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Rebecca Stead's second middle-grade novel, When You Reach Me, is in many ways what we used to call an "everyday life" story, where the doings of school, family, and friends advance a low-key plot. But there's another crucial element about which I propose to tell nothing at all lest I spoil any of the author's well-planned revelations. Nevertheless, there are a few clues to be found in the following interview.
1. Miranda's Upper West Side neighborhood almost seems like another character. Could you have set the story anywhere else?
I doubt it. Miranda's neighborhood is the place I grew up. Although her story is certainly not my story, it was fed by my memory. When I began to think about this book, I knew only that I wanted to write a certain kind of mysterious story about a certain kind of mysterious person. Then I remembered that I had actually known such a mysterious person, by sight anyway, when I was a kid. "He's perfect!" I thought to myself. Little did I know he would bring the whole neighborhood with him. But that's what happened.
It was like finding an old suitcase in the back of my closet and thinking, "Wow, look at all this stuff. I should do something with this." Which is not to say that the novel was just sitting there waiting for me — not at all. But a lot of the material was there.
2. I don't want to give too much away, but how did you keep the, er, physics of the story straight?
I kept lists of notes and questions as I was writing, things like "track the key," or "make sure that piece of paper can be in her pocket in December." Wendy [Lamb] and I also relied on other people a lot — we tried to distribute every draft of the book to fresh readers, to make sure we weren't opening holes we couldn't see.
At one point pretty late in the game, I had a mini-crisis where I felt the logic of the story crumbling into dust. I called my dad in a panic, because he loves these sorts of puzzles. What he showed me was that, without realizing it, I was trying to use two inconsistent "theories" of — well, sure, let's call it physics. If the story was going to hold up, I needed to pick one, which I did. And after that, things were much clearer to me.
3. Have you ever seen what you thought was a ghost?
No. Even if I did someday see a ghost, I would come up with some other explanation for it. Fatigue-induced hallucination, maybe. But I love the idea of ghosts. I love their story potential.
4. If you could propel yourself to the perfect time and place, where and when would it be?
I like the here and now. Imperfect as the world is, I do think we're at least kind of groping in the right direction. I would go to the future, but I'm afraid I wouldn't know how to operate the doors and elevators.
5. Fantasy? Science fiction? — What do you call what you write?
Years ago, at a conference, I heard an editor explain that she published fantasy, but not science fiction. When I asked her what the difference was, she kind of sighed impatiently and said, "Oh, I don't know." I'm not sure of the difference either. I think those labels mean different things to different people. For some reason, I seem to fantasize about science. Where does that leave me? Sometimes I call my books "contemporary fantasy/sci fi," but that probably just confuses people. I think they're mostly books about real life, with a twist.
—Roger Sutton
When You Reach Me joins such classics as From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and Harriet the Spy in finding adventure in New York City. Here are three recent books surveying the city's possibilities.
The Bronx in 1963 is the setting for Mary Ann McGuigan's Morning in a Different Place, a perceptive story of the friendship between Fiona, the daughter of Irish immigrants, and Yolanda, who is "colored." The two girls and their community provide a compelling lens for the momentous events of that year. (10–14 years)
In Manhattan at the same time, architectural critic Jane Jacobs was enthusiastically helping to kick to the curb the worst excesses of "urban renewal," just one campaign of a long and active life. Glenna Lang and Marjory Wunsch provide a good look at this innovative thinker and activist in Genius of Common Sense: Jane Jacobs and the Story of The Death and Life of Great American Cities. (12 years and up)
In A Walk in New York, a peripatetic father and son escort readers on a busy tour of Manhattan, providing picture-book author and illustrator Salvatore Rubbino the opportunity for many bustling double-page spreads (and one fold-up picture of the Empire State Building). With jaunty lines and urbane pastels, the book is a great introduction to (or souvenir of) the Big Apple. (All ages)
For a guide to all of New York's children's literature landmarks and a bibliography of more than two hundred children's books about the city, hunt down Leonard S. Marcus's 2003 guidebook Storied City: A Children's Book Walking-Tour Guide to New York City. (Adult)
—Roger Sutton
As summer settles in, may we recommend a few books to bring some virtual sunshine to those (hopefully rare) rainy days? For our list of recommended summer reading for all ages, click on the <more online> link below.
Brent Hartinger's Project Sweet Life follows three friends who decide to make the most of their summer by only pretending to take the jobs their fathers insisted on while enjoying on the sly the "absolute freedom" their summer should, by their calculations, rightfully entail. The boys' friendship, lightly and expertly depicted, drives the book, while their smartly plotted moneymaking schemes are creative, highjinks-filled, and hilariously almost effective. (12–16 years)
In The Big Game of Everything by Chris Lynch, good brother Jock spends his summer working at his grandfather's golf course while bad brother Egon stirs up trouble. Their grandfather's growing senility adds depth to the plot, but the farcical story is mostly concerned with the brothers' love-torture relationship, the comically eccentric cast of characters, and an abundance of physical comedy that includes mad, elderly golf-cart drivers and a (literal) wild goose chase around a water hazard. (12–16 years)
In Wendy Mass's Every Soul a Star, three middle schoolers' lives intersect at a campground where "eclipse chasers" have gathered to witness a total eclipse of the sun. Each kid faces a big change in his or her future, and their transformations culminate in the truly moving scenes of the eclipse. (11–15 years)
With Operation Redwood, S. Terrell French brings readers a realistic, relevant eco-mystery. Julian joins Robin, a fellow pre-teen, on a quest to protect a redwood forest near Robin's family's ranch from the voracious investment company owned by Julian's uncaring guardian uncle. With plenty of information about redwoods but an unwavering focus on the characters, French builds to a satisfying but believable conclusion. (9–12 years)
—Claire E. Gross
A picky eater, a picnic thwarter, a big bad lobo, and, well, gravity attempt to foil the main characters' fun in these deliciously silly books starring food.
Cheerful, bespectacled hound Max displays great gusto as The King's Taster. However, even though Max's stomach is satisfied by the hardworking cook's various delicacies, there's no pleasing the bratty new young king. The story's humor is milked to full comic effect in both Kenneth Oppel's lively text and Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher's illustrations, with their many patterns — including scraps of recipes — and rich colors. (5–8 years)
In T. T. Khing's wordless Where Is the Cake Now? a couple of dozen expertly sketched animals set out for a picnic with two cakes. As fans of 2007's Where Is the Cake? can guess, there are many mishaps before the baked goods are consumed — and the animals get their just desserts. Even alert observers who spot what happens to the cakes early on will greedily leaf back and forth to figure out how all the illustrations' details relate to the whole. (5-8 years)
Three anthropomorphized tamales are terrorized by Señor Lobo in Eric A. Kimmel's "Three Little Pigs" takeoff, The Three Little Tamales. These tamales have got chutzpah, as shown in Valeria Docampo's motion-filled oil illustrations. The hapless wolf is hilarious, especially as he tries to penetrate the third little tamale's secure cactus fortress: "Ay! Ay! Ay!" (5–8 years)
If you find Humpty Dumpty's fate disturbing, don't get too attached to the main character in Mini Grey's Egg Drop — an egg with its head in the clouds and an insatiable urge to fly. Though the protagonist finishes the story sunny-side up, about to be eaten for breakfast, its huge grin shows that the most satisfying way to live life is with relish. The story is gleefully absurd, with Grey's dynamic mixed-media illustrations as bold as Egg's lofty ambitions. (5–8 years)
—Elissa Gershowitz
Presented annually by the American Library Association, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards are celebrating forty years of honoring African American authors and illustrators of outstanding books for children and young adults. ALA's list of previous CSK winners includes such luminaries as Mildred Taylor, Walter Dean Myers, Virginia Hamilton, Jerry Pinkney, Ashley Bryan, Tom Feelings, and Leo and Diane Dillon, to name just a few.
