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Chance Glasco
Senior Animator
"I'm so blessed to have gone from that to this. All these numbers, the amount of people playing it, the popularity of the game – I feel humbled."
"I'm so blessed to have gone from that to this. All these numbers, the amount of people playing it, the popularity of the game – I feel humbled."
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, Call of Duty, Call of Duty 2, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
As one of the founding members of the Call of Duty franchise's team, senior animator Chance Glasco has had a profound impact on the last decade of video games. Since launching in 2002, the series has grown into one of those rare titles to break out of the confines of its medium and become a cultural touchstone on a mass scale. After over a decade working on the series, that fact still seems to be sinking in for Chance.
"When you work on it you don't realize how well known your game is," he says. "You hear these numbers – like millions of people bought it – but you can't really visualize that. It really set in when we started breaking records. Like when we beat out Avatar for the fastest-selling entertainment product. That's when you're like 'Whoa.'"
Even with well over 100 million copies sold, and countless hours logged by its global fan base in online multiplayer matches, Call of Duty's evolution – and the story of Chance's career – become all the more impressive when you realize how humbly they both began.
After graduating from Full Sail's Computer Animation program in 2001, Chance drove out to Los Angeles in an '88 Honda Accord to see what prospects he could find. Not knowing anybody in the area, he spent some time sleeping in the back of the car, using towels to block out the sun, before eventually returning to his home in Florida to reevaluate his game plan. That's where things got interesting.
"On my way back I stopped in Oklahoma where I had family," he says. "A friend of mine there had gotten an internship working on Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. So I emailed the animation director [at the company], said 'I'm straight out of school, but I'll do anything.' So he gave me an internship for a few weeks, and it just kind of worked out into me getting hired as an animator."
Allied Assault was released in 2001 to widespread critical acclaim for its intense portrayal of World War II – a notable achievement for your first game credit out of school. Following that success, Chance took a gamble and joined a group of co-workers as they splintered off to start their own studio, Infinity Ward. Determined to create their own version of the definitive WWII shooter, they put together a debut that would go on to change the genre, and eventually the industry.
"We made a mass exodus to start Infinity Ward, and then had to come up with something – that's how we created Call of Duty," he says. "Eventually we had Call of Duty 2, and our team kept growing and growing, and we got to a point where we were kind of sick of World War II, so we moved to modern day, and that was Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. That's when the franchise really took off. Before we were doing well, people liked it, but when Modern Warfare came out, it was innovative and got very popular very quickly."
Chance's specialty from the start has been creating the animations for the arsenal of weapons players use during the games. Their level of realism is among the highlights of the Call of Duty experience, but he's quick to cite the collected talents of the Infinity Ward team for the innovative features that have elevated the games to the level of an interactive action movie.
"It's our success, a group of people's success," he says. "If I would have been working for another company on some other franchise, I might have the same quality of work, but that franchise might not have done that well without the same kind of talented people."
Today, the release of a new Call of Duty title is a major media event, with the games attracting celebrity endorsements, being shown off on late night talk shows, and breaking retail pre-order records. Just one example of its reach, in only 24 hours of release Modern Warfare 3 sold over 6.5 million copies in the United States and United Kingdom alone.
For Chance, it's still a pretty surreal thought, having gone from a student learning how to animate video games at Full Sail, to working on an industry phenomenon, and he's admittedly as surprised as anyone how his life in the industry has unfolded.
"I honestly didn't think I'd work on something this popular," he says. "Looking back, starting by coming out to California, sleeping in my car, and then going to where we are now – on a franchise that's the biggest in the world right now ... it's amazing. I'm so blessed to have gone from that to this. All these numbers, the amount of people playing it, the popularity of the game – I feel humbled."


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The Qatar Driving Test Alcohol | Clubs | Driving | Education | Health | Holidays | Hospitals | Mobile Phones | Languages | Nurseries | Post | Qtel | Residents | Schools | Utilities One Woman's Personal Experience Of The Qatar Driving TestI arrived at Al Rayyan Driving School at the official test time. The police arrived half an hour later, and opened the test building. We handed in the receipts from when we paid for the test. The police gave us files, and started calling women for the theory test. Theory TestThere were two separate lockets. A policeman called "Asian English" and pointed towards one of the lockets. We entered the locket, where we were separated from the examiner by a screen. The examiner held up pictures and asked us to identify them. I was asked what three different lines were for (the give way line, the parking line and the pedestrian line) and the meaning of five different signs. I nearly failed on the lines as I did not know we had to learn them. (Of course, I knew their function, but I did not know what their official name was.) In addition, the policeman used different names from what had been written on the test guide, and did not understand the official names. For example, the policeman did not understand "Turning backward prohibited" (which I had memorised) and would only accept "No Return". Again, instead of slippery carriageway we had to say "road slippery". After passing this part of the test, the policeman signed our files. Hill TestI was given a car. I had to drive a car alone (a policeman watched from outside the car) and I had to drive the car slowly up a small hill, then reverse it backwards again. If you stall the car, go too fast or let the car slip back you fail the test. After passing, the policeman signed my form and I continued onto the next stage of the test. Pocket Parking
In this section of the test you have to reverse into a small box without touching anything. The car must fit in exactly, and although you can do it as slowly as you want, you can only get one attempt and you are only allowed to reverse, not move forward. I was not told whether I had passed this section or not, just asked to wait for fifteen minutes. My file was taken from me. After fifteen minutes we were called one by one to the waiting buses those who had failed were not called. Road TestThere were three buses and three cars. Some of us were put in the buses. In each car there was a policeman, a female assistant who carried the file, and two students. One of the students drove the car, and each car had a bus following it. LicenceI was not told immediately if I had passed or failed. I returned to the main building where the theory test was held, and waited until my name was called out. I paid a hundred and fifty riyals and was given my driving licence. Now all I have to do is persuade my husband to buy me a car! (That's a hint, darling, if you are reading this.) Driving SchoolsAl Rayah Driving School Doha Driving Centre Gulf Driving School (close to the airport) United Driving Co Car hire in QatarUse the Rentalcars.com search box below to rent a car in real time. Search and rent cars in Qatar. Car hire from the biggest brands at the lowest prices - guaranteed! Related ArticlesRenewing Your Qatar Road Permit Books on Qatar |

