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YOU GUYS! I got a new studio space in downtown Ann Arbor!! I moved all my stuff in last Friday and have been gradually getting everything unpacked and put back together. How fun is this?? So let me give you the big tour: when you first walk in, you see this room (pardon the squalor…still unpacking!):
And then off of the big front room there are two smaller rooms, one where my sewing machines will live (last pic in this post), and the other where the computer-blogging-fabric design-photography stuff will live:
It is a bit weird to see my name on the door. I keep thinking, "IS THIS TOTALLY CRAZY?" but the thing is, nearly every successful endeavor I've had in my career as a professional blogger/designer-person has been rooted in some decision or idea that was totally spontaneous, and if "crazy" means I move forward, then I'm going to just take the leap and go for it. By contrast, it seems like when I premeditate or overthink things they always seem to backfire on me. Crazy is a good route for me, I think.
So what am I going to do here? I don't exactly know. I was thinking maybe I could hire an intern or something to press and fold all my fabric (KIDDING. Sort of)…but I need to really sit down and make a thorough list of things I need done to see if I could truly keep one person busy working for me here (Elli and Jess work remotely in Texas and Missouri, so waaaah, they won't be able to work with me unless they move, hint HINT). Karen's already promised she'll come and work here with me occasionally, so maybe I can get her to sew for me. And of course my Ann Arbor friends are welcome to stop by!!!
I have dreams of it being a place where I could have sewing socials or even teach the occasional sewing lesson, maybe even a class…I don't know, maybe host small events of some sort. But all that takes quite a lot of work, and because I'm already planning on teaching a few sewing classes at Pink Castle Fabrics at their NEW location here in Ann Arbor this year, the stuff I do here would be in addition to that. For now I'm happy having this be my work space.
Anyway, this is the "before" post. I'll make sure to show you more photos once I get it all souped up. Do you have any fun ideas for my little studio space? And who's up for coming to visit me in Ann Arbor?
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Melissa S says:
Just another excuse for me to make the 1 hr drive to Ann Arbor. I was at Pink Castle this weekend picking up fabric for my first washi and geranium dresses.
Crystal says:
Congratulations on your fab space! Would you mind telling me what type of lighting you use for photos and what back drop… Right now I use the sun and a large roll of white paper clipped on a clothing rack! I'd like to get some "real business person" equipment soon. Thanks!
Karen says:
You know girl, that all 9.85 fingers of mine are at the ready! It's looking good so far! Let me know when you're giving in-person tours. So proud of you!!
(yeah, Crazy truly means you're heading in the right direction. As yummy as waffles are: they are bad for business!)
Julie says:
Congrats! You are a total inspiration!
Ellen says:
Best of luck to you! I'm in Ann Arbor a lot (live an hour away) but I'm going to be in the lookout for your shop. May your creativity be too abundant even for your new space!
Karin says:
Lucky girl with all that light and space!! What a great reward for such hard work. Congratulations. Enjoy.
June says:
Oh, congratulations! So very exciting – we'll say we knew you when…
Dana says:
I am so excited for you! How awesome!!
Anshu says:
Ohh yummy! Congratulations on your new space. I'm sure you will have a lot of fun in here
Sarah says:
Congratulations! I hear you – crazy is a good route for me, too! Ha! Best of luck in the new space, looks fantastic!
Lisa P. says:
Congratulations! That is so cool. Ann Arbor is the coolest. We have family on the east and west sides (of MI), so maybe I'll get to come see your cool space someday. Yea! I can't see what you do with this space–great things–I've no doubt.
Rae says:
That would be great Lisa!
Megan W. says:
It's really cool to have watched {from the wings} your success and progression. So so so awesome! And inspiring.
Sharon Wall says:
It looks amazing and sounds like exciting times ahead. It sounds so romantic Ann Arbor, I just wish I could visit that place and maybe I will one day. Where I live in England it is hard to find good Fabric Stores and it would be amazing to live near one.Virtually all my Fabric shopping is done online and while thats very handy, it is oh so nice to browse and wonder at all the beautiful fabrics. My husband was diagnozed with Myeloma last year-which is an incurable cancer of the bone marrow and we had planned to visit the USA. But we cannot get Travel Insurance and so have had to re-think. Sewing has been amazing therapy to me over the last few months and I so enjoy catching up with news on your website. Best wishes to fellow sewists across the pond.
You go girl! Do I see herman miller chairs in your studio?
Wow, those things are pricey! You sure know how to ergonomically take care of yourself. I'm sooo envious!
And of your wonderful fabrics of course.
I want to learn to sew too. Should I take a class at a community college?
Brooke says:
Jumps in car, drives 10 hrs to Ann Arbor to apply for intern job, realizes she left 2 children alone at home… Oops never thought I'd be sad I didn't live in Michigan so happy for your new space. It looks AWESOME!!
Rae says:
lol you're funny. But yes, wouldn't that be awesome??
Teresa says:
Ooh…congratulations. One thing I wish my area had was something sewing related that appealed to my generation. The sewing stores in our town are a little….older. I think a sewing meet up that would appeal to our age would be awesome!
Marilyn says:
How Exciting!!
Jésabelle B. says:
Congrats and good luck! I'm sooo JEALOUS!!!
I would so work for you if only I didn't live in Québec…
If I happen to be in the States and you are teaching in your new space, I'm there!
I hope this is the best move for you
Clover says:
Congratulations! Looks like a perfect space. I look forward to seeing the progression of what it becomes.
Larissa says:
Wow, great lighting! I know it will be a blessing to you! Really wishing I could stop by your new digs, but that would be a little weird from Atlanta.
Frances says:
Congratulations Rae! This is such an exciting time and it is so inspiring to watch Made By Rae grow. Can't wait to see more of your new space. xo
Deborah says:
I'll be there next June, at the very latest!! So excited for you–huge things happening. Woot!
Rae says:
Yay!! Can't wait.
kristin says:
This is SO exciting. You're not a businesswoman you're a BUSINESS, woman!
I'll come stay in your new guest room and sew for you too! :*
Rae says:
Sounds like a plan, girl. You know you are welcome anytime!!!
palak says:
Congratulations!!! A huge step and accomplishment. Hoping for great things to come for you! (or should I say even greater )
Ann says:
Any chance of lunch time sew-ins? I work by Miller and Main, enjoy the blog and hear about you from all the AA Modern Quilt Guild friends. Can never seem to get out of the office to exercise at lunchtime but I might get out for sewing!
Rae says:
I'll see what I can do!!
Mikea says:
Thats soooo exciting Rae! Congrats. I think you should definitly host a few sewing sessions and classes… Then sew 1 or 2 of every pattern you have. Then draft your own and sew those too then share… Then buy more fabric, fold it neatly, organize it by color/ type, sit back and stare at it and have a light bulb go off and sew some more… Sounds quite dreamy! Hahaha. Im so jealous!
Rae says:
sounds like a great plan, Mikea!! Love it.
Carlee says:
Congrats Rae!!!! That's so exciting!
Kim says:
So excited for you! I made a similar crazy decision to open a studio in Fall 2011, and it was one of the best things I've ever done. Have a fabulous time settling in! We'll all be looking forward to the pictures.
Vanessa says:
Sooooooo nice! Congrats in your fantastic space. I like the idea of lunchtime social sewing, I work right on campus.
agnes says:
Congratulations! That is very exciting! – I have family in AA and would love to take a class or come to a sewing social when I visit.
Beth says:
Exciting! Can't wait to see what you create in your new space. Looks like you've got a lot of nice room to stretch out while working.
GWEN says:
Congratulations!!! Look forward to all the inspiration and new ideas that will come from this new creative space!
