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FRC Plans #HobbyLobby Day March 29
The Family Research Council wants to re-create Mike Huckabee's ŌĆ£Chick-fil-A Appreciation DayŌĆØ ŌĆō this time for craft store Hobby Lobby. FRC is encouraging Americans to participate in a #HobbyLobbyDay on March 29th via social media and shopping.
Hobby Lobby recently challenged the Obama administrationŌĆÖs contraception mandate, which forces employers to provide abortion-inducing drugs for employees regardless of religious belief. The Hobby Lobby chain, which boasts over 640 stores, faces $1.3 million per day or $475 million per year in fines for failure to comply.
Last Tuesday, March 25, the U. S. Supreme Court heard arguments from Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp., both owned by Christian families. The decision will be released later this summer.
The FRC Action Facebook invite, which already boasts over 21,600 participants and over 109,400 invited, urges Americans to ŌĆ£show your supportŌĆØ for Hobby Lobby and Conestoga by ŌĆ£joining and sharing #HobbyLobbyDay!ŌĆØ
FRC Action lists the following ways to partake in the campaign:
1. Change your profile photo to show your support: http://ow.ly/uIQEP
2. Shop Hobby Lobby or hobbylobby.com on March 29th and say "thank you" with a card from your family: http://ow.ly/uMUH5
3. Share a picture of your shopping trip using #HobbyLobbyDay hashtag on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram."
The event is a continuation of FRCŌĆÖs focus on religious freedom. Although misreported by the media, FRC along with the Alliance Defending Freedom commissioned a poll published on Nov. 25, which showed 59 percent of likely voters opposing forcing employers to pay for employee insurance plans covering contraceptives and abortifacient drugs.
ŌĆö Katie Yoder is Staff Writer, Joe and Betty Anderlik Fellow in Culture and Media at the Media Research Center. Follow Katie Yoder on Twitter.


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KISSIMMEE, Fla. – General manager Jeff Luhnow's imprint on the Astros' top-to-bottom organizational rebuild is about to become even stronger. The Astros will employ a tandem "piggyback" starting rotation at all levels of their minor-league system in 2013: Class AAA Oklahoma City, AA Corpus Christi, High A Lancaster and Low A Quad Cities. "I don't […] [Read More]

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A test strip platform for a testing apparatus of the type using test strips, wherein the platform has a shroud defining a strip track for positioning an inserted strip over an optical aperture for making analytical determinations. The platform has a hood permanently mounted to the shroud for overlying the optical window and protecting the testing apparatus optics. The strip track has stabilizing members for holding the strip in testing position. The hood provides camming members for guiding the leading edge of an inserted strip into cooperative engagement with the stabilizing members for ensuring proper insertion of the strip.
1. A test strip platform of the type used for receiving a test strip for an analytical determination, the test platform comprising:
a shroud portion comprising
a strip track being dimensioned to receive a test strip therein and for providing lateral stability to said strip while allowing said strip to be slidably inserted in a direction of a longitudinal dimension of said strip;
an optical aperture along said strip track dimensioned to underlie at least a portion of said strip and to provide optical access thereto;
at least one stabilizing member extending into said strip track in the vicinity of said optical aperture to retain a test strip therein with said portion of said test strip in a predetermined spatial orientation with respect to said optical aperture;
a hood portion immovably attached to said shroud portion over said strip track so as to protectingly overlie said optical aperture; the hood portion comprising
at least one camming member descending into said strip track and positioned so as to guide the leading edge of an inserted strip into cooperative engagement with said at least one stabilizing member.
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The invention relates generally to analyte determinations, more specifically to reflectance based optical monitoring systems, such as that employed in enzyme-based blood analyte chemistry analysis on disposable strips (e.g., blood glucose testing systems), and still more specifically to an apparatus for protecting the optics of such systems from contamination and ensuring proper strip insertion into a monitoring system.
Portable analyte monitoring systems, including blood glucometers, are well known in the art. In the case of blood glucometers, these monitors are typically portable meter apparatus that are employed for personal monitoring of blood glucose levels, typically by diabetic patients. Since the 1970's, these devices have gained increasing popularity and acceptance for personal home use in managing when insulin injections are needed by diabetics. These meters have recently become increasingly portable, accurate and convenient due to advances in electronic, optical and test strip chemistry technologies.
The most common type of glucometer used today is based on reflectance optics in conjunction with a disposable, one-use test strip. In use, a small strip carrying reagent chemistry which reacts with blood is employed, such as that described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,296,192, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein. When fresh whole blood, typically from the lanced finger of a patient, is applied to the test strip, an enzyme-based reaction takes place producing a color change which typically progresses chromatically in proportion to the concentration of glucose present in the blood sample. After blood is applied and the reaction is underway, the strip is then inserted into the monitoring apparatus, and optical reflectance is used to measure the chromatic change. Once the apparatus has determined that the reaction is sufficiently complete, which optimally occurs when the reaction is stabilized, a reflectance measurement is converted through software in the monitoring apparatus into a glucose measurement, typically in mg/Dl, and reported on a display to the user.
Such optical monitoring apparatus rely on proper insertion of the strip to ensure alignment of a portion of the strip containing the blood sample and reagent chemistry with the meter optics for accuracy. Further, if the optics become contaminated by blood or other foreign matter, accuracy is also compromised. Because these monitoring apparatus are used by diabetic patients, who frequently suffer sight and motor coordination impairment, it is important that the monitoring apparatus facilitates proper introduction and guided alignment of the strip, as well as protects the optics from contamination. Because of their portability, these apparatus will be subjected to various harsh environments and handling, which could contaminate the optics.
Prior art apparatus are inadequate for addressing these needs. One popular meter, sold under the name ONE TOUCH is described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,843,692. This device requires that the strip be first inserted into the meter and then blood is applied to the strip. This method is inconvenient for the user, as he or she must align a punctured finger with the test site on the strip while it resides in the meter. Consequently, this can result in the inadvertent spillage of blood onto the meter, and subsequently contaminate its optics. Frequently, this will occur when a large blood drop is deposited directly onto the strip. This device also utilizes a door to shield the optics from ambient light during use, which protects the optics when the meter is not in use. Unfortunately, this adds to the testing process the steps of opening and closing the door. Further, because the optical systems of this apparatus requires a door to block ambient light, breakage of the door renders the apparatus unusable.
There is a need in the art for a portable monitoring apparatus which will ensure proper strip alignment with its optics, and which will protect the optics from contamination.
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for ensuring proper strip insertion into and alignment with an optical reflectance meter, while simultaneously protecting the optics of the meter.
According to one aspect of an illustrative embodiment of the invention, a test strip receiving member, or shroud, has an optical window which is disposed above the optics of the monitoring apparatus. A protective optics cover, or hood, is provided on the shroud to protect the optics underlying the optical window from contamination by foreign matter.
According to a further aspect of an illustrative embodiment of the invention, the shroud is provided with a track for guiding the strip to the testing position. The shroud provides fingers for engaging cooperative indents on the strip for tactile indication of proper testing position of the strip.
According to a further aspect of an illustrative embodiment of the invention, the protective hood is permanently mounted to the shroud and is provided with camming members for guiding the leading edge of an inserted strip such that it will be properly received by the fingers and directed into proper testing position.
These and other features and advantages of the present invention will be easily understood with reference to the Figures depicting an illustrative embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a portable monitoring apparatus with the inventive test strip platform of the present invention, depicting the insertion of a prior art test strip.
FIG. 2 is an isometric exploded view of an illustrative embodiment of a test strip platform according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an isometric view of the bottom surface and camming members of the hood.
FIG. 4A is a top view of a prior art test strip.
FIG. 4B is a bottom view of a prior art test strip.
FIG. 5 is a cross sectional view of the shroud of FIG. 2 taken along line A—A with a cross sectional view of the hood taken along line A′—A′ after permanent mounting of the hood on the shroud.
