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UltraStar Deluxe
singing game64,872 weekly downloads
Tux Paint
Art software to let kids draw and paint. For children 3 to 12 years.20,433 weekly downloads
Simutrans is a transport simulation game. Planes, ships, trains, trams, trucks, busses, or monorails are at your disposal. But factories have contracts and passengers will only travel to their own destinations. Many graphic sets (paks) are available.11,494 weekly downloads
Battle for Wesnoth
Turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme5,419 weekly downloads
Real-time 3D visualization of space4,317 weekly downloads
DivFix++ is yours AVI video repair and preview software. It designed for repair and preview files which are on download from ed2k(emule), torrent, gnutella, ftp. web or any other source on the internet. It can repair AVI and DivX files (for now.)3,525 weekly downloads
Tux of Math Command
"Tux, of Math Command" is a math drill game starring Tux, the Linux Penguin. Lessons are included from simple number typing through addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of positive and negative numbers. It is intended for kids ~4-10.300 weekly downloads
HTLS is an Hattrick live match viewer, based on the old Livefox.190 weekly downloads
Comix is a user-friendly, customizable image viewer. It is specifically designed to handle comic books, but also serves as a generic viewer. It reads images in ZIP, RAR or tar archives (also gzip or bzip2 compressed) as well as plain image files.179 weekly downloads
Ri-li Game.
A arcade game. You drive a toy wood engine in many levels. You must collect all the coaches. This game looks like the game snake.137 weekly downloads
PCSX2 and PCSX2 team's plugins
PlayStation 2 emulator for Windows and Linux92 weekly downloads
HoldingNuts is an open source multi-platform poker client and server74 weekly downloads
OpenTTD is an open source clone of the Microprose game "Transport Tycoon Deluxe". For more recent versions visit our website: http://www.openttd.org45 weekly downloads
Cross-platform real-time strategy game (3D)176 weekly downloads
circuit chung is an open source 3D circuit road car racing game with random road maps / racing circuit generation and cars traffic , towns ,panels ,lights and animated persos, written in freebasic and ancient openGL1.4. Source code of random racing circuit generation algorithm is provided. Developped on and made for small netbook (may run also on bigger Pcs).51 weekly downloads
Java & XML desktop application. ANY paper & dice RPG game system can easily be added through easy to use data entry forms. Initially d20 and MERP/Rolemaster, with the tools to make it easy for others to add other game systems as optional module plugi46 weekly downloads
FLAW is a free top-down wizard battle game. It can be played by up to 5 players simultaneously. The goal of the game is to survive as long as possible while more and more fireballs appear in the arena. Gameplay is simple and self-explanatory.14 weekly downloads
jTarot personal advisor
jTarot is a tarot personal advisor. jTarot will do a "reading" for you when you need advice. A reading displays a number of cards and then describes what these cards mean. You take the reading and apply the meanings of the cards to your situation.14 weekly downloads
Nurikabe, a great game.4 weekly downloads
MetalKid's Pokemon Program
This is a program that displays all known information about Pokemon for R/S/Em/FR/LG/D/P. It also will house a bunch of different calculators for the games and give the ability to save planned Pokemon. Many other things will also be included.6 weekly downloads
gps chung is an open source GPS algorythm program. It calculates the shortest way path from start to end out of an array of road segments (position, direction) . Source code gps_chung.bi is included as example in a small application game garden_chung (freebasic) lite version of circuit_chung road circuit game with random map generation , home garden edit and gps speech voices.3 weekly downloads
Space Ballistics
Space Ballistics is arcade game like Amiga's Gravity Wars. You need set angle and torpedo power to hit enemy, but gravitation from some planet make trajectory not easy.2 weekly downloads
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This game is an AATraders Game and this game is about a player (you) go around space and buliding planets and/or taking planets over. This game requires thinking because sometimes you have your ship too low of a level and the planets are mostly bigger.0 weekly downloads
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Here is a selection of comments from the visitors book at Kingfisher .
Very comfortable cottage...hope to return
Great location,homely feel.Very clean and well equipped too...we will definitely be back.
Charlotte and Tom, Bucks- 2012-10-01
What a wonderful weekend. . .so glad we came back for a second visit. Lovely cottage! Many thanks.
BC, Berkshire- 2013-09-27
Very comfortable cottage.Well equipped.Had a lovely stay and hope to return.
Diane,Berks- 2013-03-25
Excellent weekend in a beautiful cottage with stunning scenery. What more could you wish for ? We will be back .
June and Ian,Bucks- 2013-04-13
We have had a fabulous week.. we will certainly be back.
Mackintosh family, Surrey- 2013-05-11
A lovely comfortable cottage. Very clean.Good walking from the front door. Interesting and varied terrain.
Jennifer and Joan, Chester- 2013-05-25
We always enjoy coming to Kingfisher cottage and being able to relax in this beautiful countryside.We will be back.
Jenkins family.Uxbridge- 2013-06-01
We felt right at home in the lovely Kingfisher cottage. What a lovely cottage in a beautiful location and the weather was marvelous too. Could'nt have wished for a better holiday.
Lindsay family, Perth- 2013-06-08
A lovely cottage in a beautiful peaceful location.
Jane, Matlock- 2013-06-13
A very comfortable cottage in a lovely location.
Steph and John , Lancs- 2013-06-19
Lovely cottage.Very clean and comfortable. Many thanks for a very nice holiday.
Wright family, Wilitshire- 2013-07-27
Our second trip to Kingfisher cottage proved to be as delightful and relaxing as our first visit...fantastic location for exploring the Peak District.
Charlotte and Tom, Bucks- 2013-08-24
Our fifth visit to Kingfisher so as you can imagine we love it.
Lorna and Alex, Bedfordshire- 2013-09-13
So pleased to be back at our favourite Peak cottage.
Sherman family, Norfolk- 2013-09-14
It was lovely to be back . . . wonderful scenery.
DR, Berkshire- 2013-09-27
Home form home! A great place to unwind in a lovely location. Hope to return . . Thank you for a clean, inviting property.
PL and family, Surrey,- 2013-09-14

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Americans seem to accept the idea of giving up their gas guzzlers and driving smaller, more fuel-efficient cars, a consumer group says.
A poll by the Consumer Federation of America found that 85 percent of the respondents support the Obama administration's fuel-economy goals. The rules require new cars to get 35 mpg by 2017 and to average 55 mpg by 2025.
This support was bipartisan — 77 percent of Republicans, 87 percent of Independents and 92 percent of Democrats said they support the tougher efficiency standards.
