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Elizabeth Roberts is a NYC designer, who renovated a beautiful Brooklyn brownstone in Clinton Hill. I recently saw the home published, and was immediately taken back to the spirit of place, and to the wonderful years I lived in the hood. It seems Elizabeth and I share a design philosophy and approach. Her home is an exercise in simplicity and restraint. Absence of color, with the exception of that present in functional objects found in their inherent texture and pattern. The space is white and bright, with depth and contrast grounding the environment with deep chocolate oak floors. The furnishings are modern with clean lines, yet there is respect for the historic qualities and embellishment of the architecture of the built space. The fireplace surround, and beautiful millwork, such as the front entry door, are a beautiful example of how historic detail as a backdrop to modern furnishings can create a rich and eclectic environment.
"The Clinton Hill Residence is an Italianate brownstone located in Brooklyn, NY. The building was constructed in 1866. Today the 5 story building is broken into a 2-family residence – with a 2 bedroom rental unit at the garden level and a 6 bedroom single-family residence occupying the top 4 floors. Before the renovation the house was in a state of disrepair and had been converted into a 6-kitchen SRO. The only remaining historic detail was the original wood staircase, several marble mantles, parquet oak floors and some of the original plaster ceiling molding. During the renovation the house was completely transformed with 4.5 new bathrooms and 2 new kitchens in locations where bathrooms and kitchens did not previously exist. The mechanicals of the building were replaced and the house now has a high-efficiency gas boiler supplying radiator heat throughout the house". elizabethroberts.com
Thank you Elizabeth, for this breath of fresh air.
All images courtesy of the designer's website.
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- "Winter is coming. This one will be long and dark things will come with it."
- ―Aemon
Aemon is a recurring character in the first season. He is played by guest star Peter Vaughan and debuts in "Lord Snow."
Aemon is the maester at Castle Black and is one of Lord Commander Jeor Mormont's closest advisers in the Night's Watch. He was born Aemon Targaryen and is the last Targaryen in Westeros. His origins have long been forgotten by most, as he has remained dedicated to his vows as a maester and a Night's Watchman for decades uncounted.
Aemon was born into House Targaryen. He dropped his house name when he joined the order of Maesters. Around one hundred years old, Aemon is thought to be one of the oldest living men in Westeros, though he has retained all of his wits and his mind is still very sharp. He has served as the Maester at Castle Black for many decades.[1]
Aemon has long since gone blind due to old age. It is not clear when he went blind (he was not born blind), though he has stated that he was already old and blind during Robert's Rebellion.[2]
Season 1
After Tyrion Lannister has arrived at Castle Black, Maester Aemon asks him to urge the King to send more men to the Night's Watch: there is a severe lack of men to defend the Wall. They discuss the coming winter, and Aemon assures Tyrion that the next winter will be long and terrible. Lord Commander Mormont is worried about rumors of White Walkers abroad north of the Wall. He sends Benjen Stark ranging to investigate.[3]
When Jon Snow and the other new recruits are done with their first training, Maester Aemon gives the new stewards their assignments. Jon is to become Jeor Mormont's steward, which is a great disappointment to Jon: he had hoped to become a ranger. Samwell Tarly is assigned as Aemon's steward. Sam reminds Jon that being a steward for the Lord Commander might mean that Jon is being groomed for a high position amongst the Night's Watch.[4] The bodies of two of the rangers who accompanied Benjen are found near the Godswood. The Lord Commander plans to have Aemon examine them but they return as wights and have to be burned before he does so.[5]
When Jon hears about Eddard Stark's imprisonment, he is torn between his loyalty to the Night's Watch and his love for his family. Maester Aemon intercepts Jon as he is preparing to desert the Watch. Aemon says he is aware of Jon's struggle and reveals to him that his real name is Aemon Targaryen, and that he is a long forgotten uncle of the Mad King. He sat and waited on the Wall whilst he heard about his family being butchered during Robert's Rebellion and the few survivors fleeing into exile, and did nothing: after having joined the Watch, his duty was with his brothers there and no longer with his house. Aemon explains that this was a difficult decision; yet he had to make it and that one must live with the consequences of one's choices for the rest of one's life.[2] Maester Aemon remains at Castle Black during the Lord Commander's great ranging.[6]
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- "The Night's Watch is the only thing standing between the realm and what lies beyond and it has become an army of undisciplined boys and tired old men. There are less than a thousand of us now. We can't man the other castles on the Wall. We can't properly patrol the wilderness. We have barely enough resources to keep our lads armed and fed."
