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What materials did you use? Harvey the Chipmunk UT4925 Urban Threads machine embroidery design $7, Navy Chevron Corduroy Upholstery Fabric, Zebra Striped Blue and Blue Printed Cotton Interior, Re-cycled Padding from Baby Crib Bumper Pad purchased at Goodwill, 9" Warn Brown Zipper, Metal D Rings for carrying strap tabs, and my own Handmade Polymer Clay Beads for a Zipper Pull.
What are you most proud of? I like creating my own handmade polymer clay beads to make a stylish, functional zipper pull. The extra long straps, D rings and tabs total 56" and are comfortable to wear hands free cross-body--or knotted over the shoulder. I wear one of these totes cross-body to carry my Kindle while listening to a book and walking. A removable padded drop pocket fits snugly inside the zebra print cotton lined tote. It is constructed of upcycled baby crib bumper pads covered with same zebra print cotton). I chose a warm brown contrasting color for the zipper, just like the color of our friend Harvey. And, I re-used the blue on blue zebra print cotton to add a punch of color for trim. I'm currently constructing a matching laptop tote to go with this little tote--using the same materials and of course Harvey. Harvey takes 107 minutes to machine embroidery the design, and 10 thread changes.
What advice would you give someone starting this project? Everytime I work on a sewing project . . . I rip out something along the way and re-do it. And laugh about it later. (I've been sewing 50 years), I poke myself and draw blood, I remind myself sewing is a joy, not a marathon race, I challenge myself to use up-cycled materials in all my projects, not just sewing. I am happy.
Love it! So unique! Great color choices too!
Hi there Charlotte. Thanks for your note. You are a great. I appreciate you!! So what have you beeing doing during the cold winter? Any new projects? I'm working on some new projects and will post them soon.


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Christians will NEVER ask 'permission' from Obama, DNC, progressives, atheists, agnostics, and any other ignorant self-righteous person who believes they're better than anyone else, to exercise our Constitutional Rights!
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Tough love is needed! Holding the guilty parties accountable; which is something the left doesn't do. Tough love is required; not 'enabling' them to continue down the immoral path as liberalism does. They make 'excuses' for the lawless. They like to blame 'objects' rather than the person for their crimes/behavior. Tough love requires 'real' love for your fellow man; not fake love which doesn't reprimand bad behavior. If you love your children you 'will' hold them responsible for their actions/behavior and not reward them for it or make excuses for them. Liberalism holds no one accountable. They have an excuse for everything and discipline for no one! Discipline is the MAIN problem today. Without 'discipline' you will always reap problems!
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You don't combat evil with kindness because all you get is more evil in return. Evil people perceive kindness as a weakness, rather than a strength. The Christians in this country need to learn the real meaning of "Turn The Other Cheek." When God spoke of this, He never meant for Christians to be treated like a whipping post. What He really meant was when a Christian came on too strong trying to show someone their error in their ways and you got slapped, turn the other cheek because you provoked them.
He never meant for Christians to tolerate being slapped around simply because they were Christians. There's nothing wrong with Christians defending themselves or their family when they did nothing wrong. Simply put, it is out duty as Christians to fight evil wherever or whenever we can, even if it's a group of rough government officials like we have today.
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Throughout the year, Ojai hosts a steady stream of cultural events, culinary delights, concerts, and festivals. Check out what's happening in Ojai California, as well as at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa.
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When: 12/20/2013, 12/21/2013, 12/27/2013, 12/28/2013
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They say opposites attract. But Lindsey Vonn and Tiger Woods's strength may lie in their similarities.
"We just are happy," Vonn told PEOPLE Monday at the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York, where she wore a Cynthia Rowley (and attended with the designer).
"We're similar. We're both at the top of our sports, and we relate really well to each other."
The Vail, Colo.-based skier, 28, and the golf champion, 37, who announced their relationship in March, have been together a lot lately – spotted most recently jet-skiing with his kids over Memorial Day weekend.
Vonn, in training for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, is looking at a summer of strength work, not skiing, which makes it easier to spend time with Woods.
"There's not much distance," she says. "I'm just in the gym right now, so I can be anywhere. I'm not skiing until September. So, it's been great. We haven't really been apart that much."
So, what's harder – training for the downhill or prepping for a red carpet?
"When I'm training, it's just physical," Vonn says. "But it's nice for me to kind of break things up and go to events like this."
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Aviation Safety Reporting System receives approximately 3,000
reports each month. The subject matter of these reports runs
the gamut from predictable regulars, such as runway
incursions and altitude busts to noteworthy new issues
that may generate specific ASRS actions to help the industry
resolve the issues.
time to time we note an increase of reports discussing these
routine, but important tasks or actions; they often become
quite visible when those performing them become less cautious
in performing them and unexpected operational errors result.
issue of CALLBACK will provide a Heads Up regarding
a few such recurring issues. Our hope is that reading about
them will refresh your memory, and reduce the likelihood of
an error.
second type of Heads Up we'll discuss in this
issue will illuminate NEW, but
potentialy critical issues that have come to our attention
often as a result of receiving large numbers of reports
on a single issue in a short time period.
winter, areas of low pressure develop as storm systems move
across the country. The low pressure areas and associated
weather are predicted by meteorologists, tracked real-time
by weather radar, and confirmed after the fact by increases
in ASRS reports dealing with altitude overshoots, undershoots,
and missed crossing restrictions. Winter weather will be
around for a while yet. Heads up! Be alert for unusually
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there is no readily apparent reason for an influx of reports
dealing with a particular issue. It may simply be that enough
time has passed since there was widespread discussion or
increased emphasis on the matter and people have grown complacent.
Whatever the reason, there has been a recent surge in flight
attendant reports which deal with arming and disarming cabin
doors. Heads up! Check and cross-check.
resulting from similar sounding callsigns present another
example of a chronic issue in which report volume may correspond
to the amount of attention given to the problem.
following two reports, typical of several recent callsign
confusion incidents, are an indication that pilots
and controllers need to renew their awareness of this problem.
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date, over sixty reports have been submitted to ASRS regarding
deviations from the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) RNAV Standard
Instrument Departures (SIDs). The following report highlights
the problem most frequently cited, specifically, a track
deviation from a transition portion of the SID.
examination of many reports similar to the above
occurring on DFW RNAV SIDs has illuminated several
recurring factors. The majority of the reported track
deviations occurred on the TRANSITION portion of the RNAV
SID procedure. Review of the reports indicates one of two
things likely happened. Either the TRANSITION was never
installed during FMC programming, or some ATC initiated
modification, such as a departure runway change, resulted
in the transition waypoints being eliminated.
should be aware that three distinct departure elements must
be line selected from the FMS Dep/Arr Page when programming
the FMS for every RNAV SID from DFW. First, the assigned
Runway must be line selected; second, the Cleared
SID must be line selected and; third, the associated TRANSITION
must be line selected. Note that every SID requires all
three elements: Assigned Runway, the SID, and the appropriate
at any time, any ATC directed modification is made
to any of these three essential elements, the FMS
Legs page must be reviewed to ensure all waypoints
have been retained or appropriately modified.
users of an ACARS PDC must be aware that the format for
the printed clearance may not display the transition in
the same manner it is shown on the departure plate, i.e.,
a clearance via the TRISS 2 departure TEXARKANA TRANSITION
may be printed: TRISS2 (space) TXK, not: TRISS2.(dot)TXK
as shown on the departure plate itself. This must not
be interpreted as direct to TXK after TRISS but, properly,
as a clearance to fly the TXK TRANSITION.
the Staff
Moya joined the ASRS staff as an Assistant Analyst
in 2000 while attending San Jose State University.
