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Best Of :: Shopping & Services
Amateurs get their tattoos at touristy shops on the beach. Pros get them from Michael "Pooch" Pucciarelli. The dude has been drawing twisted sci-fi and monster-inspired art since he was a wee lad whiling away his after-school hours with thrash-metal records and H.P. Lovecraft novels and continued filling of sketchbooks through his days as guitarist in Raped Ape. He opened Altered State in 1996, and partners Scott White and Brad Cain round out his talented team. Though he's a big hunk of a man, Pooch is actually gentle and eloquent and can discuss tattoo styles and legendary tattooists like a freaking art history professor. In the past few years, he's transcended the art world beyond tattoos, exhibiting paintings at gallery shows and doing commissioned works. Though he's known for a lot of the standard lowbrow themes — skulls, circuses, roller coasters, and nightmare images — ask him for anything. He will give you the baddest Miami Dolphins logo or Winnie the Pooh on Earth.
Information regarding health and nutrition is more plentiful and easily available than ever before, yet somehow, many of us are not quite exemplars of well-being, especially amid the 9-to-5 grind. Fortunately, there are folks out there devoted to spreading the... health! Red Carrot Wellness provides health and nutritional coaching to individuals, groups, and corporations. These folks will help you shop for groceries, cook, and dine out more wisely. They'll come to your place of business to lead weekly yoga classes (just $175 for up to 40 people — tell the boss!), monthly nutrition workshops, detoxification cleanses, and more. Who among us could not benefit from tapping into the power of Pilates or learning more about the perils of sugar consumption?
Whether for a big wedding or a random Wednesday, the good people of Flowers and Found Objects will help you celebrate life with their brilliant vision and creations. Arrangements for all occasions can be found within the fragrant Las Olas boutique. Browse the portfolio and discover tasteful displays like the "Vanda Orchid Assortment" ($70 to $125), "Tropical Garden Centerpiece" ($125 to $150), and "Casablanca Lilies in Cylinder Vase" ($125 to $250) — all of which look as poetic as their titles. You can work with them to customize an order, or Flowers and Found Objects will take care of it completely. Or if you'd just like to pick out a single rose or sunflower, that's fine too. As if flowers weren't enough, the shop also offers lovely gourmet gift packages ($75 and up) and interesting decorative pieces — "found objects" such as clocks, vases, and statuettes that their stylish buyers have gathered from across the U.S.
Stores that hawk books are hard to find in South Florida, even if we count corporate Starbucks dispensaries tricked out with two stories of teen fiction, celebrity magazines, and more literary lions on the walls in pretentious murals than in the stockroom. Second Edition Book Shop is one of the few remaining members on the endangered-species list — and the best. Tucked into a shopping center off Stirling Road in Davie, Second Edition is tight and cozy on the inside. Stocked floor to ceiling, all the books choke the store with the sweet aroma of well-thumbed pages. Books cost half the sticker price or less. Up front, you'll find inviting leather chairs for test-driving the books. Although there's a literature section way in the far back, Second Edition's sweet spot is genre potboilers — mysteries and sci-fi adventures and sweaty romances, anything you might need to speed through a day at the beach.
Nothing tugs at the heartstrings like doe-eyed pups and fuzzy kittens — particularly those with no home to call their own. They gaze up at you with their innocent expressions, tilting their scruffy heads and raising one lone paw. All they want is love. But don't be fooled by Sarah McLachlan and her corporate shill. The folks at Warm Hearts Pet Rescue are doing the real work — pulling pets from the pound, enduring heartache and tough decisions, bathing, feeding, transporting — to save as many lives as possible. Warm Hearts is donation-based and volunteer-run, and its no-kill facility comes complete with two backyards for running, playpens for socializing, mega-sinks for washing, and all kinds of other pup perks to keep residents happy, entertained, and exercised until they find their forever homes. Need a new love in your life? If so, now you know where to go. And it ain't cheap to run a rescue this size, so maybe think of all those adorable animals next time you have some spare coin to contribute.
Counterintuitive or just plain amazing? These were our first thoughts upon encountering Happy Pappy's, a drive-through liquor store in Hollywood. Located on Griffin Road across the street from a pawn shop and next door to Happy Pappy's Sub Shop, this standalone mom-and-pop establishment looks like a little hut of joy, complete with a terra-cotta-colored awning and rainbow bubble letters spelling out the Happy Pappy's name. While the selection and prices are pretty middle-of-the-road, the mom-and-pop quality gives the establishment a dose of charm. As soulless, warehouse-sized Disney Worlds of liquor stores like Total Wine continue to dominate suburban markets, we're content with rolling up and getting serviced with our usual brown-bagged adult beverage of choice, especially since we don't even have to get out of the car. Happy Pappy's, which has been around since the '80s, is a clear favorite among locals, while its proximity to Fort Lauderdale airport makes it all too convenient for tourists looking to stock up on weekend supplies.


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- To give an appellation to; to speak of by name; to mention; to designate.
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Liverpool agree to Thai up historic partnership
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Thailand's billionaire prime minister has said that his country's unusual bid for a major stake in English football side Liverpool had been approved by the club's board, the unprecedented deal to be funded by a one-off state lottery.
"In principle, they have no problem with our offer," Thaksin said yesterday before a cabinet meeting to discuss the details of the 4.6 billion baht ($A164.97 million) bid.
"By the end of June, we will own a stake in a Premier League club," the telecoms tycoon-turned-politician told reporters.
The deal has boosted Thaksin's flagging domestic popularity, but it is unlikely to go down well with die-hard Liverpool fans who favoured a rival bid from a Merseyside businessman, Steve Morgan, spurned by the club's board last week.
Although details are still emerging, it appears the deal will see the country - through a government sports board - give the club a significant cash injection and buy a 30 per cent stake.
Thailand - where football and Liverpool are immensely popular - will in return be able to market some of its products and industries using the club's name.
A senior official in Thaksin's office said the Liverpool board called Thai negotiators on Monday to accept the deal.
"We are waiting for final written confirmation," he said.
There was no immediate comment from Anfield, home of the 112-year-old club which needs investment to buy new players and help fund a move to a bigger stadium.
Liverpool is 51 per cent owned by club chairman David Moores, whose family has had control for half a century, and 9.9 per cent owned by television company Granada.
Thaksin has said the Thai offer would inject STG45 million ($A116.57 million) into the club, with the rest going to buy shares from existing shareholders.
Thailand would get commercial rights to use the Liverpool brand to promote local products. The Premier League team would also set up a soccer academy in the country.
Thaksin said today "minor points" such as the number of Thai members on the club's board still had to be worked out.
Those details may be negotiated with Liverpool in the coming days, said Santiparb Tejavanija, head of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), the government body appointed to oversee the investment in the club.
However, Santiparb told reporters he would not fly to Liverpool last night as he had earlier stated. He added: "If we can't tackle the remaining issues from here, I may have to go to talk to them face-to-face," he said.
Thailand's cabinet approved a plan yesterday to set up a new company to manage the Liverpool investment, and raise funds to finance the purchase of the 30 per cent stake.
The plan is to raise 10 billion baht ($US245 million ($A358.63 million) via a one-off state lottery, whose proceeds will pay for the Liverpool deal and "long-term sports development" in the South East Asian country.
Thai officials say the new company, to be set up by the Sports Authority, will be 60 per cent owned by the government and financed with lottery funds.
The remaining 40 per cent will be owned by the public who will own shares through the purchase of the lottery tickets, said Somchainuk Engtrakul, a senior official at the Finance Ministry.
Thaksin's bid has drawn a mixed response from Liverpool fans in England after the British media carried reports on Thailand's human rights record, especially a "war on drugs" last year in which more than 2,500 Thais were killed.
