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http://contemporarycraft.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/EmergingBlackArtsLeadersApprenticeshipApp.FINAL_.pdf

Top Image: Work by Elisabeth Higgins O'Connor on view at SCC Pittsburgh.

 American Craft Council: Hip Pop Helps Emerging Designers Enter High-end Craft Show Market tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-08-01:2104389:BlogPost:517997 2015-08-01T12:04:47.000Z Brigitte Martin http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/brigittemartin
 Application process opens: September 1, 2015.

Are you ready to take the next step with your career? Join a supportive community of fellow emerging artists in our Hip Pop…

Application process opens: September 1, 2015.

Are you ready to take the next step with your career? Join a supportive community of fellow emerging artists in our Hip Pop program, a bridging program designed to help emerging artists enter the high-end craft show market.

Click here on details about the program.

First application deadline: November 13, 2015
 American Craft Council Announces Recipients of Inaugural American Craft Council Emerging Voices Award tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-02-02:2104389:BlogPost:508078 2015-02-02T15:18:14.000Z Brigitte Martin http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/brigittemartin

http://craftcouncil.org/sites/craftcouncil.org/files/ACC-Emerging-Voices-Award-Press-Release.pdf

 Deadline Extended: EMERGENCE: New Questions in Craft and Object Making tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2014-12-16:2104389:BlogPost:504683 2014-12-16T19:00:00.000Z Anne M. Fiala http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/AnneMFiala
 The Winthrop University Guild of Emerging Metalsmiths is excited to announce the call for entry for Emergence: New Questions in Craft and Object Making. Curated by Arthur Hash, Emergence is looking for three-dimensional works created by students that are exploring new frontiers in craft through…

The Winthrop University Guild of Emerging Metalsmiths is excited to announce the call for entry for Emergence: New Questions in Craft and Object Making. Curated by Arthur Hash, Emergence is looking for three-dimensional works created by students that are exploring new frontiers in craft through material, concept, and technique.

As the artistic approach continues to evolve in light of new technologies, materials, and processes, artists are faced with seemingly endless possibilities. Emergence will feature works that are experimental and thought provoking in nature, evoking notions of mystery and/or discovery or exist outside the realm of conventional studio practices. This exhibition of student work is open to all 3-dimensional mediums, including but not limited to: ceramics, fiber, glass, metal, jewelry, paper, wood, assemblage, robotics, CAD/CAM, or any combination of craft and digital media.

The exhibition will be on display in the Lewandowski Student Gallery at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C. from March 3-23, 2015. All applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. Please contact email@example.com with questions.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: December 20, 2014

Entry fee: $25

Prospectus and Entry Info: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12940425/EmergenceProspectus.pdf

About the Juror:

Arthur Hash received his M.F.A. in metalsmithing and jewelry design from Indiana University in 2005 and his B.F.A. in crafts/material studies from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2002. Currently, Arthur is an assistant professor and the area coordinator in metalsmithing and jewelry design at Appalachian State University. In 2014 Arthur will have his fifth solo exhibition titled "Arthur Hash, Wearable Objects", at the Ridderhof Martin Gallery at the University of Mary Washington. In 2013, Arthur co-founded the Makerbot innovation lab for Fine and Performing Arts at the State University of New York at New Paltz. In 2007, Arthur was awarded his second Fellowship from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Va and named a Searchlight Artist by the American Craft Council. Other recent exhibitions include: "Out of the Box –Trends in Contemporary Jewelry" at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Virginia Beach, Va and "Body Language: Contemporary Art Jewelry" at the Wayne Art Center in Philadelphia, Penn. Arthur's work is included in a number of private and public collections around the United States.

Arthur's work comes from a commitment to participate in the contemporary exploration of what jewelry is and can be, while retaining the sense of elegance and beauty found in the long tradition of body adornment. His recent work incorporates digital fabrication technologies such as waterjet cutting, 3D scanning, CNC routing and rapid prototyping and laser engraving to make one-off art jewelry pieces.
 Emerging Artist Fellowship - harpo foundation tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2014-03-20:2104389:BlogPost:463352 2014-03-20T15:30:00.000Z Brigitte Martin http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/brigittemartin
Emerging Artist Fellowship

The Harpo Foundation's Emerging Artist Fellowship at the Santa Fe Art Institute (SFAI) was established in 2013 to provide an annual opportunity to an emerging visual artist 25 years and older who needs time and space to explore ideas and start new projects. Artist Fellows will receive a one-month residency at the Santa Fe Art Institute, which includes a handsomely appointed room with private bath, a beautiful, well-lit studio space, and a…

Emerging Artist Fellowship

The Harpo Foundation's Emerging Artist Fellowship at the Santa Fe Art Institute (SFAI) was established in 2013 to provide an annual opportunity to an emerging visual artist 25 years and older who needs time and space to explore ideas and start new projects. Artist Fellows will receive a one-month residency at the Santa Fe Art Institute, which includes a handsomely appointed room with private bath, a beautiful, well-lit studio space, and a $500 travel stipend.

Founded in 1985, the Santa Fe Art Institute (SFAI) provides a unique opportunity for emerging artists to pursue creative projects without interruption. SFAI supports over 50 residents per year and offers a cohesive, arts-focused environment that creates the ideal working conditions for resident artists. Living and studio space is located within a nearly 17,000 square foot complex designed by renowned Mexican architect, Ricardo Legoretta. The unique SFAI environment allows residents to be as interactive or private as they wish. There are no requirements on the work produced during their time at SFAI.

One Fellowship is awarded annually to emerging artists who demonstrate:

Strong artistic ability and promise

An evolving practice this is at a pivotal moment in its development

Application Process and Deadlines
 The annual application deadline is July 5. Artists must apply online. To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Residency Program Manager Nina Elder at (505) 424-5050 or gro.iafs@seicnediser at the Santa Fe Art Institute.
 Open Call for Emerging Jewelry Artist's Work: "F-1" tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2014-01-17:2104389:BlogPost:452168 2014-01-17T22:30:00.000Z Brigitte Martin http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/brigittemartin
 Open Call for Emerging Jewelry Artist's Work:

 "F-1" An Art Jewelry Exhibition To be Held at Brooklyn Metal Works and Curated by Platforma

You are invited to apply for the exhibition "F-1", curated by Platforma, a newly established initiative by Bella Neyman and…

Open Call for Emerging Jewelry Artist's Work:

 "F-1" An Art Jewelry Exhibition To be Held at Brooklyn Metal Works and Curated by Platforma

You are invited to apply for the exhibition "F-1", curated by Platforma, a newly established initiative by Bella Neyman and Ruta Reifen.

"F-1" will open on May 3rd, 2014 at Brooklyn Metal Works, Brooklyn, New York and will be on view through June 2014. The exhibition is timed to take place during the highly publicized and much anticipated New York Design Month. The exhibition will be accompanied by a series of promotional events. "F-1" is the first exhibition in a series of curated projects by Platforma. The goal is to present new work to an audience that is not familiar with art jewelry.

About "F-1" Exhibition:

F-1 represents the visa status that all foreigners must procure to study in the United States. The purpose of the "F-1" exhibition is to showcase work produced b

y foreign-born artists that were educated in the US under an F-1 student visa status. In most cases these individuals' work combines the methodologies taught in US schools with cultural references and art traditions that they identify with from home.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Must have completed academic training in the US on an F-1 visa (foreign born), within past 5yrs.

Currently residing and working in the US

Must not have US gallery representation

Must not have had or scheduled to have a solo exhibition at a gallery in the US

Submission must be sent by February 15th, 2014 electronically to firstname.lastname@example.com.

Artists will be notified of their acceptance via email by March 15th.

