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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|20 Aug 2002
|Filing date
|14 Jul 2000
|Priority date
|13 Aug 1999
|Fee status
|Publication number
|Jennifer M. Fanjoy
|Original Assignee
|Jennifer M. Fanjoy
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (17), Referenced by (39), Classifications (4), Legal Events (4)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
The present application claims the benefit under 35 USC 120 of U.S. Provisional Application No. 06/148,571 filed on Aug. 13, 1999 in the name of Jennifer M. Fanjoy and entitled "Message Tags for Footwear".
The present invention relates to message tags for footwear and, in particular, to a color coordinated message tag for attachment to footwear that carries a preprinted beginning part of a message on the visible side and an writing surface on the non-visible side for completion of the concluding part of the message by the wearer.
Identification or other purpose tags connected to shoe laces have been utilized over the years. Typically, these tags have been used to inscribe identification information on one side of the tag. Other types of tags are used for storage of items such as keys, money and the like during user activities such as running, walking, or exercise. Such tags have taken a standardized prescribed format for allowing the user to write a specific information, but have not differentiated between different message types or meanings of expressions.
For instance, U.S. Pat. No. 2,871,537 to Hickerson discloses a flip-up tab to attachment to the upper shoe laces. The attachment carries on an interior non-visible and non-accessible surface address information regarding the wearer. The tag is color coordinated with the shoe.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,254,566 to Haskell discloses a jogging or running shoe having a flexible foldable sheet bearing personal information regarding the wearer. The sheet is disposed between the laces and tongue of the shoe.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,536,975 to Harrell discloses a pocket for carrying identification cards, photos, coins, keys, tickets and the like. The pocket is attached to the lower shoelaces and has a button fastener for maintaining the pocket in overlying relationship on the shoelaces.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,209,000 to Rowland et al. discloses a decorative lace covering for shoes bearing decorative, non-personalized indicia on the visible surface thereof.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,095,869 to Hermson discloses a shoe tab having numbered indicia on the visible surface thereof and fixedly laced into the lower laces.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,845,422 to Valteau discloses a decorative attachment for footwear having a front surface bearing decorative indicia and fixedly secured in place at a plurality of shoelace loops.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,380,046 to Stephens discloses a sealed packet for attachment to the wearer that may be destructively opened for accessing personal information regarding the user.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,596,821 to Solo discloses a utility article attachable to footwear having a plurality of buttoned pockets for storing personal articles of the user.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,630,383 to Gamm discloses a zippered closure for carrying personal articles of the wearer and attachable with the laces of the shoe.
As will be appreciated, the foregoing provide prescribed formats for user information. In general, only identifying information for enabling return of goods or emergency information in case assistance is required on provided in such approaches. Where ancillary information is possible, the same is contained within secure enclosures as part of a carriage vehicle for other primary items such as money, keys and the like. None provide the opportunity for the wearer to present decorative formats that may be personalized by the wearer. Further, such tags are primarily directed at the adult exercising population and have limited appeal for younger people including children.
Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide a message tag for footwear that bears a decorative introductory phrase on a visible surface and a completing phrase on the non-visible surface.
A further object of the invention is to provide a decorative shoelace tag for children's shoes having a color coordinated starting phrase on the front surface and an ending phrase completed by the wearer on the rear surface.
Another object of the invention is to provide a shoe tag that is available in an array of colors for attachment to the laces of a wearers shoe having a preprinted phrase on the public surface that is completed and personalized on the private surface by the wearer.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a method of providing personalized tags for shoes wherein a plurality of tags in varying colors, sizes and shapes are provided with a variety of introductory phrases on a front surface that are completed by the user's inscribing a completing phrase on the rear surface.
The foregoing objects and advantages are provided in the present invention by a shoe lace tag that is attachable to the shoelaces of the wearer's shoe. The shoe tag may be selected from an inventory of various colors and shapes. Each shoe tag has a front, public surface containing an preprinted introductory phrase of interest to the wearer. The rear, non-public surface of the tag overlying the laces may be completed by or on behalf of the wearer with a concluding phrase in a personalized manner. Accordingly, younger children for instance may select a color and a phrase for their shoes. In public, the phrase will promote interest and query by observers as to the nature of the concluding phrase. Only by exposing, the non-public rear surface will the observer uncover the answer to the phrase. Accordingly, the interaction between wearer and friends will be enhanced through such queries while providing a stylish addition to the footwear.
The above and other features, objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shoe having a personal shoe tag in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a front view of the shoe tag shown in FIG. 1; and
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the shoe tag shown in FIG. 2.
Referring to the drawings for the purposes of describing the preferred embodiments only and not for limiting same, FIG. 1 illustrates a children's shoe 10 having a personalized message tag 12, containing a personalized phrase or statement, attached the shoe laces 14 adjacent the upper ends thereof. While hereinafter described with reference to children's shoes, it will become apparent that the present invention may be applied to footwear in general, everyday footwear or special purpose footwear, without regard to the age or gender of the wearer.
More particularly, the shoe 10 comprises a sole 16 an instep 18 and a pair of inwardly converging flaps 20. The flaps 20 are provided with rows of eyelets 22 through which the shoe lace 14 is threaded in a conventional manner and tied adjacent the upper eyelets. The message tag 12 is illustrated attached adjacent the upper end of the lace 14, however it will be apparent that the tag may be attached at varying locations depending on the preferences of the wearer. As viewed by the user-and as shown additionally in FIGS. 2 and 3, the tag 12 has a front, visible and public surface 30 bearing a pre-labeled introductory phrase 32 and a rear, non-visible private surface 34 bearing a wearer completed concluding phrase 36. Typically, the introductory phrase 32 will include a pronoun or subjects and a verb while the concluding phrase 36 will be an identifying object for a personal statement such. as "I LOVE" on the front public surface 30 and "TOMMY" on the private rear surface 36. Accordingly, friends and observers can determine the complete phrase, "I LOVE TOMMY" only by the cooperation of the wearer.
The message tag 12 may be formed in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors of interest to classes of shoe wearers. Preferably the tags are formed of a laminated material having a suitable front surface for bearing a printed, embossed or otherwise preformed introductory phrase, and a rear surface suitable for writing the concluding phrase by an appropriate, preferably indelible, writing instrument.
As illustrated, the tag 12 has a generally rectangular body 40 having lateral ears 42 with eyelets 44. According, the tag will hang vertically from one eyelet 44 and the introductory phase 32 is inscribed longitudinally, or if desired laterally. Additionally, both eyelets may be used for mounting the tag laterally across the shoelace with the with the introductory phase clearly visible to observers when appearing longitudinally.
The tags may be formed of any thus suitable material such as plastic, leather or suitable front surface material and a rear surface of the same or suitable surface properties for personalizing by the wearer.
The shape of the body of the tag may also be varied in accordance with the preferences of the wearer and may be textured, embossed, colored or otherwise stylishly emboldened as desired.
Particularly for younger wearers, the tags may be selected from an inventory of various colors. Each tag color may be provided with a different preprinted message. For instance, all red tags could have the message "I Love", white tags could have the message "I Like", yellow tags could have the message "I Miss" and so forth for a number of different color corresponding messages.
The wearer would then select a colored tag with the introductory message they would like displayed for the phrase they wish to express. The wearer would then write the ending phrase such as "Tommy" or "My Dog" on the rear private side. The wearer would then attach the tag 12 to their shoelace 14 by threading the lace through the eyelet or eyelets for displaying the front surface. Others would then know the wearer thinks something but would not know the answer unless the tag was reversed. The same or different tags could be worn on both shoes or changed from time to time in accordance with the desires of the wearer.
