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Living in Los Angeles I know a lot of babies and kids who model or act professionally, including twin girls who star on "Grey's Anatomy"! Think your baby has what it takes? Here are twelve tips to know before you get your little one in front of the cameras!
You'll need photos
A variety of professional quality photos of your child is required to submit to industry professionals. Since kids change quickly, these photos will need to be updated often (every three months for babies and every six months for bigger kids).
Find your child an agent
Before submitting your child to an agency for consideration, do research to ensure it's a quality, reputable company. Referrals from trusted individuals are often best.
Never pay for representation
If an agency asks to be paid to represent or take photos of your child, it's a serious red flag. Legitimate agencies only make money when they get your child work and never before.
Open a Coogan account
In California, New York, Louisiana and New Mexico it is required by law that you open one of these accounts and deposit at least 15% of your child's earnings into it. As a blocked trust, no withdrawals may be made from it until your child turns eighteen and can access the funds.
Get a work permit
You will need to get one of these from the county registrar for your child before he or she can be submitted for anything.
Know your baby's stats
It's important that you always know your baby's up-to-date height, weight, and clothing sizes. Most jobs require babies and kids to be very specific sizes. Submitting your child when he or she is too big or small will hurt both your reputation and your child's chances of finding work in the future.
Be reachable
Casting opportunities often come up at the last minute, so it's important that your child's agent be able to reach you at all times. Check your email and phone first thing in the morning and last thing at night (and in between, too, of course).
Be flexible
Auditions happen at all times during the week and often in far flung places. You'll need to be able to have a schedule flexible enough to accommodate this.
Take lots of photos of your baby
Your baby will do better in front of the camera if he or she is used to taking photos at home. Be sure to practice smiling on cue.
Practice "Simon Says"
Casting agents often play "Simon Says" with kids to determine if they are good listeners, so make sure your child is good at this! You'll also want to work on teaching your child to say, "My name is _____ and I am ___ years old" as an introduction.
Know Your Kid
Make sure you're tuned into what your child is feeling. If he or she isn't enjoying modeling and acting, don't push it.
Be patient
Sometimes kids work a lot, sometimes they don't. Other times it might seem like your kid goes on a lot of auditions without booking anything. It's important to remain patient, not sweat it, and remember that castings often have more to do with a child's age than anything else.
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The STAR Center's Adventure Race will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday. Race participants will be faced with obstacles to jump over, crawl under and run backward around, according to a Metro Parks Tacoma news release. The 2-mile trek is meant to get the entire family involved in a challenge-filled outdoor activity.
The cross-country race will follow the trails on the SERA campus and finishes at STAR Center, 3873 S. 66th St., Tacoma.
After the race, there will be additional family activities inside the center.
No dogs or strollers are allowed because of the obstacles on the course.
Registration is $10 in advance and $20 the day of the race. The fee includes a blinking safety flasher and finisher ribbon. You can register at metroparkstacoma.org/adventure-race.
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BY: Meteorologist' Rick Dickert and Pablo Pereira
Rick and Pablo examine 'Ark' Storms in this two-part special report.
For most of us, our latest winter storm was noting more than a nuisance. It pales in comparison to some of the mega-storms that have hit our region in centuries past. Are your ready for the other Big One?
They're called 'ark' storms and they have been around for centuries here on the west coast and weather forecasters say we could be in for another one about 50 years from now.
It's a storm that could produce 400 Billion Dolalrs in damages and flood 25 percent of our state's buildings. A storm scientist are calling, California's other big one!
Not all ark storms are bad! much of Southern California's precipitation comes from these types of patterns.- we often refer to as the "Pineapple Express"
But we do need to far something like the mega-storm of 1861. Becuase currently only 12 percent of our state's property is insured for such a storm.
The intense rainstorms sweeping in from the Pacific Ocean began to pound central California on Christmas Eve in 1861 and continued virtually unabated for 43 days. The deluges quickly transformed rivers running down from the Sierra Nevada mountains along the state's eastern border into raging torrents that swept away entire communities and mining settlements.
The rivers and rains poured into the state's vast Central Valley, turning it into an inland sea 300 miles long and 20 miles wide. Thousands of people died, and one quarter of the state's estimated 800,000 cattle drowned. Downtown Sacramento was submerged under 10 feet of brown water filled with debris from countless mudslides on the region's steep slopes. California's legislature, unable to function, moved to San Francisco until Sacramento dried out—six months later. By then, the state was bankrupt.
A comparable episode today would be incredibly more devastating. The Central Valley is home to more than six million people, 1.4 million of them in Sacramento. The land produces about $20 billion in crops annually, including 70 percent of the world's almonds—and portions of it have dropped 30 feet in elevation because of extensive groundwater pumping, making those areas even more prone to flooding.
Scientists who recently modeled a similarly relentless storm that lasted only 23 days concluded that this smaller visitation would cause $400 billion in property damage and agricultural losses. Thousands of people could die unless preparations and evacuations worked very well indeed.But we do need to fear something like the mega-storm of 1861. because currently only 12% of our state's property is insured for such a storm.
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Apparel was front-of-mind this week as the semi-annual MAGIC Market Week trade show took place in Las Vegas, Nev.
Entertainment One Licensing has announced four new apparel and accessories collaborations for its lifestyle brand Skelanimals.
Entertainment One Licensing will continue its partnership with Character Options, following the renewal of its license as master toy partner for Peppa Pig.
Entertainment One Licensing is expanding Peppa Pig in the U.S. with the addition of five new licensing partners in the soft goods category.
Entertainment One Television has expanded its alternative programming division with the appointment of David Shaye.
Entertainment One's licensing initiatives have been built on Peppa Pig thus far. As big as the brand is, the company has ambitious plans to expand its business well beyond the porcine star.
Entertainment One Licensing has lined up a slate of activities to celebrate the 10th anniversary of "Peppa Pig" in the U.K.
Entertainment One Licensing has opened a new office in Melbourne that will serve as eOne's Australian headquarters.
Trigger Happy, the creators of the animated storytelling app "Toon Hero," has launched a social network that will let users publish their creations faster.
