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Cancer is a disease that requires specialized treatment, so it is important to find a treatment center that offers the services, resources, and health care professionals to meet your specific needs.
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The process of finding a treatment facility and finding an oncologist (a doctor who specializes in treating cancer) are usually closely linked. Some people first identify an oncologist and then choose a treatment facility based on where that doctor practices. Others identify a facility that specializes in the type of cancer they have been diagnosed with and then find a doctor who is on staff at that facility. The staff at the chosen treatment facility, including nurses, physician assistants, social workers, and technicians, will become part of your health care team, which will be led by your oncologist. Learn more about choosing a doctor.
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The Parents and Guardians Association of the Coastal Center, an all volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 1982, will host its second annual Coastal Center Cup Golf Tournament at the Westcott Plantation Golf Club on Sept. 28. Tee time is 9 a.m. The registrtion fee is $75 per player or $300 per foursome and includes green fee, cart fee, bag valet, cart signs, scorecards, scoreboards and a Lowcountry shrimp boil immediately following the tournament. Contact Richard at 312-4222 or firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
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MEDcare Urgent Care has launched its 2013 Sports Physical Challenge, which will run through Aug. 31. Both MEDcare locations (8720 Dorchester Road, North Charleston and 1850 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston) will offer students a sports physical for only $20 and $5 will be donated back to each school per sports physical to participating schools as designated by the student or parent. The school with the most sports physicals performed at MEDcare during this promotional period will receive an additional $500 donation.Both clinics are open every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Nov. 21, 2012
The University of Louisville Women's Swimming and Diving Team has announced the signing of seven athletes for the 2012 early signing period. The new additions to the 2012-13 roster will include: Andrea Acquista (Gahanna, Oh), Mackenzie Buss (Shawano, Wisc.), Andrea Cottrell (Reynoldsburg, Ohio), Lauren Herich (Hebron, Ky.), Abigail Houck (Superiour, Colo.), Alexandra Sellers (Flower Mound, Texas), and Kristina Steins (Ontario, Canada).
"We are very excited about the potential of this group of young ladies. They are a great addition to our program as we continue to elevate our profile nationally. They are certainly talented athletically, but they are also a phenomenal group of women." said U of L Head Coach Arthur Albiero.
Diver Andrea Acquista comes to the University of Louisville from The Ohio State Diving Academy, where she was coached by Justin Sochor and Eric Barnes. This summer, Andrea qualified for the Olympic Trials in the Synchro Tower event, as she added to her multiple years of national level experience. In 2010, she competed in the Winter Senior Nationals and in 2011 she earned a bronze medal at the East Nationals. Andrea is an honor student with a 4.0 GPA at St. Francis DeSales High School and is president of Nellie's Club, where she volunteers her time to help children with cancer.
Mackenzie Buss, a two-time Olympic Trial qualifier, joins the Cardinals by way of the Shawano Community Swim Club. Mackenzie's many swimming accomplishments include a State Championship title and the state record in the 100-back. She has also received All-State and All-American awards all four years of her high school career. Recently, she continued improving her times with a personal best at the Wisconsin State meet in the 100-back (54.52) and the 100-butterfly (56.48).
Head Coach Arthur Albiero said, "Mackenzie's improvement and self-motivation during her high school career have been very impressive. We are very excited to work with Kenzie and see her excel in the Louisville program."
Lauren Herich will make an impact for the Louisville Cardinals in distance events. She comes to Louisville from the Northern Kentucky Clippers, where she was mentored by Jason Roberts. Lauren finished 4th in the 1650 with a time of 16:32.72 at the 2012 Junior Nationals and participated in the National 10K Open Water Championships. Lauren also volunteers with the children's ministry at her church and spent part of her summer working at the Bowery Mission in New York City.
"Lauren is a well-rounded individual. Her work ethic in the pool and persistence for academic success are exactly what we look for in a student-athlete. Our commitment to recruit the very best in the state is fulfilled with Lauren joining us." said Albiero.
Abigail Houck comes to Louisville from the North Jeffco Swim Team, where she qualified for the 2012 Olympic trials in the 400-free with a time of 4:16.94. She is a five-time All-American and the Colorado State Champion in the 500-free (4:49.75). In addition to her many swimming achievements, Abbie is an Academic All-American and maintains a 3.8 GPA.
"Abbie has a competitive drive and determination that compels her to excellence in and out of the pool," stated Arthur Albiero. "I look forward to having her on the Cardinal team."
Alexandra Sellers joins the Louisville Cardinals from Lakeside Aquatic Club in Texas, where she is coached by Jason Walters. This summer Alex made the finals in the 100-freestyle (57.23) and the 200-individual medley (2:21.28) at the Junior National Championships. Outside the pool, she maintains a 3.9 GPA and has earned Scholastic All-American status for the last two years.
"This was a breakout summer for Alex. Her enthusiasm and love for the sport have given her the drive to reach her goals and the desire to want more. It will be fun to watch Alex develop and excel in our program" said Albiero.
Kristina Steins, a Junior Pan Pac qualifier, joins the Cardinals from Ontario, Canada. Recently, Kristina was named to the Ontario Canada Games ID team for 2013 for ranking nationally in her age group. Her best times are in the backstroke events, posting top long course meter efforts of 1:02.64 in the 100 and 2:18.14 in the 200. Her time in the 100-back also broke the Ontario OFSSA high school record.
"Kristina is a multi-talented individual, whose expertise in the backstroke will add depth to the Cardinal line-up," said Albiero. "Her national and international experience will contribute to her success as she moves into the intense competition of college swimming."
"Led by our women's recruiting coordinator Rachel Komisarz Baugh, our entire coaching staff deserves great recognition for assembling this special class," said Albiero.


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Saturday, May 4, 2013
The Book
125 comments:
- Erin said...
Congrats! It looks like a beautiful book. I can't wait to get my hands on it!
- May 4, 2013 at 1:36 PM
- tabbiegirl said...
Congratulations, Allison! What an accomplishment! Everything looks adorable (as usual)! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy of your book.
- May 4, 2013 at 1:38 PM
- Rhona said...
It looks amazing. I was excited to get my pre ordered copy yesterday then I got an email from Amazon (UK) saying they hadn't received them from the supplier yet so I'll now only get it towards the end of the month. Aargh!!
- May 4, 2013 at 1:39 PM
- Jenny said...
Congratulations! Your photography is beautiful, esp the little girl against the hot pink wall. Lovely! I did get kind of sweaty just looking at the baby on the changing table, but I am going to assume there was a hand *right there*, just cropped out. :) And the quilt is wonderful!
