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IF there is to be a turning point in Worcester City's fortunes this season, defeat at Bradford Park Avenue might just have been it.
Should the Blue and Whites go on to avoid relegation from Skrill North, they may well look back to that horror show as the moment things had to change.
For so crushing was the 6-1 defeat in Yorkshire that it has led to three new players arriving in the space of two days this week ahead of Saturday's trip to Histon.
Had Worcester gone down, say, 2-1 at the Horsfall Stadium, or even picked up a point had Ethan Moore struck with the score at 1-1, it might have papered over the cracks.
A false sense of security that the team would rally and shake themselves out of their slumber might have prevailed. Until the next defeat.
For the first time publicly, Heeley was critical of his team's character after the Bradford loss, saying he felt "embarrassed" by the performance.
While few would have predicted such a drubbing, the Worcester boss went on to cite matches against Oxford City and Gloucester when he felt his players had "gone under".
So, for him, last Saturday was the straw that broke the camel's back and this week he has acted before it is too late to salvage the situation.
Going down isn't really an option as far as the future of the club is concerned and there is still time to drag themselves to safety.
The board must know this and, despite meagre resources, might have to come up with some short-term cash to protect the long-term goal.
Utility player Aaron Brown, striker Kristian Ramsey-Dickson and centre-half Jamie Grimes, the latter on loan from Kidderminster Harriers, have all signed.
More could follow although players may have to leave in order to balance the books.
Should that trio, as expected, make their debuts at Histon, it will take the number of players used by City this season to 38.
That is a sizeable figure, even for a non-league side, and does not include several others who have been registered without playing, such as keeper Sam Hawker.
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So he won't get the felony charge and won't do jail time.Former Indiana Pacers player Stephen Jackson has agreed to admit to his role in a melee outside a Westside strip club under a plea bargain that will allow him to avoid time behind bars.
Jackson, 29, who now plays for the Golden State Warriors, is scheduled to plead guilty and be sentenced at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Marion Superior Court. According to a plea agreement filed in court, he will admit the most serious charge, felony criminal recklessness, for firing his gun into the air before and after another participant hit Jackson with his car.
If the judge accepts his guilty plea, Jackson will receive 100 hours of community service at Christamore House and pay a $5,000 fine. A one-year jail sentence will be fully suspended, and prosecutors have agreed to convert the Class D felony into a misdemeanor conviction, since it is Jackson's first felony.
Seems pretty likely that he was going to lose the recklessness case anyway for firing the gun in the air inside city limits.
This would seem to be just about the end of Jackson's tie to Indy, though I'm sure someone will replay brawl footage to go along with the MI judge's ruling on Jackson breaking his probabtion (for the brawl) 1 day shy of it ending the first time.
Looks like Indy wouldn't be able to get out of his deal because of this (I assume). Hard to say what that would have done to his Indy status (with fans, as trade bait), but I have to assume that pulling jail time off the table improves his overall tradability in the league.
Anyway, so much for the charges about him starting the fight or beating people up.
I just hope the DNA results for the ham and cheese sandwich bag get in so we can find out who's been eating the mayor's 3 pm snack. It's only tax-payer's money, and there's no other way to crack the case.

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Remember recently there were rumors that Fergie was pregnant, but then her mother denied them on the Ryan Seacrest radio show? Well it kind of looks like those rumors were true. Fergie and Josh were spotted last night in LA. The singer is known for her washboard stomach—which seems to have been replaced by a bump with a noticeably protruding belly button. Could be a bad angle, but I guess we'll find out soon.
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Little Jenny is preparing herself to enter adulthood in the "Gossip Girl" episode titled "The Sixteen Year Old Virgin". Despite being grounded, Jenny continues to see Damien (guest star Kevin Zeggers) who tells Jenny that he wants to have sex with her.
The clip which has just been released as a sneak peek, gives out the scene where Serena gives some advice to the teen. "Jenny, the thing about virginity is you'd never get it back," Serena says before recalling her own experience and crediting Patrick Swayze on "Dirty Dancing".
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Lotus is providing its exclusive unique course programmes which are updating from time to time. The new courses are as follow:Read More
This field of course programme at Lotus is including(a)Fundamental Courses such as Perspective, Understanding Colours, Visual Literacy, etc;(b)Drawing Courses such as Charcoal Drawing, Soft and Oil Pastel, Pencil, Water Colour, etc.;and(c)Painting Courses such as Classical, Abstract, Impressionism, Cubism, etc.
This field of course programme at Lotus is including(a)Interior Design and Decoration (Residential,Commercial,Restaurant and Coffee Shop);b)Graphic Design (Advertising, Branding,Publishing)and (c)Photography courses(Basic,Portrait, Fashion,Studio).
This field of course programme at Lotus is including soft skills courses to cover all aspects of Personal Development at work and life. The current holistic courses at Lotus is includes Holistic Wellbeing, Holistic Art Therapy and Holistic Personal Development
The arts have always served as the vessel through which creativity flows, where imagination is given birth, where visions are brought to life, where the impossible is made possible. It is the expression of human imagination, given physical form through various channels such as photography, painting, drawing, and music. Throughout the years, schools of higher learning have expanded the horizons of the arts through further study. However, while the fields evolve in sophistication, the fundamentals remain the same.
Lotus Education Institute FZ-LLC aims to grow the talents and skills of people have a fascination for the arts by strengthening their understanding of their chosen craft through in-depth art classes in Dubai.
As one of the best art schools in the country, we believe that growth in your chosen craft is driven by exploration and discovery. One can only get better through endless hours of practice and application. With each art class, we at Lotus aim to provide artists with a platform to learn more efficiently through proper guidance in their chosen art. Dubai students who want to expand their own understanding of their craft can come to our institute and hone their skills through specially curated classes designed to gently guide learners to a world of knowledge and discovery.
Whether you are interested in personal development training, graphic design, photography, or painting, our school will be readily available to enrich you with new knowledge and skills.
Unlike other schools, our art courses have been developed to help students learn more in every art class through highly intensive and comprehensive curricula. Our courses are tiered according to depth and sophistication, allowing learners to acclimatise properly to every stage of learning. Every class is presided by an experienced instructor, ensuring that our arts and crafts classes are always geared towards helping learners achieve a higher level of understanding their art. Dubai students can freely choose the courses that best fit their comprehension and skill level.
Lotus Fundamentals of Art program was developed to include all popular art techniques and is recognized as one of the extensive Art study programs.
Lotus drawing course will take you to where you want to go, still life, landscape or portrait. Lotus offers basic to intermediate and advanced level student with the opportunity to fully explore the range of possibilities of expressions in drawing.
Lotus Educational Institute of Dubai offers workshops and Painting Courses in Dubai including different schools of Classical Painting, Abstract Painting, Impressionism Painting, Cubism Painting, Creative Painting and so on.
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Lotus Graphic Design Course is focused on modernism and innovation. Lotus Graphic Design Courses Dubai will help you to make careers with e-learning, advertising agencies and website design companies; also its the fastest and high quality programe to prepare you for designing your own brand or small business.
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So I did.
This is the third cake I've done for the annual fundraiser.
And wasn't without its issues, but I was (relatively) pleased with it.
A bank bought it for a few hundred dollars, then donated it back to be auctioned again. I think it brought in five or six hundred dollars, total, but I wasn't paying attention.
I'm so glad. I really stressed out over this one.
I'll have pictures soon of our Easter celebrations and Christian's birthday party... Happy Easter! He is risen!


