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Here in the US, today is Thanksgiving Day. I'm in Florida for the holiday, soaking up the warmth and spending as much time with the people I love and as little time in front of a screen. Normally, I'm very good with divvying up my cyberspace time and my real world time, but lately, I've felt too connected. Every 20 or 30 minutes, I find myself checking one of the many social media outlets – Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Bloglovin, Twitter. Good thing or bad thing? Only I can be the judge and in this case, I say yes. So this weekend, I'm tuning out of the world wide web world and into the real world. I'll be back next week with my biggest news yet – opening registration to my bra making workshop(s) in 2015! See you on the flip side!
And Happy Thanksgiving!
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I'm as much of a photography geek as a sewing geek and I'm notorious for always having my camera with me. Put it this way – if I don't have my Canon around my neck or in my handbag, people will stop and ask, "Where's your camera, Maddie?" So, I'm very excited to tell you what I've been working for several months. The amount of sewing related images I have is upwards of 1,000. Similar to an overflowing fabric stash, I just can't push myself to delete them. I have images from #thewaysewingusedtobe, Portrait of a Seamstress, Handmade, various projects and much more. To extend their use to other avenues, I've opened a shop on Society6, where you can purchase framed and unframed art prints, iPhone cases, t-shirts and more to decorate your sewing spaces or pair with a me-made garment. Or you can be like Rachel and deck out your iPhone with a sewing-related case.
I've uploaded only a fraction of the images, but will continue to add more over time. If you have a favorite Madalynne image, but don't see it in the shop, let me know and I'll add it!
For a chance to win a 7" x 10" print of your choice, share this post on Instagram using the images above and below and tag me with @mmadalynne and #madalynnesewingprints. If you don't have Instagram, you can enter by following me on Bloglovin. A winner will be chosen on Tuesday, December 2nd, when they'll be notified and featured on this blog. Last, contest is open internationally.
The fine print:
-Once your order is placed, Society6 will produce your item(s) and ship it directly to you.
-Society6 uses FedEx for all orders and ships internationally. Orders ship within approximately 3 business days from the time it is placed (this does not include FedEx delivery time).
-Society6 accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and PayPal.
-Women's sizing runs really small, so if you want a looser fitting tee in a women's, go up 2 sizes.
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There's nothing as bah humbug as receiving a horribly wrapped gift. Even worse is receiving a present that is packaged the same way it left the store, which is the way my brothers usually do it. James and Gerrit, did I teach you nothing?
I love finding the perfect gift for someone, especially if it involves some sort of sneaky, recon mission, and then wrapping it in coordinating paper, bows and other stringy, glittery things. But for my gifts to sewers, how to cover the box or the envelope has always been slightly tricky. I've tried using fabric, but it looks beck-homecky. This year, my sewing-related gifts will be present perfect, thanks to sewing-inspired gift wrap I added to my shop on spoonflower.com. Available in both satin and matte rolls that measure 26" x 72", it's a pretty good deal at $13.50 each. Yes, it's more expensive than the Hallmark variety, but does Hallmark carry this kind of uniqueness?
So, if you will be gifting a sewer this season, step up your wrap game and click here to see all the pretty papers.
While you're at it, check out Rochelle's gift wrap too!
Please note that it takes approximately 10-12 calendar days to print/produce an order. Rush shipping is available if the deadline is tight. Can be shipped internationally.
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Do you notice something different on the blog today? Madalynne got a makeover! Not a Miley Cyrus kind of remix; more like a Jennifer Anniston evolution. Pre Rachel to post Brad Pitt.
It's been a long time coming, but it was time for a change around these parts. I started blogging 8 years ago as an awful fashion blogger and 6 years after my first post is when I became a bonafide sewing blogger. It has been 2 years since I made that transition and over those 24 months, I grew up and out of my old blog design. The new Madalyne is cleaner, and has a look to go along with all the exciting, new things coming this year, which I'll go into below. Also, the blog now matches my madalynne.com site, which is where you will find the 411 on the Madalynne brand.
I created the new layout with Ink + Mortar and it was a fun, collaborative process. All of the vintage sewing notions that surround the page were photographed by me and were inspired by my Instagram series, #thewaysewingusedtobe. Lots of thanks goes to Liz and Sharon, who helped turn my vision into a reality.
I'm still working on some tiny tweaks and kinks, so bear with me for the next few weeks as I get all the pages in working order. And if there is anything that isn't functioning on your end, let me know!
Although I've never publicize it, I've offered private sewing lessons for about a year. For those who live in the Philadelphia area, there is now a page dedicated to the lessons I provide. I take students on a first come, first serve basis, and lessons are held either at Madalynne Studios or in your home.
Something else I've never publicized is my photography outside of sewing. I recently opened a shop on Society 6 where you can buy my sewing-related prints, and in addition, I have provided product photos for shops on Etsy, event photography (sewing parties included), portrait sessions with local artists and more. Check out the packages I provide any my portfolio on my photography page.
This week, I'll be announcing and opening registration for my bra workshops next year!
Decorate your sewing spaces or pair a me-made garment with one of my art prints or graphic tees.
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Describing the function of fashion school, Nicolas Ghesquière was quoted: "It's a time for pure experimentation — for pure research, to refine your perspective and to create things and to materialize things as an exercise." Having never attended design school, Ghesquière considered his stint at Balenciaga as a long learning curve similar to that of a college or uni student. He "graduated" Balenciaga in 2012 and recently took the reigns at Louis Vuitton as Artistic Director.
It might be too early for some, but not for me – with the end of the year approaching, I've been thinking about how to end 2015, how to pat myself on the back for the goals I achieved, how to move on from the goals that were never accomplished, and how to compile a list a reasonable goals for the new year. As I've been tallying all this up in my head, I feel the same sentiments as Ghesquière – that the past 8 years of my sewing career and the past 2 1/2 years as a sewing blogger have been pure experimentation. In 2012, I made about 5 garments, most of which were occasional pieces. A dress for a friend's wedding and another dress for… who needs an excuse or an occasion for polka dots?
Until this year, I couldn't grasp how other sewers did it. How the hell did they make an entire wardrobe (or close to it) of me-made clothing? Alcohol? Fairy dust? Bribery? If I could only have a few sips of Lauren's Kool-Aid, I could whip up tees, dresses and more just as fast and fashionable. Maybe it was Sarai's The Wardrobe Architect or maybe it was the inspiration from other sewers, but this year, I finally feel like I got my style and sewing figured out. I feel like I have this whole handmade life on lockdown. At least somewhat. I developed 5 core silhouettes that are now the foundation pieces of my me-made wardrobe and I'm well on my way to doing the same for my lingerie wardrobe. While I occasionally make things for an occasion, I focus more on these three things – is it wearable every day, is it fashionable, and is it uniquely me?
