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carvers. You don't have to belong to a club
or organization to attend.Held at the Osceola County Fairgrounds, Evart MI
(the same place as the Evart Roundup and it is open to all
carvers or anyone interested in learning the ropes. It is simply a weekend of
carving and whittling on whatever you like.For those looking for workshops,
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andjust plain ole' 'R & R' meeting new friends and sharing information.
Carvers can enjoy this social carving weekend just sittin' round
carvin' and chattin' with fellow carvers.
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we may also have live wood carver music.
Sunday morning carving continues
till noon..
We would appreciate your help with "Pick-up-Chips" (clean-up)
and everyone is on their way home.
The Osceola Fairgrounds is open for
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As French troops deploy alongside their African counterparts to try to quell the religious violence in the Central African Republic, military analysts say a new strategic order is emerging in Europe. France is taking the lead in intervening in foreign conflicts, particularly in Africa - while British military chiefs are expressing fears that Britain has lost its nerve. Henry Ridgwell reports for VOA from London.

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text: And here we have some Rafael Cardoso, as served up by photographer Sergio Baia. The fotos of him bloody/in costume/soliloquizing to a fish are from an exposição (photographic essay) called "Shakespeare – Retratos de uma Festa Luminosa", in which several young Brazilian actors embodied the different versions of Romeo that have been presented on film and stage. The rest are just Rafael being his usual hunky self.


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Class: Linda Watanabe McFerrin - Building Character
02/22/2014 4:00 pm
Sat. Feb. 22 • 10:00-4:00 pm • $105
Character-driven—it's one way to ensure that your writing is compelling. But how do you create characters that captivate a reader? Digging up all you'll need to create characters that jump from the page can be as complicated as a covert operation. This workshop includes plenty of in-class exercises and amusing tips on craft.
Linda Watanabe McFerrin is the founder of Left Coast Writers®. Her latest novel, Dead Love, a global supernatural thriller, was a Bram Stoker Award finalist.
Class Credit: Participants in these classes may receive credit at Dominican University: bookpassage.com/dominican-credit
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Tuesday Odds and Ends
-After a few years away, Karen Jacobs has rejoined Starcom USA, where she spent a quarter-century and worked on the media side when it was dubbed Leo Burnett Media, as EVP/integrated operations.
-Santa Monica-based prodco Green Dot Films has signed creative studio Minivegas, recently responsible for the interactive portion of W+K's "Wolfdog" campaign for Old Spice, for live action, animation and VFX projects. link
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-Interbrand has promoted Fred Burt to the newly created post of managing director of global clients, a newly created while welcoming former Johnson & Johnson global creative director Elan Cole joins the firm as global ECD.
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-Hollywood-based digital agency Modus Operandi has acquired mobile strategy-focused firm, Dark Matter. As part of the move, Dark Matter founder Angel Evan assumes the role of partner/head of strategy & analytics for Modus Operandi.


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Freedom is a short surf video (5 minutes) that I made trying to convey both the haunting and cool nature of surfing. I went for a late 1960's, early 1970's feel and vibe. I used a lot of tempo changes to create a mood.
I have wanted to make a black and white surf movie for a long time. I had the idea in the winter of 2006...I was looking outside and thinking of the loneliness of winter surfing on the east coast. Lonely paddles lead to uncrowded waves in the winter in the mid-Atlantic region, but at a cost. This film has the color properties of an east coast winter with a touch of some really sweet soul from California. Enjoy...
Still Surf
This short film started out as a surf film and morphed into a surf still photo project. I included some stills from some of the places I have been: Jamaica, Santa Barbara, CA, Southern Delaware Beaches, Ventura, CA, and Ocean City, MD. I think there is one shot from Avalon, N.J. in there too (look for the photo of the three colorful doors in the field). Enjoy!
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Critic & User Reviews
Can't rate high enough. Not enough numbers.
posted by MadCat360 (WALNUT CREEK, CA) Jan 30, 2010
Member since Mar 2008
336 out of 364 gamers (92%) found this review helpful
The combat of the game is smooth enough and slick enough to stand up to action genre giants. The pacing is frantic, and you need to act quickly to neutralize various types of defenses and counteract tactics.
In terms of graphics, say what you want about scale, but Mass Effect 2 is the best looking game on the 360. Not all of the characters look to be of the same standard, but many would look at home in a CG movie, and all the locations are gorgeous.
If you are an RPG fan, you must own this game. If you are an action fan, you must own this game. Mass Effect 2 will satisfy almost everyone.
Mass Effect 2 Review
posted by thisgamsux (EUGENE, OR) Feb 11, 2010
Member since Feb 2007
127 out of 142 gamers (89%) found this review helpful
Let me start off by saying that this game stands on its own; for those of you who have not played the first Mass Effect, this game is a breathtaking experience in itself. Players who import a character from the first game will start with a few extra resources, but it can be gained if you don't import a character too.
This game has very little downside to it. The combat system has be completely reworked to be near perfect, for a third person shooter with a full cover system. There are six different classes to choose from each with its own benefits to work with.
This game has the most in depth character creation ever made. Each person in the game is unique in personality and background. This goes along with the voice acting which is some of the best I've ever seen in a video game. The conversations in the game flow as smoothly as they would in real life. It truly feels like you're directing your own movie as you connect with characters in the game. You can isolate yourself as one who is just trying to achieve the main goal, or you can develope relationships with those around you by helping them with their problems, becoming romantically involved, and plenty of other things too.
Now for the one flaw I found in the game: Planet Scanning, the process of scanning a planet for minerals to upgrade things in the game, it comes to be a bit irritating. For me it just didnt hit the right notes though, but it certainly did not even make me consider not giving this game a great review.
One of the most recognizable things about this game is the choices you make in it. You could be the good guy who does everything in the morally correct way, for the right reasons. Or you can be the one who goes to extreme lengths to get any job done no matter what the cost. And lastly you could be a steady blend of both. Every decision matters for the outcome of the game, who lives, and what will happen in the third and final game.
Dont miss out on this game. Its amazing.
Prepare to lose yourself completely in a game
posted by Arcdelad (SAVANNAH, GA) Jan 27, 2010
Member since Jan 2010
125 out of 145 gamers (86%) found this review helpful
There was no letdown. This game is AMAZING.
From a pure gameplay experience, the game is flawless so far. It starts with a bang, quietly giving you a tutorial while distracting you from it even being a tutorial. The story and gameplay then move so seamlessly you don't even realize when you are out of the "learning" areas.
The graphics are stunning, with artistic vision put on the screen with some of the best graphics of an XBOX game yet. There are great graphics touches all over, from the back of Shepard's suit having a Dead Space-esque look to tell you about health and biotic power levels, to there being windows in the space stations you have to stop and look out just because the view is THAT good. The character models are clean and animate great, and the dialog is perfectly synced with the words and the people look as real as any video game person can get.
The battle system is much like Gears of War, just more advanced and much more flexible due to it being squad based where YOU can dictate commands to your squadies. Its flexible for all players - if you want non-stop cover based action, map your squadies powers to the D-pad and you never have to break. If you are like me and like to pause the action, assess and dish out multiple commands, it lets you do that. The action is crunchy and bloody - target a head and you can pop it like a grape. Throw an enemy into the air and explode it with a shot and itll rain blood and body parts.
The story, just like in ME1, is very, very good, with tons of dialog and really deep characters. Every character is intriguing, and every mission is intense. There are no "go and bring me 5 wolf feet" missions. You are doing important work here.
