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Thanks for all your support over the years but I have now moved to http://daniel-reed.eu/
At this time I am going to do my breakfast, later than having my breakfast coming again to read
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I love tools, statistics and freebies and here are a few of my favourites.
SEO Tools
You just can't beat the great guys at SEOmoz for their HUGE range of tools. Rank Trackers, Back-link Analyser, On-site Optimisation Tools, they have just about everything you need and most with a free (although limited) account. Get your account here.
Second, Ahrefs. When Link building, this gives you all of the gossip on your competitors back links. Dates, anchor text, you name it! Again, free, limited account.
Then don't forget, Google Analytics and Webmaster Tools, and Raven's Google Analytics Config Tool to help with the more complicated and advanced features of GA.
If you want to examine META Data and other important on-page elements, the great guys at Screaming Frog and Xenu have some very powerful tools to help too!
For all those webmasters who hide their identity but steal your content, ewhois.com, is my favourite WhoIs resource, finding similar IP Addresses, Google Analytics codes and other domains to help you find exactly who you need to talk to!
The Google Algorithm changes daily (not quite a Google Dance but all the same), and Dr. Pete from SEOmoz has an awesome Google Algorithm Weather Report at MozCast.
Design Tools
Infogr.am make some beautiful Infographics, and for those of you who don't have Adobe Photoshop, Pixlr is an awesome alternative to do similar, although less advanced, things.
Measuring Tools
Bit.ly is great, as is the Google URL Shortener!
I am hoping to work on this list in due course. With SEO, there are always more and more amazing tools! In the meantime, @AnnieCushing has a huge, in-depth list of SEO Tools!
The Amazing iOS 6 Maps Tumblr: Just one of the ways the digital community is mocking the Apple Maps fail.
I am Daniel Reed, freelance SEO & Internet Marketing Consultant, currently working for a recruitment consultancy in Newcastle and a graphic design firm in Canada.
If you have any questions then you can leave a comment or you can catch me at info [at] kwaikwai [dot] co [dot] uk, where I am always happy to answer any SEO/Internet Marketing Questions.
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Tweeting at @kwaimind, Sharing on, Blogging via Gravatar and Feedburner, Connecting at LinkedIn, and Pinning here. You can find me on About.me: Daniel Reed, upvoting on Reddit, discussing on Quora, and I am beginning to present at SlideShare.
I am working in-house for Exclusive and consulting with Hotcomb Design, and I run a small SEO/HTML test site at StackShelf.


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Three well-known community leaders are vying to represent the Democratic Party in the race to unseat Republican JaNice Van Ness for the Rockdale Board of Commission's Post 2 seat.
The hotly contested race could literally change the face of the Board of Commissioners, possibly producing an all-male board, all Democratic board or even the first black woman on the board. Currently, two black men, both Democrats, serve with Van Ness, who is white and the only woman on the three-member board.
The three Democratic candidates running to unseat Van Ness are Josie Dean, a minister, community activist and home daycare owner; Arlan Gibson, also a minister and businessman; and Doreen Williams, a retired educator and the former chair of the Rockdale Democratic Party.
Van Ness, a fourth generation Rockdale resident, faces no Republican challenger in the May 20 primary. Van Ness, who has served two, four-year terms, said she is running for re-election on her record.
"I have faced competition for this seat before. I will handle it this time the same way: by keeping my focus on economic development, finances, transportation, our seniors, and other aspects that keep Rockdale going," said Van Ness, 45. "I deeply appreciate the trust and confidence residents have shown in me and my leadership in the past with their votes. I am honored to get that support."
Van Ness, who was first elected in 2006, won re-election in 2010, defeating Democratic challenger Courtney Dillard with 52 percent of the vote.
Dean, 53, who supported Van Ness in the 2010 elections, said she is challenging her this time because she believes it's time for new leadership.
"After coming to every single meeting, I realized that I need to run for the seat, instead of just standing by and complaining about it," said Dean, who is campaigning as the "people's commissioner."
A resident of Rockdale for about 10 years, Dean founded the bi-partisan Rockdale County Think Tank civic group and is on the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) Citizens Oversight Committee. Dean has been on the forefront of addressing several issues in the county, including protesting changing zoning regulations for houses of worship, as well as opposing the proposed 2012 T-SPLOST Transportation Tax.
Gibson, 65, is campaigning on a platform to improve public safety and economic development. A resident of Rockdale for five years, Gibson has been active with youths in the community, volunteering with the Powerhouse Youth Organization, youth detention centers, the Men of Distinction and Men to Men Mentoring. Gibson says he has lived in Rockdale for approximately five years. The Vietnam veteran is currently working with Rockdale County Probate Judge Charles Mays to assist in establishing a special court focused on veterans who need rehabilitation.
"My priority issues are having a strong public safety sector, attracting new businesses to the county and creating jobs," said Gibson, an ordained minister at Grace Church International in Atlanta. "In me, voters will have someone who will fight to keep and expand the things that are working in government and will take responsibility for the things that are not. I will work tirelessly to make them right."
Gibson ran on the Republican ticket in 2007 for the Macon mayor's race in 2007.
He says that decision in 2007 should not negatively affect the minds of voters.
"I've always been active in Democratic campaigns. I'm willing to compromise. I'm willing to reach across the aisle and I realize that members of both parties must find some kind of middle ground. That's the only way to get things done," said Gibson. "I ran as a Republican. It was a strategic mistake. I was trying to bring a more moderate voice to a right wing situation because at the time, I was really aligned with studying Colin Powell. I've been a Democrat all my life and I've voted Democrat for the past 8 to 9 years."
Gibson said he worked with the campaigns to elect the Board of Commissioner's Chairman Richard Oden, Clerk of Courts Ruth Wilson and Sheriff Eric Levett, all Democrats.
Williams, 62, who ran unsuccessfully for Georgia State Representative in 2012, said she is ready to use the skills she has acquired through many years of community service. A 20-year Rockdale resident, she serves as the secretary/treasurer of the Board of Directors for View Point Health, where she says the board oversees a multi-million dollar budget. Williams also serves as co-chair for the statewide Georgia Federation of Democratic Women's Mental Health Committee and she formerly chaired the Rockdale County Democratic Party. She served as the Party treasurer from 2006 - 2012.
"I think I can bring a new perspective to the seat because I have strengths in critical analysis and budget negotiations. In me, voters will have an elected official who is available and accessible," said Williams, who is a retired educator with a Ph.D.
Williams said she is already canvassing for votes.
"Canvassing is my favorite part of this whole thing because you get to meet new people. I love doing that, plus I get to hear and share some ideas on the important issues in our community."


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Kenneth J. Christopher, 91, of Seymour, Indiana, passed away on February 4, 2013, at the Lutheran Community Home. Born on April 28, 1921, in Dudleytown, Indiana, Ken was the only son of Fred H. and Lena (Melloncamp) Christopher. Ken married Lillie M. Arnholt on June 20, 1948, at St. Paul (Clifty) Lutheran Church in Columbus, Indiana. She survives.
Ken (also known as Chris) graduated from Indiana University in June 1948 with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. He worked at Cummins Engine Company for 28 years. After taking early retirement, he realized his dream of owning his own business — Christopher's Country Store in Dudleytown, Indiana. He often referred to that time as "the most enjoyable ten-year period of my life." After meeting all of his goals for his business, Ken went on to selling real estate for five years with Pollert's Inc.
As a little boy growing up in Dudleytown, Indiana, he loved spending time in his father's grocery store doing little jobs such as crating eggs brought in by local farmers and rinsing out cuspidors. Later he enjoyed earning money by trapping and selling wild rabbits and fur-bearing animals. Music was a huge part of his life in high school where he played violin in the orchestra and ensemble and sang bass in the school choir and male glee club.
A member of what Tom Brokaw called the "Greatest Generation," he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 as a battalion and regimental Yeoman at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. He was accepted into the Navy V-12 Program and the Midshipman Training Program which led to a commission of Ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He served as Supply Corps Officer aboard the U.S.S. Lamar in the Pacific Theater. He was proud to have served his country.