I'm still not set my goals for 2015 – it flutters back and forth daily. But living relatively sizeable handmade life no longer seems like a far off, unachievable goal. Who knows, maybe I'll make 100 garments next year. Beat that, Lauren!
Are you a major planner and already thinking about your sewing in 2015?
Also, there is a lot of announcements, changes and exciting things happening on the blog the next two weeks – sewing inspired art prints, sewing inspired gift wrap, a new website and the announcement of my in-person bra making workshops! Stay tuned.
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While there are certain staples every woman knows she must have in her wardrobe – a pair of jeans, a white button down and a plain tee – a kimono is not usually in that equation, especially a polka dotted one. But when I spotted these oversized, marigold polka dots at Jomar, I was suddenly all about getting wrapped up in a dotty, floor-length super shrug. No, it's not a direct iteration of the ones from Asia, but it is very Rita Hayworth, and gives me enough reason to pop open whatever beverage on whatever given night for no good reason at all. So, Blanche Dubois.
A kimono has been on my to-make sewing list for quite a while. I embarrassingly admit that the amount vintage shops I follow on Instagram is almost as many as the amount of sewers I follow, which means a lot. Milly Vintage is one of my favs (shoutout to Mary!), Dalena Vintage is another and the crème de la crème of them all, at least in my opinion, is Gossamer Vintage. A chockablock of beaded, silk and lace garments, her feed is a constant inspiration for my sewing projects. Now, before I get to the particular garment that inspired this post, I must make my next point. While some sewers condemn buying vintage with the same arguments they use to condemn buying RTW, I'm not a part of that camp. I like giving vintage clothes a new life. My favorite dress is the one I remade and wore during my online bra making class. Purchased as a size 16, I recut and resewed it to my size.
Lately, Gossamer Vintage has uploaded gorgeous kimonos in blush tones that feature exquisite embroidery. I almost succumbed and purchased one, but the price was too steep for this seamstress to buy, especially considering patterning and construction are a cinch. Using Ralph Pink's free kimono jacket pattern, I quickly made a muslin. The only correction I made was to shorten the body and neckband. Standing at 5'5", I'm somewhat of a shortie.
The polka dots must have had an intoxicating effect because even though it is a poly, I purchased it without hesitation. I smacked myself later when sewing sans puckering wasn't going so well. After a few test seams that rippled, I turned to the forums at patternreview.com for help. Thanks to the ladies who quickly responded, I had an arsenal of tips for dealing with petroleum-based fabrics:
-Polyester doesn't shrink when washed or dried, so prewashing is not as important as with natural fibers.
-Use polyester thread, silk pins and a microtex #10 needle
-Iron on low to medium heat
-Cut on the crosgrain to prevent puckered seams (this tip comes via Sandra Betzina).
-Spray stabilizer and/or gelatin can also be used to prevent puckered seams
-If the above two fail, try using a slight zigzag stitch (rather than a straight stitch)
-Pull taught from the front and the back when sewing
-Reduce presser foot pressure
Despite their tips, I consider this project not one of my best. It's not a complete failure, but it's not a home run either. How is it that on the simplest projects, we make the most mistakes? The neckband, which was first machine sewn to the right side and then hand sewn to the wrong side (like a waistband), is not smooth, and at the hem shows directional sewing (it's wavy). The only win on this project – other than the gold dots – was the hot pink understitch on the inside neckband. Now that's a grand slam detail.
Despite the "mistakes," this kimono has become very versatile. After I get out of the shower in the morning, but before I get dressed, I wear it with a me-made undie set like the one shown in the photos while blow drying my hair and doing all the other things we women do. I won't get into those particulars – you know the routine. At night and to bed, I pair it with my Vera Aveline. Remember that DIY from eons ago? And on the weekends when I'm hanging around my house or running errands, I pair it with jeans and a tee/blouse like this.
How does this kimono fit into the 5 core silhouettes that I've been working to create and perfect this year (I mentioned this in my last post if you missed it)? While it will not be a part of my everyday core patterns, it will become a foundation pattern for the lingerie wardrobe I'm also creating. Because I am just as passionate about making lingerie as I am about making garments, it would be a shame if I left my lingerie wardrobe dangling in the wind while I spent so much time on my everyday wardrobe. Amber Rosalind has because my go-to lingerie pattern and I plan to expand it next year to include other silhouettes.
I originally intended for this post to be as much about the lingerie set as the kimono, but well, the post didn't come out that way. For all pattern and construction details, check out this post. I apologize about posing nearly buck naked versus in an actual outfit, but if it's any consolation, I was freezing!
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From off-menu eateries to underground java joints, too many of the best things fly off the radar. Usually discovered through word of mouth, hidden gems go beyond the iconic and provide us with quirky, unexpected and different. Philadelphia is known for many local designers, Norman Porter and Priscilla Costa are just two, but for those who like a relaxed, minimalist approach to dressing, you will want to sit up and take notice of Megan Swansen. A less-hyped designer, she has churned out small collections since launching in 2011 that dovetail neutral colors and simple silhouettes with laid-back glamour. Another testament of what a hidden treasure she is – as I was taking photos towards the end of our interview, she pulled out her uncle's notebook that was passed down to her, and inside were pattern making assignment from the 1950s! Her Uncle Frank attended a satellite fashion school, so he mailed his homework to be corrected.
Maybe, just maybe the reason why Megan remains under the radar is because those who know about her want to keep her their own little secret. Sorry, guys, but the word is out.
I started sewing when I was in high school. I didn't quite know what I was doing; it was more of an experimental stage. I mostly took garments apart to see how they were made. I made my prom dress out of recycled upholstery fabric that I draped and tacked until I had the silhouette I wanted to wear (I was looking a lot at Schiaparelli at the time).
I don't remember what my first machine was – whatever was tucked away in our basement at the time.
I attended Moore College of Art and Design and a earned degree in fashion design. I've worked for several corporate companies in various capacities, and I've also collaborated with small boutiques and other artists. Touching many different projects and parts of the industry has given me the confidence to branch out on my own and create my own designs and business.
