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"The X Factor" has said goodbye to two of its familiar faces: mentor Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones.
E! News reported that the former Pussycat Doll and "Dancing With the Stars" champ has decided not to return to the show in order to focus on her music career. "She's spoken to Simon [Cowell], and he's given her his blessing," a source told E! Scherzinger often became emotional during elimination episodes, shedding tears and expressing sympathy for ousted contestants.
As for inaugural "X Factor" host Jones, the cheeky Welshman broke the news himself via Twitter on Monday. "I won't be hosting next seasons X Factor which is a shame but I cant complain as I've had a great time," Jones tweeted to his more than 94,000 followers. "Good luck to everyone on the show."
Jones had decidedly big shoes to fill stepping into the gig, with comparisons instantly made to "American Idol" host/ media mogul Ryan Seacrest. Throughout the season, the reviews of Jones' hosting skills were decidedly mixed.
Fox Entertainment president Kevin Reilly's comments during the TCA panels earlier this month now seem as though a decision was made awhile ago. "I think everyone has come to realize the value of a Ryan Seacrest," he told reporters during the network's press tour panel. "If you dialed the clock back 11 years, I'm not sure everybody in this room would have given him all the credit at that time. Those are very hard jobs to do. So whether Steve's the guy or not, it comes under the heading of 'growth' in general. There will be some tweaks to the show, but I'll tell you, I'm very happy to have it, and it's gonna be part of us for a long time."
The 34-year-old Jones seemed to take the criticism in stride and didn't appear to have high hopes for a return for the second season. "There's been no contract conversations and there won't be until the New Year," Jones told Metro UK in December. "If I'm back, great. If not, I'll do something else. Simple as that."
One thing Jones does have hope for is a possible romantic connection with Scherzinger, who was originally supposed to be his co-host before she replaced Cheryl Cole on the judging panel.
"If I ever leave 'X Factor,' Scherzinger's phone will be smoking hot from me ringing it constantly," Jones joked to Metro. "If we are not colleagues, then she's fair game."
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Date: February 13 2013
CHRISTOPHER Dorner, the embittered former US police officer on the run since last week, has been charged with murder in California as authorities fear he may have fled into Mexico.
The 33-year-old, who posted an online manifesto threatening to kill policemen and their families over his 2008 sacking, was charged over the killing of officer Michael Crain, a 34-year-old father of two.
Dorner was also charged with three counts of attempted murder for allegedly shooting at three other officers, said Paul Zellerbach, district lawyer for Riverside County, east of Los Angeles.
''The highest level of resources will continue to be expended in the effort to apprehend this fugitive,'' Mr Zellerbach said. ''We will bring him to justice. We're asking for the public's assistance finding him,'' he said.
The LA Police Department and other law enforcement agencies in southern California have tightened security around their facilities since Dorner went on the run last week.
Dorner, a naval reservist, is accused of killing a couple on February 3, then ambushing two policemen last Thursday, including Officer Crain. He also injured another officer, before going on the run.
The manhunt initially focused on the snowy mountains around Big Bear, two hours east of Los Angeles, after Dorner's burnt-out car was found there. But after four days, there appears little likelihood he will be found at the mountain resort.
The former policeman threatened to murder police and their families in a rambling manifesto posted online last week, pledging to ''bring unconventional and asymmetrical warfare to those in LAPD uniform whether on or off duty''.
About 50 LAPD officers and families have been placed under special protection. The couple murdered two weeks ago included the daughter of a former LAPD officer linked to Dorner's dismissal in 2008.
On Saturday police said they would open a new investigation into Dorner's firing from the LAPD.
On Sunday, Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced a $US1 million ($A980,000) reward for information leading to Dorner's capture.
On Monday the Los Angeles Times published documents filed in federal court suggesting Dorner may have fled into Mexico. ''There is probable cause to believe Dorner has moved and travelled … from California to Mexico with the intent to avoid prosecution,'' an affidavit said.
The documents listed the allegations against Dorner, and cited ''recent observations of a suspect matching Dorner's description attempting to flee to Mexico''.
Mr Zellerbach said Dorner might just be lying low, and planning to strike again.
''Even though he may have gone underground now, given the nature of his conduct and his words and his actions, he's going to reappear,'' he said.
''I don't think he's done. Just look at his manifesto, and look at his actions. He's trying to send a message, and it would be my belief that his message is not completed yet.''
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The "Kill Bill" star has called off her planned marriage to hedge-fund boss Arpad Busson for the second time. On and off since 2007, the couple have a 3-year-old daughter, famously named Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence Thurman-Busson.
Justin Bieber Creates Controversy In Japan
On Tuesday, Bieber posted a photo (that has since be deleted) of him in front of the Yasukuni Shrine, a controversial site honoring war criminals. Bieber claims to have been ignorant of the meaning of the place, later saying he was "mislead to think the Shrines were only a place of prayer. To anyone I have offended I am extremely sorry."
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New Orleans police say at least 10 people and probably more were wounded in a shootout at a park in New Orleans.
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Police are investigating an armed robbery that went down Sunday night in the 5700 block of Churchland Boulevard.
Busch started the season in a hospital bed in Daytona Beach and ended it winning the championship.
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Last fall, the Boulder cyclist thought he would never wear it again. At 34, he said he "was within a hair" of quitting the sport.
Instead, he is one of four cyclists in this week's USA Pro Challenge who has bounced back from the collapse of Team Exergy.
"To be here, it feels very special, and I'm honored," said the 135-pound Cooke, who kept the KOM jersey after Wednesday's Stage 3 from Breckenridge to Steamboat Springs.
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In college football hype is everything, and in college, video games are everything—almost. What do you get when you mix the two? How about EA Sports' NCAA Football 08?
While it's not a cultural icon like EA Sports NFL franchise, Madden, it still gives us some insight into the world of college football.
What insight? How about rankings? We all like preseason rankings—even if it is a video game company doing the rankings.
As it turns out, Cal is only one of three Pac-10 teams in the top 25. EA Sports gave the Bears a No. 16 ranking. OK, so it's not as high as Athlon Sports' rankings (which we think may be a little high), but at least Cal's getting some love.
