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I thought people might like to see the monthly report I ask from the officers in the portfolio I am the executive member for on Northumberland County Council. Here are the highlights for December:
December Highlights for Customer Relations and Culture Portfolio
Our Facilities
A variety of planned improvement works started and took place during December, including:
· Preparation for the new integrated facility for Seaton Delaval at Astley Community High School. This included a special 'book buy' to purchase new stock specially tailored for the local community. The integrated facility opened successfully on 2 January, 2013.
· The Library and Customer Information Point at Amble being relocated to the Tourist Information Centre on Queen Street to allow building works to create a new integrated facility to take place at the current 'library' site.
· Building works for the new integrated facility at Cramlington; plumbing, foundation and technical works were completed in the lead up to Christmas.
· New internal and external signage being fitted at Morpeth Tourist Information Centre.
· Rutherford's department store 'dressing' Morpeth Town Hall free of charge for Christmas, resulting in a large number of couples saying how "spectacular" the building looked for their special day.
Contact Centre
A total of 21,213 calls were received. 76.6% were answered within 20 seconds. 3.9% were abandoned against a target of 5%.
The Fire and Rescue Service completed its first month of delivering the Council's 'out of hours' contact centre service with no major concerns raised.
Blue Badges
All completed applications were processed within the 5 working day target.
118 weddings took place compared with 79 in December 2011.
Resident's survey
The results of the North East Residents' Perception survey were released. This showed that 49% of people in Northumberland feel well informed. Representing an increase of 10% since the last full Place Survey in 2008, this is a significant rise. Ipsos Mori called this a 'wow' moment in their presentation on the results.
Library Initiatives
As part of the national campaign to get more people using the internet, libraries helped 270 people get online during the first week of December 2012, booking bus tickets to London, undertaking job searches, filling in job applications, finding a long lost relative and tracing a family tree.
A survey to find out what customers think about the new mobile library routes introduced in April 2012 ended on 19 December. The results of the survey will be available in February 2013.
Local Democracy Campaign
Planning for a local democracy campaign with branding, online and printed material took place. A big push in the New Year will be focusing on voter registration (particularly among young people) with a drive to encourage more people to become parish councillors.
Creative People and Places
The Creative People and Places programme gathered views from 1,700 people living in South East Northumberland to inform the development of its business plan for a 3 year artistic programme (which needs to be submitted to the Arts Council in February for approval). Views were gathered via a questionnaire that was made available at public facilities, including libraries and GP surgeries, and online.
Woodhorn was asked to take the national lead in managing the Creative People and Places network and is bidding for a further £170,000 to fund this work.
Arts Venues
Queen's Hall Arts Centre (QHA) hosted the D'Oscars 2012. This Learning Disability Film Festival included short films and a number of workshops and projects to develop skills and encourage self-expression. Representatives were drawn from as far afield as Hexham, Haltwhistle, Dilston, Blyth, Saltburn, Carlisle, Aspatria and Australia.
QHA delivered its first ever pantomime in December. Audience numbers exceeded targets and the show, The Adventures of Robin Hood, received rave reviews.
The Beautiful Berwick Town Team and Berwick Visual Arts were awarded funding from the Arts Council to develop a pilot project to help identify if there is demand for a permanent print facility in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Kielder Water and Forest Park was awarded £100,000 Arts Council funding to support a project to develop new audiences through digital technologies and rural landscapes.
Northern Film and Media (NFM) briefing event
An event was held in early December to encourage location filming in Northumberland. Involving partners, landowners, Council officers and NFM, the economic benefits of location filming and the successes achieved for the county were outlined.
North East Tourism Awards
The North East Tourism Awards will be held at the Sage, Gateshead on 31st January 2013. 'Gold' award winners will be automatically entered into the national tourism awards organised by Visit Britain. Highlights from the shortlist include:
· Corbridge TIC (visitor information category)
· Woodhorn Museum and Archives (sustainable tourism category)
· Kielder Water & Forest Park (best tourism experience category).
Customer and Cultural Services team members were involved in recruiting judges and managing the judging process for six of the 14 categories.
Portas Projects
Customer and Cultural Services team members supported the work of both the Newbiggin and the Berwick Portas Town Teams during December. Both have developed plans for their projects and tourism has been identified as a priority action in both. The Newbiggin plan is further advanced with many of the tourism aspects of the plan nearing completion. A new brand and marketing campaign have been developed and will launch, along with a new Visit Newbiggin website in mid-February. Improved visitor signage will be installed by the 31 March.
South East Northumberland Section 106 Panel
South East Northumberland Section 106 Panel met in December and awards were made to Newbiggin Town Council (refurbishment of the Skate Park); Blyth Cricket and Rugby Club (development of a second Rugby pitch); Cramlington Learning Village (creation of a cycle speedway track and cycle hub); and Ellington and Linton Parish Council (safety surface Linton Village Play area), benefitting around 2,000 residents of all ages.
Leisure Capital Programme
The results of the conditions survey, commissioned as part of the Leisure Review work, indicated that there was an immediate requirement for works to be completed at a cost of £960,000. Funding has been secured to tackle these urgent works at the earliest opportunity. This money is in addition to the £1.7 million already being spent on leisure infrastructure.
Bedlington Leisure and Gallagher Park
The Gallagher Park steering group took place on 12 December. The meeting was very well attended and discussed the spending of newly secured SITA funding.
A further meeting of the Bedlington Leisure steering group is planned for January where BVAL will present a business case for a community leisure facility using the vacated sports facilities from the current Bedlingtonshire High school build.
Ashington Community and Leisure Facility
An application was submitted to the Sport England Iconic Facilities fund in December for £942,000. The new facility is projected to increase participation in sport over the coming years from 300,000 participants in the first year of opening to over 415,000 in year 5. Existing user numbers are approximately 160,000. A decision will be made on the fund in March 2013.
The planning application for the new facility was considered and agreed by the Council's Central Planning Committee on 8 January 2013.
Leisure – The Way Forward
A Leisure Review Overview and Scrutiny Task Group and the Council's Risk Appraisal Panel (RAP) gave their views on the way forward for leisure provision during December. This informed the content of a delegated decision, which was also signed.
Awards and Quality Standard Achievements
Wentworth Leisure Centre was runner up in the APSE performance network's best performer award for sports and leisure.
Ashington Leisure Centre scored 100% in the Institute of Qualified Lifeguards (IQL) assessment which took place on the 11 December. This is a fantastic result and improves on last year's excellent score of 93.94%. The assessor summary stated they were "a very passionate and pro-active team".


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ASOS Magical Loafers
A slender silhouette gives this pair a definitively feminine feel, despite borrowed-from-the-boys loafer styling. Wear them with pieces like a velvet blazer and ankle-length cigarette pants.
To buy: $33, asos.com.
LifeStride Women's X-Pedite Bootie
The classic Chelsea boot, elevated. Memory foam technology and a cushioned insole make for such a pain-free heel you'll swear you're walking on air. Available in two colors.
To buy: From $35, amazon.com.
J Crew Factory Emery Flats
These reimagined ballet flats are seriously on point. Patent leather and a tuxedo-inspired bow give a nod to menswear that pairs surprisingly well with everything from full skirts to skinny jeans. Available in two colors.
To buy: $49, factory.jcrew.com.
