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Unless you have a deep and unabiding passion for fossils, you'll want to leave this specimen alone. Giant marine reptiles are not the only remarkable creatures in this book. Chevalier turns a warming spotlight on a friendship cemented by shared obsession and mutual respect across profound class fissures; a friendship between two women who were indirectly responsible for several male careers and ultimately (partially, very indirectly) for Darwin's insights. She also gives it what Darwin himself considered mandatory in a novel, a happy ending - or happy enough.
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Last week I wrestled over the propriety of writing this blog -- several of you thought I was betraying a trust to my fellow writers. I've undergone a bit of a reversal in that I'm now convinced the blog is a good.
Say it with me now: blog is good, blog is great, all hail the mighty blog!
I liken the issue over breaking trust to that of a psychiatrist -- he is duty-bound to not divulge his patient's secrets. It's a matter of trust. But, in order to help his fellow practitioners, the psychiatrist may publish the details of some of his cases in professional journals, so that the science of psychology may be furthered. In these articles, the psychologist changes the patients' names to protect their privacy. This is considered professional behavior.
Yes, some of you are already howling that I'm no psychiatrist, the GVW are not my patients and a blog is hardly a scholarly journal. But the idea is the same. I'm not giving away anybody's identity, and some of you readers may benefit from seeing how a group like this works (or doesn't). I've already stated these chronicles will contain, by necessity, a lot of my personal opinions, so maybe you should just take things with a grain of salt. You've been warned. I am mostly at peace with what I am doing.
Week #5 begins on an odd note. It is July 3rd and tomorrow is the Independence Day holiday. The Hemby Bridge library where the GVW meet is locked and there is a notice on the door stating that the library will close early at 5PM today for the holiday. The GVW were not told about this closing, and none of us saw the notice posted last week. A half dozen of us arrive, meet in front of the library door, and proceed to bitch and moan for ten minutes.
Since we are already here, I suggest we go to the Mutton Hollow Mall, three miles away, and stake out a couple of tables in the food court, rather than waste the week. All agree, and fifteen minutes later we are at the mall.
Fabian has beaten us to the food court, and has a cheese steak, french fries and a Coke on a tray when we sit down. A couple of us grab some coffee or soda to make it look respectable for the mall people. Everybody watches Fabian eat his cheese steak, with various hungry looks.
Eventually, we get down to business. The good news is that the six other GVW members present are ones I consider to be mostly serious. The tourists must be tooling about in the Winnebago tonight. That's OK by me, since one of my stories is on the schedule and I didn't really need their sort of say-nothing critique.
My story is first up. The story is a science fiction mystery, with a new invention that creates a problem for the protagonist. The story has a bit of a problem (in my mind) in that it's too closely involved with the science instead of the human story of the protagonist. I think it's a good idea though and definitely a salvageable story.
The GVW's reactions are mostly positive, with some reservations. Between bites of his cheese steak, Fabian says he thinks the science is too wonky and the ending a bit harsh. That's fair enough, I suppose, but while he is speaking I can't help thinking how I'd really like to steal a few of his french fries. Kasim says he doesn't care enough about my story's protagonist. That's a problem I've already thought of myself -- I need to make the guy more likeable and give him some depth so the reader cares what happens to him. Hachi says she guessed the ending halfway through the story. I'm not sure if that's really a big problem or not here. Peter agrees with Kasim's assessment that the protagonist is not interesting enough, and with Fabian's call that the ending was harsh. Caprice was absent last week, so I give her a copy of the story so she can catch up next week. Pamela doesn't have much to say about the story except to pick at a few nits. That's OK -- I
having the small stuff pointed out. Often a writer is so familiar with his story that the minor mistakes really
become invisible to him, but are obvious to everyone else. Too often in a group like this, the members don't want to offend the author by rubbing his nose in what they think are petty problems, but it's better to point out the little things in a critique instead of assuming the author will discover them on his own. I always mark up such petty things on the manuscript and hand it back to the author, and concentrate on the major things in the oral critique. I've wondered many times in the past over simple mistakes I've made in my stories that no one in my critique group thought to point out to me.
After all have spoken, I ask the group if they agree with Hachi that the ending was easy to spot early. I am pleased that most do not agree with her. I mention a couple of ideas I have about complicating the protagonist's life and making him more interesting, and most of the members agree it might help. I ask if the science part of the story was clear enough. Fabian thinks the protagonist should have a sidekick, so he can explain the science to him (and the reader). That's probably not a good idea in this particular story, since the protagonist has to know something nobody else in the story knows, right up to the end. A sidekick begs the question, "Why didn't he ever tell the sidekick what was going on?" Most of the others didn't think the science was really a problem, but giving the human part of the story more depth would be an improvement.
They hand me back the copies of my manuscript, some with comments hand written in, some not. Fabian hands me back a copy newly decorated with a spot of ketchup on it. At least I
it's ketchup. Most of them also hand me a written critique of a page or so, detailing the points they spoke about.
I'm reasonably happy with the critiques. I have a few ideas on improving the story now, and a bunch of nits to clean up. Fabian has finished his french fries and I can now concentrate on critiquing the next story -- Fabian's -- without drooling on the manuscript.
Fabian's story is a mystery. Not SF or fantasy or horror, but more of a traditional whodunit sort of thing. I went through a mystery phase in my reading taste when I was much younger, but really haven't followed the genre in many years, so I may not be a very good judge of what passes for "good" in those markets. Nevertheless, Fabian's story does not seem particularly new or clever in any sort of way to me. The clues are laid out in a fairly obvious (I think) manner, and there seems to be no real misdirection to throw a clever reader off the scent. I don't want to rip into Fabian too badly, since he's the nominal leader of the group, but the story just doesn't move me.
Lucky for me, I am not the first to speak, and Kasim and Hachi both say what I'm thinking: the story is too straightforward and obvious. The clues need to be buried more into the fabric of the story rather than just presented in the "here they are" manner they are now. I mention throwing in some sort of misdirection, so the story can have a bit of a surprise in it. I don't mention a lot of the little things that I've detailed in my written critique -- Fabian can read them at his leisure without me making him look silly in front of the others. Pamela adds a few nits and Peter agrees with the rest of us that the mystery wasn't all that mysterious. Caprice was absent last week and takes Pamela's copy to read for next week.
For next week, Hachi and Caprice hand in new stories. I'm a bit miffed: Caprice handed in a story in week #1, collected her crits in week #2, and was absent for #3 and #4, and now is back with another story in week #5 without tendering any make-up crits for the weeks she has missed. I think it's a bit unfair that she appears to be showing up just to get her own work critiqued, but I don't say anything. If she continues this pattern, I may not want to spend much time critiquing her work, but for now, I give her the benefit of the doubt. Pamela, the group secretary [pardon, I meant "administator"], is still tracking who hands in stories and offers critiques, but what's the point if nobody's enforcing the rules?
