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DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co
GM said Susan Docherty, 50, was departing after 27 years with the automaker, effective September 30, to spend more time with her family. A successor was not named.
Docherty will remain through September to help with the transition. In a company statement, she said she wanted to "chart a new course" for her career.
Docherty assumed her current job in January 2012 and initiated a restructuring of the Chevy business while increasing the brand's market share last year in Europe, GM said.
However, Chevy sales in the European Union this year are down 31.5 percent through May, and the brand's market share in the first five months fell to 1.1 percent from 1.5 percent in the same period last year, according to the European car industry association. European car sales plunged last month to their lowest level in 20 years.
Before moving to Europe, Docherty served as head of sales in GM's international unit, which includes China. She also was head of U.S. marketing and general manager of Buick-Pontiac-GMC.
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10 Tips for Selecting a Realtor
Buying or selling a home is a daunting task and a massive learning experience. It's very helpful to have professionals working on your behalf to make the process seamless and to answer all of the questions that inevitably surface. Real estate professionals are often referred to as Realtors but that title specifically describes a real estate agent who is a member of the National Association of Realtors. In order to be a member in good standing Realtors must maintain their certification through trainings and workshops and adhere to a code of ethics. Read my tips after the jump!
1. Ask for a referral. Around these parts, It seems that every 3rd person you meet is a Realtor. Ask your friends who they've worked with and if they'd work with them again and set up a meeting.
2. Interview. Meet with at least three professionals and ask them the same series of questions verifying that they are in the business full time and that they know the geography and market in which you want to buy or sell. Ask them bluntly for their sales numbers over the past few years. Is it consistent? Ask how many buyers and sellers they currently represent and which side of the transaction they prefer? How many houses did they sell last year or assist in buying? How many years experience do they have? What is the most difficult negotiation they have had to push through to close? What motivates them? What sort of resources do they use? Ask to see comps of similar properties in your area to determine a selling price.
3. Know their process. Do you want a Realtor that is going to check in with you every day? Or do you only want to hear from them when there is news? Do you want them to send you listings to look at every week or do you want to handle your own search? Do you require 24 hours or 48 hours for a showing? Set the expectation early on.
4. Sign a contract. You will be asked to sign a contract so be sure all your questions are answered before you do so. Do not sign a contract with a Realtor with whom you have reservations. You want to work with someone you trust and who will work hard on your behalf.
5. Do not discuss financing. You will most likely need a pre-approval letter from your Mortgage company if you are looking to buy. That letter is all you need. Do not discuss loan programs with the Realtor as the programs are constantly changing and they may give you misinformation. Your loan officer is up to date and your best resource.
6. Hire an independent home inspector. I used my Realtor's inspector when I purchased my first home and he did not point out any relevant issues that I had to deal with after my purchase. If I were to hire an independent party directly I feel I would have gotten a more thorough, unbiased inspection.
7. Do not get emotional. Buying or selling a home is emotional but try to focus on the numbers and the reality of what you can afford to buy and sell at. There are so many homes out there with charm and quirks and all have pluses and minuses. Do not get hung up on making a killer profit when selling if your priority is to move to a better neighborhood for your kids.
8. Communicate. Your Realtor can not read your mind. Let them know exactly what you like and don't like about homes they are showing you. Saying, "I don't like it" is not enough. This will allow them to tailor their search better for you. On the selling side, be specific on your lowest acceptable offer.
9. Add a note . If you find a property that you can afford and love, include a brief note to the sellers letting them know why you love it and how you will maintain it. Genuine flattery goes a long way to winning people over.
10. Like your Realtor. You spend a lot of time with this person and this person is representing you so you better like them! Do they make you feel comfortable? Do they explain things clearly? My Realtor was smart, personable and warm; I spent so much time with her within my 3 month search that I actually missed her when it was all over.
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Gonna be home-hunting again soon! Thanks for the reminders about what to look for in a realtor-partner :)
I would ask to see their current MLS listings. Check out how they advertise people's properties. Do they just have one pic of the exterior or do they have a bunch of pics of the house. As someone who browses the MLS, I tend to assume there's something wrong with the house if they won't show the inside. Do they take pictures that would end up on those "Bad MLS Picture" sites? How is the quality of the pictures they take? Do they do any virtual tours? To me it shows that not only do they put a lot of effort into their work, but they keep up with technology in their field.
Regarding #1: Find a referral-- For anyone in the Philadelphia area, I wholeheartedly recommend Brooke Willmes. She is hilarious, brilliant, and a delight to work with.
This is her site: http://freshquarters.com.
We're not crazy fans, but a relative recommended Dave Ramsey's site for an endorsed realtor. We did and the one that came up has been FABULOUS. She's saved us $500 and endless headaches, even as the listing agent is a jerk. It's been worth it!
Anyone got a referral for Oakland, CA?
What NOT to do...go house-seeing without an agent that you have (already) vetted/settled on.
We ended up with a Realtor who was a) barely qualified to work and b) was employed by the Seller/Seller's Agent (we ended up buying a flip from a company owned by the seller who also happened to own the agency AND the mortgage company)
It sucked, but we love our house.
As a fairly recent first-time home buyer, I was surprised to find out that a good real estate attorney + the internet can be all need. Real estate agents are great at helping you find places, but if you don't mind searching on your own you can save alot of money. After our realtor completely flaked on us, we got out of our contract and struck out on our own.
Our real estate attorney was great and gave us all the paperwork we needed to prepare an offer and then the purchase & sales agreement. Finding a home inspector online is easy as well.
One thing that a couple of people have mentioned is using the realtor's inspector. My realtor (who's helped me buy two houses and sell the first one) doesn't have go-to people (mortgage brokers, inspectors, etc.) that she steers clients toward. I understand that some agents do and they may get referral fees as a result. Instead, my realtor's company maintains a list of contractors that previous cllients have said they would recommend and provide references for. So when I was buying my house a year ago, I got a copy of the list (which had plenty of names for all kinds of work on it), checked out online reviews and made calls and appointments myself.
Make sure to ask whether a realtor is being compensated with a referral fee or some kind of reciprocity agreement. It helps to know what you're getting into so you can get the best impartial assessments of property condition before buying (or selling). I have friends who didn't have the most scrupulous agents, and it ended up costing them when it came time for repairs. And when I was on the selling end, the buyers' agent tried to railroad me into a lot of expensive changes, but getting inspections and estimates from good contractors saved me a fortune.
if selling AND buying, find a realtor that deals in houses similar to yours...they'll know the ins & outs of that particular style & be able to explain a lot more. If you're shopping for a fixer upper, done get a realtor who only does high end & vice versa
if its possible I would recommend finding a realtor that lives in the neighborhood you are looking to move to. they usually know the ins and outs of who is moving and what is listed and what isn't listed yet.
i moved back to my hometown and now i live next door to my realtor's daughter in a house that wasn't on the market - yet!
If you are selling, don't necessarily go with the Realtor who says he/she will get you the most amount of money (they will probably just come back to you in a few weeks and tell you that you must lower the price in order to sell).
I'd also check out www.redfin.com and www.zillow.com for alternatives to using a real estate agent. As ghunt pointed out, you don't necessarily need a Realtor to buy or sell property!
from experience working in a real estate office for a broker, here's a few additional tips:
1. accessibility - If you place a call or send an email to a potential realtor, you should hear back within 24 hours. They should sound pleasant and calm on the phone. If you don't hear back, or they sound frantic, you're not interested. A lot of realtors take on too many clients at once, or they bring their stress to work and can't handle the pressure of closings. You want a realtor that can calm your nerves when you're inspection goes awry, and a realtor that is willing to give YOU a call with updates in the process. For any realtor in today's market, their accessibility is the key to referrals and success, so return calls or emails from their blackberry shouldn't be a hassle.
