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OXFORD, Ohio - Despite firing a season-high 46 shots on goal, the No. 3 Miami hockey team could not solve Lake Superior State goaltender Kevin Murdock and an early Laker goal held up as the RedHawks fell, 1-0, Saturday night at Steve Cady Arena. With the loss, Miami (10-3-3, 7-3-2-2 CCHA) settled for a weekend split with LSSU (8-10-0, 5-7-0-0 CCHA) after knocking off the Lakers, 3-2, on Friday.
The RedHawks saw their season-long eight-game unbeaten streak and four-game win streak snapped with the defeat, which was also Miami's first loss at home (6-1-3) on the season. Miami pelted Lake Superior's freshmen netminder throughout the game, putting 17 more shots on target than LSSU's 29 shots, but the 'Hawks were unable to find the back of the net for the second time this year, also getting shut out at Ferris State Nov. 2, which was Miami's last loss.
"I think we worked hard. It was one of those nights where the puck wasn't going in," Miami head coach Enrico Blasi said. "Lake Superior played great. They blocked a lot of shots and their penalty kill was pretty good. We didn't see a whole lot of second chances. That is partially due to them doing a real good job of getting pucks out and maybe we weren't as hungry as we needed to be around the net."
Like Friday night, the Lakers struck first on the power play in the first period, which turned out to be the game's lone goal. Zach Sternberg had the puck at the blue line and centered to Domenic Monardo in the slot, where he redirected the puck past freshman goaltender Ryan McKay five-hole to put Lake Superior up, 1-0, 8:07 into the contest. LSSU scored on its first shot of the game and took the one-goal lead into the break, despite Miami dominating play to the tune of a 19-3 edge in shots over the first 20 minutes.
The second period saw a lot of similarities to the first period with Miami generating odd-man rushes and scrambles in front of the net, but each time the Laker defense was able to break up the play or Murdock came up with a clutch save. Miami's best chance came on a rebound when sophomore Blake Coleman was in front of the net with Murdock out of position but his attempt was batted over the crossbar.
In the third period, the RedHawks earned a pair of power plays with aggressive play in front of the net, but again Miami was unable to punch the puck past Murdock. With 1:09 left in the contest, the 'Hawks pulled McKay in favor of the extra attacker but two shots were blocked, two others sailed wide and Murdock stopped senior Curtis McKenzie's last-second attempt at the horn to secure his second career shutout.
Miami finished 0-for-6 on the power play and was 0-for-10 a man up on the weekend. Lake Superior on the other hand, finished 1-for-4 Saturday with the man advantage and went 3-for-7 on the power play against the RedHawks, scoring all three goals this weekend on special teams.
McKenzie led Miami with nine shots on goal Saturday while freshman Riley Barber blasted six. McKay made 28 saves for Miami despite suffering the tough-luck loss. He has allowed just two goals in five games as a RedHawk, both of which have come on the power play.
"McKay tonight had at least six unbelievable glove saves. When a goalie has a performance like that, from the player side, we feel like we let him down when he's making that many big saves, we got to get a few (goals) and help him out," senior captain Steven Spinell said. "Tonight's going to sting. We'll move on come Monday and turn the page and rebuild."
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PEMBROKE, N.C. Pfeiffer University began its 2010 softball with a split in a pair of games at the UNC-Pembroke Invitational on Saturday afternoon. The Lady Falcons started the year with a 4-3 upset win over #14 Kutztown University before falling 9-4 in the nightcap to West Virginia State. Pfeiffer used a walk-off double by Shelby Brown in the bottom of the seventh in a game one win while stranding 11 runners on in the game two loss.
After surrendering the tying run in the top of the seventh, junior Sarah Waylock led off the home-half of the inning with a base hit to right. Heather Nobles later reached first on a fielders choice before scoring on Shelby Browns walk-off double into right-center field.
Kutztowns Michelle McGinty squared the contest up at three earlier in the seventh on a two-out sacrifice fly after trailing 3-2 for most of the contest. Pfeiffer took a 3-0 lead in the second on an infield-single by Mariah Chalk that scored Heather Nobles.
Another infield single by Amber Johnson brought home Chalk while Bryttny Kreshka came around on the same play by a throwing error courtesy of Kutztown. Nicole Henninger put the Golden Bears on the board intially in the fourth with a two-run homer to center.
Johnson led the way offensively going 3-for-4 with an RBI. Waylock and Chalk each had a pair of hits in the win. Brown earned the win in relief in addition to the walk-off two-base hit.
West Virginia State took a 3-0 lead into the bottom of the third before the Lady Falcons knotted the contest up with a three-spot in the bottom of the frame. Brittany Hyatt snagged an RBI-double in the first before later scoring on a wild pitch. Hyatt would again come around in the third on another Lady Falcon wild pitch.
Allison Braswell put the Lady Falcons on the board in the third with a two-run single to left scoring Nobles and Waylock. Waylock reached on a single while Nobles drew a base on balls. Braswell later scored on a West Virginia State wild pitch. In the fourth, Waylocks run-scoring single to center plated Melanie Conklin with the games tying run.
In a one-run game, Hyatt came up with a pair of insurance runs in the form of a two-run blast in the sixth. West Virginia State tacked on two more in their half of the seventh. Hyatt with 3-for-3 with the HR, three RBI and four runs scored. For Pfeiffer, Waylock went 3-for-3 with an RBI and run scored.
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HB 2642 introduced in the [[Virginia House of Delegates]] by Robert Orrick, a Republican, to make it illegal to pay petition circulators on a [[pay-per-signature|per-signature]] basis. (This bill doesn't apply to [[ballot initiative]]s, since [[Virginia]] doesn't allow them. It applies to petition circulation for political candidates.)<ref>[http://www.ballot-access.org/2009/02/04/virginia-bill-to-ban-paying-circulators-on-a-per-signature-basis/ ''Ballot Access News'', "Virginia Bill to Ban Paying Circulators on a Per-Signature Basis", February 4, 2009]</ref>
===Bans found unconstitutional===
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Revision as of 15:15, 28 February 2014This ballot law article needs to be updated.
- 1 Residency requirements
- 2 Age requirements
- 3 Disclosure of paid status
- 4 Witness and affidavit requirements
- 5 Signature payment
- 6 Petitioner access
- 7 Laws governing paid blockers
- 8 See also
- 9 External links
- 10 References
Laws governing petition circulators are an active area of legislative and legal action. In general, proponents of additional restrictions on circulations say that the laws work to guard the integrity of the petition process, while opponents of additional regulations say that the laws are (a) unconstitutional and (b) an attempt by powerful politicians to put a veneer of respectability on recurrent and multi-faceted attempts to squelch the initiative process.
Residency requirements
For residency requirements, see Residency requirements for petition circulators
Age requirements
In the 1999 U.S. Supreme Court case Buckley v. American Constitutional Law Foundation, the Supreme Court upheld the right of Colorado to impose an age restriction on petition circulators.
More than half of the 24 I&R states require that petition circulators be eligible to vote in the state. The requirement that a circulator be eligible to vote also has the consequence that the circulator be at least 18. In states where there is no eligibility requirement, people who are under 18 are allowed to circulate petitions.