Having thus described a presently preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will now be appreciated that the objects of the invention have been fully achieved, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that many changes in construction and widely differing embodiments and applications of the invention will suggest themselves without departing from the sprit and scope of the present invention. The disclosures and description herein are intended to be illustrative and are not in any sense limiting of the invention, which is defined solely in accordance with the following claims.
|Cited Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|6 Feb 1923
|17 Jul 1923
|Albert Viehmann
|10 Jun 1935
|12 Oct 1937
|Hermson Robert E
|Lace lock numeral tag
|3 May 1940
|8 Jul 1941
|Robinson Tag & Label Company
|12 Mar 1938
|13 Oct 1942
|Gits Molding Corp
|Molded name plate
|9 Jan 1957
|3 Feb 1959
|Frederick R Hickerson
|Fastener for laced closures
|19 Apr 1979
|10 Mar 1981
|Haskell Sylvan K
|Jogger and runner shoe identification
|30 Mar 1984
|27 Aug 1985
|Harrell Bruce W
|Multi-purpose detachable pocket system
|8 Dec 1982
|10 Sep 1985
|Walter Jaffe
|Device for the marking of electrical wires and cables, pipes
|25 Jul 1983
|23 Dec 1986
|Kangaroos U.S.A., Inc.
|Shoe with gusset pocket
|20 Feb 1991
|11 May 1993
|Rowland Edward P
|Display for footwear
|30 Aug 1993
|10 Jan 1995
|Stephens; Gregory W.
|Secured personal information packet
|28 Sep 1993
|17 Jan 1995
|Schwartztol; Robert
|Luggage tag and method
|21 Jun 1995
|28 Jan 1997
|Solo; Alan J.
|Utility article attachable to footwear
|7 Mar 1997
|8 Dec 1998
|Valteau, Iii; Ferdinand F.
|Decorative attachment for footwear
|25 Mar 1994
|21 Mar 1995
|Identification tag
|9 Apr 1998
|26 Jan 1999
|Ornamental shoe lace tag
|8 Jan 1997
|23 Feb 1999
|Shoe accessory for attachment to shoe laces
|Citing Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|23 Feb 2001
|4 May 2004
|Alfred Ferguson
|Apparel mounted picture securing and displaying apparatus
|7 Feb 2004
|5 Feb 2008
|Veronica Cook-Euell
|Method and apparatus used to communicate a message to be worn in footwear
|29 Sep 2006
|9 Feb 2010
|Nike, Inc.
|Eyestay ornament for footwear
|12 Apr 2006
|16 Feb 2010
|Mckinney Kelye A
|Shoe with writing surface
|20 Jul 2007
|19 Oct 2010
|Nike, Inc.
|Method of customizing an article
|3 Nov 2008
|14 Dec 2010
|Tagworks, LLC
|Public use pet tag marking kiosk
|5 May 2008
|22 Feb 2011
|Tagworks, LLC
|Public use pet tag marking kiosk
|18 Dec 2006
|17 May 2011
|Nike, Inc.
|Method of making an article of footwear
|30 Dec 2009
|2 Aug 2011
|Mckinney Kelye A
|Shoe with writing surface
|16 Sep 2010
|9 Aug 2011
|Nike, Inc.
|Method of customizing an article
|22 Feb 2011
|1 Nov 2011
|Tagworks, LLC
|Public use pet tag marking kiosk
|22 Mar 2011
|23 Oct 2012
|Nike, Inc.
|Method of making an article of footwear
|20 Aug 2010
|1 Oct 2013
|Susan Leo
|Shoe charm holder device
|1 Nov 2011
|3 Dec 2013
|The Hillman Group, Inc.
|Public use pet tag marking kiosk
|14 Sep 2012
|17 Dec 2013
|Nike, Inc.
|Method of making an article of footwear
|24 Nov 2010
|7 Jan 2014
|The Hillman Group, Inc.
|Public use pet tag marking kiosk
|17 Nov 2008
|18 Mar 2014
|Jet 21, Inc.
|String covering apparatus
|14 Sep 2012
|20 May 2014
|Nike, Inc.
|System for designing a customized article of footwear
|10 Apr 2009
|18 Aug 2015
|Dynasty Footwear, Ltd.
|Shoe having securely printed tab
|13 Jul 2015
|15 Mar 2016
|Nike, Inc.
|Method of making an article of footwear
|31 Mar 2014
|10 May 2016
|Nike, Inc.
|Method of making an article of footwear
|28 Mar 2013
|14 Feb 2017
|Joost Arie de Jong
|Label for vegetables, fruit and house plants
|7 Feb 2004
|11 Aug 2005
|Veronica Cook-Euell
|Method or apparatus used to communicate a message to be worn in footwear
|13 Jul 2005
|16 Mar 2006
|Hines Darrell Jr
|Footwear adornment device and system
|2 Oct 2007
|17 Apr 2008
|Robert Carrillo
|Shoe supported jewelry article
|18 Dec 2006
|19 Jun 2008
|Jones David P
|Method of Making an Article of Footwear
|12 Apr 2006
|15 Jan 2009
|Mckinney Kelye A
|Shoe with writing surface
|21 Apr 2008
|22 Oct 2009
|Rasheed Evans
|Lace for a shoe having a tongue and horizontal pairs of shoelace holes and for displaying a message over the tongue of the shoe and between the horizontal pairs of shoelace holes of the shoe
|14 Aug 2008
|3 Dec 2009
|Mckinney Kelye A
|Bag with writing surface
|30 Dec 2009
|6 May 2010
|Mckinney Kelye A
|Shoe with writing surface
|17 Nov 2008
|20 May 2010
|Jeter Jr Perry
|String covering apparatus
|2 Feb 2009
|5 Aug 2010
|Laplante Michael Joseph
|Shoe lace protector
|16 Sep 2010
|6 Jan 2011
|Nike, Inc.
|Method of Customizing an Article
|1 Sep 2009
|3 Mar 2011
|Patrick Russo
|Removable Shoelace Attachment for Laced Shoelaces
|22 Mar 2011
|14 Jul 2011
|Nike, Inc.
|Method of Making An Article of Footwear
|20 Aug 2010
|23 Feb 2012
|Susan Leo
|Shoe charm holder device
|26 Mar 2013
|24 Oct 2013
|Mike AMARAL
|Tire tag for identifying tire mounting location
|28 Mar 2013
|30 Jul 2015
|Joost Arie de Jong
|Label for vegetables, fruit and house plants
|27 Aug 2010
|3 Mar 2011
|Shoe Flag Inc.
|Shoe tag
|U.S. Classification
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|14 Dec 2005
|Fee payment
Year of fee payment: 4
|29 Mar 2010
|Maintenance fee reminder mailed
|20 Aug 2010
|Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees
|12 Oct 2010
|Expired due to failure to pay maintenance fee
Effective date: 20100820


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Don't be sad!!
it was great, a sequel would be amazing :D
Author's Response: Thank you! :) I promise I have a story idea, but I've been too busy to write it. :/
This is seriously the most brilliant femmslash story I have ever read-no joke. The characterisations were absolutely brilliant and everyone was believable. I tend to avoid most femmslash fics in this fandom because they're all such random pairings that I'm like, "is that really possible? Canonically?"
The symbolism in this story-wow. I've really gotten into symbolism recently and I found, that after reading this time and time again, that there is so much significant symbols in the story: from Dom wanting a change (her hairstyle and her relationship with Lakshmi, plus the bravery of wanting that change and going, "yeah, maybe there's a chance"), to being cut (by Lakshmi saying that she would have replied to Clearwater's letter, and having her hair cut) to the final part of the story where she's "cutting the truth out", per say, by destroying her room and lying to Victoire about why she did so. That bravery has been cut down because of what happened at Diagon Alley. Is she wondering whether, if she hadn't gone to get her hair cut, would she have had her heart broken (cut)? And Victoire's final line about how it's just hair and it'll grow back (!). The symbolism behind it. Poor Dom's probably wishing that her feelings were that easy to deal with. Sad, but a BRILLIANT story! I am now officially jealous.
Author's Response: Heyy! This is an awesome review. :D I'm thrilled to hear you liked it more than the others (and I think there're a lot of good stuff out there ;) ). Yes, I got a bit carried away with the symbolism in this fic. And poor Dom will soon get another girl, I promise! <33
Natalie, why the hell haven't I reviewed this already???? I think I've reread it for the fourth time today, and I was just scrolling through the reviews and saw I didn't review it. *headdesk* :S
I just loved this. It was bloody amazing and I really, really hope you write a sequel. The characterisation was spot on and I really liked Lakshmi as well :)
Sequel, please!! Pretty, pretty, pretty please?