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Goodwill president, CEO to speak at
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Nancy McClenaghan of Goodwill Industries will discuss "85 Years of Making a Difference" at Chamber's Feb. 20 luncheon meeting.
McClenaghan has been the president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Akron since July 2003.
She earned a master's of taxation degree from the University of Akron and a bachelor's of business administration degree from Ohio University.
Prior to working for Goodwill Industries, she worked for Touche Ross & Co. and retired from Dominion Resources. She has a son in college and she and her husband reside in Akron.
The meeting, at the Tallmadge Community Center, 80 Community Road, begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon. The cost is $12 per person, payable at the door.
Reservations are required. Make them by calling 330-633-5417 or email email@example.com.
Welcome new
The Salerno Law Firm, Mark Salerno
Circle City Electric LLC, David Oliva
Gene Stalnaker
Avon Products, Peggy Pugh
Old Carolina Barbecue Co., Roberta Klienman DeBarr
United Way of Summit County, Chris McKnight
For additional details, visit www.tallmadge-chamber.com and click on Members.
Membership renewal
Those who haven't sent in their membership renewal dues yet are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Chamber will begin working on the annual membership book and doesn't want anyone to miss out on appearing in the directory. Membership is open to all businesses all year long. Those who are currently not members, but would like to join are asked to call the office or go online to the Join tab.
Member news
Kudos to Steve Mosholder, Dan Mosholder and Josh Davis for being the top producers at Mosholder Realty. Way to go! It's nice to see houses are selling again.
Go Red for Women
Summa Western Reserve Hospital is hosting a "Go Red for Women Luncheon" Feb. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
At noon Dr. Eric Espinal will present the program "What's Your Sign?" Learn about risk factors and prevention guidelines for heart disease in women, including how to develop (and stick to) a personal road map to wellness.
Seating is limited. Make reservations by calling Kathy Romito at 330-971-7408 or emailing email@example.com no later than Feb. 7. Attendees are encouraged to wear red.
Summa Western Reserve Hospital is located at 1900 23rd St. in Cuyahoga Falls.
Reverse raffle
Don't delay in getting tickets ... this is one of Chamber's big events to support Tallmadge High School scholarship programs. Those who cannot attend are encouraged to consider buying a ticket and take a chance at winning the $2,000.
The annual Reverse Raffle is planned for Feb. 16 at the Venue Banquet Hall in Tallmadge. Cocktails will be available at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7. A Chinese auction will be featured again this year.
Those who would like to donate a baskets are asked to contact Chamber. The grand prize is $2,000. Tickets are $120 per couple, and includes two dinners and one number; $90 for one dinner and one number. Tickets are now on sale at the Chamber office. Only 100 tickets will be sold, and tickets are going fast. Those planning on attending are encouraged to purchase tickets as soon as possible. Tickets may be purchased at the Chamber office and also from a trustee.
Members events
KentRidge of Golden Pond, will host its sixth annual Chili Cook-Off Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a residence on Sunnybrook Road in Kent.
A $5 admission will allow attendees a taste of 15 different chilies, music, door prizes and more. Chamber will enter its secret recipe chili into the judging that day and Tallmadge's own Dennis Loughry (also a member) will serve as one of the celebrity judges. All are welcome to attend.
Community Expo
set for April 20
Tallmadge Asphalt & Concrete will again serve as event sponsor for the 2013 Tallmadge Community Expo, scheduled for April 20.
The Expo is a one-day, communitywide event that began in 1997 and is held every other year in April. The Expo provides a single venue where Summit County area visitors can come to know the community of Tallmadge and what it has to offer. Guest celebrity this year will be former Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel, now vice president of strategic engagement for the University of Akron, U of A head football coach Terry Bowden and Kent State University head football coach Paul Haynes.
The Expo will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tallmadge Recreation Center, 46 N. Munroe Road. Exhibitors rent booth space to showcase their products, services and capabilities.
Booth space is moving along, with more than 40 exhibitors booked. As there is limited space for booths, those who haven't sent in their form to reserve a booth are asked to do so as soon as possible.
Those interested in renting exhibitor booth space should contact the Tallmadge Chamber of Commerce at 330-633-5417 or email email@example.com.


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Monday, January 31, 2011
Valentine Delights by Memory Box
and here's their 12x12 papers! Check out these adorable deer (yep, there's a stamp to match!):
a delicate linen floral design:
and a gorgeous watercolour style collage paper! YUM!
There's more too, of course! Watch for an update with our new Stamp of the Month for February and all the sample cards to go with it :)
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Drop in for Coffee & a Card!
Enjoy a fresh brewed cup of coffee served up in our SunCafe Single Serve Pod Brewer (choose from a selection of 8 blends- including decaf, tea is also available) & create a handmade card- this week we'll be featuring Hero Arts stamps to create an elegant card for a variety of occasions!
RSVP to let us know approx when you are coming- or just stop by if you're able to make it at the last minute! It's a great opportunity to have a creative coffee break, or stop by on your way home after work...
Here's what you'll be making:
Sunday, January 23, 2011
This just in...
Join our Stamp of the Month Club!
This just in- we've decided not to proceed with our 'stamp club' as mentioned previously, instead we're adding great things to our SOTM program... read on!
You've seen the fabulous card samples for our Stamp of the Month posted in the store and here on the blog... 2011 is a great time to get in on the fun and sign up for this fun club with no membership fee! Here's some of the perks you get with it:
- every SOTM member will be offered an early bird perk of a 20% discount on other stamps by the featured company on the day they pick up their stamp. This discount is only valid until the 15th of the current month. Join this week and start with our January SOTM and we'll extend this special perk to you!
- Each month we feature a new stamp by a different stamp company at a discount of 35% off for SOTM members. Stamps may be wooden, clear or cling mounted.
- There is always a sample board in the store and on the blog with at least 4 unique samples featuring the current stamp. This year our sample boards will highlight a different member of our Seriously Creative Design Team each month!
- NEW this year: a monthly 'Stampers Anonymous' meeting- just $5 for SOTM members to join us and create at least one of the cards from our sample board! Our first meeting will be Saturday, Jan. 29 @ 2pm.
- It is FREE to join our SOTM program- all that is required is a commitment to purchase each future stamp at 35% off. Members also agree to give us a minimum 1 month warning before canceling their membership.
- We work hard to bring into our store a variety of fabulous stamps and other products, and the SOTM is a great way to build your stamp collection and expose yourself to new things. We often feature stamp companies who are brand new to our store through this program!
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Birthday Blog Hop for TEILA!
This hop is all about celebrating TEILA, though- so we hope you'll send some birthday love her way! Teila- we hope your birthday and the coming year are full of delightful things! We're blessed to have you on our design team!
First up is a card created by Julie (aka my mom!). She used some gorgeous springy papers by Graphic 45 to help brighten up the winter for Teila! The main image is by Stampendous and the tissue paper flower is all gorgeous- a Tim Holtz shape all misted and stamped and crinkled... pretty!
I went a more whimsical route with my card, featuring some of my fave birthday images- Miles & a friend enjoying some birthday cake... maybe a little too much :) Teila loves baking so I decided to 'bake' her a little calorie free birthday love with this card!
This is another easel card, which I designed based on the current Mojo Monday sketch challenge. Along with the Kraftin' Kimmie images I coloured up my mice & yummy chocolate cake with Copics and added a touch of Spica glitter pen and Glossy Accents to finish it up. I had fun adding pearls and trinket pins (love these ones by Maya Road!) to jazz things up a bit.
Here's a close up of my card base- the sentiment, from Hero Arts, is perfect with these stamps :)
Hope you enjoyed our cards! Now continue celebrating Teila with us and hop on over to see what Janet created for her! Of course, you can also visit Teila's blog and leave some birthday wishes for her there :)
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Happy Birthday Marianne!
Hope your day has been delightful, Marianne! I look forward to the next time we can get krafty together ;)
Here's a look at what my card looks like standing- it's a 5.5" easel card and I had fun with some fabulous papers by My Mind's Eye here. I also added a bunch of pretty flowers from my stash here, so I'm entering this card in the current Fancy Florals challenge on Kraftin' Kimmie's blog! I've embellished this card as well with an awesome eclectic metal sign by Making Memories (one of those pretties you save for cards for special people- ones you know will never throw it out! LOL) and added the coordinating "Let's Get Krafty!" sentiment on the inside/base as well.
That's it for today! Hope you have some time to get krafty this weekend- we've got a day crop scheduled on Saturday from 11-7 if you'd like to join us :)
Monday, January 17, 2011
Let's Talk about Die Cutting Tools...
It's no surprise that we love die cutting at Creative Accents! We are happy to bring you the latest releases from Lifestyle Crafts(QuicKutz), Sizzix & Spellbinders as well as special ordering Cuttlebug products for you! If you're thinking about getting a new die cutting tool? Here's the scoop on some of our favourite manual tools that are currently available through our store!
- Epic 6 & Epic 6 Letterpress Combo- this has been the standard tool that we carry & use in our store. The Epic 6 is available for just $89 (reg.$99) and can be adapted to cut all brands of dies up to 12" long.
- The Vagabond is our new love! This heavy duty electric machine, designed by Tim Holtz, allows you to cut any type of die up to 12" long (with adapter plates) at the push of a button. Resembling a well traveled suitcase, this quiet machine easily replaces all of our other die cutting machines! It's both powerful and portable. The Vagabond sells for $275.
- Big Shot- This heavy duty manual tool is a favorite of many. Heavier and with a larger footprint than the Epic 6, it comes with a multi-purpose platform to cut dies up to 8.5" long (12" platforms are available separately). As an individual tool it's available for just $115 (value $150). Ask us about bundle deals that are also available for even more savings!
Epic 6 owners- We are ordering in some multi purpose platforms from Sizzix, which can be used together with the pair of Sizzix cutting mats (which many of you already own to cut Sizzix dies) as a replacement for your Epic 6 platform and flex mat. The length is 8 3/4". Regular retail is $30, but we're offering it for $22 ($18 for Die Cut Club members) . Let us know if you would like one, or stop by if you'd like to try it out in the store.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Happy Birthday Sarah!
My card features some fun new stamps from Hero Arts together with Basic Grey's Pyrus collection, a QuicKutz/Lifestyle Crafts die, gears from 7gypsies and from Tim Holtz, who Sarah and I both adore, I've used lots of Distress Ink and some tissue tape!
I wasn't sure if my mojo was going to show up in time for me to get this card done, so I turned to Mojo Monday for some inspiration! I knew I wanted to use these new stamps, so I was thrilled when this week's sketch fit them so well :) Here's my take on the sketch and my birthday wishes for Sarah- hope you have a great day, girl! I'm looking forward to playing with you at our day crop on Saturday! (There's still room for more to join us- 11am-7pm!)
So when I told Mom (Julie) that I finally had an idea for my card, she mentioned that she'd been looking around online and had planned to use... get this... the current Mojo Monday sketch for her card! LOL. So, Mom has turned the sketch on it's side to fit the birdhouse & bird die from Tim Holtz. She's used it together with some QuicKutz shapes and a sentiment from Amuse. The papers are random ones she found in our stash (heehee) she was going with a monochromatic color scheme, a la Cute Card Thursday!
Check out the awesome shimmer on the birdhouse! Mom sprayed it with new Maya Mist called "Antique Silver" which has a fabulous brown base to it... so pretty!
Now continue hopping on over to Tanya's blog! Happy Birthday Sarah- hope it's full of wonderful surprises!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
LOWER PRICES on 4x4 dies!
We've got new LOWER PRICES on QuicKutz/Lifestyle Crafts 4x4 dies! Everyone can enjoy these new prices & Die Cut Club members will save an additional 15% off everyday!
Single Dies- were $18.99 NOW $14.99
Double Dies- were $27.99 NOW $21.99
We've also got a new Deal of the Week- Save 20% on all RIBBON! So many pretty colours and textures in the store- check out our great selection while it's on sale :)
Monday, January 10, 2011
Closed for inventory, but we're having a contest!
We'll be CLOSED today (Monday) while we finish up and/or recover from a long day spent doing inventory!
We'll re-open for regular business hours on Tuesday, but in the mean time we're having a little contest... take a guess at how many sheets of patterned paper are on the shelves in the store and post your answer either as a comment HERE on this post or in response to the post about it on our Facebook page. The closest guess will win a copy of a 2011 Calendar from PageMaps and Scrapbook & Cards Today!
Patterned paper on our Clearance section is not included in this count- and I will tell you, the papers have been counted, but we won't tally the total until this contest closes- on Friday! So- take a wild guess and enter your votes here! Good luck!
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Happy New Year {again}
This was my first airbrush project (apart from spraying some flowers in a few random colours) and so long as I don't look too close, I'm quite happy with it! (don't go looking too close now...). I sprayed on a kraft card, which gave a unique texture to the colours. I used a random assortment of blues, oranges and purples to make my sunset, then stamped a small star image in Versamark Dazzle Ink (while you're *not* looking too close, check out that you can actually see the dazzle). My sentiment is half of a new sentiment by Stamping Bella (I thought I could skip the part about Christmas). I added some more dazzle to this card with a Spica glitter pen on the clock and clear smooch paint on the clock faces & sentiment. This was also my first chance using some new iridescent bling- so fun!
Hope 2011 is off to a creative start for you! I'd LOVE to see any projects you make with our SOTM!
Save BIG at our pre-inventory sale!
SAVE 25% on almost everything* in the store!
Save 30% on patterned paper when you purchase 12 or more sheets!
Save 40% on all products with the OLD QuicKutz logo
(Die Cut Club members save 50%)
Save 15% on products with the NEW Lifestyle Crafts log0
(Die Cut Club members save 20%)
Save 15% on new 2011 Hero Arts Stamps
(Stamp Club members save 20%- stamp club details coming soon!)
Save 60% on all CLEARANCE products
*sorry, no discount on Copic Markers, the Slice Machine & new products not yet on the shelves*
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Happy New Year! {January 2011 SOTM}
I worked together with Cheri to create this months samples, and we both were very impressed with the quality of the rubber (other lines of My Favorite Things stamps are clear stamps) and the fantastic storage solution they offer- each set comes with a laminated index card which the rubber clings too! Love it!
We used papers by Cosmo Cricket this month- the fabulous Circa 1934 collection. I can see myself having a lot of fun with these papers, it's an unexpected colour combo, which I expect we'll see a lot of in 2011!
The first two projects, a card and tag/bookmark, were created by Cheri. I'm not gonna give you a whole lot of details here, because I know she'll be posting all the deets on her blog in the coming week or so. Watch for it all there soon :) I will draw your attention to the awesome bathtub and bubbles on the card, though- love this use for liquid applique! Sometimes we need to be reminded to take time to relax, don't we?
I'm thinking 'take time to read' is also an excellent New Years Resolution... so many books I'd like to dive into!
Here's the New Years card I shared earlier. I used papers from the Circa 1934 6x6 pad as well as from their 12x12 sheet of 'elements' it has some great spots for journaling or stamping as well as some fun quote and sentiments. I finished my card off with some ribbon and a fun pin by Maya Road as well as some Tim Holtz goodness (I had to- I'm using the Vagabond die cut machine at every opportunity now!)- one of his 'on the edge' dies (postage) and his Chip Block alphabet, which I cut out of core'dinations cardstock and covered with Crackle Accents by Ranger. I'm not sure how well it photographed, but Miss à la mode also has some Crackle on her clock- I love how it looks over something that has been glittered up with a Copic Spica pen!
Last up is another card by me. Miss à la mode is layered onto paper cut with another Tim Holtz die- one of my faves, which I was so excited to see matches with the brand new 'die-namics' by My Favorite Things! See the sentiment there? It's stamped onto a die cut by MFT which comes as a set with matching stamps! This one comes with three frames that fit the shape perfectly and assorted sentiments that fit within those. LOVE this concept and I think they'll be used all the time!
This card also features some yummy flower ribbon by Maya Road (yay for reds that match!) and a fab cup border I cut on my Silhouette machine (thanks to Janet for the great idea!). This card is kind an odd size- I think it ended up being 6.5x4.5 inches. I may try a re-do in a different size, but I'm pleased with how it turned out anyways! This card would be perfect to send to a friend you hadn't seen in a while, or an invite for a girls night. I definitely think another 2011 resolution should be to take time to get together with friends more often, don't you?
Isn't it a fabulous stamp set? I think I'll be using this one a lot! I hope you'll use it as well- remember to take time for yourself in 2011!
We have exciting news about our Stamp of the Month (SOTM) program! In the coming days we'll be introducing SOTM Perks! I'll start with the first one today and tell ya more about it this week sometime!
- It is FREE to join our SOTM program- all that is required is a commitment to purchase each future stamp at 35% off. Members also agree to give us a minimum 1 month warning before canceling their membership.
- We work hard to bring into our store a variety of fabulous stamps and other products, and the SOTM is a great way to build your stamp collection and expose yourself to new things. (Trying something new is another great resolution!)
- Each month we feature a new stamp by a different stamp company (meaning you'll get a diverse collection with a variety of themes and styles of stamps). Stamps may be wooden, clear or cling mounted.
- There is always a sample board in the store and on the blog with at least 4 unique samples featuring the current stamp.
It's a great time to sign up for our SOTM! Here's to a fabulous, creative year!
p.s. you can see all our past SOTM sample boards by clicking on the label at the bottom of this post which says 'SOTM'.
Happy New Year!
Here's a quick peek at our Jan. 2011 SOTM- more details coming soon :)
p.s. we've got some exciting new SOTM (Stamp of the Month) perks to tell you about, too!


