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Article posted May 27, 2010 at 03:09 AM GMT0 •
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The Higgins Armory Museum
Imagine strolling through a castle courtyard's cobblestone streets filled with the hustle bustle of servants, knights, and king's men. Produce is being sold, the jousting tournament is very lively and men on horses are flying every were. You could also be walking down the dusty dirt pathways of the small village but not now. This was what life would be like for a man or woman living in the middle ages. This time period was a time of hardship with sickness and plague but also a time of war and the improvement of armor and weapons. One of the most perfect places anyone could go to learn about the changes and improvements of armor is the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts. There, you can see and learn about the massive collections of shining armor ( and some not so shining) from pointy toed boots from the early middle ages of the 1400's to the ancient Etruscan helmets rusted to a greenish color.
Right when you walk through the wooden double doors you learn that the rich loved to show off so much that they even dressed the family dog in a smaller suit of armor. You will notice that when the fashion changes, the style of armor changes and as time goes on, you will notice that the need for armor was not very strong. The 3 major periods of armor were military, sport and fun, and for decoration in rich manors and estates. Armor in military improved and went through ton of changes to reduce areas that are "out in the open" and to promote flexibility. Combat armor usually weighed from 45 to 80 pounds. A heavy undergarment of chain mail was put on underneath. Mail is thousands of tiny metal rings strung together to make a tightly woven and flexible shirt. Over time, pointed tipped shoes faded into rounded ends and mail turned into plates of metal. When the fashion changed, the armor changed and that meant that you had to be wealthy to buy all of that armor.
Tournament armor was needed for foot tournaments and jousts on horseback. Joust armor was different from battle armor because of the weight. Battle armor was a lot lighter because knights should be able to run, walk, jog, sit, and jump. The jousters just had to sit on the back of a galloping horse in one position holding a lance. Joust armor could get up to 90 to 95 pounds. You might have thought that the horse wouldn't be able to go very fast because of the 90 pounds extra on it's back plus the saddle and all. That's why they bred heavy draft horses with thick muscles. the average light horse wouldn't be very happy. Joust tournaments were only friendly games played by friends but they were still very dangerous. Lances splintering, horses at full speed charging at each other and the force of a thick wooden pole against your chest. This sport probably wouldn't appeal to anyone today.
The very rich nobles and kings loved to show off the wealthiness by displaying suits of armor in their grand manors and castles. This armor at the time could not be worn because the armor was for show and not for use like a china doll. The china doll is not for play, it is for show. The rich did not just buy them for show, they also bought mini suits of armor for the son as if to say " we are so rich that we can afford to buy a suit of armor for our 7 year old boy and our little dog. Yes, dogs could were armor too, if you could afford it. Parade armor was popular too because it again could show off how wealthy you were and could have a little fun parading down the street or going to costume parties with your favorite suit of armor.
As you can see, the three periods of armor were very different from each other and as time goes on, the need for more metal armor slows down and eventually stopped all together. Now, soldiers were bullet proof gear and hard helmets, not heavy metal plates with a style change every so often. Combat armor was light and flexible enough to run, jump, and sit on a horse. Tournament armor was the heaviest and was not flexible and very stiff. Decoration armor was not for battle because they weren't the same quality of real battle armor. They sat in mansions and manors to show off how rich you were. The invention of armor in metal plates definitely helped armies in the middle ages but they wouldn't help us today.
Article posted May 25, 2010 at 02:09 PM GMT0 •
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Higgins Museum Essay
3 -- Outstanding 2 -- Ok, but could use some improvement 1-- Needed improvement 0 --- Missing
2 Gave the reader background and general information about the museum --- set the scene.
3 Transitions to the body of the essay. (Three things that can be learned by a visit to the museum)
3 Three topics were addressed, each with its own paragraph
2 Topics were clearly explained and used researched supporting details & vocabulary
3 Restated topic --- What can be learned at the museum?
2 Brought closure to essay (Summed up essay)
3 Essay format followed the directions for assignment
3 Spelling
2 Capitalization (Used correct capitalization)
Comments: Good overall format to the essay - intro-body-conclusion. The introduction needed to more info on the Higgin's Museum to set the scene for the reader,but has a good transition to the body. You needed a lot more research details & vocabulary to add depth of knowledge to the piece. The conclusion is a good effort,but the writing doesn't flow well and could be clearer
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3 Gave the reader background and general information about the museum --- set the scene.
3 Transitions to the body of the essay. (Three things that can be learned by a visit to the museum)
2 Topics were clearly explained and used researched supporting details & vocabulary
2 Restated topic --- What can be learned at the museum?
2 Brought closure to essay (Summed up essay)
3 Essay format followed the directions for assignment
2 Spelling
3 Capitalization (Used correct capitalization)
Comments: Godd overall format and organization of infromation in the essay. Good introduction & transition to the body. More research vocabulary would have added depth to the piece. The conclusion get off topic and brings in new information - never bring new info into your conclusion -- summarize only.
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Until the 17th century, armor was a universally popular idea. It was used all around the world, for many reasons. Probably the most important was that it protected against blows from the enemy. Also, a knight would wear armor out of battle to assert and display their status, which was a significant aspect of feudal society (feudalism is a system that works mainly on a rigid social structure that strictly controls the way anyone of a certain social status can behave). Knights also used their armor to identify and represent themselves, and, in battle, to intimidate the enemy. When armor was made, it often highlighted local culture through the materials used and the designs on it and in some cases expressed traditions. There was war armor, but most knights also had ceremonial armor—much more intricate and fancy, and instead of seeing the battlefield, it was used in ceremonies.
There were two main types of armor, mail and plate armor. In the early middle ages, mail was the more popular protection, but it had a few flaws. It was vulnerable against crushing blows from heavy weapons and crossbows, since it was flexible and could be pushed in. So in the early 1400's, plate armor moved in and became more popular. Now it was common to see a knight clad head to toe in a full suite of plate armor, which is the stereotype image that is associated with a knight. Also part of that image is that the knight is on horseback, which was a common sight in battle. Although knights were not clumsy, they also had to be in top physical condition to be able to fight with armor on, so being on a horse made it that much harder. Nevertheless, they were a formidable force.
During the period when armor was most popular, which is to say from ancient Greek times to the 1600's, there were changes in the styles of armor. In Greek and Roman times, the most common armor to see was bronze plate armor, although they didn't wear nearly as much as a knight in the middle ages. They usually just had a helmet, breastplate, and grieves (shin guards), with some varying items. Then, in the early middle ages, iron chain mail became popular but was abandoned in the 1400's, to be replaced by heavy suites of plate armor, which was made of steel. It was much stronger and stood up to the things that chain mail couldn't. However, there was something else that eventually wiped out armor altogether: gunpowder. It was introduced to Europe in the 1300's, but didn't catch on until the 1500's. Armor just couldn't stand up to weapons like cannons, guns, explosives, and other gunpowder-based weapons that were being invented. As it was being made heavier and heavier to withstand the heavy impacts, it became much too heavy to wear. So, with gunpowder growing more and more popular and armor getting too heavy, in the 1600's the idea of armor was abandoned for a style of warfare that required much lighter, quicker tactics. Armor had become obsolete, and the world had moved into a much different style of warfare.
3 Gave the reader background and general information about the museum --- set the scene.
3 Transitions to the body of the essay. (Three things that can be learned by a visit to the museum)
3 Three topics were addressed, each with its own paragraph
2 Topics were clearly explained and used researched supporting details & vocabulary
2 Restated topic --- What can be learned at the museum?
3 Brought closure to essay (Summed up essay)
3 Essay format followed the directions for assignment
3 Capitalization (Used correct capitalization)
Comments: Your essay reads well, good introduction solid supporting details in the body. More research vocabulary would have helped add depth to the explanations. You conclusion is ok, but could use a rewrite to make it less akward. Good overall effort on the essay.
Article posted May 12, 2010 at 01:41 PM GMT0 •
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2 Gave the reader background and general information about the museum --- set the scene.
3 Three topics were addressed, each with its own paragraph
3 Restated topic --- What can be learned at the museum?
3 Brought closure to essay (Summed up essay)
2 Spelling
2 Capitalization (Used correct capitalization)
Comments: Good overall effort on this piece of writing. The format of the essay is good, the information is well organized into paragraphs. You do lack research vocabulary and specific details to have good depth to the wrting. Your introduction and conclusion are solid,although the last sentence is off topic. You also use personal pronouns (I) which you were told not to in the directions.
