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Barely a week after Fleet Foxes drummer Josh Tillman announced that he had a new record on the way -- one that looks to be
Barely a week after Fleet Foxes drummer Josh Tillman announced that he had a new record on the way -- one that looks to be released by Sub Pop in May -- two of his bandmates have inked a deal with the FF label and are looking at a March release.
Poor Moon includes FF's Christian Wargo and Casey Wescott, along with brothers Ian and Peter Murray. Sub Pop will release the band's debut EP, Illusion, on March 27. Its first -- and free -- single is "People In Her Mind," a light, jangly, lo-fi note-bender that you'd never guess was associated with Fleet Foxes. Download it after the jump.
The band's U.S. tour (dates after the jump) includes a March 27 stop at the Tractor Tavern.
Poor Moon 2012 US Tour Dates
03/20 La Jolla CA @ UCSD - The Loft
03/22 Los Angeles CA@ The Echo
03/23 San Francisco CA @ Bottom of The Hill
03/24 Arcata CA @ Arcata Playhouse
03/25 Portland OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
03/27 Seattle WA @ Tractor Tavern
03/28 Boise ID @ Neurolux
03/29 Salt Lake City UT @ The State Room
03/30 Denver CO @ Hi Dive
03/31 Omaha NE @ Slowdown Jr.
04/02 Minneapolis MN @ Cedar Cultural Centre
04/03 Chicago IL @ Schubas
04/04 Evanston IL @ Space
04/05 Columbus OH @ Wexner Center
04/06 Toronto ON @ The Drake Hotel
04/07 Montreal QC @ Il Motore
04/10 Portland ME @ Space
04/11New York NY @ Le Poisson Rouge
04/13 Boston MA @ Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
04/14 Washington DC @ Black Cat Backstage
4/18 Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club
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Baylor's Dunn arrested, suspended
Baylor preseason All-American guard LaceDarius Dunn has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest on felony assault charges Tuesday. Dunn is accused of causing "serious bodily harm" to his longtime girlfriend during an altercation last week.
The victim, however, does not want to pursue legal action and is upset with the severity of the charges.
"She feels re-victimized," said Jason Darling, the woman's Waco-based attorney.
Dunn, 23, was notified of the charge Tuesday. He turned himself in during the afternoon and was booked into the McLennan County Jail. Dunn was expected to be released a few hours later after posting a $12,500 bond.
Dunn faces between two and 20 years in prison if convicted of the second-degree felony. His sentence could also be lessened to probation, according to his attorney, Vik Deivanvyagam.
According to Darling, Dunn struck his girlfriend in the face during an argument on Sept. 27. He said the punch fractured the victim's jaw in two places but didn't cause any loose teeth or bruising.
Darling said she underwent a "minor surgery, a day surgery" at a local hospital.
"There were two small fractures to her jaw," Darling said. "Her mouth isn't wired shut. She's allowed to eat. She can talk. She's doing everything normal."
Darling said the woman, 22, has dated Dunn since junior high school and is the mother of his 3-year-old son. Darling said she refused to give a statement to police when they arrived at the hospital that evening. When authorities contacted his office later that week, Darling informed him the woman didn't want to pursue any charges.
"We were surprised when we found out today that it was a felony arrest," Darling said. "We didn't feel that her injuries rose to that level. If anything we believe it was misdemeanor bodily injury.
"We talked to members of the District Attorney's office about the nature of the injuries. Their felony prosecutors informed us they didn't think it was a felony offense but Waco police went ahead with the charge.
"She's upset today because she didn't think it would get to this level. She didn't want any of this spotlight or media attention. They got in an argument that escalated too far and he [hit] her one time. It was one punch. Not three or four. He's been very remorseful and apologetic to her ever since."
Darling said the victim has returned to her hometown of Monroe, La.
Baylor coach Scott Drew said it would be inappropriate for him to comment until he gathers more information.
A 6-foot-4 senior guard, Dunn averaged a team-high 19.6 points last season for a Baylor squad that finished 28-8 and lost to Duke in the Elite Eight. Dunn is 451 points shy of becoming Baylor's all-time leading scorer and is also on pace to set the Big 12 scoring record.
Darling said Dunn's legal future is unclear.
"Even though he was arrested for a felony, it doesn't necessarily mean he's going to be formally charged with a felony in the court system," Darling said. "[The victim] will probably fill out an affidavit of non-prosecution or write a letter to the D.A.'s office that she doesn't want to pursue any charges.
"At that point it will be up to them whether to pursue the charges or not, but it's going to be hard to prove a case without a witness."


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I'm still off track with both eating and working out. I'm so not happy with myself about that. I am, however, making some progress on at least one of my WIP.
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I know it's been like forever since I've posted a blog. I've just so busy with life, work, and writing! I'm all the way to chapter 15 now in Santa Baby. And it's getting good! So without further ado...I give you the next chapter.
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Happy TGIF! Not a lot going on. I did get chapter 10 of Santa Baby done. So without further ado...here it is!
