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Drinks and dinner at Belmont and Ward's
The "Night on the Town" series is continuing March 21 with drinks and appetizers at the Belmont Tavern at 6 p.m., followed by a three-course dinner at Ward's House of Prime at 6:30 p.m.
The evening caps off with a return to the Belmont for music by piano player Joe Hite at 8:15 p.m.
Diners' choice for the three courses include entrées of prime rib, sea bass, veal Marsala or filet with scallops.
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The Belmont is at 784 N. Jefferson St.; Ward's is at 540 E. Mason St.
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Felicia Cummings
The Union-Recorder
The Georgia State Patrol and the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicle Safety predicted that the lives of 14 people would be lost on Georgia roads during the July Fourth holiday period. The actual number of fatalities came dangerously close to meeting that projection.
Traffic crashes accounted for 11 deaths in Georgia over the July Fourth holiday travel period, Georgia State Patrol reports in a press release.
The holiday period began Wednesday, July 3 at 6 p.m. and ended Sunday at midnight. Col. George Ellis, commander of the Georgia State Patrol, said in the release that the traffic predictions were for 2,044 traffic crashes, 665 injuries and 14 fatalities during the 54-hour holiday period. Statewide, Georgia State Troopers investigated 785 traffic crashes that resulted in 374 injuries. These numbers are better than last year's statistics. Last year, 19 people were killed in traffic crashes during a 78-hour July Fourth holiday period. There were 2,453 traffic crashes and 711 injuries.
The local agencies that reported traffic deaths during the holiday period were Henry County Police, Atlanta Police, Fulton County Police, Carrollton Police, the Jones County Sheriff's Office, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, and the Columbia County Sheriff's Office.
The Georgia State Patrol also investigated three fatal crashes over the holiday period that resulted in four traffic deaths:
• Thursday night at 9:45 p.m. a one vehicle crash occurred in Jefferson County that resulted in the death of Dennis Wynn, age 49;
• A motorcycle crash Friday morning on Interstate 20 in Haralson County resulted in two fatalities, Felipe Cano Martinez, age 68, and Rosa Maria Martinez, age 69; and
• Ronnie Lee Butler, age 28, died from injuries he sustained Sunday morning around 2:30 a.m. when he lost control of his Honda Civic on Interstate 75 northbound near mile marker 351 in Catoosa County.
In addition to crash investigations, State Troopers arrested more than 300 people for driving under the influence.
The drop in numbers may have been affected by Operation Zero Tolerance. Law enforcement agencies across the state launched the statewide zero tolerance DUI campaign Monday, July 1 for July Fourth holiday traffic in an attempt to reduce the number of impaired and intoxicated motorists and boaters in Georgia during the holiday. The highest number of July Fourth holiday period fatalities was recorded in 1972 when 34 people were killed, according to the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicle Safety.
The Labor Day holiday travel period, a 78-hour period, will begin Friday, August 30 at 6 p.m. and end Labor Day evening at midnight. State Troopers along with local law enforcement remind motorists to drive safely and make wise decisions when behind the wheel of a vehicle.
"Troopers, police officers and sheriff's deputies will be looking for speeders, seat belt and child restraint violators, and drivers operating motor vehicles while impaired. Speed, a lack of occupant protection use, and an impaired driver make a deadly combination on ours roads," said Col. Mark W. McDonough, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety.
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Dear artists! Market yourself! Your art needs to be discovered! So I am sending on to you some interesting ways to get your work known, and adding my own thoughts as well.
(I just couldn't resist getting this out to you. Even though I have a good new story for Monday. But timing is everything.... )
The first three opportunities I have found for visual artists to consider that are most relevant to Plateau/King County Artists are being offered by CaFE™, and some of these application deadlines are approaching fast. See what new opportunities you can apply to below. For more info
you can login to CaFE to apply at www.CallForEntry.org .
The Future of Design Jewelry Education Fund: Alice Abrams Scholarship Contest -
Jury Fee: $25.00
The Future of Design Jewelry Education Fund, a charitable fund administered by Cindy Edelstein, announces it's first scholarship competition to the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco. This year's grant is in honor of Colorado designer Alice Abrams and will be awarded to a designer wishing to attend the Academy.
The scholarship competition is open to anyone looking for the Revere Academy educational experience. Jurors will look for an individual whose work displays original, innovative, high quality jewelry design. The winner will be awarded $2500 in tuition credit, which can be applied toward any classes at the school for one year, including the Academy's famed Master's Symposium that takes place each Spring. Applicants must submit three print-ready images (up to 9MB in size each) of their work and answer two short essay questions.
NOTE: This scholarship is in lieu of the Mort Abelson Masters Symposium Scholarship 2013.
City of Seattle: Landsburg Park – in RAVENSDALE!!!
Jury Fee: $0.00
The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with Seattle Public Utilities, seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create a unique artwork for Landsburg Park as part of the Landsburg Facilities and Chlorination Project at 28700 Southeast 252nd Place in Ravensdale, Washington. The artwork will recognize and honor the original residents of the area, and should be reflective of the Coast Salish cultures, especially tribal nations, that have a historic connection to this territory. The call is open to established professional artists residing in British Columbia, Oregon and Washington state and who are eligible to work in the United States. Applications close 11 p.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2013 (Pacific Standard Time).
Seattle City Light Denny Substation Site: Performance & Temporary Artworks -
Jury Fee: $0.00
The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with Seattle City Light (SCL), is seeking a multi-disciplinary art curator, curator team or arts professionals with established curatorial experience to develop, manage and coordinate temporary arts programming at the future site of Seattle City Light's Denny Substation in the South Lake Union neighborhood. Installations will start in November 2013 and last up to 18 months at the future facility. The call is open to established professional curators residing in Washington or Oregon. Applications are due 11 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 (Pacific Standard Time).
This next opportunity comes from the website of Americans for the Arts! A great place to learn about national art issues. Call for Proposals: 2013
Bruner-Loeb Forum
Deadline: January 28, 2013
The Bruner Foundation and Loeb Fellowship are seeking proposals from qualified individuals, organizations, and collaborative teams to serve as local host for the 2013 Bruner-Loeb Forum. The Bruner-Loeb Forum brings together distinguished practitioners from across the country to advance creative thinking about placemaking in American cities
And our very own and supportive 4Culture of King County has two good offers!
ART PROJECTS – March 6. 2013
In 2013, Group Arts Projects and Individual Artist Projects are combined to share guidelines and an application deadline under one program title, Art Projects. Art Projects provides critically needed funds to King County based artists and art groups of all disciplines, to create and present their work. Learn more about Art Projects funding: http://www.4culture.org/apply/artprojects/index.htm
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS (or, how to get grants)
4Culture staff offers free workshops to assist applicants interested in applying to our programs. Applications for artists, art groups, heritage specialists, arts organizations and heritage organizations will be offered in January and February 2013, for programs with deadline dates in late-February and March.
Our informal workshops offer a general introduction to 4Culture's funding programs, as well as provide step-by-step guidance through the application process and an opportunity to talk directly with staff and hear from other applicants.
Location: ALGONA-PACIFIC
Thursday, January 24, 2013 ~ Noon – 1:00 PM
Algona-Pacific Library, 255 Ellingson Road, Pacific
Hey! We could use 4Culture out here on the Plateau to do the same workshop for us arts folks in Maple Valley, Covington, Buckley, Ravensdale, Black Diamond, Enumclaw and the Muckleshoot Rez, too! We can only ask. Why not? Never know, unless we ask.
