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This latest body of work Three Policemen is inspired by the book "The Third Policeman", by Flann O'Brien. He wrote the book at the same time Picasso and the Cubists were painting three dimensions onto a flat page in a semi abstract way. The book is written in a very visual way; when reading it image after image floods my mind.
The book is unusual with the all – revealing twist at the end. The middle part features an other-worldly pair of policemen, who have the theory that a bicycle, a rider and the road will become each other, in different percentages, according to how often the bicycle is ridden. I find the idea of the bicycles interchanging personality with their rider and the road, a wonderful one. Anyone who has done an activity to any great extent will understand this idea. How realities meld into one another and make way for strange imaginings. The idea that a road has seen many generations of travellers and therefore has many secrets is also a theme in the paintings.
One of the policeman has fathomed a way of carving immaculate miniatures of ornate boxes. The miniatures go down in size and fit inside each other like Russian Dolls. They are so beautiful that they seem to dance of their own accord on the table. The tenth box is smaller than a pin head; there are 22 smaller than that. This strangeness furthers my interest in endless possibilities. I have made a model of the police station that is a little like a treasure box.
The third Policeman is never seen, but they know of his existence by his nightly visit to sign in the book, and to tell you of him would spoil a good read!
The painter Philomena Harmsworth had her first "awestruck about a piece of art" moment at the age of 17, looking in a school textbook at the collection of sculpture in the garden of Farley Farm House. She realised that she was looking at something that she did not fully understand, and was deeply moved by.
It is fitting therefore that she is now holding an exhibition of her own at Farley Farm House in August. It took until last year for her to completely understand the sculptures. When she was touring the house and garden in preparation for her exhibition, she was confronted by the actual sculptures, and suddenly had an epiphany. She saw the Pemrose enjoyment of life.
The paintings in the exhibition are a Celebration of Sussex, and Sussex's Celebrations. In particular the Fire Festivals – Bonfire Night and May Day – and the links and the differences between them. They are both about ritual, fire and dressing up. But one is more about destruction and death of the old year, and the other about birth and the creation of the new. The opposing imagery also links into her application of paint, a lot of layers of existence go into the paintings – the actual time taken, her moods, the weather (shadowy colours come out on overcast days), and mark-making changes.
Philomena has created paintings that work with the art already at Farley Farm House. The sense of humour of Picasso for example; and that he tried to catch the personality of a person, not just doing a straight portrait but trying to catch their intrinsic nature. The paintings also celebrate that Philomena sees the intrinsic nature of the world as a mathematical one. She loved maths as well as art as a child, and she uses this understanding to try to get to the essence of what she is painting; of the objects, the people and their stories.
So why is Philomena painting Sussex? The answer is that although she has now been here for a couple of years, it still feels like her new home. She also feels that the best way to understand something is to draw it. When she first arrived in Lewes, she could feel the medieval ancientness of the place, from something like a wrought iron gate standing like a ghost at the entrance to a school. Brighton has some of these echoes of the past too, walking where lots of people have been before; but has a happier, festive party feel. She wants to convey the feeling of discovering the mysteries and secrets of a place when you are a newcomer.
The exhibition starts on August 3rd and runs until September 21st at Farley Farm House.
Philomena Harmsworth's new exhibition at "Le Vieux Four" patisserie, in Beaminster this spring, is about the twin themes of food and stories. The paintings are inspired by the stories Philomena heard in "Le Vieux Four" from both the customers and the owner, Lynette Fisher. The place began to assume a delightful intrigue which was capped by Lynette's discovery of an old oven whilst restoring the fireplace, hence the name "Le Vieux Four".
The first group of paintings are a Celebration of Food. The main theme is the creative connection between cooking and talking; how talking seeps into the food people are preparing. Once you start creating something, you are giving it life; making it glow. Everything feeds into creativity – tears and joy. The person talking is the channel that guides the stories into the dishes.
The second group of paintings is about the characters that frequent cafes and food places; who come for company and stories. A short story of Gabriel Garcia Marquez tells of someone who picks up snippets of people's conversations and lives. It is an intense, condensed experience, which leaves you wondering about the characters. Philomena's pictures are a similar experience. The people in the café weave their own stories – who is the lady in the meringue dress?
Philomena started to explore the relationship between people and buildings in her last exhibition "Kith & Kin". This takes the exploration further – The people who frequent the building give it its character and life – or is it the other way round? The characters come in to tell their story; they make it part of the building's atmosphere.
For this exhibition, Philomena has chosen to use glowing, sweet colours, for the liveliness of the café. This is contrasted against the dark, base colours of the structures. These structures are the grounding things in people's lives – the dark side that makes you laugh harder and love deeper. The colours show the range of people's psychological states.
Artists tap into thunder, like a conducting rod, and translate it into sounds and images. There's not just thunder in Philomena Harmsworth's pictures; but also music, movement, languorous lines, light and colour, darkness and silence. The silence exists in the eye of the storm, the absence of light or sound between lightning and thunder, and the thrill of expectation. Philomena's new exhibition at the New Steine Hotel, Brighton, explores this dichotomy between thunder and silence.
She describes herself as a 'method artist'. "I sketch and paint whilst immersed in the subject matter… Read more
The seasonal pictures use varying shades of blue, to echo that atmospheric time between day and night…
Artist Philomena Harmsworth and author David Stuttard will host a special celebration of Olympic Sailing coming to Dorset with a glass of wine, an exhibition of Philomena's new Olympic-themed paintings and a few words from David on the ancient Greek Games
on Saturday 28th July from 6 – 8 pm at the Cove Gallery Weymouth's
pop-up gallery at Weymouth Baptist Church Hall, Custom House Quay DT4 8BG
Foundation Course: Camberwell College of Art in 1993
Bachelor of Arts: "Technical Arts, Theatre Design": Wimbledon College of Art
Set Design: Designed and built sets for Italia Conti. Worked as a Scenic Artist for seven years on Film, Theatre and Television including:
Film: "Sleepy Hollow", "A Band of Brothers"
Theatre: "Seven Year Itch" at the Shaftsbury Theatre
Television: "Big Brother" and "Eastenders", to mention but a few.
I have also taught Art workshops for various groups:
Training Provider at NACRO College: 11-15 and 16-18 yr olds, where I supplied the "Plus" program and Bronze and Silver levels of the "Arts Awards" programme.
Taught art workshops for 4-7 & 7-11 year olds at an after-school club at the Community Centre, Battersea.
Taught art to adults at the drop in centre: "Asylum Welcome"
In 2008 I returned to Dorset where I grew up.
Solo shows at: "Le Vieux Four", 'January Nudes', "New Inn", Stoke Abbott
Group shows: "The Little Art Gallery", "Space", "Artemesia"
I also have a painting in the Bridport Museum Archives.