Meeting in the food court isn't nearly as bad an experience as I expected. Sure it's noisy, and curious onlookers glance at us and wonder what we're all up to with these manuscripts in hand, but nobody's really paying much attention. And hey, where else can you grab a cheese steak and fries during a critique?
We adjourn and everyone leaves the food court and heads for their cars. The mall is closing in a little while, so I jog down to the Waldenbooks to see if they have the new
The Year's Best Science Fiction
anthology edited by Gardner Dozois. I've probably read a lot of the stories in it already, but I buy the book every year as a more permanent record than the magazines, which I don't keep. What I really want to see, though, is the "honorable mentions" section at the end of the book. I had six stories published professionally in 2001, so it's possible the editor might mention one of them. Am I vain? You bet.
The store has the book in stock, and I open it immediately to the back. Dozois has listed my "Fresh Air" and "The Dove Cage" as honorable mentions. Will any of the GVW notice it or am I the only one who pores over stuff like this?
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Makes 16 fricos
- 16 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese
- Special equipment: A silicone baking mat (such as a Silpat)
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with silicone mat.
Working in 2 batches, scoop 8 mounds of finely grated Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese (1 tablespoon per mound) onto mat, spreading each mound about 3" wide and spacing at least 1" apart.
Bake cheese until light brown and melted, 56 minutes (check occasionally while baking so it won't turn too brown). Remove sheet from oven and let frico cool completely. (To shape frico, leave baking sheet in oven with door open; use a small offset spatula to remove frico one at a time, working quickly to shape. To form tuile-like shapes, gently roll warm frico around the handle of a wooden spoon. To form cups, press onto the bottom and up the sides of a mini muffin pan. Keep frico warm until ready to mold; it hardens quickly as it cools.)
my notes
- Calories444
- Carbohydrates4 g (1%)
- Fat29 g (45%)
- Protein41 g (81%)
- Saturated Fat19 g (93%)
- Sodium1,817 mg (76%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat9 g
- Cholesterol77 mg (26%)
recipe at a glance
type: Quick & Easy, Entertaining
main ingredients: Cheese, Parmesan
dietary considerations: Vegetarian
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Here is a look at charity news in the Southland.
Need Supporters Fur Kids: The South Suburban Humane Society is seeking donations of cash, and raffle basket and silent auction items for its inaugural "Street Fair for the Fur Kids" fundraiser to held from 2 to 7 p.m. April 6 at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park. Corporate or individual sponsors also are needed. Proceeds will go toward the second phase of the society's extreme makeover, which will include building 14 new dog kennels in May. Donations can be dropped off at the society at 1103 West End Ave., Chicago Heights. Pickup service can be requested by emailing email@example.com. Monetary donations can be made online by visiting www.southsuburbanhumanesociety.org. Please indicate "street fair fundraiser" during checkout. Tickets for the fundraiser, which will also be an adoption event with pets ready to be adopted, are available by visiting www.southsuburbanhumanesociety.org and clicking on "donate," or at the door. The cost is $30 for adults and $15 for kids. The price includes dinner, wine, beer and pop. There will be face painters and a caricature artist. For more information or to volunteer, contact Jana Pace at (708) 259-2092.
Spaghetti And Music: Bernie Glim and the Country Roads band will provide music during a spaghetti dinner and silent auction to raise funds for the medical care of Will Fern. The fundraiser will be 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 17 at St. John's Lutheran School gym, 4247 W. 183rd St., Country Club Hills.
Action Summit: The Alzheimer's Association Greater Illinois Chapter is seeking volunteers to participate in the 2013 Illinois Action Summit on March 13 in Springfield. Transportation will be arranged from a variety of locations. The day will begin with a briefing on the Alzheimer's Association policy priorities for 2013. Strategies and tools for a successful visit will also be discussed. The group will visit Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon and lawmakers to share personal stories and ask for their support for Alzheimer's initiatives. To register or for details, visit alz.org/illinois or contact Jen Belkov at (847) 779-6957 or by emailing email@example.com.
Red Dress Event: Burlington Coat Factory is launching its second annual Red Dress Event, joining WomenHeart and The Heart Truth To Raise Awareness for the Importance of Women's Heart Health. Through Easter, all Burlington stores, including the one at 7061 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, will feature a prominent red dress section, and for every dress sold, Burlington will donate $1, up to $25,000, to WomenHeart to fund life-saving heart health education. Customers also can donate at checkout. For more information, visit the store or www.BurlingtonCoatFactory.com.
Donation Drive: Big Al's Tattoo and Piercing Gallery, 10347 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, is holding a donation drive to benefit the American Heart Association until Feb. 14. A portion of all tattoo and piercing sales will be donated, along with 100 percent of T-shirt sales, during the period. Discounts will be offered on tattoos related to February, such as hearts, Cupids and candy kisses. Children accompanied by donating parents can get a temporary heart tattoo. For more information, call (708) 529-7137.
Band Benefit: The 24th Annual Lemont High School Band Benefit Dinner Dance, featuring the music of the school's jazz bands, will be held at the Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs, from 6 to 11:30 p.m. March 2. Proceeds support the band programs. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Reservations are $55 per person. There will be a cash bar. Admission is $10 for those who attend only the dance portion starting at 9 p.m. The deadline for reservations is Feb. 14. For tickets, email email@example.com or call (708) 785-5721. For more information, email email@example.com or call (630) 243-3280.
Just Turkey for Josie: The Just Turkey of Homewood restaurant will donate 20 percent of all food sales on Feb. 15 and 22 to the Josie Nordman Lung Transplant Fund. Nordman, 19, of Homewood, has cystic fibrosis and is in need of a lung transplant. Customers must mention the fund when ordering. The restaurant is at 17947 S. Halsted St. For more information, visit The Josie Nordman Lung Transplant Page on Facebook.com.
Irish Eyes: A pre-parade fundraiser for the South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade is scheduled for 7 p.m. to midnight Feb. 15 at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park. Tickets are $30 at the door. There will be parade merchandise, a dinner buffet, draft beer, a raffle, auction and entertainment. To buy tickets in advance or for more information, visit www.southsideirishparade.org.
Basketball Fundraiser: The Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn high school boys basketball teams will hold a fundraiser to benefit Ronald McDonald House at Evergreen Park High School, 9901 S. Kedzie Ave., at 7 p.m. Feb. 15. During the week before the game, players will volunteer at the house to promote community service. On game night, they will collect pop-tops and sell T-shirts. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for students. Admission is free with the purchase of a T-shirt for $10.
Read Across America Day: The National Honor Society from Eisenhower High School, 12700 S. Sacramento Ave., Blue Island, is collecting gently used children's books through Feb. 15 to celebrate Read Across America Day. Books can be dropped off at the school or the Blue Island Public Library, 2433 York St. The books will be donated to Cook County School District 130 students.