As Gamespot.com put it:
If it weren't for those pesky Trojans, Cal fans would be in the midst of an in-conference renaissance practically unheard of in the history of the program. Coach Jeff Tedford led his team to a share of the Pac-10 title last year, thanks in part to UCLA's late-season defeat of USC; it's just another chapter in the team's revival of fortunes, one that has seen the team go from an also-ran in the conference to a yearly contender. 2006 didn't get off to the greatest of starts, as the Golden Bears made the trip to Knoxville and got stomped by Tennessee; this year they'll be looking at the Volunteers with revenge on their minds, as the teams play the rematch in Berkeley. Should they win that game, and manage to beat in-conference opponents like Oregon and UCLA on the road, the looming November 10 home showdown against national-title favorite USC will be perhaps the biggest game ever played at Memorial Stadium.
How true. After years of wallowing in USC's shadow, and of being a real bad football team, Bears fans forget that we're in the middle of the resurrection of this football team. If Pete Carroll and the Trojans weren't in Cal's way, then maybe the Bears could have been in the Rose Bowl in 2004 and last year.
But we do have a few more questions about the rankings. Yes, USC is No. 1. There's no dispute to that, but Michigan as No. 2?! Didn't the Trojans embarrass Big Blue in the Rose Bowl earlier this year?
Also, we don't mind that UCLA is the only other team from the Pac-10 in the top 25. They did return pretty much their whole team from last year, but remember this—the Bruins went 7-6 last year. We don't think that's good enough for a No. 19 ranking.
And who the hell picked Jared Zabransky as the cover boy? Sure Boise State was a great story last year, but there had to be someone better than Jared Zabransky to put on the cover.
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some nerd put this EA Sports NCAA 08 top25 compilation set to Naughty by Nature. http://youtube.com/watch?v=tlhXQEhfiXU
Thoms DeCoud has a 93 rating? I hope that's the case in real life.
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As another lackluster season winds down for the Islanders, the team will likely not qualify for the playoffs this year. At the same time, rumors are starting to swirl about the orange and blue being for sale. When it comes to the hapless Islanders, gossip like that is nothing new. But this time around, could the chitchat be true?
The current buzz
After losing team captain John Tavares during most of 2014, facing yet another season without making the playoffs may be too much to bear for Islanders owner Charles Wang.
According to a Newsday article by Arthur Staple, published Mar. 28, 2014, "Islanders owner Charles Wang open to offers to buy team," "Islanders owner Charles Wang said Friday he is 'willing to listen' to offers to buy the team."
On the other hand, Newsday quotes Wang as saying, "no deal is close and he is not on the verge of selling."
Not so fast. Don't believe everything you read.
This might be the right time to sell
In the NHL, not making the playoffs always has ramifications. Currently, there is only one team in the entire league with fewer points than the Islanders. That's Edmonton. It is interesting to note that the Isles have only made it into post-season play twice while Wang has been at the helm. Wait, it doesn't end there.
Reports say Wang is losing millions with the Islanders every year. All of this as his lame duck team gets ready to bolt for Brooklyn's Barclay's Center in 2015. Needless to say, Wang is not the most popular figure on the Long Island scene these days.
In a related item, cbssports.com notes that while Wang has been owner, "The years since have been one disaster after another from bad contracts to unsuccessful bouts with local government to a lot of losing hockey."
If Wang follows the arrows, he'll see that they all point in one direction. Maybe it's really time to sell the Islanders.That would be some headline. Think about it. Just as the team readies for the move to the Barclay's Center, Wang unloads the franchise to an out-of-town buyer. After all, Quebec City, Hamilton, Cleveland, Baltimore and a slew of other cities are desperately seeking a team. But that's a whole other story.


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People have a hard time understanding this but I will try to explain it again. There is no right or wrong way to live your life as long as you aren't hurting anyone or breaking any laws.
If you want to be a flashy, in the club and sleeping with 12 woman a night type of guy, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that as long as you are being safe. When I speak out about these type of activities it is more out of concern years down the line the athletes will be broke with 16 kids, not because they don't have a right to floss.
Kevin Durant is a different type of guy, he gets applauded for that, but in reality he is just being himself which is all anyone can do.
KD is the type to bike around DC with an extreme Smedium helmet, because he isn't trying to live up to your expectations. A lot of athletes front because they feel the need to impress, that isn't being real that is being fake and most people can see right through it.
With that being said someone get KD a helmet that fits.
When twitter asked about it here is what KD had to say.
"Gotta b safe, being too cool will get u n trouble."
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Police detain artist Ai Weiwei, question staff
Beijing – Chinese border police detained renowned artist and rights activist Ai Weiwei at Beijing's main airport on Sunday, while other officers detained eight employees of his main studio, supporters said.
Supporters posting messages on Ai's Twitter account and their own accounts said he had planned to board a flight to Hong Kong when he was detained Sunday morning.
Police then raided Ai's studio in Beijing's Caochangdi district early Sunday afternoon, taking the eight employees to a local police station, an assistant said via Ai's Twitter account.
Ai's mobile phone remained switched off on Sunday afternoon.
It was not immediately clear if he had planned to travel on from Hong Kong or only visit the Chinese territory.
In a telephone interview with the German Press Agency dpa last week, Ai, 53 said he planned to open a new studio in Berlin partly in response growing interference in his work by the Chinese government.
'I just need the studio for working,' Ai said. 'However, as we all know, one studio in China has been demolished and another faces the possibility of being demolished,' he said.
'At the same time, my exhibitions have been cancelled. It is true that the possibility for artistic expression is very small in China,' Ai said.
Ai said he hoped to spend 'as little time as possible' in Europe once he opened the Berlin studio.
'However, there will be no choice if my work and life are somehow threatened,' he said.
Last month, Ai said he had cancelled a solo exhibition planned for a leading Beijing gallery after the organizers requested a delay because of the 'political sensitivity' of his work.
'My studio in Shanghai has been demolished. You can see it's getting worse,' Ai said of China's restrictions on artists and writers.
Ai has become increasingly active in China's human rights movement in recent years.