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I am trying (again) to grow tomatoes. I have several little Sun Gold seedlings that I grew myself. With life getting a little hectic, I haven't gotten them into the nice big pots yet. They are about 8 or 9" tall and already have blooms on them. (I think it has been too hot on my balcony, which is enclosed and gets very hot, so I will be double-potting or maybe using bubble wrap around them - my original plan was to use 5 gallon pot, but from what I read here and elsewhere, now I'm thinking 15 gallon, which means I can't double pot..., I'm not sure yet, but I know the heat will be an issue. Suggestions appreciated...) Do you think they will still be okay, or did I wait too long to transplant and now they won't be healthy? I have looked at several of your threads, including this one: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/tomato/msg051852232557.html , but it didn't talk specifically about what to do if your seedling is already trying to make tomatoes even though it is very small. Is that normal for a young plant to try to fruit? I know it's indeterminate but still it seems early to me. Your help is appreciated. I really really like this website, there is a lot of great experience here! |
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This year I have had a lot of my plants flower early, not sure if it is because of the early heat. If your plants still look alive, just plant them as deep as possible, and remove all of the blooms for now. Maybe give a little miracle grow spray also. They should green up and start growing like crazy. I just stuck some of my sad looking last few seedings in the grown last weekend and they are already spitting out new nice green growth. |
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Hello again: If anyone gets a chance, please look at these, I could really use some input: https://plus.google.com/photos/104467923746994449105/albums/5764068270189716033?authkey=CImBooiXyoti The first one is the one I got into a big pot. It's been in there for about 2 weeks. It has not grown much, except for some underground leaves that I didn't cut off right before I buried it pretty good. I took those off a day or two ago. The other mistake I made was I didn't spread out the already-boundish roots very much. Two rookie errors so far... My question is: should I leave it in there, or take it out and plant another seed, or try to make a clone? The plants that went into big pots at my friend's house -- same litter, but she's near the coast so it's not blistering hot -- grew ginormously as soon as they got some space, but mine isn't. Otoh, the leaves on my little plant are very nice and green and sturdy, *except* for the curled ones at the top. I guess the energy went into the underground leaves that I didn't cut off well enough. What do people think, up or down on this plant? My second question is: as for the seedlings still in the too small pots, are they goners? Should I clone? Would they still grow if I got them in a big pot? I've been reading lots of things in this Tomatoes forum, which is great!!!, but it's so much info all at once that I get a bit lost. I live in LA, and I think someone said if it got too hot, which it will soon, then my Sungolds will be unhappy?, so that makes me reluctant to start all over with new seeds/clones. But I will if I have to. Your input is appreciated!! I love this website. |
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The Faces of The Fit and Healthy Diver Project
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By Coach Izzy
When Rick Stratton learned about The Fit And Healthy Diver Project, he enthusiastically pledged full support. 300 divers opted-in, 13 applied, 7 were selected, and 4 completed the journey. We were only looking for for a few good divers ready for change.
There was Scott Kessel, a police officer and diver. There was also the energetic Janna Nichols keeping us on our toes. We also had Marydarlene "MD" Cieszynski, battling arthritis and fibromyalgia, showing us how heart and commitment know no boundaries. And finally, Kari Wright, a diver committed to helping kids and her local community.
No diets were given. Instead, participants were coached into understanding their food, the futility of counting calories, and eradicating our abnormal relationship with our sustenance. No exercises were given. Instead, participants learned strategies to keep their training fresh, specific, and progressive. Participants also learned to find their inner power. They understood the senselessness of the punitive approach, its detrimental effects, and the science behind it.
And how rewarding it was to hear of their success! MD Cieszynski summarized her experience beautifully:
"The Fit and Healthy Diver Project was instrumental in getting me moving again. With Arthritis and Fibromyalgia, moving is not always pleasurable. Coach Izzy taught me that I can start, and restart when necessary, with small intervals. I can easily now workout for 30 minutes with his help and advice. I cannot thank Coach Izzy enough for getting me moving again."
Scott Kessel, a model of punctuality and implementation, had the following to say:
"…Although this has not been a weight loss program per se, during the project I've gone from 255 pounds to 236 pounds (I'm 6'1"). I figure that if I continue with my exercise program and eating well, my weight will stabilize where it needs to be. Coach, I truly believe you have helped me find the path to my continued and sustained fitness for the future. Thank you, Sir."
Who could forget the jocular Janna Nichols? Her participation (along with her sidekick NWGnome Firkenworth) brought lots of smiles. Here's what the REEF Outreach Coordinator had to say:
"I enjoyed being a part of the Fit and Healthy diver project - it helped push me along with my efforts to get more fit for diving. The sessions covered exercise, sleep, eating and food. The camaraderie with the other participants, and receiving the tips and encouragement from Coach Izzy was a good shot in the arm!"
The enthusiastic Kari Wright completed this incredible cadre. Ever inquisitive and eager to learn more, she shook up her routines, and added new components to her fitness program.
"I was thrilled to be part of The Fit and Healthy Diver Project. Coach Izzy is passionate about health and he minces no words. My takeaways were to tweak my exercise regimen, get more sleep, eat real, whole foods purchased locally whenever possible, and to question popular health advice. Thank you Izzy for grounding me and helping me set up my fitness and health goals."
I am grateful to these divers for what they taught me to make the project even better. Yes, it was only four participants, so what? If you've read The Fit and Healthy Diver Manifesto, you know I seek the few eager to change, not the wishy-washy masses.
All major changes start with the first step. It may be small but it's the start of greater things. It's my mission to help my fellow divers become the role models of health we should be. I'm confident that together, we'll get there one diver at a time.
Happy training and safe diving!
Coach Izzy
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Bible Verses About Apologizing to One Another
Bible verses related to Apologizing to One Another from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance
Ephesians 4:32 - And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
1 Peter 5:5 - Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Luke 11:4 - And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.