Z-Ticker Fundraiser: The Z-Ticker Fund, to benefit the family of Tony "Z" Kroll, will hold a fundraiser from 6 to 11 p.m. Feb. 16 at Lions Community Center, 1 Manor Drive, New Lenox. Kroll, a father of three, recently had open heart surgery and faces a future surgery to repair another aortic aneurysm, procedures not all covered by insurance. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door and include a buffet dinner, two drinks and live entertainment. There will also be a silent auction and raffles. Monetary donations can be made at any BMO Harris Bank for Z-Ticker Fund. Tickets are available at Monica's Hair Studio, 19137 Wolf Road, Mokena; Berkot's Super Foods, 20005 Wolf Road, Mokena; or 2141 Calistoga Drive, New Lenox. For more information or to donate silent auction or raffle items, contact Beth Kowalczyk at (708) 932-9337 or email@example.com, Sue Novotny at (708) 528-3321 or email@example.com, or Judi Kopacz at (708) 308-9221 or email@example.com.
Stop the Suffering Benefit: A pet food and supply drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 17 at St. Joseph School, 5641 S. 73rd Ave., Summit. Donations will benefit the Illinois branch of Stop the Suffering, which rescues cats and dogs from high-kill shelters. Needed items include canned cat and dog food, kitty litter, flea treatments, cleaning supplies, flea collars, leashes, blankets, pet crates and beds, transport cages, treats, toys, pet sweaters and boots, bowls, litter boxes, litter scoops and gas cards for volunteer drivers. Monetary donations can be sent to "Stop the Suffering," in care of Lori Peffers, 3061 London Hollow Road, Newark, OH 43055. For more information, visit www.petdrive.homestead.com.
Senior American Idol: Orland Township is hosting a singing tryout for its upcoming fundraiser, "Senior American Idol," which benefits the township's scholarship foundation. Tryouts, open to seniors 55 and older, are from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at the township's activity center, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. Participants will audition to songs of no longer than two minutes. The main event and fundraiser will be at Georgios Banquets, 8800 W. 159th St., Orland Hills, from 5 to 10 p.m. May 9. Tickets are $25, include dinner, and are for sale at the township office. For more information, call (708) 403-4222 or visit www.orlandtwp.org.
Nickos Family Candlelight Bowl: The second annual Tim Nickos Memorial Scholarship Candlelight Bowl is slated for March 23 at Fox Bowl, 1101 Butterfield Road, Wheaton. Funds raised provide a $2,500 scholarship to be awarded to an Oak Lawn Community High School student in memory of Timothy L. Nickos, a swim team captain and band member who died of cardiac arrhythmia at the age of 17. Tickets are $30 per adult and $25 per student and include three games of bowling and dinner. There will be raffle prizes and a cash bar. Reservations must be made by Feb. 22. For more information, visit www.timnickosscholarship.com.
Fish Fry Benefit: The Lincoln-Way North Music Boosters' 5th annual Friday Night Fish Fry will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 22, March 8, March 15 and March 22 at the school, 19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort. The school's choir will perform Feb. 22 and March 15, and the jazz band on March 8 and March 22. Proceeds benefit the music programs. The menu each night includes fried fish, baked potatoes, french fries, macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, bread, cole slaw, coffee and lemonade. Tickets are $10 are are available at the door or through the boosters. Curbside service also will be available. For more information, call (815) 462-2968.
Evening With The Stars: An Oscar Night Gala will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 24 to benefit Autism Speaks. The gala is at the InterContinental O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets are $200, which includes a walk on the red carpet, dinner, open-bar and themed cocktails, a dessert buffet, live and silent auctions, and raffles with prizes ranging from dinner-theater packages to all-expense paid trips to Hollywood, New York and the Dominican Republic. For tickets, call (224) 567-8572 or visit www.eveningwiththestars.org/.
Red Carpet Event: Together We Cope will host its Red Carpet Event Dinner Dance at 7 p.m. March 1 at the Odyssey Country Club, 19110 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. Tickets are $90. A silent auction and raffle will be held. Together We Cope is a Tinley Park-based crisis intervention agency. For information, reservations or tickets, call (708) 633-5040 or visit www.togetherwecope.com.
Save-a-Life Raffle: The New Lenox Fire Foundation will hold its annual Save-a-Life Raffle. Tickets are $10 each and will be mailed to each residence in the New Lenox Fire Protection District. Additional tickets are for sale at Station One, 261 E. Maple St., New Lenox. Donations will go toward buying life-saving cardiac monitors for every fire apparatus. The final drawing will be March 3 at Station One. The winner need not be present. First prize is $5,000, second prize is $1,000, and third prize is $500. For more information, call (815) 463-4500 or visit the New Lenox Fire Foundation or New Lenox Fire District page on Facebook.com.
Supporting Blind Veterans: The Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220 in Oak Lawn is collecting donations for its annual April event in which it hosts blind veterans from Hines VA Hospital for a day of food, entertainment, camaraderie and a goodie bag. For more information, to donate or to help make lap robes, email email@example.com or call (708) 423-5220.
Running for a Cause: The South Suburban Family Shelter is looking for runners who plan to participate in the Chicago Marathon. The shelter is a partner with other domestic violence agencies and the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network, which has been approved as a contributing-level charity of the marathon's charity program. To run for a cause, visit www.batteredwomensnetwork.org/marathon.php or contact Vicki at (708) 794-2140, Ext. 303.
Recycling: St. Christopher School, 14611 S. Keeler Ave., Midlothian, is holding a recycling fundraiser, and will be collecting items including empty toner and ink-jet cartridges, cell phones, DVDs, video games and video games systems, PDAs, iPods and laptops. The items may be dropped off at the school, parish office or church. Items should be undamaged, and empty toner should be repackaged into the new box of toner. Companies that want to donate but cannot deliver items are asked to call the school at (708) 385-8776. The school also recycles paper, with three bins on the south side of the gravel parking lot on the east side of the building.
Cell Phone Collection: South Suburban Family Shelter is collecting cell phones for an ongoing fundraiser, and also is seeking schools, businesses or other organizations to volunteer as collection sites. The shelter provides services for victims of domestic violence. Collection sites include the SSFS administrative office, 18139 Harwood Ave., Homewood; Bergstein's NY Deli, 200 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights; and Doyle Designed Salon, 2630 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor. For more information, call (708) 794-2140, Ext. 303.
Retirees Needed: The Gaylord Building, 200 W. 8th St., Lockport, is seeking volunteers to help lead educational activities and community outreach. Retirees with experience in education, business or a variety of building trades are especially ideal. For more information, call (815) 838-9400 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Resale Shop: One More Thing Resale Shop, at 343 Main St., Park Forest, benefits victims of domestic violence and homeless women with children. The shop, owned by South Suburban Family Shelter, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Information: Contact Sharon at (708) 228-5077.