MelindaW says:
Good for you! Congrats on moving forward with your plans… Wish Washington state was a tad bit closer… would love to take a lesson, or just drop by!
anna says:
yay for crazy ideas and following them! you'll love your new space. Room to stretch out and be messy!
Cate says:
This is so wonderful! Congrats!!!
Kristi Andres says:
Wow, looks like a great space… wish WA state was closer… but I probably won't be visiting anytime soon. Good luck getting it all set up, what a dream.
Chaitanya says:
Hi Rae,
Great to see this post. I live in Ann Arbor, I would love to come to your studio sometime. I didn't see an address in this post. Is there so place i can find it.
And.. Welcome to Ann Arbor
Kelly says:
What an amazing thing, to have such a great space for creating! If you ever have a grown up sewing camp I will be there
brooke says:
Congratulations! There are so many awesome possibilities when you have a space.
Jess says:
Congrats on the new space, you are living the dream! I know Karen through an online group we both belong to; I hope the two of you have fabulous, creative adventures together in this new space!!
As for ideas, I have a pinterest board dedicated to stuff I'd put in a studio, both inspirational wall art and functional furniture: http://pinterest.com/jessecreations/my-future-studio/
Have fun!!!
Holly u says:
I have friends in AA and would love to use a class or workshop as an excuse to come visit!
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What the HECK is Radon?
Well, in a nutshell, Radon is a poisonous gas that comes from soil, rock and even water. When Uranium is broken down, a gas is produced that can, at certain levels, be toxic to inhale. This gas enters homes through cracks and holes in the home's foundation.
Why Is Radon Deadly?
Radon gas, if inhaled at high enough levels for long enough, can cause lung cancer. So, basically, Radon is a cancer-causing gas. Scary...I know. Now, here are the scary facts:
Radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year, according to EPA's 2003 Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes (EPA 402-R-03-003).
What are the Odds?
So, what are the odds of living in a house with elevated Radon levels you may ask? Well, according to the US EPA, "Nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the United States is estimated to have an elevated radon level (4 pCi/L or more)."
Holy Crud!!! So, basically, the EPA is saying that you have a 7% chance of living in a home with toxic Radon fumes. That's 7% higher than I would want to chance.
But...the good thing about all of this, is that a Radon problem can be fixed.
How to Test and Fix the Problem
The EPA suggests testing all floors of home below the third for Radon gases. ESPECIALLY the basement. You can either hire a professional home inspector or a more specific Radon testing company...or, go to your local Lowes or Home Depot store and purchase a DIY kit for around twenty bucks. Either way, the results seem to be accurate. In my experience that is.
Now...how on earth do you get that nasty gas out of your home? I'm glad you asked. There are a few different ways, but, this guide will tell you everything you need to know for Radon removal: http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/consguid.html
Moral of This Radon Story
So, if you are planning on buying or selling a home..PLEASE have the home tested for Radon. There are more homes in our area that are harboring this poisonous gas, especially in Fulton and Gwinnett Counties. check out this local site to get more information:
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A new volleyball club was launched in Martinez this season, with the goal of giving local girls a greater competitive edge in this popular sport.
Soar Volleyball Club (SVC) has two teams, Under 14's and Under 16's, with 10 girls on each team. As a registered club with the Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA), Soar is one of over 350 clubs now competing in the region, which also serves Northern Nevada.
Club Director and Under 16's Coach Jeany Cave played college level volleyball and is passionate about the sport. She started the club in the spirit of wanting to provide an opportunity for junior high and high school age girls to play an advanced level of volleyball . The new club has been warmly welcomed by local families who have had to travel to surrounding cities to participate in this level of competition. Cave has also gone to great strides in making the club more affordable than most.
Soar holds two practices a week at and competes in one tournament a month from January through mid-June. The month of April brings one of the most exciting tournaments of the year, as the teams travel to Reno for the Far Western National Qualifier held at the Reno-Spark's Convention Center. Over 750 teams travel to Reno yearly for this highly anticipated event.
Both teams have been successful serving up excitement at their respective tournaments. The Under 14's team, coached by Amber Cole, has taken home 2nd, 3rd and 5th place rankings for their age group so far. The Under 16's team have placed 4th, 5th and 6th in their division. On average 12 to 18 teams compete at the weekend tournaments. Coach Cave and Coach Cole, both Alhambra High School alums, are proud of this respectable showing, especially for a first year club.
Try-outs for the 2012 season will be held in November, check the website this fall for further information. The club is considering the possibility of expanding into boys volleyball for the 2012 season as well. Anyone interested in coaching, or playing for a boys under 16 division can contact Cave through the Soar website, or email Cave at email@example.com.


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Students can experience the traditional Oxford method of education when they attend the six-week Oxford Summer Programme. Students live at Wycliffe Hall, study "how Christianity influenced the development of Western culture," and participate in field trips.
Goals and Objectives
The Oxford Summer Programme attempts to provide students with a focused study of Christianity and western culture.
The program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Students are required to attend all Messiah-run pre-departure orientation sessions the semester before studying abroad as well as half-day reentry retreat upon returning to campus the following semester.
Students who attend the Oxford Summer Programme will earn six credits. Courses may meet some general education or major requirements. Courses taken will appear on Messiah transcripts with letter grades. This does not meet general education cross cultural requirements.
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|Book Review
By Rama Gaind
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Griffith Review33: Such is Life
Edited by Julianne Schultz (Text Publishing, $24.95, softcover, 261 pages)
Displaying candour is uplifting, especially when it comes to gaining insights into overcoming trials and tribulations faced by people every day. Importantly, how they overcome difficulties is what makes for intelligent reading.
Many such tales are showcased in Such is Life, a lively combination from some of Australia's best emerging and established writers that glides over as memoirs, personal essay, reportage, poetry and picture gallery.
Julianne Schultz says: "…the desire to learn from the stories of others, to make sense of our own lives by delving into the detail of the lives of others, is something that is deeply embedded".
GR33 has many fine examples.
The essay by Frank Moorhouse 'Beyond Stigma: Musings on the Sadness of Privacy' raises some pertinent questions about setting limits to our natural curiosity.
Moorhouse illustrates his liberal thesis with an anecdote about Australia's first openly gay High Court justice Michael Kirby who is the subject of A.J. Brown's biography Michael Kirby: Paradoxes and Principles.
This is where Brown, in his own essay, 'The Living Subject: Warts and All', considers the importance of balance by a biographer between access to his subject and maintaining a journalistic detachment that's imperative for a serious study.
However, some public figures were not so receptive. A case in point is former US vice-president Dick Cheney who is the subject of Matthew Ricketson's essay, 'The Blind Side: Deciding What to Tell'.
In 'Nine-eleven-itis', Shakira Hussein (an Australian and a Pakistani) writes a refined example of a memoir that provides a revealing insight into the common views in Pakistan after the terrorist attacks of September 11. She is acutely receptive to the misunderstanding and mistrust that occurred along with the war on terror.
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Editorial Committee
Coordinating Editors
Edward Aspinall
Edward became involved in things Indonesian when he spent a year in Malang, East Java, as a teenager in 1983 (his father was working on an Australian government aid project). Later he studied Indonesian at high school and university. He wrote his PhD on the democratic movement which overthrew the Suharto regime (this was published as a book - Opposing Suharto: Compromise, Resistance and Regime Change in Indonesia - in 2005). Now he researches Indonesian politics at the Australian National University, currently with a focus on the conflict and the peace process in Aceh.