Artwork Criteria:

Work must be wearable art jewelry.

Any choice of material.

Work must be available for sale. Retail price may not exceed $750, (If the work does exceed this price point, please submit a short statement explaining the value of the work).

Application Requirements:

Current resumé (CV), exhibitions, publication information.

Artist statement relating to the work submitted (250 words max.)

Up to 5 different pieces can be submitted for consideration (only 3 will be included in the exhibition).

IMPORTANT: Please include for each piece:

One photo of the front of the piece and one photo of the back of the piece.

At least one of the images should the piece on the body.

Photos should be in high resolution, Jpg file, 300dpi, 20x15 cm/11x6 in.

Pure white background (images must be fit for printing).

Each image must be accompanied by the following information (on a separate sheet):

Artist name, title of work, dimensions, year created, materials.

Submission fee:

$20 payable by February 15th, 2014 via paypal to: email@example.com

Applications will not be accepted without payment. Submission fee will go towards the printing of a catalogue.

Shipping and timelines:

The artist is responsible for the cost of initial delivery. The organizers will be responsible for the return shipment of the work.

Work must be received at Brooklyn Metal Works by April 23rd. Shipping address will be given to selected participants.

Insurance and Liability:

All entries are to be insured by the artists and Brooklyn Metal Works.

The organizers reserve the right to return any pieces which do not meet the exhibition's standards.

The organizers do not assume any liability for the work during transport.

Sale Agreement:

If sold a 50% sales commission will be deducted from the total price. Payments will be sent at the end of the show by paypal or bank transfer.

About Platforma:

Bella Neyman is a design historian and journalist living in Brooklyn, New York. She has spent the last ten years working in some of New York City's most prestigious museums and galleries.

Bella currently sits on the board of the Art Jewelry Forum and is a member of the selection committee for "Loot! MAD About Jewelry" at the Museum of Arts and Design, New York.

Ruta Reifen is an Israeli jewelry artist based in Brooklyn, NY. She received her BFA in Jewelry from Shenkar College of Design , Israel, 2009 and received an honors MFA from the Jewelry + Metals department at the Rhode Island School of Design in 2011.

Ruta keeps her own studio practice in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Her work has been shown in Israel, Europe, the United States and is prominently featured in public and private collection through the US and Europe.

Ruta's teaching experiences include the School of Museum of Fine Arts (Boston, MA) Pratt Institute (Brooklyn, NY), and Penland School of Crafts (Penland, NC).

Platforma's Manifesto:

Platforma's main goal is to bring art jewelry out of the confines of an intimate circle of curators, collectors, and connoisseurs and give it the same respect that is bestowed upon contemporary painting, sculpture, and design.

Platforma wants to provide art jewelers support and a place to shine. It is your moment. Here is your platform. Stand tall and proud, show the world what you got!
 AJF: Emerging Artist Award tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2012-07-09:2104389:BlogPost:355164 2012-07-09T17:48:59.000Z Brigitte Martin http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/brigittemartin

 Emerging Artist Guideline…

Emerging Artist Guideline

Purpose of Award

The purpose of the Emerging Artist Award (EAA) is to acknowledge promise, innovation and individuality in the work of emerging jewelers and to advance the career of a promising artist.

Informational Links

Flyer (please post)

Press Release

Amount of Award

An unrestricted cash award of $7500 will be given each year.

The winner is expected to travel to SOFA New York or to COLLECT in London to attend the award presentation.

Entry Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Maker of wearable art jewelry.

Must have completed academic/professional training and be out of school with date of graduation at least one year from date of submission of the EAA application; self-taught artists may apply.

Work submitted must have been unsupervised; work from BFA/MFA shows may NOT be submitted.

Artists who have received honorable mentions in past years may apply if they remain eligible.

Application Requirements and Instructions

The following must be submitted via the Café website (www.callforentry.org):

Current resume (one page).

Artist statement relating to the work submitted, approximately 200 words.

A maximum of ten digital images showing six to seven pieces of work.

One of the images must show a piece being worn.

One of the images must show the back of a piece.

Each image must include full caption information:

1. Name of artist

2. Title of piece

3. Year produced

4. Materials

5. Dimensions

Applications must be received by midnight September 30th. The following must be included in the application:

If had solo exhibition in commercial gallery or museum (Y/N)

Date completed professional training ([BA, MFA or self-taught] (Mo/Yr graduated)

Represented by gallery (Y/N); if yes, name of gallery

How learned of this competition (e.g. instructor, posting at school, curator, gallerist, SNAG News, magazine [specify], collector, former award winner)

Images (except for those of back of piece and the piece being worn) must be high-resolution (300 dpi or higher TIFF file) and immediately available to AJF for use in print media.

Jurors

The jury will consist of three persons, two of whom must be members of AJF and could include the following to achieve balance and diversity of viewpoint/opinion:

1 curator

1 artist (previous year's winner, unless unable to serve)

1 collector

Judging

Jury review will take place in October/November. Work will be judged on originality, depth of concept, continuity of design and quality of craftsmanship.

There will be two rounds of review; those scoring highest in the first round of individual review by each juror will be moved to the second round for group jury review.

Jurors may request an optional, third-round review of interviews with applicants.

Award Notification

The winning artist will be immediately notified by telephone and email.

All applicants will be informed by email after the winning artist is notified.

The winning entry will be announced in the AJF newsletter and on the AJF website in December.

Post-award Promotion

The winning artist will be invited to deliver a brief presentation at SOFA New York or COLLECT in London, where their work will be featured prominently by an AJF member gallery.


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New Professors Talk - Andrew Boyle
Wednesday, 27 August 2014, 06:15 pm — Wednesday, 27 August 2014, 08:15 pm
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The University of Newcastle is proud to present its new professors through a dynamic public lecture series, 'New Professors Talk'. This series introduces you to the new people in our community and shares the knowledge and expertise of these leading commentators and thinkers.
Join us to welcome Professor Andrew Boyle when he presents Journey of the heart: How heart disease and its treatments are changing.
Heart disease remains the major killer of Australians and 50 per cent of survivors will develop heart failure later in life because of damage to the heart muscle.
Professor Andrew Boyle's research focuses on cardiac regeneration. His talk will explore the history, status and future of heart disease and its treatment.
Andrew is Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine with a medical career spanning 25 years. He joined UON from the United States, where he worked at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University and the University of California San Francisco.


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NEW BEDFORD — A Wrentham man was arrested in the city Wednesday night, charged with murder in connection with a stabbing at a Kingston hotel earlier this month, police said.
Charles DeJesus, 23, was held without bail after pleading not guilty Thursday in Plymouth District Court to murder and other charges in connection with an April 10 fight at the Inn at Plymouth Bay, police said.
The suspect was picked up at 7 p.m. in an apartment at 13 Ruth St., according to New Bedford Police Detective Capt. Steven Vicente.
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The arrest was a joint effort by Sgt. Thomas Condon of the State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, New Bedford police detectives and the U.S. Marshals, he said.
Authorities say the victim, Raymond Sanfilippo, 31, died Tuesday night from a stab wound to the head that penetrated his brain and caused a stroke.
Prosecutors say the suspect and victim were co-workers who had a dispute over a woman following a party at the hotel involving drug and alcohol use.
The Enterprise reports that DeJesus' lawyer said there is a strong indication that his client may have acted in self-defense.
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text: Here is one half of Mister Freedom's offerings for fall/winter 2011, the New Old Stock American Sportswear collection, designed and manufactured in California from MF's backstock of vintage US-spun selvedge. This run is Mister Freedom's take on 1950's California sportswear, with the designs inspired by classic silhouettes and found photos from that era. As the source material for the NOS collection is limited my nature, so are the pieces, with a small production run to be released shortly. Mister Freedom is a label/retailer that we have a lot of respect for; their business ethos is no-compromise (see the Hall of Shame), something we believe is generally lacking in this industry… not to mention the collections are always on-point as well. The second half of the MF fall/winter offering is entitled 'Les Apaches' and will be entirely produced in Japan, to come at a later date… for now, click through for more from the NOS American Sportswear line.