Disclosure of paid status
Seven states require circulators to disclose whether they are a paid or a volunteer circulator to potential petition signers. These states are Arizona, California, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon and Wyoming--all of which require that a prominent notice be placed on the petition form stating whether the circulator is paid or volunteer--and Missouri, where the circulator must file an affidavit with the Missouri Secretary of State.
In Oregon, as of January 1, 2008, paid circulators must carry a registration form with them indicating that they have taken the state's mandatory training program for paid circulators. Also as of January 1, 2008, the color of volunteer circulator petition sheets and paid circulator petition sheets is required to be different.
Identification badges
In Buckley v. American Constitutional Law Foundation, the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated a Colorado law that required circulators to wear a badge disclosing their name and status. In its decision, the court wrote:
District Court found from evidence ACLF presented that compelling circulators to wear identification badges inhibits participation in the petitioning process.
See also: Badge requirements.
Witness and affidavit requirements
Eighteen of the 24 initiative states require that circulators must personally witness each petition signature and sign an oath or affidavit stating that he or she personally witnesses the signing of the signature. States with these requirements include Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Maine, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
In Florida, the law specifically says that petitions may be signed outside the presence of a circulator.
In Buckley v. American Constitutional Law Foundation, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Colorado law requiring circulator affidavits on petition forms.
Signature payment
In Nebraska,[1]North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming initiative sponsors are banned from paying petition circulators per signature. An 2005 Ohio law banning payment-per-signature was struck down by a federal judge in the case of Citizens for Tax Reform v. Deters. (Ohio is appealing the decision.)
North Dakota's law banning pay-per-signature was upheld by the 8th circuit court in the case of Initiative & Referendum Institute v. Jaeger. Oregon's law was upheld in 2005 by a federal district judge in the case of Prete v. Bradbury.
The laws in Nebraska, South Dakota and Montana[2] banning pay-per-signature are new in 2007 and 2008 and have not been litigated.[3]
New in 2008
- Main article: Changes in 2008 to laws governing the initiative process
State legislator DiAnna Schimek sponsored Nebraska Legislative Bill 39, which forbids paying people who circulate petitions for each signature they collect. Vetoed by Gov. Dave Heineman, the Nebraska legislature narrowly overrode the veto. Violating the new law is a Class III misdemeanor punishable with a $500 fine and three months in jail.
New in 2009
- Main article: Changes in 2009 to laws governing the initiative process
HB 2642 was introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates by Robert Orrick, a Republican, to make it illegal to pay petition circulators on a per-signature basis. (This bill doesn't apply to ballot initiatives, since Virginia doesn't allow them. It applies to petition circulation for political candidates.)[4]
Bans found unconstitutional
Pay-per-signature provisions in Idaho, Maine, Mississippi, Ohio and Washington have been struck down as unconstitutional in federal district courts.
Ceiling on amount that can be paid
In Alaska, the maximum amount that a petition sponsor can pay a circulator per signature is $1.00.
Mandatory state-administered training
In Oregon as of January 1, 2008, paid petition circulators must take a government-administered training class before they are allowed to collect signatures.
See also
- History of restrictions on paid circulators
- Prete v. Bradbury, the U.S. Eighth Circuit judgment upholding Oregon's ban on pay-per-signature.
- Citizens for Tax Reform v. Deters, a November 2006 case that found Ohio's ban on pay-per-signature unconstitutional.
- Idaho Coalition United for Bears v. Cenarrusa, the 2001 federal decision invalidating Idaho's ban on pay-per-signature.
- On Our Terms '97 PAC v. Maine Secretary of State, the 1999 federal decision invalidating Maine's ban.
- LIMIT v. Maleng, the 1994 federal decision invalidating Washington's ban
- Term Limits Leadership Council v. Clark, the judicial decision invalidating Mississippi's ban
Petitioner access
Although states typically do not have statutory provisions regarding where a circulator is allowed to stand or physically locate himself or herself when soliciting signatures, several of the initiative states have judicial rulings regulating this aspect of the petition process.
In 1979, in the case of Robins v. Pruneyard Shopping Center, the California Supreme Court determined that "soliciting signatures for a petition to the government" is an activity protected by the California Constitution. Subsequent cases pulled back from that level of certainty, but in December 2007, by a slim margin in the case of Fashion Valley Mall v. National Labor Relations Board, that court appears to have asserted that free speech rights supersede private property rights.
In 1999, the Supreme Court of the State of Washington ruled in favor of Waremart, a regional discount grocery chain, against Progressive Campaigns, Inc. in the case of Waremart v. Progressive Campaigns, Inc.. The ruling enjoined PCI from collecting signatures at Waremart on the grounds that Waremart stores were not the functional equivalent of public gathering places.
Laws governing paid blockers
Although the initiative states have a number of laws governing petition drives and circulators, there are few if any restrictions governing paid blockers and petition blocking campaigns.
See Laws governing petition blockers.
See also
- Residency requirements for petition circulators
- History of restrictions on paid circulators
- Distribution requirement
- Changes in 2007 to laws governing the initiative process
- Changes in 2008 to laws governing the initiative process
- Changes in 2009 to laws governing the initiative process
External links
- ↑ A law passed in Nebraska in 2008 forbids pay-per-signature; initiatives that had already been filed for the 2008 ballot were not effected by this new legislation (they were grandfathered in under the old laws).
- ↑ Montana law forbidding pay-per-signature
- ↑ Pay per signatures laws
- ↑ Ballot Access News, "Virginia Bill to Ban Paying Circulators on a Per-Signature Basis", February 4, 2009


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Jaguar Debuts Sleek and Sporty Car
The newest Jaguar F-Type model hits the pavement this fall with its signature style and speed.
November 01, 2013
The 2014 Jaguar F-Type combines the brand's signature speed and style.
All eyes will be on the new 2014 Jaguar F-Type this fall when it takes to the road. The sleek sports car contains a sports suspension and sports exhaust, a 3-liter V6 supercharged engine, and 18-inch Vela alloy wheels. The Jaguar Performance Braking System gives you ease behind the wheel when you hit top speeds on the highway or take tight corners on the backroads. The new model, which is also available in the F-Type S and F-Type V8 S, goes from 0 to 60 miles-per-hour in 5.1 seconds—making it perfect to drive down the Strip. Test drive a model at a Boston-area Jaguar retailer.
The Best Yet: 2014 Maserati Quattroporte
The Maserati Quattroporte S and S Q4 redefine Italian luxury.
May 30, 2013
When deep beauty is encountered, what behavior would you exert to obtain it? Fortunately, Maserati has never had qualms attracting car lovers to their brand. Yet, today's expectations from tech-savvy and opulence-seeking connoisseurs have to be met in the competitive global markets.
To explore the technologies, luxury accouterments, and Italian design philosophy of the latest Maserati Quattroporte, we flew to Italy for a day of testing at the Balocco Proving Grounds, which felt more like Stanford's campus than a vehicle test track. The Langhe course that we challenged the Italian maestro on is 12.89 miles long with 135 tight and wide turns and miles of K-rail.