Author's Response: :D This review makes me grin a big grin. I am thrilled you liked it, and I do plan to write a sequel after I've finished my two WIPs. Thanksss! ~Natalie
This is a beautiful story! It was, actually, the first femmeslash I ever read, but I have forgotten to review it until now. This story was well put-together and done very nicely, but the ending was quite sad. I would quite like to see some more femmeslash from you, you write it so well!
Author's Response: Hey! I am glad you liked it. It was my first time writing femmeslash. I am doing more of it in the near future (with Dominique as my main character). :D Thanks for the lovely review. ~Natalie
Well written!
Author's Response: Thanks! :)
This is really good
Author's Response: Thanks! :) ~Natalie
Wait- it's not over, is it?
Seriously, I really liked this,it's wonderfully written and now I'm sad because there's nothing more.
I would be really happy if you did a sequel. Please?
Wait- it's not over, is it?
Seriously, I really liked this,it's wonderfully written and now I'm sad because there's nothing more.
I would be really happy if you did a sequel. Please?
Author's Response: No, it isn't. :) I have a sequel waiting to be written. As soon as exams (and a few other RL responsibilities) are done, I will start working on it. Thanks for reading and reviewing! I'm glad you liked it. ~Natalie
What a lovely story! I generally avoid femmeslash because the characterizations are often cringe-worthy, but this was an excellent exception to the rule.
I must admit, though, that I got to the end and thought, "that's it?!" I hope poor Dominique will have better luck in the (not-too-distant) future... In other words, please continue! :)
Author's Response: Haha! The ending was a bit abrupt, and I kind of did it on purpose to show how - erm - cruel and unthinking life can be. (I very much stink at explaining things.) I tend to avoid femmeslash, too. D: It has some rather bizarre characterisations. Thanks for reading and reviewing! I intend to write more of Dominique in the future. You can also check out my new chaptered fic 'One Day in the Life Of', in which Dominique has a lot of...presence. ~Natalie
Love it, can't wait for more with Dominique.
Author's Response: Thanks! You can check out my new Next Gen fic "One Day in the Life of" for more Dominique (and others). :) ~Natalie
When's the next one coming??
Author's Response: No idea. RL is such an Umbridge. ~Natalie
Thats it??????
Author's Response: That's it?!
It's good :) I like the second-generation thing it has going on
Author's Response: Thanks! :) Glad you liked it.
Awwww Natalie!!! How well done!!! Bravo!!
This was a really nice story. Femmeslash is . . . hard to do. And I'm so sorry it took me so long to review it. :( I hope I didn't make you sad.
One thing with femmeslash or any type of slash really is that you have to make it believable. You have to have a plot that will not only capture the reader but also make them feel like this relationship could really happen. And you did a beautiful, beautiful job Natalie. This piece, it was flawless, and remarkably well done. You have a real plot and a believable message. I had such a fun time reading this because if I'm going to read femmeslash, I'm only going to read the best. And this was the best.
Being a great author is something to be proud of. Some people are really good at poetry. Some Dark/Angsty. But Natalie, you can do it all, girl! Everything you write is fun for me to read. You give me a little inspiration for every genre. It's so fun to see such a variety in an author's work.
Your characters Dominique and Lakshima (forgive me if I spelled it wrong) were fantastic. One place you could go wrong in femmeslash is to pick two canon characters and have some total OOC. But yours weren't completely OC. They were part of canon families. I liked the Clearwater boy.
And I adore the little spin that you put on Romilda Vane. You gave her such the mysterious, creepy, persona and it was fantastic. I love the way you made her in this story.
What a great thing to read!
Author's Response: Hey Megan!
First off, it is so sweet of you to review my work. I don't get many reviews (maybe I smell bad? Or my author page just stinks? lol), so it's a big deal for me that someone is even thinking of making an effort to do it. (I also saw you had signed up for the Reviewing class, good luck on that!)
I definitely agree on you about femmeslash/slash in general. This category of fanfiction suffers from random pairings and OOC-ness. That was why when I looked for someone for Dominique, I went for an OC. (Another reason was that any other female NG character we know would have been related to her, which wasn't really appealing to me.) Circumstances, therefore, were also a prime factor in choosing an OC.
I am happy you enjoined reading my characters, especially Romilda. Haha! I had great fun writing her. Can't you just see her doing something like that? Anyway, I am writing more of Dominique, and I hope you'll read them when they're finally completed and published.
Thank you for your lovely reviews and constant support, Megan. :) It's encouraging to see people enjoying my pick of themes and characters.
Great story!! I think I may have fallen in love with Dom right now, you've done a really nice work with her :)
The flow, the characters, the memories, everything fits perfectly here. Congratulations, you have created a really amazing story :)
Can't wait for the sequel!
Author's Response: Hello Sunset!
Thank you so much for your lovely review. :) Yay! I didn't think anybody would fall in love with my Dom. That's really great to know. I will be writing the sequel soon.
Hi Natalie!
I think this is a really lovely story. You've created two fresh, beautiful girls here. You do such a great job with minor characters, I'm jealous. What I really love is how you brought in bits of both girls' culture and heritage to make them deeper and more real. Plus their friendship is obvious and sincere.
I think the little tweaks you made here and there really worked to strengthen the story. I loved the line about Bill's long hair! That was a great connection!
I wondered while reading it again if the girls would have used a Disillusionment Charm in that one part to affect Dom's short hair, or some sort of Transfiguration Charm. I think a Disillusionment Charm might be better for hiding something.
The other thing that really struck me while reading this was how amazingly fluid it is. I already said this, but reading it again I really noticed how perfectly the memories flow from the current action. It's seemless and really great writing.
I got the impression from Lakshmi that she's not really sure about things, especially after she was talking to Dom about the failed kiss. Was that intended? I know sometimes people fall for someone who doesn't return their feelings, but it would be nice to see this couple give it a try. I hope you write more, you've got a great start here! Wonderful job and I'm glad I could help with it!
~Gina :)
Author's Response: Gina!
It feels good to hear my characterisation for the two girls worked - and mish-mash of memories fit into he narrative. :) You are right about Lakshmi; she isn't sure about her sexuality, and is going for the guy. I do have a sequel planned, in which things will get a bit clearer, and a bit...smuttier. Heehee!
Thanks for your help, and THANKS for the review. You're awesome!!!
You know how much I adore this, but I had to give you a review because it is just a perfect story. I love your Dominique and Lakshmi is just wonderful. You've created a wonderful character there. Full of life, laughing yet so blind to what her friend feels for her. I feel so badly for poor Dominique.
The plot of getting her hair cut is so simple yet it's rich in symbolism. Gah, what can I say - I'm not a Spew-er. Just wonderful. ~Carole~
Author's Response: Thanks! I am happy the hair-plot worked out. :) Also, they might return for a happier sequel!
Poor Dom, her frustration and anger were extremely well written. I'd love to see you write more of her because you make her so believable.
Author's Response: Thanks, Lea! I am thinking of a sequel - a happier ending!

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NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) have announced a plan to intercept an asteroid in 2022 and throw it off course.
The mission would slam a spacecraft into a "binary" asteroid called Didymos, which is actually two space rocks orbiting each other – one about 2,600 feet across, the other about 490 feet.
Didymos is not on a course to hit Earth, but it's coming close enough (within 6.8 million miles) to conduct an experiment to learn more about how humanity could deflect a potentially dangerous asteroid.
The plan comes after a meteorite exploded Feb. 15 above the Russian city of Chelyabinsk, injuring 1,200 people and damaging thousands of buildings. On the same day, an asteroid called "2012 DA14" came historically close to planet Earth.
Plans for the Asteroid Impact and Deflection Assessment mission, or AIDA as it's called, have been in the works long before our recent close encounters with large celestial bodies.
It's just one of the strategies scientists are developing to help Earth avoid a catastrophic collision with an asteroid.
Johns Hopkins' Applied Physics Laboratory is providing AIDA's collider, and the observing spacecraft will come from ESA.