This game is about as good as it gets. You WILL get lost in this game - prepare for a huge time sink.
my fave game of this generation
posted by interpolitix (HAMBURG, NY) Mar 20, 2013
Member since Mar 2013
1 out of 1 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
Great Time
posted by CryonicJROK (SAN ANTONIO, TX) Feb 12, 2013
Member since Feb 2013
1 out of 1 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
posted by Mr_McSkee (RENTON, WA) Jan 26, 2013
Member since Jan 2013
1 out of 1 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
AWESOME Graphics
Excellent Storyline
Great Guns
posted by IamtheStig (PORT RICHEY, FL) May 9, 2010
Member since Dec 2006
18 out of 22 gamers (82%) found this review helpful
If you have your game save from ME1, you can import your character into ME2. Your stats however do not carry over as you will once again be a level 1 hack again. However, after you complete your 1st play, you can play again with your character stats intact. In typical Bioware form, your character from ME2 will carry over into ME3 so don't delete your game saves.
The RPG elements are still there, but not nearly as convoluted. ME2 is more of a shooter this time around, which adds to the pace of the game.
Overall the best single player game of all time. The wait for ME3 is going to be agonizing.
If you enjoy this game, I recommend ME1, Bioshock 1 and 2, Assassin's Creed 1 and 2, Fallout 3, Oblivion, The Orange Box(The Half Life Games plus Portal, which is a must play), Borderlands, Gears of War 1 and 2. All epic games on their own merits, I consider them must plays.
Mass Effect 2 is Amazing
posted by tunasam (CHELSEA, AL) Jan 25, 2010
Member since Jan 2010
67 out of 91 gamers (74%) found this review helpful
The story starts about 2 months after number one, with human colonies dissapearing all over the galaxy. The game is LONG, ive logged 26 hours with out making it to disc two. The voice acting in the game could be better but over all i give this game a 9.5
Level Up
posted by Toastycake (MONTVALE, NJ) Jan 26, 2010
Member since Jan 2010
32 out of 43 gamers (74%) found this review helpful
The game itself it shorter than the first. I completed everything at just below 28 hours, but it was 28 hours well spent.
What people will notice is that you have fewer skills to choose from but the increase of party members makes up for this.
Combat can get a bit repetitive though, but the game usually mixes things up enough that you don't get the feeling often. Enemies are now more diverse, not being just limited to mostly geth and a few soldiers.
Also if you haven't, play the first game. People will tell you that skipping to the second game is a valid option. I guess it is, but you take so much more out of the second one if you played the first one. Not only do some stats carry over, your decisions ACTUALLY matter for several key events.
Game isn't perfect but it's the closest thing to it.
Perfect experience for SciFi RPG fans
posted by tronsta (ROSELLE, NJ) Jan 31, 2010
Member since Nov 2007
22 out of 29 gamers (76%) found this review helpful
As far the story, it doesn't get better than this. Though not the most original storyline ever, it is told with the skill of an academy award winning writing and production staff. Voice acting is spot on and you'll find quite a few familiar voices in there, such as Martin Sheen, Michael Dorn, and Carrie Ann Moss. It's an emotionally driven story that keeps you playing and actually gets you caring about the characters and their struggles.
A++. But be warned...you HAVE to play through the first game if you want the full experience. Trust me, it's worth it. Don't rush!
Bioware has done it again.
posted by viktory (MARGATE, FL) Jul 24, 2010
Member since Dec 2009
7 out of 9 gamers (78%) found this review helpful
With graphics rivaling the best the 360 has to offer, fantastic combat, and a voice cast that performs wonderfully, this game captured me till the end and left me wanting more.
I have nothing bad to say about this game, I can only hope that the next installment can stay on par, Bioware has really outdone themselves with this one.
posted by hunterx13 (RICHMOND, VA) May 8, 2010
Member since Oct 2009
7 out of 9 gamers (78%) found this review helpful
Bioware finally made up for Dragon Age
posted by Skinny (THEODORE, AL) Feb 1, 2010
Member since Apr 2009
38 out of 57 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
Mass Effect two is awesome. So I'll just list off some pros and cons and leave it at that.
-The stupid vehicle is finally gone. You no longer have to drive a car that controls like a grocery cart filled with bricks.
-No more elevator loading screens. There's still loading screen but they're actually cool to look at. It's like seeing the display consoles on Star Trek so it's a nice change.
-The cities and locations are far more easier to navigate. Example: In ME1 you had to navigate the Citadel and it took many gameplay hours to memorize where everything was not to mention all of the loading screens in between locations. Now cities are mostly just like stories on a building. Rather than elevators and loading screens you simply go up or down stairs and the stories are much smaller making it easier to remember where everything is.
-You can talk all shop keeper into giving you a discount.
-No more overheating weapons or having to manage the armor for teammates. Yes you do have clips now, but I find it hard to run out of ammo since enemies drop plenty with the exception of heavy weapons.
-Surveying is no longer a simple push of a button. It's actually a neat little mini game and not only that but the minerals you collect can be used to upgrade weapons, armor, and your ship. Where in the first game it did nothing.
-The cover system has been greatly improved.
-The run feature actually makes your character run rather than what it did in the first game. Which was simply zooming the camera towards your back and blurring the environment a wee bit.
-The weapons no longer have stats. So it's hard to find out which is better.
-The cover system doesn't have a "Blind Fire" function.
-The game ended.
-The game wasn't delivered to me by a beautiful stripper.
Don't rent this game, buy it
One of the best RPG games ever played
posted by warheroM60 (EDINBORO, PA) Sep 25, 2010
Member since Sep 2010
5 out of 7 gamers (71%) found this review helpful
Excellent, a few minors but awesome
posted by CraCkJaCk2 (MIAMI, FL) Jan 28, 2010
Member since Apr 2009
9 out of 14 gamers (64%) found this review helpful
One of the BEST
posted by malteese (FORNEY, TX) Sep 14, 2010
Member since Sep 2010
4 out of 6 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
Mass Effect 2 The Pinnacle of Gaming
posted by Itwilldie (STUART, FL) Feb 12, 2010
Member since Feb 2010
5 out of 8 gamers (62%) found this review helpful
Bioware did exactly what a gaming company was supposed to do when making a sequel: fix old issues and add new and interesting gameplay elements and if necessary story.
First let me get the praise out of the way. The combat is vastly improved with less time on cool downs included. The new business with Thermal Clips was a compelling idea, much like reloading in any shooter. In the first game, the player would have to wait a certain amount of time if their weapon overheated. Now, we use thermal clips (more of a euphemism for regular clips as you have a certain number of shots you can fire now) In addition, the loyalty missions in this game are an excellent addition. Every character has a personal mission that one can complete for bonuses (as such I'm not spoiling anything), these can range from shooting things to surveillance. There are now more romance options for your crew instead of the previous game only having 2 romance options. It has a high replay value in my eyes as I've beaten it several times and have several playthroughs to identify what is good and bad about the game.
There is very little criticism for this game that i can think of off the top of my head. There is a very small selection of weapons and armor as opposed to the last game. Your given at a minimum of 2 weapons per weapon type depending on what class you are playing. However, this is countered by the fact that every gun and your character can be upgraded using certain scavenged, bought, downloaded or unlocked upgrades. Compared to the first game, the story is not as strong, it is still great mind you but not quite as good as the first game's story.
I have believed that no game deserves a 10 out of 10, but Mass Effect 2 just might break that belief.