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So I sliced a bit of one of my pinkie finger last night. Took off a nice little patch. It bled like I'd cut a vain. After I plastered it with 4 or 5 band aids, I was able to go to bed. But boy did the bathroom look like a CSI episode. It was st... Read more
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I was going to post a link to the first 4 chapters of one of my paranormal romance WIPs. I have them posted at my writers blog. But the it's kind of adult (strong language and adult content). I chickened out of posting the link here. So if anyon... Read more
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It's Monday again. You all know how I feel about Mondays. And it's hot. Not as hot as yesterday was (it was like 110!) it's only 94 here and partly cloudy. Read more
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I really don't have much to blog about. So here is chapter 8 of my Santa Baby WIP.
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Not a whole lot to blog about. Our new trees are in, the new robo vac is doing a great job,kitties had their nails trimmed and that about sums up our weekend!
Work is work. Enough said there.
I'm trying to do at least 500 words a day... Read more
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In March the gardeners return from winter break, full of hope for a good season with all growing factors in harmony.
Here in the medicinal garden it's the month for root harvesting. The soil remains wet and cold, while the plants' exposed parts bear traces of the long winter. It's difficult to imagine that strong, beautiful plants will emerge in a few weeks. But when you take the root, brush off any soil and look carefully, you can see little strong shoots coming out — a sign of intense vitality. Now is the optimum time to harvest them.
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The propagation of Bryophyllum—used in Rx medicines—is special and unique to witness. First we harvest big leaves from mother plants and lay them out on sand compost mixture in seed boxes, keeping them warm and wet. After two weeks, little new leaves start to grow on the edges of the harvested leaves and eventually develop roots. When they are tall enough, we separate them from the mother plant and have brand-new young plants.
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Helleborus niger (Christmas rose)—used in Rx medicines:
This plant flowers in wintertime with beautiful white petals — a magical sight in this gray-brown landscape. During this season we harvest the plant's upper part and roots.
Iris germanica (iris)—used in Iris Facial Care and Rx medicines:
Its beautiful violet flower and elegant appearance make this a favorite of mine. Its rhizomes (underground stems) and roots have a high capacity to store and regulate water, and therefore prove useful for regulating humidity in the body, such as for the skin.
Peucedanum ostruthium (masterwort)—used in Rx medicines:
For a long time we collected this plant's roots from its home in the Swiss Alps. For my bachelor's thesis I worked on cultivating the plant in our garden so as not to interfere with the Alps' sensitive ecosystem. From the start, Peucedanum ostruthium (known as masterwort) has grown very well in our garden — it does not seem to miss the mountains. And it now gets attentive care from our gardeners, too!
We then harvest it.
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I've heard some reference to so-called "seedy" neighborhoods in Paris that might bear avoiding when on foot. Now, when I think "seedy" I think Detroit (with which I'm fairly familiar) and yeah, there are parts of downtown Detroit I wouldn't walk through. Is that what we're talking about when referring to Paris or are we calling neighborhoods that are slightly rundown seedy but that aren't necessarily dangerous to walk through?


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The J.Crew catalogue called, they said they're vomiting blood all over themselves
So, last week, Time.com published an article entitled "Wanna Be a Rock Star? You'll Need $100,000," written by Abner and Harper Willis, two brothers who would very much like their band Two Lights to be wildly famous and massively recouping--and who apparently feel no shame in whining about exactly how much they (or their parents) have spent trying, and thus far failing, to make that happen.
The J.Crew catalogue called, they said they're vomiting blood all over themselves
The article is a staggering work of naivety and special-snowflake entitlement; so much about it is just abhorrently wrong-headed--starting with its title, since that $100,000 has not yet in fact made them rock stars--that one would have to excerpt the entire thing just to make fun of it properly. They're shocked to find dingy couches, rather than champagne fountains, in a backstage area! They hire taxis to transport their gear! They seem to believe that "once upon a time...your band would play local clubs in a major city, make a buzz, and an A&R (artists and repertory) guy would sign you and write you a blank check" and that, even still, "if we make it in the music business -- we'll soon be earning a lot more money than even doctors and lawyers." They actually complain that their parents have spent thousands of dollars on buying them mountains of brand new gear and years of piano lessons!
They're like those rich kids from the Strokes only without the good sense to shut up--or, you know, any songs worth a damn. (Although, this parody number is pretty fucking brilliant.)
And yet, for all its moaning, self-indulgent bullshit, the article actually gets one thing right.
That is, that making music is not a great or even reliable way to make money. And even if they get so much wrong, it's interesting to see anyone in indie rock actually talk about money, a subject that's usually held pretty close to the chest.
In the wake of this article, people started recirculation Steve Albini's (always relevant) financial breakdown of how major labels fuck over bands. Even outside of that system, though, very few bands strike it rich; most musicians will need to either work day jobs and/or live in poverty to support their pursuits (the same way you might not complain that paying for a season pass at Stevens hasn't yet made you a professional snowboarder), or else, like the doofuses from this article, come from a place of considerable economic privilege to begin with. (Also, as a rule, NYU students are not to be trusted, especially those who snob off the free food at the dining halls.)
Another reaction to this article, here, points back to an old Stylus column about the stigma against "selling out." To my mind, it's an old punk piety that's pretty clearly elitist, in that those who can afford not to "sell-out" are always those privileged few for whom money was never really an object to begin with. (Even if, as Albini points out "selling out" doesn't usually work, either.)