Article posted May 12, 2010 at 01:36 PM GMT0 •
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Higgins is a Museum of arms and armory. It is located in beautiful Worcester, Massachusetts. The building is three stories tall with medieval flags at the top and the inside of the building resembles a castle. The museum can be seen from the highway and is about two hours from Rye, NH. Higgins Museum houses over eighty million dollars worth of breathtaking armory and weapons! Standing in front of the different displays, visitors are taken back to the times when Rome fell and when Duke's and Kings wore highly decorated suits of armor. Visitors will learn about the types of armor and the types of arms (weapons) and the various forms of decorations used on armor.
There are three types of armor displayed at the museum. The types of armor are combat, tournament, and decorative. Combat armor consists of 200+ pieces of metal and weighs 45-80 pounds. Combat armor is very flexible and good at protecting knights from swords and arrows. Another type of armor is tournament. It was for spectator games and knight training. This armor is very heavy and it is difficult to move in. Visibility was also extremely poor because the slit in the visor to protect knight's eyes was thin. After all the disadvantages it did have one advantage. The suit was that being of strong metal that was an excellent defense against lances and swords. Decorative armor was like a man's suit in the Middle Ages and was lightweight. The suit was used to show wealth and royalty. This armor was not for defense and was only for fashion. There was even armor for dogs and children but this was primarily for the royalty. Depending upon the century the armor was made, the foot plates, or sabaton's would be different. If the armor was from the 1400's, the feet may have points at the top of them because that was the style. By the 1500's, those were gone and some of the armor had fliting (lines on the suits). A suit of armor like that now could go for as much as a Rolls Royce!
During the middle ages there were many types of arms. One of them is called the cross bow and is similar to the current day bow and arrow. The cross bow is harder to set and you have to pull a trigger to launch it. There are many types of spears that were used to defend and protect the kingdoms. One of the types of spears displayed in Higgins is called a lance. A lance is a 9' long spear and as time went on it got longer. This was popular because they were cheap, efficient and strong. Medieval fighters would get into small to medium groups and stick out the spears in rows of x-x. Once one row of men was gone, men and men on horses had to go through several more rows before they were stopped. Sometimes the knight could win. Most weapons were made from metal like pick-forks or shovels because that is what most people had. At the end of the middle ages gun and gun pounder began to take the place of the cross bows, spears, and lances.
There are seven different types of armor decoration: etching, engraving, embossing, blueing, gilding, damascening and painting. The ones that they show most common in the Higgins Museum are etching, engraving and painting. A technique that is in Higgins is painting of armor. Painting was one of the cheaper ways of decorating armor. There was only one color and that was black. One of the reasons the warriors would paint their suits was to prevent rust. One of the most common types of decoration was etching. Etching was when they would burn acid in armor for designs and put a varnish over it so it would prevent rust. One other type of design was engraving. Engraving is when they would use a sharp tool and engrave a design in metal. This was very hard to do and was expensive so not many armor was made this way. Last, embossing involved shaping metal itself, first heating metal and then hammering out the decoration from inside. This was a very expensive decoration and it would weaken the metal. It was used for ceremonial armors. Those were just a few of the variety of designs at Higgins.
3 Three topics were addressed, each with its own paragraph
3 Topics were clearly explained and used researched supporting details & vocabulary
2 Restated topic --- What can be learned at the museum?
3 Brought closure to essay (Summed up essay)
3 Spelling
Comments: Wow outstanding overall effort. Great introduction, perfect. Your body read really well, excellent supporting details and explainations. You could have used some more research vocabulary to add depth. Conclusion does a good job bring closure, but should have done a little more recapping of topics. Nice Work!
Article posted May 11, 2010 at 07:13 PM GMT0 •
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Higgins Armory Essay Armor serves a very simple purpose. Its job is to protect the wearer from injury and death during battle. The complex part of armor however, is how it has evolved over the years. Going from the good old knights wearing a full suit of plate armor, to wearing just a helmet, the Higgins Armory shows a great representation of both the simple use of armor, as well as the complexity of how it evolved, and what weapons were used against the different types of armor, and of course what weapons were used with armor. Armor in the dark ages started being seen around 600-700 C.E. At this point, mostly mail armor was used due to it being light, but still very defensive. A mail chest piece if thousands of tough rings that are interlocked together, so that 5 rings are all interlocked, meaning it is almost impossible to slash through or stab it. Crushing weapons however, could dent the armor, and thus the knight as well, creating quite a problem. This was a main reason that as the dark ages went in to the middle ages, and then the renaissance, plate started to be more in use. The Higgins museum shows a good timeline and very well describes when and how these changes happened, and of course it has lots of armor to show it visually. Why did mail start fading away? It became too complex to make (thousands of interlocking rings) and it became less suitable for the new technology of weapons being invented every day. Another main reason is that plate armor started to begin to become just as flexible and move-able as mail. This is demonstrated with many examples at Higgins, when a full suit of plate armor is run, jumped in, sat down in, and even sprinted in. Craftsmen, began developing ways to interlock the armor with joints similar to that of a humans without creating crevices in the armor. As mail began fading out due to the more popular plate, two other uses for armor began developing. This first example is dress armor. Higgins shows a great contrast in what makes dress armor and combat armor different. Dress armor is lavishly designed and sometimes painted, as well as many carvings and etchings to show off great wealth in the family. Generally, this kind of armor would not be used in combat due to it being so light and thin, and also many gaps. The other kind of armor, aside from combat armor, is tournament armor. This kind of protection would only be used in jousting and other combat games due to the way it is built. The Higgins has many full suits of both tournament and combat armor, and at first glance they might seem almost identical. The little details though, could prove big when you step into one or the other. First off, tournament armor is the most defensive armor, which also makes it by far the heaviest. Also, the ability to move and flex around is nearly impossible. The helmet is in fact bolted onto the breastplate, and there are no weak gaps, as to hope that no one gets killed in a simple game of jousting. The last main difference between the two, is the helmet. First, what exactly is jousting. It is when two horse-mounted knights charge at each other with a 14 foot long lance and try to de-mount the other one. The lances, being made out of wood, will splinter upon impact, creating large, sharp, fast-moving particles of wood. If these splinters were to hit in say, the chest or the eyes, it was not uncommon that that could easily kill. Knights weren't stupid though, and they tried to make sure hat wouldn't happen. The first is the armor, but the second is the helmet. In addition to being locked in place, the visor is actually at around the position of the forehead. As the knights approach, they lean down so they can see, and at the last second move up to protect their face. This ensured a lot less death in jousting. Armor is of course only one side of the story. Something had to be used both against it, and with it. A knights most used weapon is his lance. What is a lance. It is pretty much a 14 foot stick that tapers down to a sharp metal point at the end, perfect for jabbing and stabbing enemies on foot, when the knight is on horse. The problem with the lance is that it splinters after being used, so a knight will always carry a sword. Also, the richer knights in the 1500's would carry around 5 loaded up pistols. Since back then they were so complicated to use, loading and re-loading was a real, so knights just prepared them in advance. As guns started being developed though, is when armor started fading away. As far as weapons used against knights ,the most common thing was a spear or a pole arm. A pole arm is a long 18-foot wooden staff with a metal point, prong, fork, spoon, bill, or any variation on the end, as long as its sharp. Hundreds of different varieties were made, and the Higgins has tons of them, ranging from a simple stick with a point, to the very complicated pole arms that were developed for maximum use. The main two advantages of the spear and pole arm is that they are longer than a lance, and also much more durable. They could be used over and over again, and as the pole arms became wackier and wackier in prongs, forks, and bills, new mechanics were developed to find the best way to pull a knight off his horse, or puncture that plate armor, or grab his sword right out of his hand! Even spears, just like swords, lances, plate and chain mail started fading away due to one concept, that would change warfare for the next 600 and more years, guns. This essay can definitely has information that can be extracted, but not sight, sound, or feel. That is the job of the Higgins Armory. While not many items can be touched, the very fact of seeing them a couple of feet away allows you to visualize in your mind of what it would be like to use arms and armor, instead of just using a wall of text. As said before, Higgins shows the drastic differences in combat, parade, and tournament armor, as well as the ultimate changes and finally demise in armor as guns started becoming the weapon of most combat. The Higgins is a worthwhile visit, and it is definitely not just a big building with identical gray suits of armor. It is much more, as is armor itself. However, you cannot go to Higgins and expect the armor to teach you the facts, there is a process of interpreting all the information to make sense with each other. The final thing to be said, is that the best thing done by Higgins is showing what it was really, for knights were not just people in perfect armor, with a shining sword and beautiful horse, there is so much more.
