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Independent Curators International (ICI) produces exhibitions, events, publications, research and training opportunities for curators and diverse audiences around the world. Established in 1975 and headquartered in New York, ICI is a hub that connects emerging and established curators, artists, and art spaces, forging international networks and generating new forms of collaborations. ICI provides access to the people and practices that are key to current developments in the field, inspiring fresh ways of seeing and contextualizing contemporary art.
María del Carmen Carrión
María del Carmen Carrión is an independent curator and art critic from Quito, who received an MA from the Curatorial Practice Program at California College of the Arts, in San Francisco, and taught at Universidad Católica in Quito. She is currently Director of Public Programs & Research at Independent Curators International in New York. She co-founded Constructo /, an international collective platform devoted to research and debate of art and visual culture. Since 2009, she has been a member of the curatorial college of ceroinspiración, an exhibition and residency space in Quito. Recent projects include: The Life of Objetcs, VOGT Gallery, New York (2011), Materia Prima, 8va Bienal de Mercosur, Porto Alegre (2011), Otros Fueros, collaboration with Tercerunquinto, EACC, Castelló (2011), Historias Fugaces, LABoral, Gijón (2011), and The Nature of Things at the Biennial of the Americas, chief curator Paola Santoscoy, Denver (2010). Former positions include: Associate Curator at New Langton Arts in San Francisco, and Research Coordinator for Museo de la Ciudad in Quito.
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Curatorial Intensive in Dakar
In partnership with RAW Material Company, ICI will organize the Curatorial Intensive in Dakar, Senegal.read more »
Curatorial Intensive in New Orleans
ICI returns to New Orleans this March for the second Curatorial Intensive with the CAC New Orleans and Prospect New Orleans.read more »
Curatorial Intensive in New York
This September, ICI produces the Curatorial Intensive in New York, offering curators the opportunity to discuss the concepts, logistics, and challenges of organizing exhibitions, public programs, and other curatorial models.read more »
Curatorial Intensive in Bogotá
ICI, in collaboration with the Gerencia de Artes Plásticas y Visuales of the Instituto Distrital de las Artes, presents the second Curatorial Intensive in Bogotá, Colombia.read more »
Curatorial Intensive in Marrakech
In May 2015, ICI, in collaboration with Dar al-Ma'mûn, presents the inaugural Curatorial Intensive in Marrakech, Morocco.read more »
"You Belong Here": Tavares Strachan
New York based artist Tavares Strachan and ICI's María del Carmen Carrión will discuss Strachan's P.3 installation and other recent projects.read more »
Curatorial Intensive in New Orleans
In January 2015, ICI, in collaboration with Prospect New Orleans and CAC New Orleans, presents the inaugural Curatorial Intensive in New Orleans.read more »
María del Carmen Carrión's Residency at Beta-Local
María del Carmen Carrión, ICI's Director of Public Programs & Research, is heading to San Juan, Puerto Rico to take part in The Harbor, an international residency program run by Beta Local.read more »
Curatorial Intensive in Moscow
This August, ICI, in collaboration with Garage Center Museum of Contemporary Art, produces the Curatorial Intensive: Developing Infrastructures for Art in Moscow, Russia.read more »
Curatorial Intensive in Mexico City
This June, ICI, in collaboration with Fundación Jumex Arte Contemporáneo, will present a Curatorial Intensive in Mexico City––the third program conducted entirely in Spanish.read more »
Curating Now
This September, ICI produces the Curatorial Intensive in New York: Curating Now.read more »
Curatorial Intensive in Addis Ababa
This May, ICI, in collaboration with Zoma Contemporary Art Center (ZCAC), produces the Curatorial Intensive in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.read more »
Considering Publics and Contexts
This March, Independent Curators International (ICI) produces the Curatorial Intensive: Considering Publics and Contexts, a ten-day professional development program that offers curators the opportunity to discuss, among colleagues, the concepts, logistics, and challenges of organizing exhibitions.read more »
Curatorial Intensive in Bogotá
This program marks the second Curatorial Intensive developed in Spanish by ICI. In collaboration with the Gerencia de Artes Plásticas y Visuales of the Instituto Distrital de las Artes, the Curatorial Intensive in Bogotá...read more »
What Does it Mean to be International?
Developed by ICI in collaboration with the Mori Art Museum, the Curatorial Intensive: What Does it Mean to be International? will examine the current state of the Asian contemporary art scene within the larger global context.read more »
Curating Time-Based Media
Curating Time-Based Media is a ten-day professional development program that offers curators the opportunity to discuss, among colleagues, the concepts, logistics, and challenges of organizing exhibitions featuring durational art, installations, performance, dance, video, film, and sound art.read more »
Curatorial Seminar in Istanbul
The Curatorial Seminar will focus on Istanbul as a case study, exploring a number of key issues that challenge our understanding of what constitutes an emerging art scene, the strengths and pitfalls of working within such a context…read more »
Sobre curaduría: entre la teoría y la práctica
Developed by ICI in collaboration with MACBA - Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Buenos Aires, the Curatorial Intensive: On Curating: Between Theory and Practice...read more »
Curatorial Intensive in Londonderry
Developed by ICI in collaboration with Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA) Derry~Londonderry, the Curatorial Intensive: From "Official History" to Underrepresented Narratives will examine the role of cultural production in addressing geopolitical landscapes and recent histories.read more »
Curatorial Intensive in Johannesburg
Developed by Independent Curators International in collaboration with the Bag Factory Artists' Studios, the Curatorial Intensive: Contemporary Curatorial Practice will examine the pragmatics of organizing exhibitions, while addressing the specificities of curating in the African context.read more »
Project 35 Volume 2
Following the widespread popularity and success of PROJECT 35, ICI is collaborating with 35 more international curators to produce PROJECT 35 VOLUME 2. This program of single-channel videos is selected by 35 international curators who each chose one work from an artist they think is important for audiences around the world to experience today.read more »
Curator's Perspective: María del Carmen Carrión
On Wednesday, March 10, María del Carmen Carrión opens this year's itinerant public discussion series with a lecture hosted by NYU's Department of Art and Art Professions, Visual Arts Administration M.A. Program.read more »


