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February 10th, 2005, 11:02 AM #16Originally Posted by Gary Wassner
Traditional art is alive and well, never fear. There will always be a place (and a need) for both traditional art and artisans. I have no art training whatsoever, but the computer tools allow me to express myself a bit without the need to learn the mechanics of holding a paint brush. The main advantage of using 3D, for me the untrained one, is that it gets past the problem of translating a 3D idea onto a 2D surface. Real artists spend a great deal of time thinking about perspective and how to get things to look right as they draw out their images; with 3D, that is much less of an issue. These things are actual 3D objects that I can move, and move myself around, placing them in realistic proportion to one another (or not, when needing to make a forced perspective). It provides a great deal of freedom in experimentation of what looks good, what doesn't, etc.
February 14th, 2005, 09:22 AM #17
You can do fine with figures and I think the ones you've shown here are great, but the covers you chose are perfect and interesting. Windstorm may be making their rep from covers alone. Certainly, this kind of artwork and styling is going to appeal to booksellers.
I don't think that an association with the gaming industry is necessarily problematic, and as Kevin showed, the style of art can vary considerably. Fantasy illustrators have long taken their work onto the computer and have made an industry out of creating screen savers, so it seems to me a natural marriage.
So when I get published, even if it's a big house, I'm coming to you two for the covers. There's ways to sweettalk them into it.
February 14th, 2005, 10:52 PM #18
I'd be more than happy to do cover art for you, KatG. And the good thing is, I'm probably real cheap!
I have to say that my current covers have garnered a lot of attention, so it does seem to be a reasonably successful style to follow. Certainly when it comes to using human figures I will be the first to admit it if what I eventually come up with is not successful enough to use on a cover (to me, it would have to really knock my socks off to risk going too far from the existing style that has worked). But seeing the potential of the program and the quality of what people can achieve with it, I think that with some work at it I might be able to make it all come together. Photo-realism is not the goal (although clearly some artists have managed to come close to that with this tool), but coming up with something striking that will capture people's interest is.
But going back to my original question (and not just the issue of computer art, with people or otherwise), I would still be curious for everyone's thoughts on the use of people on cover art, in whatever form (photographs, painting, computer, or whatever). Do you find that the imagery of the people, their clothes, etc. influences you unduly in your perceptions of what the words say? Does it lessen the impact of the author's descriptions? Have there been situations where what you read didn't match what the cover figures looked like? Or where the images didn't do justice to what you read? (Or vice-versa!)
February 18th, 2005, 11:41 AM #19
People and art are traditional for sf/f stories, not for most other types of fiction. I enjoy pictures of people on the covers and sf/f art, but don't require it. The people on the cover may influence my image of the characters, but then I'm also used to finding that the description of the character doesn't mesh with the picture on the cover. That doesn't bother me, I just rethink my image of the character based on the author's words, not the cover. For instance, I just finished a 1987 mystery novel, "Bimbos of the Death Sun" which deals with a murder at a sf/f convention. The main character is a professor author who is described as very young looking, with darkish brown hair, and is often mistaken for a grad student. The image of the professor on the cover was of a middle-aged man with wrinkles on his forehead, holding a pipe, and with light brown hair. Not quite a match. Ironically, the professor in the story had written a hard sf novel, which the publisher had titled "Bimbos of the Death Sun" and given a lurid cover with half-clad women. Ah those art departments, they run amok.
March 19th, 2005, 08:58 PM #20
Catching up here late, as usual. I am so impressed Kevin that you do your own covers. (I assumed you had an illustrator!) I looked up what you did on your website, and was even tempted myself... but you know, I not only have no talent, I have absolutely NO visual imagination.
As there are three editions of The Gift, I've had the chance to see what three different designers make of the same text, and for me it's been probably the most interesting thing about the book. People come up with stuff that I just couldn't even think of. You couldn't get three more different looking covers. Two are graphic - the UK and US editions - and one is a photographic montage, which to my mind doesn't work so well (no porn stars tho, phew!). The US one (which I posted on the other thread) actually portrays a character, it's a painting done in almost a photorealist manner, so it still has that graphic quality - kind of like Renaissance art, I think. Anyway, I don't mean to yabber on about me, but am getting to the point - given I like all the covers, for various different reasons, I think I like the covers _without_ human figures best (all very British, that kind of very graphic, slightly abstract design). And the reason why is because it lets the reader's imagination run free. That's why I think your covers work. So my advice is, leave the figures out of it...
