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The story of Roberto Clemente is a little harder to tell than the average legendary ballplayer. Between his astounding abilities on the field, his quiet, dignified humanity off it, and the shocking tragedy of his death, it's difficult to find the line where the man ends and the myth begins.
Especially in Pittsburgh.
Here, he's literally a larger-than-life character: There's a massive metal statue of him towering over an entrance to PNC Park.
Chicago-based, Puerto Rico-born writer and comics artist Wilfred Santiago has managed to capture both aspects of Clemente -- the legend and the human being -- in his new graphic novel "21: The Story of Roberto Clemente" (Fantagraphics Books, $22.99). Santiago will sign copies of his book on May 21 at Phantom of the Attic Comics in Oakland.
"He's like Clark Kent who turns into Superman," Santiago says. "There's a transformation from Roberto Clemente the family man, to Roberto Clemente the baseball superstar. As soon as he gets into the stadium, he turns into something else, right?"
Santiago's sinuous drawing style subtly shifts to address the many sides of Clemente. At some points, it's sharp, detailed, almost photo-realistic. In others, it's distorted into the exaggerated shapes and movements of a superhero comic. The sugar cane fields of Clemente's boyhood, and his days growing up in a large, loving family -- although one often touched by tragedy -- are given an extra helping of lyrical detail. The panels of Pittsburgh in the '60s are also especially vivid.
"Some of the Pittsburgh pages were really fun to draw," Santiago says. "It attracted me -- that whole iron city, gritty city that Pittsburgh used to be back in those days. It was a blast. Also, Forbes Field -- though it was difficult to grasp the dimensions of it. I had to rely mostly on still pictures. It was a great expereince, trying to capture the moment and seeing myself sitting on those benches."
There's a lot of vintage Pittsburgh in the book, from Benny Benack's band performing "Beat 'em Bucs," to Bob Prince calling out "Arriba, arriba!" when Clemente does something significant.
Curiously, the only colors used in the book are the ones found in a Pirates uniform -- all shades of black and gold.
"It worked great -- better, I think, than if I had all the colors in the world," Santiago says.
Between some chapters in Clemente's life, there are short essays on various aspects of Puerto Rican culture. One explains the three major cultures that combined in Puerto Rico -- the native Tainos, the Spanish colonial occupiers and the African slaves they imported to work the fields. Others address the musical style of "bomba" and the first impressions of American military officers, who took posession of the island in the Spanish-American War (1898).
"Clemente is a very complex figure," Santiago says. "Puerto Ricans are. We are Latinos, Latin Americans, but we're also American. So there's always that balance between those two. In trying to define Clemente, I had to find out what it means to be a Puerto Rican. When he was in the States, a lot of the time he was seen as an African-American, but he wasn't. He was a victim of laws and treatment that was targeted to another group of people."
The strong religious faith of Clemente's family is sensitively illustrated, particularly in a chapter where his mother tells a young Clemente the story of the Three Kings.
"It's not so much a religious background as a cultural background," Santiago says. "When you grow up in Puerto Rican culture, there is a deep religious element. If you believe that people are shaped in their young years, it naturally was important to let people know what kind of place he came from. That's where he began to incorporate those values that made Clemente Clemente."
One episode from Clemente's life that is treated in a less vivid, more abstract way is his death, in a plane crash while delivering aid to earthquake-ravaged Nicaragua. It's illustrated simply by a blip disappearing off a radar screen.
"It was a conscious decision -- I wanted to keep the book kind of optimistic," Santiago says. "Not to pander to the audience or anything like that, but I feel like any time people talk about him, (his death) is the big highlight. Although it was kind of remarkable, in a way, he did a lot of things in his life. You could argue that when he died, he had already made his mark. He not only met the targets he set for himself, he surpassed them. So I felt like I wanted to leave on that optimistic note."
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What: Book signing by author of '21: The Story of Roberto Clemente'
When: 1-4 p.m. May 21
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Where: Phantom of the Attic Comics, 411 S. Craig St., Oakland
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"Supplies of this economically exploitable resource are running out,"...Carlos Ramirez, PEMEX spokesman as saying that if necessary investments were made, this would provide another 2.9 more years...difficult moments due to a reduction of production in Cantareli, the main oil field in the country.
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Friday is always the day for really important discussions at our office. Today the main topic is, who came first? The Energizer Bunny or the Duracell Bunny? In my naivety, I was sure sure sure that the Energizer Bunner was first. I asked my coworker (who was born and raised in Europe) which battery company has the pink bunny? He said Duracell. At the beginning of my research today I thought Duracell ripped off Energizer! Such cheaters, such imitators. But now I'm not so sure..
Energizer Bunny History: Born in 1989
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|I agree that firing on Ft Sumpter was a blunder. Sure something was bound to happen sometime, but it was the attack on US soldiers and US property that galvanized the northern citizenry. It was that event that committed ordinary citizens to fight. Better to let the north invade and make the first mistake.