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A spanish tile roof are one of the more popular roofing options across the United States. These tiles have been used for centuries in Europe and have a long standing tradition as a graceful and timeless roofing option. Today, this classic look utilizes strong, modern materials that can last for 75 years or more. Homeowners looking for a long lasting, durable solution for a more sloped pitch should certainly research these tile roofs.
Options For A Spanish Tile Roof
Clay and ceramic are the original materials used in for a spanish tile roof. They are full of character, adding wonderful texture and richness of color to the overal look of a home. Modern advances in clay and ceramic production preserve these materials much longer that in the past. They are one of the most cost effective choices when it comes to this look and feel.
Terra Cotta
Terr Cotta tiles are the most popular of the clay or ceramic variety. They are what most of us think of when they hear the term spanish tile roof. They have a timeless beauty that can add a distinctive and ornamental lookg to a home. They are smooth in texture and are available in a wide variety of shapes, colors and patterns. Less expensive than other materials, they are also not as strong as other tile options and can chip or break if you walk on the roof.
For a much stronger material, try concrete roof tiles, which can be made to look like a clay tile roof. The idea is to use a more durable material that matches the more traditional architectural roofing styles. They can better protect a home from hail, rain, fire etc. but can crack at freezing in more extreme climates. For the most part, these require very little maintenance.
Metal roofing tiles typically have a metal core with a granule coating to resemble a traditional Spanish tile roof. This material can last twice as long as clay or ceramic and have energy conserving properties that reflect heat and save on energy costs. Metal tiles often give off more reflection that give them a unique appearance. In additon, metal is much lighter than asphalt, which reduces the burden on the framework of a home. Of course, this option is much more expensive than other tile options. Galvanized steel, aluminum and copper are three of the most popular tiles for metal roofs choices and are available in a variety of colors, shapes and options.
Spanish Roof Tiles Prices
Entry To Mid Level: $6.25 to $8.75 psf
Homeowners can expect the tiles and labor to run from $650 and $875 per square.
Mid To Higher End: $8.75 to $11.25 psf
Homeowners can expect the tiles and labor to run from $875 to $1,100 per square. Discover more on Spanish tile roof cost.
Advantages Of Spanish Tile Roof
Most tiles are made from incombustible materials with a low moisture absorption rate. This means they stand up well to the elements over time and most materials are hard to break. Of course, they can chip of break with repeated standing, jumping or in exteme cold weather. A Spanish tile roof should carry a 20 year prime warranty (covers replacement costs for 20 years, many include labor costs) and a 75 year limited warranty. Check with the manufacturer or roofing contractors for more specific information.
A Unique Look And Feel
A Spanish tile roof have a unique look and feel that has a long tradition. This classic Mediterranean look creates a timeless and classy look that won't go out of style over the long life of this roofing option.
Low Maintenance
For the most part, they require very little maintenance under normal conditions. Homeowners should periodically do visual checks of the roof to make sure there are no chipped, cracked or missing pieces. If so, contact a roofer to have them make the necessary repairs.
Not Ideal For Flat Roofs
Low sloped or flat roofs are not ideal for a Spanish tile roof. They can be used but will require an underlayment to waterproof the roofing. This is typically not necessary for sloped roofs.
Not Ideal For Cold Climates
Tiles can freeze and crack in extremely cold climates. Most snowy regions or those with extreme climates tend towards other roofing systems to avoid this problem.