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Arrested Attorney Gambled Away $800 K
Posted Jul 23, 2007 5:37 PM CDT
By Martha Neil
A run of good luck has apparently ended for a graduate of Yale Law School who has been a member of the Connecticut bar for more than 40 years and reportedly until now has had an unblemished record as a trusts and estates attorney.
Richard C. Hannan Jr. was arrested last week as he sat at a video poker machine in Connecticut's Mohegan Sun Casino, and charged with first-degree larceny for allegedly embezzling money from an elderly client, according to New York Lawyer.
The 65-year-old reportedly has gambled away $827,000 since 2001, including almost $63,000 during the first five months of 2007, according to casino records. State lawyer grievance officials, who are seeking to revoke his law license, say Hannan may have mishandled up to $480,000 from a dozen clients' estates.
His only reported comment so far has been "No," in response to a judge's query at a July 19 hearing asking whether Hannan had any question about his constitutional rights. A resident of West Haven, Conn., Hannan is in practice with his son, Gregg, in nearby Wallingford. Both municipalities are near New Haven, where Yale is located, at the end of a commuter train line from New York City.
"You could have knocked me over with a feather," Terence Zemetis of Wallingford, a lawyer for a niece of a 99-year-old woman from whom Hannan is accused of stealing, told the Hartford Courant. "He's a conservative, circumspect, intelligent, articulate man. What it really tells me is the tragedy of his gambling."
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Final Candidates Announced for Position of Director of Equity and Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
The search committee for the Director of Equity and Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action position at Old Dominion University has invited four candidates to campus for interviews:
- Melvin Mallory, Equal Opportunity Officer, University of Virginia
- S. Lanay Newsom, Attorney and Consultant, Burgess and Associates, Williamsburg, VA
- James R. Robinson, Director of Equal Opportunity, James Madison University
- Nell Russell, Associate Vice President, Diversity/EEO, University of Wyoming
Presentations by each candidate and an open forum with the campus community are scheduled as listed.
Melvin Mallory 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 10th in the Koch Hall Conference Room 226.
James Robinson 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 11th in the Portsmouth Room in Webb Center.
S. Lanay Newsom 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 11th in the Portsmouth Room in Webb Center.
Nell Russell 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 12th in the Koch Hall Conference Room 226.
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VIDEO: UKIP leader Nigel Farage denies 'bottling' appearance at Croydon carnival outside Whitgift Centre
Updated 12:52pm Wednesday 21st May 2014 in News By Robert Fisk, Chief Reporter
Ukip's leader Nigel Farage has denied that he 'bottled' turning up at a political rally in Croydon yesterday afternoon.
He was expected to turn up for the town centre event, which was billed as having a carnival atmosphere.
Video: Winston McKenzie explains how Nigel Farage "needs to feel safe" and how "the other week someone was chopped up and thrown in a bin" in Croydon.
But anti-Ukip campaigners holding up signs with slogans including "Nigel Farage – Racist Scum" and "UKIP 'modern' Nazi Party" shouted 'racists' at the borough's Ukip candidates.
And the steel band booked to play refused to perform after discovering why they were there.
About an hour after the party leader was supposed to be at the 'carnival' it was announced he was not going to come.
Winston McKenzie surveys the steel band - who would later quit for poltical reasons
Mr McKenzie, a Croydon Council candidate, rolled up his sleeves and tried to explain why Nigel Farage never turned up
Yesterday South Norwood Ukip candidate Winston McKenzie (pictured below) told the crowd: "Croydon which used to be the place to shop has now become a dump.
"How can an international leader turn up somewhere he feels unsafe?"
But speaking on ITV's Good Morning Britain this morning Mr Farage said: "I was never more than 50 per cent.
"I said I may go and the Croydon branch wanted me to go but, you know what, I have been quite busy.
"I have bottled everything according to my opponents.
"I have had a month, helter skelter, all over the United Kingdom, I should not think anybody has done more public appearances than I have.
"I was busy and I was on my way to Eastleigh last night for our last public meeting so I did not go to Croydon and looking at the scenes it is probably a good job I didn't.
"There are people out there who are determined to stop Ukip and that's because we have had a two party system for 100 years in this country, or a two-and-a-half party system, and we are posing a threat to the establishment and people are fighting back."
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Mr Strings says...
The aggression mentioned in all the reports was just a bit of shouting, like at any event like this. The most offensive of which came from white pension-age UKIP supporters shouting "f*ck off back home" to the apparent (2?) Romanians protesting.
There was NO safety reason for Farage not to attend. He'd probably just hoped for a larger crowd!
I didn't see any of the (10-12?) Police officers have words or intervene with anyone in the hour or so I was there.
Oh, and Winston McKenzie, you are a moron for calling Croydon a dump. You don't win people over by ridiculing where they live...
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10:50am Thu 22 May 14
Mr Strings says...
ANNE MILES wrote:Erm, it was Farage who said it. The paper reported it.
What on earth is this term, "bottling it" is is some kind of Croydon gang slang term? awful journalism.
It's an old English term first documented in 1846.
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Today is the Deadline for Basel III Comments
Today is the last chance for community bankers to submit comment letters to federal regulators on the impact of proposed Basel III regulatory capital guidelines. ICBA is urging community bankers to write a comment letter by close of business today on how the Basel III proposal will affect their risk-based capital ratios.
A calculator released by federal regulators allows every community bank to estimate the impact of the proposed rules released in June. ICBA is encouraging community banks to use the calculator in writing their comment letter.
Guidelines for drafting a comment letter, including a template and insertable talking points, can be found on the ICBA website. ICBA also continues to call on community bankers to sign its petition calling on regulators to exempt community banks from the Basel III proposals.
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ICBA Seeks Corrections to Remittance Rule
ICBA called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to issue an interim final rule to correct remittance requirements that would force many community banks to discontinue or drastically limit the availability of remittance services. In letter from President and CEO Cam Fine and in an industry letter, ICBA wrote that it is deeply concerned about the 1,500-1,800 community banks not covered by a safe harbor for providers that processed 100 or fewer remittance transfers in the previous year.
The final rule would impose liability on financial institutions for incorrect recipient account information provided by consumer senders. Further, it would require providers to know all applicable remittance transfer taxes for every country in which they offer remittance transfers, which is virtually impossible and of little value to consumers. Finally, ICBA wrote that requiring recipient banks to disclose receipt account fees is problematic for community banks because these fees are variable and often confidential.
ICBA strongly encouraged the CFPB to provide relief with respect to these provisions and to issue an interim final rule with a request for comment because the requested corrections represent significant material changes to the final rule.