Check it out
One of the Best Sequels in Gaming History
posted by NavyGamer (PAYSON, AZ) Feb 1, 2010
Member since Nov 2009
6 out of 10 gamers (60%) found this review helpful
My recommendation comes to you based on the wise words of Robert McKee: "Wow them in the end, and you've got a hit." The ending to Mass Effect 2 is easily one of the most amazing and heart-pounding final sequences of any medium simply because you don't know if your party will survive until it's over. The resulting pressure just makes you focus a little harder, your reflexes tweak a little faster, and your eyes catch just a little more. It did that to me, at least, which says something about the quality of this game: the characters are easy to relate to and you'll want to see them all make it back alive from the final confrontation.
If you're a fan of RPGs, you owe it to yourself to play Mass Effect 2. If you're a fan of shooters, you ought to play Mass Effect 2. If you like quality storytelling, moral dilemmas, and science-fiction, play the first one and then play Mass Effect 2. In the end, this is Game of the Year material, so much so that it's sad to think that it will likely be overlooked at the end of this year. I cannot recommend this highly enough. It is, quite honestly, as perfect a game as anything I've ever played.
In a nutshell…
Graphics: 10/10
Sound: 10/10
Gameplay: 9/10
Story: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
"Perfection" doesn't even come close!
posted by Wii60GUY (LOS ANGELES, CA) Feb 2, 2010
Member since Aug 2006
7 out of 12 gamers (58%) found this review helpful
The characters in Mass Effect 2 in my opinion are what makes the game. After starting the game and meeting some new characters you may feel a bit disconnected from it at first, but as the story progresses and if you choose to do the Loyalty missions that each character has to offer, you'll be bridging the gap between you and the characters in no time, to the point where you'll find yourself caring for the characters and hoping they survive.
The graphics are a vast improvement from its predecessor. The facial features of the aliens and humans that you interact with are so good, it almost feels real. The armor of Shepard is my favorite thing to look at though, it's incredibly well detailed.
The music is terrific. Its epic, it makes you feel epic. The moments in this game are so exhilarating with the help of the soundtrack that you're adrenal glands can't help but secrete epinephrine (adrenaline). ;)
Finally the story, though the game's story feels short and can disappoint most gamers, however it's largely supported by the characters that you recruit throughout the game. The stories main antagonist threatens all living organisms in the galaxy, and with the marvelous job BioWare has done with uniting the gamer and the characters, it's hard not to care.
Overall Mass Effect 2 is a masterpiece that many space opera fans, shooter gamers, rpg gamers, and anyone that's interested in diving into a mesmerizing universe should definitely explore.
The only downside? The game ended. :(
truely amazing
posted by Gator415 (SIOUX FALLS, SD) May 8, 2010
Member since May 2010
3 out of 5 gamers (60%) found this review helpful
Good God Man
posted by steluhrise (BELMAR, NJ) Mar 8, 2010
Member since Jan 2009
3 out of 5 gamers (60%) found this review helpful
Bioware - What else can I say.
posted by Spidey008 (KING, NC) Feb 18, 2010
Member since Jul 2008
4 out of 7 gamers (57%) found this review helpful
The combat is 3rd person Gears of War style and allows you to command yourself and two other squad-mates. The combat feels good and will give a challenge on the harder modes.
Mass Effect 2 kept me completely entertained throughout the entire game.
I never finished the first game because the controls where strange and it had a lot of graphical bugs. Mass Effect 2 is a major improvement. If you didn't like the first game you should at least give this game a try.
Bioware's dark second act eclipse's the first
posted by Noname1 (BETHEL, ME) Feb 1, 2010
Member since Jan 2008
4 out of 7 gamers (57%) found this review helpful
What can you say...
posted by Brandimus (CHATHAM, NH) Feb 14, 2010
Member since Feb 2010
5 out of 9 gamers (56%) found this review helpful
1). Complete Character Customization
2). Epic Story Driven Game
3). You get to Decide Between Paragon/Renegade
4). There is also Paragon/Renegade Actions now Rather than just Talking
5). You Can Customize Your Armor Color
6). Bioware Completely Revamped Side Missions and now they are Worth Playing
7). You have to Gain the Loyalty of your Teamates by Helping them with Their Own Personal Side Quests
8). The New Heavy Weapons are a Very Nice Addition as well as the SMGs and Heavy Pistols
9). You can also get Upgrades for your Abilities
1). Not as many Skills as the First Game
2). The Ammo Feature is Upsetting, the no Ammo Weapons in ME1 were what made the game sort of Unique with it's Weapon Customization
3). Level Cap is now 30 as a Result of... Less Abilities/Skills
4). Weapons now no Longer give "Stats" to how much Damage they do Plus there are VERY few Weapons in the game
Those aren't exactly all of them, but those are some of the major pros and cons to Mass Effect 2.
posted by CptCaveman (PARADISE, CA) Feb 15, 2010
Member since Nov 2009
6 out of 11 gamers (55%) found this review helpful
A true Sci-fi action adventure that you feel part of.
I only gave it a 9 out of 10 because I did experience some minor glitches on rare occasion - but my heart tells me to give it a perfect score.
I wish more games were this intriguing.
The only down side to this game is that it's eventually over.
Can't wait for ME3.


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Freedom to Read Week is nearly over, and as a final note, we wanted to share the winning entries in our writing contest. We are always impressed with the creativity and insight shown by the students, and this year, the choice was just as difficult as always. In the end, we chose two essays and a poem that we hope will make you reflect on this freedom that we all too often take for granted. Without further ado, here are the winning entries:
Freedom by Emily G.
Freedom. Seven ordinary letters come together to form an extraordinary word. It is something many of us in North America take for granted, but many people in other countries around the world will go to tremendous lengths to obtain freedom. Take for example the story of 15-year-old, Malala Yousafzai and her struggle for education. Anyone will tell you that the foundation of education is literacy, and literacy comes from reading.
Reading is not limited just to books however. All sorts of media fall under this category. Newspapers in particular have always been a very influential form of expression, especially during the American Revolution. Newspapers offered a platform to share ideas about politics and military strategies, and they were also a way to rebel against the government itself.
During the Second World War, the freedom to read was often challenged. Any book written by a Jew of an enemy of the Nazis was burned publicly, biasedly filtering the content that children learned. In Canada today, we have an enormous number of choices when it comes to what to read: Chaucer, Tolstoy, Lewis, and Rowling to name a few popular authors, and an endless array of different genres as well. If our freedom to choose the books we read was limited, our perception would narrow along with our entire understanding of literature and the world.
Although it may seem unrelated, picture for a moment your plate at the supper table. Roast beef, potatoes with gravy, and a fresh garden salad. Each of these foods and their respective groups are vital to a balanced diet and a healthy body. Take away any of these and you'll become moody and lethargic. The same is true with literature; take away the variety and you are left with an entire nation ignorant of the broad spectrum of learning and the immense pleasure of reading. Take away our freedom, and you injure our minds.
A New Chapter: A New World by Rachel H.
Every swish of a flipping page welcomes a fresh chapter of your life; a fresh chapter brimming with greater amounts of knowledge and a stronger understanding of the world around you than you had previously thought was obtainable. Literature is the word that plants the seeds of success and opens our eyes to the world, fostering a greater understanding of far away lands and cultures.
As stated in Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird, "You will never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...until you climb inside his skin and walk around in it." Literature provides the means to view the world through the eyes of the author and may provide information about other cultures which can build bonds between citizens around the globe. By allowing your mind to indulge in novels such as the Breadwinner Trilogy, you can truly comprehend the hardships endured by the citizens of war-torn countries. Instilling empathy into the citizens of the world by means of literature is the only way to establish peace among all of humanity.
