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Frequently Asked Questions About Wigs
Frequently Asked Questions About Wigs
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I need a wig. Where should I start and what steps do I take?
Step 1: Measure your head. When you have determined what size cap you need, you can browse for wigs in the correct category.
Step 2: Select your style. Browse through our catalog and determine which styles best fit your needs. Make sure that you are browsing through the appropriate size categories. In this step, try to ignore the colors the wigs are pictured in and look at the style only. Most wig styles are available in at least 25 different color choices. Each wig will have its own selection of colors. You cannot choose the color until you have completed step 2.
Step 3: Select your color. The last step (and often the most difficult) is choosing your color.
Please see our other question and answer sections for more information on all 3 steps.
How do I know my head size?
Head size has very little to do with the overall size of a person. It is best not to make any assumptions about fit, and to take measurements. To measure your head, find a flexible seamstress measuring tape. Start at your forehead, just above your eyebrows; proceed toward one side of your head, following the hairline. When you reach the ear area, take the tape behind the ears. Follow the tape all the way around the head, meeting up at your forehead in the front. When you have that measurement, this is your head circumference. We offer the following guideline to wig sizes:
Ultra Petite/Children - Fits heads smaller than 20 inches.
Petites - Fits heads 21 inches or smaller.
Average - Fits heads 21.5 - 22.5 inches.
Large Cap - Fits heads 22.5 inches and larger.
I have a petite head size... is there some way I could make an average cap fit me?
Answer: Sometimes, if the wig is only slightly too large, you can take a regular needle and thread, and take it in slightly. Do not cut the inside of the wig, but create a tuck, as you would on a pair of pants that are too large in the waist. Sometimes wearing a wig cap underneath your wig can help. Sometimes the use of a comfy grip underneath the wig can be helpful as well. With all this stated, it is much better to purchase a wig that fits you.
Why don't you have a better selection of petite wigs or large cap wigs?
Approximately 90% of women will wear an average sized cap. Among the remaining 10%, the majority of these will have petite sized caps. Wig manufacturers are in business to make money. It is more economical for them to offer styles that 90% of people can wear instead of stocking a large selection of wigs that will fit less than 10% of the population. Therefore, most companies make very few wigs in petite caps, and even fewer companies offer large caps. This is why the selection is so poor - the manufacturers simply don't offer many styles.
Are the color swatches I see online an accurate way to choose a wig color?
Due to individual monitor settings (and limitations in scanning technology), it is impossible to provide a color swatch on your screen that looks exactly like the true color. Our color scans will only give you an impression of the overall color. In reality, the written descriptions are a more accurate indicator of what the actual color will look like in real life. We offer the following picture (reproduced here with written permission) from Stressless Tresses to illustrate our point. This picture shows the same person's hair in 3 different lighting settings. It illustrates how the same color can look very different, depending on your individual computer monitor or the scanning method used.
If you have never worn a wig before, or if you are unsure of your color, please consider taking the extra steps described on this page to ensure that you will be happy with your purchase.
How do I select a color?
Please visit our Color Information Page for complete instructions.
How do I take care of my wig?
Please see our page on Caring For Your Wig for complete instructions.
Can I use regular hair care products on my wig?
No. You will need to purchase products specifically designed for synthetic wigs. See our page on Caring For Your Wig for more information. Don't forget to visit our Wig Care Products page to see our comprehensive selection of affordable wig care products.
What is a monofilament wig and why are they more expensive?
A monofilament wig is constructed with hairs that are more evenly dispersed on the cap than they are with a standard wig. This gives the appearance of individual hairs growing from the scalp, which is very natural looking. With a standard cap, the hairs are dispersed in rows or lines. Monofilament wigs offer the most styling versatility. The part can be moved or changed because the hair is evenly dispersed on the wig.
Monofilament wigs are more expensive because the construction process makes them more costly to make. If you cannot afford a monofilament wig, we recommend a standard cap wig by Henry Margu. The capless construction on many of their wigs is a desirable alternative.
At Headcovers Unlimited, you will find an assortment of monofilament wigs, as well as quality wigs that do not have the monofilament construction but are still good choices.
What types of wig construction are available?
We have prepared an informational page so that you may educate yourself on the basic types of wig cap construction. Please view our wig construction page for complete details.
Do you offer wigs uniquely designed for medical patients?
When other sites advertise wigs as being "uniquely designed for medical hair loss," they are referring to wigs designed with monofilament construction. Monofilament caps are desirable for any wig wearer. They can be purchased in almost any wig salon, and most major wig companies offer them. Do not be deceived into thinking that you can only purchase these "medical" wigs from one place. No one wig site or manufacturer has a monopoly on this type of wig construction.
Please see our question and answer section on monofilament wigs for more information. At Headcovers Unlimited, we do offer an assortment of quality monofilament wigs, which we always recommend to our clients who can afford them.
Do the wigs come pre-styled?
All of our wigs come PRE-STYLED. They may need a gentle shake or some slight adjustments with a pick or wig comb once they are removed from their shipping box. (Remember that they come to you packed in a hair net). When the wig arrives, some clients like to take their wigs to their local hair stylist while they are wearing them, to have them cut and customized to fit their tastes. It is not necessary but it is a nice touch that many clients enjoy. See our Wig Care Information Page for further information.
Why are most of your wigs synthetic and not "real hair"?
Many people make the mistake of thinking that human hair wigs are better than synthetics. This is a common misconception, and we would like to explain why this is not necessarily the case. We offer the following points to compare and contrast human hair vs. synthetic hair.
1) Human hair wigs are expensive. A decent quality human hair wig starts at $350, and goes up to the thousands of dollars. A good quality synthetic wig can be purchased for approximately $100, and a fabulous, high-end synthetic wig can be purchased for about $250. A good quality synthetic wig will look extremely natural.
2) Human hair wigs require a great deal of care. They must be styled daily, washed more often, and are generally higher maintenance than a synthetic wig.
3) Human hair wigs usually require trimming and styling by a hair stylist before they can be worn. Synthetics come pre-styled and pre-cut and will hold their shape even when washed. Much easier for the average consumer.
4) Since synthetics are more economical, you can afford to change your style when you get tired of your current look.
5) For the medical patient who chooses a synthetic wig, the time and effort saved in caring for the wig is an important consideration. Medical patients are often sick and do not have the strength or energy to care for a high maintenance human hair wig.
6) We do offer an assortment of quality human hair wigs to meet the needs of experienced wig wearers who have worn human hair wigs before.
I have seen wigs for under $75 elsewhere. Why are your wigs more expensive?
While we make every effort to offer lower cost products, we hesitate to offer products that we would not be happy wearing ourselves. With wigs, unfortunately the old saying is true - "You get what you pay for." With a budget product, the feel of the wig, the construction of the wig, the longevity of the wig, and the comfort of the wig are all compromised. To achieve a quality that we would consider wearing, you can expect to pay a minimum of $85 for a short wig.
To put things into perspective, consider a costume clown wig that you can purchase in any discount store around Halloween. Now imagine that you could purchase a wig of this quality, but in your everyday hairstyle and in your own hair color. Would you want to wear a wig of that caliber for anything besides Halloween? We don't think so... and which is why we do not offer them.
Do you have any tips for Internet wig shopping?
We started selling wigs on the Internet back in 1996, when most people had never even heard of the Internet. Back then, we were one of only a small handful of Internet wig retailers. Since then, the Internet has taken on a life of its own, and there are wig sites at every corner. Not all of them are created equal, so we have come up with the following tips to help you with your decisions:
- No matter where you purchase your wig (even if it isn't from us) seek out a retailer that also maintains a retail location. You are looking for a retailer who has years of experience selling wigs. You want someone that handles the wigs daily and deals with real people and real wigs in real situations. Internet-only wig companies do not have the hands-on experience to guide you in your purchasing decisions.
- Find a site that offers professional help in making your selection. At Headcovers Unlimited, we have a licensed cosmetologist with over 30 years of experience who assists our clients.