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New York State Senate Senator Reverend Ruben Diaz (D-32) has issued the following statement in regard to the Democratic Primary results: "As the Chair of the New York State Senate Puerto Rican/Latino Caucus, I must insist that since the voters of Senator Pedro Espada's district have lost him as their Senator, New York's Hispanic community must not also lose the leadership roles he had while in the State Senate. Senator Espada served as Chair of the Senate Housing Committee, and more importantly, as the Senate Majority Leader. I will not accept a "one step forward, two steps backwards" approach toward participatory democracy for Hispanics in the Senate. I urge the Senate leadership and my Senate colleagues to select a Hispanic Senator to fill those positions. I want it understood by my supporters and to my critics that I am not interested in either of those roles and I will not accept them even if offered. I do believe that my colleagues , Senator Martin Malave Dilan, Senator Jose Peralta, Senator Jose Serrano, as well as Gustavo Rivera and Adriano Espaillat - who won last night's election and will likely be sworn into office in January - should be selected to serve in these leadership positions."


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Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney addressed the annual NAACP convention Wednesday in Houston, where he pitched his candidacy as the best choice for African-American voters, including his opposition to marriage equality, a principle the organization recently backed.
"Any policy that lifts up and honors the family is going to be good for the country, and that must be our goal," said the former Massachusetts governor in his first appearance before the group. "As president, I will promote strong families and I will defend traditional marriage."
The speech marked a rare mention of the marriage issue, which the businessman has largely avoided on the campaign trail in favor of economic themes. Firm applause could be heard from the audience, despite a vote by the NAACP's board of directors to endorse marriage equality in May.
"We are pleased that Governor Romney addressed our convention today," said NAACP Chairman Roslyn M. Brock in a statement following the speech. "This morning Governor Romney laid out his policy agenda for this nation. Unfortunately, much of his agenda is at odds with what the NAACP stands for – whether the issue is equal access to affordable health care, reforming our education system or the path forward on marriage equality. We appreciate that he was courageous and took the opportunity to speak with us directly."
Marriage equality opponents have sought to "drive a wedge" between gay people and African-Americans, two key Democratic constituencies, as revealed by internal memos from the National Organization for Marriage unsealed in a federal lawsuit in Maine last March. The divisive strategy, which also targeted Latinos, appears to have failed for the most part, with recent polls showing a surge in support among African-Americans since President Barack Obama announced his personal support two months ago.
In addition to the NAACP, two leading Latino civil rights groups, the National Council of La Raza and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), have endorsed marriage equality since the president's announcement. Black leaders including Jay-Z have also expressed support, and Frank Ocean last week became the first major hip-hop or R&B artist to publicly acknowledge a same-sex relationship.
As expected, Romney dedicated the bulk of his 20-minute speech to the economy. He promised to reform education and create jobs for African Americans, who face a 14.4% unemployment rate compared to 8.2% for the general population.
The audience politely applauded the proposals, but loud boos ensued when he pledged to "eliminate every non-essential, expensive program I can find." He singled out "Obamacare," the health care reform law that the Supreme Court upheld in a highly anticipated decision last month.
"If you want a president who will make things better in the African-American community, you are looking at him," said a defiant Romney to jeers. "Take a look."
"While we are glad that Governor Romney recognized the power of the black electorate, he laid out an agenda that was antithetical to many of our interests," said NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous. "His criticism of the Affordable Care Act – legislation that will improve access to quality health care for millions – signals his fundamental misunderstanding of the needs of many African Americans."
President Obama will not address the NAACP convention this year. Vice President Joseph Biden will deliver keynote remarks on Thursday, the final day of the annual meeting.
"I just hope the Obama campaign doesn't think you're playing favorites," joked Romney about the lineup. He mentioned polls that show 90% of African Americans vote for Democrats and said that in making his case, he hoped to represent Americans of "every race, creed or sexual orientation."
Log Cabin Republicans, which has not yet endorsed in the presidential race, applauded the candidate for his "inclusive tone" but criticized his "gratuitous attack" on marriage equality.
"With his opening remarks to the NAACP today, Governor Romney sent a message that he recognizes the importance of an inclusive Republican vision for victory in November. He deserves credit for taking the step to include sexual orientation by name," said R. Clarke Cooper, Log Cabin Republicans executive director. "That said, it is unfortunate that he countered his outreach to gay and lesbian Americans with a gratuitous attack on the freedom to marry. If Governor Romney truly desires to represent all Americans, Log Cabin Republicans encourages him to avoid divisive social issues and focus on jobs and the economy."
Watch the video of Romney's full remarks to the NAACP convention.


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San Francisco California : A high school in south western San Francisco is making headlines for refusing to host a high school prom after a straight student demanded she be allowed to to attend with her boyfriend and wear a dress.
The primarily straightaphobic suburb of San Francisco, has long been proud of it's stance against straights in America. A plaque of gratitude hanging in the exquisitely decorated lobby of the Imahomo School Board offices carries this inscription, "Our school board shares our beliefs and fights to keep those disgusting straight people and their perverted behaviors away from our precious little faglets" presented with depest gratitude by the Red Hat Gentlemans Society and Turkish Bath 1969
The obviously bigoted county school district's policy requires that senior prom dates be of the same sex. The ACLU has given the district until yesterday to change that policy and allow 18-year-old Connie McMaster to be escorted by her boyfriend, who is also a student, to the dance on July 4th.
Instead, the school board met and issued a statement announcing it wouldn't host the event at Happily Homo High School in Imahomo County "due to the distractions to the educational process caused by recent events."
The statement didn't mention McMaster or the ACLU. When asked by The Associated Press if McMaster's demand led to the cancellation, school board attorney Michele Diane Boyd said he could only reference the statement.
"It is our hope that private citizens will organize an event for the juniors and seniors," district officials said in the statement. "However, at this time, we feel that it is in the best interest of the Imahomo County School District, after taking into consideration the education, safety and well being of our precious faglets."
The ACLU said a school policy banning opposite-sex prom dates violated McMaster's constitutional rights.
Kristy Bennawoman, legal director for the ACLU of California, said he felt that the district was trying to avoid the issue.
"But that doesn't take away their legal obligations to treat all the students fairly," Bennawoman said. "On Connies behalf, this is unfair to her. All she's trying to do is assert her rights."
Bennawoman said she wouldn't allow McMaster to comment on Wednesday, saying "she's still trying to process" the district's actions. Calls to McMaster's cell phone went unanswered.
Note...Please cast a vote and let me know what you think about this blatant attempt to straighten out San Francisco's gay population against their collective and smartly attired will.
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So Sean explained the shower thing because he was serious. The first day was because he got a spray tan and couldn't, with the second day basically being laziness.
And Jaceegirl, I agree about last night. Sean did good with what he was given but Peta isn't quite as on this season with her choreo as I remember her being with DD. Hopefully that will change next week if he makes it through. Although I hate that next week is already a themed one.


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Online Poll: Should we raise the minimum wage?
Take our new On The Line poll. This week we are asking, "Should we raise the minimum wage?"
Maine's minimum wage has been $7.50 per hour since 2009. The Legislature has voted to raise it to $9 by 2016, but the bill has to be signed by the governor.
To take our poll, go to the top left corner of our home page and click on the On The Line poll. All of our polls are free and anonymous.
We will post the results in the April 10 edition of The Courier-Gazette.
CMCA poll results
We received 601 responses to our On The Line poll asking:
"Do you support plans to bring Center for Maine Contemporary Art to Rockland?"
79 percent (477 people) said yes, they support CMCA coming to Rockland, while 21 percent (124) do not support it.
Of those who do not support the plans, 10 percent felt it does not meet zoning standards for Rockland's downtown; 31 percent felt there are too many nonprofits in the city and 45 percent saw both of those factors as reasons not to support it. Another 14 percent said they did not support it for other reasons.
There were also a large number of comments on the project including:
"It is a clear opportunity for the city of Rockland to continue expanding its appeal and economic vitality as a destination for tourists as well as the general population of Maine. To squander this based on the technical contradictions of a myopic and overly prescriptive set of design standards would be a true oversight. What the city needs in this debate is real leadership by someone who has the long term interest of Rockland in mind."
"Because I love the CMCA and feel like the move to Rockland is wrong for the towns of Camden/Rockport. Also, I feel like Rockland is bloated with too many galleries! CMCA will not stand out like it does in Camden when you have the Farnsworth next door. Rockland is an art joke. Rockland has created this sense that art rules the town, when in reality it is filled with drugs, lack of education, and the art is only supported by the buoys and tourists it represents. CMCA can do much better than ride the coat tails of this farce!"
