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Maybe elegant evening gowns. Lots of shiny, sparkly decorations. Music. Dancing. Party horns. Big crowds of people. Fancy food.
When I think of the words New Year's Eve, only one of those things comes to mind and even that is only vaguely similar. Food. Food without the fancy. I also think of pajamas and a fire in the woodburning stove. I think of movies, blankets, and cocoa. On New Year's Eve, we are homebodies. However, my husband and I don't want our kids to grow up with memories of New Year's Eve being just another night at home. It is a time of celebration, the end of another year of memories made and the anticipation of a new year of growth. And while being at home together in a laid back atmosphere wearing pjs is how we most enjoy celebrating, we still make it fun and memorable for our kids.
If your family celebrates the way mine does, it doesn't mean you have to miss out on all extras that those who spend the evening out get to enjoy. You may not need an elegant evening gown but you can buy or make new pajamas for everyone. You can still decorate and listen to music and dance. While there might not be a big crowd of people in your living room celebrating with you, you can still fix a variety of party foods.
Our home and our lifestyle in general are what most people describe as rustic and this carries over into our New Year's Eve celebration. Since we like to snuggle up under blankets and watch movies, I decided to make a few new blankets this year. I used a variety of muslin and flannel materials to create a patchwork design for the front. To keep it as simple as possible, I skipped the batting and quilting and, instead, lined them with fleece. I wanted to keep things simple but still wanted the blankets to have a fun flair to them so I added a monogram applique to the center block. You can whip one of these up in a couple of hours using the instructions below.
1. Using the Fiskars 45 mm Comfort Grip Rotary Cutter, the 3.5 Inch x 18 Inch Acrylic Ruler, and the18 Inch x 24 inch Cutting Mat, cut five 15 inch squares from 2 different muslin fabrics, four 15 inch squares from cream-colored flannel, and one 15 inch square from a patterned fabric.
2. Print off a monogram letter or shape of choice and trace it onto the paper layer of a square of lightweight fusible web. Fusible web is transparent so simply lay it on top of your monogram print out, paper side up, and trace away. If using a letter, remember to flip the letter before printing it out or you will end up with a backwards letter after adhering the fusible web and cutting it out.
Following the instructions provided with it, iron the square of lightweight fusible web to the back side of a square of fabric.
Cut the shape out, peel the paper backing, and iron the patterned fabric square that is to be the center of your blanket.
Machine or hand stitch around the applique. I used a blanket stitch around mine.
3. Using a 1/2 inch seam allowance, stitch the squares together in rows of 3 squares (ironing the seam allowances open as you complete a row) and then stitch the rows together. Iron all seam allowances open.
4. Lay a 2 yard length of 45 inch wide fleece face up on the floor. Lay the pieced blanket on top of the fleece, right side down. Pin around the edges. Stitch the layers together using a 1/2 inch seam allowance, leaving a 10 inch opening for turning the blanket right side out.
Because you are using fleece and the layers will be thick, it is a good idea to use a walking foot on your machine for this step. When sewing thick layers together, the layers tend to shift leaving you with unmatched edges as you reach the end of your seam. A walking foot pulls the top layer of fabric through as the feed dogs pull the bottom layer through and this prevents the layers from shifting.
5. After making sure all pins have been removed, clip the corners to reduce the bulk and turn the blanket right side out. Stitch the opening closed. Press around the edges of the blanket. Top stitch 1/4 inch around the perimeter of the blanket.
We drink a lot of cocoa on New Year's Eve. I fill a pump dispenser with it and leave the dispenser out for everyone to refill as needed. Setting up a Cocoa Station makes drinking cocoa even more fun. I skewer marshmallows with plastic spoons, coat the mashmallows with melted chocolate, and then dip them in sprinkles and crushed candy cane. I store the spoons in a glass jar so everything right there, quick and easy for everyone. Tying a scrap of fabric from the blankets around the jar and adding tag made using a stamped snowflake from the Winter Wishes Repositionable Rubber Stamp set framed by a punch using the Seal of Approval Extra Large Squeeze Punch helps coordinate the cocoa station with the blankets.
I made personalized mugs using "Scrapbook" mugs. The base of the mug is removable allowing you to slip papers and photos between the clear walls of the mug. I created simple monograms by printing them out (in reverse) on book paper and cutting them out with the Fiskars Retractable Fingertip Knife. I trimmed them with papers from Graphic 45 punched with the Limited Edition Fiskars Flaking Out Border Punch.
While I do let our kids enjoy sweet treats over the holidays, I try to serve healthier snacks when possible. During movie time, rather than give them popcorn and a bowl of candy, I decided this year to mix up a healthier trail mix. It will be set out on the snack table in a glass jar embellished with a pennant banner I made using freehand cut shapes, a punched shape using the Seal of Approval punch, and the Happy New Years stamp from the Holiday Hooplah Repositionable Stamp Set. These were attached to a length of twine by machine stitching.
To help them keep a handle on all of their treats as they sit on the couch, I've decided to serve the trail mix in mason jars and the popcorn in paper cones that can sit nestled inside the jar.
A pattern for the cones can be easily created using white paper and a Fiskars compass. Using 1/4 of a 12-inch circle as the pattern, trace this onto your paper of choice. Along one edge, extend outward to create a tab. This tab should be cut at an angle at the tip of the cone. Cut the shape out, roll it into a cone overlapping the edge onto the tab, and staple the edges together.
I made a coordinating cozy for my cocoa dispenser.
1. Measure the circumference of your dispenser at the top and bottom. Add 2 inches to both numbers to allow the ends to overlap. Then add 1/2 inch to each side for seam allowances. Measure the height and add 1/2 inch to the top and bottom for seam allowances.