Thaksin has dismissed the controversy over his government's human rights record and said he would consider bidding for other English clubs if the Liverpool deal fell through.
Meanwhile on Merseyside, Liverpool's England striker Emile Heskey yesterday joined Birmingham City for a club record £6.25 million ($A16.19 million).
Blues manager Steve Bruce, who has signed Heskey on a five-year contract, told Birmingham's website: "This is an absolutely fantastic signing for the club.
"He is still only 26 years old, has 40 England caps to his name and will be representing his country at Euro 2004."
A club record signing for Liverpool when he joined from Leicester City for £11 million ($A28.49 million) in 2000, Heskey has scored 60 goals in over 200 appearances for the Merseysiders but has rarely won critical acclaim.
Liverpool finished fourth in the table last weekend, securing a place in the Champions League qualifiers. Birmingham ended the campaign in 10th place.
Heskey was named yesterday in Sven-Goran Eriksson's England squad for Euro 2004, where he will challenge Wayne Rooney for a place alongside his former Liverpool teammate Michael Owen.


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THIS WEEK @ UARTS: April 29 - May 5, 2013
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Valedictory Speaker Selected for 135th Commencement
Important Commencement Information
Student Learning Coordinators Announced
More Announcements >>
Sculpture Professor/Alumna to Teach in China
Printmaking Lecturer/Alumnus Releases Children's Book
Brind School Presents 'The Arabian Nights'
More News >>
Brind School Senior Showcase
Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop Reading
Arthur P. Williams Lecture: Andrea Dezsö
More Events >>
Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery
Special Gifts Gallery
President's Office
More Galleries >>
Valedictory Speaker Selected for 135th Commencement
The Student Valedictory Speaker Selection Committee has selected Claire M. Kalala, a Multidisciplinary Fine Arts major from Silver Spring, Md., to deliver the valedictory speech at this year's Commencement ceremony on May 16.
Important Commencement Information
The 135th Commencement Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 16 at the Academy of Music. More about Commencement >>
Ticket and Cap & Gown Distribution
Each graduate is eligible to pick up four tickets for guests during this week; a student ID is required for pick up.
Monday, May 6 – Friday, May 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
311 Gershman Hall
Wine & Cheese Party
Party details >>
Monday, May 13, 7 – 10 p.m.
The Conservatory at the Bellevue Hotel
Master's Degree Hooding Ceremonies
Graduate students will receive their master's hood to be worn at Commencement on May 16.
Tuesday, May 14, 3 p.m.
College of Performing Arts: Caplan Recital Hall, Terra Hall
College of Art, Media & Design: Arts Bank
Commencement Rehearsal
Required for all graduates.
Wednesday, May 15, 9 a.m.
Hamilton Hall
College Awards Ceremonies
Award recipients will be informed by their Colleges in May.
Graduates Line Up
Processional begins at 10 a.m.
Thursday, May 16, 9:30 a.m.
Hamilton Hall
Commencement Ceremony
Academy of Music doors will open for guests at 9:15 a.m.; for best seating, arrive early.
Thursday, May 16, 10:30 a.m.
Academy of Music
Post-Ceremony Reception
Thursday, May 16, 12:30 p.m.
Hamilton Hall
Student Learning Coordinators Announced
UArts has announced the appointment of Student Learning Coordinators across the University. The coordinators will provide support to faculty participating in program assessment activities, and to school and program directors as they implement program assessments. The Student Learning Coordinators, who will participate in workshops over the summer to prepare for this role, include Steve Antinoff, Division of Liberal Arts; Seth Bauer, Ira Brind School of Theater Arts; Dr. Eileen Council, Continuing Studies; Matthew Curtius, Illustration program; DeAngela Duff, School of Design; Stuart Elster, School of Art; Micah Jones, School of Music; Kristine Marx, CAMD Core Studies; and Diane Walsh, School of Film.
Photography Program Director Search
The University community is invited to attend faculty candidate presentations for the position of Director of the Photography program.
Rebecca Michaels
April 30, 1 – 2 p.m.
Connolly Auditorium, Terra Hall
Anne Massoni
May 1, 1 – 2 p.m.
Terra Hall, Room 202
Julianna Foster
May 10, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Terra Hall, Room 1102
Blick Spring Sale
Check out the fresh new items at Blick Art Materials during the Spring Sale, now through May 12. Exclusive coupon available for items not on sale.
Sculpture Professor/Alumna to Teach in China
Laura Frazure BFA '86 (Sculpture), an adjunct associate professor in the University's Sculpture program, has been invited to train professors from the eight principal art schools in China this summer. Frazure, who spent last summer as a visiting professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, will help the Chinese introduce anatomy into their art curriculum. Read more >>
Printmaking Lecturer/Alumnus Releases Children's Book
Printmaking Lecturer Greg Pizzoli MFA '09 (Book Arts/Printmaking) makes his children's book debut with The Watermelon Seed, published by Disney-Hyperion and set for release on May 7. The Print Center will host a release party and book signing on Saturday, May 4 from 3 to 6 p.m. Read more >>
Brind School Presents 'The Arabian Nights'
The Ira Brind School of Theater Arts production of "The Arabian Nights" by Tony Award-winning playwright Mary Zimmerman and directed by UArts Senior Lecturer Amy Dugas Brown opened April 25 and ran through April 28 at the Arts Bank Theater. Read more >>
Art + Design Ed Professor Speaks at MW2013
Slavko Milekic, professor and chair of the Art + Design Education department, presented a workshop at the international Museums and the Web 2013 conference held April 17 – 20 in Portland, Ore. The workshop was modeled on the UArts course "Making iPhone and iPad apps, the easy way" taught by Dr. Milekic for the last two years. The workshop received extremely positive feedback and may lead to future collaborations between UArts and other institutions for the design of mobile apps. Milekic also chaired the conference's "Special Focus on Technology in Education" session.
Professor's Work in 2 New York Shows
Assistant Professor Kristine Marx, co-director of the College of Art, Media & Design's Core Studies program, will show work in two exhibitions in New York. "Projections," her solo video installation, will be on view May 10 – 19 at the Shed Space in Brooklyn, with an opening scheduled for Friday, May 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Marx will also have works on paper in "Summer Break," a group exhibit at Station Independent Projects from June 28 to August 11. The Lower East Side gallery will host an opening on June 28 from 6 to 9 p.m.
'City Paper' Reviews Brind School's 'Time Machine'
"Time Machine: The Lost Hour," an Ira Brind School of Theater Arts collaborative production that premiered at this year's Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, received a great review in the Philadelphia City Paper. Read the review >>
Photo Lecturer/Alum Participates in Tel Aviv Art Fair
Photography Lecturer and Academic Advisor Jordan Rockford BFA '00 (Photography) has been invited by the Consulate General of Israel in Philadelphia to participate in the International Program of the Fresh Paint Contemporary Art Fair in Tel Aviv, taking place May 20 – 23. This opportunity is supported by a UArts Faculty and Academic Development Grant.
Baltimore Exhibit Features Printmaking Faculty Member/Alumna
Printmaking/Book Arts Senior Lecturer Rebecca Gilbert MFA '02 (Book Arts/Printmaking) is featured in the group exhibition "Clifton Park Works: Cultivating Connections Between Art and History," a site-specific installation that highlights the vast history of Baltimore's Clifton Park. The exhibit, the first contemporary art exhibition of its kind in the historical park, runs through May 25. More info >>
Brind School Senior Showcase
This showcase features the entire senior class from the Ira Brind School of Theater Arts. Casting professionals from many Philadelphia-area theaters will be in attendance.