I have read that Ft Sumpter was intended to steer Virginia to secession - so an impetuous act of war was taken to influence politics.
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*2003 update note* Recently, Haustenbosu has closed due to lack of repeat vistors, and thus...repeat money. This is sad because it TRULY is/was a wonderful place to visit and VERY unique in the land of the Far East. The buildings are still there, but the park itself is closed.
About an hour from Nagasaki near Sasebo, there is a unique and fascinating theme park called Haustenbosu (Huis ten Bosch). It's name is Dutch for "House in the Woods". From what I understand, it started as a biopark and eventually grew into an environmentally friendly Dutch town covering over 150 acres.
Usually, I don't like theme parks in Japan. When they are mentioned, I think of places like Beneyland here in Sendai. They are nice, but they ain't no Tokyo Disneyland. But, when I finally saw THIS place...I became VERY excited about it. Apparently, the makers wanted to recreate a Dutch town in very exacting detail. They even went so far as to incorporate actual Dutch technology to reclaim the land used in the park from the sea.
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So what is there? Huis ten Bosch isn't so a RIDE park as it is a walk-thru village. Yes, they had canal boats and quaint busses and even taxis...but it is really a town...not a ride.
The park itself is broken up into several areas...each with its own feel.
Breukelan has windmills and a castle.
Nieuwstad has the most actual "attractions" in terms of modern shows such as a recreation of a Dutch flood right in front of your eyes as well as Escher House which tries to amaze you with some of the weird imagery of the famous Dutch artist, MC Escher
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Binnenstad is the shopping area and even had a CHEESE market where I could buy REAL cheese. It seems that many Japanese don't like cheese because the Japanese style cheese...is frankly... NO GOOD! However, when I introduce them to REAL cheese, for some reason, they tend to like it!
I bought some REAL cheese and some REAL salami. But I ate it all and now I have to go back and get more.
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Smaby Reassigned to Norfolk
Don't know if this is THE roster move or just another chance to get him some playing time, but Matt Smaby has been sent back down to Norfolk of the AHL.
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Making room for Ramo? That is if he is about healthy (its been about 3 weeks?), lightning could use better goaltending..
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This may be a roster move to help Norfolk more that anything else. With Matt riding the pine here and the Amds needing a shot in the arm as well. I have to think that he will play on their top pairing and maybe this help slot out the rest of the d better….
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While I Appreciate Them Sending Smaby Here..........
Smaby will certainly help us on the blueline, but that's not where we have our problems.
It is no secret, we have problems on offense. Over the last three games, all our goals have come from our dmen. Nice that they chip in, but not the position you expect the bulk of your scoring to come from.
I am anxiously awaiting to see when and if Tampa sends down some forward help. Darche has been sitting for the last several games and he could be the big boost we need to jump start the scoring from our forwards.
As for Ramo, he is expected to be out another week to 10 days with the high ankle sprain. If Tampa recalls him, I would expect either Denis or Holmqvist to be sent through waivers to Norfolk, although I think Denis would be the more likely of the two to be sent here. The thinking could be someone would pluck Denis from the waiver wire freeing up half his salary. That would make his salary more affordable for most teams. But then again, I am not sure how attractive Denis would be to other teams based upon his play. For most teams, the better way is to look within their own system, which is basically what is being advocated here for Tampa to do.
Right now the Tampa roster is getting a little crowded. You have Darche and Karlsson occupying the same roster spot. And when Criag returns, you will have him and MacDonald occupying the same spot. So I don't think Tampa would recall Ramo and have Denis or Holmqvist making the popcorn there. That would make a three player popcorn making rotation.
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The retailer announced Thursday that it has begun selling baby clothes, with a J.Crew Baby collection that features a range of dresses, onesies, sweaters, bibs, shoes and other essentials for your new arrival. It's available now, in-stores and online.
J.Crew has built a well-deserved reputation for style and quality, and we're sure some parents are happy to see their favorite clothing brand is getting into the baby business. But we had to do a double-take on some of the prices it's asking for baby clothes here.
There's a pair of Velcro sandals for $120. A tutu dress for $86. A toy pigeon, made of wool, for $76. And yes, there are some cashmere onesies that will set you back $178 apiece.
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- Dollar Struggled Before Equities Rebound, Yields and Bernanke Weigh
- Euro Drops Across the Board in the Lead Up to the EU's Meeting
- Japanese Yen Puts in for Another Rally: Repatriation or Risk Trends?