This looks like a great book!
- May 4, 2013 at 1:40 PM
- Chris S said...
It looks like a must have book!
- May 4, 2013 at 1:40 PM
- Sally Evans said...
Love your beautiful quilts. I've just bought the car fabric in the last photo (it's called Toot Toot!)so perhaps I REALLY need to buy the book to go with it?!
- May 4, 2013 at 1:44 PM
- EmileeHope said...
Congrats! It looks like a great book! Kuddos for doing all the photography...that is a big job! Please tell me you sent out the quilts to be made by others at least!?! Love your work!
- May 4, 2013 at 1:46 PM
- Joy Manoleros said...
Congratulations!!! I think you have it wrong - the best time to be pregnant is when you're writing a book! ;)
- May 4, 2013 at 1:47 PM
- Jocelyn said...
Congratulations Allison! I'll be hopping over to Amazon to pick up a copy. Thanks for making the projects suitable for beginners! I love so many of your patterns for that very reason. And your instructions and illustrations are clear & easy to understand.
- May 4, 2013 at 2:01 PM
- Allison said...
Yep Jenny there was a husband there ready to pounce if she got near the edge of that changing table! ;) I worried someone might think I left her there!
- May 4, 2013 at 2:03 PM
- Debbie Leschisin said...
I have a few of your patterns and love them. The new book is quite an accomplishment. Guess my quilting book library is going to grow again!
- May 4, 2013 at 2:05 PM
- Iclal Bicer said...
çok şirinler ellerinize sağlık. :)
- May 4, 2013 at 2:12 PM
- Melissa Corry said...
You did fantastic with the pictures!! Your wee ones are so adorable!!! Great job!!! And the quilts look just fantastic!! Congrats Allison!!
- May 4, 2013 at 2:13 PM
- Happy Cottage Quilter said...
Congratulations!! The quilts look fabulous!! I love the colors.
- May 4, 2013 at 2:14 PM
- SewSara said...
You are my hero!!!!
- May 4, 2013 at 2:21 PM
- Grandmasewnsew said...
What great photos and wonderful quilts! Am going to order the book now!
- May 4, 2013 at 2:21 PM
- Gale, Ky quilter said...
Love it! My niece is new to quilting and loves modern quilts. Sounds like a great present for her. And, your photos are gorgeous!
- May 4, 2013 at 2:31 PM
- Mary on Lake Pulaski said...
Congratulations! I see a lot of quilts I need to make!
- May 4, 2013 at 2:35 PM
- Biff said...
Congratulations - it looks a fab book. I love the giant log cabin quilt in the changing table photo. I need to make a quilt for my baby girl and this one is shouting out to be made :) Can't wait to get my hands on your book!
- May 4, 2013 at 2:40 PM
- Mary Grace McNamara said...
Well a hearty congratulations to you on both the book and the beautiful baby! All those quilts are gorgeous and all your photos are just stunning! I'm sure it helped to have such good looking models to go with your good looking quilts!
Nice job all around!
- May 4, 2013 at 2:47 PM
- the mrs said...
Boy! A talented quilter, pattern maker, new fabric designer, and now an author too (not to mention a momma of three little ones). You are one talented lady. Congratulations!!
- May 4, 2013 at 2:50 PM
- Di~ said...
It looks WONDERFUL! can't wait to see it. You've done a great job! Give yourself a pat on the back and kiss that little one for me! :)
- May 4, 2013 at 2:55 PM
- Beth said...
Congratulations on your book. Love the Lego Quilt and the Log cabin best.
- May 4, 2013 at 3:05 PM
- Marina said...
I allready ordered your book last week with Book Depository in Great Britain! I could not wait till my holidays in July when we are going to USA again!
Hope to see the book in a few weeks ;-)
Greetings from the Netherlands
Marina Fluit
- May 4, 2013 at 3:08 PM
- Calli Makes Do said...
Congratulations Allison! It looks wonderful. I can't wait to see it!
- May 4, 2013 at 3:10 PM
- Joyce said...
Your quilts are almost as beautiful as your children...lovely photos!
- May 4, 2013 at 3:16 PM
- Carie said...
Congratulations, it looks fabulous!
- May 4, 2013 at 3:18 PM
- Amanda Murphy said...
Congratulations, Allison! The book looks beautiful!
- May 4, 2013 at 3:20 PM
- Mel @ Heart and Homemade said...
What a lovely book, clever Allison! Congratulations!
- May 4, 2013 at 3:26 PM
- Carly R. said...
Congratulations! I can't wait to get the book. I found my first sewing project on your site just a few months ago, the spoke pillow. I made two, one for each of my daughters. The instructions were wonderful and i know this book will be awesome.
- May 4, 2013 at 3:32 PM
- gale said...
I love the preview pics. I'll have to put it on my wish list.
- May 4, 2013 at 3:39 PM
- trish said...
A very big congrats to you Allison!! :o)
I love your pictures! All those projects look like so much fun! I can hardly wait to order your book. :o) Side note : I used m & m's to potty train both of our children and everyone was happy! :o)
- May 4, 2013 at 3:56 PM
- Southern Gal said...
that's great! I love that it's for newbies, too. I need all the help I can get. ;)
- May 4, 2013 at 4:07 PM
- ThirdMargaret said...
Congratulations! This book looks wonderful. I can't wait to see it in person.
- May 4, 2013 at 4:07 PM
- Carla said...
So I am ordering this after work. How precious! I laughed out loud at your little Sophie ; )
- May 4, 2013 at 4:19 PM
- meli B said...
Beautiful post, beautiful children and what looks like a beautiful book.
- May 4, 2013 at 4:30 PM
- Anita said...
I bought my copy of your book last Friday from Chapters/Indigo online (pre-order) so I cannot wait for it to come in the mail! :D
- May 4, 2013 at 4:52 PM
- life in red shoes said...
You have done a wonderful job with your book! The fabric, patterns, prints, and the pics, your kiddos are just darling :)
I have always found your tutorials easy to follow, and I am instructionally impaired!
Take a bow, no really, TAKE A BOW!
- May 4, 2013 at 5:33 PM
- Valerie said...
We just got your book into the shop where I work (Quilter's Way). I honestly think its the best baby/kids quilting book I've seen in ages! Good work!
- May 4, 2013 at 5:38 PM
- Gerri said...
How exciting. Congrats on your book. Tbe quilts look cute as do the kids!
- May 4, 2013 at 5:44 PM
- Sewing Mom said...
Congrats to you! the photos look amazing...your children are beautiful...and treats are nice once in a while anyway. =)
- May 4, 2013 at 6:06 PM
- Nell said...