- ―Maester Aemon to Tyrion Lannister
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In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, Maester Aemon is a hundred years old and widely believed to be one of the oldest living men in all of Westeros. He has been on the Wall for almost seventy years and is known for his great wisdom, wise counsel and trusted judgement. He is the third son of King Maekar I Targaryen, and the older brother of King Aegon V Targaryen ("Egg" from the Dunk and Egg short stories by George R.R. Martin), the uncle of King Jaehaerys II Targaryen and thus the great-uncle of the Mad King and the great-grand-uncle of Daenerys Targaryen. Aemon was actually offered the throne, being Maekar's eldest surviving son, but declined on account of his vows, thus allowing Aegon V "the Unlikely" to assume the throne. Aemon then joined the Night's Watch in the hope that having taken oaths as both a member of the maesters and then the Night's Watch to forsake any claim to inheritance, no one would think of him as a legitimate heir to be used as political pawn against his younger brother. Despite being isolated at the Wall for many decades and unable to travel due to his increasing age, Aemon knew Prince Rhaegar Targaryen well because they regularly corresponded via raven, making Aemon's decision not to leave the Wall all the more painful.
For the TV series, Jaehaerys II has been removed, with Aerys II being the son of Aegon V, thus the televised Aemon more closely related to Daenerys and Viserys, being their great-uncle instead of their great-great uncle.
In the books, Lord Commander Jeor Mormont makes it clear to Jon Snow that he is fully aware that Aemon is actually a Targaryen. However, he saw no reason to tell Robert Baratheon, as the rules of the Night's Watch are that any member sheds all previous family ties, and the Night's Watch are their family now. Further, Aemon was already a blind old man, and a respected member of the Night's Watch for decades. Aemon took no particular action in support of House Targaryen when it was overthrown by Robert, so Mormont was confident that Aemon held true to his vows and no longer considered himself a Targaryen.
Maester Aemon is 99 years old in the first novel. Actor Peter Vaughan was 88 years old during Season 1. While portraying the blind Aemon, Vaughan is himself partially blind.
See also
- Maester Aemon at A Wiki of Ice and Fire (major spoilers from the books)


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Ruben Ramirez of Miami was given the prize Saturday for a snake more than 10 feet long. Wildlife officials say Ramirez will keep his prize money. Russ will get $1,000 of his own for a snake more than 11 feet long.
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After the events from the last episode, the Sunglasses Krokorok has returned once again to challenge Ash to a battle bent on defeating his rival, Pikachu after he followed them for a long time from Nimbasa Town, Nimbasa City, Driftveil City, and Chargestone Cave. During a rival battle, Krokorok got blasted off while Pikachu is knocked for a loop and is seen rolling into the next town. Pikachu is then found by a little boy name Nick who apparently had no confidence in himself. Ash and co. run into Krokorok again and find Pikachu with Nick. He explains that his friend Glen started something everytime always saying the word "Let's Battle!". Meanwhile Glen and Shaun are having a pokemon battle just for fun which causes Glen to start a fight with Shaun when Blitzle dodged Patrat's Tackle. Can Ash help this budding young trainer how to battle right so he could battle his friends with his Pikachu? Yes. And will they receive help from an unexpected source?
- Seismitoad
- In flashbacks, Krokorok watched Ash participate in the finals against Iris in the Don Battle Tournament in BW044: The Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome!, tried to get on the train in BW053, saw Ash enter the Driftveil Gym in BW063 and was the one who thew the pen that belonged to Prof. Cedric Juniper that startled the Klingklang in BW065.
- Krokorok almost did the "blasting off gag" in the beginning of the episode as Ash's Pikachu didn't blast off that far in their separate directions.
- As Ash and co. move into the next town where his Pikachu got blown off in this direction, how did Krokorok managed to get back in the scene when he got blasted off that far away?
- Poison Tail returns to the series.
- Who's that Pokémon?: Krokorok (Japan) Scolipede (U.S.)
- Ash and co. may have encountered several Scolipedes that are wild in the wilderness in Unova before since BW009: The Bloom Is on Axew!, and some Palpitoads before since BW034: Ash and Trip's Third Battle!. And some of the Scolipedes and Palpitoads belonged to many trainers in Unova including Ash's Palpitoad and Clay's Palpitoad excluding Seismitoad, the evolved form of Palpitoad.