Offered in both the GTS (V8 engine) and the S (V6 engine), the Quattroporte features AWD for the first time, but only on the V6. And please do not expect a hybrid rendition of this model because the technology is not a part of the company's vision. Maserati prefers the numbers achieved in diesel engines. With deliveries currently taking place in the U.S., base MSRP for the 523-horsepower V8 RWD Quattroporte GTS is $140,500 and $102,500 for the 404-horsepower GDI V6 AWD Quattroporte S Q4, the model we drove in Balocco.
Riding in the back is just as spacious as an Audi A8L or Jaguar XJL and dual seats can be ordered to replace the bench seat. The dashboard uses a magnesium frame and houses the 8.4" infotainment system, which is available with the up-level 15-speaker, 1280-watt Bowers and Wilkins surround sound, where crisp, concert-like rhythms are delivered spectacularly throughout the cabin. The shift paddles, gear lever frame, and LCD trim are all aluminum. Two leather types are available with the optional, higher grain leather covering more area. A rear window shade and side electric blinds, standard sunroof, and the choice of six surfaces, including a carbon fiber package, round out interior comfort offerings.
I always find it clever when auto manufacturers are able to manifest lavish, full-size sedans in every sense, yet instill the performance and character of sport cars. Q4, for example, offers the Quattroporte S greater high-speed confidence and safety for inclement weather. First, the car has a perfect 50/50 weight distribution with both engines; uses a double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear; and Skyhook has been significantly improved. Skyhook is Maserati's sophisticated damping system, which manages all vehicle dynamic parameters. To the left of the gear selector are five options for your specified style of driving.
Whichever angle you examine it from, Quattroporte is ready for the big leagues and certainly will not disappoint.
Where to Entertain Outdoors
After being cooped up inside all winter, incredible outdoor entertaining spaces are what matter most when the weather warms.
May 24, 2013
Following a winter of hibernation, there's nothing more cathartic than cleaning off the patio, retrieving the summer furniture, and spending time outdoors. With the change of seasons, the must-have amenity in Aspen homes shifts to a lavish outdoor entertainment spot. "Whether it's a large wraparound deck or an expansive patio, the more useful the outdoor space, the better," says Ben Roos, broker associate at Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty (970-925-6060).
Any residence can host guests under the stars by utilizing the area properly. For example, a small lot in the West End can accommodate a great open-air patio; "it just takes a little more imagination," Roos says. "The best entertaining spaces flow well from one area to the next or have several spots where people can gather in smaller groups."
Robert Sinclair of Robert G. Sinclair Architecture, Inc. (970-925-4269) agrees: "A space doesn't have to be large to make the most of a view." He is designing homes that connect interiors and exteriors using pocketed or partitioned doors and windows. With the addition of deep eaves, this method can double entertaining space. His firm designed the stately West Buttermilk Ranch with view-enhancing terraces that include a covered dining area and an outdoor fireplace.
These views make for an ideal backdrop for summer soirées. "People want nice lounging space but to be able to move furniture for parties," says Barbara Mullen, co-owner and principal designer of Caroline-Edwards, Inc. Interior Architecture & Design (970-920-3331). Her go-to décor items are easy to move outdoor furniture in metal finishes; colorful throws and pillows in durable fabrics to offset the neutral surroundings; and large umbrellas on wheels for daytime versatility.
Additional outdoor amenities include stainless-steel grills and heating elements. Keeping stocked fridges or cabinets in outdoor dining areas is not advised (due to uninvited wildlife guests), but Roos says the most efficient spaces have easy access to the kitchen or pantry. For warmth, Sinclair suggests built-in radiant heaters, but fire pits are also popular.
Mullen often works with landscape architect Greg Mozian to better integrate the design of these spaces with nature. "The color, texture, and size of the plantings and materials can tie an outdoor room into both the environment and the interior spaces," Mozian says. In Sotheby's listing at 360 Eagle Pines Drive, a spacious indoor entertaining area connects to a deck, which extends across the rear of the home and a patio with a fire pit and covered area. The space flows effortlessly into the surrounding lawn, the swimming pool, and a cascading water feature.
Rolls-Royce Wraith Debuts in Geneva
The British auto brand takes a 1938 model for a modern spin.
March 13, 2013
It's symptomatic for Rolls-Royce to look backwards before moving forward when the time for contemplation of a new model is imminent. With a storied history—founder Charles Stewart Rolls was in his twenties when he co-founded the company and, as a young pilot, became the first man to double cross the English Channel non-stop—and a reservoir of creativity at its disposal, the British automaker proudly staged the world debut of its dynamic new Wraith recently at the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show.
Wraith, titled after a mystical Scottish spirit, represents new potential direction for Rolls-Royce and extends its level of luxury, refinement, and hand-craftsmanship, but also presents unique positioning defined by power, style, and drama. Originally conceived in 1938, the rebirth of the current fastback and its perfectly engineered features and technical contour introduces a younger demographic to the Rolls-Royce brand. The sleek and vigorous Wraith is purely driver oriented with its Ghost-based 6.6-liter V12 that now outputs 624-horsepower (European spec), allowing it to reach 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds. With this in mind, the majestic gran turismo becomes the most powerful Rolls-Royce in the history of the company.
Hallmark coach doors open into the Wraith's rich cabin, which is composed of Phantom-grade leathers and Canadel Panelling wood veneers. A bespoke touch of imagination is displayed by way of the lustrous night roof lining, conceived by the hand stitching of 1,340 fibre optic lamps. For enthusiastic owners who position themselves directly behind the wheel, innovative technology dubbed Satellite Aided Transmission applies GPS mapping algorithms to forecast the driver's next move using current location-base and drive characteristics. The system then pre-chooses the most suitable gear from the 8-speed automatic ZF transmission appropriate for the impending topography ahead.
Expect deliveries by the end of the year to early 2014 with a current European price of €245K. Further pricing details for additional markets such as the U.S. will be revealed at a later date. It's currently a moment of introspection for Rolls-Royce as they position themselves for supplementary growth, heightened levels of performance, and inflated expectations from their loyalists.
2013 Audi S8: An "S" for the Best
Rev up the new year in a car that perfectly pairs style and power.
January 04, 2013
Audi aficionados knew exactly what was expected when the German purveyor of luxury cars announced their new line of "S" performance vehicles including the S6, S7 and S8, which is the company's four-door breadwinner in terms of power output and performance. But how could that be with the fierce and mighty V10 being supplanted for a smaller, more efficient twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8? It's called German evolution.
Audi changed degrees with enhancements to their renowned quattro all-wheel drive technology, presented fascinating new products like the Q7, R8, and A7, enriched their interior cabins from an already stellar platform, and introduced magnificent engineering technology to ensure that the driving experience is pleasurable and safe. Now, the 2013 S8 is a new topic of conversation. The twin-turbo, 4-liter V8 produces 520 horsepower, helping the aluminum space frame go from 0 MPH to 60 MPH in 3.9 seconds. Mate the powerplant with Audi's 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission with manual shift mode, and the vehicle achieves 15-city MPG and 26-highway MPG. Cylinder on Demand also aids in this mileage by transitioning eight cylinders to four cylinders when full power is not required. For example, fuel reduction at 55 MPH is 12%.