Repeat Boutique: The Repeat Boutique resale shop, at 18157 Dixie Highway in Homewood, is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. All workers are volunteers, and all proceeds go to Grand Prairie Services clients. Items in the shop include clothing, furs, jewlery, shoes, books and household items. Information: (708) 957-5052.
Seeking volunteers: The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter is seeking individuals interested in becoming Alzheimer's Association Community Representatives in Will County. New volunteers will receive training. To become an AACR, visit alz.org/illinois, click on "volunteer" and select "Alzheimer's Association Community Rep" on the application form.
Donate unused tickets: Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens, 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive in Palos Heights, has joined tix4cause.com, an emarketplace ticket service that turns unused tickets into cash donations for nonprofits. Individuals, businesses or corporations can donate unused tickets for sports, music, theater or leisure activities to Lake Katherine. The public can buy tickets via tix4cause.com, and 90 percent of the ticket proceeds go to support Lake Katherine. To make a donation and/or buy tickets, visit www.lakekatherine.org or tix4cause.com. Be sure to identify Lake Katherine as your charity of choice. Information: (708) 361-1873.
Text to Give: Nonprofit organization Park Lawn, 10833 S. LaPorte, Oak Lawn, has recently launched a new "Text to Give" mobile giving campaign to benefit the programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The program allows donors to make a $5 donation through Give by Cell by texting the phrase GIVEPL to the number 20222. Donations are tax-deductible and pledges are billed through your monthly cell phone bill. Users must be 18 or older or have parental permission to participate, and must agree to the terms and conditions. Message and data rates may apply. For more information, visit www.givebycell.com.
Staples: Together We Cope is seeking certain staples that are in short supply at its food pantry. Canned soup, pasta, rice and breakfast cereal in particular can be dropped off at the pantry, 17010 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and from 2 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Contact Carol Ettema, pantry director, at (708) 633-5040 if you wish to conduct a food drive for those items.
Purr-fect Donations: The South Suburban Humane Society is seeking donations to help take care of kittens. The humane society is registered at Target and Wal-Mart. Donated items also can be dropped off at The South Suburban Humane Society at 1103 West End Ave., Chicago Heights, or the SSHS Spay/Neuter Clinic at 18349 S. Halsted St., Glenwood.
Donations sought: The Silver Cross Hospital resale shop, the Encore Shop, is accepting donations of gently used seasonal decorations, adult and children's clothing, household items and books. Donations can be dropped off 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and the first Saturday of the month at the Encore Shop at 1200 Maple Road, Joliet, just north of the former Silver Cross Hospital Emergency Department. Call (815) 300-7642 or Volunteers Services at Silver Cross Hospital at (815) 300-7117.
Pizza for a cause: St. Christopher School and Kenootz Pizzeria have teamed up for an Eat and Earn Fundraiser on the first Tuesday of each month. Kenootz Pizzeria, 4659 W. 147th St., Midlothian, is donating 25 percent of all profits for dine-in, carry-out and delivery order (before taxes, gratuity, and coupons) to the school. Be sure to mention St. Christopher when ordering to have the percentage donated. Call the pizzeria at (708) 535-0005.
Target St. Christopher School: St. Christopher School in Midlothian is continuing its participation in Target Corp.'s "Take Charge of Education" program. To help the school, individuals need to use their Target REDcard and inform the checkout person that they would like St. Christopher School to receive credit for the purchase. It does not cost the purchaser anything and Target Corp. will donate up to 1 percent of the REDcard purchases to the school.
Shopping for school: The Summit Hill Educational Foundation is part of the Dominick's family of stores' eScrip program. To participate in the SHEF fundraiser, individuals need to register their Fresh Values cards at Dominick's. For information, call (815) 474-9052 or visit email@example.com.
Donations needed: Neat Repeats Resale stores in Orland Park and Worth are in need of gently used women's and children's clothing, accessories, handbags, shoes and jewelry along with small household appliances and kitchen items in good working order. The Neat Repeats stores depend on community residents to provide the inventory for the retail operations. All donations benefit women and children who are receiving services free of charge from the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. Items can be dropped off at either store location: 7026 W. 111th St. in Worth, (708) 361-6860; or 9028 W. 159th St. in Orland Park, (708) 364-7605.
Donations sought: The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn is seeking donations as part of its annual appeal. In 2012, the museum is trying to raise money for its new "We the People" interactive exhibit, which will teach kids about the importance of patriotism and includes pieces of two beams from the World Trade Center. Donations can be made online at the museum's website, www.cmoaklawn.org, by following the links to donate or become a member; by mail at Children's Museum in Oak Lawn, 5100 Museum Drive, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 or in person at the museum. Call (708) 423-6709.
Sharing soles: Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia, is collecting shoes for the Share Your Soles organization. Any gently worn shoes will be accepted 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays. The goal of the charity is to provide shoes to underprivileged families worldwide. Call (708) 403-4222.
Pets for vets: To ease the financial costs associated with pet ownership, the Animal Welfare League offers all veterans with military ID an exclusive 20 percent adoption fee discount. Adoptions include a free leash and collar or cat carrier, AVID Microchip, 10-day health care and one-year rabies vaccination. Adoptable pets can be viewed online at www.animalwelfareleague.com or by visiting the Chicago Ridge location, noon to 8 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Veterans can also get a 10 percent discount off veterinary services through its clinic, which is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays. Information: visit www.PetsforPatriots.org or call (877) 473-8223.
Volunteers sought: Catholic Charities is seeking volunteers to help at "The Giving Tree" donation center at 3016 S. State St. in Lockport. Volunteers will assist with sorting, organizing and distributing a variety of items. Volunteers must be available to help on weekdays and be at least 18. Contact Marianne Holzhauer at (815) 774-4663, Ext. 3105 for information. If you are in need of services, contact Daybreak Center at the same phone number. For more information about the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.
Ring up donations: South Suburban Family Shelter is seeking cell phone donations and new cell phone collection sites for its ongoing fundraising program. The agency works with a company that specializes in the collection and recycling of used cellular phones. Some cell phone collection sites include: SSFS administrative office, 18139 Harwood, Homewood; Bergstein's NY Deli, 200 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights; and Doyle Designed Salon, 2630 Flossmoor Road., Flossmoor. Call (708) 794-2140, Ext.303.
Opportunities for animals: The Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge is selling Golden Opportunities Books 2012 for $25 each to raise money for its homeless animals. The books offer 50 percent-off coupons and two-for-one discounts at local restaurants, movies, grocers, sporting events and more. The Chicagoland South Suburban/Northwest Indiana Edition is available at the shelter. Call (708) 636-8586, Ext. 268.
Filling pantries: Working to meet unprecedented demand at its pantries in Worth and Summit, Catholic Charities southwest regional office is accepting donations of food and money earmarked for the pantries at its office, 7000 W. 111th St. in Worth. Call (708) 430-0428.