Entertainment One Licensing has teamed with Rainbow Designs to bring Peppa Pig to the nursery sector.
Entertainment One's Peppa Pig is launching two new live stage productions in Australia and the U.K. this month.
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International Students
Welcome to Sydney, and to the University of Sydney. To ensure you have a successful start to your new life in Sydney, come along to your welcome event and explore the information and resources available to you here.
Important note: If you are here to study for six or twelve months only and you are taking your academic credit back to your home university, you are a Study Abroad or Exchange Student. If you will complete a full degree at the University of Sydney you are an International Full Degree Student.
Welcome and Orientation
We will be holding the following welcome sessions. We encourage you to attend the one that is relevant to you:
International Undergraduate & Postgraduate Full Degree Student Welcome
Date: Tuesday 22 July, 2014
Time: 9.30am5pm
Location: The Great Hall, The Quadrangle, Camperdown Campus
For Study Abroad and Exchange (STABEX) students, please see below regarding your Welcome, Orientation and Enrolment day.
We recommend you plan to arrive in Sydney at least one week before classes start in order to take full advantage of the Orientation activities that will happen on campus. You can check important dates here.
Study Abroad and Exchange Students
Study Abroad and Exchange students must attend the Study Abroad and Exchange Welcome and Orientation event:
Study Abroad and Exchange Welcome and Orientation Day
Date: Monday 21 July, 2014
Time: 9.30am4pm
Location: The Great Hall, The Quadrangle, Camperdown Campus
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The ocean-themed decorative AND functional mosaics momentarily mask the building's true purpose. Although logically, what else would a smallish brick building on the Largs Bay foreshore near a public walkway and jetty actually be?
this sign!! To the left – the sweep of the beach and bay heading up the coast to Semaphore.
And to the back, the fabulous Largs Pier Hotel!!
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It's a very special day today for us here at Good4Utah because it's Meteorologist Curtis Ray's birthday! To help us celebrate the day, our friends in the Utah Ski Community stopped by to help surprise Curtis with a birthday cake.
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reviews for: listing #69096 - Fire Island, New York House rental
- bedrooms 2
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- baths 1½
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- community Davis Park
- sleeps 4
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Review submitted: February 21, 2013 Date of arrival: July 1, 2012
For anyone looking for a local getaway, I highly recommend this vacation rental at Davis Park. I spent a week at this house which was quiet,comfortable,clean, with a great kitchen and conveniently close to the ferry for bringing your belongings and for trips to the mainland. A short walk to the ocean beach and near the grocery store and restaurant provide all that you could want. But my most favorite amenity was the rooftop deck to view the water and most of all the sunsets!
Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway
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Charm, comfort, peace and quiet
Review submitted: February 3, 2013 Date of arrival: August 4, 2012
This charming cottage is close to the ferry, store, bar and restaurant so is very convenient but importantly on a quiet and very well maintained Walk in Davis Park. The beach is minutes walk away. The house is cozy and comfortable inside with a comprehensive kitchen. But the real value of the house is its deck which has sunny and shady areas, outdoor shower, and is less mosquito-y than other areas in Davis Park. Its unique small roof deck offers views over the harbor and bay and is the perfect place to have snacks and a glass of wine after a day on the beach. The owner is so helpful and tries to make sure guests have everything they need. Note though that this Walk and general area in Davis Park is not for "party houses" so if you want to play loud music late into the night - this cottage is not for you! But if you want to relax, grill delicious meals, watch deer walk right next to the property, wake up to the sound of birds and the bay lapping close to the cottage, you'll love the place.
Recommended for: age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
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Helpful votes: 2 / 2
Best (small) rental house in Davis Park
Review submitted: January 9, 2012 Date of arrival: October 14, 2011
I've been a guest several times at this lovely Davis Park cottage and I'm always eager to return. The owner keeps the house in immaculate condition and it's furnished, not like a typical beach house, but like a lovely, warm, charming home, with all the amenities. If you are looking for a party house, go elsewhere, but if you want the beach without sacrificing your homey, creature comforts, this is the house for you! It's cozy, it's got privacy; the decks are beautiful; it's steps from the bay or the ocean. It's a place to relax, which is what I do when I'm there. I make full use of the modern kitchen and the herb garden on the back deck. I love to go up the top deck with coffee mug in hand in the morning, and return with a glass of wine at sunset! I've rented other places in Davis Park; this is the one I return to. If you are single, or a couple, or a small family, you can't go wrong!
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car
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Helpful votes: 3 / 3
Davis Park at it's best
Review submitted: July 16, 2011 Date of arrival: June 30, 2011
This was our second experience with HomeAway, and both have been wonderful. This classic, clean, comfortable, "old style" beach house with many modern amenities was absolutely perfect. The owner has gone to great lengths to make you feel like this house has been in your family for decades. The inside is full of so much character and charm you're almost in no rush to get to the beach. Outside, the wrap around deck offers several places to sit whether it's just the two of you or a group, shade or sun. The upper deck is a real treat with views of the bay, perfect for morning coffee or late afternoon appetizers. There are places for everything and everything in it's place throughout the house, and outside. With an outdoor shower, washer and dryer, dishwasher, ceiling fans, it has it all. If you're looking for a "party" house, look elsewhere. If you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy, you will not be disappointed.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway
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best 2bedroom house at davis park!
Review submitted: July 10, 2011 Date of arrival: July 23, 2010
best 2 bedroom house I've stayed in at Davis park.I regret booking early this year and missed out next year I will be going back!!!
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
Owners response: So glad you enjoyed your stay last year, J. I'm sorry I was unable to accommodate you this season, you were great guests! V.
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Every year, at this time, I try and remind the community of the importance of our Chehalis Valley Historical Museum. While the museum is located here in Montesano, the collections cover a much wider area.
As anyone who has visited the museum can attest, there certainly are a vast amount of historically interesting items on display. After all, that is always the heart of any such facility. That is just a fraction though of the wealth of information that is available to the public.
Below the displays of historical logging exhibits and general area items of interest is the museum basement. Tucked into corners and filed away are literally thousands, tens of thousands, of photographs, diaries, papers, and more. There are charts, official documents, and papers that make absolutely no sense at all. Except, of course, to that one person that is looking for them.