Well, lastly here's an arts marketing report from the Rand Corporation how arts organizations can build audience! I am going to study this one since I am marketing (volunteer) for Chalet Arts Showcase Theater (CAST). YEAH!
A New Framework for Building Participation in the Arts
by Kevin F. McCarthy, and Kimberly J. Jinnett
Arts organizations across the country are actively expanding their efforts to increase public participation in their programs. This report presents the findings of a RAND study sponsored by the Wallace-Reader's Digest Funds that looks at the process by which individuals become involved in the arts and attempts to identify ways in which arts institutions can most effectively influence this process. The report presents a behavioral model that identifies the main factors influencing individual decisions about the arts, based on site visits to institutions that have been particularly successful in attracting participants to their programs and in-depth interviews with the directors of more than 100 institutions that have received grants from the Wallace-Reader's Digest Funds and the Knight Foundation to encourage greater involvement in the arts …more


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26 May 2011
Volunteers make Windermere clean-up operation a success
An annual spring clean has taken place in the Lake District, with organisers hailing the event a success compared to previous years.
Guests of hotels in Windermere may well have been among those who got involved in filling more than 70 bags with debris from the surrounding area.
Other groups taking part included police support officers, community groups and even local schools, who all helped make a difference for those visiting the region.
National park ranger Steve Tatlock commented: "With more groups and more people involved I hope that others throughout the Windermere catchment will be encouraged to join in next year."
He added that local businesses have also taken action to ensure the area remains clean for those staying at country house hotels in the Lake District.
In recent days, a new look website was launched for the Lake District visitor centre, Brockholes, which has attracted visitors from all over the world.
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Sophia Michl, 96, of Newton, formerly of Ste. Marie, passed away at 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Newton, with the Rev. Al Kemme celebrating Mass. Burial will be in St. Valentine's Cemetery in the Bend, Jasper County. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Jan. 10, at the church. Memorials may be made to the St. Thomas building fund or to St. Thomas Church for Masses. Arrangements are under the care of Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home, Newton. Online condolences may be left at www.blakefh.com.
Sophia was born on March 30, 1916, in Jasper County, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Schuch) Hoffman. She married Lawrence A. Michl on June 4, 1936, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 2012. Sophie's greatest accomplishment was her family. She loved being a wife, mother and grandmother. She had many talents and hobbies such as gardening, quilting, sewing, crocheting, cooking and canning. Spending time with her family working puzzles, playing cards and bird watching brought her great joy.
Sophia is survived by eight children, Fred (Linda) Michl of Olney, Janette (David) Kramer of Georgetown, Texas, Francis (Linda) Michl of Geneva, Judy (Marty) Barrett of Gilbert, Ariz., Michael (Jane) Michl of Grand Chain, Daniel (Sandy) Michl of Murray, Ky., Mary (Roy) Toland of Newton and Jo Anne (Jack) Howard of Houston; brother, George Hoffman of Michigan; sisters, Theresa Ochs of Olney and Rosie Berkland of Oswego; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Sophia was preceded in death by her parents; son, Larry Michl; husband, Lawrence; and siblings, Frank, Alfred, Alice, Anne, Lucy, Mary and Agnus.


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As the holiday season approaches, so do a lot of out-of-towners. And some of them might even be staying at your house!
Are you ready for them? Or are you asking yourself, "How am I ever going to make them comfortable?"
Well, it's really pretty simple. Just figure out what it is that would make them feel at home in your home, then do it. Indeed, the art of hospitality begins the moment guests walk through your front door, but if you've done your homework, everything will be just dandy.
It helps to think about your own experiences on the road. What makes you feel welcome in unfamiliar spaces? What kinds of amenities were provided?
For starters, your guests will appreciate it if you:
With all of that handled, you should be able to relax and enjoy your company, particularly if you've planned some uncomplicated menus. For instance, these breakfast casseroles are designed for stress-free mornings. Any one of them can be assembled the day before guests arrive, so all you have to do on that first, bleary-eyed morning is pull it from the fridge, pop it in the oven and relax.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. Independent research firms' buy recommendations outperform those of investment banks, according to a University of Michigan Business School researcher.
A new study, co-authored by Reuven Lehavy, assistant professor of accounting at the Business School, found that from 1996 to mid-2003 buy recommendations issued by securities firms with no investment banking business outperformed the buys issued by analysts at investment banks by an average of about 8 percentage points annually.
In contrast, hold-and-sell recommendations coming from investment banks outperformed (on the downside) those of the independent research firms by 4.5 percentage points annually.
According to Lehavy and colleagues Brett Trueman of the University of California, Los Angeles, and Brad Barber of the University of California, Davis, investment bank buy recommendation underperformance was concentrated in the period subsequent to the NASDAQ market peak, when it averaged 17 percent annually.
More strikingly, during this period the subset of investment bank buy recommendations outstanding subsequent to equity offerings underperformed those of independent research firms by almost 22 percent annually, they say.
"These results suggest that the underperformance of investment bank buy recommendations was at least partly due to a reluctance to downgrade stocks whose prospects dimmed during the early 2000's bear market, as claimed in the SEC's Global Analyst Research Settlement," Lehavy says.
The SEC and other regulators recently mandated that 10 of the largest investment banking firms provide independent research to their clients. Additional analyses found that the underperformance of investment bank buy recommendations extended not only to the 10 investment banks sanctioned in the SEC's research settlement but to non-sanctioned investment banks as well.
"This uniform underperformance suggests that differentiating between the sanctioned and non-sanctioned banks, in terms of the requirement that independent research be distributed to clients, may not be justified," Lehavy says.
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Why Be a Nassoon?
When it comes time for audition season, it's not just about a group choosing you - it's about you choosing a group. There are countless reasons why some of the best singers on campus have chosen the Nassoons, and they're different for everyone. We're confident that you'll love being a Nassoon, but it's up to you to decide for yourself. So read below about why you should be a 'Soon, and then about what to expect at your audition. We can't wait to meet you!
Reason #1: The Guys
Any 'Soon past or present will tell you that the best part about singing with the Nassoons is the brotherhood you foster with the rest of the guys. Generations of good people have attracted more of the same, and the result is a group that is just fun to be around (or in). The social aspect of the group is as much a part of your life as you choose, but many current members count Nassoons among their closest friends.
We hope you'll come to our open house this audition season to meet us in person, but in the meantime, feel free to browse our
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Reason #2: The Music
If you've ever followed three or more Nassoons into a stairwell, or been inside one of our cars when "Stacy's Mom" comes on, you would find it safe to say that the Nassoons are all about the music. As one of the oldest collegiate singing groups in the country, we have some of the finest arrangements (old and new!) on Princeton's campus. If you would like to hear some samples or watch some recent music videos, please visit our
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. A chance to sing songs like "Princeton is Free," "Shenandoah," and N'Sync's "I Want You Back" with other accomplished musicians is something you won't find in any other group.
Reason #3: The Tours
As a Nassoon, you'll get a chance to travel around the world, entertaining in countless venues, everything from having dinner with the American Consul to signing autographs for adoring schoolchildren. Tours are once-in-a-lifetime chances to see the world, and because we pay for our tours with our shows, it won't cost you a cent.
Visit our
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Reason #4: The Tradition
The Nassoons were Princeton's first a cappella group when they were founded in 1941, and only the fourth in the nation. Now there are hundreds of a cappella groups across the country, but the Nassoons' rich history still distinguishes them from the rest.