Lane Bryant Over The Knee Boot
Made from soft faux suede in an on-trend over-the-knee shape, these flat boots are an instant outfit-maker. They pull on easily over jeans or leggings, thanks to the half-zip closure. Available in two colors.
To buy: $90, lanebryant.com.
Rockport Total Motion Pointed Toe Pump
A stiletto for the girl on the go: "Shock-absorbing" and "heel-cushioning" only begin to describe the attention to comfort that goes into each pair. Bonus? Their super-versatile hue works day or night (which is good thing, since you'll want to wear them all the time). Available in 17 colors.
To buy: From $89, rockport.com.
Clarks Bavette Dress Pump
A round toe, sophisticated hue, and a chunky heel give these Mary Janes a 70s flair in line with the biggest trend of the season. Complete the ensemble with a layered look, like a suede skirt and long sweater. Available in five colors.
To buy: From $45, amazon.com.
Boden Wow Jewelled Flats
A flat full of stylish statements, like menswear herringbone and and eye-catching gems, makes for a worthy heel replacement. Wear them with a solid midi skirt—or a pair of leather leggings for an evening out. Available in three colors.
To buy: $148, bodenusa.com.

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|Raleigh County
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Beckley, where the government offices are located for Raleigh County, is the hub of life for 200 small mining and farm communities and railroad junctions. It is called "the smokeless coal capital of the world,m" and at one time produced millions of tons of the finest steam and domestic coal that could be found.
The town lies on a high plateau surrounded by lush valleys. The town grew rapidly after the railroad was brought in to serve the coal mining industry. The number of mines jumped from four to 100 by 1918. Smokeless coal became the standard fuel sought after.
Beckley had to wait a while to get the railroad and for its mines to develop because this sedate little town was originally passed up by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. In 1873 the railroad people built their line 10 miles east of Beckley. A branch wasn't brought in until 1901. Then the population grew along with schools and churches.
The Carter Opera House was built in 1906.
The town was first settled by General Alfred Beckley in 1838. He envisioned the town would be a grain and livestock center. The town was slow to develop and the first business wasn't opened until 1850. Because of this it was referred to as "Beckley's Paper Town."
It was occupied alternately by the north and the south during the Civil War.
In 1938 a monument was erected to General Alfred Beckley.
Raleigh County is in southern West Virginia on the Allegheny Plateau, where there is extensive bituminous coal mining. There are natural gas wells, too. Livestock is raised and fruit, corn, and tobacco are grown.
Named in honor of Sir Walter Raleigh, Raleigh County was established in 1850. The county's boundaries encompass some 610 square miles of area. Grandview State Park is located here.
Raleigh was an English explorer, poet, adventurer, and soldier who was favored by Queen Elizabeth. However, he was banished by the queen for secretly marrying one of her handmaidens and for intrigue that he became involved in. He later regained the queen's favor, but upon her death in 1603 Raleigh was stripped of his titles and lands, and later imprisoned in the Tower of London with his wife and son. He was eventually released in 1616 to search for gold in the New World. Raleigh was beheaded in 1618 at the insistence of the Spanish for his destruction of the new Spanish town, San Tomas.


text: Even at an early age Rich enjoyed working with his hands and being creative. Working with wood is challenging and rewarding for him, because of his passion. Rich's first career was in animal husbandry and he managed multiple pure-breed diary operations. After the realization that the amount of work did not equal the rewards he decided to get a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin and try the corporate world. Although these challenges exercised his mind, Rich missed working with his hands. A woodworking hobby grew into his passion, which in turn became his profession. Rich has supplemented his self-taught skills and artistic eye with professional training to speed up the learning and proficiency curves. Rich's style incorporates clean lines that produce exceptional pieces of furniture. These pieces are functional, and can be considered art. He emphasizes and incorporates flowing lines that are attractive, elegant, and depictive of nature. His style is based on traditional design with influence from Asian and Shaker design. Rich also incorporates decorative details such as inlays and uses highly figured woods. Highly figured woods have organic characteristics and what he calls the wow or knockout factor. Rich puts a great deal of care and attention into each piece and truly feels that these finished pieces are part of him because of it. It is Rich's desire to share his work with you and that his work takes on a life of its own. His philosophy is basic: smile and enjoy whatever you do with a passion and remember that your world is what you make


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Aloha, e komo mai and welcome to Hawaiian Feathers!
Throughout my years I was able to teach myself the art of feather lei making through a book called Feather Lei As An Art (the only book of it's type), written by Auntie Mary Louise Kekuewa and Paulette Kahalepuna. Through their dedication, knowledge and their book, I was able to position myself to help perpetuate the art of feather lei making for generations to come. My learning from Feather Lei As An Art started in 1999, and all of my progress has come from research, studying photos, listening to stories told to me by Kupuna that visit my booth at the Merrie Monarch each year, and trusting God and my sense of creativity. I have since completed 2 full size and traditionally made mahiole (Gallery Collection link), and my first attempt of making a feather cape ('ahuli'i or 'ahu'ula, all natural red and gold feathers), also made in the traditional way of our Ancestors.
I will keep all of you updated with the latest news and finished products. Please feel free to take a look around my website and explore the wonders of the Art of Hawaiian Featherwork. Also, my store will be shut down temporariliy and should be up and running soon. Please if you need anything, do not hesitate to contact me via my contact page or by calling me. Mahalo!
Kumu Rick
Hawaiian Feathers 'Ahu'ula & Mahiole featured on the 2017 Merrie Monarch Official Craft Fair Poster!
I'm honored to be featured in this coming Merrie Monarch 2017 Official Craft Fair Poster! Mahalo to Nelson Makua for this opportunity to feature my art.
`Ōlelo No`eau
Lawe i ka ma`alea a ku`ono`ono
"Acquire skill and make it deep"
Maka`ala ke kanaka kahea manu
"A man who calls birds should always be alert"
A`ohe hana nui ka alu`ia
"No task is too big when done together"
`ahu`ula history
Hawaiian feather cloaks, known as ʻAhu ʻula in the Hawaiian language, were worn with feather helmets. These were symbols of the highest rank reserved for the men of the aliʻi, the chiefly class of Hawaii...


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LuckyCat's Eyeglasses Cases, Coin Purses, Business Card Holders and Smartphone Wallets are individually handmade with care, using gorgeous cotton linen blend fabrics from Japanese and Korean designers, with silver and antique brass metal frames.
All orders are sent gift wrapped and are shipped worldwide by Registered mail.
Any questions and Custom orders are most welcome! If you would like to have a purse in a different fabric on my shop just Request a Custom Order.
LuckyCat's Eyeglasses Cases, Coin Purses, Business Card Holders and Smartphone Wallets are individually handmade with care, using gorgeous cotton linen blend fabrics from Japanese and Korean designers, with silver and antique brass metal frames.
All orders are sent gift wrapped and are shipped worldwide by Registered mail.
Any questions and Custom orders are most welcome! If you would like to have a purse in a different fabric on my shop just Request a Custom Order.
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Beautiful purses to make your life easier and prettier!
Do you love useful accessories which make you smile? Well, you're in the right place – welcome to Lucky Cat Handmade!
I make unique handmade glasses cases, coin purses and smartphone wristlet wallets to protect expensive things and keep them accessible. Most of the fabrics I use are Japanese and Korean cotton linen blends. I'm inspired by beautiful prints related to nature, plants and cats...my special love!