Of course, they impossibility of buying talent aside, a lot of this band's expenditures seem kind of dubious--"we pay a guy to send email blasts to databases of hip music blogs," they have to live in New York to "make it." Plenty of acts, from indie rock to techno, in NYC and elsewhere, have recorded fundamental records for costs totaling in the hundreds or very low thousands, and Norman Brannon/Norm Arenas of Texas is the Reason does an excellent job debunking their list piece by piece here.) Worse than any one item on their list, though, is the baldness with which they seem to approach making music as not a worthwhile pursuit in itself but only as an ends to those supra-lawyer/doctor salaries--and then complain that it's not happening fast enough.
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- Fort Meade's Facebook page received more than 800 "interactions" - questions, answers, follow-up questions and conversations about Fort Meade-related issues.
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FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. -- Fort Meade hosted its first social media town hall on Oct. 6, employing the installation's official Facebook page.
Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein, along with Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Charles E. Smith and leaders from garrison directorates, spent the afternoon and part of the evening responding to a variety of comments and questions generated by the post community.
Preliminary metrics of how the town hall measured up showed that Fort Meade's Facebook page received more than 800 "interactions" - questions, answers, follow-up questions and conversations about Fort Meade-related issues.
The town hall featured comments and questions ranging from "on post speeding" and the quality and selection of food in the post commissary, to suggestions to improve installation roadways and crosswalks and positive comments recognizing Fort Meade personnel and organizations.
According to Jason Kelly, Public Affairs Office emerging media manager, the two-and-half hour social media town hall exceeded typical interactions on the page for an average week.
Rothstein called the social media town hall a "very successful event" and indicated that he will consider having more opportunities for online "chats" in the future.
Visit www.facebook.com/ftmeade to join the conversation on the installation's official Facebook page.


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Christmas Play The Life of Jesus at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.
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As Hollywood romantic comedies go, the Will Smith vehicle Hitch isn't bad, which, unfortunately, isn't the same as actually being good. But judging by the film's sensational box-office intake – not to mention the enthusiastic audience response at the screening I attended (people actually applauded throughout) – no one seems much bothered by the movie's mediocrity; many viewers prefer a romantic comedy that doesn't challenge or excite them in the least to films such as Before Sunset and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Sideways, works that understand and explore the nature of romance in ways that feel revelatory.
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The transformation of the Oddfellows Building, once the subject of great controversy, continues to be a subject of great excitement with the opening of another new restaurant, this one from Century Ballroom owner Hallie Kuperman.Tin Table serves affordable cuisine (most items are under $15)--like shoestring frites with truffle salt and Thai pork ribs--designed by chef Bo Maisano (formerly of Madison Park Café and the defunct Bistro 1200). Kuperman says the name comes from a lucky discovery made during renovations: "There were these old, galvanized sheet-metal doors that we found in the walls of the building. They were old fire doors that looked like tin." She cleaned them up and had them set in resin, then turned them into a large communal table and bar top. As at the old Century Ballroom Café, interested guests can still watch the dancers in the early part of the evening--but there's no obligation to join them. "We don't say it's the Century Ballroom's restaurant," says Kuperman; "You can meld them if you want to, but I won't do that for you. This way we won't scare off people who are not interested in dancing." (We just heard boyfriends all over the city breathe a sigh of relief.)
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If your granny were a little bit, well, different from other grannies, would you want to change her, or would you love her just the way she is?
In this rhyming text, a little girl whose granny is (shhhh!) a witch just wants her gran to be like all the other grans, with a normal pet and nicely done hair. But when she realizes that her reformed granny is bored and boring, there's nothing to do but cook up a big pot of gloppy soup with granny and all of her frogs, cats, and bats!
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|Concordia University, Nebraska Announces Graduates
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SEWARD, NEB. (05/30/2013)(readMedia)-- More than 450 undergraduate and graduate degrees, diplomas and certificates were awarded at Concordia University, Nebraska during its 2013 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11.
Commencement speaker Dr. Douglas Tewes used Concordia's theme Bible verse for 2012-13 -- "You are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God's people and also members of His household." – to explain a Christian's obligation to serve.
"I think that as citizens of God's kingdom, we have responsibility in our citizenship here in America," Tewes said. In addition to delivering the commencement address, Tewes also received the honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Concordia.
Undergraduates earning degrees from Concordia were eligible for distinction or high distinction honors. Up to 10 percent of those who earned, at minimum, a 3.75 GPA were designated as graduating with high distinction. An additional 15 percent of those who earned degrees with a minimum 3.5 GPA were graduated with distinction. Departmental awards were also announced.
The following are Concordia University, Nebraska graduates from your area:
Kathy Schneiderman, Davenport, Iowa, Master of Education
Stephen Henderson, Davenport, Iowa, M.S. in Family Life
Leslie Rudzinski, Davenport, Iowa, M.S. in Family Life
Concordia University, Nebraska, founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, coeducational university located in Seward, Neb. Concordia currently has over 2,200 students. Concordia offers more than 50 professional and liberal arts programs in an excellent academic and Christ-centered community that equips men and women for lives of learning, service and leadership. For more information, visit www.cune.edu.