As for the interior, I felt special to say the least as the 22-way, diamond cross-stitched sport seats massaged me pleasantly. My mocha leather cabin was infused with a plethora of carbon fiber to intensify the level of craftsmanship of this German touring sedan, including the gear selector, seatbacks, dash, and center console. As I gripped the thick 3-spoke leather wheel and ignited the red Start/Stop button, the needles on the gauges rotated, the LCD screen rose from its embedded position, and the acoustic lenses from Bang & Olufsen's big-ticket, concert-themed sound system emerged out of the dash. LED lights can also brighten up the cabin when needed.
Audi Connect, launched in the "A" cars, uses an array of various multi-media technologies along with Audi's Multi Media Interface (MMI) for driver convenience. MMI is one of the most advanced telematics systems in the auto industry. When inputting the address in the Google Earth navigation system—which displays from the aforementioned LCD screen—superior visual computing takes over and guidance is enhanced by displaying satellite and 3D images of buildings and places of interest, as well as "Street View." Online searches also come from Google, just as on your smartphone or laptop, and you receive weather, gas prices, RSS news feeds, and sports scores. Speaking of your smartphone, up to eight devices can connect wirelessly and search the web by way of the S8's T-Mobile-provided hotspot. The first six months of hotspot ownership are free, with a separate monthly fee charged thereafter.
Once you reach your destination and step out to look back at the vehicle, you know you have properly arrived. With a massive grille that dominates the fascia and front air intakes, the larger 21-inch 5-star bladed rims and matching aluminum optic side view mirrors, and quad exhaust, this is not a typical A8 but an "S" driven by the very best. All you need to justify your $110,000 purchase.
Flashback: Hot-Dogging at Aspen Highlands
Laps on Highland Bowl may clinch bragging rights today, yet hot-dogging at Aspen Highlands has always been on the menu.
December 20, 2012
Kim Atkins, Mark Chorzempa, and Mac Smith fly high during an Aspen Highlands Ski Patrol exhibition on March 22, 1979
Sometimes boredom harbors genius ideas. Such was the case back in the '70s, when ski patrollers at Aspen Highlands built a jump to pass the time while awaiting patrol calls. The deck of what is now Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro became the stage for one of town's first "extreme" scenes; what started as horsing around morphed into a famous ski exhibition in 1974. The show featured mostly patrollers, but often the likes of such famed skiers as Jean-Claude Killy also showcased their enviable skills.
"In the very beginning there were actually people eating lunch on the deck and we'd jump over them," says longtime Aspen Highlands Ski Patrol Director Mac Smith. "Then Whip Jones realized that wasn't a good idea." What Whipple Vann Ness Jones (the original owner and operator of 35 years at Aspen Highlands) did realize was that these stunts made for impressive marketing. Working with pioneering ski film producer Dick Barrymore, Jones would screen films of the exhibitions across the Midwest and at ski club gatherings to lure new skiers to Highlands.
"We'd jump almost every day when it was sunny and we could do it," adds Smith. "Some years we were jumping close to 100 days a year."
This daily dose of Aspen extreme lasted through 1993, when Aspen Skiing Company took over. Then, the legendary Freestyle Fridays were started above Highlands' Merry-Go-Round restaurant. This season the best action can be found at Snowmass, where the Big Air contests showcase the latest in tricks, spins, and flips.
2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster
Geometric lines and a removable top define the new model.
December 06, 2012
Lamborghini adds another roadster to its stellar line-up, dropping just in time for summer 2013 sunshine. The new Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster will very likely become the most sought-after production vehicle from the Raging Bull, while simultaneously raising the bar for the world standard of luxury, open-air supercars. The Italian exotic, which is not a limited-production model, is currently available for ordering.
Molded from Lamborghini's successful coupe, which was presented during the summer of 2011 and has enjoyed a sales run of 1,300 units, the Aventador convertible emblematically commingles sophistication and motoring technology with pure driving gratification. New geometric lines and a removable top will distinguish the two body types.
2013 Maserati GranTurismo Sport: Disciplined Advantage
The GranTurismo effectively combines sports car and style.
November 13, 2012
It was a sunny and breezy day in the Sonoma and Napa Valley region of Northern California for a drive in the shapely 2013 GranTurismo Sport by Maserati in Blu Sofisticato. The Italian purist provided highlight after highlight during my enlightened test drive through the vineyards—especially since the coupe speaks elegance and dominance simultaneously.
With uphill bending roads and open straightaways, I was able to truly understand Maserati's new GT. And that's just what the car is—a GranTurismo whose mission is not fixated on all-out acceleration or to become a full-fledged sports car, yet hones the ability to go fast intelligently. The GT Sport's interior focuses on prestige and character rather than urgency, as demonstrated by its supple leathers, refined woods, interchangeable trims, and contrast stitching.
Detail is especially focused in a few key areas. The new steering wheel features deep thumb indentations that allow you to grip the wheel properly. Leather can be selected in any interior hue Maserati offers, while the ring material can be wood, Alcantara, or carbon fiber with Trofeo shift paddles that can be ordered in carbon fiber. The GT Sport's new leather seats are designed in-house and feature integrated headrests for both front and rear passengers. A Bose audio system and a multi-media system with navigation and Bluetooth complete the technology package.
As for the body, it's pretty much the same except for a few accent pieces. The rear tail lamps now have smoked lenses, new front parking sensors have been added to the aerodynamically enhanced front end, the headlamps have new LED daytime running lights, and the side grilles have been enlarged.
Under the hood, Maserati's venerable 4.7-liter V8 remains, but with a slight power increase to 454 horsepower. And although it's only 10 added horsepower, I certainly felt the difference from 2012's GranTurismo S—lighter 20-inch Astro rims wrapped in staggered Pirelli P Zero tires offered amazing stability and grip, while specially-designed anodized blue Brembo six-piston calipers provided superb stopping power.
While thoughts of serenity urged me to drive more like a chauffeur, that notion played second fiddle to exploring the depths of the "sports" button while pushing all 454 horses to the limit. See, Maserati's "sports" engagement alters the vehicle in five key areas simultaneously. They say this one optimal setting works for their customers. Others may beg to differ since drive style is so random from person to person. But whatever your preferred driving style may be, one thing is certain—the GranTurismo effectively combines sports car and style. Pricing starts at $129,500 after a destination and gas-guzzler tax.
2013 Range Rover Gets Major Updates
New model is lighter, stronger, but still prestigious.
September 17, 2012
Land Rover's iconic Range Rover has received major updates and changes for its 2013 model, which will debut at the Paris Auto Show in late September. One of the more significant revisions is the adaptation of an all-aluminum unibody that is 39% lighter than the outgoing steel body of previous generations. Contingent on the market, the new Range Rover will see reduced weight of up to 926 pounds. In the United States, a naturally aspirated 5-liter V8 drops roughly 700 pounds. Based on the laws of gravity, this re-engineering technique makes the luxury British SUV faster, stronger, and more agile with greater levels of ride comfort, refinement, and control.
Also retuned is the four-corner air suspension, which according to Land Rover, allows for improved cornering and steering as well as the pairing of the motor with new eight-speed ZF automatic transmissions. The next generation of Rover's Terrain Response, which examines the conditions and surfaces of the road and automatically chooses the best settings for the terrain, is yet another premium upgrade to the Range.
