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Would you like to create a blog button with a grab box underneath, so your blog friends can grab your button to display on their blog? A blog button with the button code displayed underneath is a quick way for those who read your blog to capture your blog button to display on their sidebar, giving them a quick link back to your blog.
Creating a blog button can be a bit tricky. When I first learned how to create a button with the code underneath, it took me several tries before I finally got it to work. The directions I found back then were not real clear. It really isn't hard but it can be confusing when you first attempt it. I've broken it down into a few easy-to-follow steps, in case you would like to make one for your blog.
First things, first:
There are two things you must have prior to creating your blog button
1. An image you want to represent your blog
2. A place to "host" or store that image.
The Image:
If you're handy with Photoshop or some other photo editing site (you'll find a list of them HERE) you may wish to create your own button image.
When making the image that will act as your blog button, you don't want it to be too large because that could discourage folks from taking it to display on their blog or sidebar. Usually 125 x 125 pixel image is a nice size for a blog button.
A Place to Host or Store the Image:
Once you have the image/picture that will represent your blog, it will need to be hosted some place. Just as the photos you upload to your blog are stored or hosted on a server somewhere (images on Blogger blogs are hosted at Picasa,) the blog button you post on your sidebar for others to take will need to be hosted or stored some place, too.
If you blog on Blogger, I have found the easiest place to host images is with Picasa, since that's the same place the pictures you use on your Blogger blog are hosted. The easiest way to have your blog button stored or hosted in Picasa is to create a "draft" post, and upload the button image to that post. You'll never actually "publish" the post, it will remain a "draft" post forever because there is no need to actually publish it. You just need it stored somewhere and Picasa will do just fine.
There may be another way to host a blog button in Picasa without creating a draft post, but this way has worked well for my needs. It's the same place I host the Metamorphosis Monday and Tablescape Thursday party buttons. I have one "draft" post saved in Blogger where I upload all the button images I need to host.
You can also upload/host your button image with Photobucket but after the button has been taken and placed on a lot of sidebars, you'll get a notice that you've exceeded your bandwidth/storage space with them and they will start billing you. I know because it happened to me. That's why I store my button images in a draft post with my blog host now.
Important: If you create a draft post for storing your blog button and future party buttons, make the title of the post "DON'T DELETE: Blog and Party Buttons" or something that will prevent you from ever accidentally deleting the draft post. If you accidentally delete the draft post, it would remove your blog button from any place it had been posted.
Next Step:
So, you've created your draft post and you've uploaded your 125 x 125 jpeg button image to it. Now you're ready to create the code. Don't be intimidated…it isn't that hard. Promise.
Here's how:
Open a word document and copy and paste all the code you see below onto the document. You're going to be making some changes to the code, so copying and pasting it to a word document just gives you a place to work on it. So, let's get started. Go ahead and copy and paste all of this code to a word document…I'll wait.
<textarea id="code-source" rows="3″ name="code-source"></textarea>
IMPORTANT: I'm also showing my code below because WordPress does weird stuff and turns the quotation marks backwards when you copy code in to the Visual side of a post. When you copy and paste the code above, you'll see quotation marks going backwards. Arrggg. So, click on the picture below to enlarge it for a better view and make sure your quotation marks in your code are turned the same way as what you see below.
Okay, got that done? Now, it's very important to follow the directions carefully for this process to work. If you accidentally erase a set of quotation marks or get a character out of place, your button will not work or look as it should. Unfortunately, with code there's not much room for error. If you should accidentally delete something, don't fret. Just start over and give it another go.
Here are the changes you'll need to make to the above code to create a button with code underneath for your blog:
Step 1: In the two locations where you see the name of my blog, Between Naps on the Porch in purple, replace that with the name of your blog. It's okay to type it with spaces just as you see mine written. Remember, you don't want to accidentally erase the quotation marks.
Step 2: In the two locations where you see the blog address for BNOTP written in red, replace that with your blog address. You can copy and paste it from the address bar when you bring your blog up on your computer. Again, don't leave off the forward slash or any of the other parts of the address and don't add any stray marks. Just keep referring back to the code above that represents my blog button to see if you're leaving anything out. You just want to replace the part in red with your blog address.
Step 3: In the two locations where you see the blue code, replace that code with the code that represents your button image. How do you get this?
Here's how:
Open up the draft post where you've uploaded/stored your blog button image, just as if you were going to "edit" the post. Flip from the "compose" view over to the "html" view. Have you ever visited the html view of your posts? If not, it will just look like a bunch of code…similar to the code shown below.
The code you need is the code that starts with http and ends with .jpg and is located in the lower part of the image code. I've highlighted it in blue below on my image code so you can about where you'll find it in your image code. (Note: there are two sections in the the image code that start with http and end with jpg. You want the second one…see where I've highlighted in blue below.)
Copy just that section of your image code from the html view of your draft post and paste it into the two places where you see the blue code for my blog button, replacing my code with yours. Again, be careful to not erase the quotation marks or if you do, replace them.
That's it…you now have the code for your blog button. Save that word document where you can find it when you need it.
Step 4:
Now, you just need to add all the code you've created to your sidebar using the "html/javascript" gadget. Once you've uploaded it as a gadget to your side bar, click on "save" and it should look like this below: an image that represents YOUR blog (your blog button) and some code underneath that folks who visit your blog can copy and add to their blog's sidebar (again using the html gadget) for a quick link back to your blog.
If for any reason your button doesn't look right or part of it is missing, just start over fresh. Once you make one button, it's a cinch to make others. You can use this tutorial to make a blog party button for folks to grab whenever you are hosting a party on your blog. Of course, you may want the image to be a bit larger for a party button.
Hope you found this tutorial helpful!


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Guilmet, a sophomore from
In addition to being the unanimous choice for the pitcher of the year, Guilmet was one of just two players to receive all first place votes by the conference coaches for the All-Pac-10 team. Pac-10 Player of the Year/All-Pac-10 first baseman Brett Wallace of
Pac-10 Pitcher of the Year ?-
With a Pac-10-best 11-1 overall record, Guilmet leads the conference in wins (11), ERA (1.58), opponent batting average (.200) and strikeouts (126). He has gone seven or more innings in 13 of 15 starts this season, has tossed five complete games, thrown two CG shutouts and has combined with the bullpen on another two blankings.
One of 10 national semifinalists for the Roger Clemens Award, he has been recognized as the Collegiate Baseball/Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week a school record three times this year, as well as garnering four Pac-10 Pitcher of the Week nods.
With a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 5-to-1, Guilmet has punched out 10 or more hitters in a game five times this season and nine or more in eight contests. In a complete game effort against Stanford in
Out of his 120 innings pitched this season, 105 of them have been scoreless frames and he has allowed multiple runs in an inning just five times in 2007. He has not given up a single run in six starts, has allowed seven or less hits in 12 of 15 outings and has walked two or less 12 times.
First Team All-Pac-10
As UA's other representative on the All-Pac-10 team, Rhinehart enters UA's three-game series against
Rhinehart and Guilmet's first career all-conference selections makes them the 12th and 13th first-team All-Pac-10 selection in six seasons under Andy Lopez.
Honorable mention All-Pac-10
3B Brad Glenn (.344, 42 R, 17 2B, 2 3B, 9 HR, 57 RBI), LHP Brad Mills (9-4, 3.92 ERA, 79 K), CF T.J. Steele (.340, 38 R, 12 2B, 4 3B, 7 HR, 46 RBI), RHP Jason Stoffel (4-0, 3 saves, 2.38 ERA, 36 K) and 1B C.J. Ziegler (.347, 52 R, 22 2B, 2 3B, 10 HR, 56 RBI) were all named honorable mention All-Pac-10 selections.
|2007 Pac-10 Awards
|Pac-10 Player of the Year
|Brett Wallace, Arizona State
|Pac-10 Pitcher of the Year
|Preston Guilmet, Arizona
|Co-Pac-10 Newcomer of the Year
|Gabe Cohen, UCLA
|Grant Green, USC
|Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year
|Eric Sogard, Arizona State
|Pac-10 Coach of the Year
|Pat Murphy, Arizona State
|Arizona's 2007 First Team All-Pac-10 Selections
|Preston Guilmet
|Bill Rhinehart
|Arizona's Honorable Mention All-Pac-10 Selections
|Brad Glenn
|Brad Mills
|T.J. Steele
|Jason Stoffel
|C.J. Ziegler
|Arizona's Pac-10 Players/Pitchers of the Year
|Terry Francona
|Pac-10 South Player of the Year
|Chip Hale
|Pac-10 South Player of the Year
|Scott Erickson
|Co-Pac-10 South Player of the Year
|Alan Zinter
|Co-Pac-10 South Player of the Year
|Trevor Crowe
|Co-Pac-10 Player of the Year
|Preston Guilmet
|Pac-10 Pitcher of the Year
Scott Erickson was named the Pac-10 South Co-Player of the Year with teammate Alan Zinter. The conference coaches started to select seperate players and pitchers of the year when the Pac-10 North and South joined in 1999.

