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The Art of Gormenghast |
Mervyn Peakes Gormenghast trilogy
is a rich, weighty series of novels one that is as widely loved as it is hard to
categorize, varying in tone from Tolkein-esque fantasy to Dickensian social drama to
gothic horror a la Edgar Allan Poe. Although it boasts a massive cast of eccentrics
and grotesques, the series main character is indisputably the vast and labyrinthine
castle of Gormenghast, within whose ancient stone walls the events of the trilogy take
In an attempt to step boldly into the new millennium, and to distance
itself from its image as the stuffy home of inoffensive middlebrow fare, the BBC took on
the seemingly impossible task of adapting the trilogys first two novels into a total
of four hours of television. As with all such adaptations, a great deal of plot and many
minor (and indeed major) characters have been cut, but the real task facing the adapters
was to attempt to translate Peakes language to the screen, and in this task they
have succeeded surprisingly well. If Franz Kafka and Charles Addams had together rewritten
Hamlet, and the resulting text had then been filmed by Terry Gilliam, the
finished product might well have resembled this series.
The story revolves around a decaying, crumbling city state, ruled by a
monarchy that is simultaneously all-powerful and purely symbolic. Life in Gormenghast
seems to be an endless series of hollow ceremonies and pointless exercising of feudal
privilege, while the caste-bound civilians toil fruitlessly in abject squalor. Into the
penthouse of this teeming anthill is born an heir, and his arrival sets in motion a chain
of events so wide in scope that to attempt to summarize them here would be impossible. The
important point to remember is that this heir, Titus Groan, is more of a catalyst than a
central character in the first two novels. The real protagonist here is a cunning young
kitchen boy named Steerpike (it should by now be obvious that Peake shared with Dickens a
love of outlandish character names). Steerpike leaves his place in the castle kitchen and,
driven by a heady combination of ambition, jealousy and bitterness, sets out to rise
through the ranks of this moribund hierarchy. His journey, then, becomes our journey.
And what a journey it is. Fans of the books were typically pessimistic
about the prospects of a screen adaptation, but when this series - the BBCs most
ambitious undertaking ever - aired in Britain last year, it was very well received, both
by critics and by audiences.
An all-star cast was assembled to fill the shoes of Peakes
rogues gallery, and nearly without exception the casting is top notch. Welsh actor
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers seems born to play the Machiavellian Steerpike. Meyers was fabulously
sensual, all lips and cheekbones, as the snake-hipped glam rocker Brian Slade (a thinly
veiled David Bowie) in Todd Hayness film Velvet
Goldmine. Well-served here by both lighting and costume, he comes across as a
cross between a young Mick Jagger and Count Dracula as he strides through the
castles halls with a suave, imperious swagger that makes women swoon and men hug the
walls. Initially cautious, his character slays and manipulates his way up the food chain
with increasing gusto, and the feline Myers is equally suited to suppression of rage as he
is to rage itself.
There is a great deal of talent on display in the extensive supporting
cast. From Christopher Lee as the gaunt and decrepit servant Flay, to Richard Griffiths as
Swelter, the porcine thug who runs the kitchen, to the eerie, otherworldly Zoë Wanamaker
and Linsey Baxter as the helium-voiced and childlike twin sisters of the king. One of the
only bum notes, unfortunately, is Titus himself, an upright young lad who whose reluctance
to assume the throne is more of a teenaged sulk than it is a revolution. Playing Titus is
a thankless task for Cameron Powrie and Andrew Robinson, who portray him as a young
adolescent and as a troubled adult respectively. The problem is mostly one of contrast
with the incendiary Myers, comparable to the problem Michael Keaton faced playing Batman
to Jack Nicholsons Joker.
Withdrawn and ruinous it broods in umbra: the immemorial masonry: the towers, the tracts. Is all corroding? No. Through an avenue of spires a zephyr floats; a bird whistles; a freshet bears away from a choked river. Deep in a fist of stone a doll's hand wriggles, warm rebellious on the frozen palm. A shadow shifts its length. A spider stirs... And darkness winds between the characters.
This small quibble is of little importance, however, and this series is
excellent overall. The scenes flow together well and the changes in tone are deftly
handled, with special mention to a frantic half hour section in the third episode which
hurtles along at a comic pace worthy of the Marx Brothers or Emir Kusterica (Black Cat White Cat, Underground).
It is great to see the normally staid BBC venturing out into slightly edgier territory,
and this is one gamble that has paid off.
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From the American Animal Hospital Association
March / April 2013
Cats are the most popular pet in the United States, so you'd think veterinarians would be seeing and treating a greater number of cats than dogs. Yet, statistics from the American Veterinary Medical Association show that of the cats that do see a veterinarian, they average 26% fewer visits to their veterinarian than dogs do. Here is one pet owner's story of how an annual examination may have saved her cat's life.
