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Funjet Vacations have launched a photo competition/promotion searching for travellers' favourite vacation memories. Entrants first need to "like" Funjet Vacations' Facebook fan page before they can submit their photographs. All entries will go through a round of judging and the top 15 pictures will be chosen as finalists. Fans will have the chance to vote for their favourite finalist photo, and one randomly selected voter will also receive a trip to the Riu Palace Punta Cana. Note that you must be at least twenty-one years of age at the time of entry and a legal United States resident to enter. The submission deadline is Friday, 16 November 2012.
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Funjet Vacations has launched a nationwide contest searching for travelers' favorite vacation memories. The "Funjet Photo Face-Off" asks entrants to submit a vacation photo with a caption representing a vacation memory. Fifteen finalists will be chosen by Funjet Vacations, and then Funjet's Facebook fans will vote for the winner.
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You seriously get a max 2 hrs out of him in his bed alone. We have tried everything!! Nightligjt, bathroom light on, tv left on, stuffed animals, positive reinforcement, treats, prizes! Nothing works! If you put him in hisbl bed and leave he cries hysterically. Hysterically!!!!!!! I just dont know what to do. Im at my witts end. I just want to sleep in my bed with my husband without my 3 yr old in the bed with us. My 3 mth old sleeps better than him!!!
My child WILL NOT sleep by himself
You seriously get a max 2 hrs out of him in his bed alone. We have tried everything!! Nightligjt, bathroom light on, tv left on, stuffed animals, positive reinforcement, treats, prizes! Nothing works! If you put him in hisbl bed and leave he cries hysterically. Hysterically!!!!!!! I just dont know what to do. Im at my witts end. I just want to sleep in my bed with my husband without my 3 yr old in the bed with us. My 3 mth old sleeps better than him!!!
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My dd hates her toddler bed (as she hated her crib), and has been in bed with us since she's been a baby. Between her and my hubby hogging the bed, I have been forced to sleep on the couch. I'm hoping that when we buy her a twin matress in Feb things will get better fast!
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Any suggestions from anyone?
I don't think that I have any suggestions for making it stop, just to say that every child is different and matures differently. Mine started sleeping by himself before I could fully wean him.. another friend of my potty trained hers at 2.5 but wore diapers at night until 3.5 while mine didn't train until 3, but never needed diapers at night. And another friend weaned hers pretty easily, but couldn't get him out of their bed.
My friend asked me "how did you do it". But I really didn't do anything.. my LO did it. But I can tell you that he is VERY high maintenance and I was also always constantly having to be at his side and not seeing any end in sight. Then one day, he just wanted to sleep in his own bed.
If there were any controble factors it would be that I recently had another baby so we were FOUR in a FULL size bed. We had also just recently moved out of living with my parents for 6 months, and I think he liked the idea of having his own room and wanted to sleep next to his toys.
So, I guess these are my suggestions:
1. Bask in the thoughts of what he does do well and independantly.
2. It WILL happen. Sooner, rather than later even.
3. Try to make it inconvenient or uncomfortable that you are sleeping next to him. How you go about this will depend a lot on your own situation. Maybe you could crowd him?
4. Try not to make a big deal out of it. You don't want him to see how important it is to you that he sleeps on his own. At least mine is stubborn on control like that.
5. Is he in preschool? Mine has become more independent by leaps and bounds just by attending preschool.
Good luck!
I would move him to a pallet or mattress on your floor when we wakes in the MOTN. That way he gets the comfort of being close without disturbing your sleep all night.
At this age, I require a child to go to sleep in their own bed. My kids are allowed to move to my bed whenever they want, but I like them to start out in their own space. If they wake up before I'm in bed, they go back in their own bed. This is non-negotiable to me, unless they'r sick or had a bad dream or something.
I might try something like using a timer and letting him know you will stay in his room until it goes off. That way he has an expectation of his bedtime If you want your bed to be off limits to him, you probably have to be very clear and tell him exactly what his options are.
I don't have this issue, but my brother-in-law and his wife did. They put a lock on the outside of their DDs door. Sounds harsh, but it worked, and you sound like you are at the point where you will try anything. They said it took about a month before they no longer had to lock it, she would stay in there on her own.
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My DS is the same way. He is terrified to sleep by himself. It's really frustrating and heartbreaking to hear him cry that he is scared. It has been suggested to us to put a lock on the outside of the door but for me I think it's too harsh. And then there is the safety issue and him being able to feel secure ( I know, sounds crazy but I don't want him to feel like he is being punished because he is scared). For now, he either sleeps with us or I sleep with him in the guest bedroom. He woke up last night after I layed him down in the guestroom sitting straight up crying hysterically. When I went in there and turned the lights on his whole body was shaking like he was terrified and he was staring straight ahead - I think it was a night terror.
ETA: We've tried the Super Nanny thing about walking him back, saying nothing and leaving but it doesn't work either. He will out last DH and I together....
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I'm so happy to hear we aren't the only ones experiencing this. DD says she doesn't like her bed. Says she's scared of the dark, scared of her room, her room is too noisy, scared of a cookie monster balloon, scared of a teddy bear...and most of it is a ploy to keep us in her room. Lately she's been sleeping with a light on. I'm hoping that's a phase because I'm pretty sure when she wakes in the night she plays a bit before falling back asleep and thus isn't getting enough sleep.
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Golden Gate and Gluten-Free: San Francisco's 10 Best Gluten-Free Restaurants
By Tom Molanphy
San Francisco Local Expert
What's the deal with gluten? For a myriad of reasons, some hard to pin down, this simple protein is getting a bad rap for being the meanest bully on the food block. Gluten-free diets are all the craze: celebrities from Miley Cyrus to Al Roker are forsaking the protein, and there's even a Gluten Free Expo in Sandy, Utah that drew thousands and thousands of eager devotees.
But for those who have the rare disease called celiac, the choice to go gluten-free has nothing to do with fads, celebrities, or expos. Since their bodies can't tolerate gluten, which is a protein found in rye, wheat and barley, they have to avoid it all costs. And since gluten can be found in almost all baked goods (and most beers..!), locating that expertly made gluten-free chocolate cake to accompany your after-dinner coffee becomes a must.
But since gluten is almost always accompanied by other necessary proteins and vitamins, such as zinc, B12, iron, phosphorous and calcium, those who don't really need to be gluten-free should talk to their doctor. Or approach your "gluten-free" diet the same as you would a vacation: it's a nice place to visit, but you wouldn't want to live there.