- This is the second time Ash looked up Scolipede on the Pokedex since BW009: The Bloom Is on Axew! but the difference is, it said "the evolved form of Whirlipede" which the Castelia City Gym leader Burgh has one in BW025: Battling For The Love of Bug-Types! which it battled Ash's Sewaddle now evolved into Swadloon and lost.
- This is the only time in the episode when Ash looked up each Pokemons on the Pokedex one by one when another image picture of another pokemon appears.
- This is the third time Ash's Pikachu used Thunderbolt on a Unova Ground type Pokemon that wouldn't work. First was the Sunglasses Sandile in BW020: Dancing With the Ducklett Trio! since it evolved into Krokorok in the end and got blown away. Second was Iris' Excadrill in BW044: The Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome! during the finals in the battle tournament in Nimbasa Town. This time he used it on the Sunglasses Krokorok.
- This is the second time Ash mentioned about Krokorok's type is. The first was BW063: Battling the King of the Mines! but the difference is, Ash told Pikachu that its a Ground-type, and now he said to Mick that its a Ground/Dark-type.
- This is the 2nd time Ash caught a pokemon that wears a sunglasses. First was the leader of the Squirtle Squad named Squirtle in IL012 Here Comes the Squirtle Squad. The difference is, there were no other Krokoroks like this one to follow that Ash's Pikachu encountered with.
- This episode would be the last time the Sunglasses Krokorok do the "blast off gag" from Team Rocket three times in each episode before he was caught by Ash. Which is BW012: Here Comes the Trubbish Squad! as a Sandile, and BW020: Dancing With the Ducklett Trio! since it evolved already.
- Its true that Iris said that Krokorok's not one of Ash's Pokemon and happens to be a #1 rival for Pikachu but when Ash told him to come along with the group when he felt sad after he lost to Pikachu in the end, he's now one of Ash's as a new friend and catches him with his Poke Ball.
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There are some terrific racing games on the Xbox 360, F1 2012 being one of them. Then there is F1 Race Stars, which takes a completely different approach to the racing game genre. Instead of having just another racing game that is mostly simulation, this one is more of an arcade version of Formula 1. In fact, it has more in common with Mario Karts than with Formula One.
When you play the game for the first time, you would be forgiven for thinking you were playing Mario Kart on your Nintendo, if you had one. The only difference is that the small cars look like miniature versions of F1 cars, and you can play as any of the drivers of the 2012 Formula One World Championship.
While the environment can look and feel very silly, even childish, there is actually a lot in the game that adheres to the F1 experience. The cars do not drag like they would in an arcade game, instead they are hard to drive and they have to be driven in the same way as F1 cars. It is important to be very careful how you turn the car and how you use the brakes and accelerator.
The damage system is also fantastic, and this is what really sets the game apart. While it can be enjoyed by anyone, even if they are not F1 fans, it does stay true to the sport and those die hard fans of the real thing will not be disappointed. In fact F1 fans may enjoy it for the comical game it is supposed to be.
The drivers' heads, recognizable as real drivers from the 2012 season, are visible outside the cars and appear incredibly large in perspective, so the drivers' bodies appear jammed into the framework of the machines. The surroundings of each track are imaginatively and humorously designed, almost like a disney fantasy world.
There are plenty of different tracks and there is a lot of fun to be had. Some of the things that happen in F1, such as pit stops are here, but some of the track features are not. F1 does not have loop the loops, speed bumps or short cuts. Kinetic Energy Recovery System, KERS, and Drag Reduction Systems, DRES, from F1 motors feature as well. The game is just a lot of fun and it is very easy to get into. There are no serious championship modes or anything of that sort, it is a basic racer, although there is a multiplayer mode which can be used both for split screen and online playing. Friends can get together to have a good time.
F1 Race Stars game will never satisfy those who want the perfect F1 experience. What it does is take a sport that sometimes takes itself too seriously and employs advanced technology, and makes it fun for all.
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F1 Race Stars is a racing simulator game which seems to be aimed mostly towards Mario Kart fans, or at those who enjoyed playing such releases as Cars 2 the Video Game, rather than your typical racing car games such as Forza and Gran Turismo. Some may also get the impression that because it is a cartoon based game that it is geared towards the younger generation, but they would be wrong in this assumption.