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November 10, 2016
7 p.m., Tillman Auditorium
and join Winthrop students as they show off their skills in this Homecoming
tradition. Prizes will be awarded to the performers in both the vocal and performance category. During the show we will
also re-announce the Homecoming court finalist. Students interested in
competing will need to complete an online application. Applicants must also
complete the audition process in order to receive the opportunity to
participate in the Talent Show.
This year's show will be hosted by Darren "Big Baby" Brand from MTV's Wildin' Out.
2016 Winners
1st Place Performer-Chris Davis1st Place Vocalist- Cameron Wesley
NOTE: Only Winthrop University students are eligibleto compete in the Talent Show.
* If winning vocal/performance is by a group of student, the prize amount will be divided between the winners of the group up to 5 people.


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Tagged: Top Paid
Paid vs Free iOS Apps in the First Half of 2015
This week, we started digging to answer a burning question: What is the split between paid and free (including freemium) iPhone apps for every genre in the iOS appstore?
We did a detailed analysis between free and paid apps at the end of the first half of 2015 (see graph above), and found some interesting results:
- Of all the apps active during this period 27% were paid.
- The Business genre had the highest ratio of free to paid apps; out of 179,352 apps, 94% were free and 6% were paid.
- The genre with the most number of apps was Games, with a total of 362,487 apps, of which 72% were free and 28% were paid.
- Of all the genres, Books had the highest ratio of paid to free apps; out of 65,484 apps, 57% were paid and 43% were free.
In the coming weeks, we will be investigating further to see how apps within each genre behaved from month to month, or even week to week. Stay tuned for more from The Loadown!
Turnover in iOS Top 200/400 Ranks Part 1: Which Business Models Offer the Best Chance for Discovery
In our quest to better understand App Store dynamics, especially when it pertains to paid apps vs free apps, we decided to analyze how much app turnover there was in Apple's iPhone and iPad Top 400 lists (now Top 200 lists). We looked at how many apps entered (and thus exited) the Top 400 Free, Paid and Grossing lists (by category) throughout the month of May 2014. These entries/exits are important because, as they increase, they provide an indication of which business model (i.e. paid or free) or genre/category offers the best opportunity for discovery.
The two graphs below show, for May 2014, the number of iPhone and iPad apps that entered the Top 400 Free, Paid and Grossing ranks but that had not been ranked the previous day. For both iPhone and iPad apps, generally more than three quarters of Top 400 Paid and Top 400 Grossing apps remained ranked from one day to the next. For iPhone apps, the daily turnover in the Top 400 Paid list and in the Top 400 Grossing list (for both paid and free apps) was more than double that of the Top 400 Free list. For iPad apps it was nearly double, with free apps having an average of 51 new entrants a day in the Top 400 Free compared to an average of 35 new entrants a day for iPhone apps, a 46% difference.
Does this mean that a Paid app has a better chance of getting ranked and potentially getting discovered? About 1 out of every 8 apps is a paid app and therefore it is clearly easier for a paid app to get ranked. But the fact that there is more active turnover in the Top 400 for paid apps (and for paid or free Top Grossing apps) makes the competition for Top Paid and Grossing ranks far more open than for Top Free ranks.
We still believe that #PaidAppsRule
Version Updates and Price Changes of iOS Apps Deliver Up to 23% Better Rank and 96% More Days Ranked!
We have a new white paper, "Using Version Updates and Price Changes to Improve Mobile App Discovery", available on theloadown.com. According to US market data we collected in 2013, iOS app publishers and developers making version updates and price changes improve their positioning on iTunes' Top Paid, Top Free and Top Grossing lists.
This is because when a paid or free app is updated to a new version, the developer can change the name, icon, description, screenshots and keywords of the app as well as force users to notice the new update. For price changes, sales get featured on an Apple RSS feed that is distributed to thousands of sites and twitter feeds focused on promoting apps that have gone on sale or have recently become free.
The Loadown's data (see graph) indicates that free apps making version changes increased the number of days they were ranked by an average of 45% in Apple's Top Free list and 73% in Top Grossing (19 more days), compared to apps that never updated their versions. In terms of rank, these free apps improved by about 17% in Top Paid and 21% in Top Grossing (45 rank positions).
Similarly, compared to apps that never changed their prices and never updated their versions, paid apps that did had an average increase of 36% in the number of days they were ranked in Top Paid and 96% in Top Grossing (22 more days) along with a 23% improvement in their Top Paid rank and 21% in Top Grossing (50 rank positions).
This data provides supporting evidence that active involvement by apps in their positioning on Apple's App Store through version updates and price changes significantly improves their discoverability, downloads and sales.


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Light Therapy for Depression During Pregnancy
This study has been completed.
Psychiatric Hospital of the University of Basel
Basel Women's University Hospital
Columbia University
University of Pittsburgh
Velux Fonden
Information provided by:
Psychiatric Hospital of the University of Basel
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: January 5, 2010
Last updated: NA
Last verified: January 2010
History: No changes posted
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Detailed Description:
The purpose of this study is to determine whether morning bright light therapy is an effective treatment for major depression during pregnancy compared with low-intensity placebo light therapy, when administered 60 minutes daily for 5 weeks.
|Major Depressive Disorder Pregnancy
|Other: Light therapy
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Light Therapy for Antepartum Depression
Further study details as provided by Psychiatric Hospital of the University of Basel:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Change in depression ratings (HAMD, SIGH-ADS) [ Time Frame: 5 weeks ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Effect of light therapy on circadian rhythms (e.g. melatonin, rest-activity cycle) [ Time Frame: 5 weeks ]
|Study Start Date:
|October 2004
|Study Completion Date:
|October 2008
|Primary Completion Date:
|October 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Bright light therapy
Early morning white light @ 7,000 lux for 60 minutes daily (4.2 x 10^5 lux-min) for 5 weeks
Other: Light therapy
During the 5-week treatment period, subjects sit in front of a light box for 60 minutes daily after awakening, at a specified distance that provides the required light intensity.
Other Name: Phototherapy
Placebo Comparator: Dim red light
Early morning dim red light @ 70 lux for 60 minutes daily (3.0 x 10^3 lux-min) for 5 weeks
Other: Light therapy
During the 5-week treatment period, subjects sit in front of a light box for 60 minutes daily after awakening, at a specified distance that provides the required light intensity.
Other Name: Phototherapy
Detailed Description:
Affective disorder during pregnancy is a common and severe condition, associated with a higher risk for prenatal complications, preterm delivery, a higher rate of surgical birth and vaginal operative delivery. Depressed pregnant women are at risk for inadequate nutrition, poor weight gain, increased use of nicotine, drugs and alcohol, and failure to obtain adequate prenatal care, as well as poor mother-child attachment. Their infants have a higher risk for low birth weight, a higher rate of admission to neonatal intensive care, and cognitive, emotional and behavioural disturbances.Treatment of antepartum depression requires careful judgement to minimise risk to the foetus. Pharmacological treatment is an option, but all antidepressants cross the placenta, and both practitioners and patients are concerned about possible teratogenicity, pre- and perinatal adverse effects for the infant, as well as negative effects on long-term development. Thus, psychiatric medication use for depression in pregnancy may also pose an excess risk of preterm delivery and withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. Treatment of depression during pregnancy that is efficacious, reliable, safe, and with minor side effects is an urgent unmet clinical need. Light therapy may provide this somatic, non-pharmaceutical alternative. It is well established as the treatment of choice for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and there is a growing data base for response in nonseasonal major depression. Two promising pilot studies led to the present randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 5 weeks daily morning bright light therapy (1h, 7000 lux white) compared with low-intensity placebo light therapy (1h, 70 lux red).
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 45 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- German-speaking
- Medically healthy with normal ocular function
- Pregnancy 4 through 32 weeks gestation based on first trimester ultrasound
- DSM-IV diagnosis of major depressive disorder
- SIGH-ADS [Structured Interview Guide for the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) with Atypical Depression Supplement] score of >20
- Able to provide informed consent
- Preferably untreated; exception when on antidepressant for more than 3 months without any improvement, keeping medication constant during the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- DSM-IV diagnoses of bipolar 1 or 2 disorder or any psychotic episode
- Substance abuse within the last 6 months
- Primary anxiety disorder
- Recent history of suicide attempt (6 months)
- Delayed sleep phase disorder or hypersomnia with habitual sleep onset later than 1 a.m. or wakening later than 9 a.m.
- Obstetrical care or medications for medical disorders which might confound treatment results
- Fetal malformations and intrauterine fetal death
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01043289
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01043289
|Psychiatric Policlinic of the University of Basel
|Basel, BS, Switzerland, 4031
Sponsors and Collaborators
Psychiatric Hospital of the University of Basel
Basel Women's University Hospital
Columbia University
University of Pittsburgh
Velux Fonden
|Principal Investigator:
|Anna Wirz-Justice, PhD
|Psychiatric Hospital of the University of Basel
More Information
Additional Information:
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Keywords provided by Psychiatric Hospital of the University of Basel:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on August 22, 2017
Additional Information:
The Center for Environmental Therapeutics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization made up of a multidisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians for the development and application of effective environmental therapies
Epperson CN, Terman M, Terman JS, Hanusa BH, Oren DA, Peindl KS, Wisner KL. Randomized clinical trial of bright light therapy for antepartum depression: preliminary findings. J Clin Psychiatry. 2004 Mar;65(3):421-5.
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Wirz-Justice A, Bader A, Frisch U, Stieglitz RD, Alder J, Bitzer J, Hösli I, Jazbec S, Benedetti F, Terman M, Wisner KL, Riecher-Rössler A. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of light therapy for antepartum depression. J Clin Psychiatry. 2011 Jul;72(7):986-93. doi: 10.4088/JCP.10m06188blu. Epub 2011 Apr 5.
|Responsible Party:
|Wirz-Justice, Anna / Professor, Centre for Chronobiology, Psychiatric Hospital of the University of Basel
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01043289 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
3100A0-102190/1, 320000-114110 ( Other Grant/Funding Number: SNF )
|Study First Received:
|January 5, 2010
|Last Updated:
|January 5, 2010
Keywords provided by Psychiatric Hospital of the University of Basel:
light therapy
antepartum depression
controlled trial
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Depressive Disorder
Depressive Disorder, Major
Behavioral Symptoms
Mood Disorders
Mental Disorders
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on August 22, 2017