New program: Sertoma Centre Inc. hopes to reach a growing population of individuals who have been dually diagnosed with a developmental disability and mental illness. Its new program is a part of the Developmental Training Programs at Sertoma Centre, which will provide the opportunity for individuals to receive group or individual counseling. Participants in the program also will be given alternatives to talk therapies to better suit the needs of a wide range of individuals. Art, sand and play therapy techniques will be utilized for those who struggle with expressing their thoughts and feelings. Also, the utilization of poetry, music, and journaling will be implemented for relaxation and therapeutic interventions. Contact Heather Beckner at (708) 730-6333 or at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Gift cards aid shelter: South Suburban Family Shelter is participating in Jewel-Osco's gift card program. Gift cards are available for purchase in $25, $50 and $100 increments, and the shelter will receive a 5 percent rebate for cards sold by the agency. Payment is made to South Suburban Family Shelter for the face value of the gift card: Proceeds benefit the programs and services provided free of charge to victims of domestic violence and their families. Contact the shelter at (708) 794-2140, Ext.303, or visit the administrative offices at 18139 Harwood, Homewood.
Tickets for a cause: Sertoma Centre Inc. has joined Tix4Cause.com, a ticket exchange website, to offer a new way for supporters to donate. The Tix4Cause website provides an online platform where ticketholders can donate unwanted tickets to Sertoma Centre and receive a tax deduction. Buyers then purchase these tickets, often at reasonable prices, and Tix4Cause passes 100 percent of the proceeds on to Sertoma Centre. Tix4Cause handles every aspect of customer service including ticket processing and handling. Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park is the first to donate tickets on behalf of Sertoma Centre. The tickets are valued at $140 and include four rounds of open play, 1-18 holes on their course. Sertoma Centre Inc. is a nonprofit agency that provides services to more than 625 individuals with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities and/or mental illness. Contact Melanie Jones at (708) 730-6206, www.sertomacentre.org or visit www.tix4cause.com.
Shop for PADS: South Suburban PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) has joined the network of charitable organizations that turn gently used fashions and accessories into cash at the Spree store at 151st Street and LaGrange Road in Orland Park. All donations of gently used clothing, shoes, jewelry, purses and other accessories donated at the Spree store can earn money for PADS. When individuals drop their items at Spree and select PADS as the charity of their choice, PADS receives a check for these donations. Information: Contact Dawn Thrasher at (708) 754-4357, Ext. 107, or email@example.com.
Furniture helps Sertoma: Sertoma Centre is seeking donations of furniture for resale at its Good as New thrift store, 4331 Lincoln Highway in Matteson. Sertoma will pick up used donated furniture items and provide a receipt for tax purposes. The thrift store sales benefit more than 625 physically or developmentally challenged clients being served at the Sertoma Centre each day. To schedule a free pickup, contact Karey Wentz, Thrift Store manager, at (708) 481-5627, or e-mail email@example.com.
Replenish the pantry: Elsie's Pantry, located at Moraine Valley Community Church in Palos Hills, has an ongoing need for canned goods and monetary donations to keep up with the increasing need. Since June 2000, the pantry has served more than 27,000 people living in Palos Hills, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Hickory Hills and parts of Bridgeview, Justice, Orland Park, Willow Springs and Worth. However, donations have decreased over the past two years, forcing the pantry to use its reserves, which, if not replenished, would run out by the end of the year. Canned goods can be brought to the church between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Donations by check may be made to Elsie's Pantry, 8601 W. 107th St., Palos Hills, 60465. Information: (708) 598-4435.
Free bag of food: New Mercies Community Services was organized in 2003 to provide support services to low-income, elderly and disabled families in south Cook County. The organization operates a food pantry in Midlothian that distributes bags of food twice weekly to this same targeted population. Food distribution is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at New Mercies Community Services, 3824 W. 147th St., Midlothian. Donations to support the service also are sought. Information: Laurie Reed at (708) 606-2864.
Come clean: Together We Cope is seeking donations of personal care items — including shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap and disposable razors — that will be shared with families utilizing food pantry services. Donations of any quantity may be dropped off at 17010 S. Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park. Together We Cope is a nonprofit agency assisting families in temporary crisis from 22 south suburban communities. Information: Suellen or Tina at (708) 633-5040 or www.togetherwecope.org.
Reaching out: Together We Cope in Tinley Park has established an emergency outreach food program with Faith United Methodist Church as a partner. Emergency bags of nonperishable food will be delivered to the Orland Park church to increase outreach to families needing food. The organization seeks to establish similar partnerships with other area churches. Information: Mary Ann Baer at (708) 633-5040.
Furniture pickup: Together We Cope has added an additional day to its schedule for furniture pickups in Tinley Park and nearby suburbs. With pickups on Tuesdays and Fridays, there now is new inventory of gently used furniture twice a week at the organization's resale shop, located at 17010 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park. The shop is open six days a week, and a small donation is requested for furniture pickups. Information: Call the shop at (708) 633-9180 or visit www.togetherwecope.org. Together We Cope is a nonprofit agency assisting families in crisis from 27 south suburban communities.
Help soldiers call home: "Cell Phones for Soldiers" was started by two teenagers to help buy calling cards to send to U.S. military stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan and throughout the world. They are collecting old cell phones and accessories. The cell phones are recycled for cash and proceeds used to buy the calling cards for the soldiers. "Cell Phones for Soldiers" has raised almost $2 million in donations and distributed more than 500,000 prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas. Daniels Printing and Office Supply, 14800 Cicero Ave., Oak Forest, is an official drop-off point for any make or model cell phone. Information: www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.
Seeking senior volunteers: The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Catholic Charities is seeking people 55 or older willing to share their talents and help those in need at a variety of local organizations, mainly in the Joliet Diocese. Catholic Charities will match individual interests with available volunteer opportunities and will provide supplementary insurance, mileage and meal reimbursement during volunteer service. Information: Cindy, (815) 933-7791, Ext. 125.
Donate cell phones: South Suburban Family Shelter is collecting old cell phones to be recycled. The recycling process produces revenue to support the shelter's services. The Rotary Club of Park Forest has paired up with the shelter to help in the collection process. For a list of donation sites, visit www.rotaryofparkforest.org and click on "cell phone locations," or www.ssfs1.org and click on "donate."
Wendy's Night: VFW Post 177 MacDonald-Linn has a fundraiser between 5 and 8 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month at the Wendy's Restaurant at 79th Street and Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview. Proceeds benefit the VFW National Home for Children, located in Michigan. Participants simply order food (drive-through or sit-in) from Wendy's during this time period, and Wendy's donates a portion of its profits to this cause.