Michele Ford
Michele became interested in Indonesia when she was studying Engineering and Industrial Relations at the UNSW. In 1990, she took an Indonesian language summer course on a whim, and it changed her life. She now has an Indonesian husband, a PhD in Indonesian labour relations (published as Workers and Intellectuals: NGOs, Trade Unions and the Indonesian Labour Movement) and a house in Tanjung Pinang, the capital city of the Riau Islands. When she is not working on Inside Indonesia, she teaches about Indonesia, social activism and human rights at the University of Sydney or continues her research on labour.
Other Members of the Editing Team
Emma Baulch
Emma Baulch has been reading Inside Indonesia since the late-1980s, when she majored in Indonesian Studies at the University of Sydney. From the early-1990s, she occasionally contributed (her own) and reviewed (others') articles for the magazine and in 2003 edited a print edition on the aftermath of the first Bali bomb. She is a writer and researcher with an interest in Indonesian media, particularly the music and advertising industries. Presently she is a post doctoral fellow at the ANU, where she is researching the Indonesian pop music industry. She lives in Bali.
Siobhan Campbell
Siobhan Campbell began learning Indonesian as a high school student in 1990. After a first visit to Bali & Sulawesi in 1992 she caught the bug and continued studying Indonesian at UNSW in Sydney. Her involvement with Inside Indonesia began in 1997 as an undergraduate student, when she would take clippings of the political cartoons from the major Indonesian dailies, photocopy them and send them by post to the then editors in Brisbane for inclusion in the magazine. This illustrious start launched Siobhan into a career working as an "Indonesianist" including a stint as a translator/interpreter with the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor and as a liaison officer with the Indonesian Consulate General in Sydney. Siobhan is now doing her PhD at the University of Sydney.
Thushara Dibley
Thushara Dibley grew up in Yogyakarta and has maintained her links with Indonesia ever since. A major in Indonesian Studies led to an interest in Timor Leste, where she volunteered for a year with a small NGO. She has since started a PhD in Indonesian Studies at the University of Sydney, where she is researching the relationship between local and international NGOs doing peacebuilding work in Timor Leste and Aceh. She has been involved in various capacities with Inside Indonesia since 2007, and now serves on the IRIP board as well as on the editorial committee.
Nikki Edwards
Nikki Edwards is an honours graduate in Indonesian Studies at the University of Sydney. Although she studied Indonesian by distance education in high school she did not become passionate about Indonesia until first travelling alone there in 2005. At university, weekly readings from Inside Indonesia proved to be some of the most exciting and easily accessible texts assigned within the undergraduate study program. In 2009 Nikki wrote an honours thesis about Indonesia's movement towards sustainable agriculture, and took part in the Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program.
Keith Foulcher
Keith Foulcher retired in 2006 after more than 30 years teaching Indonesian language and literature studies at Monash, Flinders and Sydney universities. During that time he found himself (at times) a reluctant participant in Indonesian literary politics because of his interest in oppositional writers and their work during the New Order years. He is now an Honorary Associate of the Department of Indonesian Studies at Sydney University, with time for extra curricula interests like helping out with the editing of Inside Indonesia.
Virginia Hooker
Virginia Hooker first visited Indonesia in 1969 for research into traditional Malay manuscripts from the 19th century Riau-Lingga sultanate. Since then she has moved ever closer to the present day and currently researches social change, values and Islam in contemporary Indonesia, particularly West Sumatra. Her most recent publication, co-edited with Greg Fealy, is Voices of Islam in Southeast Asia: A Contemporary Sourcebook (Singapore 2006). She retired as Professor of Indonesian and Malay, Faculty of Asian Studies, ANU in January 2007 and is now a Visiting Fellow in the Dept of Political and Social Change. She has been a subscriber to Inside Indonesia since it began.
Dave McRae
Dave McRae became interested in Indonesia when he studied Indonesian as a high school student in Sydney in the early 90s. He previously guest-edited two editions of Inside Indonesia: edition 79 – "Islamic Law: What would it mean for Indonesia?" - and edition 72 - "Give press freedom a chance". David wrote his PhD at the Australian National University on the Poso conflict in Central Sulawesi, and has worked for the International Crisis Group and the World Bank in Jakarta and Makassar.
Laura Noszlopy
Laura first visited Indonesia as a teenager, travelling from Jakarta to Flores and back. Since then, she has studied various aspects of Indonesian culture and society, concentrating on the ethnography of Bali, Indonesian performance, and youth and popular cultures. In addition to her research, she has worked in Indonesia as an editor for the Lontar Foundation, Equinox Publishing and Latitudes magazine. She is currently based at Royal Holloway, University of London and is working on a biography of John Coast.
Nick Long
Nick's interest in Indonesia was sparked by the texts on his undergraduate anthropology course, and cemented by a visit to the Riau Islands in 2004. He continued to work in Riau for his MPhil and PhD, where he investigated the links between regional autonomy and Malay identity through such prisms as neighbourhood interactions, history-telling, entrepreneurship, notions of 'achievement' and relations with the 'spirit world'. He is now starting a major new research project on democratisation. He is based at the University of Cambridge where he is a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow and Affiliated Lecturer in Social Anthropology, and a Research Fellow of St Catharine's College.
Blair Palmer
Blair grew up in New Zealand and Canada, and first went to Indonesia as a volunteer, spending a year in Papua in 1994 as a mathematics instructor. He has kept coming back ever since, doing street outreach on AIDS prevention as an NGO volunteer in Yogyakarta, writing a masters degree on Indonesian languages, and working on a documentary film on Orang Rimba in the jungle in Jambi. These experiences led to a switch to anthropology, and Blair wrote a PhD at the ANU on migration and social change in Buton. Since 2006 he has been based in Jakarta, researching conflict and democratisation in Indonesia. Blair first became involved with Inside Indonesia in 2004, guest-editing a special edition entitled 'From Mataram to Merauke'.
Jen Robinson
Jen Robinson is an Australian lawyer and Rhodes Scholar at the University of Oxford. Jen was first exposed to Indonesian at her South Coast NSW high school and after her first trip to Indonesia in 1996 she was hooked. But it was not until her year in Indonesia on the ACICIS program in 2002, and a meeting with Gerry van Klinken with his copy of Inside Indonesia that Jen decided to go to West Papua to work with Elsham on human rights cases and a major political prisoner trial. Seven years later, Jen edited a special edition about West Papua. She hopes to ensure that Papua receives more coverage in the future.
Yatun Sastramidjaja
Yatun was born and raised in the Netherlands but spent three childhood years in Bandung, after which she has visited Indonesia almost every year to catch up with family and friends and since 1997 for research. She has published on urban youth cultures, student activism and heritage movements in Indonesia, and has taught Indonesian history at the Erasmus University Rotterdam. Yatun first came into contact with Inside Indonesia when Gerry van Klinken invited her to write an article in 1999 - and she has been a huge II fan ever since.
Mila Shwaiko
Mila grew up in Ubud, Bali. After graduating from university in Sydney, she moved back to Bali. She was an assistant editor for Latitudes magazine before moving to Makassar in 2006 to work for the Eastern Indonesia Knowledge Exchange (BaKTI), a multi-donor program and now independent foundation focused on knowledge-based development in the 12 provinces of eastern Indonesia. At BaKTI she works in the Communications unit. She joined the Inside Indonesia team in 2009.
Dirk Tomsa
Dirk was born and raised in Germany. After visiting Indonesia as a backpacker, he decided to move to Australia and pursue a postgraduate degree in Indonesian Studies. A political scientist by background, he wrote his PhD about the Golkar Party at the University of Melbourne and now works as a lecturer in the Politics and International Relations Program at La Trobe University in Melbourne. He visits Indonesia regularly to conduct research on parties, elections and local politics, and, whenever he finds a bit of spare time, to explore what's left of the country's magnificent natural heritage.