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Ross's Geese, Evening Fly-Out. San Joaquin Valley, California. January 1, 2013. © Copyright 2012 G Dan Mitchell – all rights reserved.
Ross's geese take flight in sunset light above California's Central Valley
So much of this sort of photography is almost entirely not under the control of the photographer. For example, in this shot it just happened that the foreground group of Ross's geese lifted off from the nearby pond as the further groups that had left earlier lined up beyond them. The lovely formation of the front group was entirely determined, as far as I can tell, by the geese and not by me! Of all the sky conditions that I had encountered on this day, it was fortuitous that the flock lifted off in the direction of this color gradient and then rose to the right height to be in front of it as they ascended. And it was especially gracious of them to lift off as the last golden hour sun hit them from the west, and on a side where I could see it.
So what does the photographer get to take credit for in cases like these? There are, of course, choices about when and where to park oneself to increase the odds that something interesting will happen in front of the lens. And there is the matter of instincts of various sorts, without which it would be very difficult (or should I say, even more unlikely) to have the camera pointed the right direction at the right time and to click the shutter button at an opportune moment. Exposures must be reasonably close to right, which is a trickier thing than some think. And then there is some combination of recognizing luck when it comes your way, intuitively recognizing and tracking what is happening, and being able to follow the birds and instantly recognize when an interesting visual pattern occurs.
G Dan Mitchell is a California photographer and visual opportunist whose subjects include the Pacific coast, redwood forests, central California oak/grasslands, the Sierra Nevada, California deserts, urban landscapes, night photography, and more.
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When we buy a new beauty product, we like to test it out in the most extreme of circumstances. For waterproof mascara, we watch The Notebook. For matte-finish powder foundation, we hit up a sauna. For face wash that claims to take it all off, we get out the Lancôme Liner Design Longwear Calligraphy Gel Eye Liner ($25) 'cause this stuff brings the heat. We have never tried so hard to beat a makeup product and failed. And in this case, we don't exactly mind failing. This liner does exactly what we want it to and that is to stay put.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Meant To Be Voluntary
Chuck Chamberlain
From: CHUCK CHAMBERLAIN
To: <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Sent: Friday, May 14, 1999 6:11 PM
Subject: thank you
I read some of your articles concerning AA and I am glad to see people who are against people being court ordered to go to AA in or out of jail. AA is not meant to be forced on anybody (although some members and others who do not understand AA think so), it is truly only for those that want it. I have had several friends who have died drunk rather than participate in AA. AA is strictly, completely for those who want it rather than for those who need it. Since people have been court ordered to AA and the whole treatment industry has grown up around it, AA has actually been weakened and watered down. I hope more people jump on the no-court-ordered bandwagon,
From: Cliff Walker <email@example.com>
To: CHUCK CHAMBERLAIN
Subject: Re: thank you
Date: Friday, May 14, 1999 6:46 PM
If AA is not meant to be forced upon people, then it seems that AA would be vigorously opposing this practice. I think the minimum demonstration to show that AA is not meant to be forced upon people would be a decision from World Services recommending to groups that they refuse to sign attendance slips.
When AA and NA and the others do this, I will again believe them when they claim that the Program is voluntary. Until they do, we have no reason to believe them when they tell the public that their program is voluntary and anonymous.
Cliff Walker
"Positive Atheism" Magazine
I am going to start writing letters and working on my local level for this. There are many others like me who think this way. I am glad there are other ways for people to overcome addiction.
PS. I have been waiting for someone to file a lawsuit challenging the practice of governments forcing people to attend a spiritual entity. Maybe one of your group?
Several lawsuits are documented in our "Recovery Watch" page and also at Rational Recovery's page. Of primary concern is the courts' repeated declaration that AA is "unequivocally religious" when it comes to Constitutional definition for religion.
I wish I was in a position to lobby World Services (AA) or the World Service Board (NA) to make such a pronouncement. NA has made similar pronouncements ("recommendations") on other issues that do not reflect so heavily on NA's identity.
Don't let them pull the old "outside issue" routine on you. This is not an "outside issue" because volunteerism is crucial to NA's very identity.
I cannot (and should not) try to change AA or NA from the outside. I can, however, bring this travesty to the public attention, and can lobby for changes in public policy. Even working from both ends, I don't see us making all that much headway, what with all the anti-drug hysteria afloat.
Cliff Walker
"Positive Atheism" Magazine
It has been interesting to have run across your website at this particular time. I have been thinking more and more lately on how destructive it has been to AA to have people there who don't want to be there and what can I do to raise the awareness level of others. As you know I can't do much, and I have heard the outside issue thing, but I am going to do what I can.
Thanks for your input and please keep letting suffering drug addicts and alcoholics know that AA is not the only road to recovery,
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Age of Iron
by J.M. Coetzee
Age of Iron Chapter 4 Summary
- Mrs. Curren has a dream about Florence walking down Government Avenue with Hope and Beauty. In her dream, Mrs. Curren is supposed to be putting on some kind of public show, but Florence doesn't pay attention to her.
- As the dream continues, Mrs. Curren performs some tricks with fire. She notices that Florence looks like a goddess – she's wearing a white slip and her feet are bare. She's pointing towards something. Mrs. Curren is covered in blue flames.
- When she wakes up, Mrs. Curren tells Vercueil about her dream. He asks if it was real. She's like, no, everything in the dream was a symbol of something else. Clearly.
- She tells Vercueil that she doesn't want to go to the hospital because she figures they'll put her in a drug-induced coma and she won't be able to dream anymore.
- Later, Mrs. Curren asks Vercueil if he can fix her radio. He's like, why don't I just bring the TV into your room instead? She says no, but he brings in the TV anyway.
- He plugs in the TV and turns it on. They see a blue flag waving as the anthem of the Republic plays. Mrs. Curren tells him to switch it off. Instead, he turns the sound up. She yells at him to stop it. He starts doing a groovy little dance to the national anthem. She starts screaming "OFF!" with rage.
- Vercueil turns off the TV and tells Mrs. Curren to chill out. She tells him that she's afraid of going to hell and having to listen to that song forever.
- Vercueil tells her that it's OK – all of this will be over soon (meaning the chaos in South Africa). Mrs. Curren tells him that she doesn't have time to wait for that. Then he tells her that maybe she does.
- For whatever reason, Mrs. Curren gets sucked into the idea that she might actually survive. She and Vercueil grin at each other.
- Mrs. Curren writes about how she doesn't want to be put to sleep, but how sleep is the only break she gets from her suffering.
- Still, she feels like she might be going nuts. She wakes up finding herself drawing all over the walls. She calls the doctor and asks for a different prescription.
- She gets some new pills and tells Vercueil that they don't work any better than the old ones. He tells her to take more – who cares what the label says, right?
- Mrs. Curren asks Vercueil why he chose her. He says he didn't. She asks why he came to her house, and he said that she didn't have a dog and wouldn't make trouble.
- Vercueil is like, "if you want me to help you, I'll help you." He puts his hands around her throat. She tells him to stop and starts crying.
- She asks Vercueil if it's OK for his dog to sleep in her bed because she wants the extra warmth. Vercueil says that his dog will only sleep where he sleeps. Mrs. Curren tells Vercueil to sleep on her bed too – so the cozy friends sleep with the dog between them.
- We learn that Vercueil lost the use of his fingers on one hand because they were crushed in a pulley when he was at sea and his boat got in an accident.
- He sailed in Russia. He also lived in China for a while. Piece by piece, Mrs. Curren starts to put together Vercueil's story.
- Mrs. Curren asks Vercueil what he'll do when she's dead. She tells him that he needs someone to watch over him. She'd volunteer to do it, but she's not yet sure what the afterlife has in store.
- Mrs. Curren worries about Vercueil. She's not convinced that he can take care of himself. Case in point: his favorite thing to eat is "white bread fried in egg with tuna on the bread and tomato sauce on the tuna" (4.135). OK, we think this could be either really vile or surprisingly tasty. Just imagine it: Top Chef: Vercueil.
- We learn that the two of them have been sharing a bed every night now, lying folded up on one another.
- The letter breaks off. Mrs. Curren signs it "Mrs. V." (4.140). Interesting…
- The letter picks back up on September 23rd. Mrs. Curren shows Vercueil some old photographs, and he remarks that her house is like a museum.
- Vercueil helps Mrs. Curren wash her underwear.
- We learn that when Mrs. Curren has her worst fits of pain, Vercueil holds her hand.
- Vercueil asks Mrs. Curren what Latin is. She tells him that it's a dead language that she used to teach. He asks if she can teach him. She said that she could've taught him a lot if she had time.
- Mrs. Curren asks Vercueil if he wants to go to the U.S. to deliver her papers to her daughter. She knows, though, that he won't go.
- She realizes that she has no relationship with her grandchildren.
- Mrs. Curren talks about how she needs Vercueil's help, yes, but Vercueil needs her help, too.
- The letter seems to break off – she writes, "I am going to release you soon from this rope of words" (4.207).
- Mrs. Curren wakes up feeling cold. Vercueil is standing on the balcony. The wind is blowing. She asks him if it is "time." He doesn't say anything.
- She gets back into bed. He gets into bed with her, and for the first time she can't detect the faintest smell of him. He holds her tightly in his arms and she loses her breath. The novel ends with her remarking, "from that embrace there was no warmth to be had" (4.212).
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Teachers College Press and National Art Education Association BESTSELLERS
Why Our High Schools Need the Arts is the recent sequel to the advocacy manifesto Why Our Schools Need the Arts. Both books are now available in Korean. In her latest work, Jessica Hoffmann Davis addresses the alarming drop-out rate in our high schools. Employing thoughtful, evidence-based arguments, intermixed with the voices of high school students, she maintains that an increase in arts education throughout the secondary level curriculum would give our children the impetus and rationale to stay in school.