Director of the Bridport Open Studios 2010
The commission for Halstock Cabinet Makers was a triptych to include all aspects of what the company do. I went to meet the team at Halstock, and tour the offices and workshops which is a must by the way - its a fascinating place. Ideas would come from the interior designers in the most prestigious parts of […]
The painter Philomena Harmsworth had her first "awestruck about a piece of art" moment at the age of 17, looking in a school textbook at the collection of sculpture in the garden of Farley Farm House. She realised that she was looking at something that she did not fully understand, and was deeply moved […]
"Good sense is the death of creativity" Picasso NEW HOME When I arrived here in East Sussex from stunning West Dorset in August last year, I was relieved to find my surroundings equally beautiful; it was understandably a big concern of mine being a visual person. It turns out that the scenery […]
Three Policemen 72cm x 92cm, Oil on Canvas £595 The Cyclist 92cm x 72cm, Oil on Canvas £495 Two of Bikes 51cm x 41cm, Oil on Canvas £240 Sky Path 41cm x 51cm, Oil on Canvas £240 Raining Earth 41cm x 51cm, Oil on Canvas £240 Portrait of a Policeman 51cm x 41cm, Oil on […]
Harvey's of Lewes SOLD Half-Way House, Lewes to Uckfield SOLD The Bull and the Beer, Piltdown 50cm x 70cm, Oil on Canvas £340 Marching for Daffodils, Piltdown 50cm x 70cm, Oil on Canvas £340 The Celestial Gardener 50cm x 70cm, Oil on Canvas £340 Bonfire Night, Lewes SOLD Flaming Magnolias, Hadlow Down 41cm x 51cm, […]
"A Chef's Story" Oil on Canvas, 135 x 160cm £950 "Making Marmalade" Oil on Canvas, 101 x 76cm SOLD "The Whaling Captain" Oil on Canvas, 91 x 122cm £850 "The Orator and the Meringue" Oil on Canvas, 110 x 130cm £650 "Backstage" Oil on Canvas, 50 x 70cm £350 "Wrapped Up" Oil on Canvas, 41 x 51cm SOLD "Bending Light" Oil […]
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Mature arkansas january 26, 2012 Ruth Milligan's WondeRful life PAgE 8 ALSO iN ThiS iSSUE LR's Newest Psychic Couple PAgE 2 Who Has to File Tax Return? PAgE 11-12 Get Into Writing PAgE 13 JANUARY 26, 2012 MATURE ARKANSAS 1 FROM ThE EDiT OR SO M E T h i N g TO T hiN K A BOUT... What Can a Cookie Buy? By Anne Howard Wasson A cookie can buy a week at summer camp, leadership training for young ladies, community service opportunities for middleschoolers and lots of fun, citizenship-building things to do with best friends. But ONLY IF it's one of the eight varieties of Girl Scout cookies--available for only two more days. Call your favorite Girl Scout by Saturday to place your order. Or call the local Girl Scout Council in North Little Rock at 501-758-1020 to find a Girl Scout near you. She'll have the order forms--they're $3.50 a box. After cookies are delivered February 23rd, they will still be available at booths in most Kroger stores. Look for booth sales starting around March 1 on weekends until...everything's sold. All proceeds--every penny--stays in the community and helps support scouting and trains the myriad volunteers who generously give of their time. In this the 100th Anniversary year of Girl Scouting in the USA, Girls Scouting The Girl Scouts of Troop 6616 in is needed more than Maumelle collected more than 100 ever. It builds leadercoats for low-income families over ship, self-confidence and the holidays. independence. Cookie sales teach valuable life-lessons of working with a team, goalsetting, money management and that all-important responsibility. As a former Girl Scout cookie salesman, I can personally vouch for how important scouting is for a young girl. From building an appreciation of nature, to learning the proper way to fold the American flag, scouting was an important part of my childhood. It had a major influence on who I have become as an adult. Girl Scouting is a national treasure and I urge you to support it with lots and lots of cookies. Come on, you know you love `em; get out there and buy some boxes. Thank you, A former Girl Scout Little Rock's Newest Psychic Couple Gene and Candy Levy sponsor psychic workshop By Leonard Stern hen my cousin Gene Levy, chief architect emeritus at the venerable Cromwell Architecture Firm, said he and his wife, Candy, will host Court TV's Psychic Detective, Noreen Renier, for a Little Rock publicity tour, I responded with the proverbial deer-in-the-headlights of an oncoming cement truck. A psychic detective? No way! Gene is not the kind of guy to believe we can communicate with dead relatives or touch a lock of hair and become a virtual eyewitness to murder. Candy, on the other hand, has always been a little "offcenter." She is the daughter of Benjamin Avington "Ted" Hood, a notorious bail bondsman in Little Rock for most of the 1950s and 1960s. Hood also owned liquor stores, head shops and a "hot sheet" hotel near the train station. Hood eventually converted the hotel into a mega shoe store where many of the city's wellheeled women bought their high-falutin' designer shoes at bargain prices until the mid-1970s. Candy believes everyone has the ability to tap into the psychic world. "We live in such a fast-paced, technologically advanced world that we have lost touch with our higher states of consciousness," Candy says. "Noreen teaches us how to focus within and use our sixth sense to enrich our lives, help others find emotional peace or even assist the police in solving crimes." Noreen Renier has been a practicing psychic for over 40 years. According to her website, noreenrenier.com, she has worked with law enforcement on over 600 cases, including the Laci Peterson case, and has lectured at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Candy contacted Renier and requested a personal reading. Candy sent Noreen a lock of her hair along with a $350 check for the reading. What transpired was "incredible," Candy says. "From her home in Wilmington, North Carolina, she described my features perfectly down to my deep-set eyes and W MATURE ARKANSAS Publisher Alan Leveritt editor Anne Wasson Art director Mike Spain AssistAnt to the editor Paige Parham PhotogrAPher Brian Chilson director of sAles Katherine Daniels Account executive Erin holland Production MAnAger Weldon Wilson Production AssistAnt Tracy Whitaker Ad coordinAtors Roland gladden Kelly Schlachter grAPhic Artists Bryan Moats Katie Cook controller Weldon Wilson office MAnAger Angie Fambrough it director Robert Curfman billing And collections Linda Phillips circulAtion director Anitra hickman We Want To Hear From YOU MATURE ARKANSAS welcomes letters or emails from readers on any subject of interest to older Arkansans. Letters to columnists are also welcome. Email your letters to firstname.lastname@example.com and include "letter" on the subject line. 2 JANUARY 26, 2012 MATURE ARKANSAS MATURE ARKANSAS is published each week by Arkansas Times Limited Partnership, 201 East Markham Street, 200 Heritage Center West, P.O. Box 34010, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203, phone (501) 375-2985. Reproduction or use in whole or in part of the contents without the written consent of the publishers is prohibited. Manuscripts and artwork will not be returned or acknowledged unless sufficient return postage and a self-addressed stamped envelope are included. All materials are handled with due care, however, the publisher assumes no responsibility for care and safe return of unsolicited materials. All letters sent to Mature Arkansas will be treated as intended for publication and are subject to Mature Arkansas' unrestricted right to edit or to comment editorially. PhONE 501-375-2985 Like us on Facebook! facebook.com/maturearkansas PsYcHic Terms me she wanted to bring Noreen to Little Rock to conduct a workshop on how to develop your psychic abilities," Gene says. "Before sticking my neck out in front of the whole community, I wanted to conduct my own investigation. After reading her book and watching several Psychic Detective episodes, Gene was willing to believe. He arranged for Renier to lecture at the Clinton School of Public Service on Feb. 9 at 6:00 PM and the Downtown Rotary Club (#99) lunch on Feb. 7. Renier will also conduct a one-day workshop at the Doubletree Hotel on Feb. 11, entitled "Sharpen Your Psychic Skills." One of the nation's most recognized psychic detectives, Renier describes how