April 29, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Caplan Studio Theater
Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop Reading
Students in Assistant Professor Elise Juska's Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop will read excerpts from short stories they wrote and revised in class this semester. Caitlyn Averett '13 (Dance), Jessi Cosgrove '13 (Acting), Shannon Freeman '14 (Illustration), Wes Greene '14 (Writing for Film & Television), Arlen Hancock '14 (Acting), Anthony Martinez-Briggs '13 (Acting), Chris Panico '13 (Music Composition), Alex Stanilla '14 (Writing for Film & Television), Haygen Walker '13 (Directing, Playwriting & Production) and Veronica Zabczynski '14 (Writing for Film & Television) will read from their work. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Liberal Arts Division.
May 2, 6 p.m.
Terra Hall, Room 905
Arthur P. Williams Lecture: Andrea Dezsö
The MFA Book Arts/Printmaking program presents the annual Arthur P. Williams Lecture featuring visual artist Andrea Dezsö. Dezsö works in a range of media including drawing, painting, artist's books, cut paper, embroidery, animation, sculpture, site-specific installation and permanent public art. She is currently an assistant professor of Art at Hampshire College in Amherst, Mass. The Arthur P. Williams Lecture series is made possible by a generous contribution from alumnus Carl L. Steele CERT '51 (Interior Design). More info >>
May 3, 6 p.m.
Gershman Hall Chapel (please note new location)
Master of Industrial Design Thesis Defense
May 1, 1 – 6 p.m.
Terra Hall, Room 511-13
Tian Cai
Designing Social Practice Engagement: Creating an Open Collection of Research and Engagement Toolkits for Social Practice in Local Communities
1 p.m.
Benjamin Hillson
Sustaining Organizational Culture Change
2 p.m.
Meghan Conley & Lonnie Petersheim
Community Connection
3 p.m.
Alexandra Visconti & Kelly Babcock
Truss: A Design & Education Partnership
4 p.m.
Charles H. Lee & Daeun Song
Breaking Cultural & Communication Barrier: Examining the Value of the Cross-Cultural Experience in Higher Education
5 p.m.
Class of 2013 Alumni Networking Seminar & Event
"I'm Graduating! Now What?" Hosted by the UArts Alumni Association and Office of Alumni and Parent Relations. The Class of 2013 is invited to join the UArts Alumni Council and Office of Alumni and Parent Relations for food and good advice about what to do after graduation. Topics include loan repayment, interview tips, resume review, networking and more. RSVP to email@example.com. More info >>
April 29, 6 – 8 p.m.
Terra Hall Boardroom, 9th floor
Paradigm Lecture Series: Vuth Lyno
The Photography program presents Cambodian artist and curator Vuth Lyno as part of its Paradigm Lecture Series. Lyno will present a free and open-to-the public lecture on his work featured in the Equality Forum's 14th Annual LGBT Art Exhibit, curated by UArts lecturer and academic advisor Jordan Rockford BFA '00 (Photography).
May 2, 11:30 a.m.
Terra Hall, Room 1504
School of Music Performances
"Z" Big Band Concert
School of Music students in the "Z" Big Band perform traditional and contemporary big band jazz.
April 29, 7 p.m.
Caplan Recital Hall
Vocal Department Performance
Vocal students perform selections about celestial topics in a variety of genres from classical and rock to jazz.
May 1, 7 p.m.
Caplan Recital Hall
Vocal Department Performance
'N Zehn and Jazz Singers in concert.
May 2, 7 p.m.
Caplan Recital Hall
Graduate Jazz Ensemble Noontime Concert: D'Ontace and the Wolverines
Featuring "The Thunder from Down Under" and School of Music grad students Angela Davis, Jake Kaplan, Will Alpers, D'Ontace Keyes, Chris Cephas and Dan Pearce.
May 1, 12 – 1 p.m.
100 South Broad Street, Philadelphia
Graduate Jazz Ensemble Noontime Concert: The Mashed Potatoes
Featuring School of Music grad students RJ Johnson, Wangyeul Yang, Solee Lee and Ryan Kuhns.
May 3, 12 – 1 p.m.
100 South Broad Street, Philadelphia
Senior Showcases
Performances by students in the School of Music take place in Caplan Recital Hall and are free and open to the public.
Adam McCready, Composer
May 3, 7 p.m.
Adam Conigliaro, Drums
May 3, 8 p.m.
Music from the Great White Way
Presented by the School of Music featuring musical theater repertoire from the 1940s to the present. More info >>
May 4, 7 p.m.
May 5, 4 p.m.
Caplan Recital Hall
Perspectives: School of Design Portfolio Showcase
Featuring work by graduating students from Graphic Design, Multimedia, Industrial Design and Museum Exhibition Planning & Design. RSVP >>
May 13, 4 – 9 p.m.
The Marketplace Design Center
2400 Market St., Philadelphia
Brind School Presents Senior Cabaret
Presented by senior Musical Theater students in the Ira Brind School of Theater Arts.
May 10 – 12
Laurie Beechman Cabaret Theater, Arts Bank
All Brind School productions are FREE to the University community, but advanced reservations are strongly encouraged. Please visit tickets.uarts.edu and enter either the UASTAFF or UASTUDENT promo code. Tickets can also be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis – one hour prior to curtain – at the box office. Questions can be directed to Jennifer MacMillan, audience services coordinator, at x6450 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
New Start, New You: Step 4 - Business Plan
Presented by the Corzo Center for the Creative Economy with Women's Business Center. Have a million dollar idea? How profitable will it be? Figure it out in Step 4 of 12 in the "New Start, New You Series" designed to get your business up and running in 2013. Presented by Judi Rhee Alloway, director of the Women's Business Center. Free for UArts students, alumni, staff and faculty. General public: $20/person. RSVP by email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
April 30, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Terra Hall, Room 1107
Open Office Hours with President Buffington
Members of the University community are invited to meet with President Sean T. Buffington on a first-come, first-served basis regarding any subject they wish to bring to his attention.
May 6, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
May 10, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
President's Office
Hamilton Hall, 1st floor
Free Lunchtime Yoga
The popular free lunchtime yoga class sponsored by Staff Council is suitable for all levels and is open to faculty, staff and students. Bring your yoga mat and take advantage of this beneficial opportunity. Classes are held weekly on Wednesdays through May 15. Instructor: Dawn Reid.
May 1, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Terra Hall, Room 203
Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery (Anderson Hall, ground floor)
MFA Book Arts/Printmaking 2013 Thesis Exhibit III
Exhibit features thesis work by graduating MFA in Book Arts/Printmaking students Jenn Pascoe, Mou Zhu, Kunyoung Chang and Charissa Schulze. More info >>
Exhibition: April 30 – May 10
Closing Reception: May 10, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Special Gifts Gallery (Terra Hall, 10th floor)
Student Teaching Art Show
Exhibit by graduate students in the Art + Design Education department.
Through May 3
President's Office (Hamilton Hall, ground floor)
Short Histories: Lewis Colburn
Exhibit by UArts Sculpture Shop Supervisor Lewis Colburn, who also serves as curator of the Hamilton Hall Public Art Initiative. Using carefully crafted replicas and re-created images, Colburn highlights the subjectivity of our historical narratives and the way those stories shift and change in the re-telling. More info >>
Through May 16
School of Art Senior Thesis Exhibitions
Printmaking/Book Arts
Exhibition by Kera Zukowski: April 29 – May 3
Reception: Friday, May 3, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Exhibition by Ju Youn Kim: May 6 – 10
Reception: Thursday, May 9, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Printmaking Gallery (Anderson Hall, 6th floor)
Exhibition: April 29 – May 3
Reception: Friday, May 3, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
8th Floor Studios (Anderson Hall)
Exhibition: April 29 – May 9
Reception: Friday, May 3, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Solmssen Court (Hamilton Hall)
Exhibition: Through May 9
Reception: Friday, May 3, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Hamilton Hall Galleries
Sol Mednick Gallery & Gallery 1401 (Terra Hall)
Sophomore Photography: Recent Work
This annual student exhibition features recent work by sophomore Photography majors. In conjunction with the sophomore show, the junior Photography class will be exhibiting work in the hallways surrounding the Sol Mednick Gallery. More info >>
Exhibition: May 3 – 17
Reception: May 3, 4 – 6 p.m.