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Feb. 22, 2013
TUCSON, Ariz. -
Feb. 22, 2013
TUCSON, Ariz. -
Arizona women's basketball seeks revenge this week as it travels to Tempe, Ariz. to take on Arizona State for the second time this week on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 1 p.m.
On Tuesday night, the Wildcats fell to the Sun Devils, 81-77, in a double-overtime heartbreaker. Senior Davellyn Whyte (Phoenix, Ariz.) stole headlines, however, as she recorded Arizona women's basketball's first triple-double in history with 31 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists.
Three other Arizona players scored in double digits, as juniors Erica Barnes (Sacramento, Calif.) and Carissa Crutchfield (Ft. Gibson, Okla.) added 10.
"It was a hard loss, but we are looking forward to playing again on Sunday," junior Kama Griffitts said. "We want to come out and play like we know we can play. I think we came out a little flat on Friday, so we will be prepared."
The game will be televised live on the Pac-12 Network, with Ann Schatz and Kyndra de St. Aubin calling the action.
It will also be streamed live at no cost at Lisa Salgado (color) calling the action.
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Police investigating assault at Franklin motel
Franklin - A 48-year-old woman called police after she was allegedly urinated on and beaten by a man she was drinking with at the Park Motel, 7273 S. 27th St., on Dec. 8.
According to Franklin police:
Officers responded to the Park Motel shortly after 5 a.m. Dec. 9 after receiving a call from a woman who stated she had been beaten by a man she met on Saturday afternoon.
The victim told police she and the suspect, known only to her as "Mike something," decided to go to the Park Motel after they met at the Walmart bus stop on Saturday afternoon. While in a room they began drinking heavily, she said, and the suspect told her he wanted to have intercourse. After the victim refused to have sex the suspect urinated on her and then punched her in the right eye. She also told police the suspect took $120 from her before leaving the motel.
The victim suffered a black eye and a bruise on her right ring finger during the assault. Police noted she was still highly intoxicated when she was transported to the hospital at 6 a.m.
The victim described the suspect as a 48-year-old man. She stated she had never seen him before meeting him at the bus stop and could give police no other information about him.
The 48-year-old victim is the second woman allegedly assaulted and robbed at a Franklin motel within a week. On Dec. 2, a 30-year-old woman was beaten and robbed at gunpoint at the Skyway Motel. The investigations into both incidents are ongoing.
Burglary suspect runs out of shoes fleeing police
Greendale - Police are seeking an unknown man for questioning in an apparent burglary attempt at a Greendale elementary school during the early morning hours of Dec. 4.
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Officers responded to Highland View Elementary School, 5900 S. 51st St., after a burglary alarm sounded in the north lower level at 1:15 a.m. Dec. 4. Upon arriving at the scene police noticed a window was broken at the school and observed an unknown man walking on West Ramsey near South 51st Street. When an officer attempted to question the subject he fled, running out of his blue Adidas shoes and down a pathway into a wooded area.
The possible suspect is described as a male wearing a black jacket with a fur-lined hood. The canine unit was brought in to check the area but the suspect could not be located.
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Who needs good defense when you've got such a high-powered offense?
Oh, yeah, that's right. You still have to outscore the other team.
What we had here was another game where the Red Wings had defensive lapses where someone didn't cover their guy and it led to goals. It's like the team has forgotten how to play their own brand of hockey.
I don't fault Ty Conklin (aside from on the goal where he went wandering), just as I don't fault Chris Osgood (mostly).
I still believe in the magical switch the Wings can flip to be better for the playoffs but this is frustrating as hell to watch right now.
Tonight's game kind of snuck up on me. Two wholly-depressing losses in a row followed by a bunch of time off usually means two losses to end the playoffs and then an offseason.
Did I read that wrong or when did the playoffs start? :xI hope this goes better then the past week, which was terrible. Maybe it was the Wings' sort of April Fool's joke.Powerplay for the Wings!
Yeah, I know I'm exhausted to start with but this game is putting me to sleep.
I've got a 10:15 soccer game, Wings better get in gear and wrap this sh*t up before I have to leave.
Not really the start anyone wanted |:
but considering the game is about halfway over, I guess it's not really the start.
Yes! Lidstrom makes the game more worthwile!
Tied at 2.
So much for that. Backes with the hat trick. Jerk.
I like Andy McDonald but not when he scores against the Wings.
SOMEONE GO BREAK BACKES' LEGS RIGHT NOW. Bleh.
This game is getting somewhat ridiculous...and exciting!
Haha, they picked up the pace and you probably have to leave soon, Yzer! P: That really blows.
Haha, they picked up the pace and you probably have to leave soon, Yzer! P: That really blows.
Yeah, I'll deal. May I have a better night than Conklin, I'm putting my unbeaten record on the line.
Yeah, I'll deal. May I have a better night than Conklin, I'm putting my unbeaten record on the line.
Bonne chance!Backes got another goal, darn!
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SAVANNAH, Ga. - Police continued searching Wednesday for a second man wanted in connection with a rape in which the victim fought off her attackers, shooting one of them.
The woman told officers she was sitting in a car with her boyfriend Monday night when two men came up to the parked car with a handgun and ordered them out of the car, according to Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan police.
The two men took a purse and wallet from the couple and then attacked the woman. They ripped her pants off and began sexually assaulting her, police said.
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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah yesterday.
King Abdullah opened the meeting by briefing the Cabinet on his contacts and consultations with world leaders and their envoys. He noted his meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, during which Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its support for Palestinian unity and highlighted the importance of peace efforts that address core issues with the ultimate goal of regaining the rights of the Palestinian people.
The King praised the Somali national reconciliation conference held in Jeddah over the weekend and the resulting landmark peace agreement. He urged all Somali factions as well as neighboring countries to support the agreement. For its part, the Cabinet expressed the hope that the agreement would put Somalia on the road towards stability and prevent terrorists from exploiting the unrest there.
The Cabinet also approved a measure making it easier for foreign businessmen to visit the Kingdom. It allows Saudi embassies, consulates and point-of-entry immigration authorities to issue business visas without requiring a letter of invitation or sponsorship from a Saudi host. The visas will be multiple entry and valid for 12 months.
In other decisions, the Cabinet authorized the negotiation of Memoranda of Understanding on technological and vocational training with Great Britain and health cooperation with Yemen. It also opted to continue subsidizing the customs charges for Palestinian goods and products entering the Kingdom for one more year.
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In general, adolescents (aged 15–19 years) and young adults (aged 20–24 years) are at much higher risk than older adults of contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and genital human papillomavirus (HPV).
Chlamydia continues to be the most common reportable STI among adolescents and young adults. Based on the number of cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 1,956 chlamydial infections per 100,000 adolescents and 2,084 infections per 100,000 young adults in 2008. Rates were highest among non-Hispanic Blacks, followed by American Indian/Alaska Natives. Rates of gonorrhea were 453 and 518 per 100,000 adolescents and young adults, respectively, and were also highest among non- Hispanic Black and American Indian/Alaska Natives.
HPV is the most common STI in the United States. Unlike chlamydia and gonorrhea, cases of HPV are not required to be reported to the CDC. However, a recent study indicated that approximately one-quarter of females aged 14–19 years and nearly 45 percent of those aged 20–24 years are infected with HPV.1 There are many types of HPV, some of which can cause cancer. Although cervical cancer in women is the most serious health problem caused by HPV, routine Pap tests and follow-up care have greatly reduced the incidence of and mortality rate from cervical cancer. A vaccine for certain types of HPV was first approved in 2006 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in females aged 9–26 years.2 In 2008, 37.2 percent of females aged 13–17 years had received at least one dose of the three-dose series.3
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2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of STD Prevention. HPV and HPV vaccines: information for healthcare providers. June 2006. Available from: http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/STDFact-HPV-vaccine-hcp.htm, accessed 12/09. ↑
3 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National, state, and local area vaccination coverage among adolescents aged 13–17 years—United States, 2008. MMWR 2009;58:997-8.↑


