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Updated On: Jul 29 2013 11:29:36 AM MDT
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Missoula County deputies report twenty-year-old Samantha Mariel French has been located and is fine.
She went missing Sunday while floating the Clark Fork River with friends.
The Missoula County Sheriff's Department indicated deputies found a neighbor who reported finding her lost last night and gave her a ride home.
She went missing in the Kona Ranch Road area.
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Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, in the geographical center of Virginia, is located in the Piedmont, the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Piedmont is characterized by rolling green countryside and defined by a low, long chain of mountains known as the Blue Ridge. Part of the Allegheny and Appalachian chain of mountains, the Blue Ridge are older, more worn and smaller that the younger dramatic mountains of the western US.
Lynchburg is situated on the James River and takes its name from John Lynch, a Quaker who operated an early ferry. The James River, originally called the Powhatan after that same Indian tribe, flows east from Lynchburg toward the Capitol at Richmond and then on into the Chesapeake Bay.
Known as the city of seven hills, Lynchburg was a prosperous mid-nineteenth century Virginia City, due largely to the tobacco industry. Many historic neighborhoods remain. During the Civil War Lynchburg was a transportation, supply, and hospital center with thirty-two hospitals housed in city buildings.
Points of Interest in the City of Lynchburg
* Top tourist spots
* Lynchburg Regional Convention and Visitors' Bureau
- Open daily 9-5
- 216 12 th Street
- Bateau Landing
- (434) 847-1811
- (800) 732 5821
- www.LynchburgChamber.org
Self-guiding, walking, and driving tours of Lynchburg's historic areas are available from the visitors' bureau.
* Point of Honor c 1815
- Open daily 10-4
- 112 Cabell Street
- (434) 847-1459
- www.PointOfHonor.org
Built by Patrick Henry's physician, Dr. George Cabell, Sr., this restored 19th century Federal-style mansion serves as a major landmark in Lynchburg. The name Point of Honor possibly derives from its prominent location as a favored dueling site. It is a lovely example of Piedmont Virginia Federal Architecture. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission. Museum Shop.
* Monument Terrace
- Free
- 901 Church Street, Downtown Lynchburg
- Pictured on the left margin at the top of this page
Commemorates all wars from the Civil War to Vietnam. At the base of Church Street stands the Doughboy statue by noted sculptor Charles Keck, and markers line the 129 steps up to Court Street at the top. Currently being restored.
* Lynchburg Museum at Old Courthouse
- Open daily 10-4
- 901 Court Street (at top of Monument Terrace)
- (434) 847-1459
- www.LynchburgMuseum.org
The center of the Lynchburg Museum System houses several exhibits documenting the city's history through successive periods, transitioning from tobacco trading center to modern industrial city. Thanks to restorative efforts, the Husting's Courtroom, located in downtown Lynchburg, is once again in it's original 1855 condition. Exhibits include artifacts from the native Monacan tribes who inhabited the banks of the James River, Quaker relics and Civil War memorabilia. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year's Day.
* Old City Cemetery, Confederate Cemetery and Arboretum
- Free - Open daily dawn to dusk
- Cemetery Center 11-3 and by appointment.
- Fourth and Taylor Streets
- (434) 847-1465
- www.GraveGarden.org
This 200-year-old Virginia historic landmark with a 26-acre garden cemetery is on the National Register of Historic Places. Included are 4 small museums and a confederate cemetery. Many of Lynchburg's earliest dwellers as well as 2,200 confederate soldiers from 14 different states are buried in this cemetery off Fifth Street. A monument dedicated to the 99 soldiers who died of small pox during the Civil War stands at the entrance to the Confederate Section of the cemetery.
The Pest House Medical Museum depicts conditions in Lynchburg's House of Pestilence during the Civil War. Interior tours of Pest House are by appointment only.
The Cemetery Center, which houses the offices of the Southern Memorial Association and the Old City Cemetery, features antique mourning items, a small gift shop and restrooms. The Center is closed on Sundays during the winter (usually November through mid-March).
Amazement Square - The Rightmire Children's Museum
- Open 10- 5 Tues-Sat, 1-5 Sun
- Closed major holidays
- 27 Ninth Street (near the James River)
- (434) 845-1888
- www.AmazementSquare.org
Central Virginia's first hands-on children's museum. Four floors of fun and interactive exhibits- global and regional topics, the arts and humanities, history, culture, science, health and technology. Admission - $5.50, under 2 free.
The Legacy Museum of African American History
- Open 12-4 Thur-Sat 2-4 Sun
- Admission $2.00, seniors and children over 6 $1.00
- 403 Monroe Street
The museum locates, collects preserves, and houses historical artifacts relating to significant contributions of the African-American community in Lynchburg. The galleries feature rotating exhibits of the history of African-Americans in Southwest Virginia. Guided and self-guiding tours are available. Food is available.
Anne Spencer House and Garden
- Garden open 10-4 Mon-Sat
- House open by Appointment
- 1313 Pierce Street
- (434) 384-3963 or 846-0517
- www.LynchburgBiz.com/anne_spencer
An internationally acclaimed poet and part of the Harlem Renaissance, Anne Spencer is the only Virginian included in the Norton Anthology of British and American Poetry.
Lynchburg Community Market
- Open 7am-2pm Mon-Sat
- 12 th & Main Street
- (434) 847-1499
- www.LynchburgMarket.com
The market has been operating year-round since 1783 and features food stalls, craft shows, music competitions, special events, and every Friday and Saturday morning showcases the farmer's market. Closed on Sunday.
Academy of Fine Arts
The Academy of Fine Arts is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting and presenting the visual and performing arts, while creating opportunities for arts education. These functions will be centered in the Academy of Fine Arts complex, anchored by the historic Academy of Music Theatre.
Riverside Park
- Open Dawn to Dusk
Located off Rivermont Avenue, the park is home to two major pieces of history. Built in 1791, the Miller-Claytor House has been standing in the park since its restoration and move. One of the first houses built in Lynchburg, it stands as one of the oldest buildings in the city. The Miller-Claytor House is rumored to be where Thomas Jefferson ate a tomato to prove it was non-poisonous. Not open to the public. The keel of the packet boat Marshall is also located in Riverside Park.The Marshall is long remembered for carrying Stonewall Jackson's remains to Lexington for burial in 1863 .
* Maier Museum of Art
- Open Tues-Sun 1-5
- At Randolph Macon Woman's College
- 1 Quinlan Street (off Rivermont Avenue)
- (434) 947-8136
- maiermuseum.RMWC.edu
A fine collection of 19 th and 20 th century American art, which the college began collecting in 1920. The collection includes works by American artist George Bellow, Georgia O'Keefe, Robert Henri and includes a full-length portrait of Anna Hyatt Huntington, sculptress and patroness of South Carolina's Brookgreen Gardens. The building was originally built to protect and house works evacuated from the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. during World War II.
Fort Early
- Dawn to Dusk
- Memorial and Fort Avenues
- (434) 847-1811
Built as a series of forts in 1863, this is one of the earthworks that anchored the outer defense line during the Civil War. Interpretive maps and displays are located on the grounds. Free.
Historic Sandusky
- Historic Sandusky Foundation
- 757 Sandusky Drive
- www.HistoricSandusky.org
1808 Federal-style house that Union General Hunter used as headquarters after arriving in Lynchburg on June 17, 1864. A Civil War Trails driving tour tape or CD of Lynchburg sites is available for purchase at Ivy Creek Farm B&B as well as other places in town. The house is undergoing restoration.
Quaker South River Meeting House
- Daily 8:30-3:30
- Fort Avenue
- (434) 239-2548
Restored and now part of the Quaker Memorial Church, the meeting house stands as Lynchburg's first house of worship.