"In conjunction with the Strand and the Farnsworth, the CMCA will help anchor more than just the arts in Rockland. Less well-established galleries may come and go, restaurants, shops may come and go. But an established presence such as the CMCA will be a stable and positive influence for all."
"We are so fortunate to have a proven cultural institution come to Rockland. It has long seemed obvious that CMCA belongs with us in Rockland. We are becoming a magnet for cultural tourism, new residents who want a lively scene and stimulation in their lives. Life is not just one big Wal-Mart experience, we need more. CMCA has a 50-year track record of providing quality programs."
Middle school merger
A total of 288 responded to our question, "Should RSU 13 merge middle schools?"
The majority, 64 percent (184 people) oppose the merger. 28 percent or 81 people support it. 8 percent were undecided.
We also asked, "Would you support the merger with students going to Thomaston instead of Rockland?"
43 percent (125 responses) said, "No." 16 percent (46) said "Yes." 11 percent were undecided. 29 percent (84) do not support the merger under any circumstances.
"Which schools would you consider closing/consolidating?"
Most responders — 24 percent (140) — did not favor closing or consolidating any of the schools. Those most frequently targeted for closure were:
Gilford Butler: 15 percent (88)
Owls Head: 13 percent (88)
Oceanside High School West: 12 percent (68)
All of the other schools came in at between 3 and 7 percent.
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New Balance have brought back a classic from their archive, the 900. Originally debuting 30 years ago in 1982, the iconic style's served as one of the longest running athletic shoe series in the industry, providing a well cushioned and stable cushioned run. For this year's return, the New Balance 900 has been updated being half an ounce lighter than the original and focuses on the brand's design mantra of "less is more" — less layering through the eye row and saddle of the upper to deliver a better performance fit. Bringing the shoe up to date are modern design lines and more colour options too. It's available now from New Balance.
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The Lumen TL800 is an RGBW (Red, Green, Blue, and White) LED lightbulb. Well, actually they call it a Smart Bulb because it can be controlled from your iPhone via Bluetooth. What the heck would you use that for you ask? Tons of stuff, but most importantly it's just really cool to be able to change the color of your lights on a whim. Plus, it screws into a standard lightbulb socket, meaning it doesn't require anything you don't already have. How cool is that?
It's very cool (though in white mode, it's actually a warm white color). Bad jokes aside, setting up the Lumen couldn't be much more simple. Unscrew one of your old lightbulbs and replace it with the Lumen. Then, download the Lumen app, turn on the lights, and pair with the lightbulb via Bluetooth. The Lumen functions just like a normal lightbulb. If you turn it on, it will default to the normal warm white color (even if it was a specific color the last time you turned the power off from the lamp). If you want to have total control of the smart bulb at all times, you'll want to keep the power to this lamp always on. You can turn the light off via the app while still powering the Bluetooth.
There are two main light modes in the iPhone app that controls the Lumen: white and color. While in white mode, you can change the brightness of the bulb with a dial or tap a few predetermined light output level buttons. But the real fun happens in color mode. There's a color wheel full of the colors that the Lumen can be configured to output. Just pick one. It's really that easy. The Lumen responds to your color choices very quickly. A chosen color is displayed constantly until you tell it to do something else. Remember, instead of turning the light out at the source, use the app to turn the lightbulb off. I'm not sure how much energy this mode uses, but given that it's already an LED lightbulb, it's probably still well below the energy requirements of your grandpa's favorite lightbulbs.
In addition to the manual controls, there are a few extra features that make the Lumen a bit more interesting. There are two disco modes that flash changing colors at different speeds. Strobe mode does something similar with a single color. There's also a music mode that flashes colors in sync to the music played via the app. All of these are too harsh for everyday life, but they might be fun for a party.
There are two color changing modes that are quite nice. One produces red and orange colors and the other produces blues and violets that change slowly. I really like both of these because they really show off what this bulb does best: shine (different colors). I actually wish there was a way to change between two or more colors chosen by the user instead of the two built-in color choices. Or better yet, a rainbow mode with a speed control. Something to hope for in a future update perhaps?
The last three modes are a little different. There's a proximity mode that turns the light on with a chosen color when your iPhone connects to the light. This should turn the light off when you leave and on again when you come home. There's a call mode that will flash a user-defined color when you get a phone call. And finally, there's a wake up mode that mimics a sun rise on the day and time of your choosing. You can set up a different time for each day of the week. I like this idea, but its usefulness depends on where you put this bulb.
My biggest problem with the Lumen is that it connects via Bluetooth. It has an auto link feature that allows the smart bulb to auto connect to your iPhone when it's within range. In practice, it doesn't always work. Sometimes you'll have to manually turn the lightbulb on and off again (with the socket instead of the app). This could be an issue if you're wanting to take advantage of the proximity mode mentioned previously. I would have much preferred to see this lightbulb connect via Wi-Fi and be controllable with a Cloud service. That way, you could control this lightbulb from anywhere instead of just the same room. I know, how big of a deal is it that you can't turn your lights on while you're on vacation? Probably not that big of a deal, but it would open up other interesting possibilities. More importantly, it would free this lightbulb from being controlled from a single device (it's likely you aren't the only one that lives in your house). There is another product like this bulb that connects to the Internet, but unlike the Lumen, it requires a base station. So, it depends on what you value most.
My second problem is that the iPhone app just looks bad. It gets the job done, but there's definitely a lot room for improvement to the user interface. This doesn't really impact usefulness, just user experience. This is something that could be remedied with future updates.
Overall, I really like the Lumen Lumen Smart Bulb. It's a very cool LED lightbulb that allows you to change the mood in a room with the color of light. There are some special features (some of which are more useful than others) that make this bulb more interesting than just setting a color and forgetting about it. Unfortunately, it's not without flaws. This bulb uses Bluetooth to connect, which means your phone is necessary for controlling it. Wi-Fi with Cloud control might have been a better choice for a more seamless experience. The app for controlling the Lumen could also use some work.
But, in the end, if you want an LED lightbulb that you can change the color of with an iPhone app, this is still the cheapest route available. Better yet, it doesn't require you to have a base station or any other gear that you don't already have. It's not perfect, but it can very easily change color on command and liven up a room in a way that your friends are sure to think is pretty darn cool.
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Each high school football season produces a litany of storylines, ranging from rivalries to region races. Most of them are based on great competition and impressive athletes.
This season, many of the storylines surrounding the season have been more controversial and, in a few cases, downright scary.
Let's recap:
—Before the season even started, the Georgia High School Association was wrapped up in a debate over reclassification. Four classes and sub-divided? Six classes? The debate lasted all spring and into the summer and won't be final until reclassification is approved in January.
—During fall practice, two high school football players in Georgia — Forest Jones of Locust Grove and Don'terio Searcy of Fitzgerald — died due to heat- and dehydration-related causes.
—After the first and biggest game of the season in Athens, Cedar Shoals at Clarke Central, a group of upset Cedar Shoals parents verbally assaulted and followed coaches following the 49-13 loss.
—Early in the season, a player from Northside Christian ripped off the helmet of Loganville Christian's Jarrett Briscoe and proceeded to attack him with it in the second quarter of Loganville Christian's 33-0 win. Northside Christian forfeited the game after the incident.
—Last Friday, Warren County coach David Daniels was hospitalized after his team's 21-2 win over Hancock County when he tried to intervene as his team was reportedly attacked by a group of Hancock County players. Daniels had to have major reconstructive surgery and an investigation is ongoing.
—This week, Athens Christian was forced to forfeit three games because it used an ineligible player — Travis Wildgoose from the Bahamas — dropping the Eagles' record to 1-6. Wildgoose, a running back, is still ineligible but is reapplying for status as a foreign exchange student.
Perhaps stuff like this happens every season and I just missed it, but it feels like this season has been rife with controversy from the start.
I don't know if there is a singular reason for this much controversy or any theme or trend that can be blamed for it. Each case is different and has its own set of circumstances that has nothing to do with another.
What I do know is that issues like these put a black eye on a brand of football that, ideally, is free from the kind of controversy we see in college and in the pros.
I'm not used to writing stories that aren't game reports or features on one of the many talented athletes we have in this area. Writing about players' deaths, fights and allegations is not nearly as fun.