The interior has been stretched a bit to permit for over 4.7 inches more legroom than the 2012 model, while the option of a two-place rear seating package adds dimension to the interior execution. Rounding out the offerings for the all-new 2013 Range Rover are standard sound systems by British audio maker MeridianTM; a split power folding upper and lower tailgate; and intelligent safe driver assistance technologies. U.S. deliveries are currently scheduled for December.
A Desert Island Spa Sanctuary
Sink into a spiritual bath filled with soothing water and tropical flora at Aruba's ZoiA Spa.
September 07, 2012
The Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino recently revamped its ZoiA Spa and we couldn't resist flying down for a quick visit. The new spa's signature service is the Spirit Ritual, two hours of pure bliss that begins on the massage table and ends in a luxurious custom bath. For the massage, we chose the hot stone treatment, which couples organic oils and basalt river stones to work out any kinks or city stress you may be holding on to. According to our masseuse, the hot stones are believed to naturally flush toxins from your body. One thing is for sure: your entire body is left supple and utterly relaxed—and ready for the spiritual bath that's to come.
Baths are offered in seven colors, each paired with a mantra. The idea is to select the mantra that speaks to you most. We chose the red bath, for strength; the mantra of the red bath is "I need to regenerate my strength. I want to live and to take care of myself and my health." Each bath is accompanied by a different tea and light spa snack. We enjoyed sorrel tea and ripe red fruits like strawberries, raspberries, and watermelon during our vermillion-hued bath. Tubs are filled with warm water and fresh, local flowers, such as the clusters of tiny faya lobi, tuturutu kòrá, and striking red bird of paradise that bobbed on the surface of our bath.
For the next hour, your only job is to clear your mind and soak in the energy. It often seems impossible to relax in the city, but at ZoiA, it's the only thing to do. All of the teas, flowers, and essential oils are from Dinah Veeris, a renowned herbalist based in the nearby island of Curaçao. ZoiA and Veeris work together to develop each bath recipe, ensuring a seamless experience. At the end of the day, it's the little details like hand-blended herbal teas and bathwater that's been warmed to the perfect temperature that make all the difference on the journey to total relaxation. J.E. Irausquin Blvd #85, Palm Beach, Aruba, Dutch Caribbean, 800-633-7313
Aspen Peak celebrated Aspen Film's 23rd Annual Academy Screenings with a double-header evening of events at Grey Lady Aspen and Escobar Aspen. It was a spectacular way to celebrate the holidays, introduce our new Executive Editor Damien Williamson, and support one of Aspen's most prolific nonprofits. Thanks to EKS Events for crafting a seamless evening! Happy New Year!


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INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Most people around the world today have lost or will lose a tooth in their lifetime due to numerous causes. Among the youth of today, the most prevalent cause of a missing tooth is usually due to trauma or absence at birth.
As for the adult population, the main cause seems to be linked to either chronic periodontal disease (gum disease) or neglect (poor home-care, smoking, etc.). Whatever the cause may be, there are many options available to replace a missing tooth.
Of all the techniques available today to replace a missing tooth, a dental implant, in my professional opinion, is the superior solution to the problem.
The untreated site
Before we begin to examine all of the different solutions to replace a missing tooth, we should first look at the numerous consequences that result from leaving the space untreated.
The first and foremost consequence is the rapid and vast amount of bone loss that occurs where the tooth has been lost. Just like anything else in the body, if the supportive bone around a tooth is not stimulated daily, it will begin to atrophy (shrink away).
When a tooth is extracted, the site will immediately begin to heal and this shrinkage will begin to occur in all directions. As the healing progresses, this shrinkage will eventually affect the adjacent teeth (teeth on either side of the lost tooth) by pulling on their surrounding gum tissue. This will at times expose some of the adjacent teeth's root surfaces leaving them sensitive to hot, cold and other stimuli.
If a front tooth is lost and the healing of the surrounding bone is not properly controlled or stopped with a dental implant and/or bone graft (both discussed later), numerous issues can arise that will compromise the final outcome of the patient's smile.
The most common of these esthetic complications is either a reseeded gum-line at the neck of the new tooth or an absence of gum tissue in between the new tooth and adjacent teeth. Both of these outcomes will result in what most refer to as "black holes" or "gaps." These gaps are not only unaesthetic, but are also at risk for periodontal disease (dental bone disease).
This is because the gaps allow food to be trapped at or below the gum-line of the adjacent teeth. If these food particles (plaques) are not completely removed, an infectious process (periodontal disease) will ignite and lead to a progressive amount of bone loss in that area. This in fact, may lead to the loss of more teeth if left untreated.
The second consequence of leaving a missing tooth untreated is the movement of the surrounding teeth. Normally, a tooth moves or shifts numerous times throughout every day. However, due to the surrounding and opposing teeth, these movements are limited and temporary. Just picture a tooth embedded in a rubber mold that absorbs forces exerted on it in all directions but always bounces back to its natural position.
In contrast, the adjacent teeth which were once stabilized by the lost tooth, are now free to drift into or tip toward the space of the absent tooth. Furthermore, the tooth that used to chew against the missing tooth will begin to grow up or down into the empty space.
These types of uncontrolled tooth movements are permanent and can result in a disharmonic bite that will usually lead to problems with one or both TMJ's (left and right jaw joints). All of which can only be treated through the use of orthodontics, crowns, splints, and possibly surgery depending on the severity of the dysfunction.
On the financial end, to go backwards and treat all or one of these signs and symptoms, it can cost a person anywhere from five to ten times more than the original cost to replace the missing tooth.
— Jason R. Doucette is a Doctor of Dental Medicine with Incline Dental Care.


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Rooscooter wrote:^^Did they reduce the Flagrant to a 1?
CaCHooKa Man wrote:Rooscooter wrote:^^Did they reduce the Flagrant to a 1?
Nope. Still a flagrant 2. He would've been suspended if he caused injury or an altercation. He has 4 points and is 2 points away from an automatic suspension.
"It was painful," Lakers forward Pau Gasol(notes) said. "It is a feeling that I want to keep in my mind for every single minute that I'm out there playing them."
Dwight's DRB% last year: 33.1. Led the league. This year: 24.3. 20th in the league. #yikes #notclosetoonehundredpercent
Texas Lakers Fan wrote:Should've hit that piece of s*** Brewer. Little b**** ran up the score on us. Anyways I think Dwight should've been ejected, but that a** clown Dwayne Wade over there in Miami did something just as malicious if not more so by intentionally kicking Ramon Sessions in the balls. Wade didn't even get a technical foul which is f****** ridiculous. NBA has to be more consistent. If you eject Dwight for what he did than you have to eject Wade too.
Doc Brown wrote:D12's post game is trash. Just put him in more pick and rolls.
I'd rather see Kobe or Ron in the post to be honest.
Rooscooter wrote:^^I expected about these numbers from him. Opportunities would be fewer and the paint more clogged here.
I think he's playing fairly well other than some issues with either fatigue or his back.... hard to tell which.
He's not our biggest problem..... finding a way to win games, play defense and not rack up 36 minutes a game from our aging vets is.....
Oh... and any line ups that involve Morris and not Jamison are as well....