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Ford Motor Company announced today that its board of directors has approved a move to repurchase up to 116 million shares of Ford common stock. Ford says this move is intended to offset share dilution and help improve shareholder returns.
Ford said up to 103 million shares will be repurchased to offset the dilutive effect of potential conversions of its 4.25% Senior Convertible Notes due November 15, 2016. In addition, up to 12.6 million shares will be repurchased to offset the dilutive effect of share-based employee incentive compensation granted in 2014.
"These actions are consistent with our overall capital strategy to take anti-dilutive actions and position ourselves to further reduce Automotive debt," said Bob Shanks, executive vice president and chief financial officer. "The strength of our cash generation gives us confidence to take these actions to enhance shareholder returns. With these actions, we will reduce our diluted shares by about 3 percent."
According to The Detroit News, as of April 30, there were 3.88 billion shares of Ford common stock and 70.8 million shares of Ford's Class B stock. According to Automotive News, the Ford family owns all 70 million shares of the Class B stock. Class B shares make up less than 2 percent of outstanding Ford shares, but hold 40 percent of the voting power.


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Ambassadors have a major role to play in making the revitalized education program successful. They are charged with building excitement and support for the program by motivating, educating and inspiring Toastmasters around the world. This calls for members who are skilled and enthusiastic speakers and communicators.
This group of Ambassadors consists of approximately 1,500 volunteers. There is one Ambassador for every 10 clubs within a district, and one Chief Ambassador for every district.
The role of Chief Ambassador includes:
- Leading the Ambassadors of the district
- Educating the Ambassadors and other members about the revitalized program
- Providing updates as the project progresses
- Explaining the program's enhancements and benefits
- Serving as a conduit between the development team and Ambassadors
- Answering members' questions
The role of Ambassador includes:
- Educating other members about the revitalized program
- Providing updates as the project progresses
- Explaining the program's enhancements
- Spreading the word about its benefits for Toastmasters
- Visiting clubs and answer members' questions
- Working closely with the Chief Ambassador to share member feedback and questions
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The Pirates in Men's Pants Safehouse is a hotel suite located in the Pirates in Men's Pants hotel and casino on The Strip, Las Venturas in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Carl Johnson, the player character, can purchase the hotel suite for $6,000. The suite does not come with a garage and vehicles can not be stored there.


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Friends of Tuten Park announces a series of seven topics on Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., within the months of September and October, for those who want to plant in either their gardens or in their lawns.
Topics for the series "How to Achieve a Successful Garden" will include:
"The ABCs of Gardening" presented by George Hutchinson, Master Gardener, on September 6; "Soil Preparation" presented by John Romero, Master Gardener, on September 13; "Vegetable Gardening" presented by Brian Pitre, Master Gardener, on September 20; "Citrus Grafting" presented by Pam Langley, Master Gardener, and Ervin McClelland, Master Gardener, on September 27; "Flower Gardening" presented by Harriett Green, Master Gardener, on October 4; "Landscaping and Lawns" presented by Emily Shirley, Master Gardener, on October 11; and "Integrative Pest Management" presented by Pam Langley, Master Gardener, on October 18.
All series topics will be held at the Tuten Park Education Building, 3801 Nelson Rd.
The programs are free to the public, but seating is limited to 25 attendees. For course registration, or more information, e-mail: email@example.com.
Community-based Friends of Tuten Park was formed by the City in 2011 to assist in furthering the mission of the park -- that it be used as a woodland park and as a sanctuary for birds, native flowers and trees. Tuten Park was donated to the City by the Tuten family with the stipulation that the land be dedicated to the enjoyment and education of the public and, particularly, its youth.


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This page contains content from Summer School 2012. For current information, visit the Harvard Summer School website at www.summer.harvard.edu.
English Proficiency Requirement
English is the language of instruction at Harvard Summer School. You must be proficient in English, unless you are enrolled only in Institute for English Language Programs (IEL) courses (for which basic English literacy is required). In all Summer School courses except IEL:
- Your oral comprehension and expression must be sufficient for effective class participation.
- Your reading comprehension and writing skills must be sufficient for responding clearly and accurately to course assignments.
- Your comprehension and communication skills must be sufficient for completing examinations without the use of dictionaries or other exam aids, except those authorized by the instructor for all students taking the exam.
- You may be dropped from a course for a full-tuition refund if the instructor determines before the full-tuition refund deadline that you lack the English proficiency required for the course. After the full-tuition refund deadline, you may be excluded from a course for no refund if the instructor determines that your lack of English proficiency is disruptive to the progress of instruction.
If your primary language is not English, you must provide one of the official minimum test scores listed below to demonstrate English proficiency. Your registration is conditional until you meet this requirement. If you do not meet the requirement, you will be dropped from your courses after May 21. Please note the following additional deadlines below.
Deadlines for meeting the requirement
- If you request an I-20: You must meet the requirement before an I-20 can be issued and no later than Monday, May 7. If you do not meet the requirement by May 7, an I-20 will not be issued to you.
- All other students: Meet the requirement by Monday, May 21, or you will be dropped from courses.
- Secondary School Program applicants: See SSP Admission for instructions.
How to meet the requirement
Earn the minimum score on any of the following tests.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Earn 1 of the following scores on the TOEFL. Have your scores sent directly from the Educational Testing Service to the Harvard Summer School Registrar's Office, institution code 8578:
- A minimum score of 250 on the computer-based TOEFL
- A minimum score of 100 on the Internet-based TOEFL
- A minimum score of 600 on the paper-based TOEFL
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Earn a minimum score of band 7.0 on the IELTS.
English language placement test for local students
If you live in the area but cannot provide results from the above tests, take the Harvard University English language placement test by May 15 and earn a score of 76 or higher.
Test dates: March 14, April 7 and 26, or May 15 on the Harvard campus.
Online reservations are required. Space is limited.
- Log in or create an account.
- Select "Placement Tests" from the menu.
- Select "Make English Placement Test Reservation" from the menu.
If you have earned a passing score on the test in a prior term, you do not need to take the test again.
Alternate proof of proficiency appeal
If you are not local and cannot take the TOEFL or IELTS, you may appeal to submit alternate proof of proficiency, as follows:
If you have taken the Institutional TOEFL; the University of Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), or Business English Certificate Higher (BEC Higher); the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC, 800 or higher); or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic, 68 or higher), you may submit official score reports for these tests.
- If you have taken or are currently taking courses other than English language skills courses at a college or university located in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, and the United States at which English is the sole language of instruction, you may submit an official transcript.
Appeals are considered case-by-case until the deadline that applies to you. Materials must be accompanied by the English proficiency appeal form. Submitting an appeal does not guarantee that you will meet the requirement.
How to appeal
Secondary School Program (SSP) applicants: submit your materials to the SSP office.
All other students, first register for courses, then submit the English proficiency appeal form with your supporting documents so they are received in the Registrar's Office by the following dates:
- May 7 for students who are requesting I-20s
- May 21 for other students
Submit materials for appeal
By fax
(617) 998-8479
By mail
Harvard Summer School Registrar's Office
51 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Appeals will not be considered if they are received after the applicable deadline or if you are registered for IEL courses only. No letters of reference, résumés, or certificates of English language study will be considered. Submitting an appeal does not guarantee approval.
Most appeals are approved for 1 semester only, and minimum test scores are required for future enrollment. Appeals approved for course enrollment do not affect the English proficiency requirement for Extension School degree program admission.
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Sometimes I tell stories. This one is always on my mind during Spring Break season.
My junior year of college I wasn't able to take a Spring Break trip for reasons that escape me now. Instead, a small group of my sorority sisters and I decided to take a trip the week after Finals. The destination was Mexico. The theme was freedom.
The second night of vacation we donned short little dresses and signed up for a booze cruise, which was less a cruise and more a big yellow school bus hauling intoxicated twenty-somethings from crowded bar to crowded bar. During one of the transports, I met a boy named Rocky. He was Australian, and also with a group of college friends.
Fascinated by anything with an accent, I batted my eyes and giggled nervously. He was cute, and I was in the phase of life when even the most passing encounter holds hope for a great romance. We met up with Rocky and his friends the next night and the next. He asked me to take a walk with him on the beach and I accepted. It was the first time we'd been alone, and we departed from my hotel room with nothing but a casual wave and wink from my friends.
The walk was uneventful. I think we held hands and I'm almost sure I asked inane questions about kangaroos. We weren't gone more than an hour, and at the top of the hotel steps he gave me a sweet but brief kiss.
The whole episode wasn't memorable enough to hold onto until years later when the Natalie Holloway case became international news. I remember sitting in my tiny office in Los Angeles and reading her story on the internet and coming close to tears over the heartbreak of it. I watched the eye rolls when she was referred to as a "good girl," and I was furious when anyone expressed anything other than sadness at the situation.
Just weeks away from turning twenty-one, that trip to Mexico was the first time I had consumed alcohol. I wasn't the quintessential "good girl," but I was mostly so. I did not party in college, I steered clear of many of the bad decisions that I could have made during that impressionable age. The night I took the walk alone with a stranger in a foreign country, I had not had a single drink.
People do stupid stuff. Sometimes they regret it the rest of their lives and sometimes they experience waves of relief that there turned out to be nothing to regret. I'm lucky that in this situation it was the latter, but I'm always aware of how easily this story could have had a different ending.
Go easy on yourself. Take care of your friends. Teach your daughters to do the same.