Gerry van Klinken
Gerry van Klinken and his partner Helene became avid readers of the magazine when they were living in Salatiga, Central Java in the late 1980s. After both submitting pieces and being thrilled when they were published, Gerry found himself editing the magazine in 1996. After moving to a guest editor system in 2002 he continued to be actively involved in the magazine, first as coordinating editor, and later as a member of the editing committee. Helene and Gerry's own memories of Indonesia include high adventure, back-packing around the archipelago and being shipwrecked at night on a coral reef in a traditional sailing boat! They both want the magazine to be a 'bridge between people, to challenge stereotypes, to highlight movements and individuals who we think symbolise a better tomorrow.'


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Here's What $800 Billion Buys Today
The final stimulus package is the final insult to taxpayers.
The final version of the stimulus bill is ready to be voted on by the House and the Senate.
Here's the good news: The $246 million tax credit to Hollywood that made its way to the initial House bill and was removed in the Senate version didn't make it to the final bill.
That's pretty much it for the good news.
Total spending amounts to $792 billion, with $570 billion in direct spending and $212 billion in tax provisions. These numbers don't include the massive amount of interest that will accrue on the increased debt. If we include that, the total amount comes to $1.14 trillion.
Supporters of the package describe the legislation as transportation and infrastructure investment, the idea being to use new spending to put America back to work while at the same time fixing decrepit infrastructure. However, only 17 percent of the discretionary spending in this package is for infrastructure items. More worrisome still, the final version lacks any mechanism to ensure that spending will be targeted toward infrastructure projects with high economic returns.
The conference report dedicates 30 percent of all discretionary spending to 33 new programs totaling $95 billion and expands 73 programs which are normally part of the regular appropriations process by $92 billion.
In one interesting twist, the conference committee dropped many of the prohibitions included in the version passed by the Senate. These prohibitions were the result of an amendment sponsored by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) last week. The Senate voted 73-24 to prohibit wasteful or low-priority spending items from the bill. The amendment read as follows:
None of the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used for any casino or other gambling establishment, aquarium, zoo, golf course, swimming pool, stadium, community park, museum, theater, art center, and highway beautification project.
However, the conference version includes the following provision, which drops many of the prohibitions from that list.
SEC. 1604. none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available in this Act may be used by any State or local government, or any private entity for any casino or other gambling establishment, aquarium, zoo, golf course, or swimming pool.
So now funds can go to museums, stadiums, arts centers, theaters, parks, or highway beautification projects. Most significantly, this reopens the door for many of the projects on the U.S. Conference of Mayors' wish list of "shovel ready" projects that includes many items that are nothing but waste and pork, such as doorbells, construction of dog parks, replacement of street lights, and money for a "mob museum."
To get a sense of what made it through the supposedly thorough "scrubbing" process, consider the following povisions:
$24 million for United States Department of Agriculture buildings and rent
$176 million for renovating Agricultural Research Service buildings
$290 million for flood prevention
- $50 million for watershed rehabilitation
- $1.4 billion for wastewater disposal programs
- $295 million for administrative expenses associated with food stamp programs
- $1 billion for the 2010 Census
- $200 million for public computer centers at community colleges and libraries
- $650 million for the digital TV converter box coupon program
- $2 billion for Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program
- $10 million to combat Mexican gunrunners
- $125 million for rural communities to combat drug crimes
- $1 billion for the Community Oriented Policing Services program
- $1 billion for NASA
- $300 million to purchase scientific instruments for colleges and museums
- $400 million for equipment and facilities at the National Science Foundation
- $3.7 billion to conduct "green" renovations on military bases
- $375 million for Mississippi River projects
- $10 million for urban canals
- $5 billion for weatherizing buildings
- $2 billion to develop advanced batteries for hybrid cars
- $3.4 billion for fossil energy research
- $5.1 billion for environmental cleanup around military bases
- $5.5 billion for "green" federal buildings
- $300 million for "green" cars for federal employees
- $20 million for IT upgrades at the Small Business Administration
- $200 million to design and furnish Department of Homeland Security headquarters
- $98 million earmarked for a polar icebreaker
- $210 million for State and local fire stations
- $125 million to restore trails and abandoned mines
- $146 million for trail maintenance at National Park Service sites
- $140 million for volcano monitoring systems
- $600 million for the Environmental Protection Agency Superfund environmental cleanup program
- $200 million to clean up leaking underground storage tanks
- $500 million for forest health and wildfire prevention
- $25 million for the Smithsonian Institution
- $50 million for the National Endowment for the Arts
- $1.2 billion for "youth activities" (for "youth" up to 24 years old)
- $500 million earmarked for National Institute of Health facilities
- $1 billion for Head Start Program
- $32 million for home-delivered nutrition services
- $160 million for volunteer programs at the Corporation for National and Community Service
- $500 million earmarked for the SSA National Computer Center in Maryland
- $220 million for the International Boundary and Water Commission, U.S. and Mexico
- $8 billion for high-speed railways (This amount is 4 times higher than the one voted on Tuesday in the Senate bill)
- $1.3 billion for Amtrak
On the tax side of the package, the tax credit for golf carts was retained, along with $300 million for Federal Employee Company Cars. And despite the role that home buying played in putting the economy into recession, the conference report also includes tax credits—up to $15,000—for buying new homes.
Perhaps the worst part, however, appears in Section 1607 of the final bill. This section essentially says that if a governor refuses to accept stimulus funds allocated to his or her state, the state legislature can override the governor's decision by passing a concurrent resolution. It means that governors, such as South Carolina's Gov. Mark Sanford, who have said that they would not accept the money, could be overridden by their state legislative bodies.
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800 billion would be enough to buy a 3rd world country with a pool as large as a lake! =)
800 billion would be enough to buy a 3rd world country with a pool as large as a lake! haha =)
Value of money really increases as days goes by. I wonder what will be the value of $1 after 10 years, maybe it cannot afford to buy a single candy for my grandchild.
Can you imagine $800 billion worth of pennies poured into a giant swimming pool?
Yeah I can imagine this. Can this happen in my pool ? hehe . I live in a baza firm - nice weather but still need those coins :)
That was a very interesting read, thanks for taking the time to post it.
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A prominent North Carolina pastor has joined the chorus of voices speaking out in favor of Amendment One, which would define marriage as being between a man and a woman in the state's constitution.
Ron Baity, founding pastor of Winston-Salem's Berean Baptist Church and head of the anti-marriage equality organization Return America, referred to homosexuality as "a perverted lifestyle" in a Sunday sermon before telling his congregation that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people should be prosecuted, Good as You is reporting.
"For 300 years, we had laws that would prosecute that lifestyle," he is quoted as saying. "We've gone down the wrong path. We've become so dumb that we have accepted a lie for the truth, and we've...discarded the truth on the shoals of shipwreck!"
Baity's commentary come on the heels of anti-gay marriage remarks made by two other North Carolina religious leaders, Beacon Baptist Church Pastor Tim Rabon and Pastor Sean Harris of Fayetteville's Berean Baptist Church.
State residents will go to the polls on May 8 to vote on both the same-sex marriage measure and to pick a Republican presidential candidate.
As The New York Times reports, recent polls of the state and an analysis of past ballot initiatives in other states suggest that the measure is likely to pass.