After graduating in 2002 with a B.S. in Aviation Operations
and minors in Business Management and Spanish, Jorge
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conducts ASRS database searches for government and
private entities, tabulates research data, and coordinates
publication of related materials. Jorge is also a
vital link in the timely dissemination of ASRS Safety
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Amy Winehouse plotting 2010 album release, comeback
Is Amy Winehouse plotting a comeback? According to NME and her British label Island, she's on her way.
The UK mag says Island records co-president Darcus Beese already has demos in his hands of potential tracks "hopefully" for a 2010 full-length release. It would be an album that would come on the heels of Winehouse's "Back to Black," released in 2006 overseas and in 2007 here in the U.S.
"I've heard a couple of song demos that absolutely floored me," Beese said. He also said that recording has come to the "Rehab" singer, predictably, in "fits and starts."
A test of Winhouse's commitment to return to performing may come as early as tomorrow (Oct. 10), when she is scheduled to sing back-up for her 13-year-old goddaughter Dionne Bromfield on British TV show "Strictly Come Dancing." Winehouse is releasing Bromfield's debut "Introducing Dionne Bromfield," a covers set, through her own Lioness imprint on Oct. 12.
Of course, time will tell if Winehouse can turn more than one singing performance back into a full-swing career. She has botched or canceled dozens of performances over the last three years, even after her Grammy win in 2008, due to drug and drinking problems. She has often kept herself in the tabloids for outlandish public behavior and fights with now-ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil.


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We were so impressed with the service. Everything that we needed and wanted was available to us. the people were great. They were so attentive and kind. We had our baby daughter and they were so nice to her.
Food- IT was really fabulous with escargot to rack of lamb. My in laws and parents insisted on Indian food and they got it. I really wanted to enjoy the different American flavors and it was great. I am not a picky eater but I know good food and good preparation. These guys are pros. I was so impressed with the staff.
Service. Could not beat it. Our stateroom attendant was so helpful and good. I really was impressed by his service.
Ship- Very nicely kept. I enjoyed the views and open areas. So did my family
Entertainment- I did not go to many but all seemed nice. The dancing was really fun. Bingo was a lot of fun but a little pricey.
Alcohol- The only reason I mention it is if you keep to the special of the day it was five dollars. Again the service was fabulous.
Shore excursions- Save it for a different review but the ship ones were pricey. We just got a tour guide locally. The ships staff were not push at all about this.
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William Gene and Suzanne Rogers of 1600 Rimsite Drive are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary with a reunion/anniversary get-together today at the Owens-Corning Activity Center.
Hosts for the event are the couple's daughters.
Rogers married the former Suzanne Lemons on Aug. 29, 1959, at First United Methodist Church in Canyon. The couple previously resided in Canyon and Amarillo. They have lived in Timbercreek Canyon for 24 years.
Rogers is maintenance mechanic at Owens-Corning Fiberglas. Mrs. Rogers recently retired as executive director of Winners Circle Equitherapy. She is involved in farm property in Deaf Smith and Carson counties.
The couple belong to First United Methodist Church in Canyon. Rogers serves on the Helping Hands Committee at Owens-Corning and is a member of Top Wings Motorcycle Club. Mrs. Rogers served as chairman of the Second Chance Foundation. She was the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's 1992 Mother of the Year. She was an adult leader for T-Anchor 4-H Club in Randall County for 25 years.
Daughters of the couple are Tracey Johnson of Lake Tanglewood, Gena Garrison of Richardson and Shelley Gross of Dallas.
The couple have six grandchildren.
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The 14th annual Focus on Abilities Banquet is set for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza.
The event, sponsored by the city of Amarillo Advisory Commission for People with Disabilities, is designed to recognize individuals with disabilities and those who work with those with disabilities in the community.
Natali Brooks from KFDA-TV Channel 10 will be mistress of ceremonies and Billy Talley and the Tascosa Freedom Singers will provide entertainment.
Guest speaker is Michael Richardson, who suffered a spinal cord injury from a Jeep accident in 1986, paralyzing his lower extremities.
Richardson spent one month in rehabilitation learning basic skills necessary for independence.
He moved to Argyle in 1995 and worked with behavioral problems with horses. During this time, he developed a program for communicating with the horse using patience and positive reinforcement.
Award nominees in their respective categories:
Community Organization or Service Provider: Amarillo City Transit, Bob Lea, LIFE/RUN Center for Independent Living, Panhandle Council for the Deaf, Self Help for Hard of Hearing, Angela Turner;
Outstanding Employer of Persons with Disabilities: Amarillo Independent School District, Amarillo National Bank, Caprock Home Health Services Inc., Children's Learning Centers, Dry Clean Supercenter, KVII-TV, Dale Kilough, LIFE/RUN Center for Independent Living;
Outstanding Employee with a Disability: Dana Pike, Tamara Ray, Leslie Rusk, Martha Terrell, Stephen P. Torres, Pam Ward;
Independent Living Achievement: Patricia Acker, Regina Blye, Alisa Burns, Kyle Garner, Lowell Goodrich, Rick Goodson, Yvonne Mercer, Priscilla Wilkey;
Volunteer: Michael Beukenkamp, Karen Mobley, Debbie Chandler, Kaye Cross, Melinda Gabbard, Mechelle McFarland, Ken Malone, Par Seth
Youth: Daniel Bishop, Preston Fansler, Justin Jasper, Amanda Sciacca
For more information, call Brenda Wilkes at 371-5436 or Heather Neeley at 353-7491. To purchase tickets, contact Anna Blyton at Amarillo City Hall, P.O. Box 1971, Amarillo TX 79105 or call 342-9143.