2 Thessalonians 2:3 - Let no man deceive you by any means: for [that day shall not come], except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
2 Timothy 4:3 - For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
Matthew 16:19 - And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
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Background: Eugen Hadamovskyĺs Propaganda and National Power is the only book-length Nazi treatment of the general principles of propaganda. Published in 1933, it never saw a second edition. Hadamovsky himself was an early Nazi with technical interests. He earned Hitlerĺs esteem by arranging the sound system at mass meetings where Hitler spoke. After 1933, he was appointed Reichssendeleiter, something like national programming director, for German radio. He also wrote a variety of books that were published by the Eher Verlag, the Nazi publishing house. During the war, he moved to the party propaganda office, the Reichspropagandaleitung, where he was Goebbelsĺs second-in-command. Goebbels eventually determined that he could dispense with Hadamovskyĺs services, and he met his death in February 1945 fighting with an SS unit in Poland. As time permits, I may add a lengthier biographic essay on Hadamovsky. This translation is based on my M.A. thesis (Northwestern University, 1973), though my translation skills have improved since then. The source: Eugen Hadamovsky, Propaganda und nationale Macht: Die Organisation der öffentlichen Meinung für die nationale Politik (Oldenburg: Gerhard Stalling, 1933). Propaganda and National Power:The Organization of Public Opinion for National Politics by Eugen Hadamovsky Dedication To the master of political propaganda, Table of Contents
Hadamovskyĺs signature on a copy of Propaganda und nationale Macht inscribed to SS-Sturmbannführer Erich Kostenbader on 15 January 1945, six weeks before his death. Go to the 1933-1945 Page. Go to the German Propaganda Home Page. |


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When I speak with my jurors, I often begin with an ice-breaking question such as whether anyone present believes the term "criminal defense attorney" is a redundancy in terms. Usually, the question is met with laughter largely due to stereotypical depiction of my chosen profession in literature and movies. The ice breaks and I begin to discuss with/educate them on the study of criminal law, in essence, their constitutional rights. Jurors begin to understand the importance of my role in the courtroom. In discussing their own constitutional rights: the right to a jury of one's peers , the right to present a defense, the right to testify, or not testify in your own case, the right to subpoena witnesses and the right to confront one's accuser, jurors understand criminal defense on a personal level, an important level. In understanding their own rights, jurors are more inclined to honor the rights of others, including those of the accused. They see the importance of the role a defense attorney plays, and it is a noble one.
But this is not just confined to a criminal trial, time and again a good defense attorney will find herself asserting the constitutional rights of her client throughout all stages of a criminal proceeding. Knowledge of the law, evidence and criminal procedure are a must in gaining ground against the prosecution of the accused because so much is at stake.
Dynamite Attorney who truly cared about our case.
Attorney Melanie Roe was highly recommended to us as a Defense Atty. Our Son was charged with a violent felony. We found Ms. Roe to be caring and compassionate, while at the same time, an expert in the law. We were truly in awe at what a commanding presence she was in the Court room. She is very professional, thorough, confident and well respected by her colleagues. She truly examined our Sons case and determined the proper strategy. We were more than satisfied with the outcome. We would definitely use her services again.


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Black, Hispanic Chicago aldermen urge Quinn to OK gambling bill
BY FRAN Spielman Sun-Times Media August 31, 2011 8:08PM
Updated: November 4, 2011 7:54PM
The Chicago City Council's black and Hispanic caucuses on Wednesday joined the battle between Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Gov. Pat Quinn over gambling expansion in Illinois. The caucuses aim to pressure the governor to sign a bill that would pave the way for a land-based Chicago casino and slot machines at O'Hare and Midway airports.
It's one thing for Quinn to ignore a political plea from the mayor of Chicago. It's quite another to turn a deaf ear to elected representatives of black and Hispanic voters who helped put Quinn in office, the aldermen said.
"Our caucus came out and supported Quinn when it was a close call. He needs to understand that and see that our communities are suffering," said Ald. Howard Brookins (21st), chairman of the black caucus. "Some of the prosperity seen downtown (was) not seen in our communities. ... This is a way that we can help our constituents without raising taxes."
What happens if Quinn refuses to sign the bill?
"There's always a political consequence to anything you do or you don't do. Those people who are out of work will look unfavorably on that," Brookins said. "There are people on the other end pushing him saying, 'We don't need any more gaming.' We just want him to know there are significant communities that we represent who really need a shot in the arm."
Ald. Danny Solis (25th), chairman of the council's Hispanic caucus, said the casino controversy has become a "he said-he said" between Emanuel and Quinn, but it's bigger than that.
"We represent Hispanic and African-American constituencies that are the big majority of this city. And he should hear us, too," Solis said, warning that a Quinn veto would unleash "downstate animosity" toward Chicago.
"We've got a bill. Let's fix it right now, instead of killing it and trying to re-create one," he said.
Quinn responded that the state is already investing in infrastructure and other city projects, and urged "anyone who advocates signing the (gambling) bill to first read the bill and ask themselves, do they want to have flaws and defects in a very important bill?"
"I know what's in the bill, and I think there's some shortcomings in the bill that need to be improved," the governor said. "There's always going to be people who have loud voices who say, forge ahead without thinking. ... I'm not in that category. I believe we should reflect and study and if we see something that isn't going in the right direction ... we correct that mistake."
As Emanuel turned up the heat in recent weeks, Quinn stood his ground, denouncing the gambling bill for its "serious shortcomings" when it comes to "honesty and integrity" and preventing corruption. The mayor has dismissed those concerns as a smokescreen.


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That would definately have to be the chili fries at Peco's Bill.
That would definately have to be the chili fries at Peco's Bill.
~Welcome Foolish Mortals!~-Haunted Mansion
absolutely the funnel cakes.....everytime i go to america and the boardwalk i have to get the funnel cakes!!!! Delish!
My new favorite snack is at the akery in MGM,.... The Marshmallows dipped in choclate and then dipped in M&Ms all ontop of swirly straw!! its great
Hopeful Fall '08 CPer!!In love with Cptn. Jack Sparrow
The chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches at the Sleepy Hollow in Liberty Square. They are insanely delicious.
"Is that my voice? Is that my voice?!"
Wow so much to choose from! lol Those ice cream sandwiches are killer good! I ate one this year after I ran my second Disney marathon, quite the good reward! Umm I also love the frozen lemonade and, well, almost anything else...
Churos from Mexico!!!
"There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of everyday. There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, just a dream away!"