A lot of designers start their design process with a story. I'd like to think that I'm constantly updating the same girl's wardrobe and life. The general story and girl stays the same – she just grows and evolves a little each season. I usually have specific shapes and fabrics in mind, and then I develop how those keeping in mind what will look best and what they will work with. I pick key fabrics and colors, and go from there.
A fitted fake leather moto jacket that was close to 30 pattern pieces! It was and still is my baby. I made a simpler version before I made it, but wanted to update the pattern and put it into production. At the time, I was working with factories in San Francisco. After a few sample versions of the jacket and many, many dollars, I was still not happy with it. So, I ended my relationship with the factory and made the changes myself. It was a labor of love and a big representation of my learning experiences and growth as a designer and a business woman.
I don't wear it often; the remaining two are sample sizes and don't fit me well. They're in my archive and available for stylists to borrow.
There are certainly people in my career who have taught me valuable lessons, but I wouldn't call any of them mentors. Because I've worked in many different fields, I've absorbed a lot information and I've learned valuable lessons about what to do and what I never want to do. This combined body of knowledge I've accumulated has contributed to how I see my process in small ways, but not any single person in any specific way.
I'll be producing my spring 2015 line using a local Philly factory that will handle all sewing. I'll create the original samples, grade the patterns and cut the pieces. I chose this route because I can't do all things all the time, so outsourcing is the next step in the growth of my business. I'm very fortunate to have a good relationship with the factory and the process has been pretty seamless. Maybe because it's my second go at production? I'm looking forward to growing with the team there.
I buy my fabrics from a local wholesaler. There's a great father and son team that handles a warehouse in Allentown. I'm really excited about the relationship I've been able to make with other local businesses in order to grow mine.
Growing up, I always associated my Uncle Frank with the Navy. My mom, aunts and uncles would always listen to his stories from WWII. He was sweet, but tough, orderly and focused. I didn't know about his career as a successful pattern maker until I was in design school. He left me his pattern books when he passed away.
Rather than being the next big, famous designer, I hope that my brand is self sufficient in 5-10 years. I want to have a tight little brand – small and successful.
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Last Saturday was a big day for me. It was the launch of my online bra making class. One of the many workshops during The Sewing Party, it not only furthered skills but foraged new friendships. Sarah from Greys Fabric hit up my class as did other women. I have been receiving emails from other attendees throughout the week expressing thanks and excitement to make their first bra. Success? I think so!
This was not my first experience teaching, but it was my first experience teaching this subject. By the end of this month, I will announce the dates and open registration for my in-person bra making class here in Philly. For those who attended my workshop at The Sewing Party, I'd love to hear your constructive criticism. What did you like? What didn't you like? The video was short, but I supplemented with a takeaway that provided more information. Because viewers won't have access to the video forever, it was important to me that you had something to reference forever.
So in the comments below or via email, let me know what you thought!
Also, if anyone is interested in taking my in-person class, message me and I'll add you to the list of people who will get first dibs on purchasing tickets.
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While Egyptians used basic, elemental scissors, it was the Romans who used modern day shears. Similar to today's variety, they featured a handle at one end, blades on the other and some kind of joint in between. Their simple silhouette and clean lines were a reflection of how advanced they were – like Apple computers in the B.C. era. As the Romans traveled and expanded their reach abroad, so did scissors. Right behind the soldiers were traders who developed trade routes and markets, bringing their commonplace items to the civilizations they touched.
Didn't think there was much history behind your simple, good ole scissors, right? Neither did I, and that's why I'm becoming more and more passionate about my Instagram series, #thewaysewingusedtobe. In addition to ogling at the superb package design of sewing notions way back when, it's also pushing me to research them. Okay, I didn't have to go back as far back as I did in the case of scissors, but hey, I'm a total geek. I'll admit it.
This month, I got specific and purchased a slew of scissors. The first pair I bought were Thor Speed Snips Electric Scissors, which according to the instruction sheet, were "intended for the 40 million women who sew creatively." Um, who doesn't sew creatively? The next were a pair of Griffon pinking shears that came in a Pepto Bismol colored box. Kind of yucky, kind of pretty. I've seen a lot of Griffon branded scissors for sale on Ebay, so I got my pretty little hands on another. My newest set, shown above, comes with an Austrian leather case and included metal thimble and seam gauge. The case is opened and closed with a strong metal zipper that has upheld nicely over the years. Let's not forget to mention that blue color! What should we call it? Robin's egg blue?
What happened to Griffon and who were they? Other than the scissors that cost next to nothing so that they can cut close to nothing, the only other brand I know is Gingher. With a little research, I found that The Griffon Cutlery Works was found in 1888 by Albert L Silberstein and manufactured razors and nail files along with pinking shears, nippers, manicure sets,"ladies button hole" scissors, embroidery scissors, poultry shears, barber shears and nose scissors. Originally located on Broadway in New York City, they moved to 74-76 Fifth Avenue, and then to West 19th Street. They remained there until 1968 and today, their faded logo is supposedly still visible if standing from 7th Avenue between 19th and 20th streets. Have any of my NYC sewing peeps seen this? Lola, Marce, Nette, Kelly… I'm hollering at you!
Do you know anything about Griffon that I did not mention? Did your mother have a pair? What about your grandmother?
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In some areas of my life, I'm ahead of the curve when it comes to technology. I'm savvier than the savviest. Then there are other areas of my life where I'm living in the stone ages. "A smart TV? Is it smart enough to pay my taxes?" That's was my remark to the sales clerk when I purchased my first television in over 6 years this past summer. So, I thank my sewing gal Heather for suggesting an online survey to make voting for the best sewing blogs of 2015 a lot easier. Thank you Heather!
Between now and Friday, December 12th, you can vote for the categories below using this online survey.
Just like last year, the results will include anonymous quotes from fellow sewers, so be sure to provide a sentence or two explaining why you are voting for that particular person in your answer (optional). Last, if you believe a category has been left out, comment below or email me and I'll add it to the list.
Between December 12th and the first week of the new year, I format a GIANT post, which will be published in the beginning of next year and live on my site for the remainder of the year. What a great way to start off 2015, right?
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Strong in the Rain: Surviving Japan's Earthquake, Tsunami, and Fukushima Nuclear Disaster: Review
There is no nation in the world more prepared than Japan to handle an earthquake, and yet the one that struck about 60 kilometres off its northeast coast March 11, 2011, unleashed a chain of events that paralyzed the country and killed thousands of people.