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CENTER VALLEY, Pa. - The Patriot League led the nation among conferences reporting both graduation success rates and federal graduation rates in the NCAA graduation rates report released on Thursday.
The data was compiled for the four-class average of student-athletes that entered their schools from 2003-06.
Each of the four Patriot League classes came in at a rate of 92 percent or higher in graduation success rates, and 84 percent or better in federal graduation rates. The Patriot League also had the best four-year graduation success rates and federal graduation rates in the nation for football, men's basketball and baseball, and the top federal graduation rate in women's basketball. The Ivy League was not included in the conference data released by the NCAA.
In addition to the four-year rates, the Patriot League scored highest with the most recent recorded graduating class that entered school in 2006. The League graduation success rate of 94 percent and federal graduation rate of 87 percent for the were the top marks within the four-year cycle, while men's basketball continued its surge upwards with a perfect 100 percent graduation success rate for the class entering in 2006.
All 10 Patriot League schools excelled in the graduation success rates data, with Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross and Lafayette all tying for fourth in the nation with a 98 percent rate. American, Boston University and Loyola University Maryland were not far behind at 95 percent, while Lehigh, Army and Navy each came in at 90 percent.
Bucknell matched Stanford to lead the nation with a 93 percent federal graduation rate, while Holy Cross and Lafayette were in a tie for third place at 89 percent and Colgate was in sixth nationally at 88 percent. Lehigh (82), Loyola (82), Boston (79) and American (74) also put up impressive scores in the data. Army and Navy do not report federal graduation rates because they do not offer athletics aid.
Patriot League members combined to have 105 League sponsored teams reporting a perfect 100 percent graduation success rate, while of that group 45 also reported a perfect score on federal graduation rates. There were also 12 non-League teams from full member schools to report 100 percent graduation success rates, bringing the overall total from full members to 117.
The GSR for the last four graduating classes of all Division I student-athletes (2003-06) bumped up one point to 81 percent. Only a handful of Patriot League teams fell below the national average, with five Patriot League schools placing all of their League-sponsored squads above the 81 percent mark.
Bucknell had 18 of its Patriot League-sponsored teams record perfect 100 percent graduation success rates, while Holy Cross and Colgate each had 16 and Lafayette had 14. When teams that play outside of the Patriot League are factored in, Bucknell had 21 overall squads reporting at 100 percent while Colgate had 19 and Holy Cross totaled 18.
The NCAA's Graduation Success Rate includes transfer students and student-athletes who leave in good academic standing, unlike the federal graduation rate, which does not count transfers. The GSR and federal rate calculations measure graduation over six years from first-time college enrollment.
The federal graduation rate, while less inclusive than the GSR, provides the only measure of historic academic comparison between student-athletes and the general student body. By this standard, student-athletes consistently outperform nearly all their peers in the student body.
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Baltimore police investigating three homicides over the last 24 hours
BALTIMORE - Baltimore police are investigating two homicides that occurred early morning Wednesday.
Just before 4 a.m., police responded to an area hospital after a man was shot in his chest in the 2200 block of Cedley Street. The man was pronounced dead about 10 minutes after he walked into the hospital.
About two hours later, officers conducting an investigation in the 3400 block of Piedmont Avenue discovered the body of a deceased adult who appeared to have severe trauma to the body.
Police said Wednesday the victim was a transgender woman, who identified herself as Mia Henderson. The 26-year-old victim's government issued name is Kevin Long, police said. The victim's last known address was in the 3000 block of Littleton Road.
Homicide detectives are investigating both incidents. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2100.
There have been three homicides in the last 24 hours in the city.
A 32-year-old man was shot multiple times in the area of Bentalou Street and Windsor Avenue in west Baltimore late Tuesday afternoon. He later died from his injuries.


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Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 previewed; might cost €599
Officially announced just two days ago, Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 is one of the new Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphones that should be available starting October 6 – in some markets, at least.
Following the footsteps of Xperia X1, the X2 comes with a touchscreen display and a full QWERTY keyboard. The new smartphone also has Xperia panels – and Sony Ericsson has done a wise thing by releasing the Panels SDK so that developers can create new panels.
The Xperia X2 has recently been previewed by Mobile-review.
Both the black and the silver editions of the smartphone were photographed – and the black one looks arguably nicer.
Overall, the X2 seems to be better built than the X1. Reportedly, the X2 has a nice WVGA touchscreen display, "excellent" QWERTY keyboard, loud speakers, and nicely integrated panels.
The new smartphone uses the same processor as the X1 – Qualcomm MSM 7200 at 528MHz. Hopefully, this will do its job well. The X2 previewed by Mobile-review is not the final version of the device, so it's not clear yet how the final version will perform.
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Mobile-review expects the Xperia X2 to be priced at about 28,000 Russian rubles (€617 or $880).
This price is sort of confirmed by HDblog.it (via WMPoweruser): they say that the X2 will be launched in Italy in late October, for €500 – €600 (most probably €599).


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Celebrity Deaths: 2011 Famous Deaths List
The official celebrity deaths in 2011 watch list. Check out the Celebrity Deaths of 2012 as well as the more recent celeb deaths in 2013. What famous celebrities died in 2011? These famous deaths in 2011 are actors, musicians, and notable people we mourn the passing of. This list includes pictures of the deceased celebrities as well as brief obituaries commemorating these well-known celebrity passings.
Which celebrities died in 2011? The more recent deaths are listed at the top of this list, but you can sort the well-known obit list alphabetically by the name column. Celebrity deaths this year include dead writers, dead celebrities, dead actors, and dead TV personalities. This famous deaths list has any notable people who passed away in 2011, but if we miss any prominent obituaries please let us know in the comments below and we will add them right away. What famous stars died in 2011? If you would like to remember the celebrities that passed on last year, check out our 2010 Celebrity Deaths List. RIP, those who have achieved fame - you will be remembered.
To see the current celeb death list, have a look at famous dead celebrities in 2014.