March 20th, 2005, 11:21 PM #21
Thank you for your kind words.
Do you have some links where one can see all three of your covers (well, at least the other two, since as you say the third one is on my other thread around the corner...). I'd be curious too to see how the different intrepretations are. Did you get any input into any of them?
And on the question of this thread - as both a reader and as as writer, I agree with you 100%. As a person trying to sell books, it's a little trickier.
In the former case, I'd prefer to not see representations of the characters (either how they look or their cloting). In many cases it seems that the cover artist has a very different image than I do of what the author wrote. And for my own writing, even though I can make the cover images reflect exactly what I'm envisioning, to me much of the power of writing fiction is the ability of the reader to extend the writer's imagination. What people see in their own heads is much more vivid, I feel, than what I can describe. That is why I tend to be fairly spare in my descriptions, giving readers a descriptive skeleton and allowing their own imaginations to run with it. I've had readers come back and tell me how wonderfully detailed my descriptions were, and I know it was all just in their own minds.
But on the marketing front... In the U.S. market, at least, "populated" covers seem to be the norm. My own publisher says that, when they've reprinted some of their titles and changed the covers to have images of people instead of abstracts, their sales on those books shot up. And various marketing things I've read over the years always point to the fact that people (at least American people) seem to buy things with people on 'em... So there's this conflict between the desires of the writer and the marketer here...
I think what I will probably do is continue with the same style I have for my future Tonogato books, but if I write something different (and Windstorm elects to pick it up) I might try it with characters and see what happens.
One thing I'm doing is working on a sample book cover image, kind of another proof-of-concept to show that I think this program (and the other tools I'm using) can be used to come up with a workable cover. If it looks good enough when I'm done I'll stick it up here in this thread.
March 20th, 2005, 11:54 PM #22
Just for you, Rad, I put all the covers up in my forum (under the heading Book Covers, so you can't miss it).
Interesting what you say about the marketing attraction of human figures. I haven't really thought about it, but for me, the publishers all make clear that they are designing to attract what they perceive to be their market. Which I don't have an argument with. And they're polite about soliciting feedback and suggestions from me, and have sometimes even used them; but in the end we both know it's up to them. This doesn't bother me. (See my earlier remark about having no visual imagination...)
Thinking about it, the human figure thing must be an Australian/American thing. The UK has human figure covers of course, but they do go for the more abstract cover in a big way - offhand, there's Phillip Pulman's His Dark Materials, especially the hardbacks, which were gorgeously designed covers featuring objects from the books (they even had woodcuts for the beginning of each chapter). For the final book in the series, they didn't even put the name of the book on the cover! But I guess he was pretty famous by then.
March 31st, 2005, 03:34 AM #23
Ok, so it's been more than a week, but I had other things going on... like The Sands of Sabakushi coming out, and a convention!
Anyway, this wasn't the image I started with - that one still needs work. But I thought I'd toss this one up, since it only took a couple of hours to do. It's a faux cover, for a book that I have not written; but I wanted to experiment with things that might work on a cover. This, I think, is reasonably typical of the sort of thing found on American-market book covers. In this case the figure is reasonably small, compared to the rest of the image. Anyway, the other picture I'm working on is rather more elaborate, so we'll see what it looks like when I'm done.
April 19th, 2005, 10:16 PM #24
So here's another fake book cover, this one with a sci-fi theme. Still experimenting, just to see what can be done.
April 22nd, 2005, 07:45 PM #25
Hey Kevin - you know those books (didn't Stanislaw Lem do one? and Borges?) which are just collections of forwards or commentaries on imaginary books? You should do a picture book of covers of fictional books!
I rather like this one. All very Star Wars space opera, I thought. There's still that sense though of a video game feel with the figure; maybe it's something to do with the shading on the skin? A graphics expert would know more than me. Any chance of roughing it up somehow?