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Job Title:Personal Banker 1Job ID Number:5270080-3Location:Lakewood,CAJob Description:Job DescriptionAt Wells Fargo, our vision is to satisfy our customers' financial needs and help them succeed financially. In this role, you will help us deliver on our vision and build lifelong relationships with our customers. You also will demonstrate leadership through contributing to a company culture that supports customers in achieving their financial goals, team members in developing their careers, and communities in continuing to thrive. As part of a team that serves one in three American households, you will play a vital role in living our commitment to the highest ethical standards and maintaining the valued trust of our customers and communities.Come join the fun!We provide value when we work together to help meet our customers' needs by proactively reaching out, listening, and learning their stories. As a personal banker, you'll devote much of your day to building long-term relationships with Wells Fargo's customers in person and by phone. You'll build trust through a detailed customer financial review in order to understand customers' needs, and suggest products and services that meet their needs and help them succeed financially. While most of the job is performed in the stores, you may also reach out to the community by placing outbound phone calls to existing customers, visiting businesses, conducting educational seminars, and being active in the community. Reliable attendance is essential for success in this role.We value what's right for our customers in everything we do. Everything we do, we do to protect the customer and the bank. We want our customers to know about all of our innovative services, financial education information, as well as take advantage of the relationships we provide as Wells Fargo team members. Team members who meet and exceed customer expectations will achieve our high standards for performance. Personal bankers are expected to provide solutions by proactively offering retail banking products and services to meet the needs of our customers and referring customers to other areas of the bank.At Wells Fargo we strive to listen to our customers and provide guidance to help them reach their financial goals and dreams. Bankers are our customers' advocates and there every step of the way to provide solutions that are in our customers' best interest. We know customers have a variety of financial needs. So we provide our customers a full array of products and services to meet all of their financial needs. Personal bankers show they care by focusing on what is most important to our customers both now and in the future. Our best bankers constantly go the extra mile, finding ways to be helpful while still working quickly and efficiently. Bankers have the opportunity to help our customers in many ways. As a banker, you will manage customer portfolios, service customer relationships, and offer products and services based on your customers' needs. Bankers also help meet customer needs with a wide variety of financial and credit services with a goal of delivering friendly customer service and ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction. Reliable attendance is essential for success in this role.Sometimes the customers' needs go beyond what a personal banker may provide. In order to provide outstanding service, bankers need to develop and maintain relationships with Wells Fargo partners to help customers achieve their financial goals. This exciting role includes: Having conversations with customers and conducting detailed financial reviews, suggesting products and services that meet their needs and help them succeed financially Contacting customers by phone to follow up to ensure customer satisfaction, build relationships and address any additional financial needs based on the customers' financial priorities Setting performance goals and working with your manager to increase your effectiveness in serving customers and meeting their financial needs Building loyalty while helping customers with service requests. May handle cash transactions.Every banker is part of a team that is rated first, and most importantly, on the customers' experience with the teams' service. This is a performance-based position with daily goals and bonus incentive compensation for Bankers who meet and exceed their goals and help customers succeed financially. Bankers have the ability to resolve difficult customer situations effectively while delivering friendly customer service and ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction. At Wells Fargo, we have an outstanding diverse team. We want people who show they care by pitching in and helping others enhance their ability to serve our customers. Personal bankers will develop and improve their skills through regular feedback discussions with leaders and learn skills that will help further their professional experience and improve their career options for other roles in the future.This SAFE position has customer contact and job duties which may include the offering/negotiating of terms and/or taking an application for a dwelling secured transaction. As such, this position requires compliance with the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 and all related regulations. Ongoing employment is contingent upon meeting all such requirements, including acceptable background investigation results. Individuals in a SAFE position also must meet the Loan Originator requirements under Regulation Z (LO) outlined in the job expectations below.Important Note: During the application process, ensure your contact information (email and phone number) is up to date and upload your current resume prior to submitting your application for consideration. If you are a Wells Fargo Team Member, in your Jobs Profile ensure that your email address is valid and updated to an address that can receive external emails outside of the banking network. Initial contact with you will be made via e-mail. Please check your e-mail regularly for updates.Required Qualifications 1+ year of experience selling products and services1+ year of experience interacting with people or customers Desired Qualifications Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find informationBasic Microsoft Office skillsExperience interacting positively with unsatisfied customersGood communication skills including speaking clearly, succinctly, and accurately while using a pleasant tone and common conversational courtesiesExperience in retail sales or the financial services industryExperience achieving individual and team goals Other Desired Qualifications• Multilingual speakers are encouraged to applyJob Expectations Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed or scheduledThis position requires SAFE registration at the time of employment. Wells Fargo will initiate the SAFE registration process immediately after your employment start date. The Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) web site (http://fedregistry.nationwidelicensingsystem.org ) provides the MU4R questions and registration required for employment in this position.Individuals in Loan Originator (LO) positions must meet the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau qualification requirements and comply with related Wells Fargo policies. The LO qualification requirements include meeting applicable financial responsibility, character, general financial fitness and criminal background standards. A current credit report will be used to assess your financial responsibility and credit fitness, however, a credit score is not included as part of the evaluation. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening, if necessary. 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Irving will collect Christmas trees
The city will collect Christmas trees as part of its weekly brush/bulky waste collection from today to Jan. 7.
The city also offers four drop-off locations where residents can discard their trees: Cottonwood Park, 4051 N. Story Road; Southwest Park, 2800 Shady Grove Road; Drop-Off Recycling Center, 8555 Home Depot Drive; and the Hunter Ferrell Landfill, 220 W. Hunter Ferrell Road.
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I'm not doing anything exciting for Memorial Day, probably going to work, but as for sides, maybe some kind of slaw, possibly with homemade mayo?
We're going to my Mom's to have brats and stuff. I've been put in charge of a side and dessert. I'm looking for ideas.
What are your plans for Memorial Day eats?
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I'm not doing anything exciting for Memorial Day, probably going to work, but as for sides, maybe some kind of slaw, possibly with homemade mayo?
We are having otu of town friends over on Sunday for a bbq - there will be plenty of burgers, dogs, and chicken thighs! Corona Light with lime for the boys and fresh cut veggies for the taking. I might include some type of dessert - maybe a homemade blackberry sorbet
Who needs buns when you can eat MEAT...and avocado and bacon and sauteed mushrooms and bacon!!!
My husband's co-worker invited us to a BBQ on Sunday and we are bringing Bacon Explosion and cleaning out some of the deer steaks that we have in the freezer. I'll probably make some avocado deviled eggs to go with.
I know Mom talked about a green salad. She's also going to make massive amounts of marinated mushrooms. There will be plenty of animal flesh to choose from. i'm thinking of taking green-bean- and bacon-salad, or bacon-roasted brussel sprouts (or both).
I started experimenting tonight with lemon bar recipes with almond-crusts, too. If I can get some fresh raspberries tomorrow, that would rock in there.
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just received my US Wellness meat order yesterday! I AM HAVING STEAK, PORK MEATBALLS AND BACON WRAPPED....______asparagus/mushrooms/squash... dunno!
I'm fixing Italian sausage and brats tonight, big ass rib eyes on Saturday night, lots of pork chops in mango and stuff on Sunday and my mother is fixing brisket and ribs on Monday for a get together. It's a long carnivore's weekend woo hoo!
how do you make your italian sausage and brats??!?!?
+121,456,467,487,454,687,343,543!bacon-roasted brussel sprouts
I can't get enough of these A big green salad with a simple vinaigrette would be great, and people ALWAYS attack the veggie tray whenever I bring one. Deviled Eggs are a hit...what esle...jalapeno poppers are also delicious, and sorbet sounds like a perfect dessert!
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BUNKER HILL - Luck will be with the audiences at the Musselman Theatre this weekend when Artistic Endeavors Summer Theatre Camp presents "Guys and Dolls Jr."
The "Jr." part of the title simply means the company that controls the rights to the musical has modified the music to make it easier for younger performers. Songs included will still be the same great numbers such as "Luck Be a Lady," "Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat" and more.
Set in 1940s New York City, this show follows the exploits of a gang of rowdy gamblers and the women who love them and try to save them from their wicked ways.
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The Musselman Theatre Camp production of "Guys and Dolls Jr." will be presented Friday through Sunday.
"We are so happy to have 41 kids from the quad-state region working with Artistic Endeavors this summer," said Michael Stiles, camp director. "Mounting a full-scale show in just three weeks is no easy task, and these kids are having a great time and are really putting together a wonderful production."
Stiles said students and staff from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia are coming together to produce the show. He said young people aren't traditionally as familiar with "Guys and Dolls," which is usually for a more adult audience. But the Jr. version has been modified.
"Any scenes that were more adult oriented have been altered or cut," he said. "It's definitely a family show. There's still gambling, but all the gamblers are led to God in the end, so no one can really be upset with it."
Christian Witmer plays Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Logan Conner plays Benny Southstreet, Logan Cook plays Rusty Charlie, Abigail Rohrbaugh plays Sarah Brown and Chloe Manning plays Arvide Abernathy.
"Guys and Dolls Jr." kicks off the ninth summer season for the Musselman Theatre's Artistic Endeavors Summer Theatre Camp. The show includes students age 8 to 14. An added senior-age theater camp includes students performing in that show who are helping with technical support in "Guys and Dolls."
"Guys and Dolls Jr." will be on stage at the Musselman Theatre at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. For more information, call the box office at 304-229-1900.


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Karen's trip through life began Jan. 17, 1962 in Burbank, Calif. She was born to Wymond and Alma Wells. She is survived by her long time companion, Clay Raty; two sons, Zachary Wells and Travis Raty; two brothers, James and Jeff Wells. Her recent greatest joy was Ryden Wells, her grandson. Karen was a loving mother. She was loved by many and will be missed. Please join us to celebrate her life this Saturday Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. at Hill Top Community Church at 3588 Romans Road.
