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- ↑ Devil May Cry 4, Character — Kyrie: "Kind and loyal, Kyrie is trusted by everyone. She is renowned for her musical ability, and has earned her the coveted role of songstress for the Festival of the Blade. Having accepted Nero into her family, their relationship can resemble that of brother, friend, and lover all in one."
- ↑ The Art of Devil May Cry 4 (2008), pp. 44, Kyrie: "Kyrie is the sister to the leader of the Order of the Sword and songstress of the Sword Festival. After taking the young orphaned Nero into her family, she holds a special place in his heart."
The songstress at the Order's Festival of the Blade, the beloved Kyrie is also the younger sister of the Holy Knights' Supreme General, Credo. Having accepted the orphaned Nero into her family as a child, their ambiguous relationship contains aspects of family, friend and lover.
If Kyrie is related to Credo, wouldn't that make her a half-devil as well?
- Credo is a half-devil by engineering, not by birth.Not even Mr. Lister's Koromon survived intact. 21:35, 24 October 2008 (UTC)
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doesn't work...Akay4 00:24, April 29, 2012 (UTC)
Trish watching Nero pulverize False Saviour? Edit
Wait a minute... I didn't recall Trish watching Nero pulverizing the False Saviour. The last time I saw Trish is after Dante uses the Yamato to destroy the real Hell Gate. I need more dark power! 08:17, May 22, 2012 (UTC)
- Oh, I thought she was there with Dante, but I'll have to re-watch it to make sure. Anyways, feel free to take out any information you think is wrong. The worst that can happen is someone puts it back up, right? --Anobi 17:47, May 22, 2012 (UTC)
- I think she wasn't there, and yeah some people are just way too stubborn, they just keep putting them back up informations they think was right without any references or citations :facepalm: I need more dark power! 03:37, May 23, 2012 (UTC)


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As you leave Chase Bridge…
…you leave the 21st century. You are about to embark on an unusual adventure, one that you will long remember. This experience will take you through a very special part of a historic river… the South Branch of the Famed AuSable.
During the course of your canoe voyage down this fabled stream, you will pass many sites of historic interest. You will see a variety of wildlife and you will be surrounded by some of the rarest natural beauty in all of Michigan.
Wildlife abounds with beaver, otter, mink, deer, fox, duck, blue heron, and many more species. The famous Michigan author James Oliver Curwood had a log house on the river. Inspired by the great north and the AuSable, he wrote such novels as Green Timber and The Bear.
This same route was used by the Indians, missionaries, fur traders and pioneers, who traveled the river in birch bark canoes.
This was the most efficient way to penetrate the wilderness unmarked by trail or road. The AuSable River served as part of an East-West passage across Michigan.
An hour and a half down river from Chase Bridge you will come to the landing at Durant Castle. This 42 room mansion was built in 1931 at a cost of $500,000. The castle was adorned with eight gables, seven fireplaces, and a two-story tower entrance. The basement had a gym, recreation room, bar, barber shop and vault. Sadly, the uninsured mansion burned to the ground the day after it was completed.
Further down river you will see the only structure that exists in the Mason Tract, a chapel that was dedicated in 1957 to George W. Mason. He bequeathed this vast tract of wilderness to the people of the state, so it could be enjoyed for many generations to come.
The AuSable South Branch is also known as the Holy Waters by trout fisherman. They journey from all around the world to fish here.
So that all the history and beauty of the AuSable will remain safe for future generations to enjoy, it has been designated a "wild and scenic" river by the Federal Government.
Enjoy your visit to the historic AuSable. You'll leave with memories to last a lifetime.

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The master of Socratic dialogue, Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel, has turned his famous "Justice" course into a MOOC. Several years ago, the 12 lectures in the course were filmed for television. Now he's going to see if the Socratic method he uses in a 1000-seat Harvard lecture theatre will work in the social networking environment of a MOOC. The course gained fame for applying ethics and theories of morality to everyday issues including affirmative action, income distribution, same-sex marriage, the role of markets, human rights, property rights and loyalty dilemmas. "Justice" starts at edx.org on March 12. It's edX's first humanities MOOC.
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Attendees of the 2012 Healthcare Design Conference held recently at the Phoenix Convention Center were privy to a unique showcase: the first "Patient Experience Simulation Lab" allowing small groups of designers, hospital administrators and other healthcare stakeholders to experience a virtual tour of unfriendly design features compared to an actual tour of a "patient-empowered room."
The full-scale model was the result of a design competition that the Institute for Patient-Centered Design held to gather best practice ideas from healthcare designers. The winning submission, created by Milwaukee-based Kahler Slater, came to fruition with the help of DWL Architects + Planners which created the construction documents, i-Frame Building Solutions which provided the walls for the room model, and Kitchell which built the mock-up.
"We are empathetic builders – looking at each project by putting ourselves in the patient role," said Kitchell Healthcare Division Manager Steve Whitworth. "That's why participating in this project was so intriguing."
The project was built in two short days in a 2,000 SF space, leaving room for facilitated discussions and a virtual experience alongside the model. The popular workshops, which took place throughout the conference, engaged a diverse group of patients, designers, clinicians and other healthcare stakeholders in a collaborative exchange for improving the patient environment of care.
Featuring color selections indigenous to Arizona – even a back-lit picture window that emulated a grassy hospital courtyard area — the room allowed participants to experience the inpatient room from the perspective of the end users, moving about the space while assuming the role of the patient or family member in a pre-determined scenario. Feedback from the sessions will be included in ongoing research that will result in new evidence-based design tools for patient room design.
"This room is not the patient room of the future; but, rather a laboratory for examining the impact of design features on the patient experience," said the Institute's Tammy Thompson. "We were able to usher through those who are responsible for building hospitals and share patient insights in a collaborative environment, providing powerful feedback from practicing nurses, real patients and their families."


