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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
One Shot: Blind Man's Bluff
blind men and busy streets don't mix
but there he stands affixed, a statue the
flow breaks upon, each person nibbling
a little dignity with every jostle in the
hustle and bustle but he cant stand the
thought of receding once more through
the cell door his home, he searched every
square inch on finger tips until bored,
suffocatingly lonely, hearing only the
ear worms digging in his brain, driving
him in...
the worms crawl in, the worms crawl
out, the worms play peanuckle on
your snout---
shout that he can't, or shouldn't
go out, least not without someone
to guide, protect or keep him safe,
they try to keep him little but these
escapes make his fingers twitch, grabbing,
stuffing (fresh) air in his pockets
for when he needs it later---he wants
to cross the street, to see if he can and
the worms crawl in, the worms crawl
out, the worms play peanuckle on
your snout---
blind, but not born this way, aren't we
all, so he knows what he's missing,
each day he plays the same game inching
closer, his bluff called by roaring
lions, lincolns and buses, chasing him
home defeated and busted---does anyone
notice? does it even matter?---but not
today, white stick in hand, tap, tap,
tapping nervous beats, he waits, worms
wiggling louder - LOUDER, stepping off
the shoulder---
honk, screECH, THUMP!
temptation's tension sated, he's lying,
sprawled and smiling, silencing con-
science, unconscious, dying----leaving
you only to wonder, which voices
you're listening to---
the worms crawl in the worms crawl
out, the worms...the worms...the worms...
Woohoo! It's another One Shot Wednesday, time to pull out your poet pen and begin...write something poetic, poem-like and come join us at One Stop...
104 comments:
- Lena said...
The less said about the voices I have to listen to the better...!
Brian - magnifico! You played a blinder! That little rhyme will follow me about, now......
- February 15, 2011 at 2:04 PM
- CM said...
You did it again...what a tale. Sad but so true.
My favorite line, "stuffing (fresh) air in his pockets". Now that is truly good writing!
- February 15, 2011 at 2:12 PM
- anthonynorth said...
This was excellently tense and edgy.
- February 15, 2011 at 2:15 PM
- secret agent woman said...
Yikes! That's a gruesome end! Poor guy.
*pinochle :-)
- February 15, 2011 at 2:16 PM
- Timoteo said...
This wormed its way into my heart!
- February 15, 2011 at 2:23 PM
- repressedsoul said...
Poor guy indeed :( Excellent story poem though Brian. Really enjoyed the read.
- February 15, 2011 at 2:29 PM
- jen revved said...
i see much growth here in your diction and imagery, Brian-- I think the poem's more effective about his alienation and loneliness-- that in itself is the same or worse than being hit by a car-- that seems to me to maybe undercut poem's power a bit, but overall it's a fine effort...xxxj
- February 15, 2011 at 2:31 PM
- Arts web show said...
Excellent writing here Brian
Rather epic in the way it was told
- February 15, 2011 at 2:45 PM
- Arts web show said...
Excellent writing here Brian
Rather epic in the way it was told
- February 15, 2011 at 2:45 PM
- Claudia said...
yes - definitely can see him..excellent write brian and i think the image i like most is when he's grabbing and stuffing fresh
air in his pockets..for when he needs it later...i found myself in this
- February 15, 2011 at 2:46 PM
- David Allen Waters said...
another sad, truthful, brilliant tale...
- February 15, 2011 at 2:47 PM
- rosaria said...
Ouch! His bluff was no bluff at all; a certain suicide, for sure. What made you think of this?
- February 15, 2011 at 2:50 PM
- dustus said...
Morbid on the surface, brilliant, didactic...
"temptation's tension sated, he's lying,
sprawled and smiling, silencing con-
science, unconscious, dying"
The way lying branches off—very well played, and speaks to fears many of us have. Excellent mix of metaphors with descriptions.
- February 15, 2011 at 2:51 PM
- Eva Gallant said...
wow! I love the way your mind works.
- February 15, 2011 at 3:12 PM
- Carrie Burtt said...
I see it Brian....the lesson and the irony....you are brilliant indeed! Hope all is going well for your these days. :-)
- February 15, 2011 at 3:15 PM
- Carys said...
Wow! You guys really are setting the bar high tonight. This is the fourth poem I've read on One Shot that's really blown me away. Such a relate-able tale, We are all standing on the sidewalk, waiting to take the leap into the traffic.
- February 15, 2011 at 3:24 PM
- hedgewitch said...
Alright--I confess you *blind* sided me with this one, I was not expecting the dark to claim total victory here...or did it. Nice twisty ending.
- February 15, 2011 at 3:29 PM
- Caribbean Fool said...
Fantastic poem. Your efforts at illustrating sensory deprivation through the POV of the blind added a strong sense of realism to the poem. Very much enjoyed reading your work.
- February 15, 2011 at 3:33 PM
- signed...bkm said...
well the worms will be busy now...we can never truly rely on our senses even if we so called have them....the worms are always in wait of a mistake...bkm
- February 15, 2011 at 3:38 PM
- Ami Mattison said...
I love this, Brian! Some really nice images, especially "stuffing (fresh) air in his pockets" and "his bluff called by roaring/lions, lincolns and buses, chasing him."
While I suppose one might say deaths of this sort are always tragic, the real tragedy here is his imprisonment and alienation. I like the ending in which he is "smiling, silencing conscience" Great story, imaginative write!
PS--The poem you posted yesterday inspired me to post an old performance piece for One Shot.
- February 15, 2011 at 3:39 PM
- Dulce said...
just so as not to repeat what the others so well have reviewed on this other masterpiece of yours... I know blind men (or women) when not born as such after a while they DO forget what it was like when they could see... so i doubt they know what they are missing... and though this is true, it is also a metaphor so suitable to your own!
- February 15, 2011 at 3:51 PM
- Daniel said...
This one grew into a nice crescendo for me. Better to break out of the control of others even if by gaining our freedom we lose our lives.
- February 15, 2011 at 4:07 PM
- TALON said...
The repetition of the worms - just lingers...and the image of the man taking his chances on living life on his own terms in his dark world - just amazing.
- February 15, 2011 at 4:21 PM
- flaubert said...
Brian that was some twist at the
end. I thought he might make it
across. Excellent write.
- February 15, 2011 at 4:38 PM
- Me said...
Ready for it?
This is my new favourite. :)
(Sheesh...how many times have I said that?!?)
- February 15, 2011 at 4:42 PM
- lori said...
You're such an amazing storyteller. You are.
"temptation's tension sated, he's lying,sprawled and smiling"
So many more lines I could love on, but I'll leave some for the others...
Great job again and again and again :)
- February 15, 2011 at 5:03 PM
- River said...
You have covered a lot of ground in this poem from voices in ones head to a chorus they might be giants would sing. Actually your worm reminds me of theirs. great one shot!
- February 15, 2011 at 5:21 PM
- liv2write2day said...
Masterful, Brian. The part that struck me most--the insight that we all are born with vision but become blind(ed). Lots to think about in this parable poem.
- February 15, 2011 at 5:26 PM
- Lori said...
"leaving you only to wonder, which voices you're listening to"
...simply amazing my friend!
- February 15, 2011 at 5:28 PM
- Big Sur Blogisphere said...
Sorry. I have a hard time writing about that kind of stuff and I have a hard time reading it, too. Maybe if it evoked compassion, or had a noble point to it (even if tragic), it would be redeeming for me. But I didn't feel that. So why are you a poet? What do you stand for? At my age, I see that life is short. What do you stand for?
Tiger Windwalker
- February 15, 2011 at 5:41 PM
- Old Ollie said...
Nice - you alway blast out serious one shots!
- February 15, 2011 at 5:51 PM
- Vicki Lane said...
I love the people you write about.
- February 15, 2011 at 5:54 PM
- Thoughts Not Lost said...
Clever. Witty. And a write that will stay with me for awhile. Amazing job!
- February 15, 2011 at 6:03 PM
Okay, so you're really challenging us with these last two poems. Taking chances, living outside of our safe, comfortable bubble. So many loud voices to be heard yet HIS is quiet and the one I want to follow.
There's so much said in this poem and a lot you leave for me to chew on. Great write love ;)
- February 15, 2011 at 6:08 PM
- tattytiara said...
I'm so glad I'm a dog person. Mine's already kept me from getting run over, and my eyesight's fine! My attention span on the other hand...
- February 15, 2011 at 6:12 PM
- Don't Want A Real Job said...
This is my favorite: "blind, but not born this way, aren't we
Great work Brian, Cheers!
- February 15, 2011 at 6:45 PM
- KB said...
Love the rhythme to this One Shot, Brian. Have a great night.
- February 15, 2011 at 7:04 PM
- Sue said...
Cool, driving rhythm. I got swept up in that one.
- February 15, 2011 at 7:16 PM
- Diana Lee said...
I love the stories you tell, whether they be light or dark. No one's life is all happy light.