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Marjorie Amos-Frazier would still be fighting for voting rights if she were here today.
So says her pastor, the Rev. Joseph Darby of Morris Brown AME Church and new committee chair to select someone for a pacesetter award in her honor.
Darby believes Amos-Frazier would work against voter suppression, and would be disturbed by any effort to curtail those rights.
The fight for human rights and voting rights for blacks played a major role in her life, and Darby aims to select someone who embodies what she fought for all those many years.
Long before the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Amos-Frazier was a young woman in the late '40s helping to register black voters. She even took them to the polls.
There is still a need for the Amos-Fraziers of the world.
Having lived through all the efforts to stymie blacks from going to the polls back then, wonder what she would say about South Carolina's new voter ID law?
She was a trailblazerA snapshot of her life bears this out: first woman elected to Charleston County Council in 1974; first African-American and woman elected by the S.C. General Assembly to serve on the state's Public Service Commission in 1980; vice chair and chair of the PSC before retiring in 1993; helped lead a 110-day NAACP campaign in 1963 to integrate Charleston's theaters, restaurants and other public places; vice chair of the Charleston County Democratic Party from 1971-1975; helped replace the at-large voting system with the creation of single-member districts for S.C. House and Senate elections.
And the list goes on.Amos-Frazier died at 84 two years ago, and the West Ashley Democrats established the Marjorie Amos-Frazier Pacesetter Award.
Darby is charged with finding the right person for the award. He is up to the task.
"I am confident that the selection committee will name a recipient who will reflect her legacy of civic involvement and her lifelong struggle for human rights and equality," Darby said.
He soon will select committee members.
Amos-Frazier, who was a member of Darby's church for 60 years, probably would be pleased at his selection.
Darby himself is a well-respected civic leader and civil rights advocate.
'Quiet and sensible calls'Darby said Amos-Frazier's contributions are well-known.
He admired her way of getting things done, and often across racial lines.
He was particularly impressed with how she "worked the conscience of the community." If she perceived a problem, she made "quiet and sensible calls to politicians," and in a motherly way, brought them back in line.
Asked what he perceived as a main issue today, Darby said he would like to see more fairness and civility in politics. He dislikes the mean-spiritedness that seems to prevail today.
The Amos-Frazier award is permanently displayed on the rotunda outside Charleston County Council chambers.
The award recipient will be announced later this year.


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"How much can you get for 20 bucks?"
That's the question Sun-Gazette writers Lyndsey Hewitt, Julie Reppert and Tory Irwin recently were challenged to answer. The three were tasked with finding the best bang for their buck at local yard sales, with $20 to spend on the greatest deals each could find.
Armed for their quest with the classified sections from the Williamsport Sun-Gazette and Lock Haven Express, the writers rose to the challenge, scoring deals of epic proportions.
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Sun-Gazette writers Lyndsey Hewitt, left; Julie Reppert, center; and Tory Irwin display some of the items they purchased during their yard sale challenge.
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Above, Sun-Gazette writers Tory Irwin, left, and Lyndsey Hewitt map out their yard sale challenge "battle plans."
The gameplan
Before the writers took off, each had to sit down with their respective publications and map out a yard sale route. For each competitor, it meant scanning the classified ads, identifying sales that fit her needs, and mapping an efficient route to hit up as many sales as possible.
In the Express, Hewitt found listings for the annual townwide yard-sale in Rote and sales in Mill Hall. Reppert journeyed a 30-mile radius, checking out sales in Williamsport and Montoursville that were publicized in the Sun-Gazette. Irwin also worked with Sun-Gazette ads and stayed in the Williamsport and South Williamsport areas.
Each writer identified items that were important to her.
"For someone like me - an unwed, childless millennial still living at home - my hope is to find items solely for my hobbies, which include art, photography, books, movies, etc.," Hewitt wrote.
Reppert looked for Christmas decorations and other items she enjoyed, while Irwin looked to find household necessities to fill her new apartment.
While venturing, each encountered difficulties along the way.
"Unfortunately, while browsing the dozens of yard sales in Rote, I wasn't able to find a whole lot that fit into my particular interests," Hewitt wrote.
Both Hewitt and Irwin encountered copious amounts of children's clothing and toys, which didn't meet their needs but provided plenty of bargains for those raising families.
"Many of the sales were great if you had kids," Irwin remarked.
The finds
Though it took some persistence, the writers were able to come up with a few treasures. Each gave a rundown of what she bought.
HEWITT: My most satisfying find in Rote was a hilariously adorable portrait of two cats posing in a kitchen - for a quarter. But the best find for me was a Mill Hall yard sale, where I found a 2004 boxed set of mint-condition Charlie Brown comics for $3, which online goes for between $30 and $40. I also got eight canisters of expired color 35 mm film for $2, which I can use for art projects.
REPPERT: Sale after sale, nothing really caught my eye until I saw a box filled with Christmas items. Score! I'm a Christmas fanatic and love looking for vintage Christmas Decorations. As I dug through the box, I was excited to pull out an old vintage elf - what I like to call "old creepy elves." I collect these elves and felt really good about my find. So, after visiting about 13 or 14 sales, I came up with my four plaid placemats and three creepy elves, all for a total of $3. Not the amount of items I thought I would end my sale adventure with, but a few things I really liked.
IRWIN: At our first stop on Crest Wood Circle, my mom and I browsed through a selection of assorted kitchen gadgets. While my mom has graciously donated many items I need to my kitchen, I was able to find something I needed - a whisk for just 10 cents. We moved on to a neighborhood sale on Mountain View Avenue next, where I was able to score an ironing board for $1 and an old Lexmark typewriter for $1 at the same sale. In South Williamsport, I was able to find a $2 iron to go with my recently acquired ironing board.
All in all, they found that one may have to sift through a lot of stuff to find their own treasure, but it can be done. And the adventure of hunting for objects of desire was fun, in and of itself. As Reppert put it, "It's really the luck of the draw when going yard saling - you never know what treasures you will find."


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I'm really, really liking this series. It's almost as good as Finding the End.
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I must confess, I was skeptical of this series at first, what with the whole "all-powerful" thing. However, you're pulling it off really well, and it's turning out to be quite excellent. Bravo.
If you don't like the conversation, just chop off that bit. The hatefilled roar part would be a good conclusion.-Torodugoru
I like the conversation, i just cant think how i can end it Epicer. More Epically*** -Dallas
Expolsions. An expolision makes EVERYTHING epic. Or you could have some twist. Reveal a side effect of immortallity curse ma-gigger. I think Jack would be a little more creative than (and generally not very good at) making people immortal.-Torodugoru
well the twist was that as long as all the men were alive they'd be immortal. Legion wont die cause hes fucking LEGION, Doom couldn't die cause he was a holder. and Michael was the odd man out, he could die, but nobody's killed him yet. -Dallas
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My six-year-old daughter and I have a bad case of British Fever! We caught it after the Royal Wedding nine months ago, the rumors of Kate's pregnancy, and the upcoming Olympics. What better to cure all of our aliments than with a cup of tea? It's one of our favorite things to do together! We usually go out for tea, but what if we wanted to have it at home? Check out the adorable things I found for the perfect tea party.
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On tour behind "If Not Now, When?" its first new album in five years, rock band Incubus headlines a concert at 8 p.m. Friday at Jacobs Pavilion, 2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland.
Former Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello opens. Tickets are $52.50 at the box office and livenation.com, or charge by phone, 1-888-894-9424.