Literature is the key that will open the door to world peace and understanding, yet governments and religious institutions around the globe still believe that it is appropriate to ban novels that are perceived to show political or cultural demerits. You must not hesitate to raise your voice against literacy bans because without the universal freedom to obtain any novel that we desire, how can we expect to truly understand each other and create worldwide harmony which will benefit us all?
Within Books by Jasmine Y.
Forward eleven years,You might find a graveyard,Burrowed in our mistakes,Intense scientific nightmares,Come adrift near our blackout,Perhaps destiny has led us so,But more-so, our questionable choices,Slammed into a soulless shed.
Like the strong feet of the elephant,Push into our selves,Passive but stable,There, concealed in our hearts,Brave quotes that give life a boost,Wise thoughts to shy away from doom.
As an infant,So much stronger,So fearless,We march upon the bridge,Connected to our inside world,Only needing protection,Against the outside world.
Without those creatures,The parallel worlds of you and I,The glorifying princes,That await your arrival,No doubt,Would our minds be sucked,Into an army of ten thousand men.
Can you feel my lungs?Pounding with the liberation,The colourful life we could give,Planning a feast of words to the children,Giving a stick to the frail,Creating insight into another's mind,And sharing our stories,Woven into a thread of past.


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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapters Fourteen through Twenty-Seven.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the name of the essay that Samuel Gatewood writes in Part I, Chapter 13?
(a) Remarks by a Plantation Owner.
(b) Remarks by a Slave Trader.
(c) Remarks by a Southern Abolitionist.
(d) Remarks by a Mountain Agriculturalist.
2. What must Alexander Kirkpatrick do if he wants to be pardoned from serving jail?
(a) Never harbor slaves again.
(b) Join the Union Army.
(c) Never sell slaves again.
(d) Join the Confederate Army.
3. What is the name of Uther Botkin's daughter?
(a) Sallie.
(b) Sara.
(c) Sammy.
(d) Susie.
4. Catesby plays cards with Samuel Gatewood's son and some other young men. What does he lose?
(a) A little bit of money.
(b) A great deal of money and his watch.
(c) His favorite rifle.
(d) He does not lose.
5. What do some of Samuel's slaves offer to help Uther Botkin's slave with?
(a) The fall planting.
(b) The spring planting.
(c) The summer planting.
(d) The winter planting.
Short Answer Questions
1. What are the names of Samuel Gatewood's children?
2. What does a Confederate solider tell Rufus and Jesse before shooting Rufus in the chest?
3. What do Samuel Gatewood's son and his friends do after some Union cadets rush them after listening to a speech at the military institute?
4. Why does Samuel Gatewood want his slave to be married?
5. Where is the military institute located that Samuel Gatewood's son attends?
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Startup Workers In Soho Run Smack Into the Neighborhood's Past
It's no Flatiron, but these days Soho is a popular place to locate your startup. One building alone, 568 Broadway, is home to Thrillist, Foursquare, ZocDoc, and 10Gen. But it wasn't so long ago that the neighborhood was an entirely different beast, and today offered a pretty bleak reminder as FBI investigators closed a stretch of Prince Street. They were digging for the body of first grader Etan Patz, who vanished 33 years ago and inspired a nationwide kidnapping panic. Read More


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University Ridge is happy to announce the hosting of two public golf events for 2014. These scrambles will be open to the public, and are a great way to get together with friends or family. Don't have a team? That's ok! We will pair golfers up that don't have a complete team. As usual, there will be food, drinks, and prizes. Space is limited, so call or email Andy at (608) 497-4453, email@example.com to sign up today!
How hard can University Ridge get? Come and find out at the 5th annual He-Man Challenge. The course will be set up as tough as possible with tucked pins and tees all the way back making the course a whopping 7,300 yards! Men will play from the black tees and women will play a mixture of the white and green tees. *Bring your A game!
Monday, May 19th / 1:00pm Shotgun
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Includes: Great Prizes, on-course games, food following play, and your first drink is on us!
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'Identity Thief' loses itself
Melissa McCarthy delivers an admirable comic performance, but it's not enough to save the mediocre pacing and writing of "Identity Thief."
Seattle Times movie critic
Movie Review
"Identity Thief," with Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, Jon Favreau, Amanda Peet, John Cho. Directed by Seth Gordon, from a screenplay by Craig Mazin. 108 minutes. Rated R for sexual content and language. Several theaters.
Melissa McCarthy, in "Identity Thief," is the cheeriest crook you'll ever see. As a grifter who's stolen the identity of Denver accounts rep Sandy Patterson (Jason Bateman), she beams like a daisy in sunshine, trotting down the sidewalk as if she's breathing happy air. In a role very different from her breakthrough supporting turn in "Bridesmaids," McCarthy's a giggly pleasure, with the funniest movie walks (and runs) since Bette Midler. But "Identity Thief" doesn't know what to do with her: Long before the end, the air's been let out of her character's once-bouncy balloon.
Directed by Seattle native Seth Gordon, "Identity Thief" is a tale of two Sandys and a very long road trip. Bateman's Sandy, a bland but decent fellow, is dismayed to learn that somebody in Florida has stolen his name, identity, credit-card numbers and bank account — and is having way too much fun spending the money. He heads south to corner the other Sandy (whose real name is Diana, maybe) and bring her back to face the Denver police — no, this doesn't make a lot of sense in the movie either — but their long ride back is complicated by a bounty hunter, a pair of crooks seeking revenge and Sandy/Diana's weakness for men in bolo ties.
With a better screenplay, the mix of McCarthy's ebullience and Bateman's sardonic regular-guyness might have been a kick, but there just aren't enough laughs in "Identity Thief." So McCarthy throws a lot of punches at people's necks, and gets thrown around in a way that quickly becomes off-putting. (Why do this to the movie's most — no, only — adorable character?) Meanwhile, a new finance company where Denver Sandy hopes to work magically materializes overnight (things come and go very quickly in this movie, like in Oz), and Sandy/Diana gets a makeover and turns all vulnerable and weepy, as if she were suddenly teleported into a different movie, and a really alarming snake turns up for no particular reason.
"Identity Thief" is mostly noteworthy for reminding us that McCarthy's talents can, indeed, carry a comedy. It's too bad that it had to be this one.
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Wednesday Morning Stir
-Creative duo Olivia Wagner (copywriter) and Dan Fastnedge (art director), most recently of Proximity London, have joined the roster of Wunderman London.
-Minneapolis-based strategic design firm Little & Company has rebranded as Little. link
-Anomaly Shanghai has hired six-year W+K vet Richard Summers as head of strategic planning.
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Obama Promises to Violate Constitution
Today the President once again promised to "act" without Congress.
According to CNN's Jim Acosta, Obama told his Cabinet, "We are not just going to be waiting for legislation in order to make sure that we are providing Americans the kind of help that they need. I've got a pen and I've got a phone."
There were no phones in 1787 at the Constitutional Convention, so I need not break out my pocket Constitution to be 100% certain there is absolutely no provision in the entirety of the Constitution for the President to use a phone to bypass the constitutional process commonly known as law making.
And the only Constitutional law making power given to his precious pen is to either sign or veto a law adopted by CONGRESS, not his lobby friends (Article 1, Section 7, Paragraph 2).
Has this faux "constitutional law professor" ever even read the document?
