's wedding this weekend and it was amazing because the "wedding band" was Al Green and Aretha Franklin. Well, it started out as the City of Hope dinner honoring George Schaeffer
Sally Beauty Supply knows that keeping its 2,500+ stores well-stocked with innovative beauty products is just one piece of the puzzle of satisfying the "beauty junkie." The necessary coordination behind the scenes between Sally and its
Gulfstream showcased two especially neat pedicure spa improvements at Cosmoprof North America.One is this convenient pull-out storage area on its La Lili 5. Handy, right?The other is this upgraded footrest style, which allows you to elevate
I love that a nail-focused company won this year's Discover Beauty Award -- it truly is a year of amazing things for nails! Based in Milan, Layla Cosmetics has been creating trendsetting products for over 70
Ciate is one of those "overnight" sensations that was almost a decade in the making. Founded in 2002 by a professional nail tech, the company is now big buzz in the nail industry for its "Caviar
Nonprofit Beauty Bus has been providing free beauty services -- including nails (the #1 requested service), hair, and make-up -- and, along with that pampering, a sense of hope, touch, and normalcy to terminally or chronically
Vending machines have gone beyond trail mix and candy for a while -- you may have noticed Apple iPod vending machines at your local airport, something I always thought was a bit odd but figured that
Daisy Marie of Designed 4 Life showed us the company's Natural Solution Bath Salts, which contain 84 natural minerals. The company also has Himalayan salts and detoxification blocks.--Erin
Dikla David and Nova Zeevi of Chiara showed us a new scent that came out for their company's sea salt body peels. The new scent has been out for two months and they were promoting it
Here is the second trailer for an in-progress documentary by Brass called "NAILSgasm", exploring how nail art has evolved from the streets to high fashion. This trailer was unveiled at a joint launch party
Check out this tattoo! Jamie Melchor (pictured above) was inspired by her mother to pursue her dream of getting into the beauty world. She went to cosmetology school at the age of 15. She got this
I had the pleasure of talking to Guin Deadman, owner of Shear Magic Styling Salon in Grand Junction, Colo. She has been a NAILS Magazine reader for 17 years!She accumulated timepieces, screws,
It's one big happy and busy family when it comes to Young Nails and beauty shows. Pictured above are Young Nails CEO Habib Salo (far right), president Greg Salo (second from right), and
Yvonne Vuong of LeChat polishes NAILS' managing editor Sree Roy's nail with the company's Mood Gel-Polish. The gel-polish is applied with several coats and begins to change color when exposed to different temperatures. (You can show
Chris Vo of Tip Jar showed us the new stiletto tips that the company is selling. They also had many other styles of tips on display including patterns, round tips, and flared tips. Vo explained that
Elissa Choi, co-founder of Bon Bliss, launched the company in the professional salon industry only about two weeks ago but the company has been around for about one year. The company specializes in single use, candy
Miriam Rozenbaum of Pele Stamping Nail Art stamps white flowers on NAILS' managing editor Sree Roy's nail. We've seen more and more professional nail techs use stamping in nail art. This process works by putting any
On Saturday, June 2 before the Premiere Orlando Beauty Show, 300 nail techs gathered in a ballroom at the Rosen Centre Hotel, adjacent to the convention center, to participate in the NailTech Network Orlando Social, put
It's that time of year again! The International Beauty Expo, an exhibition in the beauty and cosmetics industry, will be at the Long Beach Convention Center [http://www.longbeachcc.com/] on June 24 and 25. Tickets are $30 for
Catherine Wong's pups won first place "Best in Show" in the dog show-themed Fantasy Nail Art veteran competition during Premiere Orlando. Her combination of brown and gray-coated pure breeds with the vibrantly
Minx launched new designs in their Professional Signature Collection of heat-activated nail coatings. Take it to the streets with these graffiti-inspired designs created by celebrity manicurist Lisa Logan. They caught my eye
OPI educators promoted OPI's Vintage Minnie Mouse polish collection by bringing out their Minnie Mouse within. From left to right: account manager Loretta Ricker, distributor David Cervasio, director Herman Paez, Norma Sproles, Stephanie
It's always great to see the team at the Light Elegance booth. And I'm loving the company's new logo and T-shirts so much that owner (and chemist) Jim McConnell let me take one home
Gelish educators Sofia Devlieger, Tiffany Silver, Sandy Combs, and Thao Nguyen jumped away from their stations at the new Hand & Nail Harmony booth to say hello and pose for a quick picture. Premiere Orlando attendees
La Palm's new two-step gel-polish system, Gel II, includes the base coat directly in the gel-polish colors, eliminating the need for a separate base coat. Marketing manager Jordan Langhofer and owner Michael Lee, showed us the
We met NSI educator Denise Wright doing demos in the company's booth. The UK-based nail tech is a seasoned competitor, a salon owner, and just a few weeks ago she was honored to win Scratch Magazine's
NailGrafx is a unique new way to add art to your clients' fingernails. Made of an ultra-thin (thinner than a hair, according to the company) high-definition micro-film in Japan, you can layer NailGrafx designs on top
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If you love the multi-dimensional look of a mood ring but don't want to layer color over color to achieve it, then check out Layla Cosmetics' new Hologram Effect Nail Polish. Available in eight colors so
Celebrity manicurist Lisa Logan was honored at Essence Magazine's first annual "Best in Black Beauty Awards" on May 8, 2012. The lifestyle publication for African-American women created the awards to honor beauty innovators who are influencing
Lorena Marquez, director of education for Entity Beauty, Inc., traveled to the Netherlands Utrecth show in late March to launch Entity Beauty's new True Artistry Colored Sculpting Powders and to lead an educator training seminar with
NAILS' Blueprint of a First Year blogger Alica Best will be teaching a class at the Premiere Orlando trade show for new nail techs who could use some help transitioning from nail school to the real
The Barristar Beauty School Forum is such a useful show for beauty school students and instructors. It's one of the most affordable shows to attend — for the Anaheim show this past weekend, students got in
Are you going to Premier Orlando in June? It's our favorite beauty show of the year! We definitely recommend checking it out if you've never been. For everyone who is going, are you going to be
While backstage at the CND Shellac Couture event at America's Beauty Show, I was thrilled to meet Ashley Crowe, better known as Astrowifey (who runs a nail art blog by the same name), a phenomenal nail
Congratulations to the 2012 Stars Photo Contest Winner in the nails category, Viktoria Evtushenko, Iryna Giblett Nail Academy, Kiev, Ukraine. Here are her winning photos.—Sree
Here are more snapshots from the Beauty Forum Swiss show that was held last weekend (March 3-4, 2012) in Zurich. Many thanks to nail tech and friend Elsbeth Schuetz and Marlise Kolliker of Nail International by
I recognized Akyado from the Orlando show last year. The Swiss company has been around for 12 years and was founded by nail tech Josiane Trachsel. According to Trachsel, the company is one of only a
German nail tech Niko Ulrich was a guest artist in the Nail International by Marlise K booth. The owner of Fine Nails was showcasing his handpainted gel art. And yes, this mural was painted using gels!