The Nassoons have hundreds of alumni who are still proud to call themselves Nassoons, even decades after graduation. These alums are always looking out for the well-being of the current group, and through frequent reunions and group vacations are still reaping the benefits themselves.
The Nassoons have new arrangements emerging every year, keeping the repertoire alive and moving. But some pieces have stayed as staples of the repetoire since the group's founding. The feeling of standing next to someone in the class of 1942 and singing the same song is one that no other Princeton group can boast.
Reason #5: The Perks
Whether it means never paying for domestic and international tours, singing on an album with Ben Folds, being treated like royalty at the Greenbrier Resort, or starring in a movie alongside Tina Fey, the perks of being a Nassoon have no end in sight.
Try out this audition season and see for yourself all of the amazing experiences you won't get anywhere else. We think you'll be glad you did.
How the Audition Works
RELAX. IT'S EASY. We want you to go through your audition at your best. Read the sections below to walk through everything you'll do during the audition process. That way you can come in confident and prepared. Good luck - you'll do fine!
Step 1: Relax
The Nassoons' audition process is similar to that of most of the other a cappella groups on campus. Remember: it's our job to help you sing your best during the audition, and we want to make it as comfortable an experience for you as possible. Before the audition begins, we'll take a moment to sit down, read your audition card, and try to get to know you a little better. James, our Music Director, will start you singing.
Step 2: The Basics
We'll begin by guiding you through some scales to get you warmed up and to test out your range (ideally, you may want to sing a bit on your own prior to the audition to warm up your voice). Then we'll move on to some pitch-matching exercises in which the Music Director will play several series of three notes on the piano and you'll sing them back to the group.
Step 3: Swells
Now it's time to test your power and your ability to switch between different vocal registers. The swells are exercises in which you begin softly on a specified note, slowly increase volume to full power, and then return to the level at which you began. In most cases, we have you try one swell in the middle of your range, one in the lower end, and one up higher near your break. For the last, we generally look for the ability to start in falsetto and break into full voice.
Step 4: Sight Reading (Optional)
After swells, there is an optional sight-reading sample. If you decide to try the sight-reading, your performance can only help your audition; nothing you do will hurt your chances. If you'd rather not, don't worry; some past and present members of the group have declined this option.
Step 5: Your Solo
This brings you to your solo. This is your best opportunity to show the group what you can do, so try to pick a song you enjoy singing, something in which you can demonstrate your vocal strengths, and especially something you feel comfortable with. You can bring words or sheet music if you need them.
Your solo can be anything you want it to be, from classical to pop. Here is a sampling of solos that members have used: Moondance | Loch Lomond | Oh What A Beautiful Morning | Old Man River | Come Fly with Me | In the Still of the Night | Happy Birthday | Isn't She Lovely
Step 6: Blend and the END!
Finally, we'll test out how you blend with the group. We'll stand in a circle with you and sing through a short excerpt of a song three times in four-part harmony. You'll be standing next to someone singing the part we'd like to hear you sing. By the third runthrough, we'll ask you to try to bring out your part so we can listen to how your voice fits with those in the group.
And then you're done - go home and relax! The group will contact you that evening to inform you whether or not you've been called back.
Good luck - we hope you decide to try out!
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St. Louis Rams WR Brian Quick is the team's most improved player, according to offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. Schottenheimer said Quick is competing for playing time and is the most of his opportunities.
Huddle Up: The Rams are looking for receivers to step forward and help out Sam Bradford, and at present Quick is pacing the team in that area. It's still a messy WR situation in St. Louis, but Quick's showing this far makes him at least worthy of considering as a depth fantasy WR4 or WR5 with upside.


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PROPHETSTOWN, Ill. —
Two brothers are facing charges in connection with the Monday morning fire that destroyed eight businesses in downtown Prophetstown.
llinois State Police Master Sgt. Chris Endress said the brothers – ages 16 and 12 – are from out of state, but were staying with their father in Prophetstown for the summer. The boys were transported to a juvenile facility in Galesburg, Ill., at 12:15 a.m. today. Endress added that a hearing will be held Wednesday to determine what charges they will face.
The fire began early Monday morning behind Cindy Jean's Restaurant, 324 Washington St., Prophetstown. The owner, Cindy Eriks, noticed the fire from her apartment above the business and called 911 at approximately 2:38 a.m. Endress confirmed Tuesday afternoon that law enforcement believes the fire began behind the restaurant in a recycle bin that was intentionally set on fire.
The fire raged for several hours, spreading through the downtown area. Almost 30 different fire departments responded with mutual aid and water. No one was injured in the blaze.
The arrests came from the investigations conducted by law enforcement Monday. Endress said it was a group effort.
"There was a lot of work between the fire marshal and the sheriff's department and the Prophetstown PD," Endress said. "A lot of work and a lot of interviews."


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Why do I have to pay a registration fee?
The registration fee helps pay for such items as postage, printing, flowers, rental of china and linen, buses, custodial services, snacks, mementos, the fee for yoga, laminating, nametags, folders, liquor licenses, music, faculty meals, etc.
Why do I have to pay to stay in the dorms?
The expenses that come out of the dorm fee include: custodial charges to clean the rooms and bathrooms, renting the sheets and towels, soap, facial tissue, and ice buckets.
Why do I have to pay so much for meals?
The cost of the meals includes the food, beverages, staff, service, and student workers.
Why is there a late fee? Is there an "Early Bird" discount?
There is a late fee (applied after May 15) to encourage attendees to register in a timely fashion so that nametags and Reunion packets may be made, rooms assigned, meal counts given to Food Service and to class "hostesses", seating arrangements made for classes, and china, linen, sheet, and towel rentals arranged.
Yes, we do offer an "Early Bird" discount if you register before April 10th.
If I lose the key to my dorm room, why do I have to pay $25?
The College charges the Office of Alumnae and Alumni that amount when a key is lost.
Are the residence halls air-conditioned?
We will be housing Reunion attendees in West and Bell. Both residence halls are air-conditioned.
Couples are often housed in Bell Hall.
Will I have my own private bathroom if I stay on campus?
No, the dorms have community hall bathrooms.
Will there be someone available to help me with my luggage?
Yes, there will be porters in Main Hall who will help you. They work for "tips".
The Office of Alumnae and Alumni matches you with the person you requested. If you did not request a roommate, we assign you to room with someone else in your class. Before sending in your registration, please discuss the rooming issue with your preferred roommate, as oftentimes one person lists a different roommate preference or lists an alumna who is not attending the reunion.
Is smoking allowed in the dorms? No.
Are there elevators in the dorms? There are elevators in Bell, West, Main, and Moore (East) halls.
Are there any triples? All rooms are doubles and there are a few singles.
Will there be a list of hotels in our registration packet?
Yes, along with the hotel's rate, phone number, and distance from Randolph College. We encourage alumnae to stay in the residence halls with thier classmates.
Will there be a bus to shuttle us between the hotel and Randolph College?
No, but we will provide transportation to the programmed off-site events.
Will the pool be open? The Bookstore? The Maier Museumof Art at Randolph College?
The pool is closed for Reunion. The campus store and the Maier will be open during the designated times.
Will the tennis courts be available?
Yes, there will be a sign-up sheet at the front desk in the Main Hall Lobby for you to arrange a game.
Will exercise classes be offered?
Yes, we offer a Slow Flow and Meditation yoga class with Cyndi Lee on Saturday afternoon. This class must be registered for in advance as there is limited space.
There are several public golf courses in the area, and an information sheet for the public courses is available at the front desk in Main Hall Lobby.