When I grow up I wanna be a Disney
I definetly have a few...
-Casey's Hot Dogs (can't beat 'em)
-Cosmic Rays (not the best burgers, but nothing comes close to eating a burger and watching the show)
-The Tusker House (not bad fast food, but it is just so good)
-The Backlot Express (some great food, but again not too bad for ya)
-Goofy's Made to Order Carmel Apples (head to Downtown Disney for this fantastic treat!!!)
Ok, so mine are not the worst for you, but Disney does so many things right!
Those corn dog nuggets from Casey's Corner.... the egg rolls from China's take-out.... White Chocolate Raspberry cookies from the bakery.... Dole Whips.... the chocolate covered pretzels with the little chocolate & white chocolate chips on them.... oh, crud, now I'm hungry!
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I was planning all the rides i'd do when i get to WDW, now i'm planning all the places i'll eat LOL
Yeah, the chocolate chip ice cream sandwiches will make you want to slap somebody, but the pizza you can get delivered to your room is pretty awesome.
You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.
Walt Disney
Captain Cook's at the Polynesian- one of the few places I could get EVERYTHING I wanted on my burger (& that's pretty much anything possible ^^) & it's the perfect dinner around 9pm (right?) on the shore there to watch the water pagaent ^v^
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I have been getting a lot of questions on how I curl my hair lately... so here it is. I hope this is easy to follow.
Let me know what other tutorials you would like to see.
Follow these steps to get Caitlin's every day wave:
Tools:Hot Tools 1 Inch Curling Iron//Kerastase Firbe Architecte//The Wet Brush//L'Oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray//Hair Clip
Step 1: Before putting any heat to your hair, work a small amount of protective serum throughout. Then,divide your hair in half, leaving the bottom half down.
Steps 2 - 3: Starting at the front, use aone-inch barrel curling iron(I like to use my Hot Tools Ceramic one)andcurlone-inch sectionsaway from your face. Hold for 5 seconds.
Step 4: Here is the tricky part... instead of releasing the curl from the barrel,keep the curling iron clasp closed on the hair and pull it down, twisting the iron (with your hair still inside)in the direction of the curl to reinforce it. Then release. {{Having fine hair I have found that by doing this my hair will stay curly all day despite the humidity.}}
Steps 5 - 7: Continue curling until you reach the back of your head. Then, repeat on the other side in the same manner (curlingaway from your face), starting at the front. This means you will be curling in the opposite direction as you were on the other side. Then, lightly spray the curls with hairspray ( I LOVE L'Oreal's Elnett Satin Hairspray because it's not stiff and has UV protection).
Step 8: I like to put the hair I have just curled behind me before I take down the top half of my hair. I divide the top half down the center and place the hair in front on each side.
Step 9: Continue curling the top half of your hair,repeating steps 2 - 7. (Note: For my bangs I like to try to blend them in with the curl next to it using my fingers so the hair just kind of flows together).
Step 10: Lastly, I like to lightlybrush through my curls in the same direction as the curl using my gentle Wet Brush to combine them to get that soft wave look.
Step 11: Set the curls with hairspray and voila! You are done!
I hope this was helpful and good luck!


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New Americans in Ohio |
The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in the Buckeye State (Updated May 2014)
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Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians account for large and growing shares of the economy and population in the electoral swing state of Ohio. Immigrants (the foreign-born) make up 4% of the state's population, and half of them are naturalized U.S. citizens eligible to vote. "New Americans"—immigrants and the children of immigrants—account for 3.1% of all registered voters in the state. Latinos and Asians (both foreign-born and native-born) account for 1 in 20 Ohioans and wield nearly $18 billion in consumer purchasing power. At last count, businesses owned by Latinos and Asians had sales and receipts of $9.1 billion and employed more than 63,000 people. Ohio is also home to the nation's second largest Somali population, whose many businesses contribute to the state's economy. At a time when the economy is still recovering, Ohio can ill-afford to alienate such an important component of its labor force, tax base, and business community.
Immigrants and their children are growing shares of Ohio's population and electorate.
- The foreign-born share of Ohio's population rose from 2.4% in 1990, to 3.0% in 2000, to 4.0% in 2011, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Ohio was home to 456,422 immigrants in 2011, which is more than the total population of Atlanta, Georgia.
- 49.5% of immigrants (or 225,770 people) in Ohio were naturalized U.S. citizens in 2011—meaning that they are eligible to vote.
- Unauthorized immigrants comprised roughly 0.9% of the state's population (or 100,000 people) in 2010, according to a report by the Pew Hispanic Center.
- 3.1% (or 189,363) of all registered voters in Ohio are "New Americans"—naturalized citizens or the U.S.-born children of immigrants who were raised during the current era of immigration from Latin America and Asia which began in 1965—according to analysis of 2008 Census Bureau by Rob Paral & Associates.
1 in 20 Ohioans are Latino or Asian.
- The Latino share of Ohio's population grew from 1.3% in 1990, to 1.9% in 2000, to 3.2% (or 364,018 people) in 2011. The Asian share of the population grew from 0.8% in 1990, to 1.2% in 2000, to 1.7% (or 194,814 people) in 2011, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Latinos comprised 1.3% (or 74,000) of Ohio voters in the 2008 elections, and Asians just under 1% (or 51,000), according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Although the numbers of Latino and Asian voters were relatively small, they were equivalent to nearly half of the narrow margin of victory (258,897 votes) by which Barack Obama won this key battleground state.
- In Ohio, 4 in 5 (or 84% of) children with immigrant parents were U.S. citizens in 2007, according to the Center for Social and Demographic Analysis at the University of Albany.
- In Ohio, 85.3% of children with immigrant parents were U.S. citizens in 2009, according to data from the Urban Institute.
- In 2009, 85.1% of children in Asian families in Ohio were U.S. citizens, as were 94% of children in Latino families.
Franklin County is home to roughly a quarter of Ohio's foreign-born population—especially the Somali refugee community—and they contribute to the state's political and economic landscape.
- The share of Franklin County's foreign-born population increased from 3.4% in 1990,[xx] to 6.0% in 2000, to 9.0% (or 105,536 people) in 2011, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Columbus, Ohio, ranked 2nd in percent of new foreign-born residents (those who came to the United States since 2000) compared to other major metropolitan areas, according to a study by Community Research Partners.