Texas Lakers Fan wrote:Kenny Smith is an idiot. He said Dwight should not be an All Star this season.
wcsoldier81 wrote:Texas Lakers Fan wrote:Kenny Smith is an idiot. He said Dwight should not be an All Star this season.
Hanging out with Barkley and Shaq has consequences
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Though the building they once knew no longer remains, the teachers and students of Georgetown High have kept their beloved school in their minds and hearts.
Every two years they gather from various cities and states wearing yellow and blue T-shirts, eager to pass around yearbooks and share fond childhood memories.
"They are really excited and they are pulling out those T-shirts and buying new ones," said former student Barbara Baggett. "It's ingrained in us to really appreciate the school. I'm sorry we don't have the school anymore, but it's still in our hearts."
Baggett, a 1956 graduate, has been an active part of the
This year, a celebration of the school's 100th anniversary will take place Nov. 30 at Infant of Prague Catholic Church at , featuring music from the newly formed Georgetown Alumni Choir. The event will also honor several alumni, including three who attended the
"We have other organizations in
Despite the happy moments to reflect on, tough questions linger. Many students and teachers still wonder what caused the mysterious explosion and fire that destroyed portions of the school hours before graduation day in 1966, a moment that still brings somber emotion.
"It was one of the most horrendous things I ever witnessed," former student and teacher and honoree Margaret Fisher Thomas said. "The school was the pillar of our lives. Sometimes it's good to just let those emotions out."
Alumni often gather at a monument that was placed on the former school grounds in 2005, which is now the ONWASA building.
Its beginnings grew out of hope and purpose for black youth when
Parker's great nephew Dr. Lafayette Parker, 92, a
"When I first came we had to catch (a ride with) our friends or whatever way we could to get to
Lois Wilson Newton, a 1956 graduate and former English teacher, said that
"Georgetown High was a part of my social life at that time,"
Thomas, also a 1956 graduate and former teacher, said that she was determined to make it to school every day from her family's farm in Richlands.
"I lived in Richlands so that means I traveled 30 miles a day and I almost never missed a day because there was so much going on here," Thomas said. "Being a tenant farmer's daughter, there was nothing going on at our house except for work. If you got a chance to go to school that was just icing on the cake."
The school progressed under W.W. Parker's leadership until 1921. Rev. J.T. Kerr became principal from 1922-1931, followed by Charles McClendon from 1931-1937 and J.W. Broadhurst from 1937 until its closing.
"The curriculum was great. When I went off to the then Winston Salem Teacher's College and had to compete with the other kids from all over I wasn't behind and credit that to my teachers here and this school," Thomas said. "When the school was destroyed, it was like a chunk of your life.
"We depended on it. The teachers really took care of you as if you were they're own."
The alumni acknowledge many of the special firsts at
Attorney and honoree David Best, who attended until 1965, credits the educational standards for the reading, debating and oratory skills that have helped him to excel and run his own successful practice for many years.
"It was like a family atmosphere because you got so much from the teachers," Best said. "When I went to law school I was really inspired to perform well because of my foundation here. I graduated from college with honors because of what I learned there."
To help uphold the standards of quality education and community service started at
"We have so many people in the
For more information about the Georgetown High School Alumni Association and upcoming events, call 910-346-2764.


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It took hundreds and thousands hours of service to revitalize a weakened fairgrounds site seven years ago, but volunteers were much obliged.
The Lenoir County Fairgrounds and its facilities were in bad shape when ownership was handed over to the Lenoir County Fair Association. The county's then-Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) chapter was in charge of the fairgrounds, but members passed the torch after slumping interest and financial conflicts between the two groups surfaced. The Jaycees disbanded after the LCFA took over.
The LCFA and other volunteers from the surrounding community have worked towards multiple repairs and restoring the once-proud fairgrounds to its former glory.
Now the county fair, along with various other stirring activities — such as motorsports, lives on.
The past: Falling Out
Local CPA Lloyd Moody has been a fair association member since 1972 and recalls the transition of the fairgrounds rights.
Moody said the local Jaycees initially purchased the fairgrounds. The fair association and the chamber group formed a cooperative effort to manage and operate the site at 401 Fairground Road in Kinston.
The agreement was the LCFA would use its financial portion for facility upkeep and fairground maintenance while the Jaycees would fund community projects.
"Things operated very well up until about 2005," Moody said. "It seems like Jaycees membership fell down to five or six members. That caused some discourse between the fair association and the Jaycees over what the Jaycees was doing with money."
The fair association officials began questioning the Junior Chamber members after noticing the Jaycees weren't fulfilling their end of the original arrangement, Moody said.
"We never saw anything that was being done, and we confronted them with it," he said. "They would never provide us with any documentation of what they were doing with their proceeds, which left a bad taste in the mouth of the Fair Association members. That was the real rub that started it all."
Kinston Mayor B.J. Murphy, who was a member of the Jaycees before his 2005 mayoral campaign, said he and several other young business leaders were recruited into the organization after the LCFA was concerned about Jaycee spending.
"I was one of several involved in what happened," said Murphy, who was one of about a dozen professionals who stepped in. "The fair association had some doubts about the financial handling of the Jaycees fund. … The fair association wanted some accountability, and quite obviously, the Jaycees needed it based on that past leadership."
The previous leaders of the organization were in question after failing to explain what appeared to be fund misappropriation, including an all-expense paid trip to Disneyworld in Orlando for Jaycees.
"The conclusion was made that the previous Jaycees had, in fact, not been good stewards of their funds," Murphy said, "but if both sides could agree to some type of arrangement with the property and how it was going to be managed … it would just be water under the rug."
The parties compromised, but the Jaycees eventually disbanded.
"The right people took over ownership of the fairgrounds," Murphy said. "Ever since that property transferred hands, the fair has become a better fair. … It was a great deal for Lenoir County."
The Future: Rebirth
A typical year for the fairgrounds is filled with ongoing, major renovations, according to fair association members.
"All those improvements didn't happen over night," Moody said. "There have been thousands of hours and volunteers."
The fair association is a volunteer organization, with no membership cost, and it completely operates the Lenoir County Fairgrounds. The facilities on site include two buildings, which are often rented out for various activities, a livestock arena and motorsports tracks.
Aside from the Lenoir County Fair itself, the motorsport additions to the fairgrounds have drawn many from around the country. A fall car show, put on by renters, also brings many people to the fairgrounds and to Lenoir County.
Brian Hussey, the LCFA member in charge of motorsports, became involved with the fairgrounds efforts to build a motocross track six years ago.
"It just translated to more and more," he said. "I just really wanted to come out and build a motocross track and run races during the fair. We got a really good group of people together that all had specific talent of some sort."
The volunteers' skills ranged from operating equipment, construction knowledge and everything in between. There was already a demolition derby track. They revamped the area and converted it into a multipurpose complex.
The site hosts an annual dirt track champion series, drawing in hundreds from around the county.
"All the racing was just to be an enhancement to the fairgrounds, just to give these fairgrounds another purpose," Hussey said. "It was something to add an attraction to the fair. We want it to get bigger and bigger."
Other attractions include an annual car show hosted at the fairgrounds and multiple events put on by those who rent the area.