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In church history, we fallen humans have had problems with balance.
In times past, church leaders have preached repentance so radically that people could not enjoy their salvation. At other times, grace has been so over-emphasized that repentance is a foreign concept. The latter is the problem in the modern church.
I have visited many churches of various denominations in my 20 years in ministry, and I have witnessed scores of people who attend church to apparently fulfill a perceived religious obligation and to appease their consciences but who exhibit no true passion for God, no humility of repentance, and thus no joy in their salvation.
Why does this problem exist in our churches today?
Judson Cornwall, in his book "Worship as Jesus Taught It," sheds light on the answer.
"We now bring into our churches people who have no idea what it means to love and worship God, because the 'sales route' through which we brought them involved no personal encounter with God. We merely asked for a 'united' sinner's prayer, handed them a Bible with a promise of forgiveness and added their name to the church roll," Cornwall writes. "We sidestepped sin and crisis. We didn't require repentance, restitution or reform. Is it little wonder, then, that so little true worship of God is found in our churches? If people have never met God, how can we expect them to worship him?"
I believe Cornwall's analysis is dead-on.
Charles Colson, in his book "Loving God," sheds additional light.
"Some evangelists see converts as trophies in a big game hunt and measure their success by numbers: Thus, they do not want to frighten off their prey," Colson writes. "One Christian leader, asked why he never mentioned repentance, smiled and replied, 'Get 'em first, let them see what Christianity is, and then they'll see their need to repent.' Tragically, this attitude pervades the church not only because we're afraid the truth will frighten off newcomers, but because it also might drive a number of nodding regulars right out of their comfortable pews. Repentance can be a threatening message, and rightly so. The Gospel must first be the bad news of repentance BEFORE it can be the good news of redemption."
Consider again the last sentence in Colson's quote: "The Gospel must FIRST be the bad news of repentance BEFORE it can be the good news of redemption."
This must be the process we as church leaders follow, lest we fill our churches with false converts. If people do not first experience the brokenness of repentance, they cannot truly experience the exhilaration of a life redeemed.
Jesus said it best when he declared to the Pharisee regarding the extravagant act of love shown by a notorious sinful woman, "I tell you, her sins — and they are many — have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love." (Luke 7:47) Jesus also said, "Lest you repent, you will perish."
People who have little or no concept of the repulsive nature of their sins and who have been given no opportunity to meet their sinful selves face-to-face will never develop a deep and meaningful relationship with Jesus.
David Wilkerson, in "Hungry for More of Jesus," writes:
"Some preachers protest that, far from dead, their churches are full of glorious praise and worship to God. Yet not all exuberant, emotion-stirring churches are necessarily full of life either.
"Worship from unclean lips is actually an abomination to God. Praise that flows from hearts full of adultery, lust or pride is a stench in God's nostrils. Christian banners held high by (unrepentant) sin-stained hands are nothing more than arrogant flauntings of rebellion. Pastors of large churches have said to me, 'You must come and see what God is doing. Thousands are coming. We're packed out. Our worship is really something to behold!'
"I have gone to some of these churches with great expectations, but seldom have I experienced the actual presence of Jesus in these mass meetings. The congregations exhibit no true repentance. I believe that if a prophet stood up and exposed the divorce, adultery and fornication that existed in those churches, half the crowd would have walked out."
When all is laid bare and judged, what will the final analysis be for church leaders who cared more about padding the numbers than they did leading people to the crisis of repentance so they could truly drink from the fountain of mercy?
Edinburgh's Andy Robbins is pastor of Blessed Life Fellowship in Columbus. He can be reached at AndrewRobbinsMinistries.org.


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Prize-Eligible league settings cannot be changed. In order for the draft to proceed, it is required that ALL team ownership slots are filled prior to draft time. It is very important to check the list of owners who have joined before your (Live Online or Autopick) live draft is set to start. If open ownership slots remain, the draft time/date will be removed from our system and a new date/time for the draft will need to be set.
For any player created Prize-Eligible league that does not fill within one hour of the draft, that league will have its slot eliminated. The affected league will need to pick a new date/time through a Referendum (found on the League Clubhouse page).
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Cragxrose hypo kits by DancingfoxesLFWatch
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These are so cute<3 Would I be able to get some hypokits from you?
There all really cool!
I'd so commission some from you when you open! ; 3 ;
These are absolutely amazing!
You're welcome.<3
Mm. Yes.
I shall claim an open spot when you open them, and get customs and hypo kits! >D
The first one is cute!
Love the last one hun, why are your hypokits amazing <3
Dawww!!! Those poses... *smooshes all of them in a hug*
wait until u see how cute im going to make billyxglaes kits -joins in hug-
OMG. *Dies* I may never get me a smexy kit. D: When p-commishs are open,can I ask for a kitty design? **Btw,when will they be open?
omg!! these r super cute i must commison u for some!
Brownie....I.....I HOLY DAGNABBIT you genius you~
T-they are gorgeous!
Awwww, I am tearing up at how precious these are~
You took their parents designs and mixed them so wonderfully, these little bundles of cuteness have made my stressful day so much brighter~
Don't you dare change a thing about them, they are perfect and wonderful and darling!