- The Somali Community Access Network estimates that Central Ohio was home to more than 45,000 Somali Americans in 2009—making it the second largest Somali population in the United States; second only to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Somalis own more than 400 small businesses in Columbus, Ohio, which contribute revenue to the local economy.
- Somali community leaders estimate that as much as 30% of the Somali population in Central Ohio (roughly 14,000 people) has now gained U.S. citizenship—and they vote, according to news reports.
Latino and Asian entrepreneurs and consumers add tens of billions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs to Ohio's economy.
- The 2012 purchasing power of Ohio's Latinos totaled $8.2 billion—an increase of 432% since 1990. Asian buying power totaled $9.7 billion—an increase of 422% since 1990, according to the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia.
- Ohio's 18,198 Asian-owned businesses had sales and receipts of $6.8 billion and employed 51,478 people in 2007, the last year for which data is available. The state's 9,722 Latino-owned businesses had sales and receipts of $2.3 billion and employed 11,562 people in 2007, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Survey of Business Owners.
Immigrants are essential to Ohio's economy as workers and taxpayers.
- Immigrants comprised 4.7% of the state's workforce in 2011 (or 271,966 workers), according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Unauthorized immigrants comprised 1.2% of the state's workforce (or 70,000 workers) in 2010, according to a report by the Pew Hispanic Center.
- Immigrants accounted for 7% of total economic output in the Cleveland metropolitan area and 5% of economic output in the Cincinnati metropolitan area as of 2007, according to a study by the Fiscal Policy Institute.
- If all unauthorized immigrants were removed from Ohio, the state would lose $4.0 billion in economic activity, $1.8 billion in gross state product, and approximately 25,019 jobs, even accounting for adequate market adjustment time, according to a report by the Perryman Group.
Unauthorized immigrants pay taxes.
- Unauthorized immigrants in Ohio paid $72.8 million in state and local taxes in 2010, according to data from the Institute for Taxation and Economic Policy, which includes $13.9 million in state income taxes, $6.3 million in property taxes, and $52.6 million in sales taxes.
- Were unauthorized immigrants in Ohio to have legal status, they would pay $95 million in state and local taxes, including $56.3 million in sales taxes, $32 million in state income taxes, and $6.7 million in property taxes.
Immigrants are integral to Ohio's economy as students.
- Ohio's 26,427 foreign students contributed $717.3 million to the state's economy in tuition, fees, and living expenses for the 2011-2012 academic year, according to NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
Immigrants in Ohio excel educationally.
- The number of immigrants in Ohio with a college degree increased by 47.5% between 2000 and 2011, according to data from the Migration Policy Institute.
- 41.4% of Ohio's foreign-born population age 25 and older had a bachelor's or higher degree in 2011, compared to 23.8% of native-born persons age 25 and older.
- In Ohio, 87.1% of children with immigrant parents were considered "English proficient" as of 2009, according to data from the Urban Institute.
- The English proficiency rate among Asian children in Ohio was 88.7%, while for Latino children it was 87.8%, as of 2009.
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Italy: Coliseum and Leaning Tower of Pisa occupied by student protesters
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Italian students protesting cuts in spending for Italian schools on Thursday occupied the ancient Roman Coliseum and the 14th century Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Rome, 25 Nov. (AKI) - Italian students protesting cuts in spending for Italian schools on Thursday occupied the ancient Roman Coliseum and the 14th century Leaning Tower of Pisa.
It was the second day of protests by thousands of students throughout Italy and came the day after students clashed with police outside the senate in Rome.
Spending cuts by governments throughout the European Union have sparked street protests and union strikes. So far Greece and Ireland have appealed to the European Union for financial bailouts to avoid bankruptcies on billions-of-euros of debt. Increasing yields on Italian state bonds means that investors fear that the country may also need help.
In Pisa, a human chain of thousands of demonstrators prevented tourists from entering the tower by protesting students. Several protesters scaled the 57-metre-high landmark.
Outside the Roman Coliseum demonstrators marched around the 2,000 year-old monument while Turin's 19th century Mole Antonelliana landmark was occupied by students.
The Italian parliament is debating a bill presented by education minister Maria Stella Gelmini that includes cutting funds to faculties and courses which the government contends attract few students. The government says the resources could be better spent elsewhere.
Prime minister Silvio Berlusconi's conservative government maintains that the cuts will save heavily indebted Italy much needed money and make its education system more efficient.
Critics say funding cuts will lead to lower education standards.
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Hospital Design as a Primary Tool for Healing Patient-centered design is a concept now embraced by clients
by Gideon Fink Shapiro
Summary: New studies are linking the architecture of healthcare facilities to the quality of patient care, operational efficiency, and caregiver performance. In anticipation of the fall 2009 conference of the Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH), AIArchitect spoke with leading architects, administrators, and physicians about the evolving relationship between design and healthcare. As practice begins to reflect the new research, the blending of "outside" and "inside" space takes on corporeal dimension.
The new psychiatric facility in Worcester, Mass., designed by Architecture+ and Ellenzweig, will house 320 patients within a village-like setting. The facility is designed to be more intuitively navigable than typical large institutions. Landscape architecture by Horiuchi Solien Inc.
In the popular imagination, conventional hospital environments often fall short of therapeutic. Cold fluorescent lighting and low ceilings alone are enough to make some people feel ill. Although institutional budgets and stringent safety codes may hamper design innovation, architects and healthcare professionals are incrementally improving the environments of hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.
A decade ago, the connection between patient safety and the healing environment was dubious at best, according to Francis M. Pitts, FAIA, founding partner of Architecture+ in Troy, N.Y. When Pitts moderated one of the first national conferences on therapeutic environments in 1995, he recalls: "The whole notion was greeted by many architects as though we were odd folks who had had too much granola." Since that time, patient-centered design has become a catchphrase, reflecting evidence that the hospital environment has an impact on patient safety and medical errors.