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Cats are often viewed as being more self-sufficient and not as dependent on people for a lot of things, including health care. Dr. Melissa Mustillo with AAHA-accredited practice A Cat Clinic in Boyds, Md., says, "Unfortunately cats are very good at hiding illness and most only see a veterinarian when they are sick. Cats tend to be independent and do not seek out their owners when they are not feeling well as compared to dogs. Also, it can be stressful for some owners to bring their cat into the clinic; therefore they only seek out care when absolutely necessary."
Cats may be receiving less care than dogs because 60% of cat owners say that their cat doesn't like going to the veterinarian and 38% of cat owners report that they themselves get stressed just thinking about taking their cat to see their veterinarian. Training your cat to be comfortable in their carrier and taking them on car rides for fun can go a long way in making a trip to the veterinarian easier. Many resources focus on techniques for making this task easy and pain free.
Cats do not show signs of illness or disease like dogs and people do, and that may be because if they showed signs of illness or injury in the wild, they would be preyed upon. For this reason, it's even more important for cats to have regular examinations and testing with their veterinarian.
Michelle Armstrong of Golden, Colo., has two 6-year-old Siamese mix cats she adopted from a rescue group when they were kittens. She recalls, "They were both pretty sick when we first adopted them. We had to hand feed them and they were both being treated for pneumonia."
Early last summer, Armstrong took the cats into her AAHA-accredited veterinary practice, Mesa Animal Hospital in Golden, for their annual examinations. Kukak, the male cat, had put on a couple extra pounds, so he'd been eating a restricted-calorie diet food. During his annual examination, Dr. Christine Horst recommended blood work and a urinalysis. When the results came back abnormal for kidney functions, Dr. Horst recommended that Kukak come back in 2 weeks to have the tests rerun. Sometimes stress from visiting the veterinarian can cause high test results, but when the tests were rerun 2 weeks later, the blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine and urinalysis showed even higher results.
Kukak was admitted to the hospital and started on IV fluids right away, and it was determined that he was experiencing early kidney failure. After 3 days, he was released from the hospital and sent home for care. Armstrong and her husband did subcutaneous fluids twice a day at home in addition to administering medications. After changing his food to a therapeutic kidney diet and continuing with medications, Kukak's lab values slowly began to improve. His treatment continues and his lab values have improved significantly. He still goes to the hospital for routine blood and urinalysis tests to make sure he's responding well to treatment.
Armstrong believes she learned two critical lessons from Kukak's illness: she realized the importance of getting your cats used to being handled and treated at an early age; if they hadn't spent so much time with Kukak when he was a kitten—hand-feeding him, getting him used to having his nails trimmed, etc. — they wouldn't have been as successful providing the in-home support care he needed after his stay in the hospital.
The second critical lesson was the importance of the annual examination. "I have no doubt that if we hadn't discovered Kukak's problems during his annual examination, he probably wouldn't be with us today," Armstrong says.
Kidney disease is becoming a more common disease in senior cats, but it is uncommon to see this condition in a cat of Kukak's age. While they may never know what caused this disease at his age, early identification probably saved his life.
Dr. Mustillo says that when cats are over 1 year of age, she generally sees them once a year as long as they are healthy. "Obesity, dental disease, dermatitis, and lower urinary tract disease (cystitis) are the top health problems I see on a routine basis. Since we are a feline exclusive practice, we also manage a large portion of older cats with kidney disease, elevated thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism), and inflammatory bowel disease."
Good nutrition and preventive health care for cats is important to helping them live a healthy life. Dr. Mustillo says, "Once cats are older than 10 years, they are considered seniors. We offer a senior wellness visit and encourage this visit every 6 months. At this visit, I perform a complete physical exam. This exam is very important, as I may be able to notice subtle changes such as weight loss or the loss of normal muscle mass."
An annual examination also helps your veterinarian get to know your cat and his or her nuances. Oftentimes a cat can lose or gain weight so gradually that the owner doesn't notice it. But a 1-pound weight loss for a 10-pound cat is 10% of its body weight. So, even a small amount of weight loss can be significant in a cat.
Dr. Mustillo says, "Sometimes this is the only symptom I find and this subtle change may indicate a serious medical issue. The second part of the physical examination includes blood pressure measurement and lab work based on the cat's medical needs. The lab work usually consists of blood and urine tests. Cats over the age of 10 are more likely to develop kidney disease, an elevated thyroid hormone, or various types of cancer. A cat's health can change quickly, and it is easier to treat and possibly cure a medical disease if it's detected early. We may also be able to extend the length and quality of the cat's life with proactive and preventive care. Cats change and age very rapidly compared to humans. The sooner we catch problems, the easier it is to treat and hopefully extend their quality of life."
Early detection is the key to identify potentially serious issues and to treat them successfully, slow the progression or cure them. By the time a problem is identified, the illness can be pretty well established, which makes it much more difficult to treat and/or cure. And, preventing disease is less expensive and much more cost effective than treating disease.
