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Ender's Game trailer wrap-up: a new vision for a sci-fi classic
This week the folks at Summit Entertainment have released what they're calling a "Final Trailer Preview" for the upcoming sci-fi film Ender's Game. This trailer shows many of the key elements involved in telling the Ender's Game story, aiming to entice both those new to this story environm ...
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Second ENDER'S GAME Trailer
Summit Entertainment premiered the second trailer for Ender's Game. Gavin Hood's adaptation of Orson Scott Card's 1985 sci-fi novel is set in the near future after a hostile alien race called the Formics have attacked Earth. After barely surviving, Colonel Hyrum Gr...
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Nine minute Breaking Bad supercut (spoilers!) and "Betting Bad," online game to speculate outcomes
[SPOILERS IN THESE VIDEOS!] The AMC dramatic series Breaking Bad returns on August 11 for its final episodes, and Boing Boing video collaborator Joe Sabia has built a very cool project for trufans to enjoy. Above, "9 Minute Breaking Bad," a supercut of every Breaking Bad ...
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Lost Planet 3 trailer is a survivor's monologue
Here we see another missed opportunity to use Destiny's Child's 2001 hit, "Survivor," in a video game trailer. When will those marketing departments ever learn?Lost Planet 3 trailer is a survivor's monologue originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:15:00 E...


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|Mon, 07-10-2006 - 12:16pm
This happened to me a while back and I for the life of me can't remember what I did. I have a HP 5550 or something like that.....seems like I said to heck with it one night because of a storm and shut down then unplugged everything......then when I plugged back in I finally got those print jobs deleted. Is someone here don't come up with the solution then go to the HP site you can ask there but you will have to put in your model of printer.
Try looking in your HP help and see what it says there. I think that is what I did.
Sorry if no one says anything by this afternoon I will be home and check it out on my printer.........
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|Mon, 07-10-2006 - 8:41pm
Well the reason I had HP is because I had such a time with Lexmark.....
I will never try and stop a print I will let it go. What is a piece of paper or so if it keeps this from happening....lol
In my case I didn't notice that it was going to print 30 pages and I thought that was a lot....next time if something like that happens? I will let it go and turn the paper over and print what I wanted on the back side...
Good luck......I don't think it is your computer but I think I did find the answer in the Help on the HP printer program
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Thanks for this info - will keep it for future use!
(OT - your 'tube' dogs are adorable! I don't think I've ever heard them called that. I've wanted one of those dogs forever but can't have pets as my disabled son would not be very kind to a pet. And thought it interesting that your starting & goal weights in your sig line are the same as mine as well as the walking, which I've stopped but will be starting again. Hope you reach your goal!) =o)
|Tue, 07-11-2006 - 7:41pm
I subscribed to the HP newsletters and when there are new drivers or other info they email me and I go and get the updates or whatever right away.
But whenever something is in warrenty by all means that is the best thing to do. It is sure better than something go wrong the day after it runs out....lol
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Kenmore 5.4 cu. ft. Electric Range w/ Convection Oven - BlackItem# 02294199000 | Model# 94199
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Kenmore 5.4 cu. ft. Electric Range - Sleek, Low-Maintenance
This Kenmore 5.4 cu. ft. electric range 9419 offers exceptional features that will save you valuable time while still providing quality meals for your family. The smooth ceramic glass surface displays dual 12/6 elements and a warming zone for maintaining the perfect serving temperature. Bring water to a rapid boil with the 3,200W Turbo Boil heating element which can cut your cooking time in half. This Kenmore electric range with convection oven comes equipped with a fan to evenly distribute heat for perfect baking and browning and a large storage drawer for all your cooking utensils.
- Designed to eliminate hot spots and spread heat evenly, fan convection circulates hot air throughout the oven for more even cooking, browning and flavor sealed into every bite.
- One of the fastest heating elements around, Electric Turbo Boil™ delivers 3,200 watts of heat in seconds, bringing pots and kettles to a boil without wasting your valuable time.
- The dual element swaps from 6- to 9-inch sizes in seconds, giving pots and pans the fit they need for even heat and optimum cooking.
- Channeling radiant heat to pots, pans and skillets, the high performance Power Burner Element makes it easy to boil, brown and sear foods to perfection.
- A convenient storage drawer underneath the oven provides valuable space for storing baking sheets, pans and pizza trays, so they're out of the way but still within reach.
- Easy Set™ electronic oven controls automate temperature, timer and other features so you can bake a pie, roast beef or cook a casserole with just the touch of a finger.
- Durable and sleek, the ceramic glass cooktop adds a modern look to the kitchen while cleaning spills easily, fending off scrapes and avoiding damage from dropped utensils.
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I am truly enjoying my Kenmore range. I have only owned Kenmore ranges but decided to do some comparison shopping to see what other brands offer. After extensive research, I found myself purchasing another Kenmore range and I am truly happy that I did. Some of the features that I love the most are that it is easy to keep clean, heats up quickly and the even cooking. I also love that there is an indicator light that lets you know that the burner still hot when the stove has been turned off -great safety feature.
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Enjoy using this range. New to convection but fun to use and experiment with on different recipes. I have purchased kenmore for years and have always been satisfied.
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I was ready to replace the Range in my rental condominium. As always, I went straight to Sears. I immediately found exactly what I wanted. We arranged for delivery in a few days. My tenant was very happy with both the delivery and the range.
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I have had this stove for over a month now and it is a great deal for the money. It has a real nice look, the turbo boil feature is as good as advertised, and the convection feature,,,Wow!!! Convection bake cooks 20-25% faster and it allows you to cook more than one thing in a timely manner. For example, I was able to bake 3lbs. of chicken breasts and big dish of corn casserole together! Worth every penny!!!
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It has great features. The double burner which can be large or small depending on your pan size is nice. I like the timer, and the stove top warming burner. The turbo boil will be nice for when I can later this summer.
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Love this range, the turbo boil is my new favorite toy! The ease of use is grand and the oven bakes so evenly and quick, even without using the convection bake! The glass top cleans very easy, no matter what was spilled on it!
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but you will soon find the flaws, the convection fan motor is undersized and overtly noisy, I've read many complaints about this and my main reason for returning the unit. I did have the Sears repairman out to check it first. if you take your cooking roasting and baking seriously DO Not buy this model, you will be disappointed. If on the other hand you just need to fill space or have a apartment to rent this is a nice choice though not exactly a bottom of the line price. It does feature a nice fast boil element and the flat glass surface heats beautifully. Like I said it looks nice and does its job adequatly but if you use it everyday it will show and you will not appreciate the cacophany of the freight train fan motor
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Although I have not had my order delivered yet, Im extremely excited to be able to use both of these appliances the first time. They caught my eye in the store and I just knew these were the right ones for me.
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Never had a cooktop or convection oven before. I am pleased with the purchase. I just baked my Christmas cookies, and aside from a little lack of clarity on where the racks should be placed, I went with my instincts and it worked fine (I used convection baking for the first time ever here). I need to get used to the burners. They seem to heat up so much faster than my old stove's did. I think I am going to enjoy this purchase very much!
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TORONTO, April 8, 2013 /CNW/ - According to a national survey conducted by Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Company Canada (Genworth Canada), first-time homebuyers are adjusting to the new mortgage requirements and making informed choices about homeownership.
The annual poll, completed in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Credit Counselling Services (CACCS), asked 1,514 Canadians questions about their financial well-being and preparedness. The 2013 survey revealed that there was a significant rise in the number of recent first-time buyers who say they put down more than 20% on their homes (56% vs. 36% in the 2012 survey). In fact, the number of people that said it is getting harder to save for that down payment is on the decline (50% vs. 55% in 2012) with more first-time buyers finding it easier to save money (9%, up from 5% in 2012). In addition, only 17 per cent of respondents thought it was a good time to buy, suggesting that low interest rates alone are not enough to entice Canadians to purchase a home.