- If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Many of our customers have reported ordering wigs from big name, high profile internet wig retailers, only to find that when they received their products, they received inferior product substitutions, look-alikes, or imitations instead of the brand name that was advertised.
- Do not let price be your only guiding factor. If you find a company whose merchandise is significantly less than the competition, consider why this might be so. It is better to pay slightly more for a product, and purchase from a reputable company that services what they sell. Find a trusted company who sells authentic merchandise for competitive prices. Purchasing from the retailer with the lowest price may turn out to be an expensive lesson.
- Don't pay an extra fee to have the Internet company style your wig for you. The wigs come pre-styled from the manufacturers. Upon receipt of the wig (assuming you are unhappy with the style), hire a local hair stylist to style your wig for you after you receive it.
- Look for contact information. If you cannot easily find a phone number and physical address (besides a post office box) be wary of the company. In wigs, as in all Internet shopping, if you cannot find the contact information easily, it is probably not a good place to do business with.
Why should I purchase my wig from you?
Top 10 Reasons Why Headcovers Unlimited Is Your Best Choice
1) Free consultations. When your order is placed, upon your request, our cosmetologist will contact you for a free color and style consultation. For more information, see our color consultation questions.
2) First Quality Merchandise. We only send out first quality, unused merchandise by the designers represented. We do NOT sell seconds, returned merchandise, used merchandise, or substandard knock-offs.
3) Fair Prices. Our prices are highly competitive. Nobody else on the Internet offers the type of service we offer, at such competitive prices.
4) Experience. We do not sell wigs out of our home. We are not just an internet drop shipper. We are a reputable retail establishment, and we do offer in-house wig consultations by appointment.
5) Special Orders. We will special order any wig in any line we carry. The same low prices apply to our special orders as they do to the featured wigs on our web site.
6) Easy Reorders. We keep your wig information on file for easy reorders. You no longer need to keep track of it all. Just contact us for reorders, and we'll take care of the rest! (No more keeping up with wig names or color numbers... we'll keep you organized!) Easy!
7) Accessibility. If you have a problem, you can call us! We are easy to get in touch with and offer personal help and service. Call us, and you can easily access real human people who want to help!
8) Privacy. We respect your privacy, and never give out any of your information to anyone for any reason.
9) Fast Service. In most cases, with express shipping, we can get your wig to you (even special orders) as soon as tomorrow morning!
10) One Stop Shopping. We specialize in hair loss. We can walk you through the process and supply everything you need to get you through your hair loss in one easy stop.
Where can I donate or sell my hair?
We recommend a nonprofit organization called Wigs for Kids. They will use your hair donation to help provide wigs for needy children. If you have some extra hair that you don't need, consider donating it instead of selling it. By giving this gift, you can help a child who is coping with total hair loss.
I have very long hair. I would like to have it cut and made into a wig for my mother...is this possible?
This is probably the most common question people ask us. You love and care for someone and they are losing their hair. Therefore, you want to give them YOUR hair. Unfortunately, there is no good answer here. We do not like to be the bearers of bad news, but...
1) Human hair wigs are not practical for chemotherapy patients. (see above)
2) Custom wigs are expensive (they start in the $2000 range and go up from there.
3) Custom wigs are time consuming to make.
4) While we understand the sentiment behind this question, this isn't a practical solution.
5) Your mother would be much better off with a high quality synthetic wig. We cannot stress enough the importance of buying quality. See our question on synthetics vs. human hair wigs for more information.
What is a comfy grip?
A comfy grip is a therapeutic gel filled headband that can make wearing wigs more comfortable and secure. Comfy grips can be worn by individuals with varying degrees of hair loss, but work best for those with little or no hair. Please see our comfy grip product description in our wig care products section for more information.
Is it okay to copy information from this page?
This page is protected by federal copyright laws and may not be reproduced, modified, or copied, in whole or in part, without written permission from Headcovers UnlimitedTM. To optain permission please contact us.
What is your advice to a woman who decides to purchase a wig online? What should she look for in a wig?
My first advice would be to plan ahead. Being prepared for hair loss can give you back a feeling of control and makes the process less traumatic. As soon as your doctor tells you that you may experience hair loss with your treatments, you should begin planning. You will want to cut a hair swatch that includes a representative sample of your hair color for safe keeping. This will make matching your hair color much easier later. Begin shopping and purchase your wig as soon as you possibly can.
Your first step in selecting a wig is to determine your head size. Most women will wear an average cap, but there are also petite or large cap options. You will want to measure your head. We have many videos and tutorials available on our website to help you though this process. Another rule of thumb is that if you find that most hats are too big or too small when you put them on, this is another hint that you may fall outside of the average range.
Next, you will want to select the type of hair fiber you desire. The most popular choices are synthetic hair or real human hair. Each type of hair has it's own set of pros and cons. Many cancer patients come to us insisting that they want a human hair wig because they want the most natural look possible. We then show them a human hair wig and a synthetic wig and ask them to tell us which one is which. It's very difficult for them to tell the difference. A high quality synthetic wig is incredibly natural looking. It's amazing how far they've come. The key is to select a high quality product. We encourage our cancer patients to select a synthetic wig because they are so easy to care for. They maintain their shape and require minimal styling or skill. You can virtually just shake it, put it on and go. Many women in treatments find that the last thing they want to concern themselves with is spending hours maintaining a human hair wig, especially when they aren't feeling well. Another benefit to synthetic wigs is that they are much more affordable.
Women will want to educate themselves on the types of wig caps that are available in order to make an informed decision. Traditional caps are made by machine and feature wefted rows of hair that are sewn together and teased at the root to disguise the cap underneath. A quality machine made cap can look very natural. Monofilament and hand tied caps feature hair that is individually hand tied to a soft mesh base. This is the more expensive option, but it is also the most natural looking and provides the most styling options.
Once a woman has determined the size, hair type and cap type, choosing a style is an important next step. For women who had long hair before hair loss, it is often best to go a bit shorter with the wig length, as it will be easier to manage. From layers, to shags, to bobs, there are so many choices! When shopping online, women should be sure to look for the measurements given for the lengths of the strands of each wig. These measurements will give the wearer a good idea of where the strands will fall on their particular frame.
Each wig comes in a multitude of colors. Selecting a color is the final step and is often the most difficult. However, we have been assisting cancer patients online for over 20 years and we have many tricks up our sleeve to determine the best color. Sending in a hair swatch is the best way to get an accurate match. We encourage our customers to take advantage of our expert wig consultation services so that we can assist them through this process. Here is a link to our wig buying guide for even more detailed information about selecting a wig online: http://www.headcovers.com/buy-wigs/
What type of care is involved in maintaining a wig and which types of products are necessary to do so in terms of shampoo, brush, etc?
The tools necessary in maintaining a wig really depends on the type of wig a woman purchases. However, there are several key points to keep in mind for all wigs. Only use products that are specifically designed for wigs. Other shampoos and styling agents can cause build up that can damage the hair fibers and shorten the wig's life span. Don't expose synthetic hair fibers to high heat, as it will permanently singe and damage the wig. Wigs should not be brushed when they are wet as this could cause the fibers to stretch and become damaged. Only use a brush or comb that is specifically designed for wigs as regular hair brushes can be harsh or damaging. Washing a wig is recommended every 6-8 wearings for maximum life span.
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CLIMATE change mitigation decisions in 2008, and for the foreseeable future, are made under conditions of great uncertainty.
Under such uncertainty, it is always sensible to ask whether it would be better to delay decisions while information relevant to the decision is gathered and analysed.
Every climate scientist has their own views on some issues that differ from the mainstream in detail. But the broad findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have general support among scientists with relevant specialist expertise.
The broad wisdom of the IPCC is strongly contested by a small minority of reputed climate scientists.
It is sometimes observed by dissenters that Galileo turned out to be right as a minority of one against the intellectual establishment of his time. Does not this establish that the intelligent dissenter can be right?