The variety of tracks are vastly different to each other, and you may find yourself flying through mines, or over uneven surfaces, and each track seems to be as crazy as the last one. During your driving you must get off to a good start by picking up the power ups, as failing to do this may leave you mid position or worst still back at the rear in last position at the start. Various power ups also effect how the game is played, for instance, a driver might obtain a power up that gives him teleportation abilities, enabling him to reach pole position. Or another power up may enable the safety car that in turn slows the racer down. You also have various obstacles and goodies on the track, such as water spouts or paving slabs which boost the driver's speed. Good old fashioned, sound driving skills are a must if you are to grab all the goodies and rush down the hidden tracks during the more frantic levels.
Some of the tracks are also very well designed having twists and turns, jumps and track loops which make it hard to position the car centrally whilst traveling upside down. The characters are modeled on the leading F1 drivers, except that they are in a cartoon style in fitting with the game style and overall layout.
Due to the gameplay style associated with this game, no levels are the same, due to the power ups effecting the overall state of play, in some cases drastically affecting the game in both good and bad ways depending on the power up obtained, either by you or one of your opponents. Adopting this approach enables replay ability because the same level, should you choose to replay a level, is always different to that of the last, due to the way in which the power ups and characters interacts with each other during this mode of play. That and the numerous obstacles which end up on various tracks where a simple shunt by an opponent for example can throw your positioning into chaos always make for different situations.
The sound quality is superb and the details on the many characters are well designed, and the online gameplay will allow users to race other F1 Race Star fans. In conclusion this racing game has been heavily influenced by previous titles but in this case I think they have done them justice in both appearance and game playability.


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LaShalaen from Columbus, GA06/29/2013
Reviewer is A current student here.
3 out of 3 people found this review useful. 1 of 8
Categories Comments Great for these types of students
Student who also have to work for a living. Students who don't have the opportunities to go to university. Students who may not be ready for university life and need a transitional stop first, this is the place for them.
What to do for fun
Well to be honest I study more than anything currently so I don't participate in fun but there is a 'student activity team' on campus. SAT as they are known, hold fashion shows, movie nights, field day, and cook outs every so often on campus.
Food and Dining
The school doesn't have a full service cafeteria but there are restaurant vendors that offer lunch items. It's pretty decent considering the prices for food these days.
Dorm Life
Student housing is not offered at this school.
Academic Rigor
It is quite aggressive and competitive here and for good reason. The school name says it all 'Technical'. They are about training and dispensing you out into the career world. This school seeks those you are willing to work hard and be pushed hard, but the pay off is worthwhile. Even if you are passing with the required 2.0 gpa, the school will step in and present resources and guidance to improve your grades and manage the problems that may be affecting your performance skills.
Tips for prospective students
I would advise to take some time and visit the school, especially the financial aid and admission advisory departments. Ask a lot of questions because although this is a technical college in many ways they operate like a university, leaving it up to you to get the correct information. Be aware of the scheduling and deadlines because they approach fast and once closed no opportunities available until the next is presented ( can cause quite a delay).
In three sentences
I chose this school because the tuition cost was the lesser of the three schools I reviewed. The location was convenient and on a bus line. This school has many tutoring resources that are free to the students.
Ebony from Columbus, GA12/22/2012
Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 2 of 8
Categories Comments Tips for prospective students
Don't be late for any classes.
In three sentences
This College is great.
Jennifer from Columbus, GA09/05/2012
Reviewer is A current student here.
3 of 8
Categories Comments What to do for fun
In three sentences
It's a decent school that offers a lot of tutoring options. The topics for Essays in English are very boring. Also, some teachers are well prepared!
Ashley from Phenix City, AL03/30/2012
Reviewer is A current student here.
4 of 8
Categories Comments What to do for fun
I've never done any extracurricular activities there.
Food and Dining
They don't have any food or dining.
Dorm Life
They don't have any kind of apartments or dorms.
Academic Rigor
Some teachers make the course so much harder than others, but there are more outgoing teachers at Columbus Tech than there are strict ones.
Tips for prospective students
Make sure you look up or ask other students how the teachers are like because I have had some pretty strict ones.
In three sentences
The people in the offices always motivate you. The teachers range from strict to very outgoing, just like any other college. The online classes are usually well prepared and easy to navigate.
Jessica from Columbus, GA03/23/2012
Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 5 of 8
Categories Comments Campus Safety
I am employed with the sheriffs office and I must say we offer daily checks on the school to ensure safety. I work twelve hour shifts dispatching and the school checks are hourly. We also have part time deputies and officers that ensure the safety of the students.
Greek Life
Columbus state assist anyone of interest when it comes to these activities. The Greek life is not displayed on Technical college grounds.
Clubs and Activities
This technical college works along side with Columbus State. This tech school preps the student for an university.