In September 2009, he underwent surgery in Germany for a cerebral haemorrhage that he said was caused when he and other activists were attacked in his hotel in the central city of Chengdu during the trial of rights activist Tan Zuoren.
Tan and Ai tried to determine how many children died when poorly constructed schools collapsed in the May 2008 Sichuan earthquake, which killed at least 80,000 people.
Ai has gained an international reputation for his wide range of artworks, installations and performances. He was an artistic consultant for the Bird's Nest Olympic Stadium in Beijing.
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Hydrant problems addressed
The City of Jourdanton made several San Antonio newscasts over problems with fire hydrants. Particularly one that was near the fire that claimed two lives last week.
City Manager Dan Nick commented "there were repairs being made in that area and after they were completed the valve was not turned on." He added, "the fire was fully engulfed when the firemen arrived." He feels the lives would not have been saved.
Reports that many hydrants were not working became a non-issue when city employees checked and rechecked between 90-100 fire hydrants. Only 2-3 had issues and were inoperative and placed on the list of repairs needed.


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Tulane players celebrate with the C-USA Championship trophy following their win today at the 2014 Championships.
April 23, 2014
C-USA Championship Photo Gallery | Video Highlights
NEW ORLEANS - The Tulane women's golf team added another trophy to its already extensive collection today, as the 30th-ranked (Golfweek) Green Wave captured the 2014 Conference USA Women's Golf Championship at the Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club in Gulf Shores, Ala.
Tulane led from wire-to-wire and claimed the sixth C-USA title in school history, including its fourth in the last six years (2009, 2010, 2013). The Green Wave combined for a 4-under 284 during today's final round and set the C-USA tournament record for the lowest 54-hole total with an 8-under 856. Tulane broke the previous record of 858, which was set by the Wave in 2010. The 856 was also the second-lowest total in school history.
Four of the Green Wave's five golfers shot par or better, including freshman Belen Goicoechea with a 2-under 70, while the duo of junior Gemma Dryburgh and sophomore Silvia Garces each fired a 1-under 71 and sophomore Emily Penttila finished even.
The Wave placed three golfers among the top five finishers, including Dryburgh (second), Penttila (third) and Goicoechea (fifth). All three golfers were named to the C-USA All-Tournament Team.
Garces earned a 16th place finish, while sophomore Madison Opfer was 22nd.
"One of our goals at the beginning of the season was to repeat as Conference USA Champions," Tulane head coach Lorne Don said. "We put ourselves into position to win and we performed well enough to reach our goal. It was a great round for us today. UTSA came with a late charge, but I thought the team performed very well down the stretch and made the shots and putts when they needed to. We have been working on our consistency for three rounds all season, so it was nice to finish with such a strong round today after playing so well the previous two days. I am very proud of the team and excited for our players to see all their hard work pay off with a championship today."
TU outdistanced second-place UTSA, while Middle Tennessee was third and FIU and Old Dominion each finished fourth. UTSA's Fabiola Arriaga claimed individual medalist honors.
Tulane has now won back-to-back league titles on three different occasions, including 2004-2005, 2009-2010 and 2013-2014, and Don became the fourth Green Wave coach to lead the team to a conference title, joining former coaches Sue Bower (1992-2005), John Thomas Horton (2008-2011) and Andrew Pratt (2011-13). Don joined Horton as the only TU coaches to win a C-USA title during their first season.
Since the program was re-launched in 2008-09, every Tulane golfer has been a part of a conference championship.
With the win, Tulane won the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Regionals, which will be announced on Monday, April 28.
1 Tulane 281-291-284=856 (-8) 2 Gemma Dryburgh 68-72-71=211 (-5) 3 Emily Penttila 68-73-72=213 (-3) T5 Belen Goicoechea 73-73-70=216 (E) T16 Silvia Garces 75-74-71=220 (+4) T22 Madison Opfer 72-73-77=222 (+6)
Team Results
1. Tulane (-8), 2. UTSA (+2), 3. Middle Tennessee (+15), T4. Old Dominion (+17), T4. FIU (+17), 6. East Carolina (+18), 7. Southern Miss (+30), 8. North Texas (+49), 9. Tulsa (+530), T10. UTEP (+55), T10. Marshall (+55), 12. UAB (+72), 13. FAU (+91)
Players Results (Top-10 only)
1. Fabiola Arriaga, UTSA (-9), 2. Gemma Dryburgh, Tulane (-4), 3. Emily Penttila, Tulane (-3), 4. Camino Sardinero, UTEP (-2), T5. Belen Goicoechea, Tulane (E), T5. Rachel Walker, Old Dominion (E), T7. Nico Engstroem Skaug, East Carolina (+1), T7. Taylor Newlin, UTSA (+1), T9. Avery George, Middle Tennessee (+2), T9. Elizabeth Haycock, Old Dominion (+2), T9. Devon Spriddle, Southern Miss (+2), T9. Fanny Wolte, East Carolina (+2)


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Tell me a story about a couple that has been completely successful in their long-distance relationship. Really. Tell me all about it. Who are these people? How did they manage to stay together while at the same time being apart? Did the physical distance have them yearning to be together, more than ever? Or did it just make them sad and angry? Did one unrequitedly miss the other? Click here to read more…
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Two weeks after a completely mutual break up, Lucy* arranged a meeting with her now-ex to "exchange stuff." Sure, he had some of her sweaters, and she had some of his comic books. But the reunion—scheduled for a Saturday afternoon at Lucy's, when her roommates would be out—entailed much more than swapping goods both parties probably forgot even existed. Click here to read more…
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I am newly single after living with my ex for 3 years. He didn't want to get married so I figured, since I do, and also want kids, that I needed to end the relationship, and to find a man that wants the same in life. Problem is, all the men that I'm meeting online seem to just want sex. I work a full time job, and making time to date is a challenge. Is there something that I'm doing to attract this Click here to read more…
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A Parent meeting was organized on 1-10-2011 in the vidyalaya for
Class I-XII.
and answer sheets of SA1 shown to parents of their wards. Various
suggestion were given by them & performance of students was
Discussion of weak areas of children and measure to improve the
performance of students discussed.