Yes, it does. But the establishment of 17th-century Catholic Europe was not learned in scientific method. Would not Galileo be with the majority of established science today?
Mainstream science is right on a balance of probabilities.
The dissenters are sometimes called sceptics. This is a misnomer in general. Many hold to their views with profound belief that is independent of external information or analysis.
The dissenters are possibly right and probably wrong.
I recall the perspective offered by former Australian science minister Barry Jones. In his World Meteorological Day Address in 1992, he applied the famous wager of the 17th-century French scientist Blaise Pascal to the climate change problem. If there were no God and one believed, pondered Pascal, what is the loss? Pascal's wager would seem to make the case against the dissenters.
But it is not quite so easy with climate change. Belief, acted upon, could be costly, and wasted if it is all a warp in the modern history of science. There is no alternative to seeking to measure the costs and benefits of efforts to mitigate climate change while being mindful of uncertainty. And, regrettably, there is no alternative to acting on the results of that analysis now, actively or passively, as the passage of time is rapidly reducing the scope for choice among policies affecting climate outcomes.
Economic development over the past two centuries has taken most of humanity from lives that were brutal and short to levels of personal health and security, material comfort and knowledge that were unknown to the elites of earlier times.
A new era began in the fourth quarter of the 20th century, with the rapid extension of the beneficent processes of modern economic development into the heartland of the populous countries of Asia. From this has emerged what I have described as the platinum age of global economic growth in the early 21st century.
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Tighter still is the economic limit: the availability of fossil fuels in forms and locations that facilitate their extraction for human use at costs below the prices of oil, gas and coal in global markets.
A revolution in humanity's use of fossil fuel-based energy would be necessary sooner or later to sustain and to extend modern standards of living. It will be required sooner if we are to hold the risks of climate change to acceptable levels.
The world is now some way down the track on an international system based on emissions reduction targets, starting with developed countries. There are many imperfections in the Kyoto agreement that must be corrected in its successors if there is to be worthwhile progress towards reducing risks of dangerous climate change to acceptable levels. But the focus needs to be on the improvement of the system that has been emerging within the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. There is no time to start again.
It is not a new idea for governments to make large financial commitments for insurance against low probability, high-impact events. Defence absorbs several percentage points of gross domestic product each year, most of it on insurance against genuinely low probability developments.
Climate change policy remains a diabolical problem. There is a chance - just a chance - that Australia and the world will manage to develop a position that strikes a good balance between the costs of dangerous climate change and the costs of mitigation.
The consequences of the choice are large enough for it to be worth a large effort to take that chance in the short period that remains before our options diminish fatefully.
Ross Garnaut heads the climate change review. This is an edited extract of a speech given yesterday.


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Last week, to the surprise of patent lawyers and the biotechnology industry, advocates for technological freedom won an enormous victory against socially harmful distortions of patent law. The Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York held invalid patents owned by Myriad... Read more
It's Spring 2003. I'm the Red Hat general counsel. Total Red Hat revenues the prior year were less than $100 million. Red Hat's loss on continuing operations was $17 million. Only the year before did Red Hat launch its Advanced Server offering, the predecessor to Red Hat Enterprise Linux. SCO... Read more
In the technical world, we long ago came to understand, thanks to Larry Lessig, that code is law. The way we build our systems and protocols defines how the Internet and our operating systems work. If we turn to the real world, we see that the reverse holds and that law is code. The way we... Read more
There is a fairly common perception among FOSS hackers that there is no community of FOSS lawyers. Scratch the surface, though, and it turns out that- despite our handicaps- the FOSS legal community is there and growing. Since this question recently came up in the context of Mozilla's decision to... Read more
The Mozilla Foundation has announced its process for updating the Mozilla Public License. While Mozilla's substantive goals for the new version of the MPL (which will probably be numbered 2.0) are quite different from the FSF's objectives in drafting GPLv3, Mozilla is adopting some of the features... Read more
Patent decisions are usually pretty dry stuff, but In Media Technologies Licensing, LLC v. The Upper Deck Co. is a patent lawsuit about sports trading cards. This is what a patent claim for a trading card looks like:
If you use open source, you have no respect for intellectual property. Or at least, that's what the International Intellectual Property Alliance seems to think. According to this article, the lobbying group is asking the US Trade Representative to put Indonesia on its "Special 301 Priority Watch... Read more
Users of free and open source software ("FOSS") have little to gain and much to fear from the patent system. The patent system poses two major threats to users: First, the software itself can be burdened or extinguished altogether by "software patents', that is, claims over basic techniques used in... Read more
The mashup and the meme aren't new, but there is an interesting video on YouTube about "stage 2" video mixes and their creative and social implications. The narrator describes how a group of friends in Brooklyn spent an afternoon creating a video tribute to a "stage 1" remix of 80's Brat Pack... Read more
At the Linux Foundation counsel meeting in Palo Alto last week, I had a chance to talk with attorneys for some leading tech companies about the threat to open source software from patent trolls. Some still politely avoid calling a troll a troll and substitute the more anodyne "non-practicing... Read more


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Tuesday: Gleeks get to try their hand at a new set of 20 songs from Season 1 of the Fox TV show in Wii's "Karaoke Revolution Glee: Volume 2"; Microsoft is hoping its 20-game collection "Carnaval Games: Monkey See, Monkey Do" is more fun than a barrel of "... oh, never mind.
Tuesday: A young man (Garrett Hedlund) gets pulled into the virtual world his father (Jeff Bridges) created -- in 1982's "Tron" -- and disappeared inside of, in "Tron: Legacy."
Sibs Edmund and Lucy and their cousin Eustace join Prince Caspian aboard the Dawn Treader for a trip to the edge of the world in "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader."
Kinks frontman Ray Davies invites us to "See My Friends"; Hot Tuna -- aka Bay Area musical deities Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen -- release "Steady As She Goes"; Daft Punk issues a collection of remixes from its own "Tron: Legacy" soundtrack, "Tron: Legacy Reconfigured"; indie rock band The Kills drops "Blood Pressures"; Jersey rockers the Smithereens deliver "The Smithereens 2011," the band's first album of new material in 11 years.
The following movies are scheduled to open Friday in the Bay Area.
"ARTHUR" (PG-13): Russell Brand steps into the inebriated Dudley Moore role in this update of the 1981 comedy about an irresponsible wealthy man forced to choose between an arranged marriage (to Jessica Alba) that will let him continue his high-on-the-hog lifestyle and being with the woman he loves (Greta Gerwig), which will guarantee nothing but his happiness. Helen Mirren plays Arthur's willful nanny. Jason Winer of TV's "Modern Family" directs.
"YOUR HIGHNESS" (R): A black-sheep prince (Danny McBride) helps his perfect brother (James Franco) rescue his missing fiancee (Zooey Deschanel) in order to save their kingdom in this comic fantasy co-starring Natalie Portman and directed by David Gordon Green ("Pineapple Express").
"HANNA" (PG-13): A teen (Saoirse Ronan) trained as an assassin by her father (Eric Bana) is chased by government agents out to stop her before she finds her target. Cate Blanchett co-stars as a nasty government op. Joe Wright of "The Soloist" and "Atonement" directs.
"BORN TO BE WILD IMAX" (G): Set in Borneo's rain forests and the Kenyan savanna, the documentary looks at people who rescue and raise elephants and primates. Morgan Freeman narrates.
"IN A BETTER WORLD" (R): The reigning Oscar winner for foreign-language film, director Susanne Biers' drama chronicles two Danish families, one dealing with violence in an African refugee camp, the other with bullying in a town in Denmark. In Danish with subtitles. S.F. only.
"SOUL SURFER" (PG-13): AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt star in the film based on the true-life story of Bethany Hamilton, the teen surfer who lost an arm in a shark attack but vowed to return to the sport she loved.
