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Is 'Petri Dish' a negative name for a quilt?
I just finished a quilt and all I have left to do is make a label. I really want to call it "Petri Dish" but DH thinks that has negative connotations. What do you think? Please be honest - if you think it is at all negative, I want to know because this is a gift and I don't want the recipient to think I named it something negative.
The truth is, I have a love/hate relationship with this quilt. I love the fabric and pattern, but I tried to get too creative with my quilting and I think my quilting really detracts from the quilt. Mid-way through quilting it I was so discouraged because I felt that I had ruined the entire quilt. Nevertheless, I made myself finish it, and it is not quite as bad as I had feared.
Other names that I have considered are: Melting Pot or Crock Pot. I want to convey this is a place where things get mixed up and the end result is not necessarily what was intended. If you don't like Petri Dish, do you have any suggestions that convey the mood that I'm describing?
I'll try to post a picture later tonight (I'm not home right now) but the most important question I have for you is Petri Dish a negative name for a quilt?
Ok, so sometimes I can be overly analytical. That said... here goes...
Petri dish itself is neutral because all it actually is .... is a dish with broth or a media in it. What a Petri dish is *used* for ... well that IS negative, imo, because when used as purposed, it has bacteria (GERMS) growing all over it. So in the strictest sense it (the dish) is NOT NEGATIVE, but practically speaking, what comes to mind with the words is the IDEA of a Petri dish IS NEGATIVE.
Therefore I'm not sure Petri dish is a name that conjures up your "message" in the same way that your suggestions of Melting Pot or Crock Pot do. But then again, neither of those conveys Love/Hate relationship, imo.
"Ambivalence" comes to mind.....
"Contradictions" ???
Well, I used to grow cultures of bacteria in them, but I also used them for other things, like staining ultra-thin tissue sections for electron microscopy.
I don't have a negative feeling about them. Petri dishes are useful items, employed in many scientific endeavors - not just for culturing nasties. Is the "culture" aspect why your DH feels it's negative?
I agree with your husband. I don't want to think of a quilt with ooey gooeys incubating in it.
And if you give it to a non-quilter, they probably will only notice the fabric/pattern and not the quilting, at least that's been my experience. I've learned not to tell anyone who's getting something of mine all the torment or mistakes associated with it. To them it's a pretty quilt, and I'm sure yours is.
definition: a merging of diverse, distinct, or separate elements into a unified whole
I don't care for Petri Dish unless the gift is for a scientist or biologist or someone who isn't grossed out by bacteria or cultures :) I don't like it for describing the artsy side of your quilting - no matter how much turmoil you felt~ LOL ~ unless it was for a quilt you were keeping.
Now I am really anxious to see a picture of this quilt!
Thanks for your answers. You all made me feel better about this quilt. That is, until I came home and took pictures of it and once again saw how really horrible the quilting is!
I am going to chalk this one up to a MAJOR learning experience. I really did learn a lot of what I do not like in quilting, and that will make me a better quilter in the future.
I'm not going to use Petri Dish because enough people had questionable reactions to the name. If I were going to keep it, I would name it that but unfortunately I showed the top (pre-quilting) to the recipient so now I'm stuck giving it to her. I'm leaning toward Fusion or Goulash.
Now that you can see the quilt you can see the obvious round "dishes" and then the quilting that grows from the lower left corner up through the quilt like some exotic kelp. I didn't think the quilting was dense enough, so I put diagonal lines in the back ground. Some of those lines extend into the border, but on two corners I quilted feathers. I can beat myself up, and ask "what was I thinking?" over and over, but I'm now going to move on. My next quilt will be better. I really am interested in experimenting with the quilting, and I'm optimistic that one day I'll be really proud of my quilting!
Thanks again for your help.
After seeing the quilt, I love the name PetriDish. But I wasn't put off by the name either way. If I was keeping it I would name it whatever I wanted, but I can see where you are giving it away you might want to be more careful. What about Science Experiment?
Whatever you end up calling it, it is a very lovely bright quilt. I'm always impressed when someone gets to the 'label' stage. ;)
I think I'm with Dian57, Othello came to my mind as well and btw It's Lovely! The colors are fabulous, the border perfect...and I'm just a newbie when it comes to machine quilting (only one sad result under my belt), I think the quilting looks fine.Just love the color and pattern!
Lola, I like the quilting! It's eclectic like the fabrics in the dots. I've found that washing the quilt when it's done hides a multitude of quilting errors (little puckers, etc.).
Anyway, I think the quilting is fine! And as you said, chalk it up to experience and move on.
I also like your quilt-very powerful colors and fabrics.
I'd like to revise my suggestion to include the word Power,
perhaps "Fusion Power".
Your different quilting is very appropriate for this quilt.
If you don't mind a suggestion for next time ~ don't be afraid to use different colors of thread for different areas. I think if you used a cream color thread for the background filler quilting around the circles, and a slightly less contrasting shade for the print areas, you would be very happy with this quilt and your quilting.
I agree after washing it, and looking at it from 6 feet away (and not staring at the parts you hate) you will see the beauty.
You all are the best quilting friends one could ask for! I'm going to wash it this weekend and take some more pictures from farther away so I can remember what I like about the quilt.
I love suggestions, and I think you are 100% correct Magothyrivergirl, the thread color is the biggest problem.
And Donna, eclectic is such a nice way of putting it. You made me laugh, and laughing at myself and my quilt is a much better place to be in than focusing too much on the negatives.
Thanks again to all of you for taking the time to look and to comment.
Have a great weekend.
Eclectic Orbs comes to mind. I agree with Bev2009...fun and funky! @:)
I wasn't sure I liked the idea of petri dish until I viewed the quilt but I can see where you are coming from and like it. As to the quilting, I find that interesting and works with the pattern. I don't think you should concentrate on the neg. because there are lots of positives in you lovily quilt.Every quilt we make becomes a learning experience. Enjoy.
Well, it looks SO much better after washing.