The meeting concluded with the note that a serious effort is needed
on part of parents & also for Vidyalaya for development of students.
Minutes of PTA
(E.C.) meetings (2008-09 and onwards).
A Parent meeting was called on last working day after completion on
FA-1 examination.
and answer sheets shown to parents of their wards.
Suggestions of parents regarding, improvement of performance noted
by class teacher & subject teacher
Since long waiting commerce stream was opened in K.V. Banswara all
the Parents extend their thanks to Chairman VMC, KVS Authorities &
Principal of K.V. Banswara.
The Principal also advised to Parents for Safety & Security of
Children because school is located on Highway.
All the parents are happy of the performance of the Vidyalaya and
they committed any kind of co-operation of the Vidyalaya.
Due to the efforts made by the principal & the case pursue to
chairman time to time & with the efforts of Chairman VMC school
power connection linked with urban feder. Now a days children are
enjoying all the electronic device.
From Vidyalaya side a cup of tea is offered to all the parents.
Meeting concluded by vote of thanks from Mrs. Deepti Gupta.
Parent Meeting was conducted on 30-7-2010 following points were
discussed :
1. Emphasis was given on academic performance of the
2. It was decided to take the students for excursion and
local visits.
3. By and large,
special request was given by the parents to open or change new gate
for arrival of students /staff.
Parent Meeting was conducted on 25-1-10 under the chairmanship of Sh.
Ashok Kumar Bhandari, Chairman Vidyalaya Management Committee (VMC)
and District Collector, Banswara.
About 70 parents of students of classes X and XII attended the
In the beginning, Principal Sh. P.C. Kothari highlighted the impact
of Result oriented teaching programme prior to Board Examination .
He assured Chairman as well the Parents that our Vidyalaya is very
much close to 100% result in forthcoming Board Examination (Class X
& XII). For this he expects full co-operation from parents side
Later on Chairman took proceeding from the principal. As
it was his first interaction with Parents , he assured the parents
that this time we are firm to improve the academic as well as other
co-related condition of Vidyalaya. He invited all the Parents to
come out with their valuable suggestion.
1. Project work in various classes :
Parents suggested that academic Project work be allotted
by first week of Dec.. This was agreed to by the chairman who
directed Principal to take care of it.
2. Publicity of Contractual Teachers :
Parents showed their anguish over the frequent changes of
Contractual teachers. They demanded that wide publicity should be
given in all leading newspapers, whenever such teachers are
Principal apprised them of measures being taken and assured them
that PANEL for subjects will be prepared well in advance that too
by end on March 2010.
3. Poor Performance in Physics :
Parents complained about rather poor performance in Physics subject
in last two Pre-Boards.
Chairman has directed the Principal to take immediate
measures to rectify this problem. He directed that if public address
system is required, permission for the same be obtained from the VMC
and extra classes be arranged.
4. Problem in English Language :
Parents suggested that Eng. TGT may given some additional classes in
X & XII so that grey areas of students may improve.
5. Five Period Time Table for Class X & XII & Remedial
Classes :
It was decided that five period time table should be effective from
28-1-2010, so that students may get sufficient time to study at
However Principal has recommended that for weak students in
different subject special remedial classes will be conducted in
later half upto 15-2-2010.
6. Shifting of Vidyalaya Main Gate Towards Udaipur Main
Road :
Parents suggested that in order to get the identify and
recognisition of Vidyalaya, the main gate of Vidyalaya may shift
towards the Udaipur Main Road Side.
Chairman said that the process has already been started after
getting proposal in recently conducted VMC meeting.
7. Lack of Extra Curricular Activities :
Parents demanded that Extra Curricular activities especially in
games & sports be promoted.
Principal told them that is mainly due to post of PET lying vacant
but the same is likely to be solved in coming session.
8. Minutes of PTA/VMC/VEC meeting :
It was decided to display the minutes of PTA meeting as well the VMC/VEC
meeting on website regularly.
9. Time of PTA meeting :
There was no concerns. Mail parents wanted it to held at about 8-9
A.M. but mothers were rather reluctant. Such meetings may preferably
be held on Saturdays.
10. Casual behaviour of girls students in Discipline matter
Parents suggested to keep extra attention towards the casual
attitude of Girls students regarding their haircut, personal hygiene
etc. Principal told that this does not absolves parents of their
duty towards child.
At last Parents were quite satisfied with the over all academic
performance and improvement. So also school surrounding and
maintenance has improved a lot. As compare to last few months.
At last the Meeting concluded by vote of thanks by senior most
teacher Mrs. Deepti Gupta.
Parent Meeting was conducted on 19-12-2009 following points were
discussed :
1. Around
200 parents viz. classes I XII have attended the meeting.
2. It
was decided to conduct SPECIAL WINTER BREAK classes for students
having less than 45% marks in different subjects.
3. S.St.
subject classes for IX and X will also be conducted during Winter
It was expected from all the parents to co-operate the school
management for smooth functioning of Vidyalaya.
The parents have assured the same.
Following Points were discussed in the meeting :
1. Discussion
about the problem of electricity cut in school, as computer lab work
is severely affected.
2. Suggestion
for electric generator/Invertor
3. The
main agenda of meeting was explained by Sh. A. Samson (I/C) to the
Improvement steps for students in forthcoming First pre-board exam
in December.
4. Problem
of S.St. teacher in class XII discussed . An arrangement for that
has already been made as explained by Principal Sir.
Maintaining regular attendance of students in X/XII, for this full
co-operation proposed by parents.
HOTs study material distributed to students and follow-up action
briefed to parents by subject teacher.
7. There
was suggestion by parents that teacher should not given work other
than teaching work as it is affects class teaching.
8. Surprise
class test may be taken by teacher so that students donot miss
regular class test.
Meeting concluded by vote of thanks from Sh. A. Samson.
Following are the minutes of the P.T.A meeting:
1. To
develop a good academic atmosphere in the Vidyalaya.
2. Filling
of vacant post through contractual teacher.
To conduct special coaching classes for weak student.
To arrange excursion and Tours for students.