Ken was very active in his community and church. He was involved with Boy Scouts for six years, serving as Assistant Scout Master, District Vice Chairman, and as a Member-at-Large on Hoosier Hills Council. He was presented the "Scouter's Award" and the "Silver Beaver Award for Distinguished Service to Boyhood." Ken was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church, serving as Chairman, Elder, Treasurer, and Sunday School Teacher, and singing in the church choirs. He also served on the Lutheran Community Home Board of Directors.
For the past twenty-plus years, Ken made wooden games and puzzles which he sold at craft shows. A fixture at Seymour's Oktoberfest, his booth was a favorite of children and adults alike. Music continued to be an important part of his life. He played fiddle for the country bands "Laddermen" and "Sounds of Yesterday," brightening the days of residents at nursing homes and retirement centers. A faithful booster of IU basketball, he enjoyed helping Bob Knight and his successors "coach" the team from his living room chair.
Gregarious, involved, and interested in many things — Ken lived life to the fullest.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Lillie M. Christopher of Seymour, Indiana; his son, Fred (Debbie) Christopher of Muncie, Indiana; three daughters, Carla (Richard) Sekula of Indianapolis, Indiana, Linda (Colin) Scheidt of Columbus, Indiana, and Gina (Mark) Zimmerer of Sandy, Utah; grandchildren, Kaus (Raquel) Christopher, Karryn (Adam Fike) Christopher, Matthew (Dana) Scheidt, Elizabeth Scheidt, Katherine Scheidt, Ryan (Sarah) Sekula, and David (Jade) Sekula; and great-grandsons, Kiehl Christopher, Finley Christopher, Nathan Scheidt, and Peter Scheidt.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lila Christopher.
Funeral service will be conducted Friday, February 8, at 11:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Dudleytown, with Pastor Scott Kozisek officiating. Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening, February 7 at Burkholder Funeral Chapel in Seymour and one hour before the service at Emanuel Lutheran Church. Burial will be at Emanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion No. 89, V.F.W. Post No. 1925, D.A.V. No. 47 & Vietnam Veterans No. 7, all of Seymour.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lutheran Community Home, Emanuel Lutheran Church Capital Improvement Fund, Trinity Lutheran High School, Schneck Medical Center Hospice, or to the donor's choice of charities.
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A woman was hit by a car Friday night as she was going for a jog.
It happened just before 7:30pm near the intersection of Forlines Road and Frog Level Road in near Winterville.
A Highway Patrol spokesperson says the woman was running in dark clothing and there was heavy rain on the roads.
Trooper JJ Smith says her name and condition were not available at this time.
The driver of the car that hit her told Highway Patrol that she was running on the shoulder of the road.
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Archive for category Risen 2: Dark Waters
Risen 2 Cinematic Trailer Looks Great
Posted by Oly in Media, Risen 2: Dark Waters on April 12th, 2011
Deep Silver and Piranha Bytes just released the first trailer for Risen 2, and it looks great.
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Risen 2: Dark Waters Revealed and This One's Coming to the PS3
Posted by Oly in Risen 2: Dark Waters on February 21st, 2011
Deep Silver and Piranha Bytes officially revealed their new game Risen 2: Dark Waters this morning. This sequel to the 2007 Risen has been much anticipated by RPG fans everywhere since its announcement last year at Gamescom. Risen 2: Dark Waters will be another 3rd person RPG, that will have a Pirate theme. I expect to see lots of ship and water involvement in this one. This will be the German based Piranha Bytes first game for the PS3, which is known by RPG fans as the creators of Gothic 1, 2, and 3, as well as Risen. (The most recent Gothic game, ArcaniA, was developed by Spellbound.)
I never got to play Risen, but I did play Gothic 2 and 3, and they have been some of my favorite RPGs ever. I'm really looking forward to this one and will keep you informed with any new info as soon as we get it.
See below for more details and screens.
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NEW ALBANY, Ohio, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) today reported net sales of $230.4 million for the five-week period ended July 4, 2009, a 26% decrease from net sales of $309.7 million for the five-week period ended July 5, 2008. June comparable store sales decreased 32%. Total Company direct-to-consumer net sales decreased 17% to $16.9 million for the five-week period ended July 4, 2009, compared to the five-week period ended July 5, 2008.
Year-to-date, the Company reported a net sales decrease of 24% to $1.025 billion from $1.343 billion last year. Comparable store sales decreased 30% for the year-to-date period. Year-to-date, total Company direct-to-consumer net sales decreased 19% to $81.5 million.
June 2009 Developments
- Total Company net sales decreased 26%
- Total Company direct-to-consumer net sales decreased 17%
- Total Company comparable store sales decreased 32%
- Abercrombie & Fitch comparable store sales decreased 30%
- abercrombie comparable store sales decreased 31%
- Hollister Co. comparable store sales decreased 35%
- RUEHL comparable store sales decreased 32%
The Company operated 349 Abercrombie & Fitch stores, 210 abercrombie stores, 508 Hollister Co. stores, 29 RUEHL stores and 16 Gilly Hicks stores in the United States. The Company also operated three Abercrombie & Fitch stores, three abercrombie stores and five Hollister Co. stores in Canada, and one Abercrombie & Fitch store and four Hollister Co. stores in the United Kingdom. The Company operates e-commerce websites at www.abercrombie.com, www.abercrombiekids.com, www.hollisterco.com, www.RUEHL.com and www.gillyhicks.com.
To hear the Abercrombie & Fitch pre-recorded June sales message, please dial (800) 395-0662, or internationally, dial (402) 220-1262.
A&F cautions that any forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) contained in this Press Release or made by management of A&F involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors, many of which may be beyond the Company's control. Words such as "estimate," "project," "plan," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements. The following factors, in addition to those included in the disclosure under the heading " FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND RISK FACTORS" in "ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS" of A&F's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009, in some cases have affected and in the future could affect the Company's financial performance and could cause actual results for the 2009 fiscal year and beyond to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any of the forward-looking statements included in this Press Release or otherwise made by management: current financial crisis and general economic conditions; changes in consumer spending patterns and consumer preferences; the effects of political and economic events and conditions domestically and in foreign jurisdictions in which the Company operates, including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism or war; the impact of competition and pricing; changes in weather patterns; postal rate increases and changes; paper and printing costs; market price of key raw materials; ability to source product from its global supplier base; political stability; currency and exchange risks and changes in existing or potential duties, tariffs or quotas; availability of suitable store locations at appropriate terms; ability to develop new merchandise; ability to hire, train and retain associates; and the outcome of pending litigation. Future economic and industry trends that could potentially impact revenue and profitability are difficult to predict. Therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this Press Release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company, or any other person, that the objectives of the Company will be achieved. The forward-looking statements herein are based on information presently available to the management of the Company. Except as may be required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.
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Friday, April 26, 2013
Save the Date for The Urban Environment League Orchids and Onions Awards. By Geniusofdespair
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Great -- this is always a good party and an opportunity to show gratitude to the people who do good.
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UEL is a great organization.
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January 21, 2011
The Fort Carson community gathered Tuesday to remember Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy during the annual observance held at Elkhorn Conference Center.
Since 1986, America has recognized the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. and honored his achievements in the civil rights movement.
Martin Luther King Jr. is considered the formative figure in the modern fight for civil rights and his legacy looms large in the works of all those who follow in his cause, said Staff Sgt. Roderick Reed.
"Dr. King pushed America to fulfill its promise of equal rights for all. We honor his life and his legacy by recommitting ourselves to keeping his dream alive," Reed said.
Chap. (Lt. Col.) David M. Brown, deputy garrison chaplain, said there are few individuals who have had such a wide ranging impact on the life of America.
Brown emphasized the importance of the theme of this year's observance, "anyone can serve."
"It's a thought that opens up for us that the entire world is a place where we can make a difference; the place where we can effect change; the place where we can, by working together, build upon the dream of what America can be, what our world can be - remembering, as Dr. King taught us, that social justice must begin with social awareness," Brown said.
"Dr. Martin Luther King said it simply this way 'anyone can be great because anyone can serve.'"


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Today advocacy organizations publish a new report based on data made available through FOIA litigation with the state and federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement that both outline the metastasizing growth of local police's involvement in immigration enforcement and the resulting patterns of prejudice and collateral deportation in local practice with little to no evidence of any relation to actual public safety efforts.