This year's CSK Author Award went to Kadir Nelson for We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, which he also illustrated. Nelson's easygoing, conversational storytelling is pitch-perfect for this history of the Negro Leagues. His extensive research yields loads of attention-grabbing details, and his oil paintings elevate the players into heroes. (9 years and up)
Floyd Cooper received the 2009 CSK Illustrator Award for The Blacker the Berry by Joyce Carol Thomas. Cooper's dark-grained, luminous illustrations accompany Thomas's twelve poems on the varying skin tones of African Americans; together they encourage African American kids — and children of all races — to celebrate the skin they're in. (5–8 years)
The 2009 John Steptoe New Talent Award, also given by the CSK committee, recognized illustrator Shadra Strickland for her free-flowing mixed-media illustrations in Bird, a verse picture book for intermediate readers written by Zetta Elliott. After the death of his drug-addict brother, Bird, who dreams of becoming an artist, finds solace in his uncle's comparison between a bird's broken wing, which can be fixed, and a "broken soul," which cannot. (9–12 years)
For new books by some previous CSK winners, check out E. B. Lewis's illustrations for Langston Hughes's lyrical The Negro Speaks of Rivers (5–8 years), Jacqueline Woodson's Peace, Locomotion, the continuation of Lonnie Collins Motion's story that began with Locomotion (9–12 years), and, for older readers (14 years and up), Walter Dean Myers's Dope Sick, which powerfully communicates the effects of drugs, violence, poverty, and despair, driving home the message that it takes a conscious and vigilant effort to overcome relentless adversity.
Finally, Kadir Nelson (who's twice been honored with the CSK Illustrator Award) contributed the art for Coretta Scott, a new picture book biography of the Awards' namesake written by Ntozake Shange (For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf). The spare, poetic text sketches Mrs. King's life from her childhood in Alabama to her leadership role in the civil rights movement. Nelson's gorgeous oil paintings capture the essence of the woman and her times. (5–8 years)
—Kitty Flynn
If you enjoy our "Five Questions for . . . " feature in Notes from the Horn Book and you'll be attending the American Library Association conference in Chicago this month, come see it live and up close! From July 10th through the 13th, at the Horn Book/Junior Library Guild booth in the exhibits hall, I'll be interviewing Laurie Halse Anderson, Wilder medalist Ashley Bryan, Candace Fleming, Newbery medalist Neil Gaiman, Caldecott medalist Beth Krommes, and Brian Selznick. I will have five questions for each and am soliciting suggestions for suitable queries on the Horn Book blog. If you can't make it to Chicago, watch the blog for news and gossip and see the July/August issue of the Magazine for Ashley, Neil, and Beth's award acceptance speeches — and the glorious cover art Beth created for us.
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Obesity and diabetes are two common health problems faced today. Based on a recent analysis, nearly a third of the world's population is obese or overweight. In Singapore, one in nine Singaporeans is obese and the situation is becoming more prevalent with an increase of one percent each year. Obesity inflates the risks of diabetes, which already affects more than 11 percent of the country's population. While statistics indicate a link between the two conditions, the mechanism of how obesity leads to diabetes has always been unclear.
How diabetes develops from obesity in the absence of NUCKS protein
In the latest study, researchers at IMCB discovered that a protein, called NUCKS is missing in obese individuals. The NUCKS protein is a key player in insulin signaling, an important biochemical pathway that is needed to respond to insulin hormones, which promote the uptake of glucose to regulate blood glucose levels. Without NUCKS, obese individuals develop insulin resistance and are unable to regulate their blood glucose levels effectively. This causes their bodies to constantly experience high levels of blood glucose, making them more susceptible to developing diabetes. These findings were supported by Singapore Bioimaging Consortium's (SBIC) cutting-edge bioimaging and metabolic profiling technologies, for identifying the parameters for obesity and diabetes.
The NUCKS protein is an important clue for controlling diabetes development in obese individuals. It is the first direct molecular link found between the two health conditions and will open up new areas of research to identify drugs and explore lifestyle changes, such as dietary habits and exercises that could restore the level of NUCKS in the body.
Dr Vinay Tergaonkar, Principal Investigator at IMCB and the lead scientist for the study, said, "It is alarming that obesity is a huge risk factor for many ailments, including diabetes. Having identified this protein, we are now a step closer towards removing one of these complications from individuals suffering from obesity."
"The world is paying a lot of attention to diabetes. Every year, billions of dollars are spent on metabolic diseases and a big part of the expenditure goes to the drugs for diabetes. The findings in our study have immense therapeutic implications as they will be applicable not only to diabetes in obesity, but also to diabetes as a whole," Dr Tergaonkar added.
Professor Hong Wanjin, Executive Director at IMCB, said, "IMCB is now focusing research on molecular mechanisms underlying diseases, which is important in developing future treatments for prevailing human diseases. We are excited to be a pioneer in uncovering a molecular link between these two common health problems. The incidence of metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity has been rising over the years, and these findings will prove valuable in further developing therapeutic approaches for them."
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Minna — The traditional weaving industry might lack the capital base of the modern industries but it hasn't lost its alure and depth in some parts of the country. Our correspondent discovers that 99 different instruments are needed to weave a piece of cloth among the traditional weavers in Bida, Niger State. The town is also famous for producing the regalia of the royalty.
A set of 99 instruments are required for traditional weaving; and if one of them is missing, weaving can never take place, said one of its leading experts.
Alhaji Mohammed Laushe, 70, who has been in the business of traditional weaving since birth, told Sunday Trust that no single instrument is dispensable in the art of traditional weaving, using a traditional machine otherwise called Loom.
Laushe, owing to old age set aside a few days in the week as production-free days. Though the visit of this reporter coincided with his work-free day, Leshe decided to demonstrate the processes involved in the production of the traditional textile.
The processes that look cumbersome require total devotion, as the eyes, hands and legs are fully engaged in manoeuvring the simply installed pieces of well curved woods that make up the machine.
Laushe, who inherited the craft from his forefathers, said all the instruments he currently uses on his loom were bought by his parents before he was even born, and that they usually got the supply of the instruments from Ilorin, the present capital of Kwara State.
He said there are over 16 persons from his family that are today in the weaving business, adding that his own children too, two boys and five girls, are into it.
Laushe gave the traditional names of some of the instruments as makor, takala, kure, karfe, kugiya, bankoro, mastefa, koshiya, nila and kunkuru, which he said are among the 99 instruments that must be assembled for a loom to become functional.
Explaining their use, Laushe said makor is a component required for the loom to be optimally functional, while kure is used in processing the thread. Takara is roller processor for rolling weaved material into bundles, karfe serves as a break while rolling the weaved materials, kugiya is used for hooking weaved material, bankoro serves as a coil in the engine of the loom, and matsefa is another major component of the loom that helps in combing the major raw material for weaving thread to avoid being inter woven in the process of hooking the loom.
