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LONDONDERRY - Faced with unexpected budget shortages, Londonderry school officials are giving some serious thought to allowing students from other school districts to attend on a tuition basis next year.
During Monday night's School Board meeting, Superintendent Nathan Greenberg said two unnamed school districts have recently approached him and administrators from both of those districts have expressed an interest in Londonderry.
Allowing outsiders to attend Londonderry schools would be one way to generate necessary revenue at a time when local enrollments continue to drop.
"We've had a number of students tour our high school recently and had some apply to attend our high school on a tuition basis," the superintendent said.
While details have yet to be determined, Greenberg said he was "actively pursuing" both options at present time.
District officials warned this week that some staff reductions might still be necessary next year as Londonderry schools brace for last-minute shortfalls in federal funding.
An initial budget presentation had been scheduled to take place this week but that workshop was postponed after school officials realized they had various financial issues to tackle first.
The elimination of the state's 35 percent share of retirement monies will cost the district $1,427,195 next year, Superintendent Nathan Greenberg said Monday night.
"We'd originally anticipated being able to present the budget for the FY13 school year," Greenberg noted. "Now we have some issues to address."
Late last week the district got word on the latest anticipated cuts in state adequacy funding, causing Greenberg to pause.
Challenges for next year include a $79,000 shortfall in vocational transportation and tuition aid, combined with a $1,136,539 reduction in federal adequacy grants, among other things.
Greenberg expects the recent developments would ultimately result in a 50-cent increase on residential property taxes.
A projected enrollment drop of 170 students will necessitate further last-minute budget adjustments.
"Knowing we'll be facing a continuing drop in revenue from the state, we're including a number of warrant articles that we believe would serve in the best interests of the district in the long run," Greenberg said.
Initial budget recommendations will now be presented during the Tuesday School Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Londonderry Town Hall.
"Deferral and reduction of some initiatives we've put in place will help get us to a reasonable number," Greenberg said. "However, we are determined to retain class sizes as best we can. We don't want to eliminate programs, so it's likely we'll need to reduce in other areas."
"It's going to be tight," the superintendent stressed. "And we don't want to find ourselves in a situation where we're even worse off in 2014."
Establishing trust funds for employee health benefits and future purchases of equipment and technology might be an option down the road, Greenberg said.
Board member John Robinson said another method of revenue generation might be to "add fees for activities we normally take for granted," such as athletics and extracurricular clubs.
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Chairman John Laferriere criticized the state for its funding shortfalls.
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It looks like it, have you checked out FCBS.org?
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Around 1/3 of the computers in our suite are not taking profiles properly.
I have recently renamed them all (due to a glitch on our server and it not reading the original names) and all was well, however over the last 2 - 3 school weeks they have not been taking the profiles properly.
They take the icons for the desktop, but the start menu is unrestricted (access to control panel, printers and devices etc), the my documents doesnt redirect and such like. Any ideas as to why this could be and how to fix it. I have gone to all machines and done a GPUpdate etc but to no avail.


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What does WAGN mean in NASDAQ Symbols?
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|2 Who has awakened one from the east and has authority to summon him to serve— giving him nations, conquering kings, making them like dust with his sword, like scattered straw with his bow?
|2 "Who has stirred up one from the east, calling him in righteousness to his service ? He hands nations over to him and subdues kings before him. He turns them to dust with his sword, to windblown chaff with his bow.
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10 Brides Arrested On Their Wedding Day
Everyone wants to look gorgeous on their wedding day, since you know that all eyes will be on you and that many albums' worth of photos will be snapped. But very few brides probably anticipate taking a mug shot in their wedding dress and veil. This is exactly what happened to 53-year-old Tammy Lee Hinton of Michigan. She had a warrant out for her arrest for felony theft three years earlier, and so police officers used her wedding as the perfect opportunity to finally take her into custody. They did this moments after she walked down the aisle. And while the officers offered that she could change ensembles for her mug shot, she chose to stay in her wedding dress. After posting bail 30 minutes later, she headed to her reception. [Tabloid Prodigy] Now, sure, felony theft charges are a huge deal. But really, did the officers have to arrest Tammy at her wedding? I mean, there was no other opportunity? Hopefully, they at least brought a gift. In Tammy's honor, we're paying homage to other brides who ended up in the big house on their big day.
Introducing The David Yurman Bridal Collection
Evan Yurman, the jewelry designer behind the much-anticipated David Yurman Bridal Collection, says wedding jewelry should speak to the wearer. And most of the pieces in the bridal collection spoke to me when I stopped by the DY townhouse in Manhattan for a preview. The only problem was that I'm nowhere near accepting a proposal or offering one. But a girl can enjoy diamonds nonetheless… Keep reading »
Bride Arrested For Brawling With Wedding Guests
It's a nice day for a fight wedding. Over the weekend, 28-year-old bride Angela Davito was arrested at her own wedding. Apparently, some uninvited guests showed up at the reception and started dirty dancing with the bride. This pissed off the groom, and a full-out brawl broke out. The police were called and tried to stop the fighting. When they were unsuccessful, they doused the reception in pepper spray. Firefighters came in to treat guests for pepper spray exposure.