The CFPB recently released a small-business compliance guide for its remittance rule, which is scheduled to take effect on Feb. 7, 2013.
ICBA Backs CFPB Preemption of Inconsistent Gift Card Laws
ICBA urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to preempt laws in Maine and Tennessee that require gift card issuers to surrender an unclaimed gift card's underlying funds after two years of inactivity or two years after the date of issuance. As ICBA noted in a letter to the bureau, the Electronic Funds Transfer Act/Regulation E bars gift cards from having a funds expiration date prior to five years from the date of issuance or last load.
The association urged the CFPB to preempt the state laws because they do not provide greater protection to consumers and are inconsistent with Regulation E. Community banks that issue gift cards cannot comply with both sets of laws without increasing risk or taking a loss.
OCC Announces New Stress-Testing Guidance and CRE Tool
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued guidance to national community banks and thrifts with assets of $10 billion or less on using stress testing to assess risk in their loan portfolios. The OCC said its guidance provides additional clarity around stress-testing expectations and an example of a simple stress-test framework to consider.
The OCC said it expects all banks to be able to analyze the potential impact of adverse outcomes on their financial condition to establish and support their risk appetite and tolerances, set concentration limits, adjust strategies and appropriately plan for and maintain adequate capital levels. The guidance notes that stress tests do not need to involve sophisticated analysis or third-party consultative support. Effective methods can range from a single spreadsheet analysis to a more sophisticated model, depending on portfolio risk and the complexity of the bank.
In addition, the OCC released via BankNet a new portfolio-level stress-test tool for income-producing commercial real estate loans. The Microsoft Excel–based tool is designed to provide bankers a simple method to perform portfolio stress testing on income-producing CRE loans, particularly in institutions with significant CRE loan concentrations. This optional tool was developed by OCC examiners in response to requests from community bankers for more specific guidance on how to stress test loan portfolios.
The OCC said it plans to host a teleconference for bankers on Dec. 3 to discuss the new guidance. Read the Guidance.
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NCUA Extends Deadlines for Low-Income CU Application
The National Credit Union Administration Board voted unanimously for a proposed rule to extend the deadline for credit unions to accept the low-income designation to 90 days following notification of eligibility by NCUA. In conjunction with the vote, the NCUA announced that 676 federal credit unions have agreed to become low-income credit unions in the past two months.
The acceptances come after the NCUA informed 1,003 federal credit unions of their eligibility to become LICUs. The total number of LICUs is now at 1,874. Under the designation, LICUs can obtain supplemental capital, are exempt from the 12.25 percent statutory cap on member business loans and can accept non-member deposits from any source.
The NCUA board also received a briefing on the financial condition of the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund and the Temporary Corporate Credit Union Stabilization Fund. The NCUA said total assets in CAMEL code 3, 4 and 5 credit unions fell by $10.7 billion during the third quarter while the NCUSIF equity ratio rose to 1.32 percent as of Sept. 30, above the normal operating level of 1.3 percent set by the board. The Stabilization Fund's total liabilities and net position rose by $800 million to $1.7 billion during the quarter.
Finally, NCUA Board Chairman Debbie Matz announced the selection of Mark Treichel as the agency's next executive director, the agency's most senior career position. The executive director is responsible for overseeing NCUA's daily operations. Treichel will assume his new role Dec. 30, 2012, and replace David Marquis, who retires at the end of the year.
Fed Announces 2013 Community Advisory Council Members
The Federal Reserve Board announced the members of its Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council and the president and vice president of the council for 2013. Charles H. Majors, executive chairman of American National Bank and Trust Co. in Danville, Va., will serve as president in 2013. Drake Mills, president and chief executive officer of Community Trust Bank in Ruston, La., will serve as vice president.
The CDIAC meets twice a year with the Federal Reserve Board in Washington to advise the board on the economy, lending conditions and other issues. Members are selected from representatives of commercial banks, thrift institutions and credit unions serving on local advisory councils at the 12 Federal Reserve Banks.
Bank Failures
Regulators Close Three Banks
Regulators closed three banks Friday, bringing the 2012 total to 46. Simmons First National Bank in Pine Bluff, Ark., assumed the deposits of $200.6 million-asset Excel Bank in Sedalia, Mo. Stearns Bank N.A. in St. Cloud, Minn., assumed the deposits of $67.2 million-asset First East Side Savings Bank in Tamarac, Fla. SmartBank in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., assumed the deposits of $159.1 million-asset GulfSouth Private Bank in Destin, Fla. Read More from FDIC.
Student Loans
CFPB Reports on Servicemember Student Loan Challenges
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a report outlining the unique servicing obstacles reported by servicemembers seeking to pay off student loan debt. The report describes servicemember complaints regarding the difficulties they have accessing the protections granted to them under federal rules.
Specifically, servicemembers said that they receive incomplete or inaccurate information, have difficulty navigating the system of benefits and face roadblocks when they try to get their benefits. To educate military consumers and advisers, the CFPB released a guide for servicemembers with student loans with information on the various student loan repayment options.
Existing-Home Sales Dip in September
Existing-home sales declined modestly in September while inventory continued to tighten, according to the National Association of Realtors. Total existing-home sales fell 1.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.75 million in September from an upwardly revised 4.83 million in August. Sales remain up 11.0 percent from a year ago.
The national median existing-home price was $183,900 in September, up 11.3 percent from a year ago. The last time there were seven consecutive monthly year-over-year increases was from November 2005 to May 2006.
Rural Economic Index Soars in October
Creighton University's index of rural economic conditions soared higher in October following negative fallout from drought conditions over the past three months. The Rural Mainstreet Index rose above growth-neutral to 56.6 from 48.3 in September.
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss said the negative effects of the drought are more than offset by high agriculture and energy prices. The farmland-price index rose significantly and was above growth-neutral for the 33rd consecutive month. Nearly 70 percent of bankers indicated that 2012 yields will be lower than in 2011.
After expanding for seven straight months, loan demand unexpectedly plummeted for the month. The loan-volume index sank to 44.2 from 70.2 in September. October's hiring index remained above growth-neutral at 51.5 while the confidence index rose above 50.7 from 43 in September.
Freddie: FRM Rates Edge Down Last Week
Freddie Mac said fixed mortgage rates edged slightly lower last week and were near or below their all-time lows. Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 3.37 percent, down from 3.39 percent last week just above its all-time low of 3.36 percent. Rates on the 30-year fixed averaged 4.11 percent a year ago. Rates on 15-year FRMs last week averaged 2.66 percent, down from 2.70 percent the previous week and 3.38 percent a year ago.