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There is no nation in the world more prepared than Japan to handle an earthquake, and yet the one that struck about 60 kilometres off its northeast coast March 11, 2011, unleashed a chain of events that paralyzed the country and killed thousands of people.
It was a brutish quake, lasting an agonizing six minutes while registering a whopping nine on the Richter scale. (The earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010 was a seven). But if it was just that, just the earthquake and its more than 1,200 aftershocks — some of those registering more than 6.0, mind you — the death and destruction would have been far less. Instead, the earthquake bred a tsunami, and both combined to produce one of the most serious nuclear accidents in history, one on a par with the 1986 Chernobyl catastrophe. David McNeill, the Japan-based correspondent for The Independent, and Lucy Birmingham, Time magazine's Tokyo-based reporter, chronicle all of this in their riveting new book, Strong in the Rain: Surviving Japan's Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Disaster.
The pair were in Tokyo at 2:46 that Friday afternoon when the earth decided to shift one of its plates, not an unusual occurrence in this region given that Japan experiences 20 per cent of the world's magnitude six earthquakes. Birmingham dived under a desk in her newsroom; McNeill hoped the roof of the train station he and his pregnant partner were in wouldn't come hurtling down on their heads. Veterans of Japanese quakes, neither had experienced anything so severe and, because this was the fourth strongest quake ever recorded anywhere, neither had their hosts. It led the pair to the writing of this book, an intense, action-driven account of the catastrophe told mainly through the eyes of six people.
In this way it is similar to Hiroshima — though not as accomplished — John Hersey's extraordinary micro-examination of the effect the atomic bomb had upon six people. And like Hersey, McNeill and Birmingham utilize the tactile feel of narrative non-fiction, which allows the authors to create a torrid sense of immediacy and drama. One scene in particular stands out, involving 18-year-old Touro Saito and his family: Having fled their home when the quake strikes, they decide to get into the family car to get news from a small TV of what is happening. "The live views of the massive rolling water shot from a news helicopter were riveting," write the authors. "They sat transfixed at the sight of coastal towns engulfed in seconds and did not notice the water creeping up behind them. Touro looked up briefly and something odd caught his eye. Several houses were moving."
That the tsunami could cause as much death and destruction as it did comes as a bit of a shock considering Japan's history: It is the world's most frequent tsunami target. But people forget the devastation, the authors write, even though "each generation builds stone monuments at the highest point of the tsunami that struck their homes." This "collective amnesia" as they call it, explains how low-lying areas become repopulated, largely by fishermen who need the proximity to water, and those who have no knowledge or appreciation of a tsunami's power. And some of those whose houses get destroyed simply rebuild them a few feet higher, figuring they will be spared another such catastrophe in their lifetime.
Truly tragic in this case was that some evacuation centers were built in the path of the tsunami. In fact, more than 100 of these centres in the three hardest hit coastal areas were destroyed, and in the town of Minamisanriku, "at least 31 of its 80 designated evacuation sites were inundated."
Other deaths could be blamed on indecision. In the Okawa Elementary School in Ishinomaki, 75 children and nine adults were washed away after no consensus could be reached about where to evacuate the children. The people were stunned, and a year later, "mothers were still digging for the bodies of their missing children."
As in all catastrophes there was heroism and cowardice. TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company), the owner of the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, come off as one would expect: weak and defensive. Ably assisted by an unquestioning Japanese media and so-called experts, TEPCO spewed a lethal cloud of disinformation about the severity of the radiation leaking from their crippled reactors. Nor can one applaud the government's role: The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency (NISA), the main regulatory body, withheld radiation data showing which way the radioactive plume was heading. Apparently, they didn't want to start a panic, but as the authors note, this caused "thousands" of evacuees living near the plant to flee "into what would prove to be the most contaminated areas." (Odd that the U.S. was given the information on the radioactive plume, while the Japanese were not.)
Then TEPCO began to contemplate pulling its workers from the plant and letting the disaster play out. When Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan got wind of this, he stormed over to the company's office and told executives in a more than heated tone that nobody was leaving and that if workers had to die in order to save the plant, then so be it. "It was no longer a question of just Japan, he shouted. The disaster would affect the world."
The tide eventually turned, McNeill and Birmingham write, because of ordinary workers, such as the firemen who cooled down parts of the reactor, all more than 40 years old, chosen because they already had children; the thousands who helped clear away debris; and those who stayed at their posts at the plant. (It helped that Kan's confrontation was transmitted by closed circuit television to the workers of the plant.)
In total, more than 15,000 people died because of the earthquake. It's hardly consoling to say it could have been a lot worse, but what this arresting book makes clear is that it very nearly was.
James Macgowan is a regular contributor to the Star's book section.
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"Mai, hang in there." Sakura told her. She could see the light in her friend's eyes start to recede and was trying hard to blink back the tears.
Ziom had frozen dead in spot and couldn't stop staring at his dying love. She weakly lifted her hand and he took it immediately. Her strength was fading fast. "I'm so sorry." He whispered and kissed the palm of her hand.
Mai's eyes looked to Sakura, "Please...save...our baby..." As Sakura nodded to the plea, Mai switched her attention back to Ziom. "If boy..." she coughed up more blood, "Ria...You pick...if girl..." She waited for a sign of acknowledgment and when he nodded, she spoke again, "Please protect...it..."
"Suzu, if it's a girl." He muttered. It was the only name besides Mai that would appear in his head.
She smiled a bloodied, fractured smile. It was like looking at a broken stone angel. "I like...that name..."
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Life: Free, Old, and New
She ran into Tsunade's office. Sakura's heartbeat had risen exponentially as the anticipation and nervousness took over her conscious thoughts. Her breath was caught in her throat as the pounding in her ears grew in sync with her heart. She slowly approached Tsunade's desk, the Hokage's chair was turned around facing the window. Sakura hesitated in speaking up, but there was no need. The chair slowly turned around, revealing the least likely person she'd believe to be there.
It definitely wasn't Tsunade, the Hokage, who had turned around in the Hokage's chair. It was none other than Sasuke. His hair had grown down to his shouldersshe made a mental note about cutting itand his eyes seemed dull and deprived of light. He wore gray, unflattering clothes that made him look malnourished and starved.