5. To
reduce the time for Board Classes students.
To prepare parking stands for vehicles.
7. Conduction
of Medical Check-up every month.
8. To
celebrate Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
9. To
conduct parents meeting every month.
10. To provide more and
more sports equipments among the students
Meeting concluded by vote of thanks from Sh. A. Samson.
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Perks of Being a Wallflower
Release Date: Sep 21, 2012
Rating: (PG-13)
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I mostly didn't care for it. Cautionary tale about teenage angst and dangers, gay theme, bullying, drug use, implied sex, theme of sexual abuse at a young age. Seemed more by kids and an indulgence of prt of screenwriter to face old bugaboos.
"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is a heartfelt, touching, and sincere movie that really makes you wonder how anyone survives High School. The story is about a young boy named Charlie who begins life at a new high school but he really can't bring himself to be more than a wallflower. He likes just to observe and not engage. That's the total opposite of the two friends he makes - a goofy gay guy named Patrick and his stepsister Sam - who seize every moment by the hand and pull it in for a tight hug. Charlie falls in love with Sam, but that isn't enough to get him to change his ways. He is a writer at heart and lives in his mind, which makes him a unique being in the jungle of high school. This movie is really special and anyone who has ever been in high school will relate to it even if you're not as unique or special as Charlie. A special shout out to Emma Watson for her amazing performance. She's gonna be he biggest star, mark my words.
This is a rare treat from Hollywood for a mom like me: a movie that both me and my teens were looking forward to seeing and that we actually enjoyed. We all read and loved the book when it came out and we naturally had to see the movie when it released. The movie is about a new kid in high school whose best friend just died. He doesn't want to participate in life the way others do because he's frankly too smart, sensitive, and introspective for high school. He ends up falling for a friend's step sister which opens up his heart in a new way. My kids and I both loved the story and fell head over heels in love with the movie, not only because of its positive message about friends making life bearable, but because of Logan Lerman who really owns the role. He's astonishing in his part, as is Emma Watson. Kudos also to Ezra Miller for making his part soar: he's spectacular in his part as the gay friend.
High school is always a dependably solid subject for a Hollywood film because it lets wirters and directors set their characters in an environment that both poses familiar challenges and yet demands unqiue resolutions. This combo is what makes the new film from writer-director Steven Chbosky The Perks of Being a Wallflower work as well as it does, even when it really should be faltering because of the flaccid quality of some of its structure.
The story begins with a 14 year-old named Charlie (Logan Lerman) on his first day in a new high school. He is both highly intelligent and extra sensitive – a lethal combination if ever there was one for a new teen in high school. His best friend has committed suicide the year before, and his other bff Susan is now one of the "mean girls" at the school. Needless to say, Charlie is a lonely creature.
Enter Patrick (Ezra Miller), one of the most unique and self-assured outcasts in the entire school to whom Charlie is clearly drawn. Charlie is smitten with Patrick, but more so by Patrick's stepsister Sam (Emma Watson) who shows him that life is pretty awesome when you are Hermione. Since Charlie spends much of the movie writing to an anonymous somebody, divulging his innermost desires, fears, and emotions, much of the plot actually occurs in the space between Charlie's ears. It can be a decidedly claustrophobic cinematic outing and is only rescued by his interactions with Sam and Patrick. The movie ultimately builds to a crescendo detailing the emotional uprising that occurs inside the wallflower that is Charlie. Sam and Patrick seize life by the horns – there is no such thing as 'observing' to them – and yet Charlie cannot bring himself to do the same. A psychiatrist would have a field day with Charlie. And I think much of the movie could be avoided if he would just check into the school's social worker's office.
There are many things going on in this story: subplots about new experiences, teen notions of romance and first loves, sex and homosexuality, and even the singular ways of a mind with a literary bent. But all of it is held together by the superb performances from the cast, notably Watson in her best non-Hermione role to date and Lerman, who brings his character to life with the softest performance you've seen in years. A definite charmer, though at times cloyingly so.
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Saban said all week Joey would start because "he gives us the best chance to win." And also said he would play Lemon if the opportunity were right. Joey did nothing in the first half and gpt benched. Lemon looked decent out there.
Marcus Vick was active this week, and saw the field, ummmm, including the play that...ummmm, yeah, no times. What's up with that? But, he had a better night than Chambers, because at least he didn't drop a ball.
Loved the interview with Shula during the game. He had some sniping comments for the Alabama administration. His son was fired, and his coach (Shula still holds a position with the Phins, evem if it is titular) is being poached. Clearly, he has issues with the situation.
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WARNING: Visitors should be aware that this website includes images and names of deceased people that may cause sadness or distress to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Upper gallery
The upper level of the gallery features a rich array of exhibitions about specific Indigenous communities.
Welcome space
The Welcome space reflects the traditional protocol of welcoming a visitor to another person's country. A pressure-sensitive floor allows visitors to interact with the projection of Aboriginal dancers and images.
Seven Sisters
The Seven Sisters constellation in the ceiling at the entrance to the gallery reflects the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cosmologies, creation stories, and guides to navigation present in the night sky.
Ngunnawal and Ngambri
Ngunnawal and Ngambri people have lived in the Canberra region for thousands of years. This display acknowledges the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people as traditional owners of the region through the display of a variety of stone tools.
Since Time Immemorial: Kakadu, Arnhem Land
The gallery shows that Aboriginal cultures have instigated many 'world firsts'. These include some of the earliest known evidence of art and some of the oldest ground-edged axes in the world. The axe on display was made between 19,000 and 23,000 years ago.
Since Time Immemorial: Central Australia
Rock paintings and engravings found throughout central Australia feature circles and concentric circles, animal tracks, crescents, dots and straight-lines. In this display, visitors can view designs that were pecked into the rock with a stone.
New South Wales
This display showcases some of the Museum's collection of boomerangs from south-east Australia. Boomerangs were used over much of mainland Australia for hunting, fishing, sport and to keep time for songs.
Fibre containers
The diversity of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is reflected in the great variety of fibre containers produced throughout the country.