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"Bridalplasty" Brides Plan Weddings And Compete For Plastic Surgery Prizes
E! has tapped into women's two most important goals in life — looking pretty and getting hitched — for a new reality show called "Bridalplasty." Wedding planning and plastic surgery, what more could a gal want? Brides will make a "wish list" of plastic surgery procedures they desire before the most important day of their lives. The winner of a wedding-themed challenge, like writing vows or planning a honeymoon, gets to choose one procedure from her wish list as her prize with the results revealed at the beginning of the next show. The lucky grooms of these well-balanced ladies will not see the results until they lift the veil at the altar right before they exchange "I dos!" Because, really, if a man is going to latch onto the ol' ball-and-chain for life, at least it should be pert, unwrinkled, and incapable of displaying emotion? Amirite? Keep reading »
Over-The-Top Marriage Proposals Are Stupid. Here's Why …
Recently there was the dude dressed in a giant broccoli costume who got down on one knee at the minor league baseball game. (Come on, if you're going to propose on the Jumbotron, at least choose the majors.)
Then there was Mike from Austin, whose proposal fail took place on live TV. Or a guy who got slapped upside the head — before she ran away — after he popped the question at a hockey game.
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ann_jeremiah:at 4 months DS was 17 lbs.
This for our DD, also. We're in 6-9, with a little room thankfully. She grows like a WEED. I am hoping it will slow down a little bit now, because I am constantly having to buy new clothes for all the clothes she is growing out of at a record pace.
DS was perfectly average at birth. 7lbs 9ounces, 20 1/4 inches.
I believe he was 16 pounds, or close to it at 5 months. I can't remember his length, but he was in the 75th percentile.
He is still able to wear his 3 month t shirt onesies, but he is in 9 month sleepers.
ali&jonbaby:Just curious where our LO falls on the charts. She's in 6-9 month clothing already, although the sleeves are still a bit too long. She's about 19 pounds.
DS is exactly the same way. He's about 18 lbs and 27 in long and in 9 month clothes. I usually have to roll up the sleeves especially since he's recently decided they're fun to chew on.
I have a peanut. She is still in a size 1 diaper and 0-3mth clothing, but for the length 3-6 sleepers with tons of room.
She weighed in at 11lbs 14oz this morning (3rd %) she was born 7lb 1oz (25%).
I have to say though, my DD has been having issues gainning weight along with other issues. She was 10lbs (25%) at her 2mth appointment, so she has gained less than 2lbs in 3mths.


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All films will be shown in the Mary Pickford Theater,
3rd floor of the Library of Congress James Madison Building,
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For information: call (202) 707-5502. All events are free but require tickets, learn more
"Directed by Ken Russell" Film Series
The late Ken Russell (1927-2011) had a vividly colorful, operatic vison of cinema, and was attracted to music that was similarly bold and romantic. We present four evenings of Russell's most outrageous musical films.
Lisztomania (1975) *
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 at 7 PM
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Women hurl their undergarments at a long-haired pretty boy musician. This is not just a tale of the 21st century, but of 19th-century composer Franz Liszt, and Ken Russell, alchemical wizard of the outré and outrageous, was the obvious choice to put his version of the life of Liszt (as played by The Who's Roger Daltrey) onscreen. (103 min.)
The Music Lovers (1970) *
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 at 7 PM
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Ken Russell was incapable of making an ordinary biopic, and his life of Tchaikovsky (played by Richard Chamberlain) is no exception, filled with nightmarish dream sequences and fantasies set to the master's music. (123 min.)
Mahler (1974)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 at 7 PM
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The director continued his streak of surreal biographies of the great composers with this wildly inventive fantasia on Gustav Mahler (Robert Powell) and his wife Alma (Georgina Hale). The film ostensibly takes place entirely on a single train ride, with the kind of over-the-top flashbacks and dream sequences that make Russell so unpredictable. (115 min.)
Tommy (1975)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 at 7 PM
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Russell used The Who's seminal rock opera as a template for what Roger Ebert called the director's gift for "three-ring cinematic circuses with kinky sideshows." Roger Daltrey leads the cast of all-stars, including Ann-Margret as Tommy's mother. (111 min.)
* [R-rated] - No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian.
The 80s: The Decade the Musicals Forgot
The movie musical was in its death throes in the 1980s, with many of the era's contributions to the genre considered gaudy jokes. But these films have a vibrant, colorful energy and a core optimism that contemporary musicals would do well to emulate.
Streets of Fire (1984) *
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 at 7 PM
Directed by Walter Hill
Fans of classic musicals know that RKO Pictures produced the great Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers movies, but they may not know that a later incarnation of the company produced this ill-fated musical made by a director normally associated with action movies. Diane Lane and Willem Dafoe star in this dystopian rock 'n' roll fantasy. (93 min.)
Xanadu (1980)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 at 7 PM
Directed by Robert Greenwald
Critics raved about the ironic Broadway revival of this notorious box-office bomb, which cast Gene Kelly in a supporting role as a nod to the classic musical. But the original has a winning sincerity largely missing from its better-reviewed stage cousin. (96 min.)