Levitt Foyer Gallery (Gershman Hall, 3rd floor)
OtherWise: An International Exhibition
"OtherWise" features work by UArts students, faculty and staff. All of the pieces in the exhibition are inspired by international experiences and together create a fascinating testament of our community's exploration of the world through the arts. Please note revised dates.
Through May 17
Hamilton Hall Platforms (Broad Street)
The Hamilton Hall Public Art Initiative at the University of the Arts presents "ConDuctile," an installation by Philadelphia artist Matt Ziemke. Featuring two platforms of ceramic sculptures, the work is inspired by the industrial forms and function of the Reading Viaduct in Philadelphia. More info >>
Through May 4
Borowsky Gallery (Gershman Hall, first floor)
MFA Book Arts/Printmaking 2013 Thesis Exhibit II
Exhibit features thesis work by graduating MFA in Book Arts/Printmaking students Ellen Haines and Katherine Pulido. More info >>
Through May 4
Richard C. von Hess Illustration Gallery (Anderson Hall, 7th floor)
The Art of Jessica Hische
Jessica Hische is a letterer, illustrator, type nerd and secret web designer best known for her personal projects, obsession with cats and occasional foul mouth. She currently serves on the Type Directors Club board of directors, has been named a Forbes magazine "30 under 30" in art and design, as well as an ADC Young Gun and one of Print magazine's "New Visual Artists." More info >>
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From: "John Cardinal" <>
Subject: RE: [TMG] 5.07 Quotation Marks in Name Style
Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2003 20:25:10 -0400
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Teresa Ghee Elliott wrote:
> So if you want Billy Bob Jones (age 25) in the PV, use the Output
> template: and put (age 25) in the suffix field and make the template
> have the SUFFIX field print.
> Then if you want Billy Bob Jones in the PE, use the Surname display
> template and you STILL put (age 25) in the suffix field, but make sure
> the template does not use the SUFFIX field.
> And yes that does work, even is SS. ;) My reports (in SS) all say Billy
> Bob Jones (age 25) was listed as the head of household... and the index
> (in SS) says Billy Bob Jones.
I am too curious for my own good. If Second Site correctly implements Name
Styles, how could you possibly think that I didn't know how they work, and that
I needed you to quote the TMG help file to me???
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In an Consumer Electronics Show (CES) announcement more suited to next week's Adult Entertainment Expo, sex toy maker OhMiBod today announced its latest app-controlled vibrator.
Named the "blueMotion," this particular vibrator is being marketed as a discreet way for customers to pleasure themselves at any time. The blueMotion will begin selling in March and will cost $129.
"For some couples, the explosion of the digital age has resulted in a shift in intimacy, as many pay more attention to devices than their partners," said Suki Dunham, co-founder of OhMiBod. "blueMotion breaks down those virtual barriers by encouraging couples to interact both physically and emotionally using technology. They can experience the thrill of unlimited vibration patterns and total discretion whenever the mood arises."
The small "wearable" vibrator uses Bluetooth to connect to OhMiBod's free Android or iOS app, enabling users to control the device's vibration in a variety of ways. Users can create their own vibration patterns or use the blueMotion's built-in recording capabilities to record up to 60 seconds of ambient sound that can then be used to generate vibrations.
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Fort Hood shooting trial of Maj. Hasan cost feds nearly $5M
FORT WORTH — The federal government spent nearly $5 million to court-martial and convict an Army psychiatrist in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting rampage, according to records reviewed by a North Texas television station.
The biggest pre-trial expense in Maj. Nidal Hasan's trial was more than $1 million for transportation for witnesses, jurors and attorneys, according to Army records obtained by KXAS-TV of Fort Worth and Dallas. About $900,000 was spent on their accommodations.
Hasan was convicted in August of killing 13 people on Nov. 5, 2009. More than 30 people were wounded.
The records show that in the months before his trial, Army helicopters ferried Hasan 40 miles from the Bell County Jail to Fort Hood at a cost of more than $194,000 so he could work on his defense in his private office — one of the trailers the Army set up for the trial at a cost of more than $200,000.
Army officials have said the helicopter rides were needed to protect Hasan and his team.
Hasan was not allowed to plead guilty to the charges under a military law regarding cases that could bring the death penalty. He served as his own defense attorney, called no witnesses and asked few questions.
More than $1 million was spent on transportation for witnesses, jurors and lawyers, with another $1 million put toward expert witness fees and $90,000 on lodging for them all, the records show.
Hasan remained on the Army payroll until 10 days after his conviction, collecting nearly $300,000. Most was donated to charity, said Hasan's civil attorney, John Galligan.


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|Garrahan Places Fourth in Steeplechase
Garrahan Places Fourth in Steeplechase, Leads Women's Outdoor Track & Field at NCAA Championships
May 30, 2006
LISLE, IL – Junior Shauneen Garrahan (Fairfax Station, VA) sped to a fourth-place finish in the 3,000-meter steeplechase to lead the Amherst College women's outdoor track and field team at the NCAA Division III Championship meet, hosted by Benedictine University in Lisle, Ill. over the weekend. The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh claimed the women's team title, while the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse took home the men's team crown.Garrahan's time of 10:43.85 was near her best this season, but Concordia University (Wisconsin) senior Amanda Kuca smashed a NCAA Championships record and won the race with a mark of 10:15.72. Garrahan competed in the 5,000-meter run as well, where she finished 16th overall, just three spots back from sophomore teammate Kim Partee (Brentwood, TN), who earned 13th-place with a time of 17:45.22. Partee also grabbed 10th-place in the 10,000-meter run in 36:43.48, while fellow sophomore Heather Wilson (Danvers, MA) picked up 17th-place in 38:53.79.
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By Alex Byington
Killeen Daily Herald
SALADO – Call it rust. Call it first-game jitters.
It wasn't pretty but the host Salado volleyball team was able to hold off upstart Harker Heights 25-21, 26-24, and 25-20 on Tuesday in its season opener.
"It's the first match of the season, and we have three girls that have never played varsity before, so there were jitters there," said Salado coach Bree Holz-Gonzales. "We're trying a lot of new things and you're going to make mistakes, especially with our hitters."
Overcome by a plethora of unforced errors, including shots that flew well out of bounds on several occasions, the Lady Eagles (1-0) looked nothing like the team that went to the Class 2A regional finals last season, finishing 37-6 overall and 11-1 in District 25-2A.
But after losing five key players to graduation – including first-team all-state selection Danielle Hazzard – and with no seniors on the roster, Holz-Gonzales wasn't surprised by the slow start.
"It's basically a whole new team this year from last year," Holz-Gonzales said. "So we have some timing issues, but that can be worked on easily with more practice."
Among the pleasant surprises for the Lady Eagles was the performance of junior Brennan Boydstun, who led the team with 33 assists and 20 digs in her first game as the team's new setter.
Grabbing early leads in each of the three games, Salado allowed a Lady Knights squad that managed just two victories in District 12-5A last season and finished 5-20 overall to rally each time.