2. browse their website - They should have a website in today's market! It shows they've been around awhile if they have a neat and tidy website. Showcasing referrals and client comments on their site is a fantastic way to gain insight in how they work. Also, check out their listings. Are there any spelling errors? Are their descriptions easy to understand? There's nothing worse than a realtor that can't communicate the style of a home through descriptions and photos.
3. motivation - Determining how motiviated and what motivates a realtor is key in how you fit into their business, and whether they fit in as your realtor. I had realtors in my office all the time, losing their wits about delays in closings because they had bills to pay. There's nothing worse than a realtor that is desperate for a paycheck, and through their manners and tact aside to voice their frustration. When you meet with your realtor, ask what intrigued them about persuing a job in real estate. Ask what they can do to keep you motivated throughout the process. It may catch them off guard, but it's a great way to gain insight.
To elaborate on the 'like your realtor'…I would say, like your realtor but do not be or become FRIENDS with your realtor. There were more occasions than I can count where friends turned to enemies over this. A realtor would bring in a friend that wanted to buy a home, and when something didn't go right, I would have to play mediator. It's a very stressful process, and you need someone that will be there for you and have your best interests, but it's as simple as the old phrase 'don't mix business with pleasure'. Buying or selling a home is a business transaction, and it's hard to keep that separate when you're going out to dinners and movies with your realtor.
Pretty good list, except for #5. I don't know any accomplished Realtor who won't demand to be very involved in your financing. Without that info, they could be wasting your time and theirs showing you things you can't afford or sellers who won't work with your terms. If your loan officer is competent, they'll want to work with your Realtor also.
Spot on with chemistry. I'd also add that availability is essential. Amazing how many Realtors won't let their staff give out their cell number. Things happen fast, and out of the loop is out of the deal.
As far as working solely with a Real Estate attorney, that would only make sense if you were buying a FSBO. The seller is paying commission and E&O insurance covers any contract liability - although any active Realtor worth their salt can usually analyze rings around an attorney who doesn't deal in residential transactions on a regular basis.
#5, our problem was the agent selling the house we put an offer in on (through our very capable and awesome realtor.) She thought she should be privy to our most intimate financial details. When we wouldn't give her more details than she had a right to know, she called our bank and tried to weasel it out of them. When she couldn't get what she wanted, she declared us "unfit buyers" and told her client not to waste his time writing a counter offer.
6 months later, the house is still on the market, currently listed at less than our original offer.
FYI - Redfin agents are real estate agents. They are not agents in the traditional sense, but agents they are.
The problem with the business Realtors are in is the built-in conflict of interest on the buyer-side. They work off of a commission (3%). The more the buyer pays, the more money they make. So as a buyer, one must do their own research to determine what they are willing to pay.
Redfin is a great resource for this type of research. You can search sales histories by zip code or by map, current listings, etc.
If you use a Redfin agent to buy, they will give you a kickback from their commission. Way better than paying a traditional Realtor 3%, imo.
If you're a buyer, you should beware if your Realtor tries to pressure you in any way on any given property. Their motive could very well be that they just want you to hurry up and buy, so they collect their commission check and move on to other clients.
Some tactics they might use include:
--- Location location location! While location is indeed important, some nicer areas are stil linflated as is. Just as neighborhoods gentrify, others might degrade. Financially, it's better to buy in a so-so neighborhood that is improving than it is to buy in a nice neighborhood where many are foreclosing. Look at what the city's planning department has planned for any given neighborhood. This includes transit options, zoning changes, construction projects, etc.
---Interest rates are at historic lows! Buy now before they go up! Most buyers look at how much of a monthly payment they can afford to determine how much house they can afford. When interest rates rise (which they inevitably will), the amount of house a buyer can afford will decrease (given the same monthly payment). Realtors won't acknowledge this, as it's in their best financial interest not to.
---The monthly payment is the same as renting! You might as well buy now and get the tax deduction and build equity! Sure. What about property taxes and maintanence? Property insurance? The liability of owning such a large asset?
---Housing prices are only going to go up! Buy now or be forever priced out! Heard this one before. Even if housing prices stayed flat and you decide to sell, you are not breaking even. Escrow fees (buying) and Realtor fees (selling) easily add up to 9% of the home price. So for a $500K property, you're looking at $45K spent just to buy and sell. Not to mention the money spent on any remodeling done. Ouch.
@joh - I know they are agents, I simply meant they aren't your traditional Realtor! Thanks for providing a breakdown of their services. I found the video on their website really helpful to describe their process too.
FYI - I haven't used RedFin or Zillow.com as they are both not available yet in Canada. But they certainly seem like viable options for buying or selling a home.
"Hire an independent home inspector."
Actually, most lenders would prefer - and some insist - that you use their inspector.
The Bank are the ones with the money and they want someone they know and can count on for an appropriate evaluation of the condition and value of the property...
...whereas Realtor and Mortgage Broker referred inspectors frequently overvalue properties and under-report issues.
Never give your realtor any financial information.Try spending a day with a NYC realtor. Bring Advil or stronger.
west coasters don't use attorneys - we use realtors! so it's different in every state. also, as a realtor, i would never waste my time with cagey clients who won't tell me how much they can afford. it is so frustrating to try to help friends who give you a ballpark figure that really might be less than they let on and you won't know until you calculate the payments that they actually can't afford to buy the house they want to buy!
sharing financial info is NOT sharing social security numbers or anything - it's an essential guide to show the realtor what you can look at and not waste anyone's time.
By the way, the original post says don't discuss "financing" not how much you can afford, but the particulars of mortgages. Of course, one has to tell your realtor how much you can afford, but they are not necessarily the best source for which loan package or bank is best. You can do your own research on that, working with a trusted mortgage broker or bank loan officer... perhaps one referred by a friend.
I know Real estate practices are regional but discussing financing is a problem? Here it's customary to include a bank commitment letter when writing an offer. Now, I just have their lender put down exactly the amount of the offer-definitely not the full amount-but it sounds like in some areas people go under contract without the seller knowing if the bank is going to approve it? That's weird.
i agree...on the west coast, disclosing a figure for the high-end amount you are qualified to spend is important to all parties involved.
in nyc, i'm not sure i would divulge this info.
I agree with most of the list, but as mentioned, it depends on your area.
One of my favorite Realtors in San Francisco is Alex Clark. He writes a very good (and popular) real estate blog that is unlike all of the others. Here's an example from a few years ago: http://thefrontsteps.com/2008/12/15/vote-now-san-franciscos-sexiest-realtor-contest-2008-is-on/
Alex thinks "outside of the box." His new website, pocketlistings.net is another good example of how he wants Realtors to remain a part of this relationship, but to also help the seller and the buyer in the BEST ways possible.
I had to fire my first realtor. If there were a checklist for things a realtor could do wrong he'd score perfectly. Luckily I hadn't signed the contract he wanted me to sign. I held out b/c I had a feeling we weren't going to work out. That said, I wouldn't advise signing a contract early on. Take a little time to get to know your realtor and to see if they are providing the service you want before you sign.
@businessgypsy, Using a real estate attorney makes perfect sense. I'd much rather pay an attorney than a realtor. I haven't found very many realtors outside of the high end market who are worth the 3% that the seller pays (if I am the buyer). With access to and the availability of real estate information on the Internet buyers agents don't do much these days.