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The band's music existed before the band's name. Andrea Beccari, Aldo De Scalzi, Paolo Griguolo and Giorgio Karaghiosoff played together since 1973. At the end of 1975 they were ready to record their first LP but they still hadn't a band name.
For the daily rehearsals everybody brought something from home: a bass or guitar riff, a selfmade distorsion pedal, snares (for the drum), snacks (for tea time). One day Karaghiosoff arrived with a huge collage: he had composed a poem on the back of a fanzine, cutting words out from reviews. Some eighth rests gave the rythm for the breath and at the end of the poem there was a kind of medieval figure with armour and helm standing beside a well. Everybody thought that 'Picchio dal Pozzo' had to be the name of this misterious knight. The poem was recorded the same day by Cristina Pomarici, the band's sound engineer, and then inserted in Rusf. (audio)
Some days after the recording sessions came to the end. Renata Ruffino (Studio G's secretary) and Renzo « Pucci » Cochis (Studio G's sound engineer) reminded the band the two prolems left: they needed a name and a cover picture . There was few time left. Beccari said: "the name? Picchio dal Pozzo" and De Scalzi looking around: "the cover? There!" pointing at a calendar hanging at the wall; two problems solved in two minutes! The calendar was illustrated by Heinrich Ellermann Verlag, a publishing company specialised in books for children. Karaghiosoff wanted to insert his cousin's face (Mauro Fiore) doing his famous impression of the frog.
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Join the conversation on the friendliest most helpful DIY solar energy forum
Enrolled in a College course that is chewing up a lot of time for the next 16 weeks. 12 Volt Project has really has gone super well. Searching for a low voltage 12 volt motor with low amps for the Evap Cooler, Winning at this is very slow.
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Well Going into the 115 Volt world nice and Slow Slapped the plywood on the wall and working on battery stands plugging away slow but steady
I am watching with baited breathe to see what you come up with, I haven't put a lot of time into it but we need to build to mini swamp coolers for our tiny house [really should call it tiny workshop] in town and one for the tool shed/workshop in the mountain. Need to source a small 12 volt water pump as well.
I am looking at the swamp coolers as if they are an aquarium. The well pump can be pulled off with a low cost pump from HF If the water table is above 20 ft. Mine is 12 ft. to cool the shed off. and house I have put Cool Coat on my roof. I had a BlackJack/Aluminum Coat on it before that in the Fall you cold not stand on the roof it was so hot. I raked leaves off the roof it was unbearable. The Came the Cool coat. I can sit on my roof and drink coffee on it. Its 10 bucks a gallon. If you put it on that small shed it may just do the trick.
12vt Swamp cooler parts List if I go from scratch.
Plastic 30 or 55 gallon Barrel. Have
Straw ( Aspen Pad ) Have
Car/Truck Radiator Fan ( Dont have yet Researching for High Cfm is rough )
In Tank Solar water pump Harbor freight( In theory it should work)
PVC Pipe
I have most of the parts. Time is a factor right now. I dont thing the Wife likes it when she smells smoke an burning plastic. So I am moving slow. I will post Pics as I complete the projects
So you are mounting your float in the 30/55 gallon barrel?
Sorry Ray For the main house I will still be modifying the Swamp Coolers. For my workshop about 8 ft wide x 14 I will be bu using a cutting up one of my 30/30 Gallon plastic drums. The AutoMech course I just completed was auto electrical systems.
Yes the Float will be in the barrel. Farm and Ranch stores have the float and switch for around 10 bucks.
The Hardest Part will be finding the right fan. It has to shove the air out. Their is a Dual Chevy Radiator Fan for a Chevy 1500 that should do the trick.
Wife thinks I am Nuts at 60 doing these things. But she thought I was nuts when I built a 16 Ft Tall solar Water heater/Shower. We havent Used a Gas or electric water heater in over a year. We have shoved our electric bill down to 30 bucks.
I will try to post pictures as I get projects done.
60 years Old retired and board.
If you are still following I have been scooped. This is a YouTuber who had made it way simpler here is the link.
Well, it is a great idea. But sourcing these coolers could be a problem. The housing itself [which is all we need] is the first thing to go bad. Finding a good one before it gets thrown off a roof might be doable if we find someone in the industry. I don't have any experience with these bilge pumps but my impression of them is that they are not design for 24 hour a day, 6 months service. But they are cheap, here's one on Amazon for $11.00.
But great idea, the automotive fan may not be a low amp draw item but it will hold up to the moisture. OK, now to find a box!
Slowed down. Its been a while since I looked at this post. Currently The Six panels have been doing a great job. I jump the Battery bank up to 8. I have the mounts up for the second Six panels. I was worried about the HF heavy Duty switches but HF called back and a 300 amp spike is nothing to these thank god they will handle 1000 amps for 15 seconds then 150 amps continuous at 12 volts Max voltage is 32 volts. This was good news.
1 full semester and 10 weeks the Solar Hydrogen car at school is eating up alot of time. But it is starting to look like a real car. Man when someone donates something for a class project hang on. But I still belive the students are committed to it.
The 12 volt Evap gave way to the 8 Batteries and a Tripp lite inverter. It does cool the house. Not A/C but it was great during the summer 0f 2013. With the EVAP off I now have Juice to spare
I found a step up transformer 110 up to 220 for my well pump. That is the next project. Big Tank is needed the tower will be rough I think 16 ft will do it.
Solar Is a great hobby and works best when My Wife sees the power bill taking hits


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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 4, 2011) –
Tallahassee Community College's Theatre TCC! will kick off its final performance of the 2010-11 season at 8 p.m., Thursday, April 7 when the Tony award-winning musical "Chicago" hits the stage at Turner Auditorium.
Follow Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly as they compete for both the spotlight and headlines. With dazzling tunes such as Cell Block Tango, Me and My Baby and All That Jazz , this is one wildly entertaining musical that has wowed audiences around the world.
Additional show times for "Chicago" are 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 8 and 9 and Thursday-Saturday, April 14-16. All performances will be held in Turner Auditorium, located inside TCC's Fine and Performing Arts Center.
Students, faculty and staff who have a valid TCC ID are admitted to Theatre TCC! performances free of charge. Additionally, faculty and staff can bring a guest at no cost.
Tickets for "Chicago" can be purchased in advance by calling the FSU Fine Arts Ticket Office at (850) 644-6500, online at www.tickets.fsu.edu or at the door the night of the show (cash or check only). The Turner Auditorium Box Office opens at 7 p.m.
Tickets for the general public are $10 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and $5 for children and non-TCC students. Groups of 10 or more also qualify for a discount: $5 per ticket for adults and senior citizens, $3 per ticket for children and non-TCC students. Special event nights are also available to groups.
For more information, call Eva Nielsen-Parks at (850) 201-9882 or log on to www.tcc.fl.edu/theatretcc.