(As an aside, this is the first quilt I made without pre-washing my fabric. I put 3 fabric catchers in and washed it on hot. The fabric catchers came out dark red. I re-washed with 3 new fabric catchers. They came out pink. I washed again with 3 new catchers and they came out a dull white!)
I like my quilt SO much more now that it is washed. I'm thinking about the name Serendipity.
The only problem now is that my quilt is falling apart! (See my other post for this topic!)


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Hand made money box
Started by Domestic Goddess , Nov 15 2012 01:40 PM
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Posted 15 November 2012 - 01:40 PM
Hi, I have been using some old Milo and Coffee tins and decorating them with flannel fabric and made money boxes out of them.
My father has made the slits in the lid with his milling machine and has made sure the edges are nice and smooth so kids can't cut themselves.
Here is an example of one I made for DS. Do you think these kind of things are ok to donate to the Christmas Tree Appeal? They allow for hand made items.
Do you think anyone would like one?
Posted 15 November 2012 - 01:45 PM
I'm thinking these kids don't have much pocket money to save...
Posted 15 November 2012 - 01:52 PM
QUOTE (Broxie @ 15/11/2012, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm thinking these kids don't have much pocket money to save...
Umm, yep...i like your idea, but children who's parent's can't afford to buy them a xmas present rarely have spare $'s to put in a money box
Posted 15 November 2012 - 02:12 PM
Ok, scrap the money boxes. Sock monkeys only it is.
Mind you, DS doesn't get pocket money. 1 because he's too young, 2 because I can't afford.
He just puts the few coins in there that he finds on the street or in the shops.
Posted 15 November 2012 - 02:29 PM
What are sock monkeys?
Posted 15 November 2012 - 02:47 PM
Can you upload a pic of the sock monkeys?
Posted 15 November 2012 - 03:12 PM
Ehmmmm I don't think I can. It might be seen as self advertizing or something.
But you can google sock monkeys and you'll be able to find some images
Posted 15 November 2012 - 03:42 PM
They're very cute (if I googled the right thing) but do they not cost a fair bit to make? I know those long stripey socks are quite expensive, plus stuffing and whatever else you use, plus they must take a fair bit of time? Surely you can't make one for under $15? You can get lots of cool toys for under $15 these days. Kmart have those penny board skateboards for $15. In fact, they have lots of good toys for under $15.
I know your intentions are good, but if I were a kid getting nothing else for Christmas, a sock monkey wouldn't exactly thrill me...
Posted 15 November 2012 - 04:05 PM
I already have the socks and stuffing here as I make them all the time for friends and family. Stuffing I buy in bulk when good specials are on at Spotlight.
I would not use the kneehigh socks because they are too big for small kids. Kneehigh socks are about $3,- a pair when buying in the US.
Time wise, I can make 1 monkey in 2 days. So I was looking at donating 3 monkeys.
But yeah, it's starting to look like I can't donate anything to the tree this year. Maybe, just maybe I can try and sell a money box or 2 and then buy a small gift for the tree.
Posted 15 November 2012 - 04:08 PM
Fair enough, if you already have the stuff to make them that's a bit different.
Posted 15 November 2012 - 04:16 PM
Basically you are donating your time, which is fabulous and happens far too little. You might actually be acheiving more for the causes you support by donating your time to the organisaiton in other ways like in the shop front or in sorting out donations?
The money boxes and sock monkeys are great and handmade with love is terrific but I think many kids would be a little let down if that was all they got.
Posted 15 November 2012 - 04:36 PM
I think they are gorgeous and a toddler boy or girl would love something like that
Posted 15 November 2012 - 04:41 PM
QUOTE (Domestic Goddess @ 15/11/2012, 04:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
But yeah, it's starting to look like I can't donate anything to the tree this year. Maybe, just maybe I can try and sell a money box or 2 and then buy a small gift for the tree.
OP, perhaps revisit the idea of donating to the Kmart Tree another year. I think that making then selling home made money boxes so you can afford to buy a small gift for a wishing tree is a tad above and beyond.
I think donating your time over Christmas might be a better idea if you want to contribute but are not in a position to afford your first choice. Just about every charity hold fundraisers over Christmas. Maybe see who is the beneficiary for your local carols by candlelight is this year and volunteer to go around with collection tins. That is just one idea. I am doing that this year and I know we are looking for as many volunteers as possible. The Variety Club do Christmas Parties for medical and special needs kids that you could volunteer. Lions Club run events... even by buying one of their $7 small Christmas cakes you are contributing. I think most charities over Christmas would welcome a volunteer contribution.
Good luck.
Edited by Bek+3, 15 November 2012 - 04:59 PM.
Posted 15 November 2012 - 04:43 PM
The sock monkeys are awesome, no different than a kid getting any other soft toy. I think kids would love them (I know my 2yo would). It's a lovely gift for under the tree. Good on you for putting in so much effort!!!
Posted 15 November 2012 - 05:16 PM
They are very cute
Posted 15 November 2012 - 09:28 PM
Don't worry, I work for LifeLine on the phones and do basically 1 shift a fortnight and if my back and body permits, once a week some times
With Christmas coming on, I will be doing at the very least 1 shift every few days from the 3 days leading up to Christmas, until the 7th of January
Just hoping my body behaves itself and I am not in too much pain
Edited by Domestic Goddess, 15 November 2012 - 09:29 PM.
Posted 16 November 2012 - 05:02 PM
Well, I have decided to not donate anything this year. It makes me sad, but I will wait for next year. Fingers crossed I'll have a bit more money by then.
So for now, I am going to help another charity! I have registered myself for the Worlds Greatest Shave
Gonna go bold on March the 13/14th next year
Posted 16 November 2012 - 05:09 PM
I paid a fair bit for ds' sock monkey from an online mcn store - they are gorgous and perfect for a toddler - probably not for any other age.
Posted 16 November 2012 - 06:06 PM
QUOTE (Mummyone1 @ 16/11/2012, 06:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I paid a fair bit for ds' sock monkey from an online mcn store - they are gorgous and perfect for a toddler - probably not for any other age.