2. Cut 2 layers of fabric to these dimensions. If the top of your dispenser is smaller than the bottom (20 inches by 22 inches in my case), make sure to center the shorter edge so you end up with your fabric cut to the proper shape. In my case I cut a 22 inch rectangle (the longest edge), and measured in 1 inch from each side on the top edge. I arrived at this by taking 22 inches (bottom edge) - 20 inches (top edge) = 2 inches. This 2 inches has to be shared by both sides so 2 inches divided by 2= 1 inch. This is how far I measured in from each side at the top.
3. Find a snowflake pattern you like and create an applique following the steps for the monogram on the blanket and adhere it to the front panel.
4. Place the lining fabric face up, the front panel face down on top of the lining, and a piece of quilt batting on top of this. Pin the layers together and stitch them together with a 1/2 inch seam allowance leaving a small opening for turning. Clip the corners. Hand stitch this opening closed after turning the cozy right side out. Top stitch 1/4 inch from the edge of the cozy.
To continue with my rustic theme, I will be serving blueberry muffins baked in parchment paper liners. I love how these liners brown in the oven. The liners are simple to make. Using a Fiskars trimmer, cut 6 inch squares and fold them to fit into the cups of a muffin tin. Fill the liners with batter and bake according to your recipe. Served piled up in a basket, I think the muffins add the perfect finishing touch to our movie snack table.
We may not be out on the town on New Year's Eve, but you can bet we'll still have a memorable night of fun!
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Opinion: What about all the other expenditures?
I am compelled once again to enter the fight. I read the article on the $266.02 spent by Commissioner Sims for an awards plaque and a Christmas Dinner for his precinct employees. I couldn't help but notice a few things.
I thought I would share those with you, the citizen.
First I noticed that Mr. Navarro referenced a couple Attorney General Opinions stating if the county decides such expenditures serve a public purpose they are allowable.
I also noted Mr. Navarro stated that historically when officials have requested such expenditures in the past he has denied them based upon some historical unwritten policy against such expenditures.
I am unaware of the authority of the county auditor to refuse an expenditure unless it is unlawful. According to the Local Government Code he is charged with the strict enforcement of the law governing county finances. The county auditor has the responsibility, before approving a claim against the county, to determine whether the claim strictly complies with the laws governing county finances.
Here comes the deductive reasoning part…if the bill was paid, the auditor approved the expenditure.
It then stands to reason that if this bill was paid it could only be a lawful expenditure, and therefore in compliance with the laws governing expenditures of county finances.
Otherwise someone approved and paid an unlawful expenditure. I am quite certain the expenditure was lawful as I am sure Mr. Navarro would never approve an unlawful expenditure.
Sooooo, we must question, if the expenditure was lawful, and paid by the auditor, then why are they making such a stink over it? I will let you form your own opinion.
It appears the "one exception" to the "unwritten policy" involves expenditures made by the county for the annual Christmas party for all county employees. Evidently it is o.k. for the county to throw a party for all employees, but not for a Commissioner to do so for his precinct employees.
I am sure there is some logic to this paternalistic assertion that assures us the "county" is somehow more responsible than a commissioner, but I think our past budgets and expenditures might show otherwise.
I find it amazing that the statement was made that it is hard to spend taxpayer's money on something like this, especially when it comes from one of the proponents for a $10,000.00 a year raise for elected officials. It's hard to spend $266.02 but a piece of cake to spend hundreds of thousands so long as you get your share.
Is it hard to approve $89,000.00 for non-itemized General Miscellaneous, as in the current budget? Does anyone but me want to know what the heck that means? They are not itemizing expenditures.
This reminds of the old "hello kettle, this is pot" situation. People spending hundreds of thousands of tax dollars like it's coming out of your pocket and not theirs but making a scene over $266.02.
I am reminded about a story involving stones and a glass houses, and an even older statement that says, 'you say, Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,' when you don't see the beam in your own eye? You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye, and then you'll see clearly enough to remove the speck from your brother's eye." Yep, pot and kettle alright.
For the record, I don't think it prudent for our commissioners to spend tax dollars on dinners either, especially in these troubling times.
I also don't think it very wise to draw attention to budget expenditures unless you want someone interested in the "rest of the story." Perhaps Mr. Sims should use his public platform to bring up questionable expenditures he is aware of and see where that leads us.


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Using an India Ink Artist Pen, I wrote ballet terms in French on the right shoe, and on the left shoe, all the ballets the Pittburgh Ballet Theatre has performed the past 40 years. This pair of pointe shoes is on display at the Benedum this weekend and ballet goers can bid on them in a silent auction. The call was for artists to make an artwork using a pair of used pointe shoes, which you could pick up in the strip where they practice. Just before I turned them in I took a quick photo of them in the car. They are in an acrylic box for display. Update Saturday afternoon: Just got a call that the shoes were selected to be in the top five! Chosen by Eric C Shiner, The Milton Fine Curator of Art at the Warhol Museum! Invited to a Swan Lake Soiree Cast Party tomorrow afternoon. I am excited!
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Acrylic on PanelCanadian acrylic artist Mandy Budan's work is unexpected and striking. Her Etsy avatar was my first glimpse of her art, and always curious about another Canadian artist, I checked out her shop on Etsy. What a brilliant surprise!
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Being a parent myself I think I know pretty well how Calvins parents must feel sometimes. Sometimes I catch myself thinking "That's something Calvin would do!" when my kids perform some of their crazy stunds or comes up with weird ideas.