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Introduction and Summary A series of horrifying sniper attacks in the Washington, D.C. area attracted the most public interest of any news story in 2002. But the growing prospects of war with Iraq, as well as the continuing threat of terrorism and the aftermath of 9/11, also drew high levels of attention throughout the year. […]
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Public interest in campaign news is at the same level as it was at this stage in the 1998 election, and only somewhat lower than in 1994 and 1990. These early September surveys coincide with the conclusion of many local primary races. In addition to comparable public interest in the campaign, other indicators of voter […]
Public's News Habits Little Changed by September 11
Introduction and Summary The public's news habits have been largely unaffected by the Sept. 11 attacks and subsequent war on terrorism. Reported levels of reading, watching and listening to the news are not markedly different than in the spring of 2000. At best, a slightly larger percentage of the public is expressing general interest in […]
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Tasteful Le Marais Apartment
Size33 m²
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In this apartment, guests can enjoy historic charm and modern comfort. It has one double bedroom, a bathroom with a walk-in shower, a compact, but full kitchen, and a dining and living room with a double sofa bed. A lovely wooden dining table for 4 allows guests to sit together for home-cooked meals.
With a metro station less than 3 minutes' walk away, guests can reach the River Seine, the Île de la Cité and Notre Dame Cathedral in 2 minutes. Beautiful and artistic Montmartre is 15 minutes away, as is the Louvre Museum.
The Pompidou Centre, which houses the largest modern art museum in Europe, is less than a 5-minute walk away. Guests can find a huge number of restaurants and shops within 5 minutes on foot, as well as a cinema and some galleries.
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Nice apartment in a quiet neighborhood. Not far from Place de Bastille/ metro station. Suitable for 4 people / small family. I recommend contact with Alex - very nice and helpful to others. It was very nice stay.
The Marais is the perfect central location in Paris. Close to the river, Metro stops and many main sites, but still in a small, quiet neighborhood with great restaurants and shops. Alex's apt. was a comfortable haven for a week of exploring Paris. Roomy and contained all the helpful elements from a hair dryer and great shower to a complete kitchen. Historically old with beamed ceilings, but modernly outfitted - the perfect combination. Surrounded by two courtyards, it was very quiet, but with two brasseries steps away and - importantly - a patisserie a few steps further. Fresh croissants every morning. A very safe neighborhood and the apartment - behind three locked doors - felt extremely safe. Alex accommodated our early arrival by allowing the cleaning lady to let us in so we never actually met him, but he was friendly and helpful on the phone. We would certainly return to this or other of his apartments. My one quibble would be that there were no English instructions. All notes were in French. It would have been very helpful to have more information on how things worked in English.
The stay was great. The apartment has everything you would need, the bed is very comfortable, the location is great as it is the metro next door and you can walk to the Lovre, Opera ... The area of the apartment is set, as there are plenty of restaurants, shops ... and the apartment is very quiet as it falls to the inner courtyard. I absolutely recommend it, and if I go to Paris, stay in the same apartment.
La estancia ha sido genial. El apartamento tiene de todo lo que puedes necesitar, la cama es comodísima, la ubicación es estupenda ya que está la parada de metro al lado y se puede ir caminando hasta el Lovre, la Ópera... La zona del apartamento está muy ambientada, ya que hay gran cantidad de restaurantes, tiendas...y el apartamento es muy tranquilo, ya que recae a un patio interior. Lo recomiendo absolutamente, y si vuelvo a ir a París, me alojaría en el mismo apartamento.
The apartment has thoroughly enjoyed it. Was very well maintained.
Alex is a very nice and likeable man. We only had a few problems with the Timingt. Upon arrival, we waited over 1 hour. (Apologized), but the same in the return of the apartment. Appointment was 12.00 clock, 13.00 clock we went, Alex was not there yet, we had to go, because we still had an appointment at night in Dusseldorf.
We will book an apartment next year.
Die Wohnung hat uns sehr gut gefallen. War sehr gepflegt.
Alex ist ein sehr netter und sympatischer Mann. Wir hatten nur etwas Probleme mit dem Timingt. Bei der Ankunft warteten wir über 1 Std. (hat sich entschuldigt), doch bei der Rückgabe der Wohnung dasselbe. Terminvereinbarung war 12.00 Uhr, um 13.00 Uhr sind wir gegangen, Alex war noch nicht da, Wir mussten gehen, da wir in Düsseldorf abends noch eine Verabredung hatten.
Wir werden im nächsten Jahr wieder eine Wohnung buchen.
The apartment is located very close to everything. Unfortunately the kitchen is equipped too basic. Lack of utensils, microwave and range hood was defective. Stay rather well.
L'appartement est très situé, près de tout. Malheureusement la cuisine est équipé trop basique. Manque d'ustensiles, le micro-onde et la hotte de la cuisinière était défectueux. Séjour somme toute bien.
Really great, modern, very clean small apartment. Good-away bed with pillowtop mattress.
Kitchenette with all appliances, Nespresso coffee machine etc. Even a small dishwasher, everything is possible here!
2 metro stations are within easy reach, one of them right on the doorstep.
Keys worked out well, Alex was very friendly and accommodating.
We would take the apartment again !!
Ganz tolle, moderne, sehr saubere kleine Wohnung. Gutes Schrankbett mit bequemer Matratze.
Küchenzeile mit allen Geräten, Nespresso-Kaffeemaschine etc. Sogar ein kleiner Geschirrspüler-alles ist hier möglich!
2 Metrostationen sind schnell zu erreichen, eine davon direkt vor der Tür.
Schlüsselübergabe hat gut geklappt, Alex war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend.
Wir würden die Wohnung wieder nehmen!!
It's a nice, very quiet, actually one room apartment, efficiently furnished, although the kitchen equipment could be better (add tea towels, bread knife and chopping board) and the cleaner should be instructed how to clean/dust a room properly. We stayed 6 nights and it was OK for the two of us. I don't think the space is suited for three persons. The apartment is situated on the third floor at the far end of the building. From the main entrance to the apartment is quite a walk through a long, narrow passage leading to the three staircases. That's not a problem, but what struck me - and somehow worried me a bit - was that there were no smoke detectors to be seen. There is one fire extinguisher on the second floor, but in my opinion that's not enough. The neighbourhood is very lively with shops, restaurants, markets, metro, etc. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Very good accommodation, great location, it was not missing anything and everything worked. Alex is very nice and helpful. We had very nice days in Paris!
Sehr gute Unterkunft, tolle Lage, es hat an nichts gefehlt und alles hat geklappt. Alex ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Wir hatte sehr schöne Tage in Paris!
Excellent location in the Marais.Klein but charming and well maintained apartment on the ground floor with small courtyard. Friendly welcome. Only downside was that the sofa has a very thin mattress giving you is a fairly hard surface. I personally feel uncomfortable.
Uitstekende locatie in de Marais.Klein maar sfeervol en prima verzorgd appartement op de begane grond met klein binnenplaatsje. Vriendelijke ontvangst. Enige nadeel was dat de slaapbank een erg dunne matras heeft waardoor je op een vrij harde ondergrond ligt. Persoonlijk vind ik dat niet prettig.
The apartment is nice, fully corresponding with the pictures of the same, also has wifi. The same situation is unbeatable for visiting Paris, less than 5 minutes from the metro, with a large supermarket next door, besides being a quiet neighborhood and also with many services. Bastille is fashionable among Parisian both glasses and restaurants. Not only recommend but undoubtedly repeat. To put a but, and let people know, being at street level, although not many people go there, if you open the window, I see everyone, so you're an ever with the windows closed. Est
El apartamento está muy bien, correspondiéndose totalmente con las fotografías del mismo, además tiene wifi. La situación del mismo para visitar Paris es inmejorable, a menos de 5 minutos del metro, con un gran supermercado al lado, además de ser un barrio tranquilo y a su vez con muchos servicios. La Bastilla está de moda entre los parisinos tanto de copas como de restaurantes. No solo lo recomendaría sino que repetiría sin lugar a dudas. Por poner un pero, y que la gente lo sepa, al estar a pie de calle, aunque no pasa mucha gente por ahí, si se abre la ventana, te ve todo el mundo, con lo que estás un siempre con las ventanas cerradas. Est
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England v Sweden live at City Square
- 12 June 2012 17:20
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After securing a draw with France, join us at the home of The Blues for England's crucial showdown with Sweden.
Joleon Lescott roared to prominence for the Three Lions on Monday night as England made an encouraging start to Euro 2012 via a 1-1 draw with France.
A win over Sweden on Friday night and Roy Hodgson's side will be as good as in the quarter finals and you can be part of the action in City Square.
We'll have plenty of entertainment lined up to make sure you're suitably in tune for game number two.
To keep you refreshed, Summerbee Bar, Blue Moon Café and Star bar will all be open for the duration of the game.
And just to top it all off, free car parking will be provided at North Car Park, for your convenience.
Tickets are available now from the box office and are priced at £5 for adults and £3 for kids.
City Square will open at 5pm with XFM's Tim Cocker and Producer Jim kicking things off with a live DJ set.
There will be a number of giveaways, including the new EA Euro 2012 download only game and thanks to the Citystore, England kits will also be up for grabs.