My creative story started in year 2011. My husband and I were living in a remote rural village in north Portugal. I had a background in archaeology but when my husband gifted me with a sewing machine, I gladly dedicated myself to learning and improving my skills! LuckyCat opened in July 2011 and I've been busy fulfilling orders since then! (with a break to bring up my darling boy)
It gives me great satisfaction to create a beautiful object that is also very useful, and will make its owner smile when using it. All of my work is made individually with much care and well chosen materials.
LuckyCat is entirely run from my sewing room, with the constructive ideas and opinions from my husband/best friend, Filipe, which I value very much. He especially enjoys it when I choose a new cat print fabric!
Have you noticed my shop logo? The white cat is Bunny, our first beloved cat - a spirited little princess! We decided to name the shop LuckyCat because we often talk about how much we pamper our cats.
Take your time to browse my shop. You're sure to find something that you love!
Thanks for shopping,
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NOTE: You can also pay by credit/debit card through PayPal without signing up for a PayPal account. Choose the Paypal option at the checkout, submit your order and click the "Pay Now" button. Then scroll down and you will see the option to pay by credit or debit card, without having to sign up for a Paypal account.
I only send packages after your payment has cleared, so please let me know as soon as possible if you are having any problems with payment.
If an order has not been paid for three days and the buyer does not contact me for help, the order will be cancelled.
Every order is special! All of my items are sent gift wrapped in brown kraft paper and tied with a ribbon/string. You'll also find an enclosed card with care/wash instructions for the items, and the Etsy order receipt. The orders are carefully packed in padded envelopes.
I use CTT Portuguese mail services and ship worldwide using registered mail (it is faster). Unfortunately there are no shipping upgrades available.
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I always ship to a customer's Etsy-registered postal address, unless asked to do otherwise. Delivery estimates are as follows:
- to Europe, 5-8 business days
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When a package is shipped internationally, it may be subject to import taxes and customs duties, imposed by the destination country. Buyers are responsible for paying any additional costs. If you are concerned about your country's customs laws, please investigate before purchase. This may also delay your order, which is out of my control.
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Customers who wish to cancel their order must inform me within 14 days of purchase, and ship the item back to me at their own expense, within 14 days of cancellation. Once I receive the item (in original, unused condition), I will refund the cost of the item. Shipping costs are not refundable.
Please contact me if you have any complaint about your order so we can work the problem out together.
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I love customising orders, so please don't hesitate to contact me with details about your preferred fabric and colour. Then I will create a special custom listing for you to purchase and will commence working on your order after payment has been received.
Note: Turnaround time must be agreed upon with the buyer in advance. The average time is 2 to 3 days.
Custom orders are not eligible for refunds.


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9 Reasons You Wouldn't Want to Date Taylor Swift, Explained By Taylor Swift Quotes
As my grandfather says, "Everyone has to be good at something." Taylor Swift is good at a lot of things: Singing, songwriting, performing, and being commercially successful. Relationships? Errrrr, not so much.
However, Swift is really, really good at crafting songs out of her relationship experiences, and then making lots and lots of money off those songs. "Red" sold more than a million copies in its first week. It's also the only album I ever recall being able to buy with a Papa' John's pizza. She's going to gross well over $50 million in touring and endorsement income this year. And you know what? Good for her! That's the American Dream. In terms of sheer numbers, she's more successful at writing empowering songs about "never ever ever getting back together" then I'll ever be successful at, well, anything in my life.
However, that doesn't mean I think she'd make a good girlfriend. In fact, I'm pretty sure she'd be a lousy one, which is why I've never understood many a man's infatuation with Swift, the dream girl. What's the appeal here? Is it the homespun, girl next door charm? The seeming lack of putting on airs in an industry that's dominated by people who put on airs?
For starters, there's all that uncomfortable tabloid gossip. Though she will certainly never come out and say it, it sure seems like she has a history of serial-dating Hollywood A-listers just to give her new material to work with. She's never really tried to combat that public perception either, which cements the perception in my mind even further.
Swift has been on a PR blitzkrieg promoting her new album over the past few months. She's been the subject of many-a magazine and TV shows profile. Out of all those interviews, I've compiled a nine pullquotes by Taylor Swift indicating why you might not want to date Taylor Swift.
She has horribly immature taste in booze, even for a 25-year old:
"I don't drink much alcohol. If it doesn't taste like candy or sparkles, I usually don't drink it." — Esquire, October 2012
What a girl orders at the bar can be a telltale sign of maturity. Swift admits she doesn't drink alcohol that doesn't taste like "candy or sparkles," which means her drinking options start and stop with Appletinis and spiked Cherry Limeade from the brightly-colored cocktail menu at T.G.I. Fridays. "Candy or sparkles" is what someone says when they haven't developed a grown-up palate for booze, usually in college. Sure, call me an elitist douchebag, but it's a big warning flag when a girl's go-to drink of choice looks like antifreeze. You don't need a sophisticated taste to know how to compliment a dinner with a $10 bottle of cabernet or tailgate on Gameday with a cold, refreshing beer.
She goes against her word, lying that she's not going to write about you and then writing about you:
Do boyfriends ever say, "Look, whatever happens, just don't write about me"?
The only time that has ever crossed someone's mind was when we were in the process of breaking up.
And what did you tell him?
Of course I was like, "Oh, don't worry, I won't." And then I did. Look, it's not like it was written somewhere in the fine print that I write songs about my life. If we break up, I'm going to write about it. But I'm probably also going to write about when I fell in love with you. So there's an upside. — New York Times Magazine, November 2012
Big, big warning flag here. So she told a guy she wasn't going to write about him, then she went ahead a did it anyway? Et tu, Brute? Even worse, Swift doesn't seem to display a tinge of remorse for stabbing this guy in the back with a tell-all breakup song< . Instead, she gloats about the "upside" of falling in love with her because she'll write about it.
Win or lose, you're getting a song written about you. How lucky! Swift's attitude reeks of selfishness and comes across as completely ignorant of the feelings of the other person in the relationship.
She's kind of insecure about other people's taste:
"In that song, you also make fun of the ex-boyfriend who finds peace of mind "with some indie record that's much cooler than mine." Do you think there's a special circle of hell reserved for hipsters?
That all came out of this one relationship I was in. This guy was just, so, so cool. It kind of gave me a bit of a complex for this album, because he was always going on and on about this new band that was so cool because they were so underground. I have so many indie bands on my iPod. What I don't really understand is the attitude that if a band is unknown, they're good, and if they get fans, then you move on to the next band." — New York Times Magazine, November 2012.
Surprise! People have different tastes in music, just like they do food, clothes, movies, etc. The wonderful part of any intimate relationship is exploring another person's unique interests. How many people are turned on every day to a new band, DJ, or rapper simply because a love interest pressed play and the other party happened to like it? In this case, Swift pokes fun of a boyfriend's preference for an indie band with a "cool" underground following. She doesn't name names, but why even mention it? Why does it even matter? Could she not accept that her man was a fanboy of a musical act that wasn't her? Why did his enthusiasm toward the band bother her? When she tells the New York Times that it "gave me a bit of a complex for this album," it smells like a tinge of professional artistic jealousy. No sense in dating someone whose musical tastes have ossified at the age of 22.