For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to an illustrative embodiment illustrated of the invention as depicted in the drawings.
Referring to FIG. 1, there is depicted a portable test apparatus 2, such as the type used to measure blood glucose in whole blood, available under the trade name PRESTIGE LX manufactured by Home Diagnostics, Inc. of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. The housing of the apparatus contains microprocessor based electronics for computing blood glucose concentrations from a sample applied to a test strip 200. The apparatus 2 has a display 4, which may be an LCD display, for reporting calculations and other information to the user. The strip 200 is inserted into a strip-receiving platform 6, which will be discussed in greater detail hereinbelow.
FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the platform 6 shown in FIG. 1. The platform is removable from the apparatus 2 to facilitate cleaning to remove blood and other contaminants, and allows access to a window (not shown) which covers the optics of the apparatus. Removal of the platform 6 permits the optical window to be cleaned to ensure optimal performance of the apparatus 2. The platform 6 is comprised of two major components, which are permanently joined together. These components are the shroud 10 and the hood 100, which are discussed below in turn.
The shroud 10 receives the strip and guides it into position for the meter to operate properly. The shroud 10 has a cavity 12 which is lower than the top surface of the shroud and is dimensioned laterally to cooperatively receive a strip in snugly sliding, clearance fashion to ensure lateral stability while allowing advancement of the strip. On either side of the cavity 12 is a stabilizing member, or finger 14, which extends into the cavity diametrically opposed to an opposite finger. These fingers 12 bias a strip inserted into the cavity 12 into the proper position for the apparatus optics to make a good reading. When inserted, a strip will be snugly held against the bottom surface of the cavity 12 such that a color spot, described below, is held above an optical aperture 20. The optical aperture 20 is positioned above the optics of the apparatus when the platform 6 is secured in the meter apparatus 2. The shroud 10 also has means 16 for permanently attaching the hood thereto, and also means 18 for removably attaching the platform 6 to the meter apparatus housing.
The second major platform component is the hood 100, as further depicted in FIG. 2. The hood 100 serves to both protect the optics of the meter which underlie the optical aperture 20, and also to help guide a strip into proper testing position, as will be discussed hereinbelow. The hood has means 102 for permanently attaching it to the shroud 10. As depicted, means 102 on the hood mate with cooperating means 16 on the shroud for permanent mounting. These features as depicted are intended to be illustrative, and may take the form of any of a number of mechanical expedients and processes known in the art for rendering a permanent attachment between components, for example gluing, bonding, ultrasonic or RF welding, or very rigid mechanical locks or detents.
Turning to FIG. 3, the underside of the hood 100 is shown. A viewing notch 104 can be provided in order to allow the user to witness the advance of the leading edge of an inserted strip when the hood 100 is permanently attached to the shroud 10. Further provided are camming members 106, which provide a downward ramping surface for urging the leading edge of an inserted strip under the fingers 14 of the shroud when the hood 100 is permanently attached to the shroud 10. This feature will be further addressed with respect to FIG. 5, which is discussed after a brief description of a prior art strip shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B.
Referring to FIG. 4A, the upper surface of a prior art test strip, such as that described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,296,192, is depicted. The strip 200 has a sample port or test spot 202, onto which blood is applied before introducing the strip into the apparatus 2. The strip 200 also has indents 204 or other surface feature which cooperate with the fingers 14. Of course, other cooperating structure can be provided in the platform to engage similar indents, which can be located anywhere on the strip. The indents provide a tactile guide for indicating when the strip has been inserted into the correct testing position (i.e., with the color spot as described below oriented over the optical aperture 20 of the shroud), and also provides a resistance for holding the strip in this position. The resistance is easily overcome by manually pulling on the strip, but is sufficient to retain the strip in the testing position if the meter is physically reoriented or jarred during testing. The strip 200 can also have a band 206 which can be used by the meter apparatus 2 to optically detect when the strip has been fully inserted. Full insertion usually indicates the testing position, and will correspond to the position where the indents 204 are engaged by cooperating structure such as those on fingers 14. The band 206 is also viewable through viewing notch 104 as seen in FIGS. 2 and 3 to allow the user to confirm that the strip has been inserted properly. As there is no band on the bottom side of the strip 200, the user can witness through the notch 104 whether the leading edge contains shows band 206 and thus whether the strip has been inserted properly.
FIG. 4B depicts the bottom surface of the strip shown in FIG. 4A. A viewing port or color spot 208 is located substantially directly beneath the test spot 204. When fluid containing analyte is applied to the test spot 202, it passes through an element containing chemistry in the strip producing a color change, which, if sufficient sample has been applied, can be visually verified by viewing the color spot 208 before inserting the strip 200 in the testing apparatus 2. The color spot 208, when the strip is inserted into the correct testing position is located over the optical aperture 20 in the shroud such that meter optics can access the color spot 208.
Turning now to FIG. 5, there is shown a cross sectional view of the platform 6, showing the shroud 10 and hood 100 permanently joined to each other. The cross sections of the shroud 10 and the hood 100 are taken along section lines A—A and A′—A′ respectively. As can be seen, the cavity 12 of FIG. 1 corresponds to a strip track 22, wherein a strip may be inserted along the direction of arrow B. As can be appreciated, the leading edge of an inserted strip will encounter the camming members 106 and be deflected downwardly so that the leading edge passes beneath the fingers 14. As shown, protuberances 14 a provide structures for cooperating with indents 204 in the prior art strip depicted in FIGS. 4A and 4B. As further shown, optical aperture 20 overlies meter optics 300, which are depicted in schematic form. As can be appreciated, the hood portion 100 of the platform protects the optics 300 from contamination.
While the invention has been illustrated and described in detail in the drawings and foregoing description, the same is to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive in character, it being understood that only an illustrative embodiment has been shown and described and that all changes and modifications that come within the spirit and scope of the invention are intended to be protected. For example, application of the present invention is not limited to optical reflectance meters or to meters which measure blood glucose levels, but will find application in any meter type which requires insertion of a test strip.
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While a possible return of football at East Tennessee State took the spotlight, the future of basketball at the university was also noted prominently in the athletics task force report released Wednesday.
The 15-member panel, working under the umbrella of the Committee for 125 and chaired by Greene County judge Ken Bailey, included among its recommendations:
— Develop a new multi-purpose facility for basketball that will accommodate other activities and events;
— Enhance and raise the level of basketball to a championship caliber program and clearly focus on basketball to strengthen the brand.
University president Brian Noland says basketball, his flagship sport, could potentially work hand in hand with football to enhance the overall athletic department.
"The two are of extreme importance," Noland said Thursday. "We all know the interest in college football, and there is a lot of potential for us in basketball. There's a lot of hype and hoopla about mid-major programs. People who follow college basketball talk about George Mason's Cinderella run, VCU and Butler. The thing I like to remind people of is ETSU was Butler before Butler was Butler."
The Bucs, of course, didn't make a run to the Final Four, as Butler did in back-to-back years. But they were a mid-major that gained some renown as a tough out during a four-year stretch of NCAA tournament appearances in the early 1990s.
The 44-year-old Noland has been catching up on a lot of school history in his nearly 11 months on the job. He envisions a new heyday for ETSU athletics and thinks the visionary work of the task force over the last three months is a valuable roadmap.
"All this begins and ends with student and community engagement," said Noland. "Most can remember when 12,000 fans were in the Dome for football and basketball, and ETSU was the talk of the town — not only the talk of the town but of the region.
"Through implementation of these recommendations, East Tennessee State University will be the force that drives Northeast Tennessee. We serve the region. We're the backbone of the region from a cultural and economic perspective. What I took from Judge Bailey's excellent report and the fine work of his committees was that we have the potential to be much more in the future."
A detailed report on the Committee for 125's work can be found at etsu.edu/125.