Lynchburg Historic District
- Guided Tours available
- (434) 846-1868
Downtown Lynchburg is home to several historic neighborhoods. Historic District maps with walking/driving tours also of Bedford, Appomattox and Sweet Briar College.
The Freeman House
Located on Main Street, the Freeman House is the birthplace of Pulitzer Prize winner Douglas Southall Freeman.
Daura Gallery
- Open Academic Year
- 9am to 2pm Mon-Fri, Sun 1 to 5pm
- Summer hours by appointment.
- Lynchburg College
- 1501 Lakeside Drive
- (434) 544-8343
- www.Lynchburg.edu/daura
The art gallery at Lynchburg College was established in 1974 and dedicated in 1990 as the Daura Gallery in memory of Pierre and Louise Blair Daura. Since then, the Gallery has expanded its facilities and collection through the generosity of their daughter, Martha Randolph Daura. The collection now includes more than 1,000 paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture by the Catalan-American artist Pierre Daura, in addition to many works by other American and Virginia artists. Admission is free.
Lynchburg Fine Arts Center
- (434)846-3804
- For Kids' Stuff Tickets: (434) 846-8451
The Center provides a variety of exceptional performances in music, dance and theatre throughout the year. The Fine Arts Center also provides two galleries free to the public which showcase various exhibits throughout the year.
Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra
- For information: (434) 845-6604
- www.LynchburgVA.com/symphony
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Wow…..this is how I describe my experience going to Steve Porter's Trophy Whitetail presentation in Slayton, MN on September 16th. Steve and his son Dillan started their yearly tour of schools and Randy, Boone and I were finally one of the fortunate ones to be able to attend. Steve and Dillan along with Shifty, Redwood and a beautiful Silverstorm yearling were definitely the center of attention.
Steve and Dillan are from Lake Bronson, MN where Steve is in law enforcement for Kittson County. He started raising deer in 1992 because he was frustrated with hunters in his area not letting bucks grow to their full potential. Steve said he started touring with his bucks because he felt a need to share his knowledge and felt that his show could help young people take a better path in life. He teaches students and adults about buck behavior, antler development and promotes good hunting decisions. He says "A kid in camouflage isn't robbing pop machines at 3am. They are getting up at 5am to set up decoys or going to a tree stand."
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After his presentation, Steve invited everyone down to take pictures and to feel free to ask him any questions that they had. There were many kids and adults in front of the bucks taking pictures and I told Randy that I swear that Redwood was posing!
Steve does a tremendous job at speaking and involving everyone from the deer farmer, the hunter, the children and just the curious during his hour long talk. I can't imagine that anyone that attended didn't go away with more knowledge than they came with of whitetail deer.
MN Deer Breeder's Association supports Steve's Trophy Bucks Presentation. Just that Monday, the Board had approved to send a donation of $2000 to Laurie Prasnicki-Seale of the Cervid Livestock Foundation to help fund his travels to schools in Minnesota. While talking to Steve and Dillan before his presentation, Steve said that he has videotaped his show for several years and has now put together what he feels is a very good educational tool for organizations such as the MDBA to promote hunting to young people.
MDBA member Casey Gillette sponsored the community presentation and his sister Debbie McCormick sponsored the Murray County Central school presentation. The Lake Sarah Baptist Church Youth Group sold hot dogs, beef sandwiches, chips, pop and bars with all proceeds totaling around $500 going to new playground equipment and other youth activities. What a great way for Casey and Debbie to give to their community and help fund the education of area people about whitetails and deer farming.
Thanks to Steve and Dillan for all the effort they put into educating others!
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A Facebook spokesman told The Wall Street Journal's Washington Wire blog that approximately 70 percent of the social network's users in the U.S. have at least one friend who has indicated on Facebook that they are gay, lesbian, or bisexual.
Facebook Talk Meter: Equality Top Term Related To Supreme Court Same-Sex-Marriage Arguments
This week's Supreme Court hearings on two cases related to same-sex marriage have taken over many a Facebook News Feed, and according to a post on the LGBTQ@Facebook page, "equality" was the top related term on the Facebook Talk Meter.
HRC Red Equal Sign In Support Of Same-Sex Marriage Goes Viral On Facebook
Facebook users who are puzzled by seeing red equal signs all over their News Feeds, here's what they're all about: With the Supreme Court hearing arguments Tuesday on California's Proposition 8, which mandates that the state recognize only marriages between men and women, Human Rights Campaign is urging Facebook users who support same-sex marriage to change their profile pictures to the red equal sign image.
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Obama, Congress & States Moving To Raise The Minimum Wage; Experts Argue Over The Impact
During President Obama's State of the Union address, he announced that he will raise the minimum wage for federally contracted workers through an executive order that will bring the hourly pay up to $10.10 from $7.25. According to the AP, the raise will only affect 10 percent of the total 2.2 million contracted workers and might not be renewed with those contracts come up for renewal. Nonetheless, security guards, housekeepers, and other low-wage workers can, and probably would, fight to hang on to and increase that amount.
This effort to raise wages is part of what President Obama called the "year of action." Socioeconomic inequality will be a big focus.
"Those at the top have never done better," the President said during his speech. "But average wages have barely budged. Inequality had deepened. Upward mobility has stalled."
The President joins 10 states, including Arizona, Ohio, and Rhode Island, that have raised the minimum wage while Congress debates back and forth on the issue.
"That said, raising the minimum wage in and of itself can drastically raise the number of people affected. If the federal minimum wage grew to $10.10, suddenly not only the current minimum wage-earners (at $7.25 per hour) would be affected, but all of the $8 and $9 per hour workers likewise would slip below that bar and would need a raise," according to US News. "According to the Economic Policy Institute, a progressive economic think tank, 30 million Americans would get raises in this circumstances."
The Economic Policy Institute has a petition on its website that has been signed, according to the site, by 600 economists, advocating for a $10.10 minimum wage.
"The vast majority of employees who would benefit are adults in working families, disproportionately women, who work at least 20 hours a week and depend on these earnings to make ends meet. At a time when persistent high unemployment is putting enormous downward pressure on wages, such a minimum-wage increase would provide a much-needed boost to the earnings of low-wage workers," the petition says.
Still, there's debate over the impact of this increase.
"It's important to understand who's earning the minimum wage. Very few people are raising families on the minimum wage alone—for instance, just nine percent of employees affected by the $10.10 number that Congress is discussing are single parents. By contrast, 60 percent of affected employees are either living at home with family and relatives or they're a second- or third- earner," Michael Saltsman, research director at The Employment Policies Institute, a nonprofit organization that researches issues surrounding entry-level employment, told us via email.
Support for minimum wage hikes is growing, but the debate over who will benefit — and who will benefit most — continues. This Washington Post story has a series of charts that break down the impact that a $10.10 increase would have on various demographics.
"But there's no question that a large share of the American workforce earns wages well below $10.10 and would be directly affected as long as their jobs aren't lost," the article says.
Will President Obama's State of the Union Address Ease Americans' Worries About The Inequality Gap?
Even though the Great Recession came to an end almost five years ago, in June 2009, the gap between the rich and poor is growing at such an alarming rate that President Obama will highlight economic inequality as a priority during his State of the Union Address on Tuesday.
Amazingly, this is one thing all sides of the aisle agree on. Sixty-one percent of Republicans, 68 percent of Democrats, 67 percent of independents think the gap is widening and has to be addressed, reports USA Today.