Look who I found located front and center in the nail section at the Swiss Beauty Forum in Zurich...the Swiss Hand & Nail Harmony team from Hodel Nail Beauty. The exclusive distributor of all Hand &
One of the larger Swiss-based nail companies, You Nails is probably recognizable to international nail techs. The company produces just about any product you would need to run your nail business (acrylics, gels, fiberglass wraps, resin
I came to the Beauty Forum Swiss show in Zurich as a guest of Swiss-born, California-based celebrity nail tech Elsbeth Schutz. She has done many covers for NAILS and contributes her amazing nail art skills to
This past weekend I was lucky enough to attend the Beauty Forum Swiss in Zurich, Switzerland. While the show is much smaller than many U.S. shows, the nail area really was the star. The first thing
I attended CND's Shellac Couture nail fashion show at The Runway at America's Beauty Show today. I love how the CND team makes its nail art designs so accessible. The showcased designs included some of the
"Nail lengths are getting longer," observed CND co-founder Jan Arnold during the company's Shellac Couture event today on The Runway at America's Beauty Show. I caught up with Jan backstage after the show to find out more
Evolving from a line of kitchen tools (yes, you guessed it, literally from a microplane citrus zester), Microplane Personal Care offers a huge assortment callus removers. The company has large professional size callus microplanes, small at-home
Will "lip art" be the next big thing? Trendy Nail Wraps, makers of full-coverage nail art coatings, seem to think so. If you stop by their show booth, you'll see women with lips adorned in leopard
Founded by reflexologists, Lodaat (an acronym for "Living one day at a time") offers several useful massage tools at its booth. This is a Sujok Ring, which, when rolled along a finger, activates pressure points that can
There's a new entry into the gel-polish market: Lac It! by EnVogue. So far, there are 18 colors, plus top and base, available. Starter kits at the show run from $90 to $385. Booth #3828. --Sree
High-end just got even nicer at Lexor where Ultra Leather is now standard on its high-end pedicure spas (including the Infinity, shown). According to the company, this leather is acetone- and stain-resistant, so if you spill
Drop your business card into the jar at The Nail Superstore's booth for the chance to win a free salon website. The Nail Superstore just launched a salon website template business as a new offering, and
America's Beauty Show has impressed me in recent years with its tech-savvy. Last year, there was a QR code in the printed program that, when scanned, took attendees to the "ABS Mobile Program (the program and
In the Esthetics America & Wellness Pavilion, attendees enjoyed a quieter and more intimate room to try out new products from skin care to make-up airbrush kits.Within the pavilion I found this fascinating product,
I've interviewed Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, executive VP and artistic director of OPI Products Inc., several different times during the course of my career at NAILS. This time, I had the inspiring help of our NAILS Facebook fans,
Young Nails mentor Tom Huynh demonstrates two droplet-splattering effects. The nail on the left is created using five layers: a layer of Young Nails' Mani•Q base coat and color, a layer of cosmetic-grade glitter (using a
INM's owner Garrett Kellenberger promoted INM's new Gelavish Cure Gel LED Lamp, as well as new collections of Gelavish Gel Polish.The Bellissima International team was eager to showcase and demo their line of gels. From left
Nubar educator Amanda Lenher created this awesome nail art design for the soakable gel nail art category in the competitions. She was excited with her sixth place finish since it was her first time competing. Here's
Minx educators sure are dedicated to their favorite brand. Crystal Rice, CMP, and Brian Garces, CMP, showed us their brand loyalty on their wrists. You can see more nail-related tattoos in our gallery here. — Hannah
I spotted Orly founder and CEO Jeff Pink on the show floor getting his pinky nails polished with Orly GelFX (one in navy blue, one in black). Nice to see the guys sporting the long-lasting colors.
Hand & Nail Harmony debuted a new Gelish booth at ISSE Long Beach this weekend. Danny Haile and David Daniel wanted to make sure Gelish had a larger presence on the show floor — and it
Terri Silacci, the nail tech who made the snakeskin nails famous last year when they appeared in Vogue magazine, was at ISSE Long Beach this year giving editors her famous pedicure. I was lucky enough to
From 1 p.m.-3 p.m. today, world champion Japanese nail artist Mayumi Hase will be at the Nail Labo booth, so be sure to stop by and check that out. In the meantime, the Nail Labo team (shown
Katie Cazorla, star of TV Guide's reality show Nail Files, will be at the Nubar booth today signing autographs. (Her expected arrival time is noon.) Booth #1785 --Sree
Yay for more magnetic polish options! China Glaze distinguishes itself with a horseshoe-shaped magnet that houses three designs. The six magnetic polish shades are launching in stores now. (Sadly you can't buy it at the company's
There's a special part in our hearts for nail tech-made products, so we were excited to see a launch from nail tech Rhonda Tooker and her daughter Natalie deWitte that expands the glitter focus of Sparkleyez
There's a new professional-only nail polish option on the floor called Venique. I'm intrigued by this entry into the field because this polish features Siltek, an ingredient that expands when wet and contracts when dry, meaning
It was pretty amazing to turn my head and realize that Lisa D'Amato, winner of America's Next Top Model All-Stars, was in the same room as me to learn about CND products. (Though maybe next time
I recently uploaded this video to NAILStv that demoed a new towel warmer to enter the U.S. market, and it was even cooler to see it in person at ISSE. Beauty Pro's warmer is so small. It's
We've heard so much buzz about salon owners and nail techs who use Square for credit card payments, and it was only a matter of time before other companies filled this new niche.Enter SalonSwipe. It's very
If you're at ISSE, I urge you to stop by Jessica Cosmetics booth. In addition to having cool new gel-polish colors and packages of gel-polish/traditional polish combos, I was asked an odd question by national sales
Do you know about the Stars Photo Competition? It's an opportunity for you to showcase your best nails — on film. Basically you have to create a set of nails using extensions, nail art, colored acrylic
Long-time competitor John Hauk has just announced a new venture — Cruise with the Nail Stars, hosted by John Hauk. Scheduled September 15-22, 2012, the weeklong cruise will include three days of "intense education to inspire
The International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) Long Beach will host CND's dynamic nail program, Shellac at the Shore, this January. Taking the styles and colors directly from the runways of New York Fashion Week and
Since so many fun products come across my desk each day, I thought I'd offer my two cents for what I think some much-appreciated holiday gifts would be for nail techs specifically. So, if you're trying
Cácee educator Andrea Green does a demo on Lily Lee using Cacee's new GP Color Gel Polish.Essie's Debbye Shelton showcased the new winter collection Cocktail Bling at the booth, along with Essie's other shades of fan-favorite colors.
Here are a few more finds from the show floor!Alite Nail Systems placed a model at the show floor entrance to show off the company's nail and make-up products.ENP Nail Design's Gella soak-off gel polish comes
Reporting from the show floor of the Long Beach International Beauty Expo, the attendance is picking up through the morning, with the Nailympics competition floor active with competitors from around the world.Nail competition veteran Tom Holcomb is
Aspiring beauty professionals, have I got the show for you. For the first time since I've been with NAILS Magazine, I attended the Barristar Beauty School Forum and found that it's a terrific show to get
ISSE Long Beach is one of our favorite shows, so we were thrilled to hear from show organizers at the PBA that two people a week will win free show tickets. "One Facebook follower and one
The Nailympics are back on U.S. soil for the first time in five years. Now, in addition to the popular London Nailympics, you can compete right here in California. The event is being held a little
Education in the Northwest can be hard to come by. To solve this problem, five years ago a group of nail techs got together to form an educational networking event. For the first three years, the
At its third annual "Partners in Progress" breakfast award ceremony at Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas, Sally Beauty honored the Star Nail team for their dedication in helping move the nail industry forward with innovative
I was thrilled to hear from nail tech and event organizer Jill Wright that this year's Nail Tech Networking Event of the Smokies was bigger and better than ever. Here's her report from this flourishing, education-packed
Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional, continued education is key to staying motivated and to making more money. Just as you have to keep up with the latest nail application techniques, staying on
I got a chance in the early afternoon this past Saturday to sit in on a couple classes at IBS Las Vegas, 2011. Stephanie Jennings of MindBody Universal Business Management gave a great class called "Is There
\]\\Valentino made its show debut with a new type of nail dust purification unit. The Valentino Pure Air Purifier and Dust Collector sits directly below the nail tech and client and extracts acrylic and gel dust
The NAILS team got to sneak backstage with other members of the press to see the nails before they were applied to the models' nails. We instantly fell in love with many of the designs. On
How much do you love what you do? Enough to have it permanently etched on your body? We've seen some nail-related tattoos in the past and now we'd like to start an online gallery of everyone
I bumped into veteran nail art competitor Catherine Wong and her good friend Gina Silvestro in the middle of the show floor. Gina was Catherine's hand model for the Fantasy Nail Art competition and, with my
In celebration of its new OPI Pirates of the Caribbean polish line, all the educators at the OPI booth donned scarves and eye patches. Check out Joseph Pham sporting pirate garb while educating attendees on proper
One of the new companies at the show was Incoco. The concept is pretty interesting. Basically it applies like a decal or adhesive, similar to Minx, but it is made of actual polish and comes off
Cheeky Monkey's Carol Daugherty (left) and Creative Director/Founder Andrea Pahn had fun promoting their new Cheeky Monkey polish colors. "Quality with a Giggle" is how Pahn describes her line with a polish base from France, colors
The Hand & Nail Harmony booth was consistently packed throughout both days of last weekend's show. In addition to expanded booth space and demos from top Hand & Nail Harmony educators (including MaeLing Parrish and Antonio
I've attended a few Tammy Taylor classes over the years, but this past weekend I got to witness Tammy Taylor (yes, THE Tammy Taylor) working with one lucky nail tech in a very unique hands-on approach.