I leave stuff like that to my colleagues, who often have to deal with stories involving recruiting violations, player discipline and angry coaches after games with the Georgia Bulldogs.
There are three weeks left in the regular season and then a five-week postseason remaining. These are the most exciting two months of the season. Teams will be battling for playoff spots, region titles and eventually state titles.
That excitement and drama should be enough. There is no need to add anymore controversy to the last two months of the season. Hopefully, the only storylines left will be about how teams are keeping their seasons alive and collecting trophies.
I'd like to be done writing stories that have less to do with the bad things that happen off the field and stick to the good things that happen on the field.


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The PIOP is located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, approximately 60 km north-west of the town of Tom Price. The PIOP consists of the Blacksmith and Anvil tenements. The Blacksmith tenement forms the basis of Flinders Mines' Bankable Feasibility Study and is located between a number of existing and proposed developments. To the north is Rio Tinto's Caliwingina iron ore resource, to the east is FMG's Solomon iron ore hub, to the west API's West Pilbara Iron Ore Project and to the south, Rio Tinto's Brockman 2 operations. The Anvil tenement is located approximately 10 km to the south-west of Blacksmith. In February 2014, Flinders Mines signed an Alliance Agreement with Rutila Resources for access to port and rail infrastructure that provides the PIOP with a realistic path to market.
The PIOP commenced in May 2003 as a joint venture between Flinders Diamonds Limited (now Flinders Mines Limited) and Prenti Exploration Pty Ltd (Prenti). In March 2005, Flinders and Prenti agreed with Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) to swap commodity rights on some of the PIOP tenements, with FMG taking the iron ore rights. One tenement, E47/882 (Blacksmith), was not included in this transaction. It is this tenement in which Flinders has a 100% ownership interest. In May 2007, Flinders decided to investigate the iron ore potential of Blacksmith following the announcement of FMG's Serenity deposit and Rio Tinto's Caliwingina deposit.
On 22 November 2007, an exploration target of 325 – 390 Mt of iron ore at a grade of 45 – 60% Fe was announced. On 30 June 2008, Flinders purchased tenement E47/1560 (Anvil) from Cazaly Iron Pty Ltd. The first drilling campaign on Blacksmith commenced in August 2008 leading to a maiden Inferred Resource of 476 Mt at 55.4% Fe, announced on 1 April 2009.
Further drilling in the 2009 campaign extended this resource to 511 Mt at 55.4% Fe, as announced in August 2009. In April 2010, Flinders announced its first Indicated Resource estimate at the Delta deposit of 157 Mt at 56.5% Fe and a new global Mineral Resource of 550 Mt at 55.6% Fe.
The global Mineral Resource was subsequently increased to 748 Mt in October 2010 and 917 Mt in November 2011.
During the exploration drilling phases Flinders earned a 100% stake in the tenements in the Prenti joint venture, with a residual 5% net royalty payable to Prenti. On 11 November 2011, Flinders announced that the royalty was acquired by Flinders from Prenti for a cash settlement and a 5% net profit production royalty in respect of non iron ore commodities in the tenements that were the subject of the JVA. As a result, Flinders now has an unencumbered 100% ownership of the iron ore in the PIOP tenure.
Mining Lease M47/1451 (Blacksmith) was granted by the Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum on 26 March 2012.
In January 2011, Flinders announced positive results from a 13-month prefeasibility study (PFS) in respect of the PIOP that was managed by WorleyParsons. The PFS confirmed that the PIOP is economically robust and technically viable. The PFS confirmed a defined iron ore Mineral Resource and mineralised inventory at the PIOP. The PFS was conducted on the basis of an initial production rate of 5 Mtpa and then 15 Mtpa after year 5.
With the signing of the Alliance Agreement with Rutila Resources, the basis of the project has increased to one that will produce 25Mtpa. A Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) has commenced and is expected to be completed mid 2015 with the FMS Board to make the Final Investment Decision (FID) by the end of 2015.
Click here to view PIOP EPA environmental reports
The PIOP currently hosts a Mineral Resource of 1,042Mt at 55.6% Fe, based on a 50% cut-off grade, which has been compiled in accordance with the 2012 JORC Code.
A breakdown by Resource category is shown in Table 1.
Source: Flinders Mines Announcement, 9 January 2015.Note: See Competent Persons Statement below in relation to this Mineral Resource.
The total mining inventory within the pit designs is summarised in Table 2. Final product tonnes and grades are quoted as tonnes of product after beneficiation. Overall, Flinders is expecting >250 Mt of final product after beneficiation. Flinders' recently upgraded Mineral Resource of 1,042 Mt is being integrated into the BFS, currently being undertaken by WorleyParsons.
Source: Flinders Mines Investor Presentation, 3 December 2014. Note: See Competent Persons Statement below in relation to this Mineral Resource.
Outcropping basement geology in the Blacksmith tenement comprises Brockman Iron Formation (BIF), which is known to host large BID deposits in other regions of the Hamersley Ranges. Incised into this bedrock geology are large channel systems, which can hold significant tonnages of CID and DID. Formed by cyclic weathering and erosion of BIF, these channels may host accumulations of iron-rich gravels distal from any obvious hard-rock iron mineralisation. These deposits represent excellent economic targets as they are near-surface and easy to mine.
The hematite-rich DID ore includes all mineralisation that has been deposited in channels from the surrounding banded iron formation, and is primarily composed of detrital material of either pisolithic or fragmental types. The BID ore is generally located beneath the DID deposits in the underlying Dales Gorge and Whaleback Shale Members of the Brockman Iron Formation, and is more prevalent in the margins and in the headwaters. In some parts of the lower reaches of Delta and Eagle, CID mineralisation occurs between the DID and BID material.
The information on this page that relates to Exploration Targets and Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Dr Graeme McDonald who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. The information that relates to the Mineral Resource Estimate has been compiled by Mr Paul Blackney of Optiro Pty Ltd. who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Both Dr McDonald and Mr Blackney have sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity that they are undertaking to qualify as a Competent Persons as defined in the 2012 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves'. Dr McDonald and Mr Blackney consent to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.


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After well over one year, the tsunami disaster area still has houses needing to be cleaned up. Our partners are saying that there is still so much work to do. One team from Hawaii and Bethlehem Baptist just returned to the US after cleaning several damaged homes and conducting community outreach ministry. Another team from Hawaii June 30-13 will use the newly setup Samaritan Purse base at Morigo. Then on their heels a combined team from California and Wisconsin will work the rest of July. Ask God to bless as each of these teams will provide support for a community concert during their stay. Now that Yasuhito Yoneda has completed his ministry assignment, Nathan Jahnke will be the Team Coordinator for the next few teams. We are also getting more people interested in going and helping in Japan. They all need your prayers.
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This is a last minute addition – but as I was making my samples for the sewalong I realised this might be an interesting and super easy variation.
As people have been making their Darling Ranges dresses I've noticed a couple have been leaving off the ties at the back so they can more easily belt the dress. The downside, is that the dress is designed to be used with ties, so it was created with a lot of easy in the back – which means leaving out the ties can result in a less fitted – bordering on baggy – dress.
So i thought why not show you all how to add darts to the back of your dress to make it more fitted if you decide to leave off the ties? Awesome right? I think so.
Please keep in mind that the exact measurements and position of the dart i show here can't be taken too literally. The specifics will probably differ for different sizes and body shapes – so this like anything, is intended as a guide. Those closer to the higher end of their size bracket will need to smaller darts – those closer to the lower end of their size bracket will need larger darts. Each dart will probably be somewhere between 1-2 inches wide at the base.
The first thing you want to do is consult the finished garment measurements on the back of your envelope or instruction booklet. Take the finished waistline measurement and minus your body waistline measurement. This is how much ease is built into the pattern. I decided I wanted my dress snug around the waist, so I eliminated all but 1/2″ of ease. I wear a size Small and have a 28″ waist – so for me that left 2″ of extra ease that needed to be eliminated with darts – two 1″ darts at the waistline.
I placed the first dart leg 2.5″ from the centre back of my pattern, and extended up so that my finished dart would be 6″ long.
Add extra pattern paper
Fold the dart, and true the waistline by trimming in a straight line
And here is your final pattern piece with the back dart!