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The paneer cheese is a typical Indian unripened cheese made at home. It has a sour taste and is often used for vegetarian variations of dishes made of meat, or for soups. Paneer Tikka Masala made with cottage cheese is very popular in the continent especially in the north, but is also consumed in countries like Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh where milk is an ingredient present in much of the local cuisine. It is also called Chhena. It is traditional for women in India to work directly dairy products in their kitchens.
The paneer is an Indian cheese similar to cottage cheese is said, adds flavour and for this reason it is almost always combined with preparations of vegetables stewed or raw, or is eaten fried, marinated in many ways, but also grilled or put in the oven.
Paneer Kebab
10 cubes paneer (cottage cheese)
18 cherry tomatoes
1 onion diced
2 green bell peppers, diced
1 cup yogurt
2 tsps garlic paste
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp tumeric powder
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin seeds roasted and coarsely ground
Salt to taste
1 lemon to garnish
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Mix the yogurt with the coriander, cumin, chilli and tumeric powders and garlic paste. Add salt to taste. Whisk to get a smooth paste.
Add the cubes of paneer to this paste and coat well. Allow to marinate for several hours.
On wooden barbecue skewers, alternate cubes of paneer with the cherry tomatoes, onion and green bell peppers squares. Brush the kebabs with oil.
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"He's a Lousy Stepfather"
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"The only time Will showed any sympathy toward my daughter was when my ex re-entered the picture a year after my marriage. Charlie called Ashley every week for a couple of months, each time promising to take her for the weekend. I wasn't crazy about having him back in our lives, but I couldn't forbid him to talk to his child. Ashley would get her hopes up, pack her suitcase, and wait for her dad. When he didn't show up, Will would console her. Yet even after those tender moments, Ashley would inevitably do something to set Will off, and we'd be back where we started.
"I'm not saying Ashley doesn't make mistakes -- all kids do. But Will is too hard on her. You don't forbid a child to watch TV for a week just because she doesn't apologize for spilling milk. If I tell Ashley that she'll get the privilege back after a day or two of good behavior, Will gets furious. He thinks all parents should be as strict as his own were, but I pictured us being a happy, easygoing family, like the one my brother and I grew up in.
"Will's job situation is making him even more miserable. After our son, Billy, was born, Will decided to leave the accounting firm he was with and start his own business. Unfortunately, he took a financial beating and recently went crawling back to his old boss.
"The only thing that makes Will happy these days is Billy. He's a sweet 3-year-old with a big grin, and he never needs more than a little warning to make him behave. But Will still gets on Ashley's case, and now she won't even look him in the eye. She says she hates Billy, too; she teases him and makes him cry. Will and I are barely speaking, and our sex life is nothing but a memory.
"I feel so bad for what my poor daughter has been through. First she was abandoned by her father, then her stepfather turned on her just as she had begun to trust him. If I tried to leave, I'm sure Will would fight for custody of Billy, and I couldn't bear to lose my son. But if I stay, Ashley's life will be miserable -- and so will mine."


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News: UPDATE: Canibus Apologizes For J. Cole Disses, "Hip-Hop Has Spoken Up Loud & Clear" [Video]
Monday, Dec 12, 2011 9:51AM
Hours after driving the Internet nuts with a viral attack toward rap newcomer J. Cole, hip-hop veteran Canibus has come forward and apologized for going at the Roc Nation protege.
Speaking via a self-recorded video, Can said he was ultimately wrong for his actions.
"I've seen thousands and thousands of comments of ['J. Cole'], and all the negativity it's stirring up. After 48 hours of it, I feel confident enough to say that it's unanimous. Hip-hop has spoken up loud and clear, it's a 'Cole World' right now, and you're reignin' champ, J. I take full responsibility for my actions and I apologize for steppin' over the line. It comes off as tacky, unsophisticated, and it's just not G. I love hip-hop too much to further justify my selfish behavior. I made this video in an effort to turn it around and man up for my mistakes." (YouTube)
Over the weekend, Can took to Twitter and aired out his issues with Cole.
"Some might look to label me as an older head picking on a younger head who claims to have been influenced by me, but I refuse to let anyone including him stand on what we built, and pompously extract only the parts that suit them and their undermining intentions under the guise of "paying homage". I'm sick of it. That's fake, fraudulent, and misrepresents mine and others contributions, and significance to hip-hop music. After watching many many interviews of Clone, I mean Cole "pay homage", I decided to pay some homage to him myself because I am still alive and well and ready to throw down for Hip Hop. [sic]" (Facebook)
Can also unleashed the diss record "J. Clone" onto the Internet.
"If it ain't a threat, then it must be a promise," Can raps, "You said my name so much they think you're being honest/It's more than that, we could've recorded the track/You could give me a stack for a verse just like that/I don't know what's worse, AIDS or cancer/Them stupid a** questions or them stupid a** answers..." ("J. Clone")
Last year, Cole credited the East Coast rapper for inspiring him as an amateur emcee.
"I don't know if I'm on his radar yet, but I used to hang Eminem raps on my wall," Cole revealed in an interview with DJ Whoo Kid. "I have people's raps on my wall, but his raps and then Canibus' raps were the only ones that could get close to the bed spread and when I'd first wake up and want to read some raps, they were always there." (Radio Planet TV)
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Monday, October 17, 2005
Show and tell
Here are two of eight illustrations I created for a Scott Foresman reading program. Jane is a young girl whose family is moving from their home in the country, to an apartment in the city. Jane isn't very happy about the move, in fact, she's quite upset. The illustrations walk the reader through Jane's move as she and her family pack up the truck and drive through a scenic country side. The landscape changes from a background of wildflower painted rolling hills to a busy cityscape of highrise buildings and congested traffic. In the end, Jane's new room was just the same as before. The only difference is tall buildings peek through her window now.
I didn't have much time to create the illustrations, and I wanted to photograph an actual family in the process of moving. Just by coincidence, a family directly across the street from us was moving in the same day I started creating sketches. I wanted to go over and introduce myself, explain what I do for a living, then take pictures of them while they unloaded their moving truck.
The people in our neighborhood tend to be a bit uppity. We've never had much luck doing the new neighborly thing. My wife has went as far as baking cookies and writing out little welcome cards to new neighbors only to have cool distant waves returned. So I've resigned to keeping my distance and doing what the other neighbors do — force a smile and wave. I just wonder what went through my new neighbor's minds as they unloaded their valuable possessions from the back of a moving truck, with me standing watch across the street taking digital photos of them in my black ball cap and paint covered jeans.
8 comments:
- The Archivist said...
I liked the drawings. They're very good!
As for what the neighbours thought... no clue.