You will be given a meal card to present as you enter the dining hall so we can account for each meal that is served. If you arrive on campus and decide that you would like additional meals, please see someone at the registration/information desk in Main Hall to pay for those meals.
Will childcare be provided? Will there be a charge?
Once alumnae register to attend and indicate if they plan to bring their children and the ages of the children, them activities and fees will be determined. We will then call the alumna to see if they are interested in participating.


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If you'll recall, last week, I had intentions of reviewing Cloud Atlas but my plans fell through. The result was a vague preview of the film. This week I was able to deliver on my promise.
Last night when I was leaving to see Cloud Atlas, my wife asked me what it was about. My response was that I didn't know and with a puzzled look on her face, she said "Why are you going to see a movie that you don't know anything about?"
So, what's it about? I still have no idea. There are six different storylines in the film and the outcome of one does not impact the other. They span different time periods and are very distinct in their beginnings and ends. So, if you go see Cloud Atlas, don't go looking for a connecting plot because you won't find one. The thing you should look for is the connection between the characters in the story because even though they span different time periods, they are connected by things that elicit certain emotions such as music, books, a button, a key, and other tiny objects that manage to pass through time.
The most intriguing (and interesting) experience of watching Cloud Atlas is looking for the actors in each story arc. Each member of the primary cast plays different characters in each story line. They cross time periods and even genders. It's an interesting process to watch and even though the actors and characters jump around, the story still makes you like the characters which is the most important aspect of good storytelling.
Yes, Cloud Atlas checks in at nearly 3 hours but as with most films I watch, I gave it the watch test. My ratio of how far into the film I look at the time versus how much time is left when I look at it goes a long way in my decision of whether or not I liked a film or would recommend it to anyone else. The first time I looked at the clock in Cloud Atlas was an hour into it. That doesn't sound good for a 3 hour film but at that point it had felt longer as the stories were still developing. The next time I looked, only 10 minutes remained. I consider that to be a long time between watch checks and I take that away to say that it took Cloud Atlas a little while to get going but once it did I was hooked.


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Welcome to Haileybury Youth Trust's [HYT] 'Auction of Opportunity', where you can
bid for a work experience placement from the 35 Lots on this site and in
doing so help transform lives in rural Uganda.
HYT alleviates poverty
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This Auction provides an opportunity for the work placement providers to support
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Tortoise SVN and PayPal, voice controls for the desktop
Community Notebook: Projects
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One thing that makes the open source world likeable is the number of small projects whose maintainers are motivated by the fun of programming rather than any commercial or strategic concerns, giving the users of free software a choice of a more or less infinite variety of specialist applications that come free of charge and that they can develop and improve themselves if the need arises.
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Spotsylvania Artist's Renaissance Exhibit at FCCA
FREDERICKSBURG, VA Experience a contemporary exhibit with a Renaissance flair throughout the month of November at the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA). Opening October 28 is Ave, Patina, the latest exhibition at the Members' Gallery of the FCCA, featuring the most recent works by Spotsylvania artist Patte Ormsby. Her newest paintings illustrate her interpretation of the visual mystique surrounding Renaissance holy paintings, even without the religious subject matter. Combining traditional materials with her own techniques for aging and oxidation, Ormsby's paintings are built layer upon layer, manipulated to show through or melt away, and capture the patina of age. Each invites the viewer to consider what lies beneath and what came before, a convergence of past and present. A First Friday opening reception will be held on November 2 from 6pm-8:30pm.
"Few times in the history of art are as symbolically and visually compelling as that of the Italian Renaissance. This inspires my painting as I use elements of deep color, texture, gold leaf and pattern to present that sacred historical richness in a contemporary context. Using these elements in my paintings is my way of expressing the quiet solemnity and simmering energy of places that are sacred to me," shares Ormsby.
The Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization and a partner of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Established 1963, the FCCA is located in the Historic Silversmith House, circa 1785, at 813 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA. Admission is free to all exhibits, and the Center is open daily from noon to 4pm, Saturdays 11am to 4pm, closed on Tuesdays. Visit www.fccava.org or call (540) 373-5646 to learn more about FCCA exhibits, workshops, membership benefits and the many volunteer opportunities available.


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Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G & Wi-Fi (White)
SM-T211The new Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 features a stunning design that is slimmer and narrower, and sits perfectly in the hand. Packed with a powerful 1.2GHZ Dual Core processor, it can easily handle all of your needs, from using the two cameras on the go to accessing your latest content in either the Music Hub, Video Hub or Game Hub. And to ensure that this truly is your one-stop device, it also provides 2 years free access to Dropbox, with 50GB of storage – the perfect place to keep all your content. 4 5 1 reviews
Recycling Batteries Responsibly
The European Directive on Batteries and Accumulators aims to minimise the impact of batteries on the environment and encourage the recovery of the materials they contain. In the UK, regulations on the recycling of batteries and accumulators (rechargeable batteries) were Introduced in 2009. The Waste Batteries Regulations aim to significantly increase UK collection and recycling of used portable batteries from 3% in 2007 to 25% by 2012, rising to at least 45% in 2016.
The battery symbol on a product or on its packaging indicates that the product must not be disposed of with general household waste. Instead, it is the consumer's responsibility to dispose of their waste batteries at a designated collection point so that they can be recycled. The separate collection and recycling of batteries at the time of dispo sal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that they are recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. A comprehensive list of battery recycling centres can be obtained from: www.recycle-more.co.uk
All Samsung products that are subject to the Batteries Directive are compliant with the UK battery and accumulator Requirements. In accordance with national law, SAMSUNG Electronics (UK) Ltd is a member of an approved batteries producer compliance scheme. This scheme collects, treats and disposes of batteries on Samsung's behalf.
- Carry a lightweight and portable design that's just 9.9mm thin
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- Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HSP, OPP, SPP, HID, PAN
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- Size7.0"
- Resolution1024 x 600
- CPU TypeDual Core Application Processor
- CPU Speed1.2GHz
- Memory8GB / 16GB ROM+1GB RAM*
- Camera Resolution(Rear)3MP
- Camera Resolution(Front)1.3MP
- SensorsAccelerometer,Geo-magnetic,Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
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- Weight304g
- ColourWhite / Gold Brown
- Earjack3.5mm Stereo Earjack
- External Memory SlotMicroSD (up to 32GB)
- SIM SupportYes
- ConnectorMicro USB (5V, 2A)
- Standard Battery4000mAh
- Internet Usage Time(3G)Up to 7 Hrs
- Internet Usage Time(WI-FI)Up to 8 Hrs
- Video Playback TimeUp to 7 Hrs
- Audio Playback TimeUp to 109 Hrs
- Talk Time(W-CDMA)Up to 20 Hrs
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- Music HubYes
- Game HubYes
- Video HubYes
- Learning HubYes
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- Group PlayYes
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3D0X3, Cyber Surety AFSC is officially established on November 1, 2009. Cyber Surety personnel supervise or operate fixed and deployed information technology (IT) resources to monitor, evaluate and maintain systems, policy and procedures to protect clients, networks, data/voice systems and databases from unauthorized activity. They identify potential threats and manage resolution of security violations. 3D0X3 personnel enforce national, DoD and Air Force security policies and directives; employ hardware and software tools to enhance the security by installing, monitoring and directing proactive and reactive information protection and defensive measures to ensure Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) of IT resources. They administer and manage the overall Information Assurance (IA) program to include Communications Security (COMSEC), Emissions Security (EMSEC) and Computer Security (COMPUSEC) programs.