Congrats! This looks like an awesome book. I'm off to check out book depository!
- May 4, 2013 at 6:09 PM
- marilyn said...
Congrats on your book. It looks amazing. I'm adding it to my birthday list :)
- May 4, 2013 at 6:42 PM
- Lisa Lisa said...
Congratulations! Will definitely check with my local quilt shop to see if they're carrying your book. Your photography is amazing!
- May 4, 2013 at 6:56 PM
- needle and nest said...
Congratulations! Your photography is amazing and I'm awe that you did it all yourself! Well done! And, of course, your projects are gorgeous! I'm betting you'll sell a lot of copies. :)
- May 4, 2013 at 7:12 PM
- Mimi said...
Beautiful book, children and photography!! Congratulations!
- May 4, 2013 at 7:22 PM
- leanne said...
LOVE your photos - can't wait to see the book - big congratulations :)
- May 4, 2013 at 7:23 PM
- Andrea said...
I can't wait to get my hands on this book. I'm very impressed with the photos you took-beautiful work! Seeing pics of your daughter make me sooooo miss that baby stage (my daughter was born a few days before yours), but I have to say, isn't this age they're at now just so.darn.cute!!! Love it!
- May 4, 2013 at 7:45 PM
- Andrea said...
I can't wait to get my hands on this book. I'm very impressed with the photos you took-beautiful work! Seeing pics of your daughter make me sooooo miss that baby stage (my daughter was born a few days before yours), but I have to say, isn't this age they're at now just so.darn.cute!!! Love it!
- May 4, 2013 at 7:46 PM
- yeissen said...
Congrats!!!! How exciting!!! I just ordered my book from Amazon and so glad I did... There's only 2 left in stock!!! :)
Can't wait to get it and start my next project!!! Woohoo!!!
- May 4, 2013 at 8:00 PM
- Melanie said...
Love all the photos! I need to order this book...a little Mother's Day gift to me :)
- May 4, 2013 at 8:06 PM
- CraftyGal said...
Congrats on the amazing book...I bought it last week as an E-Book and love it!!!!
- May 4, 2013 at 9:36 PM
- Darice said...
Yeah! That's what I'm talking about! :o) Great job Allison!
- May 4, 2013 at 9:53 PM
- Darice said...
Yeah! That's what I'm talking about! :o) Great job Allison!
- May 4, 2013 at 9:53 PM
- vwestermeyer said...
What a beautiful book! And I'm inspired to try another quilt (even tho after my first one I swore never again!)
- May 4, 2013 at 10:11 PM
- Pam said...
Congratulations! Love your photos of your quilts and children. They are beautiful!
- May 4, 2013 at 10:38 PM
- jaimie said...
Very nice pictures and lovely blog.
I follow your blog. Great quilts you made.
Proficiat on making the book !
Greetings, Jaimie
- May 4, 2013 at 11:08 PM
- SuperMomNoCape said...
Congratulations! I love reading news like this. And your kids are adorable. You did great taking photos.
- May 4, 2013 at 11:42 PM
- Helen L said...
Lovely and fun looking quilts: need the book now!! (Darn you!!)LOL!
And your kids are beautiful!! Your older daughter is going to be a heart-breaker: your hubby better be getting the gun ready when she starts to date!! Congrats on all the pretty things you have made! :-) Hugs, H in Healdsburg
- May 4, 2013 at 11:44 PM
- Judith Blinkenberg said...
I love the book and it's in at Fat Quarter Shop! I got notice the other day. I plan on getting this wonderful book. Thank you so much for the simple quilts. What an opportunity for us newbies and Thank you
- May 5, 2013 at 12:11 AM
- Chrissie said...
I'm a newbie to quilting and this will be on my shelf faster than you can say "Amazon one-click!" The designs look amazing - easy enough for a beginner without looking like they are for the inexperienced. Thank you, and congrats, especially for managing to do this with baby-brain! Chrissie x
- May 5, 2013 at 12:12 AM
- Diane-crewe said...
who cares how long it took when it looks so wonderful? Well done xx
- May 5, 2013 at 12:32 AM
- Teje Karjalainen said...
Congratulations for making a fantastic book! Your photos are beautiful, fun and adorable!
- May 5, 2013 at 12:57 AM
- Little Miss Spider said...
Congratulations on this wonderful book!
- May 5, 2013 at 1:23 AM
- Lynda said...
Congratulations Allison. All of the quilts and pillow are beautiful.
- May 5, 2013 at 2:33 AM
- Pat said...
Congratulations on your book and your beautiful children. I think the photos look great and the kids were great models. You have a beautiful family and good luck on your new book.
- May 5, 2013 at 2:45 AM
- Gene Black said...
Congrats on the book! The photos look amazing. I would have thought they were done professionally.
- May 5, 2013 at 4:42 AM
- Rochester Modern Quilt Guild said...
Congrats! I love the rainbow log cabin quilt!
- May 5, 2013 at 4:42 AM
- Jeneta said...
Your photos are fantastic! What a wonderful achievement (amazing that you did it while pregnant and beyond!). I look forward to getting my hands on your book!
- May 5, 2013 at 4:51 AM
- Jeanenne Nielsen said...
The book looks great. Congratulations. You did great.
- May 5, 2013 at 5:12 AM
- Cindy said...
Congratulations! I love your patterns so I know I'll love your book! Great job on the photography and what beautiful pics of your kids! That last photo is just too precious!:)
- May 5, 2013 at 5:25 AM
- Cindy said...
haha- that last photo is precious too but I was talking about the smile on your little girls face!:)
- May 5, 2013 at 5:27 AM
- LauraC said...
It looks like a beautiful book. You have beautiful children- I especially love your ice cream balloon caption over the picture of you Congratulations on the book.
- May 5, 2013 at 5:29 AM
- Jenny said...
I can't wait to get my hands on this book! I am expecting my first child in August and this book will be the perfect inspiration to get busy sewing!
- May 5, 2013 at 5:33 AM
- Patchwork Penguin said...
I'd get this book just for the pictures of the kids!!!! They are so cute.
- May 5, 2013 at 5:55 AM
- Shirley said...
Your book looks amazing and congrats on the awesome photos too! Looks like a great book to add to my quilt library and love that you included different sizes for some of the quilts!
- May 5, 2013 at 6:03 AM
- Patricia Lessell said...
I know I'm number 76 but I HAVE to have this book it looks just totally awesome. And your picture taking is awesome.
- May 5, 2013 at 6:03 AM
- kitty said...
Congratulations Allison!! The book looks amazing. I ordered it straight away!! Your kids did a wonderful job!