Nopa defies categorization as either old or new because it has some of both. Although it's only been around since 2006, chef Laurence Jossel worked at several traditional and popular restaurants before Nopa and brings professionalism and expertise to every dish. But tradition bends to experimentation, and that wonderful blend creates some of Nopa's most famous dishes, such as Moroccan vegetable tangine and wood-roasted king salmon. What's more, as one of the more popular restaurants in the city, Nopa makes a concerted effort to be a friendly, active, and concerned neighbor. And from Prather Ranch to Balakian Farms, Nopa's dedication to local, organic, and sustainable products is truly impressive. (415-864-8643)
Pacific Catch San Francisco - Marina
Specializing in fish, Pacific Catch combines innovative cooking styles from Asia, Latin America and Hawaii with fresh, local ingredients to create a California-style cuisine all its own. Patron favorites include the raved-about island fish tacos (also available with chicken or steak), as well as the pan-Asian rice bowls. The signature sweet potato fries are a must-have accompaniment to any of the seafood baskets, which feature Thai coconut shrimp, crispy oysters or a mixed catch. The staff is very responsive to your specific order, including gluten-free options. Locations in the South Bay, North Bay and two in San Francisco - including one right next to Golden Gate Park. (415-440-1950)
The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen
If you still have savory dreams from childhood of two slices of perfectly buttered toast squeezing out melted cheddar cheese, this restuarant is for you. And, even though the recipe is simple, they take their one product very seriously, with "Commander in Cheese" Heidi Gibson dreaming up delectable sandwiches such as "The Mousetrap," which has an unforgettable mix of Tillamook Cheddar, havarti and Monterrey jack. And since grilled cheese should go hand-in-hand with tomato soup, be sure to order a to-go cup of their house-made Smoky Tomato Soup. If you think you know grilled cheese sandwiches, swing by The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen and get an education about this simple American masterpiece. (415-243-0107)
Slanted Door
High ceilings and awesome Bay views establish a unique atmosphere at this well-received waterfront venue. Style and spectacle are grounded, though, by Slanted Door's authentic country Vietnamese dishes, which get a California kick from local ingredients. Taste the results in the catfish claypot, crispy peppercorn duck, shaking beef, spicy squid and mesquite-grilled pork chops. Spring rolls also come highly recommended, and great cocktails and scrumptious desserts are worth indulging in. And with a world-famous chef/owner like Charles Phan in charge (author of the fantastic cook book "Vietnamese Home Cooking"), you'll get quite a crowd. And don't forget to keep an eye out for celebrities! (415-861-8032)
DOSA on Valencia
Dosa provides some of the finest authentic Indian Cuisine in San Francisco. The restaurant derives its name from its specialty dish, the dosa, which is similar to a crepe, it is made from rice & lentils (no wheat) and served with a variety of fillings. The excellent Indian cuisine is mixed with a casual yet refined atmosphere, making Dosa the perfect venue for a night out with a little bit of international flair. And DOSA was popular even before the recent surge of new restaurants opening up and down all of Valencia Street, so they're more tried and true than some of the more recent arrivals. (4156423672)
The Plant - Cafe Organic
When a big popular tend like gluten-free comes along, it's definitely important to distinguish the posers from the true believers. If you want to eat where they take gluten - or the lack of it - very seriously, head to one of the Plant's six locations, including three in San Francisco. All of the food served at Plant is organic and locally sourced from some of the best farms in the Bay Area, including Wineforest Wild Foods in Napa Valley, County Line Harvest in Marin and Devoto Gardens in Sebastopol. If you still have room after your heaping plate of organic and gluten-free food, try the signature Plant menu item: the Cleanse, a raw, organic vegetable or fruit juice that will completely detoxify your system. (4159841973)
Pica Pica
One of three locations, the Valencia Street restaurant in the Mission District is where the magic that is Pica Pica first happened in 2010. Fitting in perfectly with its surroundings full of Latin flair, this Maize Kitchen is open for lunch, dinner and dessert. Most popular on the menu is the arepa (pocket composed of grilled corn and stuffed with vegetables, plantains, beans, cheese or meats. . .your choice). Also sample the ceviche or yuca fries as a starter. Don't leave without having a glass of sangria and a taste of dessert (yuca beignets or coconut quesillo). Bringing pure food, fantastic flavors and environmental awareness, all take-out containers are completely biodegradable. (415-400-5453)
Glutless is a small bakery that also offers fantastic pizzas. (1-415-305-7877)
What do you get when you mix Yemenese, French and California cuisines? An unexpected and unforgettable dining experience for the adventurous traveler. Owned and run by husband and wife team Mohamed and Marmee Aboghanem, diners take a tasting tour of the world without leaving their seats. From the popular Saha sampler to the Beef Kibbeh, these dishes are a collection gathered by the head chef's diverse travels around the globe. And the menu clearly marks which dishes are gluten-free, as well as those that can be prepared as gluten-free upon request. Almost half the entire menu is vegetarian, so this a very food-conscious restaurant. (4153459547)
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CHILDRESS - Macyrea Caradine, 86, died Friday, June 21, 2002.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Central Christian Church with the Rev. Jin West, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Childress Cemetery by Johnson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Caradine was the daughter of Bine and Myrtle (Cato) Smith. She taught art classes and also farmed in the Childress Community.
Survivors include two sons, Pat Caradine of Benbrook and Bob Caradine of Fort Worth; a daughter, Cynthia Wynn of Lubbock; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to Central Christian Church Library.
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137699 replied to lukasc's topic in Ford KA / StreetKA ClubIf that were my car I'd WANT it to fail the MOT. If you know there is that much rot on it, how can you possibly feel safe taking that our on the road? You're putting your own life at risk plus that of every other road user who happens to be anywhere near you when that lets go. Do the right thing - fix it or scrap it. Don't go risking innocent lives just to save a few quid.
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Hi there - removed the panel - found the fusebox behind but no sign of an ODB port?
137699 posted a topic in Ford KA / StreetKA ClubThought this might be a useful tip for any mk1 (1996-2008) KA owners. When we were looking for ours we saw so many with bubbling around the filler cap and all the buyers advice is that it's caused by detritus gathering behind, thrown up from the rear wheels into the arch. Seeing as the one we bought had no sign of rust I decided to make a pre-emptive strike. Took out the filler neck rubber/plastic (easy to do - remove filler cap, undo 1 screw, then rotate the filler flap & rubber about 1/5 a turn anticlockwise to release then pull out) then cleaned away all the considerable collection of dirt that had built up behind with soapy water - easy to see why they rust here. Then liberally sprayed the whole area with Waxoyl before refitting. I'll be repeating this process every 6-12 months and hopefully that should prevent the rust appearing here. It's such an easy job - took me 10 mins this time, next time it will take me 5 mins. Really ford should have included it as part of a major service! So next job will be to do similar behind the sills and around the rear wiper spindle - though the latter is already bubbling on ours so that may be too little too late.
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Thanks. Picked it up today - 30 mile drive home and it never missed a beat. Carpets seem dry despite the fact the seller has no garage so it lives outside. Where is the ODB port? I didn't realise there was one on these - I assumed the ancient technology they're based on meant that they predated modern diags!
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It doesn't have to be break up of the DMF that causes the issue so no shavings does not rule it out. I have a friend who works for ford on engine design and he basically says TDCi plus cold start issues = DMF. Every time. Go ahead. Waste money on changing this that or the other, you'll come back to the same issue.
FFS how many times does this get asked.... It's your DMF. Live with it. Unless you have VERY deep pockets. Most owners don't so just live with it.
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To commemorate some big anniversaries in science and sci-fi, Perimeter Institute researchers, students, and staff reflect on fantastical figments that science has made real.
To mark the 100-year anniversary of the theory that re-wrote the rule book of physics, Perimeter presents an overview of general relativity, alphabetized for your convenience.