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Anne J. McNeil, associate professor of chemistry, LSA, and associate professor of macromolecular science and engineering, College of Engineering, has been honored for outstanding contributions to undergraduate education as one this year's recipients of Arthur F. Thurnau professorships, effective July 1.
McNeil has earned local and national teaching awards. She is known for perfectly paced lectures, methodical notes and explanations, real-world examples, and the integration of research to capture students' interest. Early in her career, she challenged students to enhance the scientific content on Wikipedia. This powerful learning initiative built collaboration skills and provided free, high quality scientific knowledge to the public.
Criteria for Thurnau professorships include a strong commitment to students and to teaching and learning, excellence in teaching, innovations in teaching and learning, a strong commitment to working effectively with a diverse student body, a demonstrable impact on students' intellectual and/or artistic development, and contributions to undergraduate education beyond the classroom, studio or lab.
The professorships are named after alumnus Arthur F. Thurnau and supported by the Thurnau Charitable Trust. Recipients receive $20,000 to support teaching activities, including travel, books, equipment and graduate student support.
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ELYRIA – Elyria Post 12 needed every one of the nine at-bats it had in the ninth inning to forge a 10-9 come-from-behind win over Avon Lake Post 211 on Tuesday night at George Day Field.
Trailing 9-5 heading into the bottom of the ninth, Post 12 (6-6) delivered some timely hitting, capped off by John Pulito's game-winning two-run, two-out, bases-loaded single through the hole at shortstop.
"I love those situations," Pulito said. "We battled. All night, my teammates battled. To be in that situation, to bring us through, that was good. We're fighters, man. We'll come out and we'll fight all the way to the end of the game. We're not going to quit."
"He's the best hitter in the county," Post 12 manager Brad Chenoweth said of Pulito. "I walked over to my runner at third base and said, 'I've got a good feeling about this one.' I knew he was going to get a hit. He's been clutch for us so far this year. He's just pounded the ball."
Pulito, who plans on walking onto the baseball team at the University of Arizona, faced the fourth Post 211 pitcher of the inning and worked the count full before lining his single into left field. The clutch hit drove in Andrew Smith and Deke Monk with the tying and winning runs.
Smith had singled home a run earlier in the inning and Monk walked. Justin Kidd got an RBI the painful way when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the ninth.
"They got it done in the end," Chenoweth said. "We struggled early, didn't hit the ball real well, gave up a couple big hits and got behind, but they never gave up. That's one thing about this team, they've got great chemistry and they stay together and pull together."
Early in the game, Post 211 was hitting the ball well.
After a pop-out to start the game, Ryan Rodgers and Connor Delong reached based with singles. Following Mason Wisner's foul-out to first base, Luke Ackerman crushed a three-run home run over the wall in left-center field. Post 12's John Willis had Ackerman down 0-2 before the home run.
Delong and Ackerman came through again, this time in the third inning, as Post 211 scored three runs. Delong started the two-out rally with a solo home run to left-center and after Wisner singled up the middle, Ackerman hit a triple to right-center. Ackerman finished the day with three hits and five RBIs in five trips to the plate.
"Luke's just been a good hitter all year," Post 211 manager Mike Dillon said after his team fell to 14-6. "I think he leads the team in average. He's been hitting the ball hard and found some holes. Chris Delong found some holes and hit one out, too, tonight. Our middle of our batting order has been tough the whole year."
Despite the loss and having five runners thrown or tagged out on the bases, Post 211 got a solid effort from starting pitcher Aaron Shubert.
Shubert threw 156 pitches over eight-plus innings and struck out seven.
"He pitched a hell of a game," Dillon said. "We had all the breaks go against us. We had all the situations go against us, but he kept us in the game and kept us where we needed to be to win the game."
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Genre: Action/Adventure, Comedy
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Captain Jack Sparrow is caught up in another tangled web of supernatural intrigue. Although the curse of the Black Pearl has been lifted, an even more terrifying threat looms over its captain and scurvy crew: it turns out that Jack owes a blood debt to the legendary Davy Jones, Ruler of the Ocean Depths, who captains the ghostly Flying Dutchman, which no other ship can match in speed and stealth. Unless the ever-crafty Jack figures a cunning way out of this Faustian pact, he will be cursed to an afterlife of eternal servitude and damnation in the service of Jones. This startling development interrupts the wedding plans of Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann, who once again find themselves thrust into Jack's misadventures, leading to escalating confrontations with sea monsters, very unfriendly islanders, flamboyant soothsayer Tia Dalma and even the mysterious appearance of Will's long-lost father, Bootstrap Bill. Meanwhile, ruthless pirate hunter Lord Cutler Beckett of the East India Trading Company sets his sights on retrieving the fabled "Dead Man's Chest." According to legend, whoever possesses the Dead Man's Chest gains control of Davy Jones, and Beckett intends to use this awesome power to destroy every last Pirate of the Caribbean once and for all. For times are changing on the high seas, with businessmen and bureaucrats becoming the true pirates--and freewheeling, fun-loving buccaneers like Jack and his crew threatened with extinction.
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Jan 30, 2012 9:15 AM
Aside from the addicts in casinos who never go home, most of us don't start our day by rolling dice. But what if we did? And what if they helped us to make a few conscious efforts to better our life and world? These Dice For Change ($12) give suggestions for good deeds and self-improvement for the day. So what will it be? Go on a walk? Give a gift? Recycle? Give someone a hug? We're liking our options.
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What's Behind the Generali Coup?
As an emergency board meeting at Assicurazioni Generali approaches–hastily called by top shareholder Mediobanca–speculation is mounting about what's behind the coup.
On one side, Mediobanca, backed by a number of private shareholders, is pushing to have chief executive Giovanni Perissinotto ousted. On the other, Mr Perissinotto wrote a pretty straightforward letter to board members giving his version of the story.
A person close to the board said Mediobanca and its camp are acting only on the basis of the company's performance.
Generali's stock is down 31.8% since the beginning of the year. The insurer slashed its 2011 dividend by 56%. Last year, net profit fell to €856 million ($1.06 billion) from €1.7 billion in 2010 due to a slew of write-downs on investments in Greece and the Italian telecommunications sector. First-quarter net profit was down 8% for the first three months of 2011.
So far, Mediobanca's move makes perfect sense.
While Mr. Perissinotto–in a letter to board members circulated Friday–concedes the peformance of the stock has been "unsatisfactory" and blames it on the insurer's "historic" exposure to Italy, he is also clear in saying he thinks he will be ousted for other reasons–poltical ones.
"I know that the independence that the management and I have always tried to pursue has been at times not very helpful to the systemic role that some think Mediobanca should play in [Italy]," he wrote to board members. "It's clear that this independence..has made Mediobanca's management irrationally suspicious."
He refers to the merger between Unipol Gruppo Finanziario, Fondiaria-SAI and related entities of which he openly questions the merits. This transaction has been spearheaded by Mediobanca, to which Fondiaria-SAI owes about €1 billion, and the bank is involved in the merger process to ensure its repayment. This merger would create Italy's second largest insurer.
Mr. Perissinotto wrote in the letter that the issue should rather be that he hasn't "discouraged" other parties to attempt the acquisition of Fondiaria-SAI, likely referring to Palladio and Sator, two funds interested in taking control of Fondiaria-SAI.
What is certain at this stage is that the market seems to welcome Mr. Perissinotto's possible departure. Generali shares shot up by 5.89% and Mediobanca's stock rose 2.84% at today. [Price correct at 14.10 GMT.]


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Wickham wins boss's backing
by Stuart Vose
O'Neill impressed with striker's recent form.
Martin O'Neill has been pleased with the recent progress made by Connor Wickham and says, in time, he will become a "real player".
The 19-year-old made his first senior appearance of the season as a late substitute at Everton last weekend after some impressive showings for the development squad and England's under-21 side.
His goalscoring form hasn't escaped the attention of the Sunderland boss, who admits Wickham has had to develop under considerable pressure since joining the club in summer 2011.
"Connor has been doing exceptionally well in training over the last few weeks and that's very promising," he said.
"It's been a tough time for him because he's come here with a big price tag and he's at a pretty tender age as well.
"There has been pressure on him from day one to go and produce in this league as if he's been here all his life. It's taken a little bit of time to get used to it but he will adjust I'm sure.
"In the course of time, we will see a real player."
Meanwhile O'Neill says he is looking to keep the striker in his squad amidst rumours of a possible loan departure.
"A number of clubs have asked about him and we've already sent David Meyler out to Hull," said the Sunderland boss.
"We don't have the biggest squad in the world. Of course it would be great for some of the younger players like Connor to get those games but we couldn't do it last week because Connor was in our squad – in fact he came on late in the game against Everton. We just don't have the numbers at this moment.
"Plus the fact that now at this particular stage it might be difficult, because we have seven games in the next month. We just can't afford to do that at this moment."


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The Hollywood Bowl amphitheatre has hosted Easter sunrise services for eight decades.
In the final days before Easter Sunday 2010, the Hollywood Bowl has cancelled its 89th annual sunrise service which was planned for April 4.
Due to lack of financial support from sponsors in the current economy, the non-denominational spiritual service will be suspended until next year. For the 90th Easter sunrise service in 2011, volunteers and supporters hope to revive the tradition at the Bowl which started eight decades ago with Hollywood worshipers sitting on an open hillside.
Parking and admission to the annual event were free, but the past two years included a decrease in audience size to about 8,000 people. Sponsorship in 2010 may have been affected by a key organizer falling victim to a stroke, combined with financial fallout.
While the current economic recession has people seeking uplifting events which are free and family-friendly, this one had to be abruptly dropped, and it's unlikely that everyone will get the news in time.
Volunteers plan to be at the Bowl starting at 4:30 am Sunday to direct uninformed worshipers as they arrive.
In related news, the Bel Air Presbyterian Church will hold their service at the Bowl at 11:00 am Easter Sunday. The church's Easter Choir and a professional orchestra will perform, with a Presbyterian pastor presiding.