"Canadians entering the real estate market are making financially astute choices by saving longer and putting down larger deposits on their homes," said Brian Hurley, Chairman and CEO of Genworth Canada. "They continue to value homeownership and are being responsible about the way they enter into mortgage debt. This trend bodes well for a soft-landing of the housing market."Among first-time homebuyers, the proportion saving for less than two years has decreased by nearly 30%, while the proportion saving for more than five years rose by more than 50%. This appears to indicate that fewer first-time homebuyers feel a sense of urgency about entering the real estate market, which is consistent with the fact that fewer expect house prices to rise in the next twelve months.
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Love this dishwasher. My daughter just purchased it and it is a really a neat machine. Love the apprearence and is very quite while it is running. I have this on my wish...Read complete review
Love this dishwasher. My daughter just purchased it and it is a really a neat machine. Love the apprearence and is very quite while it is running. I have this on my wish list for my next dishwasher,
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We bought this Dishwasher based on reviews, Electricity/Water savings and color was nice. HOWEVER, from the very beginning, it has been nothing but frustration. Silverware holder holds less than my old...Read complete review
We bought this Dishwasher based on reviews, Electricity/Water savings and color was nice. HOWEVER, from the very beginning, it has been nothing but frustration. Silverware holder holds less than my old dishwasher, not to mention that they do not all get clean (yes, they are put in properly, and not jammed, as well as pre-rinsed) and some fall down laying flat inside the holder. We have tried both positions for the silverware holder. Door position is seriously not helpful, but more of a pain. Inside is much smaller, and can only load limited items...ANOTHER WASTE. have to run again. You MUST use the Rinse-Aid or it won't dry properly, and in fact, does not clean as well if not added. We in fact have soft water as well, so this shouldn't be required at all as far as cleaning. We also do not shove items in, nor load dried on foods. Here's the rub: Purchasing for $$ savings, BUT paying more than running a much older molder that cleaned better, and didn't require pre-rinsing, nor rinse aid. We wind up HAND WASHING our dishes First, and then putting in this dishwasher or forgo it altogether, so essentially we are using (paying extra) water and soap BEFORE loading and then running (using More electricity, More soap, more $$) or just wash by hand and be done with it. This is a Hit or Miss piece of expensive equipment. I do not care about noise level, I believe most would agree that functioning properly after spending hard earned $$ is most important This is an VERY EXPENSIVE Dishwasher to own. What a huge waste of our hard earned $$$. I cannot recommend this to anyone, nor will I rush out to look at any Whirlpool Products.
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Extremely quiet
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Comments about Whirlpool Stainless Built-In Dishwasher:
I had no idea how quiet a dishwasher could be! My old one could be heard throughout the house. I also realized my old model was not getting things as clean. Everything is spotless now thanks to my new Whirlpool. I LOVE it!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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The silverware basket is designed to prevent nesting but the silverware doesn't fit well.
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love my new dishwasher, my glasses are so clear again. I never thought that cloudy look would go away.
Looks good, works great!
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We really like how our new dishwasher cleans....even the dirtiest of dishes are coming out sparkling clean. And...it is super quiet....we forget that it's on! The only negative would be the silverware holder; it seems a little flimsy and not the top quality of the rest of the appliance. Other than that, we love the look and function.
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Bought this dishwasher to replace a 1970s antique. Overall very impressed with the wash options and lower water bills (many energy saving options on this unit). My favorite feature is the PowerScour, and overall this washer uses very little water. Installation was simple, just need some elbow grease and a flashlight. The only complaint is that the detergent packets sometimes get stuck. You also have to use the maximum setting for the jet dry.
Great features everything was greatly worked out when you made this refrigerator
By Boysey
from Bradenton, FL, United States
Best fridge I ever brought I also got a dishwasher microwave and stove love the stainless steel so easy to clean
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By Grammy Linda
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So far, I have not been too impressed! We have only been in our home three weeks and have already had a technician out because the top rack fell off with dishes on it! The two clips that hold the rack in place feel off.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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This dishwasher really does the job and we were surprised about how quiet this machine is and how much you can do with arrangement of the configuration of the shelves. would highly recommend Whirlpool to all my friends
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I bought this a month ago and am pleased with the cleaning results (much better than my old machine). . .except for the silverware. The rack is in the door and that may be part of the problem. To load the rack using silverware spacers is time consuming and to unload is also time consuming. I have tried not using the spacers, but then the silverware may not get clean if it happens to be next to another spoon; or if it is a serving piece, the back of the utensil may not come clean. My old dishwasher (not a Whirlpool) had the silverware rack at the side of the bottom rack, and I know it allowed the silverware to wash cleaner. So I would recommend this dishwasher with that reservation.
Very quiet
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Very nice appliance, efficient and super quiet. Certainly does a great job of finishing the dishes. I was a staunch rinser before placing dishes in the dishwasher, but with the new whirlpool I haven't had to do so. Would certainly look at another whirlpool appliance next time I'm in the market. Had to use customer service for a loose handle, the agent walked me through the fix and all has been perfect since.
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Tacocat at Sasquatch 2014 (more by Chris & Rae Graham)
Seattle's Tacocat have deservedly gotten some praise this year for their entertaining new record, NVM, which they're continuing to play shows in support of. This month, on the west coast, they open for Haim, play 'Pizza Fest' with The Coathangers, Music Fest NW in Portland, and LINDA'S FEST.
Another one of their shows will happen in NYC on September 12 at Palisades. That's one of the three NYC shows their Hardly Art labelmates Shannon & the Clams are playing on their tour, and Las Rosas open that one, making for a great triple bill. Tickets for the Palisades show are still available. All Tacocat dates are listed below.
Tacocat are also featured in Budweiser's first episode of their 'Made In America' documentary series, which focuses on Seattle. Veteran Seattle-area musician Ben Gibbard calls Tacocat and La Luz his two favorite Seattle bands right now. You can watch that video, with the video for Tacocat's "Crimson Wave" and their list of dates, below...
Continue reading "Tacocat playing shows, including NYC w/ Shannon & the Clams and Las Rosas (dates)"
Death Cab for Cutie announces their first 2014 show; Ben Gibbard scored a film that premiered at Sundance
Death Cab for Cutie at Firefly 2012 (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin)
Ben Gibbard has been busy lately focusing on The Postal Service reunion and his solo career, but he did recently make some festival appearances with Death Cab for Cutie to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Transatlanticism at Bumbershoot and Barsuk 15. Death Cab have now announced their first show of 2014 which happens in upstate NY on May 23 at CMAC with indie folkies The Head and the Heart. Tickets go on sale Friday (1/24) at noon with a Venue/Radio presale starting Thursday (1/23) at 10 AM.
Ben also did the score for Laggies the new Lynn Shelton-directed film starring Chloe Grace Moretz and Keira Knightley that just made its premiere at the ongoing Sundance Film Festival. A Hollywood Reporter review of the film reads:
It takes some funny eyes-askance interrogation from Rockwell to remind us just how questionable it is for a 28 year-old to start going to high school keggers and having slumber parties with a teenager. Knightley's performance, convincingly desperate for anything that might point in a promising direction, makes sense of it while it's happening. Seigel's script earns its share of laughs while drawing not-too-blunt parallels between the adolescent dramas Megan witnesses and the difficulties she herself is having. Some kind of romantic collision between Megan and Craig is inevitable from their first scenes together, and the film integrates that unwise attraction into teen-movie shenanigans nicely.Check out a video of Keira Knightley discussing the film at Sundance and some classic Death Cab below...