- May 5, 2013 at 6:18 AM
- Stephanie Zito said...
Hurray! Congrats Allison! I'm so happy for you and me lol! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of your book!
- May 5, 2013 at 7:16 AM
- LivingVintage.etsy said...
Wonderful! You gave birth to two babies. Congrats.
- May 5, 2013 at 7:29 AM
- DebbieS said...
Congratulations! I love the rainbow log cabin quilt and great job on the photos.
- May 5, 2013 at 7:31 AM
- kathy-o said...
completely full of sweetness! Congratulations! And the photos - very professionally done! Can't wait to get my fingers on it!
- May 5, 2013 at 7:35 AM
- linda stevens said...
You sold me! Looks like a great gift idea for my daughter, but I gotta have my own copy too!
- May 5, 2013 at 8:09 AM
- Anna said...
I want a copy!!! it looks amazing and man, I am so so impressed with you, all that while pregnant and having kids and everything else on top of that! wow wow. gold star for you. :)
- May 5, 2013 at 8:13 AM
- Melissa said...
Congratulations! And I think the sugar highs were totally worth the simply adorable pictures!
- May 5, 2013 at 8:32 AM
- Anne said...
Congrats. What a very special memory for your children to be a part of such a project done by their mom. The photos are amazing.
- May 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM
- Kim said...
Amazing, Allison! I just bought a sewing machine so I am going to get your book! :)
- May 5, 2013 at 3:17 PM
- Cecilia said...
Congratulations! I will be getting your book for sure! I love the ones you showed in your post.
- May 5, 2013 at 3:38 PM
- Sarah Craig said...
What a fabulous looking book, Allison! Congratulations!! And if your blog pictures are any indication, you did an impressive job with the picture-taking!!
- May 5, 2013 at 4:28 PM
- Handmade by Hanki said...
Congratulation! I can't wait to see the book! I love your style and photos looks amazing!!!
- May 5, 2013 at 7:00 PM
- Lauren Deel said...
I love your work and am now so excited to get so many wonderful projects in print form. Many congrats!
- May 5, 2013 at 7:56 PM
- Colleen Potter said...
yeah, what they said...
but arrrrgh amazon.ca doesn't have it yet.
- May 5, 2013 at 8:02 PM
- A Quilter's Mission - Vicki said...
You are truly a 'girl friday'! It looks to me like you can do it all. Mommy, photographer, writer, quilter and everything else that you do. CONGRATS!!!
- May 6, 2013 at 12:20 AM
- rebecca said...
It looks lovely....I'm thinking that maybe some photography tutorials for taking pictures of quilts should be added to your arsenal ???
- May 6, 2013 at 12:28 AM
- CJ said...
How exciting! Congratulations!
- May 6, 2013 at 2:19 AM
- Franziska said...
another book on my always growing list. I think I'll have to purchase it soon. Congratulations.
- May 6, 2013 at 3:53 AM
- Erica Toole said...
I bought your book as soon as it came out. I loved all of the beautiful pictures and quilts you had chosen for the book. Great Job and Congrats!
- May 6, 2013 at 5:23 AM
- craftygoods said...
The photos are great! I'll definitely pick up your book after seeing these. Congratulations!
- May 6, 2013 at 6:23 AM
- mindingmomma said...
the quilts look amazing! congratulations on your book
- May 6, 2013 at 6:36 AM
- kendascrafts said...
congratulations! The quilts (and your kids) look beautiful!
- May 6, 2013 at 7:05 AM
- Esther F. said...
Congratulations on your book! The projects are superb, and the pictures are FAB!!!
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- May 6, 2013 at 7:17 AM
- Libby said...
Congratulations on your book ~ Beautiful quilts and kids ~ Love it~
- May 6, 2013 at 7:24 AM
- Stacy said...
What a great accomplishment! Congratulations! I'll be picking up this book soon!
- May 6, 2013 at 8:13 AM
- Boo McCready said...
I love everything about this post! The quilts, babies and book!
- May 6, 2013 at 9:06 AM
- Jeanne W. said...
Congratulations! It looks just beautiful!!
- May 6, 2013 at 9:11 AM
- Cheryl Arkison said...
I think I found out I was pregnant nearly the same day as signing my last contract too. We are two insane peas in a pod.
You did a great job with the photography and I can already tell I need that pillow/book holder project on my to-do list!
- May 6, 2013 at 11:14 AM
- Jenny G said...
Congratulations! You are awesome.
- May 6, 2013 at 11:22 AM
- Liv said...
Looks amazing will definitely be buying this one!
- May 6, 2013 at 11:40 AM
- Sara said...
Congrats! I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of this book! You do amazing work.
- May 6, 2013 at 11:52 AM
- Margo said...
Thought I was going to have to wait weeks for this ( I'm in the uk) but yah for kindle, got it in an instant. Gorgeous book, can't wait to get started.
- May 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM
- TADVR said...
You Go Girl! Your kids are adorable, and thanks for the inspiration
- May 6, 2013 at 10:01 PM
- Nurdan said...
I have bought the kindle version as soon as it became available. Now making the raw edge circle quilt and loving it! all the projects are just so much fun!
- May 6, 2013 at 11:25 PM
- Kaitlin L said...
Congrats on the book! I will have to check it out! I love my quillow that I made back in elementry school. They are awesome and I love giving them for gifts! So glad you included it in your book :)
- May 7, 2013 at 7:51 AM
- Kelly Simonsen said...
I preordered mine from Amazon back in April and was so excited to get it but it hasn't shipped yet. Boo to them! I can't wait to get my hands on it, it looks so beautiful from your little sneak peak!
- May 7, 2013 at 9:07 AM
- Lisa E said...
The quilts are beautiful. Your kids are beautiful. Your photos are beautiful. Great job!
- May 7, 2013 at 10:05 AM
- Lisas Mom said...
This looks like a keeper, can't wait to check it out next time I'm at my LQS. Congratulations!
- May 7, 2013 at 4:39 PM
- Natalia from Piece N Quilt said...
It looks darling! I have got to pick up a copy soon! I can totally relate to being pregnant while writing a book, and I agree that it makes the pregnancy go by super fast! :)
- May 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM
- Barbara Konkle said...
Oh my goodness! I had no idea this was your book! I put it on my wish list after my recent pregnancy! I have been out of the quilting world (pregnancy was not easy this time) and I am jumping back to it. This is a must have now! :-)
- May 9, 2013 at 5:03 PM
- Little Star Cottons said...
Wow - always love your quilts so I'm excited about a whole book of them. My youngest is 5mths today so it's perfect timing he "needs" a new quilt (he has 4) but I've got some new fabric !!!