I spent a semester doing work in the museum area of the University of Arizona quite a while back, and am firmly convinced that there is more to discover in long forgotten corners and boxes of your average library and museum than a lifetime of average field work would produce by even the most ambitions archaeologist. An adventure of sorts.
Additionally, the museum docents are walking encyclopedias of area history. Interested in a local building? Want to know about a specific historical area figure? They will know, or know how to find the information.
The Chehalis Valley Historical Museum is us. It is our record after we are gone. It can only exist with our involvement. Does it cost money to keep the building warm so that mold doesn't destroy our history? Of course. There is something more important than money involved in my opinion.
The museum is currently open from noon to four on the weekends. It is always a scramble to find the people to come in, sit, and perform docent duties. This is the point in the column where I ask you for something.
The museum needs your help. Every first Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m., the governing board meets. If you have an interest in the history of the area and feel you would like to become involved, please do come. The museum needs you.
This coming meeting, Feb. 5, we will have a visitor from the county. I contacted the Grays Harbor County commissioners and Commissioner Wes Cormier responded that he would like to attend and learn more about the operation. The museum is blessed that the city of Montesano helps out financially where it can. It will be nice to have the chance to show the museum off to the county.
I really feel strongly about our museum and it's importance here in our county.
You are invited to the meeting. Come learn a bit, take a tour of the "secret" areas, get your arm twisted to help out, have some punch and cookies. And get to meet a County Commissioner. Sounds like a great afternoon. Oh, and don't forget to put a dollar in the donation jar on your way out.
Tom Frederiksen grew up in Montesano and lives here today with an active blog at montesanotoday.com. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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iPhone 5S Speculation Begins, Supposedly coming in June with 'super HD' Display, NFC & More Colors
The iPhone 5 might have only been released a couple weeks ago, but speculation of the next version of Apple's smartphone has already begun.
No word on what it might be called, but the name "iPhone 5S" has been mentioned. According to analyst Peter Misek, who has had a hit-and-miss record on Apple devices so far, the iPhone 5S will be available in many colors, similar to the iPod lineup this year, and taking on Nokia's Lumia colors. It'll also supposedly launch in June, have NFC, and a better battery, along with a new super HD screen.
No idea what "super HD" is supposed to be though, but since Android OEMs are going the 1080p way, maybe Apple is thinking of pushing out a 400 ppi pixel density screen to match? Who knows.
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text: Let us start from the beginning. The question is not whether or not Metallica "sold out" because they changed their music style. The issue in a review like this is if the album was good or if it , instead, sucked royally. To give an album one star means it sucked royally. While "Load" may not have met the expectations of some, it was at least a decent album. No, it was not thrash or speed metal. Like its previous effort, "Metallica" (commonly known as the "Black" album) "Load" had a more rock oriented sound to it. (No, it was not an alternative album, if anything "Load" at least represents a good hard rock album.)Load did not suck royally. So, in my opinion, it deserves three stars. It did not meet the same level as an album like "Black," which would be a four or five.As for earlier albums, this album is different. Understandably people buying this album expecting to see Metallica's thrash-metal roots (see "Master or Puppets" or "Ride the Lightning") clearly are disappointed. The reason for such disappointed is well founded…. "Load" is not a thrash metal album. It is, instead, a clear progression from earlier albums. Go ahead, listen to them in order and see if you can't expect an album like "Black" or later "Load."Face it. James Hetfield and company aren't angry 18 year olds. If they were, they would be pumping out more albums like "Kill `Em All." And, no doubt, we'd be sick of them and complaining that all they can do is create copies of the same thing. Let Metallica evolve. Give them a bit of slack, and see where things take them. If you don't like where things are when, god forbid, Metallica is no more, then you can complain about where they ended up. But right now, they are still a work-in-progress (like any band still playing), so let's just see where evolution takes them.


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Sharing Wisdom through An Offering of Leaves
Recently I came across An Offering of Leaves by Jivamukti yoga teacher Ruth Lauer-Manenti. This new book is a collection of "'dharma talks' -- stories from her life that accompany her classes and represent the yogic commitments to ahimsa (non-violence), compassion, and service."
Usually when I pick up books based on yoga philosophy, all full of enthusiasm to absorb some yogic wisdom, I get lost after three pages and end up abandoning ship. Thankfully, this book was a very welcome exception.
Ruth writes with such simplicity, humor and authenticity that I was immediately drawn into each story. It was easy to see the connection to the Sanskrit verse with which the story began. By the end I felt like I had delved into the ancient texts of The Yoga Sutras and The Bhagavad Gita in a way I never had before and in a way that made sense to me. I'm hoping I can bring this new-found knowledge into my days and to my students.
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The Intergalactic Nemesis "Live-Action Graphic Novel" returns with a new adventure: "Book Two: Robot Planet Rising." An extraordinary mix of radio drama, comic book-style drawings (projected in Technicolor splendor onto a giant screen) and utter escapism. Yes, Molly and her intrepid sidekick are back with an "interspatial temporal quantum physicist" at their sides as they face alien challenges of epic proportions. The Austin Post writes, "I felt like the nerdy little 10-year-old kid that I once was, bouncing off the walls and grinning as I talked to my friend about my favorite parts."
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A kid lied to his friends about being Jay Leno's nephew. To keep the lie going, he wrote to Leno, who responded by dropping him off at school.
Jay Leno, who you likely know as the current host of NBC's The Tonight Show, has a great love for cars and runs a series on them. During one episode, he went into detail about one kid who got in trouble with his friends because he told them a big lie: that Leno was his uncle.
The kid claimed that Leno drove him around in his 1986 Lamborghini Countach (the car that Leno was talking about in the episode). To try and cover up the lie, the kid wrote Leno, saying "Is there any chance you could take me to school in your Countach?" Leno thought it was such an outrageous request that he said he'd do it. He took the kid to school and put on the whole charade for the kid's friends, who all thought it was amazing.


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Cagliari clung on to Serie A last season, but in doing so, left behind barely a shadow, a slight impression in the sand. Who were the isolani, and who are they now? Well, the team hasn't changed much -- but saying that requires that you actually noticed when they took to the pitch last year.