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Deal reached on farm bill
WASHINGTON — Leaders on the Senate and House Agriculture committees announced a deal on Sunday to extend the 2008 farm bill by a year, an agreement that could avoid a surge in market prices for milk and other commodities.
The measure, which has to be approved by votes in both chambers of Congress, would give lawmakers another year to iron out a deal. The 2008 farm bill expired on Sept. 30, but a failure to have a law in place would have its biggest impact on the agricultural sector next year, beginning with milk.
Dairy subsidies under the 2008 farm bill expire on Monday, and without a bill in place, prices paid by the government to farmers would revert to 1949 levels. Economists have warned that the price consumers pay for milk could double as a result. Wheat and other commodities would be affected later in 2013.


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ITU, BRAZIL – Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa admitted he had trouble sleeping on Saturday night and he was his own biggest critic after a sub-par performance in Japan's 2-1 defeat to Cote d'Ivoire in their opening game of the World Cup finals.
"I lost a battle with myself," Kagawa told Kyodo News after Sunday's training session when asked why he had been unable to make an impact on the game in Recife.
"There was pressure and nerves and at the start I made mistakes and I'm taking a good look at myself. I couldn't get into a good rhythm and was beaten psychologically.
"Our opponents were better than we expected and there was not much space (to exploit). We went into the match thinking we would be able to do well going forward, but both myself and the team were stiff and couldn't move well."
"It was the first game of the World Cup and you go into it thinking you can play your own style of soccer. But we didn't defend well and could not string passes together and the atmosphere in the first game (gets to you)," he added.
The defeat has left Japan needing to beat Greece in Natal on June 19 to stand a realistic chance of making it out of Group C, but Kagawa told reporters not to write Japan off just yet.
"We couldn't play our soccer and I was unable to do anything but all of the players have worked hard over the last four years for this World Cup and it is still the group stage and we are not out yet. We just have to try and prepare for the next game and go and win it," he said.
"We can't let it end here. I still think we can play well and hopefully we can fix things. In order to win our second and third games we just have to continue believing in ourselves and get ready."


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CFM International today formally opened a new CFM56 training center in Hyderabad, India, satisfying a commitment made to its customers in 2007. The Hyderabad complex–the fourth such engine maintenance training center for CFM56 customers worldwide–holds the capacity to train 500 engineers annually and mirrors facilities in China, France, and the U.S.
More than 500 CFM56 engines power Airbus A320s and Boeing 737s in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. CFM has scheduled the first students to start training next week.
Over the next decade CFM expects to invest $15 million in the new center, including initial start-up costs.
"We felt that Hyderabad in general, and the Rajiv Gandhi Airport in particular, was the logical location for this new facility," said Eric Bachelet, president and CEO of CFM International. "The area is rapidly establishing itself as a regional leader for excellence in aviation, and we are proud to be part of it. This CFM facility will provide extensive maintenance training that we believe is simply unequalled in the region."
The Hyderabad training center will provide hands-on courses in line maintenance and borescope inspection for CFM56-7B and CFM56-5B engines, which power Boeing Next-Generation 737 and Airbus A320 families of aircraft, respectively. CFM expects the facility to cater to students from not only South Asia, but also the Persian Gulf states and the greater Middle East and Far Eastern countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines.


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Courting Shadows, by Jem Poster (Sceptre, £6.99)
"I had expected bones, of course, though not in such abundance." This irresistible opening propels us into the inhospitable head of John Stannard, a Victorian architect mired in the middle of nowhere to shore up a decaying village church. Although contemptuous of the "insignificant leavings" of the past, Stannard resists change. Transformation terrifies him, human contact seems threateningly ungoverned. He breaks off conversations with hurtful asperity and slams sentences like shutters to keep his world in place, but a local woman shakes him to his dusty core. He even writes a painfully bifurcated love letter, stumbling between unaccustomed rapture and splintery formality. Soon, he is chafing himself clean after a tumble in the autumn mulch, and even commits hectic acts of desecration. Poster's masterly debut novel inhabits a compellingly painful space - Stannard won't, can't unbend. We have to register the pain that he denies with every failure in living, failure in loving. DJ
Still Here, by Linda Grant (Abacus, £7.99)
Grant - often appearing in this paper as a thoughtful, provoking commentator - makes an even angrier novelist than a journalist. Her heroine Alix, a vigorous, middle-aged Jew with brain, libido and eye for a frock, has an irascible voice. She's bracing company, whose idea of a fantasy fuck is Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The book alternates between Alix returning to her dirty old birthplace of Liverpool, and Joseph, a driven Jewish architect from Chicago who is building a designer hotel amid the neglected docks. Greedily sensual, furiously secular, they crackle, spar, resist each other. And in the aftermath of death and separation, each must probe the past - so much past, the burdens of Jewishness piling upon them. The characters pummel passivity - Grant is fascinated by "hard-case Yids", Jews ready for a ruck who refuse erasure. Alix leaves lipstick traces on cigarettes, coffee cups - "her mouth affected everything it touched," Joseph marvels, and this is, indeed, a very mouthy novel. DJ
The Deadly Space Between, by Patricia Duncker (Picador, £6.99)
As she proved in Hallucinating Foucault , her mesmeric first novel, Duncker understands what it is to be a hungry reader, a willing victim of narrative. Her heroes (androgynous young men, shivering with expectancy) yearn to plunge into the story of their own lives. In this enthralling novel, white-blond Toby is engulfed by an uncanny underworld through his young artist mother's new relationship. Roehm looms into their lives like a shadow, his wolf's eyes emerging from darkness, from ice. Duncker weaves enigmatic German sources - Freud, Kleist, Weber - into the fabric of her grim tale. Some passages read like feverish lit crit, others swell like an opera libretto: "How can you ever return to the world once you have tasted the wild saliva of the wolf's kiss?" In other words, Duncker swaggers in the tradition of her academic passion, Angela Carter. As the plot heads towards a showdown, the reader slavers alongside Toby, convulsive and thrillingly alone. DJ
Accidents in the Home, by Tessa Hadley (Vintage, £6.99)
When half-brother Toby trains his video camera on Clare's guests, it is certain that the weekend will prove a catalyst for something. Hadley starts in cosy fashion, with young-mum Clare's discontentments awakened by the visit of her glamorous friend, Helly, with her new man, David. Later we discover that Clare and David once had intoxicated teenage sex and are keen to try it again. While Clare ponders "the careless sacrifice of her husband, children and friend", Hadley provides episodes from the lives of her extended family - a tangle of half-sisters and step-mothers. Clare, a student of 19th-century literature, cannot kid herself that she is an updated Emma Bovary "realised through her adultery, because there was no counterweight to justify her, no repression to break out from". But Hadley points up odd parallels, making this debut a convincing recreation of Flaubert or James in a contemporary, bread-baking, middle-class context. IM
The Sex Life of My Aunt, by Mavis Cheek (Faber, £6.99)
Judging by Dilys, the heroine of Cheek's latest energetic, light comedy, the itch to try a little wrong-side-of-the-blankets action is as powerful a few decades into marriage as it is when the kids are still in nappies. Dilys is partial to a nice pair of eyes - in this case sapphire blue ones belonging to Matthew, the handsome stranger she meets at Bristol Temple Meads station. She is feeling vulnerable following the death of her best friend, and it only takes a couple of brandies before Dilys's spouse, Francis, dulls in comparison to this new prospect. Cheek breezily references Brief Encounter , but her best trick is 85-year-old Aunt Eliza, whose supposed fondness for white ladies - "the one with Cointreau and the lemon juice" - provides an original excuse for getting home late. When the real Eliza reappears, Dilys discovers her behaviour is part of family tradition. Though Cheek is never serious for long, there is emotional truth here as well as entertainment. IM
The Cadence of Grass, by Thomas McGuane (Vintage, £6.99)
It takes a while before a reader new to McGuane realises quite how savagely this novel subverts cherished American values. Set in Montana, its first job is to scuttle the notion that dysfunctional families are a product of east and west coast liberalism. Gathering for the reading of Sunny Jim Whitelaw's will, his family discovers that the profits from the Whitelaw bottling plant will only be theirs if Evelyn, Sunny Jim's daughter, stays with Paul, her just-out-of-jail husband. Naturally, this rattles everyone except Paul, a man whose scheming has a diabolical edge. A hoary plot device this may be, but it gives the awful behaviour of McGuane's characters a clear point of reference as the dynasty implodes. While Paul plots, Evelyn finds solace in horses and Billy Champion, who works the ranch where she spent much of her childhood. Though it may lack resonance for non-American readers, this satire is slick, in places wildly preposterous, but well written. IM