Other components that the loom cannot function without are koshiya, considered by the traditional weavers as back bone facilitating the weaving; and nila, a twin instrument used simultaneously. Takara is another twin instruments use in leg pedalling the loom as well as kunkuru which works as conveyer belt for transporting the weaved materials.
Traditional wears of all sorts are the kind of products you can get when you are in Bida, though due to time consumption in their production and high demand of the products, you cannot see them commonly on display.
According to Laushe, it takes time to produce the quantity of the pieces of textile materials required for the production of a particular garment, considering the fact that weaving by using the Loom machine the materials come in pieces before they are sewn into a desired wear.
He said it takes one whole year to produce the pieces of textile materials needed for the production of a traditional royal garment such as Gare, Aska Biyu, Aska Bakwai, and Dikwuwa (all big gowns); whereas smaller gowns like Barage, Edugi, Edukun, Zabo, Eyotoshi, Toggo and Tashi could be produced in less time.
Laushe explained that he had to produce four pieces of materials that come in a form of a roll, and each is expected to be as long as 100 metres for the manufacturing of a garment.
After these pieces are produced, it is now left for the customer to decide how he desires the chosen garment to be sewn, because it could be sewn traditionally by using thread and needle, or be sewn by a tailor using the sewing machine - after which it would be taken to embroidery specialists who would they fix it through the traditional method.
The more the traditional touch a particular garment gets, the more value is added to it, and the more the cost of production increases, hence the patronage of these particular garments by the highly placed individuals in the society.
The royal regalia can cost as much as N100,000 while the smaller ones could be sewn for as low as N40,000.
It is a tradition in royal houses in northern Nigeria to present such garments as souvenirs to important personalities.
It should be noted that traditional royal regalia are extra large in size, and are mostly worn by traditional rulers.
Similarly, women wears, from headgears to wrappers of different shapes and sizes, could also be produced through the traditional means of weaving to the taste of any customer.
Traditional weaving is unique in the sense that the challenge of stiff competition most often faced by indigenous manufacturers of all sorts of commodities does not seem to affect the production of materials.
Laushe said sometimes they produce the materials in large quantities waiting for buyers, who more often than not are readily available. However, he said, sometimes their productions are based on requests, particularly from traditional rulers, who are their major customers. That's how Bida becomes the true home of the royal garments.


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This advanced U.S. foreign relations law national security law seminar examines the theory, history, and doctrine of American constitutional war powers. Major issues include: presidential authority to use military force abroad; congressional checks and oversight of war powers; the role of the judiciary in war; war powers and civil liberties. The seminar is organized chronologically, because a major theme of the seminar is the interrelationship of changes in security strategy, geopolitics, and constitutional doctrine.
This is a very writing-intensive seminar for students dedicated to the subject matter and to improving their writing. It involves two writing components: weekly, short response papers AND a research paper due at the end of the term. Evaluation will be based on both of those writing components, as well as class participation (which is mandatory and everyone is on-call). The topic of the research paper must be approved by the instructor in advance, and a draft outline of the paper will be due midway through the semester.


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Step 1: Ingredients
Kadalaparippu/ kadala dhal / channa dal/Split Bengal gram ) - 1 1/2 cups
Gram flour - 1/2 cup
Green chillies - 2 nos
Curry leaves - 7 - 10 leaves
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Fennel seeds - 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
Ginger - 1" piece
Garlic pods - 2 nos
Onion(large) - 1 no
(chopped finely)
Salt - to taste
Oil as required
Step 2: Method
it's easier to grind then ...if needed in a hurry at least soak for 40 minutes.
wash and drain the prawn and leave aside.
grind together the kadala parrippu and gram flour followed by green chillies, curry leaves, turmeric powder, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, ginger and garlic.
Add onions finely chopped. and mix well (if you like you could also add finely chopped prawns now and skip it in the next step)
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HULU Plus – An Evil Plot To Destroy The World
Google's "don't be evil" motto has been the target of the occasional critic. Hulu, however, has declared in its new TV ad that it is evil–and it's not making any apologies.
This series of commercials depicts TV viewers as near-zombies with rotting brains that are too feeble-minded to pry their eyes off their TV screens…and that's exactly what their alien overlords are looking for. Is this ad hilarious? Yes.
Excellent branding. On par with the web-community where the HULU-brand lives and brilliant leverage with HULU's content and conspiracy themes so popular with their target-crowd.
Here's another from the same series with Dennis Leary. Don't you just love it. HULU tells the truth and we're all sit back and laugh about it. Because there is nothing we can do about it. Great advertising!


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Hello out there!
Does anybody know where the Latex Shaders (http://184.108.40.206/doku.php/public/read_me/index/13274/start#product_information) have gone?
Thanks in advance,
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My DAZ Gallery: http://www.daz3d.com/gallery/users/1589
There is some Carrara latex action in this set:
Just listed, not previewed.
Everything about Carrara: http://www.carraracafe.com/
LuxusCore for Carrara plugin – Unofficial manual: http://carraracafe.com/plugins/luxuscore-for-carrara-plugin-unofficial-manual-2015-02-15/
The PA for the shaders in the first link above does not sell the shaders anymore.
The DeviantArt page shows a new name and the journal has entries about severe depression issues.
Thank you for this infos and your efforts.
3drendero - 18 February 2013 02:48 PMThe PA for the shaders in the first link above does not sell the shaders anymore.
The DeviantArt page shows a new name and the journal has entries about severe depression issues.
What a bummer! Hope everything works out.
Dartanbeck @ Daz3d Check out the Carrara Cafe ►►► Carrara Information Manual ◄◄◄
If it's the same CoolArtDude, they've posted here in the past couple weeks.
Holyforest isn't the CoolArtDude, is it? I didn't think so. But I thought CoolArtDude had shaders at the store and I wasn't finding his name amongst the vendors. Do you know?
Eddy, did you try those shaders? I wasn't sure what sort of latex you meant. Latex shiny stuff, latex gloves… but for shiny latex stuff, some of the plastic shaders that come with Carrara could be slightly altered to get a great look.
Latex seems pretty easy… It needs a low value in the reflection channel, but you will probably need a reflection map in your background. If you search your runtime you'll probably find something called reflect.jpg or reflectmap.jpg They are so common you might have several.
Carrara doesn't have a global reflection shader *hint hint plugin makers!* so if you don't already have an hdr in the background, add the reflection map as the background.
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Hello and thank you for all your replies.
I tried some glossy shaders from Digital Painter
and a HDRI background map delivered with Reality.
So i produced this one. (seems to be a bit cold there )
Daz decided to remove me as a vendor without even telling me, I have the 2nd and 3rd set I did but due to a hard drive issue I lost the first set, was thinking of uploading them to sharecg or something, but work is taking all my time atm
Hello CoolArtDude,
thank you for your reply. Sorry to hear that they took you off.
Take your time. Work is for living, so more important.
Thanks for your efforts and take care.
I doubt I will upload the 3rd set as It never sold well and I cant say I liked it myself, was more a mess about, you can change the colours easily enough, and play about with SSS, although that never seems to do anything other than slow the render down
Anyhow, thanks a lot for sharing.
A really huge package - I'll try them soon.
Very kind of you.
Have a good time.