Check out some of the worst LGBT moments of the past week below:
The North Carolina pastor whose violent anti-gay rant blew up across the blogosphere, said in an interview that his message to parents in a sermon -- to "punch" a boy who is effeminate and "crack that wrist" if he is limp-wristed -- were taken out of the "context of a ministry," and that he meant them "figuratively," claiming that Jesus, too, in the Bible, "conjures up violent images." Pastor Sean Harris of the Barean Baptist Church in Fayetteville, N.C. retracted the statements of violence but continued to defend his comments about the "importance of gender distinctions that God created," as well his condemnation of homosexuality, citing the Bible. But he was not able to explain other passages in the Bible, such as those condoning slavery, saying he didn't realize the interview would "slant and redirect the conversation." Read the full story here and listen to the interview here:
Does the notorious anti-gay group One Million Moms have a personal vendetta against JCPenney? It would certainly seem that way, as just months after the conservative "online activism campaign" slammed the Texas-based retail group's decision to hire Ellen DeGeneres as its spokeswoman, they're at it again. This time, One Million Moms is taking issue with JCPenney's inclusion of a presumably lesbian couple as part of its Mother's Day catalog. The photograph in question features two models identified as Wendi and her partner Maggie, along with their daughters. The women appear to be wearing wedding bands. Read the full story here.
A black transgender Minneapolis woman pleaded guilty to second degree manslaughter in the stabbing death of a local man, but her supporters maintain she was the actual victim in the case. As the Minneapolis Star-Tribune is reporting, 23-year-old CeCe McDonald is expected to be sentenced June 4 to three years and five months in prison for the death of Dean Schmitz, a white man. McDonald was walking past a local bar on June 5, 2011 when an altercation between her and Schmitz, in addition to other patrons, erupted on the sidewalk outside. According to various reports, McDonald -- who was transitioning at the time -- said she pulled out a pair of scissors in an attempt to defend herself after the group hurled a glass at her face, and taunted her and her friends with both anti-gay and racist epithets, including "faggots," "niggers" and "chicks with d*cks." Schmitz, who allegedly had a swastika tattoo and was between the ages of 41 and 47 according to varied reports, died at the scene from a stab wound to his chest. Read the full story here.
Houston megachurch Pastor Joel Osteen has said numerous times that he believes being gay is a sin in accordance with his understanding of Christian scripture. In an appearance on Fox News Sunday, Osteen further discussed his position on being gay by telling host Chris Wallace that he "doesn't dislike anybody" and believes gays are some of "most loving people in the world," despite his strongly held conviction that homosexuality is a sin. "I believe the scripture says that being gay is a sin. But, you know, every time I say that, Chris ... people say, well, you are a gay hater and you're a gay basher," Osteen told Wallace during the interview. "I'm not. I don't - I don't dislike anybody. Gays are some of the nicest, kindest, most loving people in the world. But my faith is based on what I believe the scripture says, and that's the way I read the scripture." Read the full story here.
Another high-profile voice has joined the chorus of those speaking out in favor of North Carolina's Amendment One. Orson Scott Card, best-selling author of the award-winning novel "Ender's Game," spoke of his opposition to legalizing same-sex marriage in an seething Op-Ed for Greensboro's The Rhinoceros Times. Published May 3, Card's column -- titled "What Right Is Really At Stake?" -- suggests that same-sex marriage is actually about "giving the left the power to force anti-religious values on our children" rather than extending basic civil rights measures to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) couples. Card writes:
There's no need to legalize gay marriage. I have plenty of gay friends who are committed couples; some of them call themselves married, some don't, but their friends treat them as married. Anybody who doesn't like it just doesn't hang out with them. It's just like heterosexual couples who are living together without marriage. Their friends still treat them like married couples, inviting them places together; they're a social unit. Those who strongly disapprove leave them alone.
 Read the full story here.
An Ohio-based radio DJ who ignited controversy last week after telling a concerned father he should "get one of your friends to screw your daughter straight" has apologized for his comments. The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) notes that Dominic Dieter, the host of the popular "Rover's Morning Glory" on Cleveland's WMMS 100.7 FM radio (The Buzzard), issued an on-air apology for his statements this morning. In addition, Clear Channel Communications, parent company of the radio station WMMS, confirmed to GLAAD that unspecified "disciplinary action has been taken" against Dieter, while also pledging to run a series of PSAs about the dangers of parental rejection. Read the full story here.
A North Carolina student has been cited for discharging a firearm within close proximity to a residential district after a video of him shooting a pro-marriage equality sign went viral on the Internet. The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office has identified the man in the video as 17-year-old Jonathan Alexander Wiles, and deputies reportedly spent more than an hour at his home after learning of the clip showing him firing shots at an anti-Amendment One campaign sign, according to WBTV. Still, officials say they believe Wiles' actions in the video were merely a "very poor" decision, and not signs of a violent streak. "We have uncovered nothing to make us think he has any terroristic tendencies or violent leanings," a release from the Sheriff' Office on Tuesday is quoted by the station as saying. "It was very clear to the investigators that this young man had no intent to harm anyone." Read the full story here.
MINNEAPOLIS, M.N. -- "I believe that people who are either transsexuals or transvestites -- I don't know what the proper term is -- traditionally are more liberal-minded thinking people, tend to associate more with the defendants because, obviously, they have been either ridiculed before or are feeling in a position of being in a microscope all the time and are outcasts which lends themselves to associating more with the defendant." That was part of the reason a California prosecutor gave for removing Christopher Lewis -- an African-American potential juror described by the trial judge as a "man dressed as a woman" -- from a jury in 2000. It would have been illegal to remove Lewis based on the fact that she was black, so the judge had to make sure that the prosecutor could articulate a reason other than race. Read the full story here. (By Andy Birkey of The American Independent)
Archbishop Antonio Mennini, a Vatican representative, has called onto other religious leaders to take a stand against allowing gay marriage in the United Kingdom. Archbishop Mennini serves as the "Apostolic Nuncio" to Great Britain, which means he serves as Vatican's representative and ambassador in that country. According to a report by the Telegraph, the archbishop shared the idea while speaking to Catholic bishops from England and Wales. He proposed enlisting help from other Christians, as well Muslims, Jews and others with similar mindsets, to join together in opposition to the proposed legalization of gay marriage. Read the full story here.
Despite emotional protests and fierce lobbying from gay rights groups, United Methodists voted on Thursday (May 2) to maintain their denomination's stance that homosexuals acts are "incompatible with Christian teaching." Two "agree to disagree" proposals were soundly defeated during separate votes by the nearly 1,000 delegates gathered for the United Methodist Church's General Conference in Tampa, Fla. One proposal would have replaced the "incompatible" phrase in the Book of Discipline, which contains the denomination's laws and doctrines. Both proposals sought to soften the disputed doctrine by adding more ambiguous statements about homosexuality. Read the full story here. (By Daniel Burke, Religion News Service)
A Tennessee high school journalism professor has infuriated locals, including one school board member, after publishing a pro-gay profile of a graduating student in the yearbook. Written by a member of the Lenoir City High School yearbook's student staff, "It's OK to be Gay" describes the experiences of openly gay student Zac Mitchell. In the piece, Mitchell describes coming out in public and being bullied, as well as cross-dressing and being "hit on by straight guys," according to the Knoxville Sentinel. "It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be," Mitchell says of coming out in eighth grade. "The girls were all so excited and the boys were pretty much half and half. Some of them didn't care and seemed like they had always known, but some weren't okay with it." Later, describing his experience visiting Nashville, Mitchell adds, "A lot more people are out about being gay their [sic] than there is here...cross dressing was so much fun. It was funny, so many straight guys came and hit on me that night." Read the full story here.
A prominent Russian gay rights activist was convicted on Friday of spreading "gay propaganda" among minors in the first such ruling in Russia's modern history. Nikolai Alexeyev told the Associated Press that a city court in St. Petersburg fined him 5,000 rubles ($170) for breaching the law, which was controversially introduced by lawmakers in Russia's second-largest city in February. He pledged to appeal the decision. Read the full story here.