Food for victims: South Suburban Family Shelter is in need of nonperishable food items such as canned soups, vegetables and fruit for its clients who are experiencing domestic violence. Personal hygiene products (regular, not sample size please) are also needed. Donations may be dropped off at 18139 Harwood, Homewood. Please call ahead before dropping off items. Contact the shelter at (708) 794-2140, Ext. 303.
Text to Give: St. Xavier University's Department for University Advancement has announced a new "Text to Give" mobile giving campaign to benefit the university's Class Gift Fund and the St. Xavier Fund. The program allows donors to make $10 donations using their mobile phones through Give by Cell. You can make a gift to the Class Gift Fund by texting CLASSGIFT with your first and last name to 20222, or make a gift to the St. Xavier Fund by texting SXU with your first and last name to 20222. Donors can give multiple times a month depending on your carrier. Donations are tax-deductible, and pledges are billed through your monthly cell phone bill. Messaging and data rates may apply. For information, visit www.givebycell.com.
CARE Program: ComEd offers customer assistance programs that help deployed members of the military and disabled veterans who have fallen behind on their bills, plus programs for low-income families and for nonprofits. For more information or to enroll, visit ComEd.Com/CARE or call (888) 806-2273.


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Archive for the 'Full Moon Forest' Category
Tula Pink x Urban Threads
Ever since I took delivery on my Bernina 830 I have been absolutely obsessed with machine embroidery. I want to embroider everything or at least just zone out while I watch the machine make it's magical stitchery. It's kind of awesome. When I started playing around with the machine my first stop was Urban Threads. I wanted some little things to play with while I got the hang of it. I could seriously watch that thing go forever. It's meditative and not just a little hypnotizing. So here's the deal… I have partnered up with Urban Threads to make my very first machine embroidery design available to you. I thought it only fitting that my first embroidery design would be a version of my very first fabric design. So I'm not going to get all nostalgic and mooshy on you I just thought I might point that out There are a whole bunch of different file types available so you should be able to find a file type that will work with any machine that is capable of embroidery. The Owl is available in three sizes and downloads instantly to your computer. Fun right? Yep I thought so too. So have it!
Featured Artist interview is in the link provided below. Available for Machine Embroidery and for those with more time and less machinery there is the Hand Embroidery option as well.
website - www.urbanthreads.com
Done, Fin, Ende, Avsluta…
The contest has finally ended! The last winner may claim their prize and I can stop waking up at 3 am every Friday morning because I forgot to post a winner. Yay!!!! The Full Moon Forest Jellyroll winner is Karielynn. I hope you enjoy it! (because I probably could have sold it on E-bay for tidy little lump of cash, oh wait, did I write that out loud?:) Thanks to everyone for being rad and participating!
P.S. I don't actually speak any other languages so all that stuff in the title was just googled. If you have informative dialog regarding the proper way people say this or that send them to the language wiki. I was trying to sound awesome and multi-cultural but it's just a clever smokescreen. Don't fall for it.
Full Moon Forest… Foreva!
Just to clarify… THIS IS NOT MY TATTOO… Just a few lovely ladies out in the world who liked my owl and decided o make it a part of their lives forever and ever and ever and ever.
Okay, let's discuss commitment. Personally, I have commitment issues, just ask anyone I have ever dated (no wait, don't). I don't know that I even have words for this. Who says that this whole crafty thing isn't tough? This looks pretty rockin' to me. Full Moon Forest has been immortalized in ink. I couldn't be prouder. Can you even stand how amazing this is? Is that a tear of pride? Yes, I believe it is.
I can just picture Corrine and Kathy bouncing their grand children on their knees telling them inappropriate stories of their wild youth. I like it. It's the kind of grandmother I always imagined myself being. I told my mom that if she really loved me she would get a tattoo of my fabric across her back. She just glared at me and then her Christmas present got a lot smaller, like magic!
How Much is Your Love?
It's a wrap. This contest is now closed. Thanks for playing!
In an effort to appear more popular I am offering to buy your love with free stuff. Okay so that's not the only reason. I haven't been doing this blog thing for long but so far it's been nice. I have met some awesome people and found other amazing blogs that I would have never found otherwise. Most of all I have read some really nice things about myself from people other than my mom, it's very validating. So in response to your overwhelming generosity I am giving things away.
I spent my whole Sunday working up some goodies for y'all and I hope you like it. The first thing I am giving away is a lovely tote bag made from Full Moon Forest tree trunk stripes. I stitched on a little squirrel at the bottom because I love you all that much. The second thing I am giving away are 4 charm packs of my new line Nest, in little bags that I made all by myself. So let me be clear on this there are 5 winners in all (don't be fooled, you are all winners in my heart). These are some pretty good odds.
How do you win these fabulous prizes? It's so easy it's almost criminal. All you have to do is tell me what your favorite animal is. Leave a comment and the winners will be chosen at random. I will announce the 5 winners on August 17th. Just so you know… there will be no favoritism shown towards any animals, we are equal opportunity animal appreciators here in Pinkerville.
My mom sent me these pictures of my little sisters in Full Moon Forest get-ups and I just about died! They call me LaLa Pint and I think that's adorable. Of course these two could probably call me anything they wanted and I would think it was cute. I'm a sucker, I know, but I'm okay with that.
I have nothing else to say. They are perfect.
Spells and Hexes
I've got it bad! I can't stop making these little hexagons. The are seducing me from my little project bag across the room. They whisper my name and beg me to make just one more, then it's "well just keep going until the thread runs out". This can't be natural or maybe I've been watching too many sci-fi movies, both are possibilities. What are they you ask? They are little paper hexagons that fit a charm pack perfectly. The only drawback is that they come in packs of 25 or 150 and charm packs come with 40 pieces. It's sort of like that whole hot dog /bun conspiracy but I won't get into that here. I don't even eat hot dogs but I reserve the right to be upset about it anyway.
Sorry for the detour. So you take these little paper hexagons and wrap a charm square around it and losely stitch down the corners. It is so satisfying! they are perfect every time with oh-so-little effort. I'm a line it up, make it match kind of girl so the precision is intoxicating. It's going to take me forever to finish (because I am dead set on doing the whole thing by hand, we'll see how long that lasts) but I'll keep you updated on my progress. I am making this one out of Full Moon Forest, Flutterby and Nest. The first two collections are hard to come by at this point so I had to do a little bargaining with my mom to get her to release some of her stash. That woman drives a hard bargain.
Duct Tape and Twigs
I have been crazy busy this week although I can't exactly remember what it was that was so furiously occupying my time. Instead of some greater insight into the magical world of Tula Pink I present you with a little bit of eye candy. I took these pictures when I first designed Full Moon Forest about a year ago with the intention of using them in some great advertising campaign that was going to shake the quilting nation to it's core. That did not happen. The collection came and went leaving me in a cloud of pastel dust. Now, as I work through the ideas for my fourth collection while wrapping up production on the third and pour over the fabric from Flutterby, I have stumbled across this forgotten photo that held so much promise. I incurred great injury taking these photos. It was summer in North Carolina and the bugs were determined to eat me alive. I was invading their natural habitat so I really can't hold it against them. Maybe that is where Flutterby came from…hmmm. Off topic. There is no great point here just a lovely photo that I thought I would share.