Higgins Museum Essay Evaluation 3 -- Outstanding 2 -- Ok, but could use some improvement 1-- Needed improvement 0 --- Missing Introduction 1 Gave the reader background and general information about the museum --- set the scene. 2 Transitions to the body of the essay. (Three things that can be learned by a visit to the museum) Body 3 Three topics were addressed, each with its own paragraph 2 Topics were clearly explained and used researched supporting details & vocabulary Conclusion 3 Restated topic --- What can be learned at the museum? 3 Brought closure to essay (Summed up essay) Structure 3 Essay format followed the directions for assignment 3 Spelling 2 Capitalization (Used correct capitalization) Comments: Very good supporting details and an excellent conclusion. The introduction doesn't set the scene of the museum (who,what where), in fact you do more of that in the conclusion. Watch your organization of information, the 2nd body paragraph really has more than one subject. The essay also needed more researched vocabulary.
Article posted May 8, 2010 at 08:27 PM GMT0 •
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There are three major types of armor, tournament, parade, and combat armor. Tournament armor was used mainly in the middle ages and was solely used as protection in a sport called jousting. Jousting was when two heavily armored knights, normally on horseback, charged at each other with a 15 foot long blunted stick, trying to knock each other off of their horses. Thick armor, weighing nearly 100 pounds is worn by these knights in order to keep the mortality rate down during these matches. Parade armor was elaborately decorated armor used by wealthy people in order to show wealth and status. Armor, especially the parade armor was extremely expensive and unnecessary, worn to parades and some parties they were sparsely used. Combat, or war armor is the third major type of armor, and has been worn for most of human history. The main purpose of combat is to protect its user by allowing the person to move around, while still being incased in armor. During the Medieval time period, knights were able to wear armor that fit around their joints; previously there had simply been a gap around the knees and elbows. Over time, combat armors purpose has changed dramatically.
Armor has played a major part in human history, but it has changed a lot since its invention in prehistoric times. The usage of armor began when people started using individual pieces of armor such as the helmet and the shield. Over time, more armor was added to the soldier for protection, until the entire soldier was covered in full armor. Soon muskets were developed, although they were unreliable at first, they changed the use of armor. The musket is a long distance weapon that when used by many people, could stop a fully armored knight, so these soldiers exchanged less armor for the ability of more agility. Armor was not used again until the American Civil War, at which point small amounts of armor were being used. Since the use of armor in the Civil War modern soldiers have been covering themselves in armor. The use of armor is used in cycles, through periods of no armor, and times of full armor.
In the Medieval Era, the first fully armored soldier appeared, the knight. Knights arrived in battle on top their loyal and trained war horses. Both knight and horse wore armor in order to protect the expensive pair. The horse would be equipped with its own helmet; it also had armor surrounding the saddle in which the knight would sit. The knight was dressed in combat armor that fully covered him, but still allowed him to ride with relative ease. The knight only had a few week points that enemies would aim at, under the arms, and in some places where armor connected and there was a small area of undefended flesh. Over time, these weak points were reduced but still the cause of most fatalities. Knights would fight with a 10 to 14 foot long bill, or lance. With the combined weight of the horse and knight at the end of the lance, it was a vicious weapon. If a knight's lance was ever broken or dropped, they were also equipped with a sword, which although it wasn't as effective as the lance, still posed as a threat. The knight was an extremely formidable foe because of its protection and weapons.
Armor has played an important part in all of our wars and times of peace. From the beginning of armor, when the first helmets were being used, to the fully armored knight, armor has served to protect people. Although at some times in our history, armor has not been used due to the inventions of revolutionary weapons, it has always been called upon again whenever the situation calls upon it. Armor from parade to combat has shaped our history and culture.
Higgins Museum Essay
2 Gave the reader background and general information about the museum --- set the scene.
3 Transitions to the body of the essay. (Three things that can be learned by a visit to the museum)
3 Three topics were addressed, each with its own paragraph
2 Topics were clearly explained and used researched supporting details & vocabulary
3 Brought closure to essay (Summed up essay)
3 Capitalization (Used correct capitalization)
Comments: Good format to the essay and excellent supporting details. Good introduction, except you don't tell the reader enough about the museum (like where it is). The body flows well, but you needed more research vocabulary for depth. The conclusion bring closure, but does not go back and revisit the topic (museum)
Article posted May 6, 2010 at 11:42 PM GMT0 •
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One topic you can learn about is about the different uses of armor. There are three eras of armor. The first use, and the the reason it was invented for, is combat. Knights would wear armor into battle for protection. However bulky it may look, it's actually easy to maneuver in as long as the knight has had the proper training to wear it. Most weapons could not penetrate the metal plates. Eventually, other weapons were invented to use against the knight, such as the hooked spear or crossbow. These weapons lead to full body armor to become less useful; defense against them were trying to get out of the way with speed. So, the use of battle armor declined into special occasion and game attire. If a celebration was being held, a very rich person would dress up in armor with fancy decorations and a helmet in the shape of an animal, most commonly a fish or dog. It was also necessary to use in the joust, also called the tournament. Two knights mounted on horses, armed with a long wooden pole, would charge at each other and try to break their pole on each other. It was necessary because when the pole broke on the other knight, it would hurt and splinters would fly everywhere. The helmet was designed to have a very thin slit to see angled upward. It was designed so that the splinters would not go into people's eyes, which caused several deaths. But eventually, armor faded into a decoration to show off wealth. If a guy had a set of armor, he's the fanciest of the fancy. That is how armor stayed for quite some time, and it's eventually going back up into combat use. Even now, if a person had a set of armor, you would now that he's rich. John Higgins himself was an example of that! The three periods of armor all make sense, whether it was dodging swords, parading, or showing off.
Another area of interest is learning about the parts of a knights' armor. The helmet consists of a visor, the part where there are eye holes, a bevor, the part below the visor, the helm in the back, and the gorget, the neck piece. This is crucial to have to deflect fatal wounds to the neck and head. The biggest piece of the armor is the cuirass, a breast-and-back plate, which also deflects fatal blows. The pauldron is a shoulder protector. It's easy to move in it because of the overlapping pieces of armor that form joints. Going down the arm, there are rerebrace and vambrace that connect to the elbow joint, the cowter. On their hands, knights wear gauntlets on the top so they can protect their hand while fighting. Back to the main body armor. Below the cuirass, an upper thigh shield also allows movement due to its overlapping armor pieces. The cuisse protects the lower thigh and connects to the poleyn at the knee. From there, the greave protects the rest of the leg from the knee to the ankle and shin. The sabaton is like a metal shoe. Armor is very heavy, and knights must go through special training to wear it. The pieces of the armor, however heavy, do protect to a certain degree. Without it, a lot more people would have died in the middle ages.
Another interesting part of the museum is learning about the Code of Chivalry. The Code of Chivalry is a set of strict rules that a knight swears to follow at his knighting. The first part of the code is obedience to the Church. Knights will follow orders from the Catholic church like they would their king. Similar to that comes willingness to defend the church, which means to defend it while under attack. Knights must also have respect and pity for weakness, and must be steadfast in protecting them. They certainly need a love of their country. Knights swear to not retreat before the enemy during war. To knights, it was either fight, fight and get killed, or retreat and get banished from the church. Most knights did not want to be banished, so they fought. Relating to that, they must have unceasing and merciless war against the infidel, meaning war against people who do not accept a certain religion or faith. They must have obedience to their feudal overlord, unless their orders do not agree with God. They must be loyal to the truth and pledged word, which also means they can not go back on their vows. Generosity in giving goes with their companionship of what is right and good anywhere and anytime against the forces of evil. That was why knights were so successful in battle and with helping their people.