April 23rd, 2005, 01:14 PM #26
Kevin, seriously, have you thought about turning this into a business?
The sf one has a gamers sort of look, but for certain kind of stories, that would have strong appeal. The fantasy one is not a typical fantasy image, but is extremely eye-catching in part because of that. Either of these covers would work terrifically for novels, I think.
Now, do one that's a little more abstract, for a horror novel.
April 23rd, 2005, 06:08 PM #27
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April 24th, 2005, 11:48 AM #29Originally Posted by KatG
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Yes, exactly, but lose the little green and pink flecks, they don't go. Now, let's see, give me an older guy with long white hair, peasant clothes and a pack on his back, background up to you. This is fun.
It's the three-dimensionalism actually, I think, that gives the sf cover the gamers feel, and a slight angularity blockiness to the figure. A painting would be softer, flatter, less sharp edged. In the fantasy one, the figure is farther away, less distinct and central, so you don't get that impression. But the closer shot of the woman with lighting effects -- very cool.
Maybe it's super easy to do this stuff with the software you have, but you definitely have an eye for it, and graphics arts are in demand. Talk to Abbey -- she does work in the video game world. Not that I don't like art -- the artist that did Gary's cover, for instance, is very interesting, but you're coming up with some nice designs.
Interesting stuff, northerain. I was a little unclear as to what was who's art. Was the demon in the refrigerator one yours? That was cute. But the more abstract stuff was interesting too. Good for horror or dark fantasy or thrillers.
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Glass With Vicki Payne celebrates its 15th season on public television. "You make it look so easy!" is always the reaction that host Vicki Payne gets from her viewers. This informative and entertaining program takes the mystery out of working with all types of art glass. Vicki's step-by-step demonstrations for the many processes involved in glass work are helpful to hobbyists at all levels of experience and engrossing to viewers who are simply curious about the fascinating glass medium. From traditional stained glass panels to hot glass working techniques, viewers are sure to find this season's shows exciting and interesting.
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Never despair over a broken project again. Learn how to replace and repair broken glass pieces in any copper foil project. Today's tip features how to hold and use glass cutters.
The Cat's Meow
Imagine capturing your feline's image in stained glass. It's easy with today's lesson. You'll also learn how to turn this project into an outdoor flag for your garden. Today's tip features techniques you need to know to successfully operate glass breaking pliers.
Gazing Balls
Add a dramatic gazing ball accented with iridized dragonflies to your garden. Easy, basic stained glass techniques, a little glue and a glass gazing ball is all you need to have the most spectacular garden feature in town. Today's tip features glass grozing techniques that will save you time at the grinder.
Silver Jewelry
Learn how you can take art clay, shape it into any form, fire it in a kiln and create beautiful fine silver jewelry. Special guest Jackie Truty shares the secrets to working with art clay silver. Today's tip features the 10, 80, 10 clay working theory.
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Things are really buzzing in the garden with this adorable bee hive mobile and three fat glass bumble bees. Learn how to use a glass saw to create uncut able masterpieces and create your own garden work of art. Today's tip features mosaic glass cutting techniques.
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Using a few simple glass fusing techniques will allow you to create small works of art that are worthy of framing. Learn how to create gallery works of art. Today's tip features the how, what and when of selecting copper foil tapes.
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Drinks are just cooler when there are served on a colorful mosaic serving tray. Learn how to turn any tray into a trendy summer accent piece using pre-cut glass pieces in a tropical hibiscus floral design. Today's tip features soldering iron basics.
A New Twist for Pansies
Capture the beauty of pansies in stained glass. Vicki shares a new framing technique that will encircle this sweet panel with an intriguing twisted lead frame. Today's tip features lead stretching and cutting techniques.
Quick Fix
Do you have an antiques or new stained glass window with a cracked or missing glass piece? Learn how to repair a lead glass panel to look as good as new. Today's tip features techniques for cementing and polishing lead came windows.