Yeah I was going to make them for upto 5 years. On the other hand, I made 2 monkeys for my friend who was going to give them to her nieces. Her 14yo daughter and 16yo son saw the monkeys on the kitchen counter and now want one too. She couldn't believe her ears lol. 2 Big kids with small hearts still
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How to play with your baby
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I'm a single mother by choice
For me, being the best mother I can be means being a mum alone, at least for now. Thinking of my friends with inadequate partners, I wonder why more people don't choose single motherhood.
Awkward wedding photos
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Four-week-old baby Riley Hughes dies of whooping cough
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'Nick, you need to call an ambulance': home birth mum's tragic death
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When dads believe their baby doesn't 'like' them
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Aircastle to Present at Upcoming Conferences
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Aircastle to Present at Upcoming Conferences16:15 EDT Thursday, May 05, 2011STAMFORD, Conn., May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Aircastle Limited (NYSE:AYR) today announced that the Company is scheduled to present at the following conferences:Ron Wainshal, Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the Wells Fargo 2011 Industrial & Construction Conference on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 2:05 p.m. Eastern Time at the New York Palace in New York City. Michael Inglese, Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the RBC Capital Markets Aerospace & Defense Conference on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 1:20 p.m. Eastern Time at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City.A live webcast of the presentations will be available to the public on the Investors section of Aircastle's website at http://www.aircastle.com. Please allow extra time prior to the presentations to visit the site and download the necessary software required to listen to the internet broadcast. About Aircastle LimitedAircastle Limited is a global company that acquires, leases and sells high-utility commercial jet aircraft to airlines throughout the world. As of March 31, 2011 Aircastle's aircraft portfolio consisted of 134 aircraft and had 63 lessees located in 34 countries.Contact:Aircastle LimitedMichael Inglese -- Chief Financial OfficerTel: +1-203-504-1063The IGB GroupLeon BermanTel: +firstname.lastname@example.com Aircastle Limited


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Lake Odessa is a growing community situated between Lansing and Grand Rapids. We are a village that values our past, cherishes our present and works together to thoughtfully plan for the future.
Seasonal Load Restrictions on Secondary Roads in Effect
Village of Lake Odessa Citizen Guide to Finances
Governor Snyder has introduced new financial transparency requirements for local governments. The Village of Lake Odessa has created a visual snapshot of how taxpayers dollars are being used that can be viewed by clicking on the Munetrix link shown.
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The Village of Lake Odessa (Village) and Lakewood Wastewater Authority (LWA) are now offering customers the option to have their water and sewer bills delivered to them via email. To sign up for e-bill, please click here, or stop by the Page Building and complete an authorization form. Questions can be directed to the Village at (616) 374-8062 or LWA at (616) 374-3264.
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There is no parking on village streets November 1 through April 1 between the hours of 2:00am and 6:00am.
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Ionia Dial-A-Ride will be providing a trip to and from the Village of Lake Odessa every Wednesday. Residents of Lake Odessa and Ionia may use this route to travel between the two communities. Click here to see the schedule and fares.
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Billy Currington, Kacey Musgraves + Many More Round Out 2015 Country Jam Lineup
The 2015 Country Jam lineup got bigger and even more impressive.
The 2015 Country Jam lineup got bigger and even more impressive.
Eli Young Band fans have a lot to look forward to in March.
Eli Young Band are getting serious for their 'Prayer for the Road' video. The clip -- which is debuting exclusively on Taste of Country -- pays powerful tribute to the notion that love truly conquers all.
It's getting closer, folks! The full 2015 Taste of Country Music Festival lineup is now available, and in addition to headliners Tim McGraw, Keith Urban and Toby Keith, 14 other acts have been revealed!
The Eli Young Band are nominated once again for a CMA Award for Vocal Group of the Year, a category they've been named in every year since 2012 but have yet to win. But the four-man group says being nominated really is validation enough.
A handful of country's biggest stars will appear on the soon-to-be-released soundtrack for the upcoming Nicholas Sparks film, 'The Best of Me.'
Grammy-nominated country rockers Eli Young Band hit up 'The Late Show With David Letterman' on Tuesday night (July 22), bringing with them their new rising single 'Dust.'
The Eli Young Band has a summertime hit on their hands with their new song "Dust." Now the video has been released, and we have it for you here!
When you're excited about your newest record, it can be hard to pick just one song as your favorite. That's especially true for the guys in Eli Young Band, who have already received a No. 1 single from their latest release.
The Eli Young Band set out to make their best album ever, and many fans will agree they succeeded. '10,000 Towns' is a very even project, with no letdowns or skip-ahead tracks and the best moments spread throughout.
Mike Eli and his Eli Young Band bandmates don't have to look far for reasons why St. Jude is important. The longtime college buddies now have wives and kids, as well as a greater understanding for how precious life is.
The Eli Young Band family keeps on growing, and understandably, the group likes to take their brood along on tour whenever possible. Traveling with small kids can be quite a challenge, but luckily, the foursome has Little Big Town to look to for advice.


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I would not equate the proportion of private wealth owned with the proportion public goods controlled. Ownership implies power, and the top 20% of the population do not have power over 92.5% of the country.
One's wealth, if legal, is only the aggregate sum of amounts of money that other people have freely chosen to give you. If they wanted to give it to the government, they would have. IRS does accept unsolicited cheques.
As such, the tax man's challenge is only to ensure that everyone pays for their portion of the common resources used (which, due to the nature of the resources, is difficult to do via pure market mechanisms). Not too much different from eating soup from a common bowl. And if I freely choose to give some of the soup I took from the common bowl to my neighbour, he or she should not be asked to put my gift back into the common bowl.