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The Blessings, who share an appreciation for wine, wanted to create a space for displaying and sharing their collection with guests.
Interior designers Rena Feldman and Kristen Veenstra decided to eschew the traditional wine cellar look in favor of a rustic-modern look that blends perfectly with the room's exposed brick and barrel vaulted ceiling, and other existing elements.
Challenged by a long, narrow floor plan, low ceilings, and uneven floors, Feldman and Veenstra designed a stunning wall with LED lights for storing and showcasing wine and illuminated the space with a chandelier and wall sconces. The result is a secret, speakeasy-style space that surprises and delights the Blessings' guests.
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Come in, relax, and enjoy the spectacular view from the front porch, designed by Gabberts.
First impressions count. Walk into this stunning entrance by Codie Donahue Interior Design.
A fresh and flexible parlor is a modern update on the Victorian space.
Bonnie Birnbaum and Keri Olson strike a balance of traditional and contemporary styles in the dining room.
Angela Parker transforms the historic B&B room into an accessible, refined suite.
A sense of continuation spans three levels of rooms decorated by Becky Kohout.
Functional was the key idea for kitchen designers Sheree Vincent and Letitia Little.
Designers from Indicia elevate the hardest working spaces in the home.
Cozy and warm, the Charlene Ackley-designed living room is a welcoming retreat from the B&B.
A bright, inviting, and luxurious suite by Desi Interior Design is a treat for guests of the B&B.
Twist Interior Design takes on the library suite, creating an intriguing backdrop for intellectual pursuits.
Tailored bedding provides a custom touch to one of the B&B's suites, created by Designs By Martina and Brooke Voss Design.
A serene and sumptuous prelude to the master bedroom is the creation of Linda Gerace-Skinner.
The Blessings' bedroom gets an organic and geometric union of elements by Kimberly Herrick.
A bathroom full of whimsy and character arose from the partnership of Lori Handberg and Diane Lumpkin.
The homey effect from a sloped ceiling is extended through vintage-style decor by Mary Maney.
"Your laundry room doesn't have to be boring." Kristen Sheikh designs a fun and funky task room.
Jodi Mellin and Katie Radcliffe mix sophisticated colors, fabrics, and textures for a one-of-a-kind baby room.
The family room becomes a private retreat with intriguing angled ceilings, designed by Ethan Allen.
Earth tones and some fun fox fabric by Rob Edman and Laura Engen welcome young Weston to his room.
A sweet space for the Blessings' oldest daughter (and an amazing view), designed by Katie Lewis and Angie Picotte.
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Published: Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 6:19 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 6:19 p.m.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH — A holiday event that got its start 22 years ago is set to "light up" the city's beachside commercial hub Friday night.
Strolling Christmas carolers, live music performances, holiday lights and businesses holding open houses serving refreshments from milk, cookies and cider to wine and cheese will be part of the annual Light Up Flagler event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
"It's just a fun, family evening; Santa will be there with his sleigh," said Adele Aletti, president of the Merchants of Flagler Avenue and organizer of the event.
Groups from New Smyrna Beach High School and Marine Discovery Center will be among those providing music. School and nonprofit groups will also be on hand selling homemade ornaments and baked goods. New holiday lights will be displayed throughout the street.
And to make it feel more like Christmas, Aletti said there would also be "snow flurries" during the evening.
Flagler Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic from Peninsula Drive east to Buenos Aires Street beginning at 5 p.m.
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March 26, 2012
DALLAS (SMU) – The Payne Stewart Cup and SMU Men's Golf today announced AT&T as the title sponsor for The Payne Stewart Cup, SMU's premier fund-raising event for the golf program.
"As a major supporter of golf events, AT&T is an ideal fit for the Payne Stewart Cup," said Tournament Chairman, Frank Swingle. "Their leadership in community initiatives and the communications industry is an excellent match for the tournament."
AT&T will serve as the title sponsor of the tournament held annually in tribute to SMU Alumnus, Payne Stewart.
"We are proud to support one of SMU's most significant sporting events and invest in the university's athletic program," said Ron Spears, AT&T Senior Executive Vice President. "At AT&T, we believe in unleashing human capabilities, and we are honored to play a part in the development of the student athletes at SMU."
"We are extremely pleased to have the support of AT&T," said Head Coach, Josh Gregory. "Their sponsorship reinforces the high-quality of the tournament and the bright future for our golf program."
"AT&T will be a tremendous asset for the tournament," said Assistant Coach Jason Enloe. "We are excited to have them on board and look forward to working with them."
Gregory and Enloe are both alumni of SMU. Gregory is a two-time NCAA National Championship winner and GCAA National Coach of the year in 2010 and 2011; he was named Head Coach for the Mustangs in 2011. Enloe, who has notched two Nationwide Tour victories, also joined SMU in 2011.
The Payne Stewart Cup also announced World Golf Hall of Fame Member Raymond Floyd will be the featured speaker at the Payne Stewart Cup Awards Dinner. Floyd, a winner of four major championships and 22 PGA Tour events, is known for his superb short game and mental toughness.
With wins spread over four-decades, he became the first player to win on the PGA Tour and Champions Tour in the same year. Floyd's first tour win came in 1963 at the St. Petersburg Open. He went on to win the Masters in 1976, the PGA Championship in both 1969 and 1982, as well as the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills in 1986. Floyd was an eight-time Ryder Cup team member, serving as Captain in 1989. He has 13 wins on the Champions Tour.
Floyd was one of the first players to combine tremendous power with a soft touch, making him an important player in the evolution of the modern game of golf. Floyd's short game is considered exemplary, and he is often acknowledged as one of the greatest chippers the game has ever seen.
Established in 1999, the Payne Stewart Cup is the primary fundraising event for SMU Men's Golf. In honor of Payne Stewart's commitment to SMU, the tournament bears not only his name and his likeness, but his spirit as well.
Held annually at a select, premier course in Dallas, the event features top business executives, former Mustang golfers, SMU Alumni and fans from the DFW region and beyond.
Having raised more than 1.5 million dollars in support of SMU, The Payne Stewart Cup regularly attracts nationally-renowned speakers and PGA Tour professionals.
Additional information about the tournament can be found at www.smumustangs.com/sports/m-golf or by contacting Dee Ann Bell at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Chelsea. / 8 jany 1847
Dear Maurice
Many thanks for your Book.1 I have read it over with attention; I may say too, with real pleasure and instruction. The first five Lectures are altogether according to my own heart: if in the three others I can get less anchorage (which you will not be surprised at) and find myself in an obscurer element; here too I land from time to time on beautiful little islands of Candour, of manful pious truth, and can very profitably pause there.2 Undoubtedly the Book seems to me to mark a new epoch in this department of speculation3
Are you never coming more to see me?
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As of yesterday, it is official! Thanks to the unique marriage of Pharrell Williams and Uniqlo, fashion goers can take advantage of the "i am OTHER," collection which was launched in stores, and online. Williams, a renowned music producer and recording artist has been busy behind the 'seams' capitalizing on his unique eye for fashion. This highly anticipated line is based on a shared philosophy of a creative way of life.
Fortunately, for those still looking to fill their summer closets, this line is affordable. Don't expect to pay more than $19.90 for your pick of creative graphic t-shirts, made of 100% cotton, with messages that embrace differences, such as "The Same is Lame," and "Think Other." Williams told VOGUE that "When I first tried some of the things we produced on, I couldn't stop myself from showing it off. I was like, 'Wow, this is going to be revolutionary." Although Uniqlo has decided to take a chance on showcasing its ability to cater to the urban market, Uniqlo has still managed to stay true to its core in delivering a product of quality, with reasonable price points.
For some, this collaboration may have come as a surprise, as Uniqlo has generally maintained a classic approach to its campaign strategy. In this case, it opted for a more edgy feel. Yet, the unique direction Uniqlo taken with this campaign, mirrors what Converse did with its Connectivity Campaign in 2008 to get back to the top, and emerge as 4 billion dollar business. The Connectivity Campaign featured icons of the memorable decades and current celebrities, to appeal to the millennial consumer. This campaign alone helped increase a 29% revenue, in one year alone. This was a stark difference from Converse's All-American campaign. Uniqlo's new collaboration with Pharrell has some similarities. Uniqlo has added a newer, bolder tone to attract consumers of all cultures with "i am OTHER."
If you are looking to take a chance on the "i am OTHER" movement, check out the collaboration for yourself.
* "i am OTHER" - Shopping Link: http://www.uniqlo.com/us/men/ut-uniqlo-t-shirts/i-am-other.html
* "i am OTHER" - Video Campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdWXz1HBgbA