He opened his mouth to say something but the words wouldn't
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After finding the information on Inken, both Sasuke and Sakura couldn't wait to get back to the village. In order to go to Kagegakure, they would need the permission of their Hokage, and lucky for them, Neji's team finished that night. The next morning both teams were prepared to set out ot Konoha, but Lee asked to stay. In fact, he practically begged. It was a bit out of character, but Tenten felt bad and allowed Team Seven to go back to Konoha. Neither Sasuke nor Sakura told the others about what happened the day before with their encounter, so it was only by coincidence that she let them off the hook.
Sakura was in charge of the team and told them to pack up immediately. Thankfully, there wasn't much to pack and they left before noon. She led the team without rest with Sasuke by her side. Naruto was clearly confused as to why it was so important to get back to the villag
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It felt as though she had just rested her head on her pillow when the cry of an infant had woken her up from a fleeting second of sleep. She rolled over onto her back as the baby continued to cry. Sakura reached out for Sasuke and when she felt no one next to her, she panicked. Propping herself up, she groggily looked around in the dark and saw that she was all alone.
"That bastard," she mumbled as she pulled the covers off of her and walked over to the twins' crib.
Tsunade had come to the hospital the other day to check the twins' health since they were born three months premature. Though they were smallwhich was to be expectedtheir vitals seemed to be healthy so she allowed Sakura to take them home. Her shift at the hospital had ended later than she expected, so when she got home, she wasn't surprised to see Sasuke already asleep. Luckily, she had already set up their crib a few days a
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Blood, Sweat, and Tears
Sakura couldn't help but to stare. After being away for so long and then being contained for six months, Sasuke was finally on a mission. For the past couple of days, he'd been wearing loose, baggy clothes that seemed faded from use but now he was completely different. He wore a sleeveless black cloak with a high, popped collar. It was zipped halfway down his torso only to reveal the long sleeved mesh shirt but it was practically see-through, showing his chiseled frame. He wore dark blue pants that hugged his legs before being stuffed into his black shoes that reached up to his calves. He had on dark blue gloves with the fingers cut off and a metal guard on the back as well as black elbow guards. His katana was strapped to his hip and his headband was tied around his foreheadhis bangs covered Konoha's symbol. Though the sight of him made her both hot and cold
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Dinner with the Devil
"It is you," Sakura muttered under her breath.
Ziom simply stared at her, waiting for her to say something. When all he got was her large green eyes, he asked, "Do I know you from somewhere?"
She snapped out of her daze. "Uh, yeah. It's me, Haruno Sakura." This time it was his turn to stare at her. "Don't you remember me?"
Sadly, he shook his head. "I'm sorry, but I think I would've remembered someone like you." He took a strand of her pink hair and let it fall through his fingers.
This man claimed to be Katorabe Ziom. He had the same face and voice of the Ziom she knew. His eyes were a bit different though. They were sadder and more tired than she remembered even though they retained their golden hue. Maybe there were two Katorabe Zioms in the village. How popular was the name Ziom?
"Excuse me, Haruno-san"
"Sakura, please call me Sakura."
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What did I do to Deserve This?
Sasuke was frozen with anger, frustration, pain, concern, and strangest of all wonderment. There, standing beside the mysterious shinobi, was a translucent image of Sakura. She was bright and glowing. There seemed to be a certain sense of life to her as her colorless eyes reflected longing and sadness. If this was a reflection of her soul, it was completely accurate. This showed her true feelings. Just pure, raw emotion.
She just stood there, beside him, as her intense light and frantic swirling started to fade. He had magically beckoned her over to him, and the shinobi took hold of her wrist. Reeling her in, the shinobi made contact with her lips and though it looked as if he was kissing herwhich made Sasuke boil insidehe was instead eating her chakra. Sasuke didn't know what to do. His instincts were screaming at him to mo
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With Holy blood running through his veins
Though his name is sacred to speak
There is something that remains
His body is carved from all things precious
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He speaks carefully, melodically, but cruel
Though I'd listen to his voice forever
Never does he express what's on his mind
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He desires to be alone
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Though I know it's a hopeless cause
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He calls himself the devil
Weaves tales of exaggerated stories
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a) Use as many characters as you please.
b) If you're a big freak about staying in character, I'd recommend that YOU answer. Not your character/s because, let's face it, not all characters would spill their beans.
c) You don't have to tag anyone, but it's highly expected.
d) Don't worry too much about grammar--this is development. Not an English test.
Section 1: The Basics
1a. What is your character's full name?
Ami: Uzumaki Ami
Shiro: Yamanaka Shiro
Hana: Hyuuga Hana
Rin: Hatake Rin
1b. Was it their parents that named them that? If not, who?
Ami: Of course! My dad was at least there to see me born.
Shiro: Well, my dad was on a mission at the time, but he did come home in time to name me.
Hana: My mother picked out the name.
Rin: My father named me and my mom allowed it.
1c.Is there a special meaning behind the name?
Ami: My name means 'My People' which refers to my clan, seeing that I'm the first born.
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Boy Scout Troop 218
Tuesday, November 26th, 2014
Our next meeting will be December 2nd, 2014.
Welcome to Troop
Get well soon Scoutmaster Blaisdell!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Please take this time to be thankful for all that we have
and ejoy this special time with your family & friends!
We have Trails-End Popcorn still for sale!
Contact Mr. Beitel for additional orders.
We have the following for sale:
-Caramel Corn with Almonds & Pecans
-Kettle Corn
-Bacon Ranch
-Buffalo Cheddar Cheese
It's been a very solid season of sales.
Thanks to all involved: Scouts, Leaders, parents, neighbors and patrons
Troop 218 Camped on the Beane Property Nov 15th & 16th
We enjoyed cool temps, a relatively dry weekend, a great nature scavenger hunt, learned to split firewood, sharpen our cooking skills, played manhunt & steamed some local oysters. Thanks to the property owners, caretaker and Mr Canady for coordinating the event.
(click here for pics)
Our Troop celebrated our September Court of Honor
Sept. 30th, 2014
We awarded rank and merit badges from this summer's Summer Camp at Camp Tuscarora, which inlcuded 48 merit badges and Scouter J. Honeycutt earning his rank of Tenderfoot.
Congratulations to all!
(click here for pictures)
Troop 218 Camps this weekend at Cliffs of Neuse State Park
Our troop traveled to Cliffs of Neuse State Park for a full weekend of camping & hiking. We met at WPPC Sat, Oct. 11th, and returned after our troop tradition of ice cream on Sunday, Oct. 12th.
We had a great weekend of hiking, cooking, manhunt and even found a tree swing.
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We celebrated Eagle Scout Ceremonies for
Jacob Smith, Hinton Carter, David and Joseph Roberts
Troop 218's newest Eagle Scouts!