she helped the Staunton, VA, Police Department on a serial rape case. Renier visualized a man wearing a uniform, who spoke with a stutter and lived across the street from a movie theater in a brick building. All these clues were unknown before and were used to identify, arrest and convict a dangerous criminal. "When you hear actual police detectives talk on-camera about how Noreen helped solve what was considered a `dead-end case,' you start to believe there may be something to this psychic detective business," Gene says. The following terms will be covered in Noreen Renier's workshop on Feb. 11: TelepaThy is the exchange of mental states from one mind to another, entering another person's thoughts from afar. psychomeTry is the ability draw energy and visualize events and emotions by holding or touching personal objects. pendulum dousing is an ancient art of accessing information not available to us through the use of our senses. A basic dowsing pendulum consists of a weight suspended on a flexible string, chain, etc. reading auras means detecting and interpreting auras; an aura is as a field of subtle, luminous radiation surrounding a person or object. dream inTerpreTaTion is the process of assigning meaning to dreams, which are considered a supernatural communication or means of divine intervention. The Workshop is limited to 25 people. For more information, contact Candy Levy at 501-690-4282. Psychic detective Noreen Reiner. high cheekbones," Candy says. "Noreen sensed a dark disturbance in my lower back." Candy had recently had major back surgery including placement of several metal pins and braces. Candy asked her to predict outcomes on some deeply personal issues and Noreen told her what to expect. "The visions Noreen had about me all came true," Candy says. "I knew right then, she was a true psychic with an extraordinary gift." Gene followed the developing friendship between Candy and Noreen. "Then Candy told MATURE ARKANSAS JANUARY 26, 2012 3 RE STAURAN T g U iD E n By B O B W O O D Mexican Fern Bar is OK A fter two recent visits to Santo Coyote -- once for supper and once for lunch -- I've decided it's really a fern bar disguised as a Mexican restaurant. You know: long on d�cor ("ferns") and short on time spent making the food stand out. But, don't get me wrong; the Mexican food they serve at Santo Coyote is OK. The problem is, it's indistinguishable attractive and large bar area (booze is the money-maker for most restaurants) carefully tucked away from the families in the dining room, and a simple menu that can be cranked out easily and in volume. Know what tipped me off? They have a "Speedy Gonzalez" option on the lunch menu. Really? Stuff like that is demeaning and dumb, and it says to me, "We will absolutely say and do anything to increase sales." But, I'm ranting now. The night we were there, the place was packed with groups of diners. Obviously, many people want to go to someplace "nice" (read: pretty) for a celebration and Santo Coyote fits that bill. Lunch was different because there were Shrimp fajitas at Santo Coyote. fewer diners. Service, though, was about the same, i.e., OK. Food and prices were about the same, i.e., OK. try Cotija's (406 Louisiana Street, Little Rock, I hate to be so negative, so let's see: the 244-0733). But they're only open for lunch, young people working there seem to appreciate and there's no Speedy Gonzalez on the menu. having a job, and gave the impression of trying Santo Coyote, 2513 McCain Blvd. #1, North hard on both of my visits. No one was sullen Little Rock, phone 753-9800. and bored, or irritated at being distracted from texting on their phones. All male workers wore Mr. Wood, a writer and designer in Little Rock, their pants above their underwear. We got the is often hungry. food we actually ordered. It was a sunny day. Enough. I've had the tacos ($2.50 each) and they were fine. I've had the chicken Chimichanga ($6 with beans), and it was small but fine. My friends have had the shrimp Fajitas ($8.99), and it was pronounced OK. Another had the "Santo Coyote Famous Salad" ($9, but who decided it deserved the accolade "famous"?), and it was OK. Sometimes, I feel like Holden Caulfield in The Catcher in the Rye: "I can't stand that stuff. It drives me crazy." Yes, it does. To sum up, if you're having a big birthday bash and want to eat at a faux Mexican fern bar, this is the place for you. However, if you actually want to eat authentic, regional Mexican food, then I suggest you Chicken chimichanga with beans. Service is quick and courteous at Santo Coyote. from what's served every day at the many other Mexican food places in central Arkansas. Because of that, I really don't see a reason to go back. From outside, Santo Coyote looks like it should be a chain restaurant. That is probably by design. My guess is, the owners/developers wanted to create a look and formula that could be operated for a time and then marketed as franchise. Everything has "concept" written all over it: a faux Mexican cantina interior, an 4 JANUARY 26, 2012 MATURE ARKANSAS C A LENDAR PiCK S Art, Theatre, Seminars and More By Paige Parham jan. 27 � feb. 12 - "to kill a moCkingbirD" at the arkansas repertory theatre, little roCk. Based on the novel by Harper Lee with a script by Christopher Sergel, this compelling story is told through the eyes of Scout, the tomboyish young daughter of Atticus Finch, who is a small-town lawyer defending a black man in court. For tickets and additional information, visit www.therep.org or call the Box Office, 501-378-0405 or toll free 866-685-3737. jan. 27 � 54th annual Delta exhibition at the arkansas arts Center in little roCk, is an annual exhibition of work by artists from Arkansas and bordering states. This juried exhibition presents innovative and provocative works in all media and showcases current trends in art. Museum hours are 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday; 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sunday. Admission and parking are free. For more information, contact 501- 372-4000 or visit www.arkarts.com jan.28 - seminar: Why Commemorate the Civil War? At the Old State House Museum, Little Rock, 9:00 AM � noon. Speakers and topics include: Bill Gurley: "How and Why We Have Commemorated the Civil War in the Past" Ronnie Nichols: " The Importance of the Sesquicentennial for the African-American Community" Dr. William L. Shea: "The Civil War We Have Lost" Call 501-324-8641 by January 23 to sign up--seating is limited or visit www.oldstatehouse. com j a n . 2 8 - 2 9 - a r k a n s a s s ym p h o n y orChestra presents "russian Winter" at the robinson Center musiC hall, little roCk, Saturday, 8:00 PM; Sunday 3:00 PM. For tickets and additional information, visit www. arkansassymphony.org or call 501-666-1761. january 30 - the story of your life Writing Workshop at laman library, argenta branCh, north little roCk, from 6:00-8:00 PM. Led by author, editor and publisher Paula Morell, this workshop will help you find your own life stories to share. FREE, but space is limited, register by calling 501-687-1061. Visit www. LamanLibrary.org for details. (See related article on page 13) j a n . 