Whether you're a gravitational guru or an armchair astronomer, you'll gravitate toward these lesser-known facts about black holes.
A little friendly competition never hurt anyone, especially when it's about something as beautiful as the infinite decimal places of pi.
They discovered pulsars, found the first evidence of dark matter, pioneered mathematics, radioactivity, nuclear fission, elasticity, and computer programming, and have even stopped light.
In celebration of the International Year of Light, Perimeter Institute presents 20 fascinating factoids about photons.
For Perimeter postdoc David "Doddy" Marsh, skateboarding and theoretical physics are two halves of his whole – sometimes complementary, sometimes in opposition, both essential.
To commemorate what would have been Carl Sagan's 80th birthday, Perimeter Institute celebrates one of science's greatest advocates.
We present a unique look at the most famous thought experiment in quantum physics, in which an unfortunate (and, rest assured, purely hypothetical) cat sacrifices its life, yet also doesn't, for the sake of science.


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Julie Driscoll: In their zeal to see that President Obama is a one-term president, it does not behoove Republicans to roll out anything that would actually improve the economic outlook for the unemployed. They barely pay lip service to it.
In the Debt Ceiling Machinations Democracy Is Also Up for Grabs
Carl Bloice: If the people who set the Tea Party in motion and sustain it want a mandatory "balanced budget" there is a democratic way of going about getting one; introduce specific legislation. They wouldn't take that route.
Democracy Is Messy
Ted Vaill: Every Member of Congress who voted against increasing the debt ceiling should be targeted for defeat in the 2012 election. If that is not successful in changing the makeup of Congress after 2012, I may follow the lead of my ancestor Pelatiah Everett, and begin a new revolution.
The GOP's Cynical Bluff
Tina Dupuy: Their real goal is the pyrrhic victory of making the President fail because they think the GOP will rise from the country's ashes.
The Dangerous Hi-Jinks of the GOP's Juveniles
Robert Reich: The GOP's experienced actors – House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell – have been upstaged by juveniles like Eric Cantor and Michele Bachmann, who don't know the difference between playacting and governing. Washington has gone from theater to reality TV – a game of hi-jinks chicken that could end in a crash.
Republicans Playing a 1993 Strategy
In 1995, the Republicans swept into the House of Representatives winning 57 seats and running on term limits and a balanced budget amendment that they never passed. They implemented a strategy of obstructing everything that President Bill Clinton wanted to do and initiated a huge set of overlapping and expensive Congressional investigations of every aspect […]


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Live streaming obsessed Al Roker is launching a live streaming network
The live streaming network is born.
The live streaming network is born.
Meet 'What's on the Menu' and 'Foodie Takes the Streets.'
Will Al Roker take over centenarian birthdays?
"I think people like 'now.' It's almost like 'anything can happen."
Meredith Vieira as Pig Pen is the least frightening part.
Another World Records Day, another reminder that we are all connected as people through our utterly weird behavior.
The Today Show Weather man survived 34 grueling on-air hours and broke a 33 hour record previously set by a Norwegian weathercaster.
Here's what's happening in Al Roker's neck of the woods.
Perhaps TV meteorologists should be added to the White House press corps. It would certainly make for more interesting coverage of the Obama administration, as eight weathercasters proved during a rare visit on Tuesday.
This is not a joke: Today show hosts Matt Lauer and Al Roker will make cameos in Sharknado 2: The Second One movie, which debuts July 31 on Syfy. Lauer teased their cameo Wednesday on Today, explaining the sequel's plot in the video below. The first ...


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Kevin Knightly
Senior Vice President, Information Offerings
Kevin Knightly is senior vice president, Information Offerings for IMS Health, responsible for the growth and development of the company's core information assets, and delivery of precision insights for market and performance measurement.
Kevin served as senior vice president, Supply Management from January 2011 to April 2015, with responsibility for IMS Health's global procurement activities and for maintaining strategic relationships with key data suppliers. He was senior vice president, Pharma Business Management from 2007 to 2010, driving the company's global business line management activities, and earlier served as president, Europe, Middle East and Africa for two years.
With more than two decades of service at IMS Health and its predecessor companies, Kevin has held a number of senior financial, operations, marketing and general management posts. He was chief financial officer for both IMS Health North America and Europe, and senior vice president, Marketing and Major Markets, EMEA.
Kevin holds a B.S. in Economics and Accounting from the College of the Holy Cross, and an M.B.A. from New York University's Stern Business School.


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Tall Chief Golf Course
- 1313 W Snoqualmie River Rd SE, Fall City, WA 98024
- (425) 222-5911
- www.tallchiefgolfcourse.com
9 total holes at facility
Green fees - $17 to $32 (estimate)
Built in 1964
Driving Range: Yes
Public golf course
Tall Chief Golf Course is a 9-hole regulation length golf course in Fall City, Washington. This short layout has 3 sets of teeboxes for a fun, but challenging golfing experience. Online tee times may be available at Tall Chief Golf Course or at nearby golf courses, usually offered at a discount from the normal rate.
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Manager: Craig LaBelle
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School's in session for Bucks' young stars
Team hopes veterans will be mentors this season
It's a dramatic change in direction.
The Milwaukee Bucks are following a new strategic path to become a contender, a plan charted carefully in the off-season by general manager John Hammond and new coach Larry Drew.
But will it work?
Plenty is on the line in the next few years, including the future of the franchise in Milwaukee. And how the team performs on the court will play a role as Bucks owner Herb Kohl tries to generate support for a new downtown arena that will keep the team in the city for future generations.
The basketball plan, put simply, is to build around promising young players while choosing the right veterans to mentor the youngsters and keep the franchise competitive.
That's why the Bucks took a chance on 18-year-old Greek phenom Giannis Antetokounmpo with the 15th pick in the last National Basketball Association draft. It's why they traded for 21-year-old point guard Brandon Knight in the deal that sent Brandon Jennings to Detroit.
It's why they opted to give 24-year-old center Larry Sanders a four-year contract extension, betting he can become a dominant defensive force in the league, teaming with 22-year-old John Henson in the frontcourt.
And it's why the Bucks signed or traded for some veteran players they knew well, including Carlos Delfino, Zaza Pachulia and Luke Ridnour.
They also acquired some players with winning experience, including 33-year-old Racine native Caron Butler, former Dallas and Memphis guard O.J. Mayo and former San Antonio guard Gary Neal.
It has been a huge challenge for Drew to put all these new players together — only four players return from last year's team — in a single training camp. And injuries to key players have complicated matters.
But ready or not, the 82-game schedule opens Wednesday night when the Bucks face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
It's quite possible the veterans the Bucks have signed will not see the full fruits of their labors, even if the franchise's plan does work in the long run and the Bucks shed their also-ran status. Those players may be gone to other teams or retired.
But it's important to establish a firmer foundation. A team that ended last season with acrimony and a four-game humbling from Miami in the opening round of the playoffs was quickly broken up in the off-season.
Hammond went to work, presiding over a nearly complete makeover of the roster and hiring an entirely new coaching staff during a hectic summer.
Drew, who received a three-year contract to coach the Bucks, said he believes change is happening.