Specific Duties
Specific duties of this AFSC include:
Conducts IA risk and vulnerability assessments; ensures enterprise IA policies fully support all legal and regulatory requirements and ensures IA policies are applied in new and existing IT. Identifies IA weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement. Monitors enterprise IA policy compliance and provides recommendations for effective implementation of IT security controls.
Evaluates and assists IT activities. Makes periodic evaluation and assistance visits, notes discrepancies, and recommends corrective actions. Audits and enforces the compliance of IA procedures and investigates security-related incidents. Assists in conducting IT forensic investigations. Manages the IA program and monitors emerging security technologies and industry best practices.
Performs or supervises activities such as detection and protection of IT resources using IA and IA enabled tools. Provides real-time intrusion detection and firewall protection for all IT resources . Responsible for IA oversight or management of national security systems during all phases of the IT life cycles. Ensures the CIA of IT resources.
Operates and manages IA tools and IA enabled tools . Integrates tools with other IT functions to protect and defend IT resources. Provides CIA by verifying IA controls are implemented in accordance with DoD and Air Force IA standards. Analyzes risks and/or vulnerabilities and takes corrective action. Ensures appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards are incorporated into all new IT resources through certification and accreditation. Protects IT resources from malicious activity.
Job Training
Initial Skills Training (Tech School): AF Technical School graduation results in the award of a 3-skill level (apprentice). Following Air Force Basic Training, airmen in this AFSC attend the following course(s):
- E3ABR3D033 01AA, Cyber Surety Apprentice at Keesler AFB, MS - Course length unknown.
Certification Training: After tech school individuals report to their permanent duty assignment, where they are entered into 5-level (technician) upgrade training. This training is a combination of on-the-job task certification, and enrollment in a correspondance course called a Career Development Course (CDC). Once the airman's trainer(s) have certified that they are qualified to perform all tasks related to that assignment, and once they complete the CDC, including the final closed-book written test, they are upgraded to the 5-skill level, and are considered to be "certified" to perform their job with minimal supervision.
Advanced Training: Upon achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant, airmen are entered into 7-level (craftsman) training. A craftsman can expect to fill various supervisory and management positions such as shift leader, element NCOIC (Noncommissioned Officer in Charge), flight superintendent, and various staff positions. Upon promotion to the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, personnel convert to AFSC 3D090, Cyber Operations Superintendent. 3D090 personnel provide direct supervision and management to personnel in AFSCs 3D0X1, 3D0X2, 3D0X3, and 3D0X5. A 9-level can expect to fill positions such as flight chief, superintendent, and various staff NCOIC jobs.
Assignment Locations: Virtually any Air Force Base.
Average Promotion Times (Time in Service)
Airman (E-2): 6 months
Airman First Class (E-3): 16 months
Senior Airman (E-4): 3 years
Staff Sergeant (E-5): 5 years
Technical Sergeant (E-6): 10.8 years
Master Sergeant (E-7): 16.1 years
Senior Master Sergeant (E-8): 19.7 years
Chief Master Sergeant (E-9): 22.3 years
Required ASVAB Composite Score: Unknown
Security Clearance Requirement: Top Secret
Other Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen
- Completion of high school with courses in advanced mathematics, computer science, networking is desirable. Experience in systems administration in an UNIX, Linux/MacOS, or Windows environment and/or software development, testing, and quality assurance is desired.


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Have YOU been Pippa-ed?
Written by Victoria Brandt // December 26, 2012 // Fashion / Lifestyle, Fashion and Haberdashery, The Dormitory // No comments
"IT'S WEDDING SEASON!" –Vince Vaughn, Wedding Crashers
Everything wedding is in the air, so let's all take a big whiff of it. It seems like everyone is getting engaged, having a new kid, or some other kind of bullshit. You see it on your Facebook news feed every day! Some are getting married after t dating for just the blink of an eye, which will undoubtedly result in a marriage that lasts as long as Kim Kardashian's. But that's not my point here, dears. The point is fashion. Wedding fashion.
My best friend Mandy (also known as Pudge though not in the least big pudgy) walked her sexy ass down the aisle one month ago wearing a stunning lace strapless gown. Other brides en route to the altar take a less conventional approach to their big day. So if you want to wear a pink dress like Gwen Stefani did when she became Mrs. Gavin Rossdale in 2002, then by all means do it! Made for her by John Galliano, Stefani wore a hand-dipped pink ombre gown before ombre was even cool. Knock-offs of her famous dress have since been produced en masse; though I'm pretty sure only she could pull it off. I don't even think Kate Moss could do the same, and that woman could make a garbage bag look good.
Lauren Santo Domingo, highly recognized style authority and founder of online retailer Moda Operandi, took a break during her own wedding reception to cut her one-of-a-kind Nina Ricci wedding dress into a minidress. Maybe she felt that the couture gown was restricting? It was one of the most beautiful gowns I'd ever laid eyes on, and I'm pretty sure she made baby Jesus cry when she cut it off.
Sarah Burton, creative director for fashion's late great muse Alexander McQueen, designed the gown seen around the world: Kate Middleton's. Though some argue that Kate was "Pippa-ed" (that is, outshined by her sister who was wearing the ass-clinging bridesmaids dress), the Duchess of Cambridge's gown was breathtaking. Kate chose the McQueen team to make her gown because of their reverence for fine craftsmanship and classic needlework. Burton had to keep the dress under wraps because it had to be super-secret, dawg. The Queen and her royal bitches at Kensington Palace made Burton sign a confidentiality agreement so she wouldn't squeal on any of the juicy deets. In fact, Burton's parents, Anthony and Diane Heard, were only told on the eve of the ceremony. To find out just what their daughter had created, they had to join the crowds on the Mall and catch a glimpse of the Duchess via periscope!
Within hours of being presented to the world, the McQueen piece was being replicated and copied. That's classic style that has holding power. Props to you, Sarah Burton, you made the dress that made waves around the world! R.I.P. Queenie. He'd be proud.


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Coin Counter Machine Locations
The locations of coin counter machines will vary with the institution or office that has uses them. Many of the coin machines are in use at various bank branches, hospitals, libraries, colleges, cafeterias, public utilities offices and credit unions. Banks, such as the First Commonwealth Bank, has several coin counter machines available for customers use in various branches across the state.
The PNC has branches that offer coin counter machines in the following areas: St. Claire, Robinson Towne and North Hills. Selected branches of American Heritage Federal Credit Union offer free coin counters in different locations in the Pittsburgh area. There is a greater need for coin counters to be located in public places for customers to use in the Pittsburg area, as evidenced by the crowded machines in stores and banks.
Recently, Coinstar signed a deal with Safeway to provide their coin counting machines in Safeway and affiliated stores across the United States; this may be coming in your area soon. If so, you will have another means of getting that loose change taken care of, but it might be good idea to find a place that offers coin counters free to use because of the fees Coinstar uses to operate their machines. Coinstar also has a free feature that you can use if you exchange your coins for gift cards or charitable donations.
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By Joseph Hamrick
The Commerce Journal
One organization in Commerce is streamlining donations to give back to the community.
According to Dick Latson, a board member of Commerce Community Cares Inc., CCC will ensure donations will go to a worthy organization in the community.
"One hundred percent of the funds go back for helping out the community," he said.
Latson said CCC is in contact with many different service organizations in Commerce to help organizations raise funds.
"The way we help these agencies are by accepting contributions," he said. "What's more important, is how these agencies affect the community."
Latson said the organization takes the stress away from donors who are not sure which organization to donate to, or if their funds will stay in Commerce.