- Susan Taylor Brown said...
Great drawings, Don!
Ah the joys of some neighborhoods, huh? Sorry they don't know how to play nice but at least they helped you without even knowing it.
- rindambyers said...
ENJOYED the drawings...I SYMPATHIZE with your wife, however. I've done the same with the cookie thing/trying to reach out and be neighborly thing, and OOOH, the CHILL! Found out that everyone around us is fighting with everyone else around us and nobody seems to have the time of day to be friendly a teensy bit to pacifist, a little odd, artistic, newcomer types like my husband and I. Sigh. It doesn't mean there aren't nice people in this town. They just don't seem to live around us.
I WISH your lived next to me. I would CRY if someone in this neighborhood close to us came over with cookies. I could even put up with the weird picture-taking dude in her yard for that....! You have a lovely lady, there.
- rindambyers said...
I meant your wife in the above commment. SORRRY!!! I'm very tired today on the computer, got to rest my eyes now...
- Campfyah said...
Your illustrations are awesome. The family was probably think weird thoughts, but hey if they were worried, they would have come and said something.
Your wife actually did the cookie thing...wow!!!!
- Jez Chill said...
Did you take a picture of your neighbor writing down your description and putting 911 on speed dial?
- Ray Dillon said...
LOVE the colors and soft rendering. Great expressions. Great details. Great all around, man!!
I'm inspired!
- Wawa said...
Great drawings. That's too bad about your neighbors and the cookies. Most people don't even bother doing that anymore and it's a shame not to know the folks you're living next to every day.


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Deputies have now charged Debbie Adams with three counts of first degree murder.
She admitted to being more involved with the murders after deputies questioned her a second time.
Her mother Annie Bell Adams, sister Edris Ellard and Ellard's ex-husband john were allegedly killed by Lee Ponthieux, Junior.
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Rally Falls Short in 64-56 Loss to Samford in Women's Basketball
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - JU junior forward Yolisha Jackson (Clarksville, Tenn.) scored a team-high 15 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while sophomore guard Sheena Carpenter (Augusta, Ga.) tallied 12 points and six rebounds, but the Dolphins' late comeback against Samford fell short in a 64-56 loss at Swisher Gymnasium Saturday night.
Senior guard Lexie Richards (Mercer Island, Wash.) scored a season-high nine points, including a pair of key three-pointers in the second half, while senior guard Katie McDonald (Chandler, Ariz.) had four points and eight rebounds.
After JU trailed by double digits for much of the night, Richards hit a clutch three-pointer from the corner to make it 58-54 Bulldogs with 1:47 remaining. Samford turned around and hit two free throws but Carpenter responded with a pull-up jumper with 28 seconds left to make it 60-56. JU was forced to foul down the stretch and the Bulldogs took advantage, knocking down all four free throw attempts to ice the game. JU falls to 2-3 on the season, while Samford improves to 4-2.
JU trailed by as many as 16 points in the second half, down 52-36 with 9:16 remaining, before Jackson converted on a three-point play to spark a 15-6 run as the Dolphins cut the lead to 58-51 with 2:00 remaining.
Samford outscored JU 24-12 in the first 10 minutes thanks to the play of Bulldog forward Alex Munday, who finished with a game-high 18 points. Munday scored 16 of her 18 points in the first half as Samford took a 38-29 lead into the intermission. Jackson was also dominant in the first, scoring 12 of her 15 points while shooting 4-for-8 from the floor and hitting 4-for-5 from the free throw line.
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Daniel Craig Bounces Back in New Bond Film "Skyfall" - Reuters
Bond 23: The "Skyfall" Press Conference - Dark Horizons
I don't see why anyone would be worried about them cutting back on the action. QoS was far too crazy and rushed.
Every time someone promises it will be 'high octane' I cringe a little. A more pared-back thriller would be perfect, and certainly in keeping with the better films in the franchise.
Ben Whishaw Cast as Q - BBC
I completely agree. Quantum of Solace was one of the most disappointing movies I've seen recently-- it's certainly not the worst movie by any means, but it just utterly fails to live up to Casino Royale's intensity and emotion.
Daniel Craig Set To Become Longest Serving James Bond - People UK
I'd prefer for Daniel Craig to walk away long before he becomes the self-parody Roger Moore was in his last few outings as James Bond. I'd also be surprised if Daniel wanted to attach him to the character for quite that long. I always thought he was a 3-4 movie guy at most.
Nice, he was a character in Layercake, a flick where Craig is the main character.
Can't wait for this flick!
This bit sounds very promising!
Shame he chose to name a Guy Hamilton Bond. Everyone knows the best Bonds were all directed by Terence Young. Does anyone really hold Goldfinger in higher esteem than Dr. No, From Russia with Love and Thunderball?
I was hoping for Christoph Waltz as the villain, he'd be perfect. But it looks like there will be plenty of more chances for him.
I agree that Waltz would be a great Bond villain, but I get the sense that he's trying to avoid being typecast as the villain type.
Waltz and Noomi Rapace getting a genuine chance at a Hollywood career are two developments I'm very pleased with.
I've never really understood all the love for Goldfinger. It has some good lines but the plot is incredibly silly towards the end. Not Moore-era silly, but still pretty crap.
Agreed, sometimes I think people rate it so highly simply because it is squeezed in between the Terrence Young Bonds and the whole Jill Masterson in gold paint scene (which has become a pretty iconic image, TBF).
All right, I can't restrain myself any longer. The Goldfinger bashing has to stop!
During the 3rd Movie Draft, I selected Goldfinger. Here's a full reprint of what I had to say about it...
I respectfully disagree with this notion.
I would say Thunderball does all this at well, whilst being a better movie and featuring a more energetic Connery. I felt like Sean sleepwalked though parts of Goldfinger, but he was back on his game for Thunderball.
I don't want to hate on Goldfinger, it is in my top ten (likely just outside of my top five) but it's not the pinnacle of the Bond series, in my humble opinion.
I like Thunderball quite a bit but I believe it definately does drag in comparison to Goldfinger. Connery was great in both and didn't noticeably start to wear down until the next installment, You Only Live Twice. There's always been the unfortunate issue of the underwater battle coming across as an action scene in "slow motion" because one simply can't move fast in water. No doubt that contributes to the impression of lethargy I have about the picture. Although it overall looks stunning, Thunderball just doesn't have the excitement or suspense the previous Bonds did. The pre-credits sequence is a definate highlight -- another great fight.
I do feel Thunderball is under-rated by most people and is certainly far better than the 3 post-Goldfinger Hamilton efforts.