The facilities sit on 58 acres of land in Lenoir County, operating in some fashion year-round. But the fair draws about 20,000 people, according to LCFA Executive Vice Director Mark Pilgreen.
"I think everybody has grown up with a county fair," he said. "Around here, especially in the Southeast and the South, county fairs are just a staple thing that everyone looks forward to going to."
The Lenoir County Fair Association, according to Moody, has contributed thousands of dollars to the community.
"We're one of the largest civic groups in the community," said Moody, citing the fairground fundraising projects and income, with the latter supporting Lenoir Community College scholarships.
Less than a decade after the fairgrounds were in financial dire straits, Moody said the LCFA is debt-free and will continue promoting progress in Lenoir County through contributions.
"That's the whole purpose of it," Moody said. "I totally believe … the Lenoir County Fair Association through this fair is going to continue to be one of the largest contributors to Lenoir County."
Jessika Morgan can be reached at 252-559-1078 and email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter @JessikaMorgan.


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Tulalip woman on journey to photograph nation's tribes
Mark Mulligan / The Herald
Matika Wilbur photographs her cousin Anna Cook in a field near her mother's home along the Swinomish Channel in October.
Wilbur laughs as she focuses her Mamiya medium-format camera.
Mark Mulligan / The Herald
Matika Wilbur directs her cousin, Anna Cook, to make a traditional Coast Salish gesture while photographing in a field near her mother's home along the Swinomish Channel in October. Matika's boyfriend, Perrin Wasson-Howard, watches from behind. He often assists Wilbur on her shoots.
Mark Mulligan / The Herald
Matika Wilbur laughs as she photographs her cousin Anna Cook in a field near her mother's home along the Swinomish Channel in October.
Library of Congress
Edward S. Curtis photographed Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce tribe numerous times; the image above was taken in 1903.
Matika Wilbur
A portrait by Matika Wilbur of Brian Frejo, an actor, artist and speaker, and a member of the Pawnee and Seminole nations.
Matika Wilbur
Fran James, Lummi.
Photographer Matika Wilbur smoothed the girl's long black hair, held back by a woven cedar headband. The field once belonged to Wilbur's family. Her grandparents, leaders in the Swinomish Tribe, lost the land to the bank during the Great Depression and never got it back.
Matika's asked the girl, her cousin Anna Cook, to raise her hands in a traditional Coast Salish gesture of thanks. Wilbur tested the shot with a digital camera. When she was satisfied, she pulled out her big film camera to capture the image.
The photograph is now one of Wilbur's many portraits of American Indians, a collection that will take Wilbur years to complete.
Wilbur, 28, a member of the Tulalip and Swinomish tribes, plans this week to embark on an ambitious journey to photograph people from every American Indian tribe.
Her photo project is named "562" -- more or less the number of federally recognized tribes in the country.
A similar goal was undertaken in the early 1900s by Seattle photographer Edward S. Curtis. Backed by New York millionaire J.P. Morgan, Curtis traveled the country taking pictures of tribal people. Those who lived north of Seattle likely included some of Wilbur's relatives.
The idea was that traditional American Indian cultures had to be recorded before they vanished because of disease and assimilation. Curtis' 20-volume book, "The North American Indian," contains thousands of photogravure images.
The legendary photographer, who died in 1952, is in the news again with the release in October of a book by Seattle-based New York Times columnist and author Timothy Egan, "Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis."
Egan writes about a man whose big idea and devotion to his work cost him everything, but left this country with a valuable snapshot in time. Copies of "The North American Indian" sell for millions at auction. The book is treasured among museum curators and American Indians alike. A Curtis photo hangs in the Hibulb Cultural Center at Tulalip.
Though she appreciates the beauty of Curtis' work, Wilbur said it's time now for an update.
"Curtis showed some Indians as the public wanted to see them at the time, stereotypes out of the 18th century. But it isn't even that Curtis sometimes took artistic license," argued Wilbur, a former teacher at Tulalip Heritage High School. "It's just that it's time for non-Indians to stop romanticizing the American Indian. It's not 'Dances with Wolves' or 'Twilight.' We need a shift in consciousness.
"Curtis wanted to capture the Indian before it was too late. What I am saying is, we survived, and furthermore, we have a contemporary culture."
Her half-sister Chena Joseph of Tulalip agrees.
"I am proud to be Matika's big sister," Joseph said. "I support her courageous efforts to capture sovereign tribal nations from a tribal perspective. I am intrigued by her passion to communicate to the world the truths about our tribal nations.
"We all anticipate the final results of her massive project and wish her luck on her journey."
• • •
The daughter of Kenny Joseph of Tulalip and Nancy Wilbur of Swinomish, Matika Wilbur grew up primarily among her mother's family.
On weekdays she crossed the channel bridge from the Swinomish Reservation in Skagit County to the town of La Conner to attend school.
Wilbur was asked one day by a teacher if she didn't want to move into the special education class, because most of those kids were from the tribe.
"I love my town and so many people there, but in communities such as La Conner and Marysville, racism is an established dynamic, one that has been handed down from generation to generation," Wilbur said.
As an adult, Wilbur said, she is still learning what it means to be an American Indian.
"My family has a long history of being politically active in our tribes, and I grew up with a sense of responsibility," she said. "My name, Matika, means butterfly, the messenger. My mother told me I would someday be a messenger, and now I think I've found the message."
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It wasn't easy.
Wilbur was a high school athlete, popular and loud, with a big laugh. When her grandmother Laura Wilbur died and she lost a close friend and schoolmate, life changed.
"I was partying constantly and my grades were not good. I basically fell apart," Wilbur said. "There was a lot of sadness and I went to the dark side."
Her life was saved, she said, when her mother got Wilbur into drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
"I am proud to say now that I am 11 years sober," she said.
Out of rehab, Wilbur was invited by a friend to attend a photography symposium where she fell in love with beautiful pictures and heard photographer Craig Tanner talk about the "myth of talent."
"Tanner said it takes years and years of work, but if you do it long enough and are passionate about photography, you can be a master of your craft," Wilbur said. "And that's what I wanted. After high school graduation, I left the rez and moved to Santa Barbara."
In California she studied at the prestigious Brooks Institute of Photography, earning scholarships to pay tuition. Ernie Brooks started the school for World War II veterans on the GI Bill.
"It was a strict setting that didn't give the veterans time to even think about the war, and that's what I needed, too," Wilbur said. "The program was regimented, disciplined, technical and critical. But now when I envision a shot, I know I can execute it. I know I am going to get exactly what I want because I have that technical ability. My film will be exposed correctly and my image will be in focus."
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Wilbur graduated from Brooks with a degree in advertising and got a job helping the staff of Casa Magazine make the transition from one design software program to another. Then came an internship with well-known fashion photographer Richard Reinsdorf in Los Angeles.
"There were fancy sets and fancy food and celebrities of all sorts," she said. "But it left me wondering what I was contributing to besides my pocketbook."
With the help of a friend, she landed a position with Round Earth Media, a nonprofit training ground for journalists interested in reporting from around the world. Wilbur was sent to the Andes Mountains in Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru, assigned to photograph native people.
"It was humbling and eye-opening," she said. "I had never seen such poverty, but I knew this was more along the lines of what I was meant to do."
The night before she was to visit the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, she had a dream.