Last Season
15th, Serie A. An up-and-down season for the Isolani, who sacked manager Massimo Ficcadenti in November, after five winless matches. Turned out they didn't much care for the performance of Davide Ballardini, either, giving him the boot in March and bringing back Ficcadenti again. He'll start the season, but who knows how long he'll survive?
Who's Gone?
Stadio Sant'Elia: Cagliari's former home, constructed in 1970 and host to a few 1990 World Cup matches, is being renovated to bring it up to Serie A standards (this despite this being Cagliari's tenth season in the top division). The club will play its home matches at Stadio Is Arenas.
Michele Canini: the centre-back started almost every match for Cagliari last season, but he'll be plying his trade at Genoa this time around.
Who's In?
Mauricio Pinilla: the journeyman was loaned from Palermo to Cagliari last January, but the move was made permanent this summer. He did score eight goals in fourteen appearances -- not bad. It's also the highest tally for any Cagliari player.
Keep An Eye On
You tell me. Cagliari sort of fade in and out of the Serie A consciousness, never quite doing much of anything. They don't have random triumphs and they aren't really worth mocking. They attracted the most attention last season when Napoli took a 3-0 lead, only to have the score finish 6-3 to the partenopei. Joaquín Larrivey scored all three for Cagliari. Perhaps he's the one you should watch?
Predicted Finish
If Genoa are saved by the Immobile factor, it seems likely Cagliari will be the one to go. On one hand, they've got a coherent squad and a manager that knows the players' talents. On the other, there's not a lot of raw talent to be found. Add to that the fact that Cagliari's attendance, already the lowest in Serie A last season, will almost certainly go down as a result of the relocation, giving them even less of a home advantage than before.


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So many of us have no idea what to expect out of this season (and those who claim to know are lying). While many of us may be cautiously optimistic, or choose to take the "let's just sit back and watch and see how it plays out" approach, some of us seem to be a bit pessimistic, with the whole "the sky is falling" narrative. No matter how you slice it, entering the 4th year of CRNs tenure, we are all thoroughly confused and have no idea what to expect. What is it that we will be looking for that will tell us how the season will break for us? Simply put, the play of the O-line and QB will tell the entire story of our season. More specifically, with our schedule being what it is, if our O-line is at least serviceable at pass blocking and our QB can make decent reads (he doesn't need to be a world-beater) which will keep offensive mistakes down, we will have a successful season. If they don't, we won't. It's as simple as that really.
So what happens if neither improves? Our QB continues to throw into coverage, the play calling continues to be conservative, with little to no shots taken down the field? Let's take a look into the future, shall we? With the use of a Delorean, I was able to grab this season recap from a late November 2011 posting on BN.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… Blah, blah, blah
The Worst of Times
"…Dan Guerrero's news conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday morning. We all expect that he will announce the firing of CRN, but we could only hope that Guerrero takes himself out of the equation as well. This would heal all of Bruins Nation more than the removal of any coach. Honestly though, after looking back at CRN's tenure, specifically this season, he had to go. Let's dissect the season that was, beginning with the QB position. We came into the summer camp with a quarterback controversy, and the play during camp settled nothing. Neither QB stepped up. Prince didn't seem to be as mobile as he once was, no doubt hampered by his knee injury. There seemed to be little growth out of Brehaut. We all see now that summer baseball was a failed experiment. And let's not even mention the total mismanagement of Brett Hundley. Neuheisel really should have redshirted the kid instead of bringing him in for 4 or 5 plays a game to get killed behind that suspect O-line. He looked like a deer in headlights out there all season, reminiscent of Chris Forcier when he got in against ASU in '08.
Despite Prince's lack of mobility, he was named the starter at the beginning of the season. And what an ugly start it was. We opened up the season at Houston, but it looked as if we left the playbook back in Westwood. We stayed pretty vanilla during the 1st half, running Franklin, Coleman, & Co. up the middle several times for little to no gain each time. I think they set a record for the number of 3 and outs in one half. Our defense was able to hold off Keenum in the 1st half, but whatever adjustments Sumlin made at the half definitely worked as UCLA was blown out in the 2nd half to lose the season opener 31-6.
The Bruins followed that up with a win at home vs. San Jose St., but Prince's knee gave him some problems, so Brehaut played the 2nd half. The running game was what got us through, but there was less room for Jet Ski to operate because opponents were putting 8 in the box constantly, daring us to pass over the top…and we didn't. The few times that we tried, the ball was either thrown into coverage, or the passes sailed far overhead.
It got ugly after San Jose St. The Bruins went on to lose three straight vs Texas, Oregon St., and Stanford. UCLA stayed in the game early against Texas, but again, let down in the 2nd half (Fans in the half-empty Rose Bowl were seen throwing up into their "Passion Buckets"). The second half against Texas was what ruined their confidence heading into that Oregon State debacle. Washington St. was next on the schedule, and although the Tuel to Wilson combination accounted for 3 Tds, the Bruins were able to pull it out in overtime. They took this energy into Arizona, who was operating without a couple key players to win in the desert on national TV. This was followed up by a win over Cal at home. On a side note, Tedford might bump into CRN in line down at the unemployment office this week. The momentum of their 3-game winning streak was not enough to take down ASU, as Osweiler torched the Bruins for the second year in a row, once again displaying the talent that shows why everyone has him on their short list for Heisman next year (2012).
It was perhaps the last 3 games of the season though that sealed CRNs fate, losing badly to Utah, with Chow's offense looking rather surgical (both in the game and in the season as a whole), squeaking by Colorado, and getting embarrassed by $C. The $C players kept talking in the media about this being their bowl game, and they definitely took to the field with that mentality. There is absolutely no reason to be shut out in a rivalry game, and Rick & co. ought to be ashamed…"
The Best of Times
There are far less specifics in this narrative. We all know how a bad season will play out, but a good season could take so many different avenues. But here is a vague glimpse at our successful season...