Well yes, I doubt many Bond fans would disagree with you there. My general point was that I rated all of the Terrence Young Bonds higher than any of the Hamilton Bonds.
Just the Bond girls alone in Thunderball make it a stand-out installment imho.
When I was cutting my teeth on the Bond franchise back in the early to mid 70's (thank you ABC's Sunday Night Movie) I could never understand why my dad thought this was the best of all the Bond films. No cool gadgets like the Aston Martin DB5 or Little Nelly or any excitement of any sort until the Bond/Red Grant fight on the train. About 10-15 years ago I happened to watch this movie again after not seeing it for many, many years and was blown away by it. I could now see why my dad thought, and still does think, this was the best of the Bond films. It is simply, in my opinion, a fantastic spy movie with a plot and characters that probably played out in real life many times during the Cold War era. It doesn't require a whole lot of suspension of disbelief to enjoy this film. Not something you can say about most of the crap passed off as movies today.
Bond 50 on Blu-Ray - 007.com
'Skyfall' Story Details Reveal Ralph Fiennes Will Replace an Iconic Character - MovieWeb
That's a pleasant development.
Wow, I liked Judi Dench as M. Let's hope Fiennes does a good job.
Nothing against Dench, but I always felt like they should have replaced her when they replaced Brosnan by Craig. Just start completely fresh. It was a reboot after all. Having the same M from the Brosnan movies still around always felt a bit odd.
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Lawton,Okla_The fight against violence continued in Lawton Friday night with a prayer vigil. The event was held at the corner of Sheridan and Gore Blvd. The service opened with devotion and prayer led by local church ministers.
Friday nights prayer vigil was scheduled to provide prayer and support for local businesses, especially those who've been victims of crime. We spoke with the gospel group D.E.S., Double Edge Sword, to find out what they expected.
Angel, one of the members, said, "this is a busy intersection, so were hoping we can gather some of the other community members give them something positive to do on a Friday night. We're hoping they will hear the good music , come on over and they want to know what's going on so we can send them a positive message."
This is one of many events that have been held in Lawton in response to the crime that is crippling our communities. Saturday there will be a Stop the Violence Concert and Step Show.
Jamar Lockhart, one of the organizers said, "we just want to strongly encourage the community to come out support all the stop the violence movement ideas and agendas that we have going on, not just the one tonight or the one tomorrow. We just want to bring the community together in positive spirit and know that were doing our part in making the community a whole lot safer.
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My Progression with CM Defense,Part 1.
My experience training with Rodney varies from his first visit in Singapore in 2003, my private sessions with him in 2005 and as well as his seminars, my sparring experiences as well as teaching.
Although Rodney has given many info on his DVDs, there are some observation that I got that has made my game a lot better regarding generating power and speed. I didn't get this at any of his instructionals. Igot this by watching and mimic him.
Probably the best way to explain my progression is to explain to you the way I teach CM to my clients because they are basically based on what I do and my interpertation inlearning and implementing it.
Whenever I teach CM or practice, I always start by getting the right hunchback posture position first before anything else. Once I got it then, the next thing is to pay attention to my balance, where at any moment, whenever I move anywhere,I always need to feel grounded and balance so that I can punch with full power at all times.
The way to get this is first to work on the footwork with a training partner where both of you face each other and move around. Make sure that your stomach is always face your opponent wherever he moves, this will make your hips square with his.
Why you need to this, it is better if you get Rodney's DVDs at www.mymalife.com, currently I will just lay out my format in implementing CM for myself and teaching it. Also as you move,you need to feel your body is grounded and in balanced always. Way to train this is to close your eyes and just move around using the footwork and stop at any moment and feel whether you're in balanced or not. If not, fix it right away.
Once you master this, then the nest step is to learn how to jabs and crosses from this position correctly with good mechanics. Rodney showed how to do this correctly in his DVDs(www.mymalife.com). This is where the DVDs didn't address, which is weight distribution when you punch so that you generate a lot of power without overdoing it.
As you always lift your rear heel slightly, whenever you punch (jab for instance), you always have to push of with your rear foot in a slightly jumping motion so that after that jump, your weight is grounded deeply on both legs. Therefore, the timing that you need to get for getting the most power in your jab and cross is when both your feet is grounded on the floor. You'll feel that your body is kind of sinking into the ground. Thatis the best moment to deliver the straignt punches. Just remember,you need to jump first.
From here, get a training partner with focus mitts to work your jabs and crosses in sparring mode. ASk your partner to move around and close the palms of their focus mitts on his/her body. Then anytime he/she ready, lift those mitts facing you so that it gives you cue to start punching. Then, start again like that, do that at least 4-7 times.
From here, learn how to block jabs and crosses using CM,then go back to the focus mitts drill like the above, except now the feeder get the chance to hit your face with jabs and crosses as well.
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I have been challenged to fight for saying 'can't we all get along.' I've had people say I want to kick your ass for saying that.
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Rodney King: I am so blessed that camera was on me that night.
David Gerlach: "I am so blessed that camera was on me that night." Rodney King, of course, talking about that night in March 1991 when he was pulled over by police in Los Angeles after a high-speed chase. Officers proceeded to beat King with batons while he lay on the ground. The entire spectacle was secretly recorded from a nearby building, and that video went viral all across the country. And this was in the days before the Internet and YouTube. And as you might remember this incident eventually sparked the L.A. Riots, which were some of the worst the country has ever seen.
Bobbi Booker: Rodney King was not a person that many people had interviewed.
David Gerlach: Bobbi Booker is a senior lifestyle reporter for the Philadelphia Tribune. It's the oldest continuously-published African American newspaper in the country. And she spoke with Rodney King when he was promoting his autobiography. It turned out to be one of the last interviews he ever did.
Bobbi Booker: So I called his home. He was in his kitchen overlooking the pool that he would eventually be found dead in several weeks later, and he was pouring himself a beverage to chat with me. When you speak with people who are in the public eye, they sort of know how to hit their mark. They're almost always saying the same old thing. Rodney King, on the other hand, kind of surprised me. I was struck by how "average Joe" he really seemed to be. He was just a regular guy who had gone through an extraordinary set of circumstances and was still trying to come to grips with the direction his life had taken him. I found the person who was a reluctant famous individual who was really juggling how to deal with fame, and family, and simply himself.
Rodney King: I just want to say: Can we all get along? Can we get along? For me those words have worked. That's just how I was raised. When I'm challenged to fight, first thing is: Can't we all get along? I've had people say, "I want to kick your ass" when that happens. Excuse my language. "I wanted to beat you. I wanted to hurt you bad when you said that."