By her own admission, she doesn't even know how to have a normal relationship:
"I don't know how to have a normal relationship because I try to act normal and love from a normal place and live a normal life, but there is sort of an abnormal magnifying glass, like telescope< lens, on everything that happens. So I don't know how to do that correctly or anything. I don't really know that much about love, it turns out." — Interview with Katie Curic, October 2012
I completely understand that the modern celebrity magnifying glass is huge, pressure-filled beast with many heads. However, it's tough to be sympathetic with Swift's cries that she "doesn't know how to have a normal relationship" after reading how she threw a guy under the bus why writing about him after agreeing that she wouldn't. It seems like she only has herself to blame for her relationship instability.
She loves the friend-zone and constantly puts the ball in the other person's court:
"Remember that people have to fall in love with you because they want to, not because you want them to. Don't chance ruining your friendship by chasing him before he's ready. You just have to wait for him to turn it into something more, if and when he wants to." — Cosmopolitan, December 2012
Taylor Swift basically gave a ringing endorsement for the friend-zone in an advice column for Cosmopolitan Magazine. She advises people wait for the guy to make the move for something more vs. transparency and being forthright. Life's too damned short for a relationship to get stuck in the DMZ emotional minefield that is the friend-zone. Rather than passing the ball to another person's court, make the move already.
She is majorly insecure about what she's wearing:
"I'm in a predicament where I can't wear a dress twice or else it's pointed out in magazines. So unfortunately I have to shop for dresses all the time. There's just something so feminine about a dress."Whether it's a summertime dress that makes me feel carefree, an evening cocktail dress that makes me feel fancy, or a vintage dress that makes me feel like a '50s housewife— which I enjoy feeling like, for some reason— I just really like dresses." — Harper's Bazaar, December 2012
I get it, I get it: Universally, almost every single girl in the planet is picky about clothes. And that's fine! But something about the whiny neediness of this quote: "I can't wear a dress twice or else it's pointed out in magazines. So unfortunately I have to shop for dresses all the time." OH THAT'S JUST TOO DAMN BAD! Talk about a first world problem.
She can't tune out the heat of her own celebrity:
"And then it gets really bad if you go through a breakup and those blogs have these polls asking, 'Who should they date next?' And you're just sitting there staring at the laptop bawling," she told the magazine. "But you can live in a normal world where a breakup is just a breakup if you don't expose yourself to what's being speculated about yourself. That's where I live now." — Harper's Bazaar, December 2012
Oh, boo hoo! It's so tough being a well-managed celebrity who makes $50 million a year! The last thing you want to hear on a date is "Ermahgerd, did you see what TMZ, US Weekly, and Perez wrote about me today?! Ermahgerd!" It'd be cool for approximately two hours, but then it'd be like, "So… Uhhh…. Let's talk about something else." No one wants to date an egomaniac. Love it or hate it, all that press — positive and negative — is a big part of what created Taylor Swift's celebrity.
Bottomline: She's high enough on the A-list that she should be able to tune out the entertainment media chit-chat. That's why you participate in some true celebrity escapism, like buying a yacht, renting a hut in the Maldives for a month, or taking a jungle-trek through Costa Rica.
She admittedly doesn't think things through, including if she's too busy for a relationship
"I don't think there's an option for me to fall in love slowly, or at medium speed. I either do or I don't," says the chart topper, who calculates that her longest relationship to date lasted six months. "I don't think it through, really, which is a good thing and a bad thing. You don't look before you leap, which is like, 'Yay, this is awesome! Let's not think twice!' And then you're like, 'We used to be flying. Now we're falling. What's happening?'" It comes with the territory when life moves as fast as it does for her, she adds. "I'm never in the same place for more than, like, three days at a time. Things can change from one minute to the next." — Parade Magazine, November 25, 2012.
Swift is one of the most successful female artists of all time; Not a lot of people are going empathize with being in her shoes. Self-awareness is important. Really important. Nothing sucks more than wishy-washiness.
In the quote above, she admits to not thinking relationships through. That's not good. If her touring and work schedule is way busy for a relationship because "'I'm never in the same place for more than, like, three days at a time," she should be forthright enough to throw in the towel and say "I'm just too damn busy for this shit."
She defines herself by relationships:
"There's a song that's the first track on the record, and it says, 'Love is a ruthless game unless you play it good and right.' That's been my whole philosophy on love this whole time anyway." — Cosmopolitian Magazine, December 2012
This is a big one, if not the biggest one. Every week the world hears about Taylor Swift's love life to the point of ad nasuem. The media is a huge culprit here, but this is also a beast of Swift's making. Is there anything that interests Taylor Swift besides boys and relationships? Anything? Movies? Books? Hiking? Real estate? Horses? Scrapbooking? Pinterest? What it would have been like if she would have gone to college? Certainly music, but you never see anything about her checking out some other artists' set or sitting in with some hot Nashville up-and-comer. Surely there's some hobby she can talk about to the mainstream media besides the men she dates.
A relationship shouldn't define a person. A person should define a person. Though a happy relationship is a pretty big chunk of the life wholeness pie, it's still just a slice. There's more to a person's entire character and personality than just people they chose to be romantically involved with. This is the ultimate reason why it'd be a drag to date Taylor Swift: Besides her career, what else would you talk about besides the relationship drama she's sculped into a big part of her public persona? Would she even express any interest in you?
So please, Taylor: Stop talking about your love life or doling out relationship advice when you admit you don't even know how to have a normal relationship. It's time to ditch the cliched love songs and work on a new swagger. And maybe, on your next album, write a song with a story that's a little substantive than just girl-meets-boy-girl-dumps-boy. Good songwriting doesn't have to be about an emotion; It should invoke an emotion. Maybe try writing a song about outlaws or pirates or politics or about how the times they are a-changin'. Something that has an actual story besides some melodramatic fluff. If that doesn't work, just write songs about how awesome it is to be a rich celebrity.
After all, Middle America needs a new Kanye West.


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Tracey Emin's father is often the focus of her work, so the very least the British artist could do was buy her old man a plane ticket to Sydney to attend her first Australian exhibition.
Emin is best-known for two works: Everyone I Have Ever Slept With 1963-95, a small tent embroidered with more than 100 names (family, friends and sexual partners); and My Bed, an unmade bed surrounded by cigarette butts, used condoms and everyday mess.
The latter was shortlisted for the prestigious Turner Prize in 1999. Both were purchased by Charles Saatchi, Britain's biggest buyer of contemporary art.
Emin's outspoken persona and confessional work have made her one of Britain's most influential figures, both lauded and derided by the press and art critics.
In Sydney for her first Australian exhibition - which opened yesterday at the Art Gallery of NSW - Emin, 39, has been joined by 82-year-old Enver.
Her inspiration often comes from memories and stories about her family, with her Turkish-Cypriot father a frequent presence. I Love You Daddy, a nostalgic Super-8 film, shows Mr Emin at the beach, and she created a small corrugated-iron-roofed hut based on his idea of heaven.
Emin has also featured the "hilarious, so useless" trestle tables he built for his daughter's studio and a five-page fax he sent her, documenting his alcoholism.
"It's 'cause he's my dad, isn't he," she said of his inclusion.