"A hospital is a high-tech environment, but it doesn't have to be scary," says Norman Rosenfeld, FAIA, a principal at Stonehill and Taylor Architects and Planners in New York City. Rosenfeld and his firm strive to imbue the patient experience with some of the comforts of hotels, of which they have designed many. This requires the architect to work with hospital administrators and nursing staff to establish a higher level of service. It also requires understanding the intricate details of daily operations—from laundry to communications to food service—to be able to persuade reluctant hospital officials to try something new, says Rosenfeld. Otherwise, "they just want the same thing as before, but bigger."
Fortunately, not all large institutions are resistant to change. Joseph Strauss, AIA, director of planning and design at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, leads a design standards group that meets regularly to review new research and practices in the field. "We are very interested in sustainability and LEED™ certification," says Strauss. The Cleveland Clinic has eliminated the use of vinyl flooring and sheet vinyl throughout its facilities and recently installed LED surgical lights to cut down on energy and cooling costs. What's more, "the LEDs provide much better light for the surgeons, because the 6-to-12 bulb fixtures create less shadowing."
Clearly defined natural light sources, distinctive forms, orienting views, and nodes of activity help compose the "natural wayfinding system" inspired by the work of Kevin Lynch and brain researchers at the psychiatric facility.
Healthcare architects are increasingly asked to ground their designs in research-based evidence, just as doctors base their diagnoses and prescriptions on scientific evidence. Research, of course, begets new questions. Does evidence-based design conflict with eco-effective design? Do images of nature help patients recover more quickly? How can high-tech healthcare environments be made more humane? These questions and many others will be discussed in depth at the upcoming AAH conference. Ron Smith, AIA, senior project manager at HOK Houston, will lead an open forum discussion, "Therapeutic Health Environments." Expert in current methodologies for measuring and evaluating the results of design, Smith sees these evidence-based techniques as part of the longer historical arc of architectural knowledge. "Evidence-based design is really just an extension of what we've always done as architects, basing our decisions on good sound judgment and experience," he says. "Every project is a laboratory to some extent." What's new is the use of research methods borrowed from social science—rigorous interviews, surveys, and ethnographies.
Not only the health of patients is at stake in clinical environments, but also the health of caregivers. According to Ron Smith: "Many nurses leave the workforce because of the very stressful and sometimes hazardous environment that they have to work in. There is a lot of value gained for the hospital itself and for the healthcare industry in general when we can create a better work environment." Bringing in natural daylight is widely believed to reduce stress levels, which in turn can reduce medical errors. Smith has also used carpet tiles to quiet busy areas. According to Frank Pitts, there is evidence that maintaining natural circadian rhythms can reduce nurses' risk of contracting cancer. But the need for so many private spaces in a hospital or clinic makes daylight harvesting a tricky endeavor, especially on a tight urban lot.
Healthcare and evidence-based design Drawing upon the work of the urban planner Kevin Lynch and recent neuroscientific research about how the human brain navigates space, Pitts and Architecture+ have designed a new psychiatric facility in Worcester, Mass., with a more intuitive, "natural wayfinding system." The subject will always be in a position to see natural light, to understand the direction it's coming from, or to see an orienting form or view. The building plan is less like a Cartesian grid and more like a village or branching stream, with paths, edges, nodes, and landmarks following Lynch's notion of mental maps. "We believe the traditional wayfinding system of colors, letters, and numbers isn't a natural way for anyone to navigate anything, except maybe a chessboard," says Pitts.
The presence of art—although not necessarily what kind of art—arguably has a salutary effect on both patients and caregivers. The daily experiences of Dr. Rob Kahn, an outpatient clinician at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, seems to corroborate this theory. At the primary care clinic in which he works, the walls have paintings of large, tree-like forms incorporating children's books. "The art doesn't completely alleviate the fear of shots and blood draws, but it sets a different tone," says Kahn. "It also ties into reading and readiness for school." Art also figures prominently in the complete redesign of a Cincinnati clinic serving teens, where local youth artists from the Artworks program were commissioned to make the space more inviting. Dr. Jessica Kahn, a physician and former architecture student, and her colleagues spent a year designing their new clinic before the official architects got involved.
Stonehill Taylor Architects and Planners used 10 x 10 foot pyramidal skylights to bring soothing daylight into the below-ground MRI Procedure Rooms at Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City. The skylights can be opened to allow replacement of large medical equipment.
Innovation for control and care Large institutions operate millions of square feet, continually renovating and expanding their facilities to meet changing needs. This allows them to test and perfect new design ideas. Michael Browning, director of construction services at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, recounts how a seemingly minor detail can prove to be a very sensitive issue: the integral blinds on the glass doors of patient rooms. When glass doors were first installed, patients' families would often leave the blinds closed for privacy, forcing nurses to constantly knock to ask permission to open the blinds or enter the room for routine checks. This impeded effective care. So, in the next renovation, the hospital installed controls on both sides of the window.
Sometimes a technological breakthrough leads to new spatial challenges. Starting in the 1990s, the adoption of digital data networks allowed nurses to chart patient records from a computer at the patient's bedside. Today, they no longer need to shuttle back and forth to a central nursing station and therefore can disperse to smaller, localized stations serving 8-12 patients each. Although the decentralized system has improved patient monitoring and data processing, says Robert Kahn, the data entry terminals "can create a barrier between you and the family. The question is how do we enter electronic information and still face the family?" Michael Browning says the hospital is testing ways to make the computers less intrusive by modifying the location, mount, and style of the swivel arm for an upcoming 200-bed renovation.
A study published last year in the AAH Journal proposed a new patient room prototype that sought to address problems related to "inadequate lighting, absence of daylighting, noise, double occupancy rooms as opposed to single occupancy rooms, lack of standardized rooms, materials, and layout." The authors' attention to minute functional and sensory details reveals the complexity of creating genuinely therapeutic environments. In the wry words of Norman Rosenfeld: "Maybe a nuclear plant has greater complexity, but probably not."
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In Zoroastrianism, any of six festivals occurring at irregular intervals during the year and marking the change of seasons in Iran. Globally they are aligned with the six stages in the creation of the world: the heavens, water, the earth, vegetation, animals, and humanity. Each festival lasts five days. The Parsis celebrate the Gahanbar festivals in two stages, beginning with liturgical rites and sacrificial offerings and concluding with a solemn feast.
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i am keeping my heirloom seeds. I would like to learn what is best between those two. 1)To keep them in small plastic sealed bags?