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CLEMSON, S.C. — When Lamarcus Joyner came speeding around to surprise Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd in the first quarter, the Florida State defensive machine was just gearing up for a beatdown.
Joyner's forced fumble on a sack led to a defensive touchdown that was perhaps the signature play of the Seminoles confounding the Tigers offense in a top-5 showdown that ended 51-14. Clemson gained a season-low 326 yards and committed a season-worst four turnovers in the blowout loss.
In a game that, at least at kick, featured perhaps the leading senior Heisman contender in Boyd and the top freshman candidate in Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston, Florida State's defense stole at least some of the spotlight.
Joyner probably took most of that attention, forcing two fumbles and getting an interception all in the first half.
On those plays and many others, Boyd was under pressure or at least a hint of pressure. The senior signal caller did throw a first-quarter touchdown, but he was only 17 for 37 with 156 yards and three turnovers. Boyd had never completed worse than 60 percent of his passes in a game this season.
But before the Seminoles led 27-7 at the half, the defense may have clinched the game while making stops in a three-possession span.
With Clemson down just 17-7 in the second quarter, the Tigers started back-to-back drives at the Seminoles' 42 and their own 49. But instead of climbing closer, the Tigers wasted away: 13 yards, zero points.
On the next possession, Boyd tossed an interception when Clemson drove to the Florida State 25. With that pick, the Tigers had a new season-high with three turnovers at only the half – they had just six entering the game.
Then, about halfway through the third quarter, with the Tigers desperate down 27, Boyd rolled to the right and was picked off again.
Florida State scored three touchdowns and a field goal off those turnovers after the Tigers had allowed zero points off turnovers all year.


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Apple and Nokia once again ask court to sanction Samsung for releasing confidential information
0. phoneArena posted on 04 Dec 2013, 08:44
Last month, we told you that Apple had asked Judge Paul Grewal to sanction Samsung for revealing confidential information about an Apple-Nokia patent agreement. The information was turned over by Apple to its Korean rival during the Discovery process of the infamous Apple-Samsung patent trial. The info was marked "Highly Confidential — Attorneys' Eyes Only" but apparently 90 Samsung employees and 130 unauthorized attorneys got their mitts on the papers...
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1. PBXtech (Posts: 1032; Member since: 21 Oct 2013)
So the guy gets barred for two years, so what. Samsung will replace him in seconds and not much will really change. On a bigger note, I'm sure all three parties have closets full of skeletons they'd be embarrassed about. It's hard to become as big as the three have and not do something questionable along the way.
2. tedkord (Posts: 14229; Member since: 17 Jun 2009)
I'm on Apple/Nokia's side on this one. Samsung should be smacked hard for this one.
5. ihavenoname (Posts: 1693; Member since: 18 Aug 2013)
Samsung is great company, but they should stop doing crap things like this.
3. _Bone_ (Posts: 2155; Member since: 29 Oct 2012)
More free press for Samsung, not as if they needed it, but they'll take it.
4. ihavenoname (Posts: 1693; Member since: 18 Aug 2013)
Nokia and Apple have common enemy, so it's understandable that they do this.
6. darkkjedii (Posts: 25091; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
This crap just keeps getting crazier. I just wanna see their 2014 tech.
13. tedkord (Posts: 14229; Member since: 17 Jun 2009)
I want to see their 2020 tech, but I want it now!
19. darkkjedii (Posts: 25091; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
Agreed ted, like rite now. +1
14. JerryTime (Posts: 468; Member since: 09 Nov 2013)
I'll give you a hint, Apple's will look and run just like last years.
16. PAPINYC (banned) (Posts: 2315; Member since: 30 Jul 2011)
Why on Earth would you want to see their "2014 tech" if you're still going to go out and spend hundreds of your hard earned driving money to buy the same old 2010 phone (in a different colour)?? Makes no sense!
20. darkkjedii (Posts: 25091; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
Please go away, the sites far more enjoyable when you're limited.
21. ihavenoname (Posts: 1693; Member since: 18 Aug 2013)
Classic Apple hate comment, false and outdated.
7. nightfury (Posts: 71; Member since: 04 Dec 2013)
@samsung bro I think u shud sue apple for using ur material ™plastic™ in iPhone 5c
11. alterecho (Posts: 1099; Member since: 23 Feb 2012)
Its not the same grade of plastic Samsung uses.
8. rantao333 (Posts: 322; Member since: 21 May 2013)
Samsung dun gv a s h i t about that, million of smart x consumer support for copying others for the sake of "freedom to use technology" / "u cant patent that! " as they dun think its wrong.
the more consumer support them, the more Samsung copied.
10. Reality_Check (Posts: 277; Member since: 15 Aug 2013)
One word. GRAMMAR !!
9. utg001 (unregistered)
Now this is something where i cannot blame Apple for being childish and going to court about. This is not good. Not sure if Nokia too is suing them or not.
12. Joshing4fun (Posts: 1237; Member since: 13 Aug 2010)
Not sure why Nokia is even bothering. Why don't they just sit back and enjoy the time they have left before Microsoft destroys them?
22. rangaha (banned) (Posts: 86; Member since: 05 Dec 2013)
Nokia is so irrelevant that they try to get involved in every little thing as much as possible.
15. techaman (unregistered)
so what we all found out about the secrets that 2 major conspire to make on the 3rd while using the tech from that 3rd. get over it we dont give a crap just make new stuff better every year thats all we want. nokia f ed up when they did windows phones if the 1020 was android they would be on top.
17. androiphone20 (Posts: 1654; Member since: 10 Jul 2013)
18. AfterShock (Posts: 3698; Member since: 02 Nov 2012)
Sam done wrong, time to admit an pay up.


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Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott both agree that their two children, Liam and Stella, are a handful.
In a video chat with People, Tori reveals: "At this age…they're 2 and 3 right now, it's unbelievable the things that come out of their mouths. They make me laugh all day long. They have two speeds, on and on, and it is challenging. As amazing as it is, they are all over the place."
Dean adds, "Everybody says terrible twos terrible twos but it's terrible threes and he (Liam) is full on it in and Stella is going through it earlier because she emulates everything he does."
While Tori says she has the patience to deal with the youngsters' "Jekyll and Hyde" personalities, Dean responds he has none. The actor does see the kids getting into show business in the future.
I do see them in the business. Liam is a ham and Stella I think is going to be the little supermodel. So we have a comedian and a runway model."


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Who Is Scott McCreery?
Last night's 'American Idol' contestant Scott McCreery, or "Scotty," as he sometimes refers to himself, could be the breakout country contestant of the series' 10th season. McCreery wowed the judges, especially Randy Jackson, with his low vocals and his lived-in rendition of Josh Turner's 'Your Man.' But it turns out, he's been hanging out under the radar and making a name for himself on the country circuit — and his down-home, all American and almost wholesome charm is refreshing.
Go here for a variety of clips of McCreery performing. Our favorite is his simple, spare and emotive cover of Blake Shelton's 'Ol' Red.' It's just McCreery, sporting a pair of worn jeans, and a guitar. He performed on a mobile stage at the Clayton Red Harvest Festival before his 'Idol' audition, and the crowd, whatever the size, clearly loves him. He even started his performance by declaring, "I like singing country music." It is a bit humorous to hear McCreery sing "well I caught my wife with another man" since he's all of 16-years-old, but his low, smoky pipe push him up a few notches on the age scale.
There's another clip of McCreery performing outside in July, and he tackles Turner's 'Long Black Train,' which he belts out with a Johnny Cash-style drawl.
In his 'Idol' interview, McCreery says that his mom and doctor told him he first sang at a check up at tender age of 1, and that he hummed a nursery rhyme. McCreery also says he is unique because he is normal. He admitted, "You're not going to find my mug shot on the Internet. I have no record. I am just your typical all American boy who plays baseball for his high school team, sings in the musicals." Could he be any more grounded?
McCreery looks up to Turner, but it's not just Turner's talent that McCreery digs. "The way he lives his life as a Christian man … he doesn't cuss, doesn't drink," McCreery said. "The world of singing, the culture he is around, especially in Nashville, all the people he is around? It inspires me a lot to be like him."
Turns out McCreery's desire to entertain stems as far back as the school bus. He said that his favorite performer of all time is "Mr. Elvis Presley" and he used to ape Presley's style and mannerisms "at the back of school bus … I gave concerts to the kids."
He also selected Carrie Underwood's victory as his favorite 'Idol' moment of all time. McCreery said Underwood's win "showed me that country singers can win it and showed me not to doubt myself being a country music singer in this competition."
It's evident that Scott McCreery can follow in Underwood's footsteps and bring it home for country music this season.
Watch Scott McCreery Perform Blake Shelton's 'Ol' Red'
Watch Scott McCreery's 'American Idol' Audition