"We did a great job tonight and the girls came out and fought hard," said first-year coach Chris Wiley. "They showed they have a lot of heart and desire to work toward our ultimate goal of making the playoffs."
Still adjusting to Wiley's new defense-first approach, Heights (0-2) pressured Salado with several big run-killing stops as senior libero Darcy Parks led the Lady Knights with 19 digs. Parks was hitting the floor with such tenacity, she busted open her chin in the midst of a huge 11-4 swing late in the third match as Heights rallied from a 20-9 deficit before eventually falling 25-20.
"We were able to use our defense to help (our offense), and really what it came down to was a defensive match," Wiley said. "And I'll take my chances in a defensive match like that any day."
Leading the way offensively for Salado were juniors Jenna Sebek, who had 10 kills and 2.5 blocks, and Hadley Joiner, who also knocked in 10 kills.
"I'm happy with the win," Holz-Gonzales said. "It was probably a little closer because of all the unforced errors, but a win's, a win."
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Is Mike Miller Maintenance for me?
Im trying to get a reliable maintenance schedule for my 330i. I've read that mike miller is popular but could be outdated for my model. If it is outdated then what would you guys recommend and if mike miller is still good where the heck do you get a copy because everywhere i've searched has nothing.
E-mail Mike Miller at Bimmerfest magazine or through Roundel. He'll send it to you.
And, yeah, the plan should work well for your vehicle.
Mike Miller updates his "Old School Maintenance Schedule" regularly so I don't know why you think it might be outdated, especially for a 330i which is definitely an older, non-turbo model, so not a long of things to update there anyway.
As KT said above, e-mail Mike directly for the latest version. You can only get the Roundel magazine if you're a BMW CCA member. If you're not a member you should join...by clicking on my link below.
I know I won't be the most popular guy for saying this but I have seen no evidence to suggest following Mike Millers maintenance schedule does anything to increase the longevity of our vehicles.
As Mike states in his Old School Maintenance Schedule, he is merely repeating the maintenance schedule that BMW used to push before they had the 4 year/50,000 free maintenance program. Since the current selling model for BMW is to have buyer to lease a car for 3-4 years and then trade in on the latest model or update to a different/higher model, these buyers will never pay for maintenance and thus have no need for the Old School Maintenance Schedule. For some people, this is a great way to have a relatively new, maintenance-cost-free vehicle.
For people who buy their car with the intention of owning it for more than 3-4 years, or possibly 10 or more years, and want it to last 100,000-200,000 miles, then one might want to change the oil more often than the 15,000 miles now recommended by BMW based on their current sales model. These are most likely those that also buy a used BMW, probably out of warranty already, and want it to last another 5-10 years or more. Many of these people will also do their own maintenance at least relatively simple things like oil changes, brake fluid flushes, and brake pad and rotor replacement.
Mike also recommends proactively replacing parts are historically known to be weak or historically have a known service life before they fail to avoid more expensive maintenance costs when these parts do fail.
And a sample rate of one person is far from statistically significant.
And yes, I do provide suggestions and insight...take a look at the thread about locking the key in the trunk. It was my advice which solved the problem. Despite the criticism of others regarding said advice.
Although I respect Miller's expertise, current engines and car systems are so different that I believe his recommendations are too conservative, even for people keeping cars 200K or more.
And, in this case, he has a good point. There is ZERO evidence that BMW's suggested 15,000 mile oil change schedule interferes with engine durability. In fact, there is good evidence to the contrary. In most areas of the country, 3-series are leased more often than purchased. Leased vehicles typically don't get more than the standard factory schedule. Accordingly, the 3-series fleet in America is largely on the 15,000 mile schedule. yet, according to Consumer Reports, the 3-series has had excellent engine reliability.
I'll continue to change my oil every 7,500 miles - its good insurance. But, I concede Sunny's point.
Back to the point, the OP's question as to Mike Miller's advice...
Mike's advice will ensure that your car is as reliable as humanly possible for as long as possible. Is it overkill? Not if you plan to keep your car a long time, and also want to be sure that you can get into your car on any given day and leave for the opposite coast without worrying about whether you'll make it or not.
It's a pricey plan, too, but people are willing to pay for peace of mind. There are tens of thousands of BMW owners, probably the majority of new BMW owners, who have no problem with keeping their cars in primo condition.
Two examples (I won't be specific because Mike requests that his suggestions not be quoted on the internet, for obvious reasons): Radiator replacement and oxygen sensor replacement. Mike suggests that these very expensive items be automatically replaced at set mileage intervals even though there is nothing wrong with them! Why? Because he knows that they are going to fail eventually and failure could be a much greater inconvenience and expense. That's good enough reason for many people.
I own a garage and service many older and on-warranty BMWs. My plan may differ from Mike's, and it does in some significant ways, but in the end it's the owner's call when all the cards are on the table.
In closing I will make one more point. If I were taking a trip in a small plane, and Mike Miller were an airframe mechanic, I'd want my mechanic to be following his plan.
And then you say you change your oil "every 7,500 miles", why, you like crawling around under engines?;)
(PS Always a fun thread when we get talking about oil change intervals, eh?:D)
However, my own personal feeling is that his recommendations MIGHT help reduce engine/mechanical problems.
The monster in the closet with BMW is always going to involve electrical problems. That, and the failure of plastic parts (like my plastic fuel tank developing cracks) are what worries me. Changing oil and doing preventative work is probably not going to do much to head that stuff off.
The average shade tree mechanic is not going to have a chance at proper diagnostics, and won't have the tools to do the job even if he could diagnose the problem.
(Here's my quick over-the-phone diagnostic on any E9x 328 with rough start/ rough idle/ Check Engine Light; "Your cam angle sensor has crapped out. Which one? Wellll, we'll have to test for that... Just a minute and I'll connect you with the Financing Dep't and you can set up a payment plan.")
At least with a plastic part you can see the crack and subsequent fluid leak, and be fairly confident in figurig that the part is bad.
Three points I'd like to make: On my E46 330xi, I replaced most of the cooling system at 100K. Didn't replace the pump, which was still good at 145K (water pump failures don't immediately toast the engine if you're half alive and watching the gauges). YMMV, but there's the other side of the bell curve, too.
I replaced all the tranny and diff fluids on Mike's schedule. My front diff broke. And I got rid of the car because the center diff was in the process of failing.
I changed oil at 5K-7.5K intervals, and the thing used a quart of oil in 1200-1500 miles at tradein. CVV worked perfectly. Still perfect compression, engine valvetrain was spotless.
Face it; parts are gonna break and many times insane maintenance regimes don't matter.
Having owned vintage ('77 530i and 320i) BMWs that needed more maintenance, I can assure you that todays are much more reliable, even if you just went with BMW's reccos.
The computers are in charge of our cars now, for better or worse. How many of us change our perfectly working hard drive, modem, or transformer just because they could fail tomorrow?
Funny enough, this fellow did. I downloaded a SMART reader (reads on-drive diagnostics) and it indicated that, based on some statistics done by Google with their tens of thousands of hard drives, meant quick or imminent failure of my hard drive. Therefore, I bought a newer, bigger drive and cloned the old stuff onto the new one. The old drive is now on my external enclosure.
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The Bradenton Herald reports that the Corps of Engineers has granted the county's permit for construction of the Fort Hamer Bridge.
The span will connect Upper Manatee River Road and Fort Hamer Road in east Manatee County.
The county still needs permission from the Coast Guard to go ahead with construction, which could start in 2015.