I was happy to see my old friend Maisie Dunbar, nail tech and owner of Maisie Dunbar Spa Lounge in Silver Spring, Md. Maisie has done several covers for NAILS over the course of my time at NAILS.
During Premiere Orlando this past weekend, electric file manufacturer Kupa had Marshall Himmel, the president of Coast to Coast Nail Supplies Inc. in Boynton Beach, Fla., servicing and repairing electric files right on the show floor. When I saw
I'm currently sitting about 35,000 feet above Texas on my way back from the Premiere Orlando. It was an awesome show and we have tons to report. We saw so many old friends, met so many
On Saturday night before the Premiere Orlando beauty show even started, more than 200 nail techs got together to catch up with old friends, meet new friends, and enjoy a night of networking with other like-minded
Advance registration for the annual Nail Tech Networking Event of the Smokies closes in less than a week (on June 12, to be exact), so if you've been thinking about attending this much-lauded event, be sure
Hi everyone....we're still here in Orlando for one more day and we've been so busy on the show floor and in meetings with so many of your favorite manufacturers that we've hardly had any time to
The Premiere Orlando beauty show is this weekend in Florida and there are lots of fun events. Click here to find out more about what's going on at the show. NAILS will be at the BeautyTech
Are you going to the Premiere Beauty Show in Orlando this year? The show is Sunday, June 5 and Monday, June 6. But one of the best parts actually happens the day before the show —
Premiere Orlando International Beauty Event is the largest beauty show in the U.S., and it's also one of the best for nail techs to attend. This year it runs from June 4 to 6 (the show
It's a good time to be a nail tech or aspiring nail tech in the Midwest. For aspiring nail techs, there's a new nail-focused school, Elite Nail School and Training Center that just opened in Madison,
I got an e-mail this morning from Jessica Cosmetics. They're looking for new educators. So if you're interested in exploring a different aspect of the nail industry, take a look:Jessica Cosmetics is seeking a licensed nail
All aboard! The annual Nail Those Profits at Sea nail cruise (NTP) is now accepting passengers for its January 2012 voyage. Nail professional Vicki Peters and her cruise partner Tonya Hibdon from Ship To Shore Travel
"Nails have never been hotter," said CND's Jan Arnold to me backstage at the first-ever Shellac & Fashion Fusion runway show. In our midst, models were multitasking with having their hair done, getting final make-up touches,
Congratulations to Michelle Sproat (left, with me) of Inspirations Salon, Kingsville, Ontario, Canada, for winning the 2011 Stars Photo Contest in the nails category. The competition let nail professionals show the world their creativity by designing and photographing
The team at Kupa Inc. have been extremely busy these past few weeks. They attended back-to-back tradeshows, first IBS New York, then ABS in Chicago (where I ran into them), and now several of the team members are
Many states won't let nail salons use credo blades on clients (they can be dangerous, as you can accidentally cut clients' skin with them), but here's a callus removal alternative that uses a disposable RotoFile Caps
America's Beauty Show 2011 ended Monday afternoon, but we're going to continue sharing some of the new product launches from the show throughout the week. There were a lot of exciting new nail products!Pedi spa manufacturer
The Nail Superstore has released an ingenious pedicure spa. The Red Dragon Turbo Sauna Pedicure uses a cup of water to create a pore-opening steam -- no plumbing or tedious spa cleaning involved. The client simply
NAILS FingernailFixer blogger Holly Schippers (right) needed some advice on how to get Minx Nail Coatings to work for her (especially on how to mold them to fit her curved nails) and was able to get
While getting Shellacked at America's Beauty Show, I ran into CND's Jan Arnold. I always love seeing her, for many reasons, one of which is because I love to see what she's wearing. She's always has
At its America's Beauty Show booth, Salon Pure Air has a prototype of a built-in table ventilation system set-up of its award-winning salon ventilation unit. By connecting the flexible hose to a cut-out in a manicure
NSI has made its Polish Pro gel-polish so easy to get your hands on (and to get onto your clients' hands!). Educator Heather Hall pointed out the handy handle that the Versa UV Lamp is equipped
Met up with Anette Claesson, a very old friend who used to run a nail academy in Sweden. She's focusing all her energy these days on Naglar inorden, her nail magazine. She told us that in Sweden
Kupa just released the new Kupa Upower-2G, a versatile and portable electric nail drill. Within the small unit is a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery that lasts through hours of use. The battery is removable so you can keep an extra on hand, or you
Gel polishes are in a myriad of booths at ISSE, including a newly launched kit from ibd. The ibd gelac UV Gel Polish Kit includes 6 gel-polishes, plus a base coat and a top coat.Sister brand
The last day of a beauty show means...amazing show specials! Be sure to stop by the Cuccio Naturale booth today to get two body butters for just $10. Cuccio Lytes are also on sale: 2 for
Want to see what color you'll create with your Shellac layering idea? Paint a bit of the top color on the side of the bottle of the bottom layer. Here, education ambassador Anne Clarizio shows me
Here'a a quick sampling of some of the nails being worn at the ISSE show.Students at Western Beauty Institute (WBI) in Lancaster, Calif., made the trip all the way to Long Beach and were excited to
INM International Educator, Rachel Mouritson, sculpted INM's Jessica Ayala's first stiletto nail using a combination of the company's new Long Ago & Far Away colored acrylics (left) and Northern Lights Neon Holographic Acrylic Powders (right). Rachel
Even though its booth is a little out of the way in the Arena, it seems that nail techs are having no problem finding the Minx booth. And it is definitely worth stopping by because celebrity
Do you carry NSI's new Polish Pro line at your salon? If so, be sure to grab a window decal to announce your new product to the masses! Available on www.nsinails.com (and you can likely also
With the proliferation of hybrid brush-on gel polishes, brand new nail company Famous Names LLC just launched Vamoos! Removal Wraps, which it says reduce the amount of acetone used by 50%. 240 wraps are $45. Booth #712.--Sree
Odyssey Nail Systems has a great trade-in special going on at its booth. Bring in any gel nail lamp -- working or not -- and get a $150 credit on the company's new The One: LED
We're trying something new this year...blogging LIVE from the show floor at ISSE Long Beach! For those of you who were intrigued by the Low-Flow Pedicure Spas story in the February issue, Belava has a new contender in
The smash hit Nail Talk Radio with Athena Elliot and new co-host Naja Rickette, will have the one and only Tony Cuccio on as a special guest this Sunday night, January 30th. Cuccio is the president
The organizers of Cosmoprof North America are partnering with the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.) in New York City. F I.T. is the State University of New York's most fashion-forward university, and the only college in the
CND's Jan Arnold knows a thing or two about fashion. She's been pushing the marriage of nails and fashion for years. And thanks in large part to all of her hard work, nails are now a
Beauty trade show season is about to kick off with ISSE (International Salon & Spa Expo) in Long Beach on January 29-31. It's a great show that we NAILS editors attend every year. This year, the PBA
Midwest nail techs, you're in luck: your neighbor Jennifer Wirth is hosting the new Midwest Nail Technicians Networking Event. "Networking for nails is a very important part of being a nail artist! So I decided to
Princess Gard won last year's Stars Photo Competition with this image, which later appeared on NAILS' cover.Nail professionals can show the world their creativity by designing and photographing their best work to enter in the International
The London Nailympics was a big success this year. On September 19-20, some of the best nail artists in the world gathered to take part in the 6th annual London Nailympics contest at the Olympia Beauty
For Las Vegas-based Melissa Osburn, every day brings with it the promise of a new and exciting challenge — the challenge of creating a new nail design to showcase on her blog The Daily Nail. Osburn's
Nubar Cosmetics, an eco-friendly professional nail products manufacturer, is looking for highly motivated and qualified demonstration nail techs and nail artists to demonstrate Nubar products at ISSE in Long Beach, Calif., IBS Las Vegas, and the
[left to right] Annemarie Moser Pröll presented the trophies to second-place winner Sabrina Siebert, first-place winner Emese Koppányi, and third-place winner Éva Darabos. These nails earned Emese Koppányi the top spot.The European Nail Association invited the most