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text: My first introduction to the musical Wicked was through my siblings blasting the soundtrack incessantly when I was home on breaks from college. In that way, I was innoculated against all desire to see the musical and I knew nothing about the plot except for the ending, which my brother explained for me. Well, I saw it last weekend. And I liked it. (I also really like the people who I saw it with, so that adds immeasurably to the experience, but I digress.) Continue reading Thoughts on Wicked


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Leah jams with Speech Debelle
Speech Debelle's gone from rapping in the playground to winning one of the biggest music awards going - the Mercury Music Prize.
But the hard work doesn't stop there for the British rapper, as Leah's been finding out...
"Last week Speech Debelle was picking up a Mercury Music Prize for her album Speech Therapy, and a £20,000 cheque for her efforts too.
Ever since then it's been a bit of a whirlwind for the British rapper. She's had lots of TV and radio interviews and while all this has been going on she's getting ready for her European tour too.
You might not have heard much about this singer/rapper before but she mixes hip-hop lyrics with jazz and soul music!
She started rapping in the playground when she was just 13 and spent some time living in homeless shelters across London.
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When she decided that a career in music was something she wanted to pursue she didn't stop until she was signed by a record label. A lot of radio stations weren't interested in playing her music - so she got her album heard by posting messages on social networking sites.
Speech Debelle's Newsround rap
She sold about 3,000 copies - not enough to reach the top 40, but it earned her a place on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury, and of course it all helped her nab the Mercury Prize.
Being a big fan of all types of music I was pretty excited when I found out I was being sent to meet Speech. When I turned up to her music studio the rehearsal with her band was in full swing.
There was a lively atmosphere and there's nothing better than experiencing live music. I was even allowed on the drums while Speech was rapping.
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It was so much fun and even though everyone clapped and cheered when I had finished, I won't be giving up my day job!
What next?
So after all this success - what next for Speech Debelle?
Well, she's preparing for her European tour and then at the end of the year she's off to Australia to work on her new album.
One of her new songs is called Jade about a girl who becomes famous and then loses it all. I asked her if that was based on Jade Goody and she said 'sort of, but it could apply to anyone'.
So does this new Mercury prize winner feel any pressure about chart success? 'Nah,' she said. 'Of course not. My music speaks for itself.'
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Hall, Marcia B.
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Exact Matching Concepts from Other Schemes
- found: Her Renovation and counter-reformation, 1979: t.p. (Marcia B. Hall) Brit. CIP data (Hall, Marcia Brown)
- found: Princeton Raphael Symposium (1983). Science in the service of art history, c1990: CIP t.p. (Marcia B. Hall) publ. info. (prof. of art hist., Temple U.; b. 7/13/39)
- found: Raphael's "School of Athens," 1996: CIP t.p. (Marcia Hall; Temple U.)
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Leading a secret life as incompetent superhero Zeroman, Fair City postal carrier Les Mutton tries desperately to live up to his deceased secret agent father's accomplishments in this entertaining animated show. Though he never lacks enthusiasm, Zeroman often experiences a common sense deficiency. Leslie Nielson provides the voice of Zeroman, with Ryan Reynolds, Kevin MacDonald and Doris Roberts also lending their voice talent.


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I bought one $25 logo for my emerging True Films website. Its style (identical to Cool Tools) is pretty minimal, an approach which is actually hard to design for. Here is the logo they sent me via email a a few days later.
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At Arlington National Cemetery a few minutes ago, President Obama helped lay a wreath for National Medal of Honor Day.
As the widely read "milblog" Mudville Gazette explains, this is "a day dedicated to honor our American heroes who have given much to our country." The blog has a collection of links to other posts about the day. It particularly recommends this essay at Stars and Stripes by retired Army Col. Robert Howard, a Medal of Honor winner. He was among those who participated in today's ceremony. Howard writes that:
It's up to each of us to not lay and wait for better days, but instead look for opportunities to make the lives of those around us better. National Medal of Honor Day is not a celebration. It is a solemn time to reflect on the freedom we enjoy, its price, and how our own bravery can improve the world around us.
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>I am trying to upgrade my net4501 to a wlan access point. After wasting
>quite some amount of money, time and nerves in the process to find a
>suitable NIC I am finally at the point where I agree to buy one of these
>quite expensive netgate soekris kits...but before I want to make sure that
>it's worth it.
I have an early net4501 (with the old style case) that is running a miniPCI
card from NetGate. It is the 802.11b Prism card (EL-2511MP PLUS), bought
as part of the MP1-5 kit. In fact, I'm about to post pictures and a how-to
of the installation.
>Netgate sells a mini-pci 802.11g card based on atheros chipset. On the
>m0n0wall troubleshooting page it is mentioned that m0n0wall works only
>with cards supported by the 'wi' or 'an' drivers; the 'ath' driver is not
>mentioned. Will it be difficult (if possible at all) to include the 'ath'
>driver in my m0n0wall setup?
The problem there is m0n0wall is using FreeBSD 4.9 as its base and the ath
driver didn't show up until FreeBSD 5.1. 4.9 is the version FreeBSD
recommends as stable for production, 5.x is still wet behind the ears.
If you want to use the Atheros 802.11g card, you (or someone you bribe)
will have to backport the driver, or you'll have to roll your own 5.x
kernel file.
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(CNSNews.com) - Peter Schiff, president of the investment firm Euro Pacific Capital, says the year just past "might be the high point of the Obama term" in terms of U.S. economic performance.
"Think about this. We've had a tax increase on everybody here in 2013, so Americans are going to be paying higher taxes," Schiff said during a Jan. 31 appearance on "Russia Today," the English-language news channel. "I think we're going to have larger, not smaller, budget deficits, so I think 2012 might be the high point of the Obama term."
"Obama often talked about the lousy economy he inherited from Bush," Schiff said. "Well now he's dealing with the lousy economy he inherited from himself, and I think whoever succeeds Obama, the next president is going to actually inherit a worse economy than he did in his first term."
At the beginning of January, Congress passed a deal to avert the so called "fiscal cliff" by raising taxes on all individuals earning $400,000 or more (and families earning $450,000 or more). The deal also allowed the payroll tax cut to expire, thereby raising taxes on 77.1 percent of U.S. households. And President Obama continues to insist on raising additional "revenue," including closing tax "loopholes."
During fiscal year 2012, which ran through October, the U.S. government racked up a budget deficit of $1.089 trillion.
And looking ahead, Obamacare, which takes full effect in 2014, is expected to push health insurance costs higher.
Schiff told "Russia Today,"I think the Obama recession is going to be much worse than the Obama recovery. And the Obama recovery has been the weakest recovery ever. You can imagine how bad the recession is going to be."


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Seven charitable organizations are bequeathed $605,000 by the estate of the late Mrs. Therese Schiff, widow of Jacob H. Schiff, banker and philanthropist. Mrs. Schiff died last February at the age of seventy-eight.
Included in the bequests are $250,000 to the Federation for the Support of Jewish Philanthropic Societies; $150,000 to the Jewish Theologicla Seminary Library; $125,000 to the Solomon and Betty Loeb Memorial House for Convalescents and $50,000 to the Henry Street Settlement; Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institution of Alabama, the Auxiliary of the Montefiore Home and the Y.W.H.A. of New York City, $10,000 each.
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I agree with al. I think the fewer dishes the better. Maybe we can put paper plates in the vending machine?