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an idea that popped into my head when I saw the Paw-Print Bling on sale... ornament for my friend who is a vet at a clinic aptly named Four Loving Paws. The ornament only has 2 paws, but it works. Clear heart ornament with 2 bling paws (one on each side) colored the centers with a black DecoArtGlass pain marker. The ornament cap was colored with a Opaque Stix Water-based pigment marker
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SPRING ARBOR, MI – Senior, Chris Bellamy exploded for 38 points on Tuesday night fueling Spring Arbor University's 86-79 victory over Crossroads League opponent Huntington University. It was the second straight League win for the Cougars after starting out 0-4 in the highly competitive conference.
It was hot shooting all around for Spring Arbor and from all over place as the Cougars hit 31 of 57 shots from the field for 54% pace and 8 of 16 from outside.
Bellamy, alone, was 12 of 17 from the field, 4 of 6 from 3-point range and hit 10 of 11 from the charity stripe. He also pulled in nine rebounds to lead Spring Arbor in that category as well.
Spring Arbor played well controlling the ball and the tempo while only committing eight turnovers in the 40 minutes of play.
Matt Van Pelt put in his first double-double performance of the season with 10 points to go along with 10 assists. Van Pelt has been solid all year long running the point for the Cougars. His effort tonight gives the senior 87 assists for the year against only 39 turnovers which is a productive 2.2/1 ratio.
Matt Howe and Rob Hogans each scored 13 points for Spring Arbor.
Spring Arbor led the Foresters almost the entire way except for the first basket of the game by Huntington's Alec Peterson. Hogans tied the game 17 seconds later and then Bellamy connected on two free throws a minute later and Spring Arbor was off and running and would never relinquish the lead.
Spring Arbor would construct a 15 point lead in the first half at the 9:27 mark, but the pesky Foresters would rally and cut the lead to three points with just under three minutes remaining before the break. Hogans would hit a 3-pointer with 15 seconds on the clock to give the Cougars a 37-31 lead at the half.
Once again, Spring Arbor would build a 14 point lead, this time with just over seven minutes left in the game and Huntington would respond with short rallies and cut Spring Arbor's lead to just five points (78-73) with only 42 seconds remaining in the contest.
Bellamy would score six points the rest of the way, two on a field goal and hitting 4 of 4 from the line in the last 40 seconds to ice the game for Spring Arbor.
The Cougars improves to 12-6 overall and 2-4 in League play while Huntington drops to 11-7 and 2-4.
Spring Arbor will remain at home for a Thursday night matchup with Mount Vernon Nazarene at 7:00.


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Overlord surprised a lot of people on its release on Xbox 360, with its tongue-in-cheek story and RTS-like gameplay proving to be quite a success. After appearing on the PlayStation 3 in 2008 it's time for Wii and DS owners to get a taste of the minion-controlling fun. We caught up with Associate Producer Dean Scott to ask him about all the important issues - like if you can use the Wii Remote to kick the jester minion.
VideoGamer.com: When did work on Wii and DS versions of Overlord begin and was there ever a thought to simply try and port over the 360 game?
Dean Scott: We've been working on the Nintendo games since late 2007. We never considered a port, because we wanted to make bespoke Overlord games tailored to each platform. There are enough ports on Wii that don't make the most of the hardware, and we didn't just want to 'cut and shut' the control system in there. The way our levels have to be built is very different to on the original Xbox 360 game. And anyway, there's no 'save as Nintendo Wii' command on our magic game-making machine.
The Wii game is set before the first 360 game, and has an all-new story taking in classic fairytales and twisting them around. A bit of Cinderella, bit of Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, rampaging gingerbread men, and an army of minions intent on tearing it all to bits.
VideoGamer.com: The Wii seems like a great console for a game like Overlord. How has Dark Legend been designed to make the most of the Wii's control options?
DS: The pointer gives you a more tangible connection with the game world. It's the physicality and intuitiveness of Wii games that really draws people in, so you have to make that the starting point. So the player moves an on-screen pointer to command the minions: sweeping them around to break things and pointing directly at things they want to attack and interact with. Because you can aim anywhere, we give the player FPS-style control over where they're shooting off magic attacks and the like. Because of this connection, the player feels more like they *are* the Overlord. It really draws them into the experience.
Then we've got the throttle feature. The Overlord can snatch a minion up by its throat, and shake it around by waggling the Wii Remote. That charges the minion up and they start giggling maniacally, before you drop them down and they run off at an enemy and explode. Sort of a heat-seeking, suicide bomber with sharp teeth and bad breath. It's great fun. It'll bring people together, through a minion being blown apart.
VideoGamer.com: For anyone who's played Overlord on Xbox 360 or PS3, what do you think will be the biggest difference they'll notice when playing the Wii game?
DS: The Wii controls really add a new dimension to moving the minions around. It feels like the way Overlord was meant to be played, in my opinion. The core gameplay is Overlord as they know it. There's always the temptation with Wii games to stick big heads in, cel-shade it, and make it a mini-game collection. But we wanted to make a hardcore Overlord game. We weren't going to sell out what made the first game cool because there is this perceived wisdom of what Wii gamers want. I'm a Wii gamer: I don't want Wii Sports again. I've got that. It was with the console. I want something new and interesting, and something that's going to appeal to me as a gamer. And I don't think I'm alone in that. I hope I'm not anyway.
VideoGamer.com: The next-gen versions weren't slouches visually. Obviously the Wii isn't as powerful, so have you had to make any cutbacks in terms of level size or the number of characters/minions on screen at once?
DS: Overlord Dark Legend looks amazing. When people see this game in motion, they are going to be seriously impressed. It sounds like such a lame cliché to say "it looks like the 360 version", but that's true. Not exactly, but it's closer than we ever imagined possible on the platform. Quote me, and hold me up to internet ridicule if that's not the case. Of course we've made some changes to get that level of fidelity on the Wii, but the guys at Climax have been very clever with it. In terms of looks, it blows away just about everything else I've seen on Wii.
I'm not going to share the secrets of how we made that possible, the Climax art ninjas will take that to their graves. Or they might swap it for the recipes for KFC and Coke. Seasoned Overlord gamers won't get the feeling that there's something missing when they play this, and that's the important thing.
VideoGamer.com: The Wii is a social console, with lots of people playing with their friends while sat on the same couch. What multiplayer functionality have you built into the Dark Legend on Wii?
DS: Overlord is not Wii Sports. This is not a game you're sitting down to play with your grandmother. Like I was saying earlier, making Overlord Party wasn't what we were trying to do. We haven't dumbed any part of the game down to pander to this perceived idea of a legion of idiot gamers that can't handle anything more serious than shaking a remote and pressing one button as the game plays itself. And also, how would we make that work in the Overlord universe? The whole conceit of the game is that there is this ONE chosen guy that is going to take over the world. You can't then decide there are two, three or four. And would you want to play co-op as a minion? You go where the Overlord says, you fight a Halfling, and you might get killed. You'd get to wear some brilliant hats, though. No, we were focused on delivering a compelling single-player game. I'm not having a go at VideoGamer.com here - it's a fun website read by winners - I'm having a go at stereotypes. DAMN YOU, STEREOTYPES! A game can be single-player only and be good on the Wii.


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A global merger between U.S. and Chinese companies required the development of a leadership philosophy that combines Eastern and Western cultures.
For many years, the West has been the apparent unchallenged leader in thinking about business. As globalization has increased, Western ideas have been adopted with enthusiasm and energy in both emerging and developed markets worldwide.
But in the same way that Japanese success led to an infusion of ideas in the 1980s and 1990s (such as quality, teamwork, and lean manufacturing), it is inevitable that China's growth will again challenge this hegemony and bring another Eastern perspective to our thinking. The one area of thinking that will be most influenced is leadership.
One company that is approaching leadership differently is Lenovo, whose roots are in China. The company is the product of a unique merger resulting from the Lenovo Group—China's top PC maker—buying IBM's PC Division in 2005. The merger produced a Chinese-heritage global company with significant operations worldwide.