Jacob & Hinton successfully completed their Eagle Board of Review to become our troop's 48 & 49th Eagle Scout. We're proud of their accomplishments and excited about their futures. Joseph and David Roberts passed their Eagle Scout Board of Review earlier this year and in 2013.
Our Eagle's families hosted their Eagle Court of Honors at the following times & locations:
Hinton Carter: Sat. Oct 4th, 11:00am-2:00pm, St. James Parish, 25 S.3rd St., Wilm, NC 28401
Jacob Smith: Sat. Oct 4th, 4:30-7:00pm, Weslyan Church, Sidbury & Market St.
Joseph & David Roberts, Oct. 26th, 1-4pm, Winter Park Presbyterian Church
Our Troop went to the US National Whitewater Center, July 18-20th
We had 6 scouts and 4 leaders camp at this year's bonus trip.
We camped at the McDowell Nature Preserve on Lake Wylie and spent a day at the
US Nat'l Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC rafting, kayaking, paddleboarding, climbing, mtn biking, zip lining & high ropes skills. We had a blast!
(click to see 191 pics of our trip)
Our Troop Returns from Summer Camp at Camp Tuscarora
June 22-28th
Nine scouts and 4 leaders attended Camp Tuscarora this past June. The camp is an 1100 acre camping facility located near Four Oaks, NS and features a BMX track, skateboard park and updated waterfront and much more. Scouts enjoyed everything from the waterslide into the lakefront to skits and merit badge classes of all types.
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(click here for link to Camp info)
Our Final Troop Meeting of the Spring Season and Court of Honor
was June 3rd at 6:30pm at WPPC.
Rank advancement, Spence Somberg's Eagle Ceremony
& Mrs. Irwin's 19 Years of Service Award were presented.
Our troop met for our final season meeting and celebrated many milestones and welcomed many friends and family. After pizza we began our tribute, followed by cake. Thanks to everyone that participated and celebrated these achievements!
(click here for pics)
Congratulations to Joseph Roberts, Troop 218's newest Eagle Scout
and the 47th Eagle Scout of our troop!
Joseph Roberts passed his Eagle Scout Board of Review, Monday, April 21st, 2014. Joseph's Eagle project included the cleaning and repainting of WPPC's parking lot. As a member of our sponsoring church, Joseph's project offered the chance to "give back" to the church that provides our troop charter, sponsorship & safe haven.
Another distinguishing event is the rare accomplishment that the Roberts family enjoys: 4 Eagle Scouts in one family! Joseph joins his brothers David and Reuben and their father, Bruce Roberts, as Eagle Scouts.
Congratulations to the entire Roberts family and our troop for yet another scout earning his Eagle Scout rank.
Troop 218 hiked & camped in the Uwharrie National Forest
Apr. 11-13th!
10 scouts & 3 leaders had a spectacular hiking & camping trip over a weekend with beautiful weather in high 70's sunshine weather as well. We met at WPPC Friday, Apr 11th at 4:30pm & traveled West about 3 hours. Once there, we hiked in Friday evening, set up camp by 11pm and then continue dSaturday & Sunday. We were primitive camping & packed accordingly. Everything we needed was on our backs & we brought everything we didn't consume out with us. Leave no trace camping was in effect. We crossed perhaps a dozen streams, saw 3 snakes (all non-poisonous!) It was an awesome trip!
(View slides from the trip here)
We Hiked & Camped at Jones Lake State Park, Mar 1-2
Our troop traveled to Elizabethtown to camp and practice hike as the weather changed Sat-Sun, Mar. 1-2. We met Sat, Mar 1st, 7am and returned Sunday mid-day. As this was a prep trip for our Apr. 11-13th Uwharrie hiking & camping trip, scouts brough their backpack & hiking gear & participated in a 5 mile hike. The state park featured a beautiful lake and all types of wildlife.
Troop 218 went to The Climbing Place, Feb 8th for a day trip of climbing!
7 scouts, 2 guest visitors & 3 adult leaders traveled to the Climbing Place, a nationally known indoor climbing complex. for a great day of climbing education and fun. There we had the chance to "learn the ropes" so to speak as well as safety, repelling, belaying and climbing techniques. We returned Saturday evening with the traditional stop for ice cream upon arriving back in Wilmington. Scouts that enjoyed the activity can follow up at Summer Camp with the climbind merit badge.
(click here to see over 100 pics of our climbing!)
Upcoming Events
Wrapping Up 2014!
-Dec 2nd, Troop Mtg & Popcorn payments are due, WPPC
-Dec 6th, 10am-1pm, Jungle Rapids Popcorn Party, Wilm, NC
-Dec 13th-14th, Community Service, Activity, Location &Time TBA
-Dec 15th, 6:30pm, Troop Staff Planning Meeting, WPPC
-Dec 16th, 7pm, Troop Court of Honor (last mtg until Jan), WPPC
-Jan 6th, 7pm, 1st Troop Mtg after Holidays, WPPC
-Jan 9th-12th, OA Winter Fellowship, Camp Bowers, White Oak, NC
-Jan 17th, Fort Fisher 150th Anniversary, Fort Fisher, NC
-Jan 24th-25th, Troop Camping, Location TBA
-Jan 31st, Troop Recharter is due
-Jan 31st, Camp Card Sales Begin, Cape Fear Council, Wilm, NC
-Feb 16th, 6:30pm, Troop Staff Meeting, WPPC
-Feb 21st-22nd, Troop Camping, Location TBA
-Mar 6th-8th, OA Spring Fellowship, Camp Bowers, White Oak, NC
-Mar 13th-15nd, Coastal District Scout Show, Brunswick Forest, Brunswick County, NC http://www.sbilzi.com/
-Apr 11th-12th, Troop Camping, Location TBA
-Apr 17th-19th, OA Conclave, Camp Tuscarora
-Apr 20th, 6:30pm, Troop Staff Mtg., WPPC
-May 1st, Camp Card Sales End, Cape Fear Council, Wilm, NC
-May 1st-3rd, Spring Camporee, Location TBA
-May 15th-17th, OA Summer Fellowship, Camp Bowers, White Oak, NC
-June 2nd, 7pm, Troop Court of Honor & Final Mtg, WPPC
-June 28-July 4th, Summer Camp, Camp Ravenknob, Mt. Airy, NC
-July 24th-26th, Troop Popcorn Bonus Trip, Location & activity TBA
Recent Activities & Accomplishments
Troop 218 Honors Leaders for Years of Service
This past year Troop 218 had the pleasure and honor to recognize 4 of their leaders for exceptional service from 9 to over 22 years to our troop. In Dec 2013 we thanked Mr. Larry Murray for over 22 years of service as Asst. Scoutmaster & OA officer. Mr. Tom Hackler and Mrs. Hope Hackler were also thanked and recognized for almost 10 years of service as record keeper and Asst. Scoutmaster as well. In June the troop recoignized and extended our gratitude to Mrs. Peggy Irwin for her over 20 years of service as Chariman of Finance. bookkeeper & record keeper for our troop. All four scout leaders have helped build our troop into the quality unit that we are proud to be part of today. Thank each of you for your time, energy, guidance & mentoring for many Eagle Scouts and exceptional men in general. Your contribution will remain a model for each of us for many years to come.