- February 15, 2011 at 7:35 PM
- Brian Miller said...
big sur,
i may frame your comment, as i have said before i love crit...a bit about what his poem means to me...
you have a man who is uncomfortable in his life, he feels alone, he feels he is missing something, his desires call him to freedom, his thoughts try holding him back...now we all love our freedom...so instantly we think that is good adn the worms are evil...but is true freedom found in our ability to do what we want regardless of how other may feel or be impacted? change the context, the man is no longer blind, he just feels stuck in the relationship he is currently in...do you still cheer for him to follow his desires...change the context and it changes teh feelings evoked but still there remains the question...which voice do you listen to?
as far as writing dark...i used to always write happy...but i think in doing that we deny the reality...to question purpose or why i even write poetry...is a bit harsh because you are uncomfortable with the subject matter...but you made me think...which is ironically why i write...to make you think, to capture a moment...no matter what color of the rainbow it might be...
- February 15, 2011 at 7:52 PM
- Glynn said...
Oh, those worms. (Shudder)
I like the repetitive use of the rhyme to punctuate the poem. Well done, Brian.
- February 15, 2011 at 8:14 PM
- Carl said...
I felt as if I was there with the worms.
I believe poetry can expose us to raw truths, and this one really does this. It can tell us what it is like to be human, and again this one does this, so I am puzzled by Big Sur's comment - I don't understand it.
- February 15, 2011 at 8:15 PM
- Brian Miller said...
just so you know...i spoke with big sur via email...and we have a good understanding of each other...
- February 15, 2011 at 8:18 PM
- Asobime said...
Whoa. This is heavy, Brian.
Brilliant is the only word I have here.
Lady Nyo
- February 15, 2011 at 8:21 PM
Pray tell, what is "peanuckle"? Are you giving away "a's" now? ;)
I love you. I loved this. I love giving you grief because you give it back tenfold.
"blind, but not born this way, aren't we all,"
Brilliantly said. :) I dig.
- He who walks behind the D to the F. ;)
- February 15, 2011 at 9:05 PM
- Magpie said...
This is my favorite line:
"each person nibbling
a little dignity with every jostle in the hustle and bustle".
I'm glad I read the interplay between you and big sur...very interesting. Open, honest discussion is always a good thing.
- February 15, 2011 at 9:15 PM
- Bernie said...
Oh you are good, what a gift you have and I love how you use it and share it with us....:-)Hugs
- February 15, 2011 at 9:52 PM
- Brian Miller said...
an just because i seem to like talking tonight...One Stop is a finalist for the Shorty Award for Art...so i am going to NY for the awards ceremony! yay! thanks to all who voted!!
- February 15, 2011 at 9:54 PM
- Cinner said...
Congratulations on the award. I thought this was very thought provoking. lots of visuals, oh and those voices in our heads, well that is another story. you are a brilliant writer, I have thought that over and over.
- February 15, 2011 at 11:01 PM
- Baino said...
Sorry no sympathy. I was blindsided by a blind guy with a cane on the metro. Literally brought me to my knees without so much as a 'sorry luv'. Actually my grandfather was blinded during the war. It has it's good side, I remember him feeling our faces every time we went over to 'see how we'd grown' rather tender moments.
- February 15, 2011 at 11:22 PM
- Zuzana said...
Wow, very edgy today, very right there, hauntingly moving and the images you paint with your words are almost disturbing.
You really know how to make us think and feel, you are a painter - but you use words instead of brushes.
Have a splendid mid-week dear Brian,
- February 15, 2011 at 11:57 PM
- Mona said...
Better to open the 'can' and let the worms crawl 'out' than to let them gnaw you inside. I remember a story of how a sheep who preferred to break its pen to run free towards the mountains that echoed the sound of a wolf, than to remain captive in the pen.
Freedom comes with a price, but freedom is freedom...
But there are so many ppl who are so afraid of the ensuing responsibilities, that they choose to relinquish their freedom, for fear of the unknown, since the first step to freedom would require a leap in the dark, and the choice and thereby the responsibility will be yours.
- February 16, 2011 at 12:26 AM
- marousia said...
Magnifique - I saw him, wanted to intervene but couldn't - this is so powerful
- February 16, 2011 at 1:03 AM
- Valerie said...
Your insight is amazing, Brian, though I felt very sad as I read this.
- February 16, 2011 at 1:48 AM
- the walking man said...
Time to walk off the curb if I ever get that full of fear. Oh yeah and have a good attorney ready to sue the shit out of someone so I have something to leave behind besides my fears.
- February 16, 2011 at 3:42 AM
- Olivia said...
A rather dark one- but I guess very close to reality! Isn't this how the things often are?
This one reminds me how life goes on.. each person nibbling
a little dignity- very very familiar and ugly..
Great one here.. :)
Love xxx
- February 16, 2011 at 4:32 AM
- budh.aaah said...
Short award for Art? Wow Brian and yayyyyy too. Congrats.
I loved this song and the dark longing for freedon in it..anywhich way...
- February 16, 2011 at 4:33 AM
- sage said...
Wow, I was rooting for the guy to make it across the street, sensing the poem to be a metaphor for our need to get out and how we all can be blind, then the end... but it ends with a smile on his face and that's worth a lot
- February 16, 2011 at 4:35 AM
- Jerry said...
fresh air in the pockets...sweet line. when I can visualize the person, the house, the busy streets, and particulars as I am reading ...it like a really good actor...I don't realized the actor is acting...I'm sucked into the story...this piece sucked me in.
- February 16, 2011 at 4:43 AM
- kenny said...
Great words, wonderful read but, oh, how sad! How sad! Splat!
- February 16, 2011 at 4:45 AM
- itslovelyannie.com said...
and enter "the Hearse Song" stage left...never expected that...the part you chose "the worms crawl in the worm crawl out" haunting...suffocating...the loneliness...
I love the pace of this piece and places where you choose rhyme...wonderful
BTW: I know that song by heart and can't stop singing it now
"don't you ever laugh as the hearse goes by..."
Happy one shot Brian...thanks for stopping in at the Tavern of Trnsformation
- February 16, 2011 at 5:16 AM
- Lorraine said...
voices, unheard here, only suffocated because of people in know this story to tell, there are somany people
how brilliant again
- February 16, 2011 at 5:21 AM
- Jill said...
Whoa! To be "trapped" like that..you really BUILT tension and I felt a bit claustrophobic reading...was it worth it? Taking the risk? To escape the worms?
- February 16, 2011 at 5:27 AM
- Raven said...
*applause* Fantabulous! Love the little rhyme.
- February 16, 2011 at 6:06 AM
- Birdie said...
hi Brian! I'm back right at time, what a poem and what a conversation it started ;-) Daniel's comment resonates with me ... I cannot wait to catch up all the rest of your art :-) have a wonderful day! and congratulation on going to NY!!! :-)
- February 16, 2011 at 6:20 AM
- Rachel Hoyt said...
Fantastic! These lines gave me a good chuckle despite the very serious message:
the worms crawl in, the worms crawl
out, the worms play peanuckle on
your snout
Perhaps it's because I just woke up... perhaps its because (if it had existed) I think my grandpa would have sung it to me as a little girl... :)
- February 16, 2011 at 6:42 AM
- Betsy said...
so good i read it twice! :)
- February 16, 2011 at 6:54 AM
- Boom Boom Larew said...
It's a risk, stepping out into the abyss...
- February 16, 2011 at 7:18 AM
- Kim Nelson said...
Compelling and then fufilling, Brian. Nice write.
- February 16, 2011 at 7:55 AM
- Eric 'Bubba' Alder said...
(I see somebody already pointed out the proper spelling of "Pinochle")
Nobody would ever blame the man himself for the accident. Brilliant!
- February 16, 2011 at 8:05 AM
- natalee said...
Ick.... but i started singing the worms go in.. everytime.. like i was in first grade..lol
- February 16, 2011 at 8:12 AM
- budh.aaah said...
Oops 'Shorty' is what I meant :)
- February 16, 2011 at 8:46 AM
- AmyLK said...
Oh wow! Poor man! A prisoner until the end
- February 16, 2011 at 8:57 AM
- ModernMom said...
That little verse is going to be stuck in my head all day!!
- February 16, 2011 at 9:02 AM
- Beachanny said...
A difficult read for me; well written and conveyed. I'm becoming so sensitive to disabilities. For some they become a prison and I want them to be free, have confidence, be brave but the backstory here is that he was in his own private prison and death comes to all. Excellent write.
Gay @beachanny
- February 16, 2011 at 9:08 AM
- trisha said...
this was painful brian. really painful. :(
- February 16, 2011 at 9:10 AM
- Just Be Real said...
Wonderfully written Brian. Blessings.
- February 16, 2011 at 9:39 AM
- willowwishfree said...
well written and captivating... but the optimist in me cries. :/
- February 16, 2011 at 10:06 AM
- ladyfi said...
Oh goodness - so sad and powerful!
- February 16, 2011 at 10:26 AM
- ethelmaepotter! said...
My first comment was gone when I accidentally hit REFRESH instead of SPELL CHECK, but I'm glad it's gone, because it was a NOVEL.
Condensed version: What a great moving story of fear, loneliness, and the wish for freedom. For this man, it was something as simple as crossing a street that he couldn't see. But I know many 'blind' people - people who cannot, or will not see, and so, are prisoners in their own unhappiness. To say I've never been blind would be a lie.
Which voice, indeed?
