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Second-ranked Kansas made its case to take over the top spot in the national polls, pulling out a gritty, back-and-forth battle with No. 11 Kansas State, 81-79, last night in Manhattan, Kan., as Sherron Collins scored on a hard drive with nine seconds left in overtime.
Collins hit the floor with 2:44 left in overtime and went to the bench holding his back, then returned just in time to score on a baseline drive and was fouled on the play. He missed the free throw, but Cole Aldrich grabbed the rebound and Brady
Collins finished with 16 points. Aldrich had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Marcus Morris added 13 points and 10 rebounds. When the new polls come out tomorrow, Kansas (20-1, 6-0 Big 12) has a good chance of supplanting Kentucky at No. 1.
Kansas State (17-4, 4-3) had a chance to win it in regulation, but Kansas's Tyrel Reed stripped a streaking Dominique Sutton in the paint at the buzzer. Jacob Pullen had 22 points and Denis Clemente added 13 on 4-of-15 shooting.
The rivals have been meeting since 1907, and this game had the added drama of being the first since 1958 where both teams were ranked in the top 15.
Georgetown 89, Duke 77 - With President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden munching popcorn in the front row, the No. 7 Hoyas put on a couldn't-miss performance against the No. 8 Blue Devils, shooting 71.7 percent from the field in Washington.
The Hoyas had their best shooting game in 30 years in front of more than 20,000 at the
Chris Wright scored 21 points on 8-of-9 shooting and made two defensive plays that helped ignite an 18-3 run that gave the Hoyas the lead for good in the first half. Greg Monroe also finished with 21 points, and Austin Freeman added 20 for Georgetown, whose shooting percentage tied the third-highest mark in school history.
Nolan Smith scored 19 points, Kyle Singler had 18 before fouling out with 2:10 to play, and Jon Scheyer added 17 for the Blue Devils (17-4), who shot only 37 percent.
Kentucky 85, Vanderbilt 72 - The top-ranked Wildcats bounced back from their first loss by posting a convincing home win over the No. 21 Commodores. Freshman DeMarcus Cousins recorded his 12th double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds.
Darnell Dodson added 16 points in a rare start for Kentucky (20-1, 5-1 Southeastern), which played like the nation's best team for long stretches in front of special guest LeBron James, a friend of coach John Calipari.
Jermaine Beal led the Commodores (16-4, 5-1) with 19 points, but Vanderbilt couldn't pull off its second road upset of the week in a physical, whistle-plagued game that featured 58 fouls and very little flow.
Syracuse 59, DePaul 57 - Wes Johnson went for 16 points and 13 rebounds, and the No. 4 Orange rallied from 18 down in Rosemont, Ill., to pull out their eighth straight win.
Syracuse (21-1, 8-1 Big East), locked in a surprising struggle with the Blue Demons (8-13, 1-8), scored 16 straight points in the first half, and then took the lead with a 16-2 run after the break, escaping with a victory after DePaul's Will Walker missed a 3-pointer in the closing seconds.
Kris Joseph added 15 points for Syracuse, and Rick Jackson scored 10. Trailing, 52-43, with about seven minutes left, Joseph buried a 3-pointer to start the go-ahead run. Johnson tied it at 54 with a one-handed dunk over DePaul's Mike Stovall to finish a fast break.
Michigan St. 79, Northwestern 70 - Durrell Summers had a season-high 24 points and 10 rebounds, leading the fifth-ranked Spartans (19-3, 9-0 Big Ten) to a strong performance after the break. Michigan State opened the second half with an 18-4 burst to take control against the Wildcats (14-7, 3-6).
The Spartans' Kalin Lucas scored 23 points to go with four assists and no turnovers.
John Shurna made six 3-pointers and scored a career-high 31 points for Northwestern.
Baylor 80, Texas 77 - Freshman guard A.J. Walton, a 47 percent free throw shooter, made three of four foul shots in the final 17 seconds of overtime in Austin, Texas, helping the No. 24 Bears (16-3, 3-3 Big 12) beat the sixth-ranked Longhorns in the regular season for the first time since 1998.
Baylor led, 77-76, before Walton made the second of two free throws. Texas's Justin Mason made one of two before Walton got to the line again with 10 seconds left and calmly hit both.
Texas (18-3, 4-2) had one last chance to tie it but Avery Bradley's 3-pointer bounced off the rim at the buzzer. The Longhorns rallied from 14 points down early in the second half, but Damion James (20 points, career-high 19 rebounds) fouled out in the final minute of overtime.
West Virginia 77, Louisville 74 - Da'Sean Butler scored a season-high 27 points, hitting the go-ahead 15-foot jumper with 16 seconds remaining that enabled the No. 9 Mountaineers (17-3, 6-2 Big East) to post a comeback win in Morgantown, W.Va.
The Cardinals (13-8, 4-4) managed only two baskets over the final seven minutes in blowing a 12-point lead. Louisville shot 61 percent in the first half to take a 44-40 advantage into the break.
BYU 82, Utah 69 - At Provo, Utah, the No. 12 Cougars (21-2, 6-1) beat their Mountain West rivals for the sixth time in the last seven meetings as Jimmer Fredette pumped in 23 of his 36 points in the second half.
Players from both teams had to be separated after a scuffle on the baseline with 34 seconds left. Benches emptied, but officials and coaches kept it from escalating and the teams calmed down enough for postgame handshakes.
San Francisco 81, Gonzaga 77 - Dior Lowhorn had 22 points, and the Dons (8-14, 3-4 West Coast) rallied at home to upend the 13th-ranked Bulldogs (17-4, 6-1) in overtime.
Temple 64, La Salle 52 - Playing in front of Temple legend John Chaney, the No. 15 Owls (18-4, 6-1 Atlantic 10) turned back an upset bid by the Explorers (11-10, 3-5) in Philadelphia.
Marquette 70, UConn 68 - Jimmy Butler's driving shot with 2.4 seconds left gave him 21 points and gave the Golden Warriors (13-8, 4-5 Big East) a tight victory in Hartford. The No. 19 Huskies (13-8, 3-5) couldn't get off a final shot in losing their second in a row without coach Jim Calhoun, who's on medical leave.
Lazar Hayward scored 20 points for Marquette before fouling out with 1:51 left. Jerome Dyson had 18 points for UConn.
Georgia Tech 98, Kentucky St. 50 - The No. 22 Yellow Jackets (16-5) steamrolled their Division 2 guests, getting 15 points from Glen Rice Jr. and 14 from D'Andre Bell.
New Mexico 73, TCU 57 - Darington Hobson had 19 points, and the No. 23 Lobos (20-3, 6-2 Mountain West), winners of six straight, fought off the Horned Frogs (10-12, 2-5) in Fort Worth.
UTEP 74, UAB 65 - Derrick Caracter (20 points, 18 rebounds) led the visiting Miners (15-5, 6-1 Conference USA) to an 11-2 scoring edge in the second overtime, and the No. 25 Blazers (18-3, 6-1) had their seven-game win streak terminated.


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Using Toys in Adult Home Decor
Toys That Can Work as Décor in Any Grown-Up Room
David Weeks, a lighting designer who's ventured into the world of toy design, was recently featured in the New York Times talking about how his
line of wooden animals for Areaware are apparently as popular with adult clients as they are with the under-10 set. And really, what's not to like? The designer's sophisticated wooden toys appeal to design lovers of all ages.
Why not add a few toys to your own abode that can satisfy both grown-ups and kiddos? Even if you don't have kids, they're a great resource when you want your friend's grubby-fingered 5-year-old bruiser to avoid grabbing your blown-glass vase. Why not offer him a Wooden African Animal Set ($29) instead? In the times when you're not visited by preschoolers, you can parade the animal set across a bookshelf or mantel. They double as sculptural objects while maintaining a pleasingly low price point.
Other favorites included Weeks's Cubebot ($25), a wooden robot that folds up into a cube shape, as well as artist Jane Foster's Orla Keily-skirted, '70s-inspired Soft Dolls ($56, bottom left). Use them as a boho pillow substitute when you're not handing it to a kidlet to cuddle.
Interested in any other finds? Shop them by clicking on each image.

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Foursquare for BackBerry has received another update this time to version 5.0.1. This update includes a few bug fixes as well as the addition of plug-in support for foursquare on BlackBerry. foursquare helps you explore the world around you. Meet up with friends. Find places to go. Save money with Specials.
While on the go, you can easily tell friends where you are, share pictures, get their comments ("I'm right around the corner, I'll stop by to say hello"), and get insider tips and reviews ("order the Lobster Ravioli; it's the best dish by far."). Tons of places offer discounts and freebies to the foursquare community, and you earn points and badges for doing the things you love. If you want, you can easily post your proudest check-ins to Facebook or Twitter. It's like the old playground game, four square, but way more fun.
Head on over to App World for the update.


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♀ Tawny
What does Tawny mean?
Tawny as a girls' name is pronounced TAW-nee. It is of Irish and Old English origin, and the meaning of Tawny is "a green field; golden brown". Also an English surname. Tawny and its variants probably are meant for a particular pronunciation of Tanya (taw- rather than tah-), or they refer to the literal meaning of tawny, the warm sandy color of a lion's coat.
ASSOCIATED WITH Ta-, irish, old english, green, golden, brown, surname, warm (fire), lion
VARIANTS Tahnee, Taney, Tawna, Tawney, Tawnee, Tawney, Tawni, Tawnia, Tawnie, Tawnya
RELATED FORMS VIA TANYA Tahna, Tahni, Tahnia, Tahnya, Taina, Tana, Tanee, Tania▼, Tanja, Tarnya, Tonnya, Tonya▼CREATIVE FORMS
(female) Tany, ..
(male) Taon, ..
Tawny Adalee (T.A.), ..
How popular is Tawny?
Tawny is a somewhat prominent first name for females (#2438 out of 4276, Top 57%) but an uncommon surname for all people. (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)
Tawny was first listed in 1960-1969 and reached its apex rank of #1008 in the U.S. during 1980-1989, but is not found in the list currently. (2015 U.S. SSA RECORDS)
Which version is better?