- Australian Dollar Volatile on Fickle Risk Trends, Rate Outlook Getting Serious
- Canadian Dollar Tips Lower after Budget Report, GDP Data Ahead
- British Pound Hardly Flinches on Drop in Housing Data, Sentiment
- Gold Slides for a Third Day but Curbing More of its Losses
Dollar Struggled Before Equities Rebound, Yields and Bernanke Weigh
The dollar has put in for a remarkable showing in volatility terms this past 24 hours, and that is likely to carry through over the final hours of this trading week. However, as we've discussed before: volatility does not necessarily translate into trend generation. There is a lot in the fundamental backdrop currently that can stir volatility for the greenback, but underlying risk trends are once again holding the reins. If the greenback is playing its risk appetite connections, its erratic performance makes a little more sense. The benchmark SP 500 took a high-profile dive below the round, 1,400-figure on the open of the New York session at the behest of the bearish pressure in the preceding futures trade. Yet, what could have been a marked step towards securing a larger shift in bearing was instead sharply retraced before the close of the day. We could attempt to attribute this sudden change in attitude to event risk or Fed speak, but that would be more convenient than accurate.
As long as sentiment is anchored just off multi-year highs, the dollar will struggle to make meaningful progress. That said, we should appreciate the scheduled event risk from this past session for its influence on future developments. The final reading of the 4Q GDP figures wasn't a repricing event on its own, but the 2.1 percent increase in consumer spending and weakest increase in corporate profits in three-years reminds us of the balance of power going forward. Similarly, the weekly jobless claims data doesn't disrupt a multi-month trend, but the near, four-year low in initial filings sets up speculation for next week's NFPs. Even the commentary from Bernanke, Lockhart, Plosser and Lacker offers limited influence. The market is trying to read everything the Chairman says for QE3 potential while the others are more straightforward. Is there anything that can change this state of indecision over the final day? Unlikely. But, watch the newswires for catalysts, not the economic docket.
Euro Drops Across the Board in the Lead Up to the EU's Meeting
EURUSD may be trading back above 1.3300 in the early hours of Friday's session, but the euro is hardly putting up a strong showing of its own. In fact, the shared currency was lower against all of its major counterparts except for the Swiss franc through the past trading day's close. Once again, the data available doesn't necessarily paint the picture of a currency that should come under significant pressure. The Euro-area confidence figures were generally mixed (business confidence was hit hard but consumer and economic sentiment was steady) and the German unemployment rate dropped to a two-decade low. Far more interesting were the updates on running fears. Ahead of the EU's meeting of Finance Ministers and central banks to discuss increasing the 'firewall' to €700-940 billion, there is a strong consensus for approval and the implications seem to already be priced in. Another threat that may have been defused was the due date on Ireland's €3.06 billion payment on its bank bailout funds – which it now plans to pay with a government bond. That said, there are plenty of periphery problems that could flare up.
Japanese Yen Puts in for Another Rally: Repatriation or Risk Trends?
The yen put in a notable rally Thursday morning, and the currency seems to be making a repeat performance through the early hours of this new session. However, despite the aggressive rallies, critical levels on the crosses have yet to cave. A few key figures to keep track of: USDJPY at 82.00; EURJPY at 108.75; GBPJPY at 130; and 85.00 for AUDJPY. Whether we can overpower the floor on these pairs depends on what the fundamental fuel happens to be powering the volatility. It seems highly likely that repatriation of earnings by Japanese corporations from their international operations is involved in this unusual activity; but if that is the case, we have a closing window for its influence – Monday is a new fiscal year. If we intend to break support and generate follow through afterwards, it will have to come through risk aversion. Carry unwinding is a constant threat for most high yielding pairs, but the situation is a little different for the USDJPY. We'll discuss that should it happen.
Australian Dollar Volatile on Fickle Risk Trends, Rate Outlook Getting Serious
A swell in risk appetite through the second half of the US session helped carry the carry-favorite, Australian dollar higher. A little more interesting though was the volatile drive through the early Asian trading hours. Normally, we would look to the Chinese economic docket for guidance on regional risk sentiment and export-derived growth expectations for the currency, yet the MNI business confidence report for the world's second largest economy disappointed. This is a dangerous time to take a stance on risk without a clear catalyst. In the meantime, the 12-month rate forecast for the RBA has grown to 80 bps worth of cuts. That's the most bearish outlook since February 6th – and just before the RBA decision…
Canadian Dollar Tips Lower after Budget Report, GDP Data Ahead
Canadian Finance Minister Flaherty released the 2012-2013 budget forecast to a growth-minded market. According to the policy maker, the economy will run a deficit of C$21.1 billion through the period following a C$24.9 billion shortfall through the previous fiscal year. He expects a balanced budget in the 2015-2016 period – which would give an added level of appeal in fiscal stability if growth holds. Speaking of the economy, we have January GDP figures due in the upcoming North American trading session. Expectations are set low.
British Pound Hardly Flinches on Drop in Housing Data, Sentiment
There was a round of notable UK event risk – generally unflattering, but it seemed like the sterling traders were more interested in matching the health of its euro counterpart. For event risk this past session, the housing market soured with the biggest drop in the Nationwide House Prices reading in two years and an eight-month low in mortgage approvals. Of further concern the GfK Consumer sentiment survey unexpectedly slipped with the current read on personal finances matching a series' record low. Austerity isn't looking so good in this data.