A wide range of tools are used for fishing such as woven traps, stone traps, lines and hooks, spears, harpoons, boomerangs and clubs. This display showcases some of these fishing technologies.
Trade and cultural exchange
The influence of the Macassans on Yolngu culture is shown in this display.
Read and listen to more on the Macassan trepang industry
The Fishtrap Place: Weaving together people, land and belief (Anbarra)
This display features a fishtrap made by Anbarra elder Frank Gurrmanamana and a audiovisual piece showing the making of the fishtrap.
Tasmania: We're here
The Tasmanian display presents the survival and revival of Tasmanian Aboriginal culture through a collection of contemporary works.
Tooloyn Koortakay: Squaring skins for rugs
The Tooloyn Koortakay display follows the work of four Victorian Indigenous women who have revived the lost art of making possum skin cloaks.Read about the Tooloyn Koortakay collection
This display draws on the Museum's rich holdings of material from Central Australia's Ernabella community – one of Australia's longest continuously running Aboriginal arts organisations.
Read more about the Ernabella Arts collection
Tools: Stone and fire
The Gallery of First Australians features an extensive range of tools used by Aboriginal people. It demonstrates how these tools were made and the different techniques used to make them.
Tools: Kimberley points
This display showcases the Museum's collections of these highly-prized tools and trade goods from the Kimberley region of north-west Australia.
Tools: Making stone tools
Stone-tool makers have a detailed knowledge of the properties of different types of stone. This display showcases the different types of stone and techniques for producing different types of stone tools.
Fire: 'Burn grass time'
This display highlights the number of ways in which Aboriginal people made fire.
Portrait wall
The portrait wall showcases photographs representing the diversity of First Australians past and present.
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TC TO CHARLES BUTLER ; 13 April 1859; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18590413-TC-CBU-01; CL 35: 75-76
Chelsea, 13 April, 1859—
My dear Sir,
On reading your letter again before sending off the Adamson message I spoke of, other lights began to glimmer out on me from the bottom of the business, other care that perhaps was going to be needed from you:—and I decided not to send off that message to Adamson, but simply to bid him forward me the £1,000, and be ready if you shd have anything to say to him.1 He sent the money yesterday; yesterday I left it with my London Banker2 to pay thro' the Union Bank3 in the way you direct (whh I made him copy); and today there is to come the "Certificate" or Receipt presentable by you to the "Messrs Duncan Sherman and Co New York,"4—whh I will inclose in this Note and instantly dispatch: I shall then have done with the matter. Please signify to me by some sign that the Money has come safe: I shall then feel no more concern abt it, but leave you to do wholly what your wisdom and kindness suggest in regard to the thing. You see well how totally inexperienced, and averse, I am in such finances: if you can make Adamson do for me, well; but if not, or not without too much trouble, then manage your own way,—whh I shall well believe to be the best that was devisable for me in the matter.
I am in these months particularly held down, and indeed more laden than you can conceive with that intolerable load of Prussian rubbish (whh has many times seemed as if it would really choke the life out of me before I got done with it): let this be my excuse for all short comings; if I do live to get honestly out of this sad whirling Abyss of Brandenburg dust and ashes, I promise to be an idler and a better boy for the remaining days appointed me.
When the Certificate arrives, I will mark the fact, before enclosing and sealing. I remain, Dear Sir,
Yours with many regards
T. Carlyle
Charles Butler Esq. N. Yk
Wedny morning, 14 April. Not till now did the Document come; but here it now is, all in proper form I think,—and truly a very simple straight operation it has been, in contradiction to my recluse fancyings! I enclose it, with my blessings; and wish you a happy deliverance,—flying back to my Prussian rubbish.— T. C.


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Nashville's bid to build its first high-capacity transit line is dead, the Tennessean is reporting today. It's a victory for the Koch brothers-funded local chapter of Americans for Prosperity and a defeat for the city's near-term hopes of transitioning to less congested, more sustainable streets. The project, known as the Amp, called for a 7-mile busway linking growing East Nashville to downtown and parts of the city's west end.

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Jason Young has been named the new director of the School of Architecture of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He becomes acting director on August 1. Young, a researcher specializing in contemporary conditions of American urbanism, brings over twenty years of teaching experience to the College of Architecture and Design. He comes to Knoxville from the University of Michigan, where he was an associate professor in the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning.

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I am finally working on the material from that survey
Back in the summer of 2004 we did a week-long land snail survey of a national park in western Turkey. We followed an intense schedule, which we referred to as the snail bootcamp: we would get up early in the morning, eat breakfast, drive to the park, collect until sunset, drive back home, eat dinner, work on the day's collections, go to bed. The next day it would be the same schedule over again. I don't know about the other guys, but I was having fun. We did take 2 breaks lasting 3 days, but only to collect elsewhere.
One of those side trips resulted in the discovery of a new clausiliid species, Idyla aydinensis, that was the subject of this post. A survey we did in Istanbul that summer that also resulted in a publication and was the subject of this post. But the results of the survey of the national park, the main activity of that season, still haven't seen the day light. And the reason for that is that yours truly, who has about 90% of the specimens in his possession, has been dragging his feet.
My tasks are easier said than done: sort thru the bags and bags of shells, check the identifications we did in Turkey, identify what hasn't been identified, take measurements and photographs when necessary, get the lots ready for deposition into museums, prepare a species list and write the manuscript. But the wholly justified complaints and reminders of my co-workers finally reached a point where I decided I couldn't procrastinate anymore. I actually enjoy doing every one of my tasks, it's just that...
So, a couple of weeks ago I set up in the basement a table dedicated to the specimens of the said survey.
There are still many bags that we didn't have time to sort thru during our evening sessions while in Turkey. I really get a kick out of pouring the contents of such a bag into a tray and casting my eyes on them for the first time. Ooh, I wonder what's in this one? It's like opening a present.
These were from our station D24.
You can see 2 clausiliids, Albinaria puella and Bulgarica denticulata, Cantareus aspersus, Metafruticicola redtenbacheri and the flat Lindholmiola lens. The plastic tube is holding the micro shells.
Two of the most interesting specimens from this station were not even complete shells.