"All of our veteran guys we have brought in here, you can see these guys are committed to helping us change the culture," Drew said. "That's very encouraging.
"Caron and Gary and O.J., Zaza — those guys who are new are great team guys. They are guys who look to play the right way.
"I think their approach is, 'You know what, we're just going to take it a day at a time, a week at a time, a month at a time, a year at a time. We're going to do everything we can to help this organization get on the right track.'
"As a coach you just have to appreciate that kind of attitude."
Pachulia said he has learned from many veterans in his career, including Tracy McGrady and Juwan Howard in Orlando, Toni Kukoc during a previous one-year stop in Milwaukee and Tyronn Lue and Jerry Stackhouse with Atlanta.
Now the 29-year-old Pachulia is the veteran as he enters his 11th season in the league.
"I don't know what was going on here before," Pachulia said. "Honestly I don't want to think about it because this is a brand new group.
"New energy came for this organization, for this city. I believe in it. That's why I am here.
"I know it's not easy at the same time. Here are 15 guys and you go to the playoffs and become champions. No. It's going to take serious work. But what I see, guys are committed and are really working hard to get on the same page as soon as possible."
Mayo, a five-year veteran who signed a three-year deal with the Bucks after leaving Dallas, also has been impressed with his new environment.
"You've got good young players who you can see have an unlimited ceiling and are getting better with their talents," Mayo said. "I think when you have those pieces, a coach gets super excited because you can help those guys build and get better.
"And at the same time you feel like you have a chance to go out and win and compete every night."
Sanders said he believes the young players will benefit from the older players' approach.
"You have guys like Zaza," Sanders said. "He came from the system (in Atlanta) so he knows a lot about Coach Drew and what he wants. You have Caron who is an all-around vet.
"Having those guys around, creating a great atmosphere in the morning, they've been through it so many times. They know how to be successful. They're bringing all of that knowledge here and I'm just trying to absorb as much as I can."
Pachulia said he's glad to help mentor his younger teammates but he's also still learning himself.
"It's never too late to get better," Pachulia said. "All my teammates, even rookies, have something good.
"Sometimes I'm getting jealous, they're so long and athletic (Sanders and Henson). But they're my teammates and we balance each other. A team needs to have everything."
The test will come for the Bucks when times get tough, and Milwaukee has two of the best teams in the league in its own division: the Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers.
Both the Bulls and Pacers are dreaming of an NBA title, and Cleveland and Detroit should be much improved.
"That's one thing I remind these guys about," Drew said. "It's not always going to be rosy. But the most important thing is we stay the course."


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Centenary & Non-Centenary Patron Privileges
Magale Library reserves the right to deny use to any Centenary or non-Centenary patron who causes disruption in the library, either by unacceptable behavior or by tampering with the library collections. Refer to Patron Conduct Policy for more information.
Centenary Patrons
Centenary students, staff and faculty may check out circulating materials by bringing them to the Circulation Desk and presenting a current Centenary College ID card. Library accounts must be in good standing with no fines above $10 or bills for unreturned books. Verification of student enrollment is sent to the Circulation Department and must be used to create or renew a patron record.
Undergraduate Centenary Students: For undergraduates, borrowing privileges extend for the semesters enrolled. During the regular academic year this means from August to the May weekend of graduation. If an undergraduate is enrolled in an on-campus May Module, borrowing privileges are extended to the last day of the module classes. Any student enrolled in summer school has borrowing privileges for the period of summer school classes, normally June 1st to July 15th. An undergraduate who is a resident of Shreveport but not enrolled in either the May module or summer school does not have borrowing privileges until the beginning of the fall semester. When a student is engaged in a research project, the supervising faculty member can give written permission for that student to continue to have borrowing privileges over the summer.
All library materials checked out in April or December are due no later than the last day of finals. All video/DVD lending ceases three days before the beginning of finals. The exception to this occurs if a documentary or movie is assigned by the professor as a component of a final exam.
Graduate Centenary Students: Graduate students have borrowing privileges only for the semester in which they are enrolled. Thus, graduate students are always enrolled on a semester-by-semester calendar. If they are not currently enrolled in a class but are still in the program, they do not have borrowing privileges. Graduate students are also issued LALINC cards on a semester-by-semester calendar.
Full-time Faculty: Full-time teaching faculty have borrowing privileges on a year-round basis. Any materials borrowed by faculty, with the exception of Interlibrary Loan materials, are checked out for the entire year and can be renewed by request. None of the Magale Library materials should accrue fines on faculty checkout. Requests for early return of faculty checkouts can be conveyed to the faculty member when the materials have been requested by another patron. As with all transactions, the name of the person currently in possession of an item is never made public.
Full-time Staff: Full-time Centenary College staff have borrowing privileges as long as they are employed at the college. Their records must be renewed at the beginning of each new academic year. They have limited borrowing privileges and are liable for fines for any materials kept overdue or for the replacement costs for any materials not returned.
Borrowing library materials is a privilege and not a right. If a person is consistently returning library materials so late that the materials are billed out as permanently missing, an examination of privileges will be done by library staff in conjunction with the library patron. Any failure to return videos, or returning videos more than three days late and failing to pay fines when videos are returned, automatically revokes borrowing privileges for videos only. This does not affect the ability to check out reserve items or books.
There are no guest cards issued to non-Centenary persons, except by special order of the Administration.
Non-Centenary Patrons
Adjunct Faculty: Adjunct faculty have the same privileges as full-time faculty except that their loan period is limited to the semester during which they are teaching.
Archives User: An appointment with the Archivist is required for a visit to the Centenary Archives. The Archivist may escort a non-Centenary patrons to the Archives Room to pursue research. If archive materials are brought upstairs, the user must remain near the Circulation Desk to use the materials.
Centenary Board of Trustees Member: Members of the Board of Trustees may checkout items for the regular 28-day period.
Centenary College Alumni: All Centenary Alumni must present a valid Alumni Membership Card and a current photo ID to the librarian on duty and complete an Application of Use form before applying for a library borrower's card at the Circulation Desk. Borrowing privileges have limited check-out (including no interlibrary loans). Use of classrooms, and the screening room is not allowed. Two guest computers are set aside in the library on the first floor for checking email and doing research aided by the Reference Librarian on duty. For more information, see the Alumni Privileges Policy.
Classes/Groups (Non-Centenary): All non-Centenary class/group visits must be cleared ahead of time by contacting the Library Director at 318-869-5047. The requesting teacher must provide a written letter from their school librarian or administrator stating the need and purpose for asking to use Magale Library (all school resources exhausted). Final clearance to utilize Magales resources may require administrative approval. Once final approval for a non-Centenary class/group is granted, the class must be accompanied by a teacher, and all visitors must sign in and sign out at the Circulation Desk upon arrival and exit. As the guest book states: "The library reserves the right to deny limited use to any non-Centenary patron found to cause disruption in the library, either by unacceptable behavior or by tampering with collections or equipment". Non-Centenary group visitors may use print materials in the open stacks, the coin-operated copier and the vending machines. There are no computer or checkout privileges.