To thrive in the constantly changing technology industry, Lenovo faced the challenge of building a consistent leadership ethos in its young culture. Part of Lenovo's response was to initiate a global manager development program in partnership with Bridge, a transformational leadership consultancy with roots in social entrepreneurship.
The two-day program, Managing@Lenovo, targeted all of Lenovo's managers globally. Its design naturally had Eastern and Western elements, but the remarkable impact of the program provided intriguing insights and prompted further inquiry into ways leadership ideas might evolve.
During the past 18 months, more than 1,000 managers have participated in Managing@Lenovo in locations across the United States, Europe, China, India, South America, and Japan.
This article is the result of a series of 24 interviews conducted in late 2012 with recent program participants, executive-level sponsors, HR business partners, and program designers. In each interview we sought to understand where the program had maximum impact and its inter-relationship with Eastern and Western ideas of leadership.
The story that emerged provides fascinating insights into the balance of Eastern and Western leadership in China and the West. For example:
Across the interviews there were four recurring leadership themes (or pillars) that seemed to have a disproportionate impact on the attendees: balancing individualism with collectivism, blending results with personal empowerment, influencing remotely and cross-culturally, and transparency and a focus on action.
One of the most commonly discussed differences between Western and Eastern ideas of leadership was the balance between individualism and collectivism. Eastern leaders often placed a much heavier emphasis on the collective, articulating high levels of commitment to their leader and the organization. They often saw Western approaches as being "less human" and more focused on "process" and "contract." (Many Chinese perspectives on leadership can be traced back to Confucian traditions with their deep focus on relationships and the five virtues of Ren, yi, li, zhi, and xin.)
By contrast, Western leaders talked more about the empowerment of the individual and tended to see traditional Eastern leadership as hierarchical and less flexible.
Since the IBM merger in which two strongly polarized cultures first came together, Lenovo has worked hard to forge a leadership philosophy that balances individualism and collectivism. This has formed a foundation for the leadership work articulated simply through the Bridge model "ME-US-IT," which Lenovo adapted to "My Self-My People-My Business." The model emphasizes the balance between the individual (ME/My Self), the relationship (US/My People), and the work (the IT/My Business).
This model was consistently referenced in the interviews as both a source of balance and a challenge to their current way of operating. For example, it appeared a concept such as work-life balance would not resonate with Chinese leaders used to putting themselves second and the company first.
Instead the program reframed it and tapped into the Eastern philosophy that you look after yourself so that you can be of service to your relationships, and that you look after your relationships so that you can be of service to the organization. Thus, the program directly challenged the prevailing long hours and fast-paced culture in a way that resonated with participants.
The model challenged the Western managers quite differently—they were typically more adept at articulating their strengths and weaknesses as they relate to their roles, but often less adept at genuinely focusing on themselves as human beings. And perhaps equally important, they have been brought up to focus on individual leadership behaviors. The Me-US-IT model helped them focus on truly understanding the importance and nuance of relationships.
For Lenovo this brings the opportunity to get the best of both worlds by combining the flexibility and creativity that comes from individuality with the capability to build flexible long-term partnerships associated with collectivism. This is a combination critical for success in the complex, fast moving environment of the global technology market.
All interviewees were asked to name the program's most powerful tools. Resoundingly the most impactful were the concepts of being "in and out of the box" and "mindtraps" (see sidebar below). These models are now part of everyday language at Lenovo and are used as part of a holistic approach that teaches individuals how to become better people both at home and at work.
Why did this resonate so strongly? Several U.S. attendees described the program as "the best I've attended ... specifically because of its deep focus on tools to make individuals more resourceful." Identifying mindtraps is clearly Western, but it also relates to an approach that taps into a deep vein of Eastern philosophies around using reflection and self-awareness to build resourcefulness and resilience.
Bringing emotion and a "sense of soul" into a workshop was seen as having an Eastern dimension. This philosophy also is championed by Lenovo's outgoing chairman who explicitly sets aside half a day each month for reflection.
And maybe this pillar is important for broader reasons. It certainly seemed in the interviews that this mixture of humanity, personal empowerment, and deep purpose is a key point of convergence between current Eastern and Western thinking. It naturally unites and connects people in a way that transcends culture.
One of the issues tackled in the program was the challenge of collaborating globally. Being geographically dispersed and facing rapid change, teams and relationships in Lenovo are constantly forming and operating remotely against strict deadlines.
Many individuals described themselves as being more global than their peers in other companies with the challenge of managing relationships across geographies and time zones. Unsurprisingly they found it challenging to be influential in this context. Lenovo explicitly recognized a strong need for this based in large part on results of its annual employee engagement survey.
Cultural differences can exacerbate this. For example, Western managers talked about the challenge of knowing where Eastern colleagues stand on issues. "When they say 'yes' they mean they understand, not that they agree," explains one manager.
By contrast, Western leaders can appear to their Eastern colleagues as talking first and listening second. One Chinese manager gave an example: "I used to find it hard to get a word in on conference calls with American colleagues.... They'd say 'I'm thinking out loud,' but they aren't thinking—they are speaking."
The model selected to address this was See-Hear-Speak. It draws on the culturally universal value of humility and of seeking first to understand. When you influence in this way, you find out that there is so much more to people.
One of the most fascinating insights from the interviews was the tendency of both Western and Eastern leaders to see the other culture as being less transparent and less driven. One Chinese manager shared a saying in China that "one word lets slip and horses will fail to catch it," which means that words uttered have deep significance.
When Chinese commit to an objective, it is irrespective of changing context. As a result, success and failure are personal, reflecting on the individual's integrity and loyalty to his organization and leader.
By contrast, Eastern managers may see Western leaders as being more objective and more willing to renegotiate goals as the context changes. This comes across as being less transparent and committed. Also, it can be easy for Western leaders to see Eastern leaders as unwilling to take risks or to commit themselves beyond the established hierarchy.
Interestingly, this difference fell away when leaders discussed the culture at Lenovo. Externally, the slogan for Lenovo is "For those who do." Internally, Lenovo articulates its culture as "We do what we say and we own what we do."
This is highly apt in a culture that is high-paced, action-oriented, and focused on immediate practical relevance. Most people identified strongly with this culture and saw it as superseding national characteristics.
The program had to mirror this. "If I don't see what I can do with it immediately I'm less likely to be interested," states one manager. The program tried to leverage the natural execution-focused energy in the organization and placed additional focus on immediate relevance, simplicity, speed, and instant application.
There is little doubt that Lenovo is treading a remarkable path as one of the first Chinese companies to become genuinely global. It also is apparent that this leadership initative at the manager level played a significant role in building the capability of global leaders to achieve this.
Feedback from participants has been exceptional throughout the world. "I could tell it was a great program because the language has now become part of the vernacular," says an HR business partner in South America. Adds an executive sponsor in China: "It is beyond expectation.... The workshop made my managers open and authentic."
Managing@Lenovo is having a positive impact on the business. The management capability index measured by the employee engagement survey increased from 76 to 83 after the program. Lenovo also saw big jumps in other dimensions that relate to such areas as having meaningful feedback conversations and goal setting, which are often tricky cross-culturally.
With the momentum of 13 straight quarters as the fastest growing major PC company in the world, Lenovo is well positioned as a leader in this market. But it also seems that Lenovo is beginning to explore something broader. Because of its unique history and heritage, Lenovo is naturally shaping and creating a leadership culture that transcends traditional notions of East and West.
These four pillars of leadership are an early articulation of this and are perhaps symbolized by the act of its CEO Yang Yuanqing who in 2012 gave his entire $3 million bonus to employees in the business. For some operators in Chinese plants, this was equivalent to being given almost a month's salary.