These two Cantareus aspersus shells were predated by an unknown predator that peeled the shells spirally to get to the snails. I suspect some rodent was the culprit. The larger shell on the right was probably an adult.
More to come about the interesting stuff from this survey as I make progress.


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The Connecticut Science Center will host the Chocolate World Expo on Sunday, April 27 from 10:00am–7:00pm. This is a special event and the Science Center will be CLOSED to the public for Chocolate World Expo. To attend Chocolate World Expo, you must buy a Chocolate World Expo ticket in advance, either online or by calling (860) SCIENCE [724.3623]. Tickets are $15 Adults / $10 Youth for Science Center Members and $19 Adults / $14 Youth for non-members. To obtain their discount, current Science Center Members should use the special Chocolate World coupon code that was emailed to them when purchasing online, or they can purchase in-person in advance at the Science Center and present their Membership card to receive the discount.
Attendees will enjoy a different chocolaty treat with every step throughout the Connecticut Science Center. The confections range from the simple to the elaborate, including chocolates, baked goods, gelato and much more. All of these delicious items will be available for purchase as well as sampling. Chef Barret Beyer, Long Island native who was a Fan Favourite on Hell's Kitchen Season 11, will do live cooking demonstrations throughout the day. Because Chocolate World Expo is a popular event and attracts a large volume of people, the Science Center recommends visiting after 3:00pm to avoid the crowds and traffic.
While you are in the area, you can walk to the Second Annual Riverfront Earth Day Festival in the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. This free event runs from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, following an Interfaith Prayer Service and March hosted by The Interreligious Eco-Justice Network and the Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry of the Archdiocese of Hartford begining at Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford at 12:45 pm. Attendees will walk less than one mile to the Riverfront Mortensen Plaza to join the Earth Day Festival at the Plaza and kick off Riverfront's spring season.
Live entertainment features the Sonia Plumb Dance Company, the Hartford Steel Symphony, Cyril the Sorcerer and more! Other festival highlights include food trucks, educational displays & workshops, and inspirational speakers. The event is FREE and family-friendly.


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With Easter on the horizon, many people are thinking Spring and are looking forward to their non-winter sports like golf, biking, swimming, fishing, or other forms of recreation. However, many resorts in Colorado are extending their season.
Aspen/Snowmass closes down its daily operations on April 20th. However, Aspen Mountain will re-open for the weekends of April 26-27 and May 3-4.
Winter Park has extended its season through April 27th. Breckenridge has done the same. Loveland Ski Area will close on May 4th.
At this rate, Arapahoe Basin (A-Basin) which is typically the last ski area to close in Colorado will be open until June 2014 and maybe even longer.
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The first book in 'The Monsterjunkies' series took the readers by surprise, and not only with the well-developed characters and the action that was placed in a dark, gothic universe. Reviewers praised the novel for its realistic portrayal of bullying and the effects it can have on teenagers who are just discovering who they are. Authors Erik Daniel Shein and Theresa A. Gates have recently published the second book in the series, 'Sanctuary', which continues the adventures of the Monsterjunkies. Those who have read the first book already know that the Monsterjunkies are the coolest American family ever.
The novel picks up a year after the events in the first book. The Monsterjunkies have finally opened the gates of their macabre mansion to a few trusted friends. Unfortunately, this doesn't mean that the torture the two teenagers, Crow and Indigo, suffered at school the previous year has suddenly stopped. Their schoolmates refuse to understand them and accept them for who they are. Crow is constantly bullied because he chooses to wear gothic clothes, because he is different, and because his name is Monsterjunkie. Some of the reasons for which he is bullied are absolutely silly, but knowing this doesn't help Crow in any way. The last time he retaliated things didn't go very well, so now he really doesn't know what he's supposed to do to make everyone leave him alone.
And if this weren't enough, Crow also has to deal with the fact that his sister is leaving. Then, his father expects him to carry on the family legacy in cryptozoology, and the pressure he feels is too much for him. The teenage boy finds himself in an almost impossible situation. Bullied by Ruth Grimes, stressed by his parents, and tortured by his own dark past, Crow has to find a way to survive all this.
To top it all, it seems that no one wants the Monsterjunkies in Foggy Point, Maine. There are people who want the real estate their mysterious mansion sits on, and they are ready to do everything it takes to take it. They will expose them for illegally harboring exotic wildlife, so the Monsterjunkies have to stay united if they want to protect their bat colony and their weird pets.
'Sanctuary' is a middle grade-young adult novel that tackles a very important topic: bullying. Too many children and teenagers are bullied by their schoolmates every day because they are different, or simply because they seem too weak to defend themselves. Young readers will have a lot to learn from this series. 'The Monsterjunkies' can even change their perspective on bullying by helping them understand why it happens and why some people become bullies. Finally, the series can help them find their own solutions to this problem.


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The morality standard for television used to be so high and defined, televisions shows depicting the bedroom of "Father Knows Best", "Leave it to Beaver", or "I Love Lucy" would have the unmarried television marriages with double beds so the unseemly idea of fornication would not be conveyed on the screen.
Flaunting any type of sexual situation both real or imagined has no barriers today, an example of how far the morality standards have eroded in entertainment….that is if one can stomach it as amusing.
In the movie classic "Gone With the Wind", when actor Clark Gable thundered, "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn!", it touched off a firestorm of public indignity. Profanity laced language routinely is now spoken through all entertainment vehicles with even F-bombs being of no consequence.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTyjVHMCMmQ
For lack of a better word in movies of the past, murder and killing were treated with respect for the audience. Now one is exposed to grotesque scenes where blood and body parts are strewn about in a not too uncommon Texas Chainsaw Massacre narrative. One just cannot just be killed….you need a slaughter scene.
The growth and worsening of prolific sexual depravity is driving a pornographic industry that is now topping ten billion dollars annually in America, bigger than professional football, basketball, and baseball combined. The focal point of pornographic production lies north of Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley dubiously anointed "The Smut Capital".