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I keep my seeds in paper so any excess moisture can be released easily. I make little origami envelopes, sometimes out of the seed packet. Seed packets are generally huge compared to the quantity of seed. I also keep my seed in the frig with dessicant. One of these days I'm going to get around to making a tutorial for those little origami envelopes. |
That drawing seems a lot more complicated then what I use, but I am going to have to give it a try. |
Now that I have made it that envelope is pretty easy. I like that it allows you to use paper that isn't square. I think I'll try using it for big seeds that need a big envelope. Here is a folding diagram of the one I use. I like it because it forms a pouch that can be easily opened and closed. Because the opening ends in a point you can gently shake seeds out very accurately. |
That drawing seems a lot more complicated then what I use, but I am going to have to give it a try. |
In my kitchen I use "counter fold" wax paper sheets as used in restaurants which dispense like Kleenex. These sheets are ideal for making these envelopes as they are the right size and are already folded once. They are also remarkably tough. Al |
- Posted by susanzone5 z5NY (My Page) on Fri, Oct 19, 12 at 9:44
i use tiny ziploc plastic bags that are used for crafts like bead storage. you can get them at michael's or jo-anns. label with a permanent marker. i store the baggies in airtight glass canisters with dessicant at the bottom. i have viable seed from 12 years ago. i also store regular seed packets in these canisters. |
Paper is probably superior to plastic, because paper would let the seeds breathe if there were any extra moisture. But both of them seem to work well for me. I've been storing all seeds in a refrigerator drawer in little paper or plastic envelopes since the mid-1980s (mostly paper though). I throw extra dessicants in the seed drawer. A refrigerator and freezer are dessicating anyway, which is probably good for most seeds. The real advantage is that the cooler temps slow the metabolic rate of the seed embryo. I regularly use seeds that are 20 years old or so and they germinate fine. |
- Posted by mccommas z5CT (email@example.com) on Sun, Oct 28, 12 at 21:28
I use paper lunch bags. Seems to work well. |
- Posted by albert_135 Sunset 2 or 3 (My Page) on Mon, Oct 29, 12 at 15:56
A bit of a tangent perhaps, a famous seed company says each seed item is stored according to the species' need |
- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Mon, Nov 5, 12 at 11:44
Paper for me, please. Also a fan of the little self-made folded envelopes, the style of the drawing nil posted. More size-appropriate and easier to repeatedly open/close than a bought envelope. Great way to reuse junk mail! |
- Posted by LoboGothic 6b SW Ontario CANADA (My Page) on Wed, Nov 7, 12 at 11:01
Thanks for the diagrams. Just tried Calistoga's design and got nowhere. Any chance you could do a short video of hands actually folding this and post it to YouTube? I've been using a variation of Nil13's design, using tape to make a reusable seal. |
- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Thu, Nov 8, 12 at 9:30
This will take a few posts, but I just made one and took pics. I used a sheet of paper from my son's backpack. Fold like this first. |
- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Thu, Nov 8, 12 at 9:31
- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Thu, Nov 8, 12 at 9:32
- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Thu, Nov 8, 12 at 9:33
- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Thu, Nov 8, 12 at 9:34
- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Thu, Nov 8, 12 at 9:35
- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Thu, Nov 8, 12 at 9:37
Finish by folding the flap that's left into the folds at the bottom. Press to crease everything into place. |
- Posted by ashleyzone6b (My Page) on Sat, Dec 15, 12 at 19:47
Thank you purpleinopp for taking the time to post those how-to pictures |
- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Sun, Dec 16, 12 at 7:54
You're welcome. A great way to "use" junk mail! |
- Posted by mccommas z5CT (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sun, Dec 16, 12 at 9:13
I use those lunch paper bags and store them in a wood box in garage. One bag will do me for YEARS. Its plenty pretty cold in the garage. My frig is for food, not seeds. |
- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Mon, Dec 17, 12 at 10:35
Mcc., excellent point. Those lunch bags are extremely inexpensive and I do use some of them for seeds that are too big or that I've saved so many that they won't fit in a junkvelope. |
- Posted by mccommas z5CT (email@example.com) on Mon, Dec 17, 12 at 21:34
I should have said one pack of those bags, rather than one bag (of bags) will last years. |
The folded paper design I posted earlier, I use only for temporary storage or for mailing seeds. If you are having trouble folding it, it is usually because you do not turn it over as directed in picture #3. For long time storage I use the plastic air tight containers used for diabetic test strip storage. They are a little smaller than the old 35MM film shipping cases. Dr. Norman Deno in his many years of seed experimenting found very little difference in life expectancy between seed at a constant room temperature and that at refrigerator temperature for most seed. Al |
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OK, i'm starting a thread about England/Saints Rugby player Ben Cohen, post everything you have or find in this thread
OK, i'm starting a thread about England/Saints Rugby player Ben Cohen, post everything you have or find in this thread
He's HOT, any more NICE pic's?
Dean: "It takes two to... have hard-core sex."
Nice looking man
Laying in the gutter but looking at the stars
I would post pics but photobucket betrayed me.
Looks like a real bloke to me!
what a stud
so superyum
Wow how can you tell which body part is which with all that body hair? Anyway, profess your love for me now, for I have something that'll make you very happy ^^
Im not sure that is Ben Cohen.
That last pic isn't Ben, its John from "Amateur Straight Guys," although he is really hot, too. You guys should watch "Best of John." Its hot!
love that fur!!!
Popular ne from Ben's old website:
From a recent TV appearance (This Morning ITV)
"Men in Pants"...Rugby star BEN COHEN and ex premiere footballer JASON CUNDY were in London's Canary Wharf to launch 'Men in Pants'. Men and women are invited to walk a 1.5km route during their lunch hour wearing a pair of male cancer charity Orchid's boxer shorts.
He's hot !!!!!!!!!! Love the pictures
ok wow this man oozes sex
Anyone else have any more?
Anyone else have any to post??????
Love 2 have these with me!!!
There don't seem to be many Ben fans here
What is there not to love about Ben? He has everything. Clean boyish good looks with a hairy, muscle man body. He's classic.