A hard fought battle in August gives birth to a clear-cut starter (Brehaut or Prince, it doesn't matter). Said starter stays relatively injury free and leads us to a victory in our season opener at Houston. While some of the rust of it being a first game is apparent, it is clear that this isn't the same team that we saw last year. The playcalling is balanced, keeping defenders from keying in on any specific tendencies. The O-line continues to get a good push up front clearing the way for Jet Ski & Co. The most exciting part though was the amount of time the QB had to throw! And when he did, he made it count. No interceptions were thrown by the Bruin QB in the opener, Rosario aggressively went after balls in the air, Harkey didn't drop a pass, and Carroll's route running has drastically improved. He just seemed to be open all of the time.
This season opening victory was followed up by a victory vs. San Jose St. Those 1st two victories served as not only a confidence booster that led to the success of the rest of the season, but served as a live game opportunity where the kinks could be worked out heading into conference. Starting off 2-0, we win 2 out of our next three games ( vs. Texas, at Oregon St., at Stanford), surprising the nation and the talking heads @ BSPN by taking down __________________ (Fill in the blank yourself) when no one thought we had a chance. This was followed up by a win vs. Washington St. in which our defense dominated and our offense could do no wrong. The Bruins then go on to win at least 2 of the next 4 games (at Arizona, vs. Cal, vs. Arizona St., at Utah). This is followed up by a victory over Colorado where Neuheisel takes his old team to the woodshed in front of 90,000 at the Rose Bowl, leading into Beat$C week. The atmosphere on campus was at a level that we hadn't seen in recent years. The Bonfire was electric, with students and alumni giddy with excitement about the game. And what a game it was…


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"Inception" is so good, so profound, so wrap-your-head-around challenging, it might restore your faith in the future of movies.
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Kent soldier killed by 32 year old shell, inquest hears.
A Kent soldier killed in friendly fire in Afghanistan was hit by a 32-year-old shell, an inquest has heard. Sapper Mark Antony Smith, 26, from Swanley, Kent, died in the Sangin area of Helmand in Afghanistan on July 26, 2010 after a smoke screen shell fell 264 metres from its target.
The shell, manufactured in 1981, was two years older than Sapper Smith at the time and may have been stored at the army base for up to four years. Capt Alex Bidulph, who was present when the guns were fired, told the inquest in Gravesend, Kent that he was surprised the shell had been 32 years old.
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"Some of my students believe that if you spend more time outdoors receiving the energy of the natural world, you will have less need for the industrial grid" Stephanie Kaza: Mindfully Green
This quote from Stephanie Kaza rings so true to me. Last week I spent every possible moment outdoors. I looked forward to clearing more of the field and playing with my grand children there. I took walks and even ate my meals outdoors.
Unfortunately last week didn't last. I woke to find snow on the ground and a high of only 36 degrees. This means I stayed indoors today. I finally broke down and heated water for a cup of hot tea (first electrical usage I've had in over 24 hours).
Indoors I find I only want to do so much. I hate cleaning and watching TV but love reading and creating something new. One of the reasons I love renting is that I am not allowed to change or remodel anything, I love to remodel and would spend my every minute stuck in doors changing my home.
Outdoors I will clean anything, gladly! I will just wander to whatever grabs my attention. This past week I've picked up trash, spent time by the lake, wandered through the fields nearby. I noticed the last of the daffodils for this year. I also quietly sat soaking up the suns rays and let my mind wander. I watched the birds and enjoyed their songs. I sat and felt the wind on my face. Basically, I took full advantage of my time outdoors, enjoying every nuance of my experiences.
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mizumichan said: It IS pretty and a missing l is pretty easy to miss XD (easier than a stupid your/you're mistake and people still reblog that as long as the gif is pretty)
As usual, you are too kind. I lost the notification because holy batman on a vespa the notifcations just don't stop I always wondered what it must feel like to get so many notifications and I actually don't really like it because I can't keep up!
Also, do you want a postcard from Vienna? If yes I'll look into some interesting ones :) but I'd need your address because guess what I left at home..
Also I'd have sent this in an ask, but asks still don't work for me; then I tried mailing, but hotmail is down! wonderful isn't it
I just got over 1000 notes for my Brave gifs.. it's the first time that's happened to me.
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I wrote "will" with only one l. and I no longer have the screenshots or the PSD.
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The kindergarten classes at Hillside Grade School recently celebrated Magical Pumpkin Day. The children were surprised by a Haunted House Playground, filled with spider webs, spooky creatures and a haunted bridge. There was a magical scarecrow who guarded all the pumpkins until every child picked one to take home.
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The tax levy for the 2014-15 school year was set at the Aug. 14 meeting of the Herricks Board of Education, and district residents may be surprised that it's coming in a bit lower than the amount voters had previously approved.
Assistant Superintendent for Business Helen Costigan initially revealed the Herricks' tax levy for the coming school year was a 1.73 percent increase. However, she noted that a surplus in the budget could allow the district to establish a lower levy than previously anticipated. The board adopted the new levy, 1.3 percent or $93,325,352.
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The Sons of Italy, Cellini Lodge No. 2206 Italian Festival in New Hyde Park garnered a solid turnout during its five-day run at Michael J. Tully Park last week. According to Lodge First Vice President Alfonso Squillante, the annual festival had more 1,500 people each day, with 3,200 people on Saturday night for the fireworks display.
"We've had a great turnout, the community has responded very positively," said Squillante. "Last year we had 12,000 people over the course of five days and this year we are looking at record-breaking numbers."
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Students at Charles Water Karate & Fitness, located at 122 Hillside Ave. in Williston Park, recently participated in a talent show at the school. This was a great way to not only show their talent but to go out of their every day comfort zone and perform in front of an audience.
Charles Water's Karate & Fitness is a full-time, professional martial arts school, with classes for children, adults and teenagers.
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The New Hyde Park Firecats defeated Huntington's HBC Sudden Impact in a shootout in the Girls-Under-13 State Open Cup final recently. After tying 1-1 in regulation, New Hyde Park advanced from the shootout, 3-1.
New Hyde Park's Izzy Glennon beat three defenders and chipped the HBC keeper to equalize after HBC's Ryan Conway scored in the first half.