College Speakers/Academic Fellows/Departmental Guests: Centenary College speakers, academic fellows and departmental guests may use Magales computers and print materials in the library (no checkouts permitted) upon being issued a college ID by the Department of Security. Guests are asked to sign in at the Circulation Desk.
Dependents of Faculty, Staff, Students and Retirees: Dependents of faculty, staff, students or retirees have no checkout privileges and no computer or printer privileges. All must sign the guest book at the Circulation Desk upon arrival.
In-Coming Centenary Students: Having shown written confirmation from the Admissions Office, in-coming Centenary students must sign in at the Circulation Desk and are allowed to use the computers, but they have no checkout privileges.
LALINC Card Holder: Graduate students and faculty from other Louisiana academic institutions that present a current LALINC card and picture ID have limited checkout privileges (per written agreement), but have no computer usage.
Methodist Ministers: Methodist ministers may use Magales computers and print materials in the library (no checkouts permitted) upon being issued a college ID by the Department of Security. All Guests are asked to sign in at the Circulation Desk.
Other Local/Regional College Students: Non-Centenary college students need to sign in at the Circulation Desk and may use print materials in the open stacks, the photocopier and the snack machines. Non-Centenary college students have no checkout privileges and are not allowed use of computers, scanners, study rooms or the screening room. Exception: Upon presentation of a current valid college ID, Wiley College students may have access to strict reserve materials placed on reserve at the Circulation Desk by a Wiley College professor.
Prospective Students: Prospective Centenary student may use print materials in the open stacks, the coin-operated copier and the vending machines after signing in at the Circulation Desk. Prospective students are allowed a one-time use of the library computers for one hour.
Retired Emeritus Faculty: Retired Emeritus faculty have full privileges including checkout, computer use, interlibrary loan, etc.
Retired Centenary Staff: Retired Centenary staff have computer and email privileges, but no checkout privileges.
Short-Term Special Classes or Seminars at Centenary: When non-semester special classes are offered by Centenary staff or faculty, students may checkout strict reserve items placed at the Circulation Desk by the instructor. A Centenary-issued ID card must be presented to gain access to strict reserve materials. Students may use print materials in the open stacks, the coin-operated copier and the vending machines. There are no computer or other checkout privileges.
Special Guests of Administration: Guest cards may be issued to non-Centenary persons with approval of the College Administration. Approved guests may use Magales print materials in the library and may check out two books at a time upon being issued a guest card. Special guests may use the coin-operated copier and the vending machines. Our Special Guests of the Administration have the privilege of checking email and doing research on the two designated computers in Lab C and supervised by the Reference Librarian on duty. Some electronic databases do not offer guest permission due to institutional licensing agreements with electronic resource vendors. Guests are asked to sign in at the Circulation Desk.
Students Family: Current students family members may use print materials in the open stacks, the coin-operated copier and the vending machines. There are no computer or checkout privileges.
Theological Studies Center Students: Check-out privileges and computer use is extended for the length of the class only. Students must present a valid identification card issued by the college which indicates their enrollment in each class. Circulating materials will be due the day before the end of the class.
Tutee and Tutees Family: Students and their families who are part of Centenarys tutoring or Adult Literacy program are welcome to have lessons in the library. They need to sign in at the Circulation Desk. No checkout or computer privileges are allowed. No use of special rooms, computers, or computer classroom for tutee or family. Tutoring may take place at a table on the first floor (outside of Quiet Zone) or on the second floor (outside of study rooms or the Student Resource Center).
Under College Age: High School students may use the print materials in the open stacks. They may NOT use the computers for research or expect any assistance from the Circulation Desk. Younger than high school students must be accompanied by an adult. All must sign in at the Circulation Desk stating the reason for their need to do research at Magale.
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Our Flawless Med Spa Staff Albuquerque
Heather Badal, Owner
After working for over a decade at Intel Corporation in Public Relations & eBusiness Development, Heather left Corporate America to work with her husband in managing their small business, Mobile Medical. At that time, Mobile Medical was leasing lasers to hospitals across the state of New Mexico. This was great because it allowed people in rural New Mexico to receive high standard of care without having to travel to a large city like Albuquerque. In 2011, she decided to apply her knowledge of lasers and business towards opening her own medical spa, Flawless Medical Spa. Her vision was to create a welcoming environment where everyone would feel comfortable asking questions about aesthetic treatments and learning from expert nurses about how to achieve their desired results. "Several years ago, I went to a Medical Spa and I left feeling uncomfortable and a little depressed when I saw the estimated cost of $5,500 for the treatments." That experience was one of the inspirations behind starting Flawless. At Flawless we offer people the ability to pay for their treatments over time in the form of an affordable monthly membership (similar to a gym). Over the years, Flawless Med Spa has evolved and we are always introducing new memberships as we bring in new technologies. My goal is for everyone to leave feeling good and wanting more. One of the things I love to hear from our clients is, "My membership is almost done, I can hardly wait to start my next one!"
Dr. Loutfy MD, Medical Director
Allison, RN, Aesthetic Nurse
Allison is a native New Mexican and has lived in Albuquerque since 1998. She has a Bachelors in physiology, nutrition and nursing. After 10 years of practicing in labor and delivery and women's healthcare, she decided to shake it up a bit and transitioned into infection prevention, an important job now that Ebola is in the world! Allison is also pursuing her passion in Aesthetics. Her friends have always referred to her as the "makeup and skincare oracle," as she always seeking the latest beauty products and processes. Allison is currently obtaining her Master's in nursing to become a nurse practitioner. Her goal is to work in dermatology and aesthetics when she gets her degree. "I Love this job! I love learning and performing the procedures but the best part are the clients. I truly enjoy bonding with them and helping them to feel amazing about themselves." When Alison isn't working, she is busy being a social butterfly and taking care of her two crazy dogs that she considers to be her children.
Carla Padilla
Carla has over ten years experience in Aesthetics and received her training at the Aveda Institute of New Mexico. She is a licensed Laser Tech and received her training at the Clear Skin Institute in Phoenix. She is trained in Microdermabrasion, PCA, Epionce, Neocutis, and Elta. She likes to pamper her clients with facials and specifically customizes treatments for each individual. Carla wants every client to feel and look their best. She is welcoming new clients and you may call Flawless to schedule your free consultation with her today.
Melissa, Customer Service Specialist
Melissa is one of the newest member to the Flawless team. She has a BA degree from Arizona State University in Broadcast Journalism and has worked in several different industries including fashion/apparel, media, and marketing. In addition to being one of our Customer Service Specialists, Melissa will be blogging on our website and assisting with social media. In her spare time Melissa enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, gardening, and reading.
Cosmopolitan, Spa Dog
Cosmo is a rescue dog who we think is a Bishapoo (Bichon Frise / Poodle). When he is not sleeping or snuggling with a client, he is protecting us from the Fed-Ex Delivery Man. We always tell him, "We like the Fed Ex Man…he brings us our Botox!" Cosmo is Heather's dog and she has been know to dye his hair from time to time. If you pop into the spa, don't be surprised if you see an orange dog! He loves his toys and brings joy to many of our clients.


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THE FEDERAL Trade Commission is cracking down on data brokers to make sure that consumers are treated fairly and that the information passed on about them is accurate.