Sun-Drenched Flowers
Bring the sun shine indoors with a luminous sunflower window. Working with brightly colored glass and easy to master techniques Vicki shows you how to capture the beauty of nature in stained glass. Today's tip features metal framing techniques.
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Artist Michael Kitchen shares the materials and techniques used for centuries to create painted glass windows. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about this ancient art form. Today's tip focuses on how to use glass grinders to shape your cut glass pieces.
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Sun catchers are fun little projects created out of small pieces of colored glass. Learn how to create a field of bright little sun catchers to adorn your windows or give as gifts. Today's tip shows you how to work with wire to create special effects for your stained glass projects.
Beautiful Birds
International glass artist and instructor, Shane Fero uses warm glass torch techniques to create colorful, realistic glass birds.
The Bottle Slumper
Artisan Theresa Farrar demonstrates her methods for slumping bottles into fun, practical and profitable creations using a glass kiln and fused glass techniques.
Charming Charm Jewelry
Vicki Payne makes a stained glass scrapbook charm bracelet and necklace with family pictures in square frames. She also demonstrates beading techniques to complete the project.
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Carla Beyerlein creates colorful glass butterfly beads using her experience in warm torch work.
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Vicki Payne creates a colorful mosaic party tray with a hibiscus floral design. This is a great beginner project and wonderful gift idea.
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Joshua Mazet, popular warm glass torch artist, makes an alluring octopus pendant using under water creatures and quiet colors.
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Vicki Payne uses glass frit to blend colors for a fused glass panel with an island theme. The panel is displayed in an illuminating wall sconce.
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International glass artist, Shannon Hill uses torch working techniques to create a glorious three dimensional glass seahorse.
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North Carolina jewelry designer and instructor Kim St. Jean demonstrates how to work with cold metal using different hammers and other metal working tools to create beautiful hand crafted earring designs.
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King of the Harvest
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90 Years of 'Service Above Self' Rotary Club to celebrate history, accomplishments and friendship
Thursday, January 10, 2013
SANFORD — Back in the Roaring Twenties, Willis H. Folsom applied for membership in the Portland Rotary Club, only to be told by its secretary, Ollie Wish, that someone with his classification already was a member. Folsom owned a furniture store in Springvale at the time.
And so the Rotarians had their home — for the next eight or so years, anyway. Richmond's theater succumbed to the Great Depression. He shut down his building, but allowed the Rotarians to continue meeting there. This they did, until the cold winters without heat got the best of them and sent them searching for a new home.
In 1931, the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club started meeting where it meets today — the Sanford Town Club, atop the Sanford Trust Company building at the intersection of Main and Washington streets. The Rotarians met at the Town Club for decades, disrupted from their home for just a brief time, in 1950, as crews installed the elevator that to this day still takes folks all the way up to the fourth floor. During this time, the Rotarians met at the Elks Hall, then just a stone's throw away on School Street.
Folsom wrote a historical account of the service organization's earlier years, and in 1973 the Rotarians published a condensed version of it in the program for their fiftieth anniversary. His account has provided the bulk of material in this feature story so far.
These days, Folsom's granddaughter, MaryAnn Ratteree, is a Rotarian too. She joined the club a couple of years ago.
"I didn't know (my grandfather), but I feel like I do, as I have heard my dad speak of him fondly throughout my life," Ratteree said earlier this week. "He worked hard, was well respected, loved his family and friends. He loved life and lived well ... I could not be more proud to join the Rotary Club he helped create ninety years ago. I am honored to continue the legacy of service for our community near and far."
Rotary International has thousands of districts throughout the world, and the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club belongs to District 7780, which is comprised of roughly 1,900 members in clubs in southern Maine, coastal New Hampshire, and one community in Massachusetts. Currently, Marty Helman, of the Boothbay Rotary Club, is the district's governor.
In ninety years, Sanford has had only one Rotarian rise to the honor of serving as district governor — but that's about to change.
Perley S. Turner moved to Sanford in 1941 to accept the position of superintendent of schools in town. The Montville native had a career in education that included teaching and serving as principal at Skowhegan High School, Cape Elizabeth High School, and Edward Little High School before he arrived in Sanford. He joined Sanford's Rotary Club and served as district governor from 1944 to 1945.