Educator Shawn Wilson is dedicated to taking nail techs to the next level by training, mentoring, and coaching them to successful careers in the industry. On September 13 and 27, she'll be combining her unique teaching
In a year when the financial slogan seemed to be "flat is the new up," Sally Beauty Supply has a lot to be proud of. Its same-store-sales are up, both its professional and retail business is
We're still catching up from Cosmoprof in Las Vegas and we'll be posting more info on all the new products and happenings soon, but I wanted to share a quick photo. This is Melissa Osburn and
Reports coming in from Beauty Eurasia Cosmoprof in Istanbul, Turkey, show it was a successful show this year. With more than 20,000 visitors (up 15% from last year), attendees came from more than 80 countries including
Hand & Nail Harmony (the makers of Gelish) founder Danny Haile (second from right) visited the NAILS office with nail techs Yuki Morooka and Mie Asada. I'm showing off my sparkly red Gelish manicure.Gelish applies like
The judges of Empire's nail competition were Trang Nguygen, Jan Arnold, Jan Zanettini, Catherine Wong, and Maggie Mulhern. Nail competition winner Tiffany Manning poses with celebrity stylist Nick Arrojo (left) and Mike Bouman, Empire Education Group's president
The NAILS Team (Sree, Cyndy, Hannah, Michelle and Kim) in our cute Green Apple Aprons.Partygoers enjoy their fun-filled goodie bags.New friends and old...everyone was busy mingling at the BeautyTech Networking BBQ.BeautyTech Webmaster and founder Debbie Doerrlamm
Entity Beauty, Inc. celebrated its fifth anniversary at ISSE Long Beach earlier this year. To keep the party going, Entity shared the celebration by awarding $500 to one lucky customer. Congratulations to winner Janette Zelaya of
For those of you who don't have the time and/or the money to travel to beauty trade shows, you may want to make plans to attend the upcoming Spa Hospitality Expo (SHE) — because you can
To celebrate the launch of our new Nail Art Gallery site, we've partnered with BeautyTech.com to have a grand old party. On June 6, at the Premiere show in Orlando, from 7-10 p.m., come have dinner with us
The beauty industry is known for contributing to worthy causes, whether its donating flip flops (and many other items) to earthquake relief efforts in Haiti or developing and purchasing pink products whose proceeds help fight breast
As I was canvassing the show floor last weekend at America's Beauty Show in Chicago, I happened upon a booth for Bravo TV. The casting directors were there looking for salons for season three of "Tabatha's
Auto maker Volvo typically retails cool gear to match its cars — items like key rings, T-shirts, golf umbrellas, and sunglasses. With the launch of the Volvo S60 at the Geneva Motor Show this month, the
The third-annual Nail Tech Networking Event of the Smokies offers the best of both worlds, says event organizer Jill Wright. "It mixes aspects of a big show with the intimacy of private classes, and the focus
When I attended ISSE, I noticed a lot of nail techs frantically trying to find the Minx booth. (The company was a last-minute addition to the show floor, so its booth number wasn't published in the
Milwaukee, Wis.-based European Touch is celebrating its 25th year in the pedicure spa industry, and to commemorate it has come out with a special limited edition line of its Murano Spa. The new Signature Edition Murano Spa
Light Elegance plans on launching six new Glitter Gels colors every three months (shown is Silver Glitter). As the glitter gel toenails craze continues among clients, Light Elegance was promoting a gel line at ISSE that
Last year, as part of OPI's Academy on Tour, OPI's technical advisor and award-winning nail technician John Hauk and international spokesperson Joey Brown traveled to Baton Rouge, La., Columbus, Ohio, Charlotte, N.C., and Baltimore to train
At ISSE the theme for the handpainted nail art competition was "Cocktails, Anyone?" I snapped some photos of the winning designs during the awards ceremony, so I thought I'd share them here. Which is your favorite
You may never have met her in person, but you've most likely met Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, executive VP and artistic director of OPI Products Inc., countless times in your salon. Ever wondered who the "Suzi" is in
For years women have been taking care of their faces with top-quality products laced with the latest technologies in anti-aging skin care. But only in recent years have women begun to look at their hands as
From Jan. 30 through Feb. 1, 40,000 beauty professionals attended ISSE, up 21% from 2009 and breaking the show's all-time attendance records. The show featured 397 exhibitors, which is up 3% from 2009. Attendees shop the OPI
The anniversary cake, a blend of vanilla and mousse-like chocolate, was stunningly pretty.As a Long Beach resident, I've been to Cohiba Nightclub & Cigar Lounge before, but I've never been there when it's private nail party
What: Rainbow of Hope is a color display of 20 China Glaze nail lacquers selected to coincide with the "awareness colors" used to represent the different forms of cancer. (For instance, we all know pink is
In conjunction with ISSE Long Beach, Minx (the fun, sassy, fashion-forward nail coating that has been gracing the hands of celebrities like Beyonce, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Fergie) had VIP parties both Saturday and
Yesterday I had a meeting with CND's co-founder and style director Jan Arnold and education ambassadors Roxanne Valinoti and Kristina Estabrooks. They filled me in on CND's The Look Spring/Summer 2010 trends. The big trend is
For the new year, we're bringing you two new blogs.The first is Competition Insider, a closer look and commentary on the professional nail competition circuit. Number-one competitor Lynn Lammers will be blogging twice weekly about upcoming
America's Beauty Show and the International Nail Technicians Association (INTA) are now accepting entries for the STARZ 2010 Nail Design Photo Competition. The exclusive photo competition is open to nail techs worldwide and entries are due no
If you are having trouble staying afloat in today's economy, learn from two pros who have "been there, conquered that." With a combined 50+ years of real-world experience, La Shaun Brown-Glenn and Millie Haynam are joining
A few weeks ago, I went to the first day of the two-day Nail Expo Long Beach, formerly Expo Latino. I especially enjoyed watching the winners of Day 1's student competition. The competition was a team
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and the National Cosmetology Association (NCA) just announced the two organizations have signed an agreement to effect a proposed merger. The merger will combine the best practices and leverage the complementary
Last month at Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas I saw some great new products that were either newly launched or are in the pipeline and will be available shortly. I thought I'd share some of them. Feel free to leave me a comment in Feedback about which ones interest you the most.
Earlier this month, I went to the Premiere Orlando International Beauty Event; this is the first time I've attended this show, and I felt an energy and excitement there that I haven't felt at any of the other beauty shows I've been to. I'm sharing some of my pictures here.
I just came back from the IBS show in Las Vegas. The show was a little smaller this year but there was still a good turnout with lots of manufacturers showcasing their latest wares. Here are
I wanted to share a little sneak peak about my trip this past March to the Beauty International Show in Dusseldorf, Germany. The full story will come out in our July issue, but here are some
International nail art sensations Viv Simmonds (of Australia) and Catherine Wong (of Singapore) are joining forces to teach a "Designer Nails Extravaganza" class on June 16 in Las Vegas. As the editor in charge of NAILS
Jan Nordstrom-Arnold, co-founder and style director of CND, will give a special talk at Cosmoprof Italy on April 3rd, at a special seminar celebrating the successful women in the beauty industry. The seminar is called "Unconventional
For my first real foray into NAILStv, I did a video interview with Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, executive VP and artistic director of OPI. You and your clients may better know her as the force behind all of
There was a cool assortment of happenings — from new products to live demonstrations to plenty of friendly nail techs — at the ISSE (International Salon & Spa Expo) in Long Beach over Jan. 31 to Feb. 2. Here are some of the interesting things I saw.NailTek master educators Jan White, Saverne Smith, and Marianne Hunter chatted with me about the industry.
The ISSE Show last week saw tried-and-true manufacturers and techs doing business as usual during these tough economic times. The word around the show was that the first day's turnout was a little low, but that it picked up on Monday when the salon workers had the day off.Above, Greg Salo of Young Nails, was as excited as ever to educate techs at the show.