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UK Tax Questions? Ask a UK Tax Advisor for answers ASAP
Hi.Take a look at the notes starting here.As the UK is in the EU, HMRC has agreements with other EU countries tax authorities to assist one another in recovering tax owed by a national of one EU country who lives in another EU country. If you look at the third page by clicking on "Next Page" at the bottom right you will see that the UK does have tax recovery agreements with other countries outside the EU but Japan appears not to be one of them. What that means is that HMRC would not get involved in tax recovery action pursued by the Japanese tax authorities but that doesn't mean that they (the Japanese tax authorities) would not try to pursue it themselves through the UK courts. Any such action would have no impact on your UK tax postion.I hope this helps but let me know if you have any further questions.
Thank you - that is useful. I have a few other questions, however. I continued reading the pages that you sent and further along it states "Another country may seek assistance in recovering a tax or duty debt where the debtor lives in the UK. In such cases, treat it as if it were a UK income tax debt for recovery purposes."
But, under the section below that "Grounds for refusing a request for recovery"
It also states that "if it appears to you that the debt relates to a tax or duty that is either not covered by the relevant arrangement or has been imposed by the other country contrary to the generally accepted taxation principles."
In this case, would it mean that Japan is "not covered by the relevant arrangement"?


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For family historians, there is no place like the Family History Library—an unimaginable collection of original records on microfilm from all over the world, free access to subscription databases and an extensive collection of genealogies, local histories and research handbooks. The best features, though, are the knowledgeable staff, top-notch equipment, and the opportunity to grab some concentrated research time in a too-busy life!
Salt Lake City also has some of the most spectacular desert and mountain scenery in the U.S.A. Our hotel is just a short walk from the magnificent Salt Lake Temple, the Mormon Tabernacle, major concert halls and shopping. TRAX, the city's electric transit system (free in the downtown area) will take you to more shopping and points of interest. A short drive or bus ride will take you to the Great Salt Lake, state parks, many historic sites and Olympic-class ski resorts.
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Located just 2 1/2 blocks from the Family History Library and Temple Square, the Carlton Hotel, built in the 1920s, is a friendly, 45-room hotel with cable TV and a refrigerator in each unique room. A full cooked-to-order breakfast (or continental if you prefer) is included. Our prices are based in either single or double rooms (as you specify). In addition, a variety of economical suites with cooking facilities are available for groups of three or more people–please inquire.
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To take pro-active role in promoting the School health programme in Karnataka & To build strong team across Karnataka's various districts.SHARP in Karnataka has made a outline to start projects in Kadur and is also planning to extend its services in Mudigere and Davanagere.SHARP has also planned to meet some MLA's and MLC's to work in their Constituencies.
# SCHOOL HEALTH CHECK UP : In order to create healthy tomorrow, SHARP is trying to provide health service to every single school going child in India so that the students and their parents trust their school not only for education but also for effective health care. SHARP covers more then lacs of students under the scheme across karnataka every year.
# YOUNG MOTHERS HYGIENE AWARENESS PROGRAMME SUPPORTED BY DETTOL : The project aims at providing awareness about vaccination and baby care.SHARP educators reach out to the mothers & educate them on the above issues.Nearly 2lacs mothers are covered every year under the program
# GRAM SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM : It is widely assumed that rural children are more likely than urban children to have unmet health needsIn its effort to reach out to the grass root level,SHARP NGO has tied up with rural panchayats & their leaders to take up the SHARP initiative further.Eight Gram Panchayats have agreed to work with SHARP for School Health Programme in the villages of :Domsandra ,Hemare,Sarjapur,Nerege,Attibele,Samanduri,Andenhalli,Muttu Nelluru of Anekal Taluka.
# FRUIT PROMOTION PROGRAMME : In India, which has more undernourished people than any other country in the world, a new problem is emerging: urban, middle-class obesity, especially among children. In this abjective was To spread the awareness of eating fruits with special focus on pears amongst school children and encourage them to include pears in their diet for healthier lifestyle
# DIABETES AWARENESS PROGRAMME : With the global increase in the prevalence of obesity and lifestyle disease like diabetes, especially in children, SHARP along with Dr. Reddy's Labs Ltd, organizes awareness proramme across schools in Bangalore under project "ROSHNI" .
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The form allows you to request expedited processing for materials which are under consideration to be ordered, or have been ordered or received but have not yet been processed for the collection.
If the item status is "available", retrieve it at its location or use the Request option in the catalog for Alkek to RRC or RRC to Alkek delivery.
Your request will be attended to faster if you use the library's order request system, https://tim.txstate.edu/libraryorders/ or request the item via interlibrary loan.
In the online catalog, status displays near the location and call # information in the catalog record. For example:
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Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., has weighed in on the case of Troy Davis, a murder convict who is sentenced to die in Georgia on Wednesday and whose case has attracted attention around the world.
King has written a letter to the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles dated Saturday in which she repeats one of her father's famous quotes -- "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" and then writes, "It is with this in mind that I echo the cries of hundreds of thousands of others in asking your distinguished body to grant Troy Anthony Davis clemency and commute his sentence of death."
The panel is set to review Davis' case on Monday.
Davis, now 42, was convicted in 1991 for the 1989 murder of Mark MacPhail, a Savannah, Ga., police officer. Davis supporters, who range from NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous to former president Jimmy Carter, point out that 10 witnesses in the case have signed affidavits recanting their testimony and saying they were coerced by police, and that nine people have signed affidavits implicating another man.
Bernice King writes in the letter that her family is "well acquainted with the suffering and agony of losing a loved one to murder and the desire to see truth and justice prevail; as is the tragic case of Mark Allen MacPhail. " But, she adds, "as we seek solace and justice, we must be careful not to perpetuate the chain of violence for the sake of expedience. The law must seek justice knowing that the two are not always synonymous. In the case of Troy Davis, it falls to each of you to make it so."
King has carbon copied several notables on the letter, including President Obama, Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., former U.N. ambassador Andrew Young and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder.
On Friday, representatives for the NAACP, Amnesty International USA and other Davis supporters delivered more than 660,000 petitions to the state board appealing to the panel for clemency. The groups have been joined by celebrities and public officials in sending out several updates a minute via Twitter calling for clemency for Davis under the hashtag -- or search term -- TooMuchDoubt.
Doug is an unrepentant news junkie who loves breaking news and has been known to watch C-SPAN even on vacation. He has covered a wide range of domestic and international news stories, from prison riots in Oklahoma to the Moscow coup against Mikhail Gorbachev. Doug previously served as foreign editor at USA TODAY. More about Doug
Michael Winter has been a daily contributor to On Deadline since its debut in January 2006. His journalism career began in the prehistoric Ink Era, and he was an early adapter at the dawn of the Digital Age. His varied experience includes editing at the San Jose Mercury News and The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Using Bibliographies
As you are researching a topic, you might want to use any of these tools:
Sadie, to find books and videos in our library
Periodical indexes, to find articles in journals or magazines
Internet, to find resources via the World Wide Web
But there is another resource that can provide a wealth of valuable information -- bibliographies!
A bibliography is a list of resources (usually articles and books) on a particular topic. If you can find a bibliography on your topic, you will save yourself a lot of time trying to evaluate which resources are the best.
There are 3 major sources for bibliographies.
|Published bibliographies
|These books (sometimes articles) are published to help people do research on a specific topic by listing the most important books or articles on the topic. The topic is sometimes very precise.
|Matrology: A Bibliography of Writings by Christian Women From the First to the Fifteenth Centuries
|Specialized encyclopedias or dictionaries
|Brief bibliographies are included at the end of most entries. The books or articles listed here are probably the best resources available on the topic.
|The Encyclopedia of Psychology
|Footnotes or bibliographies in books and articles
|Scholarly books always include footnotes and bibliographies to indicate what other resources were used in writing the book or article. Because the author is an expert on the topic, you can assume that he or she chose good resources; therefore those books or articles might be valuable for your research, too.
|Many books in the main collection are scholarly books.