Friends, family members and LGBT advocates are mourning the death of a California transgender woman who was gunned down in Oakland over the weekend. As ABC7 is reporting, Brandy Martell was approached by one or two men while sitting behind the wheel of her car early Sunday. Though a witness told the news station the 37-year-old Martell's conversation seemed cordial, one of the men eventually became angry and fired into the car where she was sitting. Several witnesses say they believe the shooting was, in fact, a hate crime. According to Oakland Occupy Patriarchy, a branch of Occupy Oakland, Martell -- who worked as an outreach worker at the Tri-City Health Center in Fremont, which serves the transgender and transsexual community -- was killed by a man who had "become enraged and shot her when he realized she was trans." Read the full story here.
The Rev. Billy Graham urged North Carolina voters Wednesday to support an amendment to the state constitution banning gay marriage, a move that an observer said was highly unusual but another said was in keeping with the minister's moral beliefs. "Watching the moral decline of our country causes me great concern," said Graham, 93, who lives near Asheville. "I believe the home and marriage is the foundation of our society and must be protected." His complete statement about Amendment One will be part of full-page ads slated to appear in 14 North Carolina newspapers throughout the weekend. Read the full story here.
Yesterday Mayor Bloomberg released a budget that guts a wide array of services to the disadvantaged youths of New York City. But most stunning is his proposal to eliminate 160 of the city's 250 youth shelter beds. How can he possibly think that an appropriate way to deal with budget challenges is to throw poor children out of their shelter beds and into the streets? I wonder if the mayor understands what it means to put a kid on the street. Does he know that many will be forced to resort to prostituting themselves in order to survive? Does he know that 20 percent of the LGBT kids will become infected with HIV on the streets? Does he know that 60 percent will consider or attempt suicide? He ought to know these things, as his administration released a report in 2010 that documented the horrific risks LGBT youths face on the streets. Read the full blog by Carl Siciliano, Executive Director of the Ali Forney Center, here.
The debate over marriage equality continues to heat up in North Carolina, with yet another religious leader speaking out against allowing same-sex couples the right to wed. Good As You is reporting that Tim Rabon, pastor at Raleigh's Beacon Baptist Church, condemned states such as Massachusetts, Connecticut and Maryland which have already "re-defined" marriage to include lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) couples. As heard in this recording, Rabon asked his congregation, "What is stopping them from refining marriage from a person and a beast? We're not far from that." Read the full story here.
A Texas-based transgender woman said she was humiliated after being ticketed for using the ladies' room at a Dallas hospital. As MSNBC is reporting, Paula Witherspoon was cited for disorderly conduct on April 25, after a Parkland Hospital official received a complant received a complaint from a female patient about a man in the women's restroom. An officer with the hospital's police force wrote the citation for a class-C misdemeanor. Witherspoon, who has been transitioning since 2006 but lives full-time as a woman, called the experience both "humiliating" and "degrading." She went on to note, "I felt like I was being discriminated against...I went to the bathroom, took care of my business, washed my hands and left. I didn't even see anyone." Read the full story here.
The wife of a North Carolina state senator reportedly told poll workers during early voting Monday that an amendment sponsored by her husband was intended partially to protect the Caucasian race. Jodie Brunstetter is the wife of state Sen. Peter Brunstetter (R), a supporter of Amendment 1, which would change North Carolina's Constitution to permit only heterosexual marriage. According to the alternative Yes! Weekly, writer and campaigner Chad Nance spoke to a pollworker who told him that Jodie Brunstetter said, "The reason my husband wrote Amendment 1 was because the Caucasian race is diminishing and we need to uh, reproduce." Nance has volunteered for a group working to defeat the marriage amendment and was until recently the campaign manager for a Democratic candidate for Congress. Nance resigned from the campaign to speak about Jodie Brunstetter's alleged remarks, according to Yes! Weekly. Read the full story here.
CORRECTION:This article has been updated to indicate that Harris is from the Berean Baptist Church in Fayetteville. He is not affiliated with Baity's church in Winston-Salem. The spelling of the church has also been amended.
Earlier on HuffPost:
Kyle Anderson: Amendment 1 Through an Interfaith Lens
Warren J. Blumenfeld: A Call to Rewrite the Scripts in the Gender Drama
Omid Safi: What Would Dr. King Say About Amendment One?
Key Amendment One pastor Ron Baity: Gays are signing America's ...


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Long Beach Police arrested two men in connection with an alleged hit and run incident that killed a 24 year-old Long Beach woman last Wednesday.
Compton resident Froylan Velazquez, 26, was arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter and felony hit and run on Tuesday. Also arrested was Edward Martinez, 26, of Bellflower who police said was booked as an alleged accessory to the crime.
According to police, 24 year-old Long Beach resident Serena Medina and a second victim were struck by Velazquez's vehicle shortly before 2 a.m. on Feb. 13 near the intersection of Third Street and Pine Avenue in Long Beach. While the second victim survived, Medina later died at a local hospital from her injuries.
Homicide detectives said that a preliminary investigation revealed that Medina and the second victim were involved in an altercation with another group before they were struck by Velazquez's vehicle.
"As the investigation progressed, it became clear to investigators that this was not a typical traffic accident, and possibly was an intentional act," Long Beach Police said in a release.
Police said that Velazquez's vehicle fled the scene and was later found in Compton after an all day search.
Anyone with further information on the incident is being asked to contact Long Beach Police detectives Hugo Cortes or Peter Lackovic at 562-570-7244. Anonymous tips can also be left by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or texting TIPLA plus the tip to 274637 (CRIMES).


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Reports and Recommendations
These selected key reports and recommendations from government agencies and scientific organizations provide direction and science-based evidence to guide prevention efforts.
The State Indicator Report on Fruits & Vegetables, 2013 [PDF- 1.23Mb] provides national and state-level information on how many fruits and vegetables people are eating, and highlights key areas within communities and schools that can be improved to increase fruit and vegetable access, availability, and affordability.
The National Action Guide [PDF-160k] summarizes the national data on fruit and vegetable consumption and policy and environmental supports. It also provides potential actions that government and business leaders, coalitions, community-based organizations, and professionals can take to support Americans' eating more fruits and vegetables, along with resources for taking action.
Previous State Indicator Reports on Fruits and Vegetables
CDC Guide to Strategies to Increase the Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables [PDF - 2.1MB]
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published jointly by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides advice about how good dietary habits for people aged 2 years and older can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.
Also available, a brochure for consumers: Let's Eat for the Health of It. (PDF-967k)
Healthy People 2010 Nutrition and Overweight Objectives
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Healthy People 2010 is the prevention agenda for the nation. It is a statement of national health objectives designed to identify the most significant preventable threats to health and to establish national goals to reduce these threats. Specific objectives have also been developed for physical activity and fitness.
The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity, 2001
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The Surgeon General's Call To Action To Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity calls upon individuals, families, communities, schools, worksites, organizations, government, and the media to work together to build solutions to prevent and control overweight and obesity in the United States.
Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Report of the Surgeon General, 2004 (PDF-24.58 Mb)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The Surgeon General's report is a call for Americans to take action to improve and maintain healthy bones. Recommendations on what Americans can do to decrease the likelihood of developing osteoporosis are provided. The report also provides health care professionals with recommendations related to identifying and evaluating osteoporosis risk factors among patients.