3 Gave the reader background and general information about the museum --- set the scene.
2 Transitions to the body of the essay. (Three things that can be learned by a visit to the museum)
3 Topics were clearly explained and used researched supporting details & vocabulary
3 Essay format followed the directions for assignment
2 Spelling
Comments: Excellent supporting details and vocabulary in the body. Good solid conclusion, one area that could have been better is the transition in the introduction, it could have been a smoother and clearer for the reader. Excellent overall effort!
Article posted May 6, 2010 at 02:29 AM GMT0 •
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The Higgins Armory Museum is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. At the museum you can find all types of armor. It all started when a man name John Woodman Higgins started to collected armor from ancient time periods and from there formed the collection into a museum where the public could come and see all the armor. They don't usually give tours, but you can mostly go through the whole museum and see all the armor. He has the one of the biggest collection in the world. It is quite a place to come and check out.
Here you can learn all about the different types of armor and the characteristics of all the armor. In the 300s(?) plate armor was used. You would have to make sure your armor fit nicely on you. The size of your armor helped you win in battle. Also there they had Composite armor which was when all the pieces of one armor suit was all together it was a good suit that would last a long time. Back then if you paraded in armor it would show that you were rich. They went through many helmet styles and most of the helmet styles you could not see anything out of the helmet.
Looking through all of the exhibits you can see what knights do when they fight on horses even horses have armor. They have to make sure when they are fighting that they throw their spear correctly and that they do not get hit by the other spear. Sometimes they will practice throwing spears, but it is with a wall so that they do not collided into each other. Also there they have guns and, and during that time guns went through changes when they were expansive and did not work and then went through changes where they were cheap and worked well, during the time period of 1600.
At the exhibit mesh was visible and it was interesting to see the undergarments for the armor of the knights. The mesh was used a protective, shield beneath armor; to be worn by knights during battle. The thought was the mesh would protect them against wounds that could be caused during battle. However armor was always indestructible. If a person was to be hit with a club or war hammer the plate armor could be damaged by the force and it could result in the person having broken bones, head trauma or organ hemorrhages.
At Higgins you are able to experience firsthand what craftsmanship went into the creation of armor and swords. It is amazing to see that mere men would don such clothing and engage one another in fighting. The collection at Higgins is a textbook come alive. Anyone who likes to look at armor and find at how knights use armor this is the place and come and see. Enjoy your time there and look at every little thing that man collected.
3 Gave the reader background and general information about the museum --- set the scene.
2 Transitions to the body of the essay. (Three things that can be learned by a visit to the museum)
1 Three topics were addressed, each with its own paragraph
2 Topics were clearly explained and used researched supporting details & vocabulary
2 Brought closure to essay (Summed up essay)
3 Essay format followed the directions for assignment
3 Spelling
Comments: You have good supporting details from the museum visit and good overall format to the essay. Organization of the information is a problem, you jump around in your paragraphs switching topics. Stick to one topic, tell what you know and then go on to the next one. More research vocabulary would have added depth to your explanations. Your conclusion brings closure, but doesn't really sum up the museum and what a person can learn from a visit.
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The Higgins Armory Museum Essay
By: MJBR Green
2 Topics were clearly explained and used researched supporting details & vocabulary
1 Restated topic --- What can be learned at the museum?
1 Brought closure to essay (Summed up essay)
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The Higgins Museum If one was to compare the designs of armor that are used today, and the designs of armor used back in the Middle Ages, Greek and Roman times, we can see the similarity of self-protection. If you are curious about this transformation, then a visit to Higgins's Armory Museum should be on your 'to do' list. It is one of the most impressive collections of actual armor and artifacts, and the biggest private collection in the world! To think, something of such historical importance is right in New England, just a quick ride off the highway in Worcester, Massachusetts. The founder, John Higgins, began to find his fortune in his steel company. Later, when he gained enough money, he and his wife spent the rest of their lifetime collecting armor, weapons and information. In 1929, he built a four story building to store everything after he and his wife had been living with the armor in their house. The building itself was designed in a Gothic style. This form of architecture allows in more light, and is pointed upward because the people wanted to go to heaven. On John Higgins' death in 1961, the building was given to the public. Information in the Higgins's Museum is plentiful, from the types of armor that were used, to the designs of each type, and to the weapons used by and against the knights. There are three major categories. First, for show, second for tournaments such as jousting, and third for battle. Usually when a rich lord or king wanted to show off their wealth, they would turn to "parade" armor. This type of armor was heavily decorated, and usually was up-to-date with the latest fashion. Some went as far as engraving the metal with various stories, or pictures, like one of the Lords of Germany in the 1600's. This specific piece of armor is the most valuable in the entire Higgins Museum. It is worth nearly eighty million dollars, as well as considered priceless. Armor was also used for tournaments. Jousting was one of the most popular games in the Middle Ages. Two men on horses, covered head to toe in what was around 100 pounds of armor, would come running at each other on horses while pointing wooden sticks at one another. The players were most likely to fall off the horse, so, they needed a lot of protection. Their helmets or helms had just a sliver of visible area and if the wooden sticks, also known as polls, pierced through, the splinters from them go flying every were. And their chest plates were double plated because the wooden poll was to hit them there. Armor was mainly used for battle. Mostly the rich, or people who could afford the armor wore it. During the sixteenth century, the wealthy would wear decorative armor to battle so enemies could tell them apart from the poor peasants. Unfortunately, this tactic didn't always work as well. Since the enemies could tell the rich from the poor, if they captured the rich, they would get a higher ransom for the family. By the 1680's, there wasn't any armor worn to battle at all. In order to protects the vulnerable points of the body that the armor had not been able to cover, knights covered gaps with chain mail. Some put steel plating over the chain mail to make it extra durable and have less of a chance of penetrating to the skin. Both the chain mail and steal plating alone were weighed up to 15-30 pounds, and 40-50 pounds in the thirteenth century. Chain mail had both it's pros and cons. A good side to it would be that it last through sword slashes, and it was light weight compared it the steal armor. As everything, it had a bad side, fauchards, or spears could go right through the mail if were thrown hard enough. Steel plated armor, on the other hand, was not light weight, and spears had less of a chance of piercing through. This type of armor was easy to work in, it had joints that over lapped each other so the knight would be able to move around. Because of these handy abilities, steel plated armor was used for nearly three hundred years. Fonding just the right weapons to kill a knight was difficult. They had thick and strong armor, and rode on swift horses. Footmen had to adapt their weapons to this challenge. Then they came out with different ways to hook onto a knight and pull him down off of his horse, and techniques of keeping a weapon strong. An example of this would be when a knight needed to find a way of stabilizing or strengthening the spear, they would stick it into the ground and step on the ground that was bracing the spear. That way when the enemy knight came charging toward him, he could jump away so he wouldn't get hit. In the 15th Century, knights used cross bows, although they weren't very affective, groups of men carrying these would shoot at the same time making a shower of arrows on the enemy. Also, three pronged infantry spears were used. They were the tool that hooked onto the knight so the attacker could yank him off of their horse. Glaves were used in battle as well. They were long spears with a knife-like blade, these spears could pierce through steal armor and kill the knight, making the job of killing the knight easier. The knight on horse back used many similar weapons against others. Although it might have seemed hard to hold a spear while riding a horse, well it was. The riders had made it easier by wearing a holder under their arm so they could have the spear stay put and not have to divert as much attention to it as before. It wasn't easy to kill a knight as you may now know. All of these weapons were modified to kill the knight, one of the most important jobs of a battle-man. Armor and weapons were essential in the Medieval times. The weapons and sharp and effective, and did their job. Armor back then was like owning your very own Ferrari nowadays. You could deck it out in practically anyway.There certainly is a difference between the armor used today and the armor that was used "back in the day". Full body armor is not used, and spears and swords aren't a common as before. This information is just a mere example of what can be seen and learned a the Higgins's Museum, from the fascinating exhibits to the great tour guides. Go see for yourself! TJJO
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The seventh grade took a fieldtrip to the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Higgins Armory Museum holds one of the best collections of historic arms and armors in the world. At the museum, we learned the history of armory, knights, weapons, interesting styles, and more. Mr. Higgins collected armor from long ago which is displayed in the museum. We took fascinating notes and facts in our research journals as we toured the museum. Throughout this essay, you will learn about the collections inside of the Higgins Armory Museum.