Save yourself a lot of valuable research time by taking advantage of the research somebody else has already done! You don't need to reinvent the wheel!
Primary and Secondary Sources
An assignment may require you to use both primary and secondary sources. Do you know the difference between them?
Primary sources are documents like diaries, letters, speeches, newspaper articles, scientific research, and pieces of art. They are records of events, or represent the original thoughts of the author or researcher.
Secondary sources refer back to primary sources in order to evaluate, compare or refute them. A secondary source uses footnotes and a bibliography to inform you of what primary sources were used.
Most books in a library are secondary sources (except for books of statistics). Primary sources are much harder to find because often there is only one occurrence of the item (only one copy of the letter or diary, etc). Historical and archival collections specialize in primary sources.
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Just over a week after leaving office, Liam Fox has returned to the spotlight, giving an interview to BBC Bristol defending himself and attacking the media.
Talking about his meeting in Dubai, attended by Adam Werritty but no civil servant, Fox said:
I think it was really just a mistake not to have somebody there but… we were sitting in a coffee lounge in a hotel, it was hardly a high security meeting.
But nonetheless, given this was a potential defence supplier – not as it turns out an actual defence supplier – it still should have had somebody there. It's very easy to be careless but you pay a price for it.


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By Laureen McMahon
A new executive director is now at the helm of Luke 15 House
which, for over a decade, has offered prison parolees a safe and
welcoming home environment to begin the difficult process of
rebuilding their lives and making a safe transition back into
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Clients at Luke 15 House enjoy the fall sunshine with the
outreach's new executive director, Nigel Vincent (second
from right). Most men stay about four months in the Surrey
home, which provides counselling programs and vocational
help to get back on track along with Bible studies and
spiritual direction.
Nigel Vincent, who was hired last June to run the home, which today
shelters 22 ex-cons, told The B.C. Catholic that although the
outreach has undergone many upheavals in recent years, its
foundational Christian philosophy, the belief that only God can heal
the wounds that have led people down the pathway of destruction
through crime and addiction, has never changed.
Inspired by Christ's words in Luke's Gospel, "I was in prison and
you visited Me," the first Luke 15 House opened in Burnaby with a
volunteer staff. Their dedication over many years helped them
survive tough times, including a fire, which led to a search for a
new location, and then another forced move when Burnaby City Council
ruled that the new facility contravened residential bylaws.
Two years ago, through a generous legacy from the estate of the late
Father Gordon McKinnon, whose prison ministry in the Vancouver
Archdiocese made a tremendous difference in the lives of countless
inmates, Luke 15 House obtained a mortgage to purchase a vacated
retirement home near Scott Road in Surrey, a spacious and
well-located site while has proved ideal, said Vincent.
However, in the brief four months he has occupied his new position,
he has come to realize that a number of pressing problems will have
to be solved if Luke 15 House is to continue into the future.
More people, Vincent said, are needed right away to serve on the
Luke 15 board of directors. Individuals willing to bring their
experience in law, business, and the health fields and a
compassionate heart for a ministry to parolees will be warmly
welcomed. Volunteers are also needed to join the teams which help
with the daily running of the home, including driving duties,
accompanying the men to appointments, answering phones, etc.
Overriding everything, however, is the urgent need for more
financial help to cover Luke 15's fixed expenses such as the
mortgage and costs of providing services for residents who need
addictions counselling and other programs to heal from personal
Although Vincent is a newcomer to Luke 15 House, he is no stranger
to working with people caught up in the vicious cycles of substance
Before moving to Canada from India in 2005 he was associated for a
dozen years with St. Vincent de Paul in Bombay, where he worked with
street kids during his off-hours from the corporate world. After
visiting family in Victoria, the chartered accountant and former
event-planning organizer decided to immigrate. He also came to the
conclusion that to get a good job in the Canadian business sector he
should earn a Canadian business degree.
While enrolled in business school at the University of Victoria he
became increasingly drawn to working with people with addictions,
and it began to occur to him that perhaps this was really where God
wanted him.
"I was raised in a devout Catholic family and was introduced to a
wonderful spiritual adviser who helped me through a discernment
process. While earning a Masters of Business degree certainly would
be useful whatever field I determined on, I began to be open to
different possibilities, and spent some time on weekends helping the
executive director at Covenant House in Vancouver with their policy
and service restructuring."
Vincent's brother-in-law who served on the Luke 15 House board of
directors introduced him to the ministry, and he began to be
increasingly drawn to the unique ministry to parolees after he
graduated with an MBA from UVIC.
"Talking to the men and hearing their heart-rending stories was so
affecting. Soon I was coming over every weekend to volunteer," he
said. "As my involvement increased, I was asked to take on an
advisory role, which has now grown into being appointed executive
director. It is exhausting work, but I am so thrilled with many of
the changes which have already taken place. At each point God has
shown us how to proceed."
Vincent's days and many of his evenings are filled with applying for
grants and speaking to groups he hopes will get on board to help
Luke 15 House. He also has focussed on building relationships with
the appeal courts and welfare officers. and has a roster of 60
lawyers with whom he is frequently in contact.
"I never fax, I phone, and they now know I mean what I say. When
someone is going to be released we go there personally to pick him
up," said Vincent. "We are very hands-on with all our clients, which
is essential to keeping our clients feeling secure and safe."
As a privately-funded outreach, Luke 15 House, he said, is always
looking for financial donations.
"While the bulk of our support comes from Catholic parishes and
individuals we also get a lot of help from other Christian
denominations, and of course our client base is made up of people of
all faiths or those who have no faith at all, although everyone here
is required to attend Bible study.
"Our ministry is based on teaching the Christian way of life, but my
fervent hope is that the men will see how our staff and volunteers
live their lives in a Christian way, and that our example will make
the deepest impression."
The Luke 15 programs now in place, said Vincent, offer counselling
on stress and anger management, relationships, child abuse, values,
and problem-solving, which cover the bulk of the issues that prevent
parolees from building a normal and productive life.
"There have been many positive changes. I have been able to develop
volunteer teams who look after different aspects of the running of
the house. We have run a pilot project with students who have
training in addictions from Rhodes Wellness College in Vancouver
which has been very successful. Many of the men who come here have
no families left to go back to, and so we focus on helping them move
on with their lives.
"That is why we stress God so much in their recovery. His
unconditional love can really make the difference in their healing.
"We tell them that healing is not only about abstaining from drugs
or alcohol. While that is a wonderful object, helping them peel away
the layers of pain which led to their dysfunction in the first place
is our goal.
"We tell each one of them, `You are God's pride of creation,' even
those who have no concept of God, and we tell them that God is their
source of healing from pain.
"People here have a passion for Luke 15 House. God has provided a
beautiful home that the men who come here really enjoy. I see their
eyes open wide when they realize that they are welcome if they are
willing to take advantage of the opportunity. We are taking care of
homelessness, addiction, and crime. We get calls night and day from
lawyers and judges asking us to take in these men. Without us, I
don't know where else they can go."
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A new study released earlier this month is challenging our assumptions about MOOC users.
Late last year, the University of Pennsylvania released a study looking at the demographics of students taking its courses on Coursera. The students were older, disproportionately male, and better educated than the public at large, and MOOC critics swiftly concluded that online ed was catering to the elite rather than expanding educational opportunity.