And now I will procrastinate by naming them!
Naw I just can't get over the amount of cuteness on this page *dies from overload*
Thank you, a thousand times, thank you Brownie. They are wonderful, from the perfect little poses to the amazing mix of designs and colors...*squees about the place*
NUUUU, that'd make me cry even moooore, no touchy the kits! *clings to the kits for dear life*
Naaaaaw, legendary, you are too much <3 Cragstar is smiling from that comment XD yes he does and these are just the most fabulous kittens ever~
It's going to be a challenge, I am a stickler when it comes to names, they must be just right XD
I promise I will take extra good care of these babies~
I can't wait to see what designs you come up with for Crag's parents, you never cease to amaze~
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I want to steal them >.>
But, I won't |D xD.
If only I had points, I'd die having a few hypo's from you xD <3.
;w; I swear i want a cat you have designed owo you are just too good
So cute!! If these were up for adopt, they'd be gone in a heartbeat<3
You're welcome! I'm sure they'll look amazing<3 I'll definitely try to enter. I know I probably won't win though XP
These are So cute <333 Darn! They are closed? Darn.. These look so pretty!
DOOD <333 ;~;; -drools- Man you make the best hypos~
THESE ARE AWESOME! How much would somethin like this be?
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Folk and blues fest set for LudlowOctober 09,2013LUDLOW The first annual Black River Folk and Blues Fest is set for Saturday at the Town Hall Auditorium.
The event put on by the Friends of Ludlow Auditorium is set for 7 p.m. and features four blues and folk music groups.
The four groups are the Chris Kleeman Band, Gypsy Reel, The Break Maids, and Rusty Belle.
I dont think weve ever seen this great a collection of talented folk and blues musicians on the same stage for the same performance in my memory, program director Bruce Farr said in a release announcing the event.
Tickets for the event can be bought online at www.fola.com or in Ludlow at the Peoples United Bank, The Book Nook, The Wine and Cheese Depot, and at the door.
Tickets are $15 per person.
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Mock-Up Gig Poster by SurvulusWatch
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Mock-up poster for the band experimental electro/rock group "Battles".
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I tried o but for some reason with a yellow that bright texture doesn't show up very well... I still could've done it, just didn't have much time when finishing up the poster. Oh well... haha. Thanks anyways.
Make two texture layers, one on linear dodge, 50% opacity, and another one gradient mapped on yellow (the exact yellow you used) - slightly orange yellow, and set that to hue.
Ahh yeh... lol, why didn't I think of that, seriously, I have no idea. Too late now though the entries are in I suppose, lol
It might be too late for the battle, but not for yourself.
That grunge is amazing. Nice mock-up, was this for any class?
Nah, it was for a battle on Sublime GFX, me and Dallon on a team, so should hopefully go pretty good.
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Damn thats cool, I wish I knew you when I was in a band then our flyers would have looked so much better haha
I thought you lived in Scotland ?, But seriously nice work though.
Sydney opera house?
It's an actual show, check the mysapce if you don't beleive me. Might not be quite an electro party, but whatever, check thier mypsace, cus it actually is where they're apparantly playing.


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The Wapsipinicon: San Geronimo
A rough-hewn folk-rock record bursting at the seams with impassioned performances, San Geronimo marks the official arrival of the Wapispinicon on the local scene. While a relatively new band, the Wapsipinicon's core is made up entirely of established local-scene veterans, whose résumés of past and present projects include such groups as Cloud Cult, the Glad Version, and Big Ditch Road.
Leading the charge is ex-Tapes 'n' Tapes bassist Shawn Neary, who manages to transfer some of that band's nervous energy to a largely acoustic setting in his new primary musical endeavor. Possessor of a quavering clear-eyed tenor that recalls Sufjan Stevens on the lightly strummed, pedal-steel powered "Get Out of My Town!," Neary could easily have opted for a low-key collection of modestly scaled ballads and been just fine; as it happens, San Geronimo is much, much more. Making the most of his many collaborators' talents, Neary wisely doesn't skimp on the "rock" part of the folk-rock equation; high points include the foot-stomping group-hollering call to arms "Vans on Dupont" and the simultaneously jaunty and jittery joys of "Vera Cruz." The Wapsipnicon are at their best when playing it loose, with gleefully pounded glockenspiels, buoyantly picked banjos, and fierce Rhodes fingerings all jostling for the listener's attention behind a massive wall of gang vocals. At just nine tracks and with perhaps a few too many dour ballads in the mix, San Geronimo isn't the instant knock-out it could have been, but it's still an exciting introductory chapter to a band that sounds well on their way to becoming the Twin Cities' finest raucous folk-rock collective.
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"Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands." — Deuteronomy 7:9
"Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." — Psalm 119:105
UMC.org — Your direct connection to the news, ministry, resources and agencies of the church throughout the United Methodist Connection.
The General Board of Global Ministries — Oversees the Mission Work and Disaster Response of the United Methodist Church around the globe.
Ministry With The Poor — an initiative to help the poor.
Greater New Jersey Annual Conference — The website of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
"Moodle" Online Training from UMC.org — Some courses are open to guest registration and others are by invitation. Check it out.
United Methodist Communications — Help in getting the word out….