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Bonn – Germany's federal government is prolonging one of its most successful measures to date for stimulating the establishment of high-tech companies – the High-Tech-Gründerfonds (HTGF). The HTGF was launched in 2005 with €272m in public and private money, and since then it has helped finance more than 250 companies in the country, creating 2,300 jobs along the way. More than a quarter of the funding ended up in life sciences companies.
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"Both Newsweek and '60 Minutes' are also talking to teens and showing America our moral side. Devon Adams, a 17-year-old friend of Dylan Klebold [one of the Columbine killers], wrote an article for an August issue of Newsweek entitled 'Mourn for the Killers Too.'.. The fact that a mainstream, nationally distributed magazine would allow a teenager to write an article is impressive."
--Michelle Goodman, 17, a student at the University of California at Los Angeles
"When a teenager commits a terrible crime, the media connects the crime with the teen's age. They make it sound like all teens are like that. But when an adult commits a horrible crime, the media doesn't try to make it sound like all adults are demented killers....
"After the shooting at the Jewish Community Center, none of the media pointed out what kind of music the gunman listened to or what kind of video games he played. Nor did the media ask these questions about the Atlanta man who killed his wife, children and people who worked at his office."
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Acquired: Traded to Detroit by Philadelphia with Steve Coates, Bob Ritchie and Dave Kelly for Rick Lapointe and Mike Korney on February 17, 1977.
Drafted: CSE / 1970 NHL Amateur Draft
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Murray was selected 89th overall in the 1970 amateur draft by the California Golden Seals. That fall, he was assigned to the Providence Reds for his first professional season. He responded well by counting 23 points in 57 games.
Murphy played another season in the minors before getting a chance to play on the California blueline. He played 23 games for the Golden Seals in 1972-73, earning three assists in that time. The next year, he was with the Seals for the full season, getting into 58 games. In his last year with California he only played nine games.
Murray joined the Philadelphia Flyers as a free agent in September 1975. For most of the 1975-76 season, he played with the Richmond Robins. He earned his first AHL All-Star Game selection that season. His low key, stay-at-home style was bringing him respect. The Flyers brought him up for the 1976-77 season but traded him to Detroit in February. The new Detroit coach, Larry Wilson, had previously guided Murray in Richmond. The Flyers, though, re-acquired him before the year was out.
He continued to draw kudos in the American Hockey League by copping two straight Defenseman-of-the-Year honours. His strong AHL play brought another trip to the NHL in 1980-81. Murray played 71 games for the Flyers and accomplished something on March 14, 1981 that he hadn't done before in the NHL -- score a goal. The plus-46 defenseman rolled into the playoffs and added another two tallies to his career totals.
Terry Murray moved to Washington for 1981-82 when the Capitals claimed him in the waiver draft. With the Capitals he played under his brother, Bryan, for the first time since high school. After the season Terry Murray retired as a player and moved into coaching.
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From the moment he stepped on the field, there was never a doubt that Ryan Freel loved to play the game of baseball.
It was evident in the way he played the game.
He sprinted down the first baseline every time. He ran into walls in the outfield. He even dove for a fly ball in Spring Training.
That's just the way Freel played.
"He was a fun player to watch," recalled Reds Legends camp organizer Mike Wagner.
This week Freel is bringing the passion and enthusiasm that made him a fan favorite while he was a member of the Cincinnati Reds to Patriot Park in Marietta as one of six former Cincinnati players taking part in this year's annual Reds Legends youth baseball camp.
"It feels like I'm actually still playing, the love you get from the fans," Freel said.
Known for his all-out hustle on every play, Freel was a versatile force on the diamond over the course of his major league career.
Freel posted a .268 batting average as well as 22 home runs, 122 RBI and 143 stolen bases during the course of his career with the bulk of his nine years in the big leagues spent with the Reds.
With the Reds, Freel literally was prepared to play every position on the field except pitcher. Now he's bringing all the knowledge he gained at basically eight positions on the field to young ball players.
"It's a blessing to play both the outfield and the infield, steal bases, hit a little bit," Freel said. "If I didn't play all those positions I probably wouldn't be able to give as much back now."
Giving that knowledge back to young players isn't something totally new to Freel as he's also taken to coaching a travel team in his hometown.
And while he's the teacher, Freel is also a student as he's learning all the challenges that can come with coaching young baseball players.
"You're really got to be patient. It's a really hard game. Hitting is the hardest thing to do in all sports," Freel explained.
Patience was something Freel stressed when working with young players.
After all, each kid is different and what works with one isn't necessarily going to work with another. That's true of all aspects of the game, particularly hitting.
"Our brains are like computers. One kid may not understand one way, so you may have to go at it from a different angle," Freel said.
At the Reds Legends camp, Freel spent Monday working with outfielders but his versatility is expected to have him working all over the place during the three days of the camp.
On Monday, Freel stressed the most basic fundamentals of the outfield - from setting the feet properly when catching a fly ball to hitting the cutoff man. But he didn't just stop with the outfielders.
He also showed cutoff men the proper way to receive a throw from the outfield and set the feet to deliver a throw home and speed up the relay.
"He's teaching the boys the outfield. They can't help but walk away learning," Wagner said.
Freel's intent was to help young players increase the rate in which they perform plays, thereby changing the outcome of some of the game's closest plays.
"Those bang-bang plays, where it's out and safe by a split second, that changes just by teaching the basics," Freel said.
When he was done passing on part of his baseball knowledge, Freel was surrounded by the crowd of young kids seeking his autograph as they showed their appreciation for a guy who played the game hard.
It's that appreciation from fans that Freel appreciates most, and it's part of why he considers the Reds his team. Freel also played for Toronto, Baltimore, the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City before his retirement last year.
"I always consider Cincinnati being home for me," Freel said.
The annual Reds Legends camp got underway Monday and continues today before concluding on Wednesday at VFW Field, which has been renamed Patriot Park.
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Skip to comments.'Dancing With the Stars' Finale with Bristol Palin Mon 8pm Tues-9 Live Thread! VOTE 800-868-3407
Posted on 11/22/2010 3:50:45 PM PST by Dr. Scarpetta
Tonight is the final chance for the three remaining contestants on "Dancing With the Stars" to impress the viewers at home.
As we've seen this season in particular, high scores from the judges may be nice. But, it's the viewers who matter because their votes can make an impact.
Going into tonight's season finale are Jennifer Grey, Kyle Massey & Bristol Palin.
Getting to this point wasn't always a smooth trip. There were some tense moments at the production office for "Dancing With the Stars."
ABC says a white powder in an envelope was delivered to the office this past Friday. It turned out to be talcum powder.
But, before they knew that, hazardous materials officials with the city of Los Angeles, fire department, police and FBI arrived at the studio lot where the ABC show airs.
This comes just days after the shock that viewers have put low-scorer Bristol Palin in the finals of "Dancing With the Stars," while voting off Brandy, who's had some of the highest scores from the judges.
Watch tonight's show at 8 p.m. and the results show Tuesday at 9 p.m. on ABC.
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Yeah i can't do the phone voting til it comes on here..so I am sticking to online right now
Have voted three times so far.
Direct TV has channel 13 (ABC) blacked out in many parts of the country I've heard....(and I know it is on my TV)....so I can't even watch....
Does anyone know if you can watch it live online and where??
I like that song when Michael Buble sings it.
It's a new day
It's a new life
I'm feeling good...
I don't think so...
Grey had lessons from one of the best pros in the business for Dirty Dancing. True it was a long time ago, but I'm sure she has retained a lot of that. True she is not technically a "professional dancer" per se, but she has had professional dance experience and let's not forget her father is Joel Grey - a professional dancer and choreographer - that has to have had some influence on her abilities.
That's what I was wondering. It's not on in my time zone yet either, so I guess I'll vote for Bristol online.
LOL! .Just mentioned if you don't vote don't complain! Don't Shoot the TV!!
Yeah I am sticking to online voting since that is all I can do right now. A few minutes ago it was really easy to vote, now its slowing down a little bit
Just a game. Play along, and cast a vote. It's a tiny bit of payback for the self-righteous, self-important lefties in the TV industry.
Yikes! I'm having trouble getting through on the phone!
I'm actually surprised he didn't get all 10's, since ya know, Kyle works for Disney, and ABC owns Disney, things that make you go hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
I counted. I was cut off at 4 votes on cell phone and four on landline.
I am curious. Is there some rule on the show that says they couldn't make any money dancing in their lives? Did ABC break their own rules?
This is about dancing and Grey is, by far the best. There can be no question. It's not about who worked harder or came the furthest - it's about the best dancer. Palin is slow and cumbersome and is not really that good.
