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Email information to email@example.com. A list of ongoing classes is available at www.bradenton.com/community. DEADLINE: Information must be received 10 days in advance of publication.
Kitten foster parent and bottle-feeding: Become a foster parent or help with bottle-feeding orphaned kittens 11 a.m.-noon Oct. 19 at the Cat Depot, 2542 17th St., Sarasota. Information and reservations: 941-366-2404 or email email@example.com.
Leash walking cats: Leash walk our abandoned and adoptable cats noon-1 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Cat Depot, 2542 17th St., Sarasota. Information and reservations: 941-366-2404 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Iron Artists Throwdown Call: VMI Media Group and Artspace Anna Maria will be hosting the inaugural Iron Artists Throwdown Nov. 1 at 101 South Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, and are calling on local artists to participate. The event will feature regional artists to show off their talents and abilities in a creative competition a la Iron Chef. Teams of two to three artists are invited to participate both as individual artist or representing local galleries. Starting with a "pantry" of 10 go-to art supplies, a secret ingredient will be unveiled the day of the event for the artists to create their piece within a 45-minute time frame. Keeting's Office and Art Supply will provide base supplies as well. The winner of the competition will be featured on the Spring cover of The Village Magazine, a regional creative-culture lifestyle publication. Artists of all levels of artistic experience can submit their team for consideration by Oct. 19 to email@example.com. Information: 941-243-3835 or www.artspaceannamaria.com.
New College of Florida "New Topics" Lectures: The 2013-14 New Topics New College series will feature speakers from the worlds of medial research, global finance, international affairs, women's rights, environmental conservation and rock and roll. The 6-program series, a collaboration of New College of Florida and the New College Foundation, will feature lectures on timely topics, followed by a question and answer session with the audience and a reception where guests can meet the speakers. The topics and speakers for this year are: "Journey into the Heart of Florida," with photographer Carlton Ward, Nov. 21; "Improving Brain Health: What Validated Science and Research Reveals," with Dr. Michael Mullan of the Roskamp Institute, Dec. 5; "Lessons learned from Rock-n-Roll," with music executive Tony Michaelides, Jan. 21; "A look at the Current Market," with Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren, Feb. 6; "Our Bodies, Ourselves: Four and a Half Decades of Advancing Women's Health and Human Rights," with Judy Norsigian, author of "Our Bodies, Ourselves," Feb. 25, and "Contemporary Afghanistan," with David Staats, former U.S. Consul in Pakistan, March 19. All programs are at 5:30 p.m. in the Mildred Sainer Pavilion on New College's Caples Campus, 5313 Bay Shore Road. Tickets are $20 per event or $100 for the series. Reservations and information: 941-487-4888 or www.donate.ncf.edu/newtopics.
Book release party: Sarasota-based mystery author Judith Rock will meet area readers at a launch party for her new novel, "The Whispering of Bones," 6 p.m. Nov. 5 at Bookstore1Sarasota, 1359 Main St., Sarasota. "The Whispering of Bones" is the long-awaited fourth installment in Rock's popular Charles du Luc historical mystery series. The author will read from and sign copies of her novel and participate in a Q&A session. Information: 941-365-7900 or www.bookstore1sarasota.com.
Palmetto High School Class of 1973: The Palmetto High School Class of 1973 will host their 40th year reunion 6-9 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Bradenton Yacht club, 4307 Snead Island Road, Palmetto. Information: 941-729-1987 or www.palmettohighschool.com.
Southeast High School Class of 1971: The Southeast High School Class of 1971 will celebrate a 60th birthday party 7-10 p.m. Nov. 16 at Spanish Point, 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey. Information: Donna Foerst Silliman at 941-748-9420.
13th annual Empty Bowls benefit luncheon: The "Empty Bowls" luncheons to benefit The Food Bank of Manatee will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 18 at Renaissance on 9th, 1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton, and on Oct. 19 at Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. For this casual luncheon, area restaurants, local businesses and talented potters all contribute to help fight hunger in Manatee County. Tickets are $25 each and include a unique ceramic bowl to keep, a selection of soups, fresh bread from Publix, and a Grandma's Goodies cookie. Empty Bowls is the primary fundraiser of the year for The Food Bank of Manatee and 100 percent of the proceeds stay local. The event is sponsored by Neal Communities, Michael Saunders & Company - Bradenton Office, The Mosaic Company, Walgreens, ABC 7, The Manatee Herald-Tribune, and Lakewood Ranch Communities. Tickets are $25 ($12 is tax-deductible), $10 children (age 12 and younger) and may be purchased online at www.foodbankofmanatee.org, by calling 941-749-0100, or at the door. Renaissance on 9th is at 1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton.
Anna Maria Oyster Bar's "Shoeless Shindig": The Anna Maria Oyster bar will throw its newest funraising bash, the Shoeless Shindig 5:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at Paradise Point, 102 48th Ave., Holmes Beach. Guests will be treated to themed food stations with wine pairings, bourbon tasting, a Patron tent, cigar bar, live music by Kettle of Fish, a full bar, midway games, a glow-in-the-dark sand trap contest, prize drawings and more. Tickets: $100. Proceeds will benefit the Manatee Education Foundation, the PACE Center for Girls and the University of South Florida, School of Hospitality and Technology scholarships. Information: 941-761-7797.
2013 Dog Olympics and Adopt-A-Thon: The 2013 Dog Olympics and Adopt-A-Thon will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 19 at Bayside Pet Resort, 8154 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. This fun family event will be focusing on finding fur-ever homes for cats and dogs from local rescue groups and animal shelters. Dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes are invited to participate in fun, non-athletic competitions. The event will feature the following Olympic Games and contests: shedding, pie eating for large and for small dogs, howling, leave it, smallest dog, longest tail, roll over Rover, best trick, look-alike, and an inspired costume contest. There will be pet-related vendor booths, a cooling corner, and dog and cat adoptions. Admission is free. Registration per game: $3, $15 for unlimited Olympic Games. Information: 941-747-8808, ext. 310 or www.humanemanatee.org.
Mothers Helping Mothers Charity Costume Bash and Silent Auction: Mothers Helping Mothers will host their inaugural "Zombies Helping Mummies" Charity Costume Bash and Silent Auction 8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 19 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, 7051 Wireless Ct., Lakewood Ranch. The event features select beers and wine, heavy "horror" d'oeuvres, a "silent but deadly" auction, a costume contest, ghoulish surprises and live music by The Boneshakers. Tickets: $65. Proceeds will benefit Mothers Helping Mothers. Information: www.zombieshelpingmummies.eventbrite.com.
Lakewood Ranch Women's Club Annual Bazaar, Boutique and Luncheon: The Lakewood Ranch Women's Club will host their Annual Bazaar, Boutique and Luncheon with doors open at 10:30 a.m. and the luncheon at 12:15 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Fete Ballroom, Polo Grill, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. There will be wide-ranging choice of gifts, artwork, bobbles and bling from old favorites and many new additions including fine art, artisan crafts, scarves, original jewelry, purses, clothing, children's boutique items and home decor. Cost: $35. Reservations are required. Proceeds will benefit Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy and Solve Maternity Home, and Hope Family Services. Information: www.lwrwc.org.