While there are hopes a new basketball arena can be built in the next few years, ETSU has been busy lately making improvements to the 35-year-old Dome. A slick new enclosed practice facility has recently been finished, and a new lighting grid that will hang over the center court is due to be installed later this month.
"When fans come to the VCU game (on Jan. 2), the experience is going to look very different," said Noland. "We've made some strategic decisions short-term to improve existing facilities and give coach (Murry) Bartow some tools to take on the recruiting trail.
"Long-term, there are some other issues we must look at. We've got to improve facilities in order to be competitive."
ETSU officials have reportedly been talking quietly to the Southern Conference for at least the last year about possibly reconnecting. The Bucs called the SoCon home for 25 years, until leaving in 2005 for the Atlantic Sun.
College of Charleston recently voted to move to the Colonial Athletic Association. Appalachian State is looking around after committing to play FBS football. Rumors are also circulating about Georgia Southern, Furman and Elon.
Noland said conference affiliation will fall into line at the proper time.
"I cannot comment on the conference landscape other than to say I'm watching it very closely, and I have been from the moment I arrived," said Noland. "The situation is obviously very fluid right now across the country. It will eventually settle at the mid-major level, where East Tennesssee State University is positioned. If there is a chance for us to advance, we are prepared to take advantage of opportunities.
"Until then, we want to win as many A-Sun championships as we possibly can."


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so i got my hands on a bunch of upholstery foam in the form of panels. its pretty thick and dense and ive tried to mount them on my storage unit walls (made of solid cement) with liquid nails, but it wont hold and the foam just falls off before the glue can dry...
anyone ever tried to mount this stuff before? what glue works best? Im looking to spend as little $$$ as possible on this project.
The foam pannels are about 3'' thick 3' wide and 6' tall.
also do you think carpet would work just was well? if so I could just sell the foam and make a bit of money and mount carpet instead (which would be alot easier to mount because I could just hang it from hooks)...
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Prior to her death on July 24, 2005, Virginia Bosch memorialized her husband, the late Dr. Leon Bosch '29, through two different endowment funds.. Dr. Bosch, who died on Dec. 22, 2003, was a professor at the Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University for 45 years, including 10 years as associate dean. He was on the college's Board of Trustees for 20 years, and was instrumental in recruiting Dr. Gordon J. Van Wylen as Hope's ninth president. Virginia established the Dr. Leon Bosch '29 Endowed professorship in Business Management and also the Dr. Leon A. Bosch '29 and Virginia Bosch Scholarship. Funded in perpetuity, the chair and scholarship will serve as a lasting tribute even while making an enduring difference at Hope. Virginia also donated an office in the Martha Miller Center for Global Communication.
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Posted on: January 29, 2014
Though it seems like the rest of the country is either covered in snow or reaching high temperatures of 30 degrees, Tempe, Arizona has been unseasonably warm the last couple of weeks. With highs in the low 70s, it's the perfect weather to be outside, embracing the sunshine and fresh air.
There are many things I love about Arizona. To me, Arizona is all about being outside. We have hiking, biking (did you know that Tempe has 175 miles of dedicated bike paths?), boating, golf courses and outdoor patios in a vast majority of our restaurants. Tempe is no exception, boasting some of the best patios around, offering patrons everything from great views, vibes and of course, food.
Whenever I think of cool patio restaurants in town, the first one place that usually comes to my mind is CASA Sunbá, which is located on the southeast corner of Mill Ave. and 6th St. CASA is all outdoor dining, so the entire restaurant is one giant patio. I've eaten at CASA a few times and have absolutely loved it. They serve both lunch and dinner, with a menu that has salads, burritos, burgers and even a vegan section. By far, their most popular menu item is the CASA Mac & Cheese Burrito. I've had it and it's really good. I've also had the Fidel, which is their take on the traditional Cuban Sandwich and I thought it was incredible. What makes CASA special is the view. A two story restaurant, patrons who eat up on the second floor get some incredible views of downtown Tempe. It's pretty quiet on the second level as well, so if you wanted to go there but want something a little more intimate, head upstairs.
One of the nicest looking outdoor patios can be found at Tempe's Front Porch, located at the historic Monti's La Casa Vieja. Sitting on the corner of Rio Salado and Mill Avenue, Tempe's Front Porch is definitely one of Tempe's more popular spots. The lunch and dinner menu is different than Monti's but you can see a lot of similarity between the two. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with either the Prime Rib Quesadilla or the Short Rib Tacos. They're both two of my favorite dishes here. Tempe's Front Porch is also great place to just grab a drink. They have some great craft beers and fresh-squeezed cocktails. Even though this great outdoor space is located on a busy area of town – with both foot and automobile traffic – I never get that feeling like I'm eating in the middle of a crowd. It feels like an escape. There are plenty of heat lamps for those chilly nights and the seating is really, really comfortable. It has more of an industrial feel because the décor features a nice mix of hard materials (metal, rocks, etc.). Much like CASA, the view here is great. You can see Tempe Beach Park, the Mill Avenue Bridge and the Hayden Flour Mill, all iconic Tempe landmarks.
My third favorite outdoor patio is definitely at House of Tricks. House of Tricks is a charming restaurant located in two historic homes. For over 25 years, this award-winning Tempe establishment has been located on the southern end of downtown Tempe, off of Mill Avenue and 7th Street. The outdoor patio here is incredible. I always feel like I'm sitting in someone's backyard. It has a laid back, relaxing vibe to it. A wooden deck and outdoor patio bar greets you as soon as you walk up to the restaurant. The tables outside are situated on a brick-paved patio, among the trees and large pots of flora. Mary Trick, mother of owner Bob Trick, tends to the plants and flowers every morning before the restaurant opens. Before the staff arrives for work, she's outside planting, pruning and prepping the patio for the day. At the front of the restaurant is a moss-covered fountain and pond that is home to a family of goldfish. This is the perfect setting to enjoy some of their lunch specials, such as their famous Homemade Quiche of the Day or dinner favorites like the Grilled Filet Mignon. This is the absolute perfect place for a nice afternoon or evening out with a special someone.
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Looking forward to yet another Honeycomb tablet? Toshiba is the latest player in the game to bring us one and they're just about set to release it. They're so ready, in fact, that preorders are going on for it at Office Depot right now. They have 16GB and 32GB configurations coming our way for $480 and $580, respectively, with both being WiFi-only models.
It doesn't look like you need to put money down for this thing in advance, either, as going through the checkout process at Office Depot shows me paying $0. It's a 10.1 inch device with Android 3.1 and specs not unlike all of the other Honeycomb devices to date – Tegra 2, 1GB of RAM, front and rear cameras, you know the deal. Head over to Office Depot now for yours and look for it soon. (Toshiba has not yet released availability information.) [Thanks Lester!]
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Say Anything... 1989
A noble underachiever and a beautiful valedictorian fall in love the summer before she goes off to college...
- Release Date:
- April 14, 1989
- Duration:
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- Director:
- Cameron Crowe
- Cast:
- Lili Taylor, Loren Dean, 0819441, Bebe Neuwirth, Charles Walker, John Cusack, Dan Castellaneta, Tom Lawrence, Joan Cusack, Jeremy Piven, Kim Walker, Richard Portnow, John Mahoney, Philip Baker Hall, Pamela Adlon, Eric Stoltz, Jaime Gomez, Lisa Picotte, Lois Chiles, Amy Brooks, Billy Stevenson, Lisanne Falk, Jonathan Chapin, Alice Marie Crowe, Patrick O'Neill, Glenn Walker Harris Jr., Don 'The Dragon' Wilson, Ione Skye, Montrose Hagins, Donald Willis, Jerry Ziesmer, Judy Prescott, Allison Roth, John Hillner, Johnny Green, Stephen Shortridge, Gloria Cromwell, Kathryn Fuller, Jim Ladd, Jay R. Goldenberg, Russel Lunday, Annie Waterman, Jason Gould, Polly Platt, Chynna Phillips, Arlan Feiles, Chris Ziesmer, John Bruner, Brooke Holland, Rae Sunshine Lee, Mindy Feldman, Lenore Woodward, Edward A. Wright, Joanna Frank, Katie Layman, Nicholas Kallsen, Thomas A. Payne, Gregory Sporleder, Kim Walker, Allison Roth ...