There are three major periods of armor; one of them is parade armor. Parade armor is worn to show people that you have money and are wealthy. People would wear it at special occasions, and just if they want to show off. The parade armor is like a party suit, and it has a unique face. The face of the armor has a wide mouth, stubby nose, and big eyes. The parade armor was very expensive to get, and sometimes unnecessary to buy. It was usually too weak to deflect weapons or too awkward to wear in the battle and it weighed around thirty to eighty pounds.
Another type of armor is the tournament armor. That armor weighed about ninety pounds. The helmet of the tournament armor has holes at the eyes so that they could see what they were doing. But the armor did not permit much freedom of moving. The knights would wear the armor for protection when they are jousting. Jousting is when there are two knights on horses charging at each other with spears. The joust ends when one of them gets knocked off, or down.
The last type of important and major pieces of armor is the combat armor. The combat armor was a piece that was made for war and was very strong. It has joints in the armor so that you could move with it. The joints would let you run, jump, walk, and practically let you do anything in the armor. It is a very important piece of armor because it lets you move and run with the joints. It also has smooth, glancing surfaces to deflect the weapons. The combat armor was relatively lightweight weighing around forty five to seventy pounds.
You just learned about the three major periods of armor including parade, tournament, and combat. Those were just the major pieces, and there are many others in the Higgins Museum and all around the world. They differ in why you wear them up to what you can do in them. Hopefully you can pass along this history of armor and visit the Higgins Armory Museum.
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At the Higgins Armory in Worcester Massachusetts, visitors can see a wide array of armor. If a person wants to learn about every type of armor in a short amount of time, they can focus on the three major types that were used in the Middle Ages. These three types of armor are combat, tournament and decorative armor. Each one serves a different purpose.
The first type of armor is combat. Combat armor was used in wars and battlefields. It consists of over 200 pieces of armor with lots of moving joints so that the person inside can move with partial mobility. It weighs about 45 to 80 pounds which makes it the second to lightest armor next to the decorative armor. Ventilation was very important because when you were walking in a hot climate or fighting for a long period of time, you needed to be cool. Combat armor was immune to many weapons like spears and swords. Certain spears, called lances, were big and sharp enough to puncture combat armor. Other types of weapons that could kill a knight were crossbows and muskets.
The next major type of armor was tournament armor. This armor was used for jousting and fighting games. The flexibility in this suit was very poor because the armor had to be rigid when being hit with a lance. Tournament armor was the heaviest type of armor out of all the three weighing in at 80 to 100 pounds. Despite the bad flexibility, it was the thickest most defensive type out of the three. The chest plating and shoulder armor was extra thick to deflect the blows of a lance. The visibility of the visor was very poor because in order to protect the face from splinters and strikes from lances, it needed to be free of big gaps and holes.
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Jerry Bowie '04, June 4 – One of our main focuses for this trip to has been the evolution of Italian, primarily Florentine and Sienese art, culminating in the Florentine Renaissance. So far we have examined how religious, political and social factors helped shape and mold artistic techniques and mediums such as altar paintings, frescoes, and sculptures comprised of both metal and non-metal materials. These primarily, but not always religious pieces, have meaning and uses that reach their aesthetic values. We've discovered that there is an intricate web of aesthetics, technique, meaning and use with each piece that we have seen. Some pieces, although religious in nature, have more of political appeal while others have may have more of a personal appeal. As we've moved through the centuries we have been able to see how the artists, who may often be the only neutral parties in the process, have slowly refined their techniques to resemble pieces that are more and more pleasing and realistic to the eye.
Today's first top was the Oganissanti Monastery which was founded by the order of the Umiliati in 1249. We examined a fantastic fresco of the last supper. Fortunately, in this case we were able to see the sinopia of this particular fresco to look at the artists work before the finished product. For those of you who are unfamiliar with that term, the sinopia is an artist's underlying sketch that is later covered with plaster in parts as the artists also paint to seal the bond of the image and paint. Every opportunity we've had to see this we see how the artists' intentions for the final drawing change in the process. In this case, there were elements that were changed because the frescoes' commissioners made changes to the original plan for the fresco after the sketch was made and the artists had to accommodate those change. Some changes are so subtle, like hand positioning or facial expression, while others can be dramatic like complete figure removal. One additional piece that we also saw at this location, was the fresco of a one Amerigo Vespucci, whom America was named after. This fresco was done by the famous fresco painter Domenico Ghirlandaio who also painted a very famous fresco of St. Augustine.
Our second stop of the morning was to the Uffizi Museum. One of the great things about this museum is that we are able to see all different types and phases of Florentine Art all in one place. There you get to really see up close the processes of art development. Realism was by far one of major themes of the Florentine Renaissance accompanied by the underling themes of depth perception, angles, color pallet, and content.
Our final stop of the day was the Bargello Museum. Here, we were able to the technique of sculpting that really developed and flourished during the Renaissance. For instance, the roman sculpture of St. George really put Rome on the map of sculpting. The naturalism, tension, and technique that Donatello was able to capture, really helped set the standard for sculpting and bronze work. We completed our day be visiting the local Florentine show room of Antonio Frilli. His family business, established in 1860, still maintains the technique of the lost wax method in bronze castings and his show room was filled with primarily bronze replicas of famous pieces. We were able to understand all that is involved in creating these works of art and effective understanding the difference between replicas and copies. His gallery specializes in using original molds of famous pieces, combines with the skill and craftsmanship of artists to create replicas of each piece.
We topped off the day by not only reflecting on the magnificent art we had seen through out the day but also spending time remembering a very special and awesome woman, Mrs. Pru Philips. Pru is the late wife of Professor David Phillips, and we honored her on the third anniversary of her death. She was a woman of elegance, intelligence, and courage. Whether it was teaching high school chemistry at Crawfordsville High or creating wonderful memories through her photography or living with cancer in a way that taught everyone about dignity, Pru touched the lives of all who knew her. So we joined David in toasting the life of a woman we are happy to recall as Some Little Giant!

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Cathay's Tony Tyler explains that when airlines last raised fares in 2008, most travelers kept right on flying. But as Mideast upheavals send oil prices skyward and airlines hike fares again to compensate, the impact on the industry's bottom line could be quite different.


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This graph shows the percentage of students that meet or exceed state standards on the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE). The buttons at the top allow you to select reading, mathematics, or composite (combined) scores. Multiple years of results are shown for the school, along with the statewide averages for comparison.
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A school demonstrating high state test results is likely to have multiple systems that support high levels of academic achievement. These may include a high level of teacher quality, advanced courses, and rigorous academic standards. Standardized test results should be interpreted in the context of other measures of student achievement.
The PSAE measures 11th grade student achievement relative to the new Illinois Learning Standards. It recognizes the excellent achievement of individual students whose scores qualify them for honors, and it measures the progress that schools have made in helping students meet the Illinois Learning Standards. The PSAE is a two-day examination. On the first day students take the ACT college readiness assessment. On the second day students take the ACT WorkKeys assessments in Applied Mathematics and Reading for Information in addition to a science assessment developed by the Illinois State Board of Education with the assistance of Illinois teachers (PSAE Day 2). All eligible grade 11 students, as defined by the ISBE Rule adopted in January 2011, took the PSAE in April/May 2013.
Beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, students in ELA III, Algebra II, and Integrated Math III will take the PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) test, which is aligned with the new Illinois Learning Standards. The ACT Writing and WorkKeys will be available, but not required for districts in 2015, and the 2015 ACT will not be used for accountability purposes.
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Home Opinion Columns Why bother with toys? A simple tree captures a toddler's attention
Why bother with toys? A simple tree captures a toddler's attention
Went to the woods Saturday to saw down the year's Christmas tree, and by Sunday afternoon the house was infused with the pleasantly earthy scent of fresh fir.
So was a little girl's blonde hair.
We expected of course that Olivia would be intrigued by the sudden appearance of a 7-foot conifer in her living room.
She is, I should mention, 2 1/2.
And at 2fi your sense of cynicism is so stunted that pretty much everything that happens to you is intriguing.
Olivia raises the alarm when she notices irregularities much less conspicuous than a tree — a single cracker crumb on the kitchen floor, for instance.Still, the level of her obsession with the light-festooned fir seemed to me disconcerting.
I didn't put a stopwatch to it, but Olivia spent at least two hours on Sunday hunkered on her knees before the tree, as though praying at an altar.
(Although you don't often see a penitent repeatedly kick the object of her adulation.)
In any case Olivia brushed against the fir's branches so often that by evening her hair smelled of balsam rather than baby shampoo.