Taste on Main-The Longest Table: Dine under the stars starting with a reception-mixer at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner Oct. 24 on Main Street in downtown Bradenton. The event features a delectable menu offered by various local restaurants, and strolling musicians and street artists. After dinner, for the football faithfull, the Panthers vs. Bucs game will be broadcasted at over six Main Street locations. The event is for persons aged 21 and older. Tickets: $75. Proceeds will benefit The Mayor's Feed the Hungry Program, Meals on Wheels and the DeMino Family Culinary Foundation. Information: 941-224-1252 or www.profoodservices.com.
"Taste of SoMA": The Child Protection Center presents "Taste of SoMA," a South of Main Street Tasting Awareness and Open House event 5-8 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Child Protection Center, 720 S. Orange Ave., Sarasota. The public can sample prepared dishes from an impressive array of downtown restaurants and bars and listen to live music by Lisa Ridings and Vertigo. Guests are invited to tour the facility to learn more abut the vital work that the CPC does to combat child abuse. The event is free and open to the public. Information: 941-365-1277 or www.facebook.com/ChildProtectionCenter.
Safe Sex Halloween Bash "Studio 13: The Undead Disco": Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida will present its fifth annual Safe Sex Halloween Bash, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 25 at Michael's on East, 1212 East Ave. S., Sarasota. Groove the night away amidst a sea of glitter and glamour at this freakishly gorgeous party featuring tantalizing nighttime nibbles, open bar, surprise entertainment, 70s swagger, a costume contest, and music by DJ Imminent. Tickets: $85 in advance, $100 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the sexual health and prevention education programs. Information: 941-365-3913, ext. 1124 or www.SafeSexHalloweenBash.com.
"Doctor Idol": The Sarasota Orthopedic Associates will host a "Doctor Idol" competition, a continuation of the popular battle of the bands featuring Sarasota-Manatee musician/physicians, 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Hyatt Regency, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota. Attendees in costume dressed as a music legend will be automatically entered into a grand prize drawing. Tickets: $25, includes light bites and a cash bar. Proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County. Information: 941-487-1140 or facebook.com/DoctorIdol.
Third Annual Brewed Life Beer Festival: The third annual Brewed Life Beer Festival will be held 5-9 p.m. Oct. 26 along Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. There will be beer sampling, food from local Lakewood Ranch restaurants and a variety of fine wine available for purchase. There will be a costume contest and entertainment will be provided by Pitbull Toddler and Muphin Chuckrs. Tickets: $25-$45. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Manatee County. Information: email@example.com.
Cancer benefit: A cancer benefit for Sgt. Sean Courtney, a local U.S. Marine Sergeant and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, will be 2-8 p.m. Oct. 27 at Straggler's Bar, 5580 Swift Road, Sarasota. The event features a live auction, prize drawings, food and live music by Kettle of Fish. Bikers and the general public are invited. Information: Sara Brubaker at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Grande Pirate Masquerade Ball: The Anna Maria Island Privateers will host the Inaugural Invation and Grand Pirate Masquerade Ball 7-11 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Seafood Shack, 4110 127th St. W., Cortez, featuring four areas of entertainment, heavy hors d'oeuvres, fun and mysterious surprises, games, cash bar, prize drawings and auctions. Pirate, masquerade, krewe attire or formal attire is encouraged. Tickets: $40. The event is for person 21 and older. Proceeds will benefit the Anna Maria Privateers programs. Information: 941-238-8974 or www.pirateinvasion.org.
Players Theatre "A Night to Remember" Gala: The Players Theatre, wiil be honoring 12 Players' Pioneers at "A Night to Remember" Gala beginning with a cocktail reception at 6p.m. followed by a grand gala dinner Nov. 1 at Michael's On East, 1212 East Ave. S., Sarasota. The event will feature live and silent auctions and live performances by Katherine Randazzo, Joseph Strickland, Jennifer Baker, Joyce Valentine, Sarah Cassidy, Ryan Modjeski, Noah Kunkel, KLaity Cairo and Lily Mancini. Seating is limited. Tickets: $150. Reservations: Michelle Bianchi Lingel at 941-365-2494.
Seventh annual Team Hope Walk: The seventh annual Team Hope Walk will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 2 at the Riverwalk Park near Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton. The event features prize drawings, giveaways, and a silent auction. Registration: $20 in advance, $25 day of event. Proceeds will benefit Huntington's Disease Society of America. Information: 941-755-9550.
Bowls of Hope: Bowls of Hope, a soup and potters event, will be 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 3 at Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Guests can enjoy the estate grounds, tented for both sun and rain, as they browse hundreds of ceramic bowls created by local potters and choose from soups donated by local restaurants. Attendees can taste as many as three varieties before selecting a favorite soup. Bread dessert and beverages will also be provided. Tickets: $25. Proceeds will benefit All Faiths Food Bank. Information: 941-379-6333 or www.allfaithsfoodbank.org.
"Images of Caring" Awards Dinner: The Manatee County Rural Health Services Foundation will hold "Images of Caring," its annual awards dinner, 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto. The event will highlight Dr. Angus Woodward Graham Jr. as he is bestowed with the Senator Edgar H. Price Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award. Tickets: $100. Proceeds will benefit the Manatee County Rural Health Services Foundation. Information: 941-776-4017.
Legacy of Valor Celebration Luncheon: The Junior League of Sarasota and Manatee Counties will host the Legacy of Valor Celebration Luncheon 11 a.m. Nov. 7 at Dolphin Aviation, 8191 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. The event is part of the Legacy of Valor Campaign, which honors the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families and provides information about programs specifically designed to help veterans in the Southwest Florida region. Keynote speaker will be Keni Thomas, a decorated combat veteran of the elite 75th U.S. Army Ranger Rgt. special operations unit. Tickets: $40. Information: 612-280-5800 or www.jlsarasota.org.
"Pussycat Festival": Gulf Shore Animal League will host the inaugural "Pussycat Festival," 4-9 p.m. Nov. 9 at Tarpon Pointe Tiki Bar and Grill, 801 Riverside Dr. E., Bradenton. The event will feature a Chinese auction, animal-themed drink specials, live music by Sophie B. Hawkins, Twinkle Schascle Yockim, and Kristy Lee. Tickets: $20. Proceeds will benefit Gulf Shore Animal League. Information: Christine Hawes at 941-780-3046.
Capobianco's 13th annual Fundraiser for the Animals: The Capobianco's 13th annual Fundraiser for the Animals will be 6-10 p.m. Nov. 15 at 5211 21st Ave. W., Bradenton. The fundraiser will feature live music, a photo boot and refreshments. The cover charge to get in is a minimum 20-pound bag of dog food or cat food and an appetizer to share per couple. There will be live entertainment, photo booth, Chinese auction and prize drawings. Information: 941-704-2394.
"Jazz Express": The Renaissance on 9th, 1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton will be transformed into a jazz cabaret 6-10 p.m. Nov. 16 and 1-6 p.m. Nov. 17 for a "Jazz Express" fundraiser. The event will feature a New Orleans style dinner and drinks and live music by the Linda Baker Band, KoKo Ray and the Soul Providers, Billie Marcus and the State College of Florida Jazz Ensemble and many other regional jazz musicians. Tickets: Nov. 16: $60; Nov. 17: $20, $100 VIP for both days, including food and drinks. Proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels PLUS and the Food Bank of Manatee. Information: Jill McGarry at 941-749-0100 or www.mealsonwheelsplus.org.