30 - e lv i s l i v e s ! at t h e robinson Center musiC hall, little roCk, 7:30 PM, tickets are $22 $49. To purchase tickets by phone: 501-2448800 or 800-982-2787; in person: Celebrity Attractions Ticket Office, 300 S. Spring, Suite 100, Downtown Little Rock. Ticket Office hours are Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM � 4:00 PM. www.celebrityattractions.com. jan. 31 - aso river rhapsoDies presents "mozart meets p.D.Q baCh"at the Clinton presiDential Center, little roCk, 7:00 PM. Pieces performed will be Mozart's Quintet in E-Major for Horn and Strings; Steinmetz's Trio for Oboes and English Horns; Schubert's Quartettsatz in C-minor; and P.D.Q. Bach's Quartet "Moose." Tickets are $22. For more information, visit www. arkansassymphony.org or call 501-6661761. Grandkids eat Free These local restaurants offer kids-eatfree options, for children under 12, with purchase of an adult entr�e (unless otherwise specified.) DAiLy CiCi's pizza Ages 3 and under eat free at buffet -- Hot Springs: 3321 Central Ave.; Jacksonville: 120 John Harden Dr.; North Little Rock: 2815 Lakewood Village Dr. Denny's restaurant 4:00-10:00 PM ages 10 and under -- Benton: 16732 Interstate 30; Little Rock: 4300 S University; 310 S Shackelford Rd. golDen Corral Ages 3 and under eat free at buffet. Discounted prices for kids on Tuesday -- North Little Rock: 5001 Warden Road larry's pizza Ages 4 and under daily and from 4:00-8:00 PM on Wed. only-- with purchase of one adult meal-- up to two kids get a small one topping pizza, drink, and $1 in tokens -- Cabot: 2798 South Second Street; Bryant: 4500 Hwy. 5 North; Little Rock: 12th & Center St. or 12911 Cantrell Rd. san franCisCo breaD Company One FREE Kid's Meal with the purchase of Adult Meal, after 5:00 PM -- Hot Springs: 261 Cornerstone Blvd., Daily and Monday zaxby's 5:00 PM-close, dine-in only -- Jacksonville: 209 Marshall Rd.; Maumelle: 104 Carnahan Dr.; Sherwood: 208 Brookswood Rd. MONDAy Cheeburger Cheeburger Free half Best of Both Basket with purchase of two adult entrees, Little Rock: 11525 Cantrell Rd. ChiCk-fil-a First and third Monday of each month, North Little Rock: 3929 McCain Blvd. shorty small's Up to two kids meals free per paying adult -- Little Rock: 1110 N. Rodney Parham; North Little Rock: 4317 Warden Rd. jan. 28 � feb. 15 - CanstruCtion 2012 at the Clinton presiDential Center, little roCk. CANstruction is a design/build competition that puts a visual spotlight on hunger while showcasing the design community of central Arkansas. Local architecture firms compete with each other to build giant sized structures made entirely out of canned food. The Mayor's Youth Council of both Little Rock and North Little Rock will also participate in the event. The creations will be on view to the public until February 15. At the close of the exhibit, all cans used to create the structures will be donated to the Arkansas Foodbank. For more information, contact Mary Jean Walker, 571-344-3925 or e-mail maryjeanw@ scmarchitects.com TUESDAy arkansas burger Company One free kid's meal per adult meal , Dine-in only, 5:30-9:00 PM -- Little Rock: 7410 Cantrell Rd. beef o braDy's 4:00 PM-close -- Maumelle:115 Audubon Dr. lonestar steakhouse 4:00 PM-close -- Little Rock: 10901 Rodney Parham pizza hut 5:00-8:00 Dine in only -- Little Rock: 11410 W. Markham St. MATURE ARKANSAS JANUARY 26, 2012 5 AN S W ER S FR OM T h E D O C T O R n B y D Av i D S. B A C h MA N , MD is Weight Loss Surgery for you? Two options to consider. Q. I have struggled with weight all my life. At age 68, I need to lose 150 pounds. Am I too old to have gastric bypass? Is it safe at my age? A. Age is not a key factor in considering weight-loss surgery. However, there is a higher risk of complications and more unfavorable outcomes for older patients. You are right to be concerned because obesity has become an epidemic in the United States. It is quickly becoming the number one preventable cause of death. Numerous diet plans have failed to keep weight off over the long term. Illness and death from excess weight is alarming and includes diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, severe sleep apnea, high cholesterol and some cancers. Some obese patients also suffer with arthritis, asthma and heartburn. As a last resort, many people turn to surgery (bariatric surgery) to lose excess pounds. Bariatric surgery is not for everybody. The following criteria must be met before considering surgery: � Have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more (at least 100 pounds overweight) for men; BMI of 35 or more for women. Recently, surgeons are considering lowering the BMI requirement to 30-35. � Have a BMI between 35 and 40 but also have serious health problems related to obesity, such as type-2 diabetes, heart disease, severe sleep apnea, hypertension or high cholesterol. � Failed at trying to lose weight with diet and exercise. � Understand the risks of surgery and be motivated to make the necessary lifestyle changes. gASTRiC BANDiNg Gastric banding, or lap band surgery, is a minimally invasive surgery. It is performed laparoscopically with small incisions. An adjustable elastic band, placed around the upper part of the stomach, creates a small gastric pouch. This smaller pouch gives a feeling of fullness after eating a small amount of food. There is no cutting of the stomach or the intestines and recovery usually is faster than gastric surgery bypass procedures. This type of surgery can be reversed by surgically removing the band. Band adjustment alters the size the gastric pouch. Loosening it allows more food to reach the stomach; tightening it restricts stomach size to increase weight loss. These adjusting procedures can be done in the doctor`s office by injecting saline into the band to tighten it or remove saline to loosen it. Serious complications are not common. However, gastric bands can slip out of place, leak or become too loose. Surgery is needed to correct these problems. Weight loss is usually less dramatic than with gastric bypass surgery. 6 JANUARY 26, 2012 MATURE ARKANSAS Average loss after one year is 21%; 47% after two years. It is common for gastric banding patients to gain some weight. The average weight loss after 10 years is only 13%. This is probably because we are dealing with a food addiction. Surgery cannot address the addiction aspect of obesity. gASTRiC ByPASS SURgERy This type of surgery has many variations but all versions essentially divide the stomach into a smaller upper pouch and a much larger, stagnant lower pouch. The small intestine is rearranged to connect to both pouches. This leads to a marked reduction in the functional volume of the stomach, causing an altered physical and physiological response to food. This surgery can be reversed. With gastric bypass surgery, weight loss is dramatic and quick. In the first year the average loss is 38%; 62% after two years; 25% after 10 years. Due to this rapid weight loss, quality of life and related health problems improve quickly. These improvements also occur after gastric banding, though not as quickly. Gastric bypass is riskier and results in more complications. Minor complications occur in 10% of patients; 5% have serious, potentially life-threatening complications. The risk of death is less than 1%. Dumping syndrome (shaking, dizziness, severe diarrhea and sweating) may occur, caused by food passing too quickly through the stomach and intestines. Constipation and nutritional deficiencies are common problems. Osteoporosis, anemia and metabolic bone disease can develop after surgery. Other complications include hernia, ulcerations, gastric prolapse, dehydration, hair loss, kidney stones and hypoglycemia. Development of gall stones is quite common and most surgeons routinely remove the gallbladder during gastric surgery. Losing a large amount of weight through surgery is no small matter. The effects can be far reaching and profound. Eating a small amount of food requires major lifestyle changes that must be addressed. A therapist can be helpful with this adjustment. COSTS AND SURgEONS These types of surgery can cost $20,000 to $35,000 and insurance coverage is critical. Check with your insurance company on what documentation they need from your doctors before surgery. The complication rate is much lower for surgeons who frequently do these surgeries. Be sure the surgeon you are considering is certified by the American Board of Surgery and experienced in this type of surgery. The surgeon should have done at least 100 weight reduction surgeries. Ask the surgeon what his or her complication and death rates are and what is his success rate. The average weight loss after 10 years is only 13%. addiction. surgery cannot address This is probably because we are dealing with a food the addiction aspect of obesity. Medicare Man eat local Who Pays if Medicare Doesn't? Q. My Medicare Summary Notice says Medicare denied my doctor bill. Do I have to pay the full amount of the bill? A. Possibly, but you have the right to file an appeal for a denied item or service if you think Medicare should pay but didn't or if you think Medicare didn't pay the right amount. There are five appeal levels and you should keep appealing until you exhaust the process. To start the process, request a Redetermination within 120 days of receipt of your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN). The MSN states you should circle the item(s) in question, explain in writing