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I've never given Calvin's parents names, because as far as the strip is concerned, they are important only as Calvin's mom and dad. Calvin's dad has been rumored to be a self-portrait. All my characters are half me, so it's true in some ways, but Calvin's dad is also partly a satire of my own father. Any strip about how suffering "builds character" is usually a verbatim transcript of my dad's explanations for why we were all freezing, exhausted, hungry and lost on camping trips. These things are a lot funnier after 25 years have passed.
Calvin's mom is the daily disciplinarian, a job that taxes her sanity, so I think we get to see her at her best. I regret that the strip mostly shows her impatient side, but I try to hint at other aspects of her personality and her interests by what she's doing when Calvin barges in. . . .
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Probably the most detailed costume I've ever done, and that's saying a lot considering Alexiel's wings are over 900 hand trimmed feathers lol There's so many freaking little bead work details on this that I couldn't begin to describe, when over 40 hours of beading were put into the corset, crown, and drapery. Much of the crown and front corset panels are Swarovski, Czech beads, and glass fire polished Precioso, with loose Swarovski beads attaached to each little flower on the cape (which never shows up lol). The corset was made from an altered pattern with complimenting panels that took forever to find and match, with a gorgeous creme organza connecting from the back to lace-up wrist bands (also all beaded). The cups were lined with wire to keep the shape, the shirt self patterned and overlaid with sheer fabric, and decorated with freshwater pearls, glass beads, and fine Czech beads. The crown was the most fun to bead, as I found Swarovski beads in all types of colors at BOGO 1/2, meaning I could go crazy with the designs following the fabric embroidery; it's set on a wire headband that holds the shape and looks great, but hurts to wear after a while. The panties were a pain to make, having to hand sew to stop the fabric from puckering, and laying three layers of lace to get the right depth in design, since I found the perfect fabric to match Amano's art. My armor was a toughie, having to use polyunthane and craft foam for the knees (accented with "phoenix downs" lol and lined in glass seed beads), and polyunthane, plaster, linen, and a silky satin for the shoulders. This made the plates more bendable, but that way I could accent the fabric with beads, and I always imagined white mages to be in leather armor rather than metal anyway. The wig was ordered from Cyperous by Ringo, but I assumed it would be a more yellow-blonde shade rather than honey hue. Though I probably have the darkest Rosa hair ever worn lol, it worked much better than I thought, especially with Badnewsbear's gorgeous makeup.
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- BEADS. SO MANY. I got the idea to make an elegant, Amano-inspired with my own elements Rosa after I started playing the DS remake, and realized the new CG version just did not do proper justice to the beauty of her original design. I started collecting fabrics, beads, and patterns 8 months prior to the finished product, and when I voiced wanting an extended deadline to better do all the little details, Yunie kindly joined in to be my beautiful (shrub) Rydia :D I'm so proud of everything on these! You can almost fully expect I'll be adding more to her on my down time in anticipation for the next time these are worn.
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DAWSONVILLE -- Sophomore Sheyenne Seabolt poured in 21 points and Carly Gilreath had 20 to lead Dawson County to a 79-39 win over White County Tuesday night in Region 7-AAA action.
The Lady Tigers (8-1, 2-1 in region) led from start to finish. They led 17-10 after the first quarter but outscored the Lady Warriors 45-25 in the second and third quarters to blow the game open. Dawson County put the game away with a 17-4 fourth quarter.
Ashley Parker had 11 points for Dawson County. Kenna Seitz and Hannah Porter both each had seven points for the Lady Tigers.We are now 8 1 overall and 2 1 in the region. We have West Forsyth coming to Dawsonville on Thursday.
Dawson County is back in action on Thursday taking on Class AAAAAA West Forsyth at home.
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Flour & Chocolate is, like all good patisseries a very tiny shop full of delicious and tempting goodies. People had raved about it and I knew it was close by but each time we drove past, I couldn't spot it. One Saturday morning I could take it no longer and went in search of deliciousness. There it was, tucked away in a set of nondescript modern shops between a dentist and physio. It was like the scene from Seinfeld where Elaine & Jerry go to the bakery to buy the babka. The place was jam packed with people making their choices and you had to hope that someone else wasn't going to buy the last of something you had your eye on. To be fair, there were several staff behind the very cramped counter and they were extremely efficient in their service so the wait was not too long.
Where to begin? Because Flour & Chocolate is a bakery, there was a large range of crusty sourdough and ciabatta loaves to choose from. They were heavy for size and made a pleasing hollow sound when you tapped them on the base. But we weren't there for the bread (though I do grab a few rolls). We were there for the sweets and, so many to choose from. I think the true test of a patisserie is the Almond Croissant - it needs to be flaky on the outside with a toothsome crunch and moist on the inside with good quality almond paste. Anthony was bedazzled by choice and the madding crowd so I selected for him - another classic, a fruit Danish. I chose raspberry and it was good to see discernible chunks of raspberry amongst the fruit sauce and custard. Both fine choices and both polished off with a coffee quick smart.
The next visit was a weekday and it was just as busy. It was Friday, which is Brownie day so I chose the special 'Flourless Turkish Delight Brownie' and, a Sweet Onion and Black Sesame Bagel. I wouldn't generally go for a brownie but as they had their own special day of baking dedicated to it, I thought I couldn't go far wrong. Moist, dense, rich and incredibly sweet, there was the expected rose flavour plus some small chewy pieces of Turkish Delight. It was too much for me and at only $4 for a large brownie, you could easily split this four ways and share it amongst friends to enjoy it with. If you aren't keen on Turkish Delight, there were plenty of other flavours on offer including a Blondie.