"High Tide at High Noon": The annual Planned Parenthood fall fashion show luncheon "High Tide at High Noon," will be at noon Nov. 18 at the Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. The event features resort style fashion from various local merchants and a variety of fresh fare at delicious food stations. Tickets: $65. All proceeds will benefit Planned Parenthood programs. Information: 941-365-3913 or www.myplannedparenthood.org.
Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage Boatworks: F.I.S.H. Boatworks, 4404 116th St. W., Cortez, has volunteer opportunities available for people, skilled or unskilled but interested in boats, to built, rebuilt, or restore boats of various kinds with emphasis on historical wooden boats with a Florida heritage. Volunteers can participate in support efforts such as motor repair, maintenance, and other boat related works on both wood and fiberglass boats. Those interested can visit F.I.S.H. Boatworks Thursday-Saturday to obtain information or call 941-580-1036.
Manatee Technical Institute: Manatee Technical Institute, 5505 34th St. W., Bradenton, is looking for retired educators and business people to volunteer in helping foreign students in the Adult Education Department with Mathematics and English in preparation for the GED diploma. A great number of students are inadequately prepared to successfully participate in the courses for the GED diploma. Retirees are needed for one or two days throughout the school year. Those interested are encouraged to contact Olga Rodriguez at 941-209-6800, ext. 2244.
Prospect Riding Center: Prospect Riding Center, a non-profit organization that offers therapeutic and recreation directed equine activities for enhanced well being to those with special needs, is seeking volunteers to assist with students in the arena and with barn activities. Volunteers are needed to help with administrative duties including fund-raising and other computer generated assignments. Volunteers are also needed for monthly workdays at the ranch and for fund-raising events through out the year. Prospect Riding Center is at 34250 S.R. 70 E., Myakka City. Information: 941-713-1736.
Graphic design volunteer opportunity: Turning Points, 701 17th Ave. W., Bradenton, is looking for a volunteer with graphic design experience who can offer several hours of graphic design assistance on two projects. Turning Points is a non-profit organization that provides, coordinates, and facilitates services to the homeless and those at risk of being homeless in Manatee County. Information: Cheryl Hedger, Volunteer Coordinator, at 941-747-1509 or email email@example.com.
Manatee County Agricultural Museum: The Manatee County Agricultural Museum, 1015 Sixth St. W., Palmetto, has several volunteer opportunities available at the museum or as work at home. Duties include preparing mailings, manning the front desk, historical research, data entry, assisting at special events or elementary school programs, craft and materials preparation, gardening and yard work, restoration of tools and equipment, and carpentry. For more information call Cindy Keck, Volunteer Coordinator, at 941-721-2034.
Humane Society Lakewood Ranch: The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch, 7334 Trade Court, Lakewood Ranch, is looking for volunteers in several areas of its organization. Volunteer positions are available in their dog and cat care facilities. Dog care positions are for four separate shifts a day and consist of walking dogs, feeding and socializing. The duties of the cat care positions are for two separate shifts and consist of feeding the cats and cleaning their rooms. There is also a need for consignment shop sales people, desk help and off-site adoptions. For information, call 941-361-1071 or email email@example.com.
Volunteer drivers and yarn needed: Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee is requesting yarn donations and volunteer drivers. Yarn donations are needed for volunteers who knit or crochet lap blankets and slippers, which are distributed to needy seniors in Manatee County. Any and all yarn is appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at 811 23rd Ave. E., Bradenton. Volunteer drivers are needed to help deliver hot meals to homebound seniors. Time requirement for delivering meals is approximately 1-1.5 hours, 1-5 days per week. Meals are prepared at 811 23rd Ave. E., Bradenton and delivered by volunteers between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Information: 941-747-4655 or www.mealsonwheelsplus.org.
Parent aides: Family Partnership Center, a local agency that gives support to families before crises emerge, ensuring that children can enjoy their right to grow up in a healthy and happy home, seeks parent aide volunteers. The parent aide visits an overwhelmed family one hour, once a week on Monday-Saturday mornings, afternoons or evenings. The volunteer teaches parents effective discipline, age appropriate behavior, and anger and stress management. The position requires a one-year commitment. Volunteers will serve both English and Spanish speaking families in the center's in-home parenting education program. Schedules are flexible, and a 1-hour orientation and a 20-hour training session are required. Volunteers will work under ongoing supervision. Information: 941-756-3007.
Turning Points: The organization formerly known as The Community Coalition on Homelessness, at 701 17th Ave. W., Bradenton, is looking for Spanish bilingual volunteers for positions in the open door intake, reception center, computer lab, and medical and dental program. To volunteer, obtain more information, or schedule a tour of the facility, contact Cheryl Hedger, volunteer coordinator, at 941-747-1509 or email email@example.com.
Senior Enrichment Center: The Senior Enrichment Center at Renaissance on 9th, 1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton, is looking for volunteer instructors to enhance their offerings for the over-50 group. The SEC is the premier gathering place for active seniors in Manatee County with regularly scheduled classes, activities and special events. Volunteers are needed to lead classes in fitness, arts and crafts, foreign language, photography, woodworking, painting, watercolor, etc. Information: 941-749-0100.
Volunteer mentors: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast needs volunteers to mentor children ages 6-18 in Manatee County. There are 38 youth ready to be matched, of which 35 are boys and three are girls. Many options are available to mentors, such as the Bigs-in-School Program, where the volunteer/mentor meets with the student in school for one hour a week, or the traditional community-based program, where the volunteer/mentor meets with the child outside of school. Information: 941-746-7000 or www.bbbssun.org.
Master Gardening program: The Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service is accepting applications from members of the community who are interested in joining the Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program. Requirements are an interest in learning about gardening and horticulture, time to attend the intensive training course and study many areas of horticulture, and a willingness to share what you learn with others. Applicants can download an application from http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu and click on the Master Gardener Program link or call 941-722-4524.
Free tutoring program: Support A Child offers free tutoring, open to children and adults, to focus on core math and reading skills. The primary objective of this program is to raise a child's self-esteem by providing the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in school and in life. Adult programming focuses on English as a second language and GED fulfillment. Coursework is designed to address disengaged learners and others who are not reaching their potential. Information: 941-773-6676 or 941-301-1055 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Habitat for Humanity: Manatee Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers who are able to donate time 8 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of tasks and projects geared at eradicating substandard housing. Volunteers do not need previous construction experience. Information: Ogden Clark at 941-748-9100, ext. 104, or email email@example.com.
Yoga classes: Yoga Arts will offer a by-donation community class "Open Door Yoga" 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at 1122 12th St. W., Bradenton. A portion of the donations will be donated to a local non-profit group that focuses on children. Yoga Arts is a fully-equipped yoga studio located in the Village of the Arts. Space is limited and availability is on a first-come, first served basis. Information: 941-747-9397 or www.yoga-arts.net.
Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service: The Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service offers the following variety of educational classes:
Extension Master Gardener Plant ID Tour, Emerson Point Preserve, 9-11 a.m. Oct. 19.
Master Gardener educational and demonstration gardens open house, 9-11 a.m. Oct. 26.
Unless otherwise noted, all classes are free and are at the Manatee Agriculture and Extension Service, 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto. Minimum workshop size is required and workshop size is limited. Registration for all classes and workshops is required. Information : 941-722-4524 or http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu.