Gold Slides for a Third Day but Curbing More of its Losses
It was technically a third consecutive decline for gold through Thursday, but the metal has shown increasingly aggressive rebound through the end of its sessions. That said, the late recoveries haven't turned into true strength as we see every currency (again, except for the franc) made progress against the alternative store of wealth. On a side note, volume on the futures market notable eased back from Wednesday' six-month high 379,000 contract turnover.
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Emily Therese, The Leica Lady, and I went to NYC for the weekend. We met up with model/actress Shayna D'Albora and hung out and shot some photos. Later Emily and I went to a friend's 60th birthday party at the zoo in central park. The next morning we hung out with Jackie and Antonio and went thrifting. It was nice to be back in NYC.
All photos taken with Leica M9-P + 50 .95 Noctilux.
Cigar Time
Four images taken by TheLeicaGuy Matthew B. Harrison of The Leica Lady Emily Therese in Northampton, Massachusetts while smoking on an Acid Blue Label Cigar. Two images of me, taken by her, in the same spot. Leica M9-P + .95 Noctilux. It was my black paint M9-P. She left hers at home.
Adventures in Babysitting… er… Film
I recently purchased a Leica IIIf Red Dial Self Timer camera kit on ebay and it is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. Included in the kit was the Leica IIIf Red Dial Self Timer body (serial #770089, ca. 1955) w/grey vulcanite, standard baseplate, takeup spool; Ernst Leitz Wetzlar 50mm f/2 Summicron (serial #921075, approx. 1951) w/front Leica cap; Ernst Leitz Wetzlar IROOA lens hood for Summicron lens; Ernst Leitz Wetzlar 'Leicavit' rapid winder w/original box; Ernst Leitz Wetzlar SBLOO 35mm brightline finder; Leica ever-ready case and strap for Leica camera w/Leicavit (bottom screw included but separate from case); Leica IIIf instruction manual; Leica box for LUOOX IIIF (Leica IIIf w/50mm f/2 Summicron) — not original to this camera; Chrome metal chain strap (not sure if Leica or not).
These images were taken with a vintage Leica iiif loaded with 400cn black and white film. The location is an abandoned industrial complex in Easthampton, Massachusetts. I am not sure what it was used for – but it certainly isn't clear now considering how far abandoned and demolished it is. Makes for a great location for photos though.
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Did some shooting this weekend. Also did some grilling. Long summer weekends are the best for both.
I shot with GONE BY DAYLIGHT on Friday night. They needed promo photos and I shot them in an empty studio space in the building that houses my law office. I had four Profoto D1 500′s… one profoto Acute 2400 generator with a D4 head. Sid Vintage did the styling. Karrie Welch from Fortunate Face Minerals did the makeup.
GONE BY DAYLIGHT led up to their reputation. Fun, Good Times, and Great Shots filled our evening into the wee morning. I shot them using my Leica S2-P. Most of the shots featured the 70mm lens – as wide open as possible (2.5-5.6) using filters. I also used the 35mm for a few group shots as it was impossible to get them within the frame at such a narrow depth of field.
I love the Leica glass…. it's sharp wide open. It's calibrated to be so. No other glass I know is meant for that. So while shooting at 2.5 is crisp – it may not be enough depth to get everyone in focus. It was a problem that I solved by going wider.
Thanks go to Tricia Slate and Emily Therese for their amazing assisting of me during the shoot – including the pizza / drinks run. Thanks ladies!
Saturday, Karrie Welch came back and Emily Therese put her model hat on. Or off – in this case – as Karrie also did hair.
I used both the 70mm lens and the 180mm lens for full body and facial portraits respectively. I usually use the 70mm for everything – as I like that working distance between the model and my subject (especially if we are on location and others are around and I wanna keep my actions to a minimum.) However, in a studio setting when room is not an option – the 180 is an amazingly flattering lens. The compression on a subject's face is probably the most flattering I have seen in a long time.
I added a second head to the 2400 generator and an Acute 1200 generator with a ringflash.
While I started shooting with my "patented" 7 light fashion setup… I didn't do it exclusively for both looks. The second look only used 2 or 3 lights (depending upon the particular shot) and frankly, I liked that one a lot better. Sample photos will be up soon – as soon as I finish editing more than just a handful.
I guess I need to go back to school for studio lighting. Not literally… but I guess it's time to invest in some books, some more modifiers, and some time. But it's certainly nice to be re-inspired.
Finding an optic similarity between the lens and the human eye
In researching human vision for my thesis, I decided that the Leica Noctilux f/.95 lens was the best choice for the creation of my images.
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Most manufacturers market the 50mm lens as the normal lens (despite being a few mm larger) as it is the optimum focal length that has zero distortion. The problem is that a 50mm lens only affords a 46-degree field of view that is significantly less than the human field of vision – which would be closer to a 24mm lens. However, if we were to use such a wide-angle lens our images would suffer significant distortion that does not appear when using a normal lens. Our brains have the ability to compensate for this distortion – however the camera does not. Therefore the 50mm lens is considered to be optimal, due to lack of distortion.