Great for these types of students
Technical college is perfect for anyone that wants to continue education. Single mothers to the fresh out of high school graduates. You will enjoy what this school has to offer.
Bang for the buck
The books and tuition can be covered with hope or pell. If you are denied of these services the tuition is very reasonable versus going to a university that asks for triple the amount in most cases.
What to do for fun
Muscogee county has a lot to offer for the thirsty adventurous students. The river walks to The Opera of the phantom theater on 10Th st down town Columbus! Broadway has a lot to offer from the day time bicyclist to the night owl with several different hot spots, jazz clubs and food joints. Broadway is adventurist and fun.
Food and Dining
This school offers tasty treats for the on the go student.
Dorm Life
Dorm life does not apply to columbus technical college.
Academic Rigor
To achieve great heights you have to give something your all. The school offer computer labs that assist with tutoring, speech and advancement.
Tips for prospective students
Never judge the school based off of its name, technical is only added to fool the weak. Columbus technical college has changed the classes to semesters giving you more time to study not to procrastinate. Be prepared to take notes in your class, being a science major I have noticed all of my teachers verbally inform you of test preparation without verbally telling you i'm reviewing my test.
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On a scale of one to ten I rate Columbus Technical College with an eight. I rate this technical college with an eight because this school has made changes for the better and I have noticed more organization in place. This college has added on since I have moved in 2007, adding a larger health and science building to accommodate the large classes.
Sara from PHENIX CITY, AL02/14/2012
Reviewer is A current student here.
6 of 8
Categories Comments What to do for fun
Food and Dining
there is no food.
Dorm Life
there are no dorms.
Tips for prospective students
make sure you are organized, because the advisers will not help you.
In three sentences
depending on what program you decide to go into, will depend on whether this is the right school for you.
Shanicia from Columbus, GA10/13/2011
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
7 of 8
Categories Comments Great for these types of students
kinethic learning
Sharneka from Auburn, AL10/30/2009
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.
2 out of 3 people found this review useful. 8 of 8
Categories Comments Will enjoy being here
I think this would be a great experience
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Today's architecture programs are less purely technical than in the past, says Professor Tom Leslie, a guest lecturer at Dordt College who teaches architecture and serves as the director of graduate education at Iowa State University.
"We still spend a great deal of time on structure, environment, materials, code compliance, etc.," he said. "We try to do this more from a designer's perspective, with less math than in previous generations and with more on basic concepts and integration."
Leslie says architecture students still need basic trigonometry and plenty of algebra and graphing, but not at the advanced levels expected in the past, adding, "The discipline of a good math course, obviously, is helpful no matter what."


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This is National Library Week, April 12 – 18. We join with libraries, schools, bookstores, and publishers in celebrating this week to highlight the value of libraries. This year's theme is "Unlimited Possibilities @ Your Library."
In the mid 1950s, research showed that Americans were spending less time with books and more time with radios, TV, and musical instruments. Concerned we were reading less, publishers formed a National Book Committee. In 1957, they developed a plan for National Library Week. The first celebration was held in 1958 with the theme "wake up and read." The celebration continues.
Each day of the week now has a focus. Tuesday is National Library Workers Day. Thursday is Celebrate Teen Literature Day, a designation aimed at raising awareness among the general public that today's teen literature is a vibrant, growing genre with much to offer today's teens as well as adults. A relatively new aspect of the week is Library Snapshot Day. We'll be taking photos all day Wednesday to show "a day in the life of the library." Look for photos on our website and Instagram.
Celebrate National Library Week with us and visit one of our five locations or through our website. Much has changed in society and in libraries since the first celebration, but we still provide a wealth of information and a wide variety of services with staff to help.
I want to call your attention, give a shout-out as it were, to some services and upcoming events.
Come visit soon – one of our locations or via our website.
The Library of Michigan has recently announced the "2015 Michigan Notable Books." This is a list of 20 titles, published during 2014, which are about or set in Michigan or the Great Lakes region, or are written by a Michigan author.
Titles include fiction and nonfiction for a wide variety of readers. All are selected with the intention of paying tribute and drawing attention to people, places, and things that relate to Michigan.
Again this year, several of the books have a Detroit theme or focus. I've read Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War and have recommended it widely. It was on my "best of" list for 2014.
Nice to see Derek Jeter on the list with his middle-grade story, The Contract.
As usual, after seeing this list, I've added several titles to my list of "books to read sometime," especially those about Detroit. I think it is important for all of us to understand and appreciate Detroit's history and current challenges.