Breakin' 2 (1984)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 at 7 PM
Directed by Sam Firstenberg
The movie's title has since become a nickname for unwanted sequels, and its dance movies and Day-Glo fashions have not aged well. But the movie has an innocent energy that is hard to resist. (111 min.)
* [R-rated] - No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian.
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Mike Lindsey wrote: >[...] My conf output: >[...] <Location /roam/mike/> >[...] access_log output for the failed mount: >[...] 18.104.22.168 - - [12/Jan/2005:22:43:32 +0000] "GET /_vti_inf.html HTTP/1.1" 404 346 >18.104.22.168 - - [12/Jan/2005:22:43:32 +0000] "POST /_vti_bin/shtml.exe/_vti_rpc HTTP/1.1" 404 360 >126.96.36.199 - - [12/Jan/2005:22:43:32 +0000] "OPTIONS /roam/mike HTTP/1.1" 200 - > Please correct me if I'm wrong, but this doesn't appear to be a DAV issue. Note the differing locations in your DAV configuration (/roam/mike/) and requests (/_vti_inf.html and /_vti_bin/shtml.exe/_vti_rpc), where the requests return 404s (Not Found). Also note that GET and POST won't really test your DAV configuration, even if pointed at the DAV enabled area of your server. As your configurations appear identical, you may wish to point your Sunbird (DAV) client at /roam/mike to see if that works as expected. Cheers, EliasReceived on Thursday, 13 January 2005 16:12:29 GMT
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text: State employee pension shortfall to be bailed out by taxpayers. Another disaster for taxpayers to bail out unions. Businesses and unions planning to meet on possible $3 trillion pension disaster - The Hill's On The Money Wonder if Pelosi and Reid will push thso dog during a lame duck session SEIU is donating how muc to the dems this cycle?


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In 2012, the representative of China's Yu Wenxia second time won the title of "Miss World" at the international competition. Five years earlier,in 2007, "Miss World" was a Chinese woman Zhang Zilin.This prompted me to create a perfect rating to representatives of China.In my top 10 the most beautiful Chinese women were included the Chinese models, actresses and winners of beauty contests.
10. Tang Yu Hong (born 19 July 1986) - is a Chinese actress.
9. Yuan Quan/袁泉 (born 6 October 1977, Hubei City, China) - is a Chinese actress and singer.
8. Ruby Lin(Lin Xinru)/林心如 (born 27 1976 January, Taipei, Taiwan) - is a Taiwanese actress, pop singer and producer. Her English name is from her mother's love of the jewel.
7. Liu Duo Duo (born 27 May, 1990) is popular Chinese model and actress.
6. Jiang Qinqin/蔣勤勤 (born 3 September 1975, Chongqing, China) - is a Chinese actress.
5. Zhang Zilin/張梓琳 (born 22 March 1984, Shijiazhuang, Hebei) - is a beauty queen and fashion model who won Miss China World in 2007 and was crowned Miss World 2007, representing China, one of the most beautiful chinese women.
4. Viann Zhang Xin Yu (born 28 March 1987) - Chinese model, actress and singer.
3. Ma Yanli (born 25 November1974) -Chinese top-model and designer.
2. Fan Bing Bing/范冰冰 (born 16 Semtember 1981) is a Chinese actress, singer and producer.
And the first place of the most beautiful chinese women:
1. Li BingBing/李冰冰 (born 27 February 1973,Wuchang, Heilongjiang, China) is a Chinese actress and singer.
Finally, beautiful Chinese women are one of the most prettiest in the world.


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|Name: _________________________
|Period: ___________________
This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Mowat most admire about the lead wolf's marking outside his marks?
(a) That he did it on one tank of fuel
(b) That he hit each mark exactly on the button
(c) That he did it with the speed of a jet
(d) That he covered all the ground and then some
2. Who or what is Amorak?
(a) The coat that Ootek wears
(b) A tiny town in Manitoba
(c) The name of Ootek's tribe
(d) The spirit of the wolf
3. Another source of food for the wolves is:
(a) Chinook Salmon
(b) Rainbow trout
(c) Northern pike
(d) Ling cod
4. If a wolf bites, what should Mowat do, according to a woman in Churchill?
(a) Run away
(b) Play dead
(c) Spray pepper
(d) Bite back
5. The Canis Lupis Project is the study of what animal?
(a) Red Wolves
(b) Gray Wolves
(c) Coyotes
(d) Grizzly Bears
Short Answer Questions
1. Where do the wolves keep their meat cache?
2. Where does Mowat figure that the female wolf has disappeared to?
3. Mike lives alone in how many square miles?
4. To get to their hunting grounds, what direction must the wolves travel from their den?
5. The Department of Mines and Resources wants to save what species?
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Moving pictures: The August animation auction
Animated cartoons have formed a large part of many childhoods. From Saturday morning cartoons to today's computer-animated blockbusters, the art form has been entertaining and inspiring people for generations. While modern day cartoons run the gamut and even appeal largely to adults, the big names, such as Walt Disney and Warner Bros., tend to dominate most people's view of what animation means, but in fact the history of the form stretches far into the past, centuries before even film was invented.