United Methodist Communications Training Site — online and in person courses and conferences and good advice.
Spiritual Gifts online from UMC.org — Now this is really cool….It includes an online way to assess your spiritual gifts, information on additional resources and lots of great pictures. Enjoy.
The Foundation for Evangelism — parent ministry of the Web Empowered Church and an affiliate of the General Board of Discipleship of the UMC.
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The Young Adult Network — Conversations on many topics of interest to those with hard questions.
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Other Websites to Help You Learn and Grow
The Upper Room – Daily Devotional and Daily Reflections.
The World Wide Study Bible — One of the first online Bibles. This site has many translations plus commentaries and related sermons. A real gold mine!
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Online Sunday School — A program of the Greater NJ Annual Conference, a valuable Church School resource.
The Shack – website for the book which was read by many of us part of the Adult Education program in 2008.
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The Charles Haddon Spurgeon Archives — Visit this site to learn more about this famous preacher, read his sermons and other writings.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by RDogsRGr8 Excellent Solution We purchased the gate for an open stairway to the basement. This gate is the only one we could find that's tall enough to discourage our large dog from hopping over the top. Since the stairway is flush against a wall at the end of a hallway, it has also made that stairway safer against accidental tripping on the top stair. The gate can be operated with one hand, but it requires lifting so the dogs can't open it. The material and workmanship are excellent. It looks like furniture rather than some plastic temporary solution. I have no doubt it will last a long time, so I feel the price/value is also very good. We are very pleased! September 10, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by Verified Reviewer Freestanding pet barrier with gate Great gate, and suits our needs perfectly. This is the second of the same gate we have bought because the first one worked so well. We have one in our kitchen and one outside! September 7, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by Verified Reviewer I love this item This is the best Pet Gate I have ever purchased. My monster cannot chew through this metal, it is very attractive, gives the kitchen a "bistro" look. September 7, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by Verified Reviewer Great Merchandise This is the second pet gate I have purchased from Frontgate and I received the same quality of service and merchandise as before. I would definitely order from them again. August 10, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by Gigi Great purchase I love this product; it's good quality and flexible for different door opening widths. It's stylish and fits in with any decor. I love that it's free standing and sturdy so my dog can roam around in one room opposed to being cramped in a kennel. It was so easy to assemble...Big + July 17, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by LOVEMYSIBERIANS GREAT GATE I ACTUALLY PURCHASED THIS GATE TO GIVE MY 5 SIBERIAN HUSKIES AN ADDED BARRIER BETWEEN THEM AND OUR RESCUED UMBRELLA COCKATOO'S CAGE. (BECAUSE THESE DOGS HAVE A STRONG PREY INSTINCT, I ALSO USED A PET STOP DISK UNDER THE CAGE.) THE BARRIER IS VERY WELL MADE AND IS QUITE ATTRACTIVE. THE GATE WORKS WELL. WE HAVE AN EARLIER MODEL AT THE BOTTOM OF OUR STAIRS AND THOUGH NICE, THE NEW BARRIER IS EVEN NICER. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! June 28, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by MSS Great Purchase Keeps my dogs on the back porch. Sturdy enough for outside and looks great. Works for our 5lb dogs and 135 lb dog. June 26, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jackie Great Merchandise & Service Extremely happy with the quality of the pet gate I purchased and measures up to everything described on the website. Quite pleased on how quickly the merchandise was shipped and received. Will definitely be placing future orders to Frontgate. June 19, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by Marietta This is a perfect gate for keeping pets out of certain areas of your home. It has a nice look. It is very steady and goes with the more formal areas of your home. June 9, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by PET LOVER GREAT PURCHASE I am very pleased with my purchase of the 36" freestanding pet barrier w/gate. It is sturdy as well as good looking and works well with our home decor. June 1, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by Staying put Dog owner's best friend We are delighted with the pet barrier: it is attractive, sturdy and versatile. It has made life with our three dogs in our remodeled house much easier. We deploy it in a number of ways to give the pups a sense of being with us without letting them trash the new digs. May 31, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by caltexan Better than Picture This gate looks great in my Spanish home!! It is more elegant than the picture suggests given that the metal has an oil-rubbed bronze finish. For the price, I think this gate is a wonderful value especially if you live in an upscale home. It was easy to put together for the free standing and comes with a kit to permantly attach to the wall. May 30, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by Monica EXACTLY WHAT WE NEEDED No surprises, exactly what we needed, great quality and delivered early May 29, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by sully pet gate this gate is awesome and looks great in the house. very easy to assemble. May 14, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dog Sitter Very, very pleased! Very attractive and easy to assemble. We often take care of friends' dogs and have our own two. We can now leave them in our "dog room" while we are gone with the double doors closed and not worry about them jumping on or sctatching the doors. Be sure to bracket it to the wall if you have larger dogs who could push it with their weight. The gate lets you go in and out easily when installed with the wall brackets. We wish we had owned it years ago - it's perfect for our needs! May 13, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by TEXAN BEST GATE I HAVE EVER PURCHASED I have purchased many gates in my time and have never had such a pleasure in owning this one. It is of the finest qualities in workmanship, very easy to assemble, works well and looks great in my home. Thanks Frontgate for intruducing me. Texan May 12, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by molly free standing pet barrier Beautiful looking. Great quality. Only complaint is that the lock/clasp at the top doesn't stay closed. May 12, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by lalacakes Must Have This pet gate is a life saver and it looks GREAT!!! It blends in very well with the rest of my decor and is easy on the eyes as well as functional. May 12, 2010
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why does it say not recommended for stairways
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isthis comment meant for top of stairs? I need one for the bottom of a staircase to replace one I have which has no door and leans against the
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How do you order the actual 34 inch item advertised since it lists three sizes and only lets you select the 20 inch height options for purchase?