Institute of Medicine — Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health in the Balance*
Institute of Medicine
The IOM Committee on Prevention of Obesity in Children and Youth has developed a comprehensive national strategy that recommends specific actions for families, schools, industry, communities, and government. This prevention-oriented action plan was in response to a request from Congress to tackle the rise in childhood obesity,
Institute of Medicine — Dietary Reference Intakes*
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The Food and Nutrition Board, in partnership with Health Canada, has updated the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs). The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), is the inclusive name for the recommendations. This site provides more information about the DRI projects, DRI nutrient tables, and ordering information for DRI-related reports.
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Holiday Events in Columbus
Spooktacular Halloween Events in Columbus
2013 Halloween events and activities for Columbus Ohio including Boo at the Zoo, HighBall, Haunted Hoochie, Fall Harvest Jamboree and even performances of Sleepy Hollow.
October Foodie Adventures
Trick or Treat, it's time to eat! There are a ton of great foodie events this month and many are Halloween themed. Adult treats like Monster Tea and Dinner Theater are wonderful ways to combine your love of food and your love of zombies and ghouls.
Halloween Horror Movie Hook-Up Part 3
Part three of the Halloween Horror Movie Hook-Up list comes from Gateway Film Center and is all about KIDS! Cool, family-friendly movies, trick or treat gifts and Halloween themed activties!
Halloween Horror Movie Hook-Up Part 2
Hitchcock Halloween! Can you have Halloween without the master Alfred Hitchcock? I don't think so and neither does the Gateway Theatre and The Wexner Center for the Arts.Both are delving into the brilliant mind behind Rear Window, Birds and more. Check out the complete listing for both events.
Part one of the Halloween Horror Movie Hook-Up list comes from Gateway Film Center. A dizzying array of camp, spook and gore is lined up for Central Ohio residents the entire month of October. See your favorite, classic scary movie again on the big screen!
More Valentine Event in Columbus
Don't wait until the last minute to plan a romantic evening for your beloved. Sure many of the arguments against the commercial holiday are valid, but February 14th is not the day to make the case. Take a look at my list of events and follow the three P's: pick, plan and prepare!
Culinary Events for Valentines Day
They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach...What about a woman's? Ah yes, chocolate. Well you'll get both with this list of culinary delights to make the romantic holiday delicious.
Black History Events and Activities
Black History Month is celebrated throughout Columbus with a variety of events and activities for everyone. Check out my list of events that are both fun and educational for the whole family.
Great Places to Find Santa in Columbus
Kids know they can find Santa in two places this time of year - at the North Pole and at the mall. Sometimes, the mall is just not a great place to get to know the big guy. If you're angling for something big - peace on Earth, a puppy or a new whiz bang, you may need to hit Santa outside the normal environments. Check out my list of places Santa...
Holiday Music Performances
What is Christmas without music? This year Columbus has quite a few musical options in practically every genre. Check out my round-up of musical events.
Beggar Night Times and Pumpkin Patches in Central Ohio
Dust off the carving tools and get your costume ready! It's time for pumpkin patches and trick or treating! Beggar's Night falls on Halloween this year which makes it easier to remember, but school teachers may not have an easy go of it on November 1st.
Free December Holiday Events in Columbus
There is no end to holiday events in Columbus in December, whether you are looking for culinary delights, Santa-themed events or religious programming - Columbus has a little something for everyone. While there are lots of options, Columbus residents are also mindful of their budgets. Luckily there are plenty of free and low-cost events available.
Fun Events and Activities for Mother's Day
Stumped on what to do for the most important woman in your life? I've got a good list of Mother's Day activities and events that should help you out. A note of caution, don't wait until the last minute or you'll find yourself scrapping together a gift from the nearby gas station.
Columbus New Year's Eve Events
Columbus is jumping on New Year's Eve! Parties and events around the city for every taste and budget and we've got a great listing right here. Masquerade parties, symphony events and more! Have a happy and safe New Year's Eve!
Columbus Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Events & Activities
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continues to be a pivotal figure on national and world stage. Each year Americans celebrate his life and legacy through community events aimed at keeping alive King's message of equality, justice and care for all mankind. Columbus offers a variety of events including a march from City Hall to Veterans Hall, MLK...
Columbus New Year's Eve Events for Families
Make New Year's Eve fun for the whole family this year. There are several events around Columbus designed for families including parties at two area indoor water parks and First Night Columbus.
5 Great Columbus-Area Holiday Light Displays
Holiday lights are a great (and cheap) activity for Columbus area residents. Be sure to check out these top displays and don't forget the cocoa!
Holidays at the Franklin Park Conservatory
Spend the holidays at the Franklin Park Conservatory with gingerbread contests, the artistry of Chuck Jones and
December Holiday Events Calendar
Deck the halls and jump in the car! These holiday activities are events you will not want to miss!
Find a Perfect Christmas Tree in Columbus
Getting a fresh Christmas tree is key to some holiday traditions, you don't have to go far in Columbus to find a Christmas tree farm. Don't forget to check out our safety tips and ideas on how to keep your holiday tree fresh and happy.
2013 Red White and Boom Activities
An event you have to see to believe - Red, White and Boom is a must do for every Central Ohioan. Great food, music and activities for every taste, the Boom! is one of the Midwest's largest events/fireworks displays. Check out everything the event has to offer.
Five Cool November Holiday Events
Free Holiday Events in December
Having fun this December doesn't have to max out your bank account. There are plenty of free activities for Central Ohio residents including Messiah 101, craftshows and the Grand Illumination.
December Arts Events in Columbus
Nothing says holiday cheer like the arts! Music, exhibitions and more brings the sights and sounds of the season to Central Ohio. Don't miss part two of our listing
December Arts Events in Columbus Part 1
It's time to rock and roll, dance and sing for this holiday season. In part 2 of the holiday arts listing we have comedy with Vaud-Vilities and crooning from the Irish Tenors.
December Arts Events in Columbus Part 3
Nothing says holiday cheer like the arts! Music, exhibitions and more brings the sights and sounds of the season to Central Ohio. Don't miss part 1 and 3 of our listing.
Holiday movies on the big screen! Check out your favorites and experience some new ones including Elf, White Christmas, Meet Me in St. Louis, Gremlins, Home Alone and the Muppet Christmas Carol. With low-cost (or free admission) you can't beat this holiday experience.


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With the longest primary in the history of mankind finally behind us, it's time to start talking elections. Again.
The filing period for city council seats and school board positions begins Wednesday, Jan. 30 and continues through Friday, March 1. Election day is Saturday, May 11, 2013.
People wishing to vote in the May 11 election, but who are not registered, may register until Thursday, April 11, 2013.
The first day to apply for a ballot by mail is Tuesday, March 12. Early voting is Monday, April 29 through Tuesday, May 7.
The City of Orange has three councilmembers with terms expiring this election year, including seats held by Cullin Smith, District 2; Annette Pernell, District 4; and Bill Mello, At-large Position 5.
People interested in running for office may obtain a packet from the city secretary at City Hall beginning Jan. 30.
West Orange
The City of West Orange also has three positions expiring this election.
Mayor Roy McDonald's term is set to expire on May 11, as are the at-large council positions held by Mike Trahan and Charles Winter.
Applications for a place on the ballot are available in the office of the city secretary at City Hall, 2700 Western Ave.
Three at-large alderman positions are expiring this year in the City of Pinehurst as well. Terms are expiring for Dan Barclay, Dan Mohon and for Matt Chandler, who is currently filling the unexpired term of William D. Triggs. Triggs resigned in June 2012.
Candidate packets may be picked up at Pinehurst City Hall, 2497 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive from Jan. 30 through March 1. All applications for a place on the ballot must be received in the City Secretary's office by 5 p.m., March 1.
Bridge City
A total of three council positions are open for election this year in Bridge City.