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Friday, April 2, 2010
Vegan Recipe - Tart Lemon-Blueberry Muffins
This month's recipe comes from my bloggy friend Tracy from Strawberry Hedgehog. I first got to know Tracy through her vegan soaps ~ seriously luxurious bars of pure decadence. Reading her blog, I've learned about the benefits of Shea butter, how certain essential oils have healing properties and ... received wonderful vegan recipes.
This recipe would be perfect for an Easter brunch or a special breakfast for Mom on "Mother's Day" ... or, just anytime that a delicious treat is in order. A big thanks to Tracy for graciously sharing it with us! I hope you and your family enjoy it!
TART LEMON-BLUEBERRY MUFFINS by Strawberry Hedgehog
2 cups unbleached flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup almond milk
1/2 cup canola oil
juice of one large lemon
zest of one large lemon
1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 tbsp almond extract
1 cup frozen blueberries
turbinado sugar for garnish
Preheat oven to 375 and lightly oil a muffin tin. Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and mix with almond milk, water, oil, juice, and zest. Fold in frozen blueberries. Fill the muffin tins half way, sprinkle with turbinado sugar and bake for 20-25 minutes. (Large muffin tins will take the full 25 minutes or a little longer, if you opt for fresh berries, check them earlier). Allow them to cool before attempting to remove (I usually cheat and pop the entire muffin tin in the freezer for a few minutes so they're easier to handle and remove.. yes, I am that impatient when there are yummy goodies involved).
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I am DEFINITELY making these. They look delicious!ReplyDelete
These sound so yummy! I'll have to make them, maybe even today! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
I really appreciate the vegan recipes. Lots of them I know, but the recipes on baking treats...yummy!ReplyDelete
We didn't have many sweets growing up (peanutbutter filled dates, redbeet cake) My kids just were not falling for that and I began to use eggs to bake. I always use whole wheat flour though, so a white cake is never like the picture :D
Thanks girlfriend and Happy Easter,
these sound wonderful - I'm going to try these for DD. Blueberries are not that easy to buy here, but I guess I could substitute dried ones. I love baking recipes that smack of a little health too ;)ReplyDelete
Oh yummy! These look really good and healthy too :) We recently tried Kamut Khorasan Wheat and have seriously enjoyed it. It's a whole wheat flour but has the taste and texture of white stuff. I would love to try these for our family with Kamut. And the blueberries? Well....that is definitely going to be a huge hit! Thanks for sharing :)ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for commenting on my blog! It is true about all the transitions we go through.... I just wish they were not hitting me all at once!!!ReplyDelete
I am making these muffins btw, asap!!!!!
Lemon is my favorite!!!
I am gearing up to making braided potholders and trivets within the next few weeks!!! I am reusing old shirts I have been saving!! I hope you pop over to read it!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE anything lemon! I'd like to try these!ReplyDelete


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The doctor will see you now: Verity Frieze, support worker at Headway with her wacky headwear. Picture by Paul Jackson 2014599601
A VARIETY of headwear from straw hats to bandanas were donned to mark the end of a week to raise awareness of brain injuries.
Staff, volunteers and users of Headway, Gregory's Mill Street, Barbourne searched through their wardrobes to find wacky hats and head wear to mark the end of Action for Brain Injury Week.
Throughout the week, there had been open days and a seminar as well as campaigning about the effect of benefit and funding cuts.
Chief executive Mel Akers said: "It was the conclusion of Action for Brain Injury Week and we various events running.
"Friday was a bit of fun to mark the end of the week.
"Everyone joined in, there were allsorts of hats - straw hats, Crocodile Dundee hats, hats they had made themselves."
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BRADSHAW (WVVA) - A McDowell County couple is facing multiple drug offenses after allegedly selling prescription pills out of their Bradshaw area home.
Ricky Lee Kennedy, 44, and Patricia Sandra Kennedy, 46, were arrested after a search of their home in the Oozley Hollow area revealed prescription pills.
The search warrant was conducted after a confidential informant purchased drugs at the residence, according to a release from Sheriff Martin West.
Patricia was charged with five counts of delivery of a schedule II controlled substance and Ricky was charged with four counts of delivery of a schedule II controlled substance.
Both were charged with one count of felony conspiracy.
Both suspects were released on $75,000 bond.
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VIENNA, Ohio - Thunder Over the Valley Air Show will be heading to the area in May.
Only 16 Air Force bases were chosen to host an air show this year, and Youngstown is one of them.
Members of the Western Reserve Port Authority met with the Air Force and Youngstown Airport officials to discuss the plans for the event.
Show goers can expect at least four hours of flying from all of the air performers.
They are expecting over 50,000 people and the show will be free to the public.


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Pothole Patrol has gotten several major repairs made on Barge Road off of Campbelton.
First, Pothole Harry got the state to repair the Campbelton Road Park and Ride.
Last week, Pothole Patrol got the sidewalks repaired for residents living in a senior apartment home.
But the one fix Harry wanted most of all, he never got.
Cars continue to speed on Barge at speeds up to 70 mph, even though the speed limit is 30.
This Christmas Eve, Harry went back to talk with the family that begged him and the city for a solution.
They gave Harry an earful, but this Christmas Eve, Harry's got a surprise.
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Hello friends! How are you doing and how is your day? I got very good news that a new friend of mine will soon relocate from Paris to Berlin and so I'm very happy as I hope his move will result in us getting to see one another regularly! He is American like me so I am also curious to see how he settles in with learning all about German life & culture. Germany is the place to be more and more, so much is going on over here and the creative energy is amazing, contagious even… I'm so glad I moved here nearly 3 years ago because I really love it. It also makes me feel good when others move here to, it's validating somehow. Do you feel that way about certain things, like your faith in something was worth it? That you felt something and followed your heart? I don't want to rattle on and on so let me show you this DIY project that I made for you. I've been busy working but decided recently to create something for my wall since I wanted to add a little vignette of art to a lonely wall in my work studio. I thought I'd give you a step-by-step explanation as to how I did it because you may want to try something like it at home. I'm calling this Drawer Art. You'll soon see why! :)
If you try this, please let me know – I'd love to see your project. It's nice knowing when things inspire others and also encouraging because then I can show you more little ideas from my workshop. :)
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I thought to further inspire you today on the first day of spring that I'd link you to some fabulous flower making tutorials online that may get your creative juices flowing from craft queen, Martha Stewart. The first are these fab coffee filter flower baskets.