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I am going to read the book as soon as I get the chance because this was such a wonderful story. Sayuri's obsession with The Chairman was alittle annoying. I would have choosen scarface over him but to each their own.
The picture above is a still from one of the most memorable romantic movies scenes ever, so I had to put it in this review! This scene is very short, but it shows how much the character of Lloyd really cares for Diane, even after a huge fight they had over breaking up. In the middle of the night Lloyd drives up to Diane's house, she won't speak to him because she's afraid that if she does they will get back together, and even though that's what she truely wants,she knows her father won't approve of it. Lloyd knows this, so he tries to reach her not through his words, but instead with the words of the their song, Peter Gabriel's "Your Eyes". They lost their virginity to eachother in the back og Lloyd's car while this song was playing, it was a moment that they will remember forever. That song represented the moment in their life where they became one and showed their love for eachother physically.
The scene starts with Diane in her bed, trying to fall asleep but she looks as if Lloyd is still on her mind. Her window is open and a gentle breeze is flowing through. As the scene moves on the open window starts to let in more than just a breeze, you slowly her the words to the song materialize through the quiet night air. Then the scene cuts from her bedroom to the image of Lloyd holding up a boom box over his head. Just standing in front of his true love's house, borrowing the words from a beautiful song becasue he can not use his own.Diane does not move from her bed. She knows he's out there but she is still too afraid to confront him. But Lloyd doesn't care if she comes out or not, just as long as she gets his message. What she does from there is up to her. Such a romantic and bold statement of love, that makes a great scene
I don't know why I'm reminiscing lately about the 80's/90's. But there are some great films in that time period, along with some great music. So to continue on with my list I started the other day here are few more.
A few of my RT friends have recently reviewed this or made comments so I have to add it to the list because this is a GREAT movie! Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) and Diane Court (Ione Skye) meet after graduation and fall in love. Lloyed is an underachiever and Diane is a valedictorian whom is off to college. Despite that huge difference they endure the pressures of friends and family to stay together. Great great movie. The soundtrack is also great too. If you haven't watched this, you should! If you've watched it watch it again.
Diane: Nobody thinks it will work, do they?
Lloyd: No. You just described every great success story.
I just saw this movie again, and it still is brutally real and simple and complex at the same time. John Cusack's best performance and some of the most memorable scenes in cinema, from the infamous boom-box moment to the ending airplane sequence. The theme pokes around the idea of truth and honesty and it's upfront, not too shmaltzy, and a movie that makes you feel real good even hours after watching it. Not many movies give you that. I grinned throughout the entire thing. Again.
It's the best film of 1989 for a reason.
Um, why have I not watched this all the way through before???
"Bitches, man." :)
my teen love. Why did you have to go off and stumble into the bad zone with that Anjelica Huston when we were supposed to be getting married?
Yes, this movie was it for me. My quintessential high school movie. Far superior to SIXTEEN CANDLES or PRETTY IN PINK and all that crap. Although THE BREAKFAST CLUB gave it a run.
I could go on, but I won't. No need. Everyone agrees.
Not too bad, a little overrated for a classic, but still a timeless tale of love and war. Performances great all around.
Almost Famous is probably my second favorite movie of all time. It completely changed my life and is half the reason I am in a band right now. If my life was like theirs, I wouldn't complain one bit... but, alas, I realize that it is just a movie. Still, 2nd favorite.
Say Anything is my favorite movie of all time. Probably the best teen movie ever made, with excellent performances. Has a feeling for its time that no other movie like it has had. Though some hate the 80's, I have to say that if you lived in them and want to re-live them, this is the movie to do so with. Great beginning for a great director (except Elizabethtown). I liked Vanilla Sky though... (sort of ashamed to say)
This is one of those movies that I should have already seen by now, but hadn't. Well, now I have and I totally understand the appeal and the film's cult-like status. It's well-deserved, too, because it has a hell of a lot of charm due, no doubt, to John Cusack's likeable personality....oh, also because of Cameron Crowe. But, someone's gotta bring that character of Lloyd Dobler to life and it's doubtful there was anybody better for that job than Cusack. Boombox scene is a classic, but that goes without saying. It's an enjoyable film and a solid debut from Crowe. I dunno, I don't have a whole lot more to say right now. Good day! :)
Say Anything
Interesting for the rich characters.
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Bryan Singer can direct action with the best of them and this is why, if you like action movies, you should see Superman Returns despite the tights, the cheese and Kate Bosworth. A sequel would most likely improve on this character-development-overfilled not-so-popcorny blockbuster.


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Will there be other students like me who have been out of school for a while?
Yes, roughly 40% of UMPI's students are considered to be non-traditional.
How long is the semester?
UMPI offers courses by semester, fall and spring, with each semester lasting 15 weeks. Summer courses are also available. Classes run Monday and Wednesday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Tuesday and Thursday. The classes are typically 50 minutes, 3 times a week or 75 minutes, 2 times a week.
What is the normal course load?
A normal course load for a full time student is between 15 and 17 semester hours. To be considered a full time student you must be enrolled in 12 credit hours. 6 credit hours is part-time, 9 is three-quarter time and anything over 17 can only be done with special permission.
What is a syllabus?
A syllabus is a contract between the student and professor. This is handed out the first day of class. The syllabus could list assignments, necessary supplies, required books, grading scale, attendance and other policies and contact information.
Are there any child care provisions?
Circle of Learning is the name of the preschool located on campus here at UMPI. Click here to learn more.
I've heard that books can be very expensive. Is there anything that I can do about that?
The University of Maine at Presque Isle has joined the growing number of universities that no longer sell textbooks in the traditional manner. UMPI, in an effort to reduce the cost of course materials that students are required to purchase, has partnered with MBS Direct to supply textbooks to our students. Students will have multiple choices when ordering--based on availablity, students may choose to purchase a new book, a used book, rent a book or, if available, rent a digital version of the book. Books may also be sold back through the website at any point during the semester!
I have a busy schedule and I'm not sure if regular classes will work for me; are there any options available?
Yes, online classes and night courses help to provide more options. There are usually multiple choices of the same class at different times or days to choose from. This helps to work around other schedules.
After being out of school for so long, I'm sure that I'm going to need some help. What types of support does UMPI provide?
There is a great tutoring staff available for all classes. Professional tutoring and peer tutoring is offered free of charge. The UMPI Writing Center offers one-on-one tutoring for writers at all levels of course work on all types of writing, from first-year composition essays to senior thesis, from biology book reviews to personal statements for graduate school applications. Writing consultants are trained to assist students at all stages of the writing process, from brainstorming topics to revising your completed paper
Are there places on campus that will allow me to do homework if I don't have a laptop?
Yes! The Library houses quiet places to study as well as a computer lab. We also have a student lounge on each side of the campus--The Owl's Nest Whoo's Hut. These have computers available for use and comfortable seating for studying. There are also study lounges located in each of the dorms.
Is there a place on campus that you can get food at night?
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Are there things to do off campus that are close by and easy to get to?
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After a yearlong process of assessing and evaluating all camps and facilities within the Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians district, Girl Scouts, troop leaders and staff will soon say goodbye to Camp Sky-Wa-Mo.
The board of directors decided Monday to sell the camp, located in Bluff City, based on a report from a long-range property planning committee that the camp had not been meeting necessary criteria. The criteria include how the camp supports the national Girl Scouts program portfolio, how it supports the Girl Scout brand, how it provides service support to the council's membership, how it supports sustainable property management practices and whether the operations and maintenance costs are within the council's and the community's ability to fund.