On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 4:53 PM, Albert Sweigart <email@example.com> wrote:

Oh crap, the intern! I completely forgot! He's been locked in the
 basement for a couple weeks. Whew, boy I don't know how that slipped
 my mind.

 Though he needs to clean the basement before he can start on the
 dishes. It smells like something died down there.

 -Al

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 > Don't we have an intern now? I don't remember his name so I will call him
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 >> Subject: [Noisebridge-discuss] Stacks of dirty dishes
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 >> times than I can count on one hand in the last several months. This is
 >> kind of a tricky problem to solve, and I thought once the dishwasher
 >> got set up it would abate a little, but it hasn't. It's a standard
 >> "tragedy of the commons" problem: everyone has incentive to use the
 >> dishes but nobody has as much incentive to keep them clean.
 >>
 >> I've given it some thought, and I think the only long-term solution is
 >> to move the dirty dishes from the sink to the dishwasher, wash them,
 >> then put them in a box and drop them off at Thrift Town (about a block
 >> from Noisebridge). We can then switch to disposable plateware if we
 >> run out of dishes (which are a lot easier to clean up).
 >>
 >> I'll volunteer to do this.
 >>
 >> >>> Please do not, read below <<<<
 >>
 >> Chore wheels and constant reminders won't work in the long-term or for
 >> our particular space (there's too many people.) Elaborate technical
 >> fixes that we can invent aren't practical. Appointing or even hiring
 >> someone(s) to keep the sink cleared isn't something anyone wants to
 >> sign up for or we can really afford over the long-term.
 >>
 >> And the Thrift Town solution regulates itself nicely; if people care
 >> enough about having dishes over paper plates they'll stick around, if
 >> not, we'll have fewer dishes that need to be taken care of and it
 >> becomes easier to keep them clean.
 >>
 >> I've thought it through, but if anyone has solutions that are
 >> long-term, practical, and cost-effective then email this thread. I'll
 >> post a sign about this policy in the kitchen for people who aren't on
 >> the mailing list.
 >>
 >> -Al
 >>
 >> Hi to All!
 >> I appreciate that this was brought up to discussion but I strongly
 >> disagree with
 >> the solution and I've
 >> not seen this post on Tastebridge discussion list were it certainly
 >> belongs -
 >> the are not culprits but
 >> stewards of the place. Dishes has to be cleaned on regular basis, it was
 >> managed
 >> before it can be
 >>
 >> managed again. It is not easy but possible and also necessary.
 >>
 >> Getting rid of the dishes will cause sever problems to the Tastebridge
 >> which is
 >> currently
 >>
 >> one of the most active groups in the space and one of the few which is
 >> promoting
 >> Noisebridge
 >> "out there" on regular bases. Switching for disposable dishes is not
 >> ecological
 >> and it will just not do.
 >> Kitchen without dishes is basically not a kitchen. Do not forget that to
 >> buy
 >> knew ones, which would
 >> happen sooner than later you spend a lots of money. It's like suggesting
 >> getting
 >> rid of soldering irons
 >>
 >> in an electronic lab which is certainly sometimes dirty and it is not
 >> after the
 >> Monday classes, quite the
 >> contrary, it's quite shining and the same applies most of the time when
 >> the
 >> kitchen is used for
 >>
 >> cooking and brewing classes.
 >>
 >> I will post on the Tastebridge mailing list this email knowing however
 >> that it's
 >> the Tastebridge people
 >> who in a long term keep the kitchen in a working order. However I'm sure
 >> that
 >> they will try to find the
 >> solution even if it takes some time. It may be, that we have accumulated
 >> too
 >> many dishes but it is people
 >>
 >> who use the kitchen on regular bases and have a proper manners to decide
 >> what is
 >> worthy and what is
 >>
 >> not because they have quite good idea. People who do not use the kitchen
 >> and do
 >> not know what is
 >>
 >> important for the classes, five minutes of fame dinners, underground
 >> markets
 >> etc. should step back and
 >>
 >> leave it on the ones who are involved in activities above to work on it.
 >>
 >> I hope that this situation will be sort out, so please try to come up with
 >> reasonably working solutions
 >> because as a chef and brewer you have to have proper dishes in the
 >> kitchen, it
 >> is as it is.
 >>
 >>
 >> Sincerely,
 >>
 >> Frantisek
 >>
 >> PS Based on the logic above we should close both bathrooms because they
 >> are also
 >> quite dirty
 >> quite often.
 >>
 >>
 >>
 >>
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 >> email@example.com
 >> https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/noisebridge-discuss
 >
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Concerned that whatever I try I have low program turnout - how to justify that at interviews
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Book Lady in Grand Rapids, Michigan
99 months ago
As a children's librarian my job WOULD be fulfilling if only people would come to my story times and book-talks. Lately I've had to leave off book-related activities in favor of an open period in which I do games and simple crafts with whatever kids show up twice a week. That's been moderately successful, with usually 6-8 kids coming and going over a 2-hour period in our town of 12,000 (of whom about 2,000 are under 18), but I'm worried this still isn't very good turnout.
The real self-confidence problem is that I have low-to-NO turnout for storytimes and other book-related activities, which are staples of children's library service, so I feel like this is going to be a problem if I interview for other library jobs and that I can never move up. The thought that jobs are very transient is what scares me - what if I get laid off and have to take a new job, or if I need to get a second job (this job is part-time)
I've tried everything I can think of to recruit young families to storytime: fliers, newspaper and cable tv announcements, etc. We just aren't very cohesive as a community, which means there isn't much word of mouth, nor do we have a Friends of the Library group. (If we had a Friends group we could start a newsletter, but at the present time we can't afford it) My supervisor thinks I've done all I can and then some. She says this is a very hard community to reach - but how can I explain my lack of storytime turnout if I ever have to interview for another job (p.s. I do go do storytime at the local Head Start and day care centers as often as I can, but this only amounts to a couple times a year). Please, some advice on how to handle questions about my lack of storytime turnout if interviewers bring it up?
mariawolff in Rochester Hills, Michigan
99 months ago
How very frustrating! Kudos to you for thinking of going into the local daycare centers, that's a great start! Have you approached your local schools? (Kindergarten through K2?) That might be an option.
frallen2002@*****.*** in Northville, Michigan
99 months ago
Maria Wolff in Rochester Hills, Michigan said: How very frustrating! Kudos to you for thinking of going into the local daycare centers, that's a great start! Have you approached your local schools? (Kindergarten through K2?) That might be an option.
Hi. That's a good idea, except that since I can only have one storytime, I really need to target preschoolers as a priority. Still, I'll ask about doing storytime in the K-1 classrooms at our local school in the fall. Thanks for your moral support.
Kathy in Green Bay, Wisconsin
98 months ago
You're probably also got working parents who can't come during the day.... might want to do an evening storyhour - for parents and siblings....
Have you thought of making Story Time into a club..... Use your 6-8 preschoolers and make a big poster with their name on it. Get some stars and give them a star for every week they bring a new friend.... (after say 3 times, the new friend becomes a member and doesn't count anymore) Really promote the first kick off and give a book prize to the first person who comes in the door and brings a friend and have their picture taken for the newspaper. Give out other prizes to the others who bring their first friend too. Occassionally give bookmark prizes, posters, pencils, coupons and giftcertificates (what you can get free).
Make special Club buttons with their name on them to wear during storytime.
Have attendance boards with other stickers on them...
Preschoolers can be real hams.... get a video of them talking about their favorite book they read and put it on the web.... another camera sticker for each video....
Have a Bring Grandma/Grandpa day (most caregivers are now the grandparents!) and use the Mercer Mayer book Grandma and me! or Grandpa and me! You could probably find clipart to make stickers of Grandma and Grandpa. As stupid as it may seem, maybe one day go to the senior center when they have a special event (flu shots?) and offer your services to tell stories (have a nurse cap or doctor bag sticker)
Crafts are great, but make sure there are books sitting out that relate to the theme that they can check out (probably you're already doing that!)
Whatever you do, don't give up! These are the readers of the future!
Brandy in Tremonton, Utah
94 months ago
Has your storytime turnout gotten better?
Brandy in Tremonton, Utah
94 months ago
We send fliers out to all the elementary schools, actually deliver them in person. We also put ads in the local paper, and put posters in laundry mats and grocery stores. It really helps.
Kelli in Los Angeles, California
89 months ago
I'm in the same position as the OP. Children just don't come to storytime much anymore (and mine is held in the afternoon). I've also switched to a general arts/crafts program instead of the traditional storytime readings, songs, etc. There is just too much competition for the parents' and childrens' time -they choose computers, afterschool activities, and tutoring over storytime. Which is understandable .. storytime is a dying thing- it's not modern enough. As far as moving up or interviewing - there is no reason anyone needs to know what your storytime attendance is during in an interview - it's enough to let them know you do it.