Cosmoprof North America, held at the Mandalay Bay convention center in Las Vegas, effectively ended tradeshow season for the NAILS team. It was a whirlwind season; two of the Vegas shows (IBS Las Vegas and Cosmoprof) were almost back-to-back in Sin City. Check out my pictures from Cosmoprof, and don't forget to check your October issue of NAILS for even more great memories from show season. Luraco Technologies
I took snapshots of some great fantasy nail art during an IBS Las Vegas competition. The theme was "Las Vegas shows." Which one is your favorite? Let me know in Feedback.Tech: Lorraine Nelson, Model: Brittany Davis
The dwindling universe of nail competitions has just gotten a little smaller. Canada's Allied Beauty Association (ABA) just announced it will be halting all nail competitions — at least for the balance of 2008 and 2009.
Here's a quick photo round-up of my experience at IBS Las Vegas (formerly the Las Vegas Hair & Nails show). How was your experience at the show? Leave me a note in Feedback. Check the September issue of NAILS Magazine for more coverage of this show and of Premiere Orlando.NSI's North American account manager Staci Noble and company president Rick Slack pose by their booth.
"It's time for Canadian nail technicians to get together and meet each other to share skills, product knowledge, and business cards," says Lana Gavric, organizer of the first Western Canadian Networking Event, which takes place Sunday,
Some of you may already know about NAILS TV. For those that haven't heard about it, it's a new website where NAILS can gather videos on everything a tech could need, from demos to tradeshow coverage
The Premiere Beauty Show in Orlando is one of the largest beauty trade shows in the country. The amount of work and coordination that goes into one of these shows was impressive to see. If you've
The Nailympics competition, which began in Las Vegas in 2001, proved to be as exciting as ever in 2008 when 124 nail techs and artists from all over the world convened in London, May 18-19, to
I got a chance to talk to Entity's Lynn Lammers this past weekend at the Premier Beauty Event in Florida, and I asked Lynn, (who is currently the number one ranked competitor by both NAILS Magazine and NailPro),
In-person networking events are one of the best ways of meeting people and forming lasting relationships. It's a great way to meet up with other techs in your region for a day (or even a weekend
Lynn Lammers took first place at the April 6 nail competition sponsored by the Allied Beauty Association of Canada (ABA) at its Toronto show. Jessica Ellison took second place, followed by John Hauk in third place. Lammers
The National Cosmetology Association hosted Hairworld Chicago at America's Beauty Show. In addition to the numerous hair competitions at the show, there were also some really inspiring nail competitions. I got on the competition floor for the Fantasy Nail Art competition and snapped these photos.
I had a great time at America's Beauty Show (formerly the Chicago Midwest Beauty Show) earlier this month. For the first time, the show took place in McCormick Place, a gigantic convention center in the heart of Chicago (in previous years, it had been held in the suburb of Rosemont, Ill.)
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We've had a little bit of time to get back into the swing of things at the office after the busy week surrounding the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE). So now that I've had a
It was like Veteran's day in January. Tom Holcomb, Trang Nguyen, Virginia Arleo, and Elena Maltseva all claimed first place wins at the nail competitions at ISSE in Long Beach.
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Ted Hughes was one of the twentieth century's most innovative poets and children's writers. He wrote more than 90 books, won numerous prizes and fellowships and was appointed Poet Laureate in 1984. Julian Philips's How the Whale Became, a Royal Opera commission inspired by Ted Hughes's Creation Tales, had its world premiere in December 2013, and is just one of Hughes's works adapted for stage and screen:
The Iron Man
The Iron Man: A Children's Story in Five Nights (also known as The Iron Giant) is perhaps Ted Hughes's best-known novel. Half fairy-tale, half science-fiction, the story tells of a mysterious metal giant who eats only metal, and soon brings destruction to a farming community by feasting on their farmers' equipment. However, he is befriended by a boy called Hogarth who helps him to survive. The story not only reflects on the destruction of the environment and the age of technology, but also themes of friendship and loyalty.
In 1989, The Who guitarist Pete Townshend released a rock opera adaptation of the story, entitled The Iron Man: A Musical. He cast himself, Roger Daltrey, Nina Simone and John Lee Hooker in the lead roles. The story was subsequently adapted for the screen in the animated adventure The Iron Giant, directed by Brad Bird (The Simpsons, The Incredibles) with Townshend as executive producer. Charmingly retro, the film was a huge success on its release in 1999 and starred Jennifer Aniston as the voice of Hogarth's mum and Vin Diesel as the Iron Giant.
Crow, considered by Hughes to be his masterpiece, was one of his darkest and most controversial works and its publication was a pivotal moment in Hughes's career. Although originally conceived as an epic folk-tale, Crow was first published as a compendium of poems in 1970, a volume that evolved each time it was re-printed. Crow, the part-bird part-human protagonist, exists in an apocalyptic world and is in search of his creator. The poetry is raw and jagged with no linear narrative, and explores life, death, survival and God through the subversive and ambiguous main character.
The Handspring Puppet Company UK, a British company of puppeteers trained by the South African masters behind National Theatre blockbuster War Horse, staged a dance theatre adaptation of Crow as part of the Cultural Olympiad in 2012. The production involved a giant bird figure with an enormous, feathered head and a 12ft wing-span that required five puppeteers to manipulate it. Another puppet depicted a part-crow, part-human anatomy: the head of a bird, a partially human body and crow-shaped feet. Known as the 'Crow Man', the construction took sculptors over four weeks to create. Directed by Mervyn Miller, with choreography by Ben Duke of Lost Dog Dance, Crow blended live poetry, puppetry and modern dance.
How the Whale Became
Imaginative, humourous and lyrical, Ted Hughes's collection of short stories The Dreamfighter and Other Creation Tales explore how the world and the creatures in it came into being. Hughes is a master of animal imagery, and uses the animals to show human traits and emotions. His characters range from the Polar Bear, who is so obsessed with her beautiful white fur that she can only live in a landscape surrounded by her own reflection, to the Hare, who fell in love with the moon and became a fast runner to chase her over the hills and grew long ears to listen to her whispers.
In How the Whale Became, the Whale begins life as a Whale-Wort: he grows up alongside the carrots in God's vegetable patch, until he grows too large and is banished to the sea. The story has inspired the opera by Julian Philips with a libretto by Edward Kemp. Directed by Natalie Abrahami (Associate Director of the Young Vic), the opera transforms the stage into a magical creative world, exploring why whales are so huge, why elephants are so wise and why polar bears have white coats. The cast perform a number of roles each, including the Whale, the Polar Bear and the Peacock.
What is your favourite work by Ted Hughes, and which of his works would you love to adapt for the stage?
How the Whale Became ran from 3 December 2013 - 4 January 2013.
The production was generously supported by the Taylor Family Foundation, Mrs Lily Safra, The Royal Opera House Endowment Fund, The Lord Leonard and Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation and Britten-Pears Foundation.


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Though the Netherlands' native readership is small -- it sometimes seems there must be one interesting Dutch writer for every five Dutch readers -- both authors' reputations have benefited greatly from their government's enlightened program of subsidizing translations of the country's contemporary writers. Abroad, both men are known primarily for their many novels but among Dutch-speaking readers, Nooteboom also is widely admired for his poetry and travel writing. "Nomad's Hotel: Travels in Time and Space" is a selection of 14 such pieces written over 40 years with a brief introduction by the Argentine-born author Alberto Manguel.
As a young man in Buenos Aires, Manguel was fortunate enough to be invited into the small coterie of local literati who read daily to the blind Jorge Luis Borges. It's the kind of experience that prepares one to appreciate Nooteboom, who has been compared not only to Borges, the great literary miniaturist, but also to Calvino and Nabokov. Nooteboom is, as Manguel points out, the sort of writer who can muse on whether the mathematical sum of all the room numbers of all the hotels in which you've ever stayed might "contain a coded message" regarding your destiny. He is a writer who can describe Irish grass as "idiotically green" and observe that not knowing the language of the country in which a traveler finds himself turns him "into a very small child, a dog, or a foreigner -- for these three are none of them capable of understanding what you say." (The latter reaction came in a pub on the Aran Isles, where the author encountered his first native Irish speaker.)
The relatively short works here are not, in other words, pieces that slip easily into the conventional Anglo-American travel-writing genre. (That's part of what renders them rather mesmerizing.) Nor does it work to label them "travel sketches." Despite their brevity, these are deeply layered, richly allusive and -- in the best sense of the word -- demanding, wholly original pieces. Perhaps they best could be described as meditations on various destinations.