"BILL CUNNINGHAM NEW YORK" (NR): Documentary about the octogenarian New York Times "On the Streets" photographer and columnist who reports on fashion and society while maintaining a Spartan lifestyle.
"POETRY" (NR): A 60ish woman who cleans house for an elderly paralyzed man uses poetry to deal with her abrasive grandson and the onset of Alzheimer's. Yun Jung-hee stars. In Korean with subtitles.


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Dallas police seeking suspect in fatal hit-and-run on Cedar Springs Road
Dallas police are seeking a hit-and-run suspect most likely driving an SUV on Friday night when the driver fatally ran over a pedestrian crossing Cedar Springs Road.
According to a press release detectives have found that the suspect vehicle is a Land Rover or Range Rover SUV with wraparound tail lights. The victim is a 50-year-old male.
The victim crossing Cedar Springs Road was using the crosswalk when he was hit around 10:30 p.m. The suspect sped away and turned left on Throckmorton, according to a press release. The pedestrian's name cannot be released pending notification of the family.
This is the 78th traffic fatality that Dallas Police have investigated. Anyone with information regarding the accident is asked to call the Vehicle Crimes Detectives at (214) 670-5817.
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Greens: Most uromastyx lizards are herbivores so they eat mainly vegetables. A few species may require more protein in their diet and can be offered gut-loaded crickets every few weeks. Juveniles require a higher percentage of protein in their diet than adults do. Incorporating softened iguana or tortoise pellets is beneficial to maintaining a healthy lizard. Dark leafy greens, such as collards, kale and dandelion greens are good sources of calcium. Squash, sweet potatoes and other mixed vegetables(see healthy veggies) can also be fed in small amounts for a balanced diet. Calcium supplements should be given 2-3 times a week and multivitamins (with Vitamin A) should be given once a week to every other week If your uromastyx eats 30-50% pelleted diet with the greens, you do not need to apply the extra vitamins to the food. Make sure to research the specific dietary requirements for your species.
Water: Offer a small, spill proof drinking bowl. Change water daily.
Soaks: Soaking a couple times a week for 10 minutes in warm, shallow water may be needed in addition to a water dish for hydration. This will depend on the age and import status of your uromastyx. Check with your veterinarian.
Cage: A 30-gallon fish tank with a secure, fine, mesh screen top is a good cage to start with for most young uromastyx. Depending on the species you will have to buy or have built an appropriate sized enclosure – preferably four times the length or more of the animal. Hide boxes that are low enough to touch the uromastyx are important for them to feel secure in their enclosures.
Lighting: A basking area with an incandescent bulb should be offered on one side of the cage. The temperature under that light, where the uromastyx will actually sit should reach 100-110 degrees F and in 70-80 degrees F at the cooler end. The temperature should drop to 60-70 degrees F at night. You also need to offer a 5.0 UVB fluorescent light over the basking area. This bulb needs to be 7-15 inches from the animal in order to work well. Make sure there is NO glass or plastic between this bulb and your uromastyx. Lights should be on 12 hours a day, and UVB fluorescent bulbs need to be replaced every 6 months (even if they still work). Right now there are several incandescent bulbs that provide heat and UVB such as, T-Rex Active UVB Heat bulbs and Zoomed's halogen UVB bulb.
Substrate: Use newspaper, indoor/outdoor carpet or Care Fresh as substrate. Uros love to burrow so the Care Fresh is ideal.
Sunlight: Try to expose your uromastyx to natural sunlight as much as possible during the summer months. DO NOT leave your uro outside in a glass tank or an enclosed container because it will overheat. Try building an all screen enclosure and make sure part of it is always shaded. Dogs, cats, raccoons, etc. like to eat uromastyx so DO NOT leave your uromastyx unattended outside unless you are positive the cage is secure.
VETERINARY CARE: Uromastyx lizards are usually wild caught so a wellness check is important to make sure that the lizard is adjusting well to captivity and is free from parasites.


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CS 278/NS 278/SS 278 - Sex on the Brain: Gender, Sex and Biology
Jane Couperus
Tuesday, Thursday 10:30-11:50 a.m.
This course is designed to examine sex, gender, and sexuality in multiple contexts. The primary aim of this course is to develop an understanding of the biology and neuropsychology of sex gender and sexuality. Additionally the course will examine how biological and environmental factors influence sex gender and sexuality across development and how these factors influence differences in brain and behavior. Course requirements will include reading primary research articles in the fields of psychology neuroscience sociology anthropology and women's studies. Students will also be asked to conduct library research write several short response and review papers and conduct a larger research project. Students are not required to have a scientific background but they are asked to be open to reading and evaluating scientific research.
HACU 112 - Investigating Women's Art
Tuesday, 9:00-11:50 a.m.
Karen Koehler
This course will investigate contemporary exhibitions and collections of art in the Five College Museums, concentrating on the many shows and conferences on women's art in the Spring of 2010, including "Touch Fire: Contemporary Ceramics by Japanese Women Artists" and "A Room of Their Own: Bloomsbury Artists" (a show of British modern art associated with Virginia Woolf's circle.) We will visit a number of museum and gallery exhibitions and permanent collections, and look at artworks from a variety of times, cultures, and places. The course will include presentations and discussions, as well as semi-weekly field trips to area museums. Occasional evening lectures and symposia by visiting artists, critics and curators are also required. This course will consider the historical context, critical analysis, and curatorial issues of the art on display, as well as exhibition design and museum architecture (including the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston.) This is a speaking and writing intensive course; and students will be responsible for a creating a portfolio of progressively more rigorous exhibition reviews, critical art writing, and scholarly papers, as well as presentations and group reports. Classes meet regularly in one of the Five College Museums (students need to be prepared to travel) and at Hampshire for discussion and presentations.
HACU 237 - To Be Queer, Black, & Beautiful: The Transgressive Black Body in Black Diasporic Literature
Jeannette Lee
Monday, Wednesday 1:00-2:20 p.m.
This is an advanced introductory literature class that examines African-American, Caribbean, and Black British literature through the framework of gender, sexuality, and sexual orientation. We will read novels, poetry, and plays to analyze how black disaporic writers portray the intersection of these identity categories. Selected readings will demonstrate the range of imagined possibilities as well as critiques and the shoring-up of limiting notions of sexual identity. Our intervention will necessarily consider the black body as a contested site through which the meaning of gender and sexuality has been disputed. This approach considers how gender and sexuality are constructed and what types of persons are privileged and de-privileged as well as the choices that are made available and legitimate for black characters. We will read literature by black lesbian, gay, and bi-sexual authors as well as writing that portrays black LGBT characters. In this focus, this class will examine the depiction of same-sex intimacy as well as address the critique launched through sexuality and sexual orientation of essentialist constructions of black communities and "authentic" blackness. Some of the questions we will consider: What are gender, sexuality, and sexual orientation? How do gender, sexuality, and sexual orientation intersect with and refract each other as well as race, color, class? How are gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgendered, and heterosexual bodies scripted? What types of bodies and persons are legitimated and why? What does it mean to have a sexual identity? What structures of feeling can be read through sexuality? And who is black? These queries will be addressed through the literature as well as theoretical and literary critical readings from Black Feminist Criticism, Feminist Theory, Masculinity Studies, and Queer Theory. Students will also be assigned recommended readings that provide an understanding of the specific historical contexts and cultural trajectories within which the literature is situated. Writing by Audre Lorde, Hilton Als, Thomas Glave, Jewelle Gomez, Samuel Delaney, Dionne Brand, R. Erica Doyle, and Michelle Cliff and others will be assigned.
HACU 280 - The (Post)Racial State: Ideology, Politics, and the Media
Susana Loza
Tuesday, Thursday 12:30-1:50 p.m.