Animation before film
Early forms of animation came from mechanical devices. The first known example of animation was the magic lantern, a device that could project images onto the wall of a dark room using a candle. When innovators added moving slides to the translucent images being projected, they turned the contraption into the world's first animation projector. Even more astonishing than the clever way that its inventors coaxed animation from such simple concepts is when the magic lantern was used. The earliest known examples of the strange device date back to the 17th century.
The first cartoons
Modern animation was born in 1908, when "Fantasmagorie," which is widely considered to be the first animated film, was released. The bizarre animation comprised scenes of a simple drawn figure interacting with transforming shapes and objects. Many other cartoons followed in this vein, each little more than an experiment in a new medium. In 1914, Winsor McCay produced an animation called "Gertie the Dinosaur," which set a new standard for the craft.
Gertie, the film's titular heroine, was invested with a personality, rather than just moving through a series of unrelated scenes. McCay was a showman first and foremost, and he set up screenings of his work so that he could interact with the onscreen Gertie, starting the show with a whip crack and speaking to the dinosaur at various points in the story. Though Gertie secured McCay's place in the history of film, in popular culture he is best remembered for his newspaper comic, "Little Nemo," which itself was a genre-defining work.
Major studio debuts
Though "Gertie the Dinosaur" still holds up from a technical standpoint, with its smooth animation and attention to detail, the art form would not reach its full potential for about another decade. When Walt Disney opened his studio in 1923, he was likely unaware that he would change the course of an entire medium. Disney's films were like nothing seen before, with well-developed characters, lush illustrations and moving storylines. As early as 1928, Disney's "Steamboat Willie" short brought him success, but it was in 1937, with the release of the first animated feature film, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," that Disney became a household name.
While Disney and the animators at his studio turned their attention to features, the artists at Warner Bros. Cartoons focused on mastering the short. The iconic characters that they created, most famously Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, were quick-witted and often violent, while Disney's characters tended to be more innocent and kind-hearted. This divide between children's cartoons and those with a more adult, satirical bent, still informs the animation being created today.
Collectible cartoons
This August, a vast collection of animation art is available for bid. From the birth of the animated film to the modern cartoon, the nearly 500-piece lot charts the evolution of a fascinating medium.
Bidding on these whimsical and historical auction items runs from August 14 to August 21 at RR Auction.
American heroes: Signed photo of flag-raising on Iwo Jima
Taking place in 1945, near the end of the Pacific War, the Battle of Iwo Jima was one of the most important conflicts between the U.S. and Japan during World War II. It has also become one of the most famous battles of the war, due in part to the well-known photograph, "Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima."
The Battle of Iwo Jima
Just 700 miles from Tokyo, Iwo Jima represented an important step in the U.S. military's progress toward Japan. Due to the island's proximity to the mainland, Japanese defenders fought especially fiercely during the battle for the territory. In fact, the fight to secure the island was the only battle fought by the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II that saw more casualties on the American side than the Japanese side. Nearly 7,000 American troops were killed and almost 20,000 more were wounded, for a total of around 26,000 casualties to Japan's nearly 22,000.
Despite the resistance put up by the island's defenders, the U.S. was able to capture it after a long battle. On February 23, more than a month before Iwo Jima was officially captured, two flag raisings occurred that are said to have galvanized American troops and would later serve as a symbol for the battle, the war and the U.S. Marine Corps. The first took place at 10:20 that morning. Troops were dispatched to climb the 546-foot Mount Suribachi and plant a flag on top. They were successful and Sargeant Lou Lowery captured an image of the flag being raised before Japanese fighters drove him off. The raising of the flag was said to have inspired the troops weary from battle below.
Two flags raised on the island
That same afternoon, a second patrol was sent to claim the mountain with a larger flag. Again succeeding in their mission, the six men who hoisted the flag were photographed by Joe Rosenthal of The Associated Press in what has become one of the most iconic images of all time. Unfortunately, not all of the men in the photo would make it off the island. Cpl. Harlon Block, Pfc. Franklin Sousley and Sgt. Michael Strank were killed before the Battle of Iwo Jima ended.
The three living servicemen, Navy Pharmacist's Mate John Bradley, Cpl. Rene Gagnon and Cpl. Ira Hayes, returned home as heroes. An illustration based on Rosenthal's photo of the men would be used to advertise the 7th War Loan campaign, which raised more money for the war effort – $7 billion – than any other loan drive.
After seeing the photograph, Felix de Weldon was inspired to create a sculpture of it. The three surviving men who helped raise the flag posed for the sculpture and photographs of the men who had been killed in action were used to ensure that they were modeled properly. Once Weldon's work was done, it took nearly three years to create a cast of the sculpture. In 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower dedicated the statue as the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial.
Part of military history
A rare color print of the Iwo Jima flag-raising photograph is now up for auction. Signed by the three men who helped to raise the flag and survived the Battle of Iwo Jima, the photo is a one-of-a-kind item. This unique piece of signed memorabilia is in good condition, with some fading to its color. Small creases and tears also appear on the top edge of the photograph, which could be matted out.