- May 12, 2013 at 12:28 AM
- Claire Jain said...
The book looks amazing!!! Congratulations :-D
- May 12, 2013 at 10:05 AM
- Robyn Marginson said...
The post has just arrived with your wonderful book filled with inspirations for quilts I may never have time to sleep again!!!!
Highly recommend pre release purchase from Amazon..pretty good timing to get here to Sydney Australia I think!!!
- May 12, 2013 at 9:54 PM
- Sew Create It - Jane said...
Congratulations! It looks like a brilliant book and the photography is top notch! Well done!!!
- May 17, 2013 at 1:38 AM
- Sara said...
I received your book for Mother's Day and it is beautiful! I am so excited to make some quilts!
- May 18, 2013 at 1:21 PM
- Lindsay Conner said...
Must-have book and just look at that timing! :)
- May 20, 2013 at 8:25 PM
- thea said...
I had put your book on my wishlist and my daughter got it for me for Mother's Day. I love it. I'm in the middle of the stacks quilt and there are some other projects I want to make from it. Thanks!
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The problem is, Michael, FF online games are written by Japanese games designers for the Japanese gaming tastes. That means a game that can be hit or miss with Western players used to playing WoW. Undoubtedly XIV had a rock launch, but SE made the game F2P while they sorted the game out and relaunched a superior game. However, it isn't WoW or GW2, so many will still simply not get it. Is it time for an MMORPG re-review, yes it is. But if it is re-reviewed then it is important to get a reviewer this time who likes FF games, isn't put off by a non-Western mindset to the gaming at times, and plays the game solidly for 3-4 weeks to see what is actually going on.
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Most likely they will not make their money back they may be able to get some people back i highly doudt this game will get it due even if they revamp the whole thing no mmo that crashed so bad has ever even with fixs been able to get past that post lunch fail. AoC is a good example lovely game but has never fully recovered from it failure at lunch
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Originally posted by gaeanprayer
You're joking right? There are already gameplay videos on youtube.
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I started on this game back at pre-launch and play it for a bit after every update before returning to other titles. There really isn't anything posted above that isn't true. The game at release was a abject failure. Initially having to search through endless retainers, lack of mail system, extremely high delays in menu, NPC, and battle command interface, etc., etc. I also can't leave out the high system requirements that at the time of launch alienated a large portion of the potential fan base. To date, some of those items they have remedied and some are still a point of aggrevation.
While anyone who has played this game to this point has a right to be disappointed and highly skeptical, I would preach patience for the upcoming version. There has been enough progress to this point to have some guarded optimism that they can make this a game worthy of our time and more importantly money. The beta version will be here soon enough and we will get to make our own impressions from the work in progress. My particular concern for the relaunch isn't the aim of their goals for the features that they plan on implementing but more the timeline that they are holding to. I simply do not think they will have everything that would be necessary to make a "A" title completed by the intended launch timeframe.
One thing I hope that the development team and those making the financial decisions realize is that the MMO landscape has drastically changed in the past two years. At the FFXIV release, MMO options were increasing but still fairly limited where most options were subscription based. The market is now saturated and FTP is more prevalent than not. The FF brand name and PS3 availability will help get gamers in the door but the subscription system may lead many to choose other options.
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Originally posted by aaoren
The landscape has changed in terms of gameplay expectations, but subsciption games have not gone out of fashion. Players are more than willing to pay for a good game. There are millions and millions of subscription-payers in the MMO marketplace, and most people who can afford a computer to run FFXIV can commit the money to pay a monthly.
Subscription model is least of FFXIV's worries.
The problem with FFXIV will be, upon release, it will be hailed as another boring WoW clone. Unimaginative. Uninnovative. etc.
Basically all the redeeming features of FFXIV will be the things it released with 2 years ago. Version 2.0 will just bring some functionality to the gameplay, but otherwise do nothing remotely interesting/innovative.
What S.E. fail to realise is that it shouldn't take 2 years to make a UI and add some quest hubs. And quiet frankly there are a lot of games released recently, and on the horizon, which have really shown consumers that they don't have to simply go around passively digesting these quest-grind MMOs, which is what Square have made a point of emphasising FFXIV will be, as though it's a good thing,
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Originally posted by alyosha17
It didnt take them 2 years to make a ui and hub quest. They rebuilt the game from scratch, this is a entirely new game. I even heard they use a new engine.
Now this is simple, some will stay with a closed mentality about this game and others will try it for what is it. A new game.
We will see the result.
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The gameplay model is old. I never intend to play a quest-hub based game again. I really wanted to see FFXIV succeed, but not by propping up outdated mechanics.
Personally, I'm not too worried about the hub-based questing because they're still going to have leve quests and company leve quests, both of which they said they're adding to. They're additionally going to have all new storyline (via company missions), and a pretty bad ass one at that, if the current story is any indication. They'll be keeping Hamlet defense, chocobo escort, plus all new dungeons along with the old ones, primals you can fight, capture, and summon in battle as a Free Company, and they've stated in interviews MULTIPLE TIMES that there is still more content they have yet to reveal.
To those talking about the graphical down grades, you fail to pay attention to or explain SE's reason for doing so. You see, the graphics engine they're using on 1.0 is a bit too taxing (not to mention backward as hell) for many players systems. Also, the game needed to be playable on PS3, as they are doing a launch on that system as well and there are a number of PS3 fans waiting for that.
As far as the crafting system being down graded, I'd say, to be more accurate, that they are stream-lining it so people that want the option to quickly craft have that option and those that want a more immersive crafting experience can utilize the mini-game that they're keeping. On top of that, those who use the mini-game will be able to craft HQ items, where as with the easy-button version it will not be possible.
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As fan of Final Fantasy every fiber of my being wants to say "Yes it will be a great game reborn from the ashes like the pheonix rises to glory!", but like many posters I just am not sure they have done enough in this day and age of MMOs. I mean GW2 made many rethink what an MMO should be. Neverwinter is challenging the status quo. The Elder Scrolls Online will be another major contender in 2013. If FFXIV just puts a "Wow"esc appeal to their game it may not draw many back. SE has always done a great job with story telling and most FF fans will admit that is one major reason they play a FF game. I think they need to push the ideas on how to tell a story in an MMO setting that keeps the player active in the game. GW2 pushed the limits there and I believe Neverwinter and ES online will also. If FFXIV is to be noticed they need more than a revamped engine that plays like MMOs post WoW already do. They need something that jumps out at you. Most of what I have watched of the game play (including the 40min dev video) looks like other MMOs already out there.