This man chose the voice that encouraged him to find his freedom, to face his fear. Yes, it quickly lead to his death, but he tried. At least he died trying, and that, in the end, is what finally freed him.
Brilliant, Brian. Another of my favorites.
- February 16, 2011 at 10:49 AM
- Jen said...
Someone get him a dog so he can get back out there! The isolation would be unbearable...
- February 16, 2011 at 10:55 AM
- mama-face said...
This one will be my ear worm today. I'll try to stay home though.
- February 16, 2011 at 11:03 AM
- TechnoBabe said...
There are so many good parts in this writing. I personally can picture so much in this because my father was blind. Your writing describes how someone like your character would want to try to cross the street.
- February 16, 2011 at 11:28 AM
- allbtwnthelines said...
This? Was awesome. You painted a perfect picture of longing coupled with progressively losing touch with reality.
- February 16, 2011 at 11:49 AM
- allbtwnthelines said...
This? Was awesome! Seriously. I felt like I was inside his head and I could feel his longing growing as he lost touch with reality.
- February 16, 2011 at 11:50 AM
- Joanne said...
Brian. Indeed. A challenge to heart and mind, well formed and imaged. "Got me."
- February 16, 2011 at 11:54 AM
- Jessica Kristie said...
You have a wonderful ability to tell a story. An excellent story I might add! ♥
- February 16, 2011 at 12:04 PM
- Mama Zen said...
So sad.
- February 16, 2011 at 12:05 PM
- Lynne H. said...
What can I possibly add that the other 88 folks have not already said..
I know, by far, hands down the best thing I've read all month.. Such an honest, sad, realistic, dark, wonderful piece.
Thank you and bravo!
- February 16, 2011 at 12:14 PM
- Jannie Funster said...
Oh NO! Why didn't he have a dog?? A seeing-eye dog??
aMAZing poem, Brian.
- February 16, 2011 at 12:18 PM
- Steve Isaak said...
Sensory-rich, delectable work.
- February 16, 2011 at 1:25 PM
- Kavita said...
I really got absorbed in this one, Brian... the rhymed refrain was just awesome!
The pace was well set, and the metaphor was simply splendid!
I think many of us saw a part of ourselves in that blind man on the road.. I wonder how long it will be before someone calls our bluff..
Great One Shot, my friend!
- February 16, 2011 at 2:57 PM
- randallweiss said...
Nice work, Brian. I loved the image of him being "affixed." It's a beautiful pun, how we affix to ideas, objects (often visually).
The first time you mentioned the worms I was taken aback a bit, but the refrain then how it ended helped that make sense.
- February 16, 2011 at 2:57 PM
- Betty said...
I like when you write 'dark.' Have a great trip to New York. Well done!
- February 16, 2011 at 3:42 PM
- deb colarossi said...
You clearly know what makes people tick.
It's always an honour to read how you see.
- February 16, 2011 at 3:52 PM
- Cheryl said...
Fantastic imagery here Brian. The tension was incredible.
- February 16, 2011 at 4:32 PM
- kkrige said...
Now I have an old song by The Accused in my head.
the worms crawl in, the worms crawl out...
You are a dark man sometimes my friend.
- February 16, 2011 at 8:06 PM
- Shashi said...
Hi Brian
Its rich... some times I wonder how to write words like you so close to the real life and flowing... how to make poetry out of real life things... day to day things... and common things.. you excel in this so much.. that you inspire me to write some of the stuff that you do... Thanks for sharing ... you shine so bright..
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Om Namah Shivaya
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- February 16, 2011 at 9:58 PM
- Shewriting said...
holy cow...awesome!!! the grabbing fresh air line was brilliant...your talent really shines through with this one, brian.
- February 17, 2011 at 10:25 PM
- Terresa said...
An interesting take on a blind person's life, I like your command and control of language, admirable stuff!!
- February 18, 2011 at 11:07 PM
- Syd said...
He escaped which was what he wanted to do. A good way to go.
- February 22, 2011 at 11:02 AM
- Ténèbres à la lumière... said...
Hi! Brian...
While reading you poem so many words came to my mind such as...suffocating,exploring, wanting to function, to live, but being visually impaired being "held" back...I must admit that it's difficult for people who aren't visually impaired to function in this society. Yet along someone who is visually impaired.However, so many Of them do function in this society perfectly.
"blind men and busy streets don'teach person nibbling
a little dignity with every jostle in the
hustle and bustle..."
After reading this "stanza"...all I can think Of is two words...Rat Race!!!!
Thanks, for sharing!
DeeDee ;-(
[I truly hate that he had to die in order to be Free.]
- February 22, 2011 at 4:21 PM
- Marla said...
I just saw T's comment. I love your wife. I truly do.
- February 24, 2011 at 8:22 PM
- Marla said...
One last comment because I am a chatty girl tonight.
"change the context, the man is no longer blind, he just feels stuck in the relationship he is currently in...do you still cheer for him to follow his desires...change the context and it changes teh feelings evoked but still there remains the question...which voice do you listen to?"
When we feel stuck in relationships, in circumstances, in life, that is when we MOST need to be cheered on to look inward, to find the truth, to deal with the person inside. That is where real freedom and the true change we seek is hidden. That inner, still, small, voice is the only One worth listening to in the end. Following our desires is not always wrong it's just that they change with the wind. Truth never changes. It sets us free.
Thanks for letting me put my 2 cents in.
We love you, Brian.
- February 24, 2011 at 8:29 PM


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As an Administrative Program Coordinator, she manages HR and financial transactions. She handles payroll and billing for the department. An avid endorser, she always talks favorably about the department, the graduate program, and the graphic design group whenever she meets new acquaintances.
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I made another wasp bag (I did not create this pattern). Two, actually. By now it is pretty obvious that this is my favorite handbag pattern. I've used it here and here. All different sizes, and they've each turned out perfect for what I needed it for.
The first bag was this beautiful Amy Butler print that I made earlier in the spring. It is the perfect size for a diaper bag. LOVE this bag!
The second bag I made was a mini one for my mom's birthday. This one holds a wallet, phone, keys, and a few other small items.
This time I made a medium sized bag, and I have to say, it's my favorite sized one of them all. I still need a larger bag for myself since Ruby joined us and I have to keep diapers, extra changes of clothes, etc. in my bag, but I still love the size for an average every day purse.
I made this new one for my mother in law. It isn't easy going fabric shopping for someone else. I did the best I could and really hope that she likes what I chose for her. I liked it so much that I used the scrap lining fabric and made one for myself.
I always appreciate when I do such thoughtful things like this for myself :p
If you print the wasp bag pattern to scale you will get the larger bag. If you print it without scaling it at all, you will get the medium sized one. If you take an inch or so off the height and width of the medium printout, you'll get a mini bag. The pattern is easily adaptable.
The only thing I haven't figured out in the pattern is the inside pocket. The first time I tried it according to the pattern, but it didn't turn out for me. So I just create my own and sew it into the lining before putting the purse together.
I also add a loop for an antibacterial holder from Bath & Body Works. I found a matching one for my mother-in-law and a couple of little bottles of antibacterial gel and sent them on their merry way to Alaska with her new hand bag.


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Don't thank me for this week's super scatological Cinematical Seven -- thank Tracy Morgan, who suffers through the latest in a rich Hollywood heritage of increasingly icky cinematic poop jokes in Neil LaBute's memorial-gone-wrong comedy, Death at a Funeral. (Warning: this post is not for the faint-hearted or the squeamish. Enjoy!)
In Death at a Funeral, Chris Rock stars as the put-upon eldest son of a family in mourning whose patriarch's death brings friends and relatives together in memoriam over the course of one crazy day. Tracy Morgan co-stars as Norman, a family friend stuck with the task of assisting the crotchety old Uncle Russell (Danny Glover), which includes a certain over-the-top scene set in the bathroom. If you've seen the original British film (of which this is a pretty close scene-by-scene remake), you already know what's coming. And yes, you should be scared. Very scared.
I have a problem when the poop escapes the privacy of the restroom. Or, more specifically, when it leaves the safely contained confines of the porcelain throne. That "candy in the diaper" game people play at baby showers? Just about the most perverse thing a group of grown-ups could do. Certain things should never escape their home; poop is at the top of that list. So I truly feel for Mr. Morgan, whose relatively restrained, funny turn in Death at a Funeral is now forever overshadowed by the brown oatmeal-like chunks that cling to his chin for the better part of the film.
But lest I be mistaken for someone who is patently opposed to the poop joke (in truth, I can appreciate them when done right), here are seven of my personal favorite movie poop jokes of all time.
Dumb & Dumber (1994)
Ah, laxatives. Their power is undeniable, the comic potential endless -- especially when someone unwittingly takes A LOT of it. And they go on a kinda-date with a hot chick. And have to use her toilet. Which is broken. Like everything in Dumb & Dumber, the moment itself is loud and over-exaggerated, but the joke itself keeps building, with each new revelation making the whole situation even funnier as the scene progresses. (Click for the full scene.)