Ok, this is the former image with the CoolArtDude's Latex Shaders
tempted to say it looked better before
they were my first attempt at making shaders and trying to give back something, as well as learn something, you can always adjust the highlight and shininess to suit, I always found IBL or HDRI to work best
Thank you CoolArtDude for the free release, news post here: http://carraracafe.com/?p=2647
I like the second image, looks more like new clean latex for a photoshoot, the first one is more like old dusty latex…


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How To Tie Your Business Card To Your Twitter AccountYour business cards reflect your brand and your way for doing business. If your target audience is part of the Tweeting community, you should make sure that you create a Twitter account and use it to market your business. Your Twitter account should be on your business card and your virtual business card should be on your Twitter account. Make sure that you take the necessary steps for tying your business cards and Twitter account together for a more successful marketing campaign. (read more)
Free Templates for Corporate Print DesignCreating from scratch your own templates for print design can be quite time consuming if you have never before done so. Rather than laboriously building business card templates, brochure templates, letterheads, and a template for every other piece of literature your business needs, check out some free downloadable templates. You are sure to find a template for every corporate design you need in the list of websites below. (read more)
Feng Shui Business Card DesignFeng Shui in graphic design involves the balance of elements and their flow throughout the design. Feng Shui is literally translated Wind and Water. Think about the way that wind and water flow freely throughout the natural world; Feng Shui uses placement of items that allows for chi (universal life force) to flow freely. Some businesses choose to incorporate Feng Shui into their design as a way to avoid bad luck and to encourage good luck with their business ventures. If you wish to incorporate Feng Shui into your business cards, here are some tips to get you started. (read more)
Business Card Design ResourcesBusiness cards can be one cheap yet effective marketing tool for your business, especially if you design them yourself. Never designed your own business card or need some new resources to freshen up your design? Before you begin your design process, take a look at these excellent business card resources to prepare a professional design in no time! (read more)
How To Give Your Business Card a MakeoverIf you have been handing out the same business card that you had printed two years ago, then it is probably time for a makeover.Your business card should represent where you are at in your profession and that rarely stays the same year to year. As you grow and change in your environment, so should your business card. (read more)
How To Prepare a Full Bleed Business CardYour business card is a large part of the first impression you give to your potential customers. Your business card is also a lasting impression and often is kept for future use. Therefore, creating a card that will leave a positive impact on prospects is of vital importance. One way to do this is to print your business cards with a full bleed. (read more)
Tips for Preparing a Business Card Logo for PrintingIn order for your logo design to look its best on your business card, you will need to follow the proper steps for preparing it for printing. The size, color, and file type all have to be exactly right in order for the best quality. (read more)
Excellent Corporate Identity DesignsDesigning the perfect business card that reflects your company's identity can be quite difficult, much more if its designing an entire corporate identity package. Here are some ideas that can help you jumpstart your creativity. (read more)
Make a Quick Paper Texture in PhotoshopInstead of using a plain colored background or borrowing a texture, why not create your own? It is very easy to do and will make your business card or poster printing design have its very own look. Plus, you can go more traditional with your paper texture or make it look more grunge. Whatever type of paper texture you need, the steps below should help you set it up correctly as well as allow you to take the design in the direction you want to go. (read more)
How To Create a Brochure in PhotoshopDesigning a brochure is not the easiest task that you may undertake, but it is possible if you follow some design guidelines. Although InDesign is a better program for creating multi-page brochures and booklets, a simple folded brochure can be designed in Photoshop if you are more comfortable with this program. The following tutorial will take you through the necessary steps for setting up a trifold brochure design in Photoshop and preparing it for your brochure printing company. (read more)
How To Create a Basic Poster in PhotoshopIf you would like to try your hand at designing a poster in Photoshop, this tutorial will help you learn how to do just this while following the right guidelines. All poster printers require designers to follow certain guidelines to prepare a design for print, so make sure you set yours up correctly to avoid costly setbacks. The steps below will help you create a poster that is print ready, but do be sure to contact your printer if you have any questions regarding their requirements. (read more)
How To Add Stone Texture to an Image in PhotoshopUsing a stone texture for the background of a business card or to enhance text on a brochure printing design is actually very simple with Photoshop. The best part about creating your own texture is you get to create a completely unique look tailored to your overall design. Below are 9 steps (or less, depending on your goals) to quickly make a stone texture, and a few extra steps on how to add it to a photo. (read more)
More Inspiring Brochure and Catalog Examples Part 2Craving for more creativity when it comes to brochures and catalogs? You have come to the right place. Here in our second installment we offer more designs and more creativity to inspire you in your design projects. Sit back relax and enjoy this even longer list of brochure printing and catalog printing eye-candy. (read more)
Inspiring Brochure and Catalog Examples Part IThese eye-catching designs illustrate how creativity and ingenuity is now a vital part of any business' marketing strategy. Hand in hand with top of the line brochure printing and catalog printing quality, these designs are brought into completion reflecting an idea that everybody can certainly learn a lesson from. We hope you enjoy our first installment of brochure and catalog designs gathered from all over the worldwide web. (read more)
Photoshop Your Postcard DesignIn this tutorial, you will learn how to correctly create a postcard using Photoshop. Once you get to the design step in this tutorial, you can create your own or look up some nice graphic effects and other postcard tutorials online to get a unique look that matches your message and brand. (read more)
Make a Butterfly with Overlapping Wings in IllustratorButterfly illustrations can be used to create wallpapers, logo designs, or even to incorporate nature into a brochure printing design. The following tutorial will show you how to create a unique butterfly with overlapping wings. (read more)
Design a 3D Butterfly Using IllustratorA 3D illustration can really add a lot of depth to a design. Liven up your poster printing projects or website designs with a butterfly that jumps off the page using this 3D butterfly tutorial. Creating your butterfly in Illustrator is not only easy but also will give you a vector design that you can resize without losing any quality. Simply follow the 14 steps below and you'll have a beautiful butterfly that will look good on any design! (read more)
How To Add Streaks of LightA stunning photo combined with light streaks can make for a very appealing ad for poster printing, brochures, and more. And the good news is that anyone can add streaks of light to images with Photoshop. The steps are fairly simple and do not require much time. (read more)
Glowing Trees TutorialComposition in Photoshop can be a challenge when you need to create images that look like objects in nature. Trees are a great example. Most of us have to reach for a brush or do a lot of work on an existing image to get what we're looking for. The problem with a brush or pre-existing image is that you're stuck with what've got and can't typically get the exact look or shape you want for your flyer or brochure printing project. (read more)
Lighting Effect TutorialWe've all had to add lighting effects to a photo, whether it's creating a new light source or tweaking shadows. With lots of options, sometimes we just need a stylized, off-the-chart effect that grabs attention for a brochure printing or poster printing ad. This tutorial walks you through how to add a classy lighting effect that's sure to make your work jump off the screen or page. (read more)
Brilliant Typographic Poster DesignsTypography was often overlooked as a major component of design by designers years ago and was considered only secondary to images or illustrations. In this decade, however, typography is slowly getting the spotlight it deserves. Even sometimes replacing images and illustrations altogether, typography can now be seen as the only element present in a print poster, brochure printing piece or web design. In our hopes to get you inspired to design your own typographic poster, presented below are over 20 fabulous examples of typographic poster design. (read more)