Bidding on this historical item is open now through July 16 at RR Auction.
Colonial craftsmanship: Paul Revere's silver spoon
Paul Revere is best known for the famed midnight ride that he took to alert the American colonies of the arrival of the British Army. However, the alarm-raising journey was far from his first contribution to colonial life. Revere had many talents and many vocations during his life, including dentistry and copper plate engraving, and he even founded the nation's first intelligence agency.
But Revere's primary trade was silversmithing, and to this day his work remains some of the most sough-after silver in the world. Some of Revere's pieces can be found in museum collections, including the Boston Museum of Fine Art.
Revere was able to infuse his revolutionary spirit even into some of his silverwork. His Sons of Liberty Bowl, currently held by the Boston MFA, was created in honor of the 92 members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives who supported a protest of the Townshend Act by colonists. The act put a new tax on many commodities, most famously tea. Its enactment and the outrage that it sparked are seen today as major contributors to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Colonial silverwork
While the Sons of Liberty Bowl was both a political statement and a decorative piece, much of Revere's work was more practical. As he made his living crafting silverware, most of his income came from custom work commissioned by other colonists. Now, a spoon crafted by Paul Revere is up for auction. Originally created for Daniel and Mary Turner Sargent, a successful merchant couple, the handcrafted tablespoon bears the monogram DMS, standing for the couple, and Revere's own name stamped on the reverse side. The spoon was originally commissioned in August of 1783, just one week before the Revolutionary War ended with the singing of the Treaty of Paris.
After the war, Revere found success in business, opening a hardware store and a foundry, among other enterprises. Throughout his post-war career, Revere crafted over 900 church bells, one of which is still contained in the tower of King's Chapel in Boston. Also in the city is the USS Constitution, for which Revere contributed materials.
Before the auction, this piece belonged to George Gebelstein's collection of historical artifacts. Gebelein was an admirer of Revere's work and an accomplished silversmith himself. Some of Gebelein's own work is also housed by the Boston MFA.
Bids on Revere's spoon are being accepted now through July 16 at RR Auction.
A cinematic vision: One-of-a-kind paintings used for 'The Ten Commandments'
There is one series of eight portraits that connect three illustrious names: Arnold Friberg, one of the most acclaimed artists in the 20th century; Charlton Heston, one of Hollywood's most legendary stars; and Cecil B. DeMille, a forward-thinking filmmaker. Those paintings had never been published or disclosed to the public – until now.
After being discovered Jan. 23, it was determined that these were indeed the work of Friberg for the epic movie "The Ten Commandments", causing the worth of this art to surge. Now, interest in these unsigned paintings is rising – and it's no surprise. This series played a key role in the development of the Oscar-winning film, which mainly covers the life of Moses.
A distinctive artist
From the calligraphy in the captions to the choice of colors and stylistic brush strokes, it's immediately apparent that these portraits are the work of Friberg. And because of the significance they played in "The Ten Commandments," as well as their link to such a renowned artist, they are no doubt one of the most important artistic discoveries as of late. Friberg's illustrations can be found in the Book of Mormon, and his patriotic panting "Prayer at Valley Forge" is immediately recognizable by many Americans.
He had quite a career in the film realm, as well. DeMille selected Friberg to be the costume designer for his highly anticipated Technicolor remake of "The Ten Commandments." The director was so impressed by his artistic attention to detail as well as his character, that he employed Friberg to stay involved on set throughout the four years that it took to produce the film. Soon, he became a key consultant for DeMille, with the director asking for his opinions and artistic visions for certain scenes.
Molding Moses
Another one of Friberg's core duties was to draw up portraits of all the lead and supporting actors, in costume. While DeMille was remaking this motion picture, he depended on these portraits in filming many crucial scenes. Most importantly, he was tasked with imagining and developing portraits of Moses, played by Charlton Heston, as he aged throughout the film. From the skin on his face to his hair and beard, it was imperative that this character show how both time and experience altered his appearance.
As a result, Friberg painted eight portraits that portrayed this gradual transformation in this "The Ten Commandments" memorabilia up for bid. Included were Moses working as a slave in the brick pits, Moses at Jethro's Well in Midian, Moses with Sephora in the land of Midian, Moses before seeing the burning bush, Moses after Seeing the Burning Bush, Moses at the crossing of the Red Sea, Moses seeing the orgy of the golden calf and Moses ascending to immortality on Mount Nebo. These portraits helped to guide all of the makeup artists decisions for Heston.
Now, fans of the iconic artist, actor or director have an uncommon opportunity to own this set of original Friberg paintings, which has ties to some of the biggest talents in entertainment. Interested bidders are welcome to see the series for themselves by setting up an appointment at the RR Auction Boston gallery. Otherwise, the live auction for this movie memorabilia starts July 19 at 1 p.m.