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
Every single Austin Powers flick has some element of the poop and fart joke; Mike Myers seems to have a healthy appreciation for the stuff. But while the latter two films mostly involve the disgusting Fat Bastard, I much prefer the simplicity of the "Number 2" joke in the first film, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, in which Austin sits down in a stall only to be interrupted by Dr. Evil henchman Patty O'Brien and his charm bracelet of death. Tom Arnold gives one of his best (read: least irritating) performances as an overly friendly tourist who overhears the struggle and offers his emotional support.
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan(2006)
In the priceless dinner scene in Sacha Baron Cohen's comedy documentary, the joke isn't really about what's in the bag, but the awkwardness that Borat's wealthy Southern hosts display as they attempt to mask their disbelief behind rigid social etiquette. The best part comes as Cohen plays ignorant in the upstairs bathroom with his well-meaning hostess before turning her dinner party upside down; like many of his other unwitting victims, the outraged dinner guests filed a lawsuit against Cohen. I give him bonus points for pulling the most original poop joke I've ever seen. (Clip unavailable, so check out the trailer below.)
Caddyshack (1980)
When a Baby Ruth bar is thrown into a crowded swimming pool, mass panic ensues as the swimmers mistake it for the dreaded Code Brown... and as director Harold Ramis films the chaos like a scene out of Jaws, the innocent bar of chocolate develop an air of menace and starts looking like the real thing. Later, Bill Murray's Carl Spackler drains the pool, finds the faux-doodie, and takes a bite proclaiming, "It's no big deal!"
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
This is why Jack Bauer never makes a pit stop. The bathroom is a vulnerable place, especially when there's a bomb attached to your toilet that'll go off once you stand up. And while Murtaugh (Danny Glover, who spends much of the aforementioned Death at a Funeral in similar fashion) would like to keep the whole affair quiet, soon he's got the combined forces of the police, paramedics, and bomb squad in his face.
Problem Child 2 (1991)
It may not come to mind in your recollections of great movie poop jokes, but this is one from my personal vault of childhood favorites. (Glimpse it at the 7:20 mark in the clip reel below.) Amid the cornucopia of various gross-out jokes in this sequel was a scene in which young ginger troublemaker Junior and his newfound soul mate Trixie flush a firecracker down a toilet that explodes with such force that it blows their obnoxious principal (Gilbert Gottfried) sky high in another stall. (While we're talking Problem Child 2, that barf scene's a classic in its own right that I'll have to save for another time.)
One Day... (AKA That Michel Gondry short with the poop) (2001)
I close with a gem you may not have had the pleasure of watching before, since it appeared on director Michel Gondry's Director's Label collection of short films and music videos. One day, Michel Gondry (playing himself) is followed out of the bathroom by his own giant, human-sized turd (played by David Cross). At first The Turd just wants to reconnect, but as Gondry resists he chases him down the street shouting "Murderer! J'accuse!" They spend the day getting to know each other and then, well, things get worse.
I know what you're thinking: Where's the American Pie III? The Team America (uncut)? The Divine eating you-know-what in Pink Flamingos? That's just not how I roll; I much prefer poop jokes remain sanitary and contained, if they're going to be made at all -- and we all know Hollywood is going to keep cracking them as long as lowbrow comedy continues to exist. But that's just me. If you like this sort of thing, visit the aptly named Poop Report, a site run by scatology specialists whose expertise on the subject is frankly a little disturbing, but I guess everyone's got their something, right? Chime in below and share your thoughts.
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Pat Metheny's recording career as a leader now approaches 50 releases.
It's been marked by strings of CDs with his working bands in his euphonious, easygoing style. Occasionally, he interrupts those with out-of-left-field side projects that stretch his manifold skills. Guess which ones I favor?
1 "Question and Answer" (1989). Straight-ahead jazz, no questions asked, but Metheny shines in the very fast company of bassist Dave Holland and ageless drum legend Roy Haynes.
2 "Jim Hall & Pat Metheny" (1999). Two mellow masters of the electric guitar. The title rather says it all, doesn't it?
3 "Song X" (1985). Though nominally Metheny's date, this is essentially an Ornette Coleman album. Metheny's thoughtful embrace of the saxophone master's unique musical language is something to hear.
4 "American Garage" (1980). This Pat Metheny Group record is my favorite. Keyboardist Lyle Mays, bassist Mark Egan and drummer Danny Gottlieb composed Metheny's most flexible unit. It rocks pretty hard here.
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Erie's arena becomes showpiece
The last time I was inside Erie's biggest sports and entertainment venue, it went by a different name. But its physical transformation was already underway.
When my goddaughter graduated from Gannon University there in May 2012, the place was still called the Tullio Arena -- after the late Mayor Louis J. Tullio, who practically willed it into existence in the early 1980s. Signs of the first phase of its long-planned makeover were everywhere as the grads received their diplomas.
It was just days later when Erie County Convention Center Authority officials announced the venue had been renamed Erie Insurance Arena, with the $3 million naming rights deal closing a funding gap in the project. The arrangement had the Tullio family's blessing.
When it first opened, the downtown arena was a big upgrade over the old Erie County Fieldhouse out on Route 8. But it was also a product of compromises made and corners cut in the face of funding limitations.
If you've ridden by lately, just over three decades later, you know the renovated arena hardly resembles the facility that provided the starting point. The place looks, well, big-time.
I had a ticket for the grand opening festivities on Tuesday evening and was looking forward to getting a good look around inside. Then a meeting with a home-improvement contractor ran long, foiling my plans.
So now I'm planning to attend an early-season Erie Otters game to check out the interior. But the Erie Times-News photos, video and this cool virtual tour on GoErie.com -- not to mention the reviews of the building from those who've been inside -- make plain that the authority and its project team did the job right.
Of course, $47 million in state, local and private funding, more than five times the arena's original construction budget, made the job easier this time than it was for Tullio. With Jerry Uht Park nestled next door and the Warner Theatre across French Street, the arena is now positioned for a long time to come as the gleaming anchor of Erie's downtown entertainment and night life district.
In addition to the arena just looking better, patrons can expect an improved visitor experience when the place fills up. That starts with new seats, more restrooms and concession stands, wider concourses and an expanded lobby.
The renovated arena also includes an upper level that includes 13 luxury suites, an important source of new revenue, and a club area that includes a bar. The project also increased the arena's capacity for concerts from 7,500 to 9,000, for hockey from 5,500 to 6,500, and for basketball from 5,600 to 6,600.
Convention Center Authority Executive Director Casey Wells said the new amenities and increased capacity will help reel in more and bigger shows. He cited the already-booked concerts by Rascal Flatts, the Zac Brown Band and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra as evidence of that.
There was a lot of skepticism in the early 1980s about whether people would attend events in downtown Erie, which then was at its low point, but the rebuilt arena puts an exclamation point on the success of that investment. Lou Tullio would be proud.


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Vicki McNeir had to pause and think just how many birthday cakes she makes from scratch each year. The best she can estimate without poring over her day planner is at least 200.
It would be one thing if McNeir worked in a bakery; but she's a critical care nurse at Northwest Texas Hospital, and has been for 13 years. If she's to be found, it's either in the hospital or the kitchen.
For the last seven years, McNeir has baked birthday cakes for many in the medical community. It started innocently enough with cakes for coworkers. The calendar really started to get crowded as she added surgeons, cardiologists and dieticians to the cake list over the last four years.
"Some people golf and some people read," said Dr. David McNeir, her husband. "But Vicki loves cooking, and especially baking cakes. She gets a kick out of doing something for others."
You could say that. McNeir bakes all her cakes from scratch, including the icings. She buys all the ingredients herself, and then makes the deliveries. She will drop them off at offices and work stations, often not seeing the birthday recipient.
But she's not doing it for the attention.
"It's just to show my appreciation for them working with us," she said. "What better way to make them happy than to bake them a cake for their birthday. We have a hard life up here and it's just to say thanks for all the work they do."
Gosh, why not a card instead of an assembly line of homemade cakes coming out of her oven? That kind of misses the point. The kitchen is her refuge, and her cakes are an escape.
"It's like therapy," McNeir said. "It's calming. It gets me away from the everyday stress. I get in there and just think about cakes and it's soothing."
McNeir is always on the hunt for new recipes. She's got a big book of recipes and spends time on the Internet looking for new ideas. Getting her to bake from a box is like getting an artist to paint by numbers.
She was almost horrified two years after she and David met that he wanted a cake on his Nov. 11 birthday just like his mom used to make - a Duncan Hines yellow cake with chocolate icing. You expect me, Vicki asked, to make a box cake? But love must be blind.
"The story is she put on dark glasses to go in the store and get the mix," David said.
Through the years, she has a built a pretty quality birthday cake list. There's pumpkin spice with maple cream cheese icing, German chocolate, Mandarin orange, red velvet, cheesecakes, whole chocolate with chocolate icing, blueberry crumble, brown butter spice with brown butter icing.
All of them are in 13-by-9 cake pans.
And that's only a few. If McNeir knows someone's favorite, she notes that. If not, they take what's delivered and it gets polished off in due time.
"I love desserts," David said. "I've got a pretty big sweet tooth. It's disappointing to get a dessert in a restaurant and she makes them better than they do."
Dr. Arunva Ray has received a birthday cake for the last four years. He said McNeir has the biggest heart of anyone he's seen. He should know. Ray is a doctor with the Amarillo Heart Group.