If you are voting from the same computer on the same internet connection you are wasting your time. They will get tossed - trust me. Just vote the max allowed from any source allowed and Bristol will win. No need to try to cheat (which will just taint her win more). Call you family and friends and get them to vote too!
Can you text separately and count from the same cell phone?
Ya serious really..damn, that is what I have been doing for weeks..yes same computer, same internet connection. So for those who have voted 300 times, I guess they wasted their time too. I will post on my facebook wall for everyone to vote then. Thanks for the info, I would have wasted time for no reason. I have to wait til the show comes on here in LA to vote via cell phone
got my 5 by phone and 5 by email in for Bristol Palin.
News reports that she is getting death threats motivate me to help her win
I don't know....LOL.
Try it!
Am I the only one who likes Kyle as much as Bristol? He is a cutie pie.
just voted no busy signal. vote early and vote often...
15 votes for Bristol. I set the alarm on my phone (which I cannot figure out how to turn off!) and had two ABC logins. GO BRISTOL!
"Just a game. Play along, and cast a vote. It's a tiny bit of payback for the self-righteous, self-important lefties in the TV industry. "
it's pysch warfare. They will really go nuts if she wins.
Bristol being able to perform after all the hell she has gone through alone makes her deserving of this trophy. Getting death threats, for a dance competition, just shows what this country has turned into with liberals running around. Its like they are not even afraid to spew their crap anymore. I knew after the elections they would all go loco but going nuts for a dance reality show, these people need straight jackets
don't ask me. :) I never even watched the show :)
I like Kyle too. If Bristol were not on the show I would be giving him my votes. If its between Bristol and Kyle, I would be happy with either one winning. Just as long as "Why the long face" Jennifer Grey doesn't win I'm happy
"People who think this is a serious competition don't understand the nature of the show."
Which is exactly why asking people who don't watch to vote is like voting for a black man because he is black. No it will not destroy the nation, but what about the others in the competition and what about others watching?
Anyone know what is going on in Helmand province or Somalia? I'm going to go do my daily search.
Good for you!
Kyle is adorable. I wouldn't be upset if he won. I'd rather see him beat Jennifer if it's not Bristol.
Toes not pointed.
Don't leave me hanging like that..saying WOO HOO ! What happened buddy??
Bristol did a great job!
Why didn't Bristol wear character shoes?
she knocked it out of the ballpark
She is really adorable! Wish my 2 unmarried sons weren't too old for her.....lol
Did she get 10's...she better have gotten 10s
Carrie Ann *had* to complain about something...
9 from her, will she get 10's from Len and the other guy?
Or any 10's?
Excellent point. The Leftwing crackpots never gave a damn about talent in their own celebrities, so why now all of a sudden. Can you say Lindsay Lohan?
Carrie Ann is a bleeding heart liberal..she had to complain because in the back of her mind she knows if she gives Bristol a 10 she will get backlash from her liberal buddies
What number do I call for Bristol?
She was great! GRATE!
Carrie Annbitched about her feet....
Scores coming....
9 - 9 - 9
She also attended a private school where she studied dance and performing. She won a dancing spot in a Dr. Pepper commercial at the age of 19.
Where was the outrage when Emmitt Smith beat out Mario Lopez?
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The 24-year-old Phipps is originally from Sydney but moved south to the Rebels when they began playing in the Super Rugby competition in 2011.
"Nick has played a major part in laying the foundations of this club and it is disappointing to see him leave," Rebels coach Damien Hill said.
"We have identified and developed some great talent within Australian rugby, who are now coming off contract and the reality is, these players now attract interests from other clubs with different financial circumstances."
Phipps made his Test debut against Samoa in 2011 and has since earned 12 caps, including starting in eight out of the Wallabies last nine matches when Will Genia was sidelined with a serious knee injury.
"Nick is a good threatening, attacking player," Waratahs coach Michael Cheika said.
"He's good all round, in attack, in defence and with his kicking game; he's a quality player and I think that he's still got a lot of potential to fulfil."
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Kyoto Day 1 and a cow named Harue
August 20, 2008 | Author: Adun | In: Anime Blogs, Everyday Life, Japan, Photography
Traveling around Japan is probably one of the greatest things you could do when you're here for a month. Being stuck in Tokyo does get boring after a while especially if you've been to some of the sites already. You've already read up on about my 3 days in Osaka, this time our EPIC adventure takes us to one of my favourite places, Kyoto. Hit the jump to check out the traveling between Osaka and Kyoto and my first day in Kyoto.
Checking out of the hotel, we took a taxi to Shin-Osaka station, as this is where the shinkansen stops. My friends reckons we should've taken the local JR lines, but I wanted to travel by shinkansen and get as much as possible from the JR pass, even though it's only one stop. Arriving at JR Kyoto station, the first thing we did was head to the post office, which is located to the left of the central gate. I had to withdraw money and Roobar mailed off his Wonderfest and Osaka goods home. I didn't mail anything off since my Wonderfest good since they were waiting in Tokyo.
Just some photos of the park where we sat around waiting.
Heading off to the ryokan we were staying at luckily I had been there before so I didn't get lost and I remember EVERYTHING clearly. But we came across another problem upon arriving at the ryokan. The owner wasn't home. The door was open but no one was there at all. So instead of walking right in, we headed off to a local park across the road and sat around relaxing and waiting. We waited probably a good 2-2.5 hours until the owner arrived but it wasn't such a bad thing. My feet were still killing me and resting in a park was a great feeling. Sitting there in the shade listening to the cicadas chirping is something I can't do in Australia as we we don't have cicadas, and I would've been eaten alive by mosquitoes.
Eventually the owner arrived and we dumped our luggage inside and rested in the aircon. The best thing I like about this ryokan was that it was a proper Japanese mansion with the full wooden floors and garden inside. The worst thing was probably having our room on the 2nd floor, and lugging up suitcases up stairs is not exactly fun. Whilst resting, I worked out our itinerary for the day and with some suggestions from the owner, we headed off to a place called Gion Corner.
Along the way we came across a main street and a lot of shops. Walking along the main street towards one of the local temples, I came across a Nike store. Perfect. At this point I bought myself some new shoes since my current ones were killing my feet. My bran new shoes cost me ¥12,600 but it was well worth it. One of my friends also bought new shoes since his were being destroyed as he was walking. Stopped at a cafe to get an iced cocoa and to put on my new shoes. OMG, so much better, although my feet still hurt. Continue on walking, we seemed to not get any closer to Gion Corner. With only a meer 30 minutes till the show starts, we took a taxi and discovered that we were no where near our destination. Managing to make it on time, we got our tickets and sat and watched the show. Below are pictures of the show itself:
What Gion Corner is about is a showcase of 7 different types of Japanese arts which range from tea ceremony, flower arrangement. It was definitely a highlight of Japanese culture and seeing the uniqueness of each art was beautiful. This is a definite visit for those who are visiting Kyoto and want to know a bit more about Japanese culture. They had receivers with headphones that broadcast in English for those who do not know the moonspeak.
Walking along the street heading towards an unknown direction, we found ourselves to be pretty hungry. Although myself and another friend were taking photos of the surrounding area whilst the other pair walked ahead. However after taking a few snaps I found them to have stopped outside a shop….. a steak shop to be exact…… that had a price tag of ¥15,000.
My comrades pretty much said "we're eating here". Not wanting to head back to the ryokan on an empty stomach, as well as being warned by random stranger about the expensive food in the area we walked in and got a lot than what we had expected. This restaurant looked very high class and it seemed like we were the only customers so far. Having a look at the actual menu we found that for ¥15,000 I could get a set course meal, so I opted for that option. The following photos are what I got:
Now I have to say, I'm not really a food critic, but I can certainly tell when I am eating good food. And OMFG this was the BEST steak I have ever had. The taste is simply indescribable and just eating the steak pieces it was melting in my mouth. However there was something even better about my steak. I normally have my steaks well-done, whilst my friends like a bit of blood. Since everything was cooked on the same grill, my friend's steaks were cooked and taken off the grill whilst my stayed there soaking up all the juices from their steaks. So a bit of advice, if you are having steak like this cooked in front of you and you are with a bunch of friends, get your cooked well done.
Though I bet most of you why this steak is so expensive. To put it simply, it's similar to matsusaka beef, but is actually called ohmi beef. When we left the restaurant, the owners also gave each of us a certificate about the cow we just ate. It records everything from it's name, date of birth, date of death, weight, family tree and even a nose print. Pretty much the cow that I ate was named Harue.
So something that was supposed to be a simply and easy day turned out to be one of the best days of the Japan trip so far. A lot of relaxing, a lot of cultural experiences, the best steak I have ever eaten and a pair of new shoes. It surprises me how my money tends to goto expensive things.