And two-thirds of people surveyed in a new USA Today/Pew Research Center Poll, feel the gap is increasing. There is hard evidence: The wealthiest one percent of Americans saw its share of income double from less than 10 percent in 1980 to nearly 20 percent now. Even though the economy is improving, conditions are not improving for Americans across the board. About six in 10 people revealed in the poll that their family income is lagging behind the cost of living. Another third say they are just breaking even. Only seven percent feel they are ahead.
But Americans don't just want talk. They want action. An overwhelming 82 percent want the government to reduce poverty. The President is expect to lay out his plan during the speech.
Obama says he understands the concerns. Last month during a speech he warned that higher inequality and lessening upward mobility "pose a fundamental threat to the American dream, our way of life and what we stand for around the globe."
One way to improve conditions would be through an increased minimum wage, which Obama is pushing for and several states have already adopted. Seventy-three of those polled favor the minimum wage boost from $7.25 an hour to $10.10. They–63 percent–also want federal benefits for the long-term unemployed to be extended. Unfortunately, these proposals have both stalled in Congress.
People are divided on government aid to the poor. Some 49 percent agree government aid allows people to escape poverty. But 44 percent, say it makes people too dependent on government assistance.
However, only a third surveyed back the traditional Republican view that the private sector must step up. Instead 54 percent say increasing taxes on the wealthy and corporations to support programs for the poor would reduce poverty.
Despite the obvious inequality, Americans still believe in the American dream, found the USA Today survey. Sixty percent continue to believe that if you work hard, you will be rewarded. But a majority complain the country's economic system "unfairly favors the wealthy." Still about half say those who are rich are so because they worked harder, not due to more advantages in life.
And Americans don't blame the poor: "By 50 percent-35 percent, they say poverty is generally a result of circumstances beyond a person's control, not a lack of effort," reports USA Today.
Despite the optimism, Americans want the gap closed. Wages have been stagnant for 10 or more years and millions remain unemployed. All of this has hurt Obama's job-approval rating. Less than half of Americans– 43 percent–approve; 49 percent say he's doing poorly. This is the lowest his approval rating in the Pew poll since 2009, when Obama was first inaugurated. Just a year ago, he had a 52 percent approval rating.
What do you want to hear in Obama's State of the Union speech?
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No Respect: Fox News Anchors Mock Desiline Victor, The 102-Year-Old Woman Who Waited In Line Three Hours To Vote
A couple of days ago, we told you about Desiline Victor, the 102-year-old woman who received a standing ovation during President Obama's State of the Union address for her admirable decision to wait in line three long hours so that she could vote in the 2012 election. Most considered her deed to be admirable, as such an extended wait-time would've deterred many. Most except Fox News Radio anchors, Brian Kilmeade, Martha MacCallum and Bill Hemmer, who expressed that they couldn't understand what the "big deal" was during an episode of Kilmeade & Friends.
"How long was she on line?" Hemmer questioned.
"What's the big deal? She was happy. She waited on line, she was happy that she voted. This is such a non-issue." MacCallum interjected.
"They held her up as a victim!" Hemmer joked. "What was she the victim of? Rashes on the bottom of her feet?"
Jason Linkins, reporter for HuffPost Politics spoke out against the inappropriate statements made by the hosts during an interview with HuffPost Live.
"It's weird to mock an 102-year-old woman for the long line she had to wait in. I think generally it's ideal for 102-year-old women to not have to stand outside in the elements voting. The fact of the matter is this, lines were very much longer in districts where there were a higher percentage of Black and/or Hispanic voters. That is a fact. Another thing is that something on the order of a few hundred thousand voters in Florida just gave up on voting because the lines were so long. "
I hate to be the one who throws race into everything, but I wonder if those same jokes would've been thrown around by Kilmeade and his pals if Desiline was of another race.
You can listen to the comments made by the Fox hosts on the following page. Were their jokes inappropriate or are people being sensitive?
President Obama Is Hosting a Google+ Chat Today
Following his State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Obama will be hosting a Google+ Hangout this afternoon to take questions from ordinary Americans.
The event will take place at 4:50 p.m. ET and will be live on WhiteHouse.gov, YouTube.com/WhiteHouse, and the White House Google+ page. The White House webpage has a link for submitting questions to this latest "Fireside Hangout."
This hangout will take place after the President's visit to Decatur, GA to talk about education issues. This is the second of three SOTU follow-up trips Obama has scheduled to discuss issues brought up during the speech. He'll be speaking today at a preschool center; he's proposing a Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership program.
"Some Republicans called Obama's plans too expensive and ill-conceived in an era of high debt," USA Today writes.
Universal preschool was one of many areas that President Obama discussed the other day. We round up nine of them here. He was in Asheville, NC yesterday to talk about jobs.
Separately but related, Deadline Hollywood reports that the ratings for the State of the Union address were down 11.3 percent from 2012 to 37.3 million viewers. The all-time low was President Clinton's 1993 address, which had about 31.5 million viewers.
9 Big Issues Covered in the State Of The Union Address
Last night, President Obama gave the first State of the Union address of his second term (we live tweeted it here) and he raced through a number of big issues that he'd like to see Congress act on in the coming months. One of those issues, and possibly most unexpected, was a higher minimum wage.
But there were others that will be up for debate — among Congresspeople and voters alike. Here, we outline nine of the big ones. And in the comments, feel free to chime in with your thoughts and debate. That's democracy at work!
SOTU Surprise: President Obama Calls for $9 Per Hour Minimum Wage And the Debate Begins
In a proposal that broadcasters said was a surprise, President Obama called for a raise in the federal minimum wage to $9 per hour, up from the current $7.25. He justified the proposal by calling out the disgrace that it truly is when a person works all week and still makes less than a living wage. Of course, many workers and worker's advocates support the move.
"But today, a full-time worker making the minimum wage earns $14,500 a year," he said (transcript courtesy of PolicyMic). Even with the tax relief we've put in place, a family with two kids that earns the minimum wage still lives below the poverty line. That's wrong. That's why, since the last time this Congress raised the minimum wage, nineteen states have chosen to bump theirs even higher."
The proposal would increase the minimum wage in stages through 2015. The last time there was a raise in the minimum wage was 2007, says CNN. The outlet quotes Bureau of Labor stats that put the number of people earning the minimum wage at 5.8 million, or about 5.2 percent, not counting workers like maids, who get a fixed weekly wage.
No sooner had the words left his mouth did economists and others begin the debate about whether this is a good idea. On its face, of course we want hard-working people to be in a more stable financial position. But some say that there are other considerations that could end up making the higher wage a negative.
"[E]mployer groups say that raising the federal minimum wage would cost jobs, and hiking state rates doesn't help reduce poverty," writes CNN. "Studies have projected a loss of at least 467,500 positions were the hourly rate to go up to $9.80, according to the Employment Policies Institute, which advocates for employers. The most recent boost meant that 114,000 fewer teens had jobs." A previous bill to raise the minimum wage to $9.80 by 2014 stalled. The article says that if the minimum wage kept up with the cost of living, it would actually be $10.56 per hour.
That sentiment is seconded by The Wall Street Journal, which says that Republicans and business groups will oppose the pay hike. There are some who say that raising the minimum wage will increase spending by those earning more money. Others say it will lead to job cuts as employers lay off workers they can no longer afford. Still others say that if you're trying to alleviate poverty, this will have a very limited impact, and will benefit higher-income earners in a kind of trickle-up effect.
"The White House wants to force wealthier Americans to pay higher taxes by eliminating tax breaks, and it is now calling for wage increases for poorer Americans," writes the Journal. "Many Republicans oppose raising taxes and oppose raising the minimum wage, but they could face a test in their new public campaign to appeal to middle-class and low-income Americans." The President was quick to point out that a minimum wage increase was also supported by Mitt Romney.