When Turner finished serving in late June of 1945, he could not have known that the next Sanford Rotarian to share his distinction had just been born across town. Sixty-seven years later, in the summer of 2012, District 7780 would select Sanford Rotarian Lawrence K. Furbish to serve as district governor from 2015 to 2016. Furbish is currently the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club's immediate past president.
Furbish also has gotten to know other Rotarians from around the world through his travels to Germany, Poland, Scotland, the Dominican Republic and India.
"One of Rotary International's important goals is promoting world peace and understanding, and there is no better way to do that than to have people from different countries and cultures get to know each other," Furbish said.
Rotarian Harland Eastman would agree. Back in 1952, when Capt. Albert Prosser was president of the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club, Eastman became the first one in town to become an ambassadorial scholar through the Rotary Foundation. Eastman spent a graduate year at the London School of Economics — and never looked back. From there, he enjoyed a diplomatic career that took him around the world and made him a Rotarian in clubs on five continents. He joined the Sanford-Springvale club in 1979.
Furbish said one of his most memorable moments as a Rotarian occurred when he administered a polio vaccine to a small child during a humanitarian trip to India. For several years now, Sanford-Springvale Rotarian Elias Thomas III has led international teams to India to complete a variety of projects there and to participate in the country's National Immunization Day, during which children are immunized against polio. (Rotary International's signature mission is to eradicate polio from the world.) In 2008, Thomas' team included Furbish and fellow Sanford-Springvale Rotarians Richard Bergeron and Shawn Sullivan. Ratteree joined Thomas on the mission he led to India in 2012.
Thomas joined the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club in 1978 and considers that year a turning point in his life.
"At the time, I never dreamed what lay ahead, with respect to service to others," he said. "From local projects to international projects, I have been truly blessed to be able to serve those who are most in need."
For India, the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club has sponsored the construction of three catchment dams to provide water for gravity-fed irrigation systems to serve nearly 15,000 villagers. The club also has helped fund other projects that Thomas has led in India — the creation of a computer training center in the village of Chahalka, for example, and the construction of toilets and shower blocks for women and children and washing platforms to ensure clean water.
LaChance made club history, by the way, when she became the first woman to join the club in the late 1980s, after Rotary International opened its membership to women in 1987. Years later, in 1995, member Linda Kay Brown would become the first woman in the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club's history to serve as president.
The Sanford-Springvale Rotarians will celebrate these accomplishments and their club's history and their own memories, this weekend — and from there, just imagine what the next ninety years will bring!


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The Third Global Forum for Human Resources in Health will be held in Recife, Brazil, in November 2013. The forum is being coordinated by PAHO and the World Health Organization (WHO) and will focus on the role of health workers in systems for universal health coverage and in the post-2015 development agenda.
Dr. Etienne told members of the working group that systems for universal health coverage require a well-trained health workforce that is distributed according to health needs. "Without human resources for health, we could not function," she said.
Past meetings of the Global Forum for Human Resources in Health helped position the issue of health workforce strengthening as a key component of health systems. "This third forum should position health workers within the general movement toward universal health coverage," said Dr. Etienne.
Speaking of the challenges of universal health coverage, she said, "If you ask anyone, what they want is access to health services without fear of impoverishment." Another key challenge, she said, is to provide comprehensive care that spans from prevention through treatment.
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4-star hotel in Positano near Church of Santa Maria Assunta
Situated in Positano, this hotel is close to Fornillo, Church of Santa Maria Assunta, and Spiaggia Grande. Local attractions also include Marina Longa of Tordigliano and La Gavitella.
Hotel Features
In addition to a restaurant, Palazzo Murat Hotel features a bar/lounge. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access.
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The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access.
This Positano hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 31
- Number of floors - 4
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- Free breakfast
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- Television in lobby
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Guests are offered a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast each morning.
Al Palazzo - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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- Self parking fee: EUR 25 per day
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This family-friendly hotel is located in Anchorage, close to Delaney Park, Imaginarium - Science Discovery Center, and SoNo District. Also nearby are Valley of the Moon Park and Town Square Municipal Park.