Continue reading "Death Cab for Cutie announces their first 2014 show; Ben Gibbard scored a film that premiered at Sundance"
photos by Dana (distortion) Yavin
The Postal Service brought their reunion tour (with Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis in tow) to Coachella last night (4/13). The tour's in support of the 10th anniversary reissue of their only album, Give Up, and they played 8 of its 10 original songs, switching out "Recycled Air" and "Natural Anthem" for "A Tattered Line of String" and "Turn Around," both of which appear as previously-unreleased tracks on the reissue (listen on Spotify). Check out a video of their full set, along with more pictures from the show and the setlist below.
Pictures of Coachella Day 1 are HERE and HERE. The rest of Day Two are HERE. Stay tuned for more coverage. The festival continues today and is streaming live.
Postal Service pics, video and setlist below...
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The Postal Service announce even more Tour Dates, made a video & mini documentary with Tom Scharpling
Already two Brooklyn shows, and the list keeps growing. New Postal Service dates go on pre-sale on Wednesday. All dates are listed below.
Meanwhile, a music video and a short documentary about the reunited band are in the works. The title of the doc, according to IMDB, is "10 Years of the Postal Service", and the one and only Tom Scharpling directed it, as he recently told Matt Pinfield:
"I shot two things with them," Scharpling says. "One is a mini-documentary, getting Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamborello to tell the story of how this weird band came together and how they were mailing each other CD-R's back and forth. It's a straight mini-doc thing that should be out shortly. The other is a funny video that takes place in 2002, that shows Jimmy auditioning potential lead singers for Postal Service. We got an amazing group of people to come through."Tom's videos are always the best, so we definitely can't wait to see that. Meanwhile check out the video Tom made for one of Ben's' solo tracks.
Continue reading "The Postal Service announce even more Tour Dates, made a video & mini documentary with Tom Scharpling"
They don't care what Mos Def has to say.... the reunited Postal Service, like Beyonce before them, have added a second Brooklyn show at the Barclays Center! The new date, June 15th, is one day after the previously announced show at the same arena, which is part of a larger reunion tour that includes Sasquatch Fest and Coachella. Tickets to the new date go on sale Saturday at noon, though a pre-sale of some sort will start Friday at 10am (the first date is sold out). Stay tuned for more details.
This news comes just one day after we first heard an unreleased song by the band. Give Up (Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition) will be released via Sub Pop on April 9.
DOWNLOAD: The Postal Service - Such Great Heights (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: The Postal Service - The District Sleeps Alone Tonight (MP3)
The Postal Service finally returned this year, ten years after the release of their only album, Give Up, and began confirming a few festival slots like Coachella and Primavera Sound. Now they've finally revealed headlining dates in the US and Europe, including one in NYC at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on June 14! Tickets for that show are not on sale yet but check ticketmaster for updates.
UPDATE: Presale tickets are available now via The Postal Service's website.
Rilo Kiley frontwoman Jenny Lewis and Mynabirds frontwoman Laura Burhenn will be part of The Postal Service's live band for this tour. All dates are listed below...
Continue reading "The Postal Service announces headlining dates (Barclays Center included!)"
DOWNLOAD: The Postal Service - Such Great Heights (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: The Postal Service - The District Sleeps Alone Tonight (MP3)
As promised, there is a Postal Service reunion in the works and the duo have just redesigned their website to feature nothing at the moment except that picture above.
Ben Gibbard on The Colbert Report
Death Cab for Cutie/Postal Service frontman Ben GIbbard appeared on The Colbert Report last night (1/10) to perform the song "Bigger Than Love" off of his 2012 solo album, Former Lives. Ben brought out fellow Tom Scharpling associate Aimee Mann to play bass, sing the first verse, and join Ben on vocals in the chorus. They were also joined by Aimee's pal Ted Leo on guitar and Jon Wurster on drums. Ben also did a solo acoustic performance of "I'm Building a Fire," and like Stephen Colbert's other musical victims, he was interviewed on the show too. You can watch videos of both songs and the interview below.
PREVIOUSLY: Postal Service reunion in the works
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Ben Gibbard at HiFi Bar in October (more by Amanda Hatfield)
Death Cab for Cutie/Postal Service frontman Ben Gibbard, who released his solo debut, Former Lives, this year, will be teaming up with novelist Ron Currie Jr. (who authored God Is Dead, Everything Matters!, and will publish Flimsy Little Plastic Miracles on February 7) for a night of conversation and music in NYC at Strand Book Store on January 9 from 7-8 PM. Ron will be previewing his forthcoming novel at the event and Ben will be performing solo acoustic songs. You can gain entry by purchasing a copy of Everything Matters!, God Is Dead, or a $15 Strand gift card at Strand's site.
Ben recently recorded a Twelve Days of Fretboard session where he performed "A Hard One to Know" from Former Lives and was also interviewed. The video of that session is below.
Continue reading "Ben Gibbard teaming with novelist Ron Currie Jr. for a night of "conversation and music""
Ben Gibbard at Hi-Fi Bar in October (more by Amanda Hatfield)
Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben GIbbard, who played a single intimate show in NYC during CMJ, kicked off his tour with Advance Base in Minneapolis last week and they're set to hit NYC TONIGHT (11/5) at Town Hall. Tickets for tonight's show are still available.
Ben also just recently released a video for "Teardrop Windows" off of his debut album, Former Lives (out now via Barsuk), which was directed by Tom Scharpling, who also recently directed videos for Aimee Mann, Nude Beach, and others. The video stars comedian Kurt Braunohler, who plays a record label executive that tries to turn Ben into a "bad boy." Check out that video and an updated list of dates below.
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Ben Gibbard @ HiFi Bar
Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard released his debut solo LP, Former Lives, yesterday (10/16) and celebrated it with a private, intimate release show at HiFi Bar on Avenue A. He played a bunch off his new album and also treated us to a number of Death Cab faves like "Blacking Out the Friction," "Title and Registration," "Soul Meets Body," and "Grapevine Fires." During his set, Ben told a story about how he was happy to return to the space that used to be Brownies, where Death Cab played years ago. The show was opened by Bird of Youth singer Beth Wawerna. Pictures from the show are in this post.
Ben will return to NYC when his tour with Advance Base hits Town Hall on November 5. Tickets for that show are still available.
More pics below.
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Ben Gibbard playing private NYC record release show before tour, played Fallon (updated dates, video & LP stream)
Ben Gibbard w/ Death Cab at Beacon Theater in April (more by Dominick Mastrangelo)
Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard releases his solo debut LP, Former Lives, this Tuesday (10/16) via Barsuk and he'll play an invite-only record release show in NYC during CMJ on the day of the release (10/16) at HiFi Bar (169 Avenue A, formerly Brownies where Death Cab played way back when). Bird of Youth singer Beth Wawerna is opening the show. Again, there are no tickets available to the public for this show but Ben is giving list spots away on his Facebook.
After this release show, Ben will kick off a previously discussed tour, which Advance Base supports. That tour hits NYC on November 5 at Town Hall. Tickets for that show are still available.
Ben was also on Fallon this past Friday (10/12) to play "Teardrop Windows" and "Oh, Woe" off of Former Lives. You can watch videos of those two performances, stream Former Lives in its entirety, and check out an updated list of all upcoming dates, below.
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Advance Base - 'The Shut-In's Prayer'
Advance Base (the current project of Owen Ashworth formerly of Casiotone for the Painfully Alone) released his debut album for the project, A Shut-In's Prayer, earlier this year. Stream two of its tracks, "New Gospel" and "Summer Music," and watch the video for the latter below.