The effort to raise the minimum wage comes at a time when there are some signs of economic recovery — stock market highs and employers hiring — and there is a need to offer support to lift people out of poverty. The Journal says that the poverty rate in this country is at 15.9 percent, or 48.5 million in 2011. Reuters quotes some business owners and experts who say that it'll actually put teenagers, immigrants, and those lacking skill out of work.
Those arguments in opposition bring up the bigger problem of education and creating a skilled workforce that can earn a living in this modern marketplace. That's where other issues like universal pre-school, beefing up jobs in the energy sector, and making college more affordable become critical pieces of the entire puzzle.
President Obama To Deliver State of the Union On February 12
House Speaker John Boehner has invited President Obama to deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term on February 12, which also happens to be President Lincoln's birthday.
The invitation came with a short note saying, in part, "Our nation continues to face immense challenges, and the American people expect us to work together in the new year to find meaningful solutions… For that reason, the Congress and the Nation would welcome an opportunity to hear your plan and specific solutions for addressing America's great challenges."
As Marketwatch reporter Polya Lesova notes, the address will be delivered amid continued fiscal cliff discussion about entitlements and spending. Though the fiscal cliff fight was only resolved a couple of weeks ago, there are still lots to disagree about, and we'll be touching the debt ceiling again in a few short weeks.
The inauguration is happening on January 21. Beyonce, Usher, Stevie Wonder, and John Legend are among those scheduled to perform.
If Given a Choice: Would You Stay in America or Leave?
If you couldn't tell by now, I am infatuated by race and identity in this country, particularly how we as black folks relate to both race and identity.
My general belief is that our inability to reconcile with or even denounce one or the other is the main causation for why our community struggles to progress in this country. In short, we are serving two masters: We are trying to buy/work our way into the American dream while also trying to fix and build the community. I have found that those two concepts are often in opposition to each other, which is often demonstrated by our reluctance at times to unify and work together. And sometimes I wonder if Abraham Lincoln had followed through on his plans to resettle recently freed blacks back in Africa, where would be now? However, the way in which some of us refuse to act in our own self-interest, especially politically, I wonder if emancipation and self-determination is what we really want?
Those questions are very important to answer if we are ever going to properly educate children, build economic infrastructures and generally move the community ahead. However, those questions are as old as our history in this country itself. And many great leaders, from the likes of Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois, and both Malcolm and Martin, have all been debating for hundreds of years and yet have failed to reach a consensus. So in an effort to once and for all settle this debate, let's put our thinking caps on and consider this hypothetical situation. Keyword: hypothetical.
Before I get to the actual theoretical situation, let me tell you first about the inspiration. Last week, I was re-watching "Cosmic Slop," an early 90s television special, which originally aired on HBO. The series is like Twilight Zone but with an anthology of stories about race relations. One such story is called Space Traders, a 30-minute short about a U.S. President faced with the dilemma of having a clean environment, and living in world peace and prosperity in exchange for giving all the black people on the planet away to bartering aliens, who offer no assurance of their intention with them. The story first appeared in Faces at the Bottom of the Well: The Permanence of Racism, a book written by scholar and Critical Race Theorist Professor Derrick Bell. And while I won't give away the story, I'll just say that people shouldn't be surprised how that story ended.
But in that situation, the black community didn't have a choice. SO in the spirit of the late great scholar Professor Derrick Bell, mixed with a little John Quinones of the "20/20″' show "What Would You Do?" fame, I'll give us one.
Let's pretend that it is the year 2013. President Obama has won his second term as President of the United States. He is standing at the podium, in front of a live audience, giving the first State of the Union Address of his second term. He spells out his goal for fixing the economy, he talks about immigration, he gives his plan for gay, lesbian and transgendered equality and now, for the first time in his presidency, he speaks about a black agenda.
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Michelle Obama's State of the Union Radiance
Of course last night was about President Obama and the words he had for the nation; but honestly, we couldn't help but notice how stunning Mrs. Obama looked.
She was on point from head to…mid torso (I didn't get a clear shot of her shoes.) Her hair was luscious and full of body, her makeup was flawless and she just had an overall glow about her.
The sapphire dress she wore that evening was from Barbara Tfank's spring collection.
And we were feeling the brooch as well.
Did you think Michelle looked particularly dazzling last night?
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(Fast Company) — Dambisa Moyo is out with a new book, titled How the West Was Lost: Fifty Years of Economic Folly–and the Stark Choices Ahead, following her bestselling Dead Aid: Why Aid is Not Working and How There is a Better Way For Africa. In the earlier effort, the economist critiqued a well-intentioned but inefficient aid system, and called for celebrities like Bono to quickly remove themselves from the charity ballgame, generally, and to specifically get out of Africa before they do more damage. Moyo's new book takes the same tone of calling into question well-meaning intentions and pushing us to think about better implementation of policies; she also spends significant real estate detailing how some of America's most pressing challenges–in education, energy, and health care, for example–are structural issues that need long-term foresight, instead of a quick fix.


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EAU CLAIRE - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Just We Four, will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in Gantner Concert Hall of the Haas Fine Arts Center.
The performing members of Just We Four are seniors Maureen Fox, St. Cloud, Minn., Abby Fromader, Platteville, Courtney Gritzmacher, West Allis, and freshman Julie Koeller, Appleton.
Directed by Dr. Daniel Newman, associate professor of music, the ensemble will begin the concert with "That Cat is High," arranged by Manhattan Transfer and adapted by Newman. The concert will continue with "Bye Bye Blackbird/Bye Bye Blues," arranged by April Arabian and Newman; "I Can Dream Can't I," arranged by Brad Rees; "Route 66," adapted by Fox and Fromader; and "Tico Tico," adapted by Newman.
Toward the middle of the concert the ensemble will sing "Ocappella," arranged by Manhattan Transfer and adapted by Newman; and "I Got Rhythm," adapted by Newman.
The performance will end with "How High the Moon," arranged by Gritzmacher; "Choo Choo Ch' Boogie," arranged by Newman; and "Zombie Jamboree," arranged by Gritzmacher and Michael Falk.
Special guest at the concert will be Michael Slowenski, singing bass.
Vocal Jazz Ensemble is open by audition to singers and instrumentalists who want to learn authentic vocal jazz idioms and technique. The ensemble, which varies in size and make up each year, emphasizes solo and small group performance and presents a public recital each semester, performs in the annual Cabaret production, appears in occasional performances with Jazz Ensemble I, and performs in area high schools. The repertoire consists of vocal jazz charts, and jazz arrangements of pop tunes. Members are encouraged to arrange for the ensemble as well.
Tickets, available at the University Service Center, (715) 836-3727 or 1-800-949-UWEC, are $3.75 for the general public; $2.75 for those 62 and older, children 17 and younger and faculty and staff with a university ID; and free for students with a university ID.
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Discussion in 'Awesome Recruiting' started by GATORAZ, Jul 26, 2013.
Why not? I hope not but just wondering your thoughts on why.
Because it's 18 months away, UF was leading until this weekend and he will be taking lots of visits to UF, regardless of what the Michigan coaches say. Even if he doesn't take those visits, he'll have Grier in his ear the whole time.
any 2015 kid that picks a school that is away from home right now has a good shot at being flipped that includes Campbell and Phillips
There's a reason davonte Phillips interest in Miami diminished...
Lets just say his folks don't think he should live in that environment
That doesn't mean he has to go to UF
Agreed, but that's the reason he couldn't commit to Miami earlier this summer
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Does this really make sense to you seeing that Phillips currently lives in 'that environment' while Miami is situated in affluent Coral Gables?
I'm not going to explain the whole story. If you don't want to believe it then don't.
Its not a matter of me believing you or not....your statement just doesn't make sense.