In the wake of Obama's historic presidential victory, the American media triumphantly declared that we are living in post-racial times. But is race dead? Are we color-blind? If so, how do we explain the persistence of racism and racial inequality in the US? Utilizing an interdisciplinary amalgam of Ethnic Studies, Critical Race Theory, Media Studies, US Third World Feminism, Sociology, Cultural Studies, Political Philosophy, and Post-Colonial Theory, this course will investigate how "race" continues to shape American society in the post-civil rights era. Topics to be covered include: the social construction of race, racial formation, panethnicity, class-based and gendered racialization, multiculturalism, neoliberalism, double-consciousness, colonialism, essentialism, institutional racism, commodification of race/ethnicity, identity politics, colorblind ideology, cultural appropriation, resistance, and citizenship. Particular attention will be paid to affirmative action, immigration, hate speech, hate crimes, reparations, racial profiling, and the resurgence of white supremacy.
HACU 283 - The Nineteenth-Century Novel and the British Empire
Lise Sanders
Tuesday, Thursday 2:00-3:20 p.m.
This course uses the British empire as a case study in order to examine the cultural politics of imperialism and colonization. Focusing on British India but with excursions into other colonial contexts, readings will explore the connections between race, gender, sexuality and empire. In reading nineteenth-century literary and historical texts in conjunction with postcolonial criticism and contemporary fiction, we will ask the following questions: How does the imperialist project affect or determine constructions of sexuality and gender? How are ethnicity, nationality, and racial difference deployed in the service of empire? How is the body figured under imperialism? We will also study the relationship between empire and nationalism, examining writings that represent and/or theorize domination and resistance in the colonial encounter. The goal of this course is to enable students to explore the relationship between literature and history in narratives of empire, and to develop a set of theoretical lenses by which to examine these concerns.
HACU 293 – Literature, Violence and the State
Mary Russo
Wednesday 2:30-5:20 p.m.
A course on the poetics and politics of tragedy focusing on representations of state violence whose victims and agents of criminality have been women. The class will examine closely Sophocles' Antigone; Shakespeare's "Rape of Lucrece" and Titus Andronicus; and nineteenth- and twentieth-century depictions of the life and death of Beatrice Cenci (Shelley's and Artaud's among others). Beginning with Aristotle's Poetics, students will consider other writings in philosophy, classical and romantic poetics and contemporary literary and social theories that link ethical, aesthetic, and emotional criteria to the question of what constitute legitimate acts of sovereign force or of individual self-sacrifice.
IA 161 - Living For Tomorrow I: Cultural Contestations, Gender Politics and the AIDS Epidemic
Jill Lewis
Monday, Wednesday 10:30-11:50 a.m.
What critical and creative tools can we explore to develop sexual safety education that is vivid and engaging? What does it mean to question gender norms in different cultural contexts? How can we design initiatives that involve young people actively in questioning gendered sexual behaviors that reproduce risk and damage and enable them to help stem the HIV/AIDS epidemic? In this course we will look at cultural texts - to open discussion of gender and how masculinity and femininity are culturally scripted. A particular emphasis will be on masculinity and sexual safety, and on ways gender research importantly questions the institution and behaviors of heterosexuality. The Living for Tomorrow course will take these questions into the context of the HIV/AIDS epidemic - relating the cultural scriptings of gender to this urgent contemporary political crisis the world faces. The course draws on instructor's experience of working to build gender-focused HIV prevention initiatives in various different cultures. The course will include participatory learning work and designing creative input for HIV prevention educational action that can stimulate critical literacy about the gender system among young people.
NS 240 - Sex, Gender, and Evolutionary Biology
Monday, Wednesday 9:00-10:20 a.m.
Evolutionary biology is said to explain human gender roles, sexual preferences, and sex differences in behavior and cognition, including rape, monogamy, pornography, homosexuality, physical attraction, and maternal instinct. This course examines these and other controversial claims. We will read the scientific literature and its critiques and consider the social, historical, and ideological dimensions of evolutionary concepts of human sex and gender difference.
SS129 - Gendered Bodies: Race, Sex, and the Cultures of Biology
Jennifer Hamilton
Monday, Wednesay 1:00-2:20 p.m.
Using primary and secondary materials as well as documentaries and feature films, this course explores conceptualizations and representations of race and sex in various domains of scientific thought. We begin by looking at the histories of race and sex in Western science. We will examine gendered and racialized pathologies, such as hysteria and drapetomania, and consider how scientific thought intersected with larger political and economic movements. We will then move into a discussion of the uses of race and sex in contemporary biological science. Why is the pharmaceutical industry developing drugs geared toward different racial groups? How have advances in reproductive technologies challenged or reinforced our understandings of our bodies? Why and how is sexuality a key site of scientific debate? Finally, how has the genomic age reshaped (or reinforced) our understandings of race, sex, and sexuality?
SS157 - Nuns, Saints, and Mystics in Medieval and Early Modern Europe
Jutta Sperling
Tuesday, Thursday 9:00-10:20 a.m.
Early Christianity had a tremendous appeal to women and slaves, because its forms of devotion were part of a broader cultural revolution aimed at subverting existing patriarchal family structures, slavery, and the political structures of the Roman Empire within which they were embedded. The high numbers of female converts, martyrs, and donors testify to the extent to which the church in its formative phase relied on women and their spiritual and material contributions. In medieval Catholicism, women mystics formulated a theology according to which Christ in his human nature could be thought of as entirely female. In the early modern period, female religious rallied to withstand the onslaught of the Counter-Reformation, which was aimed at purging the religious public sphere from its many female protagonists. Female imagery, and the orchestration of cults devoted to the Virgin Mary played a key role in converting native Americans. In Africa, female warrior queens presented themselves as Catholic saints. In this course, we will be reading original sources written by or about women in their roles as followers of the apostles, founders of convents, mystics, nuns, "real" as well as "fake" saints, but also secondary literature in this rapidly expanding field of historical studies.
SS166 – Gender and Economic Development
Smita Ramnarain
Monday, Wednesday 2:30-3:50 p.m.
This course examines the processes, politics and policies of economic development from a gender perspective. In the earlier modules of the course, we look into theoretical and conceptual frameworks that have guided the gender perspective in economic development over time. Later modules of the course examine the (often uneven) impact of economic development policies on men and women, and on gender relations. Among other things, the discussion will include women's work, the gendered consequences of structural adjustment, and the impact of environmental problems, conflict and globalization on gender relations. The course is appropriate for students interested in working in the area of international development in the Global South (Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean), for economics majors who would like an introduction to the growing literature on gender and development, and for women's studies majors who work in the social sciences.
SS174 – Creating Families
Marlene Fried, Barbara Yngvesson
Tuesday, Thursday 10:30-11:50 a.m.
This course will investigate the roles of law, culture and technology in creating families. We will focus on the ways in which systems of reproduction reinforce and/or challenge inequalities of class, race and gender. We will examine the issues of entitlement to parenthood, domestic and international adoption, and the uses, consequences and ethics of new reproductive technologies designed to help women and men give birth to biologically-related children. Questions to be addressed include: How does women's status affect their relation to reproductive alternatives? What is the relationship between state reproductive policies and actual practices, legal, contested, and clandestine, that develop around these policies? How are notions of family and parenting enacted and transformed in an arena that is transnational, interracial, intercultural, and cross-class?
SS214 - United States Labor History
Laurie Nisonoff
Tuesday, Thursday 12:30-1:50 p.m.
This course will explore the history of the American working class from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. We will use traditional historical concepts such as industrialism and trade unions, immigration, and organization; integrate the insights of the "new social and labor history" to focus on unionization, strikes, and development of working-class communities, consciousness and culture; and work to understand a working class divided along race, ethnic, and gender lines. Strategies employed by industrialists and the state to mold and control the working class will be considered, along with responses and strategies employed by the working class to gain political and economic power. This class is an introduction to an essential component of concentrations in labor studies, political economy, American studies, and feminist studies.S241 - Excess, Ephemera, and the "Unlivable"
This course will introduce students to the foundational concepts of queer analysis necessary for understanding interdisciplinary work in critical theory, social thought, cultural history, literary studies, and aesthetics. Using the basic ideas of poststructuralism we will work to see topics such as resistance, rebellion, conflict, and nihilism in unconventional ways. Focusing on theory, interpretation, and criticism, we will pay special attention to how radical approaches to power and representation both coincide with queer and transgender experience and exceed categories of gender, sexuality, identity, and equal rights. Exploring the challenges of analyzing "queer" difference, defiance, and survival, we develop the critical tools required to address material history and imaginative worlds in the paradoxical context of a dominant U.S. culture where people live unlivable lives.