Photoshop CS4 Layers Tutorial for BeginnersThe Layers feature in Adobe Photoshop CS4 is very addictive once learned. It will make files a bit larger, but it also allows for more freedom in editing different sections of your graphics. Layers also makes it much easier to revert to an earlier stage of editing if you do not like the changes you've made. Even if you have some experience with Layers, this tutorial covers the basic aspects of this handy tool, so you will probably find some tips and tricks to help improve your work flow. Let's get started! (read more)
Create a Vector Object in Illustrator Using Layers and the Pen ToolAn easy way to draw objects in Illustrator is to use an image, layers, and the pen tool. This way, you can create original illustrations for logos, brochure printing, web pages, or whatever project you are creating. (read more)
Creating a Grunge, Wooden Typography Effect in Photoshop CS4Turning boring text into a point of interest can be easily done in Photoshop CS4 and can really add a lot to any poster, web page, or brochure printing design. In this tutorial, I will show you how to add wood texture with a grunge look to your text in 6 easy steps. (read more)
Awesome Logo CreationsHere is a collection of clever and effective logo designs from several sites showcasing logos online. (read more)
13 Creative Folded Brochure Designs (Part 2)Check out our second installment of awesome brochure design ideas from the incredible talents of graphic designers online. (read more)
10 Creative Folded Brochure DesignsBrochures have so much room for you to flex your creativity such that not only do they tickle your left brain on what artwork and typography to work with, but they also allow you to make the most out of the folded nature of brochure printing. Most designers just go at it panel by panel but some actually leverage on this printed piece's shape giving it a different character when folded and a different one when unfolded. (read more)
What to Look for in a Logo DesignerLogo design is vital to the success of your business. Your logo appears on all of your ads, brochures, booklets, and business card printing. It is the foundation of your brand. Your logo will identify you as a quality business, or otherwise. Although it seems difficult, choosing a logo designer can be simple if you know what to look for. Here are some basic things to consider when searching for a logo designer. (read more)
Top 10 Graphic Design Sites For Creative InspirationAs a graphic designer, you can never have enough design ideas. You are always wondering how to make the next poster, website, or brochure printing design stand out. Thankfully, the Internet is full of inspiration. Here are some awesome websites that can really get the creative motor going. (read more)
Typography Guidelines: Online vs. In PrintTypography is extremely important in marketing media, whether it is for a website or for brochure printing. The proper use of typography can help readers to understand and enjoy what they are reading. If readers do not get the message, then your creative efforts are wasted. Keep in mind, though, that the rules for typography contain a few differences from web to print design. If you will be switching between web design and print design, there are some differences in typography you should be aware of. (read more)
39 Free & Useful Web 2.0 FontsFinding the right web 2.0 font to use for your digital designs and poster or brochure printing can be a bit of a chore, especially if you are trying to get a precise look. It also can be hard to look through the thousands of websites that offer free web 2.0 fonts with the different styles that you might or might not like in your digital or color brochure designs. So, luckily for you, we are going to give you 40 of the most useful and free web 2.0 fonts that most of our designers love. If you are like most designers, you should also love this list as well. There should be something here that you will like. (read more)
How To Create Amazing LogosLogos are the biggest little thing you will create as a designer. With one or two words or even just an icon, you have to design something that can represent a company's image. A great logo has to be eye-catching, easy-to-read, and compatible wih everything from business card printing design to printing brochures. The best way to get better at something is to practice and educate yourself. With this in mind, here are some tips for building your logo creating skills.(read more)
Top 10 Sources For Inspiring Photoshop BrushesKeeping your designs fresh can sometimes be a challenge, especially when your clients want their designs for poster or brochure printing to look like the next guy's. Using unique Photoshop brushes is one of the many ways to keep your projects alive and add a unique touch to that knock-off poster your client so strongly insists upon. Don't waste your time searching for that perfect site for Photoshop brushes, though. Here we've compiled a list of 10 of the best sources for Photoshop brushes, and the best news is that most of them are free (read more)
How to Draw Flowers in IllustratorDrawing graphics in Illustrator can be a lot of fun, if you know which tools to use and how to correctly operate them. If flowers are what you need for your design, you can choose from a few looks and techniques. Try each one out and choose the one that provides the unique flower look you need for posters, web pages, brochure printing, and more. (read more)
Do Not Fall into These Logo Design TrapsLogos can be tricky to create because they must represent a company and look good on everything from business card printing to billboards. To create logos that will look good for a long time, avoid the following design traps. (read more)
28 Amazing Grunge FontsIf you would like to add a grunge look to your designs, then this list is perfect for you. Grunge fonts complement a hip background creating an altogether impressive design that's targeted to young audiences. Perfect for use on brochure printing, poster printing as well as web design, here is a list of 28 dynamic grunge fonts. (read more)
The Complete Brochure Design List for BeginnersBrochures can be great persuasive instruments, especially since they have adequate space to convince the reader of what you are selling. As someone new to brochure printing, do not make the mistake of creating a brochure that is purely informational. Here are some steps to help guide you through the process of creating a great brochure. (read more)
15 Impressive Grunge Backgrounds For Free UseDo you have a taste for grungy designs? While it is easy to actually do your own backgrounds, sometimes it is great to use professionally made grunge backgrounds to add that impressive quality to your design. Luckily for you, there are a lot of free professionally made grunge backgrounds that you can use on the Internet. Here's a couple you can use for brochure printing, poster printing or postcard printing. You should be able to develop great grunge designs in many levels with these backgrounds. Enjoy! (read more)
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The Japan Coast Guard has arrested the captain of a South Korean fishing boat for trying to evade an inspection after entering Japan's exclusive economic zone.
A Coast Guard patrol boat observed the squid-fishing vessel in waters off Tsushima Island, near northern Kyushu, on Saturday afternoon, and ordered it to stop for inspections. The area is close to the border line of Japan's exclusive economic zone.
The fishing boat tried to break away, but the Japanese patrol boat followed it for about 10 minutes, and eventually forced it to stop inside South Korea's exclusive economic zone.
Coast Guard officials say that apart from the captain, the ship had 5 South Korean and Vietnamese crew members.
The officials plan to take the fishing boat to a Coast Guard base for detailed inspections on Sunday. They also plan to question the captain about why he tried to get away, and whether he was engaged in illegal fishing.


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We should get a game together.
Meet you at the field in five minutes.
I call first ups.
Been working on a new fastball. Get ready.
Got a letter from my old friend Walter. He sent me some new
jokes. My belly hurts from laughing.
Walter sounds hilarious.
That seems so long ago.
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Me too!
Me three!
Gave a big
speech at the clubhouse tonight. I was a little nervous, but it
went really well, I think.
It was perfect. You nailed it.
You cleared the room.
Nervous? You? That's my department.
Hmmm. Not sure who sent this...
Looks like you have a secret admirer.
No way.
It's very pretty.
Alright, I admit. It was me.
A valentine? You? Yeah, right.
Making a list for the camping trip. Let's see-tent, sleeping
bags, flashlight, compass. What else?
Bear spray. Coyote repellant. Monster trap.
Stop worrying, Gil. You're going to have a great time.
Especially if we catch a monster with our monster trap.
We better bring more than one trap.
Where do ants like to go on vacation?
Haha. How did you know that?
You told that joke last week.
Oh yeah? Well, I've got a million of 'em.
Did someone mention France?
TEAM XTREME in Japan. So cool. I love adventures.
Japan seems really far away.
Oh, it is, dear boy. And quite fascinating, as well.
I would travel a long way for fascinating.
What would I do without you guys?
Solo trip to Mars?