That was the message when Florida-based Certegy Check Services, one of the nation's largest check-authorization-service companies, agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle FTC charges that it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Certegy is considered a consumer-reporting agency and, as such, it helps businesses determine if they will accept a customer's check based in part on information in its files about the person's check-writing history. Certegy also furnishes information to other credit-reporting agencies.


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I played with a build of Windows 10 for Phones using only a keyboard and mouse interface. I had no touch screen available to me at my disposal. During the process, I noticed some interesting things. Here's a video demonstration of Windows 10 Mobile with just a mouse and keyboard. Continue reading
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My Windows 10 for Phone Tech Preview Upgrade Horror Story
The purpose of this post needs to be made very clear. I am not ranting or complaining about buggy software or Microsoft. I am writing this article for two main reasons. One, I want to provide Microsoft with feedback so that they can track down the issues I and others are having. Two, I want to remind all of our readers that Windows 10 for phones is not finished and is very buggy. I do not recommend installing it unless you are ready to troubleshoot your phone and are aware that your phone may stop working for any reason. Okay, with that out of the way, let's get on to the subject at hand.
Microsoft released a preview build of Windows 10 for Phones (Build 10051) on Friday, April 10, 2015. I installed it on three phones. The Nokia Lumia 830, Nokia Lumia 928, and Nokia Lumia 520. All these phones were previously running Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1. The Nokia Lumia 830 upgraded to Windows 10 preview without a hitch. However, the upgrade for the Lumia 928 and Lumia 520 was a disaster.
It is as if one went to surgery and came out with a missing lung, kidney, and open wounds. This is how I would describe the upgrade of the Lumia 520 and the Lumia 928. Let's start with the Lumia 520. after the upgrade was complete, things appeared to be normal at a first glance. All the tiles were where they were supposed to be. I could see some new apps and upgraded ones. However, as soon as I tapped on the "All Settings" tile on the Action Center, I noticed that nothing happened. So, I decided to open settings from the All apps view. But I was in for an epic surprise. Continue reading
Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 Walkthrough on Lumia 830
I have just received an update to my Nokia Lumia 830, and it is Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2. This happened on the same day that Microsoft released Windows 10 for phones. As such, I made a video walkthrough of Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 before upgrading my phone to Windows 10, and I am eager to share with you the video. So let's dive in!
The video demonstrates visually what's new in Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2. The one thing I was unable to demonstrate, unfortunately, is the ability to use external Bluetooth keyboard with the Windows Phone because I do not have one. But Windows Central has a great video demoing this, so I'll have a link for that below. Continue reading
Why I Think Windows 10 Kernel Version is Set to Become 10.0 Instead of 6.4
After seeing a note on an MSDN article, we are assuming that the change in the Windows 10's kernel version number of 10.0 is, indeed, real. I learned of this through Neowin's post. Basically, until now, the NT kernel version number of Windows 10 was 6.4. Now, Microsoft is changing it to 10.0. Here's why I think this is the case. Continue reading
Internet Explorer Dev Channel and more for the week of June 16, 2014
Internet Explorer Dev Channel and more for the week of June 16, 2014
A lot happened this week. Microsoft releases Internet Explorer Developer Channel. Facebook Beta for Windows Phone gets a big update. Surface Pro 3 is now on sale. Amazon announces a phone about which I couldn't care less. Let's get to it! Continue reading
Did you know: Windows Phone 8.1 Built-in Apps Update through the app Store
With Windows Phone (WP) 8.1, many of the built-in apps are now updatable from within the Windows Phone Store. Unlike on previous WP versions, the built-in apps do not need to wait for the next OS update to be updated. These apps now can and do update regularly just like other apps you install from the Store. I have already seen many of them being updated recently, and WPCentral documented today that the Games app has been updated. To compliment this, these apps now have their dedicated Windows Phone Store landing page just like any other apps you find in the store. Continue reading
Get Paid Apps and Games for Windows 8, Windows Phone, and Xbox for FREE!
With the introduction of Windows Store gift cards, you can now put money in your Microsoft account balance and use it to get paid apps in games in Windows Store, Windows Phone Store, or the Xbox Store. Well, did you know that Microsoft is giving everyone FREE gift cards? It's True! All you have to do is use Bing search!
Every time you search on Bing, you will get points. These points rack up, and you can use them to get gift cards that you can use to get paid apps and games from the Windows Store, Windows Phone Store, and Xbox Store (both for the Xbox 360 and Xbox One). You will see various gift cards. But the good news is that redeeming these gift cards puts money in your Microsoft Account that you can use to get apps and games from any and all stores. For example, if you get a Windows Phone gift card, you can use that card for Windows Phone apps or even Xbox One Games. Conversely, you can use your Xbox Gift Card to buy Windows 8 apps! You can also mix and match.
You have to first enable Bing Rewards. Once you do, you will start earning points for searching. If you are a new user, you can do some starter quests to get lots of points quickly.
Click here to join Bing Rewards and star earning points
Please note: If you click the link to bing rewards above, I may get a one-time bonous of some bing points. This post is NOT an advertisement of any sort.
Install Windows Phone 8 Update 3 Now
You can install Windows Phone Update 3 right now! There is no need to wait for carrier approval or device manufacturer optimizations. I blogged yesterday about the fact that something really exciting would be happening for Windows Phone updates, and it did! We are now able to get the latest Windows Phone update on the day of release.
Please not, however, that Microsoft says that installing the update early may void your warranty. To get started, follow the instructions below:
Instructions on Getting the Latest Windows Phone Update Now
Step 1: If you have a Windows Phone developer account or you have signed up for the Windows Phone App Studio, then please skip Step 2 and proceed to Step 3.
Step 2: Get a free Windows Phone App Studio account by visiting this website (http://apps.windowsstore.com/). Once there, click the "Get Started" button and log in with your Microsoft Account. (Create on if you don't have one.)
Step 3: Download and install this app (http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/preview-for-developers/178ac8a1-6519-4a0b-960c-038393741e96) on your phone and sign in with your Microsoft Account inside the app (the same on with which you have signed up as a Windows Phone developer or on Windows Phone App Studio).
Step 4: Follow the instructions on the app to enroll your device to get early updates.
Step 5: Go the Settings, then "Phone Update" on your phone. Check for, download, and install the update.
Enjoy the latest and greatest update to your Windows Phone!
This post was originally published on McAkins Online.
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Report: REALLY Good News is Coming for Future Windows Phone Updates
This may sound like a dream but comments from Paul Thurott suggests that the days of waiting months for Windows Phone updates to be rolled out is over. Now, Mr. Thurott is not saying exactly what it is, probably due to NDA, but he hinted at some very interesting thing.
There are three hints from the Microsoft watcher that should be noted. First is a comment on his blog in response to people blaming AT&T for the delay of Windows Phone GDR3 update on devices such as Lumia 920. Earlier, Microsoft MVP Richard Hay suggested that the delay was not due to AT&T blocking the update but a technical glitch on the update itself, which Microsoft had to fix. Thurott confirms this in the following comments in response to people blaming AT&T for the delay:
"No one is to blame. An unexpected problem came up. It was fixed. It was tested. And then it was released."