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Ever wonder what it would be like to occupy the Oval Office? Now you can find out–sort of–without even having to campaign. In its new terminal, Rogue Valley International Airport in Medford, Ore., has created a replica of the president's Oval Office, which it hopes to rent out to generate revenue. The faux chief executive's office, which seats about 20 people, features a copy of the famous Resolute desk and "windows" that display images of the White House Rose Garden. For a unique board meeting or even a small wedding reception, prospective commanders-in-chief can rent the room for $75 for four hours. A 15-minute photo session costs $25.
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The EXCEL Center at the University of West Georgia will sponsor the annual 'Day of HOPE,' on Feb. 17, 2011. This is a day to celebrate HOPE scholars and all of the hard work they put into maintaining their scholarship.
On this special day, HOPE scholars will receive discounts from participating local businesses and will be the special guests at the women's and men's basketball games that evening. Local restaurants and businesses have donated gift certificates and merchandise to be given away during a special prize drawing during half time at both basketball games as well as free food for the students to enjoy in their VIP room.
The EXCEL Center is a resource center for all students on campus. Its services include free tutoring in all core classes offered at UWG, supplemental instruction for select courses, academic advising for undeclared students and certain pre-majors, academic Success Seminars, academic probation counseling, and mentoring programs for HOPE scholars, first year students and the Multicultural Achievement Program. Helping students make a university connection and successfully acclimating to college life is a top priority for the EXCEL Center.
The HOPE scholarship has enabled many Georgia students to attend college. Making a successful transition from high school to college is challenging. The EXCEL Center is here to help HOPE Scholars and all college students make that successful transition by providing the necessary resources. The EXCEL Center recognizes the hard work of all HOPE Scholars and encourages all others to pursue excellence.


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It's no secret that Georgia is experiencing one of the coldest winters in recent history. Although humans may enjoy cuddling up on the sofa with a full belly and a hot cup of chocolate or tea in front of a fire, there is no such comfort for the many animals in Georgia whose caretakers are unable to afford feed, hay, vet care or shelter.
Not only are horses suffering, but horse owners who are struggling to afford their beloved animals face the heartbreaking decision of selling or giving them away. This is only one of the reasons for the increasing number of unwanted horses flooding a horse market which has been in steady decline for the last decade.
More and more people who had to part with their horse under these conditions are discovering that their horse, given up for adoption or sold under duress, had eventually been sent to slaughter, despite a binding contract to return the horse to its original owner should he be sold. This is the dark and ugly side of the horse business.
Horses of dubious quality are being bred and flooding the market, unable to be sold, leaving a large population of unwanted animals. The horse racing and horse breeding industries send thousands of young, healthy horses to slaughter as a method of culling. Although there are several reputable horse rescues in Georgia who take in unwanted horses, there will never be enough land or funds to accommodate the number of horses who need to be saved. That is exactly why Stamp Out Starvation of Horses, Inc. was founded.
Stamp Out Starvation of Horses assists individuals and other horse rescues in Georgia with funds to feed and vet unwanted horses. The need for assistance in this economy is great, and S.O.S.'s work is based solely on charitable contributions. Since donations are down, S.O.S. has been unable to meet the increasing demands of the horse community.
Here are just a couple recent success stories from S.O.S.:
Twyla had owned a feed store that went out of business due to the down economy. In an effort to support both herself and her two beloved horses, who have been family members for over 14 years, she sold nearly everything she owned. Fortunately, a friend contacted S.O.S. for assistance. S.O.S. has been calling in credits to a local feed store so that Twyla could pick up feed and hay as needed to feed her two beautiful mares. Fortunately, Twyla will be starting a new job on February 2nd, and will no longer need our assistance. She sent S.O.S. a photo of her two fat and happy horses, along with the following message:
I am the proud owner of the 2 mares you see here [see photo]!! . I honestly can't find words to express my gratitude to Stamp Out Starvation-a wonderful organization, one I never imagined I would need. Being an independent kind of person, it was difficult for me to ask for help. S.O.S. was fantastic help for me and my 2 girls....Can't imagine what could have happened to us without Doris and SOS of Horses. Even now they are still helping us until my new job starts in Feb.
One of S.O.S.'s long-term care cases is a woman in her 70's, in poor health and living in an old house trailer without central heat or air, and caring for her adult son, who has cancer. She and her son have a 30 year old gelding named Star, whom they love like a member of their own family. S.O.S. has been feeding and vetting Star for over 3 years. Very recently, S.O.S. received a phone call that Star was choking, as he had three years ago when S.O.S. saved him by dislodging the obstacle in his esophagus. This time, a vet was dispatched on an emergency call at S.O.S.'s expense, since choking can be life threatening. The vet examined Star and concluded that he had a cold which he treated with medications, which S.O.S. provided.
Stamp Out Starvation of Horses is a unique organization among horse rescues, in that they provide a holistic approach to improving the quality of life for at risk horses in Georgia. In addition to assisting with financial support of horses by assisting owners, they often assist in re-homing horses that cannot stay in their current home. S.O.S. maintains two very small sanctuaries where unadoptable horses are provided a lifetime home. In cases of horses that are seized from their owner due to cruelty, they are kept until rehabilitated and ready for a new, lifetime home. When horses in need of rehoming are encountered, S.O.S. assists in marketing and screening adopters.
There are many horse rescues in Georgia, but S.O.S. was the original founder of a broad spectrum approach to solving the unwanted horse crisis, one horse at a time.
For more information about the horse industry or horse slaughter, or to help Stamp Out Starvation of Horses improve the lives of more Georgia horses and their owners, please visit the web site at http://www.sosofhorses.com.


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A new survey reveals the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures and number one might surprise you. It's rhinoplasty, also known as the nose job, according to the 2013 Annual American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) Member Survey Statistics.
The Survey showcases the growth in the field of facial plastic surgery with over $1 billion US dollars spent in 2013 on cosmetic procedures.
The top 5 most popular procedures performed last year
- Rhinoplasty
- Facelifts
- Eyelifts
- Skin resurfacing
- Revision surgery - increase in patients who are unhappy with prior outcomes and ask for revisions
The survey confirmed that women still lead the way in the number of aesthetic procedures performed with 81% of all surgical procedures and non-surgical procedures performed on women.
Technology is changing the way we age
The Academy members also noted that technology has changed the way Americans age. Consumers considered both surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation options (actual surgical procedures decreased since 2012), with non-surgical, non-invasive procedures on the rise.
A facelift to look better on facebook?
The AAFPRS confirms that social media plays a large role in the decision to seek aesthetic cosmetic support. One in three facial plastic surgeons surveyed saw an increase in requests for procedures due to patients being more self aware of their looks in social media.
Thirteen percent of AAFPRS members surveyed identified increased photo sharing and patients' dissatisfaction with their own image on social media sites as a rising trend among patients
Starting younger, aging better
Patients under 30 years of age continue to rise - 58 percent of AAFPRS members surveyed saw an increase in cosmetic surgery and injectables in patients under age 30 in 2013.