But who would navigate?
Who would take my picture when I landed?
Who would yell "look out! There's a Martian behind you"?
All good points.
Silliest word contest! I'll start. Flugelhorn. Go!
Whoa! I think we have a winner.
Thanks. I just looked it up.
I was in the zone. I'm out of the zone now, but for a while
there, I was in the zone.
Welcome back.
In the zone-my kind of place.
Is it dark in the zone?
Today is going to be _______
A humdinger!
Nah, I meant AWESOME!!!!
Opening Day is almost here! It's baseball season!
The crack of the bat...the roar of the crowd...
Didn't know you were a fan.
I like to keep you guessing.
I guess you do.
We pulled together, the stage is almost rebuilt, and the show is
back on!!! I knew we could do it!
Nothing can stop Team Talent Show!
Wait, when did we get that name?
I just made it up.
I like it. Go team!
A new year, so many possibilities…
You love starting a new year.
You know me well, buddy.
I was just thinking about the day we sang Ukulele Sue?
Like 10 times in a row.
Hey, we sounded pretty good. Why stop?
Who was Ukulele Sue anyway?
I think she's Ukulele Lou's sister.
Ooooooh I see...wait, who?
I'm missing my exploring hat. Has anyone seen it?
Is it brown?
With a wide brim?
Slightly dusty?
Yes. That's the one.
Haven't seen it.
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Wait, hold on…
Wait, hold on who?
I don't get it.
I need to start this over.
I never knew my friends were so talented.
I second that.
Aww, thank you. That's sweet.
Yeah, thanks guys.
I believe FINN was referring to me.…
The stage…ugh.
We can rebuild it!
That's the spirit!
We can make it better than before!
We can add lasers and fog machines!
That's the sp… well….
First to comment wins!
Ha! Too slow!
Aw, fiddlesticks.
Nothing like shark to inspire a little rhyme game. Keep it
Um… Rark!
Um… not a word? Bark?
Woof woof. Hey, wait. You got one. Haha.
Vote, or your voice won't be
I know exactly how I want things to go.
I voted for my directorial vision.
Am I too late to vote?
Nope, there's always more to vote on. The videos keep
What's your favorite thing about the Great Outdoors?
You mean the backyard?
Seeing the trees and plants!
Meeting exciting and wonderful new friends!
Swimming sharks, buzzing insects, and mysterious gnomes!
Now's the time to fly the old red, white and blue.
Ah, yes.
As long as the fireworks weren't too loud.
Were you scared?
Er, no… I just know that they scare animals.
Keep looking out for our furry friends, GILBERT.
Who wants to play a
Let's pick one with a twist.
Should we go with Volley Frenzy?
I'm a little sore from volleying. How about Wacky Bat?
I love Wacky Bat.
I say Wacky Bat or Zig Zagger.
What's Zig Zagger again?
How do clams call their friends?
On their shell phones.
Are they clam shell cell phones?
A delightful tongue twister!
Monster Mayhem. Who's
Kinda busy here, FINN.
Can we talk at another time.
So you're all playing right now?
Yeah, dude! Get with the program!
Fresh cut grass. A big sandbox. A kiddie pool. Summer's
Finally, right?
So ready for this. Who wants to dig in the sandbox?
What are we looking for?
The lost treasure of the backyard?
I'm looking for dino bones.
I'll help you guys out. I just want to dig the biggest hole
Let's get a shovel!
Dwyane Wade keeps the party going with these
great moves!
Work it, D. Wade!
Personally, I prefer tap dancing.
Show us your moves SWIMMINGTON.
I don't have the proper stage. Maybe at the next Talent
I hope so.
I know what I'm going to be doing outside this summer. I've got
my eyes on the prize.
Eyes on the prize, but heart in the
Activities, fun, AND games, that is!
Quite so!
Spring has sprung.
Everywhere I look!
Let's make up a new game to play this spring!
A fun, outdoor game!
I want it to have a lot of bouncing around.
Well, I know where there's an old bedspring.
Haha, a spring for spring!
What will happen next? You
Ahh so much backyard to explore.
Outside, you guys will make so many new friends.
And we're just getting started.
Why do tigers have stripes?
Why don't they have stripes?
So they don't get spotted!
Forklifts are awesome!
Yeah, except they remind me of robots.
There's a big difference, little buddy.
One helps you up - the other chases you down.
Haha, yes.
What's kayaking?
Isn't it like canoeing but faster?
And the paddle is double-ended.
Sounds exciting.
Sounds like my kind of fun!
I've been getting active and getting badges!
Good job!
That's a bunch of hours. Keep going!
I will.
We finally made it out to the Backyard!
The fresh air is amazing.
It's so expansive!
But what happens next?
We'll just have to keep exploring!
If you could be active anywhere, where would you go?
Too many options.
Mountains, rivers, lakes, oceans! I want to go everywhere.
I'll go wherever the adventure is.
Time to unwind with a fun game.
Actually, catapults work by winding-up.
Well, then it's time to wind, I suppose.
All wound up and ready to rock?
Let's do this.
So many different games. I like them all!
You certainly have shown it!
Why is there a badge for ten and not nine or eleven?
Round numbers feel more complete.
And ten looks great on a badge
Remember when Fuzzy Face almost ruined the Talent
Good thing we helped him get home.
Imagine if you could pick how a story ends! Now you can!
So many choices!
There's more than one way to tell a great story.
As long as there's a nice ending.
There always is in the backyard.
I've got nice moves.
I've seen you dance. Not so sure…
No, I mean with a jetpack. Hey wait a second!
I'm kidding. Remember the Talent Show?
FINN obviously has moves.
Hey did you guys know horses can sleep while standing up?
But don't they get tired?
That's why they're sleeping in the first place.
Oh right.
If I could sleep standing up, I'd try to play golf while
Your aim might be affected.
Witness our truly daring ride through the backyard.
Nothing like music to keep your spirits high!
Or jokes!
Or impressions! Of SWIMINGTON!
I wasn't there, but apparently my voice was.
Hey guys, remember Fuzzy Face?
A creature not easily forgotten.
He almost ruined everything.
Nah, he just made it more exciting.
What's your favorite winter sport?
Anything with snow is fun.
Does making snowmen count as a sport?
What's that?
Snowboarding with polar bears.
Remember when XTREME totally disappeared from Under the Bed?
Oh yeah!
What was it like out there XTREME?
It was amazing! Maybe I'll go back there sometime.
Maybe we can all blast off together!
I'm ready for an adventure.
Congratulations GILBERT!
Excellent job GILBERT
Way to go GILBERT
That's my dude!
Very impressive.
Thanks guys! And thanks to FINN for that "Wonder From Under the
Bed" song.
My pleasure.
Where it
all started.
Good times!
Ah the memories.
Next time, it'll be bigger and better.
More talents.
A mega-talent show!
Football season: now in full swing. When does Under the
Bed Bobsled season begin?
It's always bobsled season Under the Bed.
Weather usually permits.
Change is in the wind. Lots to look forward to this winter.
Don't give anything away!
I wouldn't dream of it.
So exciting.
So much anticipation.
When will we finally know who won the talent show?
The suspense is intense.
Everyone did a great job. We'll know who won very soon.
Everyone give a shout
out to BROOKE for her amazing
She was fantastic.
She made the magic. She gets my
shout out today.
Now I'm officially a film nut.
Dude, I'm almost there. Three more to go!