Even the least educated American from my generation that grew up watching Schoolhouse Rocks on Saturday morning knows that the little fellow named "Bill" was born in Congress and approved by Congress before the President ever had a say.
Gee, I wonder why the founding fathers preferred such a difficult and time consuming process? Didn't they know there would be gridlock and deal making and back scratching and back stabbing, delays and abuse? If they were so smart, why did they not create a much easier, seamless process and just give the President the power of the stroke of a pen to do whatever he though best for the people?
Why not forget all that debating and citizen input? Let's just leave it to the savior in the White House who just simply wants to help the people.
The thirty-nine men who signed the Constitution had good reason for not wanting one person to be able to make law. They quoted Jeremiah 17:9 as the ultimate reason. "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?"
Our Founders were students of history. They knew the abuses of kings, even those of King George who had many limitations with Parliament, but still managed to give us 27 reasons to declare our independence.
They knew the constitutional republic they created had flaws and would have difficulties. But they also knew that deliberation, debate, and citizen input were essential to freedom. Would that sometimes lead to gridlock? Yes. But much better to have gridlock than tyranny.
As Mark Levin so aptly explains in Ameritopia, the founders were heavily influenced on this subject by John Locke. Locke repudiated Thomas Hobbes's notion of an omnipotent Sovereign, as well as the philosopher-kings in Plato's Republic: "For he that thinks absolute power purifies men's blood, and corrects the baseness of human nature, need read but the history of this, or any other age, to be convinced to the contrary."
America's founders did exactly that. They read, they were convinced, and they designed a nation where laws were made by the representatives of the people and never by one person. Hamilton expounds on the limitations of the president in the Federalist Papers, particularly #69.
Speaking of Federalist #69, Hamilton takes time there to over-emphasis the limited appointment power of the President and the importance of the Senate being able to approve those appointments. I do hope the Supreme Court considers this when deciding the case heard yesterday with regard to Obama's blatant disregard for yet another Constitutional provision: recess appointments.
The intent of the founders was obvious. Congress only met for a few weeks a year, so when they were gone for months at a time and a vacancy occurred, the President could temporarily appoint a replacement to the open position. But even the liberal Supreme Court Justices scoffed at Obama's "recess appointments" made when the Senate was not even in recess. Whether they have the courage to slap his hand remains to be seen.
I personally think he needs much more than a hand slap. How many violations of the Constitution will be allowed before he is slapped with Articles of Impeachment?
Congress took an oath to uphold the Constitution and sometimes that requires the removal of an official who is trampling the document before our very eyes. This president continues to violate his Article 2, Section 1 Oath to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." He has reversed law, created law, ignored law, and abused his powers so many times that I have lost count. And now, today, he has once again promised to ignore the constitutional process and ignore the representatives of the people.
His remarks today reveal a stunning disdain for our Constitution and it is time for Congress to hold him responsible for both his words and his actions.
I realize the liberal Harry Reid Senate would never convict him on impeachment charges. But as long as Congress sanctions his actions through silence, we slide further and further down the road to the very tyranny we declared independence from nearly 237 years ago.
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|Hello everyone. New Guy posting here. I have challenge for a crossover with The Secret Circle. I was watching it on Netflix and got this idea.
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1:You can have whatever reason for Xander leave Sunnydale ie: His Parents die and he goes to live with his family up there. It can be an Aunt, Uncle, or Grandparent.
2: He pairs up with a Diana. Since all the other girls are pinning after the other guys of the show. You can make it to where they are destined to be together but that is not a requirement.
3. Xander finds out he is a wizard when he finds his family's spellbook at which family member you have him living with. The reason I say wizard is becasue I don't want him dependent on other witches to control his power other than for suggestions and advice. He can not be an uber powerul and all know wizard. He has to be learning like the witches do in the show. It will grow with practice, kind of like exercising a muscle. And you can add some comedy in there like a potion blowing up in his face.
4. I would like to see a it as close to the Secret Circle timeline as possible. Since it was canceled with a cliffhanger the possiblities for the story are opened up for alot of potential.
5. He can still return to Sunnydale to help or visit the Gang. I would like for them to still be good terms. He can still be sketchy around Angel for two reasons the main one is that since he has been practicing as a wizard he can sense the supernatural energies of the demon in Angel and the other one is he still has the distrust of vampires since they killed Jesse.
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All dean candidates who interview on campus will be discussed at a faculty meeting and voted on by those eligible to vote. The eligible voting faculty will meet in executive session when deliberating about candidates. Only tenured or tenure-track members of the faculty may vote on recommending whether an appointment as dean (including appointment to the law faculty) is acceptable. To be found acceptable, a dean candidate must receive the votes of two-thirds of the eligible voting faculty who are present and voting at the meeting. Voting must be by secret ballot. Only those who have attended the meeting, either in person or when unable to attend in person for good reason, by telephone or video conference, and listened to substantially all of the discussion regarding a dean candidate will be permitted to vote on that candidate. The entire amendment to the policy manual was then accepted by a majority vote.
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view menu as a pdf snacks | starters | salads | raw bar | main dishes | sides | dessert
shareable snacks
Blistered Shishito Peppers | 7
Fried Pickle Spears | 8
spicy remoulade
Deviled Egg Tasting | 12
lobster & caviar / maple bacon & jalapeno / smoked salmon caper crème fraiche
Oysters and Ice (5) | 19
top your east coast oysters with custom DF Mavens savory sorbet, including celery, cucumber and gazpacho
Snow Crab Claws | 15
half dozen snow crab claws served warm, drawn butter, mustard aioli
Ten Dollar Pretzel | 10
becuase it's that good. oversized, fresh baked, NYC pretzel served with cracker jack whipped buttter & lager mustard, chili-infused chocolate & jalapeno jack cheese dip
Mini Lobster Rolls | 19
mini slider buns filled with chunks of maine lobster salad, celery, dill, tarragon
Burger Bash Sliders | 14
three apple wood smoked bacon crusted burgers, stuffed with maytag blue cheese, topped with tomato & house sauce
Grilled Octopus | 19
tomato, capers, olives, diced potatoes, parsley, lemon vinaigrette
Gazpacho | 10
chilled spicy tomato soup, goat cheese crostini
Tuna Tartare Cigar | 14
crisp wonton wrapper filled with raw sesame and soy marinated ahi tuna,
wasabi dipping sauce
Black Truffle Duck Pate Jar | 17
duck liver pate, chopped truffles, served with preserves & toasted rustic bread
Baked Clam Pizza | 16
ultra-thin crust pizza, topped with roasted garlic infused mascarpone, little neck clams, italian bread crumbs, parmesan
Croque Monsieur Spring Rolls | 12
ham, gruyere, parmesan, béchamel, wrapped inside crispy spring roll, dijon mustard dip
White Truffle Pizza | 14
ultra-thin crust pizza, fresh sheep's milk ricotta, mascarpone & goat cheese, sautéed mushrooms, arugula, white truffle oil, shaved parmesan
French Dip Dumplings | 13
duo of roast beef & provolone cheese filled empanadas served with a beef consommé broth and horseradish cream dipping sauce
Rock Shrimp Tempura | 14
crispy shrimp tossed in spicy thai sauce
The Chantelle | 13
spring mix, watermelon radish, grape tomatoes, cucumber, sliced pear, crumbled goat cheese, candied walnuts, roasted shallot champagne vinaigrette
Kale Caesar Salad | 13
crisp kale, shaved parmesan, garlic bread croutons, classic caesar dressing
Salad Additions – grilled chicken 5 / grilled shrimp 7 / sliced steak 8 / seared tuna 9 / poached lobster 12
Tomato, Watermelon Salad | 14
tower of sliced watermelon and tomato, topped with crumbled feta, micro basil and arugula, athena dressing, balsamic glaze
Burrata | 16
imported italian burrata served over grilled rustic crostini, roasted tomatoes topped with molecular olive oil and balsamic pearls, basil
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Clams (6) | 10
Lobster (½) | 16
Shrimp Cocktail (6) | 14
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waffle crusted fried chicken, maple syrup cotton candy,
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Pan Seared Branzino | 27
pan roasted filet of mediterranean seabass, topped with warm sauteed kale, capers, olives, baby tomatoes
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crock of classic creamy pot pie filled with chunks of maine lobster, pearl onions, peas, carrots, topped with baked puff pastry
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herb rubbed hanger steak, simply grilled topped with bone marrow maitre d' butter
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Anticipation is supposedly sweet, but you know what? Instant gratification is a hell of a lot sweeter. Sure, we could sit patiently and wait for official announcements on our favorite franchises. We could avoid assumption, steer clear of speculation and only publish our opinion when it's unequivocally backed by cold, hard press release fact.