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If you're not familiar with the monthly Carnival of Journalism, it's worth knowing about because it plugs you into a conversation amongst other journalists. The topic for October's Carnival was about how to choose the digital tools and platforms. (I'm just getting in under the wire, but my travel schedule and moving flat took up more time than we actually had.) Dave Cohn… Read more →


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The Kite Runner
by Khaled Hosseini
Exactly how steamy is this story?
In Chapter 13, Amir tells us: "Later that night, the sun less than an hour from rising and the guests finally gone, Soraya and I lay together for the first time. All my life, I'd been around men. That night, I discovered the tenderness of a woman" (13.31). This is very sweet, but not raucous and sultry. There's also some adultery outside the narrative scope of the book, but Hosseini never directly describes it. So why the R rating?
We're actually hesitant to even call the incident in the alleyway "sex." Abuse is really a better term. The same goes for the terrors that Assef and his guards put Sohrab through. Hosseini describes the alleyway rape scene explicitly, and he also describes the pedophiliac Assef touching Sohrab. Then there's the near-rape of the Afghan woman by the Russian soldier. We don't want to give this one an "R" rating on sex (we'd much rather say these are violent scenes) but we also have a duty, as the Shmoop Ratings Commission, to warn you about them. We guess this book has extreme perversions of sex, but there's not that much actual lovemaking.


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Stock markets are down again today as the government shutdown passes a full week in the books. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI ) is down 0.73% as of 3:15 p.m. EDT, while the broader S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are down 0.9% and 1.79%, respectively.
The good news for dividend investors is that traders are flooding to "safety," which means companies with big, safe payouts are doing well today.
Consumer staple producer Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG ) is up 1.6% today as the company holds its annual meeting. CEO A. G. Lafley, who was brought back to run the company in May, will be the key figure to watch today. He aims to reinvigorate a company that has seen revenue stagnate and net income fall over the past five years. It's no small task to bring a company like P&G back to significant growth, but the vision to do so comes from the top, and Lafley proved his ability in his previous tenure as CEO from 2000 to 2009.
For today's trading, it doesn't hurt that Wells Fargo analyst Chris Ferrara upgraded the stock to "outperform" because he thinks a simple plan of growing the top 40 businesses, the 20 biggest new products, and the 10 most profitable emerging markets will drive a return to growth. For investors fleeing to safety, P&G has paid a dividend for 123 straight years, and at 3.2% the dividend yield is already more than you can get from 10-year Treasuries, so there are a few short-term drivers today.
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO ) is up 0.9% today, also likely driven by the flight to safety. The company has a 3% dividend yield and has increased its payout to investors for 52 straight years, so there are few safer stocks on the market. Coca-Cola has built a dominant business on sugary soft drinks but it has recently shown the willingness to adapt as major markets look for healthier beverages and snacks. Besides, food isn't the first thing investors will cut back on if the government impasse continues for another week or two.
Finally, Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT ) is the only other Dow stock out of 30 in the green today, rising an impressive 1.7%. The retail giant often attracts customers when they begin cutting back on spending, and that's why it's considered a relatively safe stock when investors become fearful. It's also another strong dividend stock, paying a 2.6% yield to investors, continuing the theme of dividends dominating the market today.
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Definition of iatrochemistry in English:
noun[mass noun] historical
A school of thought of the 16th and 17th centuries which sought to understand medicine and physiology in terms of chemistry.
Example sentences
- In 1608, Oswald Croll published his Basilica chymica, a treatise devoted to a predominantly Paracelsian iatrochemistry.
- The term iatrochemistry means the use of chemistry in medicine which was unheard of before Paracelsus.
- Thoren talks a great deal about alchemy, but it always sounds like Paracelsian iatrochemistry to me.
iatrochemical adjective
- Example sentences
- Out of the iatrochemical theory or alongside it, there arose iatromechanics and even iatromathematics.
- However, his Traité was extremely popular in iatrochemical circles.
- He was also the author of a number of Paracelsian and iatrochemical texts and clearly a practising alchemist.
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- Some of these lives overlapped, especially in his role as an iatrochemist or medicinal chemist.
- The iatrochemists had a shadowy consciousness of the etheric body, the iatromechanists had none.
- He may be considered a distant ancestor of the iatrochemists of the Sixteenth Century.
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Sage Francis visited the BBC during his trip to London, GB on July 13th, 2010. He brought two acoustic guitarists with him (Ally & Warren) and they performed 3 songs live for the Lauren Laverne Show on Music 6 Radio. Here's a recording of all those songs edited together for your listening pleasure – 1) The Baby Stays – 2) A Hell of a Year – 3) The Best of Times
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Sebring FLorida
skiing, tanning, beach, real
লিখেছেন- water is my life 26 de এপ্রিল de 2012
Sarcastic put-down. Has taken the place of the oft-used whatever.
"50 Cent rules!"
লিখেছেন- icedout 20 de মে de 2005
Being able to hold it down in the professional world and at home
She knows how to keep it real.
লিখেছেন- casmapalytin 4 de ডিসেম্বার de 2004
Assuming that it is something we are able to feel, smell, taste and see, real is simply electrical signals interpreted by one's brain.
Morpheus: What is "real"? How do you define "real"? If real is what you can feel, smell, taste and see, then 'real' is simply electrical signals interpreted by your brain
লিখেছেন- infiniti X 25 de এপ্রিল de 2004
used as a sarcastic expression for serious...
Are you real?
লিখেছেন- Anonymous 13 de অগাস্ট de 2003
When something has an equivalent in dollars then we say it's real.
I know my car is real- it's worth 200$
লিখেছেন- czesuaf 22 de মার্চ de 2007
it is the brazilian currency
how much can i buy wit one real?
you could buy a small cachaça.
muita obrigada!
you could buy a small cachaça.
muita obrigada!
লিখেছেন- pablo bvs 7 de সেপ্টেমবার de 2006