The data reveals that the federal agency's practice of requesting the extended incarceration of an individual because of the suspicion of the immigration status known as ICE detainers rose 17,169% from 2007 to 2013 with 96% of those targeted being of "dark or medium complexion."
Following the Federal District Court's order today in Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. Deal, et al., a coalition of civil rights groups announced the next steps in their effort to dismantle the state's anti-immigrant law, HB 87. Significant parts of the law have been blocked by the courtsbut one provision remains that allows police officers to ask the federal government to verify the immigration status of individuals who are lawfully detained on state-law grounds. It does not allow for stops, arrests or even extending detention just for immigration verification. Today's order holds that challenges to that provision's implementation must be brought in other suits, rather than the original case that the coalition filed before HB 87's effective date in 2011.
SB 160, a bill passed by the legislature and signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal, goes into effect today. Although the primary purpose of this bill was to fix problems created by Georgia's anti-immigrant law, HB 87, the new bill added some new provisions that we at the ACLU of Georgia fear will harm our state's immigrant communities and their families.
These provisions include the addition of new items to Georgia's list of public benefits subject to verification of citizenship and immigration status, as well as limits to the use of foreign passports as acceptable identification in Georgia. These changes to Georgia law make a bad situation worse.
Two years ago, Georgia passed one of the most stringent immigration laws in the country, House Bill 87. Both supporters and opponents of the bill now agree that it has a major flaw which needs to be fixed quickly. As written, the law subjects U.S. citizens renewing a professional license to months of delay, costing many of them their jobs and livelihood.
Legislators from both sides of the aisle wisely pledged to work together to do away with this unacceptable consequence. Straightforward, fix-it bills were introduced in the state House and Senate. Unfortunately, a few legislators have made last-minute changes to one of the bills, sending it in a completely different direction. Their amendments threaten to embroil Georgia into another protracted and rancorous debate over provisions similar to the one that prompted a fix in the first place.
The amended bill would make it a crime for state and local government officials to accept any foreign passport as proof of identification unless the passport is accompanied by proof of legal immigration status. This, even though a passport is the most secure form of ID issued by an individual's country of citizenship and one that's accepted by the federal TSA for airplane travel, where security is paramount. It defies common sense to make it a crime for government workers to accept foreign passports as proof that a person is who they say they are.
Although the consequences of this provision may not be readily apparent, it could bar immigrants from obtaining marriage certificates in counties such as Fulton where a foreign passport is readily accepted as ID for this transaction, and prevent children of immigrants from attending public schools to the extent that the schools require proof of ID for enrollment.
Another of the amendments could make it impossible for some lawfully present immigrants including young people granted deferred action from deportation and individuals granted reprieve from natural disasters and war to obtain driver's licenses.
Besides the harm to individuals, the amendments would impose an unfair burden on local governments across Georgia.
These changes inject chaos into an otherwise sensible proposal. Let's get back to making common sense, constructive change. Legislators and the governor can do that, by supporting the original fix-it bills that lawmakers crafted to address a problem they agreed needed attention.
You can read the article at the Daily Report here.
As the first year anniversary of the signing into law of Georgia's House Bill 87 approaches, the ACLU Foundation of Georgia today released an updated version of Frequently Asked Questions about the Georgia Racial Profiling Law. The pamphlet includes information about the various sections of law and their implementation, the legal challenge, where the law now stands, as well as the negative impact of the law on Georgia's economy and reputation. Download the pamphlet for more information.


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Nothing is as central to the way the British view themselves as the telling and retelling of their gallant fight against the Nazis. Perhaps the colossal figure of Winston Churchill is taken for granted now, his boozy final years remembered with an indulgent chuckle, his elitist views and nostalgia for Empire taken as a slight embarrassment. But no one pokes fun at the underlying tale: the bull's-eye accuracy of his ignored early warnings about Hitler's intent, the real-time impact of his oratory once he became prime minister, the nation's banding together during the Blitz, the bravery of the pilots who fought the Battle of Britain and the core belief that Britain's stout heart turned the tide against fascism for decades to come.
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So it was a something of a shock when a handful of books over the last decade implicated Churchill's government in the cold-blooded killing of the head of the SS, Heinrich Himmler—who was long believed to have killed himself with a hidden cyanide capsule after the British captured him—and showed that Churchill's government had held secret peace negotiations with the Nazis in betrayal of its alliance with the Americans and the Russians.
"That was one of the key issues between the Allies during the war," says Sir Max Hastings, a historian specializing in the history of World War II. "There was profound suspicion on all sides that one party or another might seek unilaterally to procure a peace with Hitler. Right into 1942, the British and Americans were extremely nervous that Russia might seek to make a deal, and the Russians were absolutely paranoid about this throughout the war."
In reporting the plot against Himmler, the books relied on newly uncovered documents at Britain's National Archives; the documents suggested that Himmler had to be killed to keep him out of the hands of American interrogators and off the witness stand in any war crimes prosecutions. The assertions, if true, would require the history of the war be rewritten.
But no revision is necessary; the documents are forgeries.
Any relief among historians, however, has been tempered by outrage at how the episode has progressed: British investigators identified a likely forger—then declined to prosecute him. It was "not in the public's interest," because of the suspect's ill health, the Crown Prosecution Service said in May 2008. But historians and others are still asking: where does the public's interest lie?
The forgeries were uncovered by Ben Fenton, a British journalist with long experience working with original documents from that era. He believed the revisionist books based on them were perverting history. He also had what he called a "patriotic, almost jingoistic" hope that British officials had not carried out the deeds described in the suspect documents.
"Murdering senior members of a foreign regime was not what you expected at that stage in the war," he says of the idea of government-approved assassination. "It was my hope that the British hadn't behaved like that. It would have meant Britain was not much better than the Nazis."
By the time Fenton went to the beautifully landscaped National Archives complex near the Royal Botanical Gardens of Kew to study the files in June 2005, he had already gotten an e-mail from a colleague questioning the documents' authenticity. As soon as he saw them for himself, Fenton felt in his gut that they were fakes.
It wasn't any one thing. There were pencil lines beneath some of the signatures, indicating that someone may have been trying to trace the signature from an original.


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Robert Pfister of Sony Online Entertainment has written a bit about the next EverQuest update. The update has been pushed back a week to July 14 and includes, "several community requested features, quite a few bug fixes, and some back-end changes that, while invisible to you, will help us immensely in the future."
The original EverQuest is going strong and SOE is continuing to support this venerable title. Read Pfister's update here.


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The Gray House's cabbage and cava salad: 50 Favorite Dishes, no. 40
Crunchy, cool, and complex: The Gray House's cabbage salad
E. Katie Holm
As a countdown to the Best of the Twin Cities 2013, coming April 17, the Hot Dish is serving up 50 of our favorite local dishes.
Since chef Ian Gray, co-owner of the Gray House in Uptown, prides himself on using only up-to-the-minute, fresh, seasonal ingredients, his menu changes as often as Katy Perry's hair color. But his food is always fresh, well balanced, and often showcases the range of a single ingredient.
The key to keeping any dish interesting is focusing on the combination of textures, especially true of plates that are served cold. Gray's salad hits all the right notes and remains balanced and very tasty throughout. The crunchy cabbage plays unexpectedly well with sharp and creamy goat cheese, raw red onion, bits of mint, and the smattering of chili flakes that impart a bit of welcome heat to the salad. But the component that really brings everything together is the unique dressing, which has a base of cava -- a sparkling Spanish white wine. Gray uses it to make his own version of a champagne vinaigrette, which is nicely seasoned but still light and spritely thanks to the good dose of acid.
50 Favorite Dishes:
No. 50: Somos Peru's crema volteada
No. 49: Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub's waffle battered chicken sandwich
No. 48: Namaste Cafe's bison mamacha
No. 47: MidNord's Argentinian empanadas
No. 46: Krungthep's Thai sausage
No. 45: Eat Shop's shrimp salad
No. 44: Icehouse's savory eclair
No. 43: Cajun 2 Geaux's beignets
No. 42: A Cupcake Social's dulce de leche cupcake
No. 41: French Hen's Creole biscuits and gravy
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Grantham visits WVU, no commitment yet
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- State high school boys basketball player of the year Donte' Grantham made a visit to West Virginia University Tuesday but did not make a commitment to the Mountaineers.