Movie night?
I'm in.
Alright guys, how about this?
Prehistoric, dude.
My turn, my turn.
Haven't you all tired of this silliness yet?
Not me.
Me neither.
Look deep into the pool, and you'll see stars.
You mean, sea stars?
Ahem, I believe they are called starfish.
Actually, you're both right. Either term is correct.
I hope this guy wakes up from his nap so we can joust
Wake up little guys!
They'll be ready again sometime soon.
I just hope they're up-to-speed with my jousting techniques.
They know them, but speed is not their thing, dude!
I'm active as ever this
Summer is the right time to get out there and play.
The most relaxing time of year can also be the most active!
Everyone feels better after a little game in the backyard.
Check out D Wade's favorite spot around town.
Nothing better than spending some time in a park in the
Unless you're spending it with D Wade!
Awww yeah!
How did the barber win the race?
I don't know. Tell us.
He knew a short cut.
The high score in Monster Mayhem is 64 nights? Wow!
That is pretty epic!
Can that be beat?
All records are made to be broken.
Only a couple days left to vote!
Still time to make a difference!
Thanks for the heads up.
No problem, it's my job.
Since when?
Since I started this post.
I look forward to backyard adventures in the
Ah yes. The coming of cool winds. The rattling of the
The stare of the gnomes.
The crash of thunder!
As long as our blue dune buggy doesn't crash!
Remember when King Neptune got a
Nothing like getting back your
Who built such an engineering
The boy next door left his shovel nearby, so he must
Ah yes, Young Edward. He's quite the
I'm thinking we need an adventure! Where should we go?
Africa is quite amazing…
Ooh. Lions and gorillas. Cool, I'm in!
Lions…gorillas? W-where?
Looks like we found the dog's secret hiding place.
What's inside?
You'll have to find out for yourself ; ).
Now I want to sniff it out and see.
Got a cool new marble!
Get Gilbert!
I think I have that one. Let me check.
A nice addition to your collection FINN.
I met a Princess this
Don't be silly, you met me a long time ago.
I think he meant me.
No, no he meant ME.
Oh, yeah. That doesn't make sense.
Fun times. Cool badge.
That's a win-win.
More like a fun-fun.
Or an awesome-awesome.
This is getting a little silly-silly.
We had such a sweet ride!
Yeah! It took our adventure to the next level.
It was so nice of the King to loan it to us.
I wonder when we'll be able to get it back to him.
He probably has more than one dune buggy - he does live in a
Haha. Right!
I'm working my way through mazes to find GILBERT!
We're coming to help you find him!
We're getting warmer guys - I feel it!
We'll find him soon, beat the game, and defeat the robots.
All for one and one for all!
Wow, BROOKE is great at magic! She should become a professional
magician when she grows up! Give her a Shout Out if you haven't already!
She is an expert at illusions.
Thanks guys! I still want to be a veterinarian though.
You could do both.
I don't think my patients would want to disappear.
What is the best color for a racecar
Yellow?! It needs to be red-for speed.
Classic racing green is the only choice.
How about orange? You know…like safety cones?
Or flames! Yeah, red with orange flames!
The talent show was even better than I imagined. You guys are
I certainly had a magical time.
Yeah, it rocked!
It was out of this world…
Hmmm, puns. Not bad.
Quite punny, actually.
Now THAT was bad.
The magic show was
spectacular, BROOKE!
How did you do that trick?
It's a secret, but GILBERT was a big help.
FINN helped out too!
School is almost out. Summer is almost here!
I've got my beach towels ready!
I need a new bathing suit.
I see no reason to look ahead when one can savor the pursuit of
Dude, you're ruining the mood.
Relived all the talent show glory and got my
You're jamming almost as well as I did!
No. GILBERT you really were amazing. You're the biggest rock
OK, Under the Bed meeting in five. Huddle in!
What are we meeting about?
Ways to have fun.
Motion to rock out.
Motion to move this along?
Yeah, let's just go play Hide and Seek.
Let's hear it for all the moms out there!
Woohoo! My momma is the best!
Go moms!
Ahh, mothers. Sweeter than the bee's knees.
Bees don't have knees…do they?
Kung fu GILBERT
Whoa! Scared me, bro.
Actually, I sort of scared myself.
Just made a new paper airplane. Who wants to
go for a test run?
Is that what happened to my
Oops! I'll give it back to you when
I'm done.
I suppose I can finish the lifestyle
section later.
Save me the comics!
Comics? Nonsense. I would like the
Finance section.
Just got Perfect Landing. I now have all of the Center Stage
Talent Show badges.
That takes…talent.
Hehe, thanks. I guess it does.
Just finished our best band practice yet.
A little loud for my taste.
Loud = good.
When is our next practice?
When my ears stop ringing.
I wore earplugs.
I've got a song stuck in my head. Someone please help me get it
Rock 'n' Roll Animal! Rock 'n' Roll Animaaaal!!!!
Ahh, that's better. Thanks buddy.
You got it!
I've been typing away all day - tap, tap, click, click.
On a typewriter?
What's a typewriter?
A computer with only keys and paper.
Why not just use a computer?
Typewriters are far more elegant.
I think you mean ancient.
In sports, competition is good, but at the end of the day we're
all on the same team.
Team Under The Bed!
I'm not convinced that these guys move. Has anyone ever
seen it?
No, but I tried to see it. I didn't blink for a couple
They must move. How else would they put on those crazy hats?
Maybe they move, but it's too fast for us to see.
I hope we see them again soon.
I want to thank my friends for being awesome all summer
We're always here to keep the fun going.
Guys, summer's almost over but there's still fun to be had.
It was a pleasure to summer with you.
You can count on us!
I remembered to put on my thinking cap before I started playing
I remember to put on my helmet before doing anything.
Don't forget your sunglasses! It might be sunny today.
Sunglasses. Check.
Hey SWIMMINGTON, care for a game of golf
Who else wants to come?
Totally man!
I need to work on my putting, I'll play.
Great! Let's get this thing swingin'!
GILBERT! GILBERT! GILBERT! He really is an animal!
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Heh. How about a turtle? You know…a turtle that rocks?
Football season: the next best thing to baseball season.
I need to practice my touchdown dance.
I'm doing mine right now.
You might want to wait for a touchdown, GILBERT.
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Start hunting.
Examine it, closely.
Look around for pirates. Or XTREME pretending to be a
like that.
Anyone know if there are any movies coming out?
Maybe a documentary?
Or a comedy. I love to laugh.
Two words: action flick.
Movies these days just aren't the same.
You're right. They're extra awesome now.
Baseball season's almost over.
I'll miss the boys of summer.
When you live Under the Bed, you can play ball year round.
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Your car gives out in the middle of nowhere and you forgot your cell phone. You have not passed any mailboxes for a long time and the only light you see is coming from your own headlights. You hear one of your kids start to cry in the back seat and you wonder what you can do.
Even in this age of cell phones, it is a great idea to have a few basic emergency supplies in your car as part of an emergency kit. There are some basic items you really need to have on hand year around. A few extra items are probably a good idea during winter months in case you become stranded. All the items are outlined below and easily available.
There are many commercial and basic emergency kits available on the market. In most cases these include a set of jumper cables, reflectors and maybe a few miscellaneous tools. Some of the higher end models may also include some kind of emergency air pump that you can plug into your car's power outlet and pump air into a flat tire. A small first aid kit should be kept around and may come as part of a commercial set.