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How To Deal With Post-Election Depression If Your Candidate Don't Win
So your candidate — the person you rooted for and rallied behind — didn't win. Post-election heartache feels like it'll last forever, but time heals all political wounds.
Here Are 8 Steps To Deal With Post Election Depression:
Step 1: Write a "grief letter"
Write a letter expressing all the things you loved and admired about your candidate, as well as their shortcomings and your overall feelings about their loss at the polls. This letter is for your eyes only, so feel free to unload.
Step 2: Distance yourself
Don't torture yourself by watching hours of old campaign footage or post-election coverage. Go out and have some non-political fun with your friends, and give yourself some time to heal that's far, far away from the news media.
Step 3: Trash your propaganda
Collect every photo, poster, and piece of memorabilia associated with your candidate, and toss it in the trash. Alternately, if you need more closure, arrange for a ceremonial backyard burial.
Step 4: Don't beat yourself up
Don't beat yourself up. You're still a great person, and this isn't your fault. You did everything you could, but for whatever reason, the voting public just didn't think it was meant to be.
Step 5: Don't move to Canada
In a fit of enthusiasm, you swore that if your candidate didn't win, you'd move to Canada. Don't worry. No one took you seriously.
Step 6: Release a balloon
To symbolize "letting go," tie a picture of your candidate to a helium balloon and release it into the wind.
Step 7: Treat yourself
Devote a day to indulgence, and make yourself feel great. You don't need a candidate to make you feel like you can conquer the world!
Step 8: Support another candidate
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Now an international consultant, ReLeah Cossett Lent was a public school educator before becoming a founding member of a literacy initiative at the University of Central Florida. While there, she created protocols for and implemented professional leadership teams in schools and districts across Florida. Her work led to the publication of Literacy Learning Communities: A Guide for Creating Sustainable Change in Secondary Schools and is unique in that she combines deep literacy learning with embedded PLCs, leading to sustainable change in schools.
Since then, ReLeah has authored eight more books on education and has been published in numerous journals, including Educational Leadership, the Journal of Staff Development, and NCTE's English Journal as well as being a frequent speaker for these organizations. Her latest titles include Common Core CPR: What about the Adolescents Who Struggle. . .or Just Don't Care? (Corwin, 2013) and Overcoming Textbook Fatigue (ASCD, 2012). Additionally, her work with Jimmy Santiago Baca, award-winning poet and writer, led to a book and CD for reaching at-risk students, titled Adolescents on the Edge: Stories and Lessons to Transform Learning (2010). She and Baca conduct writing workshops in schools and communities internationally.
As chair of NCTE's Standing Committee against Censorship, ReLeah has worked to create national anti-censorship policies, and her book on censorship, Keep Them Reading: An Anti-Censorship Guide for Educators, is influencing district policies around the country.
ReLeah is the recipient of both NCTE and ALA's Intellectual Freedom Award, in addition to be honored at a gala in New York City with the PEN/Newman's Own First Amendment Award in 1999. In 2013 she received state education awards from Wisconsin and Florida.
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A waiting room at Regina Medical Center's imaging department was spa-like: Under candlelight, a woman was getting a paraffin-wax hand dip while another was on the receiving end of a neck-and-shoulder rub.
The pampering was the hospital's effort to help women get over the fear and discomfort of a mammogram screening. Think appetizers, chocolate and sparkling cider or wine, either before or after the squeezing procedure many women dread.
"We women look for even an inch of relaxation," said Theresa Parks, one of six women who attended last week's "Mingle & Mammograms" at the Hastings hospital. "And when you get me around women, I'm comfortable."
The two-hour, nighttime party began with hospital staff handing the women pink carnations and a swag bag emblazoned with the breast cancer-awareness catch phrase, "Fight Like A Girl."
"I don't even get flowers at home," Parks said.
"I have to get a mammogram more often," added Bonnie Bergeson, who works as a nurse at the Allina clinic next door and attended the party in her scrubs.
Soon, the women were raising their wine glasses, which were filled with sparkling pink cider.
"Cheers to our breasts!" exclaimed Jan Kummer, a nurse who works with Bergeson.
The First Party / Regina got the idea from St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, which in October 2008 held what is believed to be the state's first mammogram party, said Judy Misencik, Regina's marketing and development manager.
Regina held its first party in November and plans to hold them monthly, Misencik said.
"We had four ladies sign up who were all friends, and they really had a good time together just hanging out and just being together," Misencik said. "As long as people sign up, we'll continue to do it."
St. Francis has helped several other hospitals and clinics across the state and country start their own parties, said Theresa Johnson, the hospital's communication and marketing specialist.