why you disagree, sign the MSN, and mail it to the Medicare contractor listed on the MSN. Keep a copy and mark your calendar as you should receive a written response from the contractor within 60 days. Q. What is the difference between a Long-term Care Partnership Policy and a Long-term Care Policy? A. A Partnership Policy provides asset protection. Medicaid is the largest payer of long-term care (LTC). Medicaidpaid LTC requires meeting financial criteria (income and assets) and nonfinancial criteria. The highest level of assets allowed in Arkansas for LTC is currently $2,000. A LTC Partnership Policy would allow you to keep assets above the $2,000 level and still meet Medicaid asset limits. For example, a policy with $200,000 of asset protection would allow a person to keep $202,000 in assets and still meet asset criteria for Arkansas Medicaid-paid LTC. Submit questions to Medicare Man via email email@example.com or call toll free 800-224-6330. support your community right to file an appeal for a denied item or service if you You have the Mature arkansas Celebrates your achievements and inspirational stories aDvoCates for you and your concerns--social, financial, political entertains by featuring the best in events, dining, culture, volunteering, so you can live life to the fullest eDuCates with health and consumer news to stay healthy, independent, and ready to embrace new beginnings and opportunities If you would like your event, classes or volunteer opportunities included in our Calendar, email maturecalendar@ arktimes.com or call Paige Parham at 501-375-2985. think medicare should pay but didn't. MEDiCAR E MAT T E RS n B y SA L L y J O h N SO N O Love Your Heart Women are disease. foods, exercising regularly or taking medications that lower cholesterol. You may think that heart disease is mainly a men's health issue, but that's not true. In fact, women are more likely than men to have heart disease. It is the leading cause of death among American women. You can learn more about heart health at www.millionhearts.hhs.gov, the website of a new program called Million Hearts and has as its goal to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years. Mrs. Johnson is manager of beneficiary relations with the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care. For individual help, call toll free 888-354-9100. ne of the most valuable things you can do for your health is take care of your heart. Eating right and exercising are two good ways to do that, but it's also important to talk to your doctor about being screened for cardiovascular problems. Medicare pays all the costs of a cardiovascular screening once every five years. The screening will test your blood to check cholesterol and triglyceride levels. These are different kinds of fats in the blood. These tests can tell whether you're at high risk of cardiovascular problems like a heart attack or stroke. If your levels are too high, talk with your doctor about ways to get healthier, like eating fewer high-fat more likely than men to have heart subscriptions Available Annual subscriptions to MATURE ARKANSAS are $60 per year, via the U.S. Postal Service. Send your check to: Mature Arkansas, P.O. Box 34010, Little Rock, AR 72203-4010. Allow three weeks for processing. Expect mail delivery to take about a week. JANUARY 26, 2012 HEALTHY ADVICE: The health promotion information in MATURE ARKANSAS is intended to inform our readers. Do not consider it as medical advice about your personal health. This should be obtained directly from your doctor. No medication or therapeutic device should be started or stopped without clearance from your doctor. MATURE ARKANSAS 7 Ruth Milligan Puts the "You've been a teacher, an advocate and a mother to me, someone I've grown to love. Thanks for your example!" So writes one of Ruth Helen Milligan's former students, now beginning his own first year as a teacher in Arkansas. Milligan's life has been one of setting and attaining goals for herself as well as helping hundreds of young people plan their futures. She attributes her success in overcoming obstacles and creating solutions to her mother, who taught her to have faith, endurance and, above all, self-approval. The other person who helped shape her character and whom she remembers vividly was a favorite teacher. Milligan recalls, "When I first started high school, before desegregation was popular, Mrs. Robinson spent some class time each period just talking to her students about being a good person, no matter what race you belonged to. She told us: `Be self-confident. Learn as much as you can. No one can take that knowledge away from you. Know yourself, what you are about. You are important to you. Spend some time studying so that wherever you live, you can adjust to the environment.'" Milligan, now 77, lived her first 12 years on the family farm in Scott. In the early 1940s, she moved with her parents and brother to North Little Rock. There she attended Scipio A. Jones Elementary and High School and Shorter College. Her personal 8 JANUARY 26, 2012 MATURE ARKANSAS BY KaYe RisseR Photos BY BRian Chilson "Go" in Goal-Setting goal, formulated during the teen years, was firmly defined by this time: To be a Wife and Mother with a Business Degree. Milligan smiles now at her youthful determination, recalling "I had misty ideas of being a young woman at my own disposal, and of the wonderful things yet to be seen and done." Finishing two years of junior college, she decided to leave her native Arkansas and seek better job opportunities in Dayton, Ohio, where she had relatives. She was certain that full-time employment would immediately present itself in Dayton and place her on the path to selfsufficiency. She made the move, she laughingly exclaims, "with my small savings, a head full of dreams and lots of ambition!" When she reached her destination, Mrs. Robinson's words echoed in her mind: "Be flexible and live a creditable life so that you can fit into any society." "These words were very important to me when I left home and secured my first job assignment," recalls Milligan. "Here I was from a small farm town and my work associates were from large cities. Mrs. Robinson became my silent oasis in a totally new environment. She had taught me a self-confidence you can't learn from a book." In Dayton, after taking a Civil Service exam, she found employment as a secretary at Wright Patterson Air Base. It wasn't long before the glimmerings of her ideal future began to appear on the horizon. She met a young airman who had recently returned from overseas duty. After a year of courtship, they married. After another year, they became the parents of Milligan's only child, Bruce Alan. Milligan had accomplished the first half of her life's goal. For the next 13 years, Milligan says she totally embraced the role of wife and mother. "I count my son's years one through 13 as the greatest privilege of my life, to be with him and to help him grow," she says. But, she concludes, to do and I set out to do it." With a student loan, she returned to school full time at Wright State University (WSU). She earned her degree in business education. Doors then opened wide for her as the University became her employer. She was first an executive secretary for the University's attorney, then an assistant to the vice-president for student affairs. When the need for a minority recruiter arose, she was asked to take the position of Assistant Director of Admissions. For four years she travelled throughout Ohio, and bordering states, as she "i count my son's years one through 13 as the greatest privilege of my life ... But, those years passed much too quickly." "those years passed much too quickly." Marital problems began in the 14th year, and culminated in divorce after a year's trial separation. Of that period, Milligan says, "I realized then that my life was now under new management." Milligan knew she could no longer depend on others for help or support. She was initially frightened when she realized she was truly on her own. She comments now, "Some say that a crisis can be a time for growth, it can go either way. It can serve as a teachable moment for growth or it can serve as a crutch." She chose to make the situation one in which to grow. Knowing she needed an education in order to support herself and her