Brandy in Tremonton, Utah
89 months ago
Do the grade schools in your area have an early out day? We have found that if we have storytimes a half hour after early out, we get a bigger turn out. Also, we have approached day cares and preschools. Tremonton City Library does a story time on Friday mornings specifically for a daycare nearby. It works very well. A couple times a year we take flyers to all the schools, preschools and bigger daycare centers, as well as posting them at local grocery stores and laundrymats. Also, we have worked with the Boys and Girls Clubs. DON'T GIVE UP. I have created a blog to help too: wwww.storytimecrafts.org
gladeslibrarian in West Palm Beach, Florida
89 months ago
just fyi ... your link has 4 W's in it.
mary in Tampa, Florida
89 months ago
How much advertising do you do for Story Hour? There should be a set of Flyers on the counter (nice simple black and white), made fun looking, telling about story hour, dates and hours, who will handle it.
Brandy in Tremonton, Utah
89 months ago
gladeslibrarian in West Palm Beach, Florida said: just fyi ... your link has 4 W's in it.
Hahaha, what a dork I'm sorry. Thanks for pointing it out.
Suzanne in Tulsa, Oklahoma
81 months ago
Kathy in Green Bay, Wisconsin said: You're probably also got working parents who can't come during the day.... might want to do an evening storyhour - for parents and siblings....
Re: Rewards...
Suzanne in Tulsa, Oklahoma
81 months ago
I don't think rewards or prizes should be used as motivators.
Book Lady in Northville, Michigan
81 months ago
Hi, It's me, the orginal poster back again. I want to thank everyone who gave me advice about story time turnout, but the problem is bigger than that - it's about community AND administration AND co-worker committment to the library as a whole. I didn't want to come right out and say that before, but that's the real issue - most people are trying to just take care of their own survival here in the metro Detroit area, and they don't see the library as a useful part of the community, but yet the library stays because of unions, government bureaucracy, etc. I'm trying not to be elitist (that's why I didn't want to post this before) but I want my job to be more than about survival - I want it to be about making a difference in the community I serve. People seem to think this is an elitist way to think because I have the "luxury" of thinking beyond my immediate survival, and thinking about my life having purpose. Should I feel guilty that I have this "luxury" when much of the community I serve is just worried about making the rent? I am fully aware that at any moment I myself could be in the same situation!!!
brandy in Tremonton, Utah
81 months ago
Suzanne in Tulsa, Oklahoma said: I don't think rewards or prizes should be used as motivators.
what would you use for a motivator then?
Book Lady in Northville, Michigan
81 months ago
Hi, It's Book Lady, the O.P. again. I agree that prizes are overused in todays' world. One partial success I've had in the time since first posting the topic is that I have soft foam blocks which the kids could play with after listening to the story. (I already have had kids of all ages clamor to play with the blocks during my multi-age program "Hang Out with the Youth Librarian" which is a 2-hour weekly after school program in which all ages can join me for informal playtime (building-appropriate games, crafts and other activities).
ardentanglophile in Redmond, Washington
81 months ago
You originally posted because you were concerned about justifying low turn of your programming out during interviews. I wondered if you have been interviewing? I am trying to find a children's librarian job, but I do not get responses because of my lack of experience. I have volunteer experience as storytime reader, working in an elementary school library, and tutoring elementary school students in reading, but that does not generate interest for employers.
Book Lady, since you are employed...what advice do you have for potential job seekers? Do you think employers favor a younger labor pool? I am 46 and I still want to work in this industry.
Book Lady in Northville, Michigan
81 months ago
Hi. I want so much to be able to offer you advice, but unfortunately am in the same situation myself. As I come up with ideas, I'll surely share them with you, but for now all I can say is to try to focus on 1.) riding out this miserable economy (hopefully you have some other job that's helping pay the bills) 2.) Get career counseling or informational interviewing from someone who has been more successful in the field than I have. 3.) Develop any skills, whether or not for this particular line of work, which will boost both your marketable skills and maintain/bolster your self-confidence (see the book "A Class with [Peter] Drucker" by William Cohen for an excellent chapter about how successful leaders apply this).
I will say that I don't think age is the issue. I too am in my mid-forties, and see many people enter the field who are in this age-range. It is a matter of both having the right experience (which you seem to) and "that piece of paper" known as the MLS. From the times when I have gotten interviews (rarer in the past couple years probably due to the economy) I get the feeling that supervisory or grant-writing experience are beneficial. I myself will seek a grant-writing course in January.
Good luck, and please let me know if I can be helpful at all.
ardentanglophile in Redmond, Washington
81 months ago
Thanks Book lady for your prompt response. That is encouraging to hear about the age issue. I am torn between returning to school in order to get a school librarian position. I love students and my friend who is in the field told me that some districts will add a bonus for employment! Somehow I think it might garner more job offer.
I had thought of starting a blog about my odyssey of unemployment and volunteer jobs, and all the steps necessary to get a job, and still be unemployed. My blog would not be limited to continuing to read the fabulous young adult/children's literature out there. I even thought that I could post pictures of an event I am thinking of hosting at my apartment complex (I am currently employed as a leasing supervisor) where I advertise that we will be having a kid event: making gingerbread houses...
Book lady, at least you are in an enviable position....you are employed in the field!!!
Did you have any coursework in college for running children's programs? I see "programming" experience is a big requirement for even getting an interview!
mabehm in Des Moines, Iowa
76 months ago
Our community is much larger and sometimes we only get 5 or 6 people and there are times where we get no one. In small towns it can be harder depending on the types of jobs mom and dad have, the importance of reading and the library to the family, as well as the number of school activities going on. 6-8 to a program doesn't sound bad to me. Do the same kids return to the programs or do you get new people? Focus on the quality of your programs and how they affect those that attend. If you have done all the promotion possible, and the attendees have a great time, don't get down about the attendance. I look at success as a librarian by gauging the difference I make in an individual's life one day at a time.
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The Class among seven shortlisted for Louis Delluc Prize
Seven films have been shortlisted for France's Louis Delluc Prize, one of the local industry's most prestigious awards. Among the titles is Laurent Cantet's The Class which is also France's entry for the foreign-language Oscar and was this year's Palme d'Or winner in Cannes.
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March 21, 2006
Introducing our New Technology belloger: Chris Hamb
Chris Hamb, Assistant Engineering Librarian at the Grainger Library, has agreed to come on board with us as our technology section belloger. Becky will continue to post in that area, but Chris may have some perspectives or news from cyberplaces we don't visit often.
Chris developed own blog from scratch. It will be interesting for Chris to compare an off-the shelf software we have and his own homegrown product.
Welcome aboard Chris!
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I'm glad to join the team!
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Pikmin 3 US sales reach 115,000 units
Nintendo reveals first-month sales for new strategy game; 6.47 million 3DS units sold during 2013 so far.
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Pikmin 3 has sold 115,000 combined physical and digital copies in the United States since launch on August 4, Nintendo announced today, citing data from research firm the NPD Group.
Another August release--Mario & Luigi: Dream Team--sold nearly 190,000 combined physical and digital units, Nintendo added. That game was released on August 11.
Nintendo also called out New Super Luigi U, saying the game has now sold nearly 120,000 copies. It was originally released as downloadable content for New Super Mario Bros. U in June and became available at retail earlier this month.
The 3DS was the top-selling games system for August in the US, beating out the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Nintendo said today that is has now sold more than 6.47 million systems so far in 2013, up more than 30 percent compared to this time last year. Thus far in 2013, nine 3DS games have sold at least 250,000 copies.
Nintendo also provided updated 2013 and lifetime sales figures for various 3DS and Wii U games. Check out the list below.
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon - 863,000 units (2013)
Animal Crossing: New Leaf- 739,000 units (2013)
New Super Mario Bros. 2 - 406,000 units (2013), 1.85 million units (lifetime)
Fire Emblem: Awakening - 390,000 units (2013)
Mario Kart 7 - 352,000 units (2013), 2.84 million units (lifetime)
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity - 298,000 units (2013)
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D - 268,000 units (2013)
Super Mario 3D Land - 265,000 units (2013), 2.86 million units (lifetime)
Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins - 264,000 units (2013)