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Stocks to Watch: GM, Adobe and More
By Corrie Driebusch and Ian Thomson
Stocks to watch this morning include GM, Adobe and more.
General Motors said Wednesday it made $1.7 billion in the third quarter, down from $2 billion from a year earlier, as the auto maker's operations outside North America struggled to get traction. Shares traded down 6.2% to $23.50 premarket.
Adobe Systems said it would restructure its business to focus even more on digital media and digital marketing software, resulting in 750 job cuts and slower-than-expected revenue growth next year. Shares fell 9.4% to $27.55 premarket.
Weight Watchers's third-quarter earnings climbed 82% on strong revenue in North America and the U.K. as well as in its online business. However, shares recently fell 8.1% to $65.99 in premarket trading as the company's ratio of attendance to paid weeks fell below prior years' measures due to the launch of new programs, which hurt enrollment trends.
Wendy's Co.'s third-quarter loss widened due primarily to costs from selling Arby's, as the hamburger chain's pricing helped mitigate rising commodity costs. Shares fell 6.2% to $5.15 premarket.
Blue Nile Inc.'s third-quarter profit fell 33% as the online jeweler missed its earnings expectations and reported higher expenses and lower margins, though revenue rose. Shares plunged 20% to $39.10 in premarket trading as the company disclosed the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Diane Irvine, effective Friday.
Sina Corp. swung to a third-quarter loss because of write-downs, while the Chinese Internet company's adjusted bottom line fell on higher expenses. Shares fell 4.3% to $83.24 premarket.
Maidenform Brands Inc.'s third-quarter earnings slumped 20%, sharply missing the company's own forecast, as a decline in customer traffic pressured sales and pushed up liquidation costs. Shares tumbled 21% to $19 in premarket trade at the seller of intimate apparel under the Donna Karan and DKNY labels also cut it full-year forecast.
Responsys Inc.'s third-quarter earnings surged fourfold as the software and marketing-services company's revenue jumped, particularly for professional services. Shares were down 1% at $9.80 premarket, as it predicted current-quarter results just below expectations.


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Worker Killed by Falling Pipe on Governor's Island
A 55-year-old Staten Island man was killed Friday morning while off-loading piping from a flatbed truck on Governor's Island, police said.
Abbas Behnam-Bakhsh, was part of a construction crew removing the pipes, which are 15 feet long and 24 inches in diameter, police said.
Mr. Behnam-Bakhsh, was standing below a front-end loader as pipes were being off-loaded in pairs, police said. At some point, the straps holding the pipes in place gave way and one of the pipes fell on top of him.
Arriving medics pronounced Mr. Behnam-Bakhsh dead at the scene, police said.
An investigation into the accident is being led by local investigators for Occupational Health and Safe Administration, said assistant area director Richard Tom.


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Left is right for Cal offensive lineman Matt Summers-Gavin.
The redshirt sophomore is back as the Bears' starting left guard after an ill-fated experiment at right tackle. Summers-Gavin was Cal's full-time left guard last season but lost his job this year after he suffered a knee bruise during training camp.
By the time Summers-Gavin completely healed early in the season, Brian Schwenke had taken over at left guard. The Bears tried to put Summers-Gavin at right tackle to provide depth, but he said he struggled to get the position down.
"It's been frustrating," Summers-Gavin said. "It wasn't the smoothest transition. I thought I'd be playing a lot better. (Right tackle) didn't come to me as fast as I wanted it to. I just tried to stick it out and keep working at it."
It's been an up-and-down calendar year for Summers-Gavin. It looked as though he would be the heir apparent to Mike Tepper at left tackle after taking every rep there during spring practice, but when the Bears lined up on the first day of training camp in August, Summers-Gavin was back at left guard. Then, on the second day of camp, Summers-Gavin suffered the injury and didn't return to practice until the week of the first game.
He said he didn't feel close to 100 percent until around the fourth week.
"Maybe I just wasn't used to right tackle," Summers-Gavin said. "I thought I'd be ready to make that transition. Unfortunately, I didn't. I tried to stick it out. I guess with patience and keeping working hard, I got moved back to my old position and now I'm starting."
Summers-Gavin missed five games last season because of injuries, but the Bears' offensive line had some of its better games when he was on the field. He made his first start of this season last week at Washington State.
"That's what I came here to do, to play," Summers-Gavin said. "I started all last year and I wanted to keep that going. I'm glad I'm back out there. I definitely want to hang on to this position for the rest of my Cal career."
Cal went up to Eugene, Ore., as the No. 6 team in the country and was dominated in every way imaginable in a 42-3 loss. Several starters from last year's team are back and are eager to show the Ducks they are better than that.
"Anytime you get embarrassed like that, it sticks in the back of your mind," linebacker Mike Mohamed said. "We kind of want to avenge that and prove that we belong with these guys."
There are many returning starters from both teams, but the Bears feel being at home will make a difference this time around.
"Last year, they pretty much ran all over us in their home," tailback Shane Vereen said. "For some reason, we turn it on here. Guys that were on the team last year to witness that crushing defeat, there's a feeling that we're a better team than that and we want to go prove that Saturday."