Terms expiring are for councilmen Kevin Mott, Place 1; Robert Simonton Jr., Place 3; and Richard Savoy, Place 5. Both Mott and Simonton are only eligible to serve one more term in office, if they seek re-election this year.
Applications can be obtained from the City Secretary's office at City Hall, 260 Rachal, Bridge City, Texas.


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A major portion of homes in the Five Towns are now without power due to Hurricane Sandy.
As of 7:50 a.m., including more than 1,600 in Hewlett, 400 in Hewlett Harbor, 1,500 in Hewlett Neck, 2,500 in Cedarhurst, 5,400 in Lawrence, 3,400 in Atlantic Beach, 3,600 in Inwood and 10,000 in Woodmere.
In total, 905,267 of LIPA's customers have outages.
To report an outage to LIPA, call 1-800-490-0075 or text 'REG' to 695472 (myLIPA) and then 'OUT.' For more important emergency contacts, tips and links, click here.
In a statement released Sunday, LIPA told customers to expect heavy rain, flooding, and winds in excess of 50 miles per hour through the night that are likely to cause trees and branches to pull down power lines. The company urged customers to "prepare and plan for power outages, which based on the current track could last between 7 to 10 days."
"Hurricane Sandy remains a threat to Long Island and its effects are already being felt and are expected to worsen throughout the day on Monday," read the release. "LIPA is prepared, our emergency restoration crews are ready, and extra crews and equipment are being mobilized."
However, the company did warn customers that during periods of dangerous storm conditions, its ability to respond to power outages and provide information about when power will be restored will be limited, adding, "while we will restore power to the maximum extent possible, the safety of the public and our workforce is the highest priority."
The utility company also reminded customers to:
- Never touch or go near fallen wires, even if you think they are safe. Parents can use this opportunity to remind children that wires are dangerous. If you are in a vehicle that comes in contact with a downed wire, stay in your vehicle until help arrives.
- Make sure you have a working, battery powered radio or TV and a good supply of fresh replacement batteries.
- Have flashlights available for all family members.
- If an electric pump supplies your water, fill spare food-grade containers with water for cooking and washing in anticipation of a possible power interruption.
- Make sure all motor driven equipment, such as garage door openers, can be operated manually.
- When using a portable generator, make sure all LIPA-powered equipment is disconnected. This will avoid severe hazards when reconnecting the power to your home or business.
- Have a first aid kit at home and check its contents to make sure they are complete and up to date. If you have family members with special medical needs, such as insulin or other prescription drugs, check to make sure you have an adequate supply.
- Do not use charcoal to cook indoors; deadly carbon monoxide gas can accumulate in your home.
- If you have an elderly neighbor, be a Good Samaritan and check on his or her status. Even a quick telephone call during a storm can provide much appreciated assurance that help is nearby if needed.
- Should an electric power interruption occur, all sensitive equipment, such as computers and TVs should be disconnected until service is restored
- While LIPA does not provide generators to customers, if you have a generator we remind you to use it safely.


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A proposed high-voltage transmission line has become the latest political football in the eternal struggle between upstate and downstate New York.
A company called North America Transmission is proposing building a $250 million to $290 million power line that would run mostly parallel to the existing New York Power Authority Marcy South grid, cutting through Oneida, Herkimer, Otsego and Delaware counties.
It's estimated that the new line would expand the width of the existing corridor by about 150 feet. That doesn't sound like much, but it could cause no little inconvenience for those with an acute concern for the environment or whose property might be needed to complete the process.
A public meeting on the project will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the New Lisbon town hall, according to Barbara Monroe, the environmental control officer for the town of Milford and the land-use officer for the town of Laurens.
Those at the meeting will presumably be asking why the company has designs on another swath of upstate New York
The answer is that the power line would presumably reduce the cost of electricity in New York City.
Well, fine, but what's in it for us?
That question also occurred to state Sen. James Seward, R-Milford, who told The Daily Star last week that he has "significant questions and concerns" about the project.
"Is there going to be an impact on our costs for electricity here upstate?" Seward said. "That's one of my concerns."
It's not just electricity, of course, that causes strife between rural and city denizens. Our reservoirs provide clean, fresh, unfiltered water to those who live downstate, and because of that, restrictions — if not total bans — have been placed on natural gas drilling in the watershed areas.
On the other hand, statistics from 2010 show that New York City contributes more than 45 percent of the state's taxes and other revenues while getting back only 40 percent from the state. Upstate counties — excluding the Capital region — account for 24 percent of the state's taxes and revenues but receive 35 percent of the state's largess.


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Review Date: March 17, 2010
Developer: Boomzap Entertainment
Publisher: Boomzap Entertainment
Price: $6.99
Platform: Windows
Genre: Hidden Object/Adventure
From the opening scene, it's pretty clear that Awakening: The Dreamless Castle is doing its best to evoke classic fairytales: and it succeeds. Though the tale it tells is fairly cliche, it's done well enough to keep you engaged, and it serves as great window dressing for the actual game. And with a gorgeous, story book style presentation and some solid puzzles, there's more than enough here to keep hidden object fans happy.
Once Upon a Time...
As many fairytale princesses tend to do, our unnamed heroine wakes up after a deep sleep only to find herself magically trapped in a goblin castle. By solving a myriad of different puzzles and collecting all of the necessary magical runes, she's slowly able to piece together the story of just who she is and how she wound up in the castle in the first place. The narrative is relayed via still cut-scenes, which appear after each of the game's 10 chapters, but you'll also learn about the mystery by talking to some of the helpful (and not so helpful) goblins around the castle. The story is fairly straightforward and predictable, but the writing is well done and it serves as a great set-up for the actual game.
Awakening is a combination of a hidden object game and a point-and-click adventure. It takes place from a first-person perspective, and lets you wander around the castle at your own pace. Along the way you'll encounter lots of different objects and lots of locked doors. For the most part, the objects you'll find will be used later in the game. You'll be collecting vegetables to make a stew, ingredients for a magic potion, and more keys than you can count.
Plenty of Puzzles Perchance, Princess?
But in addition to all the object finding you'll be doing, the game is also packed to the brim with mini-games. Some of them require memorization, forcing you to remember things like the order in which the strings on a harp were plucked, while others will have you reassembling a broken statue or rearranging the pieces of a painting until it looks right. These puzzles are generally pretty simple, and usually just require you to pay attention and have the right items in your inventory. The two exceptions are a gem puzzle where you have to eliminate every gem on the board and a goblin version of mahjong -- called goblinjong -- both of which can get a little tough.
A Helping (Fairy) Hand
If you do get stuck, the game provides plenty of ways to help you along. There's the requisite recharging system, which takes the form of a little fairy helper, and will point out any hidden object you just can't seem to find. The princess also keeps a journal that helps remember things for you, which comes in handy for a number of the game's puzzles, and you can also skip certain puzzles if need be. But in spite of all of this help, there are times where you may find yourself lost or unsure what to do next since the game isn't always clear when it comes to giving directions, though these moments are pretty rare.
Of course, this does give you an excuse to wander around the castle and enjoy the absolutely gorgeous visuals. The hand-painted style graphics are simply stunning, with an incredible attention to detail, whether it's the numerous background scenes or the actual characters themselves. And adding to the story book-like feel is the soundtrack, which features some soothing instrumental arrangements that are almost enough to lull you into a deep sleep.
The Bottom Line
With a great mixture of elements from two different genres, a strong variety of different puzzles and mini-games, and some of the most gorgeous production values around, Awakening: The Dreamless Castle is a superb example of a hidden object/adventure game. Though it may be short, clocking in at just under three hours (though you can play a few rounds of goblinjong after the main game is over), while it lasts the game is an incredibly engrossing, serene experience, and the perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening.


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