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Adrian Peterson is a slight favorite over McCoy for the 2014 NFL rushing title
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(by Andrew Krammer) LeSean McCoy says he's the better running back, but sports books still put money on Adrian Peterson. Peterson, who turns 30 next March, is a 4-1 favorite to have the most rushing yards next season, beating out McCoy at 5-1, per CG Technology. McCoy claimed the 2013...Read more


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2 Florida girls investigated for torturing rare tortoise
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ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- State wildlife officials are investigating two North Florida girls after a video posted online showed them lighting a threatened gopher tortoise on fire and stomping it to death.
Videos posted on the Facebook page of the Nevada Voters for Animals showed the Orange Park girls dousing the tortoise with a flammable fluid and laughing as the creature tries to get away from the flames.
A second video shows one of the girls stomping on the animal until its shell breaks and its dead.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokeswoman Karen Parker told the Florida Times-Union that the agency has received a lot of complaints about the video.
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Be Sun Smart with Your Hair & Keep it Healthy this Summer
This entry was posted on July 10, 2013.
We hope you are having a great summer! Whether it's heading to the pool on the weekends or enjoying the ocean if you live near it, the summer is a fun time to enjoy the sunshine. But -- even though it's a blast to be outdoors and greet all that summer time brings doesn't mean you can't forget to protect your tresses. Hair extensions get dried out and so does your real hair. So be sun smart and plan ahead so that your hair will look its best all summer long.
Invest in a Sunscreen Hair Spray
We know we've told you it's bad to use a lot of product in your hair, however when you're out in the sun all day it's an entirely different matter. The harmful effects of UV rays is not good on your tresses! It will damage your cuticles and dry out your hair. To prevent this from happening don't stay in the sun all day or wear a hat that will cover up your hair. If you want to go for the beach curls look, search for a quality sunscreen spray and spray it over your locks before you go on that hike, hit the pool, or visit the beach. ;)
Condition Your Hair and Leave it In for at Least 2 Minutes!
Using a deep conditioner in your hair every week or so is another way to care for your tresses during the hot summer months. However, if you're quickly applying the conditioner and then rinsing it off because you're in a hurry to get to work, then it's not doing its job. In order for the conditioner to truly repair your hair, it needs to be on your locks for at least two minutes or more. This will allow it to penetrate the hair shaft and work its magic on your hair, keeping it silky and healthy.
Only Shampoo Your Hair Once in a While
Yes, we understand how this sounds, however shampooing your hair every single day will not only dry it out, but it will strip the natural properties from your hair. Use shampoo in your hair every 2-3 days and on the days you don't use shampoo either use dry shampoo or a vinegar rinse if you really must wash your hair every day. If your hair extensions are colored by a stylist then your color will last longer if you only wash your hair every 2-3 days (or wait longer if you can).
This summer means having fun in the sun, but don't forget to be responsible and take care of your tresses! You and your beautiful locks deserve it Lockettes!


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Jan 26, 2012
Yarn Braid/Twist Maintenance
This means in one week I'll be half way through!!!!
Anyway, Here is my regimen for cleaning my yarn twists. This was the same for my yarn braids as well.
To begin, I wet my hair in the shower. It takes forever for yarn to dry so I speed it up by sitting under a hooded dryer sometimes.
Once I've completely wet my hair and scalp I use Alaffia Shea and Coconut daily Shampoo. Now I know you all remember me saying how I will never use shampoo again right? Well this is different. Aliaffia Shea and Coconut Daily Shampoo is made of mainly black soap. So there aren't any harsh detergents or chemicals I can't pronounce in it. It's Fair Trade certified, which is kind of like organic certification.
I absolutely love this stuff! My hair feels so silky and moisturized after using this shampoo. For my yarn twists, I massage the shampoo into my scalp. The suds from the black soap fall down my twists as I'm washing my scalp. After that I rinse.
Once it's all rinse out, I use Alaffia Coconut and Shea daily conditioner. This is also Fair Trade Certified and contains all natural and organic ingredients. To view more information, such as ingredients, for Alaffia products click here. I use this to condition my hair. I simply apply the conditioner on my twists until I reach the end of my real hair. I let it sit covered by a plastic cap for as long as I feel. Then I rinse it out. That's it!
For leave in, I use Dr. Bronner's Organic Fair Trade Hair Creme. This is actually a USDA certified organic leave in conditioner. To view more information about these products click here. I have the lavender and peppermint ones. This leaves my hair very moisturized. I also use this when I am putting twists or braids in to get that initial moisture. I love this stuff! I just apply it to the twist and go. I let my hair hang down for the whole day so that the twists dry if I don't sit under the hooded dryer
And that's it! Wash, Condition, Moisturize and keep it moving! While my hair is in genie locs, I was my hair every 2 weeks. During the week I spray my scalp with rosemary essential oil and water, and my hair with a mixture of water, Alaffia Shea and coconut conditioner, and jojoba oil. I hope this helps and if you have any questions please let me know! Tootles :)
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that's a great simple regimen for cleaning yarn braids by the way I love your hair in this style!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much! :-)ReplyDelete
I'm getting genie locs in a couple weeks, and this is a helpful post that's making me feel a lot better about maintenance. Thanks!ReplyDelete
I love your twists! Do you have anymore pictures? How many strands did you use?ReplyDelete
how did you achieve those twists? I want to achieve the same thing next time i get my yarn braids. How many strands of yarn did you use and do you possibly have a video tutorial?ReplyDelete
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College Hockey:Ayers Sets UNH Mark For Shutouts In Win Over UVM
DURHAM, N.H. — If anyone thought that New Hampshire would still be feeling the effects of a letdown after losing in the national championship game six months ago, think again.
Michael Ayers broke the all-time UNH shutout mark with his ninth career blanking, while Nathan Martz and Justin Aikins each had a goal and an assist to power the No. 4 Wildcats past Vermont, 3-0. Ayers broke the record that he shared with former Wildcat goaltender Sean Matile.
"I really didn't think about it. I just thought it was great that the team got out to an early lead," said Ayers. "This was more of a team-based win. Their work down low enabled me to make the saves that I needed to make."
The damage could have been much worse, had it not been for the stellar play of Vermont goaltender Travis Russell. The Vermont native stopped a barrage of scoring opportunities for the Wildcats, many of the breakaway variety and most in the first period, when UNH outshot the Catamounts 11-3.
"A positive out of this (game) that we're focusing on now, which was a question mark coming into the season, was the play of Travis," said first-year Vermont coach Kevin Sneddon. "UNH just played too well on special teams tonight."
Indeed, the Wildcats scored two power-play goals along with a shorthanded tally to put the game away. New Hampshire had a bushel full of chances in the first period — with junior Sean Collins having at least a half-dozen.
The first-line tandem of Collins and senior Steve Saviano, both of Reading, Mass., were buzzing the Vermont goal from the drop of the puck. With UNH captain Patrick Foley in the penalty box for hitting from behind, Saviano kept the pressure on in the Catamount end. He fired a pass to a streaking Collins, whose first shot was stopped by Russell. Collins pounced on the rebound and sent it up and over Russell for a shorthanded goal and a 1-0 UNH lead just 2:50 into the game.
Collins almost made it 2-0 on the same Vermont power play, when he was sent in alone only to be thwarted by Russell. Later in the first period Collins and Aikins both went in on breakaways as well, but to no avail.
"I thought we generated a lot of scoring opportunities early. I was a little concerned that we didn't put them away," said New Hampshire coach Dick Umile.
UNH began the second period the same as the first, with an early goal. Martz made a crisp pass to Aikins in the slot, who wristed it past Russell for a 2-0 New Hampshire lead. Aikins' goal helped to counter his three trips to the sin bin on the night.
Vermont's best chance came on a turnover in the UNH end, which led to a four-on-one rush towards Ayers. But defenseman Robbie Barker of Concord, N.H., made a diving block of a pass, kicking the puck out to linemate Brian Yandle.
Vermont got another chance later when Baron Becker found himself open in front of Ayers, but the UNH goalie got enough of the shot with his glove.
The Catamounts came oh-so-close to cutting the lead to one early in the third period. On the power play, Scott Mifsud sent a slapshot which bounced off Ayers' blocker, off the crossbar, then trickled wide through the crease. The shot had Mifsud raising his hands and the Vermont bench calling for a goal, but the goose egg remained.
Martz finished out the scoring on the power play, launching a rocket from Aikins that clanged off the post and past Russell to make it 3-0.
"I got lucky," said Martz of the goal. "(Sean) Collins should have been out there, but he banged his head the shift before, so he should have been at that spot. I just one-timed it. It was one of those games where everything went well."
Vermont would not go away, however, and the Catamounts controlled the play late in the third. Only a shutout-saving, point-blank stop on UVM captain Jeff Miles by Ayers assured the victory, the shutout, and the place in the record books.
With the win, New Hampshire starts off the season at 1-0-0, while Vermont falls to 0-2-0.
The win marked the eighth straight time that New Hampshire has beaten Vermont, and the second consecutive shutout, following last year's 10-0 shellacking in Burlington.
"I thought that we were much better tonight than we were against Boston College," said Sneddon. "UNH is an elite hockey team, with their speed and transition game. They did a tremendous job in their own zone.
"We couldn't get anything going offensively against them, and that's a credit to them."
Vermont next hosts Boston University on Oct. 18, while New Hampshire hosts Merrimack on Oct. 16. Both contests are at 7 p.m.
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Discover Düsseldorf: Architecture - Creative and multi-faceted
Media Harbour
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Modern era - Media Harbour
The slanting towers and modern structures fascinate international connoisseurs of architecture. If you go from the city towards the Stadttor, you are on the right track. The imposing steel and glass structure is a landmark and an integral part of the modern skyline in the Media Harbour, which consists of the Kniebrücke, Landtag (State Parliament), Rheinturm (Rhine tower) and the new harbour high-rises like the Gehry buildings. The Gehry buildings have been an icon of Düsseldorf since 1999 and with their tilted walls and inclined towers, are always an impressive sight.
Up, up and away - Düsseldorf's towers and high-rises
Did you know that one of the oldest office blocks in Germany is in Düsseldorf? The development of high-rises in the State capital already started in the twenties. In 1922/23, the Wilhelm Marx Haus was built by the architect Wilhelm Kreis. The building was named after a mayor of Düsseldorf. The Düsseldorfers then aimed really high with the Rheinturm: at 234 metres; the structure dominates the skyline of the city. But the tallest building in Düsseldorf is the ARAG building. The Victoria Tower and the Dreischeibenhaus with the neighbouring Schauspielhaus are not quite that high at 125 metres, but they undoubtedly leave their mark on the city's profile.
Crossing seven bridges
There are seven bridges that characterise the cityscape of Düsseldorf. Within the city area, the Rhine is spanned by three bridges - the Oberkasseler, the Rheinknie and the Theodor Heuss bridges. The Oberkasseler bridge hit the headlines in 1976: the entire structure, weighing 12,500 tonnes, was moved downstream about 50 m.
Cubical, curved and transparent - The art axis
Almost all the famous art institutions of Düsseldorf are located along an axis that stretches from the Ehrenhof up to the Ständehaus. And along this axis, it is not just fans of visual arts who will be delighted. Buildings like the expressionist Ehrenhof, the Art Museum K20 or the renovated Ständehaus with its glass dome are also architectural masterpieces.
Architecture is the art of giving a city a face. And a sense for modernity is reflected in Düsseldorf's features. The expressionist Ehrenhof was built as early as in the twenties. The Dreischeibenhaus is considered to be typical of the skyscraper construction of the late fifties. The Media Harbour is home to architecture by Gehry and Chipperfield, more contemporary, artistic architects would be hard to find. The architecture is multi-faceted. Go on a voyage of discovery!