"They've really taken off," she said.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, made up of a panel of independent medical experts, recommends breast cancer screening every other year for women ages 50 to 74. It also recommends screening for younger women with family histories of breast cancer or other concerns.
But the American Cancer Society recommends mammograms much sooner. Its mammogram guidelines suggest all women 40 and older should have such a breast X-ray exam once a year. It also suggests women at high risk for breast cancer should start getting mammograms even sooner, or more often.
Although breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among U.S. women, some studies have shown fewer women are getting mammograms, Johnson said.
At St. Francis, "our (numbers) have actually gone up," said Johnson, who attributes the slight growth in part to the monthly parties.
The evening gatherings are ideal for women who work or care for their young children during the day, Johnson said. For others, support from friends oftentimes is the impetus to sign up, she said.
"When there's a group of ladies who are friends or co-workers and someone takes the lead, they usually say yes," she said.
Shelley Coutu, a radiology technologist at Regina, is hoping the parties bring in more women, especially those who have never had a mammogram. She sees the nervousness in women and their fear of the unknown.
"It's a very scary thing for women to do," she said. "Even as a tech, it was a hard thing to do. So adding the support of other women and friends through these parties, I think, is helpful.
"The reality is that the percentage of women who get breast cancer is low," Coutu said. "But it's always in their head because they usually know someone with breast cancer."
'No One Wants To Do It' / The women at last week's party were holding tension, said Mandy Langenfeld, a massage therapist for Elm Salon in Hastings working the recent party.
"I haven't put anyone to sleep yet," she said. "That sometimes happens."
The Regina Foundation, the hospital's nonprofit organization, pays for Langenfeld's work and the other extras. The women — or their insurance carriers — are on the hook for the screening.
Parks, 60, of Hastings, was the first to don a white robe, ready to get the mammogram over with.
"I want to party," she said, drowning out the sound of the Eagles' "Hell Freezes Over" CD playing in the background.
Kummer, 57, of Hastings, said she has been getting yearly screenings since age 35. She wore a Love/Avon Army of Women pendant necklace in honor of her sister-in-law, who was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago, had surgery and "is doing great now."
Debbie Kariesch, 56, of Prescott, Wis., hadn't had a mammogram screening in six years.
"It's like when someone has to get a colonoscopy — no one wants to do it," she said. "It's the same thing with these — they pinch."
She saw an ad the hospital placed in the local paper and decided to give it a try.
"It sounded like fun," she said. "This is fun."
The time was right for Shirley Loesch, a paraprofessional at Kennedy Elementary School in Hastings during the day and a part-time waitress at night.
"I have the night off, so this is perfect," said Loesch, 52, before accepting Langenfeld's offer of a foot massage.
Coutu, the radiology tech, said the party seemed to "ease their nerves." The screening, she said, "seemed to be secondary to everything else that was going on. I could ask them questions and they were open, and they weren't nervous like women usually are."
Kariesch said she was already looking forward to coming back next year for another party. In a note she left for hospital staff, she wrote, "BREAST PARTY EVER!"
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It was the relationships he built with other students and with faculty, and the challenges he encountered to broaden his thinking that most grew his faith and his preparation for life after college.
He remembers, sadly, the death of philosophy and religion professor, Walter Reif, who had inspired him, and, in the same week, the death of another student, Brad Blair, who was pursuing the ministry.
"That was the only time I ever painted the (Spirit Bench), in memory of both Walter and Brad," he said.
He remembers, more fondly, the professors who pushed him to ask questions.
"What helped me most was probably sociology professor Byron Steiger, who was an atheist/agnostic," he said. "He challenged my thinking. I even had him speak at my ordination. I appreciated the questions I was able to ask. Faith is not about answers, it's about questions."
And, he said, he remembers his education every day now.
"The education I got at Pacific, I used it a lot in seminary, especially in ethics. I use my education every time I read the newspaper to critically look at what's being said or look at a news broadcast. I use a lot of my psychology."
Colman serves today as a member of the Pacific University Alumni Association Board of Representatives and returns to campus a few times a year. He said he hopes that students today gain — and appreciate — the same broad perspectives that he valued most about his education.
"A liberal arts education opens the window for a lot of exploring and searching. My hope is that people's faith can be challenged through the whole academic process," he said.
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UPDATED (Video Added): White House Blocked DOJ's Inspector General from Pursuing a Lead on Fast and Furious
By now, you've probably heard about the report released by Michael Horowitz, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice, that supposedly absolved Eric Holder from blame on the case. Our own Moe Lane has put up a post with his thoughts on the report. However, it has just come out that the White House blocked the Inspector General of the DOJ from pursuing a lead in their investigation. According to Horowitz, it was a lead they wanted to follow, too.
The Right Scoop has video confirming this, but it isn't embeddable. I'll add a video here when I find one that is.
By the way, Blake Farenthold is one of the class of 2010. He knocked off Democrat Solomon Ortiz in Texas' 27th district. Elections matter, folks.