You can change them up by adding stems and turning them into bouquets. There is a video that you can watch here to get you started. Try to venture out on a limb and think of other ways to apply this craft idea. You may imagine them as garlands, perhaps?
I love this magnolia blossom how to. I remember watching my mother work with crepe paper to make flowers when I was a little girl. She made them beautifully and with great care. She even made them for my bridal shower, the room was filled with crepe paper flowers – some huge, some dainty, along with fresh flower arrangements too. Her creativity influenced everything that I do, she taught me how to see the world as having endless possibilities and countless approaches. She loves taking the conventional and flipping it upside down. Unconventional yet approachable – a fine line, but she never went too far. She rarely crossed over into the crazy craft lady territory where unconventional becomes tacky or looney. When crafting, I try to exercise the same restraint and edit things when I approach that crazy craft lady zone. For me, that's a sign that I need to step back and step away from the glue gun.
Some tutorials that you can link to: 1. Crepe paper flowers are affordable and add a soft touch. 2. This is a fab tutorial, too. 3. Such a beautiful DIY addition to clothing or to a tabletop (A video showing how to do this can be seen on this page). 4. For spring, I suggest trying this DIY with some colorful papers, but this tutorial can put you on the right track. 5. I love this branch idea with birds from the craft store and paper flowers on the branches. 6. More lovely paper blooms with a helpful how-to.
Doesn't this inspire you to get creative for spring?
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Hello everyone! Are you doing well today? I've been busy working on other projects, including the decor8 blog redesign (very excited to show you the all new site in the Spring!), so my days have been long and filled with much thought. What is best, how should I, is that the right direction, should I try… The many things that pop up that lead me to grabbing my trusty notebook and scribbling down pages of thoughts. Minutes turn into hours and before I know it, another day crossed off of the calendar. But enough about me! I'm here to inspire and energize YOU. :)
I thought today I'd share a little something that I produced for 101 Woonideeen magazine out of The Netherlands. I'm in their February issue (Yay!) and additionally, on their website sharing an easy party decorating DIY. It's in Dutch so here are the instructions in English that I wrote for you below.
Step 1: Lay out all of your materials. You can use paper parasols or round paper lanterns from a shop like IKEA. Both would work nicely. I like to work with odd numbers, so I suggest grouping 3 or 5 above your table (or as many as your little heart desires!). You'll need parasols, ribbon, transparent cord from the craft store, scissors, tags, fabric scraps and screw hooks to put into the ceiling. Next, screw the hooks into the ceiling allowing enough space between them to hang your parasols.
Step 2 : Take your fabric and snip in about 1″. The strip should be no more than 2″ wide. Once you've cut into the fabric, tear the strip all the way down to the end of the fabric so you have a very rough, torn edge. You can also cut the strips with the scissors if you want a neater look, but I prefer the torn edge. Cut several lengths, just make sure the fabric doesn't hang too long or else it could catch on fire if you have candles on the table! You also don't want the fabric touching the food or your guests. Now cut your ribbons at various lengths.
Step 3: Open and flip your parasol upside down (or your round paper lanterns). Tie your ribbons onto it along with your fabric strips in different lengths. Add pretty tags that you stamp with images that you like or make your own tags with the names of your guests on them. You can attach the tags to the parasol with ribbon, too.
Step 4: Turn the parasol right side up and adjust the ribbons as needed, you may need to snip some of them. Hold the parasol over the table to make sure the ribbon and fabric isn't too long because if you plan to have candles on the table, the whole house may burn down!
Step 5: Tie your strong, transparent cord onto the top of each parasol and then tie securely onto the hooks in the ceiling that you hung earlier.
Step 6: Finally, hang all of your parasols and add more ribbons as needed. As mentioned earlier, you can add gift tags or get really creative and add photos of your guests, tiny flowers, hang whatever you would like from them as long as your embellishments are lightweight. I added gift tags to mine that I decorated with Japanese washi tape and at the top of the parasols I added neon pink and orange grosgrain ribbon for an added burst of color.
Isn't this a pretty, inexpensive and simple decorating idea for your next party at home?
Thank you 101 Woonideeen for letting me share this idea with your Dutch readers and for the lovely feature in your magazine. I can't wait to get a copy so that I can see it with my own eyes.
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Looking to add a little color ka-pow to your life? This DIY submission that I received today from Danielle Thompson made me smile so I have to share… Maybe it's my inner art school teacher wanting to come out and play or perhaps the quirky charm that just screams retro fabulousness, who knows? Whatever it is, you can customize this velvet ring 'o joy to reflect your own style and for the season, how fun to have something offbeat and fun vs. the typical pine variety soon to adorn doors everywhere… You know the ones… with the gigantic red velvet bows (yawn).
To make a wreath of your own and for the full tutorial, visit Danielle's blog and she'll show you exactly how she put this bad boy together. Enjoy!
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Computerworld's tests, including the one that was quickly approved, were conducted on a Mac, even though the upgrade offer FAQ clearly states, "This upgrade offer requires you to use your Windows PC to register."
Closer to the Oct. 26 ship date for Windows 8, registered users will receive an email that includes the promo code, download links and instructions, and information on how to buy the optional $69.99 installation DVD.
Microsoft has expanded the deal from 131 markets to a total of 140. The company has posted a list of eligible countries, upgrade languages, and accepted currencies on its website.
Each customer may apply for up to five discounted upgrades, assuming he or she purchased that many new PCs from June 2 onward.
The promo codes must be redeemed, the $14.99 payment made and the download completed no later than Feb. 29, 2013.
The second Windows 8 upgrade offer -- a $39.99 upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for owners of older Windows XP and Vista PCs, and Windows 7 machines ineligible for the less-expensive upgrade -- has not yet begun taking registration information. Like the $14.99 upgrade program, the more inclusive deal will let customers download the upgrade starting Oct. 26.