Prominent alternative forms of Tawny listed in the Top 2000 are Tania (#1481 IN 2015), Tanya (#1933), Tawnya, Tonya, Tawni, Tanja, Taina, Tana and Ebony. Other forms, like Tanee, are uncommon. These relations of Tawny were popular as birth names in the 1970s (MEDIAN #929) and have become significantly less popular since (#1941, ▼98.7%), with versions like Tania falling out of fashion.
Similar Names
Tawny is alike in pronunciation to Tanaya, Tanea, Tani, Tawana▼, Teana, Teanna, Teena, Tena▼, Teona, Teoni, Teyna, Tiahna, Tiana, Tiani, Tianna▼, Tiauna, Tina▼, Tiny, Toini, Tona, Toni▼, Tony, Tunna, Tyana and Tyanna. Other recommended sound-alike names are Dabny (see Dabney), Dagny, Danny, Dany, Fanny▼, Hanny, Hany, Janny, Jany, Lanny, Nanny, Rainy, Sanny, Tabby, Tacey, Tacy, Taffy, Tally, Tammy▼, Tandy, Tansy and Tavy. These names tend to be less frequently used than Tawny.See names in meaning and etymology.


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At 34, Toronto Rock goaltender Bob Watson is not an old man by any stretch of the imagination.
That's why Rock general manager/coach Terry Sanderson has no worries about increasing Watson's workload this season.
When Sanderson shipped goalie Anthony Cosmo to the San Jose Stealth in a blockbuster National Lacrosse League deal this summer, he ended the days of 1 and 1A goalies in Toronto. Watson will be the clear starter when the season starts Jan. 7 in Buffalo against the Bandits, with rookie John Preece as the backup and journeyman Phil Wetherup on the practice roster.
"I expect Bobby to play every game (in the 16-game regular season)," Sanderson said. "Last time I checked, 34 wasn't the time to call it a night. I like a No. 1. You talk to most goalies and they want to play every minute of every game."
While Watson usually is at his best in big games, his reputation took a bit of a hit last season when the Rock lost 19-10 against the Bandits in the East Division final. Watson, who was replaced by Cosmo in that game, wasn't good, but his defence didn't really help him.
"I think I'm up to the challenge (of playing every game)," Watson said. "I've played a lot before and it's no problem at all. The last few years have been kind of nice (splitting time with Cosmo). But a goalie always wants the ball."
The revamped Rock -- nine new players are on the 23-man active roster -- will play its final exhibition game next Thursday against the Philadelphia Wings at the Barrie Molson Centre.
But the Rock will not have fleet-footed defender Glenn Clark, who seems doubtful for the first couple of games of the season after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery last week. Clark injured his right knee during training camp.
Meanwhile, ex-Rock defender Pat Coyle, traded to the now-defunct Vancouver Ravens this summer, has signed with the high-powered Colorado Mammoth.
The Rock did not go after any Ravens because Sanderson feels team chemistry will be better without fly-in players.
Rob Kirkby of Kitchener has signed a one-year National Lacrosse League contract with the Arizona Sting.
Kirkby, 25, won 68 % of the faceoffs he took in the playoffs last spring in helping the Calgary Roughnecks win the championship. The 6-foot-3 defenceman also was on Canada's team that won the Heritage Cup game against the United States on Oct. 16 in Denver.
Arizona acquired Kirkby last Oct. 26 along with a third-round 2006 entry draft pick in exchange for defencemen Kyle Neufeld and Travis Gillespie and a second-round 2004 pick.
Arizona GM-coach Bob Hamley is a native of Guelph.


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Erik Wemple of The Washington Post is a self-described "scandalous journalist" who takes cues from Media Matters for America. In February, the Daily Caller called out nine journalists who took material from MMFA. Wemple wasn't one of them. But he felt left out. So he wrote:
After reading those words, I've spent many hours of quiet agony. These nine journalists, after all, have had to bear the brunt of this scandal without my solidarity. It's unfair of me, I decided, to allow my peers to absorb all this public humiliation while I sit in my cube, immune from consequence.
Wemple went on to state, facetiously, that he was "guilty" because he had used material from MMFA emails. But, of course, this was also an attempt by Wemple to discount any coordination between MMFA and members of the mainstream media.
Today, it became clear that Wemple does more than simply read and exchange emails with the MMFA staff. He shills for them.
Today, Wemple went after Breitbart News' Dana Loesch for stating that President Obama "went to one of the madrassas over in Indonesia for a while, so he knows, I mean, he, which is kind of like the equivalent in Islam of a Catholic school in Catholicism. So there's that." Loesch was responding to a caller who claimed that Obama had "been born with a Koran in his hand."
MMFA immediately pounced, suggesting that Loesch was lying because Obama's campaign said back in 2007 that he did not attend a "madrassa," but a "predominantly Muslim school while living in Indonesia." MMFA admitted that the word "madrassa" means "a Muslim school," but said that "the American media have most commonly applied the word to schools that sprang up in South Asia after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and engage in anti-Western 'political indoctrination.'"
That's the fault of the media. Some madrassas are fine, and some are rotten to the core. But that doesn't mean that a madrassa isn't a Muslim school, or that non-extremist Muslim schools must be called by a different name. Back in 2005, The Nation ran a long piece explaining the origin of madrassas and explaining that "The western media, a powerful tool, printed exaggerated stories about madrassahs, giving them a bad name." The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs reported in August 2005 that labeling madrassas the source of terrorism is a "soothing illusion." According to Andrea L. Stanton, Peter J. Seybolt, Edward Ramsamy, and Carolyn M. Elliott in Cultural Sociology of the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, "madrassa in Arabic means a place where one studies lessons, both religious and secular."
But instead of blaming the media for misdefining the word "madrassa," MMFA, with Wemple's help, targets Loesch.
Wemple dutifully reported the MMFA line, and then proceeded to email Loesch about the story. After a back and forth, Wemple concluded:
There's no way that this blogger is burrowing into the "madrassa" semantic rabbit hole with Loesch. You do not need to be a scholar on world religious education and culture to capture the essence of her exchange with the "Koran" caller. She was expressing ideological kinship with him. The only part of her response that matters is the words "Well, yeah."
First off, if Wemple isn't going to get into the semantics, he shouldn't be inserting himself in the story. The entire story is semantics.
But Wemple's real point is that Loesch somehow implied, according to Wemple, that Obama was born a Muslim. This is simply wrong on its face. Loesch says nothing of the kind.
Not only that – even MMFA admits that the word "madrassa" means Muslim school. The CNN report that Wemple relies on to state that Obama didn't attend madrassa got the story wrong — the story misdefined the word "madrassa" to mean "a radical Muslim school." This was inaccurate. Obama went to a Muslim school. He says so himself. A Muslim school is by definition a madrassa. Not all madrassas are bad. Some are. End of story. If CNN can't use an Arabic dictionary, that's their problem.
Loesch even spelled out that it was a Muslim school the same way a Catholic school is Catholic. In Obama's own words in Dreams From My Father, "In Indonesia, I'd spent 2 years at a Muslim school, 2 years at a Catholic school." So Loesch was exactly correct. She simply used the Arabic word for Muslim school, and she compared it to Catholic school, just as Obama did. Obama attended Islamic prayers in school, according to one teacher. According to the Chicago Tribune, "When Obama attended 4th grade in 1971, Muslim children spent two hours a week studying Islam."
Does any of this really matter? Of course not. It only mattes in stating that Obama has greater-than-average familiarity with Islam, which Obama himself claims. But turning the word "madrassa" into a slur is insipid.
Just another hit job from another MMFA lackey. Erik Wemple's figurative check is surely in the mail from Eric Boehlert and company.


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The top brass of the Chicago Police Department paused to honor a slain comrade Monday.
Exactly one year ago, Officer Michael Bailey was shot and killed outside his Park Manor home.
Bailey was a month away from retirement when he was murdered.
No charges have been filed in the case, although police recently questioned a prison inmate about the murder and the Chicago Sun-Times reported this month that an arrest in the case was imminent, but delayed, because Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez was on vacation.
At Monday's event, Superintendent Garry McCarthy promised Bailey's family justice in the case.
Bailey's daughter, Jada, is following in her father's footsteps. She's a cadet and will soon become a sworn officer.
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Community calendar
Animal events
Fabulous Felines
SAT Cats and kittens from Seattle Animal Shelter foster homes for adoption, noon Saturday, Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E., Seattle; adoption fees $45-$135 (206-386-7387).
SAT Dog-friendly games, contests, vendors, demonstrations and information in enclosed fields so dogs can participate leash-free; pet contest entry fees benefit Shoreline off-leash areas; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Hamlin Park, 16006 15th Ave. N.E., Shoreline; free (www.shoredog.org).
SAT-SUN Cat and kitten adoption discounts, cat information and vendors, kids' activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Humane Society for Seattle/King County, 13212 S.E. Eastgate Way, Bellevue (425-641-0080 or www.seattlehumane.org).
AUG. 16 IMAX movie "Beavers" and short film on the life cycle of salmon, 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. S.E., McCollum Park, Everett; free, reservations required (425-316-8592).
Gumshoe 5K Walk
FRI-SUN Detective-themed 5k (3.1 mile) walk, complete anytime before Sunday for prizes; benefits Greenwood Senior Center, Food Bank and Elementary School PTA, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $15-$20 (206-783-8035 or www.dothegumshoe.org).
Wine in the Woods
FRI Wine from local wineries, food, performances, art installations, campfire, silent auction benefits Arts in Nature Festival, 7 p.m. Friday, Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle; $45 (www.naturec.org).
Japanese Gulch Trail-a-Muk 5k Run/Walk
SAT Noncompetitive, pet-friendly 5k run/walk to emphasize health and fitness, raise money toward operations of the Japanese Gulch restoration, 9 a.m. Saturday, registration 7-8:45 a.m., Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; $15-$25 (trailamuk-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=1).
Hardhats & Sandals
Wine tasting to benefit
Habitat for Humanity
SAT Music, wine-tasting, appetizers, silent auction, tours of the Bonsai Collection to raise funds to build homes for low-income families, 4 p.m. Saturday, Weyerhaeuser Corporate Headquarters, 33663 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Way; $20-$35 (206-292-5240 or seattle-habitat.org/hardhats-and-sandals).
"Run For Your Rights"
5k Run/Walk
SUN NARAL Pro-Choice Washington's 5K run/walk, 11 a.m. Sunday, Seward Park, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle; $10 (runforyourrights.prochoicewashington.org/rights/default.asp).