WVU has scholarships available after Jabarie Hinds, Aaron Brown and Volodymyr Gerun were granted releases from the team Monday, and it's been reported that WVU coach Bob Huggins would like to offer of those scholarship's to Grantham, who led Martinsburg to the Class AAA state championship last month.
Grantham, a 6-foot-7 forward who averaged 18.3 points and 9.1 rebounds as a senior, also has offers from Clemson, Marshall, James Madison, George Mason, Radford and VMI, among others.


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Forbes West Management Corp ("Forbes West") is a private Canadian company that provides administrative, management, geological, regulatory, tax, corporate development and investor relations services to mining companies throughout North America. Forbes West specializes in identifying, funding, developing and managing resource-based opportunities, with a special interest in the junior mining sector.In order to facilitate continued growth, Forbes West has an immediate opening for an experienced professional to join our team as:
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WAWA Welcome America Philadelphia Internship
Wawa Welcome America! is looking for college students to assist with event planning.
Be an event star! Earn valuable experience and build your resume. Wawa Welcome America! is looking for interns to help with the planning of one of the nation's largest summer festivals, beginning this spring.
Join the dynamic Welcome America! Team, as it rolls out the red-white-and-blue carpet to the world. What better place to spend your time and talents this summer than in the birthplace of the nation around the July 4th holiday ... in the cradle of liberty… in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.
Polish your writing skills; learn the 'in's and out's" of organizing an event from scratch. Hone your research abilities. Demonstrate your PR and organizational skills. Meet interesting professionals and network. Take your career to the next level. The internship is designed for college students. It is free and lasts a few months. But the experience will last a lifetime. (Reimbursement for travel is available.)
The Wawa Welcome America! festival internship applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until Thursday, February 28. If interested, go to the festival website (www.welcomeamerica.com), to the "Contact Us" page; fill out application and send your resume and application to the e-mail address listed on the "Contact Us" page.
Wawa Welcome America! festival features live performances, interactive games, food, family fun and more, from Monday, June 24 to Thursday, July 4, 2013. The multi-day festival celebrates America's birthday in America's birthplace. Produced by Welcome America, Inc. Philadelphia residents and visitors will experience the patriotic sights and sounds of the spectacular Wawa Welcome America! festival. The highly-anticipated event highlights exciting performances from local artists, outdoor movie screenings, interactive games, food and educational programs for children.
The spectacular fun fest concludes with a July 4th finale on the iconic Benjamin Franklin Parkway featuring the Philly 4th of July Jam, "The Largest Free Concert in America," with house band and homegrown talent THE ROOTS, under the direction of band member and Wawa Welcome America! Musical Director, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. Lauryn Hill, Daryl Hall, Michael McDonald, John Legend, Earth Wind and Fire and many others have graced the Welcome America! stage on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
For more information, please visit www.welcomeamerica.com, like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/wawawelcomeamerica, or follow us on Twitter at @July4thPhilly.


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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
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Well, thought I'd wrap this up....
Yes, I've stopped taking Relora.
My sensitivity has returned and my feelings get hurt again and I find it hard to let go of comments that I imagine are negative toward me - even when someone's kiddin... Read more
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
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Not much to report except how I'm feeling.
Up side: I don't get my feelings hurt NEARLY as bad as I did before I started Relora. I like that side effect. I seem a bit calmer, too.
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OK, so I got my DEXA scan today and my body fat % is 20.8%! Better than I thought!
Also, since I started my "time of the month", my attitude and mood have been much better. I am one to get my feelings hurt real easily and I noticed today th... Read more
Thursday, April 05, 2012
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OK, so I have to be kinda candid here. I am depressed and I don't mean just an emotion. It's weighing on me. I've lost my temper twice this morning and I haven't even got the kids up, yet!!
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Tuesday, April 03, 2012
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Measurements - Largest part of my belly - 35.5" (Now this is really around my hip area. It is where the "pooch" is.)
The smallest part of my belly - 28.5" (just under my last rib)
Note: Because of my buffet foray on Sunday, I'm a bit bloa... Read more
Sunday, April 01, 2012
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So, I'm noticing I'm a bit calmer and this is how I know....I didn't loose my temper when my husband didn't change the toilet paper role! (A pet peeve.) Yeh, I know I need to get a life, but, hey, it's me.
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Friday, March 30, 2012
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Have eaten really well for weeks. Boy, did I screw up today! A little over 3000 calories in one meal - a Pizza Inn Buffet! (But, boy did I enjoy every bite of it!!!)
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Peter Marty
This summer 2012 writing project will be geared toward writing a full book manuscript. The subject matter relates to my desire to create a primer on faith, specifically with regard to the habits, practices, and perspectives that a person can fashion for enjoying the Christian life in all of its abundance. A current working title for the project is: A No-Nonsense Guide to the Christian Life.
The inspiration for the book stems from the questions and probings of thousands of Christian disciples and seekers who have participated in monthly inquiry classes I have led in the congregational setting for a quarter century. My goal is to look at faith as something larger than doctrines, propositional claims, and theological systems that thrive on correct beliefs.
Is it possible that a solid faith life can originate in a right relationship with God? If so, what does that relationship look like? Might we think of the Christian life as comprised of dispositions of heart and mind that are formed in us by biblically-rich faith practices, influences of deep relationships shaped by the different contours of community, and decisions we make that indicate that the Word has indeed found a home in flesh and blood? I will explore these sorts of angles with all the creativity and insight I can locate.
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Hello everybody I'm Steve la Ross :) this is my mix for Burn studios residency i hope that you will like the mix & the sounds !!! Vote for me and you will not be disappointed!!! Enjoy ! (made with cdj1000mk3 & djm700)
Awesome set bro! I would be very pleased if you leave your opinion and a red heart at my set! :) Good Luck at contest! http://i.mixcloud.com/CCP4Gy
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Hey good luck for the Contest!
If u want plz check my special Deep-Tech-House mix as well and leave your opinion!!!
Would be very pleased and if u like it leave a BIG RED HEART! :)
Or try my latest Special Berlin Nu-Disco Mix! It's called "Affected by Hauptstadt"!
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In the mahayana, the teacher is a spiritual friend. At this point, the spiritual friend tells us, "Don't just work on yourself. Do something about others. Relate with your projections rather than with the projector alone. Do something about the world outside and try to develop some sense of sympathy and warmth in yourself." That is usually quite hard for us to do. We are upset and uptight and resentful that life is painful. It's very hard to relax, but it can be done. It's being done in the present, and it will be done in the future. So how about giving an inch? Just letting go a little bit? Opening a little bit?
From "The Teacher" in the latest issue of the Shambhala Sun. Based on a seminar on the Sadhana of Mahamudra, 1975.


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This is traditional Gujarati snack made out of besan flour. Good diet food and is light to eat. Its healthy as well because it is steamed. Give a try and let me know if you liked it.
No-cheese pizza made with fresh coriander, capsicum, and onions. Try it!
Try this tasty no-cheese pizza made with chickpeas, capsicum, and onion. You can sprinkle extra whole cooked chickpeas over the pizza if you want.
I love pizza! And I am always looking for new ways to make it. This "experiment" turned out quite well. With the help of a few fresh vegetables, the chicken curry I made for lunch turned into a great pizza.
Ripe bananas!!.. So now what to do with it. Throw it!?..Nah!!.. Make these tasty banana buns and serve them as a tasty breakfast item or even that sunday brunch or as a snack on a wintery evening.


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Home Opinion Letters Letter to the Editor for July 23, 2014
Letter to the Editor for July 23, 2014
Forest officials don't want to listen to the public
In a letter dated July 17 of 2014 the forest supervisors of the three national forests (Wallowa-Whitman, Malheur and Umatilla) of the Blue Mountains closed the door on public comment meetings to the people of Eastern Oregon.