Also, I doubt your statement that "...any active Realtor worth their salt can usually analyze rings around an attorney who doesn't deal in residential transactions on a regular basis." The OP said real estate attorney, not family law or environmental. Sounds like a false advertising plug for the realtor club.
First of all, I advise taking a class on buying a house. In Baltimore, there is an organization called Neighborhood Housing Services which gives classes. I went for an all-day class, that I think cost about $20, and you walked away with a spiral bound book with tons of helpful info. They even have online classes, so you can skip the 8 hour crash course, and do it at your own pace. This made a HUGE difference. They covered EVERYTHING. There's so much up front that people should know about the process, otherwise your agent is going to try to school you, and not everyone is a good teacher, even if they may be a great agent. GO TO A CLASS!
I wanted to bring up something about referrals. I was actually referred to someone through a client at work. The agent was his wife. This was a mistake and a great thing at the same time. Advantage of getting a referral from someone you know: the agent can be straight with you and tell you things they wouldn't be able to otherwise. There's this thing called being "shopped" that if you've ever worked in the retail or serving industry, you've come across. They are people who are paid to test people at their job. They write up a review, and send it to the boss. An agent will never know who these people are... UNLESS you were referred by a trustworthy source. Because I was referred by her husband, and work with him frequently, I was able to get some inside info from her about the area, and if she wouldn't have her own daughter live there, she wouldn't show me a house. She did a great job of keeping me in check on what I should be looking for, and wouldn't have been able to do that otherwise.
On the other hand, I was initially hesitant with her and had considered getting a different agent at one point. In the end I was thrilled, but she seems to work with higher budget clients, and wasn't sure that she was appropriate for my very tight wallet. She wasn't going to be making the normal commission for the same amount of work she would put it with another client. But because I was referred by one of MY clients, I felt an obligation to stick with her, and not tell the client that I was not satisfied. Stupid, I know... buying your house is super important and you shouldn't compromise. But I had a friend who was referred to our secretary's son to be her agent, and she stuck with him even though he was awful because our secretary is such a sweet and caring woman, she didn't want to hurt her feelings. Be careful, and weigh the risks and benefits of a personal referral to a relative or loved one.
Also, all of the agents that I found didn't ask you to sign a contract with them until you have found a house, so you are SURE you want to work with them. It's burned them in the past, but you can always say you will not sign one until the end if you're not comfortable.
Full disclosure: I am a real estate broker, and a Realtor.
A few things to mention: About kickbacks from vendors your Realtor may recommend- It is highly illegal to get any sorts of referral fees from loan officers, inspectors etc. Most people that I would refer, I refer because they are good at what they do. Buying a house can be a very stressful process, and in today's market, financing can be a royal pain. I refer people who can assure me that they will get your loan done, problem free. Also, people always assume that a home inspection is only for you to figure out what is wrong with the house. A good home inspector points out the 'potential issues', gives you a ball-park figure on process to fix it, and how much it costs, and really important- they will teach you about your house- what to do for maintenance, what to look out for in future etc.
About financing- a lot of times I will ask my clients about the finances, but more than anything it would be so that I can refer the right loan officers to them. If my client has little money to put down, and needs to do an FHA loan, I would refer them to a Loan officer who has done several similar loans.
One last thing- and this is certainly not industry standard- I personally will not make a client sign a buyer-broker agreement until when we are presenting an offer. If I suck at my job, I should be fired. I still have not been fired.
I have never had to sell a house before and I am nervous to know what realtor I should get. I think a good start for me has been asking friends and families for referrals. This is probably the best advice I was given because you can be confident that they will be a good realtor when someone knows them directly.


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BOSTON, Mass. (October 22, 2013) – The Rutgers rowing team competed in the prestigious 49th Head of the Charles Regatta on Sunday, Oct. 20, taking 36th place out of 39 competing boats in the Governor's Cup Championship Eights Women's Final.
The lineup of junior coxswain Brigid Parker (Califon, N.J.), sophomore Emily Goodman (Princeton, N.J.), senior Katie Bakaj (Longport, N.J.), senior Stephanie Ford (Nutley, N.J.), senior Gabby Oliviera (Long Island City, N.Y.), junior Veronica Leach (Bowie, Md.), sophomore Veronica DeSalvo (Plymouth, Minn.), sophomore Bailey Irelan (Delaware, Ohio) and senior Emilia Topp (Vienna, Va.) recorded a time of 18:57.341.
The Cambridge Boat Club, also known as the "Great Eight," won the Governor's Cup with a time of 15:59.549, narrowly defeating US Rowing, which finished second with a time 16:00.750. London Training Center finished third with a time of 16:16.336.
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RU returns to New Jersey on Oct. 27 for the Princeton Chase. The Scarlet Knights will then close out the fall with consecutive Garden State races, competing at the Collegiate Small Boats Regatta on Nov. 3 in West Windsor, N.J. and returning to race "On the Banks" at the Rutgers Classic on Nov. 9.
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My lover comes to me from dusk until dawn
You may see him on his black horse 15 hands high
Loves me very much, just as I do him, something I would never deny
Over, and over I play it my mind, all of the we times share
Very important person he is, in the town he represents
Even more I wish to be his wife, and bear him with many presents.
Reality is the truth, he has another, now I am trying to forget all our times together.
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The Secretary of State confiscated thousands of dollars of counterfeit goods from a Raleigh man during a raid this week.
Court documents show 44-year-old Maurice Majette was running the fake items out of a business named Massiah Fashions on Rogers Lane.
Majette is also accused of selling the fake items out of his home.
Investigators intercepted boxes of the fake shoes and other items, delivered from New York.
Court documents show Majette has been convicted of selling counterfeit goods in 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2012. He was given probation in each instance.
An evidence report from the office of the Secretary of State shows items such as counterfeit Air Jordans and Louis Vitton handbags were confiscated from a shipment intended for Majette. The total estimated worth of the items taken on June 12 was $65,100.
Another evidence report from the office of the Secretary of State shows agents confiscated goods intended for Majette at a UPS hub in Wake County on June 27. Items confiscated included jeans, shoes and handbags. The estimated total worth of the shipment intended for Majette was $63,960.


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For the 6th year, Ronald McDonald House of Indiana staff and volunteers will be collecting pop tabs and checks or cash from recycled tabs on the southwest quadrant of Monument Circle on Friday, July 30th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local personalities, plus Ronald McDonald himself, will make special appearances and celebrity drops.
As in past years, the world's largest pop tab will be available for photos, and kids will have a chance to win prizes playing the pop tab toss. There will be other surprises and entertainment for the entire family, so watch our website (www.rmh-indiana.org) for updates. Join us for what promises to be another tab-u-lous event, benefiting families who call our house home while their seriously ill or injured children receive medical care at Riley Hospital for Children or another Indianapolis hospitals. With a goal of 10 million tabs in just 3 hours, every single tab counts!!
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A judge has ordered an end to a strike by workers at the Detroit regional water department.Federal Judge Sean Cox issued a sweeping order Monday that stops the strike and bars anyone affiliated with the union from obstructing operations.The 950-member union went on strike Sunday to protest plans to eliminate most jobs through privatization or other steps. The workers belong to Local 207 of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees. "There really isn't any negotiations," said Lekita Thomas, Vice President of AFSCME Local 207. "It's really demanding what they want to take away from us."The Detroit water department serves about 4 million people in southeastern Michigan.
Cox ordered union officials to attend a hearing on Oct. 11 at 10 a.m.FOX 2 placed calls into Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's office. We were directed to the water department. Those calls were not returned.