The committee originally recommended idling the camp and seeking other ways to fill the property facilities, but the board chose to sell the camp that has for many years provided regional Girl Scouts a rustic leadership training environment to supplement their other scouting activities.
"Although this was a very difficult decision and all of the council properties were ... reviewed as part of the process, the reality is that Camp Sky-Wa-Mo has not been self-sustaining for a long time and the status just doesn't justify keeping the camp open," Kim Lauth, Girl Scout Council chief operating officer said.
"The council does plan to continue to make camping experiences available to Girl Scouts in the area, we just don't necessarily have to own real estate to do that," Lauth said. "Additionally we will be looking at partnership opportunities with other places to camp, like state parks, and looking at how we can resource our volunteers and girls to take advantage of these opportunities in a safe and a productive way."
Theresa Shaw, troop leader and service unit manager in the Johnson City region, said she was shocked to learn of Sky-Wa-Mo's selling, thinking that the recommendation to idle the property would give those invested in the camp at least 1½-2 years to get the camp going again. Shaw said after first hearing the recommendation, she and a few others had been brainstorming some ideas involving Sky-Wa-Mo.
"There were several of us in this area who were trying to put together plans on ways we could make the camp viable again," Shaw said. "When I found out that the worst case scenario had happened, I was floored. They've kind of pulled the carpet out from underneath us. I wish maybe they would have looked at it a little more."
Disappointment and disbelief are two ways she described how she felt when she finally absorbed the news of the camp's fate.
"I think they've done a disservice to the girls of our area because now we don't have a viable camp in the area that's a true rustic, Girl Scout camp. We do have Camp Wildwood, but that's a city camp," Shaw said. "You're not going to get the same experience when you're in Johnson City, as opposed to when you're out in a forest. It's not the same and I think they've done a disservice to the girls of this area, Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia."
Lauth said selling Sky-Wa-Mo was not an easy decision and it's sad to see it up for sale.
"Sky-Wa-Mo has been around for a long time. People feel very passionately about their camp and so there is an emotional attachment. Girl Scouting is, of course, at its core a leadership development organization and camping is a part of that," she said. "It's sad when you have to move on and ultimately the board of directors made a very difficult decision based on the best information available. Their job is to make the hard call and in this case they did."


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WASHINGTON, May 6, 2009 Former North Carolina governors Jim Martin and Jim Hunt have been named as honorary co-chairs of the North Carolina Heroes Fund Statewide Advisory Board, joining other state residents and leaders in showing support for military servicemembers and their families.
"The former governors were invited to serve as honorary co-chairs to assist in expanding the reach and exposure of our organization," Scott D. Stone, founder of the North Carolina Heroes Fund, said. "Given the large military community within North Carolina and their long-term support of our troops, they were eager to join the organization. They have both seen the great work we have been doing and felt compelled to lend a hand to our cause."
Created in 2007, the North Carolina Heroes Fund's central mission is to aid North Carolina servicemembers returning from active duty and who may be facing a difficult transition of reuniting with loved ones. The fund also helps those experiencing financial hardships. This year alone, the fund has awarded $13,784 in grants and scholarships to 11 servicemembers in need.
Army reservist Kent Larsen and his wife, Patti, from Spring Lake, N.C., are grateful for the fund's help.
"For a brief period of time, right around the holidays, we were struggling to pay the rent and make van payments," Patti Larsen said. "We have two little boys, and we were just in a bind. The fund collected information from us, saw our need and helped us. They talked to us in a way that was respectful, and our pride was still intact. Through the fund's help, after we got out of our bind, we decided to 'pay it forward' and help another military family in need."
Marine Corps Cpl. Patrick Howard and his wife, JoAnna, of Ellenboro, N.C. also received helped from the fund.
"My husband was injured in Iraq two years ago," JoAnna Howard said. "He retired earlier this year. Things just got pretty tight. I contacted the fund, and they were really helpful. They made our car payments for about three months and paid our utilities. It was just a blessing."
Along with assisting with mortgage and rent payments and donating gift cards for food and clothing, the fund also helps with remodeling homes and making car modifications for injured servicemembers.
"Travel time associated with extended rehabilitation or the remodeling of a home, along with car modifications, are common financial stressors on a military family," Stone said. "We try to assist with all of this. Family support is vital in rehabilitation, and being able to independently get around is important as well."
In addition to financial hardship assistance, the fund has an educational grant program to assist the families of North Carolina servicemembers with the cost of continued education.
"We want to help offset tuition, room and board [and] books and to continue to aid students in pursuing advanced educational degrees," Stone said. "It is with the educational assistance program that we are seeing the greatest return on our investment."
The caliber of students the fund has assisted are in the top 15 percent of their classes, Stone said.
"Many have a parent overseas and are employed part-time to contribute to their overall educational expenses," he continued.
The strong leadership skills of Martin and Hunt and their understanding of military issues, especially financial hardships, will aid in furthering the fund's mission, Stone said.
"The better-known our organization becomes, the more servicemembers will learn of our ability to serve as a resource for support," he said. "We are pleased to welcome former governors Martin and Hunt to our statewide advisory board. Their participation is further evidence of the broad, statewide support of North Carolina's military and their families."


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DULUTH - Justin Timberlake is bringing sexy back, literally.The pop superstar and former 'N Sync heartthrob announced Wednesday that he's adding a second leg to his FutureSex/LoveShow world tour. The second part of the tour will kick off in Timberlake's hometown of Memphis on Aug. 2, and will wind its way to the Arena at Gwinnett Center on Aug. 7. "We are extremely excited that he is stopping here," said Chris Hendley, marketing and media manager for the arena. "When he was in Atlanta last time, I heard through the grapevine that it was just an unbelievable show. He's coming back by popular demand." As of press time, ticket sale dates and prices had not been announced, but will be coming soon. "This thing is literally coming together as we speak," Hendley said. The first leg of the tour ended March 29 in New Jersey, and Timberlake will embark on his European tour April 24 in Belfast, Ireland. Timberlake's album "FutureSex/LoveSounds," which includes the smash hit "Sexy Back," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts and has sold more than a million copies to date. The Arena at Gwinnett Center is located at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth. Visit www.gwinnettcenter.com for more information.
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Finnish computers have the third lowest number of virus infections in the world according to Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report published on 25 April.
The report estimates that 7% of the world's computers contain viruses while the percentage for Finland is 1.6.
The business weekly Talouselämä talked with Tim Rains, Director of Product Management in Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing group, shortly before the publication of the report. According to Rains, Finland sets an example for the rest of the world.
— I visited Finland six months ago and we have since made a case study of Telia-Sonera's security procedures. It turned out that the IAP's IT department contacts the user of an infected computer very quickly and isolates the device from the network. Such a proactive approach is unique. This could not be done in the US for example, due to Internet access being seen as a freedom of speech issue, says Rains in the Talouselämä interview.
The magazine speculates that Finland's high ranking may also be the result of the high security awareness of Finns, which is also indicated by the Microsoft's February report that looked into the computer security awareness of Europeans.
A thousand computers were scanned for malware in each country for the now published report. The highest "cleanness ranking" was scored by China, with Japan in second place. In addition to Finland, the top five included two other Nordic countries, Denmark and Norway.
The most infected computers can be found in Pakistan and Palestine, with nearly one in three of the scanned computers containing malware.
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Finnish computers have the third lowest number of virus infections in the world according to Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report published on 25 April.


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CRESTVIEW — Tuesday was a nice opening night for the Crestview High School girls soccer team as the Bulldogs hosted Rocky Bayou Christian in a match played at Davidson Middle School.