Mr. Laurence of Baker, Ms. Raaf of John Day, and Mr. Martin of Pendleton all signed a letter provided to this paper stating that they did not feel there was a need for public comment meetings, and no extension was warranted as they were doing their due diligence to interact with the public of Eastern Oregon. Mr. Laurence assured a group of people on March 1 that such meetings would take place, now he is declining to move forward with those meetings as promised, yet another misrepresentation of the truth.
The people of Eastern Oregon not only deserve to have open public comment meetings on the Forest Plan Revision, they require such meetings because of the limited opportunities they have to comment on the 1,400-page document. The U.S. Forest Service has supplied three electronic means to submit comments, and one paper means, all in written format, with no way to articulate their positions verbally and has also stated you may visit a supervisor's or district office to submit comments, that is if one wants to be made to feel like a criminal in accessing an office building, or can get an appointment with a Forest Service employee to discuss the matter.
It is grossly apparent the USFS in Eastern Oregon does not want to engage with the public in Eastern Oregon in an open forum public comment meeting, and they are hoping that the written comment method will help limit the amount of comments they will receive in the matter.
You must stand up for yourselves and have a voice. Please contact the people below and let them know you expect and demand public comment meetings before the Aug. 15 cutoff deadline or request an extension of the comment period on the Forest Plan Revision.
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We're working on 2016 information.
We're back at last year's location: The Albuquerque International Ballooon Museum. We're busy planning what should be the best Albuquerque Folk Festival yet, with camping and jamming Friday and Saturday nights, and entertainment, workshops, and dancing all day Saturday, June 4. As soon as we have final information, we'll put it up here. In the meantime, we've left the 2015 information up so you can get a feel for the fun you'll have at the Albuquerque Folk Festival.
Event Information
What, where, when and how to get there:
- A participatory festival where you can learn how to sing, dance and play or just jam with other musicians to your heart's content. Plus, great entertainment! See the Festival Overview for more information.
- Albuquerque Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM (map)
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Gates open at 10 am. Activities go from 10:30 am - 10:30 pm.
- Camping available Friday at 3 pm until Sunday at noon so you can spend the weekend at the Festival.
- Saturday, June 6, 2015
- Parking is FREE!
Bicycle Valet:
- The Balloon Museum is conveniently located just off the North Diversion Channel bike path. This year, you can ride your bike on this trail all the way to our secure bike valet, where volunteers will tag and store your bike for you. The valet will be on the north side of the Balloon Museum (south of the Balloon Fiesta Park; look for a bright yellow flag) and will be open from 8 am until 11 pm or whenever the last bike is picked up (whichever is earlier. Once you've dropped off your bike simply walk to the south entrance of the museum for admission to the Fest.
Food and Drink:
- Basil's Home Cooking - chicken adobo, vegetarian Pansit (Filipino noodles), lumpia (Filipino egg roll), Asian taco (beef sirloin), ribbon fries made with fresh potatoes, passion fruit juice, flavored iced tea, fresh squeezed lemonade.
- Calle Ocho by Pasión Latin Fusion - Latin American cuisine, specialty tacos, Caribbean BBQ, ceviche
- Dine and Dash - green chile burger, chile relleno burger, BBQ, sandwiches, subs, wraps, dogs, breakfast burritos, funnel fries, churros, powerade, lemonade, energy drink.
- Gauchito Catering - Argentinian cuisine - sandwiches of skirt beef steak, portobello, or german style sausage, grilled pineapple, chicken-bacon skewers, empanadas filled with savory ingredients, served with chimichurri sauce. Alfajores de Maicena con ducle de leche dessert
- Hot Stuff Hawaiian Shave Ice - Hawaiian Shave Ice and fresh fruit drinks
- Irrational Pie - Authentic Italian wood-fired pizzas and calzones. Made-to-order personal pizzas using the freshest ingredients. We use local and organic whenever possible. Italian sodas, Mexican coca-cola
- JP's Custard Cart - frozen custard and Italian Ice (made fresh on site), lemonade, iced tea, iced coffee.
- Kimo Hawaiian BBQ - Teri chicken, Teri beef, pulled pork plates and sandwiches, spam musubi, loco mocos, Hawaiian drinks, mac salad and rice.
- La Vida Mocha - Espresso truck providing all types of iced and hot coffee drinks: mochas, lattes, fraps, cappuccinos, and regular brewed coffee. Also smoothies, aguas frescas, pastries
- Scottish Pie Shop - Traditional Scottish cooking featuring Scottish Steak Pie, Scottish Shepherd's Pie, Scottish Bangers, Scottish Sausage Rolls, Scottish Steak Bridies, Scotch Eggs, and Haggis, all made with loving care the old fashioned way.
- Street Food Boulevard - Gourmet tacos, gourmet nachos, deep fried desserts (twinkies, cupcakes), sports drinks, sodas
- Street Food Institute - Artisan style cuisine, scratch made tacos, sandwiches, and more. All made with international inspirations and locally sourced foods, featuring Korean BBQ pork tacos, crispy pork belly Bahn-Mi, and other unique offerings
Dogs are not allowed at the Festival.
However, you may have your dog on a leash at the Festival camp site. If you choose to have your dog at the camp site, remember: Ensure its well-being (don't leave it in a car or on a short chain without water) and be sure to clean up after it.
- Dogs are not allowed at the Festival.
Sponsor Hotel: Ramada Albuquerque Airport, at 2300 Yale Blvd (south of Gibson). AFF RATE: $59.00 plus tax, down from $79. To book a room, please call the hotel at (505) 243-2244 and ask for the AFF rate or email Shirley Snell
and she will make the reservation and send you a confirmation number. You will not be able to book this AFF rate off the website.
Amenities: Free hot breakfast with iconic NM green chile stew (it's from Frontier Restaurant so it's delish), free hi speed internet, outdoor heated pool and spa, free airport shuttle and transportation within 3 mile radius of the hotel (Nob Hill Restaurants).
- Camping
- Onsite camping is FREE! You can camp from Friday at 4 pm until Sunday at noon. Here are camping rules and a map..
Ticket prices:
- $20 At the gate for all day Saturday (including evening dances)
- FREE Children 11 and under and seniors (85+)
- $5 Children 12-18 $15 Seniors (65+), military, and students 18-25 (all with ID)
- $15 Saturday evening after 5:30 pm
- Advance tickets $15 (see below for ticket sales locations) (Note: There is no advance ticket rate available for already discounted tickets (kids, seniors, evening, etc). For convenience, you can buy tickets online at gate prices.
See our ticket information page for more details.
- Advance tickets are available now at these locations:
- Apple Mountain Music, 10301 Comanche Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111, 505-237-2048, email@example.com (Map)
- Baum's Music, 2908 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112, 505-292-0707, email@example.com (Map)
- Grumpy's Guitars, 5015 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, 505-255-0599, firstname.lastname@example.com (Map)
- Guitar Vista, 3117 Silver Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, 505-268-1133, firstname.lastname@example.com (Map)
- Marc's Guitar Center, 2324 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, 505-265-3315, email@example.com (Map)
- Music Go Round, 7116 Menaul NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, 505-875-0110 (Map)
- Music Mart, 3301 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, 505-889-9777, email@example.com (Map)
West Side:
- Frame-n-Art, 10200 Corrales Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114, 505-898-0660, email@example.com (Map)
Santa Fe:
- Candyman Strings & Things, 851 St. Michael's Dr., Santa Fe, NM 87505, 505-983-1941, firstname.lastname@example.com (Map)
- High Desert Guitars, 1807 2nd Street Suite 107, Santa Fe, NM 87505, 505-983-8922 (Map)
- Taosound Tape & CD, 314F Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571, 505-758-0323, email@example.com (Map)
- Check our FAQ or contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com
What's Happening:
- Performances on five stages
- Music & Dance Workshops all day long
- Evening Dance programs
- Open jam sessions, all levels
- Free Instrument Check Room! (Saturday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm)
- Plenty of places for spontaneous jam sessions
- Vendors selling strings, instruments and folk related items.
- Free camping (and jamming) on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Bring "closet" instruments (Instruments hanging around in closets) to donate to the festival.


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May 3, 2016
Police say one person is dead and a second person in critical condition after apparently overdosing during a Howard County concert. Police say 20 people were taken to the hospital, many for drug-related reasons.