As did her hands, which busily plucked needles and then dropped them into the water that had collected along the rim of the tree-stand after I overfilled it.
I scolded Olivia, and told her she would kill the tree if she continued her campaign of defoliation.
I might as well have been chastising a spruce budworm or a tussock moth, for all the impact my fallacious story had on her.
I suppose it's possible that Olivia understands that once felled, a tree — even a tree that gulps a quart of water in a day — is already as dead as it's going to get and that yanking off some needles is just harmless fun.
Despite the occasional frustrations that are inevitable when you put a tree in a house occupied by a toddler, I relish the sense of wildness a bit of greenery introduces to any indoor setting.
Our tree this year, as with most years, is a grand fir.
(My wife, Lisa, suggested a spruce because its prickly needles tend to deter plump toddler fingers; but she didn't push the idea.)
The grand fir seems to me both more pungent and more attractive than its cousin, the Douglas-fir.
(Which according to the botanists isn't even a fir at all. The experts, in fact, don't seem to know what to do with the Douglas-fir, taxonomically speaking — the tree's scientific name, translated from the Latin, means "false hemlock," which means, I guess, that it's neither a fir nor a hemlock, but nearer the latter. The Douglas-fir, which is Oregon's state tree, was also for a time lumped in with the pines.)
We found the tree on the west side of the Elkhorns, between Union and Deer creeks.
It was growing on a west-facing slope, which is an advantageous place for most trees since west exposures get quite a lot of sun.
I counted the tree's rings and there were 15. Which makes the tree the same age as my son, Alexander.
This coincidence got me to wondering whether the tree had sent out its first root by the day Alexander arrived, Oct. 8, 1994. I can't say, since I know as little about dendrology as I do about quantum physics.
This is a common conceit, I've noticed — to put a tree's life span in perspective by linking its age to historic events.
A popular one is to note that certain bristlecone pines were already ancient when the Black Death was decimating Europe's population.
Confirming that my Christmas fir sprouted during Clinton's first term — which is history but not, you know, historical — seems a silly exercise by comparison.
And yet, these secrets of the forest hold for me an eternal fascination. I'm grateful for that — it grants me the increasingly rare gift of seeing the world with that sense of awe and discovery which still defines life for Olivia.
I wonder, for instance, about the tree (probably another grand fir) that will grace our home during the Christmas season of, say, 2024.
Does its seed even now lie beneath the duff and the snow, as cold as death yet brimming with life that will be?
Or has it already germinated, and thrust its bole, slender as a pencil, through the soil?
It is of course premature of me to think of this tree as mine; yet my mind insists that I will still be cutting my own tree 15 years from now, and so that tree, or at least its embryonic version, must exist.
And I have great hopes for this tree.
I would have it grow, hale and good.
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Everybody can sign up for Summer Reading Games to win prizes, have fun, and keep those reading skills sharp over the summer! There are so many new books and so much new content available electronically that you really could find something new every day of the summer. In addition to some great prizes you'll earn by reading 20, 40, and 60 days, you'll receive a bead (sticker for children birth to entering kindergarten) every time you visit any KPL location and check in with your Summer Reading Gamecard. How many beads will you collect this summer?
Here are some events to kick off Summer Reading Games at KPL!
Some of the events are special prize draw events which means you could be a winner - but you've got to come to the program to win.
You don't have to play Summer Reading Games to attend these programs, but why wouldn't you with all the great prizes you can earn. Sign up for Summer Reading Games beginning June 15!
Looking for Princess books based on popular Disney animated and live action features old and new? How about Ariel and all her friends under the sea? How about books based on Hannah Montana or Pirates of the Caribbean? Of course, your library has these features on DVD, but now you can watch/read Disney tie in ebooks via Overdrive – with no waiting! Even if you're not a Disney fan, you may be interested in ebooks based on various Disney properties via your home computer or on one of the blazin' fast newly upgraded library computers.
You can view nearly 700 Disney titles based on the Disney properties Cinderella, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, 101 Dalmations, and much, much more. They're always available for streaming, not downloading, to your computer, and they are compatible to play on Windows and Mac computers. Just add the title to your bookbag like any other ebook on Overdrive, proceed to check out, select the lending period, click Confirm Checkout, and then click Launch and you're off to the races with Ariel and all the rest! Many of these eBooks have built in trivia games and other added enhancements, too. Enjoy!
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It's time for Singalong Storytime! An evening storytime with music, movement, great picture books, puppets, and a special musical guest. This time we'll meet the violin and our special friend who plays it. Don't miss it! Singalong Storytime is Tuesday, May 17, at 6:30 pm.
Coming up on Tuesday, May 24th, at 6:30 pm is a special interactive drawing workshop about how to stand up for others. Illustrator Kim Shaw bases a unique art program on her book, The Juice Box Bully, written by Bob Sornson and Maria Dismondy. Kim's program features a book reading, time for questions and answers, and an interactive drawing workshp, all designed to empower kids to stand up for others. This program is best for children ages 5 - 11 years old, caregivers and teachers.
There are so many wonderfully fun stories about monsters that we had to have a singalong storytime all about them. We read Go Away Big Green Monster, Thelonius Monster's Sky-High Fly Pie, and considered the merits of The Monster at the End of this Book along with When a Monster is Born. Our very special guest was Mr. Steve who brought along Honey the Bear to sing along with Octy and all of us. Then we had a monster parade over to the craft tables and made big green monsters. Join us for our next Singalong Storytime on May 17 where we'll have more music games and singalong songs along with favorite stories, puppets, a special guest, and a craft.
Stories, songs, puppets, movement, musical instruments, a special guest, and a special craft - it's Singalong Storytime! I hope you'll join us as we celebrate almost spring time with fun stories and a special craft about monsters (the fun kind, not the scary kind). This month's special guest is... a surprise! You'll have to come to find out who it is. We'll ask our special guest to sing along with us and Octy the Octopus who, as you know, speaks with musical notes, not with words as you and I do.
Join us for a fun almost-springtime evening of fun at the library!
Building with LEGO blocks sure is fun. So what could better for LEGO fans than getting together with like-minded people to build build build? Beginning this Tuesday, March 8, KPL offers its first ever after-school LEGO program at the Central Library. Like the continuing monthly Saturday morning program at the Central Library, the age range is for children from 5 to 10 years old. Register for after school LEGO at the Library and the Saturday morning LEGO at the Library program via the KPL website. Hurry, though, because space is limited. In April, we'll offer yet another LEGO program: LEGO at the Library 7 and Up. The program will be at the Oshtemo Branch Library and registration for that program begins Thursday, March 10th.
What a great time was had by all when Jim Gill came to the Van Deusen Auditorium! Jim performed audience favorites while children and families clapped, danced, and sang along. When he presented his new picture book, A Soup Opera, the whole audience had the chance to be opera singers complete with sound effects and a musical score.
Jim Gill leaves people feeling like they attended something more than a concert. With wordplay and movement opportunities, Jim leads families in playing together with music and movement. He has a unique ability to get everyone in the room participating in songs and musical movement games.
Take a look at upcoming events for children and families at the KPL children's program calendar.
Here's a quick listing of great events for children and families coming up at KPL!
And there's more to come in March! Have a look at all the upcoming events at Kalamazoo Public Library and save some dates with fun!
Evening baby storytime is every Tuesday at 6 pm in February. We'll share songs, practice finger rhymes, read stories, play with puppets, and simply share some nice moments with our little ones.
One of my favorite things about programs for babies and caregivers at the library is that babies have the opportunity to interact with one another in a safe environment. Hearing songs, stories and rhymes is nice, but it wouldn't be the same if the babies didn't have their community of fellows to enjoy it with. Little ones engage in parallel play, tentatively interact with one another, and, of course, enjoy the time with you - their caregiver.
Evening Baby Storytime is open to babies from birth to two years old and their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome to attend as guests. No registration is required which means you can simply come to the library and have fun. I hope you'll attend and have some special moments!


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Friday, July 22, 2011
Beatrix Ost: "In your body is a good place to be."
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- Cheri Pinktrix said...
I absolutely love her outfit in the top picture with the plaid suit. She looks stunning!
- July 22, 2011 at 12:41 AM
- Gloria said...