Union officials plan to hold a press conference Monday afternoon in response to the injunction.- The Associated Press contributed to this report
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NEW Zen Yarn Garden! NEW Hand Maiden Fleece Artist! NEW Anzula! NEW Sincere Sheep! NEW Alchemy! NEW Sarah Hatton Rowan Pure Wool Worsted Kids Patterns! Misti Best of Nature organic cotton! NEW silk Indochine! Rylie & Dream in Color Jilly!
You have to come in and see this yarn! These hand dyes are amazing!! Super saturated colorways!!!
First up - Zen Serenity Glitter Sock
Serenity Glitter Sock is 400 yds of heaven!
Fingering weight, 80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% metallic.
The 10% metallic is a sparkling nylon that adds just the right amount of glimmer to your project!
Perfect for the ever popular Summerwind...
...or this pretty cardigan by Carol Feller
Next up - Serenity DK
2-Ply DK Weight Approx. 250 yards (100 g). 90% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere.
This collar takes one skein
Love this hoodie!
Next is - Zen Serenity Silk Single
Serenity Silk Single is 430 yards of fingering weight similar to Tosh Merino Light.
75% merino, 15% cashmere, 10% silk.
Soft, silky, shiny and squishy! Love this yarn!!
So pretty!
And we have - Zen Serenity Worsted
175 yds- 75% merino, 15% cashmere, 10% merino.
Yummy! A lovely blend of cashmere, merino, and nylon
to give your knits a lovely soft hand and a bit of structure.
HURRY IN TO THE TREE! The Zen Yarn Garden won't last long!!
First up Fleece Artist - Sea Wool sport weight yarn,
Machine washable, 70% merino, 30% plant fiber.
Check out this adorable kit!
Comes with everything you need to make baby kimono, leggings, hat and booties!
Soooo cute!
Next up Hand Maiden - Lino
Beautiful lace weight, 65% silk, 35% linen.
Has fantastic drape!
At 874 yds per skein, this beautiful piece takes just one skein of Lino!
This super fun Dalia pattern uses the yarn doubled. A super wearable piece and beautiful yarn!
With gusseted v-neck, sleeveless ~ drop shoulder.
Worked in a loose tuck stitch; side-to-side knitting; seamless construction.
Completely assembled on the needle.
This one pattern can be a top, tunic or dress with a regular or narrow fit! Lots of options!
I tried on the tunic at the yarn show - I love it!
Next up Hand Maiden Casbah - the ultimate sock yarn!
Machine washable, 80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon.
Next up Hand Maiden Swiss Silk
437 yds of pure, fingering weight, 100% silk!
Here's just a few of the fabulous colorways! Ooh la la!
Anzula Squishy fingering weight yarn, a Knitting Tree favorite!
80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon - 375 yds of perfection!
Love this cabled pullover, that one of our favorite customers, Marge, knit in Squishy!
Next up Squishy's big sister -
Anzula's For Better or Worsted!~
80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon - 200 yds.
Check out the stitch definition in this yarn! Amazing!!
Sincere Sheep of Northern California produces naturally dyed fiber and yarn.
Founded in 2003 using only local wool from family farms processed locally into carded roving and yarn,
Sincere Sheep products were initially labeled with both the animal's and farm's names.
As a company located in the Napa Valley, the heart of California's wine region, the concept of terroir inspires and continues to guide the vision for Sincere Sheep. Since its beginning the Sincere Sheep line has expanded to include other fibers and yarns sourced near and far while still carrying farm-specific and breed-specific yarns and fibers.
Luminous 3-ply DK weight yarn is 85% Polwarth wool and 15% Tussah silk.
It's a great yarn for garments and accessories at a range of gauges.
The 15% silk adds luster while the Polwarth provides elasticity and memory.
Knits up so pretty!!
Silken Sport
Silken Sport - Sincere Sheep's brand new sport weight yarn.
70% domestic merino and 30% cultivated silk.
At 400 yds per skein this could be a new favorite at The Tree!!
Elegant wraps and shawls are all the rage in the knit world today.
This collection introduces five new beautiful designs from Gina Wilde,
featuring fabulous shibori, exquisite lace, and creative colorplay!
All showcasing the beauty of Alchemy colors and textures!
Shiloh Chevron Wrap
Rippling with movement & dazzling with texture, this elegant wrap is an addictive & delightful knit.
A simple 2-row chevron stitch, made a little fancier with an extra eyelet detail.
Knits up in a flash using three unique Alchemy yarns ~
Silken Straw, Sparky, and Lust.
Here's the Chevron Scarf we just completed! So fun and easy to knit!!
Fit of Passion Shibori Wrap
Fresh as a rose in June, the Fit of Passion Shibori Wrap is an exercise in elegance & grace.
Combing three of Alchemy's finest yarns ~ Silken Straw, Sparky and Sanctuary ~
A beautiful old-fashioned lace stitch is made extraordinary when the piece is lightly felted after knitting.
The silk yarns soften & relax with sumptuous drape after felting, while the wool/silk blend of Sanctuary fuses,
resulting in truly unique knit fabric.
Surrender to the passion!
Smoke & Mirrors Wrap
Based on Alchemy's Waterfall Scarf, Smoke & Mirrors takes one of Alchemy's most popular designs
to daring & sensational new heights!
Three exquisite colors of Sparky are worked in simple garter stitch panels,
with Sanctuary I-cord sections intersecting ~
for inimitable shibori drama & elegant couture fashion.
Wildecard Wrap
Knit on the bias for dramatic effect, the Wildecard wrap is designed to pair
ANY three Alchemy yarns together in one stunning garment!
As shown in Pagoda, Haiku and Silk Purse.
Using 2 different size needles, and playing textures with both single and double-stranded yarns,
the wrap is a perfect way to experience a plethora of Alchemy decadence!
On the Fringes Wrap
Meant to showcase sensational color & inimitable texture,
On the Fringes uses a simple woven stitch pattern and a fringe-as-you-knit technique,
to create this dramatic wrap. A wonderful way to experience the beauty of Silken Straw,
in an elegant masterplay of glorious color!
Hurry in to check out the stunning Alchemy yarns! While they last!!
Featuring Rowan Pure Wool Worsted, each of these designs are available separately or as an entire collection.
Best of Nature! 100 % Certified Organic Pima Cotton!
Using only natural dyes extracted from vegetable and mineral sources,
Best of Nature Organic Cotton is truly nature's gift.
The labels identify the natural source of each colorway in the collection!
Perfect for these wash cloth patterns!
Love this cardigan!!
The hand dyed colorways are slightly variegated - soooo pretty!
This Lacy Shrug is a fun and fast knit!!
Hurry in to check out the Best of Nature Organic Cotton!
NEW at The Tree! Indochine! From Lantern Moon
Indochine! is a 100% Plied silk with amazing stitch definition!
And, because its plied, it won't pill!
Love the saturated colors! Soooo rich!
Hurry in to check out the Indochine!
NEW at The Tree! Rylie!
Rylie! This luxuriously lightweight yarn is a transeasonal wonder!
A blend of 50% Baby Alpaca, 25% Mulberry Silk, and 25% Linen.
Lusciously soft Baby Alpaca is enriched with the elegant drape and gleam of Mulberry Silk with the rustic tactile appeal of Linen.
Great for your next sport weight project. Rylie is a sport weight yarn with 274 yards in every 100g skein.
Dyed in soft pastels, beachy brights and glowing neutrals, Rylie is simply ravishing!
Peggy is knitting this Driftwood Tee out of Rylie. Soooo Pretty!
Rylie is so pretty in this easy to wear pullover!
Rylie is sure to become a new favorite!
Hurry in to check out the Rylie!
NEW for Spring at The Tree! Deam in Color Jilly!