Scoutmaster Blaisdell & Mr. & Mrs. Coble receive Council awards at 2014 Leadership Dinner
Scoutmaster Blaisdell & Mr. & Mrs. Coble receive Council awards at 2014 Leadership Dinner Scoutmaster Bill Blasidell was awarded the Golden Plunger Award for his initiative in becoming Troop 218's Scoutmaster and excelling in his first year of tro0p leadership at this year's Cape Fear Council Leadership Award Dinner. Mrs. Kathy Coble and Mr. Bob Coble also received recognition for their contributions to their past Cub Scout Pack in terms of organization and leadership for the Pack and the Council Pinewood Derby Championships. We're proud of all of our leaders and thank them for their time and energy toward our program.
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Q. Who is Mr. Smarty Plants?
A: There are those who suspect Wildflower Center volunteers are the culpable and capable culprits. Yet, others think staff members play some, albeit small, role. You can torture us with your plant questions, but we will never reveal the Green Guru's secret identity.
Did you know you can access the Native Plant Information Network with your web-enabled smartphone?
Ask Mr. Smarty Plants is a free service provided by the staff and volunteers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
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From: Austin, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Non-Natives, Propagation
Title: Looking for an apple tree to plant in Austin, TX.
Answered by: Jimmy Mills
QUESTION:I want to plant an apple tree in my yard that bears fruit and will provide habitat and shade. Are any varieties that will do well in the South Austin area? And do I have to plant two trees to get fruit?
The only apples native to North America are the Crabapples which are very tart, and different from the apples you probably have in mind. The more than 6,000 varieties of apples available today are decendents of apples that grew in the region between the Caspian and Black Sea in Asia.
This article from Aggie Horticulture tells you about the varieties that are suitable for the area. It deals with the selection of trees , and how to plant them and care for them. It is directed more toward establishing an orchard, but you can extract the information that you need. Additional information about growing apples can be found at this link from associatedcontent.com.. It tells you that apple trees must cross pollinate for optimum production, so you will need to plant two trees.
This link from University of Illinois Extension has some interesting Apple Facts that you can enjoy while having your daily apple.
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Ecopetrol and Talisman Energy have announced the discovery of hydrocarbons at an exploration well in eastern Colombia.
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Colombia's economy depends heavily on mining, hydrocarbons, and ranching, producing little employment and benefiting few, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization reportedly said.
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The damage done to a key 48-inch water main running near the Churchill-Roosevelt Highway raises several questions. The most immediate is the need for clear understanding of how routine road expansion work by a government contractor could lead to damage to a water main that supplies almost half of the country's population.
WASA's quick public relations response and vigorous repairs are commendable, but the scale of the disruption points to larger infrastructural issues that the utility is still to address properly. This week, the cost of repairs will be evaluated and a bill handed over from the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources to the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure.
But even if the contractor can be held responsible for the broken pipeline, the sum won't ever recover the lost productivity and general inconvenience that the loss of water for several days brought to citizens along the East-West Corridor.
The incident points to the need for greater redundancy in the planning of WASA's water supply systems as well as the importance of developing more catchment and distribution spots throughout the country. There is a longstanding need for WASA to assess the structural integrity of its distribution system and to craft a plan to replace the unnecessarily wasteful and rapidly deteriorating pipelines laid more than six decades ago.


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Independent Healthcare Properties (IHP) and Morning Pointe Assisted Living have named the development team that will participate in a construction and renovation project to include a new Morning Pointe of Chattanooga and The Lantern Alzheimer's Center of Excellence, both on Shallowford Road.
"Nearing completion of the zoning and permitting process, we are excited to move forward with this project and break ground in October," said Greg A. Vital, president and CEO of IHP and Morning Pointe. "The development team is comprised of many Chattanooga-based companies that we have worked with on previous projects throughout the Southeast."
Providing professional services are Neuhoff Taylor Architects, PC; East Tennessee Specialty Builders, general contractor; and CityScape Development Services, project manager. Other companies include civil engineers MAP Engineers, landscape architects Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon, Inc., and environmental engineers Thompson Engineering.
Phase one includes the new $9-million assisted living community on Shallowford Road that will offer 77 assisted living apartments in a 62,000-square-foot building situated on almost 10 acres. Upon completion, residents of the existing Morning Pointe will relocate across the road to the new facility. Phase two will include a $2-million renovation of the current building, which will become The Lantern Alzheimer's Center of Excellence. The construction and renovation projects are anticipated to take about two years, with the new Morning Pointe opening estimated for January 2015. Plans also call for future construction of a medical-related office building. "This project will create about 200 temporary construction jobs," Mr. Vital said, "and create 85 new careers for the Chattanooga area."
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The series will tell the story of detective Robin Griffin, played by Moss, who is looking into the mysterious disappearnace of a 12-year-old pregnant girl who happens to be the daughter of a local drug lord. It is rumored that the Sundance Channel is interested in picking up the series in the U.S.
MAD MEN's Season 5 is currently being filmed and is slated to debut in March 2012. Moss will film the miniseries during her hiatus from that show. The actress has earned 3 Emmy nominations from the AMC series.