Family Fun Field Day
SUN Picnic, field games, performance by the Seattle Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline to raise money for families who care for children with neurological disorders, noon Sunday, Meridian Park, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle; $8-$12, preregister (206-285-0628 or conta.cc/PIwFlQ).
Salmon dinner
TUE Dinner, 6 p.m., Norwegian folk-dancing performances and dancing for all, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, proceeds benefit educational programs, Leif Erikson Lodge, 2245 N.W. 57th St., Seattle; $10-$25 by reservation, space limited (206-784-6181).
Sunset Supper at the Market
PLAN AHEAD Food, wine and beer samples, dance; proceeds benefit Pike Place Market Foundation preschool, clinic, senior center, food bank, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Pike Place Market, Seattle; $100 (206-774-5254 or www.pikeplacemarketfoundation.org).
Cargo Bike Roll Call
SAT Bring your cargo bike or see cargo bikes, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle (familyride.wordpress.com).
Tour de Poker
SAT Bicycle poker run to benefit The American Heart Association, 26- or 44-mile loops with stops to draw card with prizes for best poker hand at the end of the ride, 8 a.m. Saturday, Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill and Irish Pub, 122 128th St. N.E., Everett; $25 (425-327-5651 or www.bicyclepokerrun.com).
Bicycle Sunday
SUN Lake Washington Boulevard closed to vehicle traffic for use by bicyclists, walkers, runners, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Mount Baker Beach Park to Seward Park, Seattle; professionally fitted bicycle helmets available for $10, 1-4 p.m., Seward Park (206-684-4075 or www.seattle.gov/parks).
Bicycle Tour of
Lake Washington Boulevard
SUN Learn about the Olmsted legacy, Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks 2-hour bicycle tour of Lake Washington Boulevard, ending at Seward Park, 10 a.m. Sunday, Colman Park, 1800 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle; free (206-782-5514 or www.seattleolmsted.org).
Tall Ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain
PLAN AHEAD Battle sails with cannon firing, 2-5 p.m. Aug. 18-19; evening sails, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 17-18, $29-$60, by reservation; walk-on tours, 1-5 p.m. Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 18-19, $3, Shilshole Bay Marina, 7001 Seaview Ave. N.W., Seattle (800-200-5239 or www.historicalseaport.org).
Dancing 'til Dusk
SAT-AUG. 16 Salsa dance lesson, dancing to music by Tumbao, 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Occidental Park, Occidental Avenue South and South Main Street, Seattle; Zydeco dance lesson and dance with DJ, 6-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Westlake Park, 401 Pine St., Seattle; Waltz and more dance lesson and dance with Janet Raynor and Ruby Slippers, 6-9:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Freeway Park, 600 Seneca St., Seattle; free (206-264-5646 or www.danceforjoy.biz).
Farm events
Mary Olson Farm
SAT-SUN Restored 67-acre 19th-century farm open, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through Aug. 20; talks, tours, 2 p.m. Sundays, Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road, Auburn; free (253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org).
Blueberry U-Pick, Bellevue
ONGOING Blueberry U-pick and fruit stand, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, Mercer Slough Blueberry Farm and Bill Pace Fruit and Produce, 2380 Bellevue Way S.E., Bellevue (425-467-0501); and U-pick, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, Larson Lark Blueberry Farm, 14812 S.E. Eighth St., Bellevue (425-260-2266 or www.bellevuewa.gov/).
South Lake Union Block Party
FRI Outdoor activities and entertainment for all ages, beer garden, burger grilling competition, kid's activities, outdoor movie, noon-11 p.m. Friday, South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle (206-343-1543 or www.slublockparty.com).
Greenwood Summer Streets
FRI Street closed to traffic, art walk, information on city services, art fair, soccer tournament, music, 6-10 p.m.; Kids Bike Parade, decorate bikes at North 85th Street and Greenwood Avenue North, 6 p.m., parade, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Greenwood Avenue North from North 97th Street to North 67th Street, Seattle (www.seattle.gov/transportation/).
Kirkland SummerFest
FRI-SAT Art and food vendors, art displays, wine and beer garden, entertainment, children's activities, 11 a.m. Friday-Saturday, downtown Kirkland (425-456-1111 or www.kirklandsummerfest.org).
A Taste of Edmonds
FRI-SUN Food from 40 vendors, entertainment three stages, beer garden, arts and crafts vendors, children's activities, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Edmonds, $3, ages 12 and younger admission free, free admission for all before 3 p.m. Friday; free shuttle every 15 minutes from Edmonds Woodway High School beginning 11 a.m. each day (425-670-1496 or www.atasteofedmonds.org).
Auburn Days
FRI-SUN Entertainment, 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; grand parade, noon Saturday; vendors, kids' activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; street dance, 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday; classic car show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Main Street, Auburn (www.auburndays.com).
Pierce County Fair
FRI-SUN Entertainment, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides and games, food vendors, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Pierce County Fairgrounds, 21606 Meridian Ave. E., Graham; $5 (253-847-4754 or piercecountyfair.com).
Festival of the River
& Pow Wow
FRI-SUN Music on two stages, food and craft vendors, kids' activities, gates open 1 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday-Sunday; pow wow, grand entry noon and 7 p.m. Saturday, noon Sunday; River Meadows County Park, 20416 Jordan Road, Arlington; $5/day, parking (www.stillaguamish.nsn.us).
Grays Harbor County Fair
FRI-SUN Entertainment, carnival rides and games, animal exhibits, food, car races, floral displays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, 43 Elma-McCleary Road, Elma; $6-$10 (360-482-2651 or www.ghcfairgrounds.com).
Eastridge Jamfest
Summer Festival
SAT Field games for kids, inflatables, kids' bike parade, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, backpack with school supplies giveaway, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Eastridge Church, 24205 S.E. Issaquah-Fall City Road, Issaquah (420-270-6300 or eastridgetoday.com).
Tukwila Kids' Festival
SAT Exhibits, entertainment featuring local children's band Recess Monkey, interactive activities, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Cascade View Community Park, 14211 37th Ave. S., Tukwila (206-768-2822 or www.tukwilawa.gov).
In the Spirit Northwest Native Arts Market and Festival
SAT Dancing, drumming, singing, art sale and demonstrations outdoors and in the museum, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; free (washingtonhistory.org).
Music and Art in Wright Park
SAT Outdoor performances, food, craft and art vendors, noon-7 p.m. Saturday, Wright Park, 501 S. I St., Tacoma (sites.google.com/site/mawpfestival/).
Whidbey Island
Highland Games
SAT Highland dancing, athletics, bagpipe bands, vendors, Celtic entertainment, beer garden, gates open 8 a.m., opening ceremonies noon Saturday, Greenbank Farm, 765 E. Wonn Road, Greenbank, Island County; $7-$10, no pets (360-331-5437 or www.wihg.org).
Taste of Hood Canal
SAT Food vendors, music, classic car show, arts and crafts, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Belfair (www.tasteofhoodcanal.com).
Seattle Founders Day Festival
SAT-SUN History-oriented street fair with exhibits, activities, vendors, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Second Avenue and Bell Street, Seattle (www.seattlefounders.com).
Camlann Medieval Village Summer Festivals
SAT-SUN Living-history medieval-style English village with blacksmith, combat by armored knights, music, puppet show, archery, games, craft vendors and demonstrations; medieval clothing rental, lunch and dinner available, noon-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 26, Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road N.E., Carnation; $6-$10 (camlann.org).
Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire
SAT-SUN Elizabethan village with jousting, equestrian and fencing demonstrations, Queen Elizabeth the First and her royal court, pirates, magicians, gypsies, dancing, games, stage shows, pubs, food and history, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and Aug. 18-19, Kelley Farm, 20021 Sumner-Buckley Highway, Bonney Lake; $18 (www.washingtonfaire.com).
12th Ave
Neighborhood Festival
SUN Restaurants offer international flavors of the neighborhood for $5 or less, sidewalk sale, local entertainment, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 12th Avenue between Pike Street and Madison Street, Seattle (12thaveseattle.com/festival.php).
Southwest Family Fest and Car Show
SUN Entertainment, vendors, family activities, car show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; free swim at Southwest Pool, 4-5 p.m. Sunday, Southwest Teen Life Center, 2801 S.W. Thistle St., Seattle (206-386-0024 or seattle.gov/parks/).
Festival By The Bay
at The Cruz
SUN Car show on Bay Street, food and craft vendors, activities, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Port Orchard (www.fathomsoffun.org).
Whidbey Island Fair
AUG. 16-19 Entertainment, carnival rides, 4-H displays and shows, logs shows, commercial and food vendors, 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 16-18, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 19; Island County Fairgrounds, Langley; $5-$8 (360-221-4677 or whidbeyislandfair.com).
The Next 50, Seattle Center
ONGOING Seattle Center celebrates 50th anniversary of the Seattle World's Fair (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com);
• Playway inflatable rides and zip line, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; prices vary.
• Celebrating Century 21 history exhibit, open daily, free.
• GeoDome Earth Portal guided tour of the universe, open daily, $7-$9.
Food events
4-Corners BrewFest
SAT Music, beers from 20 local breweries, food, for ages 21 and older only, proceeds support Shoreline neighborhood associations, 3 p.m. Saturday, Innis Arden Clubhouse, 1430 N.W. 188th St., Shoreline; $30-$40 (www.4-corners.org).
Wine tasting
SAT Benefiting Hopelink, sneak peek at the Aug. 16th Woodinville Warehouse Wine Walk, $10 at the door for five pours; learn how you can help feed the hungry by donating homegrown fruits, veggies and herbs through Molbak's Share Your Harvest program, benefiting Hopelink food banks, Aug. 18-Oct. 13, 2 p.m. Saturday, Molbak's, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville; $10 (425-483-5000 or www.molbaks.com/events.html).
Ice Cream-O-Rama
SAT Free ice cream, doughnuts, music, tours to see how ice cream is made, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Snoqualmie Ice Cream, 21106 86th Ave. S.E., Snohomish (425-218-3049 or www.snoqualmieicecream.com/invite2012.php).
Sunset in Snohomish
Wine Stroll
SAT Wine tasting in shops in historic downtown, 5 p.m. Saturday, Bee Bops and Lollipops, 1112 First St., Snohomish; $5-$8 (425-330-0831 or www.historicdowntownsnohomish.org/sunsets-in-snohomish.asp).