"This really is amazing," he said. "Whoever heard of someone doing something like this? I'm overwhelmed by more than her generosity, but by her kindness and thoughtfulness to everybody."
In September, McNeir dropped off a vanilla lemon cake with a coconut layer on top to Ray. Estimated shelf life of the cake after he shared it with the staff? About 10 minutes.
"Do it every once in a while for a few people, fine," Ray said. "But she's taken it to a level where you almost expect it. If you don't get one, you might wonder, 'Hmmm, what did I do wrong?'"
McNeir may be spoiling a lot of medical personnel out there. And that's just fine with her.
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text: Hey guys, We will be having our weekly meeting this Wednesday night at 9pm at the SHED on Livingston. If you are unfamiliar with where we are located, go to our website http://ruoc.rutgers.edu and click on "The SHED" tab. This year there is no longer a direct stop to the shed, so if you are taking the bus you must get off at the quads and walk over. This week, we will be talking about the overnight backpacking trip in the Pine Barrens this weekend. The trip is an easy overnight backpack trip. Its approximately a 5 mile hike from Batsto Village. The trail is very flat and great for beginners. Its a very fun trip for anyone from experienced backpackers to people who have never backpacked before. If you plan on going on this trip you must attend the meeting this week. Space is very limited. The cost is $25. First to come with cash in hand will get the open spots. So don't be late! The club has sleeping bags, ground pads, external/internal backpacks, ect. So don't be alarmed if you feel unprepared for this trip. Jamie, our president is running the trip, so you will be in good hands. Any further questions can be directed to him at the meeting. The following weekend, there will be a corn maze trip. More information will follow on that, however, if at all interested then make sure to be at the meeting this week to get more details. Lastly, I believe our advisor Rick will be stopping by this Wednesday to give a powerpoint presentation on tibet. He is very knowledgeable and a great resource on anything outdoors. If you have never met him, I suggest you stop by this Wednesday and say hello. He puts a good amount of time into what he does and it would be nice to see you all show up and support him. P.S. Don't forget about our carpool list: Busch/Livingston Campus: Vice Presient - Anthony Casale (609)-705-2563 Cook/Douglass: Quartermaster - Tom Brooks (732)-757-7672 College Ave: Quartermaster - Johanna Doukakis (856)-577-3750 As Always, Keep it Hardcore Arby Barrett Rutgers: School Of Engineering (2013) Mechanical Engineering abarriii at eden.rutgers.edu Rutgers Physics Learning Assistant Corresponding Secretary, Rutgers Outdoors Club


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Anyone who has been on the second floor of Ricarda cannot help but notice the daily line of students outside Sister Mara Faulkner's office.
But at the end of this year, Faulkner will be retiring after almost 40 years of teaching in the English department at CSB/SJU.
"I think she's had a profound and lasting impact on how people think about writing and literature," colleague Matt Callahan said.
Inspired by her own English teacher, Faulkner knew even as a sophomore in high school that she wanted to teach.
"I just loved it. I thought 'I want to do this'," Faulkner said.
Throughout her long career, Faulkner has always looked for new and interesting ways to present material she is passionate about to her students.
"I just love dreaming up a new class, thinking about what kinds of activities we should do and what kinds of questions we should ask and how we should organize it," Faulkner said.
One of Faulkner's favorite subjects to teach is literature by women. This love began while doing research for her Ph.D. dissertation. Though women's literature was not widely read in the academic community at the time, Faulkner felt that reading work by women opened up a new world. Since then, she has sought to present her students with works by new, lesser known authors in addition to classic literature.
"I try to listen for the silent voices," Faulkner said. "They show up more clearly when you set them alongside the stories that we're more familiar with … It's the interplay between the known and unknown that is revealing."
Faulkner was eager to learn something new from her students every day. She approached each class with thought-provoking questions but had no set answer she wanted students to produce.
"It's exactly the reverse. I'm hoping they will say something I've never thought of before," Faulkner said.
Faulkner views teaching as a lifelong learning process. She believes that a good teacher is made, not born. Over the years, she has been able to observe and experiment with different techniques to fine-tune her own teaching style. Ultimately, Faulkner believes learning cannot fit into a box.
"She never stops looking for ways to become a better teacher or ways to adapt material so that it's more accessible to students," English department head Cindy Malone said.
As many of her students can attest, one of Faulkner's greatest attributes as a teacher is the attentive feedback she provides.
"She spends incalculable hours going over drafts with students…She has infinite patience and wisdom and insight," Malone said.
Throughout her many years as a teacher, Faulkner has maintained a profound and heartfelt compassion for students.
"She really does care as a person," senior Cody Maynus said. As an English major, Maynus has taken several classes from Faulkner, who is also his adviser.
"There's never been a time where I didn't feel like I could go to her with anything that I had to talk about," Maynus said.
Faulkner agrees that teaching has given her a unique insight into the lives of her students.
"You can look at students in these classes and think they've got everything, but it's not true," Faulkner said. "You give one writing assignment and all of a sudden you find out all of these things that students have to carry."
Faulkner views writing as not only an outlet for personal thoughts and emotions but also as a powerful tool for communicating and connecting with others. She believes people write what they cannot say.
"Everything that I write is because I need to say it to other people; it's important for some reason. I put things into words that I can't put into words any other way. I think that's true for students, and I want them to have a chance to do that," Faulkner said.
Faulkner is not only a teacher of writing but also a published author.
"She's someone who's been able to balance complete dedication to her teaching with a focused, creative scholarly life," Malone said.
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Callahan believes that Faulkner leads by example, and because of this, she inspires others to emulate her and to do their best
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In addition to writing, Faulkner plans to use her retirement to learn new things like knitting and baking bread.
Though Faulkner is retiring, she plans to keep teaching. She hopes to teach ESL to immigrants in St. Cloud and offer a writing workshop at the CSB Spirituality Center.
"I just can't give up teaching. There must be other kinds of work but I just can't think what they are," Faulkner said.


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Hi everyone, I had a success story posted in Mark's Daily Apple success stories, but for some reason he didnt post my proper after pic so I thought I'd put it here...together.jpg
A couple of "In the making" pictures for you all...
I've been Primal now for 4 months (80/20 on food), exercising and playing in line with the PB recommendations.
My goal is to go from a skinny (but by no means fit) person, to a healthy, fit, lean and muscular body by the end of the year.
Progress has been slow but solid. I've gained 8lb of (mostly) muscle and improved my strength and fitness a lot. I'm currently at my heaviest ever weight of 152lb, which I'm pretty happy about, and I feel great. Not sure the pictures really show a massive difference but there's definite changes in body composition.
More details of what I've been doing and extra photos on my journal, so here are some of the latest pics (before on left, after on right)...
Hi everyone, I had a success story posted in Mark's Daily Apple success stories, but for some reason he didnt post my proper after pic so I thought I'd put it here...together.jpg
Wow Jane! That's a fantastic result, you must be well happy!
EIO, definite changes going on, especially in the shoulders!
Jane, awesome overall, but especially what an AMAZING difference in your chin! Like, a totally different person!
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Current Weight: 175lb__________________________________Goal: 135lb
Deadlift: 240lb________________________________________Back Squat: 165lb
Bench: 130lb__________________________________________Pre ss: 85lb
***Winning a 20-year war against binge eating disorder***
I don't have any bikini pics or anything, but I do have some in-progress photos that show a considerable difference.
This is me in 2007, pushing 200lbs - the heaviest I have EVER been.
After multiple crash diets, I managed to lose 30lbs in 2009:
And stalled out. More crash diets; some weight loss, but gained it all back as soon as I went back to eating normal. Been primal for one month, and have lost an additional 15lbs:
I still have a ways to go, but I see HUGE improvement already! Especially in my face and upper midsection. Plus a lot more muscle tone overall. I may actually get up the guts to get some bikini shots for comparison in the future.
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Meegads - your links don't lead me to any pictures. Not sure if it's the same for everyone but I can't see them.
Here is some progress pics I thought I would share. I had lost 30lbs back in 2010 and posted before and afters then I got pregnant. So here I was again this was Christmas 2011 I was 231 here and I am the one in red.
Here I am at 204 and I would say I have another 40lbs to go.
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Englishman in OZ-Great work! I can see a big difference! My husband is similar to your before pics, and he's just 6 weeks in and starting to gain a bit of muscle. What did you do to gain 8 lbs.? We're trying to put some weight on hubby.
FastJane-You look great! Like a new woman!
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Bright and lovely room in Kreuzberg
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면적16 m²
Floor No.7(with elevator)
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- 인터넷
- 부엌
- 애완동물 허용
- 세탁기 / 건조기
- 주차
- 엘레베이터
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|Paul-Lincke Ufer, 10999 Berlin, 독일
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The Paul-Lincke-Ufer, Kreuzkölln, the Görlitzer Park and many beer gardens, cafes, bars and restaurants invite you.
The house has an elevator, and private parking spaces.
Much is within walking distance, the apartment is also well connected by public transport. The M29 bus runs 24 hours a day and until midnight even every 10 minutes. The 171 bus goes directly to Schönefeld Airport. The U1, U7 and U8 are within walking distance (15min) or three bus lines very quickly (5min).