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Junior Seau's brain, preserved by a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest, will be the subject of a scientific study.
The deceased NFL star's family will allow researchers to study his brain for evidence of concussion damage, according to San Diego Chargers chaplain Shawn Mitchell via the Los Angeles Times.
Former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson last year also died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. He left a suicide note asking his family to donate his brain to Boston University, where researchers learned he suffered from a neurodegenerative disease linked to concussions.
VIDEO: Remembering Junior Seau
Seau left no suicide note and was discovered Wednesday by his live-in girlfriend inside their Oceanside, Calif., home.
"The family was considering this almost from the beginning, but they didn't want to make any emotional decisions," Mitchell said. "And when they came to a joint decision that absolutely this was the best thing, it was a natural occurrence for the Seau family to go forward."
Boston University researchers offered to study Seau's brain this week, though a decision on who will do it has not been made, Mitchell said.
Nate Davis is a reporter, blogger and editor who's been at USA TODAY since 2000. He has covered the NFL since 2005. No, he did not play quarterback for Ball State. Davis' succession of our esteemed colleague Sean Leahy at The Huddle is considered a Brady-for-Bledsoe swap by most "insiders."More about Nate


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On Wedenesday, August 31st, the Mapuche youth who had been peacefully occupying the municipal government building in Ercilla signed a MOU (memorandum of understanding) with regional government officials. The MOU provided for increased Indigenous scholarships, an intercultural school and for continued dialogue on ending the militarization of the region. The agreement ended a peaceful occupation of the city's municipal building that had been going on for 13 days and that had involved more than 25 Mapuche youth from the community.
Recall that the occupation began on August 19th, and was in direct response to increased violence between police officers and the Mapuche communities in the area. Beginning earlier this week, the Mapuche youth entered into talks with various government officials and, ultimately, Andrés Molina, the Intendente of la Araucanía, as well as José Flores, the Governor of Malleco, were amongst the individuals who signed off on the MOU.
According to Camilo Catrillanca, the spokesperson for the Mapuche students, "We agreed directly on two points, the intercultural school and scholarships for everyone." About the third point — the increased police presence in the area — Catrillanca stated that, "we'd like to follow up by having a meeting with the judges, [because] they are who give the orders [granting police raids]." Overall, the students indicated they were pleased with the MOU and that they would continue having meetings and pressuring the government to end the violence in the communities.