Ashley Parker, Ruby Webb and Hannah Nolan each scored goals ands Baylee O'Marra had a pair of assists off corner kicks as Crestview beat the Knights 3-1.
After graduating nine seniors from last year's team Bulldog Coach Carl Everitt was pleased with the opening night in a match that had many freshmen seeing their first high school action.
"As you can see, they knock (kick) it around very nicely," he said. They knock it around and they play OK. They were stringing passes together.
"There were sequences of play where there were four or five passes and it was very nice. We are going to be very good. But right now we've got a lot of young girls and sometimes it's deer in the headlights out there."
Parker gave the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead about 10 minutes into the match when she scored on an unassisted goal.
Fifteen minutes later O'Marra teamed with Webb for the second Bulldog goal and Crestview (1-0) had a lead it wouldn't relinquish.
The only Knight score of the match came midway through the second half when Crista Daughtry scored on an assist from Amber Grete. That would be as close as Rocky Bayou (0-1) would get.
With about 10 minutes left in the match O'Marra picked up her second assist of the night when she found Nolan for the final Bulldog score.
Everitt said the Bulldogs need to improve in three or four areas if they are to compete in a tough District 1-4A that includes powerhouses Navarre, Niceville and Pace.
"Heading has to be better," he said. "And we have to take advantage of it when we have the opportunity to shoot.
"It looks very pretty (moving the ball around), but pretty doesn't score goals. So we need to be a little bit sharper around the goal."
Randy Dickson is the Crestview News Bulletin's sports editor. Email him at email@example.com, tweet him @BigRandle, or call 682-6524.


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David Jaffe can breathe a little easier today. According to the embattled developer, Bissoon Dath v. SCEA and David Jaffe, a copyright infringement lawsuit over various themes in the God of War series, was dismissed by a federal court judge last week.
Some sites are mistakenly reporting that the case was settled; however the judge's order clearly indicates that the dismissal is the result of a successful motion by SCEA and Jaffe for summary judgment, and therefore a victory for Jaffe.
It remains to be seen whether there will be a subsequent battle for attorney's fees and costs, which presumably have racked up over the year and a half long litigation. Other than publishing the judge's order, Jaffe's only statement on his blog was "...".
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(AP) LOS ANGELES - A judge refused Wednesday to grant Laurence Fishburne a three-year restraining order against a convicted felon who claims he owns the actor's home.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carol Boas Goodson said she could not consider Mark Francisco's criminal history and she did not think his conduct warranted a lengthy restraining order.
Francisco, who police say was recently paroled on a cyberstalking case, went to the actor's home on Jan. 1 and threatened to evict the family. He also left a letter at the Oscar-nominated actor's home, but the judge said there was nothing threatening about it.
Fishburne's attorney, Donald Etra, said Francisco was waving an umbrella. The actor's security guard testified Wednesday that the man was agitated while speaking to him and police outside the gated home.
Neither Fishburne nor Francisco attended the hearing.
The actor had been given a temporary restraining order, but Goodson said Francisco's conduct didn't warrant an extension.
Etra said he disagreed with the ruling and will return to court if Francisco goes to the home again. "A man is entitled to feel secure in his home," Etra said.
Fishburne starred in "The Matrix" series and was nominated for a best actor Academy Award in 1993 for "What's Love Got to Do with It." His wife is an actress, appearing in "24" and other television series.
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Joy Wright, the two term incumbent who currently holds the District 1 school board seat, won't be in this year's election.
"When I originally took the seat, I said that I would only serve two terms," she said. "I think eight years is enough."
Summer school students in Bedford County got the first taste of the school system's blended learning program, a program likely to become more prominent in the years ahead.
Simply put, for online learning, the future is now.
Uzaifa Ahmad was only a few blocks away when the Twin Towers came down in New York City in September 11, 2001.
"I thought the world had ended," she said of living through that experience. But having survived it, she confidently told her fellow summer school graduates last week, "We're going to be OK."
Ahmad was one of 11, 2011 Summer graduates from Bedford County Public Schools. Graduation exercises for them were held at Liberty High School on Thursday.
They're living history.
The Bedford Museum has an annual summer program aimed at introducing children to history held every Friday afternoon.
Bedford County's school board is looking into letting school employees use time in the school division's sick leave bank to care for an ailing family member.
The sick leave bank is voluntary. According to Timothy Parker, the school division's human resources director, the sick leave bank has 740 active members. An employee donates two days to join and may withdraw up to 90 days after all other forms of leave have been exhausted. Parker said that 800 days have been withdrawn from the bank, leaving a balance of 566.
Don't look now, but in less than a month students in Bedford and Bedford County will be headed back to school.
Surely that's not a collective "noooooooo!" being heard from the students, about the looming August 22 date, is it?
It can't be. There are too many folks getting ready for their return. Among them are some new principals at four of the schools: Bedford Primary, Montvale Elementary, Big Island Elementary and Staunton River Middle School.
The use of school facilities by outside groups was discussed Thursday by the Bedford County School Board as a committee raised questions on several issues included in the current policy.
A federal grant, administered locally by Bedford County Public Schools, has helped keep a group of local elementary school children constructively busy. Last week, children from Bedford, Moneta and Stewartsville Elementary schools spent mornings at Claytor Nature Study Center and afternoons at the Bower Center. The Claytor Center took 24 children, the maximum it can accommodate at one time.
After hearing Thursday from two parents whose children would be affected by a new out-of-county transfer policy, the Bedford County School Board changed course to allow almost two dozen students to attend county schools without having to pay tuition.
Sue Downs-Loyd and Annmarie Finnegan each spoke to the board about the negative impact the policy, as originally passed, had on their children.
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The controversy surrounding the attempt to close Bedford Primary School during budget discussions earlier this year raised up a group of people passionate about what's going on in city and county government.
On Tuesday, that involvement got even deeper with two leaders of those who fought to keep BPS open being named as new members of the Bedford City School Board.
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KMOX late-night radio personality John Carney is hawking a 2005 cruise to Alaska. The trip can only accommodate a hundred, Carney complains into the microphone, which is really upsetting, because he hates the idea of having to turn anyone away. Despite the fact that you can almost hear his nose growing as he talks, he is so disarming, so naturally amusing, you're almost tempted to sign up. Of course, if you do join Carney in Alaska, don't expect to see much of him. While everyone else is out looking for wildlife or panning for gold, he'll likely be rummaging through thrift shops looking for Hawaiian shirts. Not that everyone appreciates Carney's unique take on life. When he poked fun at Ray Vinson's hair at a gala dinner not so many years ago, the Ross Perot-voiced American Equity Mortgage honcho got the broadcaster suspended from KMOX for a week. Some people got no sense of humor.


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"We are all bin Laden, you Coptic dogs!"; U.S. Embassy attacked in Cairo
Egyptian protestors tore down the American flag and hung and Islamic one in its stead.
Salafis, Muslim Youth Protest anti-Muhammad Film at US Embassy
To mark September 11, Muslims in Egypt stormed the US Embassy.
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A group of several Egyptian Christian movements led by the famous revolutionary Kolena Mena Daniel Movement protested against the insulting film in Tahrir square for several hours. The amazing Mary Daniel , the sister of the late activist who was killed in Maspero clashes from nearly a year ago was there leading the protest.
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Lebanon defeats Iran 1-0
Iran national football team assistant coach António Simões says his side is ready to beat Lebanon in Beirut.
It looks like the Iranian coach forgot a few things as his side lost 1-0 by a superb goal from Roda Antar. Congrats to the Lebanese team!
It looks like the Iranian coach forgot a few things as his side lost 1-0 by a superb goal from Roda Antar. Congrats to the Lebanese team!