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April 22, 2012
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Contributed by Brad Fuller
This Thursday was a busy day for me, but in a fun way! The morning started out with the usual class, but the afternoon was all about fun (which really is ok once in a while). After lunch, I started out with a 31 mile bike ride throughout the countryside surrounding town. After I got back, I left to go play laser tag with all of the resident assistants. We went to Lazer Kraze, which is very close to Kings Island. Laser tag is always fun, no matter how old you are! On the way back, I ate Chipotle and if you have read any of my previous blogs, you would know that I am obsessed with Chipotle. When I got back, we had a charity table tennis tournament on campus. Unexpectedly, a very good former national tournament participant was at out tournament. Unfortunately, he destroyed me in final round to win the golden paddle. However, I will get to train with him over the summer so hopefully my skills will drastically improve this summer. I'm really looking forward to everything this summer has to offer!
Tags: Athletes , students , Table tennis
March 26, 2012
A study location of mine from last week (on campus)
Contributed by Brad Fuller
If for some unfortunate reason you did not notice, the weather was perfect last week! While this is nice for outdoor activities, it can sometimes be hard on study habits (no matter how unusually warm winter was). However, there are ways to get around the temptation to quit studying and [in my case] do nothing but go on long bike rides every day after class. One way is simply to study outside. Studying does not have to always be boring, in silence, or in the library. Once you are to a point where you can do more learning than organizing, it is easy to find a spot on campus to study. Another nice weather study tip is to walk somewhere off campus to study. You still get the stimulation of being outside, but you also go somewhere with a purpose. This purpose will help you study more without the temptation of taking a nap or snacking. As an athletic training major here at Wilmington College, I have a ton of studying to do. However, there are definitely ways of easing the load a little bit! Finding a study strategy takes a little while, but you will be relieved once you found one that fits your style.
Tags: AT , ATC , Athletes , Athletic Training , athletics , college , Cycling , escape , Friends , Watson Library , Wilmington College , winter
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February 07, 2012
Contributed by Brad Fuller
Today, I have my first big exam for my rehab class. I've been preparing for it basically since the first day of class and I'm nervous! It starts in about an hour from now, but I need a break from studying. Hopefully it's not as hard as I'm thinking it will be!
I am thinking the end of this week will be a little more relaxing. Over the past week, the Wilmington College Table Tennis club has received a few exciting shipments. We now have court dividers, scoreboards, new rackets and balls, and a new table (that still needs to be put together). On March 3, a few of us will be traveling to Columbus for the Arnold Table Tennis Tournament, which is held at the Columbus Convention Center. We went to a tournament last semester and it was a lot of fun, and this tournament is part of a much larger fitness expo, so some of the areas best athletes will be there. Hopefully I find some time soon to work on my table tennis game! Athletic Training keeps me very busy, but that's what I am here for.
Tags: Athletes , Athletic Training , Busy , Fitness , Table Tennis
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October 20, 2011
Contributed By Brad Fuller
On Monday and Tuesday of this week and next, my Wilmington College Athletic Training observation hours were at Dayton Sports Medicine Institute (DSMI). The facility is about 40 minutes from campus, and is home to our sports orthopedic surgeon (Dr. Saunders) and two of our Athletic Trainers that are on campus every day. The facility at DSMI is incredible; they have any type of rehab equipment and strength training device you would ever need. The facility is located in a very large combined room; one end of the room contains the strength training facility in which athletes and regular people come in order to improve their fitness. Athletic trainers and exercise physiologists run the facility, so the exercises are appropriate for the individual and rehabilitative exercises are available from the athletic trainers. The middle of the facility houses physical therapists (which I have not observed yet) and the other end houses the hand therapists. During my observation with the hand therapists, I got to see some hand injuries that I would not normally see in the athletic training room on campus. Another positive about going to DSMI is that it is located right next to Chipotle Mexican Grill, the greatest food service establishment in the country! All in all, it is a great off campus experience that I will be looking forward to again next week.
Tags: Application , Athletes , Athletic Training , athletics , Dayton Sports Medicine Institute , Dr. Stromberg , DSMI , Quakers , Sports Nutrition , Wellness , Wilmington College
Chiropractor and Table Tennis
October 16, 2011
Contributed by Brad Fuller
For the next two weeks, I'll be observing Dr. Stromberg, a chiropractor who practices right across from campus and is a huge Wilmington College promoter. I spent my first two days there on Monday an Tuesday, and it was really neat! I don't want to be a chiropractor, but I feel like I learned a lot of useful information by observing there. In the athletic training program here, we take Head, Neck, and Spine Evaluation our junior year. Learning some information about the spine before hand will only give me an advantage in the class. Yesterday, I learned some basics about reading x-rays of the spine and what to look for when there is a spine issue. I obviously have a lot to learn, but I still got to learn some basics that I did not learn in class!
On another topic unrelated to athletic training, I will be playing in my first table tennis tournament this weekend! Josh Kincaid, a junior here, recently started an official Table Tennis club on campus, and we will be traveling to Indiana to participate in an official USA Table Tennis tournament, where we will receive our rankings after playing round robin style and will be able to compete in tournaments in the future! Its an exciting thing for me since I don't play any sports any more and it will be an opportunity to watch some very good players and possibly improve my game some.
Tags: Athletes , Athletic Training , Dr. Stromberg , Table Tennis , Wilmington College
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September 28, 2011
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Contributed by Kelsey Sullivan
Today was such a great little break in the week! It felt like I had been
so busy, but yesterday I only had two classes, human nutrition and
racquetball. After I was all done with classes I got lunch and then took
a two hour nap! Now I'm looking into buying another camera not that I am
in full swing in my Graphic Design major. Photography is one of my true
loves and the fact they have a Graphic Design major at Wilmington was
one of the reason I came here. I have two cameras, one is a film camera
that you have to check the lighting, wind, film and then focus it by
hand before taking the picture. I also have a small digital one as well.