That wouldn't be very much fun, though, and wouldn't make the months and years until release go by any faster. So instead, we're giving in to the guessing game. We're embracing our wild theories, passionate predictions and somewhat educated estimates. And we want you to do so as well…
Got a big idea about a big sequel? Read ours, then share your own in the comments below. If we like it, we may include it in an upcoming feature.
What's already happened: Unassuming bartender Desmond Miles was kidnapped by the Abstergo corporation, a shadowy front for a centuries-old secret society called the Templars, to be a test subject in its experiments. Abstergo then hooked him up to the Animus, a machine that brought to life the "genetic memories" of his ancestor, Altair Ibn La-Ahad, and shed light on a secret war between the Templars and the Assassin Brotherhood over ancient, mind-controlling relics called "Pieces of Eden." Desmond was then rescued from Abstergo by modern-day Assassin operatives and hooked up to another Animus, this time with the goal of teaching him the skills of a different ancestor, Ezio Auditore. However, Ezio's journey ended with an apocalyptic revelation, addressed specifically to Desmond, which stands to completely change the course of the series.
What's coming next: While there's been a lot of speculation about what era of history the next Assassin's Creed will drop players into, those who've seen the ending know that the most likely answer is "the near future." Much as we'd love to see another historical setting lavishly re-created, the things revealed to Ezio paint a dire picture of imminent doom for Earth. Simply put, if Desmond and the Assassins plan to act on these revelations, there won't be any time for dicking around in the Animus – the Vaults left behind by the mysterious precursors to humanity need to be found immediately, so that their secrets can be used to save the planet from cataclysmic disaster.
With that in mind, we can think of two likely outcomes for Assassin's Creed III: the first is that Desmond, with his newfound Assassin skills, will embark on a journey into the modern world to find the Vaults himself, battling misguided Templars (who will likely see an impending doomsday scenario as a chance to "cleanse" humanity and tighten their hold on it) all the way. Alternately, he could continue working behind the scenes in the Animus, mining the genetic memories of ancestors who've discovered the Vaults while Assassin field teams handle the task of securing them. But sooner or later, those abilities he learned as Ezio are going to come into play, meaning we'll likely see a lot of free-running across Mirror's Edge-style cityscapes, mixed in with Tomb Raider-esque exploration of ruins and classical landmarks.
What's already happened: Both games share the same basic tale – four everyday people survive a zombie apocalypse and join forces to shoot, stab and slash their way to the nearest rescue point. Thing is, there's not a lot of direct story told, so even at this point all we know is the infection has spread across the country. No one knows how to stop it and the people surviving may actually be immune to the whole damn thing. The first game takes place in the northeast United States and ends in the Great Lakes, while L4D2 begins in Georgia and finishes up in New Orleans, which is being bombarded by the military in a last-ditch attempt to contain the virus.
What's coming next: Judging by that map (and another in L4D2's Dead Center campaign), most of the US is compromised, save perhaps the mysteriously absent northwest coastline. We don't think Seattle would be drastically different from the weather and topography already covered, so we think Valve's going to take the infection global. It's the third game, which means the stakes and scenario have to really blow up to stand apart from the first two, and with that in mind we'd love to see L4D do Japan.
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L4D3 could begin inside the largest, glitziest, most visually dazzling city in the world and follow four survivors through what has now become a pandemic. You'd storm through nerd capital Akihabara, fight through the grounds of Osaka Castle and explore the rich wilderness of Japan's hot springs, rice fields and active volcanoes, ensuring totally different geography and atmosphere from the first two games. Oh, the survivors? We had a young Yakuza (hardened but not quite ruthless); a Lolita girl (probably on her way to a Con when everything went to hell); an overworked Salaryman who's actively loving the infection as it's a break from his rigid, unbreakable routine; and finally a British tourist caught overseas during the outbreak.
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After a small fight my husband and in laws not allowing me to stay with them. I want to know that can I go and stay there even if they are not permitting.
My husband doesn't allow me to work nd doesn't giv me money. Always my parents has to fulfill all my needs. I want to know that can I join a job without the permission of my husband.
My in laws has taken cash as well as some furniture nd many gifts in my marrige from my parents. In front of everyone they always say we don't want anything but my mother in law always torture me by saying that ur parents has not given anything.what I should do to deal with these people.
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1. You cannot be thrown out of the house. You are right to live there without anybody's permission. If they try to abuse / harm you, you may report to the police. It will be a case of "domestic violence". You are complete protection under the law.
2. Yes, you can join a job of your choice, if your husband is not supporting you financially. You are right over your husband's income for your good living. You can also claim money from your husband's salary. If your husband refuses to give you money, that is also covered under "domestic violence".
3. You can demand return of your cash and gifts and other belongings from your in-laws because that is your "istridhan" in law. If they refuse to return your "istridhan", you may lodge a complaint against them with the local police.
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1. Prevention of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
2. Section 498-A of Indian Penal Code.
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The stars align when Cameron Diaz enlists Kelly Wearstler to conjure a Manhattan apartment with just the right amount of sparkle and shine
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For now, however, she's anticipating the release of her next film, The Other Woman, directed by Nick Cassavetes. And she's happy to have a place to truly call home in New York: "I'm surrounded by things that mean something to me. That's what a home is."
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Over Mother's Day weekend I got to hang out with Cindy and Meredith, two of my favorite moms ever. This was probably our last time to hang out for an entire weekend before we are outnumbered by our children so we focused on relaxing as much as possible. We did such a good job I am not ready for this week to begin. So, I planned a lazy menu that won't require much. Works for me!
If you're a mom, I hope your Mother's Day was full of fun and pampering ; – )
- Steamed Broccoli
- Homemade bread
Copycat Whole Foods Salmon Dip – Recipe here.
- Roasted Asparagus
- Cracked Pepper Water Crackers
Easy Omelette with Bacon, Cheese, Mushroom and Spinach
- Green Salad
Gyro-Style Lamb with Cucumber Sauce Over Quinoa – Recipe here.
- Oven Roasted Leeks – Recipe here.
Grilled Sirloin Steaks
- Baked Potato with "The Works"
- Steamed Zucchini
Kitchen CLOSED!!! We've planned a last-minute getaway for our little family ; – )
Chicken Caesar Salad
- Homemade bread
What are YOU making this week?