Police say 20-year-old Tyler Fox Viscardi of Raleigh, North Carolina was taken to the hospital Friday around 9 p.m. from the Mad Decent Block Party at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia. Police say he was later pronounced dead. A 17-year-old from Woodbridge, Virginia is in critical condition. Police say it doesn't appear the men knew each other. It was not clear what drugs they had taken.
Police also issued 50 citations for underage drinking during the event. Officers also made three arrests, two for assault and a third for possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
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Two days ago, a couple things happened:
1) I sent a follow up email to our village administrator. At this point, I am assuming he sent the follow up to the electric company person that he forgot to send the last time, so I'll cut him some slack until next week. These things are going to take time, I realize.
2) My neighbor's light burned out. Now, the LAST time it went out, I apparently was stupid enough to go over there and offer a better light. Of course, NO light is ideal, so at the moment, I am keeping my mouth shut and enjoying the "no light streaming into my house" from their burned out light in their post lamp. Though, I confess, I find it a bit ironic that they were adamant about having all that extra light, yet this is twice now when they haven't noticed that the light burned out. Odd, isn't it?
I JUST received a response from our Village Administrator (after sending him a "bump" email on Wednesday, since I hadn't heard from him last week either). He basically said sorry, haven't head back from electric company, and he'll contact them again next week.
Ayiyiyi. This is trying my patience, but I will keep working on this and continue to update. At this rate, the leaves will be off the trees by the time something gets done, and I'll have to point out that another streetlight at the intersection to my southeast is now shining into our bedroom as well. Well, maybe kill two birds with one stone then, right?
Also, my neighbor's light is still out, a week and a half later. Ironic, that they were so adamant about using the overly-bright, spray-light every-which-way bulb instead of the "direct light downward" silver-crown bulb I had supplied to them, and now that it's out, they don't replace the darn thing because they don't even notice?


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Parallel Zombies - Zombie MMO
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Apple and LG face Alcatel-Lucent in court over patent infringement claims
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APPLE AND LG ELECTRONICS will go to trial over alleged infringement of Alcatel-Lucent's video compression patents.
As Alcatel-Lucent struggles to keep its head above water, the firm has been involved in bitter disputes with Apple and LG over alleged patent infringement. The firm claims that Apple's Iphone, Ipod, Ipad and certain Macintosh computers along with a number of LG smartphones infringe its video compression patents, and the three firms are set to appear in court today.
Alcatel-Lucent said it seeks a "reasonable royalty" for the patents that it claims are infringed by the aforementioned Apple devices along with LG's Chocolate Touch VX8575, Bliss UX700, Touch AX8575, Lotus Elite LX610, Mystique UN610 and Samba LG8575 handsets. The firm claims that Apple's devices infringe three of its patents and that LG's devices infringe two patents.
While Alcatel-Lucent didn't specify the amount of damages it is seeking from Apple and LG, one of its financial experts came up with a figure of $195.9m from Apple and $9.1m from LG. US District Judge Marilyn Huff ruled that the assumptions made in coming up with that figure were incorrect and that the figure should be adjusted.
Both Apple and LG have denied Alcatel-Lucent's patent infringement claims.
Earlier this week Alcatel-Lucent went to Goldman Sachs asking for loan to service future debt payments. The firm said it expects to make money from its vast patent portfolio. The firm hasn't said whether it would sell its patents or license them, but if it can extract money from Apple and LG then it might want to keep hold of them and start sending out more stiff letters demanding money. µ
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These little ticks might not look like much, but to me they represent the past many days of diligently working away on the design of issue #14. I've got 109 pages done of 116, Erin's busy proofing and so the end is in sight!
One more from Surtex: PRNT
Alanna Cavanagh met some new talent earlier this month at Surtex.
PRNT (which stands for PEOPLES' REPUBLIC OF NICE THINGS) is a brand-spanking-new studio founded by young designers Jenna Russelle and Halla Koudsi.
The two founders have backgrounds in the illustration and fashion worlds respectively and met while working in the apparel industry in Toronto. In January 2012 they formed PRNT and this past week they made their debut at SURTEX.
In addition to their own designs the studio carries patterns created by several different artists which results in an enormous variety of work available within one studio. Most of their patterns have a highly illustrative and often edgey vibe and would work wonderfully in the fashion, home + paper goods markets.
We wish Jenna and Halla the best of luck in their new venture!
When Chryssi Tsoupanarias emailed me this week I received a lovely surprise. "I've been an UPPERCASE subscriber since the very first issue, I love it! It's a really beautiful publication," she writes. A graphic designer for the Canadian furniture retailer Structube, Chryssi has made good use of her back issues: as attractive stacks of magazines in the photos for their latest catalogue. "We've used issues of UPPERCASE in some of the images for our Summer campaign—these will be on our website, in our catalogue (online and also printed in-store) as well as in ads featured in home decor magazines (such as House & Home, Style at Home)."
I love how edited the photos are and happy to see the magazine is appreciated in this way. I can see myself at this white desk, below, with my laptop...
Structube has stores in Quebec and Ontario and will be making their way into Western Canada later this year with a store in Edmonton.
(The cover of issue #14 would go really nicely with that grey couch and green accent pillow, too!)
Surtex: Magnet Reps
During the hustle and bustle of Surtex, Shelley Brown did a quick-fire Q and A with Chrystal Falcioni, the Founder/Director at Los Angeles-based Magnet Reps.
Shelley: How long have you been pursuing the art licensing business?
Chrystal: 8 years
Shelley: How have you found it to change from then to now?
Chrystal: The art is much better. It used to be very old fashioned. Not contemporary at all. More and more illustrators are trying it. Much more competition.
Shelley: What do you think are the most significant new opportunities that you see for your artists in the future?
Chrystal: Paperless applications.
Shelley: What should artists do who want to make the shift from illustrating to surface design or licensing?
Chrystal: Get out there and understand that art is about collections. Decide if you want to be single image or patterns and research. Do lots of research.
Shelley: What shows do you feel are essential to the art licensing business?
Chrystal: Surtex and The Licensing Show in Vegas. Also, if anyone is planning on exhibiting in a show, they should first attend at least one or two years in a row prior to exhibiting in it.
Our event at Anthropologie!
Now that was a crafty extravaganza! We had four tables of things to make: notebooks, necklaces, buttons/mirrors and decorative orbs. Here's a quick gathering of our tweets and instagrams; I'm off to get a good night's sleep. Thank you to Erin, Megan, Chantal and Eleanor for their tremendous help, and to the fine and friendly folk at the Chinook Centre Anthropologie store. We'll post the pictures from our event photographer, Abby Hutchison, soon.
Surtex: Lilla Rogers
In issue #13 we profiled Lilla Rogers and her line of craft supplies, Ruby Violet. Lilla also heads Lilla Rogers Studio which represents nearly 40 illustrators.
One of our intrepid Surtex reporters, Alanna Cavanagh spoke with Lilla about the many facets to her creativity.
Alanna: Lilla you run a thriving illustration agency, work yourself as an artist and have recently launched Ruby Violet. How do you possibly do it all?
Lilla: Well...actually I've just finished writing a book for Quarry/Rockport that will reveal many of the ways I have done it! It's called "I Just Like to Make Things: How to Have Fun, Stay Inspired and be Successful as an Artist" and it's due out February 2013. It contains lots of great photos and interviews and has a ton of advice on how to make a living with your art.
A: Wow I can't wait for it to come out - and I'm sure many UPPERCASE readers feel the same way. The "stay inspired" bit from your title strikes me right away because in our 24/7 plugged in world of blogs and Pinterest I find many artists suffer from a bombardment of images which can really dull their creativity. How do you advise artists to stay inspired?
L: You have to fill the cup up but not to overflowing. There needs to be a continual process of taking in and then giving out. If you take in too much and don't produce you'll feel saturated. On the other hand if you just give out (produce art) but don't take the time to look around and see what's going on...your work will get stale. It's a matter of balance.
A: Your artists' work always looks so fresh and 'on trend'. Do you do anything to help them achieve this?
L: Each season I send all my artists a trend report which is filled with what I see are the emerging images, colour ways etc. For example last Christmas the report contained vintage ornaments and deer!