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Every single weekend, studios wait in anticipation to see impressive numbers at the box office and every weekend, I cannot help but think about Arthur Abbott and his wise words from from "The Holiday" (2006). While I cannot find the exact quote, I can remember him stating that box office success did not dictate the success of whether a film was deemed successful or not. This is not so much the case now, which makes a lot of people yearn for the days of old Hollywood once more. The days where a movie could have a longer run and build up success by word of mouth. People miss the days as Arthur states where the box office results were not reported like "like baseball scores on the nightly news." Despite this, we all eagerly await the results each and every weekend.
The box office results for the the weekend of Apr. 11, 2014 through Apr. 13, 2014 are the following:
- "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" (2014); Weekend Gross: $41.4M; Overall Gross: $159M; Weeks: 2
- "Rio 2" (2014); Weekend Gross: $39M; Overall Gross: $39M; Weeks: 1
- "Oculus" (2014); Weekend Gross: $12M; Overall Gross: $12M; Weeks: 1
- "Draft Day" (2014); Weekend Gross: $9.8M; Overall Gross: $9.8M; Weeks: 1
- "Divergent" (2014); Weekend Gross: $7.5M; Overall Gross: $124.9M; Weeks: 4
- "Noah" (2014); Weekend Gross $7.4M; Overall Gross: $84.9M; Weeks: 3
- "God's Not Dead" (2014); Weekend Gross: $5.5M; Overall Gross: $40.7M; Weeks: 4
- "The Grand Budapest Hotel" (2014); Weekend Gross: $4M; Overall Gross: $39.5M; Weeks: 6
- "Muppets Most Wanted" (2014); Weekend Gross: $2.2M; Overall Gross: $45.7M; Weeks: 4
- "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" (2014); Weekend Gross: $1.8M; Overall Gross: $105.2M; Weeks: 6
At this time last year, the box office results were the following:
- "42" (2013); Weekend Gross: $27.2M; Overall Gross: $27.2M; Weeks: 1
- "Scary Movie 5" (2013); Weekend Gross: $15.2M; Overall Gross: $15.2M; Weeks: 1
- "The Croods" (2013); Weekend Gross: $13.2M; Overall Gross: $143M; Weeks: 4
- "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" (2013); Weekend Gross: $10.8M; Overall Gross: $102M; Weeks: 3
- "Evil Dead" (2013); Weekend Gross: $9.5M; Overall Gross: $41.5M; Weeks: 2
- "Jurassic Park" (1993); Weekend Gross: $8.82M; Overall Gross: $383M; Weeks: 2
- "Olympus Has Fallen" (2013); Weekend Gross: $7.28M; Overall Gross: $81.9M; Weeks: 4
- "Oz the Great and Powerful" (2013); Weekend Gross: $4.92M; Overall Gross: $219M; Weeks: 6
- "Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor" (2013); Weekend Gross: $4.5M; Overall Gross: $45.4M; Weeks: 3
- "The Place Beyond the Pines" (2013); Weekend Gross: $4.08M; Overall Gross: $5.45M; Weeks: 3
To continue comparing box office statistics from last year to this year, please click here.
For those interested in viewing any of the aforementioned features in theaters, in Austell, the safe bets are always Carmike Cinemas Movies 14 and Regal Stadium 22 in Austell.
If you are interested in renting any of the films mentioned from last year, make sure to check out the titles through Videodrome, Netflix, or movie channels based upon your cable or satellite provider.
To purchase any Blu-rays or DVDs mentioned in this article please check out your local Austell Movie Stop, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, or Kmart.


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Ahsan Rasheed has hinted at some of the contents that will be shown off in the upcoming gameplay video for the PS4 exclusive video game, "The Order 1886." According to a report from Dual Shockers on Feb. 5, the industry insider stated that the footage won't be shown to the general public for another two weeks.
Ready at Dawn recently shown a long demonstration of "The Order 1886" to selected members of the press. However, an embargo was put out, preventing details and media assets from being released until after a certain date.
According to Ahsan Rasheed, the "destructible and dynamic environments" of the third-person shooting action-adventure video game was shown off during the private event. You can find a slideshow containing some previously-release screens of the new intellectual property to the left of this article and the comments from the industry insider below:
It's going to be a long two weeks for this footage to release. Get ready to see some destructible and dynamic environments #TheOrder1886
Sony Computer Entertainment has only shown off a cinematic video, which was apparently rendered in real-time, for "The Order 1886." Although a few gameplay screenshots were also released, fans wanted to see the gameplay in action.
Ready at Dawn, the developer of "The Order 1886," is targeting a fall season release. The studio previously worked on "God of War: Chains of Olympus" and "God of War: Ghost of Sparta" before moving on to create the PS4 exclusive video game.


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Episode 6. War or No War?
They have arrived. While Grandfather is trying rather clumsily to help his sister out of the carriage, I step forth, lift her in my arms, set her down gently and give her a big hug accompanied by a "How good to meet you, Aunt Jane!" — all of this scenario having been carefully rehearsed with Aunt Sally.
— "You mean Great-Aunt Jane," she says, a little acidly.
— "Aunt feels closer than Great-Aunt" I reply, "and I mean to love you just as much as I love Aunt Sally, which is quite a bit." There, how can she be miffed after that? I had prepared myself to add: "I've waited fifteen years to hug an aunt or two," but I figured that enough is enough.
Why had I imagined that she would be large and formidable? She is a tiny woman with shiny eyes and a half-smile on her face in response to my huge grin. I carefully lead her up the steps.
Aunt Sally has out-cooked herself: hot vegetable soup, roast chicken dressed with apples, a pie overflowing with last summer's peach preserves ... a feast.
And this much-dreaded Jane Mecom is animated, flushed, I'd almost say bubbling. She describes their passage through Connecticut and the wonderful people that her brother introduced her to along the way, she chuckles in telling us that they were having such an interesting conversation, the two of them in the carriage, that they went way beyond their stopping place for the night and had to seek another. When describing my father's mansion in Perth Amboy, where they spent a day, she grows ecstatic: so spacious! So beautifully furnished! Such an elegant wife! I glance at Grandfather who, tight-lipped, is resolutely looking at his plate. Is he thinking of all the money the Governor and Elizabeth owe him and will never pay back? Or more probably, of the widening political gap between them? He remains silent.
Washed and brushed, the boys, previously fed, make their appearance at the end of the meal. Benny, a little stiffly, delivers the greeting to Jane that he has been rehearsing. Willy, as usual, tries to steal the show and is, as usual, dispatched to bed in disgrace.
For my part, after Uncle Richard and Aunt Sally have retired, I am busy courting Aunt Jane, while Grandfather relaxes and looks at her fondly. She wants to know about my life at the College of Philadelphia, not forgetting to remind me, of course, that it was started by we-know-whom.
I tell her that we are divided into two classes, Senior and Junior. I'm a Junior supposed to graduate in two years. "At 8 in the morning," I say, "all students, whether of the English School, the Latin School, or College assemble in the Hall where the first thing is the calling of the roll."
"Whoever is absent has a cross put to his name for which he pays a fine of two coppers, but the English School and the Latin School have the privilege of choosing whether they will pay the fine or be 'ferruled.' That privilege is not allowed in the College. If it was, I don't believe it would be much embraced. This tax of either paying the fine or receiving the ferruling is settled every Thursday."
(Dear Descendants, in case this barbaric custom has disappeared from your enlightened days, the ferrule is a flat piece of leather or wood with which the unfortunate scholars are beaten.)
Prayers are then read by some of the masters, after which we proceed to business.
In the morning, that is until eleven o'clock, we are with Dr Ellison, the Latin and Greek master of the College who, after he has inspected our exercises, hears us construe a lesson in Livy's Roman History which we are supposed to have looked over the night before in our lodgings, as we have no time for learning it in the College.
Three mornings a week Dr. Ellison teaches us geography. Saturday evening we write an English theme for Monday morning.
Monday evening we turn the English theme into Latin for Tuesday morning, Tuesday evening we write an English description for Wednesday morning, such as virtue, honor, etc.
Wednesday evening, we translate a piece of Latin out of the Selecta Profanis for Thursday morning; Thursday evening we make Latin verses for Friday morning; Friday evening we write an English letter for Saturday morning.
In the afternoons, that is from 3 to 5, we are with Dr Smith, the Provost, who instructs us in mathematics, of which I'm beginning to understand something.
At 5 we again assemble in the Hall where the roll is called and prayers read, after which, having nothing more to do at the College, I go home and write one of the exercises according to the day of the week it is.
"Now, Aunt Jane and Grandfather, you may perhaps be wondering about what I'm doing from 11 in the morning until 3 in the afternoon? Be reassured. During that time I'm learning my Euclid math which is sent to me by Dr. Smith the afternoon before, and which I have to recite when I go to the College at three.
"So when do I find the time for the dancing and fencing lessons with the good old Thomas Pike that my Father had so strongly recommended? I might go to Dancing School on Saturday afternoon if Dr Ellison consents to release me from my Saturday's task, for I shall not be able to dance with much spirit when the thought of writing a Latin theme is sticking in my stomach."
Grandfather and Aunt Jane listen attentively to this long speech of mine, Grandfather nodding in appreciation and Aunt Jane, what shall I say? In awe of all that knowledge her own twelve children never acquired.
— "You must tell me more," she says. "I want to know about what you learned in your English boarding school."
Here is my chance!
— "Remember, Aunt Jane," I say: "THAT A LITTLE LEARNING IS A DANGEROUS THING."
— "You know him!" she squeals. "You have read Alexander Pope, my hero!"
— "But of course" I proclaim, resisting the impulse to tell her how we, naughty boys, whispered that a lot of learning had to be still more dangerous. "And we also memorized another great line: One truth is clear, WHATEVER IS, IS RIGHT."
She hugs me. Grandfather announces he is going to bed and asks me to join him for an early walk tomorrow morning.