Designed with shawls and accessories in mind,
Jilly is sure to become a new favorite!
Its soft and lustrous single-ply construction is a delight to work with, and gives fantastic drape when blocked.
100% superwash merino wool
4 oz & 440 yds.
7 – 8 sts per inch
U.S. 1 to 2 needles
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"Celebrate Our Families Day" in Tampa & Orlando
Postedon Aug 09, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Sunday was a stormy day across Florida, blinding rain and slippery roads - a perfect day to stay home. But we didn't. Nor did the nearly 200 folks who came out to the "Celebrate Our Families" events in Tampa and Orlando.
Buenos Aires couple becomes first to marry under new freedom to marry law
Postedon Jul 30, 2010 at 05:15 pm
After the approval of a freedom to marry law, Buenos Aires City residents Alejandro Vanelli and Ernesto Larrese got married at a Palermo registry office, officially becoming the first same-sex couple to marry in the City.
Episcopal committee develops ceremony for same-sex couples
Postedon Jul 30, 2010 at 03:30 pm
Armed with a new $400,000 grant and the support of the Episcopal Church, a Berkeley seminary is convening priests from across the country to craft the liturgical rite for same-sex couples to receive religious blessings.
A uniquely Indian perspective on marriage equality
Postedon Jul 22, 2010 at 07:30 am
Sandip Roy tells of watching two friends, both Indian, get married in a beautiful garden in Santa Cruz.
"One is Christian, the other Hindu, so they had two ceremonies. There was a three-tiered wedding cake and a sacred fire. But the really amazing part of the ceremony was that one of their fathers had flown in from India to bless them. It was amazing because my friends are both men."
When the bride takes a bride, businesses respond
Postedon Jul 19, 2010 at 08:31 am
Kevin Sack profiles a lesbian couple who started Equally Wed, a publication that provides lesbian and gay couples with inclusive resources to plan their weddings.
Voice for Equality: Gayle King
Postedon Jul 13, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Gayle King is editor-at-large for "O, The Oprah Magazine" and is the best friend of Oprah Winfrey. She has previously worked as a television news anchor and talk show host. King was also instrumental in the planning and creation of the Legends Weekend. In September 2006, King began to host "The Gayle King Show" on XM Satellite Radio.
On her radio show on Friday, July 9, 2010, King expressed her support for marriage equality and the previous day's marriage ruling in Massachusetts.
NBC changes rules to allow same-sex couples to apply for 'Today' ceremonies
Postedon Jul 09, 2010 at 01:00 pm
After a meeting with gay and lesbian activists on Thursday, NBC's "Today" show said it is changing the rules for its annual wedding contest to allow same-sex couples to apply for a ceremony conducted on morning TV.
Mexico City sees 271 weddings of same-sex couples in 4 months
Postedon Jul 07, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Mexico City has seen 271 gay and lesbian couples get married since the capital enacted the first law in Latin America explicitly honoring marriages of same-sex couples.
Voice for Equality: Rabbi Peter Knobel
Postedon Jul 07, 2010 at 07:30 am
Rabbi Peter S. Knobel has been the spiritual leader at Beth Emet Synagogue in Evanston, Illinois since 1980, encouraging stimulating interaction between clergy and congregants with the goal of infusing deeper Jewish meaning into the lives of individual members and the community as a whole. In addition to his congregational responsibilities, Rabbi Knobel serves in leadership roles in the Reform movement on a national level as well as being actively involved in the Chicago-area community.
In July of 2010, Lisa Black profiled Rabbi Peter Knobel who described himself as a "former homophobe" who now works as an LGBT advocate and has officiated at two weddings for lesbian couples.
Video: Woman sues church for honoring the freedom to marry, reconsiders later
Postedon Jun 29, 2010 at 10:00 am
The story of Covenant Baptist Church in Washington DC performing marriages for same-sex couples under the strong leadership of Revs. Christine and Dennis Wiley.
A member of the congregation initially sued to get a portion of her weekly donations back ($250,000) as a personal protest against the freedom to marry, but eventually dropped her lawsuit.


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Hi everyone,
As you are aware both my personal blog and the Raspbmc website went down. This was because of some 'clever' idiot who decided to attack me with a SYN flood attack on Port 80. This method of attack abuses the TCP protocol by flooding a network with SYN packets and ignoring the SYN/SYNACK/ACK handshaking protocol. Some suggested that Raspbmc was just very popular. I wish I could blame this as the cause of it going down. But it has been verified that the attack was malicious and was a SYN flood.
For those wondering. A SYN flood is not a skillful attack, but rather a simplistic and idiotic attack that a five year old could pull off. Conversely, it takes skill to defend against them. Initially, I tried SYN cookies, but this didn't alleviate symptoms. As you can see here below, within a few seconds of re-enabling Port 80 on the hardware firewall, I ended up back down again.
That is the amount of SYN requests after reopening Port 80 on the hardware firewall after 30 seconds.
Thursday evening, and I couldn't do much to fix the problem. This was because I had an exam the next day, and that takes priority. To make matters worst, my web host was having 'email' issues. 2AM Friday, it comes back up. I figured the guy got bored and moved on to something more challenging. Then, Friday 2PM again, the guy strikes again. That afternoon though, a nice guy at NodeDeploy, Ben, who was mirroring Raspbmc for me, steps in. The reason you are able to view this page now is because of him. By tightening the HW firewall, I configured it as such so he only has access to Port 80. We then change A records to the NodeDeploy firewall, which then reverse proxies, returning pages from my server. It's a bit slower, but it'll do for now. Throwing 10Gbps of SYN filtering at the problem and the DDoser is small fish.
The first thing that comes to mind when being DDosed is who may be behind it. For me, and a couple of others, it is abundantly clear. Hint: if you are going to DDos me in the future, make sure you spoof the IP of every packet. I won't name anyone, because without 100% proof, which can't ever be established, it would be considered slander. What I will say, is that the person who did this did not want RC3 of Raspbmc to be released, hence the impeccable timing. Another interesting thing, is that the attacker did not ICMP flood (ping), but chose to SYN flood. This allowed them to exploit a fault in Raspbmc, namely the issue that Raspbmc checks the Stm Labs server by ping, and if this is successful, attempts to contact the update system. The problem here, was that my server responded to ping, but due to SYN flood, would not serve the files. This meant the boot became stuck. Raspbmc was meant to check for uptime of my server, which it did, but only did so on ping and not HTTP. Thus the attacker has been very specific in their method of attack. Unsurprisingly, the suspected attacker was browsing SVN on Wednesday and browsed the update-system directory of the repository. The attacker was looking for bugs to exploit. This bug did not affect Crystalbuntu users, and soon enough, it will be fixed for Raspbmc users too.
Someone clearly felt threatened by the release of Raspbmc RC3 and didn't want users to have it. Too bad. Obviously, when something like this happens, the only real thing to do is persist and hope for the best. That's why, during down time, I continued working on Raspbmc Release Candidate 4, which will be landing shortly, I hope the attacker enjoys it
Some guys wanted me to torrent Raspbmc RC3, or asked why I didn't already. The reason is, my friends, is that the update system dynamically fetches files from a server. The torrent however, would be static. Furthermore, despite me having a CDN for Raspbmc, there was the issue that redirection to the CDN is dependent on my server. There's not much of a solution round this, round robin DNS has its shortcomings as well. Well done to fellows that tried to help others by hosting the installer image. Unfortunately, that wouldn't work, as that image needs to get everything from my server, but it was kind of you to try and help others. Also thanks to anyone that offered hosting. It was generous, but unfortunately of no assistance. I'd also like to give a big hats off to:
- Bytemark hosting – they contacted me, offering help with the project. But as it's the weekend we didn't get far.