Boating class: The United States Coast Guard, Flotilla 83, will conduct a public education on Boating Safety 9-5 a.m., with registration at 8:30 a.m., Oct. 19 at McClure Auditorium, 5900 Airport Auditorium Lane, Sarasota. Materials: $40. Registration and information: 941-758-5954 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Yoga classes: Save Our Seabirds will offer a "Yoga in the Bird Garden" program 8-9 a.m. Oct. 26 and every last Saturday of the month through April 26 at Save Our Seabirds Wild Bird Learning Center, 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Participants will experience their yoga sessions surrounded by the sights and sounds of the beautiful and majestic birds that reside in the center. Cost per session: $10, free with a Save Our Seabirds annual membership. Information: 941-388-3010 or www.saveourseabirds.org.
Boating classes: The Anna Maria Island Sail and Power Squadron will offer the following boating education course and seminars at 1200 71st St. N.W., Bradenton:
America's Boating Course, a 2-part boating safety course 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 26 and Nov. 2. Fee: $35 a person, $50 per couple.
Chart Reading Seminar, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Fee: $10.
GPS Seminar, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Fee: $10.
Preregistration is required. Information: 941-795-0482.
Citizenship classes: Goldman and Loughlin will offer citizenship classes to permanent residents 5-6 p.m. Mondays, beginning Oct. 28 at the Ivey Professional Building, 435 12th St. W., Bradenton. Topics will include eligibility for citizenship, "good moral character" issues, and civics. In particular, the interview process and 100 questions comprising the test will be reviewed. Participants may attend more than one meeting. Meetings are open to the public. Registration is not required. Information: 941-773-1523 or www.usimmigrationteam.com.
Saltwater Fishing Class: "What's biting and where? How to fish in our local waters" will be taught by Capt. Wayne Genthner 3-4:30 p.m. Thursdays Nov. 7-Dec. 5 at the Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key. The class focuses on how to catch popular fish such as snook, trout, redfish, cobia, tarpon, grouper and snapper in local waters and includes an introduction to the newest lures lines, hooks, rods and reels and discussions on "tried and true techniques," "secret locations," and a review of knots, rules and laws. Cost: $75 members, $85 nonmembers. Information: 941-383-8811 or www.lbkeducationcenter.org.
Animal Response Coalition Awareness Level Training: Cat Depot will host a free Florida State Animal Response Coalition Awareness Level Training at Cat Depot, 2542 17th St., Sarasota. The Awareness Level Sheltering training is the foundation course required to assist with caring for sheltered animals during a disaster. Course topics include Personal Preparedness, overview of the Incident Command System, Deployment Preparedness, Assisting in Shelter Set Up. Daily Care and Feeding, Proper Cage Cleaning and Disinfection, Animal Behavior, Stress Management, Code of Conduct for Response, Zoonotic Disease, Personal Safety, and Post Traumatic Stress and more. Participation in the program does not obligate to volunteer if a disaster occurs. Registration: http://events.constantcontact.com/register. Information: 941-366-2404.
Project Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship Clinic: The Revolutionary War Veterans Association offer the Project Appleseed rifle marksmanship clinic 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov.9-10, with registration starting at 8 a.m., at the Manatee Gun and Archery Club, 1805 Logue Road, Myakka City. Participants are taught fundamental rifle marksmanship skills that are to allow a rifleman to be accurate out to 400 yards, with iron sights, a standard rifle, and surplus ammunition. Most of the instruction is conducted on the firing range at 25 yards, at reduced size targets to simulate 100-400 yards. Students will learn safe gun handling, proper use of a rifle sling, and Revolutionary War history. Bring you own ear/eye protection, a rifle with sling, ammunition, rifle mat, bug repellent, hat, sunscreen, a packed lunch, snacks, drinks, and plenty of water. A .22 caliber rifle is recommended due to the cost of ammunition. The use of a centerfire rifle is allowed. About 250 rounds of ammunition will be needed per day. Clinic fees: adult males $50 one day, $80 two days; adult females $20 one day, $40 two days. Youth, ages 17 or younger $10 one day, $20 two days, or one youth admitted free per paying adults, male or female. Revolutionary re-enactors in costume are admitted free. Additional club range fees: $15 per day a person. Information: 904-424-3855 or email email@example.com.
AARP Driver safety classes: Driver Safety Classes for Manatee County are held monthly at various locations including the public libraries. This is a state-approved safety class and the certificate you receive is good for three years with your insurance company. Cost: $12 AARP members, $14 nonmembers. The class is open to anyone age 50 and older. For registration, full schedules and locations call Pat between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday-Friday at 941-746-2787.
ArtCenter Manatee: ArtCenter Manatee offers classes and workshops at 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. For full class and workshop schedules, call 941-746-2862 or visit www.artcentermanatee.org.
Concealed weapons classes: Self Defense Firearms and Hobbies will offer Concealed Weapons Classes at 421 Ninth Ave. W., Palmetto. For a full schedule of classes and cost, call 941-840-1327.
Dancing Through the Years Adult Ballet Classes: Adult ballet classes, all levels, including pointe, will be held Saturdays and Mondays, at Bradenton Dance & Performing Arts Center, 2726 Sixth Ave. W., Bradenton, and Fridays and Wednesdays at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria Island. Classes are $10-$12. All classes at both locations are accepting beginning level students for both the Ballet Booth Camp class and Bare Bones class, now. Age range is 18-65. For a complete schedule, hours and location, call 941-779-1108 or 941-758-5270.
Etiquette and music classes: Allegro Music Academy offers Etiquette classes for all ages. Classes are ongoing and are taught by certified and licensed instructors. Topics covered include manners, making introductions, polite conversations, telephone manners, successful job and college interviews, speaking to adults, dress codes for different occasions, 62 table manners, and much more. The academy also offers private music lessons for all ages on all instruments and voice. Group lessons available on violin, guitar, voice, wind instruments and percussion. The Allegro Music Academy is at 241 Whitfield Ave. in south Manatee County. Information: 941-358-8511.
G.T. Bray Recreation Center: G.T. Bray Recreation Center offers the following classes at 5502 33rd Ave. Dr. W., Bradenton: Yoga, Yoga-lates for women, and Yoga for Tennis, Pilates, Butts N' Guts, Spin, Boot Camp, Recess, Water Aerobics, Body Sculpt and Sculpt and Burn, Strength and Length, Zumba, Ballroom Dance, and Tennis Stretch. Some classes require memberships. Classes are $5 for nonmembers, excludes spin classes on Wednesdays. For a full schedule of classes, hours and prices, call 941-742-5923. ext. 6086.
Jazzercise: Jazzercise classes are held 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays and 8:15 a.m. Saturdays at the Palmetto Boys and Girls Club, 1600 10th St. W., Palmetto. Information: Kathy Matthews at 941-720-8981 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Palmetto Art Center: Palmetto Art Center offers art and fitness classes at 907 Fifth St. W., Palmetto, including ceramic art classes, homeschool art classes, and art after school, Zumba, tai chi, aerial yoga, Breath and Body and more. For a full schedule of classes, hours, and prices, call 941-518-2109.