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H. Kim Bottomly became the 13th president of Wellesley College in August 2007.
A renowned immunobiologist, she is the first scientist to lead Wellesley and the first president inaugurated in the 21st century. She has received recognition for her work as a strong proponent of women's leadership in higher education, in particular STEM education (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), and is frequently quoted as an expert in—and defender of—the benefits of a liberal arts education.
"Complex modern problems require not just leadership, but the ability to collaborate and navigate through multiple interests and viewpoints," Bottomly says. "There is no better foundation than a Wellesley education for integrating knowledge across disciplines without losing sight of the human dimension."
Bottomly is leading Wellesley into a global era. Under her leadership, Wellesley launched the Madeleine Korbel Albright Institute for Global Affairs and formalized a collaboration with Olin College of Engineering and Babson College to explore closer academic, social and business ties. During her presidency, the College has established initiatives to partner with leading international institutions to educate the next generation of women leaders, and in 2012, Wellesley became the first liberal arts college to offer courses through edX, the premier online education platform launched by Harvard and MIT. Bottomly is also leading an important effort that will renovate and renew the College's historic buildings to adapt them to program requirements for the 21st century—the magnitude of which the College has not seen in 100 years. She is dedicated to ensuring that Wellesley remains accessible to and supportive of students of diverse backgrounds so that, just as Wellesley's founder Henry Durant envisioned in 1875, bright young women, no matter their financial background, can benefit from a Wellesley education.
A Montana native, Bottomly graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in zoology and earned her doctorate in biological structure from the University of Washington School of Medicine. Bottomly's research has focused on the molecular and cellular factors that influence the initiation of immune responses. She has written more than 170 peer-reviewed articles and served on numerous scientific and medical committees and advisory boards. In 2009, she was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and in 2008, the University of Washington designated her as among their 'Wondrous 100," one of the top 100 alumni of the past century.


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By Dennis Seid/NEMS Daily Journal
TUPELO – Despite an obvious slowdown in traffic during the latter half of the Fall Tupelo Furniture Market, the biannual show was a success, its chief executive said.
V.M. Cleveland, the chairman and CEO of the market, said the fall show enjoyed a 20 percent increase in buyer traffic.
"What we're hearing and seeing is that Wednesday and Thursday were really good, and many of the major players were here," he said. "Friday was OK, but Saturday and Sunday was down. But we had more buyers overall, and we're really pleased with the numbers."
The show officially began Thursday and ended Sunday, but, as usual, many major buyers visited showrooms during the early part of the week.
Still, Thursday was described by more than one exhibitor as a reminder of the "old days" in Tupelo when showrooms and hallways were jammed with buyers and dealers looking for merchandise.
"Thursday was our best day," said Cody Sewell of Dallas-based A&C Imports. "It was more like the glory days."
Jerry Marlin, vice president of merchandise for upholstered furniture maker Prime Designs of Tupelo, also said Thursday was wide open.
"Starting at about 8:15 a.m., I didn't get to sit down until after 5 p.m.," he said. "It really was exciting – it reminded me of the old days."
No doubt helping to boost the number of buyers was the Arkansas Home Furnishings Association, which brought in more than 400 of its members to the market, many for the first time.
Earlier this year, the group announced a partnership with the Tupelo Furniture Market to bring its dealers to Tupelo rather than hosting its own furniture market.
Cleveland said the market benefited by seeing an increased number of dealers from the association's footprint that extends to Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri.
"It was our best attendance ever from that region," he said.
By midday on Sunday, however, traffic at the market had slowed considerably, and many of the major showrooms were closed. Still, that didn't stop exhibitors that stayed open from continuing to sell.
At A&C Imports, Sewell said overall business for his furniture and accessories company was "decent."
"We made money, and that's important," he said. "And I had one person buy my entire showroom, so I'm happy with that."
Virgil Henry, vice president of upholstery for Largo Furniture of Houston, Texas, said order-writing at the company's full-line showroom exceeded expectations.
"We wrote more orders than the last market," he said. "Traffic might have been down, but the order-writing was up, and that's what's important."
With the fall market wrapped up, Cleveland said he hopes to carry the momentum to the spring show, which will be held Feb. 16-19.
Next year also marks the 25th anniversary of the Tupelo Furniture Market.
During the market's 20th anniversary in 2007, the market gave away Toyota Highlander SUVs and other prizes, but Cleveland said details haven't been finalized on how to celebrate the market's silver anniversary.


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If you are looking for the perfect date-night event for the weekend, consider treating your date to a captivating evening on Washington Avenue. On Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. a new Houston-bar will be hosting its Grand Opening Party benefitting Pink Door Non-Profit Organization and Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP).
Named after the Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris, France, The De Gaulle is Houston's first and only champagne-house brought to you by the owners of Hughes Hanger. The De Gaulle will provide a glimpse into all-things-Parisian in the city's finest era. According to the venue's blog, nearly an entire side of the building will offer a walk-up Parisian sidewalk cafe. Additionally, they will serve over fifty types of champagne, as well as a vast array of champagne-infused cocktails, international beers, and a broad wine selection.
With delectable light bites such as caprese skewers, panini sliders, smoked salmon, and burgundy meatballs, The De Gaulle is sure to host an enchanting experience.
Note that there is a dress code, similar to that of Hughes Hanger, that will be enforced daily.
If interested in attending the Grand Opening Party, email your RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com.
The De Gaulle is located at 2811 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007.