This confirmation email is sent after completing the order for the $14.99 offer; a second email will arrive later with the promo code for the discounted upgrade.
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Lorraine Kelly zip wires for Armed Forces Christmas appeal
Daybreak presenter Lorraine Kelly joined members of the Royal Marines to zip wire from Wellington Arch in central London to launch the annual Christmas Box campaign for the Armed forces.
For the ninth year running UK charity, uk4u, is sending boxes around the world to members of the Armed Forces serving over seas this Christmas.
Lorraine, declared an honourary marine after her daring stunt, said she was delighted to be involved with the charity as they were capable of reaching troops all across the globe, and they made it easy for the public to show show their support:
At this time of the year, people really want to help our troops, and maybe send them a card or a present, but that can actually clog-up the system so that cards and presents from families or friends can't get through. But if you donate, and do this, it means that the boxes get through, they are stuffed full of really fantastic things that the troops really want and need, and the MOD take them out to Afghanistan, or the Falklands, or to those serving in submarines, all over the world.
The charity provides thousands of boxes full of gifts and festive cheer to servicemen and women across the globe. The boxes contain everything from playing cards, sewing kits, and Santa hats to mints, headlights and party balloons.
The boxes, affectionately known as "square stockings" by the Armed Forces, are not posted through the British Forces Post Office system, so they do not delay parcels from families and friends getting through.
Lorraine said being involved with the charity showed her how much the Armed Forces and their families appreciate the support of the public, particularly this year, when money is tighter for most people.
She said it was "amazing" to discover that those with less money are more likely to give to charity, and that the recession was not affecting people's generosity:
What we have found, especially with charities throughout the year, is that when things are tough, that is amazingly when people give more, and it is always the people that don't have very much that give more to charity.


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True 'dat, Isaiah Crowell. Thanks for the memories.
Looks like Georgia will be relying heavily on a true freshman running back again this season.
UPDATE: I hope there isn't another shoe waiting to drop.
Just spoke to PIO Hilda Sorrow. Crowell had four passengers in car. Was pulled over on E. Campus at 2:20. 9 mm luger found under seat.—
David Ching (@ESPNChing) June 29, 2012
UPDATE #2: Cops can be such assholes.
As he came through, an officer smelled an odor of marijuana. They did a consent search on the vehicle. No marijuana was found, but a handgun was found below the driver's seat. It had an altered serial number. The gun was a black Luger 9 mm.
According to the police report, Crowell denied knowing the gun was there. He acknowledged it was his car, but said "other people drive the car," according to the report.
"I asked, other people like those guys in there now, and he said no, other people," the officer said in the report.
While Harrow was being searched, an officer asked Crowell: "Why are you so nervous?" The report goes on to state that "the officers provided supplemental reports about the behavior and demeanor that Crowell displayed while I searched the vehicle." Those supplemental reports were not immediately available.


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WARREN, Ohio - Recent shootings and other threats of violence have plagued the city of Warren over the last month.
But two local men set out to show the city in a more positive light.
Thursday night at the Hippodrome in Warren about 200 people came to watch the debut of "Warren, the Re-telling."
It's a documentary about the best things Warren has to offer. The two men shot the 45 minute video because they thought the overall negative perception of the city was just wrong.
"We got sick and tired of the negatives of the city and the perceptions outside of the area people outside Warren I decided there needed to be positive outlooks out there," says Tom Ross of Clear Choice Creative.
They interviewed dozens of people, including business owners, politicians and just common Warren citizens about the positive aspects of the city.
They say many people talked about their love for courthouse square and then went on from there.
"They also love the history, the people..everyone says the community of Warren is tight knit they help everyone out. It was just nice to hear," says Brad Kolasinksi.
"There's a lot of little things that are positive that are happening in the city that are going unnoticed you have small little groups and small business owners and small little things happening people might here small things happening but I think as a collective, as a collective things are good," says Ross.
The finished documentary will be made available online in the near future, according to its makers.
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The third annual SCORE Awards will be held tomorrow, September 15, 2011 in Washington, D.C to celebrate America's small businesses.SCORE is proud to welcome more than 400 attendees, including representatives from the Administration and Congress; officials from Executive and Administrative agencies; SCORE Corporate Partners; SCORE mentors and small businesses from across the country.
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Congratulations to all of our 2011 SCORE Award winners and we congratulate all small businesses for being the engine that runs the American economy!


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RUSTON, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Severe weather can strike at anytime, anywhere; that's why the city of has put in the first city-wide alert system in case of emergencies.
13 towers like this one stand ready to give warning to the City of Ruston in case of an emergency.
Ruston Fire Department Chief Austin James says, "they are all within the confined of the city limits."
The final touches were put on the project this week.
Ruston Police Chief Steve Rogers says they've been lucky so far.
Rogers says, "we've seen around the country, the devastation with storms and if we can give people just some kind of early warning to take cover."
He says many people only think of tornadoes when they hear about warning systems, but it can be used for much more.
Rodgers says, "it could be used for other catastrophic events if we had say some kind of major major chemical spill we have railroad right though the middle of town so there are a number of things that could happen."
The Ruston 911 dispatchers will receive an e-mail from the national weather service with an alert, when the dispatchers receive notice they will then activate the warning system.
Rogers says, "with the sirens you also have the auditable you can give messages over the system so we could use that to maybe warn citizens to evacuate or stay inside their homes."
He says he knows from first hand experience sirens like this one save lives.
Rodgers says, "I heard the sirens as I was driving to my location and we got there and people said get inside and we got inside to a safe location and the tornado actually did pass directly over the building we we're in so yes it did help and it did get us there."
He wants to stress to everyone, when you hear the sirens, take them seriously.
Chief Rodgers says the warning system is expandable, while it's only in the City of Ruston right now, it could be expanded to cover the entire parish.


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In her first public appearance since her dismissal from The New York Times, former executive editor Jill Abramson compared herself to a new college graduate: "scared but also a little excited."
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Wake Forest snapped a three-game losing streak to become bowl eligible with a 31-10 victory over Maryland on Saturday.
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