The camera I'm interested in now is a bigger digital with different
lenses, but that's a lot of money. I am going to need to work more and
save some additional money. I waitress on the weekends, in Cincinnati
near my home, and this weekend I will be working in the morning on
Saturday. Thankfully I won't miss the homecoming activities. Homecoming
is a big deal around here.
On campus there is always something to do. Tonight there is a women's
soccer game at 7pm. They play Waynesburg. If I finish up with a little
more of my homework, I might make an appearance at the game to cheer on
some Lady Quakers!
Keep coming back for updates from myself and my fellow student bloggers!
Homecoming is coming up this weekend along with lots of events in the
town in Wilmington.
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MISSOULA- University of Montana President Royce Engstrom is promising to give a first-hand account of what the college is planning for development of the old UM golf course when he meets with two neighborhood groups.
The school has been under criticism for plans to develop the golf course land to handle future campus expansions. Some residents complain that the land should be kept as open space and the course improved instead of being closed.
Engstrom will meet with the University District Neighborhood Council and the Lewis and Clark Neighborhood Council in a special joint meeting on November 14th at Sentinel High School.
Engstrom is also expected to field questions about traffic related to UM, parking and trash pickup in addition to talking about the golf course issue.
The City's Neighborhoods Office has set up an online comment page on the City of Missoula website to collect comments and questions for the Neighborhood Council leadership team before the meeting.
Submissions made by November 6 will be used to create a list of questions for President Engstrom to consider. After that date, questions will be sent directly to UM leadership.
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Raez - Prince of Persia
Portuguese producer Raez's latest effort Prince of Persia conjures thoughts of emotions not of the fancy PS2 game / Jake Gyllelellenhall movie... more akin to the floppy disk'n, childhood-rocking, 1989 Apple II / MS-DOS 8-bit adventures of yore.
Indeed, it is quite "rug"-ged (check out the album artwork, lest you miss that wonderful pun just now, heh).
Brought to you at any price you choose by the fine Portuguese purveyors of modern wonky wonder-tunes, Monster Jinx.
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I love the sort of Arabian feel I get from the album cover and even from the music a little bit despite Raez being from Portugal, this guy has some serious talent for sure.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the share, checking it out now!ReplyDelete
We where doing so well until persepolis sunset, blop blop bleep. Until then the beats were pretty slick.ReplyDelete
Hell the fuck yea, the ORIGINAL...not the beefed up PS2 Jake GYLNAFSKnahll version...fuck that...ReplyDelete
I like it! The 8-bit sound effects felt kinda nostalgic and reminded me old games for the NES.ReplyDelete
Saw the album cover and was just not expecting the music that came along with it. Pleasant surprise.ReplyDelete
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Dec 27, 2014 at 8PM
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Dec 31, 2014 at Doors 8pm, Show 9pm
NYE 2015 - Kansas Bible Company, Maraj, The Go Rounds ($5)
Ring in 2015 at Bell's NYE 2015 Party. Featuring music by Kansas Bible Company, The Go Rounds, and Maraj. DJ Sets by DJ Hardbargain and King Necro's Soca Explosion. Kansas Bible Company is an 11 piece horn-driven rock and soul band from Nashville, TN. Maraj is a feel good hip-hop/r&b band from Michigan. The Go Rounds are Kalamazoo's favorite suns, an undeniable mix of folk, soul, and rock n' roll. DJ Hardbargain and King Necro's Soca Explosion on the decks all night spinning funk, soul, hip-hop, and calypso.
Jan 01, 2015
New Years Day - Closed
All of our locations are closed for the holiday. Cheers!
Jan 02, 2015 at Doors 8pm, Show 9pm
After Funk wsg Honeydew Squeeze (FREE)
After Funk is a progressive funk and soul group from Toronto, ON. Honeydew Squeeze is a reggae/blues/funk/jam band from Kalamazoo, MI.
Jan 03, 2015 at doors:8:30pm Show 9:30pm
Tyvek, Inflatable Best Friend, Legendary Wings ($5adv/$7day of)
Tyvek (In the Red Records) is a Slurred and Manically Refreshing Noise Pop from Detroit, MI. Inflatable Best Friend is a heavy fuzz-punk band from Kalamazoo, MI. Legendary Wings is a punk/garage/power-pop band from Kalamazoo, MI.
Jan 04, 2015 at Doors: 5pm, Trivia - 6pm-8pm
Team Trivia (FREE)
Jan 08, 2015 at Doors: 8:00PM, Show: 9:00PM
Vox Vidorra, Moxieville (FREE)
Vox Vidorra (Grand Rapids, MI) is a group of multi-instrumentalists fronted by the dynamic Molly Bouwsma-Schultz. Hailing from Grand Rapids Michigan, Vox Vidorra combines elements of Indie Rock and Soul. Their sound is rounded out by three part harmonies, and features every member of the band on a rotation of instruments. Vox Vidorra's live show brings an intensity and energy that grips audiences' eyes and ears. Moxieville is a Torch-Swing duo hailing from Kalamazoo, Michigan. Formed in early 2014 by seasoned musical veterans Megan Dooley and Andrew Whiting- Moxieville combines covers and originals swathed in prohibition-era swing/torch style and classic blues/rock- with a modern attitude.