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Anyone else on fall break? Or just home with the kids listening to them say over and over again, "I'm bored lets do something," and then turning down every single idea you throw out there? This doesn't just happen in our house, right?
How about something they won't turn their noses up at? Something inexpensive (woo hoo) easy (perfect) and not (too) messy?
Let's make some slime! Kids love anything that sounds gross too - no matter how old they are. See the picture above - that's my kids both smiling and getting along (for a little while at least.) Make Slime not War!
Adapted from Home Science Tools
Elmer's white glue (8oz bottle)
Borax (find in the laundry detergent aisle of the store)
Mix the glue with 1 cup of water (if you want to add a bit of food coloring here you can. We added some Glo Away to ours so it would glow in the dark)
In another bowl mix 2 teaspoons of Borax with 2 cups of water.
Once the Borax dissolves completely, add the glue mixture to it. Stir the mixture slowly until a slimey consistency forms. There will probably be some leftover water in the bowl, just pour it.
Store in a plastic bag in the fridge.
Store in a plastic bag in the fridge.
One year ago today I made Cajun Kielbasa
Two years ago I made Pesto & Goat Cheese Stuffed Crescents
Three years ago I made Chicken Paprikash


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Medical Definition of Crick
Crick: 1. A painful sudden spasmodic stiffness in the muscles of the neck or back. 2. Francis Crick who, with James Watson, devised the Watson-Crick model of DNA as a double helix. See: Crick, Francis.
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IF you want to get to my theory first Before reading my Proof , Scroll down to the Story
Now whoever reads this - if you hate know that i realize this might be a crazy theory so i don't give a single ** about the hate - comment and be civilized
And i believe that Just like the Obito theory - this will Come true Despite the hate -
Open for my Manga proof (*Warning , read Only if you are looking for Proof, This is booring as Fuk )
- What i think , given the certain series of Events - The Uzumaki were guardians , Directly related to the Sage.
Now let me bring somewhat proof to my argument
Points worth Noticing
- FIRST - the Uzumaki were never said to be the Descendants of the Senjuu, as a lot of people like to think - They were Said to be distant blood Relatives to the Senjuu
As u can see the Uzumaki were allready a well established clan when Hashirama was alive
- Second - Uzumaki were known to be the keepers of the Shinigami - this confirms my theory of Guardians , ill explain
- The Uzumaki were known for their longevity and Life force and strong bodies able to hold the kyubi for generations
- Naruto has the Sage of 6 path's Silhouette in Bijuu mode due to Kushina's Uzumaki blood - as the 9 tails stated
- Uzumaki are now a long lost clan as Orochimaru Stated
- Naruto was said to have a Large Pool of chakra was due to his Uzumaki bloodline , so Uzumaki have large pools of strong chakra to be able to resonate with the Tailed beasts
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at the beginning of time there was a group of People who were the guardians of the Seals , they were a special group of people who were keeping the balance between good and bad(that is why they never took part in the Senjuu vs Uchiha fights as Senjuu allies) , and at the time of the Juubi attack the Sage of 6 paths was chosen as their leader.
Once in a while a Prophecy would be made on who will be the one to confront the Juubi and become it's host , - this time it was the Sage of 6 Paths.
As the Uzumaki were and are Skilled sealers it was only them who could easily manipulate large amount of seals due to their Huge chakra pools.
The sage's theory was that one day all the tailed beasts will be brought back to one to know what true power is and the tailed beasts confirmed it was Naruto. So this was another prophecy made by the Sage - or just implying what will happen
So Naruto is the next Sage of 6 paths basically.
So why was the Uzumaki clan Massacred ? - here my story takes on the Avatar the last air bender turn.
The Uzumaki clan existed at the time of the Hashirama vs Madara fight , they disappeared afterwards. Thus my theory is - Madara by controlling the hidden mist village raged war on the Eddy village of the Uzumaki . Uzumaki were the only one capable of stopping madara's eye of the moon plan due to the Prophecy that once in a while an Uzumaki will come to confront the Juubi . So he decided to exterminate each and every one of them and Leave Nagato - as the sacrifice and vessel to the rinnengan for him to be able to revive Madara to complete his plan.
Obito's attack on the leaf was Just a soft spot to kill Uzumaki Kushina - as it was the most suitable situation and thus Getting rid of the last known Uzumaki
So basically my point is Uzumaki were the Parent clan to the Uchiha and Senjuu
The sharingan ? Just like Naruto in Fox mode, the Sage's eyes were taking form of the Juubi's eye , in a form of a Rinnengan . Thus granting him the visual power. And the power ups such as Susanoo and tsukuyomi are an evolution of the Spirit of the Sage of the 6 paths
Notice the Juubi's eye and His eye on the Top ?
And with the Senjuu it is obvious - it was His body traits , such as large chakra pools that were given to the younger son
Final Question , why isn't Naruto the sage of 6 paths yet ? - the Sage of 6 paths comes around when the Juubi
Arrives to the Planet
The juubi is not Complete yet


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New Products Galore! More Seymour Duncan Video Goodness From Premier Guitar
Considering the colossal coolness of the last video we mentioned, in which Premier Guitar's Jason Shadrick got the inside scoop on the original "Telegib" guitar and the history of its famous pickups straight from Seymour himself, you'd think that would have been about all the PG gang managed to wrangle from us at NAMM. But no, there's more—much more, and it didn't even kidnapping or blackmail […] Continue Reading


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Our editors loved how easy these two were to fill and dump. We
admit we missed the comforting image of steam coming out of the
humidifier-these have an invisible mist-but we could feel a strong
current of cool air coming out of both. Both came with germ-free
filters and were the workhorses of the bunch-solid and functional.
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I have a variety of piercings and tattoos, although most of these can be easily hidden if needed. I am particualrly proud of them, so I guess if you are looking for someone with a clear body, you probably came to the wrong place! I have pixie short red hair at the moment, my look is very much cutie which adds to the shock of my more hardcore work. I am unshaved in the lady area, if you have an amazing idea I may shave it but I like it the way it is, so I would prefer it to stay.
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Transcript of Remarks of President Barack Obama (Scroll down for video)
Hi, everybody.
Every year around this time, American car companies start rolling out their newest, shiniest models, hoping to entice you into buying one. It's Detroit's chance to show you what they've been working on – the latest and greatest. And this year is no exception. They've got some pretty good-looking cars coming out.
But something is different this time around – and it starts with the auto companies themselves.
Just a few years ago, the auto industry wasn't just struggling – it was flatlining. GM and Chrysler were on the verge of collapse. Suppliers and distributors were at risk of going under. More than a million jobs across the country were on the line – and not just auto jobs, but the jobs of teachers, small business owners, and everyone in communities that depend on this great American industry.
But we refused to throw in the towel and do nothing. We refused to let Detroit go bankrupt. We bet on American workers and American ingenuity, and three years later, that bet is paying off in a big way.
Today, auto sales are the highest they've been in more than four years. GM is back. Ford and Chrysler are growing again. Together, our auto industry has created nearly a quarter of a million new jobs right here in America.
And we're not just making more cars and trucks – we're making better ones.
After 30 years of inaction, we raised fuel standards so that by the middle of the next decade, cars and light trucks will average almost 55 miles per gallon – nearly double what they get today. That means you'll only have to fill up every two weeks instead of every week. It's good for your wallet, it's good for our economy, and it's good for the environment.
The technology that makes it happen will also help America stay on the cutting edge for decades to come. Just this week, GM announced they plan to hire 1,500 workers for a new research center in Michigan to help make sure the high-tech cars of tomorrow are designed and built right here in America.
I've also signed new bipartisan trade agreements into law, because I want to see more cars on the road in places like South Korea imported from Detroit and Toledo and Chicago.
All of this is something the American people can and should be proud of. It's a reminder that when the American people put their mind to something, there's nothing we can't do.
So next time you see one of those brand new 2013 models on TV or on the lot, think about how far we've come together. Think about how – thanks to the hard work and can-do spirit of the American people – more of those cars and trucks are being manufactured by American workers at American companies in communities all across the country. And they're going to save you more money at the pump.
That's what America is all about. When we get knocked down, we get back up. We come back stronger. And as long as I'm President, that's what we'll keep doing.
Thanks, and have a great weekend.