Soul snapshot: Signed photo of Janis Joplin
Manny's Music near Times Square is now nothing but a distant memory for music fans, but it remains in the minds of many as the heart and soul of the New York City music scene. Throughout the '60s, '70s and '80s, a number of top artists frequented this musical instrument store, including Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. In fact, over the course of the shop's 70 years of business, many famous rock stars flocked to Manny's for their guitars, some before they even became famous.
Another singer who happened to stop there was none other than Janis Joplin.
The Queen of Psychedelic Soul
Joplin is one artist that has truly stood the test of time. Her uniquely husky yet high-range voice is instantly recognizable, as is her ability to infuse explosive feeling into every word of her songs. From country and blues to rock and gospel, Joplin seamlessly mastered a multitude of genres, showing that she was as versatile as she was talented. It's no surprise, then, that she made Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time as well as the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. Joplin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 and awarded a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005, further solidifying her status as a music icon. More recently, it was announced that she would join legends like Jimi Hendrix in the U.S. Postal Service's Music Icons series of honorary stamps.
A scarce and striking photo
Considering the cultural significance that both Joplin and Manny's Music hold, it goes without saying that an autographed photo for bid of her dedicated to the establishment is a valuable find. This glossy 8 inch by 10 inch publicity image features Joplin sitting on a stool, smiling, in her signature eccentric attire. She inscribed the photo with a blue felt tip marker, "To Manny's Musik, Love, Janis Joplin," along with a small heart. Despite minor binder dings on the edge, spots on the background, moderate toning and light surface marks, this signed Janis Joplin photo for bid is in very good condition. This music memorabilia isn't just scarce because of its subject and autograph, either – signed images in this large size are difficult to come by.
Joplin fans who are interested in owning this piece of pop history can place their bids now through July 16 at RR Auction.
Glimpse into 'Gone with the Wind': Rare letters between author and fan
The love story between Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler is without a doubt one of the most well-known, well-loved American romances of our time – and we have Margaret Mitchell to thank for the epic tale. As the author behind the Pulitzer Prize-winning Civil War novel "Gone with the Wind," she wove a story that perfectly represents an era – and yet has managed to stay relevant throughout the years. The novel was adapted into a critically acclaimed film in 1939, which won the Oscar for Best Picture. Since then, viewers continue to be enchanted by the epic narrative, engrossing plot and distinctly passionate but relatable characters.
As Mitchell died at just 49 years old, there are limited interviews and minimal information about her process in penning this novel. However, in the time span directly after "Gone with the Wind" was published, the writer did keep up a correspondence for several years with a fan in Montgomery County named Mrs. Harold Jennings. In this exchange, she offered a deeper look into her development of the story. Very little is known about the recipient. Regardless, this signed memorabilia for bid is certainly a sought-after addition to any fan or literary enthusiast's collection.
Exclusive insight
So what does Mitchell explain in these exchanges?
For one, she admits that Ashley Wilkes was one of the most challenging characters to capture on paper, due to his complex nature. She also said she "had every detail" of the narrative planned out before she even composed "a single word on paper." Beyond the ending, though, she didn't have a clue what would happen to the characters.
"Whether or not Rhett came back to his wife, well, you have me out on a limb," Mitchell wrote in November 1936. "You see, I do not know myself. I honestly never thought about what happened to the characters after the book ended."
Mitchell also revealed to her pen pal that she not only had no plans for a sequel to the novel, but was also planning on putting her writing to rest altogether – saying "I do not like to write."
A special collection
This array of six one-page letters, which mainly discuss the book and the status of the impending film, were part of an online auction that ran June 19 – 26. The scrapbook came with supplementary materials, including an informational booklet about the author and award-winning book, an unsigned 1938 Christmas card featuring an envelope in Mitchell's hand, and a five-page typed transcript of a 1936 radio interview, the envelope of which Mitchell wrote her return address on.
Remarkably, "Gone with the Wind" was indeed the first and last novel Mitchell ever penned. Still, it made for an illustrious career. Mitchell was instantly launched to international fame. She even went on to win the National Book Award for Most Distinguished Novel in 1936.
Bobby Livingston, executive vice president of the firm,commented on the rarity of the Mitchell material.
"This is the first time this has been on the market," he told Philly.com. "The correspondence builds."
Unsurprisingly, the auction item sold for an impressive $14,087.
The RR Auction authority
When it comes to consigning, RR Auction has a major advantage. With over 30 years experience selling noteworthy items ranging from music memorabilia to historical documents, the company has gained a worldwide reputation for setting record prices in over 425 sales. From a set of Bonnie and Clyde's guns, which sold for over $500,000, to President JFK's 1963 convertible for $318,000, each of the items that passes through RR Auction fetches a jaw-dropping amount, and not just because items are hand-selected for their historical significance and authenticity – but also because the experts are dedicated to guaranteeing sellers get what they deserve.
The partnership created with RR Auction clients is unique. Owner Bob Eaton noted that the company mission is to "make history selling history" in all online auctions and it's a goal that the staff here is dedicated to achieving via professional presentation of the material in an award-winning color catalog, consultations with expert authenticators and a high level of personal attention. So it's no surprise that many clients will attest to the positive experiences they've had in the selling process.