Bobbi Booker: Have you come to a sense of forgiveness about the men that were involved in their assault of you?
Rodney King: Yeah. Oh yeah, I have. Because it took me time to realize in order for you to float you're going to have to forgive these guys. Because that's what I've learned over the years: if God can forgive us, then who am I to hold a grudge? Just leave it in his hands. Whenever the time comes, law of retribution will catch up with them.
Bobbi Booker: You tend to stay on the radar. With reality shows, and you've talked about your struggles with addiction. You've really laid you life to bear. So what's coming up next after the book?
Rodney King: Well, I really appreciate being an American Negro, and I know the struggle the American Negro has went through over the years to be here still alive. And I can look back and see the events that have occurred before me and that have occurred after my situation. And I am truly a blessed person, a blessed Negro American to be alive here. And I get chills up and down my body today at the age of 47 just knowing that I have survived all these years as a black man. And I know I haven't been an angel over the years and everything, but I haven't been the worst either.
Bobbi Booker: It's very interesting to hear your use of the word "negro." Is it embracement or just maintaining the old folks style or what?
Rodney King: I'm just holding on to my heritage. Holding on to my heritage. It's the first way I know how. And the first way I know how as a Negro American, a lot of work went into that. It took a lot of pain and life taking its time over the years. It's on my birth certificate so I'd like to hang on to that one. African American is cool, but I like my Negro American because of the work, the marches, the deaths, the whipping, the relief of slavery. All that belongs to the Negro American. You call me African American, but I want my credit as a Negro American. I don't know it's going to go about at the end, but I'm working every day on my respect as a Negro American here in this country.
David Gerlach: Now I mentioned that Rodney King gave this interview around the time his memoirs came out. And I thought it was fascinating to hear him explain why he put his story down on paper. And remember: this was just weeks before he died.
Rodney King: I thought it would be good for my grandkids and my kids if they could have something to read close my words. It was very important to me to have my words out there in a book so my grandkids and my kids could read it for themselves and then if they ever need it on tape or anything like that, which they will.
David Gerlach: Special thanks to Bobbi Baker for bringing us this interview. Read all of her work at PhillyTrib.com. Amy Drozdowska produced this Blank on Blank with me. Our sound logo comes to us from Jeffrey Alan Jones. And for all the journalists listening: we want to hear your lost interviews. So drop us a line to firstname.lastname@example.com. Blank on Blank is distributed by the Public Radio Exchange. PRX.org. That's all for now. I'm David Gerlach. Keep listening.
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RvP's hat-trick at OT seals United's 20th league title
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One of the sub-categories cropping up amongst OEMs are videos cards which feature highly customized cooling along with special controller chips or other functionality that help facilitate tweaking the card's performance. These cards all have a few things in common. First, they all mount beefy and often very radical cooling designs which are a distinct departure from the ATI / NVIDIA approved reference cooler designs. They also offer some form of advanced tweaking features either in software, firmware or hardware (or perhaps all 3), that a stock reference design wouldn't possess, such as fan and voltage control.
The tweaker-friendly video card segment seems to be getting more popular as more OEMs are producing custom cards that fit the mold. We're going to give you a peak into what makes these cards special by giving you the run-down on three available options which are excellent representatives of what the segment currently has to offer.
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MSI R4890 Cyclone SOC, ASUS ROG ENGTX260 Matrix, ASUS ROG Matrix GTX285
Since the 5770 doesn't match the 4890's performance, this card might be one of the best values available on the market!
And I think there an OC one available for $156 at ZipZoomFly! Upon closer inspection the deal is for the OC, not the SOC version. If you're still interested:
$196 - $20 ZZF coupon "ZZF101220" - $20 Mail In Rebate = $156
The MIR expires on 10/31 so hurry if you want one!
P.S. Thanks Selma over at SD for posting the deal.
I'd prefer Asus+NV cards at the moment, but I have to admit that the heat sink on the MSI looks super cool.
Woo, thanks Gibbersome! (You too, Marco, for writing the story in the first place.) I had considered an overclocked Sapphire rendition of the 4890, the Toxic, but it was similarly unavailable.
I wonder how Afterburner interacts with ATi's own Catalyst control? That might make up for some overclockery, though I imagine that the non-OC units are the ones that couldn't make it into the OC circle at the factory, and therefore won't do much in your home. However, it's a compelling alternative to the 5850 I was considering, especially since the price Gib mentioned is $100 under the stock 5850.
The MSI card seems like the best deal for the money here.
I wonder if that gigantic Heat pipe would interfere with a crossfire connector?
Are they making an overclocked 5870 yet?
It's a little tight, but both crossfire connectors can be used.
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Philanthropy Matters
[Graham Coover '99, Alex Bellos '02, Emily Carr '02, Nate Ngai '99, Adam Keefer '98, and Gary Coover '00 in San Francisco]
This is a continuation of a conversation found on page 36 of the Autumn 2007 Caller magazine.
San Francisco is home to several hundred Catlin Gabel alumni, including a group of younger alumni who share a common interest in philanthropy in general and in support of the Catlin Gabel Annual Fund in particular. We asked Adam Keefer '98, Graham Coover '99, Nate Ngai '99, Gary Coover '00, Alex Bellos '02, and Emily Carr '02 to tell us what they love best about Catlin Gabel and why philanthropy is important to them.