"AT&T wasn't at fault for this delay and had no way of knowing when the problem would be fixed. It delivered the updates as soon as it got a fixed version of GDR2."
Now here's the second, more interesting, comment from Paul Thurott, on the same article. He responds to this reader comment:
"Now we can go ahead and prepare early for complaining about GDR3. :)"
Mr. Thurott responds: "No need for that. Stay tuned.".
Finally, we have the best hint that suggests that something is really changing in the Windows Phone update front. Mr. Thurott, on What The Tech, responds to the following question by Andrew Zarian. The conversation starts at 20:40 minute mark and ends at 21:27 mark:
Andrew Zarian: "When the next release (GDR3) comes out, would it be coming on [Lumia 520]?
Paul Thurott: "Yes. I can't say much about that right now, but there's going to be some good news there….[the lack of updates] aren't going to be an issue going forward. I'll talk more about that next week. But that won't be a problem."
This quick conversation seems to suggest that something is drastically changing for Windows Phone updates that may put an end to the long delays on getting updates. Paul Thurott says he can talk more about this next week, suggesting that Microsoft might have something to announce along this line!
What are your thoughts on this. I am very excited to see what exactly happens, but if what Thurott alludes to is correct, we might be in for a treat!
Source: Supersite for Windows and What the Tech
This article was first posted on McAkins Online.
Microsoft Finally Lets You Search the Windows Store from Your Web Browser
I honestly don't know what took Microsoft so long, but believe it or not, until now Microsoft did not officially provide a way to search the Windows 8 App Store from your web browser. It is in contrast to every other app store model, including Microsoft's own Windows Phone Store! But you can finally browse the Windows Store from your browser. Visit this site to get started.
You could browse and search the iOS, Android, Blackberry, and Windows Phone app stores directly from your web browser. But in the case of Windows Store, you had to use the Store app from Windows 8. If you didn't have Windows 8, well, then you are out of luck. Of course, there are third party sites that attempt to solve this issue, such as MetroStoreScanner.
Frustratingly, Microsoft still does not provide a way to browse the Windows Store from the web browser. You can only search as of now. But it is a start. I thank Allah (God), and Microsoft, that it finally arrived.
Okay, so here it is. Visit this page and you will be able to search for apps in the Windows Store by typing their name or keywords. If the query doesn't yield apps, make sure "Apps" is selected on the left sidebar, and not "This Site".
Microsoft Launches Rewards Program for Building Windows & Windows Phone Apps
Microsoft really wants developers to build apps for Windows Phone and Windows 8's modern environment. To that end, the company has launched what they are calling "App Builder Rewards". It is an initiative for developers to earn points by doing actions relating to making apps for Windows and Windows Phone. These actions can vary from following Microsoft Developers twitter account, filling out developer info, to actually submitting an app. Rewards vary from Xbox games, a year worth of Windows Store Developer account, to a free Windows upgrade. Here is what they state
As part of the Windows Store, App Builder brings together the tools and resources you need to build, publish and market your Windows app.
We're excited to announce the launch of App Builder Rewards. This program is designed to help you get acquainted with the tools and resources for building a Windows app and have fun while you code to your heart's content. For a limited time, you can earn points for completing quests, like coding apps, attending events, and of course publishing apps to the Windows Store and Windows Phone Store. Use the points to get cool stuff like a Windows Store developer account, Xbox games or a copy of Windows 8.
From start to finish, App Builder provides the tools and support you need to get your app in the store.
If you are or are thinking of building apps for Microsoft's platforms, it would be good idea to rack up some points while you are at it. Go here to get started.
AlphaJax – Xbox Game for Windows
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Temple Run Brave is in the Store!
If you love the endless running game Temple Run on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone, and you also love the Disney movie Brave, then check out this game for Windows 8! Temple Run Brave. This is a version of the classic Temple Run game with the characters and settings of the Disney movie Brave. Here's the description.
From Imangi, the makers of Temple Run, and Disney comes a new take on the most exhilarating app in the App Store. Join Merida from Disney/Pixar Brave as you run, slide, jump, turn and shoot your way across the wilds of Scotland on an endless running adventure!
New features just for Temple Run: Brave – • Introducing ARCHERY – tap targets to shoot a bullseye and earn extra coins • New, amazing visuals. It looks better than ever! • All new environments inspired by Disney/Pixar Brave and the wilds of Scotland • Play as Merida from Disney/Pixar Brave • Outrun Mordu, the demon bear, to earn running glory
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Galactic Reign – Xbox Game for Windows
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- Choose from three different species, each with a unique look and arsenal.
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Keyboardist Debra Dickey-Harms (top)
and bassist Dan Magee (bottom)
the back cover of the "Very Best Of" LP.
We made
VERY few
autographed copies
for special fans, and they also
guitarist Al Perry,
John Brett,
and vocalist Timothy
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MARSHMALLOW OVERCOAT: the sounds of now!
Since 1986 The Marshmallow Overcoat has kept its unique 1966-styled garage & psych
alive by touring the globe and releasing scores of records. Now the 30-year history
of the band can be told, and all NINE ALBUMS of the band are finally re-mastered & available!
30th ANNIVERSARY RECORD GIVE-AWAY!
We will kick off the 2016 Marshmallow Overcoat 30th Anniversary celebration
with a record giveaway!
Tune in to your favorite garage-psych radio show around the globe to get your
FREE Marshmallow Overcoat records and CDs. It's one way we are saying
THANK YOU to all
the garage fans and radio shows which have
helped make
our music possible over the years.
CHECK BACK here for complete details on other 2016 MARSHMALLOW OVERCOAT
30th anniversary events. We hope to announce some surprises soon....
A short sampler video highlight for the "Very Best Of" 2-LP set.
The "Psilocybic Mind" music video from the
"Knights of Fuzz" DVD
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THE VERY BEST OF (2014) 2-LP vinyl & digital download
25 YEARS IN A FEW PARAGRAPHS: the band history
Twenty-five years is merely the blink of an eye for most history books, but for a rock & roll
band it is approximately 25 times longer than most ever exist. Add in a decidedly
unconventional and underground garage-psychedelic band name and sound, and it
seems near miraculous that The Marshmallow Overcoat survived long enough to see and
hear a 25-year two-LP "best of" set. But garage and psychedelic sounds can ignite musical
passion that survives the decades.
"When I was a little kid, my older brother would play all these great 1960s records,"
Marshmallow Overcoat founder Timothy Gassen told the San Diego Union newspaper in
1991. "I remember The Jefferson Airplane on the turntable, The Doors on the radio, and The
Beatles on our old black-and-white TV," the singer and songwriter explained. "These things
infected me from the time I was five, and the stage was set from that point on."
The infection blossomed in the spring of 1986, when Gassen pushed four other kindred
cavemen into a sweaty Tucson, Arizona living room to cut their first demo as The
Marshmallow Overcoat. They didn't know it at the time, but they were triggering a chain
reaction leading to international tours, MTV video airplay, college radio chart-toppers and
a tireless schedule of recording.
That lovably crude demo turned into their debut "Groovy Little Trip" 45, and suddenly there
was no turning back. The records started pouring out, and by their 25th anniversary more
than 40 combined CDs, LPs, 45s and compilation appearances had seen release.