Mr Emin is fast becoming a star in his own right, appearing in the fashion pages of the Guardian and Vogue, while top fashion designers have expressed interest in his modelling talents.
"Her work, the emotion, it comes from her childhood," he said of his daughter. "And she has transformed that life into such incredible feeling."
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1 Talented two-year-old Impatient Star, a son on Victoria Derby winner Arena, is bred to be better over longer than today's 1100 metres. However, his class enabled him to prevail over 1000m at Warwick Farm last time out and this race is no harder. While Impatient Star rises two kilograms on his latest win, he again looks to have a class edge and expect him to be charging to the line. Rubinda debuted with a solid third to Impatient Star at Warwick Farm when he hit the line well after blowing the start. From a good gate today, Rubinda is worth thought with a better getaway. Witches Hat scored a good win at Canberra at his first start before having no luck when resuming from a spell at Canterbury.
IMPATIENT STAR 1, Rubinda 2, Witches Hat 3.
2 The Chris Waller-trained Double Dare slipped over in the race-day stalls pre-race at Warwick Farm last time out and had a tight passage in the straight before running third to Bromide. Double Dare failed two runs back on a wet track but his previous form was solid without winning. Spirit Of Tara scored a solid last-start win when second-up from a spell against the older horses but he has a huge weight to contend with this time. Mushroom doesn't win often but could be placed.
DOUBLE DARE 1, Mushroom 2, Spirit Of Tara 3.
3 Wasimah is a well-above average mare racing in top form since resuming from a spell. A first-up winner at this track, Wasimah has earned her topweight in today's race on the strength of three wins and four placings from only nine starts. Wasimah is an on-pace runner and will give her rivals in this plenty to chase. Romare is a quality mare at best with a solid first-up record, while Penny Opera hasn't won for a while but could figure in the placings.
WASIMAH 1, Romare 2, Penny Opera 3.
4 So Determined is third-up from a spell today and should be at his peak to bounce back into the winner's circle. Not disgraced in his first two runs back from the break, So Determined has drawn the inside barrier today, which should enable him to enjoy a cosy run behind the speed. So Determined has a strong finishing burst when on song and gets his chance here. Zedaction has been thereabouts of late without winning but looms as a winning hope, while Ashkabar is racing well and warrants respect.
SO DETERMINED 1, Zedaction 2, Ashkabar 3.
5 Promising fillies Nice Surprise and Stylish Bow have solid form around them and are set to fight out this race. Nice Surprise, impressive when resuming at Canterbury, where she scored following a wide run, then finished a solid third here to Rich Megadale at the Easter carnival. This is an easier task and she has drawn ideally. Stylish Bow has hit the line powerfully to score at each of her two starts, at Kembla Grange and Warwick Farm, and looks the main danger, despite rising in grade. Beatitude is resuming but could sneak into the placings.
NICE SURPRISE 1, Stylish Bow 2, Beatitude 3.
6 First-up performer Grandazz has a solid winning record and can return to racing with another success today. An adaptable galloper, Grandazz can settle in a striking position from his good barrier and, with the limit weight, he looms as the value runner. Classy sprinter Fouardee is also resuming but warrants plenty of respect, as does Britt's Best, a first-up winner last month at Rosehill, and Saxon.
GRANDAZZ 1, Fouardee 2, Britt's Best 3.
7 Restless Wind has scored strong wins at Canterbury either side of a failure in the Tulloch Stakes in which he was trapped wide. From an ideal barrier today, Restless Wind will be positioned to advantage, giving him the edge over main rivals Valadez, which is working his way back to form, and Old Mystique, which is suited by this distance.
RESTLESS WIND 1, Valadez 2, Old Mystique 3.
8 Former Hong Kong galloper Xlerate has had two runs in Sydney since joining the Gerald Ryan stable and is working his way to peak form. A son of Zabeel, Xlerate hit the line powerfully over 1400m at Rosehill last Saturday to finish fourth when coming from last, and today's 1600m is in his favour. Inuit is resuming from a spell but normally races well fresh, while Square One has been freshened up since failing at Rosehill last month.
XLERATE 1, Inuit 2, Square One 3.
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COBE Graduate Faculty Directory, Fall 2012 (updated August 31, 2012)
Brubaker, Kenneth email@example.com
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
Dr. Ken Brubaker, originally from Buffalo, New York, joined Ashland University in 2003 as a Graduate Assistant and adjunct instructor for the sport sciences department. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Canisius College, a M.Ed. in sport education from Ashland University, and an Ed.D. in Leadership Studies at Ashland University. While he was a student in the M.Ed. program, Ken was recognized as Major of the Year in Sport Education. Dr. Brubaker is currently an Assistant Professor of Sport Management.
Bryant, Charles (Chuck)
Professional Instructor of Finance
Professor Chuck Bryant received his Masters of Business Administration degree at Ashland University, with primary study in Finance and International Business. Upon graduating, he received the inaugural MBA Hall of Fame Award. His areas of expertise include corporate finance, strategic planning, and corporate valuation. Chuck has written several academic research articles and been a presenter at multiple international conferences. Prior to joining Ashland University, Chuck spent 15 years in the industry working and consulting with world leading corporations. His areas of expertise include corporate finance, strategic planning, and corporate valuation. He is on track to complete his doctoral work in Finance at Cleveland State University in 2013.
Colburn, Michael email@example.com
Assistant Professor of Management
Dr. Michael Colburn, Assistant Professor of Management, joined Ashland University in 2006. He earned a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, a Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering and a Ph.D. in Adult Education, all from the Ohio State University. Dr. Colburn teaches strategic management and operations management at the undergraduate level and teaches organization development and operations management in Ashland's MBA program. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Citation by the College of Engineering of the Ohio State University in 2004.
Fox, Daniel email@example.com
Chair of Marketing/ Hospitality Management Department, Associate Professor of Marketing
Dr. Dan Fox currently serves as the Chair of the Marketing/ Hospitality Management Department. Dr. Fox is an Associate Professor, teaching both undergraduate and graduate business courses. He is an Ohio Licensed Attorney and Certified Public Accountant. Dr. Fox joined the University in 2004 and has served in various positions including Associate Dean and Director of Entrepreneurship for the Dauch College of Business and Economics. Dan received the degree of Jurist Doctor from the Ohio Northern School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting and political science from Ohio Northern University. Prior to joining Ashland University, he consulted for the world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, in Saudi Arabia. Dr. Fox also worked for the "Big Eight" accounting firm of Coopers & Lybrand and the law firm of Emens, Hurd, Kegler & Ritter, where he practiced business and tax law. Dr. Fox founded and operated a manufacturing company and continues to consult with startup and entrepreneurial companies providing legal, accounting, and operational advice.
Harpool, Jack email@example.com
Professional Instructor of Management
Dr. Jack D. Harpool, Professional Instructor of Management, joined the Ashland University in 2008. He is an accomplished author in the area of Information Systems and Design, having written numerous college level textbooks used nationally and internationally. He has served as a consultant both to the Federal Government and to commercial business. He has worked as a Plans and Operations Information Technology Consultant to the Pentagon, working for the Undersecretary of the US Army, Department of Defense. As a Senior Project Manager to a Fortune 500 company, Jack was responsible for implementing Hospital and Long Term Care Management Information Systems. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and is lead professor for the MBA Project Management Specialization.