Play classes: Forty Carrots Family Centers will offer the popular free play class "Partners in Play," 9:30-10:15 a.m. Fridays at Manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton, and 11:15 a.m.-noon Fridays at the Braden River Branch Library, 4915 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton. Families with children ages 1-5 years old can play and learn together, and the class features "play stations" proven to foster fun, growth and development. While families play together, experienced parenting educators join in and are available to answer questions or help solve problems about issues such as discipline, sleep patterns or sibling rivalry with parents. The class concludes with a musical circle time for all. No preregistration is required and up to 12 families can participate weekly on a first-come, first-served basis. More information is available at www.fortycarrots.org.
Writer's Workshop: State College of Florida offers free weekly writer's workshops throughout the year 2-4 p.m. Mondays at 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, Room 139, Science Building, Bradenton. Bring fiction, memoirs, non-fiction, novels, children's stories, picture books, poetry, prose, paranormal, mystery, science fiction, editorials, and technical writings. Instant critiquing by a group of many published author and former REAP (Recognized Educators and Professionals). The workshops are free and open to the public. Information: John Garzone at 941-753-8680.


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For most of us, the office vending machine is good for a mid-day pick-me-up; that's pretty much it. But for one Japanese man it is much more. He hosts a blog called "I Take a Picture of the Vending Machine Every Day or So, I'm Very Sorry." Since 2005 he's taken nearly daily pictures of the same vending machine. Over the years the sodas move, the ads change, and there was that true moment of drama - the machine started taking digital payments.
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The BIG ARTS Community Players will hold open auditions for "The Art of Murder." Auditions are 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, August 27 and Wednesday, August 28 at Herb Strauss Theater. Bring a headshot and resume. Peter Stearns will direct.
KTS Productions and The Herb Strauss Theater are holding auditions for "Sanibel Song & Dance." Auditions will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at The Dance Warehouse, located at 11750-B Metro Parkway, Suite B. The studio is located in Metro Arc Business Park.
Lots of news out of BIG ARTS on Friday: an ambitious (and eclectic) theater season was announced. Also, new 4 p.m. Sunday twilight shows were added, as were new $5 student/child tickets. As for shows, the major draw will be Sondheim musical "Into the Woods." A solo version of "Hamlet," starring Canadian actor Raoul Bhaneja should be an interesting night as well, even for folks who aren't fans of rhyming prose.
The BIG ARTS Community Players will present "Jersey Girls," an original musical written and directed by Sanibel resident June Koc, in mid-July. "Jersey Girls" tells the story of four girl groups competing in a Seaside Heights battle of the bands. Show runs Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m.. $15 adults, $5 children.
I was *extremely* grateful that "Spamalot" was so much fun to see - and write about. A great show always make my job much more enjoyable. Glad to see that Charles liked it too (although I think the News-Press frelled the headline).
Thou needst not adhere to the cult of Monty Python to get a kick out of Spamalot, the Arthurian musical spoof that opens Friday, January 11 at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater.
Here's the first press release for "Spamalot," which will open on Jan. 11 at the BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theatre out on Sanibel.
We've got reviews for the BIG ARTS show "Plaid Tidings." Charles like the show a bit more than I did.
Performances of Plaid Tidings are 8 p.m. December 17 - 22, and 26 - 29. There are 4 p.m. matinées December 23 and 30. Tickets are $42 for adults and $20 for children. There will be a special New Year's Eve performance Monday, December 31, which will include a champagne reception and toast. Tickets are $75. Show begins at 9 p.m.
Maureen Tesoro passes along another quick hit on the BIG ARTS community theater program. These would be a good way to get your foot in the door with the BIG ARTS folks - and gain more experience in the audition process.
Get up close and personal with a "Harry Potter" star all this week. British actress Miriam Margolyes presents her one-woman show, "Dickens' Women," through Dec. 9 at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theatre. Performances of "Dickens' Women" are 8 p.m. December 4, 5, 6, & 8, and a 3 p.m. matinée December 9, with a post-performance talkback with Margolyes. Tickets are $42. Call (239) 395-0900; e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com; or log on to www.BIGARTS.org.
BIG ARTS has launched a program for community theater and play readings of works by playwrights in southwest Florida. Play readings will be held on the following Sundays; January 27, February 17 and April 21. All readings will feature local talent both onstage and backstage.
Maureen Tesoro with BIG ARTS emailed me this week with some great news. Charles and Benita Staadecker, the couple who were behind the creation of "Becky's New Car," will be on Sanibel to see the show performed in mid-November. The Staadeckers will do a talk-back at the closing night of the show on Tuesday, Nov. 20.
Got a message from director Stephen Hooper this morning with an updated cast list for the revival of "Becky's New Car." Because of prior commitments, four of the seven cast members in the show are new.
The 2012 model of "Becky's New Car" will open in mid-November out on Sanibel Island. We've got a new press release. "Becky's New Car" will run Nov. 13-20. Tickets are $28. For tickets or more information, call (239) 395-0900 or log on to www.BIGARTS.org.
BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater will have a local casting call to fill out three ensemble roles in their production of "Monty Python's Spamalot" later this month. Auditions will be held from 1-4 p.m. Monday, October 22 at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater on Sanibel.
I'm trying to get through all my email so that I can enjoy the holiday and take a vacation later this summer. I totally missed this one when it came through during the last week of June. It's the new cast list for the revival of "Becky's New Car" that will play on Sanibel.
Summer Theater: Not as dead as you think! There's music, comedy, rock and even Neil Simon to pick from!
There are two openings this weekend and one the next. Three more shows continue their runs. There's actually a lot theater going on. Who said summer was dead?
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"Portobello mushrooms marinated in balsamic vinegar and rosemary, then grilled - these are heaven. If you don't have a grill, they're also delicious fried in a skillet. Portobello mushrooms are extremely large, dark brown mushrooms that are simply the fully mature form of the crimini mushroom, a variation of the common white mushroom."
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- In a nonporous glass dish or bowl, combine the mushrooms, vinegar, rosemary, and salt and pepper. Stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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- Brush grate with oil, and arrange marinated mushrooms on hot grill. Turn after 2 to 3 minutes, and continue grilling until mushrooms are heated through and look wilted and black. Serve hot off the grill.
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This was a quick and easy recipe but I recommend quite a few changes. I used 4 TBSP of vinegar, 1 TBSP of fresh rosemary, and only marinated for 5 minutes. The vinegar was still a bit overpowering, but I used the mushrooms to make a pizza. With the pizza sauce, the marinated mushrooms had just the right flavor.
I made it again and made changes so I guess it isnt the same at all. I used white wine instead of the vinegar and added basil and garlic.
Don't marinate more than 30 minutes, because they'll get a bit too tart. Otherwise these were very good.
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Lilo wants the 1935 Nudist Colony brought back to Balboa Park... Not going to happen, as the City and its Balboa Park tenants - not to mention the Public, wouldn't go for it.
New electric and self-driving (autonomous) vehicles continue to emerge in the headlines. Why are they not being approached to demonstrate their technology in San Diego's Balboa Park? Lack of vision on the part of the City's Leaders perhaps?
Time will tell...