Jan 09, 2015 at Doors 8pm, Show 9pm
Deep Fried Pickle Project wsg Charlie King ($5)
Come to Bell's Eccentric Cafe to experience the Spasmtastic Spectacle of Herculean Proportions. Cackle to the funny songs of Charlie King. Be amazed at the musical oddities conjured by the Deep Fried Pickle Project Jug Band. Get your picture taken with a real tintype camera from the 1800's by VAGUE photography and try your luck at Twisted Tween-set Trivia with prizes. Get your Tarot read. Will there be a bearded lady? Will the Human Blockhead pierce his face? You'll never know unless you show...
Jan 10, 2015 at Doors: 8pm, Show: 9pm
That 1 Guy, DJ Feels Goodman ($12)
Experimental "earthshaking future funk"!! An evening of singular musical creativity from That One Guy as he kicks out the funk on the one of a kind instrument he invented, "The Magic Pipe" http://music.that1guy.com/
Jan 11, 2015 at Doors: 5pm, Trivia - 6pm-8pm
Team Trivia (FREE)
Jan 14, 2015 at Doors 8pm, Show 9pm
Live Band Karaoke (FREE)
Celebrate Beer Week with FREE live band karaoke. Song list available here: http://www.livebandkaraoke.com/songs.php
Jan 15, 2015 at Doors: 8pm, Show: 9pm
Cloud Nothings ($12/$15)
Cloud Nothings is a critically acclaimed indie-rock band from Cleveland, OH, founded by singer-songwriter Dylan Baldi. Pitchfork Media called Cloud Nothings, "A grisly, caustic punk trio knocking out harrowing and powerful sing-alongs in dingy basements".
Jan 16, 2015 at Doors: 7:30PM, Show: 8:30PM
Rusted Root wsg Slim Gypsy Baggage ($25adv/$30 Day of)
With eight albums under their belt, over three million records sold worldwide and countless nights on the road, Rusted Root, transcends age, generations, cultures and musical styles. The powerhouse ensemble's sweat-inducing and hypnotic live performances have allowed them to tour alongside Santana, Dave Matthews Band, The Allman Brothers Band, Page/Plant and The Grateful Dead to name a few. The journey continues with the release of their newest studio album, The Movement.
Jan 17, 2015 at Doors:8:30pm Show 9:30pm
Generationals wsg Jamaican Queens, ELEL ($10adv/$12dayof)
GENERATIONALS – New Orleans, LA – Polyvinyl Records Impeccable Feel-Good Indie-Pop. The final version of Alix materialized as perhaps Generationals' most confident record yet, full of history and as multiphase as Ted and Grant's friendship. Built up with layer upon layer of rhythmic lines, computer noises, RZA beats, and poppy vocals that sometimes sound like a Janet Jackson/Prince face-off, Alix is everything T&G like about music: old and new, vinyl and youtube, vocal chord and microkorg, gathered up from everywhen and arranged with great care into a good-smelling, subtly sexy, catchy-or-die mish-mosh of sensibilities and time-warp senselessness, lightly peppered with that signature Swiftian element, but undeniably Generationals in taste. JAMAICAN QUEENS – Detroit, MI Haunted Indie-Rock Trap-Pop ELEL – Nashville, TN an Effervescent Blast of Indie Pop
Jan 18, 2015 at Doors: 5pm, Trivia - 6pm-8pm
Team Trivia (FREE)
Jan 19, 2015 at Doors: 7PM, Show: 8PM
Square Dance Kalamazoo feat Bowhunter ($5)
Jan 22, 2015 at Doors: 8:00PM, Show: 9:00PM
Lasso, Heaters, The Uncanny, Boring People (FREE)
A free four-pack of MI rock bands. Lasso (Kalamazoo, MI) is a seven piece ensemble that fuses country, bossa nova, and surf into one of a kind southwestern sound. Heaters (Grand Rapids, MI) is a critically acclaimed up and coming garage/psych band. The Uncanny (Kalamazoo, MI) is an exciting local instrumental/surf band. Boring People (Kalamazoo, MI) plays classic poppy guitar-based indie rock.
Jan 23, 2015 at doors:8:30pm Show 9:30pm
Sango wsg Atu, Savon ($10adv/ $12 day of)
Internationally renowned Michigan based hip-hop producer fusing trap drums, Brazillian percussion, and irresistible vocal samples. Known for his remixes of Aaliyah, Drake, Little Dragon, Nas, and The Weeknd.
Jan 25, 2015 at Doors: 5pm, Trivia - 6pm-8pm
Team Trivia (FREE)
Jan 29, 2015 at 830PM
House of Boogie: Vinyl Soul/Funk Night (FREE)
Bell's Eccentric Cafe & Satellite Records present: Hardbargain's House Of Boogie. A wild night of only the finest Soul & Funk vinyl played strictly for your dancing pleasure.
Jan 30, 2015 at Doors:8:30pm Show 9:30pm
Crime Funk ($3)
Crime Funk is a 9-piece funk band from Kalamazoo, MI that plays a mix of covers and original instrumentals.
Jan 31, 2015 at Doors: 8pm, Show: 9pm
The Appleseed Collective wsg Delilah DeWylde & the Lost Boys ($8)
The Appleseed Collective is a Americana/roots/gypsy jazz band from Ann Arbor, MI. Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys are a rockabilly/americana/honky tonk band from Grand Rapids, MI.
Feb 05, 2015 at Doors: 8:00PM, Show: 9:00PM
Chicago Afrobeat Project (FREE)
Chicago Afrobeat Project is a seven- to 14-piece world music ensemble with many influences, including afrobeat, Afro-Cuban, funk, jazz, jùjú music, and rock. The members are well versed in afrobeat, the musical style of Fela Kuti.