The Making of…
Sorry it's been a while but I was busy receiving gifts in between shoving delicious little cookies in my eager little face. Now I feel ill so I thought this might distract me from all of that mirth. Since I have been a little wrapped up in myself and my baby twin sisters (a.k.a. the "Twinkies") I thought I might take this time to post some of the drawings that went into the making of Full Moon Forest. I have been assured that this will be interesting to others. I am not so sure. Anywhoo, here they are. From drawing to cotton there isn't a whole lot that changes. I take the drawings, scan them and drop them into Illustrator where I redraw them digitally so I can play with the line weights, change out colors and adjust the sizing. That's about it. So, enjoy the drawings maybe next time I will make them more colorful or jazz them up a bit, decoupage on them or something.
Sightings: Part 1
I never thought that seeing my work in a bathroom would be so uniquely gratifying. When a person sets out to make something with which they intend to adorn the world as they see fit this is usually not the fantasy shot. Yet, as I sit here wishing that this was the place I parked my toosh at various intervals throughout the day I wonder… could this be it? Is this the ultimate statement of thinking beyond the cotton? Is this the perfect post childhood marriage between Bambi and Thumper reincarnated as bathroom art? My vote is an astounding yes. I approve and will now set out on the hunt for a ceramic dear head of my very own.
Welcome, Bienvenidos, Willkommen, Aloha mai
Ok I am not that worldly, I had to look up all of those languages on line. It does have a nice ring to it though. So, Hi! Welcome to the first post on tulapink.com. If you have made it here then you are either a friend, family or made a wrong turn somewhere. Hopefully you are here because you love my fabrics or at least want to see more of them which is what this is really all about.
Full Moon Forest, my first collection of fabrics for Moda is finally in stores, yay! I am super curious to see what people do with it. I have had my sample yardage for sometime now and couldn't bring myself to cut into it until yesterday. I spent months waiting for it to come in, thinking up elaborate projects and imagining all kinds of possibilities. At one point I contemplated covering all of the walls in my living room with paisley owls, don't fret, I reconsidered. Then it came in and I was paralyzed with fear. I kept thinking "What if someday I have children and then they have children and that aqua bunny is the perfect fabric to finish their little summer dresses and I don't have any left because I made some table cloth for a party 30 years ago that was ruined because someone spilled something on it and now i don't even know those people and my grandkids have no clothes and…
Well you see where I was going with that. So I gave myself a good mental slap in the face with a splash of cold water and forged ahead, scissors in hand. The pieces are cut and the sewing machine has been unearthed. Now all I need is a little bit of time which may not come until after the holiday rush. You win some you lose some I guess. Until next time…
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Losing the 'Space Race'
A few years ago, our church men's softball team won the league title and went 9-0 on the season. The schedule actually called for a 10-game season, but the toughest team in the league had a mission trip planned, and we mutually called off that game at their request. They finished 8-1. Two other teams failed to field a full team on the night of our games with them and so they forfeited.
It is entirely possible that, had the three teams showed up to play, we could have lost one or all three games and the title might have gone to another team. When you fail to play, someone else wins.
That's how I felt at the final launch of the space shuttle. For over four decades, we were in a winning battle against the Soviet Union for the domination of space. While we were not the first in space, we played catch-up at a furious pace and won the race to the moon and, by all standards of measure, won the space race. Until now.
Now, we have left the field. We have no shuttle program and, as far as I can tell, no concrete plans for the future. If we wish to put an astronaut on the space station it will cost us $50 million payable to the Russians — or whatever they decide to charge. We have forfeited the game.
Whatever excuses we wish to make, whatever reasons we have, the fact is that someone else will control space now. For the moment, it appears that it will be our former enemy and alleged friend, Russia, the remainder of what was once the Soviet Union. Perhaps later it will be China or France or India or ... Iran. Yes, Iran. It could happen. The unusual and unthinkable happens when one forfeits the game.
When we first fielded a softball team, everyone loved to play us. Often the "mercy rule" would be invoked when we fell so far behind it was impossible to win. As the seasons passed, however, our team improved greatly and became competitive. They won a lot of games and turned each season into a winning season.
No one, however, expected us to win the title the year we won it, least of all the team that asked us to call off the game because of their mission trip. But, as I said, the unthinkable happens.
Two teams failed to show up ready to play so we logged those as wins. A team that the toughest team in the league should have beaten scored a victory over them. At the end of the season, we were 9-0 and they were 8-1.
Their coach called our coach and asked to play the game that they had asked to be called off. Our coach called me and asked what to do. I said, "No way."
Now some probably thought I wasn't being a good sport. But, to my way of thinking, it was a no-win situation for us. We were the league champs. If we won, we were still champs and undefeated. But if they won, our records would be tied at 9-1 but they would be the champs.
But that wasn't the dominant thought. The dominant thought was, "If you fail to show or if you bow out, someone else wins." It that way in sports and it is that way in life. Sometimes it is too late to have a "do over." You should play while you have the opportunity.
So, if someday a hostile Islamic, Communist, or totalitarian nation controls space and poses the threat of annihilation to all free people, including us, the reason will be: We walked away and left the field of battle. In doing so, someone else won.
[David Epps is the pastor of the Cathedral of Christ the King, 4881 Hwy. 34 E., Sharpsburg, GA 30277. Services are held Sundays at 8:30 and 10 a.m. (www.ctkcec.org). He is the bishop of the Mid-South Diocese (www.midsouthdiocese.org) and is the mission pastor of Christ the King Fellowship in Champaign, IL. He may be contacted at email@example.com.]
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From a "rocket scientist's" point of view, the biggest issue is giving up the only US system rated to place people into orbit before we have a new system in place. The current adminstration's policy is to promote commercial providers for low earth orbit access, which I support, but those systems are just now entering testing.
Right now the only way to get people and supplies to the International Space Station is via the Russian A-2 launch vehicle first used in 1963 and the Soyuz capsule which dates back to 1967 - albeit with updates. There are several issues with dependence with one system to support the Space Station, not least of which is what happens if that system has a failure and we must ground it for a period of time.
This is exactly what happened this week with the failure of of a Russian A-2 booster launching a Progress supply vehicle to the station. Now the A-2 is grounded until the problem is found which means that we can't get people or supplies to the Space Station for an indeterminate time. NASA today stated that they might be forced to abandon the station for a period of time until resupply flights could resume.
This reminds me of a good rule of tumb I learned years ago; "don't give up a job until you have another." The same is true for spaceflight; don't give up a functional human rated launch system until you have a new one operational. The failure of Obama, and Bush before him, is giving up the proven Shuttle system before the new commercial human launch systems are ready. Now we put at risk all the billions of dollars of investments in the International Space Station.