Individual generosity? Perhaps. But we'd argue that it is more than that, reflecting an intuitive ability to combine the Western notion of recognition of individual brilliance with the Eastern notion of collective responsibility.
In/Out of the Box is a core Bridge metaphor to illustrate the idea of being at, or not, at our best. The out of the box state is us at our most alive, creative, energetic, and inspiring. The in the box state is when we feel constrained, not at our best, and not open to the possibilities of a situation.
We are more resourceful out of the box because we are informed by the situation and our emotions, whereas we are far less resourceful in the box because we are instead controlled by the situation or our emotions.
Mindtraps are habitual patterns of thinking and feeling, and self-limiting beliefs that emerge when we are in the box. The concept of self-awareness was at the core of the entire program—successive models in each element of the framework were built on this premise.
See-Hear-Speak is a model that simplifies three key processes in communication and relationship building. See refers to validation and building connection and trust. To hear is not just to listen but to understand. Speak is about communicating exactly what you want to say while building mutual respect.
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Dominion Resources (NYSE: D ) reported earnings today and blew away analysts' expectations. With a solid quarter behind it and LNG opportunities ahead, let's see how Dominion Resources holds up to competitors Exelon (NYSE: EXC ) , Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) , and TECO Energy (UNKNOWN: TE.DL ) .
The Numbers
Dominion Resources' operating revenue came in at $3.43 billion, $100 million above third quarter sales last year and just over $200 million more than analysts had predicted.
On the bottom line, Dominion snagged a George Washington with $1.00 adjusted EPS. Not only did that beat analyst estimates of $0.92, but it also exceeded the company's previous guidance of $0.85-$0.90.
Here's how the company's earnings compare to Exelon, TECO Energy, and Southern Company.
Q3 Revenue ($B)
Y/Y Change (%)
Q3 Adjusted EPS ($)
Y/Y Change (%)
Dominion Resources
- 1.2%
TECO Energy
- 10.8%
- 28.6%
Southern Company
- 0.6%
- 2.7%
And for a peck of long-term perspective, here's how Dominion Resources has fared over the last five years:
Dominion's latest earnings are hardly following the company's historic downward trend. While TECO Energy took a 10.8% revenue dive, Dominion was the only utility to see sales increase in the last year. And while Southern Company almost broke even on sales, its earnings slumped when compared to Dominion's 8.7% gain. Like Dominion, Exelon exceeded both top and bottom line estimates for Q3, but its growth just doesn't compare.
Beyond the numbers
According to Chairman, President, and CEO Thomas Farrell, lower operating and maintenance expenses, lower taxes and interest expenses, as well as the contribution of its TL-388 pipeline to its natural gas midstream Blue Racer joint venture, helped push this quarter's earnings past expectations.
Dominion's biggest contributor, its competitive merchant generation unit, saw margins squeezed this quarter. But unlike Southern Company and Exelon, two companies without major natural gas investments, Dominion's natural gas unit blew past operating EBIT of $175 million to $205 million to clock in at $289 million, albeit with some heavy-handed help ($75 million) from TL-388.
While Exelon has managed to pull up earnings with strategic natural gas hedges and TECO Energy has invested $950 million in a regulated natural gas utility, Dominion is going whole hog on the energy source.
It received approval in September to export LNG to non-Free Trade Agreement countries and recently formed Dominion Gas Holdings to cordon off its natural gas investments from the rest of the business. The company intends to form a Master Limited Partnership for the new holding company, a move that would cut down on taxes and push more earnings directly to shareholders.
Can Dominion Keep It Up?
Even with Dominion's Blue Racer contribution bumped to Q3, the company expects its Q4 earnings to clock in between $0.85-$0.95, way ahead of Q4 2012's $0.69. Along with hopes for more normal weather and no unexpected refueling outages, Dominion Resources predicts that core growth and additional reductions in operations and maintenance expenses will push its earnings higher.
But even as Dominion dabbles in biomass conversion, fuel cells, solar, and and potential offshore wind projects, the company's earnings remain closely tied to the future of natural gas. LNG exports can take advantage of global gas demand, but that same demand could push natural gas prices up to the point where other fuels regain their competitive edge. That means Exelon's nuclear fleet, as well as TECO Energy's and Southern Company's coal plants, could all make a comeback.
Long-time Dominion investors can pat themselves on the back while continuing to pull in their 3.5% dividend yield. But with little real energy diversity at these share prices, a buy now simply isn't the best move for your portfolio's profits. While business may be booming, there are other stocks out there with more upside and equally juicy dividends.
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Why I Can't Stand Helicopter ParentsKateTietje
A few months back, I was at a mall playground with my kids. I was in my first trimester, tired, and sick. I had taken them to the playground so they could have a chance to run around without hurting themselves or breaking anything, and it was in a confined space, so I wouldn't have to chase them around. I could just sit and observe and try not to get sick in public.
As I'm sitting back, watching, my son runs past… and trips over his own feet. He's not very far from where I'm sitting, so I can clearly see that he's fine. I have no intention of getting up to rush over and help a child who has already started to stand up to keep running, and who could honestly care less that he's tripped in the first place. (Yes, had he been hurt or upset I would have gotten up to help him.)
Another mother — a stranger — swoops in, scoops him off the floor. "Oops, buddy, are you okay? Careful!" Then she sets him down, quickly checking him over, and lets him go again. Now I have to get up and check him too, lest I look like an uncaring parent. And this is why I can't stand helicopter parents.
I am not the type of mom who hovers over my children. I watch them; but if they trip and fall (or almost trip and fall), I'm not going to rush to their sides, scoop them off the floor and coddle them. If they're not hurt, they're fine. If they are hurt, I will pick them up, soothe them, reassure them, and send them on their way. I will not cry and snuggle and say, "Oh, if only I'd been one step closer, you wouldn't have bumped your knee!" when there is not even a mark on them. Kids play. Kids fall. Kids get bumps and scrapes. It is just part of being a kid.
But a lot of other mothers don't seem to feel that way.
Don't get me wrong: you're welcome to parent your child any way you want. If it makes you feel better to follow them around and make sure they don't get hurt, scoop them off the floor when they've nearly tripped, and kiss every bump and bruise, that's your right. Be my guest! Your parenting decisions, as they pertain to your children, are none of my business.
I hate the helicopter parents, though, when they want to parent my child.
I'm perfectly comfortable taking my children to a safe, enclosed play area and letting them run. As long as I can see them, I'm okay. This way, should they do something dangerous, or actually get hurt, I can get up to intervene. In the mean time? Mommy gets some rest time. I feel no need at all to follow them around and make sure they are constantly okay. (And yes…if they ask me to get up and come play, I typically do.)
Then when some other mom(s) (because this has happened to me so many times) see my kids climb on something that's, oh, six entire inches off the ground, or *almost* trip and fall, they feel the need to say, "Oh, sweetie, be careful! Are you okay?" Look, the room is padded. Even if they leap off the six-inch toy they aren't exactly going to kill themselves. They make me feel like a bad parent. I end up spending my entire time wandering around the room after them, keeping one hand within inches (just in case they might almost trip), lest any of the other mothers think I am a bad parent. This has happened to me even when I was standing two feet away from the child who *almost* tripped. I know they really mean well, but….
I hate it.
Leave my kids alone. They're fine. They are not made of china and they will not break. They don't need you — a perfect stranger — to scoop them up (one would actually completely freak out if a stranger touched her anyway). I don't need you to make me feel guilty for making different parenting decisions than you do.