SS256 - Framing Climate Change: Race, Gender, Inequality and the Future of the Environment
Betsey Hartmann
Thursday 2:00-03:20 p.m.
Climate change is one of the most important environmental, social, economic and political challenges of our time. While there is now widespread scientific agreement about its causes, considerable controversy exists over its potential effects and what measures should be taken to address it. This course will look at the competing ways climate change is framed by different actors, including governments, international agencies, energy companies, militaries, environmental movements, celebrities, politicians, and social justice activists. What rhetorical and political strategies do different actors employ? How is popular culture implicated? How do race, gender and economic inequalities shape vulnerabilities and responses to climate change nationally and internationally?
SS294 - Advanced Readings in Work, Gender and Development
Laurie Nisonoff
Wednesday 9:00-11:50 a.m.
This is a research seminar on women, work, gender and development. We will read both classic and current readings on these topics from scholars from around the globe, and about men and women around the globe. Questions including gender and the economic crisis, the global assembly line, commodity chains, the informal economy, the care economy, migration, and the transformation of work within the household will be addressed. We will specifically address efforts to organize at many locations. Everyone will be expected to work on a research project, and to critique both the readings and one another's work.


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Galveston 1915 Hurricane Photographs, 1915 | University of Houston Libraries
The Galveston Hurricane Photograph collection comes from a scrapbook of pictures taken by Rex Dunbar Frazier, a Stone & Webster Engineering representative called in to collect storm damage data and photographs.
Photos were removed from an acidic scrapbook for preservation purposes, yet folder captions were copied exactly from those provided. Folder captions below have been abbreviated as necessary.
The photos date primarily from August 18, 1915, although many are undated. Later photos show repairs. Dated photographs have been filed chronologically, and undated photographs have been loosely grouped into categories of Buildings/Streets, Railroads (general), Interurban Railroad, Causeway/Temporary Trestle, Drifting/Damage, Misc. People, and Misc.
Related Materials:
Galveston 1915 Hurricane Photographs digital collection (http://digital.lib.uh.edu/collection/p15195coll5)


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Green Mountain Railroad wants propane center
Setup is dependent on state's fire safety analysis
Green Mountain Railroad wants to build a propane distribution center for bulk tank truck access in Vermont.
Bellows Falls Acting Municipal Manager Willis Stearns says the railroad plans to set up three 60,000-gallon tanks for trucks, which would be able to fill up on a 24-hour hour basis all week.
The Brattleboro Reformer reports Stearns told the village board of trustees the railroad bought property in a section former known as Steamtown earlier in the month.
He said the setup is dependent on a fire safety analysis from state officials and commitments from local fire officials that they can meet the demands of the facility.
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Whitesnake,Scorpions,Deep Purple,ZZ Top,Black Sabbath,...
Theres got to be something from these.
Legendary classic rock to me means 60's and 70's. My 3 guesses...
1. The Who
2. Led Zeppelin
3. .... since we already have The Rolling Stones,... I'll say,... The Beatles (I can dream can't I?!?!?)
I personally hope we never see AC/DC. That has to be one of the most over-rated bands on the planet....along with Led. I feel like that because where I live...ANY time I go to a bar or someplace that has music playing, I'm gonna heard an AC/DC song. I think that's one of the go-to bands if you don't know much music.
I didn't say they are bad...just over-played.
Now I'd like to see more Boston...particularly Foreplay/Long-time...and Hitch A Ride.
Highway Star by Deep Purple...(would Space Truckin' be a good bass song?)
Hold On Loosely by 38 Special(?)
I dunno, when I think of legendary classic rock, Boston comes to mind. I'm not even a big fan to be honest.
So a question for you guys...
What ONE band first pops to mind when you hear (see) the words legendary classic rock? DON'T think, just type in the first band on your mind, even if you ultimately don't agree with it.
Like I stated above,.... first band that popped in my head was,.... The Who ....They spanned the 60's, 70's and 80's, never really trailed off either.
I'm thinking it might be The Eagles
I'm hoping it's not Lynyrd Skynyrd just because it's too obvious but I'm not going to be mad if it is
Gonna go out on a limb and say that it won't be an artist already released... i.e. won't be lynyrd, boston, clapton, or stones.
I'm thinking the Who seems like a reasonable guess... Led Zep is the first thing that comes to my mind, but I don't think we will get them anytime soon.
Edit: Eagles would be great.
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Eagles would rock. I just heard some of their later stuff on the way home from work today, and was thinking to myself how much fun it'd be to play. But even their early, countrified stuff is awesome, so bring it on.
I just saw this on facebook, too. I'm more interested in this slew of news. I'm expecting it to be a Bass add-on announcement, but what else could they be planning? Rocksmith 2? Eager to see what's on the way.
And legendary? Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Grateful Dead, King Crimson, Beatles, The Who? I'm guessing it's someone big if they're going to build it up like that.
i cant hardly wait to see a preview screen shot to figure out who its going to be
Aerosmith would work.
Too many tuning issues for ZZ Top.
I don't really like The Who.
I do like The Doors and/or Steppenwolf.
Steve Miller Band
Joe Walsh or The Eagles or any member thereof
If it was Journey, I would take off work for a week, and master each of them.
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Susan Boyle's debut album tops the charts, before release
But already tens of thousands of copies have been ordered, meaning Boyle is ahead of giants like Whitney Houston and The Beatles in pre-sales. Some fans even complained they were not allowed to order a dozen copies. It is thought Amazon may be limiting the amount each customer buys in America.
"The moment has finally come. Susan"s CD is going to be brilliant and I can"t wait," the Mirror quoted a fan as saying.


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Feel the fury of the Spanish midfield with this photograph of Barcelona winning the 2009 European club championship and is signed by midfield maestro Andres Iniesta! Andres Iniesta is considered one of the best midfielders in the world for his club, FC Barcelona, and the Spanish national team! Iniesta helped lead Barcelona to a 2011 European championship and now you can own an authentic piece of Barcelona history with this autographed photo!
NOTE: All sales final for signed memorabilia in order to protect standards of authenticity.
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Definition of regal in English:
- Considered a symbol of regal authority, the dragon was also thought to dispel evil spirits.
- The banquet hall was bright and cheerful, full of nobles and lords looking dignified and regal.
- The show has been designed in such a way as to take audience down the memory lane to a time when the Kilimanoor Palace was at its splendid and regal best.
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- As the final ball landed, she stood stunned on the baseline and then walked slowly and regally to congratulate Henin-Hardenne, embracing her and offering many words of praise.
- We could happily have pottered about the site for most of our four-day break, swimming, playing footie and watching the yachts float regally by.
- She was driven through the city, waving regally at her subjects who thronged the parched sidewalks on that hot summer's day.
Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin regalis, from rex, reg- 'king'.
regency from Late Middle English:
Between 1811 and 1820 George, Prince of Wales was regent (Late Middle English) for his father King George III, who was suffering from a long-term mental illness. The prince was known for his fun-loving lifestyle and support for the arts, and the period of the Regency was noted for its distinctive fashions and architecture—such as, for example, the wildly exotic Brighton Pavilion designed by John Nash. The balls and parties held by the aristocracy of the time are imagined in the romantic historical novels set in this period and called Regency romances. The source of regency is Latin regere 'to govern, rule', which means it is related to words like regal (Late Middle English) 'like a ruler'; rector (Late Middle English) 'governor'( see vicar); regime (Late Middle English) 'rule or regulation'; regiment (Late Middle English) which originally had the same sense as regime; region (Middle English) an area governed; regular (Late Middle English) originally 'governed by a rule'; royal; and rule.