Bainbridge 7
Winery Tasting Tour
SAT-SUN Tasting at wineries including several usually closed to the public, noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Bainbridge Island; tasting fees at some venues (www.bainbridgewineries.com/winerytours/).
Pike Place Market
Farm Fresh Lunches
WED Lunches made with seasonal ingredients from local farms, by Matt's in the Market, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. or while supplies last Wednesday, Westlake Park, 401 Pine St., Seattle (pikeplacemarket.org).
Basic Canning 101
AUG. 16 Learn basic canning techniques to preserve fresh food, 6 p.m. Aug. 16, Seattle Tilth, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle; $35-$45 (206-633-0451 or seattletilth.org/).
Tamale Making Classes
PLAN AHEAD Learn to prepare traditional pork tamales, class fees support El Centro de la Raza Senior Wellness Program, 10 a.m. Aug. 18, El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave. S., Seattle; $75 (206-957-4611).
Children's Garden Fair
SAT Garden activities for children, 10 a.m., talk on gardening with children, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 15416 S.E. 16th St., Bellevue; free (425-485-5942).
Seattle Rose Society' Show
SAT Gardeners can display their blooms in judged competition, Seattle Rose Society rose display and information, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Molbak's, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville; free (425-483-5000 or www.molbaks.com/events.html).
Fronderosa Frolic
SAT-SUN Festival of rare plants, garden art, information, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Fancy Fronds Nursery, 40830 172nd St. S.E., Gold Bar; free (360-793-1472 or www.fancyfronds.com/frolic.cfm).
Christianson's Nursery
SUN Pots and plants design, 1 p.m. Sunday, free; desserts with herbal inspiration, 11 a.m. Aug. 18, $10; Christianson's Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon; reservations required (360-466-3821 or www.christiansonsnursery.com).
Fall and Winter Vegetables in Containers
WED Seattle Tilth help to start your fall garden, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Victor Steinbrueck Park, 2001 Western Ave., Seattle; free, preregistration required (206-633-0451 or seattletilth.org/).
Issaquah Alps Trails Club
SUN Dogs-welcome easy pace 3-5 mile hike, 10 a.m. Sunday; water food, daypack, hiking shoes/boots required on all hikes, 10 a.m. Saturday, Issaquah Alps Trail Club clubhouse, First and Bush Streets, Issaquah (www.issaquahalps.org).
Movie bargains
"Your Sister's Sister"
It's new at the Crest Cinema. Also there: "Men in Black 3," "People Like Us," "The Hunger Games" and "The Pirates! Band of Misfits" ($3).
"Your Sister's Sister" and "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter"
They're new at the Admiral Theater in West Seattle Also there: "Men in Black 3" and "The Hunger Games" ($5.75).
"Unforgivable," "Farewell, My Queen" and "Bernie"
They're new at the Varsity Theatre. Also there: "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel." All seats on Tuesday are $7.
It's the midnight movie at The Egyptian Friday and Saturday. All seats are $8.25.
"The Bourne Legacy"
It's new at the Big Picture Seattle. The 3 p.m. show on Sunday is $8.
"Meatballs" and "Romancing the Stone"
They're new at the Central Cinema in Seattle. All shows $6-$8.
"Salmon Fishing in
the Yemen"
It's new at the Tin Theater in Burien this week. All shows $8.
"Katy Perry: Part of Me," "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" and "That's My Boy"
They're new at the East Valley 13 in Renton. Also there: "Man in Black 3," "The Hunger Games," "Rock of Ages," "Battleship," "What to Expect When You're Expecting," "Dark Shadows," "The Pirates! Band of Misfits," "Mirror Mirror" and "The Lorax" ($3.50).
"Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 3D," "Katy Perry: Part of Me 3D" and "That's My Boy"
They're new at the Gateway in Federal Way. Also there: "Men in Black 3 3D," "The Hunger Games," "Battleship," "Dark Shadows," "The Pirates! Band of Misfits" and "The Lorax 3D" ($2, all seats on Tuesdays $1).
"The Wizard of Oz"
It's this week's film in the "Three Dollar Bill Outdoor Cinema" series. Movie at sunset today, southeast corner of Cal Anderson Park, 11th Avenue and East Pine Street, Seattle (free).
"Dazed and Confused"
It's the film that will be shown as part of the "South Lake Union Block Party." Movie begins at dusk today, South Lake Union Discovery Center, Westlake Avenue North and Denny Way, Seattle (free).
"The Incredibles"
It's this week's film in the "Movies Under the Stars" series. Chair seating available for the first 200 people, 8:45 p.m. today, Swedish Hospital, Edmonds campus, second floor patio, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds (free).
"The Muppets"
It's this week's film for the "Tukwila Summer Outdoor Cinema" series. Lawn opens at 8 p.m., movie at dusk today, Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila (free, but donations for Tukwila Food Pantry accepted).
"The Muppets"
It's this week's film in the "Moonlight Movies in Renton" series. Movie begins at dusk today, Liberty Park, Houser Way North and Bronson Way North, Renton (free).
"The Muppets"
It's the opening film in the "Kent Summer Nights and the Silver Screen" series. Movie at 9 p.m. today, Town Square Plaza, Second Avenue and Harrison Street, Kent (free).
"Toy Story"
It's this week's film in the "Auburn Summer Sounds and Cinema" series. "Family-friendly" concert begins at 7 p.m., movie at dusk today, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St., Auburn (free).
"Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid"
It's the opening film in the "Summer Movies at Waterfront Park" series. Movie at dusk today, 370 Brien Dr. S.E., Bainbridge Island (free).
It's this week's film in the "Everett Cinemas Under the Stars" series. Pre-show entertainment at 7:30 p.m., movie at dusk today, Thornton A. Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Rd., Everett (free).
It this week's film in the "Fremont Outdoor Movies" series. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at dusk Saturday, 3501 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle ($5, suggested donation).
"Harry and the Hendersons"
It's this week's film for the "MOHAI Movies at Lake Union Park" series. Movies begin 30 minutes after sunset (approximately 8:30 p.m.) Saturday, 860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle (free).
"Bruce Lee Film Series"
The series begins this week. Movie begins at sunset (canceled in case of rain) Saturday, Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S., Seattle (free).
It's the opening film in the "Duvall Movies in the Park" series. Movies begins at dusk Saturday, McCormick Park, 26200 N.E. Stephens St., Duvall (free).
"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" and "Harry Potter and the Gablet of Fire"
These are this week's films in the "Movies at the Mural" series. "Prisoner of Azkaban" plays at 9 p.m. Saturday, "Goblet of Fire" plays 9 p.m. Sunday both at the Mural Amphitheatre, Seattle Center (free).
"Iron Man"
It this week's film for the "West Seattle Movies On the Wall" series. Movie at dusk Saturday, Hotwire Online Coffee House, 4410 California Ave. S.W., Seattle (free).
"Kung Fu Panda 2"
It's this week's film in the "Carillon Point Oudoor Movie Nights" series. Show at dusk Saturday, Carillon Point, 4100 Carillon Point, Kirkland ($5 donation for Hopelink).
It's this week's film in the "Redmond Summer Movie Series." Show at dusk Saturday, City Hall, 15670 N.E. 85th St., Redmond (free).
"Big Miracle"
It's this week's film in the "Bellevue Summer Outdoor Movies in the Park" series. Show at dusk Tuesday, Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St., Bellevue (free, food/clothing-item donation suggested).
"Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"
It's this week's film in the "Movies at Marymoor Park" series. Seating opens at 7 p.m., show at dusk Wednesday, Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond ($5).
"Back to the Future"
It's this week's film in the "Outdoor Movies at Magnuson Park" series. Admission at 7 p.m., show at dusk on Thursday, Magnuson Park athletic fields, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle ($5).
"The Ugly Duckling"
(in Russian)
It's this week's film in the "Foreign Language Films in the Park" series. Live music at 7:30 p.m., movie at dusk on Thursday, Crossroads Park, 16000 N.E. 10th St., Bellevue (free).
"Animal House"
It's this week's film in the "Moonlight Cinema" series. Beer garden opens at 6 p.m. (21 and older only), show at dusk on Thursday, Redhook Ale Brewery, 14300 N.E. 145th St., Woodinville ($5).
It's this week's film in the "Movies at the Park" series. Seating begins at 7 p.m., show at dusk on Thursday, Willis Tucker Park, 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish (free).
Museum events
Luftwaffe Day
SAT Flying Heritage Collection Luftwaffe Day flying display of military history, noon Saturday, Paine Field, 3407 109th St. S.W., Everett; free (www.flyingheritage.com/).
Fort Nisqually Brigade Encampment
SAT-SUN Historical re-enactment of 1855 Fur Brigades from east of the Cascades camp, activities and entertainment for all ages, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St, Tacoma; $5-$8 (253-591-5339 or www.fortnisqually.org).
Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs
ONGOING Display of more than 100 objects from King Tut's tomb and treasures from 2,000 years of ancient Egyptian history, through Jan. 6, 2013, 10 a.m. daily, Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; $15.50-$32.50, timed ticket entry, reservations recommended (800-664-8775 or www.pacificsciencecenter.org).
Chihuly Garden and Glass
ONGOING Indoor and outdoor glass-art installations, garden, cafe, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, Seattle Center, Seattle; $12-$19 (www.chihulygardenandglass.com).
EMP Museum
ONGOING "Icons of Science Fiction," "Avatar" and other exhibits, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, $12-$20; EMP Museum, 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle (206-770-2700 or empmuseum.org).
LeMay-America's Car Museum
ONGOING Automotive history display of 500 cars, trucks and motorcycles, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, LeMay-America's Car Museum, 2702 East D St., Tacoma; $8-$14 (253-779-8490 or www.lemaymuseum.org).
Paddle sports
Elliott Bay Marina Paddle Day
SAT Kayak racing categories include all-age relays, solo for ages 12 and younger, ages 13-18, ages 19 and older, kayaks available free of charge or bring your own; free hot dogs and beverages for participants, live music, beer garden, food vendors, benefits Michael J. Fox Foundation and Kona Brewing Co. support of Parkinson's disease research and awareness, noon- 4 p.m. Saturday, race registration in advance or 10 a.m. day of event, open to all, Elliott Bay Marina, 2601 W. Marina Pl., Seattle; $10/person for races, free for spectators, donations welcome (206-285-4817 or www.elliottbaymarina.net).