MeL… as in Michigan Electronic Library, which just celebrated its 10th birthday.
The resources in MeL, available to Michigan residents through the Library of Michigan, are wide-ranging. Preparing for a job or college entrance exam….there are practice tests. Kids and teens need homework help….there are many resources here as well as age appropriate games and activities. There are also legal, health, government, and jobs section as well as books and literacy links.
And, of course, there is MeLCat, a very popular interlibrary loan type service that allows users to search library catalogs from across the state and request items not in their home library.
I can't begin to convey the breadth of MeL in this brief message. It is worth a look even if you don't think you "need" something there. I'm confident you will find something interesting.
And, happy birthday MeL, and thank you Library of Michigan.
I caught up with some professional journals over the holidays and am just sharing a few interesting items I read:
Well, there is a study that will "prove" almost anything. I'm always interested in a new book about Lincoln in print or eformat. I read both.
Last week I wrote about looking back at 2014 with a focus on our millage renewal and several building changes that patrons and use patterns have told us have been successful. We also had some programming highlights in 2014.
Many of these services are described in detail on our website and in LINK, our quarterly newsletter, and through our biweekly enewsletter.
We have had a good year and are looking forward to 2015. Come visit soon – one of our five locations or our website.
Happy new year!
Year end bring a time of reflection. As I look back over 2014 for the library, many events and milestones immediately come to mind. Of course the first is the successful passage, by a strong margin, of our renewal millage in May. Our two millages are now in place for 17 and 20 years.
Several of our milestones this year, involved building projects which allowed us to expand public services. We created the "Story Place" by the children's room at Central from space that had been a materials sorting area for returned items. We now have a wonderful family friendly program and play space as part of the children's room.
A closet and storage area is now "The Hub," our digital lab on the third floor Central, and we rearranged furniture and added several displays of materials in the first floor rotunda. As part of that rearrangement, we were able to create a quieter reading and study area on the second floor. We also completed the expansion of the Clarence L. Miller Family Local History Room.
Changes at branches were less dramatic this year, although we now have a computer room at Eastwood, were able to put holds out for self-pick-up at Washington Square, and moved the teen space and created a reading area with popular books at Oshtemo. At Powell Branch, rental space within the Douglass Community Association, rainbows and sunshine continued to create a welcoming environment.
All of these changes have been well received by our patrons and have generated positive comments. Use has increased too.
I hope it has been a good year for you, even if it didn't involve any building projects! Come visit soon, especially if you haven't been here in a while and best wishes for the new year.
This can be a stressful, overly busy time of year. We've all read advice for reducing stress. Here's another one: uninterrupted reading, even "slow reading."
"Slow reading" is a return to reading habits of the time before cellphones, social media, Google….just sit in silence and read uninterruptedly. Reducing stress is certainly a benefit. Such reading time also enhances comprehension, deepens empathy, enriches vocabulary, and of course, provides pleasure.
The reading tips include going to a place with no distractions (turn off the phone and computer), and treat reading like something you deliberately make time for.
If folding this approach into this busy time of year just seems overwhelming, perhaps it will be a new year's resolution for you.
There is a new day designation, at least new to me……December 2 has been designated "Giving Tuesday." This has a nice ring as opposed to Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
This is the time of year when we all receive many requests for donations from a wide variety of local, regional, and national organizations.
The library does not conduct an annual fundraising campaign nor send out a solicitation request. Our only fundraiser is our annual Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee to raise funds to buy books for distribution through our Ready to Read program.
Of course donations to the library are always welcome and greatly appreciated. There is a link on our website - look for "Support the Library" at the bottom of any page.
A donation can be designated for a specific collection, such as large print or children's; a location, such as your neighborhood branch; or a service such as Local History, Teens, or Ready to Read. Undesignated gifts are directed where they are needed most.
We appreciate if you think of the library when you are considering your year-end giving.
What a night for the 14th annual Great Grown-up Spelling Bee! THANK YOU to all the KPL staff who had a part in making this another successful year of raising serious money to buy books for kids through Ready to Read. It was fun. I can't begin to name everyone who had a part before, at, after the event BUT I will thank Mikki who pulled it all together so smoothly and the KPL spellers, Bill and Lolita, who won 2nd place in a spell down against Portage District Library, no less, and to Karen who did an awesome job as word
pronouncer. She must practice at home to be so smooth at this role. And our cheerleaders….great job with that 1980's look and moves. For those of you old enough to remember…..I think Lolita was channeling the Jane Fonda's work-out look!! Do we miss those days??