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September 2014: Olivia and Tasia
This place is the creepiest.
The installation Petra and Tavi created at Space 15 Twenty to mark the end of the Rookie Road Trip.
Being a person is hard.
My favorite obsessive young paramours.
And other weird things in his house.
Spooky reads.
Hide these in your textbooks, why don't you.
In honor of the three guys who guided my growing.
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Prometheus Aug 1, 11, 3:27 p.m.
"And then we see Charlize Theron doing pushups naked. Says Scott in the video, "There is a DNA of the original Alien, [but] that's as far as it goes, everything else is completely different. It's all about everything."
How can Creationists argue Jun 24, 09, 3:06 p.m.
that the world is roughly 10000 yrs old when archeologists uncover art that is 25000 yrs older? i don't get it.
56 instead of 3 Jun 16, 09, 12:26 p.m.
Scarred for life: The teenager who asked tattooist for THREE stars on her face and ended up with FIFTY-SIX
A teenage girl is suing a tattoo artist for £8,500 after she allegedly asked him for three stars on her face - but ended up with 56.
Eighteen-year-old Kimberley Vlaminck paid £55 for 'the graffiti that has ruined my life' in her Belgian home town of Courtrai.
Enlarge Star power: Kimberley Vlaminck displays her tattooed face. The 56 stars will cost £8,500 to remove - and even then will leave her face covered in scars
Scarred from life: Kimberley Vlaminck shows her tattooed face. The 56 stars will cost £8,500 to remove
Kimberley says the tattoos have ruined her life
Kimberley says the tattoos have ruined her life
She claimed the Romanian tattooist who performed the artwork misunderstood her French and English.
She claims she fell asleep while he was doing his work... and awoke to 'this nightmare'.
'It is terrible for me,' said Kimberley. 'I cannot go out on to the street, I am so embarrassed. I just look horrible.'
'I think he didn't understand what I wanted. He spoke only fractured English and French.
'But I explicitly said in my native tongue, French, and also in a little bit of English when he looked confused, that I wanted three little stars only near my left eye.'
Rouslan Toumaniantz, who runs the tattoo parlour called The Tattoo Box in Courtrai, denies her claim.
He said she knew 'exactly what she wanted'.
He added: 'She was awake and looked into the mirror several times as the procedure was taking place.
'The trouble all started when she went home and her father and boyfriend threw a fit.
'They are saying things now like I doped her or hypnotised her. What rubbish!
'She asked for 56 stars and that's what she got.'
To remove the stars would require surgery costing £8,500.
But even the most advanced laser techniques would, while removing the tattoos, leave deep white marks all across Kimberley's face.
She has launched legal proceedings against Toumaniantz seeking damages, plus the money for the operation.
He was questioned by police earlier this year but they decided it was a civil matter and that there was nothing they could do.
Jules Clocher, a Belgian psychologist, said: 'The trauma this girl must be feeling is indescribable. She feels like a circus freak - and no wonder, because she looks like one.'
Coversongs Mar 31, 09, 11:28 a.m.
Lets see your favorite covers:
Changed everything. May 7, 10, 11:09 a.m.
I was 13 when this album came out. It opened my ears.
then this happened.
and this
and when this came out and everything changed.
what do you consider a milestone in the development of your musical appreciation?
How about them Giants? Oct 29, 10, 9:35 a.m.
Did you see that?
I smell victory.
Juggalos and T. Tequila Aug 15, 10, 1:28 p.m.
It's kinda sad.
This guy breaks it down
This guy explains the situation
Blows me away Mar 9, 11, 1:08 p.m.
I'm guilty of indulging on this show lately and this here is just incredible. thought i'd share it.
okay. carry on.
ps: erich v d is awesome
Japan on a budget. May 26, 09, 2:42 p.m.
Seems like a bunch of QBNers have been to Japan. I'm going for the first time in September and was wondering if anyone has some enlightening tips on how to save a wad in the land of the raising sun.
'Tis BBQ time. May 29, 12, 11:02 a.m.
Finding myself moving into a house with a garden. I can now BBQ for the first time in over a decade.
Looking into purchasing one of these pretty ladies:
Lindsay Lohan Jul 8, 10, 12:54 a.m.
deserves her own thread.
Frank Frazetta May 10, 10, 3:50 p.m.
today i am alive Jun 23, 09, 12:09 p.m.
one of my oldest friend's mom just died in a hiking accident and my boss's 12 year old daughter has come up with an incurable disease and is laying in the hospital dying.
makes me appreciate my supposedly shitty life so much more today...
Explain this. Dec 17, 09, 11:02 a.m.
The very diverse opinions of the QBN-News board is what i seek:
It takes a little more than a compas and a straight edge to make this on paper. how the hell is this done on a wheat field, on such a grande scale?
i would like to hear your opinions.
Snow Leopard? Aug 24, 09, 4:02 p.m.
Who come's up with product names at apple? How about Horny Palatypus or Flying Squirrel?
Nostalgia Aug 4, 09, 4:28 p.m.
Disc Golf Jun 19, 12, 11:19 a.m.
I recently moved to a house that is right next to a disc golf course. Time to bust out them frisbees again. Anyone else on the QBN enjoy the leisurely sport of disc golfing?
That new silkscreen machine - Apr 7, 09, 10:50 a.m.
anyone tell me off the top of their head what it's called. Can't remember. The commercial has the two ladies making a cheezy tshirt with a guitar.
jah! danke!
A good year for SciFi May 20, 09, 12:13 p.m.
District 9
Star Trek
The Road
World War Z
am I missing something?
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Kimberly Guy is the President of St. Joseph's Women's Hospital and St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa. St. Joseph's Women's Hospital is the only freestanding hospital in Florida exclusively for women, and is part of BayCare Health System. St. Joseph's Children's Hospital is a hospital committed to providing everything needed for the health and well-being of children, and is part of BayCare Health System. She is the Corporate Responsibility Officer for St. Joseph's Hospitals and South Florida Baptist.
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San Antonio police arrested the man after a Mexican restaurant break-in and theft early Monday. His dog has been turned over to animal control officials.
Store surveillance video shows the man and his dog inside the business. The suspect allegedly stole money from a jukebox.
The video shows the man and his dog leaving the store. A burglar alarm summoned officers.
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Accelerated Bridge Program Project Creates Jobs, Minimizes Traffic Disruption during Bridge Reconstructions
Governor Patrick sits down with MassDOT employees in their weekly meeting before touring the Fast 14 project headquarters, Tuesday, July 19, 2011. (Photo: Matt Bennett/Governor's Office)
BOSTON -- Tuesday, July 19, 2011 -- Governor Deval Patrick today joined state and local officials in Medford at the I-93 "Fast14" project headquarters to highlight the innovative project that will replace 14 bridges along I-93 through Medford this summer. The "Fast14" project, funded by the Patrick-Murray Administration's historic Accelerated Bridge Program, (ABP) is helping to create jobs while rebuilding our transportation infrastructure in communities across the Commonwealth.
During today's visit, Governor Patrick congratulated project staff on nine successful bridge reconstructions and received a project update on remaining work to be completed this summer.
"Fast14 is one of the most ambitious and innovative infrastructure projects in the nation, and is a perfect example of the lasting investments we are making in infrastructure projects across the state," said Governor Patrick. "I want to thank the MassDOT employees and construction crews for their outstanding work on this project and look forward to its completion in just a few short weeks."