He was doing gang related things, his parents don't want him around that. Is that better?
That's not very good, hope he has quit with that
He has football is the reason he stopped. But they want him out of that area. This is from someone close to the family. I will leave it at that
This is a strong kid. It seems like there is a flag called on his defenders on alomost %50 of his completions and he still catches it. He does not go down easy either. Will be a huge playmaker for the Gators. Him and Cook alone will get us a bunch of yards.
That's what stuck out the most to me, also that his QB is always having to scramble out of trouble and improvise his throws. Seems to be a lot of plays Da'Vonte adjusts his route, often turning and coming back to the ball. Was impressed with how many tough catches he made along the sideline with defenders all over him. Seems like that's where most of the flags were. One other thing I noticed is that he never bobbles the ball a bit. He just stabs it and pulls it in.
I have some recollection from Cook's clips that there was at least one WR throwing some great downfield blocks.
A little disappointed with the way things are right now with Campbell, but I think we got the guy we needed most. I'm not even sure where he belongs on the field two years from now. There were gurus a year ago predicting he would end up at OLB or DE. I'd take him either way, but we need proven pass catchers. Hopefully Lane pulls the trigger for us soon.
Another reason taking Phillips was the smart move at this time.
Phillips TD vs Dywer http://www.snappytv.com/snaps/td-da...each-dwyer-on-fox-sports-florida-prep-zone_od


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You will be happy to know that I had both of the kittens fixed, per my promise. Both seem to be doing fine. They went to the Vet on Tuesday and I picked them up on Wednesday morning. Apparently, I could have taken Caster, the male, home on Tuesday, but, as they are a pair, the hospital was willing to keep them both together overnight. (To enlarge the photo of Caster, click on the photo or link)
BTW, the veterinarian to who I took them, Animal Medical Hospital of Northern Vermont, Dr. Stevenson, seems to realize the problem which existed with too many unwanted cats and dogs. His rate was most fair, $30.00 for Caster and $50.00 for Pollux. There are some things that vets should be doing without thought of profit. Certainly, it is important that all cats and dogs, which people are not planning to bred, should be neutered and if, vets have to encourage this by lowering there fees, c'est la vie.
Both seem to be doing fine, eating and playing some. Of course, Caster is faring a bit better, but, while Pollux is sleeping a bit more than normal, she too, is doing great. I have included some pictures of the two of them, along with their friends. Thank you, again. (To enlarge the photo of Pollux, click on the photo or link)
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40th Birthday Venues London
Looking for a 40th birthday party venue in London? These days 40 is the new 30, so don't tuck yourself away when that big birthday gets near. Get out there and see what London has to offer for those fortunate enough to still be partying at 40. Whether you want a sophisticated evening with a few friends or a riotous evening to make you feel 20 something again, then London's bars and clubs have something to offer. We pick out the best bars in London for your 40th birthday.
Canal Boat Party, North London
How'd you fancy an intimate, serene but also downright boozy party boat trip down Regent's Canal? That's what you'll enjoy at the Canal Party Club, as you and 11 guests embark on a cruise down this famous waterway in the company of your own alcohol, food and music! Your experienced captain will be with you every step of the way, and there's transparent covers and a heater to guard against bad weather.
The Attic at Pan Peninsula, East London
If you're looking for somewhere special to celebrate your 40th, The Attic is the ultimate classic but cool choice. A polished granite bar blinks with Indian tiger eye stones. The maestro barman shakes up delicious cocktails. Panoramic windows show London's lights flickering like birthday candles. Fill this amazing space with friends for a night of understated opulence.
Searcys Westfield Stratford Champagne Bar, East London
If it's a refined champagne bar experience you're after, call off the search. Offering a vast spread of bubbly-fuelled packages, Searcy's want to take you on a journey taking in a whole variety of different tastes and flavours. From champagne lunches to Afternoon Tea experiences, there's a package to suit your needs.
The Chelsea Ram- Geronimo Inns, West London
As the primary venture of seasoned pub group Geronimo Inns, you can be sure that The Chelsea Ram sets the tone just right. Pervaded with humour in the form of eccentric features and loyal to a shabby elegance that sets its guests at easy immediately, you couldn't hope for a better place to celebrate your fortieth. A great drinks and party food selection is available and the club room offers a memorable feasting setting.
Blues Kitchen Camden, North London
A versatile spot that suits any and all 40th birthday celebration in London, Blues Kitchen ticks every box of cool. Try something from their extensive collection of Bourbons and catch a live performance from some of the most talked about musicians at one of London's most famous live music venues. Then, stick around and party on at one of their regular vintage rock and roll club nights.
The Chelsea Pensioner, West London
The perfect spot to celebrate your 40th birthday, The Chelsea Pensioner offers quality beers, an eclectic entertainment programme, tasty snacks and secret beer garden. All this and more, it is a great place for the family to get together to celebrate your big day, and any claims that you can't get a high quality yet affordable drink in Chelsea quickly go out the window here!
Core, Central London
A fresh and easy-going haunt close to St Paul's, Core is ideally suited to intimate celebrations among your nearest & dearest and extravagant parties alike. There's a whole range of delicious cocktails and beers to sample, a good selection if you'd like to sit down for some dinner and ample chance to hire a private booth, table or your own private room too.
Blues Kitchen Shoreditch, East London
Blues Kitchen is a fantastic all round venue with ample space and flexibility to create your perfect birthday celebration. Get comfy in their private booths or private areas and celebrate your big day in style. There's a spectacular range of BBQ'd treats if you fancy eating, as well as an equally rich list of bourbons, beers, spirits and cocktails to keep you topped up throughout. Once the plates are cleared away, live bands and DJs take to the stage long into the night.
Hawksmoor Spitalfields Bar, East London
A striking basement bar below the critically acclaimed steakhouse, Hawksmoor Spitalfields impresses from the moment you step inside. The cutting-edge decor sets the tone for what is to follow, as a night filled with exquisite cocktails, fine wines and ice cold locally sourced beers lies in wait. Book your own private area and celebrate in style at one of the City's top haunts.
Broadway House, West London
If it's a relaxed birthday celebration in a refined Fulham Road environment you're seeking, this one is a winner. Introducing Broadway House, a three-storey private members club which finds room to fit in a delicious restaurant, elegant members bar and not one but two rooftop terraces perfect for those balmy summer evenings. Best of all? You can rent out this refined space with no hire charge.
The Chelsea Prayer Room, West London
For something a little different, head down to The Chelsea Prayer Room for your 40th birthday party. This secret speakeasy style bar is as exclusive as it is mysterious, serving only unbranded spirits and large enough to host only thirty people at a time. This is a members only bar, but booking your 40th birthday party through DesignMyNight will get you all in, no problem! Book a space for you and your friends now!
The Met Bar, Central London
Treat yourself this time and head to The Met Bar in Mayfair for a night of absolute decadence - you only turn forty once, after all. This London cocktail bar occupies one a most exclusive of post codes and serves up an extensive array of expertly crafted cocktails to keep you and your friends entertained at your 40th birthday party in London. Book now for you and up to 180 friends.
Forbidden Nights @ The Clapham Grand, South London
Fancy a naughty 40th birthday party in London? Forbidden nights will leave little to the imagination, as they take to the stage to excite and entertain. Look forward to a professionally choreographed show, a free glass of bubbly on arrival, and a meet and greet with the stars of the show.
The Jones Family Project, East London
The Jones Family Project has all the bases when it comes to throwing a 40th birthday party. This versatile venue comes complete with a whole host of stylish areas available for private hire, so whether you are looking to celebrate with an intimate group of friends or hoping to throw a memorable shindig for up to 200, this Shoreditch retreat has your party sorted.