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Elements of Witby Benjamin Errett
Got wit? We've all been in that situation where we need to say something clever, but innocuous; smart enough to show some intelligence, without showing off; something funny, but not a joke. What we need in that moment is wit--that sparkling combination of charm, humor, confidence, and most of all, the right words at the right time. Elements of Wit is an engaging book that brings together the greatest wits of our time, and previous ones from Oscar Wilde to Nora Ephron, Winston Churchill to Christopher Hitchens, Mae West to Louis CK, and many in between. With chapters covering the essential ingredients of wit, this primer sheds light on how anyone--introverts, extroverts, wallflowers, and bon vivants--can find the right zinger, quip, parry, or retort...or at least be a little bit more interesting.
Elements of Witchcraft: Natural Magick for Teensby Ellen Dugan
In this book, Dugan writes for a teen audience, and talks about magickal ethics, the elements and how to use them, and how magick will change your life, if you believe, and let it in. There are many resources, including an extensive reading list, index and a journal throughout the book where you can pen your thoughts.
Elements of Writing: Fifth Courseby John E. Warriner James Kinneavy
Elements of Writing covers the five main elements of writing: setting, plot, characters, conflict and theme. Whether you're studying a short story, a novel, an epic poem, a play or a film, if you don't find these five elements, you're not looking hard enough. The book will guide you in your English curriculum.
Elements of Writing: Introductory Course (Revised Edition)by James L. Kinneavy John E. Warriner
Introductory textbook on writing and grammar.
Elenaby National Geographic Learning
Elena learns to sing, sew, and dance like other girls, but she also wants to read books, and learn languages, as men do. These experiences make her strong and wise when terrible times come and she must save her family.
Elena's Two Homes (Leveled Readers 4.1.2)by Robin Bloksberg
Tells of a little girl who moved to America from Russia and how each country is her home.
Eleniby Nicholas Gage
In 1948, in a Greek mountain village, Eleni Gatzoyiannis was arrested, tortured and shot. Her crime had been to help her children to escape from the Communist guerrillas during the Greek civil war who were abducting children and sending them to camps behind the Iron Curtain. Her son, Nicholas Gage, was then eight years old. Eventually he reached America and joined his father who was working there and sending money back to his family. In America Gage grew up to become one of The New York Times' best investigative reporters. He returned to Greece in 1977 as a Times correspondent and, gradually but increasingly obsessively, he began to reconstruct his mother's life and death. By the time he was finished he was ready to confront both his mother's executioners and his own memories. Eleni, an intensely moving and compelling book, is the fruit of his search for the truth.
Elephant Destiny: Biography of an Endangered Species in Africaby Martin Meredith
Explores the history of the elephant from the Egyptian pharaohs' first ivory expeditions 2500 years ago to the relationship between man and elephant today, including the elephant's role in literature and popular culture. Meredith, a journalist who spent much of his life writing about Africa, explains recent discoveries about the elephant's ability to communicate, its sophisticated family and community structure, and the ways in which elephants show compassion and loyalty to one another. B&w illustrations and color photographs support the text. Originally published as by Hodder and Stoughton, Great Britain, 2001. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
Elephant Goes to the Cityby Amit Garg
Rosa the elephant was never happy in her cage at the zoo, how did she get out ?
The Elephant in the Churchby Mary Lynn Dell Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner
A church can be a dangerous place. The perils may be so obvious, they become "elephants" standing in the fellowship hall, lurking in the sanctuary, ready to spring into the pastor's study, and tromp out of the choir room. The word "elephant" stands for an obvious truth or issue that is ignored or unnamed--a blind spot. Yet we allow elephants to occupy a large amount of space in the minds and hearts of those that tiptoe around them. Discussing common blind-spots of congregations and church leaders, the authors provide examples and illustrations for how to stop these "elephants" from ruining a ministry.
An Elephant in the Gardenby Michael Morpurgo
Lizzie and Karl's mother is a zoo keeper; the family has become attached to an orphaned elephant named Marlene, who will be destroyed as a precautionary measure so she and the other animals don't run wild should the zoo be hit by bombs. The family persuades the zoo director to let Marlene stay in their garden instead. When the city is bombed, the family flees with thousands of others, but how can they walk the same route when they have an elephant in tow, and keep themselves safe? Along the way, they meet Peter, a Canadian navigator who risks his own capture to save the family. As Michael Morpurgo writes in an author's note, An Elephant in the Garden is inspired by historical truths, and by his admiration for elephants, "the noblest and wisest and most sensitive of all creatures." Here is a story that brings together an unlikely group of survivors whose faith in kindness and love proves the best weapon of all.
The Elephant in the Playroomby Denise Brodey
A view from within the whirlwind of parenting a child with special needs Four years ago, Denise Brodey's young son was diagnosed with a combination of special needs. As she struggled to make sense of her new, chaotic world, what she found comforted her most was talking with other parents of kids with special needs, learning how they coped with the emotional, medical, and social challenges they faced In The Elephant in the Playroom, Brodey introduces us to a community of intrepid moms and dads who eloquently share the extraordinary highs and heartbreaking lows of parenting a child with ADD/ADHD, sensory disorders, childhood depression, autism, and physical and learning disabilities, as well as kids who fall between diagnoses. Hailing from Florida to Alaska, with kids ages three to thirty-three, the parents in this collection address everything from deciding to medicate a child to how they've learned to take care of themselves, offering readers comfort, kinship, and much- needed perspective.
Elephant in the Roomby Peter Senge Diana Mclain Smith
A systematic look at how relationships determine the success of leaders and their enterprises, along with tools to help strengthen and change themSince time immemorial, relationships have determined the fate of leaders. But today they are more critical to success than ever. No longer can leaders count on long time horizons or sloppy competition to make up for the inefficiencies that poor relationships create. Leaders must make decisions and take actions quickly and well with others, even those with whom they share very little?perhaps not even a time zone. This new world puts relationships at the center of what leaders must understand and master to succeed. Uses in-depth observational studies and clinical research to explore how relationships at the top of organizations work, develop, and changeShows how to understand, strengthen, and transform these relationships, so they can withstand the most intense pressures and conflictsThis important book features a Foreword by Peter Senge, author of The Fifth Discipline.