Advance Base has a number of upcoming shows this year including a few support dates for Mark Kozelek (Sun Kil Moon/Red House Painters) on his upcoming tour which brings both musicians to NYC on September 29 at Music Hall of Williamsburg. Tickets for that show are still on sale. Advance Base also plays another NYC show one day earlier (9/28) at Union Hall with Pendulum Swings and Jennifer O'Connor. Tickets for that show are not yet on sale.
It's also just been announced that Advance Base will support Ben Gibbard on many of the dates on his upcoming solo tour, incuding the NYC show which happens on November 5 at Town Hall. Tickets for that show are still available. When we last spoke, The Town Hall date was the only announced date on Ben Gibbard's tour but that tour has just been revealed in full and is mostly with Advance Base except for a few California dates with Damien Jurado (who plays his own NYC show on his tour). All Ben Gibbard dates are listed below.
All lists of dates, song streams, and videos are below.
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Death Cab played Firefly Music Fest (pics, setlist); Ben Gibbard wrote a song for Ichiro Suzuki, releasing LP, playing Town Hall
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Death Cab for Cutie at Firefly Music Festival - 7/22/12
As mentioned, Death Cab for Cutie/Postal Service frontman Ben Gibbard will release his solo debut LP, Former Lives, on October 16 via Barsuk. Around the same time, he'll support the album with a tour which hits NYC for a show at Town Hall on November 5. Tickets for that show go on sale Friday (7/27) at 11 AM with an AmEx presale starting Wednesday (7/25) at noon. A Death Cab fan club presale also begins on Wednesday (7/25) at noon and an artist presale will be available to the general public on Thursday (7/26) at 10 AM. The tour hasn't been announced in full yet, but more dates will be revealed soon.
Ben still hasn't released any of the material from Former Lives, but he did just put out a new song called "Ichiro's Theme" in honor of Ichiro Suzuki, who used to play for the Mariners in Seattle where Ben is from, and is now a New York Yankee (who Ben hates). You can listen to that song below.
Meanwhile, Death Cab have been continuing to make their way around the US and just hit Delaware's Firefly Music Festival and Montclair, NJ for a show at Wellmont Theatre with Surfer Blood. More pictures and the setlist from their set at Firefly are below.
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Cake Shop still raising $$$, hosting a show w/ secret headliner and Grand Rapids (who open for Surfer Blood at Maxwell's)
Surfer Blood in Long Island in 2011 (more by Greg Cristman)
As mentioned L.E.S. rock club Cake Shop is going through some tough financial times and have started a PledgeMusic campaign to raise money to stay alive. There's seven days left on that campaign and the venue is 63% of the way there. If they don't reach their target, they won't get any of the money raised, so show your support -- we need Cake Shop around!
Meanwhile, Cake Shop has had some benefit shows like the one earlier this month where Clap Your Hands Say Yeah were the secret headliner.
The venue is throwing another benefit show this Thursday (7/19) with Grand Rapids, Shark? and a headliner listed as "extra secretly special band (bring yr wakeboard and some band aids!)." Hmm. $12 - 20 sliding scale cover.
In other news, Surfer Blood opens for Death Cab at Wellmont Theatre that night (7/19) (sold out) and also plays with Grand Rapids at Maxwell's on July 23 (tickets).
And in more related news, Death Cab frontman Ben Gibbard will release his debut solo album, Former Lives, on October 16 via Barsuk in the US and a day earlier in Europe via City Slang. The album was recorded at Aaron Espinoza's (Earlimart) studio, The Ship. Some tour dates in support of the release are TBA.
Ben Gibbard disses Yankee Stadium, played 3 nights @ Beacon Theater with Youth Lagoon (here's the last set of pics)
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Ben Gibbard @ Beacon Theater - 4/29/12
NYC showed Ben Gibbard and his band Death Cab For Cutie much love during a recent three night run at Beacon Theater. Ben did not return that love in a recent article about baseball stadiums in Rolling Stone. Ben said:
PNC Park is by far the most beautiful park in all of baseball. The place feels so intimate and old-fashioned in all the best ways. I love the design of their out-of-town scoreboard. The views of downtown Pittsburgh and the bridges across the Allegheny River at night are spectacular. You can also buy a gigantic bucket of hot wings there that will stop your heart. The new Yankee stadium is by far the worst I've been to. It might look like the old one from the outside, but inside it's more like a gaudy, Long Island shopping mall than a ballpark. A classic example of what happens when people have too much money and very little taste. Plus, it tends to be full of Yankees fans.Ouch Ben, ouch.
We already posted timely pictures of nights one and two of Death Cab's three-night run (along with news of their continued tour that hits NJ next time). Here is a set of pictures we've been saving, from the third and final night at Beacon with Youth Lagoon. More of them below...
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Ben Gibbard and Death Cab for Cutie are trying something different for a 2012 tour that kicked off Tuesday in Colorado, performing with the eight members of the Magik*Magik Orchestra -- six violins and two cellos.You saw last night's setlist. Check out more pictures from Friday's show at Beacon Theater, below...
That's the same group that appeared with Death Cab in its "Storytellers" episode on VH1, and helped add a deeper texture to last year's Codes and Keys. Still, Magik*Magik -- which has previously worked with Mike Patton, John Vanderslice, the Walkmen and the Dodos -- have become the principal storyline for a tour that [hits Beacon Theater in NYC three nights in a row this weekend].
The interesting part for concertgoers will be hearing some of the Death Cab's back catalog, including favorites like "Soul Meets Body," in this format. Gibbard admitted a little apprehension -- OK, a lot...
"It's a little terrifying," Gibbard tells HeyReverb. "There are so many variables. The entire show is a series of variables, for the first time in a long time. And that's a good thing. The first handful of shows, at least from our end, will be like walking through quicksand." [Something Else]
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Thurston and Kim still trendsetters...
Just two years after tying the knot, Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard have separated, Deschanel's rep confirms to Us Weekly.In related news, She & Himhave a new Christmas album out . You can listen to the whole thing on Spotify.
"It was mutual and amicable," a source adds. "There was no third party involved."
Matt Pond PA and Rocky Votolato are currently on a tour which stops by NYC this Saturday (3/19) at Bowery Ballroom after hitting The Loft in Poughkeepsie, NY a day earlier. Matt Pond told Austinist that he's finishing up the recording of his new EP Spring Fool due out this spring.
The Wooden Birds, American Analog Set frontman Andrew Kenny's project which Matt Pond has contributed to, are releasing their second full length Two Matchsticks on June 7 via Barsuk.
"Kenny wrote every song on Two Matchsticks and played every instrument, recorded it in a converted bedroom at home, and mixed at Austin's Resonate Studio with producer Louie Lino (Nada Surf). The album also features special guests Ben Gibbard, members of Ola Podrida, and Wooden Birds touring members Matt Pond and Leslie Sisson, who, in addition to backing vocals, takes a solo turn in a song custom penned by Kenny."They are currently down at SXSW. All dates and a video below...
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Versus playing shows, Cymbals Eat Guitars playing a benefit, Noise Pop initial lineup announced (Ben Gibbard & many more)
The once extinguished but now active Versus is scheduled to play Mercury Lounge on February 19th, their lone East Coast date as part of a handful of US dates late next month. Tickets for Mercury Lounge go on sale at noon. The band released their first LP in ten years, On the Ones and Threes, via Merge Records in 2010.
You can also catch Versus's Richard Baluyut when he appears during Jennifer O'Connor's residency at Rock Shop on February 8th. Tickets are still available, and he'll be joined by Charles Bissell of The Wrens and Kendall Meade of Mascott.
Speaking of Charles Bissell, he is also on the bill of a Project Matters Benefit at Maxwell's in Hoboken on January 23rd with Cymbals Eat Guitars and Escape Directors. Tickets are on sale.