Experience dragonboating
SAT Introduction to paddling on a dragonboat, no experience needed for ages 18 and older or 12 and older with parent, 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, next to Kenmore Air, 950 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle; free, no reservations needed (206-523-4518 or www.seattleflyingdragons.org).
Park events
Olympic Sculpture Park
SAT Drawing activities, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., drop-in yoga, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Zumba in the park, 2-3 p.m.; public tours, noon and 1 p.m. Saturday; Olympic Sculpture Park, Broad Street and Elliott Avenue, Seattle; free (206-654-3100 or seattleartmuseum.org/getout).
Kirke Park
Opening Celebration
SAT Entertainment, food, activities at new park with playground, adventure trail, commons and community garden, 10 a.m. Saturday, Kirke Park, 7028 Ninth Avenue Northwest, Seattle; (www.seattle.gov/parks).
Summer Splendor Guided Walk
SAT Exploration of Seward Park's natural wonders, recommended ages 5 and older, 1 p.m. Saturday, Seward Park Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S., Seattle; free, preregister (206-652-2444 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/214791).
Victorian Day in the Park
SUN Celebration of the Conservatory's 100th year with horse and carriage rides, food vendors, kids' activities, tree walks, costume contest, 1-6 p.m.; music, Champagne toast, Centennial cake, 5 p.m.; Croquet Tournament fundraiser with lunch, period costumes encouraged, 1-4:30 p.m. 1 p.m. Sunday, Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E., Seattle; events free, croquet tournament $60, preregister (206-322-4112 or www.volunteerparkconservatory.org).
Arboretum Walk
SUN Tour explores the Hydrangea collection and Pacific Connections Garden, 1 p.m. Sunday, Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle; free (206-543-8800).
Celebrate Des Moines
WED Toucans Steel Drums, kids talent show, Caribbean theme foods vendors, mini farmers market, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Des Moines Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Avenue S., Des Moines; free (206-870-6584 or www.desmoineswa.gov/).
Jetty Island Days
ONGOING Ferry to small island with nature trails and sandy beach, 10 a.m.-5:50 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8:50 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6:50 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 5, 10th Street Boat Launch and Marine Park, Everett; $2/adult, $1/child donation suggested (425-257-8700 or www.ci.everett.wa.us/default.aspx?ID=2055).
Mount Rainier visitor shuttle
ONGOING Shuttle between Longmire and Paradise with stops at Cougar Rock Campground and Narada Falls on the uphill run, stopping at Comet Falls trailhead and Cougar Rock on downhill run, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays; at Longmire, board shuttle at the historic Longmire Gas Station; on Saturdays and Sundays only, shuttle from Whittaker Mountaineering, Ashford, connecting with the Paradise Shuttle in Longmire; Mount Rainier National Park; shuttle free, park entrance $15/vehicle or $5/person (www.nps.gov/mora).
Concerts at the Mural
FRI Outdoor concert with local bands, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Mural Amphitheater, Seattle Center; free (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com).
Summer Concerts
at The Mount
FRI The Haggis Brothers, bring a blanket or chair, 6 p.m., food and beverages available starting 5 p.m. Friday, Providence Mount St. Vincent, 4831 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle, free (206-938-6191 or www.providence.org/themountfoundation).
Family Entertainment Series, Tukwila
FRI Outdoor concert, The Not-Its!, noon Friday, Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila; free (www.tukwilawa.gov).
Fountain of Light
FRI-SAT Short films projected onto fountain water, 9:30 p.m. Friday; music and video projection on the fountain, beer garden, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, International Fountain, Seattle Center, Seattle; free (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com).
Summer Concerts at the Locks
SAT-SUN Dukes and Diva a cappella, 2 p.m. Saturday, Mach OneJazz Orchestra, 2 p.m. Sunday, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle; free (206-783-7059).
Jazz brunch cruise
SUN Brunch, music by Pearl Django, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Argosy Cruises, Pier 55 and 56, Seattle; $62 (800-677-5758 or www.kplu.org).
Summer Concerts in the Park, Edmonds
SUN Tingstad & Rumbel; (rain cancels) 3 p.m. Sunday, Edmonds City Park, Edmonds Way and Pine Street, Edmonds; free (425-771-0228 or www.edmondsartscommission.org).
Kid's A Night in the Life Concert
AUG. 16 Recess Monkey all ages concert, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 16, Kelsey Creek Park, 410 130th Place S.E., Bellevue; free (425-452-7688).
Chinatown-ID Jamfest
AUG. 16 Live music at different venues along South King Street, art walk, specials at local restaurants, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, 719 S. King St., Seattle; $5-$8, ages 11 and younger free (206- 623-5124 or www.wingluke.org/jamfest).
Breathe Deep Seattle
SAT 5K timed run, fun run, and walk to raise funds for lung cancer research and support, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Lincoln Park, 8011 Fauntleroy Way S.W., Seattle; $10-$30 (206-913-8353 or www.lungevity.org/seattle).
Summer Fitness Day
SAT 5k, 10k, 15k, kids dash, 2 person team (5k each), Half Marathon, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; $12-$22 (www.magnusonseries.org).
Miracle Trail Run
SAT 5k trails, 1 mile road, kids dashes, proceeds benefit Children's Miracle Network and Seattle Children's Hospital, 9 a.m. Saturday, South Kitsap Regional Park, 2841 S.E. Lund Ave., Port Orchard; $5-$12 (360-509-5352 or www.miraclerun5k.com).
Race the Reserve Whidbey Island 2012 Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk
SAT Scenic routes on Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, benefits CHS Class of 2013, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Coupeville Elementary School, 6 S. Main St., Coupeville; $20-$60 (racethereserve.com).
Ransacked Attic Sale
FRI-SAT Housewares, toys, books, clothes, crafts, collectibles, soup and sandwiches, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell (425-286-1072 or www.northshoreseniorcenter.org).
Estate Sale
FRI-SUN Antiques, collectibles, contemporary items, furniture, glass, china, quilts & fabric, art; benefits La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum and Skagit County Historical Museum; Preview Sale, 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, $20/person includes refreshments; sale opens 10 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, free admission, La Conner Civic Garden Club, 622 S. Second St., La Conner (360-466-4288 or www.laconnerquilts.com).
Georgetown Art Attack
SAT Art display and sale, food and drink specials at studios and restaurants, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Georgetown historic business district, 5000 block of Airport Way South, Seattle (georgetownartattack.tumblr.com/).
Meeker Mansion Yard and Antique Sale
SAT Yard sale, professional appraiser provides verbal appraisals for a nominal fee to benefit Meeker Mansion restoration, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Meeker Mansion, 312 Spring St., Puyallup (253-848-1770 or www.meekermansion.org).
Mercer Island Farmers Market
SUN Local fresh produce and prepared foods, cooking demo, kids' craft activity and music to celebrate the Market's 5th anniversary, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Mercerdale Park, 77th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 32nd Street, Mercer Island; free (206-232-8148 or www.mifarmersmarket.org).
Auctions at Pacific Galleries
SUN-TUE Art and antique auction, 1 p.m. Sunday; Asian art and antiques, 5:30 p.m. Monday; Native American Collection, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; auction preview noon-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Pacific Galleries, 241 S. Lander St., Seattle (206-441-9990 or www.pacgal.com).
Special Interest
Tai Chi on Alki
SAT Outdoor tai chi class, flowing movements with deep breathing, 9 a.m. Saturdays, Alki Beach Statue of Liberty Plaza, 1702 Alki Ave S.W., Seattle; free (206-229-4774 or seattlewushucenter.com).
Community Boot Camp
SAT University Family YMCA high-intensity, drop-in classes open to all, Boot Camp Level 1, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Boot Camp, Level 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays through Aug. 25 in the field outside Green Lake Community Center, 7201 E. Green Lake Drive N., Seattle; free (206-524-1400 or universityfamilyymca.org).
Yoga in the Park
SAT University Family YMCA hosts drop-in outdoor yoga open to all, bring a yoga mat or towel and water, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Cowen Park, 5849 15th Ave. N.E., Seattle; free (206-524-1400 or universityfamilyymca.org).
Wacky Wheelays
SUN All inclusive community field day with games and relays, bring a wheeled contraption including wheelchairs, wagons, bikes, pedal toys, trikes, scooters or anything creative, try adapted bikes from "Outdoor For All," visit with "Tow Mater," 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Bothell High School, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell; free (425-821-5252 or www.nsb.org/news/upcoming-events/2012/7/wacky-wheelays).
Eastside Science Cafe: "Science of Learning, Child Development, and TV"
MON UW's Sarah Roseberry discusses screen media and its effects on early childhood development, 7 p.m. Monday, Wilde Rover Irish Pub, 111 Central Way, Kirkland; free (www.pacificsciencecenter.org/Adult-Education/sciencecafe).
Tacoma Science Cafe: "Archaeological Exploration in Egypt's Valley of the Kings"
TUE PLU's Donald P. Ryan shares his experiences as an archaeologist working in Egypt, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Swiss Pub, 1904 Jefferson Ave., Tacoma; free (www.pacificsciencecenter.org/Adult-Education/sciencecafe).
The Evergreen Classic Horse Show
FRI-SUN Horse jumping competition, proceeds benefit Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Center for disabled and special needs children and adults; Friday-Sunday, Remlinger Equestrian Park, 31000 N.E. 60th St., Carnation; free for spectators (425-770-2969 or evergreenclassic.com).
Junior Softball World Series
SUN-AUG. 18 Ten 14-year-old girls softball teams from around the world compete, schedule varies Sunday through Aug. 18, championship game 2 p.m. Aug. 18, Everest Park, 500 Eighth St. S., Kirkland; free (www.jrsoftballworldseries.com).
Seattle Architecture Foundation
FRI-SAT Walking tours from Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave., Rainier Square Atrium, Seattle, unless noted otherwise; $15-$25 (800-838-3006 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).
• Architecture's Greatest Hits, 10 a.m. Friday.
• Design Details, 10 a.m. Saturday
• Pike/Pine: Cars, Bars and Dead Rock Stars, 10 a.m. Saturday from outside Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle.