Well into the night, Neil Bremer the MC, asked how many were there for the first time. I was amazed how many hands went up. Although this event, now in its 14th year, is familiar to us, I think its longevity is partly due to attracting new folks each year.
Final numbers aren't in, but indications are we raised the "usual" amount of $20,000 or so. I call that serious money to buy lots and lots of books for kids.
Thank you KPL staff. We have reason to celebrate and be proud today.
Great job everyone!
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Riders may have seen the signs in trains and stations about Rush Plus, a new rush-hour service that will provide more trains for riders during rush hours.
"It's where we are increasing service in the rush hours, from 6:30 to 9 a.m. weekdays and 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in afternoons," says Metro General Manager Richard Sarles.
Twenty-one stations will see more trains during rush hours. Only the Arlington Cemetery station will see a decrease.
Metro says riders will need to pay extra attention to the destination of the train they boarding.
Teams of employees will be out in the early stages directing people, the agency says.
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An online campaign sponsored by a major carmaker could be just the thing to savea pair oflocal drive-in movie theaters.
The Blue Sky Drive-In in Wadsworth and Lynn Auto Theater in Strasburg face a similar struggle. The theaters are being forced to convert from film projectors to digital ones, as studios discontinue shipments of film reels at the end of the year.
MORE | Modern technology helps some local drive-ins, dooms others
Some theaters have already closed because they cannot raise the funds necessary to upgrade.
One local success story has been North Ridgeville's Aut-O-Rama, which was able to finance the conversion onits own.
Not all theaters are so lucky.
Blue Sky Drive-In was built in 1947 and has been in constant operation since. It remains a regular attraction for the community and even features a playground -- complete with swings, slides and a merry-go-round.
Opening in 1937, Lynn Auto Theatre is the oldest drive-in in Ohio and the second oldest in the world. It has been under its current ownership since 1957 and is a true family owned and operated business. One family member runs the projector, two others run the box office, and the children run the concession stand.
Enter the American branch of Honda Motors.
The company's new initiative "Project Drive-In" originally aimed to help rescue five drive-ins. However, thanks to additional pledges and donations, the project will be able to save four more theaters, bringing to total to nine.
Those original five winners have already been announced.
Winners of the additional four approximately $80,000 upgrade grant will be named Monday at 9 a.m.
To support Wadsworth's Blue Sky Drive-In, you can text "Vote53" to 444999 or vote online at http://projectdrivein.com/#vote_53. You may vote once by each methodper day, so you can cast additional votes each day.
To support Strasburg's Lynn Auto Theatre, you can text "Vote81" to 444999 or online at http://projectdrivein.com/#vote_81. You may vote once by each method per day, so you can cast additional votes each day.
If you want to donate to the efforts and make a pledge, visit http://projectdrivein.com/.


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Pilot Mountain, NC -- Pilot Mountain State Park is still closed after a controlled burn on Thursday moved outside the designated burn area.
According to the NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources, (NCDENR) a flare-up started at 3:30pm when embers from a standing, dead tree were blown across the fire line. About 30 acres outside the burn area were affected overnight; the designated burn area consisted of about 70 acres near the summit.
The uncontained fire is near a summit trail and rock climbing area on the western slope.
About 120 acres are involved in the fire, according NCDENR. No homes or park facilities are threatened by the fire. The Forsyth County Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection cautions people with heart or lung diseases in the greater Winston-Salem area to stay indoors to minimize health risk from smoke inhalation.
John Shelton, the Emergency Services Director for Surry County said that no people or homes are in danger. Crews will work through the night on Friday to draw the fire lines. They'll work on containing the fire over the next couple days.
Ironically, firefighters set the fire to burn off leaves and brush which over time can fuel a spontaneous wildfire.
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BW031: Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!
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With Nimbasa City drawing closer Ash has a battle with a trainer named Stephan and his Blitzle. However, during the battle, Ash had to postpone the battle since Oshawott lost it's scalchop. How will Oshawott defend itself without it's prized possession? Will they ever find it again?
Ash, Cilan and Iris continue their path to Nimbasa City. However, they meet Stephan, a man who constantly trains. Ash then asks for a battle with Stephan, to which he agrees.