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When you think of applying Filter Effects in Photoshop, you probably think about manipulating the individual pixels in the image, to add a texture or create some sort of look for the photo. But sometimes, I use those Filter Effects not to really change the image per say, but to add an artistic border around the edge of the image. I'm going to start off by creating a selection within the image, and really what I want to select is the border around the outside of the photo. But I'm going to start off by selecting the interior of the image. So I'll go to the toolbox, and choose the rectangular Marquee tool, and then come into the image and click and drag, in order to draw a marquee that's just a little bit inset from the edge of the photo.
I'll try to get it as close to even as possible, although, as you'll see in a moment, its not really critical that it be absolutely symmetrical around the entire photo. I can then release the mouse to create that selection. But again, this is a selection of the interior of the image, and I want to create a selection of the exterior of that border around the edge. And so, I'll go to the Select menu and choose Inverse, in order to invert the selections, so that it does indeed contain that border area. Next, I'll add a new empty Image Layer. So I'll click on the Create New Layer button, the blank sheet of paper icon at the bottom of the Layers panel. And then I want to use this selection as the basis of a Layer Mask, for this new layer.
And so, with the selection active and the Image Layer active, I'll click on the Add Layer Mask button, the circle inside of a square icon, down at the bottom of the Layers panel. Now at the moment, that appears to have absolutely no effect whatsoever on the image, but that's because we're utilizing a Layer Mask that defines the outer border of the photo, on a completely empty Image Layer. So I'll go ahead and click on that empty Image Layer, so that it is active. And then I'll go to the Edit menu, and and choose Fill. I'll make sure that the Use Popup is set to white, and then I'll click OK, in order to fill this Image Layer with white.
But of course, because of the Layer Mask that I have added, the white effect is only visible around the border of the photo. I'll go ahead at this point and Rename this layer. I'll just call it Border Effect. So I'm just double-clicking on the name of the layer, typing the new name and pressing Enter or Return on the keyboard. Now that I have the basic construct here, I can apply an interesting effect to that border utilizing filters in Photoshop. So I'll click on the Thumbnail for the Layer Mask, making sure that the Layer Mask is active, not the image layer.
And then I'll choose Filter, Filter Gallery from the menu. That will bring up the Filter Gallery Dialogue where I can choose from the many different types of Filter Effects that are available within the Filter Gallery. You can see that the last effect I applied is still here. I'll go ahead and Delete one of these Filter Layers. That leaves me with just one filter layer, and I can change the effect for that. You'll notice that there are a variety of sections here, within the filter Filter Gallery. And so you can sort through these Thumbnail Previews, in order to decide what effect you might like to add. I like the Sprayed Strokes effect here.
I can adjust the overall affect with the various settings that are available at the top right of the Filter Gallery. I can also an additional Filter Layer if I'd like. I'll click the Add Filter Layer button at the bottom of the dialog, and then I can choose a different effect if I'd like. And I think this ocean ripple, combined with the sprayed strokes, is producing a nice, sort of, edge effect. But you can continue working with multiple Filter Layers if you'd like, changing the effect for any of those layers, and adjusting the Setting for each of those individual filters.
But when you're happy with the result, you can click OK, and that effect will be applied not to the image, but to the Layer Mask on my Border Effect Layer. And so, as you can see, now the white border that I added is only visible around the edge, and the transition from that edge into the image itself, now has that filtered effect. And so I have a nice creative filter edge on the photo, thanks to the use of multiple Filters in the Filter Gallery on a Layer Mask.
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The Scouts of the World Award (SOWA) is an international award shared with over 50 National Scout Associations.
In the UK it's only available to Scout Network members, with the aim of encouraging you to develop and support society, locally or globally. SOWA is provided and supported by UK headquarters, but is managed and delivered by a national Scout Active Support Unit.
SOWA enables you to develop a range of skills from project management to planning an international trip. Many of these will benefit you both inside and out of Scouting. The experience will show you that you can implement change and work to improve the lives or environment of other people.
Awards standards
The award is based on personal best effort and not on fixed standards. Therefore, the quality of the personal effort is more important than the quality of the content and will vary according to your ability, age and other factors.
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It is recommended that the planning stage of the award lasts no longer than six months.
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August 13, 2014
49 comments:
Beautiful outfit! The dress is absolutely gorgeous and is definitely not showing too much skin in my opinion!ReplyDelete
I think this is a really cool dress with the cutouts at the side. It's a great detail that makes the dress special. I definitely don't think there's too much skin showing. You look fantastic!ReplyDelete
Jamie | www.petitepanoply.com
I kind of feel the same sometimes about showing skin depending on the outfit, but I think this looks great on you! Especially as it's a maxi dress, the cut aways are a bit more subtle. I really love the shoes you're wearing with it, the mix of black and grey is perfect!!ReplyDelete
Joanne | www.fashion-oh.blogspot.com
Oh wow!!! You're such an inspiring young lady!ReplyDelete
This dress was made for you! Beautiful outfit! :)
I feel the same way about showing skin, maybe it's the way I was raised... That dres looks "wow" on you. You styled it perfectly with the shoes and necklace.ReplyDelete
I feel the same way, and I think you can look just as sexy with out showing too much. Your dress is beautiful the longer length balances out showing a little tummy. You look beautiful! xo MorganReplyDelete
Perfect combination with your pink lipstick :)ReplyDelete
Wow, you truly look amazing, Mara. Really beautiful and I LOVE this jacket!ReplyDelete
Heidi D.
I am the same way about showing skin - it's not just you! But for me it's baring my shoulders and back. I would be on board with this dress I think. And for the record, you look awesome in this, and I don't think you have any reason to feel uncomfortable!ReplyDelete
~Sarah of Sarah's Real Life
I definitely know how you feel, but this dress is amazing on you!! Love this look!ReplyDelete
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Totally understand the skin thing but this look is fantastic. Is it jersey? I think that's why I like it so much. It's sophisticated but the fabric somehow makes it edgy versus "showy". The accessories keep it in your comfortable classic zone. Love it!ReplyDelete
I'm the same way about showing a little skin. It looks great on you though, so I'm glad you went for it! :) It's good to get out of our comfort zones.ReplyDelete
So pretty! I'm just like you when it comes to showing skin, but this is done perfectly! Love the style of this maxi. xoReplyDelete
you seriously look exquisite! just the right balanceReplyDelete
ladies in navy
I am totally the same way! I get so self-conscious and all I can hear is my mom in my head telling me to go change. regardless, I love this look on you. so perfect for a summer evening out with your man!ReplyDelete
love, arielle
a simple elegance
I feel the same way about showing off too much skin! I've been trying to find a cutout dress that I would feel comfortable in. This dress is perfect!ReplyDelete
Beautifully paired!ReplyDelete
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Totally swooning over that jacket! :)ReplyDelete
I totally feel the same way about showing too much skin but I love the way you styled this look. It's a little edgy and flirty yet still very classy and I love the big gold necklace, black jacket and bright pink lips with it. You look great in it!ReplyDelete
aw thanks Mia!!ReplyDelete
I'm so excited to be able to wear it again!!ReplyDelete
Yeah I love this one! It's a little more subtle!ReplyDelete
haha oh my gosh totally!! I can definitely hear my mom saying that too!!ReplyDelete
Thanks Tara!!ReplyDelete
i'm so not into showing skin, like, ever. but this look is just stunning on you. i agree that this works because so much of your body is covered, the little bit of skin is still classy :)ReplyDelete
xo jac
thank you so much Shirley! I'm glad you like it :)ReplyDelete
thanks Kelsey!! I was nervous for like five minutes and then I kind of forgot except when I went to scratch my stomach and felt skin haha!ReplyDelete
thank you McKenna!! I'm glad you like it!!ReplyDelete
thanks Alyson!! It's my favorite matte pink!ReplyDelete
yes so true!! It's a good thing to do every once in awhile!ReplyDelete
I think it's a cotton jersey material. Thick and not too stretchy :)ReplyDelete
Thank you Alecia!! I'm so glad you like it!ReplyDelete
aw thanks Sarah!! Showing the back is usually an issue for me because of bra straps. I might need to look in that sticky bra thing haha!ReplyDelete
Thanks Heidi! I love this jacket too! So happy to start wearing it again!ReplyDelete
Thanks Grace!! I ended up being really comfortable in this outfit considering so it was definitely a good thing!ReplyDelete
Thanks Christina!! I love wearing gray :)ReplyDelete
Thanks so much!ReplyDelete
aw thank you Kimberly!!ReplyDelete
totally agree with that statement!! Thanks Morgan!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much! One girl said when she shows too much skin she can hear her mom telling her to change..that's me too! I was raised not to show too much but something subtle like this is ok I think :)ReplyDelete
aw thanks Natali!! I'm so glad you like it!ReplyDelete
Thanks Joanne! These shoes are the most comfy heels! They have all this extra cushioning so they're amazing if you're on your feet all day!ReplyDelete
Thanks Jamie!! I'm glad you like it :)ReplyDelete
ok good!! Thanks Caro :) xoxReplyDelete
You look incredible in this dress! I love the jacket too.ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh, you look stunning in that dress! The dress and lip color combo is really beautiful! It's always exciting to go a bit out of your comfort zone :)ReplyDelete
Thank you so much Mara for the #DSWShoeHookUp win! I loved all the outfits! Can't wait to get some of the white chucks!ReplyDelete
That dress! I think it's the perfect ratio of skin to fabric!ReplyDelete
dash dot dotty
You look absolutely STUNNING!! I just pinned this outfit, I love it so much! Going out of your comfort zone definitely paid off, and I think you still stayed true to your elegant overall style. Love the shade of gray with the pink lips as well!ReplyDelete
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PIERRE, S.D – Fans will be paying more out of thier pocket to watch ther favorite teams in the South Dakota Post Season playoffs. The South Dakota High School Activities Association Board of Directors voted to increase admission prices for substate and state championship games for single games last summer. Adults will be charged $7.00 per game and the student price to get into a game has been raised to $5.00. Pierre Athletic Director Dan Whalen, who is also a member of the board of the Activities Associaton says these new prices will be charged for every football, volleyball, wrestling and boys and girls basketball this season. He says that begins Thursday night with the Governors football playoff matchup with Brookings at Phil Traunter Stadium at Hollister Field. And he adds that no activity tickets will be allowed. Those are for regular season games only.