The whole apartment, which you share with us is recently renovated and modern furnished.
The room has a double bed and a wardrobe and a desk. A small fridge and a kettle. Fresh flowers and a chocolate complete the room.
A fast wireless internet connection is provided.
The bathroom has a large walk-in shower with rain shower head and a bath.
We live with you in the apartment and give you good advice about the surrounding area.
We look forward to your visit!
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They both were very kind with us. The room was better than the photos and the neighborhood very interesting. Thank you for everything.
Reinhard and Marie were helpfull to give information about there lovely city.
The room and bathroom were very clean.
They gave us a lot of privacy.
It was a perfect place, also the district, to discover the city.
We will recommend it to everyone.
Advice : it's easy to park the car near the apartment but use a bike to see the whole city.
Very friendly and nice couple. Clean and silent room. Good parking places around the location and behind the building. Very near to metro or bus station.
Many restaurants and pups in direct proximity.
We would like to recommend the accommodation
I had a nice stay at Reinhard's in Berlin. They really took care of the flat: both the room and the flat were clean and well designed! Moreover they helped me with advices regarding the programs in Berlin as well. I tried breakfast as well and if you like eat healthy it is definitely worth to try!
Me and my boyfriend stayed at Reinhard and Mary-Eve's place for a couple of days. The room is very nice and Reinhard and Mary-Eve are friendly people. You will feel very welcome.
We had a wonderful stay in Berlin thanks to our friendly hosts. Amazing breakfasts, flat located in the coolest area in Berlin, great bed and really nice view over the TV tower. Thanks a lot Reinhard and Marie-Eve. We will recommend your flat to everyone who wants to visit Berlin. Best, Jacky, Francoise and Max. ;)
Sehr gepflegtes Zimmer an bester Lage am Paul-Lincke Ufer. Wir hatten zwei sehr freundliche Gastgeber und können das Zimmer bestens empfehlen.
Reinhard und Marie wohnen kiezzentral und dennoch ruhig: Aus dem großzügigen und schönen Zimmer blickt man auf wunderschöne Industriegebäude mit Kreativbüros, die abgewandten Seite der Wohnung liegt direkt am Landwehrkanal. Kann ich nur wärmstens empfehlen - gerne wieder!
Vielen Dank für den schönen Abend und Eure Gastfreundschaft!
Rainhard e Marie sono una giovane coppia, molto gentili e carini, disponibili e rispettosi della nostra privacy; oltre alla camera, accogliente e luminosa,abbiamo potuto disporre della cucina per la colazione, in un ambiente molto gradevole, pulito e silenzioso. Il bagno in perfetto ordine, ci sono stati forniti anche gli asciugamani senza supplemento.
La zona è molto tranquilla, con ampio parcheggio, un pittoresco canale proprio di fronte a casa frequentato da cigni e germani e un gradevole percorso lungo l'acqua e nel verde per chi fa jogging o, come noi, aveva con sé un cane.
A pochi passi un accogliente bistrot-panificio-caffé sforna ottimi croissant, a poca distanza ristoranti e supermercati. La metro non è vicinissima ma l'autobus è molto comodo, e il servizio di trasporti pubblici berlinese assolutamente impeccabile, quindi il centro si raggiunge comunque in una decina di minuti.
Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo, assolutamente consigliabile per chi viaggia solo o in coppia.
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The phone rang at 3 a.m., an unnerving noise at a bad news hour.
It wasn't life and death, but it was an emergency just the same. A 22-year-old man enrolled in a Vineland, N.J., program where dropouts can earn high school diplomas while receiving vocational training had a question:
Should he move out of his parents' house and move in with his girlfriend?
Sam Mercado, who helps run a local version of YouthBuild, a nationally lauded program helping dropouts get diplomas and find jobs, spent 90 minutes on the line with the caller. Mercado helped him see that the food, rent, and other costs he would have to pay with a girlfriend would swamp him financially and jeopardize the fragile framework he was building toward a future.


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- Cimetrics
- Echelon
- Invensys
- Powerit Solutions
- Siemens
This Report is a Definitive Guide to Assessing the Future of this Fast Growing Business. Within its 89 pages and over 10 charts and tables, the report delivers key information to industry executives and investors;
The technology is already in place for both Smart Grid and Smart Buildings to benefit from interfacing and integration. It will not require vast sums of money to bring it about; we estimate approx. 1% of the total Smart Grid investment budget. The likely slowing down of the development of Smart Grid, due to the present poor economic conditions, could serve to enhance the prospects of this business.
The authors estimate that in the US, 80,000 sites in the commercial sector offer a high propensity for Smart Building to Smart Grid interfacing. The world population will be over 250,000 buildings.
In many developed countries Industrial and Commercial Buildings consume 40% of all generated electrical power. Interfacing with this building stock provides large scale opportunities to balance supply and demand particularly as Smart Buildings are already fitted with fully automatic DDC controls.
The size of the world market for Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS); DDC controls that monitor and control environmental plant in commercial and industrial buildings, was $13.39 billion in 2011.
Current global spend on interface products for Smart Buildings is not likely to be exceeding $100 million. We estimate that the average annual aggregated spend on both the Smart Grid side and Smart Building side for interface software will be approximately $1 billion in 2016 and demand will peak in 2020 at $2.2 billion.
Sales to the Retrofit Market will account for 65% of this business during the next 5 years. Of this 40% will pass through Specialist IT Integrators. Energy Service Management Companies will take 40% and the balance of 20% will be direct business between the buyer and software supplier.
Conserving energy through distributed generation coupled with efficient balancing of supply and demand in the Smart building is the most cost effective solution. This must be one of the most attractive businesses to be a part of today for it benefits society, delivers an attractive Return on Investment and has excellent future growth potential. SHOW LESS READ MORE >
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- Echelon
- Invensys
- Powerit Solutions
- Siemens
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Smart Grid Status & Future Development
3. Smart Grid Market Size
3.1 Potential Size of Smart Grid World Market by Country
3.2 Potential Size of the Smart Grid Market by Product Grouping
3.3 Smart Grid Slow Down Will Not Inhibit Interface with Smart Buildings
4. Smart Grid Interface with Smart Buildings
4.1 Market Size - Consumer Interfaces, HAN, EMS, Storage & EV's
5. Smart Building Development & Vertical Markets
6. Smart Buildings - IT Convergence & the Internet of Things
6.1 Smart Buildings - IT Convergence
6.2 Smart Grid - The Internet of Energy & Other Things
7. Smart Buildings Offer Distributed Energy Enhanced Through Virtual Power Plants
7.1 The Virtues of Distributed Energy
7.2 The Business Model through EMSCO's
7.3 The Major EMSCO Suppliers
7.4 The Wider Picture
8. Smart Buildings - Market Size of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS)
9. Smart Buildings to Smart Grid Market Size of Interface Systems
10. Business Models & Routes to Market
10.1 The Development of Business Models
10.2 Purchasing Routes to Market
11. Market Leaders
12. Implementing Strategy through Acquisition
A 1.1 - The World's Major Smart Grid Companies
List of Charts and Figures
Fig 3.1 – Smart Grid World Investment at Full Potential ($ Billions)
Fig 3.2 – World Investment in Smart Grid to Achieve Full Potential by 2030
Fig 3.3 – Smart Grid Investment Potential by Country & Product Sector at Installed Prices ($ Millions)
Fig 4.1 – World Smart Grid Sales for Consumer Interfaces 2010 & Forecast to 2030
Fig 8.1 – Total World Sales of Building Energy Management Systems in 2011 by Region
Fig 8.2 – Total World Sales of Building Energy Management Systems in 2011 to 2016
Fig 8.3 – BEMS Market Share by Building Type 2010
Fig 9.1 – Total World Market Size for Smart Building to Smart Grid Interface Products & Systems 2010 to 2030
Fig 10.1 – Purchasing Routes of Interface Products 2011
List of Tables
Table 11.1 - Listing of Suppliers of Smart Building to Smart Grid Interface Products & Systems
Table A1.1 - The World's Major Smart Grid Companies
- Adura Technologies
- American Auto-Marix
- Building IQ
- CA Technologies
- Cimetrics
- Comverge
- ConEd Sloutions
- Constellation Energy
- Cylon Controls
- Delta Controls
- Echelon
- Ecova
- EnergyCAP
- EnerNOC
- Honeywell Controls
- Invensys
- Johnson Controls
- KMC Controls
- Pacific Controls
- Phoenix Energy
- Power Assure
- Powerit Solutions
- Priva
- Schneider Electric
- SCIEnergy
- Serious Energy
- Siemens
- Scientific Conservation
- Sky Foundry
- Teletrol Systems
- Telkonet
- Tridium
- Verisae
- Viridity Energy
- VirtuWatt
- UTC Controls (Automated Logic)


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Behrend wins Presidents Cup for 13th time
The number 13 was lucky for Penn State Behrend this season.
The athletics department won its 13th Presidents Cup for the most outstanding athletics program in the AMCC for the 2013-14 season.
Behrend started the competition by sweeping all seven fall championships -- men's soccer, women's soccer, men's cross country, women's cross country, men's golf, women's volleyball and women's tennis -- a feat no other AMCC school has accomplished.