In fact, Earl Davis insisted that he trusted RR Auction employees right off the bat, and Larry Rafferty called the firm both the best and easiest auction house to consign with. Why? Because RR Auction offers an up-front analysis about the authenticity and condition of the item, as well as a reasonable estimate of what it will achieve. Not to mention, Rafferty emphasized that clients receive timely, scheduled payments.
What truly sets RR Auction apart, though, is the intensive but complimentary authentication process, which gives clients the peace of mind of having a 100 percent lifetime guarantee on the authenticity of their items.
Moreover, RR Auction has garnered a number of credentials for their commitment to excellence, including membership in the National Auctioneers Association, Universal Autograph Collectors Club and The Manuscript Society.
RR Auction is bent on making every single sale a success. If you have a rare and remarkable item you'd like to consign, contact our experts toll free at (800) 937-3880, or Internationally at +1 (603) 732-4280.
Simple steps for consigning with RR Auction
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The process of consigning your piece through RR Auction is surprisingly simple. In fact, it's been designed to take the effort and pressure off the seller: while we do the work to get the highest price possible for your product, you reap the reward of timely and prompt scheduled payments.
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We accept pieces from a wide variety of collector categories.
Autographed memorabilia could contain signatures of presidents, legendary Hollywood actors, important military, aviation or space figures, iconic musicians or athletes. We also welcome a variety of formats. Photos, letters, and historical documents are all acceptable, as are album pages and books. Even signed sports uniforms and equipment are sellable, as well as posters, lithographs and any matted or framed pieces.
In terms of artifacts, we accept everything from flown Apollo items to historically significant artwork or letters, photographs or sheet music. The bottom line is, your piece should be noteworthy. RR Auction has sold a wide range of items, including a pair of guns from "Bonnie and Clyde" and President JFK's '63 convertible.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept autographs of contemporary Hollywood actors and actresses. If you have unsolicited material, it's best to run it by us with more information before sending the item in.
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Once our experts review the details, they will provide an initial appraisal with an estimated value of the items. The RR Auction team will work closely with you to confirm the authenticity.
If your items are selected, you can mail them to us. Then, our team will conduct thorough research of those pieces. Professional writers and photographers will work to create content that generates excitement for our online catalog as well as our monthly award-winning print color catalog, all the while gaining your input in the process. Within roughly 45 days of receiving the items, they will be up for auction.
Meanwhile, the PR team spreads worldwide media attention on those auction items to attract ideal bidders. You'll be able to log in to the My Consignment System and track the progress of the sale. When the bidding is complete, RR Auction collects the payment on your behalf and ships the item to the winning bidder. Finally, you'll get paid promptly.
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A piece that launched a presidency: FDR's inaugural top hat
You could say that Raleigh DeGeer Amyx is a professional American collector – and a legendary one at that. Over the years, he has acquired a number of remarkable presidential, military, Americana, NASA and Olympic artifacts. He began collecting these pieces at a young age – and in fact, had his first museum of World War II battlefield relics, stamps, fossils and coins, at just 7 years old. He continued to acquire these relics in hopes of preserving them through the generations for future studies. Now, his own authentication and appraising of historically important items has allowed him to work closely with the White House as a consultant, and in 1957, he was even employed by the FBI as messenger to director J. Edgar Hoover.
So it goes without saying that a presidential relic for bid from Amyx's internationally renowned collection will generate substantial interest.
A critical moment
Luxe details and strong significance
For further authenticity, the hat also comes with a letter of provenance on White House stationary from Mildred Prettyman, whose late husband Arthur S. Prettyman served as the president's personal valet from 1939 until his death in 1945. In the full-page letter, she details the close bond that her husband had with FDR, explaining that Roosevelt once told his valets "You are my lifeline, the keeper of my keys," referring to the secrets that he had divulged to them. Prettyman also noted that the president didn't just wear this hat at his inauguration, he also donned it at special dinners, receptions and other formal occasions.
Interested collectors can find this historical artifact for bid through RR Auction Sept. 17 at the Omni Parker House in Boston.
FDR's fight: A signed photo of polio-stricken President Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt holds a special place in political history. As the 32nd president of the United States, he served a record-setting four terms in office. Moreover, he was the first president with a major physical disability. While his crippling disease certainly posed challenges to his career and life in general, dealing with those difficulties also played a major role in molding his character.
"You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face," he once stated, as quoted by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. "You are able to say to yourself, 'I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.'"
Sudden debilitation
Roosevelt was fitted with steel leg braces upon leaving Presbyterian Hospital. Despite some improvements after physical therapy and exercise, the president would never walk again without assistance, though he was determined to.
Few images exist of Roosevelt in his wheelchair or braces, as much effort was taken to prevent him from being photographed in a disabled state to protect his reputation. That's why new footage from 1937 showing the paralyzed president attempting to walk, which was recently donated to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, generated substantial buzz. In the video, which was shot by the Washington Senators pitcher James "Jimmie" DeShong, Roosevelt's legs are fitted with braces and he holds onto a handrail for support while ascending a ramp at Washington, D.C.'s Griffith Stadium during a Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Footage like this is so hard to come by that acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns is going to include it in his yet-to-be-released documentary, "The Roosevelts: An Intimate History," which will air on PBS September 14, 2014.