A new California condom law may finally chase the pornography industry to neighboring Las Vegas, Nevada and many of the Golden State are saying, good riddance. http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2014/01/17/porn-production-moves-to-las-vegas-after-california-condom-law/
The appetite for pornography has grown exponentially from the backroom dark corners of society to mainstream acceptance. Benefactors cashing in on America's addiction to pornography are making it available in hotel rooms as Marriott, and General Motors interest in Direct TV pays off handsomely to the bottom line. One does not have to sneak off to a seedy adult theater, one can go upscale.
One of the more devastating impacts of pornography plagues the ministry of religious organizations as clergy are admitting to a personal addiction to sexual material available on the Internet.
Sexual assaults are being reported in record numbers in our military, educational institutions, and general workplaces. Are these independent examples by chance or is a demonic spiritual force of lust driving pornography?
When a 6.7 earthquake in 1971 hit Sylmar, one could debate that a mere coincidence took place. But as the industry of pornography has taken root in growth, so has the number of earthquakes increased. Could it be that sexual depravity curses the land? God gives a spiritual clue to what is happening.
In Leviticus 18 it outlines a whole series of sexual sins or immoral behavior that God declares of "visiting the iniquity" of those specific actions.
"The land itself vomiteth out her inhabitants" which strongly suggests by "the land convulsing" could unleash some type of natural disaster since the land is defiled. Being "spued out of the land" has both a spiritual and physical application.
The type of disaster could be flood or earthquake. The idea that sexual depravity unleashes the phenomenon of natural disasters brings interesting ramifications.
Nobody knows how Creation took place or what processes governs it. Adam and Eve clearly demonstrated that sin had an impact on the physical attributes of existence. Sin assists in deteriorating physical aspects of creation. What if this very principle is associated to the very spiritual/physical pattern which governs the Earth?
It is uncanny how earthquakes or floods drive the cleansing and restoration of the planet. When one inspects what is declared in Deuteronomy 4:26, "I call heaven and Earth to witness against you this day, that ye shall soon utterly perish from off the land whereunto ye go over Jordan to possess it…"
Again in Deuteronomy 30: 19, a powerful spiritual law is established, "I call heaven and Earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live."
God does not do the cursing, but the spiritual "karma" establish will bless or curse based on what action is taken.
God does not relish bringing punishment or is in a big hurry to dispense justice for wrongdoing. The "iniquity of the Ammorites is not yet full" discloses an example of God's patience for mankind to repent from sin. There are many examples of God relenting once repentance is demonstrated by the people.
It is God's desire that none perish, unfortunately God limiting Himself by His word does not allow Him to interfere with the free moral choices made. This issue is badly understood by many that do not understand why God does not use His power to immediately fix things. God does not interfere with the impact of sin nor adjusts its course.
It is written, when sin abounds, grace shall that much more abound.
Even in the darkness of the San Fernando Valley where the majority pornography is produced, the Spirit of God labors to have their hearts turned to repentance. There is light available to convert the darkness.


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Five-time failed bidder Budapest is one of five cities officially bidding for the 2024 Olympics. Hoping that the sixth time will be the charm for the Hungarian capital, take a look at the 10 cities that have been most often snubbed as Summer Olympics hosts.
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This is the first article in a series that will highlight specialty yarns from different manufacturers. Lion Brand has many specialty yarns. One of my favorites is Moonlight Mohair. This yarn is a blend of 57 percent acrylic, 28 percent mohair, 9 percent cotton, and 6 percent metallic thread. It is sold in 50 gram, 82 yard skeins. You can usually find it at retail craft chains, and sometimes you can get a great deal on a three-pack from Lion Brand's website.
Breaking down the content
Almost everyone knows what acrylic is. This is a synthetic yarn. The acrylic in Moonlight Mohair gives stiffness to the yarn and helps to hold the two strands together. Next is mohair. This is an animal fiber, so the yarn is not vegan. Mohair comes from the angora goat—not to be confused with angora yarn which comes from an angora rabbit. The mohair gives the yarn fuzz and when crocheted into a project, the stitches will have a soft halo and provide warmth. Next on the list is cotton. In this particular yarn, the cotton is used as a base for the metallic thread. The metallics are wrapped around the cotton yarn.
Moonlight Mohair has two strands of yarn. As you crochet, you have to be careful to catch both strands on every stitch. This is a bulky yarn—size 5. The skein recommends size K/10.5 or 6.55 mm crochet hook. I found a size L hook to work better. The skein says that you can machine wash this yarn in warm water. I would not risk this, the mohair is likely to felt and your project might shrink. Your project will last longer if you handwash it and lay it flat to dry. Do not use an iron on this yarn, the metallic threads will melt.
What to expect
This is not the type of yarn to use if you want to showcase intricate stitches. Stitching will have a soft halo. Simple stitches like single, double, or treble crochet work well. You might want to use a larger stitch for projects, because the yarn is a little pricey. Big stitches and chunky yarns make projects go quickly and reduce overall yarn costs. Yarn manufacturers are saying that chunky yarn is the fashion go-to for 2014.
The yarn band for Moonlight Mohair yarn has a pattern for knit scarf done on the bias. For those who crochet, the Moonlight Mohair Scarf pattern found on Craftsy, is a free pattern that makes a wonderful scarf. This scarf is large enough to provide warmth and you can wrap it in a variety of ways. It is finished with fringe. It is a simple scarf pattern done in half-double crochet and edged in single crochet.
A search on Lion Brand's website for crochet patterns featuring Moonlight Mohair yarn turned up very little. Most of the patterns called for yarns in addition to Moonlight Mohair that were discontinued. One pattern that looked promising was the Potato Chip Ruffled Scarf. This project can be done in a weekend. It uses a size K crochet hook and 4 skeins of yarn. The scarf is 60 inches long. This is another free pattern, but you have to register with Lion Brand with your email address and password in order to download the patterns.
Lynda Altman is a professional crafter and writer. She started crocheting as a young child. She crochets, quilts, sews, and creates beaded jewelry. Lynda loves vintage stitching samplers and enjoys counted cross stitch. You can find her work for sale on Etsy. She writes a crochet blog called The Granny Squared. You can contact her at the above link or on Twitter @fusgeyer.