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Monday, November 17, 2014PSW Staff 11/17/14 12:15 PM,The Bob Moog Foundation has expanded the leadership of the organization with the addition of three new members to its board of directors. Daniel Liston Keller, Jerry Kovarsky, and Dominic Milano join the foundation with an eye towards funding development, project expansion and evolving infrastructure. The trio joins long-time board members Hunter Goosmann and Bill Sautter. Executive director Michelle Moog-Koussa states, "The addition of Daniel, Jerry, and Dominic to the Board of Directors adds a breadth of expertise that will… View this story
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Sunday, November 16, 2014PSW Staff 11/16/14 12:26 PM,InfoComm International has announced two InfoComm University Days in the UK—November 18 at the Thistle Cardiff City Center and November 20 at the HMSBelfast in London. Cardiff and London University Days are supported by Canon Europe, while the London University Day is also supported by Audio-Technica. Chris Lavelle, regional director, UK & Ireland at InfoComm International, states: "We've got an amazing line up of expert speakers who will present informative and topical issues. Interested parties are encouraged to sign up… View this story
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Digital Civil War: Secession and Viral Petitions of Incivility
President Barack Obama was reelected in a tense and polarized political environment—we knew there would be anger, disappointment, and ranting tweets from Donald Trump—but secession?
In just one week since voting day, almost 700,000 people from all 50 states have signed petitions to secede from the union of the United States of America and to create their own new government. Although keep in mind that the names of the signatories have not been verified and anyone can sign as many petitions as they like.
Could this digital secession movement be an ominous sign a second Civil War brewing?
The push for secession began on November 7 when a man filed a petition to allow Louisiana to secede from the U.S. on the We The People forum on the White House website.
Giving new meaning to the nickname "The Lone Star State," Texas leads the secession petitions with almost 100,00 signatures. Austin, the quintessential blue dot in a red state, has in turn filed a petition to secede from the rest of Texas.
Despite his criticisms of the Obama administration, GOP Texas Governor Rick Perry has made it clear that he opposes secession.
"Gov. Perry believes in the greatness of our Union and nothing should be done to change it," press secretary Catherine Frazier wrote. "But he also shares the frustrations many Americans have with our federal government. Now more than ever our country needs strong leadership from states like Texas."
Counter-petitions to "Deport Everyone That Signed A Petition To Withdraw Their State From The United States Of America" has over 15,000 signatures, and "Strip the Citizenship from Everyone who Signed a Petition to Secede and Exile Them" has nearly 10,000.
Any petition with more than the 25,000 signatures requires a response from the White House and leaves us wondering how heavily the divisive sentiment weighs on American unity in the wake of the president's second term.
In Obama's acceptance speech, the president addressed the strife amongst the American people.
"By itself, the recognition that we have common hopes and dreams won't end all the gridlock, resolve all our problems or substitute for the painstaking work of building consensus and making the difficult compromises needed to move this country forward. But that common bond is where we must begin," he said.
The real danger of a second Civil War isn't actual armed conflict between the states, but rather a prolonged culture war that prevents people from working together to solve pressing problems.
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Former students from Montreal Institute for the Deaf seek justice for alleged abuse
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Published Sunday, November 25, 2012 10:56PM EST
Former students of the Montreal Institute for the Deaf staged a protest Sunday, seeking justice against the priests who ran the school and who the students say sexually abused them.
The protesters marched outside the school, which closed 40 years ago. They said they want the Clerics of St. Viateur to be held accountable.
Sixty of the school's former students are now pursuing a class-action lawsuit against the religious order, including 28 priests and six former employees. Each of the alleged victims is seeking $100,000, reported CTV Montreal's Camille Ross.
Former student Daniel Cormier described the alleged abuse he suffered at the hands of those who ran the school.
"I was abused three to four times a week over a four month period by a single priest," said Cormier. He said that when he was 11 years old, a priest at the school forced him to keep his shower door open and masturbate.
While Cormier managed to leave the school, the memories still haunt him.
"I feel stained forever. When I look at members of religious communities, I continually think about this. It hasn't gone away," he said.
Cormier believes he is one of hundreds of young boys who endured abuse between 1940 and 1982. Now, the alleged victims are speaking out.
"At the time it was such a big taboo, nobody could talk out about this," said Serge Laroche, a former teacher and alleged victim.
Carlo Tarini of the Association for Victims of Priests was at Sunday's protest. He said the accused must address the issue.
"The religious communities involved in the abuse of these children, the Clerics of St. Viateur, must own up to what they've done," Tarini said.
So far the clerics have only issued a statement saying that if any abuse has happened, they regret it, said Ross.
With a report from CTV Montreal's Camille Ross
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Wind Energy Subsidies Must Die
By watching the "mainstream" media, you could get the impression that the crucial issue of the day is whether the government will be able to raise taxes high enough fast enough to avoid disaster. In reality, Big Government already has too much money if it has even a penny to waste on moonbat insanity like wind energy subsidies:
Since 1992, the federal government has expended almost $24 billion to encourage investment in wind power through direct spending, tax breaks, R&D, loan guarantees and other federal support of electric power. The Joint Committee on Taxation estimates that a one-year extension of existing federal subsidies for wind power would cost taxpayers almost $12 billion.
The costs of wind subsidies are extraordinarily high–$52.48 per one million watt hours generated, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. … Many states provide additional tax breaks, subsidies and mandates for wind power.
It isn't that taxpayers get nothing for our money; we get less than nothing.
Subsidized, wind-generated electricity is displacing other, much cheaper sources of power. The subsidies are so high that wind-power producers can pay utilities to take the electricity they produce and still make a profit. … Donna Nelson, the chairman of the Texas Public Utility Commission, warned in September that the market distortion caused by negative prices "makes it difficult for other generation types to recover their cost and discourages investment in new generation."
The toll this takes on the economy is especially tragic when you consider the potential of natural gas. Due to abundant supply, the price of this clean but politically incorrect energy source has fallen by 75% in the last four years.
If unimpeded, the expanded use of cheap natural gas to generate electricity will raise living standards and attract millions of new industrial jobs back to our shores. A vote to stop wind subsidies from being extended is, therefore, a vote for cheaper, more reliable power, higher living standards, reindustrialization and fiscal sanity.
From the Democrat perspective, this would make Americans less dependent on our oligarchical collectivist overlords. That's why wind subsidies won't end any time soon.
On a tip from Varla. Cross-posted at Moonbattery.
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The Hill is reporting that Obama is now "open" to a newspaper bailout. Well, welcome to the state run media.
Obama's Labor Dept: If You Let Girl Scouts Sell Cookies, You HAVE to Let Unions Come in Too
Everyone loves Girl Scout cookies, right? What could be more American? It's a right of passage for many young girls
UN's Haiti Recovery Budget Wasted Mostly on UN Operatives' Paychecks
In another perfect example of why the United Nations is a complete waste of time and should be eliminated as