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Venom (The Amazing Spider-Man 2015 Series)
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- You know what's better? I and the suit have similarities! We both hate you!
- -- Venom (to Peter Parker)
- -- Venom (to Peter Parker)
Venom (originally know as Edward Brock, Jr.) is a recurring character and major antagonist on the television series The Amazing Spider-Man. He serves as the main antagonist for the penultimate and last season, and after Green Goblin's death, can be considered for all intents and purposes, the main antagonist of the series as a whole, as he becomes the most recurring enemy Spider-Man faces, as well as his archenemy.
Before his transformation into Venom, Eddie Brock was an photographer at Daily Bugle working for J. Jonah. Jameson , and was frequently sent to take photos of Spider-Man. He frequently work alongside of Peter Parker, an close friend and rival of his. Following the crash of the Daily Bugle, Eddie worked with the Bugle's new boss Joseph Robertson, who assumed the control of information in the city of New York after Jameson was fired from the Bugle, due to denounces of hoax into Spider-Man. Later on, during New York gang war, he developed an second identity as a masked photographer, taking photos of crime evidence from all who can pay him, as he knew he suffered from cancer, he formed an alliance with Dr. Octopus in hope of a way he could cure him. As Peter Parker begin to use the 'black suit', and became aggressive, he get knowing about Eddie sending photos to others, and in an attempt to stop Eddie to become manager, he denounced him to Robertson who fired him, as Peter became the new manager. Knowing this, Dr. Octavius was compromised, and broke his deal with Eddie. With no job, and knowing that his cancer was in terminal state, Eddie goes to an church to pray that Peter Parker dies. However, Peter was in the same church, ripping the Symbiote from him. Accidentally the symbiote falls into Eddie, causing his whole skin to become an black suit, now taking the identity of Venom, turning him to be the homicidal psychopath he is today.
He was portrayed by Elijah Wood.
Before The Amazing Spider-Man
Very little is know about Eddie's life before he arrived into New York. It is know that his father, Edward Brock, Sr. seemed to be very abusive with him, and his mother probably was an drug addict, wich made him leave his old house and state. He first met the child Peter Parker as a teenager, in his house, being an friend of his uncle, Ben Parker. The two, from there, became good friends. As Eddie considered Peter his young brother.
Eddie still has contact with Peter even before his return to New York, and Peter's transformation into Spider-Man.
The Amazing Spider-Man
Season Five
During Season Five, Peter gets knowledge that Eddie has returned to New York, he, along with Aunt May, goes to the airport to find Eddie, who greets them. For continuity episodes, Peter discovers that Eddie is working in the Daily Bugle taking photos about Spider-Man.
Season Six
In the sixth season, Eddie continues taking photos of Spider-Man, but gets more involved into New York's underworld, along with Peter, who with the help of Eddie, gets more clues about who is The Kingpin.
Season Seven
In Season Seven, Peter and Eddie get knowledge of who is the true Kingpin and his plot to control the underworld of New York. Then, Jameson is planning to publish it. A mole of an rival bugle, as a mole, gets the information and spreads the news, saying that Jameson is publishing fake news on the Bugle. He is soon fired by the information corps, and is replaced by Joseph Robertson, an even more rude boss, who begins to fire many employees for no reasons.
Season Eight
Peter, as the Black Spider-Man in an mission by investigative reporter Whitney Chang, discovers that Martin Li is allied with Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin. And sends this information to Eddie, however, changed by the suit, he say he'll just deliver them if Eddie pays him. Eddie, don't understand Peter's attitude and confronts him. Soon he reveals to Robertson that Eddie is selling his photos to other people, and Joseph fires him. Later Peter discovers that Eddie is suffering from Cancer, and as many situations occur, Peter lost his friends Harry and girlfriend Mary Jane. Trying to destroy the black suit, he goes to an church, and with the help of the sound, get rid of her, but the symbiote didn't die, but, gets Eddie as a host.
Season Nine
In Season Nine, Eddie is now Venom, an during all the season makes failed attempts to kill Peter, and invites him for an final fight, saying that he's going to reveal Spider-Man identity in the fight. However, in the last battle in the top of Daily Bugle, Peter gets the upper hand and defeat Venom. He forgets Spider-Man identity in the fight, and gets busted, but the symbiote disappears.
Season Ten
In the final season, Eddie in jail, is visited by the Symbiote. He tells Eddie via his mind that Peter is the Spider-Man, and say they going to need help. Meanwhile, an sociopath named Cletus Kasady, who divides his cell with Eddie, finds an fragment of Symbiote in the prison (remaining of the Venom itself) and becomes a newly and more powerful Venom called Carnage. The two, with their many differences join each other, in an attempt to kill Spider-Man, that makes Peter ask for Harry's help, that he declines. In the fight, Peter almost dies, but is help. by Harry, now being the New Goblin. At the end, Carnage and Venom are destroyed, with Eddie dying, and Cletus getting busted. But in the fight, Harry dies, making Peter wonders if protect the people would be the right thing. But as he looks to all of his friends and familiars, he realize this is what has to be done.
Powers and Abilities
None known.
None known.
Strength level
None known.
Equipment: None known.
Transportation: None known.
Weapons: None known.
- No special notes.
- Wood performance as Venom was the first live-action to feature the Multi-muscled Venom from the comics.
- His Origin is a mix between the Original, the Sam Raimi origin and the Spectacular origin.
- Early drafts of several The Amazing Spider-Man had Eddie Brock destined to become the Anti-Venom, and MacDonald MacGargan was destined to become Venom.
See Also
- Appearances of Venom (The Amazing Spider-Man 2015 Series) (Chronological)
- Appearances of Venom (The Amazing Spider-Man 2015 Series) (Unordered)
- Character Gallery: Venom (The Amazing Spider-Man 2015 Series)
- Fan-Art Gallery: Venom (The Amazing Spider-Man 2015 Series)
- Quotations by Venom (The Amazing Spider-Man 2015 Series)
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Canal City: An Eye-Popping Japanese Mall Filled with Hanging Gardens and Cooling...
BY: Yuka Yoneda
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- Canal City Hakata JapanIn order to conserve power after the Fukushima nuclear plant disasters, the Japanese have resorted to everything from air-conditioned clothing to allowing businessmen to wear Hawaiian shirts to work in order to stay cool in the summer heat. On a recent trip to southern Japan, we saw the energy saving measures in action firsthand at Canal City, an eye-popping shopping mall in Hakata. Filled with hanging gardens and pools of cooling water, the mall's outdoor canyons manage to keep the temperature down with minimal air conditioning. Click through our gallery to see our exclusive photos of this fantastical space (though we apologize in advance for not snapping any of the Ramen Stadium on the mall's top floor).1
- Canal City Hakata JapanCanal City, so named because of its unique design centered around a narrow ribbon of blue water, is a premiere shopping, entertainment and relaxation destination in southern Japan.2
- Canal City Hakata JapanThe complex offers visitors a chance to peruse in 250 stores and also houses a movie theater, amusement facilities, two hotels, and showrooms and corporate offices.3
- Canal City Hakata JapanThere is also live entertainment on the floating platform in the middle of the canal, which can be enjoyed while noshing on some of the mall's many delicacies which range from Korean kalbi to ramen noodles.4
- Canal City Hakata JapanDespite the many delights and conveniences available to mall-goers, there was one creature comfort that was noticeably minimized - the air conditioning (though personally, I actually preferred the moderate temperatures inside the shops to the artic winter-like chill of many American malls).5
- Canal City Hakata JapanAnd even though the mall interior was observing energy saving measures, as soon as we stepped into the outdoor area, there was an instant breeze and drop in temperature due to the canal and the canyon-like shape of the buildings.6
- Canal City Hakata JapanIn addition to the water features and wind-spurring design, a series of gardens hanging from every level of the mall produces a heat-absorbing effect.7
- Canal City Hakata JapanIt's important to point out that while the canal helps cool the mall, reducing the need for AC, it does require power to keep it running, particularly the fountain show, which we didn't see even once the whole time we were there (it is supposed to behourly).8
- Canal City Hakata JapanHopefully that means that the show has been put on hold in the interest of conserving energy, at least during the hot summer months. If so, it's just another small sacrifice that the Japanese people are currently making for the greater good of theircountry.9
- Canal City Hakata JapanWe commend them for being able to maintain a feeling of hospitality and plenty, as evidenced by this spectacular mall, even during the difficult times they face now.10