Versus is also on board for Noise Pop 2011 in San Francisco, CA. To be exact, they play Cafe Du Nord with their touring labelmates Telekinesis & The Love Language on February 23rd. The whole festival will take place at multiple venues from February 22-27 and will also feature appearances from Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal Service), Ted Leo (solo), The Concretes (who are touring), Waaves & Best Coast (who are touring together), How to Dress Well (who plays Brooklyn soon), No Age, Yo La Tengo, and many other favorites. The full slate of initially-announced bands is below, and you can get your badges now.
Full list of Noise Pop bands, some video and all Versus dates are below.
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Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie sang the National Anthem at the San Francisco Giants v. Philadelphia Phillies playoff game in San Francisco that is happening right now (go Yanks!). Video below...
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"Played the Simon & Garfunkel tribute in Central Park last night. John Roderick brought it! Ben Gibbard's psych jam ruled..." - Aimee Mann
Holmes Brothers (Sherman, Popsy and Wendell) & Mayor Bloomberg (WFUV)
Ben Gibbard & St. Vincent play "Fakin it" (WFUV)
Paul Simon & WFUV Music Director Rita Houston (WFUV)
SummerStage hosted a pricey benefit for its free programming last night (June 8) in Central Park. The show was a tribute to the songs of Simon & Garfunkel, and musicians covered the pair mostly as duos. St. Vincent and Ben Gibbard teamed up for "Fakin' It," Dean & Britta played "Homeward Bound," Alejandro Escovedo and Willie Nile played "The Boxer," Aimee Mann and John Roderick did "Only Living Boy in New York," Loudon Wainwright III and Lucy Wainwright Roche sang "Bleecker Street" and lots more. Both Simon and Garfunkel were there, but didn't perform. The full performer+set list is posted below.
How did the new speakers at Central Park sound? The SummerStage series continues through August. Celebrate Brooklyn kicks off TONIGHT (6/9).
No videos from the show at the moment, but someone posted some from the show's rehearsal that took place one night earlier at City Winery. Those with the Central Park setlist, below...
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Joshua Light Show Residency @ Abrons Arts Center kicks off, Dean & Britta also playing NYU in October
Dean @ LPR (more by Chris La Putt)
Abrons Art Center hosts The Joshua Light Show In Residence May 12 - 15, 2010: Four evenings of live music and visuals featuring Spectrum, Dean & Britta, Silver Apples, Oneida, Woods, MV & EE, Steve Moore, and itsnotyouitsme. Tickets $15 advance/$20 door.
Silver Apples will also play a 2nd show in Brooklyn on May 16th.
Dean & Britta also play as part of an expensive benefit at Central Park Summerstage on June 8th (which Ben Gibbard & St Vincent have since been added to), and they'll be doing a "13 Most Beautiful...Songs for Andy Warhol's Screen Tests" show at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts on October 22nd (possibly part of CMJ).
Spectrum also plays Knitting Factory on May 19th.
Joe Mande interviewed Ben Gibbard (video), played a BV day party w/ Tig Notaro (pics), releasing a book about 'hipsters'
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Joe Mande @ Club DeVille
2007 ECNY Emerging Comic Award winning comedian Joe Mande is a major favorite of mine, and he's no stranger to the Brooklyn Vegan Live Event Planning Committee (not a real committee). Not only was he on the bill of the very first installment of our epic comedy / music show Rock n' RoFL, Joe (who also performed at the Stereogum party on Saturday) was also one of two comedians to perform to a chatty crowd at the BrooklynVegan / DailyMotion SxSW Day Party on Friday March 19th, 2010. Tig Notaro was the other comedian on our show, and another personal favorite (you may know her as officer Tig on the Sarah Silverman Program).
I didn't realize until very recently that Joe has been working on a book and that it is set to drop on Tuesday March 30, 2010. The book, entitled Look At This Fucking Hipster, began as a modest Tumblr blog but quickly ballooned into a heavily followed phenomenon.
Look at this Fucking Hipster (LATFH.com) was born in April 2009 as a way to help author Joe Mande help his dad answer the question, "Is that a hipster?" Months later, with millions of followers and dozens of parodies, it has become a cultural phenomenon, referenced in media, newspapers, blogs, and more.To celebrate the release of the book (which you can get at Amazon), the March 31, 2010 installment of Totally J/K with Joe and Noah at NYC's UCB Theater will be devoted to celebrating its release with guests including Reggie Watts, Kurt Braunohler & Kristen Schaal (who you can also catch this Friday, 3/26 at Karma Lounge), BEEAAAANNSSS, and MANY MORE. And don't forget that the UCB theater is a dark, dank, subterranean venue that always has $2 hipster champagne (PBR). So grab your mom's glasses, your tightest jeans, your daddy's Red Wings (that may have actually seen some hard labor in their past), and your terrible cassette tape / bird / star tattoos and join the fun!
Look at This Fucking Hipster is a collection of photos, snarky captions and short essays exploring--and, let's be honest, poking fun at--the wide world of hipster culture, from Williamsburg to Silver Lake and points between. Chapters cover types of hipsters, celebrity hipsters, hipsters through the ages, hipster love connections, and the next generation of hipsters (AKA hipster babies).
P.S. By BEEAAAANNSSS we assume they mean they got the actual Darren Mabee (a regular character on the latfh site) to make an appearance.
More pictures from our SXSW party, and a video of Joe interviewing Ben Gibbard at the Stereogum party (with Scott from Stereogum), below....
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"And the tree was happy"
One of my favorite books of all time is Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree. It is a heartfelt story that has inspired me all my life.
As we began planning our day, I racked my brain trying to find some way to incorporate this touching story into our celebration.
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Yes, Mr. Ostrich and I are one of the many wedding duos who are all about the fingerprint tree! And why not? For us, this wedding tree represents the cherished few whose love and friendship has helped us grow and flourish over the years. They are our Giving Tree…and we are lucky to have them in our lives.
We found some awesome Etsy shops that create these sweet guest book alternatives, but they are a bit pricey for a budget bee. So we'll do a bit more window shopping and tree drawing (it would be fantastic if i could actually put my art school education to use!) and see where we end up. Stay tuned!
My fellow thoughtful bees, what unique guest book ideas are you dreaming up for your wedding? You all have such inspiring ideas!