Well, not so fast. EdX, Harvard's and MIT's nonprofit MOOC venture, released a similar profile of its user base last week, with markedly different results. At Penn, for example, just under 80 percent of all students had at least a bachelor's degree. At edX, by contrast, that number was only 66; 33 percent had only a high school diploma. At Penn, 41 percent of students were female, compared to only 29 percent at EdX. And although men with college degrees above 26 years old are still edX's most common users, only one in three actually fits that description. The two groups had similarities as well, the data show clear differences between the two institutions.
Unfortunately, it's difficult to draw too many conclusions about MOOCs as a whole from this information. The classes cover different subjects and were created by different schools, hosting their classes on different platforms. Unsurprisingly, then, their student profile is also different. More than anything, this spotlights how little information we have about MOOCs and serves as a reminder to be wary of partisans reading too much into any one study. We still have a lot to learn.


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Jack-o'-lanterns and cheesecloth ghosts are fine for decorating kids' Halloween parties, but what about an adult bash?
Sara McLean of Dunn-Edwards Paints suggests these grown-up themes for Halloween:
Buggin' Out – Decorate with bugs ensnared in spider webs, insects trapped in beakers and other scientific equipment, exaggerated insects such as centipedes and caterpillars, and half-bug, half-human hybrids.
Sherlock Holmes, I presume? This theme incorporates fingerprints, incriminating blood spatters, crime scene tape, body outlines and magnifying glasses in the decor. How about photographing guests in a police lineup?
Witching Hour – Witches go glam in this theme. Encourage guests to dress in their bewitching best (think long, black gowns, opera gloves and opulent jewelry), and decorate with items adorned with black lace, ornately covered witches' hats, glittered and lacquered pumpkins, and luxury finishes such as satin, sequins and silk.
Supersized World – Florals, mushrooms and other garden wonders grow to otherworldly sizes and get an eerie glow with glow-in-the-dark paint.
Who's Afraid of the Dark? Dress the home like a dark alleyway made creepier with shadows, graffiti, metal bars and skulls.
Jazz Age: Invoke the spirits of the Gatsby era by decorating skeletons in Roaring '20s garb. Maybe set one up at a typewriter -- a ghost writer, get it?
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Call them the anti-YouTube, but for Joost it seems to be working: Monday the yet-to-really-launch online video service announced a deal to offer Warner Music Group's video content on its service, presumably music videos and more from artists like Jewel, Jet, Sugar Ray, matchbox twenty, Rob Thomas, Trick Daddy, Twista, "and many more," according to the Warner Bros. presser.
Warner Bros. says it likes Joost because the service promises to securely guard copyrighted content, offering its owners a way to share revenues generated by the expected enthusiastic audience. In the meantime, there's still plenty of apparently unauthorized Jewel over on good ol' GooTube, so catch some before the fun is over:
Of course, you could stay legal and start on Jewel's own site, which has a good free audio player (which launches whether you want it to or not). And that site also has a pointer to Yahoo's music video site, where you can watch videos like her new one, Stephenville, TX, which is pretty good and has some of that country flavor that Jewel can cross over into.
Didn't mean this to be a Jewel fanboy piece, but just showing where a random walk can take you… sure hope the Joost deal works out, but in the meantime there's no shortage of options for finding online music video content.


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Your Life or Your Lupines!
Ever see the old Monty Python "Dennis Moore" sketch? You know, the one where John Cleese plays a Robin Hood figure who steals from the rich and gives to the poor, except the only things he steals from the rich are lupines. Over and over again, lupines. Moore brings his kazillionth delivery of lupines to a peasant couple, who are bitterly living out their lives in a shack stuffed to the rafters with lovely-smelling, pretty, colorful flowers. They complain to the well-intentioned Dennis, begging him to steal something useful, and launch into a Spam-esque diatribe about how all they have to eat are lupines ("braised lupine in lupine sauce"), and complain, "We sit on lupines, we sleep in lupines, we feed the cat on lupines, we burn lupines, we even wear the bloody things!" To which Moore naively responds, "Looks very smart."
That's exactly the effect Amy Jane's CD Wide Open has on the listener. It's soft, pretty, acoustic, folky music and it is enjoyable, for a while, but it carries on and on for 73 draining minutes. Like the fictional Mr. Moore, Ms. Jane means well, but oh, my goodness, it's like being trapped in a locked greenhouse with hay fever; it's an overdose of niceness. Knock off 45 minutes, and you've got yourself a really good album. None of the songs are particularly awful, it's just that after a while they seem to blend into one another in an indistinguishable aural pile of sweet-sounding goop.
In small doses, however, Wide Open is very good. Amy Jane has an enchanting voice. Her voice reminds me of former Velocity Girl singer Sarah Shannon. And for someone so vocally talented, Jane manages to keep things on an even keel instead of resorting to tiresome vocal gymnastics just to show off—something that Sarah McLachlan, Dolores O'Riordan, and basically every pop singer in existence today repeatedly tries to pull off. The production on Wide Open is just as unpretentious. It's just a bare-bones sound, with plenty of acoustic guitar, piano, and sleepy drumming, but it's a sound that resonates with warmth.
Indeed, the first five or six songs are beautiful. They're everything you'd expect from a folk singer: wispy melodies and introspective lyrics. "Wide Open" opens the album, a softly insistent song about, you guessed it, emotional openness ("When I first saw you there was a light in your eyes/But it was starting to go out"). "Weight" is an effective breakup song, and "Unrequited" is relatively self-explanatory, sounding like one of Alanis Morrissette's more lugubrious songs, but without the high-school journal bombast. Both "It Just Is" and the wistful "In Dreams" are filled with chiming guitars similar to The Sundays, the latter being one of the album's most memorable moments.
After that, though, things get spotty, as songs start to sound repetitive. The odd gem surfaces during the last 40 minutes, like the slinky, downright carnal "Sweat and Honey", which overflows with sensuality, something the rest of the album sorely lacks. "Beverly" is a wistful look back on adolescence, while "A Different Voice" combines light drum programming, a radical change for such a simple album, with more of an edge in Amy Jane's vocal performance. The upbeat, 10,000 Maniacs feel of "In the Beginning" ends the album on a positive note.
Another gripe I have with Wide Open is the omnipresence of producer Rich Marcello, who is credited with writing 14 of the album's 16 songs, and plays all the guitar and piano on the album. That would be all and well if Amy Jane was a band named after its singer, like PJ Harvey during the early 1990s, but the official web site pushes Amy Jane as a burgeoning singer/songwriter. Granted, she wrote "Unrequited" and "Beverly", two songs I enjoyed, but you're left wondering who's in charge here. Even more odd is how Marcello is responsible for the bulk of, er, feminine-oriented songs, and the thought of a man writing the female fantasy of "Sweat and Honey" and lines like "When I was young / I learned those little girl rules", all sounds a bit phony.
If Amy Jane continues writing and recording more of her own songs, I'd be interested to hear them. She seems very talented, and hopefully Wide Open will serve as a stepping stone to bigger and more creative things in the future. Right now though, her first album is good, albeit ordinary folk music, but it's eventually bogged down by too much ambition. In the last verse of the last song on this extremely long album, Amy Jane sings, "We had a full long run didn't we?" I couldn't agree more, Amy. I couldn't agree more.
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Meet the New Captain America: Sam Wilson Takes Up the Shield in the Comics
The world of Marvel comics is going through some major changes. While Wednesday saw the announcement of a female Thor taking up Mjolnir for a new comic books series, now Captain America, Steve Rogers, has been forced into early retirement. So, who is taking over the reigns? None other than his buddy Sam Wilson, aka The Falcon!


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Bandai's Perfect Grade Zaku is the perfect partner for the PG Gundam.
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Inner detail at the same, amazing level as that of the Gundam kit (including 24 moving hydraulic dampers).
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