Feb 13, 2015 at Doors 8pm, Show 9pm
The Crane Wives wsg Henhouse Prowlers ($10)
Grand Rapids Indie-Folk band The Crane Wives return for a spirited performance featuring special guests Henhouse Prowlers, a powerful Chicago bluegrass ensemble.
Feb 14, 2015 at Doors 8pm, Show 9pm
Digital Tape Machine & Cosby Sweater ($13adv/$15dayof)
Digital Sweater: Digital Tape Machine and Cosby Sweater present a Valentine's Day Love Set. 3 sets of music, 1x DTM, 1x Cosby, and 1x Digital Sweater. Digital Tape Machine is a Chicago band featuring Joe Hettinga, Bryan Doherty, Marcus Rezak, and Neal Wehman. The digital, yet analog force behind Digital Tape Machine produces a very modern and electronic sound. Enthusiastic fans will get more music than ever in 2015. The band is excited to be hitting the road with a concentrated lineup and new music. Cosby Sweater is a new and vibrant voice in live electronic music. The versatile trio is comprised of David Embry on production and vocals, Nicholas Gerlach on Tenor Saxophone and EWI and Jeff Peterson on drums.
Feb 15, 2015 at Doors: 4:30PM, Show: 5:00PM
The Kalamazoo Male Chorus ($5)
The Kalamazoo Male Chorus presents "A Bell-entine Affair: Love is (still) in the air".
Feb 26, 2015 at Doors: 8pm, Show: 9pm
Sidewalk Chalk (Free)
Live band hip-hop, funk, and R&B from Chicago
Mar 06, 2015 at Doors:7:30pm, Show: 8:30pm
Buckwheat Zydeco
If you've gotten into zydeco music, or felt its influence, or watched the world celebrate this great aspect of Louisiana culture over the past 30+ years it's likely been because of Buckwheat Zydeco. "Stanley 'Buckwheat' Dural leads one of the best bands in America. A down-home and high-powered celebration, meaty and muscular with a fine-tuned sense of dynamics…propulsive rhythms, incendiary performances." --The New York Times


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Nothing quite prepares you for your first glimpse of the Taj Mahal....truly spectacular in every way.
June 2012
One of the first stops on our trip around Delhi.....beautiful mosque....definitely worth a visit
Delhi Gate and the Red Fort
November 2011
The Red Fort is a 17th century fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan in the walled city of Old Delhi (in present day Delhi, India)
Detail of Red Fort
November 2011
Architectural detail of Red Fort. New Delhi, India
October 2014
Me and Albi, our tour guide, at Rajgat, the burial site and memorial for Ghandi.
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Private Custom Tour: Delhi in One Day
Jama Masjid
December 2012
Mosque built by Shah Jahan. Absolutely gorgeous place - highlight of my Delhi tour.
Taj Majal
October 2012
I know this is a review for the Private Custom Tour of Delhi, but I included this photo because I would not have made it to the Taj Majal -- or at least not as easily -- if it hadn't been for our Delhi guide who even helped us navigate the train station to purchase next-day tickets to Agra.
Street vendor - spices
October 2012
These vendors were selling spices. The colors were vibrant.
Street vendor
October 2012
A lot of vendors offer food as you walk through Chandi Chowk
Street vendor - chai
October 2012
For the adventurous, there are a lot of street vendors offering food and drinks. This vendor offering chai was very near the Jama Masjid.
Jama Masjid
October 2012
Respect the prayer times -- tourists are asked to wait outside during that time. And shoes are collected prior to entering the grounds. Another beautful structure in Delhi.
Red Fort
October 2012
An impressive structure with large, imposing walls surrounding it.
Purana Qila
October 2012
Although we didn't walk through the inside, the old, crumbling walls are great to look at.
Humayun's Tomb
October 2012
Another interesting structure in Delhi.
Lodi Gardens
October 2012
This park is very large and quite peaceful to stroll through -- you forget the city is surrounding you.


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The Internet is the ideal channel through which to publish and circulate photos and videos of atrocities, and it is a place where citizens can organize to better resist and overthrow their oppressors — that is, provided they can gain access to the Internet. Enter Facebook and Google, which are working independently on two similar projects to enable free, uncensored Internet access from the sky.
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Titan Aerospace: Targeted By Facebook, Acquired By Google
Those may have been the drones Facebook was looking for, but they now belong to Google. The Wall Street Journal reported that Google will acquire Titan Aerospace, a near-orbital, solar-powered drone manufacturer that the social network was reportedly in talks to acquire last month, with an eye toward using its Solara 60 unmanned aerial vehicles to help provide Internet access to unserved parts of the world, starting with Africa, as part of the Internet.org initiative.
Are We Certain Facebook Is Doomed, Vivek Wadhwa?
Vivek Wadhwa, a research professor at Stanford University, published a diatribe on LinkedIn a few months ago titled, "Facebook Is Doomed." Contributing to the debate on the medium- and long-term sustainability of one of the biggest social networks is undoubtedly a healthy endeavor. However, this excessive public statement distinguishes itself with rather frivolous arguments on Wadhwa's part.


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Growing up I never really understood the tip, it always seemed as though we were just paying twice for someone to do their job. However as I've gotten older I've realized tipping is a pretty important thing. After all these people are handling your food and other important things you don't want them messing with/up. As a poor college student tipping sucks, but I do it even if it is just a dollar or two, a tip is a tip right?
Today's infographic Tipping Etiquette Around the World does a nice job of comparing the way people tip in different countries. Reading through the graphic you will find that North America has some of the highest tip percentages with the U.S.A. and Canada leading the way with 15-20%. Which is quite the heavy fine when compared to China, Japan, and South Korea where there is no tipping, unless you have been given "exceptional or luxurious service."