Baranis, Central London
Celebrate your forties in style at this fabulous Provence inspired London cocktail bar. With an impressive list of Pastis and Absinthe inspired cocktails on offer, as well as the UK's only indoor petanque courts, this is a good choice of venue to host your 40th birthday party in London. Be sure to book in advance though, as Baranis is only open for private hire over the weekend.
Northbank Restaurant, Central London
Northbank Restaurant is a sophisticated venue to host a 40th birthday celebration. Whether you want a small intimate party of just your closest friends or you want to rent out your own space for a bigger celebration, this is the perfect spot. Serving up delicious modern British dishes and unique cocktails as well as an extensive drink list there is something everyone can enjoy. If it's nice out then the riverside terrace is a beautiful spot for alfresco drinking and taking in the beautiful views. Reserve your spot online now!
Devonshire Terrace, East London
If you're looking for a sophisticated birthday celebration for your 40th then Devonshire Terrace is just what you need. This classy restaurant bar has a stunning interior, an outdoor atrium and a terrace perfect for enjoying drinks any time of the year. With a magnificent wine selection and a modern European menu it is sure to make any night feel really special. The late night opening hours during the week mean you can chat and drink until late, or even book out the whole venue on the weekends. Reserve your spot online now.
The Blind Pig, Central London
This hidden gem is a speakeasy sound tracked with Jazz and a wonderful bar to hold your birthday party in London. Candle light, delicious cocktails and a buzzing atmosphere all add to the experience.
The Luggage Room, Central London
For a 40th birthday party venue offering something a little different, check out The Luggage Room. The London Marriot's former luggage storage facility has been remade into this decadent 1920's style secret bar. You'll have to find the unassuming door and speak your name through a sliding hatch to the person behind it to get in. However, once inside you'll be able to enjoy premium cocktails and jazz music to make for a cracking 40th birthday.
The Happenstance, Central London
Enjoy one of the most sophisticated 40th birthdays you can have in London, at The Happenstance. This London bar serves up beautifully made cocktails, alongside fine wines, premium spirits and imported beer, it also has a mouth-watering food menu, using fresh and locally sourced ingredients, that is available for a celebratory dinner. Whether it's drinks, food or both, your 40th in town would best be had at The Happenstance - book your 40th online.
Be At One Guildhall, Central London
With a mammoth 160-strong cocktail menu to choose from, you couldn't get a better 40th birthday party venue for cocktail lovers. Between Saturday and Wednesday, the cool bare bricked and neon lighted bar is available for private hire so you can have the commercial party tunes and attention of the friendly bar tenders all to yourself! Enjoy your fun 40th at Be At One Guildhall.
Carom, Central London
Carom is an Indian themed cocktail venue located in Soho; sophisticated is the word that springs to mind, with twisted Indian style cocktails proving a real hit. With the ability to hold around 460 guests for a cocktail reception and 280 for a dinner, Carom is another London venue that is perfect for a stylish and elegant 40th birthday party.
El Cantara Soho, Central London
El Cantara is a sunny Spanish and Moroccan restaurant and bar in the heart of Soho. With great tapas platters and tasty tagines on offer it will make your 40th a flavourful night to remember. Shisha is available on their heated rooftop terrace (capacity of 70) and makes for a fun and quirky evening - ideal for someone who wants a birthday party with a twist. Belly dancers, flamenco and snake charmers are all available on request to make El Cantara one of the most colourful party bars in London.
Floridita, Central London
A great all-in-one party venue, Floridita is a bar, restaurant and club on Wardour Street in Soho. A homage to the 1930s style of the legendary El Floridita club in Cuba, this is a decadent throwback to years gone by. A sophisticated evening party venue, enjoy latino dishes at Floridita coupled with fine cocktails in this Havana-esque setting. Have your 40th birthday party here and your friends will be talking about it for years, a guarenteed people pleaser for sure.
Oskar's Bar At Dabbous, Central London
A beautiful speakeasy bar beneath the Michelin-star restaurant Dabbous; Oskar's Bar is a classy cocktail bar to enjoy time with friends. Ideal for holding a birthday party, the decor oozes modern sophistication and attracts a smart and fashionable crowd. Perfect for an informal 40th birthday party where your guests can chat, drink and dance; Oskar's Bar is one of London's coolest bars and there is no doubt why it's so popular amongst Londoners.
The Tokenhouse, Central London
A modern city pub and bar, The Tokenhouse is a great city escape. With a great Cellar Bar which is perfect for private hire events this speakeasy party venue wouldn't look out place in Mad Men, it's that cool. With a wide range of beers, ales and craft lagers on offer The Tokenhouse is a down-to-earth and casual party venue where your guests will feel instantly comfortable and at ease.
Patch Bar, Central London
Patch Bar is an affordable haven by St. Paul's which has a good reputation for providing great evenings for large groups. Set over two floors with a restaurant, cocktail bar and modern club, Patch offers the full package evening with dinner, drinks and dancing. With great service this would make an excellent London bar to hold that 40th birthday party you've been planning. With sharer cocktails and good DJs Patch Bar can give you the all in one party night you've been looking for.
The London Cocktail Club Shaftesbury Avenue, Central London
A rum lovers paradise - the London Cocktail Club Shaftesbury Avenue is an intricate and smart venue perfect for a sophisticated 40th birthday event. With top quality cocktails on offer as well as innovative food this place hits the nail on the head; the naval decor will also captivate the eyes and add to the cool feel of this London bar. Renowned for its great atmosphere, if you want an unforgettable 40th birthday then get yourself down to the London Cocktail Club Shaftesbury Avenue.
Match Bar, Central London
Match Bar is stylish, welcoming and perfect for group drinks bookings. Tucked away from the masses of Oxford Street this bar has a quirky decor which catches the eye and stimulates the senses. One of London's oldest cocktail venues, Match offers top class cocktails, sticking to its roots of supplying superbly crafted drinks. With a private room available for hire Match Bar can offer an open buzzing 40th birthday event or a more intimate, cosy affair.
The Cadogan Arms, West London
For a cool 40th birthday party venue in London why not check out The Cadogan Arms in Chelsea. This chic Chelsea pub and kitchen offers an amazing ambience in its comfortable yet very trendy interior, while the bar offers quality beers, cocktails and they even have pool tables upstairs. The food menu is classy and is designed for impressing your party guests while you celebrate in style. Book your 40th birthday celebration now!


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A well regulated militia.
Thomas Jefferson surely did not mean "regulated" in the sense of "controlling with rules and regulations that restrict", but rather "regulated" in the sense of "being adjusted for accurate and proper functioning", such as of a machine or mechanism. What he certainly intended with the principle of the second amendment was that the militia (The People providing security for themselves without the assistance of The State agents, and possibly against foreign or domestic agents in the defense of their life and liberty), should be well armed and be effective in the use of their arms (by regularly practicing in their use and having them readily available in case of danger). Therefore, the right of the people to keep and bear arms should not be infringed.
Today, Americans have lots of arms, despite efforts to restrict their sale, but few know how to use them effectively and safely. Even fewer carry their arms outside of the home. In this day and age, the most likely application of a well regulated (i.e. high functioning) militia (which may consist of one individual American), is in combat against one or a few determined individuals acting outside of the law, whether that be an armed robbery, an act of terrorism, or a senseless mass killing.
In the case of someone standing up in a theatre and shooting randomly, it is true that most gun owners would be either entirely incapable of drawing their weapon and hitting a moving target under fire and just add to the chaos, or more likely, shoot themselves trying to draw the gun. However, it is also true that someone who is proficient in firearms and was armed at the time shooting began would have a good chance of taking out the attacker and thereby reduce the casualty number dramatically (save lives). Two such individuals in the theatre doubles the odds of incapacitating the attacker. I don't believe that it would be hard to identify the attacker (especially one wearing a gas mask), but that's just my own speculation.