- NodeDeploy hosting – Ben contacted me as I mentioned and we got the firewall going. What was good though, is I don't even have an account with these guys, yet I still got regular helpful contact from them. A lot of love for this company. If they treat non-customers like this I bet they treat their customers amazingly.
And the terrible service of 1and1. They caused me headaches because:
- They claim managing a hardware firewall is 'my job' but provide no access to it other than the ability to set filters. What I wanted was verification of a SYN flood.
- When trying to change the A record of Raspbmc.com, and still up until now, I am given an error message. I emailed them and got no reply.
- They have the longest TTL known to man.
- Email went down.
You get what you pay for I guess. £30.00/month for a dedicated server is not going to be special, but as a kid who's going to be £30k in the whole after I soon go to uni, I can't exactly splash.
So, what's next you ask? Well. We need to wait for DNS settings to update, but after that, you should be good to go. Raspbmc and Crystalbuntu development will continue as normal and I will continue on with delivering the best XBMC experience for the AppleTV and Raspberry Pi platforms. If you flush your DNS settings, you might be able to beat the wait, but no guarantees.
Thanks for using my software guys, and sorry about the issues. I will be taking preventative measures so this can be avoided in the future. An interesting aside, the Dutch political party D66 want to legalise the kind of attack that hit me today, seeing it as a form of 'protest'.


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Tina's "Morning Pick Me Up" Kitchen
Room for Color Contest
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- Name:
- Tina
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- Division:
- Warm
- Inspiration for my palette:
- The kitchen faces south south east, so it's very sunny in the morning. I like bright happy colors to have my morning coffee and breakfast . And I just happen to love orange and have been collecting orange pottery for some time now. Oh, and my favorite ice cream as a kid was dreamsicles!
- Colors used in my room
- Tangerine orange and bok choy green. A little bit of blue, gray and a dash of just about every other color in the area rug. Which is great because it doesn't show the wear and tear of everyday living. Our kitchen is the most used room in the house, with a family of two and an additional three felines!
- Tips for using color successfully
- First, don't be afraid of using different colors, and different shades of the same color. They don't have to "match" but adding white in the room helps to balance things out. The best rule is to go with what makes you feel good!
- Palette
- Morning Pick Me Up
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I love this kitchen.....and the green looks so fun with the orange.............I want it.....peace
The cat butt!
THE FRIDGE. I need that fridge. But what's going on with the old TV that has to be black and white and the rotary dial phone that doesn't look like it's sitting there ironically? Do you really USE both of those? If so, wow.
You have a really fresh, cohesive look going on here.
Great looking! I studied the photos and realized that it could be changed back to a basic white kitchen in a flash ! The colors is all in the accessories and paint. Love the vintage vibe. Love that most of the elements in this kitchen are available at big box stores and not super expensive. Fridge is beyond cool.
What are the floor tile colors ? Beige and grey ?
Has anyone noticed that the "hot" trend in kitchens is moving away from the stove ( commercial) to the fridge ( vintage) ??? Maybe we are getting lazier and don't want to cook!!! ~ C
Love that vintage tv! I also have the same phone but in a sea-foam green (?) color. It's non-working and prob. just for show. Good use of orange....not too much, not too little.
I Have been in this kitchen and its even better than in the photos! Plus there are usually 2 or 3 kitty's laying around!
But there's a cord connected to it...
Well done! Conventional wisdom says to never paint a kitchen green (it's supposed to kill the appetite), but you proved it wrong.
I also love the phone - if we didn't need a speakerphone, I would totally track one down.
This looks almost spookily like my kitchen: white cabinets, yellow painted backsplash, and what looks like LEDs under the cabinets. My accents are more true red and leaf green, but our kitchens could be sisters. I'd like to applaud you for keeping it simple with the backsplash. Seems like everybody these days is insisting the kitchen isn't finished until there's a backsplash made of horizontal tiles, or tiny glass squares, or stainless steel ... The effect you (and I) have is restful, period-appropriate and avoids the "done to death" look.
Rad color combo. And you leave the corded phone on the island? Where everyone would trip over the cord as they walk by? Ohhh, it's just the for the picture. That's cool.
This kitchen screams fun! Your sleepy eyes will get a jolt before the first cup of joe in the morning. The brillant orange old school appliances are a clever accent to the white cabinetry. A job well done!
LOVE Tina's Kitchen! Wish I could send her the Mandarin Coriander products from the Thymes. All the packaging is orange, green and white.
Love your kitchen, wish I could eat there more often!!! She is a great cook also! Bonnie from Tenn
Love this kitchen. The white cabinets make the kitchen look clean and full of light. I also love the beautiful splash of green (that's my favorite green), and the orange color details of the decoration completes the look. Great job, Tina.
I bet the pleasant and cheerful environment helps the two of you star a great day!
Is the fruit basket on the island one of those mesh things? Where is it from? I've only seen them in white and only at the MOMA store for more than I'll ever pay even though I really love the idea of soft mesh hugging my apples and kiwis instead of metal wire. :(
And, there's a ye olde typewriter on the desk. I think Tine must like old stuff, ironically or not, and chooses to use it in her decorating and life. Which is lovely, since that means a typewriter, tv, and phone aren't in a landfill. They're in a jazzy kitchen that I'd love to have my morning coffee in too. :)
oh, argh! Tina, I'm sorry!
Love love LOVE it!
Mmmm kittty butt! Also like the "wipe your paws" and the table that the micro is on.
Looks good, fun, favorited.
Oh that space between the stove and the counter would drive me CRAZY! And there is no counter space to prepare food on...
I like parts of this room, but I don't think light green and deep orange go together.
living the dream-sicle?
Love the colors and vintage pieces. Love the art piece standing in the corner!
First, I'm envious of all the cabinet and drawer space. The white cabinets look fresh and set off the orange pottery collection very nicely. Love the vintage T's...telephone, television and typewriter. Also like the perfectly centered tile above the stove. Well done!
I have been in this kitchen a few times! Envy time I just beam because the room makes me so happy. I LOVE Tina's kitchen!
Some of my favorite colors -- and so fresh together. Lovely!!
Gorgeous and fun!! Puts a happy smile in ones heart and mood! Love this kitchen!!! Inviting...so, what time for coffee...or margarita's?:)
I so loved Tina's taste and foresight to pick the right colors and elements for a beautiful and armonic combination, that I copied her color scheme and pattern and used it in my kitchen when I remodeled it some time back. I thank her for her design and for picking my son as her better half becoming automatically my daughter in law. Love you Tina.
I love this color combination, which reminds me of the color scheme of the Little home in the Stuart Little movies, which my kids love!
First, thank you for your comments. Now to answer questions. The TV works although it isn't hooked up to cable so it only gets one channel that tends to roll:) The phone works and is usually kept by the TV. It has a long cord so you can carry it around while using. All young visitors love to dial out on it! The typewriter is a 1950 Olivetti that we use for leaving notes, thoughts etc...The Fridge is a long coveted purchase from Bigchill.com.The stove is a temp hence the gap between the counter.The fruit holder thingy is from Chilewich.com.Thanks again!
Go Big Orange'!!!
So bright and fun. Luv the colors. Great job
LOVE this kitchen. Surprised at how much I like that green with the orange. Very brave and it works!


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Author Van Stockum to speak at Painted Stone event
The Painted Stone Settlers Inc. will host a public program featuring author and Sentinel-News columnist Ronald Van Stockum at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at Stratton Center in Shelbyville.