Hashemi, Ali
Assistant Professor of Economics
Dr. Ali Hashemi joined Ashland University in 2012. He earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Isfahan University of Technology, a M.A. in Information Technology Management from Allame Tabatabaei University, and both a M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from Virginia Polytechnic University. His research interests include economic development, health economics, and Middle East economics.
Jacobs, Raymond firstname.lastname@example.com
Associate Dean, Chair of the MBA Program, Professor of Management
Dr. Raymond Jacobs, Associate Dean, Chair of the MBA program, and Professor of Management, joined the Ashland University faculty in 1990. Dr. Jacobs is currently Assessment Coordinator for the college. He has published articles in several journals, including Management Science, Decision Sciences, and Production and Operations Management, and has made numerous presentations at national and regional conferences. He teaches the Operations Management core course. Earlier in his career, Ray worked for the Burroughs Corporation as a Territory Manager, Business Management Systems. Dr. Jacobs received a M.S. in Operations Research and Systems Analysis and a Ph.D. in Business Administration, in the area of Operations Management, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics/Computer Science from the College of William and Mary.
Kalamas, Joan email@example.com
Professional Instructor of Management
Joan Berry Kalamas, SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), joined the Ashland University faculty in 2009 as a Professional Instructor of Management. She teaches all courses in the MBA Human Resource (HR) Management specialization. Joan also teaches several undergraduate management courses and serves as faculty advisor to the HR student chapter. She has spent 25 years serving as a senior Human Resources professional in the childcare, long term care, telecommunications, educational, and non-profit arenas. Joan received her Bachelor's degree from Ashland University in Education and her Master's degree from The Ohio State University in Professional Development and Adult Education. She is the founder and owner of her own HR consulting company and is the past Director for the Ohio SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) State Council.
Kaltenbaugh, Lance
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
Dr. Lance Kaltenbaugh, assistant professor of Sport Management, joined Ashland University in 2000. His areas of expertise include campus recreation and therapeutic recreation. He received the Academic Mentor Award in 2006 and has been nominated as the Outstanding Male Faculty Member in 2007. Dr. Kaltenbaugh serves as the internship coordinator for the sport management major. Lance has a bachelor of education and master of education degrees in therapeutic recreation and recreation management from The University of Toledo and a Ed.D. in educational leadership from The University of Akron.
Kaskey, Victoria email@example.com
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Dr. Victoria Kaskey, Assistant Professor of Accounting, joined Ashland University in 2008. Dr. Kaskey received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Baldwin-Wallace College, a Master of Business Administration from Cleveland State University, and a Ph.D. in Organizational Management from Capella University. She is a certified public accountant and certified fraud examiner with specializations in managerial accounting, fraud examinations, and auditing.
Li, Bo
Professional Instructor of Supply Chain Management
Bo Li joined the Ashland University faculty in 2012. He received a B.S. from the South China University of Technology and a M.S. from the University of Toledo, and anticipates completing both his M.B.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Toledo in 2012. He is Certified in Production and Inventory Management by APICS, and completed the Future Supply Chain Leader training program through APICS. He worked as a supply chain coordinator and purchasing assistant for Libbey Glass
Lifer, David email@example.com
Professor of Information Systems
Dr. David Lifer, Professor of Information Systems, joined the Ashland University faculty in 1983. He holds degrees from Ashland University (B.S. and MBA) and The Ohio State University (A.A.S and Ph.D.) Dr. Liferês teaching and research interests are in the areas of technologically mediated social networks, online learning environments, and curriculum development.
Margot, Gary email@example.com
Professor of Information Systems
Dr. Gary Margot, Professor of Information Systems, joined the Ashland University faculty in 1984. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in CIS from Ohio State University, his Master's Degree in Business from Central Michigan University, and his Ph.D. from Ohio State University. His areas of teaching include Information Technology, Systems Analysis, and the MBA Management of Information Systems course.
Milton, Paul email@example.com
Chair of Sport Management Department, Associate Professor of Sport Management
Dr. Paul Milton joined Ashland University in 2006. He received a B.A. from the University of California, Davis; an M.A., from Michigan State University; and a Ph.D. from Kent State University. Paul served as Director, Dept. of Recreational Services at Kent State University for fifteen years. He is a frequent presenter at national conferences, and has published papers in a variety of academic journals. Dr. Milton also has been the editor of the Recreational Sports Journal since 2005.
Nadler, Mark email@example.com
Chair of Economics/ Finance, Associate Professor of Economics
Dr. Mark A. Nadler is the A.L. Garber Family Chair in Economics and Chair of the Department of Economics and Finance in the Dauch College of Business and Economics at Ashland University. He has an undergraduate degree in accounting and a Ph.D. in economics. Dr. Nadler has many publications in the area of economic and financial education and is a monthly columnist for Employee Benefit News where he writes on 401(k) issues and investment education. Dr. Nadler teaches undergraduate theory courses and managerial economics at the MBA level.
Neslund, Kristofer
Associate Professor of Accounting
Dr. Kris Neslund, Associate Professor of Accounting, joined Ashland University in 2011. He earned a BSBA from Bowling Green State University, a J.D. from Lewis & Clark College, a Master of Laws in Taxation from New York University, and a DBA in Decision Science and Economics from Kent State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), in Ohio. He has numerous publications and presentations related to tax laws and accounting issues, and was a Partner in a law firm in Salem, Oregon for eight years.
Parsons, Jennifer firstname.lastname@example.com
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
Dr. Jennifer Parsons, Assistant Professor of Sport Sciences, joined the Ashland University faculty in 2009. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wittenberg University, double majoring in Biology and Physical Education; a Master of Science degree from Arizona State University, with a specialization in Exercise Science, Wellness, and Health Promotion; and an Ed.D. in Leadership Studies from Ashland University. Prior to holding a faculty position, she spent seven years at Ashland University as the Assistant Volleyball Coach.
Parsons, Kristine firstname.lastname@example.com
Chair of Accounting/ Information Systems Department, Associate Professor of Accounting
Dr. Kristine Parsons is an Associate Professor of Accounting and Chair of the Department of Accounting and IS in the Dauch College of Business and Economics. She holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from Kent State University. Dr. Parsonsê current research interests include Curriculum Development, Improving Online Learning, and Social Networking. She serves on the Board of Regents for the Institute of Certified Management Accountants and has held various leadership positions with the Institute of Management Accountants. She serves as the faculty advisor for the student IMA Accounting Club
Paugh, Ron
Associate Professor of Marketing
Dr. Ronald Paugh, Associate Professor of Marketing, joined the Ashland University faculty in 1986. His areas of expertise include marketing management, services marketing, and advertising and promotion strategy. Ron earned his Ph.D. in Mass Media and Marketing from Michigan State University, his Master of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Akron, and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Akron. He has been an annual paper presenter at the Marketing Management Association conference for over fifteen years.
Piper, Beverly firstname.lastname@example.com
Associate Professor of Accounting
Beverly J. Piper, Associate Professor of Accounting and IS, joined Ashland University in 1979. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with an active license to practice accounting from the State of Ohio. In addition, she holds a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certificate which indicates achievement of proficiency in cost and managerial accounting, finance, economics, information systems, and business policy. She teaches financial accounting, managerial accounting, and cost management, and has taught the MBA Foundations course in Accounting. She earned her Master's of Science in Accounting from the University of Toledo and her Bachelor's of Science in Education from Bowling Green State University.