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The Westmoreland Town Board voted unanimously to place a one-year moratorium on hydrofracking at a public hearing Monday night.
The Westmoreland Town Board voted unanimously to place a one-year moratorium on hydrofracking at a public hearing Monday night.
The Town Board heard comments from about 25 residents, and all but one person spoke in favor of a moratorium or ban in the town. Hydrofracking involves mixing chemicals with millions of gallons of water and pumping the mixture into wells to create fractures in rock formations that allow natural gas to be harvested.
"I just don't understand how a few people can be allowed to pollute what we all share, and what we all need for survival," said Julie Waldas of Westmoreland. "I think we have to do everything in our power to keep that from happening, including having a ban in this area."
The decision to allow the technology in the state currently is at a standstill.
Many municipalities have enacted moratoriums or outright bans on hydrofracking, including about 92 communities within the state.
While many Westmoreland residents made a plea for the board to ban hydrofracking, town Attorney Greg Mattacola said that would require a change in the town zoning, which takes time. The moratorium will allow the board to further study the issue and change the zoning if it decides to go forward with a ban.
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But Leber, a Methodist, spent a recent Thursday night at church coloring a geometric design called a mandala - a meditation aid used in dharmic religions.
On another Thursday, she did Tai Chi. And on another, she meditated, imagining herself tossed about in a storm. She called on Jesus to calm the wind and waves.
"It revives your spirit and unwinds you," Leber said of her newly acquired spiritual practices.
The Rev. Marion Haynes-Weller taught and demonstrated "Sabbath practices" to Leber and others during a six-week series of classes in Hellam Township that ends today.
Like Leber and Haynes-Weller, some Christians are finding themselves increasingly drawn to spiritual practices such as walking labyrinths, studying Celtic or Ignatian spirituality, or exercising breath and movement prayers.
Scholar Diana Butler Bass calls the movement a "quiet revival" going on in an improbable sector of American religion: moderate and liberal "brand-name" Christians like Presbyterians, Episcopalians, Lutherans, Methodists and even peace churches, such as the Quakers and Mennonites.
In a new book, "Christianity for the Rest of Us," Bass examined 50 churches bucking the stereotype that mainline Protestantism continues a hopeless decline in energy and membership.
"These Christians practice their faith with renewed enthusiasm, are experimenting with new forms of worship and service, and are, by their insistence on friendship, justice and diversity, reforming the structures and traditions in which they find themselves," Bass wrote on her Web site, www.dianabutlerbass.com.
Whether they're reviving ancient disciplines or experimenting with Taizé-style liturgy - no sermon but chanting and prayer - these Christians seek daily connections with God and with each other, instead of merely hearing about him in church every Sunday, scholars and clergy say.
After years as a parish pastor, the Rev. Dr. Kent Ira Groff became bored and frustrated with the business-as-usual faith traditions that he found lacking passion and joy, he said.
He founded a spiritual development center in Camp Hill called Oasis Ministries.
"People are yearning to tell their stories of where they have experienced God in their lives, and we don't do it. People say, 'I'm hungry for something deeper,'" he said.
Feeding this desire presents the key to keeping young people active in the church, said Groff, author of "The Soul of Tomorrow's Church: Weaving Spiritual Practices in Ministry Together."
Give people the opportunity for moments of spiritual renewal even in church council meetings, he suggests in seminars for clergy.
Hand out the finance report, instruct everyone to push their chair 2 inches from the table, close their eyes and focus on a Scripture verse or something else.
"Create your own personal monastery for a minute," he said.
Scoot the chairs back in and ask two people to share.
"They will take that exercise with them to the office Monday morning, trust me," Groff said.
The Rev. Richard Jorgensen, associate pastor at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in York, said practice-centered Christianity can enrich prayer lives and open people up so they better "hear God."
He has introduced confirmands to labyrinths and has taught parishioners the welcoming prayer - a technique for letting go of emotions and welcoming God in the present moment.
He urged retreat participants to "prayerfully" mold gobs of Play-Doh, which they can shape, smash and reshape again.
"It gives people a chance to pray with their hands," Jorgensen said.
The Rev. Dr. Margaret Wise said she felt the need to incorporate Christian practices into her life. "We're always multitasking," said Wise, pastor of Zwingli United Church of Christ in East Berlin.
"This helps me focus when I'm being pulled in 100 different ways at once."
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· The Alban Institute: Resources for Congregations, http://www.alban.org
· Contemplative Outreach Ltd., http://www.centeringprayer.com
· Diana Butler Bass, http://www.dianabutlerbass.com
· Kent Ira Groff, http://www.kentiragroff.com
· New Monasticism, http://www.newmonasticism.org
· Oasis Ministries, http://www.oasismin.org
· Shalem Institute, http://www.shalem.org
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Dynasty Database: Jimmy Graham
To get you prepared for the 2011 season each week we'll be profiling a player who we think will be a great value come draft time, especially if you are in a dynasty/keeper league. Enjoy!