son, she says, "It became clear in my mind about what I wanted says, "looking for `blue-chippers'--those A and B student scholarship recipients to whom we wanted to offer higher scholarships." During this time, she also created a Student Ambassador Program in which she trained the students themselves to return to their high schools and recruit other students to WSU. Growing tired of being on the road and wanting to earn a graduate degree, she wrote a grant and received funding for a graduate fellowship for minority students. The University then promoted her to the position of Coordinator of Grants and Contracts. She worked and attended classes to earn her master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. In total, Milligan spent 15 years assisting and counseling undergraduate MATURE ARKANSAS JANUARY 26, 2012 9 Ruth Milligan (second from right) coaches young church members at Bethel AME Church for a pageant rehearsal, (left to right) Geonte Powell, Mario Jordan, Daisha Powell, Kenny Brown Jr., Destyne Lawson and Deshawn Jordan. and graduate students at WSU. Milligan's positive energy was not confined to academia. Besides being a member of the Missionary Society, the Young People's Director and an active member in Dayton's Greater Allen AME Church, she volunteered at the hospital, then worked with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Womanline--a program for women seeking unplanned pregnancy assistance. In 1986, when her only remaining relative in Ohio died, Milligan returned to Little Rock to be questions and eased the minds of many senior subscribers. Milligan quickly became the "go-to" person for advice and informal counseling. Aging Arkansas' staff and other employees in the large building that housed the newspaper's offices naturally gravitated to her supportive, nurturing personality. "Ruth exudes a quiet sense of dignity that commands respect. While she doesn't speak much about herself, she listens intently to those outreach programs. Active as a North Little Rock Bethel AME Church Steward and Sunday school teacher for youth, she is also a choir member and volunteers for both youth and elderly programs. "And you know what," Milligan adds, "I'm finding there's just too much to do around the house. I can't get it all done for people calling and wanting me to work on yet another project." She enjoys every minute of it. Even in retirement, Milligan continues to set goals for herself. "I'd like to find a special companion chow dog now that I have time to take care of it," she adds with a smile. "I also want to share with young people what I've learned, through both work experience and life experience. I want to be the someone who encourages them to think about the future and what they want to accomplish in it." Hearing again the wisdom of Mrs. Robinson's words and replaying them for today's teenagers, she says, "It is just as important now, as it has always been, to know that you must take full responsibility for your life and how it's lived. Whatever happens--at the end of all the trials, growing pains, failures and successes-the key is knowing yourself." She adds, as a footnote to her older friends, "Remember to think: It is not important where you came from. It is important now to prepare for where you want to go." i want to be the someone who encourages them to think about near her brother and cousins. She accepted the position of Student Development Specialist at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR), and counseled first-generation college students. After two years, she was asked to serve as UALR's Academic Coordinator for Student Athletes. In that position, she received numerous awards and recognitions for her outstanding service and commitment to students. She retired after 14 years. But retirement was too quiet for Milligan's energetic personality. In 2002, at 68, she returned to work. As Office Manager for Aging Arkansas, a statewide senior newspaper, she managed the paper's circulation, answered the future and what they want to accomplish in it." around her. Her ready smile is both warm and welcoming," according to a former colleague. "Ruth was such an inspiration to all of us," says Executive Director of the Arkansas State Employees Association Danny James. "I know many of our staff valued her opinion and went to her daily to seek advice and her counsel. She's just a joy to be around." Closure of the newspaper in October 2011 caused her, once again, to retire. Today, Milligan finds herself as busy as before retirement-reading, writing, sewing, working with crafts, and participating in her church's community 10 JANUARY 26, 2012 MATURE ARKANSAS E LDERLAW Who has to File a Tax Return? Common myths about filing past 65 By Claire Wilson A common myth among retired taxpayers is not knowing when they have an obligation to file an income tax return. One client at Legal Aid of Arkansas' Low Income Taxpayer Clinic told us he thought once you "hit retirement age" you were exempt from filing tax returns. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidelines say, as a basic rule, if income tax was withheld, you should file a return. You should also file if you qualify for any of the following tax credits: � The earned income credit � additional child tax credit � health coverage tax credit � refundable credit for prior year minimum tax � first-time homebuyer credit, or � the American opportunity credit. Filing is the only way to get your credit and refund. Many life events can also change filing requirements. A common occurrence is the death of a spouse. If you are the surviving spouse, the year your spouse died is the last year for which you can file a joint return with that spouse. After that, if you do not remarry, you must file as a qualifying widow(er) with dependent child, head of household, or single person. Publication 501 has more information about these rules. If you remarry before the end of the year in which your spouse died, a final joint return with the deceased spouse cannot be filed. You can, however, file a joint return with your new spouse. In that case, the filing status of your deceased spouse for his or her final return is married filing separately. The reason that filing status is important is because the level of income that requires you to file an income tax return changes when your filing status changes. Even if you and your deceased spouse were not required to file a return for several years, you may have to file a return for tax years after the year your spouse died. For example, if your filing status changes from filing jointly in 2010 to single in 2011 because of the death of your spouse, and your gross income is $17,500 for both years, you must file a return for 2011 even though you did not have to file a return for 2010. Retirement does not necessarily mean you do not have to file. If you rely on Social Security for living expenses, the Social Security benefits you received in 2011 may be taxable. You should receive a Form SSA-1099 that will show the total amount of your benefits. When preparing your return, be especially careful when you calculate the taxable amount of your Social Security. Use the Social Security benefits worksheet found in the instructions for IRS Form 1040 and Form 1040A, and then double-check it before you fill out your tax return. modified adjusted gross income is more than the base amount for your filing status. � Your taxable benefits and modified adjusted gross income are figured on a worksheet in the Form 1040A or Form 1040 Instruction booklet. � You can do the following quick computation to determine whether some of your benefits may be taxable. First, add one-half of the total Social Security benefits you received to all your other income, including any tax exempt interest and other exclusions from retirement does not necessarily mean you do not have to file ... the social security benefits you received in 2011 may be taxable. The following facts from the IRS will help you determine if your benefits are taxable: � How much, if any, of your Social Security benefits are taxable depends on your total income and marital status. � Generally, if Social Security benefits were your only income for 2011, your benefits are not taxable and you probably do not need to file a federal income tax return. � If you