Van Stockum speaking about his latest book, Remembrances of World Wars.
Copies of the book will be available for sale. For more information, call 502-500-4475, 502-228-3746 or 502-738-9435 or visit www.paintedstonesettlers.org.
Shelby artist McCardwell part
of annual exhibit in Frankfort
Michael McCardwell of Shelby County is one of 28 artists from across the commonwealth whose works are on display in hallways and conference rooms of the Kentucky Senate and House offices in the Capitol Annex in Frankfort.
The show, which opened Tuesday and continues through March 26, is the Kentucky Arts Council's "Kentucky Visions at the Capitol," an annual exhibit.
Shelby Artists on Main, in its ninth year in downtown Shelbyville, has introduced its newest addition, Pati Wright, a stained-glass artist who is being featured this month at The Gallery at SAOM.
Originally from Louisville and growing up primarily in Taylorsville, Wright lives in Shelbyville, and her stained-glass artwork can be seen in front window of Shelby Artists on Main.
Wendy Whelan had a dream. One day she would become a star ballerina, dancing principal roles and creating her own interpretation of music and art through dance.
Tom Thurman also had a dream. One day he would document the stories of musicians and artists, to share his appreciation for the arts.
The work of these two Kentucky natives comes together in "Wendy Whelan: Moments of Grace," an episode in the KET series Kentucky Muse that tells the story of a prima ballerina from Louisville.
Cheryl Van Stockum, a contributing photographer to The Sentinel-News, is the featured artist of the month at The Gallery at Shelby Artists on Main.
Her photographic work is on display throughout December in the gallery at 617 Main St. in Shelbyville.
Van Stockum, a longtime photographic enthusiast who said she started with Polaroid fun, in recent years has developed and opened her own business.
New performance added for 'Best Christmas Pageant Ever'
Because of overwhelming response to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Shelby County Community Theatre, an extra performance has been added to the schedule.
That show will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
The holiday comedy drew sellout crowds for each of its three performances last weekend had been sold out for three this weekend. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students
For reservations, call 502-633-0242.
'Shakesperience' at community theater
Shelby County Community Theatre will host "Shakesperience!," a Shakespearean acting workshop beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Directed by Jack Wann, the workshop will continue through November and early December, culminating in a public performance at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14.
Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner. At least, that's what you'll discover at the annual Trims & Whims craft fair this weekend.
"We always have our event the same weekend when Wakefield-Scearce Gallery holds its Christmas open house," says Joanna Freels, co-chair of the event for Alpha Delta Kappa sorority, its sponsor.
With Shelbyville's Celebration of Lights happening on Saturday, as well, there will be no shortage of holiday cheer (and shopping) for those who can't wait for Christmas!
Van Stockum, Miller featured at the Kentucky Book Fair
Shelby County authors Ron Van Stockum and Jim Miller will present their new books at the Kentucky Book Fair on Saturday in Frankfort.
Van Stockum, a Shelby County resident, will present his latest book. Remembrances of World Wars, which is a compilation of columns he published inThe Sentinel-News about World War I and World War II and the times and events surrounding both. Van Stockum lost his father in WWI.
WWII survivor's story at library Thursday
"WWII: A survivor's story" will be presented by Gary Vidito at 6-7 p.m. Thursday at the Shelby County Public Library.
The show is presented in first person from the standpoint of Vidito's father, who was on the USS Susan B. Anthony, which served among others missions off the coast of Normandy as part of D-Day. The Anthony hit two mines on her way to deliver the soldiers to the beach and sank. All 2,800 soldiers and crew were rescued.
For more information, call 633-3803.
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Sophomores focus on identifying their strengths and passions within and beyond the program, while juniors and seniors engage in practical discernment of post-college opportunities. Through individual reflection, small-group discussion, and large group presentations by Xavier administrators and PPP faculty, the weekend provides students time to reflect on their future goals and build a sense of community.
One highlight of the weekend is a PPP alumni panel that shares its post-graduate experience. Some alumni have worked in city government and urban planning?both locally and in Washington, D.C.?while others have attended law school and graduate school.
The weekend ends with activities such as mock student awards from the faculty and faculty roasts by the seniors. This annual event helps to create the community of support that the PPP program encourages.
The PPP program held its annual retreat from January 27-28, 2012, with a brunch for current students, alumni, and faculty/staff on January 29. During the retreat, students learned to articulate what the PPP program is and also how to articulate what skills they've learned from it.
This year, the retreat had a record number of alumni make an appearance at the retreat- speaking in panels, acting as small group facilitators, and sharing in community building activities such as the Saturday afternoon reception and the Sunday brunch. Thank you to all of the alumni and staff involved, especially Angela Gray from the Center for Faith and Justice, Karen Weist from Career Services, and PPP instructors Dr. Beaupre and Dr. Colella.
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Kragthorpe: Gonzaga's David Stockton back where it all began
By Kurt Kragthorpe
Tribune ColumnistFirst published Mar 20 2013 03:32PM
When the Gonzaga Bulldogs are playing defense in the NCAA Tournament, reserve guard David Stockton will be reliving a childhood that called for pretty much the same job description at EnergySolutions Arena.
"Just running around, running amok, causing trouble," Stockton said Wednesday, remembering those mischievous days.
He'll have to do without Rollerblading around the arena, the activity that once resulted in a broken collarbone when he crashed into a soda machine and drew the wrath of his father. Let's just say John Stockton was none too happy about being summoned from a Jazz practice session.
Otherwise, David Stockton has good memories of the building where he took thousands of shots in his youth, the site of Thursday's game against Southern.
If there's pressure for Gonzaga to live up to the school's first No. 1 seed, consider what life is like for a Gonzaga athlete with David Stockton's bloodlines.
I mean, just imagine being constantly identified as a son of the former Nada Stepovich, the ex-Gonzaga volleyball player. Or as a great-grandson of Houston Stockton, the triple-threat halfback of the 1920s who's remembered as an early proponent of — what else? — the passing game.
Well, yeah, there's also the former Bulldog whose statue is on the ESA plaza and whose No. 12 jersey hangs in the rafters and whose NBA all-time assists and steals records are celebrated with another banner.
No big deal.
"I've always wanted to come play here, and I don't think there's any pressure," Stockton said.
Not now, after all he's done to establish himself in the program. Stockton attended Salt Lake City's St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School through sixth grade, before his father retired from the Jazz in 2003 and the family relocated to the Stockton headquarters of Spokane, Wash.
David played football (as a 130-pound option quarterback) and basketball at Gonzaga Prep, then decided that a walk-on offer at the nearby college was his best opportunity. But the part about becoming an 18-minute-a-game player who leads the country's No. 1 team in assists (3.3) and steals (1.6) as a redshirt junior?
"Not at all," he said. "I mean, I wanted to, and I was going to work hard to do so, but I didn't think that at all."
Responding to a question in a Spokesman-Review chat this week, former Gonzaga star Dan Dickau said, "David deserves all the minutes he gets. At times, he may need more."
When he was inducted into the Utah Sports Hall of Fame Foundation in October, John Stockton said what he most likes about being the father of athletes is having some credibility in one aspect of life that makes his children listen to him.
"He probably knows what he's talking about," acknowledged David, the third of four Stockton sons among six children.
And the Stockton traits are evident in No. 11's game.
"I go against David every day in practice, and I can see so many of the things that he has learned from his dad," starting guard Kevin Pangos said.
"He's fearless, like John," Gonzaga coach Mark Few said. "He has an incredible, innate feeling for the game that he can make passes into the smallest of windows. … He has a great knack, just like John did, off the ball on defense for making plays. It's uncanny."