"The goal is to combine the fundraising efforts of the organizations into one to give donors a one stop shop to write their checks," he said. "One way to support all of these organizations with one check."
In order for an organization to receive funds from CCC, Latson said the organization sends a letter to the board detailing how much funding they need and what they intend to do with the funds received. The board then determines how much to send.
Latson said one criteria all organizations must meet is that the "money must be spent in the Commerce community."
Having served as treasurer for CCC for the past three years, John Walker said volunteering for CCC has been a rewarding experience.
"It's been real rewarding because you can see the benefits of the community," he said.
CCC is run by a 14-member volunteer board, and Walker said they do this to ensure the funds people donate go directly to service organizations.
"Nobody's compensated in our board because that takes away from our benefactors," he said. "We go into the community to raise funds to give back to the community."
Latson said the CCC has helped to streamline donations to multiple worthy organizations that serve Commerce.
"Through the CCC, high school dropouts have free access to GED education, hungry families get food through the Notheast Texas Food Bank; no children are turned away from youth sports, and students receive medical assistance and referalls they need." he said.
According to Latson, the many organizations in Commerce are all working toward the goal of bettering the community.
"Everybody is after the same goal," he said. "We are so fortunate in the community to have people who care like this."
Latson said the CCC is comprised of members who use funds wisely to help Commerce the most.
"This is where you get your best bang for your buck for helping out the community," he said.
CCC's goal for funding in 2014 is $20,100.
Donations can be made by mailing to P.O. Box 1321, Commerce, Tx, 75428, or in person at the Commerce Chamber of Commerce downtown.


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You must register to vote in Kentucky at least 29 days prior to an election in order to be eligible to vote in that election. Kentucky requires a political party designation at time of registration. Party changes must be completed by December 31 in order to vote in your chosen party's spring primary election. Once you've registered to vote, when you change your address, change your name, or want to change your party affiliation, you must update your voter registration with the Board of Elections.
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- Meet the Criteria to Register – You must be 18 years old on or before election day, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state in order to register to vote in Kentucky.
- Obtain a Voter Registration Card – You can print an application online or pick it up at your County Clerk's office.
- Complete the Voter Registration Card – Fill out all of the required fields using blue or black ink. Do not fill out the section that is labeled "For Clerk Use Only." Filling out and submitting this card will register you to vote for the first time, change your political party designation, and update your registered name and address.
- Choose a Political Party Designation – Choose whether you want to be listed as a republican, democrat, or "other." If you choose "other," you will need to write in the name of your party.
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Obama, Chávez, Jane Harman, and the Spy Scandal to End All Spy Scandals
Bloggers on Jane Harman, AIPAC, Obama, Chavez, and the death of journalism.
Our daily look at stories and topics that are lighting up the Internets:
The Next Spy Scandal?
An interesting story from Jeff Stein in Congressional Quarterly published yesterday has ignited speculation from all corners of the blogosphere today. If the story is true, as conservative Michelle Malkin puts it, "this is a blockbuster scandal of historic proportions." Joshua Keating explains the accusations: "California Representative Jane Harman was recorded on an NSA wiretap telling a suspected Israeli agent that she would intervene on behalf of American Israeli Public Affairs Committee officials, who were being charged with espionage." Liberal Marc Ambinder speculates on the motivations behind "the person or persons who provided Stein with the information." Andrew Sullivan wonders: "Is it more of a scandal that the Bushies were wire-tapping Harman and then were in a position to blackmail her if she didn't provide public support for ... their warrantless wire-tapping? Or is it just another day at the office for AIPAC." Liberal Josh Marshall examines the possibility that Haim Saban might be the Israeli agent here and here. And Jeffery Goldberg thinks the whole thing smells funny. Expect many, many more bloggers to weigh in before this story is through.
The Day in Diplomacy
A handshake? A book? A walkout? Serious diplomatic discussions took a turn toward gossip in the blogosphere today. (Don't act like you're surprised—this is, after all, the blogosphere.) The focus? A handshake Obama shared with Venezuelan populist-dictator Hugo Chávez at this weekend's Summit of the Americas. A few in the GOP sparked the outrage with calls like these. Liberal Steve Benen reacts: "Leading Republicans make it sound as if America's stature is so fragile, it is easily weakened by casual courtesies at an international forum.... It's painfully absurd." The more substantive conservative critiques seem to center upon Obama's "outreach-to-enemies approach to foreign policy," more than particular diplomatic incidents, as this post from Johanna Neuman implies. Turns out that Chávez also handed Obama a book at the Summit, which, incidentally, has skyrocketed from obscurity to an Amazon.com best-seller in a matter of hours after news broke of the gift. The gift is only one part of Chavez's attempt to heal relations with the United States after referring to President Bush as "the devil" not too long ago. In other news that has bloggers talking, a number of diplomats stormed out of a racism conference during an offensive rant by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. And this liberal blogger thinks Obama's policies have the al Qaeda PR machine on the run.
The Death of Journalism
Writing in the Atlantic, Oswald Garrison Villard uses flowery language to predict the death of journalism: "It is the danger that newspaper conditions, because of the enormously increased costs and this tendency to monopoly, may prevent people who are actuated by passion and sentiment from founding newspapers that is causing many students of the situation much concern. What is to be the hope for the advocates of new-born and unpopular reforms if they cannot have a press of their own, as the Abolitionists and the founders of the Republican party set up theirs in a remarkably short time, usually with poverty-stricken bank accounts?" The catch: these words were written in 1918. Some things never change, eh? John Kerry is as concerned as anyone about the issue—but too bad his solution is nothing more than a "beautiful incongruity," writes conservative Matt Welch. Liberal Jason Linkins is angry that the New York Times is full of it. And liberal Eric Boehlert, reacting to this beat-down on certain members of the media, writes that the White House press corps just isn't at the top of its game.
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The most amazing thing you could ever do with bacon (besides eat it)... When's the last time you saw Eritrea in the news?... The Second Amendment makes a crappy song... And this is just plain freaky.


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Thanks for nothing!
This is a personal blog and I talk about/repost whatever I find interesting, diverting, or beautiful. Topics include but aren't limited to: politics, feminism, race/ethnicity, social/economic justice, art, history, literature, cute animals, pop culture, other nonsense. I credit/link back to sources whenever possible. More about this blog
Thanks for nothing!
Positive alternative to "the walk of shame":
"Got Laid Parade"
They call it "the stride of pride" in The Sims and it's hilarious.
I just can't! It's the worst decision in the history of literature, immortalised on the big screen. I wouldn't hurt so much if I didn't know Laurie ends up with that brat Amy while Jo marries that old guy. But I do, and I HATE it!
I bet after the book was published and Louisa May Alcott re-read she was like oh fuck…
I used to think this. For the longest time I resented the fact that Amy got the rich, gorgeous husband while Jo ended up with an impoverished, average-looking older man.
But I reread the book when I was older and have completely changed my view. Laurie is a lightweight who didn't deserve Jo. He's never had to struggle for anything. He and Amy were perfect for each other in that regard and many others—they're both cute, lucky, selfish, and largely talentless dabblers.
Jo, on the other hand, is talented, hard-working, and has had to struggle and fight to get what she wanted. Professor Bhaer is brilliant, kind, selfless, and pushes Jo to be the best she can be. He challenges Jo; Laurie would've bored her. I think everyone ended up with the right partner.