- Don't forget that this dart placement is based on my body and personal preferences. You may not like darts as long as this and also for sizes larger than S you will more than likely want to place your dart further along towards the side seam.
- Also, please keep in mind that this method is only intended for the Darling Ranges, since it has so much ease built into the back piece – if you are wanting to add darts to a different pattern, you will need to slash and spread your pattern to add in the dart.


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Crudo on a Thursday: out of the foie gras, but not the sea bass
Look beyond the pisco sour and gin fizz
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I was responsible. I had a perfectly nice 2000 Nissan Xterra. Airbags, AC, backseat for the boy. Almost new tires, nice paint. It even had a Sony stereo that played MP3s.
No way could I keep it. My 52 Styleline was off the road and I couldn't stand it!
The Nissan was far too pedestrian... and reliable. No fun there!
Craiglist and a month of trying and goodbye to the Xterra. Way less than I wanted, but now I could start looking for an old pickup. I was looking for a 60 to 66 Chevrolet C10, but I was striking out.
Then I found it. The 1959 Chevrolet Apache 1/2 ton Stepside Pickup. It had the spare mounted over the driver side rear fender and everything.
He wanted $500 too much (actually $1500 too much, we had planned on putting some of the $$ from the sale of the Xterra into the bank and into the '52). I offered the guy a painting that I had just done to sweeten the deal.
wait... wait..
A week and a half later I was on my way to LA to checkout the truck...
And a week after that it was on it's way to the shop for a thousand dollar brakejob. (bearings, hoses, drums turned, shoes, wheel cylinders, master cylinder)
still smiling, though.
Very nice choice Joe! :-D She's a beauty.
Aw, Joe, that's a beauty of a truck!
Thanks! It's lots of fun to drive too... Stock 3 on the tree and 6 cylinder.
I'm a lucky f-er. - Joe
I dig the truck.
I like the older Fords slightly more.
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I live in Niles, Ohio which is in N.E. Ohio. I work at Youngstown State University and have a bachelor's in journalism and a master's in criminal justice. I do a blog called Stiles Points. http://stilespoints.blogspot.com/
The area that I live has been had many hard times, but the people who live here are tough people. Currently, the middleweight champion of the world - Kelly Pavlik hails from Youngstown.
I am a huge Michigan Wolverines and New York Yankees fan. However, I am objective when I have to comment on either team.


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We've seen a lot of time-lapse videos of celestial events. This video by astrophotographer Mark Gee is not a time-lapse, which actually makes it even more amazing.
The three minutes of footage Gee shot of a "moonrise" over Mount Victoria Lookout in Wellington, New Zealand, is a real-time video.
"People had gathered up there this night to get the best view possible of the moon rising," Gee wrote in the video's description. "I captured the video from 2.1km away on the other side of the city. It's something that I've been wanting to photograph for a long time now, and a lot of planning and failed attempts had taken place. Finally, during moon rise on the 28th January 2013, everything fell into place and I got my footage."
The video has not been manipulated in any way. As Gee puts it, "it came off the memory card."
But that's not to say it was an easy shot. Gee said it was a technical challenge to get the result he wanted. He used a Canon ID MkIV in video mode with a Canon EF 500mm f/4L and a Canon 2x extender II. In total Gee shot eight minutes of footage in total, he wrote on his blog, with a finished edited video showing the first three minutes of the rising moon.
On his blog he explained further that he had to factor in the weather, moon phases and location to set the stage for the moonrise perfectly.
"I didn't know what to expect with the performance of everyone up there, but I couldn't have directed it better myself, even though they had no idea I was filming them," he wrote.
"Thankfully it all came together, and what I ended up with was this wonderful performance of total strangers silhouetted against the full moon as it rose above the lookout," Gee continued.
- Breathtaking Time-Lapse Video of Arizona and Utah Skies
- Time-Lapse Video Captures Magnificent Galaxy Photos
- Check Out the Majestic Time-Lapse Video of Yosemite National Park
- Can You Spot the Possible UFO in This Time-Lapse Video of a Meteor Shower?
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I am considering climbing the famous Disappointment Cleaver route on Mount Rainer next summer so I can add my name to the long list of those who have traveled it. And to my list of accomplishments.
Does anyone have any training suggestions? Or words of wisdom? I am a freshie when it comes to alpine climbs. I have climbed an alpine accent of Mt Owen, the Koven route and the Middle Teton along with a few others.


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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - The House could vote by the end of this month on whether to impeach indicted state Treasurer Robert Vigil.
An ambitious schedule for handling impeachment was outlined Friday to a House subcommittee by an Albuquerque lawyer, named as its special counsel.
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CARS lined up for hundreds of metres along O'Connell St - creating peak-hour traffic chaos - to take advantage of 88.8c/l prices because of a Clipsal 500 promotion.
The promotion at the Caltex service station ended at 5.30pm so many drivers missed out on the price - the lowest in Adelaide for years.
The Caltex service station on O'Connell St dropped the price of unleaded fuel to 88.8c per litre during a promotion with the Red Bull Racing Australia and Triple Eight drivers Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup.
Lowndes and Whincup made a 30-minute appearance at the service station from 5.15pm, at the height of peak-hour traffic.
During their time at the North Adelaide service station, Caltex was selling unleaded fuel at the discounted rate and the combination of cheap fuel and the V8 supercar stars had clogged the route out of Adelaide.
The price of unleaded fuel across the metropolitan area has just risen to about $1.60 a litre, making it an even more tempting choice - even if you're not a Clipsal 500 fan.
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Guys, it's happening again: The every-four-years hot weather time-suck known as the Summer Olympics has returned! Not a complaint: The Olympics are really fun. They're well-packaged and exciting, and best of all: They END. That last part is important because of how straight-up addictive the Olympics can be. As someone who doesn't follow sports with any kind of regularity, I get completely sucked in by sporting events that haven't even crossed my mind in THREE YEARS. Swimming? Obviously. Ladies' gymnastics? Sure. Ping-pong? Bring it on. Not only will I get completely invested in specific athletes, I'll be checking scores and results on the internet all day. I get Olympics fever BAD and the only cure is more Bob Costas. Right?
Below are the things most likely to suck me in for the next few weeks. Do YOU get overly obsessed with specific Olympics events, too?
What is it about women's gymnastics that is so captivating? Even though we usually come into the games with very little working knowledge about the individual athletes, by the end we feel like we've watched a Dream Team assemblage of superstars flipping and prancing around a zero-gravity zone. Perhaps there's a bit of a freakish appeal at work here too: These grown women occasionally look like buff children and it's hard not to imagine the intense psychodrama playing out between parents, coaches, and other upper-echelon personalities behind the scenes. Think Black Swan with thicker necks. I don't know, you guys. It's just fascinating. Men's Gymnastics is pretty interesting too, but it's nowhere near the magical weirdness of the ladies' competition.
Duh. While the actual act of swimming is not the most TV-friendly athletic competition, it's crazy how tense these races can get! The results are so close that medals are basically determined via computer touchpad. You could lose by .001 seconds and it could all be because you missed a spot while shaving the back of your calf, you know? Aerodynamics.
All right, let's be real, these people are all just trying to outrun their demons. Haha just kidding, they are elite athletes. (But come on, don't you think at least some of them being chased by ghosts? It's a statistical certainty!)
What are you even DOING, you delightful water pixies??
I love how mad rowers look when they're competing. I also love the tiny people who sit in the front of the boat yelling at everybody. See, picked-on nerds really DO inherit the earth.
Water polo is a lot like soccer but it's WAY wetter. Also there are bonnets. Okay let's be real, I probably think about water polo even when the Olympics aren't happening. Why isn't there a specialty cable channel devoted to only this sport? BRB gonna write a letter to the president.
I love tennis, deal w/it.
Guys!! I CALL NEXT GAME.
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Kai Ryssdal: We're going to go back to last Friday to start letters off, and the story our Shanghai correspondent Rob Schmitz did about Apple, Mike Daisey and This American Life. Daisey's dramatic story of his visit to one of Apple's main suppliers in China, FoxConn, turned out to be largely fabricated.
Bob Loza from Burbank, Calif., wanted to make sure we all see the bigger picture.