Ash sends his Oshawott out, while Stephan his Blitzle. Joltik attacks Oshawott, and as Oshawott attempts to block the attack, his Scalchop disappears and the attacks shocks Oshawott! Oshawott is desperate to find the shell, so Stephan gives time for Ash to find the shell. Iris' Axew finds a bottle cap, but Oshaowtt isn't satisfied. Oshawott himself finds something that conducts electricity - Joltik. Iris finds some fruit so, Pikachu strikes Oshawott. Oshawott deflects the attack with the fruit, but soon after the fruit and Oshawott are struck with electricity.
Cilan sends his Dwebble. He orders the Dwebble to shape the rock into a Scalchop. Pikachu strikes Oshawott, but Oshaott isn't strong enough to lift the rock, so is (again) struck with electricity. Ash then trains Oshawott. Oshawott attempts to life the rock, but fails.
The night after, Oshawott has illusions of moon being his Scalchop. Ash appears, suggesting they should train again. After the training, Oshawott succeeded to life the rock. The next day, the gang searches for Stephan, seeing him to ride a bike (in one place) to have his Blitzle stronger. Blitzle attacks Oshawott, while Oshawott deflects with the rock. However, Blitzle uses full power and bashes the rock.
Oshawott then evades Blitzle's attacks (due to his improved speed). With Blitzle gaining upon him, Ash declares Oshawott to use Aqua Jet. Despite the attack is uncoordinated, Blitzle gains on him. However, Oshawott strikes Blitzle and defeats him. Iris' Axew found the Scalchop, making Oshawott place upon his belly and making him happy. In the end, the gang continues going to Nimbasa City.
- Like Cilan, Stephan has no sclera in his eyes.
- This is yet another episode in which Team Rocket does not appear.
- In this episode, Ash calls Razor Shell by its Japanese name (Shell Blade).
- The Iapapa Berry looks a lot like a Figy Berry.
- Stephan uses the same trick Ash used in IL005: Showdown in Pewter City, except he's using a bike generator instead of a Hydro-Electric Plant's water wheel.
- Stephan seems to have the same running gag as Butch except no one pronounces his name right instead of calling him different names.
- When Oshawott tries to find his scalchop, he finds a bottle-cap. This moment is probably an homage to James' old bottle-cap collection.
- Who's That Pokemon?: Blitzle (US)
- It also came out the same day as the Pokémon Typing Adventures got released.
- Stephan's name was said completely wrong as Ash said it. His name is mostly mistaken in other episodes.


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lovely work Larion!
Here's a map I made two days ago. I was going for a bit of a video game feel. First thing my brother said when he was it reminded him of Warcraft haha So I'd say it was a success. It was made in photoshop, took about an hour of work. It has 13 seperate layers, the font for the town names is Dragonbone, and the font for the cryptic scribbling in the corner was... Xeno Tribal. I liked it. It translates into some cheesey nonsense about danger and death
Hope you like it!
I edited this post with an updated version. I changed the way the mountains work. They are no longer their own layer. They are now a part of the land layer. I think it looks nicer. I also made the forests a bit denser.
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For 65 years, Stage One has found connections with children. Working in correlation with schools' curriculums, Stage One Family Theater hosts younger-focused plays that give life to lessons the children learn in class. For the next month, that lesson will revolve around the Newbury Award winning book, Number the Stars.
The story of Number the Stars follows the young Annemarie Johansen where, in 1943, the presence of Nazi soldiers in Denmark begins to deeply affect her life as they put increasing and terrifying pressure on local Jews, particularly her best friend Ellen Rosen.
As I have never read the book, my main curiosity remained how the play could present such a serious and horrible event as the Holocaust in a way that children could understand it. Through the work of the script, adapted by Dr. Douglas W. Larch and the pointed, uncondescending direction by Andrew D. Harris, I believe that they present a story that will open up a healthy conversation with children about history.
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Through charming acting, the three main young girls give a sweet, involving portrayal of girlhood friendship. While all the cast performed laudably, Madison Cunningham as Ellen, Mckinley Carter as Igne Johansen, and Graham Pilotte as the main character Annemarie turned this production into an immersive and heartfelt experience. I should also note the set design which, through its minimalist approach, folds you into the action. Only a few logical script problems and a partially jarring soundtrack distracts from the overall presentation.
After the show ended came one of the most compelling things about this Stage one series. Every student showing features a meet and greet with the director and cast, and my public showing was treated to a question and answer session with them. According to director Andrew D. Harris, about 22,000 students will see this show as it plays through March 9th and then at Indiana University Southeast until March 16th. I find it very uplifting that so many children will learn this story, but also have the chance to discuss it with those that brought it to life. Truly, this play and this production are great gifts to local schoolchildren.
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