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Originally posted by Cyrael
There are no such thing as outdated mechanics; only preferences and tastes. I mean just because it uses quest hubs(which I really don't believe are going away; no matter what a GW2 player says) does not mean it will be bad. Now if quest hubs are an outdated mechanic then so is quest text since we can have audio, and don't forget that we should just make walking an outdated mechanic since we can just teleport.
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Can you fix a game that started out very broken? It is rather hard to convince people you have fixed things enough to make the game enjoyable. This is a classic example of why not to release a game before it is ready. Too many other games out there to make it worthwhile giving them a second chance.
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Originally posted by Presbytier
Agreed. The amount of overstatement coming out from GW2 players is really quite much. But, just like with TOR, which had a similar love-fest over it, the cracks are steadily beginning to show.
The game has just launched, what, a month ago or so? And they already want to crown it "genre changer". It might influence some ideas for other developers, just like other MMOs influenced ANet for GW2. Calling it a genre changer is extremely premature at this point.
The "no quest hub" system GW2 uses isn't all roses and rainbows either. Based on the substantial amount of complaints and issues I see mentioned about the whole DE thing - from big fans of the game, not just "haters", etc - ANet didn't strike gaming gold with that setup, either. It has its share of issues and limitations.. just like Quest Hubs do. Personally, I think there's room for both, "quest hub" type areas, as well as DEs. Taking it farther, I think there should be quests you can obtain by locating certain areas, or finding certain items, or killing certain mobs, or given by wandering NPCs, etc. There should be a variety of quest types provided in ways appropriate to how they're given.
That said, MikeB is putting out the same argument as so many others, about how "subs in 2013 may not be the wisest choice". He doesn't state it as fact, but the sentiment is there, and he does introduce it as being a "roadblock" for the game. So, it's pretty easy to see which way he leans on the topic. Regardless, it's not a forgone conclusion. It's not even a valid concern, so long as FFXIV - like other MMOs that remain sub-based - continue to do maintain a healthy enough player base.
I mean come on. FFXIV has had subs for several months now in its current state. FFXI continues to maintain a player-base, even with a subscription fee. Eve Online maintains a sub fee (their whole in-game system is optional), and a list of others. There is no "either/or" here. People keep insisting there's this dichotomy that exists that simply doesn't, nor need it.
Back when SE announced that subs would be reinstated for XIV, many said that "it would be the final nail in the coffin" for the game. That we would all hear the announcement of the game being taken offline shortly after because "subs are a failed, outdated model that no one will support anymore", blah blah. Some were quite smug and confident in their views, talking condescendingly to any who disagreed.
So, SE reinstates subs, and what happens? FFXIV now has far more people playing it than it has at pretty much any other time in its service, save for maybe immediately after launch. It's a busy, active game. You can log in and find people in all cities, shouting for help, looking for groups, selling stuff, etc. You can see groups of people out doing quests, hunting NMs, gathering up for dungeon runs, etc. It's not uncommon to run into others out in the field doing their own thing. There's tons more stuff to do and it's nowhere near the whole "you have to do leves to level up 'cause that's the main type of content". Leves, quests, mob grinding (yes, people still enjoy doing that.. in 2012! Imagine that!) and a variety of other activities are all available for players now.
Of course, you have to be actually playing the game, payting attention to all that to notice. Then you have to be honest enough to convey an accurate state of the game to others, and not the dishonest and blatantly skewed version we see here a lot. I see a lot of comments from people who seem to think XIV is still stuck in the same state it was 2 years ago, as though it's still current. It still has its share of issues, as some issues simply can't be adequately fixed with the current setup (one of the main reasons 2.0/ARR is happening in the first place). But it's a far more playable and, dare I say it, fun MMO now than it was back then. For many people, not just me. Again, the level of activity in the game these days, despite the sub-fees, bears that out.
If this many people are willing to pay a sub fee for XIV, even in its current state, is anyone seriously prepared to predict that - should SE pull it off with 2.0 and not flub it again - that many more won't be willing to do the same?
It's about the player numbers, not the revenue model. Without enough people playing or using the cash shop in F2P or even B2P MMO, those games wouldn't last very long either. Just like subs, a cash shop only works if enough people are using it. Or, more specifically, if the alleged 10% who do pay, are spending enough to account for the 90% who aren't.
The fact - and I have no problem stating it as such, because it proves out time and again - is that people will and do pay a subscription for a game if they enjoy it enough and feel it's worth their time and money.
F2P+Cash Shop works for a certain type of game setup. B2P+Cash Shop works for another type of game setup. P2P works for a certain type of game setup. P2P+Cash Shop works, I suppose, but in my opinion, shouldn't exist as it dips quite gratuitously into the "greed" category. A new revenue model is a new alternative. A new option for developers to consider and choose based on the kind of game they're making and the way they want to deliver that content to their players.
It's one thing to have predicted that F2P would be "the death of P2P" back when it first took hold in the Western Market, because no one really knew at that point just how pervasive it would be. Well, it found its niche in the Western Market, and that niche is typically MMOs that launched with a sub, but failed to gather enough interest to keep the game running. Going F2P is a last-ditch effort for them to keep the game going, rather than taking it offline completely.
It's a life-raft, or "second life" for MMOs that previously would have simply shut down like many have done. Not because "of their revenue model", but because they simply weren't good enough games to enough people.
B2P is another model, although the Cash Shop really puts it closer to a F2P+Cash Shop model than it does to a purely "buy once, play forever" one. ANet didn't implement that cash shop for the hell of it, just "for the off-chance that someone might want to buy stuff from it". They implemented it because it's been proven that cash shops work, when stocked with the right kinds of items that players have shown an interest in. Are the items "mandatory"? No. Are they items that have proven to be popular and consistently good sellers among players? Yes.
The people arguing that all MMOs will go F2P, or B2P, that it's "the future" and that Subs are a thing of the past need to stop trying to live out the dreams in their heads and start paying more attention to the reality happening all around them. Subs are just fine. They might not work for "you", but they certain work for others.
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Originally posted by TangentPoint
Note that nowhere in my post did I mention GW2. While it does fall into the "no quest hubs" category, it wasn't the first, nor will it be the last. The first MMORPG I ever played, City of Heroes, had no quest hubs to speak of. Just tiers of contacts, though they did lead you through zones in a similar way. None of the games I've played recently work on a quest hub system - that includes Wakfu, Eve Online, and yes, GW2.
While I don't think GW2's dynamic event system is The Game Changer, I do think developers are going to gravitate towards more dynamic content in a similar vein. If FFXIV had decided to model itself on one of these games, I feel the experience would have been better, especially given that levequests in their basic form were extremely well suited for this type of gameplay. But instead they chose the traditional path, in no small part due to the fact that Yoshi-P is a self-proclaimed WoW fan.