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SOCHI, Russia — US Ambassador Michael McFaul, the architect of President Obama's effort to reset American relations with Russia, said Tuesday that he will leave his post at the conclusion of the Olympics to return to Stanford University.
McFaul, who has been ambassador for two years, said he was resigning to rejoin his family, who returned to California in the fall so that his older son could finish his high school years at home.
''We tried to make a [5,600-mile] commute work for our family,'' he wrote in a blog post. ''But after seven months of separation, I simply need to be with my family again.''
McFaul, well-known for his extensive use of Twitter and other social media, titled his blog post: ''It's Time, My Friend, It's Time.''
Writing in Russian and English, he said he initially promised his older son that the youth would be away from California for only two years.
''After five years away, first in Washington and then Moscow,'' McFaul wrote, ''he wanted to go home for his last years of high school. We all agreed that it was in his best interest to return, and that decision turned out to be the right one.''
McFaul, 50, arrived in Moscow as ambassador in January 2012, deeply experienced in the region, appreciative of the culture, and carrying heavy, unwelcome baggage. Before coming to Russia, he served on the National Security Council as Obama's chief Russia adviser. Before that, he was a Stanford University professor, writing extensively on democracy in this part of the world.
That academic background was enough for President Vladimir Putin and other officials to consider McFaul a provocateur. He was greeted with suspicion, with one Russian political scientist writing that McFaul had been sent by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to promote revolution and encourage unwelcome democratic initiatives.
McFaul was followed by hostile television crews, who harassed not only him but also the people he met with if those people happened to be involved with the human rights movement or the political opposition.
The ambassador continued his efforts, for the most part maintaining good humor, except for one encounter where he told a particularly aggressive pack that they represented a ''wild'' country.
In a statement, deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said McFaul ''has been tireless in advocating for the universal values that America stands for around the world, reaching out to civil society, and recognizing the right of every voice to be heard.'' Obama, Rhodes said, is ''deeply grateful'' for McFaul's efforts.
''For the immediate future, my base of operations will be Stanford University,'' McFaul wrote in his blog post. ''But a part of me — an emotional part, an intellectual part, a spiritual part — will always remain in Russia. That was true before I joined the government. It will remain so forever after.''


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Howells: Stabat Mater / Benjamin Hulett, tenor; Alison Hill, soprano; The Bach Choir; Bournemouth SO; Hill
1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2014-09-09Works: Herbert Howells: Stabat Mater, for tenor solo, chorus & orchestra; Te Deum and Jubilate; Sine nomine
Performers: Hill, Alison; Hulett, Benjamin
Conductors: Hill, David
Ensemble: The Bach Choir
The three works on this recording mark staging posts in Herbert Howells's compositional life. Sine nomine was commissioned at Elgar's instigation when Howells was 30...continue...
Recording information: The Lighthouse, Poole, Dorset, UK (11/30/2013-12/01/2013)....continue...
Exultate Deo - works by Palestrina, Leighton, Parry, Purcell, Mendelssohn, Chilcott, Byrd, Rutter et al. / Choir of the Chapels Royal; Andrew Arthur: organ
1 CD / The Classics Label / 2013-02-12Works: Francis Poulenc: Exultate Deo; Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Sicut cervus; Kenneth Leighton: O be joyful in the Lord (Jubilate Deo), for chorus & organ; Hubert Parry: I Was Glad (Psalm 122), anth...
Performers: Arthur, Andrew; Drury, Elizabeth; Harwood-White, Rachel [Oboe]; Hill, Alison; Jones, Sophie [Vocals]; Neal, Graham [Tenor Vocal]
Conductors: Carey, Colm
Ensemble: ; Choir of the Chapels Royal
The Psalms of David, sometimes referred to as the hymn-book of the bible, have inspired composers writing for the church through the ages. The Choir...continue...
Recording information: Church of St. Jude-on-the-Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb (11/09/2011-11/11/2011)....continue...
This is the Day: Music on Royal Occasions by Cambridge Singers - Rutter
1 CD / Collegium / 2012-04-24Works: John Rutter: This is the day which the Lord hath made, anthem for chorus; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Vesperae solennes de confessore, K 339; Franz Schubert: Psalm 23, D 706/Op. 132; Johannes Brahms: Ge...
Performers: Alden, Ben; Cox, Simon [Trumpet]; Davidson, Grace; Hill, Alison; Lucas, Andrew; Thomas, Elin Manahan; Wall, Simon
Conductors: Rutter, John
Ensemble: Cambridge Singers
Music on royal occasions. Includes John Rutter's anthem, written for the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton...continue...
Noel! Choral Music for Christmas: Traditional Carols / Ikon
1 CD / Gift of Music / 2011-04-26Works: Christmas Traditional: O come, o come, Emmanuel (Veni, veni, Emmanuel), carol; Coventry Carol ("Lully, Lulla, Thou Little Tiny Child") (English); Angelus ad virginem (English); Ding Dong! Merrily on ...
Performers: Dunnett, David; Hill, Alison; Hymas, Benedict
Conductors: Hill, David
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