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…and by "think about that" i mean critically engage (and then correct) the way that you are reproducing dehumanizing anti-Black racism by reducing Black folks to looped animations of a few seconds that enable you to ~*~humorously~*~ express yourself
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Album Review
The Strokes - Angles
New release parties like it's 1982
Published: March 30, 2011
The Strokes - Angles
The cynic surveying the fourth album by one-time NYC mavericks the Strokes will find plenty to carp about. There's the garish cover design, halfway between a Cars LP and an Atari 2600 cartridge; the first
single, "Under Cover of Darkness," an appeal at throwback glory for a band already generating nostalgia; and the pounding, dry beats and spot-the-influence pastiche of the remainder. Are the Strokes, once accused of blatantly retelling the CBGBs story, simply attempting to push the narrative to poppy, circa-1982 new wave?
It feels that way, but even with Julian Casablancas unmistakably at the center, the relentless dance music on the first half of Angles puts the band's arsenal of skills on full display; these songs swell with the smarmy personality and contagious vibration of their classic debut.
Opener "Machu Picchu" sells its sexually charged Talking Heads revision impressively, while the Jam and Gary Numan live on confidently in "You're So Right" and "Taken for a Fool," and the boys even stride to New Romantic territory on "Games." But the shocker is "Two Kinds of Happiness," cribbing from less credible sources — a-Ha and even Wang Chung — to unexpectedly delightful effect.
Toward what should be its climax, Angles tires; the feverish party atmosphere fades too early.
As their third front-loaded record in a row, it's a handy microcosm for the Strokes' career. It's as if even alt-rock's hardest hedonists of the modern era are too wrapped up and confused to make the good times last. By the end of their records, the Strokes always sound hungover from the night before or from youth, all too conscious of how impossible it is to sustain something fired-up and crazy.
There's something honest about that, but one wishes their morning-after songs felt as lived-in as their hyperkinetic anthems.
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This is really the pot calling the kettle black isn't it? Especially since Barack "I just share campaign themes with my good friend Deval" Obama based most of his campaign on plagiarized ideas.
This, in the grand scheme of things is a pretty sad representation of what this site has become.


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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. —
Logan Mallory tossed a five-inning no-hitter and the North Laurel offense woke up in the third inning of their 49th District opener to post a 10-0 win over Jackson County.
Early it was the kind of game that makes a coach nervous. The Jaguars couldn't find a run in the first two innings as the Generals tried to build some momentum.
"You always worry," North Laurel coach Darren McWhorter said. "What if everything goes just right and everything you hit is right at them. Especially when you leave the bases loaded early, it's not a good thing when you're not scoring any runs."
The Jaguars did leave the bases loaded in a scoreless second inning, but maybe they shouldn't have. Austin Thompson scored from third base when Byron Rice appeared to beat out an infield hit on a roller down the third base line. Thompson was already in the dugout when the officials called him back to third, ruling the ball hit the batter in the box and was foul.
"It didn't hit him. It should have been a run right there, but it all evens out," McWhorter said.
That call would be forgotten when North Laurel figured out Jackson County starter Austin Whitehead.
"That pitcher is a competitor. He will battle out there," McWhorter said.
Whitehead walked Marcus Carson and Weston Griebel to open the inning. Ethan Maxey reached when his fly ball was dropped in left field, allowing Carson to score the first run. The runs would come easy from there.
"If you get one, then one will lead to two and two will lead to three. He had some guys step up and hit some nice balls," McWhorter said.
Zach Hurley drove in two runs with a double to left field. Hurley would score on an Austin Thompson single. Austin Rudder followed with an RBI single. A double by Cole Lewis made it a 6-0 game.
Carson led off the bottom of the fourth inning with a triple and scored on a Griebel fly ball. With two outs, Hurley hit his second double. He would score on a wild pickoff throw. Thompson and Rudder drew walks with Thompson scoring on a wild pitch. Rice singled to drive in Rudder for a 10-0 lead.
"We were able to make it a short game, which is nice when you have to play a doubleheader," McWhorter said.
Mallory retired the side quickly in the fifth; including striking out the last two batters. He finished the night with nine strikeouts and three walks
"He threw well. I told him don't walk people. That's what happened last time is they took a lead early on us because of a couple of walks then a couple of hits," McWhorter said.


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Archive for April, 2012
Photo: R.A. Dickey and Peyton Manning
The Denver Broncos' new quarterback, Peyton Manning, was on hand to watch the Mets take on the Rockies at Coors field on Sunday. Manning was the backup QB (albeit briefly) behind Todd Helton at Tennessee. He cheered on his old teammate when Helton blasted a game-tying grand slam. But Manning also spent some time catching […]
Inspirational Speech by Wally Backman
For those who need a little inspiration on a lazy Monday morning, turn up the volume and click below. For those who have never heard curse words, are offended by them, or in a workplace, MUTE THE VOLUME, as this is NSFW.
Mets Game 22: Win Over Rockies
Mets 6 Rockies 5 A series win gives Mets fans a Rocky Mountain High.
Mets Game 21: Win Over Rockies
Mets 7 Rockies 5 Only one bad inning for the Mets in this game. And this time, the Rox didn't score 11 runs in that frame.
Mets Game 20: Loss to Rockies
Rockies 18 Mets 9 Sometimes, all you need is one domino to fall. The Mets knocked that one domino over in the fifth, with two outs, and next thing you knew a tie ballgame became a comfy four-run lead. Then came the BOTTOM of the fifth inning …
Mets Game 19: Win Over Marlins
Mets 3 Marlins 2 Mets complete a sweep of the Marlins on Kirk Nieuwenhuis day.
Mets Game 18: Win Over Marlins
Mets 5 Marlins 1 Mets sink Fish to go two games over .500 and retain sole possession of third place.
We Like[d] Ike!
Ike Davis gives me headaches. I throw on the Mets game after a friend told me what Kung Fo Panda just did. After watching Dillon Gee struggle, I get to watch Ike Davis strike out looking with the bases load in the 8th inning against the San Francisco Giants. The Mets would lose 7-2. After […]
Bay and Pelfrey to DL: Good News or Bad News?
By now you probably know that Jason Bay has been placed on the disabled list with a rib fracture and Mike Pelfrey joined him with elbow inflammation. Is this bad news or good news for Mets fans?
Mets Game 17: Win Over Marlins
Mets 2 Marlins 1 Seems we're still traveling in a time machine and emerging from it to watch pitcher-dominated baseball from the 1970s — and I'm loving every minute of it.
Greetings from Coca-Cola Park!
Happy Baseball Season everyone. I was able to attend last night's Buffalo Bison-Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs game at beautiful Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, PA. I bought these seats in January, hoping to get a glimpse of either Matt Harvey or Jeurys Familia. Instead, we got Dylan Owen, making an emergency start for Jeremy Hefner, who […]
Blog Roundup: The .500 Edition
There have been times over the past couple of years where a Mets record of .500 was a good thing. But after a 7-3 start in their first 10 games, the Mets have gone 1-5 against the Braves and the Giants to drop their record to 8-8. The hope, if you're looking for some, is […]
Mets Game 16: Loss to Giants
Giants 7 Mets 2 In this series, the Mets were lucky to not face Matt Cain and to see Tim Lincecum at a time when he was looking quite human. However, the Mets still dropped three of four, and have now reached Omar Minaya's perpetual goal of .500.
Mets Game 15: Loss to Giants
Giants 6 Mets 1 The weather conditions were reminiscent of those that might be experienced during an early season game at old Candlestick Park — cold, wet, windy. And as was often the case in those San Francisco games of yesteryear, the Giants beat the Mets.