Bob Loza: If you have a legitimate beef against Chinese factory conditions, make sure you include all manufacturers, not just the evil Apple. If not, I can only assume that you have already thrown your iPad and iPhone into the trash, never to be used again.
Mr. Loza recorded that by himself -- on his iPhone, as it turns out.
Elizabeth Wynne Johnson's story about a Washington, D.C., Diaper Bank lit up our in box this past week. The bank had gotten a $20 million donation of disposable Huggies to hand out to poor families.
But before you could say "blowout," the listener conversation turned into the great American diaper debate, including this from Amy Martindale of Sand Springs, Okla.
Amy Martindale: I so wish you had mentioned that cloth diapers are a very viable alternative. Not those old-school diapers with pins and plastic pants, but new, cute reuseable diapers in fantastic colors with snaps and Velcro.
We went to Las Vegas Wednesday for a sit-down with President Obama. We talked energy and the economy at a solar facility out in the Nevada desert.
No interview's ever perfect, but Shel Anderson from Durham, N.C., wasn't happy with my manners.
Shel Anderson: I'm not one of those folks who take umbrage at everything, but I thought you were less polite talking to our president than when you do those Corner Office interviews with the big bosses. Just sayin'.
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Domaine Serene Strengthens Global Distribution Network with Key Distributor Changes in the Northeast U.S.
DAYTON, Ore. – October 1, 2013 – Today, Domaine Serene Vineyards & Winery, Inc. announced important new changes to its distribution network in the Northeast Region of the U.S. In a move to enhance its global distribution network, Domaine Serene has appointed Empire Merchants Metro/Empire Merchants North to represent the brand in the state of New York, R&R Marketing in New Jersey, Slocum & Sons in Connecticut and Rhode Island Distributing in Rhode Island.
"The appointment of these market-leading, luxury-focused distributor partners is an important part of a strategy to strengthen and upgrade our global distribution network," says Ryan Harris, president of Domaine Serene and head of sales for the company. "We view each of our distributor partners as brand ambassadors, business partners and extensions of the winery team. As such, each change to our distribution network is carefully considered and each one of our distributors is chosen to reflect our core company values," adds Harris.
"Grace and I founded Domaine Serene twenty-four years ago on the principal of continuous improvement. Based on this philosophy, and a relentless focus on creating the world's finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, our wines have now been recognized among the world's best. As such, it is important that we are represented by the best in the market. We could not be happier with our new distribution partnerships. These distributors share our values and will represent us well in some of the most important wine markets in the world," states Ken Evenstad, founder and joint CEO.
"We are honored to have been selected to represent the Domaine Serene wines in the State of New York and we look forward to offering this amazing portfolio to New York's finest restaurants and retailers. We are also excited to be expanding the relationship that already exists between Domaine Serene and the Charmer Sunbelt Group," comments David Drucker, Executive General Manager of Empire Merchants Metro.
About Domaine Serene Vineyards & Winery
Founded in 1989 by Ken and Grace Evenstad, Domaine Serene has quickly become Oregon's iconic producer of world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, including Oregon's highest ever rated Pinot Noir. Located in the heart of the Dundee Hills in the Northern Willamette Valley, Domaine Serene's picturesque winery houses one of the world's most advanced winemaking facilities. With five vineyard estates totaling over 700 acres, 250 acres are planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Domaine Serene's environmentally friendly Sustainable Farming Practices and extremely low crop yields produce consistently complex and complete, award-winning wines. For more information about Domaine Serene Vineyards & Winery, visit www.domaineserene.com.


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Tight end Daniel Rhodes out of Charlotte (N.C.) Independence made his selection late last week. Where is the 6-foot-3, 250-pounder headed?
"I committed to Illinois late last week," he said. "They offered me back in April or May, they were my only offer. They were pretty happy with my decision after I had come up there last week."
Rhodes made his first trek to Illinois and quickly followed up with a decision last Thursday.
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"When I went there, I was really big on the academic program they had," he stated. "They have one of the best academic programs in the nation. They are really prestigious and ranked very high. Even though I'm going to be far from home, I wanted to know I'd have a family atmosphere where I was at. They are family-oriented and I can always sit down with the coaches when I need to and focus on my schoolwork.
"I like that the coaches are very open there. They aren't all uptight and closed, they are willing to talk and listen to what you have to say. They can make me a better person and they have my best interests in mind."
Rhodes picked the Illini over interest from North Carolina, NC State, Syracuse, Duke and Cincinnati.
As for playing time, that is unclear at this point.
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wikiHow to Perform a Rock Concert
Performing music in front of people can be difficult, but if done right it can come as naturally as riding a bike or driving a car.
1Make sure that you, and your band are good enough to play a live show. If not, it will fall apart during the first few songs.
2Find and buy the needed equipment such as a PA system, guitars, basses drums and amplifiers.
3Find a venue. This part is not easy. A good bet is to simply hold a free concert right outside of your garage. This way you can play in the garage. Meaning you don't have to move any instruments, the people can listen from the driveway, and you don't have to charge anything.
4Keep in mind they won't pay much attention to you at first. But you're still putting your name in their mind, so if they have a party chances are they'll let you play it.
5Accept any requests from people to play at their birthday parties and other events. Their guests will see you and start spreading the word about your band.
6Continue trying to play at bigger places in your area, they are always looking for good new local bands.
7Make friends with bigger local bands. If they need a band to open for them, they might just call upon you.
8Get your band a Music Myspace. It is an excellent way to get to know bands and even venues because most of them have one.
9Put together a set list. Musicians always have a plan of what they're going to play, even if they act like they don't. A set usually consists of 4 or 5 songs. A concert usually has 3 sets. Encores are 2 songs, but don't expect an encore your first concert. The reason that concerts are split into sets is so the musicians can get a short rest and do something -besides play- to entertain the crowd.
10Start off with something fast and heavy that everyone knows. First tracks on any rock CD's are good. Then another heavy song, then a lighter one, then finish off the set with another heavy song.
11Follow the same guidelines for the second set as you did for the first set. Same for the last set. Except for the last song. Play a really powerful song that will make them want to come back for more, like a ballad with really heavy distortion.
12Make sure to do something between sets that keeps the crowd entertained, because once they're gone it's going to be difficult to get them back. The crowd will usually be easy-going. The best way to connect with them is through casually conversing and joking around with them. Who hates conversation, right? Don't go overboard until you know the crowd is on your side! Once you start playing shows where you know the people came to see you, feel free to go crazy, but otherwise, going too far will make you look like an idiot. Still move and jump around of course, but setting stuff on fire for example, can be too much depending on the circumstances.
13Make the last 30 seconds before you walk off stage count!Have the singer scream the last note if he/she can.
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- Make sure that everyone in the band can hear themselves, especially the bassist so he/she can hold the rhythm
- There's nothing rock fans enjoy more than destruction and fire so destroying things or setting small objects on fire is a good idea.
- If you mess up, don't stop, keep playing and get back on track. The audience won't be able to tell the difference.
- Have backup guitars and basses, strings do break and always at the worst times. Same for drumsticks.
- Don't stand still during the show, move and jump around.
- Be comfortable
- Most importantly, always be yourself.
- Eat healthy and have good endurance. About 10 minutes before the show drink an energy drink.
- Do not go into a show without plenty of practice
- If you're using fire or fireworks during the show, don't let the fire get out of control, always keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Using water could be dangerous, because of the electrical equipment.
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- A Band
- Amplifiers
- Microphones
- P.A. system
- Electric and bass guitars
- Drums
- Keyboards (if necessary)
- Stage lights
- Place to perform
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Certified in PSY478: Nonviolent Conflict Reconciliation
Level II Kingian Nonviolence trainer. I am the office manager for the URI Multicultural Student Services Center. I got involved with nonviolence as an Intern in 2011 to complete some coursework. At first, I was skeptical about the concept of nonviolence because I have only known it in its passive form — if you get hit, don't hit back. When the two-week Institute concluded and I had learned about Kingian Nonviolence, my whole outlook changed. I knew this experience was something amazing that I wanted to always be a part of. This is my fifth year attending and volunteering at the Summer Institute. My goal is to develop programs and after school centers based on Kingian nonviolence principles. I want to advocate for people from marginalized groups of society, mainly young African American males.