She is just beautiful. Beatrice knows how to dress and from her comment about food, she obviously eats well, but knows how to moderate in order to keep that girlish figure. Nice!!
- July 22, 2011 at 1:01 AM
- khriste B said...
Beatrix is fabulous. I love the pockets of her jacket in the first picture and how she reflex the portrait on the chair.
- July 22, 2011 at 2:34 AM
- That's Not My Age said...
I think Beatrix is my favourite Advanced Stylist, she looks fantastic. And a book, how exciting!
- July 22, 2011 at 4:06 AM
- Judy C said...
I'm impressed with the wisdom that age brings. It makes getting older sound like fun.
- July 22, 2011 at 7:12 AM
- Madame la Fée said...
Just Fabulous <3
- July 22, 2011 at 9:02 AM
- Lauren said...
She's gorgeous. Love the arty composition of your first shot here. Love her green pants in the second!
The Styleseer
- July 22, 2011 at 10:57 AM
- The Style Crone said...
The hat and head wraps are divine. And so is Beatrix!
- July 22, 2011 at 11:14 AM
- MB@YarnUiPhoneApp said...
God, I love the turban and I've been of the mindset that turbans don't belong on women with advanced style, but Beatrix might change my mind yet. Even so, I like some long locks spilling out in the back at the nape of the neck...it softens the overall look. But otherwise, really smashing. This woman eats? Wow, and she still manages to stay thin.
- July 22, 2011 at 1:00 PM
- Susu Paris Chic said...
Now that is something to be taken seriously and kept the most preciously... With color!
- July 22, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Beatrix Ost is absolutely stunning. I am reading her book, "In My Father's House" which is very interesting. I look forward to your upcoming book to learn more about her and the other fabulous Advanced Style ladies.
- July 22, 2011 at 1:18 PM
- GiGi said...
Gorgeous! I'd love to read more about her!
- July 22, 2011 at 1:22 PM
- style odyssey said...
beatrix is so beautiful, it's almost unreal! i like that she's an artist and writer. i agree with her quote about food.
i look forward to your book, ari. when will it be available?
- July 22, 2011 at 3:22 PM
- Ben said...
I love the firs pic! The painting is great!
- July 22, 2011 at 5:41 PM
- Terri said...
what an interesting thought...I look forward to the interview.
- July 22, 2011 at 8:13 PM
- Trés Awesome a Chicago Street Style Blog said...
This woman is incredible. I think the most stylish I have seen on your blog. Loved the piece on you on Refinery29 too, where they used her last photo.
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- July 22, 2011 at 8:48 PM
- Jan said...
I don't like the plaid suit ensemble but the other outfits are amazing. I've yet to master eyebrows the way Beastrtix has! I've been battling the middle-bulge (BLUBBER) since I turned 48, turn 60 next month. How do these women stay so thin? I'm not a couch potato. I walk at least 2 miles a day and own my house so I'm outdoors doing yardwork most of the summer, including lawn mowing. Do I really need to give up drinking my pink wine? Please tell me no - someone - anyone!
- July 23, 2011 at 2:30 PM
- Jackii said...
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- Tori said...
I've only just discovered Beatrix Ost after seeing your photos. After doing a big of digging around on the internet I've found her to be an inspiring and amazing woman. All her beauty and strength from the inside (and I only base this on what I have read about her)seems to radiate on the outside. Thanks for helping me discover such a lovely gem and looking forward to seeing and hearing more about her.
- July 24, 2011 at 12:29 AM
- tiger lily said...
by FAR best style blog...this woman is a GODDESS
- July 25, 2011 at 4:36 PM
I can only hope I have such a great sense of style when I'm her age! WOW!
- July 25, 2011 at 8:39 PM
- Lex said...
She is utterly magical, OTHER WORLDLY! Please post photos of her art!
- July 26, 2011 at 3:37 PM
Holy Wowza. She looks FABULOUS.
- July 26, 2011 at 8:35 PM
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wow, im glad i'm not the only one to adore beatrix. it would be amazing if she provides a how-to for her amazing turban knots ;) also, the people inquiring about how to be so thin, especially at her age... some people just have different body types. she probably doesnt put that much effort into it.
- July 27, 2011 at 3:40 PM
this woman is absolutely gorgeous!
- July 30, 2011 at 5:25 AM
- Penny said...
I'd love to know more about her philosophy of eating well and being in the body. Did you write more about that? Where can I find it. Whatever she's eating I want some!
- October 11, 2011 at 8:07 PM
Beatrix Ost is not only a beautiful woman whose sense of style most of us can only hope to emulate at some point in our lives: she's the epitomy of graciousness,elegance and refinement.
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I adore that hat.
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Double-Dip Recession? Yield Curve Says No
Despite what so many pundits say, the most accurate economic predictor -- the yield curve -- says we're not heading for a double-dip recession. But don't celebrate too much: We're still in the recession that started in 2007, and projections predict continued sluggish growth ahead.


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So, I've stayed awake all night thinking about Marie Claire hating on fat people, and I still don't know why that article exists. But I know it exists for a reason! So we came up with these groups who we're going to hate the way Marie Claire hates anyone who is overweight. Because people are different, everybody should kill each other. Hate! Hate! Hate!
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OCALA - The Ocala Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint in the 700 block of South Magnolia Avenue from 10 p.m. Friday through 2 a.m. Saturday.
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September 27, 2008
Robin Washut
In Larry Asante's mind, Nebraska's season begins today.Despite being 3-0 heading into tonight's nationally televised showdown with Virginia Tech, Asante and many other players believe the season up to this point has been more of a warm up for their actual season, which starts tonight and continues through their Big 12 Conference schedule.For Asante, tonight is when the Huskers begin to find out just how good they really are. "I think it starts (tonight) in how we go about defeating this team and how we defeat them, if it's a close game, if it's a blowout," Asante said. "I think the fans will start believing, but I don't think it's going to be enough. Virginia Tech, they're a good team, but they lost to some teams that they shouldn't have lost to, so I don't think the fans will be totally convinced. "To me, I think it's going to take the whole season. How we go about defeating all these teams, and how we do it too."While the Huskers know Virginia Tech will be their biggest challenge of the year on paper so far, it's not as if they haven't been tested already through their first three games.Western Michigan put up 24 points and stopped NU's offense four times in Bronco territory to hold the Huskers to field goals. San Jose State came a Niles Paul kickoff return away from possibly pulling off a major upset, and at times looked like a far better team than Nebraska.The Huskers' best game came two weeks ago against New Mexico State, but considering it was the Aggies' first game of the season, it was hardly a measuring stick game.So when Nebraska takes the field tonight, the players know they'll be going against their most comparable foe yet in the 3-1 Hokies. "We're not fooling nobody," senior linebacker Cody Glenn said. "We know those first three games were games we were supposed to win. That's why put them on the schedule. We've got Virginia Tech coming in, we know this is what we've been waiting on. This is going to be where we see what kind of team we've got. We're definitely ready to get this game going."Coming into the season, tonight's game carried a bit more luster on the national stage than it does right now. The Hokies entered the year ranked No. 17, but dropped their season opener to East Carolina 27-22. Since then, Tech has won three straight, but has yet to put on an impressive showing.The Hokies got their first victory with a lackluster 24-7 win over Division I-AA Furman, and then followed that up with back-to-back 20-17 wins over Georgia Tech and North Carolina.Even so, the Huskers aren't taking anything for granted. "Regardless of their record or their ranking, Virginia Tech over the past decade has been a good team," junior linebacker Phillip Dillard said. "They've got great athletes and good coaching and they strive on special teams and defense. Yeah they lost a couple people on offense, but they can still kick it into rhythm when they have to." ...More... To continue reading this article you must be a member. Sign Up Now!
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
A Few Words From Wanny Di Filippo
I just got back from Italy where I met up with my favorite stylish gentleman, Wanny Di Filippo. My dad just gave me a new small video recorder, so expect better videos coming your way!!! Check my YouTube page Here for all my Advanced Style videos and for a translation of what Wanny is saying check below:
"My name is Wanny Di Filippo, and this is my store in via del Parione, in Florence.I have been working here for 42 years and I think that my style is my own style. I do what I do because I am this way. I couldn't work otherwise. I bring true colours, I love colours, though I see that you love colours too, that's great."
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- Brant said...