It seems to me that the intent of the law or our land is not to restrict gun ownership, but rather to encourage that the people be proficient in the use of firearms so they can protect themselves and their communities, because you can't have police protection everywhere, and in any case such a scenario would be a clear violation of the fourth amendment and contrary to the American principles of individual self-determination and self-reliance.
It is interesting to me that the discussion on this topic is always making reference to "concealed carry". The injunction that the weapon must be concealed is in fact the greatest infringement of the right to bear arms and part of the reason why the militia is not well regulated. It is often impractical, particularly in summer, to conceal even a small handgun. Also, because the vast majority of the general population would be shocked to see someone carrying a pistol openly, even in states where open carry is permitted, permit holders do not carry openly for fear of "disturbing the peace", which almost certainly would happen by no fault of their own. If, however, people carried their weapons in much the same way they carry their purses, openly, on their shoulder or hip for best access, and this was seen as commonplace, then more people would regularly carry their weapons. As a result, they would be more likely to practice with their firearm and feel comfortable drawing and handling it, as well as have the firearm in an accessible position in case of an emergency. Furthermore, this would remove the fantasy that is associated with firearms - a fantasy which is certainly reinforced by the playing of video games. If firearms were no more special than cars, or propane grills, perhaps psychopaths wouldn't be so drawn to use them for spectacle.
Lastly, it would be a great triumph for a society of urban, industrialized people to all carry weapons and have a very low incidence of violence. One would have to admit that such a society is verifiably the most peaceful on Earth!
By contrast, from 1919 in Germany and from the 16th century until the present in Japan, only military and ruling classes were permitted to own weapons of any kind. Despite these strict controls, those societies embarked on global campaigns to destroy and dominate all of mankind. To say that gun control will make us a more peaceful society is completely unfounded.
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ARTISTS: Tucker Schwarz
Tucker Schwarz
The work of San Francisco-based textile artist Tucker Schwarz probes memory and emotion through sewing machine "drawings" on fabric. In Schwarz's work, intricately embroidered pieces of cloth act as ventriloquists for human emotions. Schwarz works primarily with thread on muslin, stitching together a variety of complex themes, from suburban alienation (somber-looking telephone poles and empty driveways) to the lulls of domesticity (middle class houses curtained by large trees). Schwarz weaves a complex geography against a backdrop of cloth, assembling images based on personal memory and photographs of landscapes and neighborhoods.
I use a sewing machine to "draw" on fabric. The images are based on photographs I have taken and bits of personal memory. The photographs are taken while walking or driving through a neighborhood or a landscape. The imagery in my work has included line drawings of houses in middle class neighborhoods, telephone poles, cars, and simply landscapes. All the images are seen from a distance and are literally coming apart. Many of the threads are left dangling and often lines are not completed. I am interested in subtle, quiet images that trigger our memories and emotions.
In addition to the sewn drawings, I have begun to explore three- dimensional installations. I am utilizing the same materials, but instead the "drawings" are abstract and composed in space rather than sewn directly onto the canvas. They maintain a fragile and even more delicate structure that suggests things are only loosely held together. The unraveling nature of the drawings is mimicked in the knots and fraying ends of the threads used in the installations. I am very interested in the interconnectedness and links made in these networks of thread and the implicit metaphor of falling apart if even one should be untied.


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The Biggest Loser has netted a new celebrity trainer: Tennis star Anna Kournikova will join NBC's popular weight-loss competition next season, a network spokesperson confirmed today. The 29-year-old Russian is filling the slot that is being vacated by Jillian Michaels — who announced her impending departure back in December — though the Biggest Loser team is not viewing Kournikova as a substitute. "We intentionally tried to not replace Jillian," executive producer Todd Lubin told Vulture, which first reported the news about Kournikova, who appeared on an episode during Biggest Loser's tenth season. The direction of the show will be "getting slightly away from just the tape measure, and getting into overall well-being and health," added Lubin. "That's where Loser needs to go." UPDATE: An NBC spokesperson also confirmed to EW that current Biggest Loser trainers Brett Hoebel and Cara Castronuova, who joined the series this year, will not return for season 12. The season 11 finale airs tonight.
Anna Kournikova joins 'Biggest Loser' as celebrity trainer for next season
Great choice!
Makes sense, she's been a professional loser her entire tennis career.
YOU are a loser, mate. Stop talking nonsense.
Good one, Raf.
fap fap fap fap
Not a bad idea. She could give the male contestants the incentive to "hit it" if they lose a certain amount of weight.
Sign me up.
- proby
Sam J
I'd Kourn her kova.
I heard that Brett and Cara was returning next season. What happened with that?
- RafMaf
When did she become a trainer?
Yeah this seems kinda odd. Being an athlete doesn't automatically make you a great trainer I'd think.
Who the f*ck cares? She's much easier on the eyes than that over the hill lesbian they got now.
R u talking about JJillian i think she would be better that this loser
i meant that Jillian would be better than this Anna chick she can't do as good of a job as Jillian.
- Ha
About the same time she became a tennis player.
- el
Hoboken Loser
Where the heck was Rulon, the Olympic Champion that Biggest Loser loved to promote incessantly tonight? Did he put weight back on? Did he leave the show on bad terms?
I am a huge BL fan, but Anna K. is NOT a good replacement for Jillian Michaels. I do kind of hope that Brett and Cara come back, I was starting to warm up to them.
God forbid, I thought the new trainer might be Jackie Warner from the Bravo Show work out. She would be more in line with this show.
Bring back that super hottie, Kim Lyons from a few seasons back. She was unfairly judged against Jillian AND she is hotter than Anna K, imho.
Rulon left the show but the story is he was sneaking phone calls home and that was against the rules.
Hoboken Loser
Thanks for the update. You figure they would at least mention his DQ. They promoted the crud out of him and his story. Don't you think fans would wonder a little bit where he was?
What is BL going to do if people get to pick trainers next year. Bob's entire team is going to fill up before Anna gets one by default!
I've only been watching the show intermittently these past few seasons but but I did catch the weigh in where Jillian expressed that Rulon had "gone rogue" and something to the effect that it was almost impossible to train him because he wasn't taking direction and pretty much did as he pleased. Far from being contrite at being called out he just stood there brazenly smirking. That combined with what John says about sneaking phone calls home just indicates that Rulon has neither regard nor respect for the rules that govern the biggest losers during their time at the ranch. They were probably promoting the living daylights out of him because they were looking for another success story like Mike from a few seasons back. They want to validate themselves as a safe way to lose weight for the super ginormously obese.
He definitely left on bad terms. He acted like an ass – why reward his behavior? They did EXACTLY the right thing by completely omitting him from the finale.
- Hoboken Loser
I was wondering the SAME thing!! EW, can you do a post on this?? Where was Rulon? I thought other contestants had chosen to leave the show (i.e. one of those twins tonight..) and got to weigh in at the finale.
Did he just balloon back up or what?? Was it his choice not to return, or the show's?
The twins didn't quit the show. They were unmotivated and whiny, but they left after asking the other contestants to vote them off. Rulon, on the other hand, did quit. He stood on the scale at the beginning of one episode and said something like, "I've done all I can here. I have family commitments and I want to go home." Then he walked off the set. I'm assuming that he was DQ'd for that reason. Good riddance, when you consider all the people who applied who would have tried to make it to the end. I was glad he wasn't at the finale.
- bootsycolumbia
Rulon left thus he was no longer part of the "competition" and ineligible to participate. This was the first time this happened int the US, but it has happened on the franchise in Australia and was treated the same way..if you chose to leave, you are no longer a part of the show. All the others who left were eliminated thru regular show course.