Wilbur and her grandmother Laura were singing while they shopped at Sears for sparkly ruby red slippers, like the ones Dorothy wears in "The Wizard of Oz."
"In my dream, I suddenly dropped to my knees and told my grandma that I missed her so much and that I didn't have time before she died to ask her enough questions," Wilbur said. "I needed her wisdom to know what to do with my life."
Her grandmother wondered in the dream why Wilbur was snapping pictures in South America. "She said I needed to go home to photograph my own people," Wilbur said. "That was the turning point. I thought I was never going back to the rez. And now I am going to all of the reservations."
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Back home, a friend fronted Wilbur the money to buy a $3,000 Mamiya RZ67, the medium-format 6-by-7 film camera that makes the black-and-white images that have become her signature.
Her first project was called "We are One People." The collection focused primarily on people in the Swinomish and Tulalip and other neighboring tribes.
"I loved working with the elders. We talked about love and spirituality, war and being an Indian."
The first display of the photos was in La Conner in 2006. Wilbur was anxious. It was sure to be a tough audience, she thought, because many in the community had not seen her since her rough days in high school.
"But people loved it, especially the images of the elders. People cried," Wilbur said. "That's when I realized I could transcend the mess-ups of my life. I got lucky."
The tribe purchased the entire portfolio.
Wilbur's next photo project was a collection called "We Emerge," a study of the cultural dualities faced by young tribal members.
Her photos began to appear in shows at the Burke Museum at the University of Washington, the Kittredge Gallery at the University of Puget Sound, the Seattle Art Museum, the Tacoma Art Museum, the Royal British Columbia Museum and even the Nantes Museum of Fine Arts in France.
In the 2008 show "S'abadeb -- The Gifts: Pacific Coast Salish Art and Artists" at the Seattle Art Museum, Wilbur's work was hung near sepia-toned black-and-white photographs by Edward Curtis.
"I wanted to create a dialogue between Matika and Curtis," said Barbara Brotherton, who curated the SAM show. "Matika's '562' project will be a major contribution to how we look at contemporary native people. Native communities have connections to their pasts, but there are new modes of expression that the general public often doesn't understand."
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Tulalip Heritage High School teachers who had seen Wilbur's photographs in museums invited her to present monthly workshops for their students. Wilbur found some cameras for the teens to use and agreed to the work. Monthly sessions turned into weekly classes and then, after she earned a teaching certificate, Wilbur was hired as a full-time teacher.
"Matika brought a lot to the school in terms of her knowledge and artistic opportunities for students," said English teacher Ervanna Little Eagle. "She is young and successful and she was able to connect with our students. She knew where they were coming and she offered them hope."
Along with talking about capturing light and finding one's own artistic expression, Wilbur introduced her students to meditation.
"At first they fought me. They knew I was a fellow Tulalip member, but they also knew I grew up at Swinomish. They saw me as a lone wolf trying to join the pack."
It started with a two-minute guided meditation, which on occasion grew to 30 minutes.
"While they were lying on the floor, I would tell the students, 'You are worthy, you are important, you are smart,' and then I would ask them to say it to themselves," Wilbur said. "I loved those kids."
With some grant funding and the help of Wilbur's boyfriend, Perrin Wasson-Howard, the school was able to offer a digital media class. Students produced a book with photos of their lives, including images of basketball shoes, cedar carvings, graffiti and fishing boats.
"They were powerful images. Matika helped them to see the beauty of where they come from," Little Eagle said. "At school this year, we are incorporating what she proposes to do with the '562' project into our curriculum."
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Wilbur left Tulalip Heritage in June to start the photo documentary. "Teaching gave me a real sense of purpose, but I needed to get back to shooting."
To raise money for "562," Wilbur used kickstarter.com, an online funding platform for creative projects. Friends, family members and strangers who liked the idea pooled their money. Wilbur tears up when she talks about the response.
In one month, Wilbur raised $35,000, which she figures will nearly pay for food, shelter, film and gasoline for a year on the road.
After that year, the Tacoma Art Museum plans to take a look at what Wilbur has produced.
"We are keen on supporting Matika," said Rock Hushka, the museum's curator of Northwest art. "I am a great admirer of her work because she is a singular voice in the region's art community. This is an enormous undertaking, and for her to attempt it is extraordinary."
It took Curtis 30 years and a small fortune to do what Wilbur proposes. When she is done, the world will have a document of contemporary Native America, Hushka said.
At the right time, the museum envisions a "562" traveling exhibition and the publication of a book, he said.
Wilbur is undaunted by the enormity of what is ahead, though she still needs to buy a travel trailer for the trip.
"Indian Country is a lot smaller for me because I have relatives and friends," she said. "I'll be attending a lot of gatherings such as potlatches, pow wows and canoe journeys to catch as many people as I can."
In Connecticut, family friend Mark Hunter is looking forward to seeing Wilbur as she travels throughout the East Coast. He and his family lived for a few years near the Swinomish Reservation and got to know the Wilburs.
"Matika isn't shy. She is funny and exuberant, and she loves to communicate and to create," Hunter said. "She also has wanderlust and is on a mission. That laugh of hers comes from her soul. The closer she gets to a state of grace in her creativity, the farther she is from her demons.
"Because of her freshness of vision and mastery of the camera, she will be creating great art on this trip -- art which is needed by our society."
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On that October afternoon in the wheat field near La Conner, Wilbur asked her cousin Anna Cook to slip on a buckskin dress over her shirt and jeans.
"Our ancestors wore cedar dresses, but I like to photograph my relatives in this dress. I traded some fireworks for it," Wilbur said, laughing.
"Your mom is going to love me forever for this shot," she told the girl as the camera lens clicked.
With assistance from her boyfriend and her mother, Wilbur then moved her photo equipment from the field, over the dike and down to the Swinomish Channel, which runs in front of her mother's house.
Anna waded out into the unusually still water.
A few more camera clicks broke the silence. Wilbur stepped back and smiled.
"Well, that's a wrap, people," Wilbur said. "More work tomorrow."
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'Hannibal' Star Mads Mikkelsen Is an Acquired Taste – The Daily Swoon
Forgive our ghoulish pun, but Mads Mikkelsen of NBC's 'Hannibal' is quite the acquired taste … if you know what we mean.
If you aren't watching NBC's 'Hannibal,' you are seriously missing out. It's not your typical procedural crime show — it's a thriller based on the novels by Thomas Harris, who wrote 'Silence of the Lambs' and 'Red Dragon,' and follows special agent Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) as he teams up with a psychiatrist named Hannibal Lecter to solve serial murders.
We've already swooned over Hugh Dancy before, so it's time we turn our attention to the show's other notable star — Mads Mikkelsen, who plays the sinister and sophisticated Hannibal Lecter.
Those familiar with the Hannibal Lecter stories and movies know that he eventually becomes Will's most formidable opponent and he's a super dangerous guy. But for now, he's just kinda dangerous and makes some of the tastiest-looking food ever seen on television — so what if it kinda sorta might most definitely be a human person's liver?
Mikkelsen is a Danish actor who's been around for a long time, acting in foreign movies you've probably never seen or heard of, but more recently he starred in 'Casino Royale' and 'The Three Musketeers.'