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text: True story I promise! Once a lady came from the US to Germany where I was living and took some time to go to the Princess' Library in Darmstadt. Since she spoke a little German, not much, but enough to get an English speaking librarian, she began to ask about period costume books. These were books printed in period such as Jost Amman, and Vecellio. Sure enough, they had copies. Well, not copies, they had first editions stamped with the dates that they were entered into the Library's catalogue. The Jost Amman had a date of 1573 as I remember. At any rate we made a date and the librarian ordered the books to be on hand for us. When we came in with our little white gloves (an assumption on our part) they plunked the pile of books down in front of us, asked us NOT to use the gloves because they might make us clumsy and wrinkle the pages. The library staff went on their merry way and we tried not to raise the humidity in the room too much from hyperventilating that we were actually handling these things. Later, when we asked about photographing the librarian told us that it would be 20 pfennig a page and they would do it for us. I still have the Jost Amman on 35 mm film, as well as one of the cookbooks (Cariadoc already has this one and its translation). Lesson, there are MANY libraries that have period holdings. Not all of them are staffed with academic dragons who sit over their hordes of old books like Smaug in the Lonely Mountain, preferring they turn to holy dust rather than let them be of use to someone. One of the answers is to make a lending copy and make people pay a bit to consult it. There is a company in California, www.Octavo.com that is putting manuscripts on CD and selling them. They will be doing this to the Library of Congress' Gutenberg Bible (not that we particularly care about this one). They do have one by Hans Holbein, Icones Historiarum Veteris Testamenti, 1547 which is great because they show you exactly what the original looks like, and you can manipulate and zoom in on things. I realize that small libraries don't have that capability, but the Princess's Library did have the ability to photograph the books in their collection and make them available for a fee. In fact after they made my copy and I told them that we would probably want more for a couple of other people, they simply took mine back to use as a master and made several more from it (I don't know how they duplicated negatives, but they did.) Also, when we said we would like to be able to possibly publish the Jost Amman for our club, the librarian just shrugged and said they didn't care as long as it wasn't one of their hand scribed manuscripts. We didn't, and I still have the film, but I think that most of the images have been printed in things like Weidnitz and the book of trades, etc. Much the same thing happened when we went to the German History Museum in Nuremberg. We got to see and touch a number of the pieces in the conservation area (a couple of the 16th century pieces had actually been rented out as fancy dress in the 50's to raise money to re-create the museum after WWII! They still had bits of lace at the wrist and neck edges put on to protect them, and steel shank pearl buttons to replace the fasteners!!!!!) Perhaps having seen so much of their history go up in smoke in the last century the Germans feel they should be appreciated before they disappear completely. However, this was in the 1980's Regina Romsey A couple of additions: <<If you have the least intention of publishing your findings, say what the sketches will be used for (some libraries do not allow images of their holdings to be re-used in any public manner without specific permission.)>> I would say *most* libraries (and museums) do not allow images of holdings to be published or reused without specific permission. And you cannot assume they will allow you to - you *must* ask, if for no other reason than it's polite. If you publish photos from a collection, say by posting them on your website, and they find out, trust me, you will never get back in (and it's a small world - word will get around.) If you do get permission to photograph things, most likely you will be asked to signed a form saying you understand your images are for personal use/research only, and specifying what you need to do if you want to publish images.


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Catalina Canyon Apartments is located in the northwest area of Tucson, Arizona and offers one and two bedroom apartment homes! Catalina Canyon is conveniently located next to shopping, entertainment, and dining! Catalina Canyon welcomes you to your new home! Credit cards accepted (Visa, Mastercard, & Discover)
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Enclave at the Foothills
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- Playground
The Enclave at the Foothills is located in the Northwest area of Tucson, Arizona and offers studio, one, two and three bedroom apartment homes! The staff at the Enclave is committed to serving our valued residents! Come and experience the difference
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Dorinda Vista Apartments
- Five Unique Floorplans
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Experience the tranquil oasis of Dorinda Vista Apartment Homes! Dorinda Vista is located in the Northwest area of Tucson, Arizona! Our community has one, two and three bedroom apartment homes with outstanding amenities and community value! Call us today to schedule an appointment! We look forward to welcoming you home!
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Place at Village At The Foothills, The
- Spacious floorplans
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Located in sunny Tucson, AZ. Village at the Foothills is Ideally located within close proximity to Tucson National Golf Course and Foothills Mall with shopping, dining and entertainment, as well as easy access to Interstate 10.
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Palm Canyon
- Gated community
- Full size washer & dryer
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- Huge closets
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- Small pets welcome
- Short term leases available
- Two pools/spas
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Palm Canyon is located on the Northwest side of Tucson, Arizona and offers one, two and three bedroom apartment homes! Palm Canyon is a gated and pet friendly community! Palm Canyon looks forward to welcoming you home!
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- Full sized washer & dryer (select units)
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- Seven Floorplan
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Look no further for great apartment home living in Tucson, Arizona! The beautiful apartment home community of Tierra Rica is located in the perfect northwest Tucson location. Great dining and family fun are just moments away. We are conveniently located near the Foothills mall and we are just minutes from downtown Tucson and the I-10 freeway. Come home to luxury today. Come home to Tierra Rica.
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Avilla Marana
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Avilla Preserve
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My name is Kristine Bartz and I am a sophomore here atKettering, pursuing dual degrees in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. I graduated fromOxfordHigh Schoolwith Honors, in 2012. I have always been involved in service to my community and wish to continue that service through the Student Government here atKettering. I am an excellent communicator not only because I can express myself well but because I am also a very good listener. As my fellow students and professors know, I also possess dogged determination and will always see things through that I have undertaken. I believe I possess the skills to listen to the student body and represent them well in our Student Government.
1. What activities are/were you involved in atKettering and in high school? (list academic year, as well as any positions you may have held in any organization)
- I received the Congressional Medal of Merit from U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers (MI. 8th District)
- I received the Scholastic Excellence Award from the Commandant of the United States Marine Corps
- I received the Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance Youth Recognition Award
- I ran for and was elected President of the Oxford Chapter of the National Honor Society
- I was the Oxford High School Coordinator and Representative for the American Red Cross Blood Drives
- I conducted 2 successful Blood Drives for the American Red Cross
- I was invited to attend a National Youth Leadership Seminar inWashingtonD.C.on National Defense and was recognized for my 'Outstanding Achievement and Interest in our National Defense.'
- I was selected to attend the 70th Annual American Legion Ladies Auxiliary 'GirlsState.'
- At 'Girls State' I was elected as a 'Congressman' and then the Minority Leader for the House of Representatives
- I received the Oxford Cup from Oxford High School (An Award dating back to1925 given each year to the Outstanding Student chosen by both the teachers and fellow students)
- I was selected as a WEB Leader at Oxford High School (Where Everyone Belongs is an outreach program to make new students feel comfortable and welcomed)
- I was selected as a Link Crew Leader at Oxford High School (a program to assist and mentor incoming Freshmen)
- I was selected to participate as a 'Bully Buster' at Oxford High School (an anti-bullying program)
- I was nominated for the Detroit News/Catch 2012 Outstanding High School Graduate Scholarship Program
- I have achieved a Black Belt (1st Dan) in Tang Soo Do Muk Do Da Kwan (a Korean Martial Art)
- I am an Instructor for Women's and Children's Self-Defense classes.
- I have volunteered my time to Project Lighthouse restoring houses for families in Pontiac, MI.
- I have volunteered my time locally to Habitat for Humanity building new homes for families in need.
- I have volunteered my time to Desert Angels. Desert Angels is an organization that creates, packs, and ships Care Packages to Our Troops overseas.
- I was elected in 2012 to the Board of Directors of the Saginaw Soap Box Derby Association as Secretary. (a non-profit 501c- 4 )
- I am a Co-Driver for the 'Super Kids' Derby Races. This is somewhat like a 'Special Olympics' form of car racing. These special derby cars have dual seats and controls which allow both mentally and physically challenged children to safely feel the 'Thrill of the Hill' driving in a real derby race car.
- I received the first Youth Leadership Award for showing Exemplary Leadership as a youth in Soap Box Derby Racing.
- I wrote an essay and won the Regional Fleet Reserve Association Patriotic Essay Contest. (an association of active and retired Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine veterans)
- I have studied 2 years of Mandarin Chinese and 4 years of Spanish and continue to pursue these languages
- I am a member of and participate in my church choir as an Alto
- I attended 'Camp Compass' leadership camp at Kettering University as a 1st term freshman
- I was elected as Vice President of the Resident Hall Association at Kettering University as a 1st term freshman.
- I was recruited by and joined the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority at Kettering University as a 1st term freshman
- I ran for and was elected as Secretary of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority as a 2nd term freshman.
- I was selected as a member of the Academic Counsel at Kettering University as a 1st term freshman.
- I was invited to participate in the CETL Program at Kettering University as a 1st term freshman.