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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season four has been very dramatic. From the ongoing religion war between Kyle Richards and Carlton Gebbia to the fallout from Brandi Glanville and Lisa Vanderpump's relationship, there was never a dry moment.
That being said, the reunion is set to be one of the most eventful yet, and in a new preview, fans are getting their first look at all the action.
On Thursday, March 6, E! Online shared the exclusive sneak peek.
"You are just trash," Carlton says to Kyle in the clip.
"You're a liar and you're a hypocrite," Kyle shoots back. "And you're a phony and a fraud."
"Yeah, and you're a bigot," Carlton then says.
During the season Kyle and Carlton often feuded with one another and things always seemed to end up being a matter of religion. At one point, Carlton claimed that Kyle asking if her tattoo star was the Star of David was some sort of insult. In response, Kyle, who is Jewish, was offended.
With Kyle and Carlton, there was simply no winner and from the start, there was no chance that they would have ever become friends.
Meanwhile, Brandi and Lisa's feud was just as heated with Brandi claiming Lisa "can manipulate anyone."
"I've been a very good friend to you," Lisa counters. "Yes, and you've been a very sh---y friend at the same time," Brandi then says.
Things get really ugly during the reunion and with three episodes of the meeting, fans are sure to get their fill of the drama.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season four three-part reunion begins airing on Bravo on Monday, March 17.


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This afternoon the San Francisco Symphony (SFS), conducted by Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT), presented the first program in their Britten Centennial Celebration series of concerts. The "main attraction," which filled the second half of the program, was a suite taken from the music that Benjamin Britten composed for John Cranko's three-act ballet The Prince of the Pagoda (Opus 57, composed in 1956). The suite was compiled by Britten scholar and editor Donald Mitchell, working with Mervyn Cooke, and consisted of the following sections:
- The opening Prelude
- The four variations of the Kings of the North, East, West, and South from Act One
- The first scene from Act Two: The strange journey of Belle Rose to the Pagoda Land
- The second scene from Act Two: The arrival and adventures of Belle Rose in the Kingdom of the Pagodas
- The second scene from Act Three: The Pagoda Palace, concluding with
- The Finale and apotheosis
Michael Steinberg's notes for the program book fitted all of these excerpts into the overall plot of the ballet but also noted that "we need not be too concerned with the details of John Cranko's scenario."
Indeed, what matters most about the suite is the journey it takes through a prodigious variety of instrumental sonorities, many of which will resonate with those familiar with Britten's style, others with those familiar with how "story ballets" are structured in terms of "action steps" and character-developing "variations." Finally, because of the very nature of the subject matter suggested by the title, there is a healthy dose of exotic sonorities not usually encountered in either Britten or the ballet repertoire.
The most prominent of those exotic gestures involve Oriental "flavors" associated the Kingdom of the Pagodas. Those flavors owe much to the influence of Canadian composer Colin McPhee, who lived in Bali for two years (and wrote the book A House in Bali about his experiences). When Britten met McPhee in 1939, he had become recognized as the leading Western authority on Indonesian music. Britten was probably also aware of McPhee's "Tabuh-Tabuhan: Toccata for Orchestra," which he had composed in 1936 and which was last performed in Davies by the SFS Youth Orchestra in May of 2007. Britten himself subsequently had first-hand experience of Balinese music when he visited that Indonesian island in January of 1956.
Taken as a whole, the suite provided abundant opportunities for just about every SFS instrument, often in some strikingly unconventional combinations, along with the evocation of Balinese sonorities coming from a generous percussion section. However, in spite of Britten's personal experiences, it would probably be more accurate to say that he evoked McPhee's impressions of those sonorities, rather than the sonorities themselves. This was particularly evident since MTT invited Gamelan Sekar Jaya to perform the music for a Balinese dance entitled "Legong Pengeleb." (The performance included a corps of five dancers, who, for the most part, all executed the same movements.) Britten clearly seems to have preferred McPhee's Westernized refinements to "the real thing." The result was a major effort to exploit the full resources of an orchestra in which "authentic Britten" trumped "authentic Bali" without absolutely no ill effects.
The other orchestral work on the program was Sergei Prokofiev's Opus 63 violin concerto in G minor (his second) with Gil Shaham as soloist. This had a few exotic gestures of its own, particularly when the rondo theme of the final movement is accompanied by castanets without the slightest trace of Spanish influence. All three movements introduce lyrical themes that are subsequently embellished with devilishly difficult virtuoso passages. Shaham glided seamlessly between stating the themes with a richly expressive rhetoric and then sailing through the embellishments. This was a performance that makes you wish that the adjective "awesome" had not been so hideously devalued, since the attentive listener could only sit there in awe of Shaham's performance skills. MTT then provided another rich orchestral setting, totally different in character from Britten's sonorities, making this one of the most stimulating concerto performances of the season.


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Something Bold, Something New. Deciding Which Design Is Right for You.
From Engineering on March 10, 2008 in General
There are so many different styles and designs to choose from today when you are planning your remodel. Sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming. A remodel should be a fun project, and the best part should be choosing your new style.
Before you begin, it is helpful to have a clear picture in mind of the particular look you are striving for. If your ultimate goal is to remodel every aspect of your house, you have more design leeway. If you want to convert your home into a Spanish hacienda, you can do it. Or, if you love the ornate Victorian look, you can do that. But if you're only tacking one or two rooms, you might not want to change your current style too drastically. Update without creating clashing styles.
Begin with analyzing the shape, size, and age of your house. Evaluate the general design of your neighborhood as well. If every house on your street has stucco siding, your home might stand out like a sore thumb with a full-brick face. On the other hand, maybe you can get away with a mild wood siding with a brick accent. If your home is a single-story bungalow, the classic Victorian look probably isn't the most appropriate. Generally, you want to have some congruency between the exterior and interior of your house.
Take my home for an example. It is a small craftsman built in 1910 in a downtown historic district. When beginning my remodel, I had two options. Either keep everything era-specific, or make tasteful modern choices. I elected to do a more modern, classic look, incorporating the dark woods of the era with modern granite and stainless steel. I continued a general natural theme of stone and wood throughout the home, avoiding anything too contemporary. I wanted the home to appeal to the largest amount of buyers, while still having the traditional charm of wood-framed windows and clawfoot bathtubs.
Your contractor can help you decide which options are financially feasible. For further inspiration, take a drive through your favorite neighborhoods and look for design ideas. In many cities, you can tour model homes to see what products are being used the most. This is your chance to transform your home into what you've always wanted; make the most of it!


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First Listen: Aaron Neville, 'My True Story'
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On paper, it doesn't sound terribly eventful: A 71-year-old New Orleans pop and soul legend records a straightforward album of doo-wop covers. But, while Aaron Neville's My True Story wallows unapologetically in the past — namely, in the stretch of '50s and early-'60s R&B that first fueled the singer's passion for music — it's really setting the Wayback Machine to "all of the above." With the aid of producers Don Was and Keith Richards (!), as well as studio aces like Benmont Tench and Greg Leisz, My True Story is painstakingly engineered to transcend trends; it's not trying to make doo-wop sound contemporary so much as dislodge it from its time capsule and free it to drift across eras.
Neville lends his distinctively floaty tenor to a handful of unavoidable and unimpeachable standards on My True Story — "Be My Baby," "Tears on My Pillow," "Under the Boardwalk," "This Magic Moment" — but he also shines a light on less ubiquitous past hits. Neville has been singing the praises of The Clovers' 1952 smash "Ting a Ling" at every opportunity for years now, and his version practically oozes appreciation for the chance to do it justice.
It's that unmistakable affection, dispensed with a sweet voice that's lost none of its considerable luster, which makes My True Story resonate as more than a mere footnote in Neville's half-century of music. It's a labor of love, to be sure, but the singer and his cohorts try something bold, too: They celebrate these relics in ways that make them feel relevant to the future.
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