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In addition to a restaurant, Inlet Tower Hotel And Suites features a fitness center. Other amenities include a bar/lounge and ski storage.
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The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 3-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms.
High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measure 1134 square feet (105 square meters). This family-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, ski storage, and concierge services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Inlet Tower Hotel And Suites is a smoke-free property.
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Total time: 13 hours and 58 minutes
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Capture the Flag- Fantastic MG mystery. I loved it!
One for the Murphys- Get your tissues ready. Loved the connection to Wicked.
The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo- A Christmas gift from my baby sister, which came highly recommended.
Salvage the Bones: A Novel- I am too much of a dog lover to be able to enjoy this book. I appreciate that it is well-written, but it left me feeling sick to my stomach. Warning: excessive focus on dog fighting.
Sudden Flash Youth: 65 Short-Short Stories (Karen and Michael Braziller Books)- Looking forward to using this with my freshman next year. Some of the stories are really powerful!
Mangaman- A student recommendation. Not my favorite, but enjoyable. I'm not a graphic novel reader, yet.
Trafficked- So, so good. I love watching Law & Order: SVU, and this read like an episode of the show.
The Polar Bear Scientists (Scientists in the Field Series)- I love this series so, so, so very much.
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Santa Fe, NM (CNN) — The Democratic mayor of Santa Fe, New Mexico, announced on Tuesday he is now urging county clerks in the city to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
The mayor's action does not carry the force of law, though county clerks could honor his urging. Yet his action raises a controversial question: could he provoke New Mexico into becoming the 10th state in the nation to allow same-sex marriage?
Mayor David Coss explained his actions to CNN in a phone interview.
"We've issued an attorney's opinion, from the city attorney's office, saying that our analysis of the constitution and the statute of New Mexico show that there is no prohibition [against same-sex marriage]. And, just as a matter of equal rights, they should start issuing those licenses," Coss said.
"We think it's legal in New Mexico," Coss continued. Additionally, the city will also introduce "a resolution for the city council to encourage our clerks in New Mexico to start issuing licenses for same sex couples." That resolution will be introduced on March 27.
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States that currently issue same-sex marriage licenses are Connecticut, New York, Iowa, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Washington. The District of Columbia also allows for it.
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CNN contacted the office of New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez -- a popular figure in Republican circles -- but did not receive a response.
A spokesman from the office of state Attorney General Gary King said they have not yet received a request for a formal opinion on the matter, so the office has not yet weighed in.
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"The mayor of Santa Fe has no legal standing to tell the county clerks in the state of New Mexico to do anything," said Phil Sisneros.
"He can urge them all he wants. But...it has no legal effect," Sisneros added, explaining that the mayor cannot order the county clerks to issue the same-sex marriage licenses.
Yet Sisneros acknowledged the county clerks could voluntarily follow the mayor's insistence and begin to issue the licenses.
"They could if they wanted to," Sisneros said. "I think what everybody's missing here is, it's not the A.G.'s place, it's not the mayor's place, it's not the city attorney's place - it's the legislature's, the lawmakers. The law has to be changed or specified so that you can have the force of law. But as I understand it now, that is not in the law. It's not specific."
Coss' actions may falter against opposition. He acknowledged he does not know how state officials will respond. He also acknowledged opposition from local and national groups.
Yet Coss said he is encouraged by some of King's actions. The attorney general signed on to a brief in support of same-sex marriage. And, in 2011, the attorney general issued an opinion that same-sex marriages performed in other states could be recognized in New Mexico.
However, King's opinion also does not have the force of law, Sisneros said, though the lack of absolute clarity on marriage reciprocation has caused some -including the mayor and his city attorney-to state unequivocally that New Mexico does recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states.
According to the group Freedom to Marry, which advocates nationwide support for same-sex marriage, a county in New Mexico tried to push for marriages there in 2004, but those efforts were beat back.
The Santa Fe mayor's actions come amid high profile support for same-sex marriage. Among the recent proponents are President Barack Obama, former president Bill Clinton and wife, Hilary Clinton as well as other prominent current and former officials, including Republicans.
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