The Elephant Keeperby Christopher Nicholson
"I asked the sailor what an Elephant looked like; he replied that it was like nothing on earth." England, 1766: After a long voyage from the East Indies, a ship docks in Bristol, England, and rumor quickly spreads about its unusual cargo-some say a mermaid is on board. A crowd forms, hoping to catch a glimpse of the magical creature. One crate after another is unpacked: a zebra, a leopard, and a baboon. There's no mermaid, but in the final two crates is something almost as magical-a pair of young elephants, in poor health but alive. Seeing a unique opportunity, a wealthy sugar merchant purchases the elephants for his country estate and turns their care over to a young stable boy, Tom Page. Tom's family has long cared for horses, but an elephant is something different altogether. It takes time for Tom and the elephants to understand one another, but to the surprise of everyone on the estate, a remarkable bond is formed. The Elephant Keeper, the story of Tom and the elephants, in Tom's own words, moves from the green fields and woods of the English countryside to the dark streets and alleys of late-eighteenth-century London, reflecting both the beauty and the violence of the age. Nicholson's lush writing and deft storytelling complement a captivating tale of love and loyalty between one man and the two elephants that change the lives of all who meet them.
The Elephant Keepers' Childrenby Peter Hoeg
From the author of Smilla's Sense of Snow, an epic novel about faith and the magic of everyday life.Told from the precocious perspective of fourteen-year-old Peter, The Elephant Keepers' Children is about three siblings and how they deal with their eccentric parents. Peter's father is a vicar, his mother is an artisan, and both are equally and profoundly devout. The family lives on the (fictional) island of Finø, where people of all religious faiths coexist peacefully. Yet nothing is at it seems. When Peter's parents suddenly go missing, Peter and his siblings fear the worst--has their parents' relentless quest to boost church attendance finally put them in danger? Told with poignancy and humor, The Elephant Keepers' Children is a fascinating exploration of fundamentalism versus spiritual freedom, the vicissitudes of romantic and familial love, and the triumph of the human spirit.
Elephant Manby Christine Sparks
John Merrick had lived for more than twenty years imprisoned in a body that condemned him to a miserable life in the workhouse and to humiliation as a circus sideshow freak. But beneath that tragic exterior, within that enormous and deformed head, thrived the soul of a poet, the heart of a dreamer, the longings of a man. Based on the extraordinary motion picture that captured the heart of America.
The Elephant Mountainsby Scott Ely
An unprecedented series of hurricanes has swollen the Mississippi River to unheard-of levels and is threatening to put New Orleans and most of the low-lying areas of the South under water. Fifteen-year-old Stephen is spending the summer with his father near a small town north of Lake Pontchartrain when another powerful hurricane arrives and the levees on the Mississippi River completely fail. In the anarchy and chaos that results, Stephen's father is killed, and the boy is left to fend for himself. Stephen soon encounters Angela, a college student whose parents have also been killed. Navigating the labyrinth of flooded fields and towns in an airboat, the two set out in search of Stephen's mother and higher ground.
Elephant Songby Barry B. Longyear
When their spaceship crashes on a desolate planet, the members of O'Hara's Greater Shows, a futuristic circus, struggle to keep themselves and their animals alive.
Elephant Songby Wilbur Smith
WHITE GOLD Ivory. In Africa, it is the tragic and thrilling object of greed, corruption, and senseless death. In this dangerous world of poachers and blood money, one determined man and one dedicated woman risk their lives to stop the senseless slaughter of a species on the brink of extinction.<P> Following a trail that leads from the Mountains of the Moon and the deep forests of central Africa to the secret opulence of Taiwan and London's corridors of power, naturalist Dr. Daniel Armstrong and anthropologist Kelly Kinnear fight the battle of their lives against terrifying adversaries--the powerful individuals and conglomerates who would wipe out an entire race of human beings to satisfy their insatiable lust for elephant's ivory....
Elephants (Animal Lives Series)by Sally Morgan
Did you know an elephant can run faster than a human? Did you know an elephant grows six sets of teeth in its lifetime? Did you know elephants greet each other by touching trunks? Learn all about these amazing animals--where they live, how they grow and learn, what they eat, and the dangers they have to face. By the time you're finished reading, you'll be an elephant expert! The QEB Animal Lives series offers a fresh introduction to the world of animals, investigating the topics of habitat, conservation, animal adaptation, and survival.
Elephants (Animals Attack Series)by Kris Hirschmann
ANIMALS ATTACK! The Animals ATTACK! series will appeal to young readers who are fascinated by true stories of adventure, danger, and survival. Each book in the series presents compelling, real-life stories of people who have survived terrifying attacks by sharks, tigers, bears, and a wide range of other animals. Each book also examines the circumstances that cause animals to attack humans and the likelihood of survival. Full-color photographs, primary source quotes, indexes, and annotated bibliographies enhance these volumes. Other titles in the series include: Constrictors Piranhas Spiders Tigers Vipers
Elephants & Butterfliesby Alan Michael Parker
Elephants & Butterflies combines the imaginative forays of The Vandals with the more meditative approach of Love Song with Motor Vehicles. Both wild and calm, boisterous and quiet, the poems in Elephants & Butterflies use surprise, song, and startling metaphor while allowing the ideas to simmer just below the surface of the lyric. The poems manage the difficult task of being highly readable and accessible, while still containing complex philosophical and personal knowledge.Alan Michael Parker (www.amparker.com) teaches at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina. He also teaches at Queens University, where he is core faculty in the low-residency MFA program.
Elephants Can Rememberby Agatha Christie
"The Ravenscrofts didn't seem that kind of person. They seemed well balanced and placid..." And yet, twelve years earlier, the husband had shot the wife, and then himself-or perhaps it was the other way around, since sets of both of their fingerprints were on the gun, and the gun had fallen between them. The case haunts Ariadne Oliver, who had been a friend of the couple. The famous mystery novelist desires this real-life mystery solved, and calls upon Hercule Poirot to help her do so. Poirot is now a very old man, but his mind is as nimble and as sharp as ever and can still penetrate deep into the shadows. But as Poirot and Mrs. Oliver and Superintendent Spence reopen the long-closed case, a startling discovery awaits them. And if memory serves Poirot (and it does!), crime-like history-has a tendency to repeat itself.