- I was accepted as a "Bronze Key" (freshman) into the 'Keys' Robot Society of Kettering University
- I was chosen to be a Student Public Relations Liaison for Kettering University
- I am currently a Dual Major student at Kettering University in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
- I am currently working as a 1st level employee at Nexteer Corporation in Saginaw, MI.as a co-op student from Kettering University (Nexteer is primarily a power steering manufacturer for the automotive industry)
2. What is the one trait you want people to know you for?
I hope my sincerity is what people who have gotten to know me will remember. I always strive to be understanding and truly sincere with others and I believe that when people recognize your dedication to a cause, they will work harder to help you achieve your goals as passion is contagious and motivates others.
3. What is your favorite quote/saying?
"When the going gets tough, the tough get going."
4. What do you think can be improved atKettering and what steps will you take to accomplish this improvement?
I believe that communication with the student body can be improved. There are so many opportunities available for students to be involved in that they are unaware of until the event is actually occurring. Better communication will result in higher participation and as communication continues to evolve, we must keep pace. I posses excellent communication skills and have even been chosen by Kettering to be a Student Public Relations Liaison for outside Media contacts.
5. What has been your biggest success and failure? What have you learned from them?
My senior year in high school I was President of our local chapter of The National Honor Society. As president, I undertook a Blood Drive in coordination with The American Red Cross. This Blood Drive sort of constitutes both my greatest success in that it was one of the most productive Blood Drives in Oxford's history and not so much a failure as a desire to do better for such a noble cause, as I believe that one can always learn from mistakes, then adapt and strive to do better and be even more successful the next time.
6. What is your motivation for wanting to represent the student body via Student Senate?
I was brought up in a family that always performed service for others, so service for others has always been a natural part of my life. I wish to continue that service by representing my fellow students through participation in our university. I do not wish to merely attendKetteringUniversity but to be involved in its success, both now and in the future and I believe I have much to contribute.


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Red Hot Joy. Have you got it?
A couple of weeks ago I had Amanda Gore speaking at my first Red Hot Event of the year. Most people know who Amanda is but if you don't, you may like to look her up. Just sayin!! Amanda is a world class international speaker who travels the world speaking to millions of people. She has this ability to touch the hearts of everyone who hears her in a hilarious, real, emotion charged way. She's amazing. You laugh and cry and as you hear what she's saying and think to yourself, 'Yeah, I do that', 'That's ME!'.
Her big focus is spreading the message of Joy around the world. I mean seriously, don't you think we all take things just way too seriously these days? All our problems and stress could quite possibly be as easy as us just learning to lighten up and laugh now and then. Its not rocket science but it can be rocket science teaching people HOW to do this. And that's what Amanda does with precision.
She was talking about 'Joy in the Workplace' and how important that is to create an environment thats happy, fun and most of all productive. As leaders, business owners or employers, the tone we set at work determines the tone of the organisation. It starts with us and filters down. It is of utmost important to bring Joy back into the workplace, allow people to feel valued, acknowledge them for their efforts and celebrate their achievments….including your own.
Watch these videos of Amanda and you'll know what I'm talking about. ENJOY!!!


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I get on the scale and see pounds lost. That's always encouraging. Recently I have been noticing inches lost too. Especially in my waist and hips. I have gone from a size 16 to between a size 8 to 10. I can hardly believe it, but then again, I can. I have worked hard to lose the weight and I watch my calories and exercise. I guess I just wasn't prepared for such results. I feel good about what I am doing and the results I am seeing. I set small obtainable goals so that I can meet them.
Thursday was a good day for me. I went to the heart doctor and things look good. I will go back and have some more tests later this month.
That evening I went to the gym and did some cardio before I went to work out with my trainer. It has been six months since we started so he took my measurements again. I had lost 17 total inches, most notably 7 3/4 inches from my waist. HE was so excited. I knew I had lost because of the way my clothes fit, I just didn't know how much. What a motivator. I put extra effort into my workout with him (he even noticed that). He also told many other trainers at the gym, who I have gotten to know and they all congratulated me. I felt so good. Then this morning I weighed myself and I was down another pound.
Oh, what a feelin!
Tuesday I stopped at one of my favorite clothing stores on the way home from work. I bought a size smaller pants than what I had been wearing (wearing a 14 - bought a 12). I wore them to work on Wednesday and received lots of compliments on them. But they are too big too! I didn't even try them on in the store, because I figured I was in a size 12. I felt so good all day.
That evening I went to the gym and did a work out with my trainer. We weighed in and I had lost 6 pounds in 3 weeks. Second happy dance.
My trainer has also asked me (several times) to write a "Success Story" testimonial that they can put up on the wall at the gym. I told him I would, but just haven't finished it yet. I told him last night I was working on it, and he told me he wants to give a copy of it to his mother (who lives 6 hours away) to motivate her to exercise. I took that as a compliment because his mother and I are the same age (I found out). That too made me feel good. Here is someone he cares very much about and he wants me to motivate her. He's been good to and for me so I will try to write something that speaks to her. Wednesday was a good day!
On my way home today from work I stopped off at one of my favorite stores, which happens to be on my way home. I was going to buy underwear rather than do the laundry (too much information). Anyway I was looking at some of the new spring clothes and they had some really pretty things by Emma James. So I stopped and looked. I had given away my size 16's, yeah! And I have been wearing size 14, but even they are too big. Today I bought a pair of pants in a size 12! I haven't been in a 12 I think since I was 12. Oh, what a great feeling. It made me feels good. What a motivator.
On Monday, Feb 12 I was feeling like I had the flu, throwing up, dehydration, and my bloodsugar was over 600. I couldn't control it so I went to the hospital. In the ER they ran tests and told me I had a mild heart attack, did a dye test and foound 99% blockage in my artery and put in a stint. What a shock since I didn't have the normal or even the abnormal symptoms. The DRs said 40 years of diabetes has made me a high risk and that my healthy eating, weight loss and exercise probably made it so the attack wasn't worse.
The doc says I should continue on my diet and continue exercising, although I won't be able to go back at full force right away.
I am so thankful to have made it through this and after just three days am home. I am now more conscious of how my body feels and what I need to do, as well as how important doing the right thing is.


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Line of Sight
A few months ago, I was talking to my father on the phone. He asked me how I was doing and as I am programmed to do, I said, "I'm fine." But he knew I was NOT fine and he pushed a little harder and asked me why I seemed so distracted and not like myself. Because apparently, I am usually a fine tuned and effervescent bubbly thing.
And so I told him about some things that were bothering me. Some uncertainties that had crept into my life which had made me doubt myself. I wouldn't say that I was having a pity party for myself, but … ok, I actually WAS. It was pitiful how much self-pitying was happening at this really not fun party. To which I had invited nobody but myself. It felt only right to finally extend an invitation to my father.
I expected my father to tell me to snap out of it. At times like this, he likes to talk about God and believing in God's plan, and as someone who is not very religious, he will usually lose me here as my eyes glaze over and I listen to how I am supposed to put my faith and trust in G to the O to the D.
But that's not my belief system and so at times like this, I usually find little comfort in my father's words.
But on this day, my father surprised me. He didn't talk about God. He didn't ask me to pray. He didn't even tell me to meditate, which is another one of his favorite solutions for my problems. On this day, he shared with me one of his own stories of feeling grave uncertainty in his life.
I have written before on my blog that my father is nearly blind. Most likely as a result of the intense malnourishment he suffered as a child, he developed several cataracts, glaucoma and an illness called Retinitis Pigmentosa at a very young age, before he was even 40. The cataracts and glaucoma were bad enough but Retinitis Pigmentosa is a degenerative disease which basically starts on the outsides of your eyes – think your peripheral vision – and slowly starts to work its way inward until you become fully blind.
My dad didn't know how long he had until the Retinitis worked its way completely into his eyes. He knew he had to stop driving though, because he was losing vision at such a rapid pace that it was frightening.
At the same time, my father was scared. He had to earn a living and he had to support his family in America and help those he could in India.