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ODJFS Expands and Enhances Online Application Website
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has made several enhancements to a website that allows Ohioans to apply for food, cash and medical assistance online. Now applicants and recipients of those services can use the site - http://ODJFSBenefits.ohio.gov - to check the status of their applications, review current and past case information, complete reapplication forms, and complete interim reports.
"These improvements will make it easier for Ohioans to access our services, and easier for county caseworkers to help them," said ODJFS Director Michael Colbert. "It will ease the administrative workload at county agencies, and allow us to better serve Ohio's most vulnerable children and families."
Among other things, the website enhancements allow users to:
· View their benefits View their benefit history for the last 12 months Check the balance on their food and cash assistance cards Enroll in a managed care plan for their medical assistance View a list of notices sent to them within the last six months Complete and electronically sign reapplication forms Complete and electronically sign interim reports, if they receive cash or food assistance and were certified to receive benefits for 12 or 24 months.
The Online Benefit Application launched in November 2010. Since then, more than 62,000 Ohioans have used it to apply for services.
To apply for benefits, please click the link below:
Job and Family Services Call Center
The Montgomery County JFS Call Center is staffed with Customer Service Representatives who are available to:
- Answer questions regarding the status of your case;
- Inform you of the date and time of your scheduled aoopintment;
- Inform you of the date that benefits were issues;
- Send you any necessary forms;
- Arrange rescheduled aoopintments for most units; and
- Accepts all changes reported.
The MCDJFS Call Center's telephone number is 937-225-4148 and the hours of operation are Monday ~ Friday, 7:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m
The Medicaid program serves individuals and families who meet certain income guidelines, including: children up to age 19 (Healthy Start); pregnant woman; families; and those people who are 65 or older, who are blind, or have a disability.
Eligibility for health care coverage through Medicaid is determined by the County Departments of Job and Family Services (CDJFS). Disability Assistance is available for qualified disabled Ohioans through a state-funded program administered by the Office of Ohio Health Plans.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
The Montgomery County Department of Job and Family Services administers Ohio Works First (OWF) which is the financial assistance portion of Ohio's Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program. OWF was established to provide time-limited assistance to eligible families. OWF provides cash benefits to eligible, needy families for up to 36 months. The emphasis of OWF is self-sufficiency, personal responsibility and employment. Applications and eligibility determinations for OWF are completed at the County Department of Job and Family Services.
Food Assistance
Montgomery County Job and Family Services determines if a low-income household is eligible to receive food stamp benefits. If a household is eligible, they are provided an Ohio Directional Card to use for food stamp purchases.
Most households are families, but a household can also be a group of people living together who are not from the same family. An adult child living with a parent is usually treated as part of the parent's household. To be a separate household, a child must be over 22 even if the adult child is married and living with their own children or spouse.
The food stamp program is aimed to be supplemental assistance for food. This program is not designed to provide for the entire supermarket needs of a household, as items such as paper goods and cleaning supplies are not permitted for purchase through the Ohio Directional Card.
Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
WIA is the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998 which offers workforce activities that may benefit job seekers, laid off or incumbent workers, youth, veterans, displaced homemakers, self-employed individuals, persons with disabilities and employers. The purpose of these activities are to increase job retention, earnings, and occupational skills in order to improve the quality of the workforce and reduce welfare dependency.
WIA offers many free services to individuals that meet certain eligibility guidelines.
Services can include:
- Funds for education/training (books, tuition, lab fees, small tools and equipment)
- Individual career guidance and counseling
- Labor market information
- Relocation assistance
- Skill upgrades and more
Child Care
The Montgomery County Department of Job and Family Services can assist some families with child-care payments. To be eligible for Child Care, you must have a minor child and be employed, in school, in training, or OWF Work Activity. Child Care fees are based on monthly income (earned and unearned) and your family size. Application packets are available at the Job Center. If an individual is ineligible because of income, then WIA funds may be used to provide assistance.
Job Bank
The mission of the Job Bank is to be the community's primary resource for labor exchange activities to promote maximum employment and meet the personnel needs of area businesses and organizations.
The Job Bank is the hub of The Job Center. It is staffed with full-time staffing analysts responsible for recruitment, pre-screening, testing and referral of qualified job applicants to meet the needs of area employers. The Job Bank also features a state of the art resource room for career exploration and job search.
Senior Services Network
The Senior Services Network provides the Montgomery County Frail Elderly Services Advisory Committee (MCFESAC) with information, coordination, research, agendas, minutes, contracting, monitoring, and any other requests in order to assist the committee. Services are primarily to help Montgomery County frail elderly residents remain in their homes and avoid premature institutionalization.