Being in the service industry is not all it's cracked up to be, but the tips sure do help. If you have ever worked in the service industry you have heard the saying "the customer is always right." Well, this is not true, a large part of the time the customer has no idea what he/she is talking about. Not only are there lots of customers thinking their right when they are not, but there are also that special brand of customer called the dick. The person who just seems better and has to make your life a living hell, but as long as your receiving a fat tip I guess it's all worth it.[via]
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In France, locals exceptionally leave tip when dining out. Service charges are always included in price.
It is not customary to leave a tip in Australia, and certainly not one of 10-15%. Australia's minimum wage rates are higher than those in the US and working in the service industry is not the poverty line (or below) occupation it is there. People will leave a tip if they feel so inclined (ie: exceptional service) but it is absolutely not expected nor customary.
By the way, Tasmania is a state of Australia. It should be blue, along with the mainland.
You don't leave a tip in France, it is included anyway so the government can tax it.
For exceptional service, you can leave a tip, but it is absolutely not expected nor customary. And when you do leave a tip it is a very small tip, usually few cents of euros.
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+1 to Matt's comments. Tipping is not expected or customary.
In Germany paying or tipping in US Dollars is certainly not accepted (perhaps apart from hotels) and even considered rude and will make you look like the "ideal" stupid US tourist.
1: In Australia tipping isn't a customary thing. Generally you tip if it the service was good.
2: Tasmania is a part of Australia! D:
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Personally I would feel really weird and rude going to Japan, China or South Korea and not leave a tip. Especially when the service is great.
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Personally I would feel really weird and rude going to Japan, China or South Korea and not leave a tip. Especially when the service is great. And I always expect that.
Yes. But it actually can be rude to tip someone. It makes them feel like your giving pity money. That they cant make enough at there job now. When I went to Japan, if you want to tell someone you appreciate them you give them a gift or even. A small candy.
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As someone who works in the service industry in Australia and makes the minimum wage as stipulated by the Australian government in line with cost of living IN AUSTRALIA I rely on tips to pay my transport/phone/electricity/Internet not to mention the rest of life's luxuries a lot of people take for granted. My wage basically covers rent and food with a little bit every week to put aside for emergencies.
I do agree that tips are not customary, but they really help. I make anywhere from $15- $200 per week and on those $15 weeks I just have to hope my car doesn't break down or a family member doesn't have a birthday!
Pretty sure Germany and most of Europe don't have a tippig culture. I've never seen a European (that wasn't French or English) leave a tip in my country, especially Germans. I've been a server for 4 years and deal with tourists regularly.
Why leave a tip if the job is not well done? I'll only tip if I feel that they deserve it, I would certainly never tip just for the sake of tipping.
In most parts of Europe tipping is welcome but definitely not expected. People usually tip their builders and movers more often than waitresses and bartenders.
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15%-20% may seem a "hefty" fine, but consider the fact that restaurants in the US have artificially low menu prices, due the the mass-production of food AND the laws allowing food servers (tip earners) to be paid a less-than-minimum hourly wage. So, basically, you take what the food SHOULD cost and deduct 15% or so… Then it is up to the server to earn that back from you. It's a pretty sweet deal for dining customers, if you ask me. Servers also pay tax on their tips, with many large chains automatically reporting an employee's tips as being 10%-15% of their sales.
SO, not leaving a tip can mean your server is basically working for free. My paycheck amount divided by hours worked usually comes to about $2.30/hr, after taxes.
More so than working for free, by not tipping a server you could be
COSTING them money. I work at a restaurant where servers tip-out the
host, bartender, cooks, etc. based on our individual SALES at the end of
the night. If I don't get a tip on a $100 tab, I lose $5.00 out of my
own pocket.
For this reason I work hard and do everything I can
to provide great service- Still, there are some people you can't please
no matter what, and (living in a major tourist-destination) many
international visitors that are unaware of/ ignore the gesture of
(I especially find this to be true among guests from
particular countries in the Euro Zone- The Euro is more valuable than
the Dollar and they tend to take advantage of that by ordering the most
expensive menu items… I would do the same if I were them. BUT people
from a few specific regions can be COUNTED ON to not tip- Last week a
couple racked up a $130.84 tab, then left $131.00 and said, "Keep the
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There is a big imbalance with how different groups are treated in the company at the Corporate level. If your part of the Chinese group that works with China directly, you are treated extremely well. Other areas are treated horribly as if they are second class citizens. Being in California, there is sure to be a lawsuit cultivated from this action. Its inevitable.Advice to ManagementAdvice
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The company's new line of Loctite® Robots for repeated and reliable dispensing of adhesives and sealants onto complex surface configurations is available in both benchtop and selective compliance assembly robot arm (SCARA) models. The robots reportedly improve process efficiencies, reduce production costs, and result in minimal material waste. The robots are available in four models with increasing operating ranges. All models can be ordered in eight different configurations with options, including three or four controllable axes, 110- or 220-V power, and standard or CE certification. Simultaneous control over all axes reportedly provides 3D linear and arc interpolations for complicated dispensing processes. The 200 Series Benchtop Robot has a 200- x 200-mm operating range and a 50-mm vertical axis. The 300 Series Benchtop Robot has a 300- x 320-mm operating range and a 100-mm vertical axis. The operating range of the 400 Series Benchtop Robot is 400 x 400 mm with a 150-mm vertical axis. The only SCARA robot in the line, the multi-jointed S440 Series Robot, reportedly provides maximum flexibility for complex dispensing applications with a kidney-shaped dispensing area in two arm lengths, 180 or 260 mm.
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