• Architecture 101: Windows on Seattle's Style, 10 a.m. Aug. 16.
• Design Details, 10 a.m. Aug. 17.
Train Rides through Snoqualmie Valley
SAT-SUN Vintage train ride including the top of Snoqualmie Falls, noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through Oct., plus special weekday rides every 90 minutes starting at 11 a.m. Aug. 3; guided tours of Train Shed exhibits available with the first two train rides most Saturdays and Sundays, Northwest Railway Museum, 38625 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie; $10-$15 (425-888-3030 or www.trainmuseum.org).
MOHAI Neighborhood History Tours
SAT, WED Walking tour of Montlake neighborhood, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, meet at Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle; Seattle's Civil Rights Movement walking tour of the Central District, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, from Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave. S., Seattle; $20/advance, $30/day of tour if space available (206-324-1126 or seattlehistory.org/">www.seattlehistory.org).
Century 21 Walking Tours
PLAN AHEAD MOHAI hosts 90-minute walking tours of Seattle Center campus to explore the architectural and historical legacies of the 1962 World's Fair, 11 a.m. Aug. 18, Seattle Center, Seattle; $5, advance reservations encouraged (seattlehistory.org).
Skagit Boat Tours
THRU SEPT. 3 Lunch, nature walk, boat ride on Diablo Lake to learn about the North Cascades and the dam that provides hydroelectric power to Seattle, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays-Mondays, through Sept. 3, Newhalem, Skagit County; $15-$30, by reservation (360-854-2589 or www.seattle.gov/light/tours/Skagit).
Travel events
Packing Like a Savvy Traveler
SAT Expert packing tips, 10 a.m. Saturday, Savvy Traveler, 112 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; $5 (425-744-6076 or www.savvytravelerstore.com).
Europe Through the Back Door
SAT Packing Light and Right, 10 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St., Edmonds; free, reservations required (425-771-8303, ext. 298 or www.ricksteves.com).
Traveling Smart in the Middle East in the Post-Arab Spring Era
AUG. 16 Information, travel tips for planning a trip to the Middle East or curious about the current state of affairs of the region, 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; free (www.archaeoadventures.com/).
APPLE Core Healthy Living Workshop
SAT Bastyr University Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science Active Pediatric and Parental Lifestyle Education (APPLE) Core healthy lifestyle workshop for children ages 8-12 and their parents, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore; $15, preregister (425-602-3260 or bastyrcenter.org/content/view/2176/).
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This article is a guild information page for The Council of Shadows of Sisters of Elune US.
The contents herein are entirely player made and in no way represent official World of Warcraft history or occurrences which are accurate for all realms. The characters and events listed are of an independent nature and applied for roleplaying, fictional, speculative, or opinions from a limited playerbase only. Guild pages must comply with the guild page policy.
History Edit
The Council of Shadows was formed on the Sisters of Elune realm promptly after it's opening (Sister's opened on January 1st, 2007) by a group of people wanting to help one another and to progress through the content presented in the game. The guild master and many of the officers and core members have been together through several different online games for the past eight to nine years. Throughout the years, at least four times forces have worked to tear the core group apart, but in the end they are still together and stronger than ever. Like all guilds, some members leave from time to time, however the bulk of those who left tend to realize that they made a mistake in leaving and end up rejoining the guild.
Loot Rules Edit
General Rules
Currently the guild utilizes a Need before Greed loot system on dungeons and raids which consist of guild members only. All green (Uncommon) and blue (Rare) items are "Greeded" by default. If a guild member needs the item, they may roll "Need" as long as they plan to equip and use the item.
Epic Items
All purple (Epic) items are immediately passed upon and discussed before action is taken.
This rule applies to both purple Bind-On-Equip items as well as items that become soulbound.
For dungeon runs which include non-guildies, Purple (Epic) items may be needed or greeded.
Raid Rules
During Raids, all loot is typically master-looted and distributed at the end of each fight. Typical raid loot rules dictate that each raid member is allowed one purple (Epic) and one Tier piece (e.g. a Vanquisher's Mark of Sanctification) per run. Once the raid member receives one purple (Epic) and one Tier piece, they become ineligible to roll until all raid members have received one purple (Epic) and one Tier piece. In the event that no primary class can use a piece of loot (or the loot is not wanted by those eligible to roll), the loot then becomes available for open rolling to all raid members who can use the loot (regardless of whether they won a piece). In the event that no member wants (and can equip) the item, it will be disenchanted (if an Enchanter is available and it is a bind-on-pickup) and the materials will deposited on the guild bank. Bind-on-Equip items that are not claimed during the raid are deposited in the guild bank and may be purchased from the guild bank by guild members.
Tradeskill patterns are typically awarded to pre-selected guild members who are designated as the guild crafter for a particular profession. In the event the guild crafter already has the pattern, it may be opened to all raid members who can learn the pattern.
For all items a raid member is elegible for, they must "/roll" in order to indicate interest in the item (even if only a single person wants the item).
Failure to pass on purples (Epics) in an all guild run will result in a 100 gold penalty to be paid to the guild bank (200 gold for Officers).
Anyone found "ninjaing" or exploiting these rules can possibly be ejected from the group/raid by the leader and will be spoken with by an officer of the guild. Continued infractions will result in removal from the guild.
Instance/Raid Attendance Edit
Signing up for a raid via the raid signup on the website is the only way to ensure a spot is reserved for a player to attend that event.
This is also treated as a commitment on the player's part. The player is agreeing that they will be present before the event start time and will have all potions, reagents, ammunition, etc. The player is also agreeing to be ready to begin the event at the time scheduled.
If a player is unable to attend an event prior to its start, they are expected to contact the event leader and provide a replacement or notify the event leader so that a replacement can be acquired. If a player is not online at the event start time, it will be assumed that they can not attend and they will be replaced.
With that being said, it's understood behind each World of Warcraft character is a real life person balancing work, family and many other responsibilities and that events can occur in real life that cause you to miss and/or be late to an event. However, if an individual does not commit and abandons their team members on a regular basis, an officer will speak with them.
The final say of all raids falls upon the Raid Leader conducting the run. Raid leaders may exclude characters based on factors such as required raid composition or inappropriate gear as necessary.
Web Site and Application Process Edit
The Council of Shadows web site offers detailed information about the guild policies and player expectations. Before applying to the guild or speaking to one of our officers about joining, it is strongly advised that prospective members visit the Council of Shadows web site. There is zero tolerance for disruptive behavior, griefing, begging, and harassment. Guild chat is out of character. The guild application is located on the guild web site. Once an application is received, an officer will contact the applicant. In the event that an applicant is not contacted in a timely manner, it is recommended that they follow-up with an officer or member (hey... we are all human and can slip up sometimes!).
Web site membership must be approved by an officer and is primarily required in order to post to the forums and sign up for raids. Once a character has joined the guild, they can talk to an officer to have their web site membership approved.
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Some of you might remember a gaming handheld device called ODROID, which runs Google's free mobile OS. The last time we heard of it back at the end of October, it had sold out its ODROID developer edition units, and a second batch was promised to go on sale in Korea.
The Korean company did not disappoint its followers, they just launched a Worldwide Developer Edition of the ODROID handheld device. And to be online with the last released, they also have another video demo on the ODROID. The Game is Speed Forge 3D, with accelerometer motion-control, on a 42-inch HDTV through an HDMI cable.
The ODROID is priced at $349, and it comes with a debug board, connector cable and two batteries. There are also two microSD cards; one is a 2GB card that houses the Android OS, and a 8GB SDHC card for general storage, as well as the schematics and source-code required.
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They have a reputation for being environmentally minded do-gooders. But an academic analysis of surveys spanning more than 40 years has found that today's young Americans are less interested in the environment and in conserving resources — and often less civic-minded overall — than their elders were when they were young.
The findings go against the widespread belief that environmental issues have hit home with today's young adults, known as Millennials, who have grown up amid climate change discussion and the mantra "reduce, reuse, recycle." The environment is often listed among top concerns of young voters.
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"I was shocked," said Jean Twenge, a psychology professor at San Diego State University who is one of the study's authors. "We have the perception that we're getting through to people. But at least compared to previous eras, we're not."
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A Comparison of School Choice in Texas School Districts
December 4, 2013
Students in the state of Texas have the choice of charter public schools, magnet schools/programs and regular public schools. Texas boasts more than 500 charter schools, with a total of 180,000 students, and 286 magnet schools/programs with more than 250,000 students. While some larger districts offer a variety of options, smaller districts also offer a limited number of regular public schools, magnet schools or charter schools, say Lloyd Bentsen IV, a senior research fellow, and Gabriel Odom, a research associate, at the National Center for Policy Analysis.
- Currently, there are 179,000 charter school students in Texas.
- As of 2012, more than 101,000 students filled waiting lists for seats in charter schools.
- In June 2013, 269,388 students filled the rosters of 286 magnet schools.
- There are 7,718 regular public schools in Texas.
Parents place different values on the various types of schools, based on the quality of education they assume their child will receive in that institution. Schools compete for students in a variety of ways: quality of the athletic programs, music department, magnet programs, teacher credentials, after-school events, special needs programs and many others. In the face of stiff competition, schools can specialize. Adding a charter or magnet school -- which are inherently specialized -- increases school choice within a district more than simply adding an additional public school.
A comparison of 1,025 independent school districts in Texas shows the limited public school choice in its educational system:
- On average, urban and suburban districts enjoy a higher level of school choice than rural districts. Thus, almost all of the districts in the more-than-average school choice category were urban and suburban districts.
- Most of the rural districts have less-than-average school choice.
- A large number of the districts with more-than-average school choice are in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
State law limits the growth in charter school authorization to 10 per year. All private school choice legislation introduced to the Texas legislature has failed to become law. With no private school choice programs and limited public school choice, Texas will have a very limited selection of school options for students. Unrestricted charter law and private school choice would increase competition and therefore improve school efficiency, teacher quality and student achievement.
Source: Lloyd Bentsen IV and Gabriel Odom, "A Comparison of School Choice in Texas School Districts," National Center for Policy Analysis, December 2013.
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Mister Rogers' When a Pet Dies
Photographs by Jim Judkis
Children's book review by Steve Barancik
Ages 2-5
Fred Rogers doesn't believe in keeping it all bottled up inside. His main counsel to children in this sensitive book aimed at young pet owners is
It's a simple message, but appropriate for young readers experiencing the death of a beloved pet.