"Any film of him struggling to get from one place to another is extremely rare, as the Secret Service either prohibited or confiscated cameras whenever FDR was making an attempt to propel himself from his car to anywhere else," said Burns. "The President wanted to minimize the public's knowledge of the devastating effects polio had had on him – he was completely paralyzed from the waist down and he could not walk without the aid of a cane and braces on both legs. The press in those days complied with his request not to be filmed."
Dedication to an ancient craft
This rare picture captures both elements of Roosevelt's life. The matte-finish 10 x 8 photograph shows the president seated in a chair, his leg braces visible, surrounded by three men of the the MOVPAR organization, an appendant body of Freemasonry, all wearing the iconic Tri Po Bed-embroidered fezzes. What truly makes the photograph unique, however, is that it has been signed in fountain pen by Roosevelt himself in the lower border. Professionally inlaid with retouched borders, the presidential autograph is still clearly visible inside the frame, while all other signatures in the lower border have been concealed. Aside from a few corner creases and surface marks, the photograph, which has been professionally cleaned, is in remarkably good condition.
Bidding for this historically significant letter, as well as other remarkable autographed memorabilia, begins May 23, and ends June 18, 2014 at RR Auction.
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Although serious hypoglycemia is a common adverse drug event in ambulatory care, current performance measures do not assess potential overtreatment.
To identify high-risk patients who had evidence of intensive glycemic management and thus were at risk for serious hypoglycemia.
Design, Setting, and Participants
Cross-sectional study of patients in the Veterans Health Administration receiving insulin and/or sulfonylureas in 2009.
Main Outcomes and Measures
Intensive control was defined as the last hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) measured in 2009 that was less than 6.0%, less than 6.5%, or less than 7.0%. The primary outcome measure was an HbA1c less than 7.0% in patients who were aged 75 years or older who had a serum creatinine value greater than 2.0 mg/dL or had a diagnosis of cognitive impairment or dementia. We also assessed the rates in patients with other significant medical, neurologic, or mental comorbid illness. Variation in rates of possible glycemic overtreatment was evaluated among 139 Veterans Health Administration facilities grouped within 21 Veteran Integrated Service Networks.
There were 652 378 patients who received insulin and/or a sulfonylurea with an HbA1c test result. Fifty percent received sulfonylurea therapy without insulin; the remainder received insulin therapy. We identified 205 857 patients (31.5%) as the denominator for the primary outcome measure; 11.3% had a last HbA1c value less than 6.0%, 28.6% less than 6.5%, and 50.0% less than 7.0%. Variation in rates by Veterans Integrated Service Network facility ranged 8.5% to 14.3%, 24.7% to 32.7%, and 46.2% to 53.4% for HbA1c less than 6.0%, less than 6.5%, and less than 7.0%, respectively. The magnitude of variation by facility was larger, with overtreatment rates ranging from 6.1% to 23.0%, 20.4% to 45.9%, and 39.7% to 65.0% for HbA1c less than 6.0%, less than 6.5%, and less than 7.0%, respectively. The maximum rate was nearly 4-fold compared with the minimum rates for HbA1c less than 6.0%, followed by 2.25-fold for HbA1c less than 6.5% and less than 2-fold for HbA1c less than 7.0%. When comorbid conditions were included, 430 178 patients (65.9%) were identified as high risk. Rates of overtreatment were 10.1% for HbA1c less than 6.0%, 25.2% for less than 6.5%, and 44.3% for less than 7.0%.
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Patients with risk factors for serious hypoglycemia represent a large subset of individuals receiving hypoglycemic agents; approximately one-half had evidence of intensive treatment. A patient safety indicator derived from administrative data can identify high-risk patients for whom reevaluation of glycemic management may be appropriate, consistent with meaningful use criteria for electronic medical records.
The denominator population is patients 75 years or older; serum creatinine level, ≥2.0 mg/dL; or diagnosis of cognitive impairment or dementia. The VISNs are in ranking based on overtreatment rates (hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c] <7.0%). To convert serum creatinine to micromoles per liter, multiply by 88.4; HbA1c to a proportion of total Hb, multiply by 0.01.
The denominator population: patients 75 years or older; serum creatinine level, ≥2.0 mg/dL; or diagnosis of cognitive impairment or dementia. The VISNs are in ranking based on overtreatment rate for hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) <7.0%. Facilities (A), (B), and (C) refer to positive deviants identified in Figure 3. To convert serum creatinine to micromoles per liter, multiply by 88.4; HbA1c to a proportion of total Hb, multiply by 0.01.
aDifference between overtreatment rates of a facility and its corresponding Veterans Integrated Service Network.bOutlier status (based on statistical testing described in the Methods section). Facilities (A), (B), and (C) are positive deviants. Neg indicates potential negative deviant; No, nonoutlier; and Pos, potential positive deviant. To convert HbA1c to a proportion of total Hb, multiply by 0.01.
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