A: In an earlier interview for UPPERCASE you explained that in the 1980s you felt that the best energy and interesting illustration work was happening in magazines but now you feel it's in surface design. Do you still feel this way?
L: Absolutely! Surface design is positively exploding right now. There are so many areas within it. For example home decor, apparel, and fabric. All of them are expanding. This is our 6th year doing the Surtex show and it just keeps getting better.
A: What advice would you give an artist who is hoping to break into surface design?
L: Read as much as you can on the topic. Keep up with what's going on in the marketplace and stay current with technology. Come to Surtex and walk the show the first year to decide if it's for you. Make up as many pattern designs as you can and if doing a show figure out a way to present them nicely. Remember that you can often create many new patterns by simply altering the images and colours of an existing pattern. In general I would like to say to illustrators and agents that no industry stays the same forever. It is bound to change and those that embrace the change and remain positive will do fine!
A: Such great advice Lilla. In addition to your book and more Ruby Violet designs what can we look forward to seeing from you in the future?
L: In 2013 I hope to launch an online course on making a living with your art. I just love to teach and help artists learn how to make pieces that sell. Keep your eyes peeled for it!
A: We will Lilla. Thanks so much for your generous insights.
Surtex: Helen Dardik
UPPERCASE correspondent Alanna Cavanagh sat down with illustrator Helen Dardik at Surtex.
Alanna: Helen you seem to be an incredibly prolific illustrator and surface designer. From your blog it appears that you produce at least 1 new (and very dense) pattern a week. What's the secret to your productivity + focus?
Helen: Well...I've always been an overachiever so I am used to working very hard. As far as focus I work very late at night after my three kids are in bed and all is quiet. That's when I can really delve into my work and concentrate. I make a cup of tea at 10pm and normally work till 4am in the morning.
A: You were an early adopter to the blog world. What do you like about blogging?
H: I don't have a lot of people in my immediate circle in Ottawa who are as crazy passionate about design as I am. Blogging gave me a way to join a community of like minded and very supportive artists. Through it I've met incredible surface designers like Heather Moore in South Africa and Carolyn Gavin in Toronto-both of whom have become good friends.
A: Do you have any advice for those new to blogging?
H: Yes do it for yourself. Use it as a vehicle to create new work, experiment with your style and push yourself forward. The minute you realize you're doing the blog for the benefit of readers you should STOP!
A: You have been present in Lilla Rogers booth for all 3 days of Surtex. What do you like about coming to the show?
H: Illustration can be a very solitary profession so it's a great experience to meet some of my clients in person and finally put a face to an email address.
A: What has been one of your favourite surface design assignments?
A I have loved working with Blue Q. The art director is tremendously supportive. He tells me to do what I do best and gives me a lot of freedom with my design. I have worked on bags, towels, and water bottles for them.
A: Your work has appeared on so many surfaces already. Do you have a dream assignment?
H: Yes. One day I'd love to have my work printed on lining for the inside of a fabulous coat!
w.i.p.s wednesday: Mitsy Sleurs
We featured Mitsy Sleurs in issue #5's Work-in-Progress Society article. It is nice to see her heartfelt work recognized on Etsy with a beautiful video. We wish her nothing but happy "tummy feelings" on her journey to motherhood.
Surtex: more than the Convention Centre
Surtex: a learning experience
Shelley Brown reports from NYC:
There's lots to learn about surface design and the more you learn, the more you discover it's just the tip of the iceberg!
The past two days I've attended seven seminars at Surtex. Some of the info covered challenges the right brain big time, and the seminars are held in underground suites away from the hustle and bustle of the show. There's no eye candy here, just the nitty gritty stuff. It's important, though, for anyone thinking of pursuing the business of surface design. Each session was an hour and a half long and included lots of Q+A. It's great to get real specific answers to your questions.
Day 1:
- The Basics of Art Licensing - Part I + II, and
- Understanding Legal Basics - Contracts and Copyrights
Day 2:
- New Legal Strategies - Royalties, Terms and More
- Strategies for Working with Manufacturers
- Futurecast: Business Trends in Art Licensing
- Understanding and Enhancing Retailer / Manufacturer Relationships
Some of the educational highlights from the Surtex seminars:
• Licensing is a $192 billion dollar business worldwide.
• The artist is the Licensor and the buyer of your art (usually a manufacturer or retailer) is the Licensee.
• The business is changing but there are always opportunities for great art.
• It's not absolutely necessary, but it's preferable to register your copyright on any art you have licensed (in case of any infringement). To save money, don't register everything you create until you license it.
• You need to be prolific because it's best to have lots of samples to promote yourself to potential Licensors.
• If you're looking for an agent, make sure you choose someone you get along with. Good communication and transparency make for a good marriage (in life and in the artist/agent relationship!).
• If at all possible, try to get your name on any products you license.
• When you're selling your art to a manufacturer or retailer, get an advance and royalty as part of your license agreement, if possible.
• The average royalty is 5% - 7% for household products, and up to 10% for paper goods or wall decor.
• Words to avoid in a contract: assignment, all rights and work for hire.
• It takes about 1-2 years to get to know and achieve some level of success in surface design, so don't get discouraged a few months in.
• Before you do a deal with a licensee check their reputation. Do they send royalty statements on time and pay royalties owning according to their agreements?
• Before you sign a licensing agreement, have a copyright lawyer who specializes in licensing review the contract.
• Beware of exclusivity and make sure it is only for a narrowly defined category.
• Don't be afraid to conduct an audit (through your copyright attourney), if you have reason to believe your royalties are not being correctly reported. In most royalty agreements you should receive a statement quarterly.
• There is a great online tool for finding your images which may be in use without your permission. It's called TinEye. Go to tineye.com and do a reverse image search on any of your images.
• Familiarize yourself with a manufacturer or retailer's style or brand before you approach them with samples. Also find out in what format and how often they prefer you submit your art.
• Attend a show like Surtex. Take the seminars to learn as much as you can about the business.
Surtex: Frank Sturges Reps.
Alanna Cavanagh reports from NYC:
Another booth that really stood out was for Frank Sturges Reps. Frank has been in the illustration representation business for over 15 years and represents a small group of incredible illustrators including The Heads of State, Jessica Hische, and Katherine Streeter.
The booth made an impact with large panels of gorgeous illustration and saturated colour. Definitely a favourite of the day!
Surtex: Sorry You're Happy
Alanna Cavanagh reports from NYC:
First off it must said that being at the Javitts Centre can be an overwhelming experience. Your pass allows you admission not only into Surtex but into the National Stationery Show and ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair) as well. If attending all three shows you are literally exposed to thousands of images, exhibitors, attendees, press packages, "trend seminars", workshops, and business cards. By the end of Day 1 I had a strong desire to be put into a sensory deprivation tank with a big glass of Cabernet Sauvignon.
I come from an illustration background and bring a bias to the Surtex show—I am most excited by the illustration booths.
One of the freshest presentations I've seen so far was from Sorry You're Happy. This art licensing and surface design studio is made up of husband and wife illustrators Kyle Reed and Jen Hsieh (You might be familiar with them from UPPERCASE's Work/Life book series). It was exciting to see that, in addition to their own work, they were exhibiting pieces from two established and talented Toronto-based illustrators Katy Dockrill and UPPERCASE contributor Aaron Leighton.
All the work in the booth looked fresh and playful with the perfect amount of quirkiness thrown in. Jen and Kyle are particularly interested in licensing their art in the children's market and I think it would work beautifully there. I can easily imagine any of these designs dancing on a onesie or on children's bedding.
Contemporary Days: The Designs of Robin & Lucienne Day
Inspiration: Lucienne Day
The work of Lucienne Day inspires a lot of contemporary interpretations, but it always worthwhile to know more than the surface of a designer's work. Day's work is part of Designing Women: Post-War British Textiles: a current exhibition at the British Textiles Museum. The book Robin and Lucienne Day: Pioneers in Modern Design by Lesley Jackson (Chronicle, 2001) is also worth adding to your library.
Around the web:
• Lucienne Day 1917-2010, remembrance in the Guardian
• Robin Day obituary
• An interview and home tour of Robin and Lucienne Day with Wallpaper magazine, December 2008.