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Each week throughout the 2014 season, Gopher Digital Productions will give fans inside access to Minnesota football with the second season of the web series "Brick by Brick: Gopher Football 2014." Debuting each Thursday on GopherSports.com and YouTube, "Brick by Brick" will provide an unprecedented look at Year Four of Jerry Kill's program, including exclusive interviews, stories, highlights and much more.
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GIG HARBOR On a normal Sunday afternoon, sounds of birds chirping, water gently lapping at the side of a canoe and a breeze rustling tree branches are the only things heard while walking around YMCA Camp Seymour at Gig Harbor. Those sounds are quickly replaced as dozens and dozens of children arrive eager to take part in Camp Corral, Aug. 3 to 9.
The camp offers the attendees a chance to spend time outdoors, meet new people, participate in various activities, and enjoy being a child without any of the stresses and challenges of being a military dependent for a week.
"In 2010, Golden Corral founder James Maynard began looking for a program that would give back to the military and their families," said Hannah Hetler, program and camp coordinator for Camp Corral. "He wanted to serve those who first serve us. Golden Corral has a long history of honoring the military and veterans organizations which made supporting the military child a natural extension."
To succeed in serving those who first serve, Camp Corral provides the "week of a lifetime" for children from ages 8 to 15 of wounded, disabled, fallen military service members and currently serving service members free of charge.
Selection priority was given first to children of service members who were killed in action or wounded, second to those with deployed parents and total number of deployments, and any remaining slots are open to any other military child.
"Over the past three years, (Camp Corral) has served more than 4,000 dependents," Hetler said. "Each camp is different, offering unique activities specific to each location to provide a world-class camping experience."
For 14-year-old Makenna Bridges, this camp was a great opportunity to get away from Army life and make new friends.
"I had a lot of fun during this camp," said Bridges, who lives on JBLM. "It helped me grow out of my comfort zone. It was a great opportunity to make new friends who I will continue to spend time with outside of camp."
Camp Corral first opened as a one-camp program serving approximately 300 campers. Now the program has grown to 22 camp sessions across 16 states with more than 3,200 military children participating.
The campers were offered a choice of activities they would like to participate in upon first arrival. They then spent the week mastering the skills at each location. Each event emphasized the importance of working together and supporting one another.
"We've gotten a lot of overwhelmingly positive feedback from the parents about how their child returned with a gambit of skill sets," Hetler said. "For most of the children, this is their first time being independent from their family. Throughout the week you can see the confidence boost in the children."
The activities helped children build a variety of skills and self-confidence through events such as rock wall climbing, canoeing, kayaking and archery. It also encouraged positive interaction and enhancement of the children's interpersonal skills.
"This camp definitely raised my morale since the start," said Bridges. "The skills I learned help make me more adaptive to being a military child."
Bridges, like the other children, could be found talking to and laughing with new friends throughout the week.
"It is great to watch the children connect with each other," said Scott Jackson, camp executive director YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap counties. "This was also a great opportunity for them to see there are others with similar upbringing."
After the conclusion of the activities, the children came together to enjoy "Hero Day;" a day where campers reflect on the accomplishments and sacrifices of their heroes.
"Each camp decides on activities throughout the week, but Hero Day is a program requirement," Hetler said. "This allows the children to be aware and connect with someone who has a similar job to their parents."
At Camp Seymour, Hero Day consisted of an opening ceremony with a special presentation followed by carnival type games, a slip and slide, and bouncy houses.
"For our Hero Day, we put together a video project where the children stated why their heroes are their heroes," Jackson said. "Hopefully it gives the children an appreciation of what their parents do, the sacrifices they make and it will also give the children an understanding that their parents still love and care for them when they are gone."


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Everythings is the best of the UES. Great food, services was superb, highly recommended. try the gula jawa chicken, the five spice fries,and the special chilean seabass.
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Have eaten here 3 times now & each time it has been great. food is delicious, service is very good & the restaurant is very pretty. definitely recommend!
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The only thing I've eaten from FattyFish is their salmon burger (3 or 4 times) and I must say it is the BOMB.com! Therefore, I can only imagine how everything else taste. You must go there one day to eat!
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Robert Maki
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Department of Parks and Recreation Forward Thrust 1% for Art funds; Parks Department construction budget for Westlake Park
Robert Maki, working with landscape architect Robert Hanna, created a design program to unite the triangular space of Westlake Park. Lying at the intersection of five major thoroughfares, the park occupies a central space in the city. This makes it an apt location for artworks and architectural components that evoke both local history and geography.
At the north end of the park, a 24-foot-high stone proscenium arch evocative of Roman municipal monuments acts as a speaker's platform with a set of three large stairs that provide seating. Next to the arch, a fountain creates a 64-foot-long wall of water cascading around steel ramps that allow visitors to walk through the center of the spray. To the south, a series of artworks including a pink granite column and six cubic pieces allude to Seattle's original seven hills. The column also acts as a figurative point of origin reinforced by an angled vertical slot carved into the stone which creates a line of sight down Westlake Avenue to Lake Union. A stand of 24 trees is located in the middle of the park.
For Maki, the precise angles created by the sculptural elements, running either parallel or perpendicular to the adjacent streets, are important to the meaning of the overall design. Depending on where visitors to the park stand, their relationship to the multiple sight lines and angles creates a shifting field of vision, allowing for new configurations of the park's sculptural elements and the surrounding cityscape. Maki and Hanna's design program is anchored by granite pavers that echo the angular designs of a Salish Indian basket weave pattern.


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