It is so good to hear Wanny's words of inspiration. I enjoy seeing the way he wears his chosen colours. Looking forward to your new videos Ari and my very best wishes to you. I tried to get to meet you in LA but couldn't make it at the last moment. I am visiting California from Australia. Bon voyage!
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Local author, Kevin White, will present Images of America: Clemmons at the Clemmons Branch Library on Saturday, June 22 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM.
White, who is the editor and a resident of Clemmons, partnered with the Clemmons Historical Society to make the history of the Village come alive. The book starts with the mid-18th century settlement of the Village of Clemmons and follows the town to present day, it contains images from the society's archives as well as those collected from residents of the Clemmons' community.
Come and find out more about the history of Clemmons during this presentation that includes displays provided by the Historical Society.
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quote:Explain your reasoning behind this.
Then it ain't communism, it's civil society, which we value dearly in America.
quote:By what standard is human nature (as a whole) flawed? Compared to what?
Human beings are flawed which makes the implementation of communism impossible.
What is fundamentally "evil" about communism IYO?
quote:Church, charity, volunteer groups, sports, PTA, etc.
Explain your reasoning behind this.
By what standard is human nature (as a whole) flawed? Compared to what?
So charity has to originate from an emotionally detached individual for it to rate as altruistic in your mind. Really?
quote:Come talk to me about property "ownership" when you start paying property tax.
absolute freedom in this regard
I think it is disturbing when communism is deemed impossible because mankind is flawed. Maybe it is impossible to implement because it itself is flawed.
quote:A lack of these doesn't make a communist society evil.
Church, charity, volunteer groups, sports, PTA, etc.
quote:I completely agree. I altered my statement in my preceding post.
Communism disincentivises productivity because it removes the human's primary motivation, self interest. Communism is unnatural.
Name one species which naturally lives where the actions of the individual benefit the collective above the individual.
Name one species which naturally lives where the actions of the individual benefit the collective above the individual.
Been reading up a lot about 20th century history, and the bits about the October Revolution, WWII's Hitler v. Stalin component, and the Cold War got me wondering about the Poliboard's views on the fundamental problems with communism.
quote:This is true.
A lack of these doesn't make a communist society evil.
It goes against human nature.. We are ingrained with selfishness. It's in our DNA.
quote:You're not under the impression that communism involves sharing and generosity, right?
Then why does your body release feel-good chemicals when you share and are generous?
quote:Both are hierarchical. The individuals are working for the benefit of a breeding female, not a collective. Either way, I should've said, "higher animal."
Bees. Ants.
In just the 20th century communism was responsible for more deaths than any other organized thought throughout history.
"evil" is a subjective term which can't be used to assert anything of intellectual value.
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It wasn't much of a contest though. South Korea's SK Telecom T1 completely dominated China's Royal Club on Friday night in the first three rounds of a best-of-five series. This earned team members Jung "Impact" Eon-yeong, Chae "Piglet" Gwang-jin, Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok, Lee "PoohManDu" Jeong-hyeon and Bae "bengi" Seong-ung the Summoner's Cup trophy and a $1 million grand prize.
The virtual battle at the famous venue marked another milestone for e-sports.
The genre has yet to totally achieve mainstream success in North America, though it's basically a national pastime in places like South Korea. That's shifted over the past few years, as technology has evolved, Internet speeds have become more reliable and a generation of gamers have grown up watching competitive bouts on streaming video sites like Twitch and YouTube.
Unlike many games, "League of Legends" was created to be a sport. Each match features two teams of five players selecting superhero-like characters from a list of more than 100 champions, then attempting to slaughter each other and destroy their jungle arena bases.
"It's a huge honor and privilege for us to put this on at a storied venue like the Staples Center," said Marc Merrill, president and co-founder of "League of Legends" publisher Riot Games. "My partner and I grew up in LA, and we thought it would be appropriate to end season three at a fantastic arena where Kobe Bryant and the Lakers play and win world championships.
Friday's festivities kicked off with a musical performance by the Crystal Method, who composed an original song for one of the game's champions. The electronic duo was joined by an orchestra, drummer Joe Letz, bassist Danny Lohner, cellist Tina Guo and former Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland, who was clad in a white LED suit.
The Santa Monica, Calif.-based studio moved the championships to Staples Center after holding last year's match-up at the University of Southern California's Galen Center. The Staples Center hosted more than 10,000 spectators Friday night—with millions more watching online. Last year's championship online broadcast attracted 1.1 million concurrent viewers at its peak.
Merrill said booking the Staples Center was less about making a statement to outsiders about the ever increasing popularity of "League of Legends" and e-sports and more about making die-hard fans proud of their favorite sport. He said the company hasn't decided if it will keep next year's championships at Staples Center or perhaps move to a new international location.
"We lose money with e-sports, but we think of it as an investment on delivering cool experiences that are memorable for our players," said Merrill. "We're also building an ecosystem and raising awareness about e-sports. As the sport continues to gain even more awareness and appreciation, we hope it will become more sustainable and not cause us to lose money.
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The RSPB and Green Alliance have asked leaders from politics, business, NGOs, economics, science and the youth movement,to give their views in a collection of essays, Rio+20: where it should lead.
As the 50,000 participants travel home after ten days of discussing The Future We Want, the outcome document from the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), it's time to reflect on the substance of what was agreed.
Direct from the RIO+20 conference Carolina Hazin shares her experiences and insight.
What Heads of States or ministers have to say to the world about sustainability and the committment of some of their fellow leaders.
There was much applause for the representative of NGO during his speech at the RIO+20 opening plenary - "don't waste your power! Instead of attending to the narrow interests of individual governments, leaders should be inspired to change the world"
RIO+20 negotiations are not going to give the future than many people and the planet needs. An e-petition has been started 'the future we don' t want'.
What's at stake is who will pay the bill, and who will sustain a country to adopt changes in favour of sustainable development.
At the end of each day the United Nations have created an open space for discussion among civil society and givernments on the RIO+20 agenda. Apparently 70% of the Rio+20 outcome document is from civil society input, but how much of it will be left after negotiations?
A new report "Building an Inclusive Green Economy" says a transition to a green economy could lift millions of people out of poverty and inequality as well as help the environment.
Sha Zukang, Secretary-General of Rio+20, opened the 3rd Preparatory Meeting to the Rio Conference with a personal plea - "we can't fail!"
The decisions reached at RIO+20 will shape how society responses to the challenge of achieving social, economic and environmental sustainability. Read about sustainability on the new Spotlight on BirdLife's Data Zone.
The BirdLife Partenership is calling on governments attending Rio+20 to demonstrate global leadership to redirect the global economy towards a sustainable pathway.
The UN is offering all of us to have our say on the future we want. The ideas are posted online and recommendations will be presented to leaders at the Conference. You can add your ideas too!
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Challah Tray, Olive Branch
This handcrafted challah plate by Steve Resnick is divided into two by the olive branch that reaches across the center of the board. The bottom half is clear while the top half is frosted with the word Hamotzi (taken from the blessing over bread) cut into the top. The plate is 15 inches long and 11 inches wide.


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The Twin Signature collection combines excellent value with the legendary innovation and craftsmanship of Zwilling J.A. Henckels, German knife makers since 1731. These durable, entry-level knives feature blades stamped from high-carbon stainless steel. This 11-piece set offers an assortment of knives for outfitting a kitchen with all the cutlery essentials.
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- Classic nickel finish includes faux alabaster glass shade
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- Includes (2) 8" Rods, (2) 12" rods, and (3) 16" rods
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- Compatible with a dimmer
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How much of a Star Wars nerd do you have to be to love this and want it on a t-shirt? Not just me right? It's by a guy called Doug Savage and the blog is called Savage Chickens. He does have a t-shirt store, cafe press, and none of the hysterical cartoons on them either.
What do you guys think of Cafe Press, if you're buying a shirt is it a positive or negative thing? I personally like it when I know something is screen printed, maybe i'm a Luddite.


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Grand Prix Story
by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Download this app if: you've always wanted to manage an auto-racing team.
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Try your hand at managing an auto racing team!
Become the boss of your own team, training drivers and acquiring sponsors before conquering the Grand Prix!
Develop new vehicles and parts, and customize them any way you like! Do you have what it takes to make it to the winner's circle?
Fun Story — If you enjoyed their other two games, then you'll enjoy this game as well. It's really great to see the few changes such as being able to see you car race is a new aspect.