Here's the link to Hitachi's ROPITS tablet and console self-driving vehicle that appears to be very appropriate for use in Balboa Park: http://www.gizmag.com/hitachi-ropits-self-driving-urban-vehicle/26727/
Honda has unveiled a design for commuter vehicles that could work with modifications within Balboa Park, with each one weighing only 400 lbs. The same type of design could make a difference in communities when combined with transit hubs/shopping hubs/downtowns and robotics. This type of design could be made in the San Diego Region. Take a look: http://www.gizmag.com/honda-micro-commuter-prototype-variable-design-platform/24984/
New Japanese design may have applications in stair climbing and rough terrain:
Imagine this technology built into low speed demonstration vehicles within an internal Balboa Park transportation system. Handicapped visitors would no longer be faced with daunting stairs in traversing the terrain around the Park.
Voice of San Diego's Kelly Bennett has put together a time line of changes to Balboa Park:
UT San Diego released information on Balboa Park Celebration, Inc.'s theme for 2015 - "EDGE2015."
San Diego 2015® is not affiliated with their effort - and did not contribute in any way to their focus on Balboa Park.
While we wish them luck in their focus on Balboa Park, San Diego 2015®'s focus remains on showcasing the San Diego Region's businesses, individuals, organizations, and opportunities.
December Nights 2012, scheduled for Friday 12/7 and Saturday 12/8, provide a preview of the challenges facing Balboa Park Celebration, Inc.'s planning for 2015. The initial transportation information indicates that the City has raised parking rates (initially introduced during December Nights 2011) for the Inspiration Point Parking Lot to $20 (2011 was $10) beginning at 1 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday.
Shuttles will run from the City College and Petco Park parking lots to Sixth and Laurel. (No Shuttles along Park Boulevard.) No shuttles will run from the County Administration Center parking lot that was used in 2011.
Projected attendance for the two days is presently over 300,000.
California is moving forward with self-driving cars. Why not demonstrate the technology in vehicles designed for use only within Balboa Park?
Innovation is the buzz word for today - and the World seeks to pull itself out of the economic, environmental, and social hole that has been created through a "Greed is Good" mantra. That mantra led to the creation of a "disposable society" after World War II that used resources without concern for the consequences.
The Syntropic® Games(TM) are a way to bring the "Best of the Best" innovations and ideas together for comparison, discussion, and implementation. Opening December 31, 2014 and lasting for an entire year - Closing December 31, 2015, The Syntropic® Games provide a phased look at Innovations within various categories.
Bringing together innovators from around the world within each category will enable conversations on how each innovation can be improved, incorporated with other innovations, and spark thoughts and ideas for new innovations.
Why Syntropic® Games? Syntropic® is understanding how components/pieces of a pattern fit together within a system or systems. Kevin Swanson, as the USPTO Registered Owner of the Syntropic® Word Mark.
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Revealed 4/23/2012 were concepts that could be in place within Balboa Park by 2015. Here are some pictures from Gizmag on vehicles that could operate independently or together as "trams" or "platoons." http://www.gizmag.com/cherys-ant-concept-portends-an-era-of-platooning/22267/
At the same time, Cadillac is road testing a semi-autonomous (yes, self driving) vehicle that may be on the road in 3 years. http://www.gizmag.com/cadillac-super-cruise/22278/
These technologies exist. What better place to showcase them than Balboa Park???
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San Diego 2015®: "Celebrating a Century a Creativity" is a private, regional effort to create and showcase lasting Opportunities for the San Diego Region. This web portal highlights ways in which everyday people can showcase their Community, businesses can showcase their products or services, and Communities can showcase themselves. Do not confuse this site and organization with Balboa Park Celebration, Inc.'s (BPCI) efforts.
On October 12, 2013 "It Begins With A Roar"™ with The Horseless Carriage Club, La Jolla Regional Group was cancelled due to Federal Government Shutdown. Their pre-1916 vehicles tour on December 7th from Shelter Island Launch Ramp Parking Lot on the Historic 1915 Point Loma Race Course with a scenic trip to Cabrillo National Monument as part of its Weekend Festivities was cancelled due to weather.
On June 7, 2014 15 "Horseless Carriages" Roared (and sputtered) their way from Shelter Island along the Race Course out to Cabrillo National Monument for a Living History day. Video from that event will be posted on YouTube under the San Diego 2015 channel shortly.
Here is the YouTube Presentation of what the San Diego 2015®: Celebrating a Century of Creativity + Building Toward a Millennium of Sustainability Project is all about, including "Balboa Park 2015™: Explore the Past + Create the Future™" campaign.
Do you have an Idea, an Event, a Discussion, a Business, or a Celebration that fits within our Theme? What do YOU have to be Proud About? Why should People Want To KNOW about it?
We encourage Communities throughout the San Diego Region to partner with Car Clubs, Transportation Enthusiasts, Community Service Groups (Chambers, Rotary, Lions, Masons, etc.) in creating and promoting "Creativity Festivals" over over 2014 and 2015. Invest in yourselves by purchasing clothing that matches your enthusiasm, transportation, or creativity - showing it off at your local Creativity Festival, and at events throughout 2014, 2015 and beyond to 2019 - when we Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the Californias.
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1915: WWI had broken out in Europe, cars were starting to change transportation, medicine was beginning to have breakthroughs, and a Century of significant changes to the world was being sparked. San Diego as a Region capitalized upon these changes by creating an Exposition with the theme of "Human Progress." 2015 is an Opportunity to reflect upon the changes that have taken place in the last 100 years and to build upon those changes in creating 1000 years of sustainability.
The San Diego Region was discovered in 1542 and colonized in 1769. It was not the myriad of separate community identities of today. While individual communities continue to develop their unique aspects, the Region has a chance of becoming Sustainable for the long term through collaboration and cooperation. (A hand that is all thumbs does not work very well. The secret to a system functioning well is understanding how the parts work together.)
Are you a potential sponsor or participant for events, activities, infrastructure, or sustainable practices? Consider partnering with "Promote San Diego, Inc." whose motto is "San Diego - Where Dreams Become Reality.™" We can help match you up with organizations to create an extraordinary experience leading up to 2015, and establish lasting relationships that build toward the 250th Anniversary of the Region's founding in 2019.
The ideas presented within these pages represent Dreams that can become reality. We are a Region of Dreamers - let us show the World how to build a better future.
San Diego 2015® is a Regional and Collaborative Effort to showcase what is GREAT about the Region during 2015. Events take place all the time throughout the Region that are exciting and fun. We will begin identifying events taking place in 2013 and 2014 as organizations submit them to us, and work with them to create synergistic efforts between organizations. You should make the San Diego Region one of your primary destinations during 2015, and consider learning more during 2013 and 2014.
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The original 1915 Panama-California Exposition had the theme of "Human Progress." The 1935 California-Pacific Exposition created jobs and provided economic positives to San Diego during the Great Depression. It attracted Economic and Intellectual Capital to the San Diego Region.
The 1935 Exposition was known as "America's Exposition. (Note the landscape and building changes compared to today!)
Balboa Park and the San Diego Region are significantly changed from 1915 and 1935. The Region now has multiple venues for entertainment, educational events, and economic events. Tijuana, as a City that borders on San Diego, has a population greater than the City of San Diego. Orange County, Riverside County, and Imperial County are quite different than they were 75 and 100 Years ago. The San Diego Region of today has over 6 million residents. In size and topography it could be compared to Israel, with many of the same challenges with respect to cultural and geographic challenges.