Frankie Goes to Setup Role?
Somewhere in the swirling mess of Saturday's game against the Giants is a disappointing performance by Frank Francisco. The Mets' closer let up 2 hits and a walk in the ninth while attempting to protect a 3-run lead. After it was obvious Francisco didn't have his stuff or his command, he was pulled by Terry […]


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The Long Creek Community Development Club met briefly at the clubhouse on Nov. 12, 2012, to elect officers and plan for December's Christmas supper.
The potluck supper is scheduled for Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. Members were asked to bring a dish.
Yard of the Month honors for October were presented to Jim and Jessica Daniels of Aycock Road.
Refreshments were served by Jacque Longmeier, Amy Briscoe, Ann Schroeder and Rachel Keller.
Members of the Long Creek Community are encourage to join the club during the meetings at the clubhouse, 4892 Zero Road.
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(Hello Vegetables is currently on hiatus, but here's where I was coming from.)
- Hello Vegetables is a personal, not-for-profit, me-spending-money-to-promote-good-music operation.
- I desperately want to turn you on to great music. There is a lot of beauty in the world and I want to shine a light on it as best I can.
- I sincerely believe that I am doing artists and labels a good turn by doing promoting their music in this way, and my experience thus far has borne this out. However, if you're an artist or label and don't agree, please contact me and I'll remove any music immediately.
- Great music isn't just new music. I post older music as well. Somewhere out there are kids who've never heard The Birthday Party or Loretta Lynn. If I can be the person who lets them know, my time on Earth has not been wasted.
- There are plenty of places to go if you want to find out whom Billy Corgan put down, or what band had a meltdown onstage in Barcelona last night. I try to keep it to the music as much as possible.
- Nickelback is as important to some people as the Velvet Underground or James Brown are to others, so I'll focus my energy on the positive. If I like it, I'll write about it. If not, I won't. (I might say something out loud, though.)
- Music is great! I love you!
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LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- The World Bank lowered its global economic-growth forecast Wednesday, tipping 2.2% expansion in 2013, down from a 2.4% projection issued in January and below last year's estimated 2.3% growth. In its semiannual Global Economic Prospects report, the multinational development agency also revised lower its expectations for growth in China, Brazil and India, while upping estimates for Japan and the U.S. For 2014, the World Bank sees global growth at 3%.
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CUMBERLAND - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIESThis web page contains information about the location and use of Archives and Libraries for Cumberland-related family history research. Generally speaking, Archives (more commonly known as Record Offices) are repositories for original source material, such as Wills or Parish Registers, whereas the Local Studies Sections of Libraries are where you'd expect to find the Census, and printed local source material, such as Trade Directories. If you're looking for assistance by post or email in Cumberland, the Cumbria Archives provide a Research Service. A similiar facility is offered by the Cumbria Library Services - check their Local Studies page, selecting the 'Local Studies Resources' menu item, for details. If nothing less than a personal visit will suffice, more detailed information, and some useful comments based on our own experiences, are offered below.
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RECORD OFFICESThose embarking on research in Cumberland may be forgiven for being confused - the Cumbria Archive Services offer the choice of no less than four Record Offices! Most counties are covered by just the one! However the Carlisle Record Office (CRO) may be the first, and most productive stop for many researchers.
Carlisle Archive Centre
Lady Gillford`s House, Petteril Bank Road
Carlisle, CA1 3AJ
Whitehaven Archive and Local Studies Centre
Scotch Street
Whitehaven, CA28 7NL
Cumbria Archive Centre, Kendal
Kendal County Offices
Kendal, LA9 4RQ
- Carlisle Archive Centre
MUSEUMSFor other sources of archival material in Cumberland, the Tullie House Museum may prove of interest:-
- Tullie House Museum
Castle Street
Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8TP
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- Cumbria Libraries
11 Globe Lane
Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8NX
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Bond Guru Bill Gross on the Housing Crisis
PIMCO's chief sees a huge fall in home prices unless the government subsidizes mortgages.
Bill Gross, founder and chief investment officer of PIMCO, the world's largest family of bond funds with $746 billion in assets under management, believes that without government intervention, home prices could drop as much as 20 percent over the next two years. U.S. News spoke with Gross about what he thinks the government should do to prevent such losses. Excerpts:
Why do you think housing prices are declining?
The simplest explanation is because they went up too much.... It's hard for a home to go down in price significantly unless there's been a bubble. The reason for a significant bubble is not only low interest rates back in the 2003-2004 time period but a significant amount of near-fraudulent behavior in the mortgage market with no-documentation loans and—[as] I call them—"funny money" mortgages. Not all of them are fraudulent, but there certainly was an egregious overreach in terms of the private marketplace that made it possible for anyone and everyone to buy a home. So now, as the easy lending is not only being pulled back but eliminated, then [the climbing prices], almost by necessity, come to an end. Those are some of the primary reasons, but down the list would also be slow employment. People are getting laid off, and the American wage earner who is the homeowner basically can't afford a home as easily as they could before.
What would stop those declines?
Two things would stop it: One is monetary policy in terms of lower interest rates. Obviously the Fed has lowered interest rates and will probably do more, and that helps out existing homeowners to some extent. For those with [adjustable-rate mortgages] it does, if they don't have to adjust upwards and can begin to adjust downwards. But the housing decline is really a function of people not buying homes as well as people trying to get out. The old ARM is basically being shunned, so affordability rests on the 30-year mortgage. So what [Fed Chairman Ben] Bernanke is doing is helping, but the fact is, the 30-year mortgage hasn't come down like the fed funds rate. So the Fed has a problem. They can lower short-term rates, but they don't have any control over the 30-year mortgage. That's controlled by us, the Chinese, and anybody else that wants to buy them.
That's a problem and will continue to be a problem. Then it's up to the fiscal side, to Congress, to make changes in terms of regulations and additional programs. They need to use a government agency that's been around since the 1930s, the Federal Housing Administration. We need the FHA to provide mortgages with, at least in my opinion, a subsidized interest rate. Instead of 5.5 or 6 percent, they could put 4 or 5 percent and minimize, if not eliminate, the down payments, so people can afford to buy not only a new home but an existing home.
It might bring up the question as to, "Isn't that the same as down payments provided a few years ago [that caused the problems]?" Yes, but now a government agency is overseeing the list of buyers as opposed to "greedy" loan originators that just ran it for a fee. I think that's what's required.
So it's necessary for the government to essentially subsidize mortgages?
Yes, I think so. You need an interest rate below existing interest rates. I think they need to subsidize it. Let's not get ridiculous, but with a 4.5 or 4 percent interest rate and 0 percent down for people who have demonstrated good credit and a willingness to pay on time. Let's get it over with and move forward. Otherwise, nobody knows for sure, but the futures market is projecting another close-to-10-percent decline in housing prices. If that's correct, we're really in trouble. We need to do something. Wouldn't the kind of program you're suggesting be expensive?
It's really a program nowhere near as expensive as the $150 billion [stimulus package] being proposed in terms of putting checks into hands. [The cost] would be minimal. It seems that you're saying a stimulus package alone won't solve the housing problem.
Definitely not. You could make an argument that the $500 or $1,000 rebate check would be spent to make mortgage payments. I can't dispute that, but for the most part, that program is a consumption-oriented program. [Taxpayers] will pay down credit cards, use it for gas, and that 30-year mortgage payment is just going to have to wait. It's OK as an emergency stopgap thing, but the real problem is in the housing market, and that's where Washington should be really focused. I get the sense they're beginning to get it.