Rogers makes some excellent choices. He uses photographs instead of pictures to illustrate his points. He uses a number of families (of various racial make-ups): some with cats, some with dogs.
This is non-fiction, not fiction. Rogers speaks directly to kids about the experience of having, then losing, an ailing pet. He speaks of love and sickness and veterinarians, of burials and funerals.
(Don't worry, you don't need to schedule a burial. He assures kids that often the vet takes care of that.)
He speaks of sadness, loneliness and even anger. He assures your kids that not only are these feelings normal, but eventually they'll fade and you'll be left mostly with happy memories.
There's nothing in this book that you're not capable of telling your child, but there are things you might not think to remember without "Mister Rogers" reminding you!
The photos may look a bit dated, but essentially kids and pets still look the same all these years after the book's initial publication.
When a Pet Dies was one of eight books in Rogers' First Experiences series.
Other subjects:
Some of the books, like this one, are still in print, and all can be found if you look hard enough.
Fred Rogers died in 2003, but with these books his reassuring spirit lives on!
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Rangers' basepath woes persist in spring training as 'spirit of Ian Kinsler' returns
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The spirit of Ian Kinsler returned to possess the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.
They ran for a trifecta on the bases, giving up three outs during a 7-6 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Mitch Moreland twice was doubled off base on balls in the air, and Jurickson Profar broke from first too soon and was caught stealing.
For the spring, the Rangers have lost 13 outs on the bases in 13 games. Some of those outs have been the handiwork of players who will not be with the club this season. Most have been by players upon whom the Rangers count on to do better.
Even when something good happens on the bases for the Rangers, it is not always the result of sharp running. They pulled a successful double steal to get a run against Cincinnati on Monday, with Leonys Martin scoring despite a late break from third.
It all smacks of last season. With Kinsler leading the wrong-way charge, the Rangers gave up 110 outs on the bases, the third-highest total in the majors. Kinsler accounted for a team-high 19 outs.
Might it be time for manager Ron Washington to temper his enthusiasm for the running game and ask his players to be less reckless on the bases?
"They always give up outs that you feel they shouldn't have," Washington said. "One thing I never want to do is take away their aggressiveness. When something happens that shouldn't happen, we try to correct it.
"I don't want my guys playing scared baseball. Having said that, sometimes they go out there and try to do things when the situation says you shouldn't."
Washington said he will make one significant alteration to the running game this season. He will be more likely to take the decision away from the players and hold them with Prince Fielder batting.
That is how former Detroit manager Jim Leyland played it in two seasons with Fielder in the middle of the lineup. Fielder represented a chance to get multiple runs with one swing. Leyland did not want to jeopardize that opportunity. It made sense because Leyland had teams that did not run well.
"If we're in a situation where we need runs, I'm not going to let guys take a chance of taking runs off the board," Washington said. "I'll take control of that. That doesn't mean we won't steal when [Fielder] is up there, but in certain situations I'm going to shut it down and let him swing."
With Kinsler traded to Detroit and Shin-Soo Choo replacing him at the top of the order, the Rangers will not have as much speed as in the past. But they can improve on the bases by being smarter.
Take the double play in the first inning. Moreland could not find the ball on a hit-and-run play in the second inning and was easily doubled off base. The Rangers cannot afford to have average, or worse, runners making mistakes. Better to be cautious and save outs.
"We're going to make some mistakes, but we're going to be better," Washington said. "We are still going to be aggressive, but we are going to try and have those guys who don't have speed take chances."
National League champion St. Louis tied, with dreadful Seattle, for the fewest outs on the bases last season with 62. The final four American League playoff teams — Boston, Detroit, Oakland and Tampa Bay — all fell in the narrow range of 76 to 78 outs on the bases.
Boston had a superb running game that included 123 steals in 142 tries. The others were more deliberate. There is a happy medium out there, and the Rangers are still looking for it. It won't be Ian Kinsler's fault if the outs pile up on the bases again this season.
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A look at the clubs that led the majors in outs on the bases last season:
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The Great American Bargain Book Show (GABBS), formerly known as the Spring Book Show, returned to Atlanta's Cobb Galleria Centre this past weekend with nearly 70 vendors from around the country (as well as Canada and the UK) pushing a mix of overstock, remainder, bargain, and value books, as well as sidelines—though some vendors, like the University of Alabama Press, were also on-hand with new titles. Some booksellers came from as far away as Massachusetts and Colorado. The show floor opened on Friday morning with two new themed aisles, one for sidelines and one for "close-outs," as well as an educational seminar from the ABA, "Best of the Best Practices from Winter Institute 7."
Some 40 booksellers attended the ABA's lively Friday morning seminar, led by CEO Oren Teicher and put together in conjunction with the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA). The seminar in Atlanta was the ABA's third stop along a 12-stop national tour to spread advice garnered at the latest ABA Winter Institute. Condensing the wisdom of a three-day event into a single info-packed hour, Teicher led booksellers through four topics vital to the success of indie bookstores: Web Presence, Relationship Building, Children's Bookselling, and Finances. He also shared good news from his members' bottom lines: not only was the pre-Christmas season up 15.5% from 2011, but strong sales have continued well into January and February. "January and February 2011 were tough," Teicher said. "Sales fell off the cliff in a lot of stores. But January and February 2012 have continued to be very strong, and the reason is that there are people out there figuring out how to make this work."
Teicher's most persistent message was to keep spreading the gospel of the independent, locally-owned business, a quality that in the past year has gained traction with consumers, in part thanks to buy-local campaigns like the American Express-supported Small Business Saturday and "evangelists" like Ann Patchett, author and owner of Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tenn.
SIBA hosted another educational seminar on Saturday morning, "Best Practices for Working GABBS to Your Store's Advantage," which gave booksellers a heads-up on what to find on the showroom floor and how to sort through it all.
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Would it be possible to post a picture of the metal clip you are referring to?
I'm currently waiting for my D2Pro9 v1 (and triwing) to arrive. If I need a v2 I don't want to waste any effort soldering. ;)
Would it be possible to post a picture of the metal clip you are referring to?
I'm currently waiting for my D2Pro9 v1 (and triwing) to arrive. If I need a v2 I don't want to waste any effort soldering. ;)
I am beginning to think I may have one of the new unmoddable Wii's
its has the aformentioned line of text on the pcb, but the metal piece above the spindle is present, and I have both lines of text on my chip
pics are below
[QUOTE=reezy;15918]I am beginning to think I may have one of the new unmoddable Wii's[QUOTE]
I thought the new d2pro9 V2 would MOD any Wii new/old. I ask this because I bought a new Wii two days ago and will obviously fall into this category if this is the case! :confused:
Is spartan right or there exist again another batch of unmodable wiis ?
All Wii's Brand New and Old are ALL MODDABLE ATM.... d2pro9 v2
Thank you very much for this clear answer !!
Yeah the name of this post should be changed to "How to identify the D2C2 Wii". Modderman - can you confirm the metal clip that supposedly identifies a D2C2 Wii is the one in Reezy's top picture in the above post?
I modded about 20 more Wii's and they all had D2C2 drives and they all looked a bit different, but there was a pattern!
If the large chip on the DVD drive is a "GC2" chip, then is is a VERY OLD D2C drive (moddable with ANY D2C compatible chip). If it is a GC2-D1A (like in Reezy's second picture), then it is a more recent drive and you have to look further to check if it's a D2C2 or not... Read on:
A typical D2C v1 drive has a second line of code written on the smaller GC2-D2C chip like in Reezy's 3rd picture. In later versions this second line was gone... and then it came back again in the latest versions. Only a missing second line does NOT mean that it is a new "D2C2" drive!
If the second line is MISSING on the D2C chip and the PCB has "MDK 337V-0" written right above the bottom flatcable, then it's 80% sure a D2C v1. Almost none of these drives have the metal clip on top of the spindle like in the picture on the bottom of this post. The ones that do have the metal clip are D2C2.
If the second line is MISSING on the D2C chip and the PCB has "APCB" written right above the bottom flatcable (linke in Reezy's 4th picture), then it's 80% sure a D2C2 drive. These drives come mostly with and sometimes without the metal clip on top of the spindle (the clip is not a 100% sure indication in this case).
In summary: The drives with the D2C chips with missing lines were probably made during a transition period. The metal clip is a sure giveaway for it being a D2C2. A combination of "no second line on d2C chip" and "APCB written on the PCB" also indicates a D2C2 drive (even without the metal clip).
If the second line IS WRITTEN on the D2C chip and you also have the metal clip like shown in the following picture, then it's a D2C2 for sure!!
The clip I was talking about is the one right above the white plastic cog in the drive. The one in the picture has a "2" stamped in it and is most often seen on DVD drives that have both lines on the D2C chip. D2C2 drives with a D2C chip without the second line mostly have a clip without anything stamped in it. This clip is a very good indication of a D2C2 drive.
Compare this picture with Reezy's first picture... Reezy does NOT have the clip and has both lines written on the D2C chip. So his drive seems like a D2C v1 drive. The only D2C2 drives I have seen that did not have a clip had no second line on the D2C chip AND had "APCB" written on the PCB.
Thank you very much for the information! Sounds like I have a ver 1 which is good because I bought a D2Pro v1 back at the end of May - just arrived yesterday!
To confirm - I have the second line on the D2C chip and no metal clip. I do not have the "MDK" or "APCB". In fact my board has nothing there. Instead, on the other side of the opening under the gold flat ribbon cable is VEP72109 followed by AMW7026CO. On one corner of the board there is a simple 94V-0 above a 0738 in a digital clock font. Also my serial is LU5545...
Would you agree it is likely a rev 1?
It has d2c and line of serial number. hasnt any markings on board. and has metal part with 2 enscribed. Which drive do i ha? d2c2?


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An Ice Cream shop in the London area has a hit on its hands, but it isn't Rocky Road.
The local shop recently started selling an ice cream flavor called "Baby Gaga". The flavor consists of Vanilla, Lemon Zest, and Breast Milk. Yes folks, Breast Milk, purchased from a local mother. The best part is that it is sold out! Let's take a moment to ponder that one.