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This product is very confusing. It's called a 34 inch gate. The dimensions list 3 gates. One is 34 inches high and 55 - 68 in. width. The other two are 20 inches higher with varying widths. However, you can only select one of the two 20 in high gates to order on this page. How are customers supposed to order the 34 inch gate advertised in the picture?
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Answer:Thank you for your interest in the 34-inch Freestanding Pet Barrier with Walk-through Door. To order this gate simply select the quantity from the drop down and the then the first "Add to Cart" button. The 34" gate only comes in one size, so there is no "Choose Size" option for this gate as there is for the 20" gate.
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Is this more of a black or a brown?
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Looking for glossy black to match our stair railings. Thanks!
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Answer:It is not black - or glossy. Very nice - deep rich brownish hue.
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Answer:Thank you for your interest in the 36-inch Freestanding Pet Barrier with Walk-through Door. This item has an oil-rubbed bronze finish; it has a darker distressed finish over the bronze colored frame.
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Horizontal opening at base of door
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What are the dimensions of the opening at base of the door itself? Is an adult cat likely to get through it?
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Answer:I am not in front of my gate at this time, but I do have three cats and they can not get through unless the door itself is opened.
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Answer:Thank you for your interest in the 36-inch Freestanding Pet Barrier with Walk-through Door. The horizontal openings on the door are approximately 2"H.
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Of what materials is the frame fabricated?
Miami, FL, USA
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Please explain if this is an all metal gate/fence, or if it has a wood frame. I need all metal bc my puppy chews like crazy and would damage a wood frame.
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Answer:Thank you for your interest in the 36-inch Freestanding Pet Barrier with Walk-through Door. This item is handcrafted of powder coated tubular steel.
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bison, on 26 April 2013 - 03:03 PM, said:
Some of the crop circles also embody truly novel geometrical concepts. This looks like a new artistic movement, at least. Maybe a look at an entirely different culture, which knows no boundaries between the analytic and the esthetic.
But cannot get the crap right. The Arecibo answer you had been banging on about earlier has mistakes in it.
Not sure how you find art as another shoe horn for ET, because we do art too. It is not more likely someone crossed space to do what we can.


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HI all,
I joined this group when the doctors diagnosed me with a 1 - in -4 chance of my baby having DS. We just got the results back from amnio and it is positive.
I really appreciate reading your loving and happy posts. Right now I am pretty much wracked with grief. I've been crying for about a day straight (woe to my swollen eyes!) and every*single thing I see seems to trigger more.
I work in the disability field, I am deaf myself. And it is exhausting to me to think that I am going to have go through this on a personal level with my baby. The pity. The 'oh, you are the best person this could happen to because you know disability'. I've only told 2 people so far (besides my husband) and they've already said that to me.
It gives me hope that many of you seem to be so in love with your babies with DS. I'm so frickin' scared. And sad. And yes, I do hope that there is a mistake with the amnio, that my baby might be the one in a million misdiagnosis, false positive.
And I'm scared about the costs associated with DS, about potentially having to take on another job to fund her therapy and so forth.
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I'm 42 yo. I am 25 weeks pregnant now. I had the screening test done for DS. It came back that I have a 50/50 chance of having a baby with DS. I had the extensive US done. They didn't find any markers. I had a second US done and again everything looked perfect. Any help would be appreciated.
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What were your afp results? It's great that there were no markers found. It's hard to say without doing an amnio. Some women have abnormal afp results and their babies are fine while others have normal results, clean ultrasounds and their baby has DS. I don' think that happens a lot though. I on the other hand I had abnormal results- 1 in 10- for having a baby with DS age 30 and 2 markers were found. The amnio confirmed that our baby has DS. Have you considered doing an amnio to know for sure- you may have to wait though or are you going to wait and see? I am not far behind you- I'm 21 weeks so I hope to hear that everything is fine and it probably will be!
Adrienne~Ainsley, Harper and Bennett 5/09(T21, AVSD repaired 8/09)
Hello. If you are not up for an amnio, I would recommend talking to your doctor about getting a fetal echo-cardiogram to check for heart defects as well as regular level 2 u/s for the remainder of the pregnancy. If you dig around on this board there is a great thread about prenatal care that is recommended for anyone with a diagnosis or high risk of Down syndrome. I'm glad to hear that your ultrasounds have all gone well. This is a great place to get answers to your questions, so ask away!
Proud mommy of Julia Lynn born 2/2/09 T21 and A/V Canal-Repaired 5/22/09!!! And Angelina Elizabeth born 11/1/10 46 chromosomes cutie pie
...oh, one more thing, if you have not been referred to a genetic counselor they can also be helpful in answering questions about Down syndrome as well as prenatal testing options. Something else you could ask your doctor about.