Elephants Can't Jump and Other Freaky Facts About Animalsby Barbara Seuling
From the Book Jacket:93 pages. Did you know that: Moose are so nearsighted that some have mistaken automobiles for their mates. Cows give more milk when they listen to music? The chickens we eat today are descendants of chickens brought here by Christopher Columbus? Here are scores of strange-but-true facts about animals that will delight and amuse animal lovers everywhere. These curious and captivating tidbits-about how animals live, eat, sleep, move, communicate, play, propagate, raise babies, and survive-have been gathered by Barbara Seuling, the popular author of many other freaky fact books. Perfectly complemented by her humorous black-and-white drawings, these oddities make entertaining-and informative -reading. This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
The Elephant's Childby Rudyard Kipling Geoffrey Patterson
This energetic book takes young readers on a journey with a very curious baby elephant who has one question on his mind: What do crocodiles eat for dinner? But whenever he asks this question, he gets a spanking! Though he's never seen a crocodile before, the baby elephant sets out to the banks of a river to find the answer to his question. Geoffrey Patterson has simplified the original text for a younger audience without losing any of Kipling's much-loved turns of phrase.
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HIP 2.0 Program Overview
The NEW Healthy Indiana Plan (or HIP 2.0) is a health insurance program from the State of Indiana that pays for medical expenses and provides incentives for members to be more health conscious. HIP 2.0 provides coverage for qualified low-income Hoosiers who are interested in participating in a low-cost consumer-driven health care program.
Who's Eligible?
Indiana residents ages 19-64 with incomes of up to $16,297 annually for an individual, $21,967 for a couple, or $33,307 for a family of four are generally eligible to participate in HIP 2.0
What's Covered?
There are two distinct levels of coverage in HIP 2.0. They are HIP Plus and HIP Basic. Each covers medical expenses such as doctor visits, hospital care, therapies, medications, prescriptions and medical equipment. HIP Plus offers members the best value and, unlike HIP Basic, also covers vision and dental care, and even bariatric surgery.
The IU Health La Porte and Starke Hospitals' Healthcare Exchange Navigators can assist the public with enrolling in HIP 2.0, or, any insurance plan on the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call 855.400.2045.
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Felty brings more than 25 years of patient care and healthcare management experience to the position. He has worked as Patient Care Manager of the Mitchell Emergency Department at the University of Chicago Medical Center, Critical Care Transport Nurse for an ambulance service in Illinois and Director of Emergency Services for Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, Illinois.
Prior, he served as the Assistant Chief Flight Nurse for University of Chicago Hospitals and Manager of Aeromedical Services for Loyola University Medical Center. He has immediate experience in neonatal and pediatric transport, as a trauma nurse in the Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center Emergency Department, legal nurse consulting and volunteer firefighting. Felty has been trained in homeland security, pediatric education, neonatal resuscitation, advanced burn life support and emergency medical services. He is board certified in Emergency Nursing from the Emergency Nurses Association, and holds numerous certifications for clinical instruction as an educator in his field for other healthcare providers within the region. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Purdue University Calumet and a Master of Business Administration with a healthcare focus from Western Governors University.]]>
He began as Senior Audit Manager for a public accounting firm in Chicago. Later, he advanced to Vice President of Finance, Controller and Chief Financial Officer at several healthcare organizations throughout the Midwest. He graduated from Michigan City Elston High School and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Kelly School of Business, Indiana University, and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and Healthcare Financial Management Association.
In his role, Higdon works closely with the executive team, and the boards of directors and physicians to develop and fulfill the key growth strategies outlined in the strategic plan. In addition to overseeing the organization's finance and accounting departments and activities, he also oversees the areas of Information Services, Clinical Informatics, LEAN Transformation and Facilities/Engineering.
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The following Auxiliary scholarships are available in 2015:
Students must be in their freshman or sophomore year and enrolled in a healthcare program at an accredited school.
The Foundation offers the following scholarships:
Students eligible for all scholarships must be one of the following:
The following awards/loans are available:
Applications available at iuhealth.org/laporte/foundation/scholarships.
All completed applications and required documents must be returned or postmarked by March 27, 2015. Interviews may be required, and semi-finalists will be notified of their status. Final selections will be announced in June.
For more information, call 219.326.2471 or toll-free at 877.265.4539, email firstname.lastname@example.com or visit iuhealth.org/laportefoundation.]]>
In La Porte County, IU Health La Porte Hospital is partnering with Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City to conduct the survey. In Starke County, IU Health Starke Hospital is offering a separate survey for that county. Targeted focus groups will take place in both counties later in the first quarter of 2015, to gain additional insight on community health needs.
Community members are asked to provide their input through an online survey at surveymonkey.com/s/inhealthneedssurvey. The survey is also posted on the main Web pages of iuhealth.org/laporte, iuhealth.org/starke and franciscanalliance.org/hospitals/michigancity.
As nonprofit healthcare providers, it is the responsibility and mission of these hospitals to provide programming based on the needs of the community.
In 2013, Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City's community outreach programs were developed and carried out based on the last community health needs assessment, which focused on medication access, diabetes management and heart failure. Other successful programs locally included the Creating Positive Relations program, Diabetes Health fairs, continued support to the Open Door Community Alliance, a community-sponsored support group that works with medication needs, Congestive Heart Failure Support Group and numerous other free screenings and health education presentations offered throughout the year.
In 2013, IU Health La Porte and Starke hospitals programs were developed and carried out based on the last community health needs assessment, which focused on access to healthcare, obesity prevention, pre-K–12 education and behavioral health. Examples of successful programs locally include the popular and effective Lil' F.I.S.H. Club™ program through the La Porte Hospital Foundation to address childhood obesity and healthy childhood habits, the community's largest health screening event called Women's Fair™ and hundreds of other free screenings and health presentations offered throughout the year.