Now — I need to say this. If my child is hurt or crying, and I do not see it — thank you for bringing him or her to me. This is called community, and I appreciate it. I'm one person, and I can't see everything that happens, all the time. Especially once my third arrives, when I'm trying to keep my mind on three (or more) things at once. I do not mind at all if my child actually needs me, if someone helps me out. There have been times my son has climbed to the top of a play structure and gotten worried and cried — and a mom scooped him up and brought him to me. This, I do appreciate. My child needed help. That is the difference.
If my child is fine — let him be. Even if you'd do differently for your own child.
What has been your experience with helicopter parents?
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Published 5:46 PM CST Jan 13, 2013
A driver was taken to the hospital after his vehicle left the road on Interstate 540 near the Winslow exit.
The vehicle was heading North on Interstate 540 when he left the road, went into the median and crossed into Southbound lanes.
His vehicle crashed down an embankment and did not hit any other cars.
The driver was hauling a boat.
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Primary offers biggest box office
Former Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper's decision to push past party protocol to challenge incumbent Erie County Executive Barry Grossman suggests the wattage of this year's election cycle will be front-loaded into the municipal primary.
Dahlkemper obviously brings the requisite name recognition and campaign savvy to the table, and conventional wisdom seems to be that Grossman is vulnerable. His strong personality can be polarizing, and his profile remains tied in many people's minds to the failed effort to start a community college.
His enthusiasm for that issue nearly sank his campaign four years ago, when he started the general election push as a prohibitive favorite. The election became largely a referendum on that issue, and his Republican opponent -- the underfunded but sharp and focused Mike Kerner -- nearly knocked him off.
Of course, Dahlkemper brings some interesting baggage to the race as well. Already a letter to the editor has raised the specter of Dahlkemper's turbulent term in Congress, attaching the name of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi -- practically an epithet among Republicans of a certain stripe.
It's too soon to say whether there's another Kerner among the three Republicans seeking that party's nomination. Or whether there's an issue that would cut into the advantages of name recognition, party registration and presumably funding that either Grossman or Dahlkemper would bring to the fall race.
Dahlkemper's unconventional challenge stands in contrast to the race for Erie mayor -- or rather the lack of one. Mayor Joe Sinnott is all but assured a third and final term on City Hall's fifth floor after no one in either party filed to run against him.
The complete lack of GOP opposition isn't really surprising, given the track record of Republicans in city races and the failure of previous GOP candidates to mount a formidable mayoral challenge. But it's still discouraging that the local party's infrastructure couldn't give voters a choice.
In fact, just one Republican will appear on city ballots in any race this year. City Councilman John Evans, appointed in June to replace Joe Schember, who resigned, is seeking election to a four-year term.
Other interesting developments involve some fixtures on the political scene. Some are seeking new perches in public life, and a couple are stepping aside.
Longtime Erie City Councilman Pat Cappabianca -- defeated in his bid for re-election in 2011 and in his efforts to get appointed to Schember's seat in 2012 -- is now running for Erie city controller, of all things. He'll face primary opposition from fellow Democrat Teresa Stankiewicz, a businesswoman.
The outgoing controller, Casimir Kwitowski, who's reached his three-term limit, is trying to stay at City Hall by winning a City Council seat. He's up against five other Democrats in the primary.
Two of the most familiar names in Erie school politics are leaving office without a fight. Erie School Board members Eva Tucker Jr. and Jim Herdzik, with 31 years and 22 years respectively on the board, aren't seeking re-election. Both men said their public service had run its course.
The primary will also set up a race for county sheriff, with incumbent Bob Merski retiring, as well as one for a vacant county judgeship -- unless one of the four cross-filed candidates captures both parties' nominations.
Those choices, and many more, will shape the face of local government in the years ahead. Here's hoping more people than usual bother to show up at the polls to help make them.


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After a multi-year hiatus, #901 at 415 W Mercer is back on the market and it is a stunner. That is if you're a fan of exposed concrete, killer views and cherry hardwoods. I am :). #901 was last on the market in the summer of 2008 and we blogged about it then and its… Read More
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University of Navarra
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Call for Papers
We invite paper abstracts and complete panel proposals on all aspects of ethnic life writing and histories in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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Today, I bring you a beautiful dish that tastes just as pretty as it looks. It makes a beautiful presentation and takes minimal time to put together. Sounds pretty awesome, right?
Watch out...The colors of this recipe pop right off the plate and almost slap you in the face! The lime juice really adds a great citrusy note, and the honey balances that by adding the perfect amount of sweetness to the glaze.
Salmon is such a wonderfully healthy ingredient that I love to use as often as possible. I'm always on the lookout for new salmon dishes, and this recipe from Rachael Ray is definitely one that I'll refer back to in the future. It's a keeper!
Bon Appetit, my friends!
The warm black bean and corn salad cooking in the skillet...Yum!
See more yummy recipes & photos at: www.sugarandspicebyceleste.com!
Lime-Honey Glazed Salmon with Warm Black Bean & Corn Salad
Source: 365: No Repeats by Rachael Ray
4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium Red Onion, chopped
2 large Garlic Cloves, chopped
1/2 to 1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp. Ground Cumin
Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper
Juice of 2 limes
3 Tbsp. Honey
1 tsp. Chili Powder
4 6oz. Salmon Fillets
1 Red Bell Pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
1 10oz Box Frozen Corn kernels, defrosted
1/2 cup Chicken Stock
1 15oz. can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
2 to 3 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro, chopped
6 cups Baby Spinach
Preheat a medium skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons of the EVOO (twice around the pan). Add the onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally , for 3 minutes.
While the onions are cooking, preheat a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of EVOO. In a shallow dish, combine the juice of 1 lime, honey, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add the salmon fillets to the lime-honey mixture and toss to coat thoroughly. Add the seasoned salmon to the hot skillet and cook until just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.


text: On Tue, 13 Aug 2013, Aaron welch wrote: > Still not sure why someone would need a gig firewall that is not a business. If you do need > it, then build a pfsense box and an older Cisco 29xx or 35xx POE switch. Because this is the "Gig City", and you can get a Gig, you need a firewall that can support it. We need more people in town with Gig connections so we can do Gig Immersive Realtime Lucid Synchronous Bidirectional Orgasmic Teledildonic Sessions aka: GIRLSBOYS - Especially if we can control Ed's disco lights at the same time. On topic: A person I respect was ranting about Untangle https://www.untangle.com the other day, I need to give it a try. Almost On topic: Gnunet.org would be the killer thing to do with a lot of Gig bi-direction home/business connections.


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TAMPA — One day after USF's memorable NCAA Tournament run ended, sophomore forward Victor Rudd announced he was submitting his name for consideration for early entry to the NBA draft, to "test the waters." He will not immediately hire an agent, leaving open the possibility of returning.
"After meeting with my family, I have decided to forgo what would be my junior year at South Florida University and enter my name into the 2012 NBA Draft," Rudd was quoted as saying in an e-mail sent to the Tampa Bay Times just after 8 p.m. Monday.
Rudd, a 6-foot-7 wing who can hit 3-pointers and highlight-reel dunks, was USF's second-leading scorer at 9.2 points per game. He was their most consistent scorer in the postseason, scoring at least 13 in his final five games.
USF confirmed late Monday that Rudd was considering the NBA. Coach Stan Heath said in the school's release that USF will support and assist Rudd.
Rudd, who has played one season for the Bulls after transferring from Arizona State, thanked each of his coaches by name in the email, as well as his teammates.
"I had a blast and I am sorry we came up short," Rudd said in the email.
Then 90 minutes later, he addressed the matter in USF's release: "I want to test the waters and see how I might do in the draft, without hiring an agent," he said. "The USF staff has been very supportive in this process."
It's the third year in a row a Bull has considered leaving early. In 2010, guard Dominique Jones was a first-round pick; last year Augustus Gilchrist ended up returning for his senior year.