The Lions continued their success in the winter with men's basketball and men's swimming titles.
Behrend totaled 110 points for their 13th Presidents Cup in the past 14 years. Penn State Altoona finished second with 78 points, and Medaille was third with 741/2 points.
The Presidents Cup is based on final regular season standings, with the exception of cross country, swimming and diving, and men's golf, which are based on season-ending tournament/meet results.


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Georgia manufacturing index down in December
Submitted by tdemel on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 9:00pm
December PMI decreased again as the fiscal cliff and other tax changes in 2013 continues to challenge Georgia Manufacturers
KENNESAW, Ga. (Jan. 2, 2013) — Georgia Manufacturing fell for the second consecutive month as manufacturers plan for 2013. Manufacturers are more cautious as Washington struggles with fiscal policy issues and new orders and production remain weak, according to Don Sabbarese, professor of economics and director of the Econometric Center at the Michael J. Coles College of Business.
"It looks like Georgia manufacturing is closing out the year on a down note. There is a good chance Georgia manufacturing's fourth quarter slowdown will carryover to 2013," noted Sabbarese in the December Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), released today. "The post hurricane disruption in November was part of the problem, but December reveals signs of potentially broader weakness. The unintended consequences of tax changes in 2013 may be complicating future decisions."
According to the report, four indicators — new orders, production, employment and finished inventory — recorded substantial decreases, while supply deliveries was the only bright spot in November.
"December's PMI decrease closed out the fourth quarter and year on a weaker growth path. Manufacturers are still searching for more sustainable demand for their products. They still face economic conditions with offsetting headwinds and tailwinds. As a result, long-term planning remains all that more difficult," said Sabbarese. "The lack of fiscal policy clarity further complicates this condition."
Highlights from the December PMI include:
· New orders down 7.5 points, to 38
· Production down 7.5 points, to 36
· Employment up 2.3 points, to 50
· Supplier delivery down 4.5 points, to 50
· Finished inventory up 11.1 points, to 52
· Commodity prices were up 3.7 points, to 56
The Georgia PMI provides a snapshot of manufacturing activity in the state, just as the monthly PMI released by the Institute for Supply Management provides a picture of national manufacturing activity. A PMI reading above 50 indicates that manufacturing activity is expanding; a reading below 50 indicates it is contracting.
The Georgia PMI reading is a composite of five variables — new orders, production, employment, supply deliveries and finished inventory. A sixth variable, commodity prices, is compiled by the Coles College's Econometric Center but does not go into the PMI calculation.
The PMI, compiled from a monthly survey of manufacturers, is the earliest indicator of market conditions in the sector. Since manufacturing, which accounts for 11 percent of GDP, is sensitive to changes in the economy, it can also reveal changing macroeconomic trends.
The PMI's value is in its timeliness and sensitivity to variables such as interest rates, global markets and other economic changes. The Georgia PMI provides valuable data used by institutions such as the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta to assist in their analysis of current economic conditions, along with many other data sources, to get a picture of economic activity.
For a full report of the November PMI, or to speak with professor Sabbarese, please call 770-423-6094.
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Applying Social Psychologyby Mark Van Vugt Abraham P. Buunk
`I think this is a wonderful book. The social psychological theories are exceptionally well presented for practical use. Anyone studying social psychology will find this book extremely relevant and accessible' - Gerjo Kok, Professor of Applied Psychology, Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University `This is a highly readable book dealing with an exciting topic, applied social psychology, which is at the heart of many urgent problems of the new millennium. It is well suited for curing the disease of those who still believe there is an opposition between fundamental and applied research, between theories and practice. The major asset of this volume lies in the originality and strength of the PATH concept -- from problem definition, over analysis, and test, to helping. I like the idea to implement and institutionalize this framework in teaching and in education' - Klaus Fiedler, University of Heidelberg Introducing a new methodological approach for doing applied psychology, the PATH model, this book offers a simple, systematic, step-by-step, easy-to-use methodology for applying primarily social psychological theory to a wide range of social problems, from tackling crime and prejudice to fostering environmental conservation and team performance. It helps and guides students to define a problem, conduct a theory-based analysis, develop an explanatory model, set up and execute a research project to test the model, and develop an intervention. Applying Social Psychology is a highly practical text, which can be used by introductory and advanced level students who want to learn how to analyze practical problems and develop solutions for these problems based upon social psychological theory and research. Written in an engaging and accessible way, this book offers: 1. A new methodological model put forward by the authors (PATH model); 2. Real world case studies; 3. End of chapter exercises; 4. Interviews with leading social psychologists; 5. Glossary of key theories and concepts in social psychology; 6. Recommended further reading.
Naturally Selected: Why Some People Lead, Why Others Follow, and Why It Mattersby Mark Van Vugt Anjana Ahuja
A groundbreaking and definitive work of evolutionary psychology that upends everything we thought we knew about leadership. We are all leaders or followers--or both--and we can recognize leadership in almost every area of life. But what makes a good, bad, or even outstanding leader? Fusing psychology, business, evolutionary biology, and current affairs, Naturally Selected examines the evolution of leadership over several million years, from birds and bees to apes and humans, and presents a compelling new hypothesis: the slow pace of evolution has resulted in a mismatch between modern leadership and the kind of leadership for which our Stone Age brains are wired. Grounded in rigorous academic scholarship, written with journalistic flair, and full of fascinating examples drawn from politics, commerce, sports, and culture, this extraordinary, eye-opening book explains: why tall presidential candidates usually beat short ones; why great athletes often make lousy managers; why we don't like working for huge companies; why women chief executives attract hostility; why middle managers are universally reviled. In doing so, Naturally Selected reveals how the psychology of leadership affects us all--and how we can change our lives by improving the ways we lead and follow.
Selectedby Mark Van Vugt Anjana Ahuja
A groundbreaking, evolutionary science-based exploration of the history of leadership that explains how and why some men and women evolve into good or great leaders, and some do not.We are all leaders or followers -- or both. We can recognise leadership in almost every area of life: in the workplace, among friends, within families, in politics and religion. But what makes a good or bad leader, and what makes an outstanding one? Selected examines how and why leadership has evolved over tens of thousands of years, and presents a bold and compelling new "mismatch hypothesis": the slowness of evolution means that there is a mismatch between modern leadership and the kind of leadership that our Stone Age brains are still wired for. This makes for all sorts of tendencies, problems and solutions that no author has yet discussed but that affect all aspects of our lives.Full of fascinating examples drawn from a diverse range of spheres, from politics and commerce to sport and culture, Selected explains why taller political candidates usually win, why women chief executives attract such hostility, why we like it when the boss asks after our children and what prime ministers and presidents can do to improve their chances of electoral success.This is the first book of its kind -- reaching into business, psychology, politics and current affairs -- to explore how leadership affects us all. It also offers the first truly scientific theory of leadership: where previous books have provided anecdote, it details empirical evidence. Selected provides deep insight into our personal and professional lives at a time when the world urgently needs to acknowledge great leadership.From the Hardcover edition.
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Partnership for Action on a Green Economy Holds Inaugural Meeting
5 March 2014: The inaugural meeting of the UN-led Partnership for Action on a Green Economy (PAGE) explored national pathways and policies for the green economy, and provide guidance to governments on achieving a green economy transition. Over 30 ministers and high-level officials from more than two dozen countries met with UN officials, international experts, representatives from the business community and civil society.
The meeting was intended to inform other fora, including the process on the post-2015 development agenda and the first UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) convening in June 2014. Discussions addressed, inter alia: green and decent jobs; fiscal policy and investments; green industrial policies; social inclusion and poverty eradication; trade policies and opportunities; and metrics and indicators for inclusive green economies.
In an address to the meeting, Achim Steiner, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), said shifting investments will be key to meeting the Partnership's goal to support green economy transitions in 30 countries by 2020. He stressed the Partnership's relevance to the post-2015 development agenda, noting, "The time has now come to ensure that by 2015—when the UN Millennium Development Goals transcend into the Sustainable Development Goals—the global community has the strategies and the policies in place to fully integrate nature into economic planning and accounting." He added that addressing poverty requires various means of implementation, effective governance and mutually beneficial partnerships at all levels. Underpinning those elements, he said, is sustaining the "natural capital upon which any form of development relies."
Outcomes of the event included: US$11 million in pledges from Finland, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, and others to jump-start PAGE activities; and the signing of an agreement between UNEP and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to cooperate on urgent environmental issues, including the implementation of UAE's Vision 2021 and Green Growth Strategy. Under the agreement, UNEP will offer consultations on environmental reports, assist with capacity-building for institutions and local communities, and help implement projects and programmes in a variety of areas, namely climate change, disasters and conflicts, ecosystem management, governance, harmful substances and hazardous waste, and resource efficiency and environment.