Which is probably just fine for many people. The thing about personal tastes is that everybody's is different, and it also tends to change over time. But as someone who's spent years like myself playing games like Aion, LotRO, and WoW, that particular gameplay system is tired, done to death, and basically no longer fun.
@Presbytier By and large, games, both online and off, ARE moving towards audio-heavy, easily accessible systems. See Skyrim, GW2, TOR, TSW, etc for examples of this. I don't believe this is a passing fad, either.
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If you are like me and looking for that old school adventure type mmo where you actually socialize and group with other people then please support this game. Dont know if it will be good but I sure do hope it will be.
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I don't think those are really good reasons to ask people to buy and pay a sub for a game Mannish. It just leads to disappointment and backlash especially if the game under-delivers.
I like oldschool gaming too (Lin was my favorite), but they should deliver a damn good game to deserve support. I do hope it will be good though because I loved the older FF series. Here's to hoping the game is good and delivers on expectations.
I really wish there was a Lineage 3 like old Lin. I hope ArcheAge can deliver, but I'm not holding my breath. I think Korea doesn't give a damn about us anymore with all of our whining and bitching about grind, couched in racist slights about their game design.
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I tried so hard and got so far, but in the end it doesn't even matter.
I'm going to post a link to my comment in an old thread about FFXIV 2.0, because everything still stands.
TL;DR: If it still has auto-attack based combat and lacks any sort of dynamic aspects, the game will continue to fail and only be played by diehard FFXI fans. I wanted to love it, but the change into FFXI-2 (instead of refining and polishing the vanilla release) made me quit.
Not everyone thinks that rpgs are better when action based. I have alot of friends that did not play or like ffxi who like what they see for ffxiv and will be trying it. You cant speak for everyone you know.
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I tried so hard and got so far, but in the end it doesn't even matter.
I can speak for the people sick of the age old auto-attack MMORPG market.
This is why we embraced games like TERA, Guild Wars 2, RaiderZ, etc.. FFXIV had a more action based combat even before those games.. but that was before they changed it all back into what FFXI is like.
Auto-attack games bore me out of my mind; I can't stand playing them unless something is so good about them that I can ignore the dull combat (SWTOR and its story.. and playing with lightsabers), FFXIV wasn't one of them. I'd logon, stand around for a while, go to try and fight some things and logoff shortly after.
Again, if I speak any further I'll just repeat what I said in the other thread.
PS: Check my Xfire sig; I played FFXI for years and I quit for a reason. FFXI-2 is not what I wanted. They can just upgrade the original game with the new engine if they wanted to put the effort into it to please their old fanbase who only want FFXI with better graphics/ease of use.
Well maybe this game just isnt for you then.Funny thing,most people on the forums are mad cause they say FFXIV is turning out to be to much like WOW.
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The thing I hate about people saying its a waste of time to fix a broken game is they aren't fixing a broken game. They have completely smash the old game and from the wreck they are taking and transplating the good into a brand new games. Someone said. "They should just scrap it and start on Final Fantasy Online 3." This is Final Fantasy Online 3!


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I would like to break down this question, because unless this is looked at in the proper light then the short answers would not give justice to question.
"Do we still have rights?" Yes and in fact it makes no matter what "law" a government entity passes or legislates because our forefathers never imbued the government with the power of giving rights, because of this question itself, rights given by a government can be taken away by said government.
Now has the government taken steps in a direction to have it's people believe their rights are being taken away so that the citizenry falls into a state of hopelessness believing they would have to fight a giant system in order to assert their rights? Yes, but this is no different than the fight that happened back previous to 1776 when the rumblings of the British Empire reacting to actions of the colonists who were in turn reacting to actions being arbitrarily enforced by the King and his cohorts you can see those grievances written in the "Declaration of Independence."
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He appeared in the census listings of 1861 and 1871 with his parents in Grantham Twp. and Thorold, ON. On Jan 28, 1879 Hugh married Henrietta (Ettie) Potter, daughter of Martin Potter and Eliza McCarthy at Holy Rosary RC church in Thorold, ON. On the 24th of June, 1879 Ettie gave birth to their first son, Edward A. Manley. Sometime later that year or early in 1880, Hugh, Ettie and Edward moved to Chicago, IL. I'm not sure what inspired this move but the family spent the remainder of their lives there.
Their infant son Edward became ill and died on the 19th of April, 1880. At the time of his death the family was living at 127 North Market St. in the 18th Ward. Henrietta gave birth to their second child, a daughter on Jun 4, 1881 and named her Margaret Frances. She was born at 13 E. Erie Street in Chicago. Margaret Frances died on the 7th of Sep, 1882 at the age of 15 months. On the 9th of March, 1883 Ettie gave birth to their second son who they named John Joseph Manley. At some point they moved to 8 Pleasant St in the 22nd Ward. It was there that Hugh's wife Ettie died on the 13th of January, 1894 leaving Hugh with his young son John.
On the 22nd of April, 1896 Hugh married Mary R. Cooney in Chicago, IL. Mary, Hugh and John appear together in the 1900 census living in the 25th ward. Hugh's occupation is listed as a 'Stationary Engineer'. As yet, I have not located Hugh, Mary or John in the 1910 census but by the time of the 1920 census Hugh is listed as a lodger (alone), in the 23rd Ward. His son John had married in 1910. I do not know what became of Mary R. Cooney, Hugh's second wife.
Hugh had been employed with the Chicago Board of Education as a Stationary Engineer since 1903. In 1912 he transferred to the Moos School at 1711 N. California Ave., where on the 7th of March, 1923 a horrific accident occured...
Hugh Manley, for 22 years a member of Local No. 143 of Chicago, Ill., and for 15 consecutive years elected without opposition to it's Board of Trustees, passed to his eternal rest October 26, 1925. The old adage that ''For every man God has his plan'' was surely a truism in the life and death of this departed brother.
Brother Manley entered the service of the Chicago Board of Education as an engineer custodian in 1903. Being successful in the promotional examinations he rapidly passed to the top group or division in the service. He entered into the active work of the Local No. 143 soon after joining it's ranks. Though a man who seldom took the floor in debate, his wisdom was attested by his long service as a trustee and member of the Executive Board.
His death is attributable to an accident that occured in the Moos School on March 7, 1923, where he was engineer custodian until his death.
Never has a more heroic deed been performed than that of Mr. Hugh Manley. On that eventful morning Hugh Manley allowed the water in his two boilers to rise to a high level as he wished to ''blow them down''. He opened the blow-off cock in the rear of the boiler and stepped to the front to watch the water as it came down.