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Recently this girl and Grimly got a new regular vac bed fixed up,however not everyone likes the fact that with regular vac beds the head is totally under since sometimes this causes funny sensations round the ears. Grimly ever the engineer, came up with a solution and alternative for that reason, and well also, just because 😉
The vac bed shown in this post is a modified latex sleep sack. Cosy, and snug and very shiny! The hood is separate not an attached one which means that different hoods or masks can be worn to create different effects and experiences 🙂 This particular hood is one TLC made for this girl recently. It's the first smoky latex this girl has had but she loves the colour.
Anyone who has tried any kind of vac bed will know that once the air is sucked out it is impossible to move. However, Grimly being the master of bondage overkill strapped this girl down to the massage table for good measure and also added the new Canadian gas mask that has been recently acquired and a bubbler bottle to make breathing more 'interesting' and well, difficult.
All in all it really was a successful experiment. This girl could feel the suction of the vacuum firmly round her body but at the same time her ears weren't popping and there wasn't the pressure round her head that sometimes is an unwanted side effect of the regular vac bed. However having said that, this girl likes BOTH and since she has both and room to keep both well it's not really a problem anyway 😉 This one is much easier to get into and out of too.
The best thing about a vac bed though is not just the feeling of being in your own rubber cocoon,but the amplified effect any touch has from the outside. Just a touch of the hand or the feeling of a vibrator or the sound of the water bubbling is increased almost ten fold. Well the rest perhaps can be left to the imagination 😉


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'Modern Family' and '30 Rock' show domination in the comedy category while 'The Walking Dead' takes a nod in new series.
Writers Guild of America has announced the writers who receive nominations at next year's awards for their work in television. The most nod that one show gets is three, and that number is claimed by "Modern Family", "30 Rock" and "Breaking Bad".
"Modern Family" and "30 Rock", which have won Emmys, will be up against each other in comedy series and have each received two nods for episodic category. Meanwhile, "Breaking Bad" takes a nod in drama field and two additional episodic nominations.
AMC's "The Walking Dead" is vying for new series prize, battling "Boardwalk Empire", "Justified", "Treme" and "Men of a Certain Age" along the way. "Empire" in particular is also nominated for drama series against older and more prominent shows like "Mad Men" and "Dexter".
The WGA Awards will hand out the prizes in a ceremony held February 5 in Los Angeles and New York. Partial list of nominations can be found after the jump while the complete list is available at WGA.org.
Drama series
- "Boardwalk Empire," written by Meg Jackson, Lawrence Konner, Howard Korder, Steve Kornacki, Margaret Nagle, Tim Van Patten, Paul Simms, Terence Winter. HBO
- "Breaking Bad," written by Sam Catlin, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, Gennifer Hutchison, George Mastras, Tom Schnauz, John Shiban, Moira Walley-Beckett; AMC
- "Dexter," written by Scott Buck, Manny Coto, Charles H. Eglee, Lauren Gussis, Chip Johannessen, Jim Leonard, Clyde Phillips, Scott Reynolds, Melissa Rosenberg, Tim Schlattmann, Wendy West; Showtime
- "Friday Night Lights," written by Bridget Carpenter, Kerry Ehrin, Ron Fitzgerald, Etan Frankel, Monica Henderson, David Hudgins, Rolin Jones, Jason Katims, Patrick Massett, Derek Santos Olson, John Zinman; NBC
- "Mad Men," written by Jonathan Abrahams, Lisa Albert, Keith Huff, Jonathan Igla, Andre Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton, Brett Johnson, Janet Leahy, Erin Levy, Tracy McMillan, Dahvi Waller, Matthew Weiner; AMC
- "30 Rock," written by Jack Burditt, Hannibal Buress, Kay Cannon, Robert Carlock, Tom Ceraulo, Vali Chandrasekaran, Tina Fey, Jon Haller, Steve Hely, Matt Hubbard, Dylan Morgan, Paula Pell, John Riggi, Josh Siegal, Ron Weiner, Tracey Wigfield; NBC
- "Glee," written by Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy; Fox
- "Modern Family," written by Jerry Collins, Paul Corrigan, Alex Herschlag, Abraham Higginbotham, Elaine Ko, Joe Lawson, Steven Levitan, Christopher Lloyd, Dan O'Shannon, Jeffrey Richman, Brad Walsh, Ilana Wernick, Bill Wrubel, Danny Zuker; ABC
- "Nurse Jackie," written by Liz Brixius, Rick Cleveland, Nancy Fichman, Liz Flahive, Jennifer Hoppe-House, Mark Hudis, Linda Wallem, Christine Zander; Showtime
- "The Office," written by Jennifer Celotta, Daniel Chun, Greg Daniels, Lee Eisenberg, Brent Forrester, Amelie Gillette, Charlie Grandy, Steve Hely, Jonathan A. Hughes, Mindy Kaling, Carrie Kemper, Jason Kessler, Paul Lieberstein, Warren Lieberstein, B.J. Novak, Peter Ocko, Robert Padnick, Aaron Shure, Justin Spitzer, Gene Stupnitsky, Halsted Sullivan, Jon Vitti; NBC
- "Boardwalk Empire," written by Meg Jackson, Lawrence Konner, Howard Korder, Steve Kornacki, Margaret Nagle, Tim Van Patten, Paul Simms, Terence Winter; HBO
- "Justified," written by Dave Andron, Wendy Calhoun, Benjamin Cavell, Fred Golan, Gary Lennon, Benjamin Daniel Lobato, Chris Provenzano, Graham Yost; FX
- "Men of a Certain Age," written by Bridget Bedard, Warren Hutcherson, Rick Muirragui, Jack Orman, Ray Romano, Mike Royce, Lew Schneider, Mark Stegemann; TNT
- "Treme," written by Lolis Eric Elie, David Mills, Eric Overmyer, George Pelecanos, Tom Piazza, Davis Rogan, David Simon; HBO
- "The Walking Dead," written by Frank Darabont; Charles H. Eglee, Robert Kirkman, Jack LoGiudice, Glen Mazzara; AMC
- "Boom" ("The Good Wife"), written by Ted Humphrey; CBS
- "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" ("Mad Men"), written by Erin Levy; AMC
- "The End"("Lost"), written by Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse; ABC
- "Help Me" ("House M.D."), written by Russel Friend & Garrett Lerner & Peter Blake; Fox
- "I.F.T." ("Breaking Bad"), written by George Mastras; AMC
- "I See You" ("Breaking Bad"), written by Gennifer Hutchison; AMC
- "Anna Howard Shaw Day" ("30 Rock"), written by Matt Hubbard; NBC
- "Earthquake" ("Modern Family"), written by Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh; ABC
- "Nightmayor" ("The Sarah Silverman Program"), written by Dan Sterling; Comedy Central
- "Starry Night" ("Modern Family"), written by Danny Zuker; ABC
- "When It Rains, It Pours" ("30 Rock"), written by Robert Carlock; NBC
- "Wuphf.com" ("The Office"), written by Aaron Shure; NBC
- "The Special Relationship," written by Peter Morgan; HBO
- "You Don't Know Jack," written by Adam Mazer; HBO


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Friday, August 18, 2017
Pets and Asthma
Could my Miniature Schnauzer make my asthma worse? Is there anything I can do short of finding a new home for my beloved pet? If I have to find a new home I will, but I know it be heart wrenching for me, and for Jake. He is so attatched to me , I do not think he would do well if permantly separated from me.
It is possible your dog is causing symptoms. There are many things one can do indoors to control indoor allergens. I recommend you contact stopallergy.com for information on how to "Create a clean room". This entails keeping the pet out of the bedroom, running a HEPA air cleaner in the bedroom, placing protective covers that prevent animal allergen accumulation over the pillows, mattress and box spring and vacuum 2 times a week while wearing a mask and leaving the room for 1-2 hours until dispersed dust settles. Placing filters over the outflow and cold air return vent will also help reduce indoor allergen levels. It is possible to coexist with your pet.
Jonathan Bernstein, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati


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Adobe contributes improvements to open source typeface Alegreya
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Adobe contributes improvements to open source font family Rosario
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New Edge Web Fonts website lets you browse and filter the library to find the perfect font
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text: At 78, Eric Rohmer, the oldest of the French New Wave directors, delivered what appeared to be the perfect coda to his career: Autumn Tale, the last entry in his "Tales Of The Four Seasons" cycle, and the last in a long line of perceptive, lyrical romantic comedies. But apart from its very existence, the biggest surprise in Rohmer's thoughtful new period piece The Lady And The Duke is that the 81-year-old has joined the nascent digital revolution, usually the province of no-budget filmmakers and George Lucas disciples. Setting historical figures against more than three dozen commissioned paintings of late-18th-century Paris, Rohmer treats his French Revolution backdrop like the pages of an immaculately illustrated picture-book, or a multi-paneled diorama too large to house in a museum. By detaching the actors from the artificial backgrounds, he actually makes the fuzzy indistinctness of digital video seem like an advantage, implying the distance and artificiality inherent in historical recreation. Working from an obscure memoir by Grace Elliott, a Scottish aristocrat who supported the beleaguered monarchs in her adopted France, Rohmer defends the Royals against the bloody tyrannies of the revolution, which he depicts as the ultimate blow to civility and righteousness. The lone conservative among New Wave directors, Rohmer lets his politics seep into his work, where they occasionally tilt the delicate balance between the title characters, two devoted friends on opposite sides of the conflict. The largely unknown Lucy Russell commands the room as the courageous, strong-willed Elliott, a former mistress to the Prince Of Wales and more recently the Duke Of Orléans (Jean-Claude Dreyfus), a close confidant. The Duke is King Louis XVI's cousin, but his weakness and political opportunism lead him to betray his family and join the revolutionaries. Still, his loyalties to Elliott trump his allegiance to the Jacobins, and he helps her facilitate the escape of the Marquis de Champcenetz (Léonard Cobiant), a wounded enemy who's marked for the guillotine. Typical of Rohmer's work, The Lady And The Duke hinges on wordy, impassioned dialogues between the central characters, whose increasingly heated arguments mask a friendship that transcends ideology. Though it could be a consequence of sticking closely to Elliott's point of view, Rohmer's pro-royalist position comes at the expense of political nuance, especially in his crude swipes at low-level revolutionaries, who are seen as little more than lustful, bloodthirsty heathens. But in the lively exchanges between the titular duo and the technical innovation that links the past to the present, The Lady And The Duke brings the period to life with surprising immediacy.


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New Richmond girls tennis gets to relax in 7-0 victory
Every match for the New Richmond girls tennis team this season has been a battle.
The Tigers finally got their first chance to relax on the court this season, scoring a 7-0 win over Mondovi in a Middle Border Conference match on the Tigers' home courts last Thursday.
Mondovi and New Richmond were two of the MBC teams hit most severely by graduation last season. Mondovi graduated six players from its 2012 lineup while the Tigers returned just two starters from last season.
Despite the major turnover in the roster, the Tigers have rebounded well this season. They went into Thursday's match heavily favored. Tiger coach Denise Devereux said this was a good opportunity for the Tigers to relax and play with a comfort level. The Tigers were able to win all seven matches without losing a set.
Devereux did give her team specific goals for this match, knowing the likelihood of a team victory. She had the Tigers focus on one or two specific aspects in each match, so each Tiger could continue to build their skills. She said the team was assigned the goal of pushing themselves to play to the best of their abilities.
"I was really pleased with how the girls did that," Devereux said.
The Tigers resume their conference schedule with a home match this Thursday against Ellsworth. The Tigers will also play at Osceola in MBC action next Tuesday. In between, the Tigers will play in a tournament at Menomonie on Saturday. This is a traditionally strong tournament where the Tigers are guaranteed three matches. Opponents such as Hudson, Chippewa Falls, Whitewater and Winona, Minn. have been lined up against the Tigers in past years of the tournament.
New Richmond 7, Mondovi 0
No. 1: Mattie Kidder (NR) def. Vailey Van Den Heuval 6-1, 6-1
No. 2: Christian Weaver (NR) def. Emma Boley 6-2, 6-1
No. 3: Emma Bakke (NR) def. Joulyn Jacobson 6-0, 6-1
No. 4; Maya Dadez (NR) def.Anna Prissel 6-1, 6-1
No. 1: Kaitlynn Belisle/Blaire Ziebol (NR) def. Kaitlyn Everson/Marissa Larson 6-2, 6-4
No. 2: Gaby Cruz/Brianna Kupke (NR) def. Hailey Ronnei/Kenadie Mahlun 6-1, 6-3
No. 3: Emily Laporte/Kjrsten Faaren (NR) def. Melia Flaskrud/Jordyn Gillespie 6-0, 6-0


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2015 SOMATIC VOICEWORK™ THE LOVETRI METHOD: Location
2015 SOMATIC VOICEWORK™ THE LOVETRI METHOD: Location
The program will be held on the downtown New Bedford satellite campus of UMass Dartmouth. It is conveniently located in the heart of the city's historic district one hour from Boston and 45 minutes from Providence, RI. Bus schedule and directions to the campus can be found online at: www.umassd.edu/directions/starstorecampus/
All scheduled events will take place at the New Bedford Star Store Campus
College of Visual and Performing Arts
UMass Dartmouth
New Bedford Campus
715 Purchase Street,
New Bedford, MA 02740
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Doggie DNA startup Embark raises $4.5 million in seed to find your puppy's breed
Ever wanted to know the genetic mix of your mutt? Embark, a doggie DNA startup has raised $4.5 million in seed to expand its offering of genetic kits for your pup's pedigree. Embark launched in Austin two years ago with its "Embark Dog DNA Test Kit" that tells dog owners their pet's pedigree, where in the world their dog comes from and if they have a genetic variant for… Read More
Bill Maris has closed his new fund with $150 million, to accommodate 'strong' investor interest
Bill Maris, the former chief executive of Alphabet's venture arm, GV, has closed on $150 million in commitments for his own, San Diego-based venture firm. The outfit, Section 32, was expected to raise closer to $100 million, according to an earlier Bloomberg report; because there was "strong interest," it will instead close on $150 million, Maris tells us. Read More
Bill Maris's next gig after GV is a $100 million health and biotech fund
It seems Bill Maris's venture fund might actually be more than vaporware. Maris, founder of Google Ventures, now called GV, is raising money again for a new healthcare, biotech and tech-focused venture capital fund, according to sources familiar with the matter. What was initially thought to be a $230 million fund has evolved into a smaller fund with the same focus. Read More
Ex-GV CEO Bill Maris said to be launching health care investment fund, Section 32
Section 32, the new healthcare-focused venture fund reportedly being launched by Bill Maris, was apparently named in homage to Section 31, an intelligence agency from the Star Trek universe. If that's not a bit of pre-emptive nerd cred, I don't know what is. According to a report from Recode, the GV (nee Google Ventures) founder/former-CEO is raising $230 million for the… Read More
Former GV CEO Bill Maris is reportedly raising up to $500M for his own fund
Looks like that was fast. According to a report published this afternoon by CNBC, former Google GV CEO Bill Maris is talking with investors about raising his own fund, with "preliminary plans" to raise between $350 million and $500 million. We haven't been able to confirm the report just yet; we hope to update this post shortly. Maris founded GV, formerly known as… Read More
Breaking news: Bill Maris is leaving GV
Bill Maris, who founded GV (formerly known as Google Ventures) in 2009, is leaving the unit at the end of this week, according to a new report from Recode. Maris, a neuroscience student at Middlebury who cofounded an early web hosting company before joining Google, is reportedly being replaced by David Krane. Krane is a managing partner at GV; he joined the venture arm in 2010, after… Read More
Talking Brexit, Exits, and Uber with GV's Bill Maris
Yesterday afternoon, before he took the stage at the Fortune's Brainstorm Tech conference, we sat down with GV CEO Bill Maris in a billowing white tent on the campus of the Aspen Institute, where the conference is being held. We talked about how Brexit impacts GV's European strategy. (You may recall it has an office in London.) We also asked Maris about some of GV's… Read More
Bill Maris Talks Uber, Zenefits, And Increasing GV's Yearly Fund To $500 Million
On Thursday night, at a StrictlyVC event in San Francisco, I talked with GV CEO Bill Maris about a wide range of issues, including what happened with its Europe fund, why GV didn't invest in Zenefits, and why Maris alone makes every decision on behalf of the powerful venture unit, which now employs 70 people. I'm a venture geek and found much of what he had to say interesting. Read More
Bill Maris On Hiring Women, Rising Valuations, And Google Ventures' Biggest Misses To Date
At Fortune's Brainstorm Tech conference earlier today, senior editor Dan Primack hosted a panel of investors who were asked to share their thoughts on the current – and future – state of the venture market. The VCs covered a lot of ground. We happened to focus in on what Bill Maris of Google Ventures had to say. Some notes from the discussion: Maris on whether Google plans… Read More
Bill Maris To Talk Longevity At Disrupt NY
At just 40 years old, Bill Maris is on a mission to save the world — with his investments. Bloomberg recently highlighted Maris's quest to improve the quality and longevity of human life. This quest is evident in Google Ventures' growing biotech portfolio, which now includes 36 percent health and life science investments. Read More
15 TechCrunch Stories You Don't Want To Miss This Week
This week's tech news included big announcements from Facebook and Y-Combinator, a sighting of the Tesla Model X on the road, a controversial Indiana bill that has tech leaders up in arms, and the launch of Periscope, a Twitter app that has potential to change the way we communicate online. At TechCrunch HQ we launched our new daily show, Crunch Report, a roundup of tech news airing… Read More
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Nature Wallpapers - The most beautiful Wallpapers from Nature.
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