As things turned out, it was during this time that my father learned that he was laid off from his job after several staff cuts. He wasn't sure what he was going to do. Not only was being unemployed a challenge, but he now had this handicap that could prevent him from being able to find a job. In addition, he didn't know how long he had until he lost his eyesight.
I think about how scary this time must have been for my father. I think about the uncertainty that he was living with everyday and am amazed at how positive he remained, for I recall him during this time and had no idea of the burden that he was bearing on his shoulders. He did not share his fears with me as a child, and I am grateful because I don't know if I could have handled seeing that fear.
My father ultimately found a job – one in NYC which he could commute to by public transportation. He had to make some compromises to make it work, but he did what he had to do with the situation he had been dealt.
My father shared this story with me to remind me that we all go through times where things look bleak or our options feel limited. That everybody has to go through some uncertainty in life. Sometimes there are no clear answers or solutions waiting for us on the other side of our uncertainty.
But there is a way. There always is a way.
On that day when I was talking to my dad, I wasn't ready to embrace the positive or hopeful that could be around the bend which I couldn't see or touch. Instead, I was focused on the negative which seemed so much more real in that moment. Hearing my father tell me his story made me realize how different things would have been had my father only chosen to embrace the negative, which he was getting pounded by. How different would his life be if he had let himself be defeated by a diagnosis that assured him he would be robbed of sight before I graduated from high school? (FYI – he can still see today. It's limited, but he can see more than any of the doctors anticipated).
My father may be nearly blind, but he was able to see the possibility in the positive, something which many people with sight, myself included, often overlook. And I am so grateful. So freaking grateful that he did.


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Anger is a universal emotion. We all experience it to varying degrees at some point. Even for sober people, anger issues can get out of control, but for a recovering alcoholic, anger can present a different set of problems.
Alcohol is a depressant. It effectively numbs a person, both physically and mentally. A lot of people turn to drugs and alcohol as a way to self-medicate; they are unable to cope with emotional or personal issues, so they seek solace in the oblivion of intoxication. Over time, the effects of addiction can really dull one's emotions even in day-to-day life. In addition, during the recovery process, an addict has to cope with the physical and psychological effects of the withdrawal process. This suffering, in addition to a newfound clarity brought on by the absence of the drug, can cause heightened emotional responses, particularly in terms of anger. Even a person who is not a recovering addict will tend to be short-tempered when not feeling well. Something as simple as a headache can cause irritability and lashing out. Stress can also lead to anger issues – such recent social phenomena as road rage and air rage are just a few examples of how many respond negatively to the effects of stress. When coupled with the constant effort of the recovery process, stress can become magnified, causing excessive anger – that is, anger out of proportion to the cause.
It is important for those recovering from drugs or alcohol who are dealing with anger management issues to avoid certain common stimulants, such as nicotine and caffeine. These are often used to excess by recovering addicts, but it is simply replacing one addiction with another. It is also important to recognize that one is in a precarious emotional situation. The recovery process can take anywhere from weeks to years, depending on the severity of the situation, and it is a long, uphill struggle with many obstacles to overcome. It can be physically and psychologically exhausting at times, and unfortunately, the stress and strain of the day-to-day world will not kindly step aside out of consideration for these things.
While it is often impossible to simply control how you feel, there are some steps you can take to improve how you deal with anger issues. Since you are in the recovery process, you've already had to go through a process of self-examination in order to make improvements. You have to understand and accept that you are sometimes going to get angry for what others may perceive as no apparent reason. While that is unfortunate, you can nevertheless minimize the impact of your anger on yourself and those around you. Some suggestions are to simply take a break. The old idea of closing your eyes and mentally counting to ten is a good example. It may allow you to gain some self-control and prevent you from lashing out. In extreme situations, you may have to simply absent yourself entirely, go somewhere else and have a moment of quiet time to let it simmer down. There is no shame in this. If you realize that you're getting worked up, you may have to simply say to someone, 'I'm sorry, I am going to need to step away for a moment.' This can be accomplished without threats or explanation. Simply excuse yourself until you can deal with the situation calmly and rationally.
Anger can be self-sustaining once it gets started: you're angry, you're annoyed that something has taken you to this point, you're embarrassed at how you're reacting, all of which makes you angrier, et cetera. It is not necessarily a rational emotion – very few emotions are truly rational! But you are dealing with conquering your addiction and remaining sober. It will often be difficult for others to understand what you have gone (and continue to go) through. So you have to remember that it is not their fault that they don't empathize. Often, a person won't even know about your situation. That person cannot be blamed for catching you at a bad time. It may be gratifying to give in to anger at times, but it almost never leads to a positive outcome.
Overcoming a dependence on drugs or alcohol is one of the most difficult but ultimately rewarding tasks a person can achieve. Dealing with sobriety and anger is just one more step to a healthy and fruitful life. Because there is life after addiction – you just have to be willing to accept it on its own terms.


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Infertility and In Vitro Fertilization
Today, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is practically a household word. But not so long ago, it was a mysterious procedure for infertility that produced what were then known as "test-tube babies." Louise Brown, born in England in 1978, was the first such baby to be conceived outside her mother's womb.
Unlike the simpler process of artificial insemination -- in which sperm is placed in the uterus and conception precedes otherwise normally -- IVF involves combining eggs and sperm outside the body in a laboratory. Once an embryo or embryos form, they are then placed in the uterus. IVF is a complex and expensive procedure; only about 5% of couples with infertility seek it out. However, since its introduction in the U.S. in 1981, IVF and other similar techniques have resulted in more than 200,000 babies.
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What Causes of Infertility Can IVF Treat?
When it comes to infertility, IVF may be an option if you or your partner have been diagnosed with:
- Endometriosis
- Low sperm counts
- Problems with the uterus or fallopian tubes
- Problems with ovulation
- Antibody problems that harm sperm or eggs
- The inability of sperm to penetrate or survive in the cervical mucus
- An unexplained fertility problem
IVF is never the first step in the treatment of infertility. Instead, it's reserved for cases in which other methods such as fertility drugs, surgery, and artificial insemination haven't worked.
If you think that IVF might make sense for you, carefully assess any treatment center before undergoing the procedure. Here are some questions to ask the staff at the fertility clinic:
- What is your pregnancy ratio per embryo transfer?
- What is your pregnancy rate for couples in our age group and with our fertility problem?
- What is the live birth rate for all couples who undergo this procedure each year at your facility?
- How many of those deliveries are twins or other multiple births?
- How much will the procedure cost, including the cost of the hormone treatments?
- How much does it cost to store embryos and how long can we store them?
- Do you participate in an egg donation program?


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Infographic details 21 mobile revenue streams for Google
Google makes about 94% of its revenue from ads. That's not really much of a secret anymore. Most Google services are free, and serve ads while collecting data about you so as to serve better ads. Luckily, we get better services out of the deal as well, especially on mobile. Mobile is quickly becoming bigger and bigger for Google, and a very detailed new infographic is showing the 21 revenue streams Google has on mobile.
Not surprisingly, most of Google's mobile revenue comes from ads, but the infographic does a good job of showing the interconnectedness of the Google ecosystem, including ads that link to Maps or calling. The really interesting stuff in the graphic comes from Google's other products like Google Now which don't necessarily have a monetization strategy yet, but the graphic explains how it could be part of the revenue stream in the future. Most paths do lead back to ads of course.
It's an impressive infographic, but it may be a bit too detailed and points to the general waste that infographics can be. The file is 1056x11982 and 1.8Mb in order to cram all of that data in, which is a bit absurd. At that size, few people are going to read it all anyway, so you might as well just write the text, which would at least be searchable. Still, there's some cool info if you want to poke through.
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