Proud mommy of Julia Lynn born 2/2/09 T21 and A/V Canal-Repaired 5/22/09!!! And Angelina Elizabeth born 11/1/10 46 chromosomes cutie pie
I assume your apf came out with a 1:2 chance for a baby with Down Syndrome. I definitely agree that you should talk to a genetic couseler. I also think that if you really must know - like if you are one of those people that need to know to do research and have a lot of fears - then get the amnio. My chances were 1:52 and all of my ultrasounds had no markers. They had no markers because my son had no birth defects. So a clean ultrasound doesn't always necessarily mean a "typical" baby. Having an amnio and a dx of DS will get you better prenatal care which is necessary with children with DS. It will also give you time to go through all of the emotions you need to and to do a lot of research and ask tons of questions. We are here if you need to ask anything else.
Shanna-mom to Seth 12-16-07 (T21)
I had 1 in 16 odds that my daughter (my beautiful, lovely baby girl) had Down syndrome. I was 40 when i got pregnant and had her. She looked perfect on every ultrasound and her prentatal echo looked clean (though after she was born we found out that she has three minor heart defects that we don't have to take any action on.) I didn't opt for any testing that was invasive.
She does have DS. One of my best friends from high school was my ob, and told me right as she was born that she was beautiful, and perfect, and that she was quite sure she had down syndrome. And that the baby was going to be the love and sweetness in my life. And she was right so far. She has for the most part been quite healthy.
I want to assure you that after the initial shock I sat down and started learning more and more about what Down syndrome means in the year 2007 (when she was born.) So many things about what the kids were like when we were kids and in high school has changed. There are a lot of advantages to being an older mama of a child with DS IMO. The link below is to a new parents guide that my local group put together. You can read an article I wrote for our local paper in it (Violette's page)
Vivianne (left handed, 16), Lilianne (curly hair, 11), and Violette (Down syndrome, 8)
my blog http://yomammamamma.blogspot.com/
You've already had great suggestions. There are many who make the decision not to have the amnio and to just wait until delivery. If you can do that, just prepare for your baby as you would any baby. You may get a "diagnosis" but your baby is still your baby.
Our daughter is Kara first. Yes, she has DS. But, she is Kara and will always be Kara.
You have received good advice so far. If you can stand NOT knowing and waiting until the baby is born then go ahead and do so. I couldn't stand not knowing so I went and had CVS right out the gate in my 11th week. I was a high risk already because of my age 41 and I just needed to know. There is a grief process involved with letting go of your expectations for having a typical child and I think it really helped to manage this process before Olivia will be born. For me, I couldn't imagine having those odds and not knowing for sure for months, but that's just me. I needed this time to prepare and do my research. Now I know she has DS, but I/we can welcome her with open arms and have been reading all the books about DS, so we know more what to expect. There are pros and cons to finding out ahead of time. It really depends on you and your SO personality type.
I wish you ALL the best. This is a great group with LOTS of support!
Chris - Olivia (3/2009) with T21 & Apraxia & ALL Leukemia survivor.One and done! I'm old and tired!
Are you contemplating an amnio? We have a research thread bouncing around somewhere - and on one of the responses is the amnio pro/con list I wrote that came from the discussions so many have had on BC on this topic. It might help.
If the bloodtest was 1 in 2 and the U/S showed no markers, have the docs changed your odds? Sometimes they do that.
If you will not do an amnio, you will have to decide how much you want to prepare mentally for the possibility of the baby having DS. You kind of have a foot in both worlds, and that can involve a complex set of emotions. Many people in your position asssume the baby has DS for purposes of follow-up prenatal care (fetal echocardiogram, late-term non-stress tests, monthly growth checks with ultrasound, possibile early, induced delivery in controlled setting, possible delivery at a facility with NICU), and for preparation (learning about DS, getting info about local groups, preparing for possible breastfeeding challenges, etc.). Others don't feel ready to "go there."
Please use us for support for the remainder of your pregnancy! We will listen to concerns & vents and give info if we can.
Nancy, mom of 4 girls
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Browns EVP of football operations Sashi Brown claims third-round QB Cody Kessler will get a chance to start.
Seahawks signed TCU QB Trevone Boykin.
Eagles coach Doug Pederson says he's yet to have contact with Sam Bradford since the quarterbacks' trade request.
Bears signed QB Brian Hoyer to a one-year, $2 million contract.
Colts owner Jim Irsay said contract negotiations with contract-year QB Andrew Luck are "progressing well."
Titans selected Southern Miss CB Kalan Reed with the No. 253 overall pick of the 2016 NFL draft.
Browns acquired CB Jamar Taylor and the No. 250 overall pick in the 2016 draft from the Dolphins in exchange for the No. 223 overall pick in the 2016 draft.
Giants selected UCLA RB Paul Perkins with the No. 149 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.
Bills selected Ohio State QB Cardale Jones with the No. 139 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.
Broncos selected Utah RB Devontae Booker with the No. 136 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.
Ravens selected Louisiana Tech RB Kenneth Dixon with the No. 134 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.