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My golden students
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, to which I dedicated 29 fruitful and fulfilling years, is celebrating its golden jubilee this year but its real jewels are the alumni. Amarjit Singh Hayer writeschandigarh Updated: Dec 08, 2012 10:42 IST
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, to which I dedicated 29 fruitful and fulfilling years, is celebrating its golden jubilee this year but its real jewels are the alumni.
Unlike traditional universities, the PAU allows its teachers to frame courses, innovate, and evaluate students internally. It knows that it takes competent and conscientious teachers to transfer knowledge, mould personalities, and make a life-long bond with protégés.
Many of my former students remain in touch with me, though I retired 18 years ago. I am proud of their achievements and humbled by their acknowledgment of the part I played in it.
In 1970, visionary vice-chancellor MS Randhawa set the journalism programme rolling at the PAU to produce people who could write with knowledge on agricultural issues and rural development. Two students of the first batch are very close to me. Surinder Sud became the first full-time agriculture editor on Business Standard. Prithi Pal (PP) Singh Gill became chief of bureau on The Tribune and, later, the first journalist information commissioner of Punjab.
Three students of a later batch rose to become editors. Keen to be his own master, Brijender Singh Panwar, editor of Free Press Journal, built the MS Panwar Institute of Communication and Management at Solan. Imbued with idealism, he has been the role model for responsible journalism.
Varinder Singh Walia is editor of Punjabi Tribune. He quit a cushy government job to join as staff reporter on The Tribune but his heart was always in Punjabi journalism. He set new standards in vernacular journalism. His weekly column, "Harfaan dey aar paar", is a testimony to his literary skill and style. Another of my former students, now heading the Chandigarh edition of a leading national English daily, sought my advice at important stages of his career. I dedicate Allama Iqbal's inspiring couplet to him:
Tu shaheen hai, parwaaz hai kaam tera
Teray saamney aasman aur bhi hain
(You are a falcon, your job is to soar
And explore many skies more)
Another talented student of mine, Sonia Bathla, earned a doctorate on a scholarship from Leicester University, UK, before cancer claimed her in the prime of her life. She was a lovable person, a popular teacher, a brilliant researcher, and a sensitive poet. She shared her notes on spirituality with me till the end.
As teacher in charge of the university magazine, I appointed Manjit Singh Kang its editor, and he paid back with regard when he became vice-chancellor of the PAU. As mentor of the speakers' union, I appointed Jai Rup Singh its secretary. Now he is vice-chancellor of the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. When he was V-C at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, I happened to be at a function where he was chief guest and Manjit guest of honour. It was one of the proudest moments of my life.
Assigned charge of lawn tennis, I inspired the team to be the only agricultural university to play in the north-zone and all-India finals. Satish Narula, Surjit Singh Mahal, and Yurinder Singh received roll of honour for bringing laurels to the alma mater.
The students who excelled in life had two qualities in common: positive attitude and moral values. I had reminded them of this observation of William Shakespeare:
This above all: to thine ownself be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.


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A CHARITY for babies and children with special needs is appealing for urgent financial help as it fights to stay open.
The Camelia Botnar Children's Centre in Goring requires £250,000 a year to stay open and faces an uncertain future if financial assistance is not secured by the end of April.
It provides pre-school development support for around 70 children up to five years old and caters for a range of special needs.
Founded by Octav and Marcela Botnar in memory of their daughter Camelia, who died in an accident at the age of 20, it has helped thousands of families and children in need since 1979.
The care, which is given free of charge, has in the past been funded by the Camelia Botnar Foundation and small local authority grants.
The Foundation gave its final donation in 2009 and despite fund raising efforts and pleas for assistance to local authorities and Government, the centre and its 20 staff face a bleak future.
Jill Quayle, supervisor of Rainbow Nursery, has worked at the centre for 25 years.
She said: "It is like a family here, there is a lot of passion from staff and you find that the people that work here stay for a long time.
"We care for the whole family, not just the children because life can be hard.
"When the diagnosis comes through parents need a lot of support as they go through a grieving period and need help in various ways.
"Although every setting should be inclusive now sometimes children have been asked to leave other places, but we would never turn a child away no matter what the problem is.
"I love working here."
Louise Emery, of Christchurch Road, Worthing, brought her son Jack, one, to the centre on the recommendation of a social worker. He suffers from hyperinsulinemia, hydrocephalus, epilepsy and late development and attends Camelia Botnar twice a week in the mornings.
She said: "This gives me somewhere where I can learn to leave Jack and gives me time to be away from him and do normal things such as put fuel in the car or going food shopping.
"He gets one to one treatment and attention and if this place was to close I would be really stuck.
"I could not take Jack to a normal playgroup so this is the perfect place for us as it makes life just a little bit easier."
Jo Cochran, of Ringmer Road, Worthing, says the centre has been her lifeline.
The disabled mother-of-two has been supported as she raises sons Ethan, four, and Ellis, three, and said: "Ethan has now gone up to mainstream school but Ellis has severely delayed speech and language.
"The staff have done everything they can to assist me including bringing in a speech therapist and he is doing really well.
"It is one less thing for me to worry about and I know he is safe and thriving here, it is like an extended family."
Paul and Tracey Knight, from Goring, said: "The staff are friendly and supportive, they have done amazing things for our sons."
Philip Bush, chairman of the trustees for the charity, said: "We are in a serious financial position and looking for someone to fund us to ensure pour sustainability in the future,
"This is a very well established charity as we have been here since 1978 and have an excellent reputation in the local community.
"We are a specialist centre and I am unaware of any other centre that can provide the equivalent service.
"We are working hard at trying to secure funding because we believe that the centre should carry on helping families."
Mr Bush said he hoped that an organisation which would be proficient at generating income would come forward before the final decision regarding the centre's future has to be made at the end of April.
For more information about the charity go to www.camelia-botnar-childrens-centre.org
To make a donation go to mydonate.bt.com/charities/cameliabotnarchildrens centre or text 70070 with code CBCC17.


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Manufacturer focus: Designing labs, research buildings
CSE: Provide details about a recent lab project in which your company's controls were specified. What unusual problems did these controls solve?
Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric recently completed energy upgrades at 13 buildings at North Carolina State University (NCSU) through an energy saving performance contract. One of those buildings was a chemistry laboratory, Dabney Hall. One hundred eleven fume hoods were converted from constant volume to variable volume and linked to a central building automation system (BAS). NCSU expects the total energy savings to exceed the cost of the performance contract. With an annual utility bill of more than $30 million, every bit of energy savings helps. For example, the university expects improvements in Dabney Hall's research labs to yield 20% in energy savings for the entire project.
CSE: What types of integrated systems have clients requested recently? Describe the control systems, and how they were integrated?
Schneider Electric: On current Biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4) projects, it has been clear that our clients need better integration with the hardware and software of the specialty door systems. Almost everything about these projects is restricted, but better sub-system integration is a key area to achieving safety, security, and reliability. The two major door systems in use at BSL-4 are submarine type doors with turning wheels and also doors with pressurized bladders that inflate and deflate.
CSE: What renewable electrical system projects have you recently provided products for? Describe the electrical/power systems, renewable energy issues, etc.
Schneider Electric: I had the privilege of being on the authoring committee when Labs21 put together its EPC criteria for labs. Both that standard and the U.S. Green Building Council LEED rating system put an increasing emphasis on providing greater and greater percentages of renewable energy to the lab building. The main lesson learned in this area is that first you aggressively save energy with conservation. This makes your job of providing greater percentages of the building's power through renewable energy more cost effective.
CSE: Labs21 is working to make labs and research facilities more sustainable. What's your experience with electrical/power projects that use Labs21 as a guide?
Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric has been very active with Labs21 for more than 10 years as members, speakers, trainers, sponsors, and co-authors of papers and best practices. The current guidance from Labs21 on reducing "vampire" loads and accurately predicting plug loads for lab buildings has helped improve some of our current projects.
CSE: What standby or back-up power systems are engineers and their clients requesting? Describe a recent project.
Schneider Electric: The emphasis at Schneider Electric for back-up power systems for labs has been adding automation specifically for operating the emergency generators. This software suite can diagnose and predict future faults for maintenance before a shut-down occurs. The emergency generator is the one piece of equipment which is never allowed to fail.
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First Bobbi Kristina and now Lady Gaga. Oprah's been getting ALL the good interviews lately! Check out this preview of her sit-down with Mother Monster that will air this Sunday on OWN.
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Some of the highlights from the interview include Gaga showing off the NYC apartment where she grew up in and her mom, Cynthia Germanotta, talks to Oprah about what it was like raising young Stefani.
The interview will be featured on the latest edition of Oprah's Next Chapter this Sunday, March 18 on OWN at 9pm ET.


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✤ Don't panic. The nose has a great blood supply so chances are it's not as bad it looks. Most nosebleeds just happen but can be brought on by nose-picking, heavy blowing or being hit on the nose.
✤ Lean your head forward and pinch the soft part of your nose above your nostrils firmly and constantly for at least 10 minutes. Breathe through your mouth.
✤ When the bleeding stops, do not sniff or wipe your nose or it might start again.
✤ Heavy bleeding that doesn't stop, especially if the person is older or on blood-thinning medicine, needs urgent attention. Doctors may pack the nose or apply heat to seal off the blood vessel. If it happens once or twice a week see your GP as there are some rare conditions that cause nosebleeds that need treatment.


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Humane Society's golf scramble to be held at Whitetail Run
The Humane Society will be hosting its annual golf scramble at Whitetail Run golf course in Wadena on Friday, July12. There will be a lunch at 11 a.m., followed by a 12 p.m. tee off. There will be prizes for contests at each hole. There will also be a Silent auction at the clubhouse. Entry fees are $40.00 for club members, $60.00 for non-members. Lunch, cart, and greens fees are included. To enter, call Kevin Ross at (218) 631-7718. For more information, call Sally Adams at (218) 631-3381.


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This is how you can go on MSN on a Wii if you trust instant messaging sites like eBuddy or I Love Messenger.
1Get an Internet connection if you don't have it already. Once you have set up an internet connection, you can move on to the next step.
2Go to the "Wii Shop Channel."
3Download the Internet Channel. This is found under the option Wii Channels and is available free of charge.
4Go to the "Wii Home Menu."
5Click on the Internet Channel, once that loads click and type in the URL of the instant messaging site. Follow their instructions to log in.
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