The 1980s rediscovery of garage and psychedelia was in full bloom when The
Marshmallow Overcoat plugged in their first fuzz box. Many of their contemporaries soon
dissolved or changed musical styles, but the desert combo remained true. The
Marshmallow Overcoat became one of the planet's longest-ever-lasting flag bearers for
paisley punk.
Critics were confused, dumbfounded, or happily startled at the band's approach and
delivery. "The best material here is capable of peeling the fluorescent paint off one's
walls," wrote the Arizona Daily Star in response to their first LP, 1987's The Inner Groove.
Recorded for $250 in a friend's living room studio, The Inner Groove featured fuzzed
Rickenbacker 12-string guitars, a vintage Sears toy organ, and vocals suitably delivered
from the bathroom via a long microphone cable. Like their many later records, it was also
drenched in tremolo, reverb, Vox, Farfisa, and the wheezings of Al Perry's "Kustom Kraft"
guitar amplifier.
Crude. Distorted. Garage. Yes, the first recordings from The Marshmallow Overcoat blurt
these garage-rock battle cries at maximum volume.
Bigger budgets and more elaborate
studios ensued, with the resulting albums bringing more
to cheer about. "The Overcoat has
the roller coaster lilt of sheer pop and the feel of magic,"
exclaimed England's Unhinged
Magazine, while back in the U.S., Buzz Magazine observed that
The Marshmallow Overcoat "is the cerebral nugget that blows the lid off the underground!"
The UK psychedelic bible Freakbeat Magazine contended in 1988 their second album "Try
On The Marshmallow Overcoat should be listened to 1,000 times. This LP holds its own with
the most revered of classics."
And as the recording studio became a second home, so did the tour van. The Marshmallow
Overcoat wore out countless tires on American and Canadian roads, blasting the fuzz and
Farfisa throughout the hemisphere. Along the way they swore they saw The 13th Floor
Elevators' Roky Erickson in his native Austin, Texas, so they played "Tried To Hide" just for
Arthur Lee of Love stood in the front row at one Los Angeles gig, then came backstage
to thank the band for doing justice to his "7 & 7 Is." Lee was back the next night to see the
combo at another club, leaning on a pool cue, posing for photos with the band. (Gassen
later added several more choice Love cuts to the set.)
The everlastingly freaky Seeds front-man Sky Saxon also jumped up on stage with the lads
during a San Francisco outing, while touring the celebrated 1990 Beverly Pepper album, but
they escaped (musically and physically) unscathed. The same can't be said after a nearriot
in Tacoma, Washington (in The Sonics' old home-base auditorium) after the club owner
skipped with the evening's gate receipts. The money mysteriously returned to the front door
shortly after the musicians "suggested" that the crowd should have a little fun with the
The band's lineup continually shifted, but the most dedicated musicians kept the faith
over many years — guitar wiz Chad White joined in 1987; virtuoso keyboardist Debra
Dickey, drummer supreme Scot Gassen and bassist Dan Magee signed on in 1988. All
would continue to contribute along with original vocalist Timothy Gassen until the band's
finale in 2011.
With changes in band personnel came a shortened band moniker — simply "The Overcoat"
— for the 1991 Three Chords & A Cloud of Dust! and European-only 1993 A Touch Of Evil
albums. Gassen soon brought the "Marshmallow" back onto the marquee for the remainder
of the band's life (and those two albums are now available under the band's full name). By
whatever designation, the group's dedication to garage-a-delia thankfully remained intact.
And the world began to listen.
A two month 1992 European tour prompted wild nights from Holland all the way to Greece
as the band's frenzied stage show scorched The Continent. France's Kinetic Vibes Magazine
wrote that the band "creates an apocalyptic universe of shapes and colours...an alchemy
of sounds that subliminally invade the depths of our minds and spin in the unexplored zones
of our psyche." Italy's Davy Magazine also reacted strongly to the European invasion: "Like
a piece of wood left too long in the rain, The Overcoat has assumed weird and twisted
forms. Music from the last outpost of the world could hardly be more mysterious."
Musically, the band gladly credited the cream of the original 1960s garage-psych crop as
their fathers. The Marshmallow Overcoat's records are jammed with loving nods to The
Electric Prunes, Love, The Seeds, Strawberry Alarm Clock and Music Machine, among
countless other lesser-known 1960s kingpins.
Electric Prunes vocalist James Lowe noted, "The Marshmallow Overcoat is more than a
sticky jacket, these guys are holding it in the fire! 60's Garage energy all the way with a
hint of purple."
Their affection for both caveman-like garage punk and its opposite world of refined
psychedelic-pop raised eyebrows under the bowl-cuts of some purist fans — few bands
attempted both ends of the garage-psych spectrum.
Garage monsters such as "Psilocybic Mind" and "Santa Fuzz" overload the grit-meter, while
their paisley pop shimmers with "Beverly Pepper" and the majestic "Our Love (Will Survive)."
Between these extremes stand "Dia De Los Muertos" and "The Beyond" as classics of addled
psychedelic mood.
MTV (Music Television) even picked up on the buzz, airing the classic
"13 Ghosts" music video
clip worldwide, while other international music shows broadcast
the videos for "Suddenly
Sunday," "When It's Dark," "The Mummy" and "Psilocybic Mind."
After countless concerts
across the globe and dozens of record releases, The Marshmallow
Overcoat finally stopped
touring in 1996 — a full 10 years after their first shows.
But they would not stay silent.
The nagging desire by Timothy Gassen to make more garage and psych sounds drove him
to reform the band, and they blossomed again from 2000 all the way through 2011. The
renewed lineup notably included ace multi-instrumentalist Matt Rendon (who first joined the
band's "live" lineup in 1996), and keyboard maestro Bill Kurzenberger.
This last chapter of The Marshmallow Overcoat captured some of the band's most vibrant
original sounds with more than two-dozen new recordings. Besides the classic 2003
Mind vinyl EP, the kaleidoscopic Light Show CD album appeared in 2008. That
album would
be the last long-player from the band, and that same year they performed their
final "live"
show to celebrate its release.
To mark the band's 25th anniversary in 2011, three new songs were recorded in the
that the band always loved: 1966 fuzz garage, moody psych and jangle power-pop.
Of special note in those last sessions was the use on "The Beyond" of the venerable 1960s
keyboard instrument called a Mellotron, most famous for its flute and string section additions
to psychedelic-era Beatles records. In its honor the instrument was renamed a "Mallowtron"
for the farewell session.
In 2011 the band also shared the 6-CD Complete Sound set with fans. The box set collected
for the first time all 138 re-mastered Marshmallow Overcoat songs in an extremely limited
edition. The entire Marshmallow Overcoat discography later became available as digital
downloads (along with the 28-song "best of" set).
But now, more than 25 years after plucking their first notes, it seems they've slipped on their
paisley shirts and Beatle boots for the last time. Their Vox Jaguar keyboard sits silent in the
corner, their fuzzboxes finally quiet. But The Marshmallow Overcoat won't be forgotten —
there's a band in a garage down the street right now trying hard to learn their songs.
— by MARCUS TYBALT, Jr.


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