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Frankie Ballard Debuts Top 5 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart with "Sunshine & Whiskey"
Posted on Feb 20th by Team WMN in Frankie Ballard,
Pictured L-R: Rafaella Braun (West Coast Regional Promotion Manager, WAR), Jessica Rouse (Promotion Coordinator, WAR), Cris Lacy (VP A&R, WMN), Chris Palmer (VP Promotion, WAR), Frankie Ballard, John Esposito (President & CEO, WMN), Lisa Ray (VP Brand Management, WMN) Photo Credit: Angie Miller Lead Single "Helluva Life" Launches Into The Top 5 At Country Radio Hot Country Newcomer Gives Energetic Performance At Historic Ryman Auditorium Tuesday Night (2/18) Nashville, TN (February 20, 2014) – Frankie Ballard has been heating up the music scene – and just this week – debuted in the Top 5 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart with the release of SUNSHINE & WHISKEY. The new project on Warner Bros Records also entered the Billboard Top 200 Chart at #35. The guitarist-singer's lead single, "Helluva Life," has launched into the Top 5 on the Country radio charts this week and marks his fastest rising track to date. The infectious anthem has already sold more than 300,000 digital copies. Tuesday night (2/18), Ballard performed full band for the first time at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. He treated the crowd to fan-favorites from SUNSHINE & WHISKEY including "Young & Crazy," "It Don't Take Much" and "Drinky Drink." Ballard worked with producer Marshall Altman (Marc Broussard) on the 11-track album, which showcases his guitar prowess on every song. With a mix of up-tempo party songs and thought-provoking ballads, it's no wonder that critics are flocking to the album. REVIEWS "A predominantly mature set of songs from a guy who deserves to be heard." -Country Weekly "He's got an appealing rock delivery, and the songs get more thoughtful as he goes along..." -USA Today "Variety is a strength. The Michigan native doesn't rely only on love stories or lonesome heartbreakers. He shows potential as a storyteller…" -Taste Of Country "Alongside producer Marshall Altman, the two built this record note by note, instrument by instrument—fusing the energy of Ballard's live show with the drive for musical excellence. And then there's his killer good looks." -Nashville Lifestyles "Beyond vocals, Ballard puts his musicianship front and center on the album." -CMT "An undeniable summertime record. Rife with sunny, flowing melodies and booze-soaked revelry, the album is a mostly upbeat trip with a Michigan artist who sings like he has a huge smile on his face." - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel His exhilarating live shows and unique blend of edgy, country rock has garnered the attention of superstars Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift and Bob Seger, who selected the Battle Creek, Mich. native for coveted opening slots nationwide. For tour dates and more, visit www.frankieballard.com. Ballard's SUNSHINE & WHISKEY is now available on iTunes.


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I did something this week that I've been wanting to do for years! I made homemade tortillas!
We're doing a unit study about the American Girl Josefina who lived in New Mexico in 1824. We got the recipe for tortillas from the Josefina Cook Book. The kids helped make them and everyone loved them! We eat a lot of tortillas every week, so I think I'll invest in a tortilla press (like they sell on Amazon) to make the process of making them a little quicker (and the tortillas rounder!). 🙂
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So, The Wedding was yesterday and it was a great success. The whole event was just as I hoped, except for the fact that my Dad was not there….but in spirit.
I think you all would be very proud of the cake. It was delish ...if I must say so myself. The Bride and Groom were very pleased with it…I even got a request for a Wedding Cake! Not sure if I'm ready for that.
Thank you all for your support through the dead refrigerator/freezer et al
Jeanne, you are my mentor and savior. Your calls and advice kept me going. Thank you ...Thank you! Claudia
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EDITORIAL | Wednesday, 21 May 2008
The moment of economic truth
Last October, economist Prof. Edward Scicluna warned that Budget 2008 was based on an unrealistic projection that economic growth would continue at the same rate as the previous year, despite numerous indications to the contrary.
These included an IMF report for 2007, which lowered its previous prognostications for Malta's economic recovery in the coming fiscal year; and also the widely predicted increase in international oil and cereal prices, which are currently wreaking havoc with government finances.
At the time, the Ministry of Finance rebutted that it had already taken these projections into account, and argued that its own estimates for the coming year were "conservative", leaving more than enough room to manoeuvre in case of unforeseen eventualities.
Six months and one general election later, the Finance Ministry is singing a slightly different tune. Already Minister Tonio Fenech has pre-emptively defended himself in the event of a climb-down from his government's generous pre-election promises, warning that the promised tax cuts were not "etched in stone", and that they were unlikely to materialise after all this year.
The tax band revision may not have been etched in stone, but it was certainly printed in the Nationalist Party's electoral manifesto... as indeed were 352 other promises, all of which were made in full cognisance of the economic storm brewing on the horizon.
Already the rumbling of thunder can be heard in the distance. For one thing, the Bank of Valletta's half-yearly estimates indicate a reduction in yearly profits by half: a worrying development, which will eat into government revenue for this year, and with it government's ability to make good on its own optimistic economic programme for 2013. More importantly, the bank itself may be tempted to rein in its lending regime… a move which will no doubt contribute to controlling inflation, but which will also seriously limit Malta's potential for continued economic growth, upon which so much of its financial policies are built. In a worst-case scenario, this phenomenon can be expected to snowball across the national economy, if other commercial banks likewise follow suit.
From this perspective, government appears caught up in an economic Catch-22 of its own making. Much of its own programme depends on sustained economic growth, itself not impervious to the threat of inflation. Any measures to reduce inflation will therefore hamper government's ability to deliver on its own pre-electoral promises… many of which are now coming home to roost.
Already two of its much-vaunted pre-electoral pledges have proved to be short-lived. One of these involved tax rebates on energy-saving appliances, which failed to outlive a single fiscal year. Another was the shared home equity scheme, which came to a sudden, unexpected end last weekend.
The latter was a particularly hard-hitting measure, considering that subsidies for first-time house buyers were high on the agenda of both parties during the election campaign. Launched early in 2006, the scheme was aimed at facilitating the first-time buyer to purchase a home by subsidising the shortfall between the price of the property and the amount a commercial bank was willing to lend. Before the election, it had been presented to the electorate in order to counter-balance the Labour Party's own electoral promise, which was to subsidise the interest on the purchase of a first home, provided this did not exceed Lm50,000.
Now that it has suddenly been withdrawn, one cannot help suspecting that it had served its purpose, which had little to do with subsidising house-buyers and much to do with winning elections.
At this point it would be worthwhile bearing in mind government's own projections for the costs of its electoral promises. These include a €46.6 million decline in government revenue on account of the tax band revision; €5.8 million from the removal of departure tax; and €5.1 million from the abolition of television licence… to which must be added also expected decreases in government revenue accruing from the removal of levies on credit card charges and the abolition of inheritance tax.
In view of an expected increase in the utilities surcharge, Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi may well find himself toning down his pre-electoral exuberance. But while he will no doubt attempt to justify this by pointing towards the increasing cost of oil and cereals – two factors outside his immediate control – he cannot claim to have been unaware of these developments months in advance. After all, he had the warnings of Malta's foremost economists, not to mention the IMF report, to fall back on.
The moment of economic truth appears to have arrived for the Prime Minister who promised a safe pair of hands. On the one hand, he must act responsibly in the face of a worsening international climate. At the same time he must also deliver on the many promises in his party's manifesto. In a sense, Gonzi could be ironically aided by the fact that tax cuts of the kind he has promised, theoretically serve to increase government revenue in that they encourage more honest declarations by the public. Either way, however, failure to deliver can only be interpreted as an admission that the government's pre-electoral forecasts were little more than gimmicks aimed at duping the electorate.
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