Take, for example, "Musings in Munich," which begins: "Some cities live up to their responsibilities. They supply the traveler with the image he has of them, even if false." Nooteboom's progress through the Bavarian capital is hardly conventional, even when it involves a guided tour of the famous produce market. There's an unspoken, but palpable subtext, since the author lived through the Nazi occupation of Holland and his father died during the war. Though no coarsely explicit connection is made, historical knowledge hovers like a cloud. Munich, after all, is where Hitlerism first claimed a substantial number of the German right's fevered imaginations. The author looks back "almost 50 years now, a triumphal entry, more men, the uniforms a deeper more fundamental gray. That lot, they had worn helmets which practically covered their eyes, so that the face had disappeared and they had lost their personalities, exchanged them for an unbearable sameness. . . . "
Nooteboom's constant Munich companion is the shade of philosopher Martin Heidegger who -- it has emerged in recent years -- was an academic collaborator with the National Socialists. His betrayal is the key to this piece's specific theme of loss and, most particularly, the destruction of the fecund cultural compost heap that was Mitteleuropa: "That had been the end, an end that still went on and that, if his friends were to be believed, was about to be reversed. But, the traveler thought, the servants of the past do not travel well in the future. . . . "
A few pages on, Nooteboom remembers an American Thanksgiving spent in a white clapboard house on Maine's Penobscot Bay with a group of elderly Central European émigrés. One, a Nobel Prize-winning biochemist, had asked the author to read to him -- Rilke, in German: "He had opened the book, yellowed, falling to bits, signs of nostalgia on every page, as the place where he was required to read from -- and he had read. The Americans had kept very quiet, he could hear the fire crackling in the grate, but he had not read for the others, just for that white head bent over and thinking of God knows what, something from 50 years before, when he had not yet been driven out or forced to flee; something old, and when he read, it was as if a globe with ancient air had been revealed and his own voice was mingling with that rarified, carefully preserved, ancient air."
And when Nooteboom decides the time has come to leave Munich, he isn't sure he knows it any better than when he arrived, but he wants to go south "in the wake of the migratory birds who woke him this morning. To another Bohemia somewhere, to the mountains -- the watershed of Europe -- where the languages, the states, the rivers flow in all directions, the part of his continent he loves the most, with its chaos of lost kingdoms, reconquered territories, colliding languages, clashing systems, the contradiction of valleys and mountains, the ancient splintered realm of the Middle."
"Nomad's Hotel" includes sojourns in Venice, Italy; parts of Africa; Mantua, Italy; Canberra, Australia; Zurich, Switzerland; and the pre-revolutionary Iranian city of Isfahan. One of the more recent pieces recounts two visits to the remote Aran Islands off Ireland's west coast, where Nooteboom -- who has translated Synge, O'Casey and Behan into Dutch -- encounters a kindred spirit in Tim Robinson, an English mathematician and painter who has spent decades mapping the islands and setting down their Irish-speaking inhabitants' stories. The author quotes him approvingly: "One should forgo these overluxuriant metaphors that covertly impute a desire of communication to nonhuman reality. We ourselves are the only source of meaning, at least on this little beach of the universe."


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It would be inaccurate for me to say I don't get angry; it's just takes a lot for me to really let rip. The following situation makes my blood boil so much that in writing this I am having to be very careful steps not to break a lot of my self imposed rules around rants. Please feel free to add appropriate swear words and angry gesticulations while reading.
Joann from Horowhenua has put out the following call:
Plea for help from Horowhenua Library Trust
Horowhenua Library Trust is the birth place of Koha and the longest serving member of the Koha community. Back in 1999 when we were working on Koha, the idea that 12 years later we would be having to write an email like this never crossed our minds. It is with tremendous sadness that we must write this plea for help to you, the other members of the Koha community.
The situation we find ourselves in, is that after over a year of battling against it, PTFS/Liblime have managed to have their application for a Trademark on Koha in New Zealand accepted. We now have 3 months to object, but to do so involves lawyers and money. We are a small semi rural Library in New Zealand and have no cash spare in our operational budget to afford this, but we do feel it is something we must fight.
For the library that invented Koha to now have to have a legal battle to prevent a US company trademarking the word in NZ seems bizarre, but it is at this point that we find ourselves.
So, we ask you, the users and developers of Koha, from the birth place of Koha, please if you can help in anyway, let us know.
For those of you who don't know [which can't be many] the background, in the late nineties the Horowhenua Library Trust decided not to go down the traditional path of changing their LMS and developed open-source product called Koha. This was given to the world and is now used widely internationally. A few years ago a company in the US called PTFS/Liblime attempted to hijack Koha and turn it into their proprietary LMS. They have also
sort sought to claim ownership of the name Koha.
Sadly it looks like they are going to be successful. Now we have the ridiculous situation that they will deny the very people who originally developed Koha the right to use that name. What is even more stupid is that the Maori Advisory Board to the Trademarks people has approved this. Yep, they are happy to give a Te Reo term to a US company as a trademark.
Your can donate to HLT's legal funds here. Link removed as no longer seeking funds.
You can also send cheques to Horowhenua Library Trust, 10 Bath St, Levin. re: Koha Trademark Fund.. See above.
UPDATE 3: This will be featured on Radio NZ tomorrow.
UPDATE 4: Liblime response;
PTFS/LibLime Granted Provisional Use of Koha Trademark in New Zealand
Bethesda, MD – November 23, 2011 PTFS/LibLime, a provider of software and service solution to libraries, has been granted provisional use of a trademark for the use of the term Koha as it applies to Integrated Library Software (ILS) in New Zealand.
When PTFS/LibLime purchased LibLime in March, 2010, one of the assets acquired was the trademark on the term Koha as it applies to ILS software in the United States. PTFS/LibLime has held that trademark in trust, purposefully choosing not to enforce it in order to insure that no individual, organization, or company would be prohibited from promoting their services around Koha in the United States.
Another one of the assets acquired in the purchase of LibLime was an application for the trademark of the term Koha as it applies to ILS software in New Zealand. That application has now been accepted. PTFS/LibLime will hold that trademark in trust as well, and will not enforce it in order to insure that no individual, organization, or company will be prohibited from promoting their services around Koha in New Zealand.
PTFS/LibLime is prepared to transfer the trademark to a non-profit Koha Foundation with the provision that the Foundation hold the trademark in trust and not enforce it against any individual, organization, or company who chooses to promote services around Koha in New Zealand. PTFS/LibLime encourages a direct dialog with Koha stakeholders to determine an equitable solution for the disposition of the trademark that serves the best interests of the libraries who use Koha.
About Koha Koha is an open development ILS application first conceived in the late 1990's in New Zealand. In the twelve years that the source code has been available, the application has been enhanced by hundreds of individuals, organizations, libraries, and companies around the world. With all of this enhancement, much of it in the last five years, the application has evolved into a fully-functional ILS capable of supporting most of the workflow needs of a library. The Koha software is owned by no company and various versions of the application are freely available to libraries throughout the world.
About PTFS/LibLime PTFS is an industry leader in content and knowledge management solutions, deploying its ArchivalWare digital content management system to institutions throughout the commercial and government sectors. Founded in 1995, PTFS provides software and service solutions to libraries through the LibLime Division, and offers complete content conversion solutions from analog to digital. PTFS also specializes in meeting library personnel staffing requirements and metadata keying services. For more information, contact us at http://liblime.com or http://ptfs.com or http://archivalware.net
UPDATE 5: Joann posted this update;
Who would have thought that one little blog post on a Tuesday morning would have generated so much interest and debate and support.
Horowhenua Library Trust have been bowled over by the generosity of a global community who are as concerned as we are at the PTFS New Zealand trade application to register the mark Koha in relation to software.
We have received hundreds of emails offering support for fighting the 'good fight'. I haven't quite replied to them all yet – but I am trying . The press have provided balanced coverage with Radio NZ, TV1 and TV3 all reporting the story pretty accurately here, generating much discussion in Maori and mainstream media forums.
We have accumulated donations of about $12k, mostly through $20 and $50 donations from individuals around the globe (including many Americans) and the generosity of the legal profession offering free representation is amazing.
We have accepted the services of Sacha Judd, Andrew Matangi & John Glengarry from Buddle Findlay, assisted by Rochelle Furneaux, who have agreed to work pro-bono for us (bless them all I say). They have been guiding us for the last few days and are busy preparing a objection to the PTFS / Liblime application should one be necessary.