- John
ha, after 10 minutes of Anna, the world will be "Jillian WHO??" glad to see the end of her. I couldn't decide which personality of hers I hated more, the SCREAMING in your face, or the treacly sickeningly fake 'trauma counsellor' Ugh she was insufferable.
I am sooooo glad they aren't bringing back those two martial arts trainers. They were super boring and uninspiring.
I wish Jillian well, she was awesome.
Hi there,I am very interested in atdenting one of your newborn workshops. I live in a remote area of Northwestern Ontario (nearer to the MB border) and have had great difficulty finding resources to help me move foward in my photography. Your work is beautiful. Please let me know if a spot is available in your workshop, or how I could possibly get into one in the future. Thankyou so much and take care,Kaija
- Soumadeep
Couldn't agree with you more. Jillian was a bad trainer, a bad actress and I never believed anything she said. I'm looking forward to being able to watch the show again instead of fast forwarding through most of it to avoid all of her bull droppings.
- SaraS
Kornikova couldn't capture a grand slam win in her entire career and only ended becoming famous because most tennis players before her were not considered to be "hot". She's never been known to have an amazing body even in the world of tennis and she's never struggled with being overweight or trained normal every day people to personal success. NBC is now trying the celebrity route given the success of The Voice. No thanks, bring back Kim from the first time Jillian was gone.
Just to clarify, Anna Kournikova is not nearly the tennis slouch that people make her out to be. While she never won a singles title, she did reach the top 10 in singles as well as a Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon in 1997. She's also a former world number one in doubles, with two doubles Gran Slams to her name. While her fame might have had more to do with her looks than her tennis, you can't deny that she was actually a pretty good tennis player.
um… she really wasn't that great. in fact, compared to most, she wasn't that good. signed, all the tennis fans
How many tennis players have been ranked number one in either singles or doubles? How many have won multiple slams, even if only in doubles? How many have been ranked in the top 10 in singles? I'm not saying she's one of the greatest of all time (or even close to being one of the greatest), but she's done a lot better than most professional players ever will.
Anyone that slams Anna's tennis accomplishments are just ignorant failures in their own lives.
Thank you, anonymous & argo, you're exactly right.
anonymous: I never agree with *ANYTHING* you say, but this time you're right. Anna K was a world top ten tennis player and nice success in doubles. Unfortunately, she happened to hot and that was what people focused on.
I think she deserves a shot. She seemed really excited and motivated to help the contestants – what else could you ask for?
Anna was a really good tennis player that ended up having to retire too soon with injuries. I think she will do a good job as a trainer.
- Em
It's not that I doubt AK's credibility as an athlete, but via Cara we saw that being a good athlete doesn't make you a good trainer. I think they need to find someone who can get down to the basics of healthy living, including the varied workouts that Bob gives the contestants and well as some cooking and dietary lessens. Let them bring on a "food trainer". We completely miss that part of the Biggest Loser on a weekly basis. All we get is commercials for gum and Subway.
Bonnie, you hit the nail on the head. Let's get more on nutrition. I'm tired of the shameless plugs for extra gum, subway, laura bars and jennie-o turkey. I want to know what they are eating daily. They can cut out the psychological counseling and focus more on the workouts as well. Oh yeah, how about a new hostess, Allison is boring and annoying!
- Sean
- anonymous
Abby – You are SO right! I just know that if I had ever encountered Jillian offering me any type of her version of "encouragement," I'd have wanted to haul off & slap into next Tuesday. And I'm not a violent person. She's just that aggravating, annoying, offensive…I could go on. And then when she decides to dig deep into contestants past lives to help them figure out "the why" – when did she become a certified trauma specialist?
Now, I don't know a whole lot about Anna K, but what I do know is that a lot of guys think she's very HOT stuff. She's a very fit tennis player (who's never won a major singles tourney). Male viewers are gonna love her!
And Biggest Loser – sure wish they wouldn't call the show "Couples." This implies a romantic relationship between the 2 contestants. The pairings can be anything – husband-wife, parent-child, siblings, friends, co-workers, random, etc. How about "Pairs," just like tennis? jmho
Or "Teams"?
- bootsycolumbia
kate middleton
Total stunt choice to get press. She is a decent (at best) tennis player who only got by on her looks. Not a trainer.
pat day
this show is not about hottie trainers or about a persons sexuality it is about changing lives so lets focus on that and leave the negative comments out of this forum
george bush
Pat day I think you need to enlist and lighten up
jean louise
NO ONE gets in the top ten of a professional sport on their looks! The media made it about her looks…oh my, wow what a shocker! You gotta be a whole lot more than pretty a professional tennis player. duh!
I'm gonna miss Jillian,she's my favorite. Anna will b a good trainer too. Hope they do more training and less talk!
Roulon quit the show therefore was not back on the final show.
The weight lose was great but I am a little surprised that there was not more. I guess a hundred thousand was not much incentive for the contestants. I really was hoping Irene would win. I found the sisters fake and annoying. I guess her 13 year wait to have children story was only to get her into the finals. Great liar .
I agree that Olivia could be a bit over the top and annoying. However, to make the comment that her having children story was only to get her into the finals is ridiculous. Did you expect her to show up at the finale pregnant? Let her celebrate (and get used to) her great achievement for a while before moving on to the next chapter in her life.
I agree that both Hannah and Olivia were annoying. Good on them for the hard work and effort that it took to make it as far as they did, but the "bobblehead" interviews, the underdog talk and constant "I love you", no "I love you" blah, blah, blah was too much. I would have liked to have seen Irene or Austin make it all the way.
- Sean
That made no sense. Her desire to have children had nothing to do with how much weight she lost, and that is what got her to the finale.
I totally thought the same thing about Olivia!!! She had that sob story about how she hadn't told anyone that she had really come to lose weight so she could have children and then in the end it was all about her career and being the sexy singer now!!! Nothing about how she was so excited that she was FINALLY hoping to start a family like she made it sound. I didn't expect her to show up pregnant, but I have a LOT of friends who have FOUGHT to have children and suffered through infertility for various reasons – some unknown – and when you really feel it like she said she did, it is EVERYTHING to you like she said it was. Totally disappointed that she would play on emotions with such a sensitive topic just to stay in the race!!!
- kelly
Nice gimmick, but it won't work. This season has done a lot of damage to the shows reputation. The ratings will be down, far down come next seasons premiere.
There will be other trainers right?
When they announced Anna Kournikova as the new trainer, I decided I'm done with this show. Love Jillian or despise her, you have to admit, she has a personality and her approach to her contestants gets results. Anna Kournikova has the personality of a grape, I don't remember her being that great of a tennis player, and I can't see her actually training anyone. I wish they'd kept Cara and Brett, and brought back Kym. I liked Kym. She worked hard with the contestants and I had the feeling she really cared about them. I agree with the person who said she was unfairly judged against Jillian. I hope the producers reconsider.
I couldn't have said it better….I am thinking "Jump the Shark"!
I'm thinking: relax. Anna may kick a$$ as a trainer. Your statement that you are done with the show is BS. You'll be watching. In fact, no you won't! I forbid it! You are banned from watching BL for the rest of your life!!!
Zakry, thanks for the laugh! I hate it when people say they're done with a show, but I really do mean it with TBL. I'm not a Jillian fan–her whisper talking motivational speechifying makes me want to gag. But Anna Kournikova bored me silly as a tennis player and I don't care about her career transformation as a personal trainer. When they announced a world class athlete during last night's show, I was hoping for Laila Ali. I'd watch the show if she was on.
- bootsycolumbia
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