Words that rhyme with regalbeagle, eagle, illegal, legal, paralegal, spread eagle, viceregal
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Tipperary racing off due to waterlogged track
Updated: Tuesday, 09 Oct 2012 10:03
Race meetings scheduled for Monday and Tuesday at Tipperary have been called off due to a waterlogged track.
Although the Monday fixture initially survived an 8am inspection, further rain, allied to a bad forecast, meant the seven-race card had to be called off.
After a further inspection, the decision was made to also abandon Tuesday's meeting.


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Have you ever wondered where the hashtag came from?
Or, played with your phone while sitting on the toilet?
Or, just love great and fun music?
Well, let me introduce you to my brother, Paul Nowell (Paul the Trombonist). I have always been a proud sister, but lately I feel like I am watching my brother slowly become famous. He is so dedicated and passionate about what he does. He is funny and talented and I feel like people can't help but watch his videos.
Little do most viewers know that Paul is a trained musician that has studied with some of the world's best teachers. He graduated from the acclaimed Berklee College of Music, he has traveled the world with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, played with Aretha Franklin, Jimmy Heath, Conrad Herwig, Pete Christlieb, Don Braden, The Spinners, James Moody, Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell, Fabian, The Temptations and many others. Along with playing gigs almost every night, writing dozens and dozens of songs, and doing his videos, he is a great music teacher and so good with kids.
All of his videos are produced by him. All instruments on the tracks are played by him. And, all the lyrics are written by him (except the covers). Although, he arranges them a little differently sometimes.
Paul is 3-1/2 years younger than me and I can't really remember a time that music wasn't an important part of his life. Everything to Paul relates back to music. Every topic is a potential song. He learns something from everyone he meets and that makes him a stronger person. He has such a big heart, I just can't wait to see what good things come his way.
I know that my blog is not going to make me any money and doesn't bring a substantial amount of new business to my company so, I treat it as a personal log of my thoughts, my beautiful little family and a creative outlet. Paul being "almost famous" is just what I am thinking about tonight. I am watching the numbers grow on the "views" of Paul's new video. He calls to tell us about all of the amazing people he is meeting and networking with and the new opportunities that are popping up for him. After Ivan and I facetimed him (and the banana) this afternoon—I've just been thinking about him.
Currently, Paul has 62 videos on his YouTube Channel as well as 20 videos on the YouTube channel that he shares with one of his writing partners, Leonard. His website is paulnowell.com (which I am currently redesigning to better represent his personality).


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South African Tourism appoints Gloo as lead digital partner
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After an 8-way agency pitch, South African Tourism has chosen its digital marketing partners to help amplify its brand message both locally and internationally.
Gloo Digital Design will work alongside Ireland Davenport, who take over the above-the-line account later this year from Ogilvy.
William Price, Head of E-Marketing at SA Tourism comments, "Digital marketing and destination marketing are converging within SA Tourism and as an organisation we're gearing towards stretching our budgets and delivering real, tangible results. It was a tough choice to choose who we partner with, to take us forward pre and post the South African World Cup 2010. No small or easy task for us and as a brand and client for an agency it's pretty daunting.
Choosing Gloo as our lead digital agency means that we get to partner with local talent that's proven, growing and hungry for the opportunities our business and marketing objectives demand locally and globally. Gloo has impressed and delivered world-class creativity, interactivity and functionality to bring our brand alive online and through the line. Delivering real results has been one of the bottom line requirements for us, and here again Gloo has shown its true colours. They've already started working closely with their syndicate members and other key suppliers to go well beyond our expectations."
SAT is a seasoned user of digital marketing and spends upwards of R15 million across its digital marketing channels a year.
Pete Case from Gloo continues, "This is a fantastic opportunity for our team to demonstrate its ability to create and produce powerful integrated digital communications and we're proud to be working on this prestigious account. Our first campaign with the global team recorded a staggering 2,408,761 unique visitors across mobile and PC-based platforms, demonstrating that digital can really deliver return on investment for our client. As an added sign of its success, this campaign was also acknowledged by our peers at the first Creative Circle and DMMA Digital awards last month."
Gloo chose to create a syndicate of agencies that it leads. Currently, these include specialist agencies such as Clicks2customers, Acceleration Media, Acceleration Emarketing, Quirk, Cambrient and BeMobile.
Templar Wales, MD of Gloo adds, "This approach gives Gloo the opportunity to collaborate with proven partners, in order to deliver the best digital marketing talent out there. We manage the core strategic and creative platform and act as lead agency, but these specialists bring huge value to the table in their chosen fields of expertise from mobile integration to media placement, tracking technologies, online reputation management and email delivery. Our combined offering is a powerful solution for the client."
Whilst the agency landscape evolves, Gloo continues to believe in a collaborative approach and choosing the best and most relevant partners for each client relationship.
The account is run from Glooburg, Gloo's growing 30-person team in Johannesburg that launched one and a half years ago, based in Parktown North. Gloo continues to offer a full creative and strategic agency offering in both Cape Town and Johannesburg.
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Nice to see it go to Gloo. Well deserved guys. What an amazing pitch record you guys have
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Ólafur Arnalds - 'For Now I Am Winter'
Ólafur Arnalds is a modern day classical composer who has been around for a number of years with a large back catalogue of releases put out by the record label Erased Tapes. For Now I Am Winter is Ólafur's first venture on his new label Mercury Classics and his first on a major label. But the trend of emotive, well thought-out, captivating compositions is one that does not abate on For Now I Am Winter. Every subtle nuance is considered and methodical Ólafur is pushing boundaries that he himself has set with this new record. It also features Ólafur's first arrangements that include a vocal element; this change adds a new flavour to the mix and one that works beautifully. Given Ólafur has already proven he has a winning formula when it comes to writing classical music he's also shown he's not one to back down from taking on new ventures either. For Now I Am Winter is an album, which showcases an artist hitting high notes once again and despite the changes made in order for this record to be released, the quality of Ólafur's writing capability is showing no signs of fading and instead is even gaining in strength.
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Eddie Izzard is no joke.
His style of comedy takes fortitude. But he kept his audience with him Tuesday night, even if he had to talk and walk backwards in different languages Tuesday night at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas.
One can't imagine how tired he will be when this three-night gig is done, or even the Force Majeure international tour that started in March 2013 — and this is only Part 1. From human sacrifice to the Tea Party to Lord of the Rings, Izzard walked the crowd through every reference. Because your mind doesn't work the way his does.
This group, raucous by Dallas standards, was primed from the start. "Dallas has been consistently amazing," Izzard said, promising to spread the word. It's "far more groovy than what people think it is ..."
Comedians regularly have a devoted following, and Izzard's people are the ones who know they're smart. He gets them, feeding their need to learn and validating that knowledge of the obscure.
Izzard's curiosity, especially with history, has led him to some unnatural conclusions, ones that led to applause:
As King John was signing away France, he also agreed to be the villain in every Robin Hood movie.
Monotheism is just the result of someone selling debt consolidation.
The Lord of the Rings film franchise would have been much different if they had smoked cigarettes instead of pipes.
He packed so much in, laughter tumbled over his words that were trying to stay above the laughter. The acoustics were almost too good in the Majestic for such. You're hanging on every word, but there's a giggle fest behind and to the right.
Always self-aware, Izzard, 52, even poked fun at his longevity. Apparently, he started "performing on the streets in the 1840s."
But he looked good. (His following also tends to care about such things.) Izzard wore a black suit, white shirt and a gleaming, blood-red pocket square. His nails shouted the same color, all the way to the back of the room.
"I didn't choose this. I was just given this and I ran with it," he said of being an "actual transvestite who knows action movies and makeup commercials."