We believe we are well placed now to mount a strong legal challenge and we think we have enough in donations to cover filing fees, document costs and other disbursements. While It goes completely against my nature to turn down donations to Horowhenua Library Trust, in all conscience we should stop the fundraising drive at this stage. Rest assured if is necessary to challenge the PTFS application all the way to the High Court then we may well be coming back cap in hand!
PTFS have issued a press release saying they are willing to hand the NZ Koha trademark over to a non-profit representing the Koha community. That organisation is the Horowhenua Library Trust, elected by the Koha global community, and we would be delighted to accept that offer and add the NZ Koha trademark to the store of other Koha community property we currently hold in trust ie domain names and trademarks. It would be a very simple matter for PTFS to assign the existing application to Horowhenua Library Trust and we invite PTFS to do so. The Library Trust has never stopped any Koha user or developer or vendor from carrying out their business. Our track record over the last 12 years of releasing the Koha code and supporting the Koha community to go about its business unimpeded is exemplary and we have no intention of ever changing that approach.


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Lenoir and Greene counties are seeing a steady decline in the number of teen pregnancies, a trend that is going on throughout the state.
Lenoir and Greene counties are seeing a steady decline in the number of teen pregnancies, a trend that is going on throughout the state.
Statistics from the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign show the 2012 teen pregnancy rate for the state was 39.6 per 1,000 15-19 year old girls.
In Lenoir County in 2012, there were 95 recorded pregnancies in the 15-19 age range, a rate of 51.3 per 1,000. That ranked 23rd in the 85 North Carolina counties that had enough pregnancies to report. The number was down from 2011, when there were 104 pregnancies, a rate of 56.7.
Greene County also saw a decline in the number of teen pregnancies from 2011-2012, but was ranked 19th. In 2012, there were 37 pregnancies, which came out to a rate of 60.7 per 1,000. The number dipped in 2012, to only 30 pregnancies and a rate 52.5.
Jones County had less than 20 pregnancies in 2012, a number considered too low to register.
Joey Huff, director of the Lenoir County Health Department, said since 2009 the teen pregnancy rate has gone down from 74 to 51.3 in 2012. He said he attributes the decline to two factors.
�Teens have access to appropriate types of prevention, treatment and services,� Huff said. �Teens are also making the decision not to engage in sexual activity or to delay sexual activity.�
Huff said the department provides services to sexually active teens, including a method of birth control and the education to go along it.
Huff said in addition to the health department, the Young Women's Outreach Center and Eastern Pregnancy Information Center, among other agencies in the area provide other support services to teens.
Brenda McLamore, community outreach specialist for YWOC, said she teaches abstinence to girls who come to the center.
�To wait is better,� McLamore said. �That�s one of the big preventions.�
Huff said it is a team effort among agencies to foster responsible behavior among teens.
�It may include abstinence,� Huff said. �But it might also include pregnancy prevention.�
Noah Clark can be reached at 252-559-1073 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him on Twitter at @nclark763.
Breakout box:
Notable N.C. teen pregnancy statistics for 2012
The state�s teen pregnancy rate is 62 percent lower than when it peaked in 1990
74 percent of counties saw teen pregnancy decrease in 2012
Less than 24.5 percent of pregnancies happened to a girl who has been pregnant before
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LONDON -- It was not quite a Jill Craybas moment for Serena Williams at a soggy Wimbledon on Saturday but her third round defeat by Frenchwoman Alize Cornet was shocking all the same.
Just as when she was beaten by obscure fellow American Craybas at the same stage in 2005, no one saw it coming.
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Energized by the outpouring of support from the St. Bonaventure University community, Buffalo Bills linebacker Arthur Moats was named the NFL's United Way Super Recruiter Sunday before the Super Bowl in New York.
Moats, who will speak this Saturday at St. Bonaventure on the importance of volunteerism, won $10,000 for the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County.
In the fall, Moats said if 2,000 members of the university community would pledge to volunteer in their communities, he would come to campus. More than 2,000 people did, in just 10 days.
Moats will speak about "The Heart of the NFL" at 2 p.m. Saturday in Swan 209. He'll be joined by St. Bonaventure alumnus Dan McCarthy, '10, '12, the community outreach development coordinator for the Bills.
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Will the US ever recover from all the Obama scandals? Is there any hope of recovery?
Arpaio: Obama birth record 'definitely fraudulent' – news.yahoo.com/
PHOENIX (AP) — Investigators for an Arizona sheriff's volunteer posse have declared that President Barack Obama's birth certificate is definitely fraudulent.
Members of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's posse said in March that there was probable cause that Obama's long-form birth certificate released by the White House in April 2011 was a computer-generated forgery.
Now, Arpaio says investigators are positive it's fraudulent……. – news.yahoo.com/
Moralmatters.org Comments:
Call me pessimistic, but I see nothing short of the hand of God turning things around or Him using the US military for a benevolent coup to sweep the White House clean of the present occupier scum.
What is very bothersome, is Sheriff Joe basically suggesting that he will be abandoning the investigation and turning its findings over to the federal government. That's like saying that the chicken coup, hens and eggs will now be guarded by the neighborhood foxes.
Also, how come Obama's questionable social security number wasn't highlighted; or his selective service status? I thought the Arpaio Investigative team had all sorts of avenues to make some specific and revealing determinations……….
ARPAIO'S OBAMA PROBE FINDS 'NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT'- Hawaii found to be bogus birth-certificate factory – wnd.com/2012/07/
Also Related:
Moralmatters.org Articles Dealing With Obama's Identity Scandal and Presidential Eligibility
- Obama's Fraud To Be Exposed – Tuesday July 17, 2012 – moralmatters.org/2012/07/17/
- Carnival Barker Birther's Case Before the Supreme Court – moralmatters.org/2012/07/16/
- Personal Testimony Evidence of Obama's Kenyan Birth – And Facebook Deleting This – moralmatters.org/2012/06/04/
- The Obama Bin Laden Kill Myth – Why? – moralmatters.org/2012/06/03/
- Birther Barker Bashing Ridicule Gets Old – moralmatters.org/2012/05/31/
- Bottom Line – Obama Not Legitimate President – moralmatters.org/2012/05/27/
- Tabloids Do the Heavy Lifting While Mainstream Media Wimps Out – moralmatters.org/2012/05/26/
- Mainstream Media Gobbles Up Latest Hawaiian Propaganda of Obama's Alleged Birth Origin – moralmatters.org/2012/05/25/
- Obama Lies – He Must Shame Even the Devil – moralmatters.org/
- Birther Basher's Arrogance and Denial – www.moralmatters.org
- Obama Identity Scandal Grows – moralmatters.org/
- FOX Network's Obama Sin of Omission – moralmatters.org/
Also related:
Shhhh…There's a Paraceratherium in the Room – thenationalpatriot.com/2012/07/17/
Please also note the following Scriptures as they describe liars. Based upon these Scriptures (and, because the Triune God of this divine revelation, cannot lie), it can be honestly concluded that Barack Obama is headed for a great awakening:
Psalm 58:3 – "The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies." – KJV
Proverbs 26:23-28 – "Fervent lips with a wicked heart are like earthenware covered with silver dross. He who hates, disguises it with his lips, and lays up deceit within himself; When he speaks kindly, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations in his heart; though his hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness will be revealed before the assembly. Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin." – NKJ
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U.S. Constitution Online – usconstitution.net/
The Complete List of Email Addresses and Fax Numbers for the U.S. Congress and Governors – conservativeusa.org/
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Sandwiched: Breakfast Torta
The greatest column since sliced bread.
I'm a girl who never knows when to say "when." This means I make questionable life decisions, such as over-salting movie theater popcorn because I actually like the feeling of a sodium-split lip. I'm also greedy, which only exacerbates the problem. There's a place in Boston that sells old-fashioned doughnuts out of a rickety house, and, on Saturdays, baked beans, too. I stood in line, spotted the last two Chinese takeout containers they're packed in, and promptly ordered them both. Why? Because they were they would soon be extinct (or so it seemed to me).
As a kid, I hoarded Barbies, Crayolas, and the surprises that came at the bottom of the cereal box. Even then, I had a lust for overdoing things, especially in the food department. I would sit in front of the TV with an extra-large bag of Ruffles, eating until my stomach hurt and my lips were swollen, raw, and shiny with grease and salt.