Pittenger, Khushwant email@example.com
Professor of Management
Dr. Khush Pittenger, Professor of Management, joined Ashland University in 1987. She earned her B.A. (honors) and Post Graduate Diploma in International Trade from Punjab University India ; MBA (Management) from Miami University, and Ph.D. in Business Administration from University of Cincinnati. In the past she has served as Faculty Senate President and Interim Dean of College of Business and Economics. She has served on numerous committees and consulted with area companies on issues related to management. She has presented over two dozen papers at regional, national and international conferences and has published articles in refereed journals and local newspapers. Her case on leadership annually sells over 1,000 copies internationally. She was a Fulbright Scholar in 2012.
Pool, Steven firstname.lastname@example.com
Chair of Management/ International Business/ Entrepreneurship/ Supply Chain Management Department, Professor of Management
Dr. Steve Pool, Professor of Management and Chair of the Management/International Business/Entrepreneurship/Supply Chain Management Department, joined Ashland University in 1986. He teaches in the graduate and undergraduate programs, specializing in Strategic Planning, Labor Relations, and Organizational Behavior studies. He has published numerous articles in management journals. His consulting firm, SWP Management Consulting, LLC, has worked with both manufacturing and service industries in Ohio. He has a Bachelor of Science and Masters of Business Administrations from Ashland College. He received his Ph. D. in education from The University of Akron.
Rogers, Robert
Professor of Economics
Dr. Bob Rogers, Associate Professor of Economics, has been a faculty member at Ashland University since 1993. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from The George Washington University, his M.A. in Economics from the University of Maine and his B.A. in History from Colby College. He has published papers in numerous academic journals, and is a regular presenter at conferences. His book, An Economic History of the American Steel Industry, was published in 2009.
Rumker, Terry email@example.com
Assistant Professor of Finance
Terry Rumker, Assistant Professor of Finance, joined the faculty in 1989. He is a CFPÂ (Certified Financial Planner) and earned a Masters of Business Administration from Ashland University. Teaching areas include personal finance, investments, and corporate finance. In addition, he is a partner and sole proprietor of two companies that work with organizations nationally in the area of financial literacy and life skills. He is a co-author of two books as well as a developer of interactive financial and life skills software. Prior to joining the university faculty, he worked for Fidelity Investments and was a general manager for Bob Evans restaurants.
Russell, Jeffrey firstname.lastname@example.com
Dean, Assistant Professor of Economics
Dr. Jeff Russell joined Ashland University's Dauch College of Business and Economics faculty in 2000. He accepted the position of Dean of the Dauch College in 2010. Dr. Russell has taught courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Game Theory, and Money and Banking. Research interests include teaching with simulations, Game Theory and Behavioral Economics, as well as economic development in areas with a manufacturing tradition. Dr. Russell grew up in Northern California and earned a BS degree in Economics and International Relations from the University of California, Davis. A college course in tractor driving helped him obtain his first post-college job as a tour guide at Rodaleês Organic Farm in Allentown, PA. Dr. Russell returned to Northwesternês Kellogg Graduate School of Management to earn an MBA with concentrations in Finance and Accounting. He then worked for twelve years in commercial banking for a variety of banks in Chicago, Sacramento, and South Bend, Indiana, prior to returning to school in 1995 to pursue his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Oregon.
Savage, Constance
Associate Professor of Management
Dr. Constance Savage, Associate Professor of Management, joined Ashland University in 2001. Her areas of expertise include organizational development, organizational behavior, management and leadership development which she teaches at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. She currently holds the Burton D. Morgan Chair of Free Enterprise. Dr. Savage has a B.A. in Philosophy from Ursuline College, a Masterês degree in Counseling from the University of Colorado, and earned her doctorate in Organizational Behavior at Case Western Reserve Universityês Weatherhead School of Management.
Schloemer, Paul
Professor of Accounting
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Dr. Sivakumar Venkataramany joined Ashland University in 1999. He received his MBA, MS and Ph.D. from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida. His teaching specializations involve courses in international business, international finance and emerging markets. Sivakumarês research focuses on foreign direct investment in developing economies, international banking and micro-finance. He received an Ashland University Mentor award in 2005. He is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences, and has numerous publications in international business journals.
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Exclusive: Dominique Reighard talks 'America's Next Top Model' (Pt. 2)
By Elizabeth Kwiatkowski, 11/22/2011
Dominique Reighard
became the tenth girl eliminated from
America's Next Top Model
all-stars edition's tenth episode during Wednesday night's broadcast on The CW.
On Thursday, the 27-year-old who previously appeared on Top Model's tenth season, talked to Reality TV World about her
America's Next Top Model
experience -- including who she believed may "take the title," why she thought the all-stars edition had a fierce Top 5 and whether she plans to actively pursue a music career ontop of her modeling goals.
Below is the second half of our exclusive interview with Dominique.
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Reality TV World: [Lauren Kirkpatrick] came to your defense when you told [Angelea Preston] during the "judge your peers" exercise with [Miss J. Alexander] that she deserved to win the competition least of all the girls because she had a confidence issue and it showed in her modeling performance. Why was it so clear to mostly everyone in the house that she didn't really believe in herself, especially since she strongly argued the accusation aloud?
Dominique Reighard
I don't know what's going on with Angelea. I know how I felt and how I feel about her and I know that at the end of the day, my message was very clear in [Wednesday] night's episode. It was very clear. It came from a loving place. How she took it -- I can't control that. I can only focus my energy on what I can control and it's the way I carry myself. It's my actions and I live by example.
Reality TV World: When you girls had to rank each other on who deserved to win the competition all the way down to who had the least modeling potential, [Allison Harvard] was ranked as having the least potential, while Laura got ranked the highest. Do you think that list was accurate or would you agree with [
Lisa D'Amato
's] statement during the episode when she said the girls basically put the most threatening competition at the bottom of the list to make themselves look better?
Dominique Reighard
You know, I can't quite figure out how that happened. (Laughs) It went by so fast! We answered some questions and how that went down -- Allison contributed to that because Allison had said before that she really cares about doing her art and wants to be successful in her art career. So, I don't know if that had any effect on it, but the judges are living for Allison.
They think she's amazing and I hate to say it, but I'm watching the show and I'm like, "Yay, Alli cat!" (Laughs) I'm loving watching her too. She is different and she is beautiful and exotic and so unique. Who knows, she may take the title. (Laughs)
Reality TV World: So it sounds like you thought Allison might have been your biggest competition, right?
Dominique Reighard
If you look at the Top 5 -- me, Lisa, Angelea, Laura, and Allison -- we're all polar opposites of each other. So really, how do you compare? You can't. I think at the end of the day, I think Angelea said it best [Wednesday] night, we are our only competition. At this point in the competition, the only thing that could hold any of us back from winning, is ourselves.
Sometimes, that's just the way the cookie crumbles -- not everybody can win. I think every girl is really talented and has the opportunity to win this competition and has the ability to do it. My feedback for Angelea wasn't to say that she wasn't an all-star and she didn't deserve to be here, it was just something that she needed to work on and improve with herself, because I really care -- while Laura cares too.