Philanthropy is important to me because:
I've been fortunate to be on the receiving end of the generosity of other people, and want to provide support such that others have opportunities to participate in activities and programs not normally available to them. – Nate Ngai '99
It makes me feel like at least some of the years of studying, training and long hours at work are actually being used for something truly worthwhile. – Gary Coover '00
Philanthropy revitalizes me. I am happiest when I am being productive, and so my involvement with non-work organizations allows me to take a mental break from my paid job while still doing something useful to society. I guess it all started with my parents because they are very charitable people, typically giving away 10% or more of their income every year to charity. They taught me a lot about the importance of giving and helping others in need. That is why philanthropy will always be a big part of my life. – Graham Coover '99
I want to support organizations and causes that are important to my beliefs and values. It is essential that young people today start taking steps to become the next philanthropic leaders, and I want to be a part of that. Working for a non-profit arts organization has made me realize how even the smallest contributions are a vital part of the fundraising landscape, and so I try to do my part to give back. – Emily Carr '02
It allows me to register my support for causes I believe in. Although my donations to, say, the Catlin Annual Fund or a microfinance provider in rural India may not be especially significant monetarily, the act of giving shows these organizations – and, hopefully, the groups they serve – that I recognize the important work they are accomplishing and wish to do what I can to help. – Alex Bellos '02
Taking care of your community is an important part of a Catlin education which resonates with me today. – Adam Keefer '98
I want the next generation to know that:
The school is a living community that they are shaping and molding every day. It's important that today's students understand and appreciate the traditions of days past but also create their own. The school is their place and they are at one time caretakers and creators of an important legacy. – Adam Keefer '98
Catlin Gabel teaches you that you should always be comfortable just being you. I don't think that lesson gets taught in many other schools, and it's something that makes Catlin's graduates ready for college and ties the alumni community together. And a second thing: I will never be defeated in tennis ball golf. Never, ever, never, ever. Never. – Gary Coover '00
Catlin Gabel is great preparation for the future. While Catlin is very demanding and requires a lot of work, from my short professional experience I've found that the skill set you develop here will serve you well in your careers. – Nate Ngai '99
Catlin Gabel is an incredibly special place. No place compares to the community you can build during your time on campus. – Emily Carr '02
Catlin Gabel is most likely the most supporting environment outside of their immediate family they'll ever encounter. Although they may not realize it today, the sixty-odd kids in their class have shared a tremendous amount of experiences together which have created a pretty intense bond between them. Neither time nor distance does much to diminish the support this bond provides. – Alex Bellos '02
The school is a living community that they are shaping and molding every day. I think it's important that today's students understand and appreciate the traditions of days past but also create their own. The school is their place and they are at one time caretakers and creators of an important legacy. – Adam Keefer '98
My favorite Catlin Gabel memory is:
The many trips I took to Camp Cody: for Elana Gold projects, our freshman year orientation, and our senior year trip. The time we spent restoring parts of the Mt. Hood National Forest fostered a sense of achievement that remains with me today. – Emily Carr '02
The long bus rides back from Vernonia and other coastal schools after basketball games. The cast of characters from both the boys and girls teams made the bus rides a highlight, as I tended to learn just as much on those bus rides as I did in any class room, albeit on topics not found on the SAT's. – Gary Coover '00
There are so many to choose from, besides from graduating, I would have to say being a part of the Theater program with Robert Medley. I was never an "A" student, but when it came to Theater Tech, I was fortunate enough to be at the top of the class. I spent many weekends working in the theater, building sets, hanging lights, building relationships and I enjoyed every minute of it. – Graham Coover '99
The April Fools Day prank my senior year – Nate Ngai '99
Looking through Susan Sowles' archive of yearbooks to find ideas for the 2002 edition. Flipping past pictures of the Dant House looking much as it did that day – and pictures of Clint looking much as he did too – really brought home to me the sense of community and continuity that makes Catlin such a special place. – Alex Bellos '02
Tough question…hindsight and a 'real-world' perspective make it all seem so good. So many experiences, places and people…Arago certainly stands out. Both as a 6th grader and a returning senior, we had some good times there. – Adam Keefer '98
One thing I would never change about Catlin Gabel is:
Calling teachers by their first name – it goes a long way to cutting down the barriers between students and faculty that prevent a true community environment from flourishing. – Alex Bellos '02
The number of choices provided to students, ranging from classes to sports to other extracurricular activities. – Nate Ngai '99
The sense that Catlin is a family. From helping first graders carve pumpkins, running into my dad at the Barn, and hanging out in C&C every morning with Bob Kindley - Catlin is my family. – Emily Carr '02
The emphasis on recitation. I truly disliked reciting literature/poems in front of the class because it was so nerve racking. But now that I look back, it did help me through college and into my professional career get through tough presentations to large numbers of people. – Graham Coover '99
Whether its buildings, teachers or traditions, it's hard to see anything change. It would be a shame for the Catlin to lose track of its core values and sense of self which seems to be an increasingly difficult proposition in today's educational environment. – Adam Keefer '98
FOUR things I would never change about Catlin Gabel:
1. The emphasis on intellectual and artistic creativity.
2. The poet paper (is it too late?!?!).
3. The lunch ladies at the Barn and the strudel.
4. The gym. 200 people max, three people deep on the baseline and sideline: the Rose Garden has never sounded that loud. – Gary Coover '00
I give to Catlin Gabel because:
I can gauge the effect my donation has better than most other organizations and can see the tangible results of my donation. I feel a personal connection to Catlin Gabel, and try to support it as generously as I can as a result. – Alex Bellos '02
Everyone should have the opportunity to learn from the Art Leo's, John Keyes's, Harriet Weiser's and Roberto Vila's of the world (this list could go on forever): teachers who make sure that you not only learn what's in the textbooks, but that you learn how to think creatively without fear of failure. – Gary Coover '00
Because a well rounded high school education is absolutely critical for the road ahead, I feel it is important to give back to the schools which my brother and I attended. Catlin Gabel is an excellent institution and I want others to be able to enjoy similar experiences I had while I was there. – Graham Coover '99
I enjoyed my experience and hope my support enables other students to have a similar positive experience. – Nate Ngai '99
I want Catlin to continue making it possible for students to have all the unique experiences I was fortunate enough to have. – Emily Carr '02
I want kids to enjoy the same experiences and have the same opportunities I had. I want to support faculty, staff and programs that were important in my life. – Adam Keefer '98
About BARRCA
In March 2006, Gary and Graham Coover, along with three friends, started BARRCA (Bay Area Residents Raising Community Awareness) as "a way to throw some fun charity events, do some good for some organizations we had volunteered with, and create an avenue through which to meet people with similar ambitions," according to Gary.
"Thanks to Christa Thoeresz (Class of '01) and Peter Bromka (Class of '00), we opened a chapter of BARRCA in Boston a couple months ago. The principal remains the same and we thought it would be a fun way to grow the idea of BARRCA into multiple cities and create an organization with some staying power. Our goal for BARRCA is to keep throwing successful events of increasing scale, with the hope that through our events and mailings some wonderful organizations can increase their profile in the community and receive enough donations to allow them to grow and expand on their missions."
Today, BARRCA (Bay & Boston Area Residents Raising Community Awareness) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds for smaller organizations in Boston and the Bay Area. They bring people together for social events – anything from wine tastings to kick ball tournaments to club parties - while raising money for other charitable organizations.
"Basically, we're a group of friends who wanted to team up and do some event-based fundraising, have fun, meet people, and spread the word about some organizations that are doing great things in our cities," says Gary. "Everything we have done to date has been run on a zero-cost basis, allowing 100% of all donations to be given directly to the organizations. Thanks to the incredible support of our friends over the last two years, who showed up at our events and donated, we have been able to organize some tremendous parties and raise over $11,500 for organizations throughout Boston and the Bay Area."


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