In case you're wondering about him, approaching his 51st birthday next week, "John can still hoop," said Dickau, who occasionally plays with him.
For all of his greatness, John Stockton never took Gonzaga to the NCAA Tournament in the era of the 48-team field. The next generation of Stockton point guards hopes to join in something the Bulldogs never have done: playing in the Final Four.
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lol...herm is always chasing the bus...wut?
This thread is the LOLZ!!!
lol...herm is always chasing the bus...wut?
LOL! Great bump WCO, I loved this thread. Truly a comedic genius was Super Newb.
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[QUOTE=WestCoastOffensive;3498546]lol...herm is always chasing the bus...wut?[/QUOTE]
Duh! Cause he's never on time!! :D
what is needed next is a summary of the world according to Moga
[QUOTE=sg3;3498754]what is needed next is a summary of the world according to Moga[/QUOTE]
Are you volunteering?
[QUOTE=The Green & White;3498752]Duh! Cause he's never on time!! :D[/QUOTE]
Haha... I was wondering about that. This thread is pretty epic.
[QUOTE] Originally Posted by [B]Super Newb[/B]
[I]i think herm didnt want the fiedl goal wads because he didnt want andy reid to be sad because when hes sad he eats a lot[/I]
clears things up for me! :D
Super Newb is posting again! :D
Supernewb>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Everybody else at JI and the world.[/QUOTE]
"Supernewb" and "everybody else at JI and the world" aren't number silly!!
This has not been updated in awhile. However as seeing some of Super Newb's latest replies....on the following subject....
On who is better, Gerry Philbin or Revis:
[B]"[I]ummmmmmm well let me ask u this did jerry philbin ever have his own commerical?
revis > phlibin "[/I][/B]
On Revis' recent speeding & careless driving ticket:
revis needs to keep his eyes on the road instead of doin stuff like eating a sandwich or putting on makeup..."[/I][/B]
On the impending Lockout:
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On a full replay of the Monday Night Miracle:
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On Belichick placing 111th out of 156 in a ProAm:
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On cutting Jim Leonhard:
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[I]On the movie Sixth Sense:[/I]
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So is it youth, IQ of 40, or both?
[QUOTE=quantum;3964861]So is it youth, IQ of 40, or both?[/QUOTE]
I believe it's youth
It's an off-season tradition! Like Halley's comet it comes back every February. :yes:
[QUOTE=quantum;3964861]So is it youth, IQ of 40, or both?[/QUOTE]
i believe it's a medical condition known as "awesomeness" :yes:
bring back Super Newb!
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Can something come from nothing??
I was reading some articles on google and I found something very interesting.
This article says that matter can be conjured from vacuum now.
Then does that mean something can come from nothing??
Or is vacuum considered as something??
Also some following questions,
Is time classified as something??
How would you guys explain the first cause? (i.e God, BigBang)
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Mar 17 2013: The thing about evidence is that it exists. If there is evidence, then as much as the evidence shows is true. And yes, it does appear (RELATIVE TO OUR FRAME OF REFERENCE) that something comes from nothing, but if nothing IS something, then it isn't true, is it?
A man named Everett proposed a multi-world theory and supported it with math and science. He didn't invent the idea. I first began learning about it as a philosophy in the late 60s, but there was not enough scientific evidence to support the philosophy, so it wasn't a theory. It was an idea.
If reality is multi-dimensional, then what we call nothing might well be something - especially if POTENTIAL energy is something.
If you follow the physics, you will see that it does not allow the God of Abraham to exist as Biblicly defiined. It SUGGESTS that the founding singularity was sentient and when the Big Bang happened (whether by choice or not is not studied yet), the singularity fractured and that which held it together exists in superposition, where it is the total of our experiences. In other words, we create its present moment by moment. It has no power over us, but it is power - the power OF us.
Take a photon, split it in half, and you really have 3 photons. Two small ones that you can see, and a third that is in superposition - invisible to us because it is probably extradimensional. Chang the spin on one photon, and no matter how far away the entangled twin is, its spin will instantaneously change (in zero time), meaning that information was shared - presumably by the superpositioned sentient "being" (as opposed to "a" being).
That doesn't make it a God, but if you follow the science as far as you can, it does suggest that you are a god and we are gods.
When you discard all that is not true, what you have left is true, no matter how unbelievable it is.
Mar 17 2013: Reading your comment triggered another question.
Can there be anything such as nothing?? Once we define its name it surely has to be something. Same thing with vacuum, once we discovered that vacuum is consisted of matter and anti matter, it is something now.
Also another follow up question, do you think human created God in our minds?
Mar 18 2013: Is there a "nothing"? That is a philosophical question, not a scientific one.
Of course I believe that the God of Abraham is a man-made invention. I believe "evidence" and have learned how to think logically. I have also learned how to "walk through" my fears rather than react blindly to them.
Faisel Butt
Mar 19 2013: Faisel, we've been through this. I've given you abundant evidence of how what I suggest is possible. Yet you continue to criticize without ever offering your own evidence that you believe invalidates mine or even offering your own evidence-based opinion, as I have asked you to. I won't get into it with you.
Faisel ButtMar 19 2013: 1) You have not provided an abundance of evidence. You have quoted studies which all fall into one of the following categories:
- The researchers use paranormal explanations for phenomena that can easily be explained by basic psychology.
- The researchers are so biased that they see "unexplainable anomalies" in data, when it's nothing more than statistical fluctuations that are well within the boundaries of our current statistical models.
- The researchers present fraudulent claims.
2) I haven't made any claims yet and therefore I don't need to offer any evidence. If you wish to know my stand on this subject you can look up the Copenhagen interpretation. (I am however working on an interpretation of QM that is compatible with the Copenhagen interpretation but can explain the phenomena that are left unexplained in the current model).
3) All I'm asking that you back up your extraordinary claim that if you follow the science it suggests that we are Gods.
Mar 20 2013: Well frankly speaking, I do not think that these questions are answerable. It is somewhat like a ultimate goal of a human being. Figure out why we were made, why we exist, or if we are God or not. This level, I think everything should be considered as a philosophical theory since no one can prove it.
Mar 20 2013: Faisel, I offered experiments that are the standard of physics. From the Twin Slit Experiment to the most recent CERN discoveries. My view is not alone among quantum physicists and those who, because of what has been learned in QM, are involved in studies of "mind" or consciousness. You offer lies, rude attacks, and nothing of value to this conversation. Good bye.
Faisel ButtMar 20 2013: 1) Stop making it into a personal matter. I merely ask of you to back up your claim that science suggests that we are "gods".
2) In what way does the double slit experiment or any experiment at CERN suggest that we are "gods"?
3) I'm sure there are quantum physicist who believe in obscure things. It doesn't make it more valid.
4) You keep mentioning studies in mind and consciousness, yet none of them stand the test of scrutiny. You haven't mentioned a single experiment that doesn't fall into one of the above mentioned categories.
5) I ask you one simple question again: In what way does the science suggest that we are gods? If you make such a claim in a public forum such as this, I believe you should be able to back it up with evidence. You failing to do so leads to the inevitable conclusion that you're just making it up. Yet you are the one accusing me of lying...
Mar 19 2013: Belief in God and Science are not mutually exclusive, nor the same thing.
Religion is a belief in a religious being, science is the search for proof to events or beliefs. Science could possibly find evidence for the existance of God, but I am certain that it can't prove a religion. Religion is largely a question of honoring traditions. You can't quantify that. You can't 'prove' that.
I deny that science and relgion are mutually exclusive on the basis that they serve different purposes. One seeks to understand the external universe, and one speaks more to the internal one.
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