received income from other sources, your benefits will not be taxed unless your income. Then, compare this total to the base amount for your filing status. If the total is more than your base amount, some of your benefits may be taxable. For additional information on the taxability of Social Security benefits, see IRS Publication 915, Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefits. Publication 915 is available on IRS.gov or by calling toll free 800-829-3676). MATURE ARKANSAS JANUARY 26, 2012 11 Mature arkansas Celebrates your achievements and inspirational stories aDvoCates for you and your concerns--social, financial, political entertains by featuring the best in events, dining, culture, volunteering, so you can live life to the fullest eDuCates with health and consumer news to stay healthy, independent, and ready to embrace new beginnings and opportunities DeDUcTiOns FOr 65+ TAxPAYers By CLAiRE WiLSON Mature arkansas DECEMBER 29, 2011 I f you have to pay taxes, there are several credits that may be of interest to taxpayers over age 65. The following tax tips were developed to help you avoid some of the common errors dealing with the standard deduction for seniors, the taxable amount of Social Security benefits, and the Credit for the Elderly and Disabled. DANciNg' bODy AN S gOOD fOR D SOUL page 8 Dance Your WaY to Healt H The Gold Sta ndard of BBQ pAgE 4 Live Long and Healthy pAgE 12 MAT URE ALSO iN ThiS iSSU E sTandard deducTion for seniors - If you do not itemize your deductions, you can get a higher standard deduction amount if you and/or your spouse are 65 or older. You can get an even higher standard deduction amount if either you or your spouse is blind. (See Form 1040 and Form 1040A instructions.) Try Social Media pAgE 14 AS dece mBeR 29, 2011 ARK ANS 1 If you have inspirational or informative ideas benefiting active retirees, we welcome your input. Please email email@example.com or call 501-375-2985 for editor Anne Wasson. crediT for The elderly or disabled - You must file using Form 1040 or Form 1040A to receive the Credit for the Elderly or Disabled. You cannot get it if you file using Form 1040EZ. Be sure to apply for the credit if you qualify. The credit is based on your age, filing status and income. You may be able to take the credit if: � You and/or your spouse are either 65 years or older; or under age 65 years old but are permanently and totally disabled; and � Your income on Form 1040 line 38 is less than $17,500; $20,000 if married filing jointly and only one spouse qualifies; $25,000 if married filing jointly and both qualify; or $12,500 if married filing separately and lived apart from your spouse for the entire year. And, � the non-taxable part of your Social Security or other nontaxable pensions, annuities or disability income is less than: $5,000 if single, head of household, or qualifying widow/er with dependent child; $5,000 if married filing jointly and only one spouse qualifies; $7,500 if married filing jointly and both qualify; or $3,750 if married filing separately and lived apart from your spouse the entire year. Use Schedule R (Form 1040 or 1040A), Credit for the Elderly or Disabled, to figure the amount of the credit. Also see Publications 524 (Credit for the Elderly or Disabled); 554 (Tax Guide for Seniors); and 967 (The IRS Will Figure Your Tax). shop community local support our 12 JANUARY 26, 2012 MATURE ARKANSAS I f you have questions, call the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic at Legal Aid of Arkansas, toll-free 800-967-9224, extension 4312. The LITC can serve low-income taxpayers across the state by providing them with information and representation about income tax responsibilities. LITC partners with organizations that can help you fully understand your options and assist you in resolving disputes with the IRS. Our services are free if you qualify for representation. B y PAi g E PA R hAM MON Ey n By g AR y gA R Ri SO N Developing a Hobby: Creative Writing A s a journalist, I get a lot of comments from people expressing envy for my job. I do feel incredibly lucky to have a career that lets me be creative, but I had no idea so many people wanted to be a writer. Whether or not it's something you have ever considered before, you would probably find that getting your thoughts down onto paper would benefit your life in several ways. Writing has been proven to aid in therapy. Oftentimes, keeping a journal of your daily activities, thoughts and feelings can help identify patterns in your life. Journaling helps hold on to memories, and in that way it is useful for people who may be dealing with memory loss. Creative writing, such as short stories, novels or poetry, can keep the mind active--an important part of staying mentally well as we age. There are no special tools necessary to be a writer. Whether you wish to write longhand, using a pen and a notepad, or a computer � it's all up to you. Find a place where you feel comfortable and relaxed. Your writing area should ideally be away from any distractions or people who could interrupt you. You might wish to play some music to get the creative juices flowing. Some people like to write at home, and others prefer to write in coffee shops, libraries or parks. The important thing to remember is that you're doing this to benefit yourself, so there is no right or wrong way to do it. Now that you have a place to write, what are you supposed to say? If you're writing a fictional story, I find the best place to begin is to pretend you are telling a story to someone. You will probably want to give some background before you begin the action. A good way to start is to describe the people, places, sounds and smells of your setting. Create a world for your characters to live in and then populate it. If you prefer journaling or keeping a diary, start with a memory. Take some time to think about what that time in your life was like; what you were feeling when the event occurred. The more vivid your memories, the better you will be able to express yourself. Many people have a hard time confronting a blank page or computer screen. It can be intimidating! Sometimes it helps me to talk to someone about my ideas and get some input. Try to find a friend or family member with whom you can bounce around some ideas or memories. Ask your children or grandchildren what are their favorites of the stories you tell. Try to capture the same magic on paper. Everyone has hundreds of interesting stories to tell but until you get them out of your head and onto paper, your audience is limited. I have always loved this quote from John W. Campbell, noted science fiction author, "The reason 99% of all stories written are not bought by editors is very simple. Editors never buy manuscripts that are left on the closet shelf at home." If you dream of writing, no one is holding you back but yourself. Get out a pencil and paper and start telling your stories. special tools There are no necessary to be a writer. Whether you wish to write longhand, using a pen and a notepad, or a computer-- it's all up to you. 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After a long, harsh winter, Wal-Mart WMT, -0.49% launched its spring sales this week, advertising "Black Friday-like prices" and throwing down the gauntlet — er, garden hoe — to home retailers like Lowe's L, -1.01% , which promises its own "Spring Black Friday," and Home Depot HD, -0.69% . But many experts say that this is not the best time of year to buy many outdoor items. "In general, sales that use Black Friday branding tend to fall short of expectations, given the quality of deals we tend to see around Thanksgiving," says Mark LoCastro, spokesman for sale aggregator site DealNews.com.
Yet the Black Friday branding strategies from retailers like Home Depot, Lowe's, and Wal-Mart clearly work, LoCastro says. Last April, when DealNews first listed Home Depot's spring Black Friday sale, it received 190% more clicks, compared with a generic home improvement sale just the week before. "The association with Black Friday clearly carries some significance for shoppers," LoCastro adds. Of course, these sales can be a good opportunity to get current-season items at a discount, he says, for shoppers who "are unwilling or unable to wait until the midpoint of the season for deeper discounts."