At the end of the day, I'm curious to see who is going to take the title. Let me just say, I will be tweeting live @DominiqueANTM, so I want all my fans to follow me on Twitter. I don't know what's going to happen in the next episode, but the shock factor in the last episode -- I loved it. (Laughs) I know I got eliminated, but nobody saw it coming, so it was fun to watch.
Reality TV World: Do you think you might have done a little bit better in the photo shoot had you modeled a different Olympic sport? Did you feel like posing with the javelin was very difficult? Because viewers thought it at least looked pretty heavy.
Dominique Reighard
Yeah, it was extremely heavy, but no. I rocked that photo shoot, girlfriend. You know, I think what happened, happened. I don't live in the past and that's over with. That chapter's done, but I will say this, I think I did give 100% percent to that photo shoot and I plan on working with [Nigel Barker] again in the near future. So there's irony in that.
Nigel is an amazing photographer. I think I've grown so much since shooting with Nigel on Cycle 10 and I loved my picture [Wednesday night] and the javelin was very difficult, but I'm a model. There's always going to be some element in a photo shoot that's going to be difficult, and if it's not difficult, then you're not doing the right thing.
Tyra says, "If it hurts, then you know you're doing the right thing." If you're holding a pose and it's a difficult pose to hold, then that picture is going to be fierce. (Laughs)
Reality TV World: How tough has it been for you to balance a modeling career with being a mom? Were you an active model before coming on
Top Model's
all-stars? Because I would assume you would need to travel often and such.
Dominique Reighard
You know, before the all-stars cycle, I did some maternity modeling and I was working while I was pregnant. I have a very strong support system at home. My husband is amazing and is very supportive. My kids are very supportive -- my family -- they've all been very, very supportive. I have a team of people -- a PR team, management -- everybody has been so supportive.
I think it's all about the team and I have a very strong team. I'm very motivated and it is a challenge, but it's a blessing too. I think it's what keeps me grounded and focused. It helps keep things in proper perspective and that's all I can say about that.
Reality TV World: We talked a little bit earlier about how you have a music video out right now. Do you want to actively pursue a music career first and foremost at this point or would you consider it just a side job to your modeling?
Dominique Reighard
You know, right now, I am working on my album. There's many layers to Dominique -- here I go in third person, right? But yeah, there's many layers to me and my fans are going to see that. I like the shock factor. [Wednesday] night was a great shock factor. Fans didn't see it coming. "I'm On Top of the World" -- my music video that's out right now -- was shot by Derek Blake.
They didn't see that coming, and the next video, they're going to be shocked by that too and I like that. I want to keep my fans guessing and I want to see them -- I never want to be stuck or stagnant. I want to keep growing and evolving as a woman and into my career.
I think the fact that they're not sure what's going to come next for me is a good thing, and right now, I'm working on an album. I have a music video that's coming out soon. It's called "Main Chick" and I have a pretty well known rapper on it. Her name is Diamond. I'll be in Atlanta at the end of the month for a premiere party for that music video, which I'm very excited about.
I also plan on traveling internationally with my music and seeing fans -- all my fans all around the world. I really want to go out there and see them and touch them and thank them for all their support that they've given me, because I'm telling you, my fans from overseas and here, my Twitter, my email, and my Facebook have been blowing up like crazy ever since I got eliminated. (Laughs)
My phone is still vibrating right now from messages. (Laughs) It's crazy but I'm blessed. I'm going to take that and run with it, you know?
Tyra gave us this platform for millions of people to know who we are and I've traveled a lot in the states and have done a lot of appearances here, but I plan on going overseas and pursuing my music career as well as dabbling in acting too. I love to act. My mother told me that since I was a little girl, I was an actress. So, I also plan on pursuing acting as well.
Reality TV World: When I talked to previously eliminated contestants this season, a lot of the girls told me they weren't very happy with how executives pitched the show to them because they thought it ended up being something totally different. Some people thought the show was going to be focused on branding but then turned into the same modeling competition as their prior seasons. What are your general thoughts about that? Did the show end up being exactly what you had expected it to be?
Dominique Reighard
Yeah, for me, yeah. It was a very positive experience, you know? I got to meet some amazing people, some amazing photographers, celebrities, the cast -- they were amazing -- and production, they were amazing. For the most part, I had a good experience, and so, that's my experience. I grew a lot even just on this past cycle.
I got an opportunity to write and to produce my own music and star in my own music video. And because of that, look, I have a music video that's out right now "I'm On Top of the World." Before I did that on the show, I was scared and fearful of singing in front of people and Tyra gave me an opportunity to challenge myself -- to challenge that fear and push past that.
And now, I'm producing and pursuing a music career, so for me, I've taken this show and I've taken everything and I've made it work for me. I think that embodies my brand as a survivor.
I'm going to keep going. I had a positive experience. I grew a lot and I feel like the show regardless of editing or anything, it's still the essence of who you are -- whether it's chopped up or whatever. It's still the essence of who you are and I own everything I do, so that's what I can say for myself.
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I went because: We went as volunteers to help the park build a suspension bridge on a very popular hiking trail.
Don't miss: The boat tour across Lago Grey to see Grey Glacier.
Don't bother: Forget bringing any dry fruit with you for a hiking snack. It will be confiscated at the airport.
Coolest souvenir: Lots of photos to relive the memories: fabulous glaciers, stunning mountain peaks, condors soaring, guanacos, orchids.
Worth a splurge: A Pisco sour.
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Nov. 28, 2006 - Local authorities launched a search for two elderly Paris women who phoned emergency dispatchers at 2:30 this morning after becoming hopelessly lost in Hopkins County while attempting to make it home from Lufkin.
The pair was eventually found shortly before 6 o'clock this morning in their car near the number six tee box at Sulphur Springs Country Club.
The woman driving the car called for help after she pulled to the edge of a steep embankment and thought she was stuck when the car wouldn't move forward. It's a good thing the vehicle didn't go any further, as it was only about 20 feet from the water, deputies said.
The driver told dispatchers she was lost and believed they were near what appeared to be a lake on a dirt road. She thought they were somewhere off State Highway 19 and U.S. Highway 67.
Dispatchers and deputies continued to talk to the women throughout the night, trying to obtain enough information to determine where they were.
She told one deputy that she could see what looked to be a flashing tower light southwest of their location. Authorities began searching near the airport, thinking she might be seeing that tower. They later learned that it was another type of tower with a different colored light.
At different times, officers searched Business 67 west of Sulphur Springs, around Weaver and Brinker, and south of Sulphur Springs, as well as the area around the country club.
At one point, the car battery died, and their cell phone went dead, as well. When the woman's cell phone charged enough to call out, she again contacted dispatchers.
ne deputy borrowed his father's golf cart and began searching the greens at Sulphur Springs Country Club. Another deputy, knowing the woman's phone had little juice left and at a loss for another solution, turned on the lights and sirens of his patrol vehicle to see if the woman could see or hear it.
She did. The deputy on the golf cart headed to the greens near the dam at the country club, and located the pair at the edge of the steep embankment about 20 feet from the water.
The officers determined the car was not stuck, put it in neutral and let it roll backward then boosted it off and had it driven to the club.
Emergency Medical Services personnel checked the pair out and found them to be in good health, if a bit tired. The son of one of the women was called to pick up the exhausted pair so they didn't have to drive home to Paris.
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