Depending on the weather and the climate in your area, there are a few other things that might be a good idea to add to your emergency kit. A shovel can come in very handy if your car bogs down in snow or mud. It is also a good idea to keep some kind of substance to use for traction. Kitty litter is one of the most popular types of traction. You may also be able to carry some remnant carpet strips or sand. Keep in mind your weight limitations, though. The extra weight that these items provide can also help your car achieve better traction in inclement weather.
One very important component of a car or truck's emergency kit is a light source. While a decent flashlight might be included in the kit you bought, you might want to look at another and better light source. In my opinion, you cannot beat LED flashlights. In a lot of stores today, you can find LED flashlights that have a lot of extra features. They are almost like a multipurpose tool for light, and can include features like an emergency beacon and flashing lights, as well as the standard flashlight and lantern. LEDs also burn brighter and batteries will last longer. Make sure you store extra batteries for these electric devices and check them regularly.
Getting information might be tough to get if you are stuck in the middle of a snow drift. Preserving battery power in your car is pretty important, so having a spare radio may be a good idea. There are radios on the market that do not take batteries. Instead you crank a handle on the side to charge it. These are great and you do not have to worry about carrying batteries for it. A good quality blanket is going to be very important in extremely cold weather. As mentioned above, if your car is still running, you want to make sure you can start it from time to time. That means that the temperature is going to drop in the car and a blanket will help you stay warm. A small supply of food and water in the car may not be a bad idea depending on the weather. Make certain the bottled water is sealed and the food items are non-perishable.
Hopefully these items are nothing you are going to need. But, it seems to me, that it would be better to have them and not need them than to need them and not have them. Make sure that you keep your kit together according to the season. You most likely only need the basic supplies in the summer and then add to your kit as the season changes. Always be cautious when weather conditions are hazardous.
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FRISCO, Texas-- With a 5-4-1 record at American Airlines Center so far this season, the Dallas Stars' home record isn't quite where second-year head coach Glen Gulutzan would like it to be. However, the Stars will have plenty of opportunities to better their mark at the American Airlines Center as nine of their next 11 games will be at home, including the start of a four-game homestand on Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators. "Well, we know we've got four big games at home here. We need to get points. You look at our road record, it's satisfactory. One game above .500 on the road is enough to get you in the playoffs. You look at the teams ahead of us and you look at their home record, our home record has to reflect that as well," Gulutzan said after practice on Monday. "We've got to get that .700 to .750 at home and that starts in these next four games." Unfortunately, Dallas could be without both top-line center Jamie Benn (wrist) and captain Brenden Morrow (groin) fo...
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TechnoServe's Coffee Work in South Sudan Highlighted in the GlobalPost
October 15, 2013
TechnoServe and Nespresso are partnering to revive coffee production and boost economic growth in post-conflict South Sudan.
From its agricultural history to its diverse climate, South Sudan holds great potential for coffee production. A new initiative by TechnoServe, Nespresso and George Clooney is seeking to unlock this economic opportunity and build a sustainable coffee industry in the young country. Tristan McConnell, a correspondent for GlobalPost, recently wrote about efforts to revive South Sudan's coffee sector:
TechnoServe already has staff working in Yei, in South Sudan, and has imported machines to improve the quality and consistency of production. But restarting the industry will be a long, slow process.
"It's still very, very early days," said David Browning, a senior vice president at TechnoServe. "This is about how South Sudan can be helped in the slow, patient building of an industry. This will not be an overnight exercise."
The rewards for South Sudan could be great, helping the country to grow its economy and earn a different name for itself on the world stage — or at least in the world's coffee shops.
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Britney Spears: Bidding war over her rumored Las Vegas residency
It seems as though the rumors that Britney Spears is heading to Las Vegas could be true. It's being reported that there's a Britney bidding war going on between three different Las Vegas properties trying to snag the former "X Factor" judge.
Initially it was reported that Spears was been signed by Caesars Palace with a $200 million, two-year residency deal. TMZ reports that a "raging war" is going on between Caesars and one or two other Vegas properties to try to land a contract with Spears.
According to the site, "Britney was in serious negotiations with one of the Caesars properties to perform several nights a week on a regular basis, as well as make regular appearances at several clubs and pool events." Sources close to the negotiations claim Spears could end up with a contract similar to Celine Dion's. Dion allegedly has a $100 million a year deal with Caesars.


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News broke on the Shout! Factory facebook page that they will be releasing the French horror film Dead Shadows on Blu-ray/DVD this upcoming April 22, 2014. I haven't gotten chance to watch this creepy horror movie but I did see the trailer and this is a film to look out for. I love that they will be including an English dubbed option for the movie so that makes it all the easier to jump in. Make sure you check it out in April.
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We're Here, We're Queer & We're Reading: John McCullough & Sophie Mayer Hit the Poetry Road…
In 2001, Sophie Mayer and John McCullough read together in the Cella at the fabulous Sanctuary café in Brighton, brought together by poet Leo Mellor. Fast forward ten years to the present and happenstance sees both poets launching new books from Salt this summer: The Private Parts of Girls and The Frost Fairs (launching in Brighton tonight at the Red Roaster!) respectively. Connected by a series of strange co-incidences — John bakes bread while Sophie loves bread; both of them are planning to visit Japan; both of their book titles start with 'The'; both identify as queer — they decide to join forces and launch their books together.
With a lesbian Laureate on the poetry throne, they figured that now would be the time to join forces and take their work over the rainbow. The poems in The Private Parts of Girls blur genders, eras, languages and intertexts, burning with secret ways to be a girl: talking back, taking flight, inking skin, becoming the Beast, and facing down a god, while The Frost Fairs explores love in many forms and through a striking array of voices, as abandoned lovers watch frost fairs melting on the Thames and drag queens revel in the freedoms afforded by the Blitz.
Sophie and John are bringing their paired poetry to venues both queer and to-be-queered, marking poetry as a space that, speaking boldly of hidden desires and hidden histories, welcomes and celebrates all. Join them to celebrate their new books and a new era for British queer poetry at:
3 May, 7.30pm: Interrobang?!, The Book Club, 100 Leonard Street (nearest tube: Old Street)
17 May, 8pm: Salt Cellar London launch for The Frost Fairs, Phoenix Arts Club (off Charing Cross Road)
23 May, 7pm: Chroma Presents…, Gay's the Word, 66 Marchmont Street (nearest tube: Russell Square) — with special guests tba
25 May, 6.30pm: Poetry@King's & Queer@King's, Council Room, King's College London
24 June, 7pm: Queer Writing South, Iambic Arts Centre, Brighton
September (date tba): Polari, Royal Festival Hall, London
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In earlier studies several apes, monkeys and even dogs responded negatively when they received a meagre reward for the same task that earned others a more lavish pay-off. But none of these animals apparently recognised unfairness directed at others.
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To start the holiday weekend, clouds will be on the increase through the day on Saturday. Temperatures manage to make it into the mid to upper 80s with humidity on the increase after the area of high pressure slips of the coast. A slight chance of some showers and storms through the PM hours on Saturday, but a better chance of showers and storms on Sunday afternoon and even a GREATER chance of storms and showers through the day on Labor day with an approaching cold front. Temperatures for the holiday weekend will be mostly in the mid to upper 80s. Slightly cooler and drier conditions return after Monday.