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Melon Low Sugar Sangria Recipe
Many people are reducing sugar in their diets, for obvious reasons! Sugar adds on the pounds and rots out your teeth. Here's a low sugar version of Sangria that makes a deliciously light punch!
Sparkling Ice is a sugar-free drink mix that comes in a variety of flavors. Look through the selection in your store and choose one that appeals to you.
2 2-liter bottles Melon / Mango Sparkling Ice
1 750ml bottle rose / White Zinfandel wine
1 cup strawberries, sliced
Begin by mixing up two bottles of melon or mango flavored sparkling ice. Mix in the rose or white Zinfandel. You can balance how sweet or non-sweet the punch is by this wine selection - while most white zinfandels are sweet, most rose are quite dry.
Now add in the strawberries for their luscious flavors and antioxidants, stir, and add ice to chill!
To turn this into a single-glass sangria recipe, a typical assumption is that one 750ml bottle of wine yields four large glasses of wine. Divide all ingredients shown by four. If you're making just one glass worth you probably don't want to wait for the overnight soaking. If the mixture doesn't soak, you just won't get as much of the fruit / berry flavors permeating the sangria.
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View the original article at: http://www.countryweekly.com/news/chris-cagle-has-blast-golfing-singing
Earlier this week, Chris Cagle played in the annual Academy Of Country Music Bill Boyd Celebrity Golf Classic in Burbank, California.
Cagle's team was victorious at the event, and he says it was "a blast." All proceeds from the event will go to the T.J. Martell Foundation/Neil Bogart Memorial Laboratory for Cancer, Shriner's Children's Hospital, the Bill Boyd Memorial Trust Fund and the Montgomery Gentry National Future Farmers Association.
However, it was an event preceding the golf tournament that really blew Chris away.
Over the weekend, at a listener appreciation concert, Cagle was invited onto the stage during Willie Nelson's performance to sing a rendition of "I'll Fly Away" with Willie and Pat Green.
"You look over, and there's Willie Nelson!" said Chris. "You look at that face, you think about what he's done -- and well, your knees just shake. Or at least mine did!"
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$5.8 Billion Tax Targets Middle Class - Mostly Working Women
For Release: 12/09/2009
Arlington Heights, Ill. - A majority of Americans oppose the inclusion of a five percent tax on cosmetic medical procedures, according to a survey released today. Survey respondents oppose the cosmetic tax by a 52% - 43% margin.
According to the survey, a large majority of respondents, by a 64% - 34% margin, agree that the cosmetic medical procedures tax has no place in health care reform, since these procedures and treatments are not covered by health insurance and the tax will disproportionately impact middle class women.
"It is clear from these results that Americans disagree with this proposed tax," said Michael McGuire, MD, President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). "Taxing medical procedures sets a dangerous precedent by inviting the Internal Revenue Service into the physician-patient relationship, and allowing the government to make decisions regarding medical necessity."
The tax on cosmetic medical procedures was not included in any of the five health reform bills developed and debated in Senate and House Committees. According to the Congressional Budget Office, it is projected to raise approximately $5.8 billion over ten years toward the $856 billion price tag for the proposed Senate health reform bill. However, a similar tax in New Jersey has realized less than one-third of the anticipated revenue and an independent audit of the New Jersey system found that it took $3.39 in expenditures just to collect a single dollar in tax -- making a cosmetic tax not only a bad idea but an unreliable way to fund health reform.
According to the survey, there is no significant difference between men and women in their opposition to the proposed tax. On the other hand, respondents over the age of 45 are much more likely to oppose the tax, with opposition increasing among older respondents.
The survey further demonstrates that, by a 49% - 30% margin, respondents were more likely to oppose the tax once informed that sixty percent of all people planning to have cosmetic medical procedures report a household income of between $30,000 and $90,000.
"These numbers confirm what ASPS has been saying all along, that many people mistakenly believe that this is a luxury tax," Dr. McGuire said. "But in fact, it is a tax on the middle class -- despite President Obama's direct campaign promise not to raise taxes on this group of Americans."
This survey was conducted by Opinion Research Corporation among a national probability sample of 1,014 adults comprising 506 men and 508 women 18 years of age and older, living in private households in the continental United States. Interviewing was completed during the period December 3-6, 2009.
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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the world's largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons. Representing more than 7,000 Member Surgeons, the Society is recognized as a leading authority and information source on aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. ASPS comprises more than 94 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States. Founded in 1931, the Society represents physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. ASPS advances quality care to plastic surgery patients by encouraging high standards of training, ethics, physician practice and research in plastic surgery.
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I was trying to get a cute picture of Riley in his reindeer ears to use on our Christmas cards this year...
But he was NOT so happy with the idea...
{ "seriously, lady. when will this be over? }
{ "i am so not impressed" }
{ "unamused..." }
{ "are you DONE yet??!" }
{ "ugh... i give up" }
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After the frost yesterday, I realized I would have to nip out for 15 minutes or so to tie up loose ends on the veg garden.
First, I had to pot our lemon and orange plants and move them indoors - they did NOT fare well last winter, both going through near-death experiences. Poor things!
I also had to pull out all of the dead & dying plants. The tomatoes and cucumbers that had rotten on the vine or had just gotten soft were left half buried to feed the soil. I'm thinking I can compost through the winter to prepare for next year's season - woohoo!
Everything "woody" got tossed over the fence into the woods behind our lot. Sometimes it is SO nice not having any neighbors behind us!
And since I was in "demolition mode," it was finally time for me to harvest my luffa (aka loofah).
I was kind of curious about how it would end up. Would it peel easily? Would there be a ton of seeds? Or would it be a complete disappointment and just be all rotten in there?
So I took a quick video of me loosening the rind and then actually peeling it... I wanted to show "the hubs" later since he wasn't there to witness the magic. And I also wanted to share it with the Seattleton who gifted me the plant in the first place!
The result? It was a bit slimy and slightly sticky, but peeled really easily! The next step is to shake out any seeds (didn't seem like there were very many), and rinse it well with a high pressure hose. Then I'll rinse it in a bleach solution and let it dry naturally in the sun.
Then... I can do whatever I want with him! Slice him up into smaller sponges to use in the bathroom, kitchen or to give to friends. Keep him whole and add a thin rope (like the fancy ones at Bed Bath & Beyond)... or attach him to a piece of bamboo for a back scratcher!
(baaaack scratchaaa!)
I really want to grow more of these in the garden next year - the vine was BEAUTIFUL, it kept the bees busy, and produced many flowers. The luffas were a total bonus - the perfect plant! :)
Hopefully this was at least educational for you all. I would have SWORN loofahs came from the ocean had I not been given this plant by a friend of mine. SO cool! (And I now also know BB&B charges WAY too much money for these things!)
happy harvesting
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We woke up to a bit of frost covering everything outside here this morning!
I've noticed that with the growing cold weather, Riley has been finding warm spots this past week to cozy down and take a snooze. His favorite spots have been...
{ in his old navy hooded fleece on his bed }
{ in the corner of the couch facing the sun }
{ on top of me before i go to sleep at night :) }
This is definitely the time of year when I bust out the heating blanket each night to warm the bed! Like momma like puppy, I suppose. :)
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So I'm currently sitting on my couch, taking a break from what felt like an EXHAUSTING and busy day. I'm watching some clips from last night's Biggest Loser (I really love that show!) and perusing the web to "see what I can see."
Meanwhile, Riley Bean is trying to find a starting place on the giant rawhide that he's had since last Christmas. The best things come to those who wait, I suppose. :)
Anyhoo, I stumbled upon the most INTERESTING of sites!
I think I'm already addicted looking to see what oddities Uncommon Goods has for sale...
Here are some of the most peculiar... and some of my favorite finds from their site...
{ bark up a tree clock }
{ buckets of joy + love }
{ colored smencils - love the name! }
{ dog door knockers }
Think there's something odd about the next ones?
Look closely... and hold your nose...
{ panda poo paper. yup. no lie. made into greeting cards and sketchpads }
{ panda poo too exotic for you? what about elephant? }
{ or... something a little more domestic perhaps. like cow. it gets points for being unique, that's for sure! }
{ grandfather clock slice }
[ road tested chair }
{ sushi slippers }
{ teapot coin bank - i can totally see this in my studio! }
{ unzippered glass zipper bag }
{ this is my #1 favorite from this website - so cute! }
They have a whole section of handmade goods - and another section of recycled goods - very clever stuff out there.
So go forth.
Be uncommon.
Find peculiarity.
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Council > Committee Meetings
Council has three committees that deal with specific areas of Council operations.
The Community and Resouces and the Development committees meet monthly and present their recommendations for consideration by Council each month.
The Audit Committee meets approximately three times per year with recommendations also put to Council for consideration.
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Parks and Landscape
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Strategic risk management
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All Committee meetings (unless otherwise decided by Council) are open to the public; residents, ratepayers and other interested parties are welcome to attend.
Public question time is held at the start of each meeting. Questions submitted in writing prior to the meeting will, where possible, be responded to at the meeting. Written and verbal questions can also be submitted directly to the meeting, however an immediate response might not be possible on every occasion. Responses to these questions will be provided as soon as possible after the meeting.
All questions submitted to the Committee meeting (either in writing or verbally) will be included as part of the minutes of the meeting.
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Rondell Lee Belcher, Washington, W.Va., A Celebration of Life Service will be at 1 p.m., today, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home; burial will be at a later date at Evergreen South Cemetery in Parkersburg.
Joanne Brooker, Vienna, Va., celebration of her life, 11 a.m., Nov. 2, at Truro Anglican Church, 10520 Main St., Fairfax, Va.; a reception at the church will follow.
Charles Edward 'Buddy' Pickering, Williamstown, "Celebration of Life" will be held at 11 a.m., Oct. 25, at the First United Methodist Church, 5th and Williams streets in Williamstown, with lunch to follow in the Multi-purpose room.
Doris A. Ramsey, Caldwell, funeral service, 11 a.m., today, in the Chandler Funeral Home chapel, 609 West St., Caldwell; burial will follow in Sharon Cemetery in Sharon, Ohio.
James L. Tate, Canal Winchester, services, 1 p.m., Monday (Oct. 21) at the Bethel Wesleyan Church near Bartlett; burial will follow in the Friends Southland Quaker Cemetery near Cutler; friends may call on the family on Sunday, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Stone-Matheney Funeral Home in Chesterhill.