"Our administration's Accelerated Bridge Program provides MassDOT with the tools and resources to complete projects that are innovative, flexible, on time and on budget," said Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray. "The Governor's visit to the Fast14 project site today highlights the efficiency and hard work of the project employees and also an infrastructure project that is helping to improve transportation for communities in this part of the state."
This weekend, the $98.1 million Fast14 project successfully passed the mid-point of its schedule in the 6th weekend of major construction. Over the course of the summer, bridge superstructures are being removed and replaced during weekends only, with two lanes open in each direction on I-93 in Medford from 8pm on Friday evenings through 5am on Monday mornings.
The Medford I-93 "Fast14" bridges project received national attention this past weekend during a project Showcase hosted by MassDOT, which included an on-site review by Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez.
"Administrator Mendez saw first-hand the results of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor's commitment to finding innovative ways to address the longstanding backlog of structurally-deficient bridge projects," said MassDOT Transportation Secretary and CEO Jeff Mullan. "Instead of up to five years of construction and traffic disruptions, we are well on our way to replacing 14 bridges in one summer of weekends in Medford."
The Patrick-Murray Administration's ABP is an historic 8-year, $3 billion investment to repair the Commonwealth's structurally deficient bridges. To date, the ABP has reduced the number of structurally deficient bridges from 543 to 458, a decrease of almost 16 percent. Since its inception in 2008, the ABP has created over 2,713 construction contractor jobs and sustained an additional 4,179 jobs.
The Administration's road and bridge construction investments total $931 million in 2011, creating thousands of jobs and improving our infrastructure through road and bridge repair and reconstruction. The 2011 road and bridge funds administered by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation build on previous record annual investments and are nearly double the amount spent in 2007. The annual construction program includes approximately 450 projects, including 300 active construction projects and 150 maintenance projects.


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Plan your VIP International Women's Day @ Londa Hotel
At Londa Hotel we believe that International Women's Day is so important that we have designated facilities and planned activities that will appeal to our female guests. For one day on Saturday 8 March, we decided to put the conferences, the meetings and seminars aside to encourage an atmosphere of ease where all who want to celebrate International Women's Day can do so in style and relaxation.
There will be time to discuss issues, time to be together, time to share ideas, all within a flexible schedule. For this is why International Women's Day came about; to ensure that women have an opportunity to celebrate their achievements and to look to future possibilities for women around the world. The day was initiated over 100 years ago and every year it grows in strength and purpose to make this world equal, safe and rewarding for all women.
At Londa, we support these statutes and we hope that our guests enjoy our International Women's Day programme.
At the Spa we have a special deal for this day; the Caprice Lounge Bar has live piano music and afternoon tea followed by an evening offer of complimentary platters with wine. The finale of the day is at Caprice Restaurant with an exceptional 3-course tasting menu.
Why not join with friends, work colleagues or even bring all the generations of your family together? You could really make a difference in the world by making International Women's Day important.
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Book a 1h facial and enjoy a 30 min pain relief back massage for free
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Live piano music around the fire place from 4.00pm with Afternoon Tea served
Complimentary cheese and fruit platter with every bottle of wine ordered
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3-course special tasting menu at the price of €32.00pp including a glass of Prosecco upon arrival
Aubergine soufflé with caprino cheese fondue and sautéed langoustine in basil
Veal fillet wrap with prosciutto, served with mustard, balsamico sauce and ratatouille
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Southern California consumer prices rose 3.3% in April over the same period last year led by a 34.1% spike in gasoline prices, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
Overall, the Consumer Price Index in the Orange County-Los Angeles-Riverside area was up 0.5% in April, which only looked good because of the 1.1% jump in prices in March.
Nationwide the CPI increased 0.4% in April and was up 3.2% over the last 12 months.
Southern California consumers continue to feel the pain of energy prices.
The last time gasoline prices rose this much year-over-year was in March 2010 when they jumped 41.4% in 12 months.
In Orange County, the price of regular unleaded gasoline is beginning to moderate. The price is averaging $4.232 a gallon today, down a penny from Thursday but up from $4.178 a month ago, according to the AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report. The record high was on June 19, 2008, when the price hit $4.598 a gallon.
Southern California transportation prices overall were up 12.7% in the last year. April was the second month in a row transportation costs increased in the double digits.
Consumers also are feeling the rising cost of energy in their homes. Local electricity and natural gas prices rose 2.9% over the last 12 months, accelerating from a 1.6% annualized pace in March.
Food and beverages are also taking a bite out of household budgets. Local prices increased 3.7% over the last year, the fourth month in a row the year-over-year price of food and beverages has gone up.
The BLS said that nationwide the price of meats, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy and related products, and for nonalcoholic beverages all posted notable increases in April although consumers paid less for fresh vegetables.
More increases may be in the works after the BLS reported Thursday that U.S. wholesale food costs rose 0.3% in April, up from 0.2% in March. The government attributed a 56.7% jump in egg prices for the bulk of the increase.
Here is how other local consumer prices have fared in the last year:
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Last June 21st, all of Madison was awash in music as 285 musicians and groups performed 420 concerts in 110 different outdoor locations across town. More than 20,000 Madisonians came out that day to enjoy the music and dance among friends and neighbors. The Summer Solstice remains a sunny memory as Thanksgiving approaches and we […]
Let the kids sing!
One important group of participants and attendees at Make Music Madison are the kids! We constantly look for ways to get kids involved with making music and to inspire them and let them participate! This year, that happened all over the city. From the kids above, to kids dancing at the silent disco, to a […]
One day and one goal: make some music!
As The Cap Times so kindly points out, we had one mission on June 21, 2014: make a lot of music! If you were out and about that day, we hope you were able to hear us. Check out the article.
Isthmus documented some love from Make Music Madisonians during this year's event
A lot of people were involved in this year's Make Music Madison event, and the article below really harps on that! Check out the stories here.
Cap Times says Kudos to MMM
We're happy to hear that everyone enjoyed this year's Make Music Madison! Make Music Madison is for everyone: we have bands of all genres and skill levels. It especially allows those who pursue music as a hobby more than a career come out and share their amazing talent! The Capital Times article gets that.
Check out this impromptu silent disco party
And get ready for Madison's own silent disco party just off the Capitol this coming Saturday!
Still time to come out and play!
Calling all last minute signups! Registration open through 10pm June 19 You can still register for Make Music Madison. Register by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com by 10:00 PM on Thursday, June 19 to be listed in the app. Send us: Your name, phone and email address A jpeg image you'd like posted with your listing Name of […]
Gather Your Audience
Performers and friends: we have added a resource page to help you promote your concerts and get everyone excited about Make Music Madison. You can get the word out in a few different ways. Print off our poster and post it around your neighborhood to promote Make Music Madison. OR, publicize your own performance by adding your info […]
Madison summers are full of sun and music!
Make Music Madison is one of many great music events going on this summer in Madison! Our all-day celebration is FREE for everyone with performers from all levels. If you're looking for a day to rejoice in all of Madison's splendor, June 21 is it! Check out the all-summer Madison music listing in 77square!
Songwriting Workshop for Youth Performers of Make Music Madison
Make Music Madison invites Youth Performers and Singer/Songwriters to attend a free Songwriting 101 Workshop at DreamBank (address below). Make Music Madison congratulates the 30 youth performers and 48 singer/songwriters registered to perform at Make Music Madison. We offer this workshop as a thank you for Make Music Madison performers and invite any aspiring Madison area songwriters to attend. Songwriting 101 […]