I bet he has big, hairy balls
i don't think there is such a thing as a perfect body, because there are many keypoints which harmonize more or less with each other, but Ben Cohen is really close to being perfect
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A few more
A few more
Not sure if this is real or not, but its hot!
Yeh, I think it's real
He looks so cute in these pics!
He looks so cute in this pic!
I'm in love... That's what I call a MAN!!!!!
some more pics
Hot,Hot,Hot i say!!!!!!!!
Wow the man is beautiful. Someone post more pics please!!!!
I should really be doing homework right now...
He is fucking perfect! Just the right amount of beef, hair and good looks
I'm guessing you guys have seen the promos for his calendar. If not here they are.
OMG this guy is :::::SWOON::::
and is it just me or does the picture on the waterslide look like something has escaped his pants?
All we want is a headrush, all we want is to get out of our skins for a while.
It's a fake, as is this....
So too is this... but really... who gives a shit, when it's this fucking hot?!
this guys is hot
Are you sure the rednose pic is a fake.... the one with it I mean... because that looks a lot like his body...the hair is identical...
The one without may be fake... but lets hope not...
Ok...nevermind I read the article citing it as a fake...
All we want is a headrush, all we want is to get out of our skins for a while.
Oh wow!! Ive sin a few pics from the calendar but not these beautys!! Are there any more some 1could put up?
From outsports.com:
"Many times athletes run away from an association with gay people but not English rugby player Ben Cohen. He embraces his gay fans, so much so that he is throwing a party for them next spring.
Cohen, 29, who helped England win rugby's World Cup in 2003, told Outsports through his representative about his plans. "Ben is currently in the middle of his testimonial year celebrating the last 10 years of his rugby career. He understands that a high proportion of his fans are gay and to thank them for their constant loyalty through good and bad times he is planning a gay night celebration in London in March. Full details will be announced later this year."
hot pic
moreeee picsss plsss
Wow, Hes really really cute.
One of the hottest men ive seen in a long time.
i think he is not only the sexiest man alive, he has also great personality if this event will be true.
I think he's awsome Check out his website
Wow,so strong.But he is a young man.
Imagine what he'll become after 15 years!!!!!
He's amazing ... maybe he can do what Sean Lamont did ... hehe
This guy has me swooning and more for years. I ordered the calendar right away
Gay rugby fans turned out in force to meet and greet England rugby player Ben Cohen yesterday.
The 29-year-old former Northampton Saints winger chose Prowler in Soho to hold a signing for his new calendar, which commemorates his 2007-2008 testimonial year.
Proceeds from the calendar will raise money for Orchid Charity Trust, which aims to fight testicular cancer, and the Northamptonshire Air Ambulance Service.
Ben, who was unable to make the Rugby World Cup earlier this year as his wife was expecting twins, looked really relaxed in store as he signed calendars, chatted to fans and posed for photos.
When asked what they thought of a straight sports star courting his gay fanbase in this way, Prowler shoppers were very positive about the move.
"I think it's fantastic. For a sportsman to do this for gay fans, I think is brilliant and many more should follow. As society gets more and more tolerant, more sports stars should come out and support us - because we support them," said rugby fan Paul from Brighton, who was at the signing.
"I've been following his career ever since he joined the England team," added said Neil from Little Venice. "I missed seeing him the World Cup in a pair of shorts!"
"Rugby's got an unfair image of homophobia. I'm from New Zealand I've just joined a team - the Kings Cross Steelers - to get back to my roots," said Hugo from London, "I've bought a calendar for good luck!"
Others were more surprised by the event. "I thought it was a joke actually. When I first read about it yesterday it I wasn't sure, but I came along today just to see, and he is [here]. I think it's a good idea," added Wayne from north London.
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I'm glad that he had the balls to do it! Guess Rugby has real men paying it.
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Tue, May 22, 12 at 17:31
Can you help me ID (or even just categorize) this rose? It is close to 6 ft tall, blooms prolifically in spite of neglect, and has been on the property for at least 25 years. The blooms do not seem to be highly fragrant. It has been entirely pest and disease-free the whole time. Follow link to photos of blooms, base, and overall shape.
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Here is a link that might be useful: Name me
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- Posted by donaldvancouver 8 (My Page) on Tue, May 22, 12 at 22:12
Re Queen Elizabeth - I'm pretty sure this isn't it. QE is thornless for one thing, it's buds are pointed which these are not, and the flower is different in color and shape. Thanks for the suggestion though. |
QE is not thornless, but I agree that there's no way it could be QE. My best classic pinks after QE are Tiffany and Bewitched. It's not Tiffany, but there is a possibility that it could be Bewitched. Take a look at the "Photos" tab here: http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/l.php?l=2.676&tab=36 Bewitched came out in 1967, so it easily fits your age requirement. |
Bewitched is very close, but I don't think that's it. My rose blossoms have more petals & look different before opening. The lower stems have a lot more thorns as well. What type of rose is Bewitched? Thanks, MsB |
Well, it was just a guess. Looking again at your pics, if that fence is at least 3 feet tall (or more?), I think what you have is a Climber of some sort. Bewitched is a Hybrid Tea (your blooms definitely have the form of a hybrid tea). It can get to 6-8 feet in a good growing season, but yours looks much taller than that. There are many Climbers that have hybrid tea form, and many hybrid teas have a Climber "sport" version. |
There is a rose show at the Moorestown Mall in Moorestown, NJ tomorrow (May 26) opening at 1 PM. If you bring a bloom and some of the foliage, someone there may be able to help identify. There are a lot of pink hybrid teas, and it can be difficult to match via photo due to variations in color and petal count due to weather. |
I always thought Hybrid Teas tended to be less robust and very disease-prone. Am I wrong about that? Thanks for mentioning the rose show; though I won't make it to this one it's a resource I hadn't though of. |
It depends more on the individual variety than the class. Some HTs are very vigorous growers, fairly disease resistant and winter hardy. And then then there are some shrubs and even OGRs that are wimpy growers and disease magnets. It all depends on the rose and the spot it's planted in. |
At first I wondered about Aloha, but it is described as a fragrant rose. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Aloha at Helpmefind
I wonder if it could be the climber Viking Queen? |
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Aloha ages to a paler pink on the outside petals as the bloom ages. Otherwise it looks like Aloha to me as well. |
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