2015 for the San Diego Region will not be a traditional "Exposition." In keeping with the Spirit of 1915, the Region will create a unique experience to showcase the creativity within the Region that has attracted the businesses, organizations, and people in the past 100 Years. It is hoped that the collaborative efforts surrounding 2015 will result in a Sustainable Region for the next 1000 years. To that end, events will be held during 2013 and 2014 that will be expanded for 2015.
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Wonder what is missing from San Diego's Balboa Park - and why there is a National Historic Landmark District within Balboa Park? Take a look at this video, which covers the 1915 and 1935 Expositions. The National Historic Landmark District, created to protect the structures and landscaping from these two Expositions that were large enough to be considered "World's Fairs" on an after the fact basis without obtaining official branding from the United States government, is a "Jewel" that needs polishing. Will you help?
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One of the challenges facing the Public, with the City as Stewards for this urban park, is how much they wish to restore Balboa Park within the National Historic District guidelines. The Plaza de Panama Committee project restores the Plaza de Panama and Plaza de California to historic uses at the cost of forever changing the look and feel of the Heart of the Park through building a bypass bridge, a new road, and an underground parking structure.


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Radio inventor, Guglielmo Marconi would invite various people to his workshop where a band played popular music while the guests were told to close their eyes and imagine they were listening to the beautiful music on the radio. Meanwhile, Marconi would dance with his wife, Kirstie Alley Marconi, and at the and of each number they would be scored by three judges: Nikolai Tesla, David Sarnoff, and Edwin H. Armstrong.
At the end of the night, Marconi offered radios for sale. It was basically the early 20th century's version of an Amway Distributorship.
We've come along way since Marconi's desperate sales techniques. Today, Radio has real promotions and summer time is often the time of year when so many favorites are foisted upon an unsuspecting public.
The "Bumper Sticker Death Van Promo"
Many stations love to give out bumper stickers and convince listeners to affix them to the back of their cars. While most of us don't mind having "FORD" engraved permanently in a panel of our truck we don't feel the same about displaying loudly colored paper billboards touting our favorite radio station. That's why, to bribe us, radio stations offer us prizes or money to put their ads on our cars. The typical bumper sticker promotion is a two step process. Step One is getting the stickers on vehicles. Step Two is making it look like the radio station is on the road 24/7 seeking out cars displaying stickers for the purpose of "prize awarding."
Often, to accomplish this a radio station will send a trusted professional. Someone like the part-time teenager known on the morning show as "Danger Boy". He will drive the station's vehicle and try to get the attention of drivers displaying the bumper sticker.
Nothing says fun more than being chased by a bucket of bolts that has a radio station name air brushed on the side of it. Rule #1: radio station vans are usually a tire-blowout-away from rear-ending an anonymous soccer mom and her two kids and causing a horrible, fiery crash.
Rule #2: It is generally a bad idea to kill off your listeners - even if there are free car wash coupons at stake. Remember: bumper stickers make you a target. Resist the temptation.


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Magnetic drum pedal!?
Looks interesting, I'd like to try one of those things out.
Me too. They're pretty cheap too, if they play as solid as it seems.
I'm pretty surprised they've been around for a few years now, somewhere on the site said before 2007.
I found this link of the founder playing a solo on it.
And it looks like $270 usd for a single pedal compared to $170 for a Pearl Eliminator, and $200 for an Axis X-L Longboard. Can it really feel better than an Axis? I am intrigued!
What, $200 for an Axis Longboard? :| Sounds way cheaper than here in Europe.
Looks very nice, smooth
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Dean Kamen and Google's Light Bulb
Dean Kamen is probably best known to the American public as the guy who invented the Segway but there's a great deal more to him than a funky, if technologically fascinating, scooter. His previous successful inventions include the first insulin pump and he has recently demonstrated a revolutionary new type of prosthetic arm.
This particular image was taken at the recent FIRST Robotics Competition Midwest Regional in Chicago where Dean made an appearance. As founder of the FIRST organisation, he is looked up to by all the competitors and goes out of his way to visit as many of the competitions as possible during the month or so that they are going on each Spring.
His visit to Chicago was important for another reason, as shown here. He introduced a new LED light bulb that has been developed specifically for sale by FIRST teams to help in fundraising. With a grant from Google to offset the startup costs of producing the bulbs and to get the price down to a point which makes them affordable, the bulbs will be sold by team members with 50% of the cost being retained by the team to help with the rather substantial costs associated with developing their robots and getting them and their teams to the competitions each year.
The bulbs use half the energy of a similar compact fluorescent and pay for themselves well within their 9 year expected lifespan so, if you see them on sale, do consider buying a couple to help both your own budget and the budgets of the robotics team selling them.
Update 4/13/11: I've posted all my favourite pictures from the FRC Midwest Regional here in case you want to see the 236 others.
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Wayne Frost on April 6th, 2011 at 10:09 am
Dean Kamen is brilliant and as a metaphor your image does a wonderful job of conveying the fact that Dean Kamen has brought light to a world darkened for people with medical or physiological issues. I really like this available light image, what software and steps did you use to process it, Dave?
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Dave Wilson on April 6th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Wayne, this is another example of how well the D700 handles low light. I processed it entirely in Lightroom 3 – crop, noise reduction, a small white balance tweak and some darkening around the edges. The original is actually a lot sharper than this version would suggest since I suspect I had my JPEG quality level set a bit too low when I exported it.
To me, Dean epitomises what an engineer should be all about – look for a real world problem and apply your skills to fix it. He's used this approach in business at DEKA but also through FIRST which attempt to fix some of the major problems we have with science and technology education.
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Confession time: I have not done a lot for patch tag the last two months, other than think and answer emails. (Well, I did a few tweaks to gitit and filestore, which will hopefully pay off eventually here.)
Two months ago is when I decided, I Must Get Paid, and monetizing patch tag was going to take longer than I could wait. Month 1 (June) I spent mainly in new york trying to cobble together a startup that merited enough VC money to live on, with a team that could do it full time. I felt like a scrappy screenplay writer on the mean streets of hollywood (except this was new york) pitching to producer after producer, living in a basement while I reached for my dreams, wheeling and dealing… except that this didn't have a hollywood ending… I just kind of lost steam and said, enh.
Month 2 (July) I spent hunting for a paying job, bouncing between chicago, san francisco and L.A.
Funny thing, now I actually DO work in hollywood!
Now that I am gainfully employed again, I hope that I will actually be able to start investing some energy into patch tag again, on nights and weekends.