For more information or to complete the Community Input Survey, visit surveymonkey.com/s/inhealthheedssurvey.]]>
La Porte, IN – IU Health La Porte and Starke hospitals' certified Health Exchange navigators have added convenient evening and afternoon sessions for those who would like assistance signing up for insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. One-on-one appointments also are available by calling 855.400.2045. Open enrollment for the marketplace ends Feb. 15, 2015. All Americans are now required to have health insurance or pay a penalty.
The sessions below are free and open to the public. Please bring:
Social Security numbers or document numbers for legal immigrants.
Employer and income information for every member of your household who needs coverage. For example, information from pay stubs or W-2 forms.
Policy numbers for any current health insurance plans covering members of your household.
A completed Employer Coverage Tool for every job-based plan you or someone in your household is eligible for. You'll need to fill out this form even for coverage you're eligible for, but don't enroll in.
Info & Enrollment Sessions
4-6 p.m., Jan. 15, IU Health Lifeworks, 3777 N. Frontage Road, Michigan City
2:30-4:30 p.m., Jan. 20, Starke County Public Library, 152 W. Culver Road, Knox
4-6 p.m., Feb. 3, IU Health La Porte Hospital Auditorium, 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte
4-6 p.m., Feb. 4, IU Health Lifeworks, 3777 N. Frontage Road, Michigan City
8:30-10:30 a.m., Feb. 7, IU Health La Porte Hospital Auditorium, 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte
2-4 p.m., Feb. 12, IU Health Starke Hospital Conference Room, 102 E. Culver Road, Knox
4-6 p.m., Feb. 13, IU Health L a Porte Hospital Auditorium, 1007 Linconlway, La Porte
Appointments are also available by calling toll free, 855-400-2045.
For 2015, IU Health La Porte and Starke hospitals and network physicians will be accepting multiple plans in the Marketplace, including products such as Anthem, MDWise, and several others. For those specifically interested in MDWise, free info and enrollment sessions for that product will take place throughout the community. Visit www.mdwise.org for details.
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At the end of this year's Holiday at the Pops concert presented by the La Porte Hospital Foundation, the chatter started almost immediately. At the program's end, after the air was filled with nearly 1,700 people singing the gentle Silent Night in unison, comments could be heard throughout about how the Pops was really something special this year.
December 13 marked the 20th anniversary of this event, which featured crowd favorites and special song dedications to those who have made the event possible over the years—all to support local patients and families of Indiana University Health La Porte and Starke VNA Hospice and HomeCare.
Crowd favorites returning were the Cripple Creek vocal ensemble; reader Greg Fruth; solo vocalist Jenny Hartson; the La Porte High School Choir with Tom Coe directing; solo instrumentalist William Wolf, MD; and instrumentalist Kathleen Lang. Associate conductor Chuck Steck led the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra in an event he said he holds dear to his heart.
"I was approached a little over a year ago to conduct this concert, and I was thrilled," Steck said before the final production of the evening, Silent Night. "It's a ridiculously busy time of year for me, but I couldn't say no, because this is my home. Tonight, we are part of one of the greatest celebrations ever. It truly is a hometown holiday,"Steck said.
Holiday at the Pops committee chair Katrina Langford echoed comments from many that evening; the level of musical talent in our hometown of La Porte is truly something amazing to hear, especially when it's concentrated in one beautiful evening of music.
Guests at this year's Pops were treated to a special video featuring local community members who are inspired by the community in which they live. The video can be found on the IU Health La Porte Hospital You Tube channel, or the the La Porte Hospital Foundation Facebook page. Songs that evening were dedicated to: the IU Health La Porte and Starke VNA staff; the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra members and performers; Mary Ellen McCain, Better Trickler and Marti Swanson, founding members of Holiday at the Pops; and all the Pops committee members and volunteers over the last 20 years.
Those who were not able to attend the Pops concert but still wish to show support or gratitude for the work of VNA Hospice can keep their eyes open for the upcoming Hospice Campaign through The Foundation. Visit iuhealth.org/laportefoundation for details, or call 219.326.2471.
The 2014 Corporate Sponsors that helped make Pops and many other Foundation events possible: American Limb & Orthopedic Company of Valparaiso; La Porte Radiology, Inc.; The La Porte Savings Bank; Larson Danielson Construction Company, Inc.; Newby Lewis Kaminski Jones LLP; Anesthesia Associates of La Porte; First Source Advantage, LLC; Mitch Feikes Builders, Inc.; TBC Manufacturing; Vision Self Pay Revenue Recovery; Wells Fargo Bank. And Platinum Sponsors: David & Debra Applegarth; Drayton, Biege, Sirugo & Elliott, LLP; Eichhorn & Eichhorn, LLP; Dr. and Mrs. David Gorecki; Dr. & Mrs. Charles Hagenow; Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute; Dr. & Mrs. John Langford; PNC Bank; Showmen Supplies, Inc.]]>
Through funding from IBCAT, the Starke Health Fund will assist low-income, uninsured women age 40 and older, and women of any age who are at high risk for breast cancer, with receiving screening mammograms.
The La Porte Hospital Foundation Breast Cancer Project, also working the IU Health Starke Hospital and the Starke Health Fund, is a comprehensive effort for early detection of breast cancer in our communities. The project seeks funding partners to support community-wide efforts of the IU Health Starke Hospital Diagnostic Imaging Department related to breast health education, clinical breast exams and mammograms to assist in early detection. The IBCAT grant is one result of these efforts.
Individuals who believe they quality for a screening mammogram and need a voucher may call Josephine Klicek, director of diagnostic imaging, at 574.772.1143 to leave a confidential message.
IBCAT funds the grant through the sale of the state's breast cancer awareness license plates. Since the plate was first made available in 2002, the program has funded more than 16,000 screening mammograms for underserved Hoosier women, and awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to support the programs.