When the water had reached the level he desired he turned to go back to the rear of the boiler and was met by a geyser of boiling hot water coming from the blow off basin which had become clogged. Knowing he had no time to spare, as the two 100-horse-power boilers were carrying 80 lbs of steam and the roaring fires in the furnaces beneath them generating more steam every minute, also realizing the danger of an explosion, with the lives of twelve hundred children and teachers in his trust, he arose to the occasion and waded through this seething cauldron, closed the valve and collapsed on the floor. He was pulled out of the water, rushed to a hospital and after several weeks of terrible suffering was able to cripple about. From that time until his death he was never well. He spent several months in hospitals and was practically always under a doctor's care.
His brave act was recognized by the Chicago Board of Education with resolutions and compensation for his time, a tribute much appreciated by Hugh Manley. His funeral was attended by the sorrowing officers and members of Local No. 143 and Board officials. Mr. Manley's supreme sacrifice brings to mind the old saying that, "Greater love hath no one than to lay down his life for his fellow man".
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On July 25, 1923 (p.8) the Chicago Daily Tribune reported that the Chicago Board of Education had presented Hugh with a reward for heroism in the amount of $250.00
Hugh died on the 26th of October, 1925 from injuries suffered in this accident and is buried at Calvary Cemetery in Chicago with his first wife Ettie and their infant son Edward. At the time of his death he was living at 3121 Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL.
To honor his memory the Chicago Board of Education named and dedicated a school in his honor which is still in operation today. The school opened in 1927 and on Apr 26, 1929 a Memorial Service was held in Hugh's honor by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 143. The full program of the Memorial Service is here.
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Children of Hugh Manley and Henrietta Potter:
Edward A. (1879-1880)
Margaret F. (1881-1882)
John J. (1883-1967)
Parents of Hugh Manley:
Edward Manley (1819-1903)
Margaret Dixon (1821-1881)
Parents of Henrietta Potter:
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Eliza McCarthy
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I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. With Christmas just around the corner and people out traveling for the holidays, I would like everyone to keep in mind safety while driving. Texting and driving is one of the major causes in accidents today. More and more people across the country are being injured and even killed in accidents in which they are texting while driving.
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What do Alzheimer's, math, sewing machines and fabric have in common? According to the women in the intermediate quilting class that meets weekly at the Faith Sellers Senior Center, the latter three ward off the first.
Equipped with rulers, patterns, cutters, and a plethora of brightly colored, intricately patterned, often tiny pieces of fabric, these ladies create fabulous works of art. American folk art. An art, they say, that is in danger of dying out.
Taught by a master quilter, Linda Knutson, the group is working on a single pattern – a 1930s style sampler quilt – that, when finished, will give each of them another quilt to add to their collections.
The women hail from all over – Rose Owens, Summerville by way of Saipan, Thelma Johnson of Harleyville, Pam Hudson and Bonnie Seymour, of Summerville, Sandy Rader of Goose Creek and Courtney Wilson of Summerville.
What they have in common is a love for quilting and their friendship.
Quilting isn't just about a needle and thread and little squares of fabric. It is heavy on math and, says Knutson, really good for the brain strengthening memory and, they all say, warding off Alzheimer's and dementia.
"Every week we learn something new," the women say. Each block or "square" is different – color, design and the math involved.
"Each week it is a different puzzle," explains Knutson. "Sometimes they finish the week's block in class and sometimes they take it home to finish as homework."
So what draws them to quilting?
"It's very rewarding," says Seymour.
"It's addicting!" adds Hudson. "Once you do it you just keep going…and we love to shop for fabric."
This statement elicits resounding agreement from the group,
"We will spend hours [three] all crammed into a car," Hudson continues, "to go to Gastonia, NC…."
"To buy fabric! At MaryJo's Cloth Shop [Store]! A supermarket of fabric!" they add in a collective cacophony of enthusiasm.
"We also shop at PPQ [People, Places & Quilts] and Sew and Sew, both in Summerville," they add.
"We go everywhere," says Hudson.
"Whenever we travel, we always Google where we are going to find quilt and fabric stores," says Knutson.
The ladies are so serious about their craft that most have invested heavily into commercial grade Viking sewing machines that average between $7,000 and $10,000 each, they say.
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text: The 410 Saiga looks like a good place to start for a rimmed cartridge conversion, but I'm concerned about pressure. The 410 is such a low pressure cartridge that even the lower pressure pistol rounds like 45lc are WAY higher. If I were to build a 44mag or 357 mag, would it blow up in my face? Or, is the Saiga action just way stronger than the 410 needs to be?


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Cosmos: 7 Disc Collector's Edition DVD
(90 reviews)
(90 reviews)
- Additional Details
- Format: DVD
- Rating: Not Rated
- Number of Discs: 7
- Run Time: 780 Minutes
- Aspect Ratio: Fullscreen
- Studio: Cosmos Studios
- DVD Release Date: October 22, 2002
- Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Italian, German, Mandarin
- Audio:
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Surround
- Genre: TV Series
- Color: Color
- Includes:
Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan Updates
Subtitle Science Updates
New Footage
- Release Date: 1980
In the Cosmos: Carl Sagan DVD set, the late scientist goes beyond a guided tour through billions of stars and galaxies. After 20-plus years, Cosmos remains one of the most profound statements in exploration, crossing boundaries between science and religion.
In the cosmos videos, each fascinating segments attempts to deepen our understanding of how we got from there to here. Sagan guides us to the farthest reaches of space and takes us back into the history of scientific inquiry. The Carl Sagan DVDs shift from the ancient library of Alexandria to the NASA probes of our neighboring planets.
Episode Titles:
- The Shores Of the Cosmos
- One Voice In the Cosmic Fugue
- The Harmony Of the Worlds
- Heaven and Hell
- Blues For A Red Planet
- Travellers' Tales
- The Backbone of Night
- Travels In Space and Time
- The Lives Of the Stars
- The Edge Of Forever
- The Persistence Of Memory
- Encyclopedia Galactica
- Who Speaks For Earth?
Shop for the Cosmos: Carl Sagan DVD set, and take a riveting 13-hour journey through science and religion in a quest to answer some of man's greatest questions.


text: Inspired by a cup in the Wallace Collection showing a portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1778 – 1780) in which the portrait is displayed directly opposite the cup's handle (C350). White mug featuring a detail of François Bouchers' "Madame de Pompadour" decorated with gold scroll and floral images. "Madame de Pompadour" is also written inside the mug. Fine bone china. Not microwave or dishwasher safe.