• V&A Lucienne Day archives
• Classic Textiles' reissue of some iconic designs
Surtex: a view of it all
Surtex: Day 1
Shelley Brown reports from NYC:
After 25 fantastic years repping illustrators for everything from advertising to design and publishing, the economic crash in 2008 was a real catalyst for the already shifting business of 'traditional' illustration. There has been a growing trend towards illustrators producing art suitable for applications to surfaces on everything from greeting cards to household products. To this end, Surtex is a trade show offering artists an opportunity to introduce their work to a variety of manufacturers and retailers.
I attended the show back in 2006, but over half a decade later, I am noticing that the calibre of art is changing, as more and more illustrators are entering this market. Just imagine how exciting it is for an illusrator whose work is normally applied to a printed brochure or used in a campaign that has a shelf life of 4 weeks to suddenly see their work applied to a tea towel, a rug or a stationery package!
Today I attended three seminars: Basics of Art Licensing, Parts I + II, and Understanding Legal Basics: Contracts and Copyrights.
If you are an illustrator or designer thinking of pursuing surface design, I would recommend that you visit Surtex, which takes place in New York city every May. The conference program includes sessions where industry pros help give you a foundation in licensing your art.
I'm happy to report that although about one third of the surface design industry may still sell the art outright for a modest flat fee (where the artist relinquishes their copyright), there is a growing appreciation for the value of the usage and the aritst's rights.
More to come after day two tomorrow!
Shelley Brown
Principal + Artist Agent
Surtex coverage!
When Alanna Cavanagh offered to be the UPPERCASE correspondent at Surtex of course we said yes! And even better, Alanna's rep from i2i Art Inc, Shelley Brown, will be sharing her experiences as well. The two have travelled to NYC from Toronto and will be sending in their daily recaps. Surtex is THE place to go to buy and sell licensing of art and design and I know that many of you aspire to be represented there some day.
To set the mood, here are some of Alanna's pattern designs:
National Stationery Show: wish you (i) were here
National Stationery Show: Blackbird Letterpress
I'd like to thank Kathryn Hunter from Blackbird Letterpress for all her support of UPPERCASE magazine — she's an avid reader, takes lovely photos of the magazine on location in Louisiana, provided samples for our letterpress issue #8, and advertises in our pages as well.
We wish her much success at the Stationery show in NYC.
National Stationery Show: Happy Cactus
The National Stationery Show is the ultimate destination for a lot of small papergoods companies. At the show, they'll be exposed to buyers, media and potential partners from across North America—contacts that could determine the future of their creative business enterprise. Happy Cactus Designs is a new company, less than a year old, and this is their first time at the big show. Proprietor Brannon Cullum has a good post on the Happy Cactus blog about her road to the NSS.
The name of a stationery company can go a long way in helping the success of a brand. The name should communicate the aesthetic style, appeal to its audience and denote quality. The Happy Cactus name suits the friendly illustrative style of their cards. Brannon explains the name:
So just where did the name for the design studio originate? While living in New York City, Brannon bought a tiny one-inch tall cactus to remind her of her Texas roots. With loving attention (and a lot of sunlight), the little cactus grew into a thriving plant…a very happy cactus indeed! Now in Texas, the happy cactus is enjoying the warm Texas sun. Just like the plant, Brannon's goal for the studio is to take her tiny seed of an idea for a paper goods company and grow it into a line of products that bring color and happiness to everyone.
Best wishes, Happy Cactus, and all the new companies debuting at the show!


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Craven County deputies have charged David Nicholson with statutory rape and statutory sex offense.
Arrest warrants say the victim was under 13 years old and the offenses happened from December 2009 until April 3rd.
The 26-year-old man is in jail on a $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear before a judge today on the charges.
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That's What She Said
A history of sex and the office traces the evolution of women: from threat to a man's attention, to threat to a man's job.
When somebody says the word "office" I think immediately of the cubicle: that charmless little box of efficiency, a quality unconnected to sexuality in any way—one that is, at least to my mind, its opposite. Which is perhaps the point. As Julie Berebitsky points out in Sex and the Office: A History of Gender, Power, and Desire, sexual relationships—consensual or not—have long been considered a threat to productivity and morale, eclipsing the mid-century trope of the secretary sitting on the boss's knee. Employers labor to strip their offices of expressions of id, encouraging their sublimation elsewhere. (She said "strip"!) But all that this repression suggests is the persistence of what needed repressing in the first place.
Women first started to take office jobs during the Civil War, and their conspicuous presence prompted both desire and suspicion from men who were used to working only among themselves. Lots of chasing, leering, and pinching ensued. (One idea from 1915 went so far as to suggest installing the stenographer in a wire cage.) At work, some women met the man they would marry, but many did not, and a whole industry of advice-giving sprung up to serve the considerable number who found themselves in situations that were either untenable (e.g. the extramarital affair) or intolerable (e.g. the lecherous boss).
Berebitsky, a professor of history at Sewanee, cites several of these guidebooks, noting that they unanimously agreed that "if a woman could not personally handle a man's 'strictly dishonorable' intentions, she would have to quit." The onus was on her to muster all her superhuman powers to ignore the male libido: "She must learn not to see that his glance is too fervid, not to feel that hand that rests on hers or the arm that slips around the back of the chair," counseled one guidebook, though it also made clear that she couldn't simply push the poor schlub's hand away. She should take care to treat him with "tact and politeness, for it is not the rebuff that counts so much as the way in which it is done." This last point was key. As one woman wrote anonymously in Harper's in 1926, "the male of the species does not relish being made ridiculous."
The advice-giving even extended to a man's wife at home, who was told that she needn't worry about those "sleek, wily, manicured creatures" prowling her husband's office as long as she made sure to "pretty herself up, love her man devotedly, and believe in him." Men, however, were spared the exhortations and admonitions. They didn't need any advice because they were expected to satisfy their uncontrollable urges. In the 1936 film Wife vs. Secretary—one almost expects the poster to include crushed skyscrapers engulfed in flames and screaming people underfoot—there's a scene in which a woman tells her mother-in-law that her husband has been cheating with the secretary, and then the mother-in-law says something truly scary: "It's horrible but you mustn't be too hard on him. … You wouldn't blame a little boy for stealing a piece of candy if left in a room with a whole boxful."
Although she devotes only a few paragraphs to same-sex relationships, Berbitsky otherwise makes thorough and thoughtful work of the material at hand, showing how sex is never just about sex; it's often about money, too. Any gains made by women in the workforce during the 1920s were swiftly undermined by the Depression, when ambitious women—already suspect—were treated with naked hostility. Women were advised to seek out positions in feminized occupations and told that, in order to get a job and keep it, they "would need to be impeccably feminine in attitude and appearance." Men, fearful already for their jobs, were looking not for competition but for subordinates. A 1935 article in Fortune spelled out the advantages of striking the right gender balance in the office. With "their conscious or subconscious intention some day to marry, and their conscious or subconscious willingness to be directed by men," women made for "amenable and obedient" little workers.
Unlike the factory or the farm, where men's virility was rarely in question, the proliferation of office work aroused anxieties over manliness, which was presumably sapped not only by the growing cloud of estrogen in the office but also by the stuff of office work itself—its soft sedentariness, its pencil-pushing. The gentleman valorized for most of the 19th century distinguished himself from the coarse lower classes by corralling his desires, but the organization man of the mid-20th century was expected—even encouraged—to do the opposite, if he were to escape utter emasculation. Sex was a way for a man to assert the he was a man, to keep in touch with his essential nature and protect it from the depleting effects of his job. When, in 1959, the journalist Edward R. Murrow exposed how companies routinely hired prostitutes for clients and wrote the costs off as a business expense, the scandalized public was nevertheless afforded a degree of relief. As Berbitsky puts it, "the sex-in-business scandal at least proved organization men were still men."
If sex was a lodestar for men, making clear what it was that a real man should want and pursue, sex—at least culturally—was more of a fitful variable for women, who were given so many mixed messages about how to dress and behave that it's a wonder they made it into the office at all. They should make themselves attractive, but not too attractive; available, but not too available. The stereotypes over the years vacillated between victim and vamp. For the most part, however, the sexual woman was still presumed to be looking for love rather than professional advancement. Then spake Helen Gurley Brown.


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