The mission of the IBCAT is to increase awareness and improve access to breast cancer screening and diagnosis throughout Indiana. All Indiana residents may purchase an Indiana breast cancer awareness license plate by visiting their local Bureau of Motor Vehicles branch or the BMV website at in.gov/bmv. Of the $40 specialty plate fee, $25 is a direct tax-deductible donation to the IBCAT. The plate can be purchased for use on passenger cars, trucks and recreational vehicles up to 11,000 pounds, and motorcycles.
The Indiana breast cancer awareness license plate was the brainchild of the late Nancy Jaynes, a Plymouth High School Family and Consumer Sciences teacher. Nancy lost her battle with breast cancer in 2008. Her vision that the license plate be a traveling billboard and reminder about the importance of early detection and prevention of breast cancer is alive and making a difference to thousands of Hoosiers.
For more information on IBCAT, call 866.724.2228 or visit breastcancerplate.org.
For more information about the La Porte Hospital Foundation Breast Cancer Project, please contact The Foundation office at 219.326.2471 or toll-free 877.265.4539, or visit iuhealth.org/laportefoundation.]]>


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Reds beat Cardinals 3-2 in 10 innings
ST. LOUIS Now, the St. Louis Cardinals have to sweep the Milwaukee Brewers again just to keep a sliver of hope alive.
Rookie Juan Francisco capped a career-best four-hit day with the go-ahead single in the 10th inning and the Cincinnati Reds won 3-2 on Sunday to take two of three from a team desperately trying to stay in contention.
The Cardinals swept a three-game series at Milwaukee right before the Reds came to town, but went 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position Sunday to fall 9 1/2 games behind the NL Central leaders with 22 games to go. The Cardinals and Brewers have one last three-game set beginning Monday night in St. Louis.
"If we had been able to win at least two out of three here it would have been a lot more compelling, I guess," Lance Berkman said. "If we can sweep them again, we can put ourselves at least within the realm of possibility, I guess you could say."
Jon Jay homered and Daniel Descalso had an RBI triple for the Cardinals, who were only 2 for 20 with men on base and dropped their first series at home against Cincinnati since a three-game sweep June 5-7, 2006.
Berkman just missed a two-run homer in the first on a ball caught at the right-field wall and Bronson Arroyo robbed Rafael Furcal of a likely two-run single in the second, taking a liner off his leg but recovering to throw to first.
"To go scoreless like we did, it's an aggravating, upsetting day," manager Tony La Russa said. "We got zeros is what I'm looking at. The guys were not happy to get zeros."
Francisco Cordero went through the heart of St. Louis' order for his 30th save in 35 chances and 13th in a row, also giving him seven 30-save seasons. Edgar Renteria hit a two-run homer in the first for the Reds, who won for only the second time in their last eight games.
Cordero passed Todd Jones with his 320th save for 14th on the career list and is one behind countryman Jose Mesa, the saves leader for pitchers from the Dominican Republic. He has five straight 30-save seasons.
"It means a lot, it shows me I'm doing my job," Cordero said. "I've been doing my job a long time."
Three straight Reds reached with two outs in the 10th against Fernando Salas (5-6) and pinch-runner Chris Valaika scored easily from second on Francisco's single to center. The Cardinals fell to 6-12 in extra innings, and lead the majors in extra-inning losses.
"I think it's meaningful," La Russa said. "As good as our bullpen has been, at times it's made mistakes. We've gotten beat on a lot of pitches that were good to hit."
Cincinnati reliever Bill Bray (5-2) got pinch-hitter David Freese to fly out with a runner on second to end the ninth.
Arroyo pitched eight innings, matching his season best. He allowed only two runs despite giving up 10 hits, but is winless in his last seven starts against St. Louis.


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If they buy two grooming/cosmetics products by clicking through to Walgreens.com, consumers are rewarded with a complimentary OK Go song download. The purchases also enter them into a chance to win the backstage passes.
Created by the digital shops Digitas and Alloy Media + Marketing, the one-week-old effort has garnered around 8,400 "likes" thus far.
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In pricing their latest video game consoles, Sony (SNE) apparently learned from past mistakes, while Microsoft (MSFT) is ignoring the lessons of recent history.
Microsoft was able to leapfrog Sony in the video game market eight years ago by pricing its current-generation console, the Xbox 360, significantly below Sony's console, the PlayStation 3. The Xbox 360 started at $299 and the PS3 started at $499. Sony's PS3 was hobbled by its premium price and the fact that it hit the market in November 2006, a year after the Xbox 360 debuted.
This fall, Sony will launch its PlayStation 4 starting at $399, while Microsoft's new Xbox One will begin at $499, the companies announced separately at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles on Monday.
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Sony also drew cheers at a media event at E3 when it said the PS4 would run second-hand games and not require an always-on Internet connection, Reuters reported. Microsoft elicited groans from gamers earlier in the day at its press event when it announced restrictions on used games for the Xbox One and said players had to log onto the Internet for authentication, Reuters said.
Nintendo (NTDOY) was first to market with a new generation console, launching the Wii U last November. It's priced starting at $299, but has been held back by a lack of game content.
Sony stole the E3 show with its PS4 pricing and support for used games, Baird Equity Research analyst Colin Sebastian said in a report Tuesday. "Sony surprised positively with a $399 PS4 price (20% below Xbox One) and received a strong audience reception by supporting used games without restrictions," he wrote.
Microsoft's Xbox One looks like a "more well rounded" device, but Sony stole its thunder with its pricing and used game policies, Cowen analyst Gregg Moskowitz said in a research note Tuesday. At $499, the Xbox One is priced "too high," he said. Moskowitz had expected it to cost $400, like Sony's PS4.
"We believe any gamers that are not Xbox fanboys have to be seriously asking themselves why they wouldn't pick the PS4," Moskowitz wrote.
Sony shares were up nearly 1% in afternoon trading in the stock market today, while Microsoft was down nearly 2%.
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Video game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME) hit the reset button late Thursday, delivering lower-than-expected fiscal Q4 sales and earnings and offering disappointing 2015 guidance. GameStop plans to reduce its video-game-store count and increase the number of its stores that sell mobile devices and ...
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