The Majestic stage, host to him in the late '80s, was all dressed up, too. There was a light show that announced his comings and goings. (Expect an intermission about an hour in; "I'll be back in 15 minutes" stretched into almost 30.)
The show ended with a Q-and-A in the lobby, where his ready-and-waiting flock hung on his every meandering answer.
More than two hours of Izzard's references can be tiring, yet rewarding. He would be the first to tell you to check Wikipedia before the show; it's best to come prepared, lest you be lost.
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"Little Jones". That's what they call him.
Juan Reyes from Jones High School is a giant on the track. Reyes is a crowd favorite and well-respected by his competitors.
As a 4'9″ freshman, Reyes ran the 1,600, and 3,200, sometimes getting lapped with no victories to his name. As a sophomore, no wins either, but Reyes started to get noticed as the "little engine that could".
His personal records? Reyes has run 1,600 meters in 4:57.66 and 3,200 meters in 10:47.35.
Winning or losing doesn't really matter to him. Reyes relishes competing and having fun and the distance runner is always ready to lend a hand, say kind words or just make people laugh.
Who is this kid from Jones who just runs and runs? The name was born: "Little Jones."
His junior year he placed second in 1,600 and first in the 3,200 in district. Reyes had arrived.
Little Jones in action (Photo by Gerald James)
As a senior, Reyes continues to shine as a star on the local high school track scene.
Juan Reyes of Jones High School (Photo by Gerald James)
"It makes me feel good knowing that it's for me," Reyes said of people cheering for him.
"It gives me motivation and strength to keep going."


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It all started with a dad who wanted to keep his daughters busy this summer.
Sherman Chu, a professional photographer, decided that since Sydney, 8, and Emme, 7, weren't going to summer school, they should have a project to keep them busy. They've already collected a mountain of plastic bottles, along with numerous other recyclables, and converted them to cash for a special cause -- to raise money in memory of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua "Chachi" Corral. Chachi, son of Arnie and Denise Corral, lost his life Nov. 18 during combat operations in Afghanistan.
Sydney and Emme are joined in their collection effort by family friends Ella Warburg, 12, and Honor Warburg, 7, daughters of Shannon and Paul Warburg, and Megan McCormac, 11, and Kaylan McCormac, 7, daughters of Suzie and Greg McCormac.
The recycling proceeds will be donated to the Semper Fi Foundation, formed a month after Chachi was killed in action, to meet the needs of severely wounded Marines and their families. It is a component fund of the Tri Valley Community Foundation.
"It was all about doing something productive for the summer," said Sherman. "It's a good learning experience for the kids. And whatever we can raise is a big bonus to help a Marine and his family."
Megan and Kaylan joined the Chu family in Danville's July Fourth parade, where they collected 10 42-gallon bags of water bottles
"I think it's pretty amazing that Sherman started all this," said Suzie. "Our whole neighborhood (near St. Timothy's Church off Diablo Road) is involved; we have bags and bags in our garage. I really commend Michelle (Sherman's wife) and Sherman. It's turned into even more than they expected."
"The response in our Diablo neighborhood has been so wonderful," said Shannon. "Everyone says it's the least we can do. We have bags of bottles and cans lined up in our driveway that people have been dropping off."
The Warburgs have also been collecting recyclables at their daughters' swim meets. "There are literally thousands of bottles that just get thrown out," Shannon said. "It just takes a little effort. We set up containers with information about Semper Fi to raise awareness and we go around and empty the bags and reload the containers, and then we have to separate the garbage from the bottles. The girls have a great attitude and get it done for a good cause."
When I recycle, I've been carefully rinsing out bottles and screwing the cap back on them. Little did I know that, although most plastic caps are recyclable, they must be separated from bottles before both can be accepted for recycling.
"I get these random emails from parents whose kids save cans and bottles for vacations or Halloween decorations, and they want to donate for Chachi," Sherman said. "I take pictures with my girls of the people who drop bags off; it's a hands-on experience for them."
Thus far, the collection effort is up to nearly $250, with lots more yet to be converted to cash and another month left for additional collecting.
Sherman can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com. Donations are welcome, and may also be given online at http://semperfifoundation.org/make-a-donation.
The Fallen Soldier Memorial, which honors Chachi, was dedicated June 23 at the Danville Veterans Hall, 400 Hartz Avenue. The sculpture features a rifle, topped by a helmet, nestled in combat boots.
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James Harden of the Houston Rockets scored 50 points in a 116-114 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets scored 50 points in a 128-125 win over the New York Knicks.
Tree Rollins of the Atlanta Hawks blocked 11 shots in a 117-98 win over the Indiana Pacers.
Adrian Dantley of the Utah Jazz scored 50 points in a 122-118 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Lenny Wilkens of the Cleveland Cavaliers dished out 20 assists in a 120-118 win over the Seattle SuperSonics.
1-time NBA All-Star Nick Van Exel was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Wilt Chamberlain of the San Francisco Warriors pulled down 37 rebounds in a 115-107 loss to the Chicago Zephyrs.
1-time NBA All-Star Jim Price was born in Russellville, Kentucky.


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Aikido in football
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I had a student who was playing 6th grade football. He asked me to watch him play one Sat. I noticed that on the defensive line, that he would try to run through the offensive line to get to the QB. I asked him at school one day why he didn't just blend and pass off the offensive lineman trying to block him out. He said that his coach told him to run through the line.
I showed him how to blend with the attack and pass the attacker off one day during recess. The next Sat. he had 4 sacks in the first quarter of the game. Each time he made a sack, he would look at me and just smile because he was doing what I taught him.
Coaches are creatures of habit. They will teach a certain way until they start loosing then they will either learn a better way or they will be replaced by a better coach. I was always a Tom Landry fan. The reason Tom started loosing so many games towards the end of his coaching career was because every other coach either knew his tactics or they had coached under him. Most coaches will not try using aikido principles unless the have a need to even if it will make their teams better.
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Finish your round, then roll the dice to even the odds!
To play, golfers draw and roll dice following a round of golf. (The number of dice thrown is based on individual's score, giving advantage to less skilled golfers.) The numbers shown on the dice indicate holes to be deleted from a golfer's score. The lowest score after each golfer?s net score is calculated is the winner!
Golf's Great Equalizer lets golfers of all skill levels compete equally. It's great for outings and weekend foursomes. Golf leagues and charity tournament organizers can also use the game to determine a winner. This helps events draw more players, since each player feels like they have a chance of winning and is not just contributing the entry fee to a superior player.
Golf's Great Equalizer includes 6 dice, a carrying pouch and rule card.
Makes a great gift!


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The Battle of Surfaces
May 2nd, "The Battle of Surfaces", a unique event in tennis history, will take place at the Palma Arena in Majorca. Roger and Rafael Nadal, the two best tennis players in the world, will meet on a tennis court that is half grass and half clay.
Roger said: "We are both looking forward to this absolutely new event. The idea really appeals to me as we each dominate one of the surfaces. Rafa holds the record of 62 victories in series on clay and I have not been defeated on grass since 48 matches. It'll be fun to find out what it's like to play on a court with mixed surfaces! And it ought to be interesting to see who chooses the better tactic.
People have been talking about this event for quite a while. Now it's coming up pretty soon already and I like the fact that the stadium - which is very nice, by the way - is located on Majorca, Rafa's home. He has been to Basel, after all, and now I've got the opportunity to play at his place for once.
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Love from Marilyn, your #1 fan in Vermont, the Switzerland of the
Good Luck!
Roger do take care of yourself.
Take care
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You surely will be the winner!
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Colby Woodland Garden
Colby's hidden wooded valley is full of surprises. With an industrial past and a secret garden, it's the perfect place for heritage hunting and natural play.
Summer adventures in Pembrokeshire
Go on a summer adventure in Pembrokeshire and enjoy nature's playground. From safaris to seal pup watching and climbing to camping, there's lots to see and do.