Coming out of nowhere last season to be a late fantasy force, Jimmy Graham is in a perfect position to make a huge impact in 2011.
Graham wasn't highly touted coming out of Miami and was barely on the radar of fantasy owners before last season. He had only played one season of football after playing basketball at the U from 2005-2009. The Saints also had Jeremy "Thor" Shockey so Graham was basically an after thought.
He only had 29 catches but from watching Jimmy Graham it was obvious he had the skills to produce at a high level in the NFL. Not to mention he has one of the best quarterbacks in the league in Drew Brees throwing him the ball. New Orleans targeted their tight ends 151 times last season. The Patriots, with Aaron Hernandez and previous DD player Rob Gronkowski, targeted their tight ends 133 times. That's a shocking stat that bods well for Graham, especially since Shockey is in Carolina and David Thomas is a free agent.
The downside of Graham's fantasy value is the offense he plays in. Brees loves to distribute the ball all over the field. With some many quality receivers and pass catching backs it's hard to predict monster stats for any Saints player except Brees. Also, Graham has yet to take the punishment of a full NFL season.
It's clear to me that Jimmy Graham is only going to get better and better. The perfect type of guy you want to target in a dynasty/keeper league. Graham is a popular name in fantasy circles so you might need to reach a little bit to acquire his services. Our rankings will be out in the next couple months but rest assured Jimmy Graham is ready to shine in the Saints high powered offense.
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Friday is opening night for the Festival of Trees at the Pella Opera House. The annual Christmas display features dozens of decorated trees, along with other holiday-themed items, and a silent auction that serves as a fundraiser for the Pella Opera House. The silent auction closes on December 4th. Natalie Wesemann, President of the Partners Committee at the Pella Opera House tells KNIA/KRLS News a wide variety of holiday-themed items will be on display.
"There are some really creative ones [displays]," says Wesemann. "Zach Vander Horst made one out of a welded bicycle that you'll have to come out and see. There are also traditional displays too. We've got a lot of other things like baskets and stockings, as well as a lot of gift ideas too."
The Festival of Trees features an open house from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Friday, with a reception from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A "Family Night" has also been planned for Monday, November 23rd from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. that will include craft opportunities for children, as well as a chance to have their picture taken with Santa. The Festival of Trees display is open to the public Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m., except for Thursdays, when it is open from noon to 6:00 p.m.
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During his first five-year term as mayor of Jerusalem, Nir Barkat raised approximately NIS 500 million in investments for the city's municipal budget, earmarked to improve the capital's education and cultural infrastructure, the municipality announced Monday.In a statement, Barkat said the funds were raised from generous donations by numerous pro-Israel foundations and private philanthropists, including the Jerusalem Foundation, the Schusterman Foundation, and the Leichtag Foundation."The donations were raised through work from philanthropists and foundations around the world to invest in projects for the city, its residents, and visitors," said Barkat in the statement."This is a vote of confidence in the direction that we are leading the city."Of the roughly NIS 500m. infusion, Barkat said some NIS 206m. will be invested in higher education, benefiting Hadassah College, the Hebrew University, Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, and the genetics unit at Shaare Zedek Medical Center.The second biggest expenditure will go toward cultural institutions, with NIS 197m. invested in upgrades to the Jerusalem Theater, the Tisch Family Biblical Zoo, Museum of Tolerance, Botanical Garden, and others.Some NIS 25m. will also be invested in sporting facilities; NIS 20m. in social entrepreneurship; NIS 13m. for computer upgrades to city schools; NIS 13m. for welfare and constructing a spiritual center for Ethiopian residents; NIS 13m. toward downtown development; NIS 9m. for affordable housing; and NIS 7m. to build a downtown youth center.Barkat lauded the funds raised as a reflection of pronounced international support for the capital."We were able to translate [donors] love for Jerusalem throughout the world into donations of hundreds of millions of shekels into the city," he said. "Thankfully, donors have seen what happens to the funds invested in recent years in Jerusalem, and believe in the direction we are leading the development of the city."
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NHP Trooper Chuck Allen told The Associated Press on Friday that the 2-inch-thick report is "99.9 percent done," and will be sent to the National Transportation Safety Board after his superiors sign off on it.
A truck driver for John Davis Trucking of Battle Mountain slammed into the California-bound Amtrak passenger train on June 24 about 70 miles east of Reno, killing the driver and five people on the train.
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A few months back I attended the annual Make-a-Wish event at the Sonoma-Cutrer vineyards and was lucky enough to win one of the live auction lots, the Wine Experience with Tom Simoneau "The Wine Guy." The stars aligned and we were finally able to schedule this event and get together to taste some great wine, […]
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I can't believe the Saints went marching in… At least I had an enjoyable day eating buffalo wings and drinking my yummy IPA. Cheers to the Saints and only six more months until next Football season.
The Wing's bottling line.
Okay, now I'm blogging… What's next?