Imagine my glee at discovering tortas in Mexico City. There was a tiny torta shop close to my dad's office: no fuss, no frills, awful flickering neon lighting, but, the surroundings were of no concern, because there, hanging over the counter, was the menu. There were ingredients galore: milanesas (breaded cutlets), cheese, avocados, onions, chiles, condiments, deli meats, herbs, refried beans.
My little heart beat as wildly as it did when Barbie got her Dream House. With an elevator. I'd picked up a spiffy chilanga accent at school, and would confidently rattle off what I wanted my telera (a crusty roll) stuffed with. Leaving with an overstuffed, open-wide! sandwich was par for the course.
This breakfast version is filled with my memories of the D.F., as well as refried beans, avocados, cotija cheese, chopped white onions, Cholula-spiked mayonnaise, cilantro, chicharrones, and fried eggs. Add or subtract ingredients as you wish; I'm not one to judge
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A few days after the proverbial end of the company, 3D Realms' Bryan Brewer apparently posted some new leaked footage of Duke Nukem Forever to YouTube.
The question of whether or not Duke Nukem Forever will be somehow saved by a publisher with funding stepping in remains up in the air, but for now, this footage may be the last we see of the game.
Bryn says: Poor old Duke. Last week's episode has left rather a bitter taste in the mouths of fans of the series for sure. While the footage is a quite rough around the edges, it gives you a sense of what 3D Realms was going for...
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- 1 large eggplant
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped basil leaves, chopped
- 1 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano, divided
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 chopped tomatoes (Adam dislikes tomato, but it is easy to leave out of his half.)
Adam helped by scooping out the Eggplant. You want to cut it in half lengthwise and delicately remove the center, leaving enough meat inside the skin so that it holds its shape when baked. Then boil the scooped out center part until very soft, about 10 - 12 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool in a large bowl.Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then add to the pan and saute until the beef begins to brown slightly. Drain the beef, removing the fat. Let cool briefly and set aside to combine with the eggplant.
In another medium pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and saute the peppers, onions and garlic. This can all happen simultaneously. Once the stove top tasks are completed, in the large bowl mix together the eggplant, cooked beef, sauteed vegetables, herbs, one cup of the cheese, breadcrumbs and the egg. Fill the scooped out eggplant halves with mixture, dividing evenly among two halves. Top with chopped tomatoes and the remaining 1/4 cup of grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Place on an oiled oven tray or baking dish and bake for 50 minutes in 350 degree preheated oven.While it baked I enjoyed a beer or two, watched some football and did the dishes as the aroma of the stuffed eggplants baking wafted through the apartment.Dale's Rocky Mountain Pale Ale from Colorado is an assertive ale with balanced flavors of pale malt and hops. The heaping amounts of fresh basil and parsley, as well the onions, pepper and garlic lend abundant flavor to the tender eggplant and hearty beef laced with melted cheese and breadcrumbs.The seeds of the eggplant add an enjoyable crunch, their value not realized initially as the dish was being prepared. The warm tomatoes strike a pleasant balance texturally. I'm not sure why my cheese on top maintained its form instead of melting into the dish, but it wasn't a deal breaker. All the cheese loaded into the baked ingredients proves an immensely satisfying and comforting dish. With the snow falling softly outside, an exciting Football game on TV, and the company of friends, it couldn't have been a more relaxing Saturday night in.


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U.S. Sen. Rand Paul has made some interesting speeches lately. Clearly, he�s attempting to set himself up for a run of some kind in the future.
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul has made some interesting speeches lately. Clearly, he�s attempting to set himself up for a run of some kind in the future.
However, on closer inspection his comments are worth noting.
First, Paul performed a 13-hour filibuster, in which he railed against the executive power of drone attacks. A few weeks later, the junior Republican senator from Kentucky talked about immigration where he said, �I think the conversation needs to start by acknowledging we aren�t going to deport 12 million illegal immigrants. If you wish to work, if you wish to live and work in America, then we will find a place for you.�
Let�s examine the first statement. As for the �executive power� to prepare, plan and execute drone attacks, I would say this is an extremely gray area. The irony here is the roots of this issue can be traced directly Rand�s own party and the Patriot Act. This unprecedented legislation gave our federal government the ability to exercise significant powers over our citizens by expanding the government�s authority to wiretap and lowering standards of probable cause and allowing significantly more search warrants and subpoenas.
Executive Order 13223 further muddies the water by allowing the executive branch to claim executive privilege over documents concerning their administration. President George W. Bush also changed the landscape by setting the stage for America to circumvent international organizations and ignore international treaties. This allows the U.S. to act in its own self-interest and make war if the president thinks an attack is imminent.
Right or wrong, these decisions have put an enormous amount of control in the president�s lap and, when combined with the exploding technology of drones, has set the stage for what it taking place today.
Personally, I had major issues with the PATRIOT Act and EO13223 from the get-go. It straight-up tramples our civil rights while hiding behind the American flag. The ironic part is that it is a bill written, produced and pushed through by Rand�s own party�s leadership.
To bring up these inconsistencies now just reeks of partisan politics, but the sentiment is as much needed now as it was when the bill passed the first time around. There is no question in my mind this is an area that needs to be addressed.
However, it�s Rand�s timing that I question. If President Bush were still aiming the drones, would we be having this conversation? I think not.
Paul�s statement of �No American should be killed by a drone on American soil without first being charged with a crime, without first being found guilty of a crime by a court. We are a nation of laws protected by the constitution where all citizens are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The question of �How can you kill someone without going to a judge, or a jury?� would be comical if it didn�t contain some credibility. The fact is I question whether Paul�s comments were about President Obama or our citizens� civil rights.
Paul kicked things up a notch a few weeks later when he said, �Immigration reform will not occur until conservative Republicans, like myself, become part of the solution. That�s why I am here today to begin that conversation and be part of the solution. I think the conversation needs to start by acknowledging we aren�t going to deport 12 million illegal immigrants. If you wish to work, if you wish to live and work in America, then we will find a place for you.�
Wait, what? You ARE NOT going to deport all the illegals? Interesting.
The so-called �Pathway to citizenship� has been the crux of the immigration argument from the beginning. Those on the right have clamored about deportation and so forth for so long it has completely stalled any attempt at true immigration reform.
The idea that you can deport all of the illegal immigrants is just stupid. How are you going to pay for something on this massive scale? Think of the sheer manpower required to gather up, detain and ship 12 million people out of the country. That�s a ton of employees needed and we haven�t even begun to talk about equipment (buses, trucks, etc.) and housing that would need to be built.
I happen to agree with Paul for the most part on his view of immigration. You have to start with the idea the people already in the U.S.must be given some sort of �amnesty.� Call it whatever you want but you have to start here.
Next, you can tackle border security. It is pointless to attempt to herd all the illegal immigrants while our borders are like sieves.
The irony to me is that while we focus attention on our borders in the south, the terrorists from 9/11 came through Canada. We can argue all day about the reasons behind our preoccupation with the Mexican border and true reasons behind our obsession/problem. In the end, I could care less if someone wants to come to Americato work in our produce fields but I am a bit concerned about those wanting to fly a plane into our buildings.
We have lost sight of what is truly important here: our security and freedom is what is important. I would much rather live in a country other people strive to come to than the alternative.
Paul�s remarks also carry extensive repercussions within the Republican Party.
His talk about drones flies in the face of the traditional �macho� image of the Old Guard Republicans, who have given at least the perception they were war-ready. Any talk of �rights� and limited �war powers� has, at least in the past, traditionally been linked to the Democrats.
As for immigration, even acknowledging that deporting all of the illegal immigrants is 180 degrees from the bulk of the Republican Party.
It�s interesting that one of the leading Libertarian-Tea Party voices has such differing opinions on these explosive issues than the core of his own party. I think it�s possible these may be more popular opinions amongst conservatives than the more traditional views held by Speaker Boehner and so of his cohorts.
Does this suggest a widening divide within the Republican or even bigger news of a shift in the party�s ideology? Or is this the rise of a true Libertarian Party? Who knows, but it should be interesting to see where conservatives fall on many of these tough issues in the near future.
Richard Clark is the desk chief of Halifax ENC; his column appears in this space every Sunday. You can reach him at 910-219-8452 or at email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter at kpaws22.


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