I think you are a balanced budget dude, aren't you? Do you know what it will cost to go to Mars now? We have been to the Moon!
You also are behind on your reading I think. In about 10-12 years we will land a robot on an asteroid near Mars. Following that in about 5-6 years we will go there with people.
From the asteroid we can leave for Mars with supplies at the asteroid.
Now, here is the part you will like; the USA will do enough research to provide what we want to PRIVATE INDUSTRY for them to run and own!
Of course those contracts will have a clause that they will revert back to the USA in case of defense needs! Similar to some current airports and Interstates.
Although we are turning out some stupidos now from our schools, we still have a few left who are capable.


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I also posted this on the squash forum, sorry if anyone is seeing it twice!
The seed I received from Cook's Garden seems to be very old and is not germinating well. I bought a mixed pack of "Mediterranean vegetables" just to get the Grise de Algiers Zucchini. Cooks is the last place that carries it. So far, the onion seed in the pack had zero percent germination. The squash seed looks old (some are split on the side) and are not germinating. Can anyone give any suggestions to get the seeds to germinate? Any tricks for old seed? I desperately want to grow this zucchini (and save seed from it). Any help would be highly appreciated.
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There may be some other technique, but this is what I would do. I'd take two or three sheets of paper towel, put them one on top of the other and then fold in half. Then I'd wet them with warm water and squeeze them out until they don't drip. Then I'd place several (not all) of those seeds on top of them and fold the paper towels over them. I'd place them into a plastic bag with the end left unsealed, so some air can get in; and then I'd set the whole shooting match somewhere warm, but out of direct sun. Check on those seeds once a day after two days have gone by. Meanwhile, pick up some jiffy pots and be ready to use them. When you notice a seed sprouting remove it from the paper towel and plant it shallowly in a peat pot. Place it under lights until the cotyledons are both above the soil level. Then, plant them in the garden where you want them, without disturbing their roots. Just plant the whole jiffy pot, making sure that you have torn off the top edges and that none of that pot are sticking above the soil line (otherwise the jiffy pot itself may wick moisture away from the seedling and kill it. Be sure to get it planted as soon as possible, or you'll have to harden it off, which can be risky, if you're like me, and you occasionally forget and let something dry out. That's what I'd do. Try not to plant all your seeds, in case there is a mishap. Squash seed lasts a whole lot longer than onion seed. So you are more likely to have success with this than with the onions. George |
- Posted by bella_trix z6b SE PA (My Page) on Fri, Jun 1, 07 at 20:38
Thank you! Two of the seeds I planted actually came up WAY after the rest of my squash, but it was still miserable germination overall. If I try to grow more, I will use your method. Thanks again, |
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Gonzaga University women's volleyball head coach Dave Gantt announced the promotion of Allen Allen to assistant coach on Jan. 5, 2010. Allen, who served as a volunteer assistant coach for the 2009 season, fills the space vacated by Brynn Murphy, who left to pursue a playing career overseas.
Allen was a four-year member of the University of Hawaii men's volleyball program from 1986-89. While a player at Hawaii the Warriors compiled a 70-28 overall record and a 53-23 record in conference. Allen was named a first team All-American in 1988 and 1989 and a second team All-American selection in 1987. He earned All-California Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (CIVA) honorable mention as a freshman, and All-Western Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (WIVA) first-team as a sophomore, junior and senior. He still holds the career records for solo blocks (112), is second in kill attempts (3,151) and digs (739) and third in kills (1,483).
Allen went on to play professionally in the FIVB Beach Volleyball Series, the European Professional Volleyball League and the Bud-Light Professional Volleyball League. Allen officially retired from professional competition in 1998. Allen's coaching career started in 1993 when he was an assistant coach with his alma mater for one year. Two years later in 1995, Allen became the head coach for the Samoan men's and women's National Team. He went on to become the head women's volleyball coach at Alliant University in San Diego, Calif., before founding the Allen Allen Club Volleyball in 2004. Allen helmed Alliant for three seasons (2003-2005).
"We are very fortunate to be in a position to hire someone of Al's character and experience," stated Gantt. "His volunteer work with the program this fall was indicative of his passion for the game and I know everyone around the program is excited that his involvement will expand and continue."
Allen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Hawaii in 1996 and his special education teaching credential from California State San Marcos in 2001. Allen is married to Melissa, who is the girl's varsity head coach at Mount Spokane High School. The Allen's are proud parents of three children; Justin (20), Tiare (7), and Teila (5).
Why did you choose Gonzaga to work at?
The Gods/fate chose Gonzaga for me.
Favorite Zag volleyball moment?
The look on our players faces when we beat Santa Clara in five on the Broncos home court and the look on our players faces and fans when we beat San Francisco in five at the Martin Centre.
If you could have dinner with anybody, dead or alive, who would it be?
Edmond Dantes – Count of Monte Cristo.
Favorite thing about the Martin Centre?
The invisible rock that trips the players and staff on occasion. I got me good last spring when I fell but I played it off incredibly.
My best off the court moment at Gonzaga has been…
Manny the bus driver always making the wrong turn and Coach Gantt getting frustrating.
When I was a kid, I wanted to…
Play for the Oakland Raiders.
To me, being a Bulldog means…
Relentless on defense, intelligent on offense. 'Ground and Pound' mentality.
My secret addiction is…
Oatmeal and rockstar energy drinks
The reality TV show I want to be on is…
Dancing with the Stars.
What my ultimate goal for the Gonzaga volleyball program is…
Final Four every year. How do we achieve this? Best blocking and best digging team in the country!


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Neil "Dradle" Schwartz has been dancing since the age of seven. After graduating from the University of Maryland and moving to NYC, he has had the privilege to work with Rhapsody James, Luam, Lisette, and Eric Jenkins. He has also choreographed for artists such as Push Play, Dnay B (alongside Jared Jenkins), and Taylor Bright. He has also had the opportunity to assist Luam on Monica Rush, Artist M.E., and was production assistant for Dawn Richards.
Most recently he was selected to be assistant choreographer with Lisette Bustamente on Girl Generation Hikkup. He has also traveled to Hawaii and most recently Peru teaching workshops and was a recipient at the Young Choreographers festival in 2010 and as a returning guest artist in 2011. In 2011 he became joined the judging panel for the World Of Dance tour and now teaches at Broadway Dance Center in NY. His choreography can be seen at NBC Live, World of Dance LA, Carnival Choreographers ball (NY/LA), Rhapsody James presents Sirens After Dark and more.
As a teacher I love the passion, drive, energy, and stories that my students bring into my class. I always encourage them to go beyond the steps and to dance from their heart. I feel so inspired by my students on a daily basis, and I am so excited to watch them grow in their dance journeys.
For more info visit: theDradle.com