The UAE hosted the event in Dubai, from 4-5 March 2014. PAGE was launched in 2013 by UNEP, the International Labour Organization (ILO), the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), responding to countries' demands for help in implementing green economy policies and best practices. The UN Development Programme (UNDP) is slated to join the initiative. [UNEP Press Release on PAGE Meeting] [UNEP Press Release on UAE-UNEP Agreement] [PAGE Website] [UNITAR Press Release]


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Age Group(s): Adult
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Start Time: 7:00 PM
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Book group meets monthly to discus various pre-selected novels. This group meets upstairs in the reading lounge. List is available under book clubs on the website.Library: Highlands Ranch Map to Highlands Ranch Library
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1/27 - updated photo
by Kenny on Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Updated photo 1/27/10. New stickers and relocated plate
Today Phil came down to Japantown to film Tim do some fixie-shietttt.
this is not a bike
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1/25 - lol, hangook black belt
by Kenny on Monday, January 25, 2010
1/21/10 - Hino
by Kenny on Thursday, January 21, 2010
Hino, don't know too much about them but i have seen their semi trucks in pictures before. Check this Hino i saw from RACER86. So sick
1/19 - Xander!
by Kenny on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
please inspire me! lets dowit!
girl @ 1:24, crazy
2009 Summer session in Japan
Featuring Chihiro Azuma, Eiji Sakihara, Katsuhiko Sagata, Soichiro Kanashima, Teppei Imaoka, Toru Shirai, Yoshiki Kimura, Yuta Yori, Yuto Goto
Edit by Soichiro Kanashima
Check that out!!
1/17 - superbikes
by Kenny on Sunday, January 17, 2010
Recently picked up this magazine from Borders, "Superbikes 40 Glorious Years". This magazine is pretty awesome, for once I'm not actually ONLY looking at pictures because it is filled with very interesting information of many popular bikes from the past years. Reading about all the tech-advances from old bikes to current make you realize how advanced things have gotten. I'm still reading on the 1970's bikes but can't wait to modern ones.
Alameda South Shore
Also my fucking motorcycle key has gone missing...my ONLY copy. It wasn't like I misplaced it. I remember putting it on my carabiner last. I check now and its gone, my fault for not having spares. Looks like I gotta remove the ignition and take to locksmith now. Another problem is that I'm so broke right now, that i can't even afford to have the key made lol (probably would cost about $50). Well, at least its raining for the next 7+ days.
Made Yuta's Shakotan Z on Forza3 yesterday. Ghetto screenshot but you get the idea.
1/13 - Random Photos Today
by Kenny on Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Felt kinda camera happy today and took some photos from around me today.
Rented MOON from redbox today, seems like an interesting movie, probably going to watch this right after i finish this entry =D
on my way to SF
on my way to SF2
this coin that was left over from Philippines, it was the exact shape of a quarter!
unfortunately this meter was smart enough, it did not work lol
Forgot how fun it was to play with yo-yo's!
oughhhh taking a dump
Max likes this picture...GREEN!
"9 car Richmond train now boarding"
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1/10 - Philippines PART 3
by Kenny on Sunday, January 10, 2010
There will still be a few more parts to go, but i am over half way done.
Here's me and some TRUE PINOYS!
These kids in the PI are very fun to take pictures of. They love posing for pictures and have so much fun.
This one is having a ball! I like how the bar perfectly covers his dick
buko cart
aww shiet hella flush too!
ooo damn illest jollibee delivery???
beer na beer!
read this closely "HAVE A DELICIOUSLY HEALTHY KENNY CHRISTMAS"!
sean chan
I'd like to see this place open up a shop in the States
this is on New Years Eve, hanging with one of Leslees cousin
New years in the PI: That shit is nuts!!! It's like a war going on with explosions going off all around you. Nothing like you'd see in the states. I took some video footage i will probably put up when i have time.
happy new years!
hair lost!
This was taken over by Mall of Asia, apparently the LARGEST mall in ASIA. Right next to it is this location that reminds me a LOT like Fishermans Wharf. We even had bomb ass seafood there for cheap, sarap talaga!
This was taken at this amusement park type of place called STARCITY. This was a very enjoyable place....POGI BA KO?
jack + poy lol
more san miguel
so ill sit....?
Mr.Croatia lol
Anyone needa ride?
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When people think of the best players in the world, forwards and midfielders always come to mind.
This can considered quite natural, but it is undoubtedly a little unfair for defenders; everyone knows that a good defense is fundamental for success.
Let's take a look at the 11 best "forward nemesis" in the world.
It's needless to say that I've left you many great defenders, but there's only room for 11 and these are, as far as I'm concerned, the best of the best.


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Happening on July 11, 2014 at CUT Hotel in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe, the Art and Design Conference will focus on how fine art skills can be honed and applied to industry and society, and on the role technology can or does play in art making. It will investigate the way globalization, technology, economics, culture, politics, and trans/intercultural transactions and borrowings have impacted on the art and design scenes. The conference will include issues that try to define and locate technology within art and design by exploring the dynamics of the global versus the local, tradition versus innovation, culture versus creativity and politics versus commerce.
Sub-themes for paper presentations will include, but will not be limited to:
Researchers and scholars, practitioners, commentators and industry professionals interested in presenting papers at the Art and Design Conference are invited to submit abstracts/proposals of 250-300 words (including a biography), by 15 April, 2014 to the conference convener via email (email@example.com.) Selected papers from the conference will be published in book form.


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on February 20, 2013 - 2:31 PM
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Financial Institutions, the parent of Five Star Bank, has promoted a senior executive to become its new president and chief executive officer, beginning next month.
The Warsaw-based company on Wednesday named Martin K. Birmingham Jr. to take the helm of the regional community bank, which operates more than 50 offices in Western and Central New York.
He will take over March 1 from John E. Benjamin, the company's chairman, who has been acting as interim CEO for several months since the abrupt resignation of former longtime CEO Peter G. Humphrey over apparent disagreements with the board. Benjamin will remain chairman of the company.
"It's an outstanding opportunity," said Birmingham, 46. "I've been with the bank since March 2005, and we've accomplished so much the last eight years. At this point in time, we've put together a very solid performance over the last several years, and we're off to a great start this year, and we have a huge opportunity to drive the performance of our bank in the markets that we serve."
Humphrey remains on the board, and participated in the meeting on Wednesday, Birmingham said. "He's one of my bosses, and I'm looking forward to continuing to work together," he said.
The bank separately announced that its board of directors approved a 12.5 percent increase – 2 cents per share – in its quarterly cash dividend, to 18 cents per share. That's the second straight quarter it has raised its dividend by two cents per share. It will also pay a 75 cent dividend on Series A preferred shares and $2.12 dividend on Series B-1 preferred shares. All dividends will be paid April 2 to shareholders of record on March 14.
"Balancing our return of capital to shareholders in the form of quarterly dividend payments, while retaining our ability to invest in our business to support growth initiatives both organically and acquisitively, continues to be a fundamental aspect of our business strategy," Benjamin said.
The CEO announcement ends a long search that was launched in August after Humphrey's resignation. Humphrey, who had been CEO since 1994, was the fourth generation of the family that had controlled and run the company and its subsidiary banks for more than 150 years, so his departure without warning came as a surprise to many.
The resignation also came as the bank was completing a pair of branch acquisitions from First Niagara Financial Group that gave it four former HSBC Bank USA branches and four former First Niagara branches in five counties. The deals closed last June and August, respectively, giving Financial Institutions another $376 million in deposits and $94 million in loans. Three branches were consolidated into an existing Five Star office in the Elmira area, and the bank came away with the No. 2 market share in Chemung County.
"It's an extraordinary time for Five Star. We're intently pursuing organic growth opportunities while remaining nimble to capitalize on marketplace changes," Birmingham said in a statement. "By combining the substantial talents of our entire team with more innovative approaches and community-centered values, we're poised for considerable success."
He said the bank has been "working very extensively over the last six months to develop an operating plan that's in alignment with driving shareholder value and our customer and employee experience.
"There's been so much disruption in our marketplace," he said. "We think there's a marvelous opportunity for a locally headquartered bank to take advantage of it, and we fully intend to do that."
Birmingham has served since last August as president and chief of community banking for the $2.7-billion-asset banking company. Previously, he was executive vice president and commercial banking executive, and also served as Northeast regional president for Five Star Bank. He briefly served as president and CEO of National Bank of Geneva before the parent company folded all of its bank subsidiaries into one and renamed it as Five Star.
The Pittsford resident previously worked as Rochester regional market president for Bank of America Corp. and its predecessor, FleetBoston Financial Group, from 2000 to 2005, and held corporate banking roles with FleetBoston's Rochester division before Bank of America bought Fleet. The Rochester native started his career as a management trainee at Norstar Bank in Buffalo, and has worked the bank's entire territory from Auburn to Buffalo and from Jamestown to Elmira, which he said gives him a critical knowledge of all the communities in the footprint.
"I've got a great knowledge of this company and our people. I think I've got a great command of our markets," he said.
Birmingham received his bachelor's degree in economics from St. Lawrence University and will graduate with an MBA from University of Rochester's Simon Graduate School of Business in June.
"In selecting our next CEO, the board was focused on fulfilling our mission for the benefit of shareholders. Marty has distinguished himself as this type of forward-looking leader," Benjamin said. "He has a multifaceted understanding of the community banking environment, and a true appreciation for the core customer and employee values that make us unique. With the intent of extending our track record of consistent growth, the board is enthusiastic about having Marty at the helm."
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