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Barbecue grills
"Unless you live in the Deep South, now is generally not the best time to buy grills," says Dev Shapiro, spokesman for GottaDeal.com. The best sales on the most expensive, high-end grills will be right before Memorial Day weekend (the weekend of May 26), which starts off the summer barbecue season," he says. Shapiro also stocks up on charcoal in the fall. "I buy 50 to 60 bags and that keeps my smoker going all year around," he says. LoCastro agrees. "To get the absolute best price on grills, you'd have to wait several more months — or even until the season is nearly over entirely," he says.
Summer clothes
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Household tools
Homeowners start to come out of hibernation this time of year and think about do-it-yourself maintenance. But the best time to spring for real savings on tools, experts say, is during the run-up to Father's Day on June 15, and during and after the holiday gift-giving season, even if it's too cold to use such tools outdoors. For those who can't resist a spring trip to the hardware store, "stock up on the home improvement supplies you need, and don't be tempted to buy new tools during these purchases," Shelton advises. "If you need tools for the job, see if you can schedule the projects in late May, when tools get big discounts."
Many people spring for new floors after a long winter, which means that carpenters will be in short supply and home retailers will be busy. Wait until just before the July-August peak season to spend on home remodeling, or after the holidays when the traffic from holiday guests is over and the industry demand slows down, Shelton says. The cost to install a hardwood floor already runs $7.97 to $9.91 a square foot, according to HomeWyse.com, an online resource for home repairs.
Home stores don't have much motivation to slash prices for paint in March and April, because many customers have begun working on their homes, creating a spike in demand, says Andrea Woroch, consumer savings expert with Kinoli, an online marketing firm based in Windsor, Col. Mid-summer and the holidays are the best times of year to find heavy discounts on household paint. The reason? "It's too hot for most people to do such heavy outdoor work during July and August and, of course, they also take time off in the summer and around the holidays," she says.
Nordstrom is currently offering 20% off women's lingerie, but experts say the big discounts come later. Victoria's Secret holds two massive semi-annual sales in June and December or January. "Everything is marked down," Woroch says. "They're such a big leader in the lingerie market, other stores will offer lingerie sales at the same time." One Victoria's Secret promotional advertisement in June 2013, for instance, offered up to 56% off lingerie. Other online boutiques, like DianesLingerie.com, also had a 50%-off sale last June.
Patio furniture
Spring sales might encourage people to upgrade their patio furniture but, once again, experts say it's best to wait until the end of the summer for discounts of up to 50%. Big sales don't happen until mid to late summer, Woroch says. And prices fall furthest during the autumn clearance, he adds, but selection can be limited to what's left." At the end of last June, for instance, big box retailer Target TGT, +0.18% offered selected patio furniture for 70% off.
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Time to do repair15 - 30 mins
Age of Appliance1 - 4 years
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Start Button on top was worn away and the contact below was no longer starting the dishwasher. Removed the Torx screws holding the latch then the remaining holding the outer door, be careful it can be a touch heavy and bulky. disconnected the wiring harness from the door to the (computer) you might want to mark the positions of the 4 blade type wires as the connections are the same size.. take a picture before you start removal, or use a bit of tape. Once wires are removed, use a jewelers or very small blade screwdriver to separate the wiring from the control panel from the computer, it is easier if you do this while it is still in the plastic housing as it can be a bit tight to remove then simply push back the retainers, not much force is needed, if you look closely you can see where the (teeth) hold the computer and old control board down. Once you have separated the control board and the computer from the housing, install the control board, with the switches aligned under the contact buttons, and clip it into place, then the computer and the wiring to the control board.. then connect back to dishwasher, and reinstall the door, You may want to have someone assist in holding the door in place and lightly install the center screws, then the bottoms before the upper ones, after all are aligned and started then go back and tighten all screws, remember, you don't need to over tighten them. once replaced, test and and start. It is easy I was quoted over $400 for this job.. I bought the parts for $200 and saved $200. Good Luck.
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Councilwomen Stacy Head and Kristin Gisleson Palmer have withdrawn a controversial proposed noise ordinance that was set to be discussed at the council meeting Friday. In a joint statement, Head and Palmer acknowledged there has been 'much public consternation' over the ordinance.
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- buhol
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- tali(verb ) [gram: root]
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(transitive) To attach or fasten (one thing to another) by string or the like.
tie (metaphorical, e.g. something that binds two people together)
(surveying) A bearing and distance between a lot corner or point and a benchmark or iron off site.
A strong connection between people or groups of people, a bond.
tie (shoelace)
(sports, UK) A meeting between two players or teams in a competition.
transfer (phone call)
A necktie (item of clothing consisting of a strip of cloth tied around the neck). See also bow tie, black tie.
(music) A curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch denoting that they should be played as a single note with the combined length of both notes.
To establish connection between two or more things.
(transitive) To secure (something) by string or the like.
(to) tie (shoelace)
railroad tie
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To connect one or more pieces of flexible material to each other using only those materials.
(rail transport, US) A horizontal wooden or concrete structural member that supports and ties together railway lines.
The result of a game in which neither side has won.
(transitive) To form (a knot or the like) in a string or the like.
curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch, combining their lengths
A long, thin piece of material that is tied around a person's neck (underneath their collar) to make them look smarter, politer or more successful.
(intransitive) To have the same score or position as another in a competition or ordering.
(transitive) To have the same score or position as (another) in a competition or ordering.
A piece of wire embedded in paper, strip of plastic with ratchets, or similar object which is wound around something and tightened.
(statistics) One or more equal values or sets of equal values in the data set.
(cricket) The situation at the end of all innings of a match where both sides have the same total of runs (different to a draw).
The situation in which one or more participants in a competition are placed equally.
to confine by any ligature.
to attach or fasten with string
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Okay....I've been given the chance to mess around with Maya...I'm blazing through the beginner tutorials and now ready to model my first character. My problem is...most tutorials show using reference guide. I gotta be missing something because every time I try to load a reference onto a plane in maya...I get nuthin'.....any suggestions would be appreciated... :confused:
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try this website www.3dbuzz.com he has a video tutorial in DOWNLOAD-> UNREAL TECH. VTMs section, where he builds an unreal model from gournd up in Maya. he deals with your problem as well... i believe its UT2003 Game Design Issue 6.
June 19th, 2003 #3
Cool thnaks....just messing around with the attributes and I figured out a roundabout way to get the reference how I needed it....kinda.
June 19th, 2003 #4
You can create a reference plane in two ways. One is of course, using an physical plane polygon or NURBS. But this would require you to turn on textures.
The second way is actually to go into your camera attributes. (select your camera, and press Ctrl+A), under environment, you can create an image plane. Load your image into that. You can adjust the size and distance/placement from the camera, and can see it physically in the perspective view.
The best thing to do is to make a very light reference so that it doesn't obscure your geometry.
Anime is just another form of expression.
June 19th, 2003 #5
Well...learn something new everyday....Thanks for the tip
June 19th, 2003 #6
I disagree on the concept of "learning something new everyday."
I've gone for several days in a row not learning a single thing. And have even forgotten many things. :beer:
Anime is just another form of expression.
June 19th, 2003 #7
Maybe that tall Guiness your sipping on has something to do with it.:beer:


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