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The Texas Rangers have been doing just fine despite Matt Garza's struggles and Nelson Cruz's suspension. They could use a few good starts from the former, however, to set up a potential return for the latter in the postseason. Texas will seek to ride Garza to its 23rd win in 30 games Saturday night against the Minnesota Twins. The Rangers (78-56) have generally looked fine without Cruz, who is second on the team with 27 home runs and 76 RBI. They've averaged 6.2 runs in going 16-6 since Cruz was suspended for 50 games due to his connection to the Biogenesis scandal. He is eligible to come back for the postseason, and Texas could have used him Friday as the Twins (58-75) shut the Rangers out over the final five innings to pick up a come-from-behind 3-2 victory. The Rangers have been held to 13 runs in their last nine losses and have won 20 straight when they score at least four runs. Even on a night when their offense wasn't in sync, the Rangers received good news, as Cruz will look to stay sharp in the Arizona Instructional League. "The key to him is just seeing live pitching," manager Ron Washington said. "If we end up getting in the playoffs, we're not looking for him to come and carry us. Just be a part of that lineup. He'll hurt somebody." As a result of their usually good offense, the Rangers have won five of Garza's first seven starts since being acquired from the Chicago Cubs, and he's 3-2 over that stretch despite a 4.44 ERA. The right-hander allowed three earned runs in his first 14 1-3 innings with Texas. Since then, Garza has allowed at least four runs in five straight starts. "He's a tremendous pitcher," Washington said. "He'll get comfortable and start winning us some ballgames." His struggles carried into Sunday, when he allowed five runs in seven innings of a 5-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox. "I just felt a little out of sync, like I was trying to do too much," Garza said. "You get ahead of yourself and sometimes you've just got to take a step back to put the whole thing in." Garza, who allowed 10 home runs over his first 14 starts, has allowed six over his last four. Minnesota's Mike Pelfrey (5-10, 5.06) has pitched better since returning from a stint on the disabled list with a back strain. In 10 starts since being activated July 4, the right-hander has a 3.72 ERA. He has only two wins to show for it, however, as the Twins have provided him with 24 runs during that stretch. Pelfrey has made it through seven innings once this season. He needed 94 pitches to get through five Sunday, due in no small part to a career-high six walks. "Way too many walks. It's pretty embarrassing, to go out there and walk six guys," said Pelfrey, who did not earn a decision in a 3-1 loss at Cleveland. "I thought it was a wasted day. Obviously I had good movement and I had good stuff. The velocity was there. I just couldn't throw it over the plate." Pelfrey has faced Texas once in his career, yielding four runs in six innings of an 8-1 loss while with the New York Mets in 2011. Garza held the Twins to three runs in seven innings of a 3-2 loss in 2009 while pitching for Tampa Bay. The Twins snapped a five-game losing streak Friday, and they've scored nine times in their past six contests.
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way to take my Ravello Chukkas and step it up a notch :) Great looking!
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"Auto Warranty" Telemarketer Pleads Guilty
Robert Dolan, 62, of Miami, FL, pled guilty today in federal district court to fraud charges
arising out of the telemarketing sales practices of Transcontinental Warranty, a Florida company
selling so called "auto warranties" through robo dialing and voice blasting, Stephen R. Wigginton,
United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced. Dolan was the third person
to be prosecuted in the scheme. Christopher D. Cowart, the President and CEO of the company, and
Cris D. Sagnelli, the Vice President of the company, were each sentenced to five years incarceration
on October 31, 2011. The charges follow a lengthy investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection
Service and the Federal Trade Commission in Chicago.
The Criminal Information (the formal charge to which Dolan plead) alleges that Transcontinental Telemarketers falsely implied that they were calling from, or were affiliated with, automobile manufacturers, represented that the consumer's factory warranty had expired or was about to expire, and offered consumers the opportunity to extend or reinstate their factory warranty. In truth, Transcontinental had no affiliation with any automobile manufacturer and had no ability to extend or reinstate the manufacturer's warranty. Instead, Transcontinental was selling vehicle service contracts from third party companies. These contracts provided some coverage for automobile repairs similar to, but not identical with, that of a factory warranty.
The Criminal Information alleges that Transcontinental used another company to act on
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and then transfer the call to Transcontinental telemarketers. The Criminal Information alleges that consumers "were inundated by a tsunami of unsolicited and unwanted calls," that "the calls were relentless and the recipients of these calls for the most part found it impossible to make them stop." Once the customer answered a call, it was transferred to a Transcontinental telemarketer who told the customer that he or she was calling from the "Warranty Service Center," which the Information alleged was a "fictitious name" implying that the call was from the warranty service center of the automobile customer.
Dolan pled guilty to a statute which prohibits the use of a fictitious name in connection with
a mail fraud scheme. It carries a potential penalty of up to five years in prison, a fine of $250,000,
and a term of supervised release not to exceed 3 years. Since the offense involved telemarketing,
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Hello HWSD fans!
After a brief hiatus during all of our winter break travels, our blog posts are back! Here are three posts from our last few months, highlighting winter invites, training trip, and some January dual meets. Stay tuned for news about HYP this weekend!
January 27th update from senior Carol Lin:
As a disclaimer, I've been calling myself "old" since I entered freshman year of high school; still, it amazes me to say that I've been swimming for a decade. One of my first memories of competitive swimming is watching "Without Limits," the story of Steve Prefontaine's incredible running career, with my club teammates as we prepared for the age group championships. It seems fitting, then, that one of the last memories of my swimming career will be watching the same movie again; this time, nearly a decade after my first viewing of the movie, I watched with my HWSD teammates in Coach Steph's living room to gain inspiration from Prefontaine in preparation for the HYP and Ivies/ECAC championship meets.
Watching Prefontaine's story with my teammates during one of the last times we'll all be together this season reminded me that my time as a competitive swimmer is coming to an end. After quite a few years as a swimmer, I've realized that Prefontaine's struggles and success are universal to athletes of any sport or caliber. I haven't competed at the Olympic Games like Steve Prefontaine, but I've experienced great thrills and crushing disappointments. I've learned that life isn't perfect and that you can't always plan for what will happen. I've made numerous mistakes, faced adversity, and fallen flat on my back (literally – ask any member of HMSD).
But, at the risk of sounding cheesy, it's easy to forget about my own struggles when I remember that I'm not swimming as an individual. When I step onto the blocks, I wear a Harvard cap and represent HWSD, a group of "Prefontaines" who put their hearts into every race. Together, we work towards a common goal, overcome failures, and celebrate triumphs. As we enter the championship season, we know that there will be challenges and that not everything may go according to plan. In these moments, we'll remind ourselves of the commitment that we've made to each other and of the incredible opportunity we have to represent Harvard Swimming.
In the spirit of senioritis, I'll steal a quote from Steve Prefontaine to end my final post as a member of HWSD:
It's the hardest thing in the world to believe in something; if you do, it's a miracle.
Prefontaine said this line in the movie in an attempt to charm a special lady, but I'll use it to relate back to the purpose of this post. To the Harvard Swimming and Diving family (and especially the Class of 2013), thank you for giving me something to believe in for the past four years. I feel fortunate to have been part of something bigger than myself and am honored to have belonged to an extraordinary group of women.
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In the last 12 days, nine U.S. troops have been killed by "insider" Afghanistan attacks, meaning Afghanistan government forces have launched the attacks. About 40 U.S. personnel have been killed in these types of attacks in the last year.
Finally, the airplane designated for use by an American general, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was damaged due to an attack, supposedly launched by insurgents.
It is one thing for Americans to have to die in combat against enemy forces.
But for our men and women to be held at risk by supposed allied military forces is inexcusable, in our view.
Just who are we sending our men and women into combat to support?
Since late 2009, our armed forces have continued to engage in combat in Afghanistan after President Obama ordered an increase in the numbers of such American forces.
We challenge the administration and our military commanders to show how that decision improved, measurably, our ability to bring combat to a close on terms agreeable to American interests.
We continue to engage in combat against Taliban enemy insurgents with little or no progress to bring the Taliban and their supporters to a final negotiation to end combat.
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