Dr. Mustillo says, "Our philosophy is to promote and support overall wellness and well-being of your cat. We stress client education and one of our big points is preventive care. We start educating our clients early. Whether I am seeing you for the first time with a kitten, or senior cat, I will tailor a preventive care plan for your cat and take the time to explain its importance."
Obesity is a problem many veterinarians are seeing. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention reports in their fifth annual veterinary survey that 53% of adult dogs and 55% of cats are classified as overweight or obese by their veterinarian.
"Unfortunately around 50% of our patients are overweight," Dr. Mustillo says. "With obesity, there is an increased risk for diabetes mellitus. Overweight and obese cats are also prone to urinary issues, arthritis, poor skin and coat quality, and they make poor anesthesia candidates."
She's also seeing an increase in the number of cats that have heartworm disease, a disease that's preventable but not treatable in cats. "Sadly, the most common presentation for heartworm disease in cats is sudden death," she says. "We had two patients with confirmed heartworm disease a couple years ago, and unfortunately this was diagnosed upon autopsy. Heartworm disease is transferred by the bite of a mosquito and even indoor cats are at risk. All it takes is one mosquito sneaking into your home, or if your cat spends a few minutes sunning out on the balcony, they are at risk. With increased year-round temperature, and with the relocation of dogs, heartworm disease is prevalent in most of the United States and Canada. There is no treatment for heartworm disease in cats. All we can do is prevent the disease by using a monthly prescription product."
Dental disease is another area where prevention can go a long way. It's estimated that 85% of pets have dental disease, which can lead to kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes and hyperthyroidism. Pet owner choices can help delay the effects of dental disease. Dry food is considered better for cat's teeth than canned food, and there are more options today for foods, toys and treats that help stimulate gum tissue and reduce tartar build-up.
Remember that your cat may not show signs of sickness or illness like dogs or people do. Cats can live long, healthy and happy lives if they receive preventive care and treatment to help them stay healthy. When you consider that each year of a cat's life is equivalent to 5 to 7 "human" years, an annual examination is conservative. If your cat hasn't been to their veterinarian in the last year, consider calling and making an appointment today.


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His world championship debut followed in 2006 when he took a Subaru Impreza WRC2003 to 31st in Sweden. He also tackled Norway's candidate WRC round and entered the WRC events in Finland and Great Britain. Although he crashed in Finland, he came home 23rd in Wales and took the runner-up spot in the Norwegian championship.
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Ostberg recruited his girlfriend, Veronica Engan, to co-drive him on a temporary basis and they were seventh on their first event together in Sardinia before Jonas Andersson came on board as a longer-term replacement for Unnerud. Following a seventh place finish in Greece they crashed out of their final three rallies together although a third Norwegian title offered some consolation.
For 2010, Ostberg tackled Rally Sweden in an ageing Impreza with the intention of switching to the Super 2000 World Rally Championship in a Peugeot 207. But the plan faltered and Ostberg reverted back to the Impreza before Henning Solberg invited him to drive his spare Fiesta S2000 on Rallye Deutschland where he impressed in 16th overall. He was back in his Impreza for Rally GB and it wasn't long before he'd agreed a permanent switch to a Fiesta, albeit a World Rally Car version, for 2011.
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In 2012, he surpassed himself with a fourth place overall in the privately-run Adapta World Rally Team-run Ford Fiesta RS WRC, which included victory in Portugal. Indeed, Ostberg is so popular that the announcement that he is to drive for the Qatar M-Sport World Rally Team on all 13 rounds of the 2013 FIA World Rally Championship was voted the moment of 2012 in a poll of wrc.com visitors.


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teklektik wrote:gensem wrote:Thats odd... I left a message on ebay this afternoon about the 1.64" dia size and asked for 15 pieces and still no go... He did not offered the sleeves, even tho 5$ would be 75$ just for sleeves...
We see how it goes and report back, just dont plan on doing it myself.
Difference was that I called them on the phone - they probably only check eBay messages from time to time and will get back to you sometime soon.
You might get a bit better price for 15 pcs (Wow! That's a lot!!) - I didn't ask for that many. They were going to make these up by turning down some thick-walled tubing, so I don't think there is an option to get a smaller number of long adapters made (one for each fork tube) but it might be worth looking into. Also - if you want 15, maybe they would consider jigging up the mill and just making 15 custom clamps in a short run. I can contact them tomorrow for you if you wish.
The size you need (1.64") is just a little off from 1 5/8" (1.625) but it's kind of an odd tubing size, so matching clamps are looking hard to come by.
I would be glad if you could teklektik, first because phone is much faster, second because english isnt my native language.
So we have 2.54 centimeters in an inch. Right size for 42mm dia of DNM volcano should be 1.653" if you think they could eventually run the milling machine that would be great.
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"When you start a keynote presentation, a seminar program or a boot camp, things will go so much better if you share your philosophies, truths, positions, or values. These core messages set the stage for your event," said Malinchak, whose newest book is called "Millionaire Success Secrets," which he offers for free at http://www.millionairefreebook.com/
To find your foundational truths, follow these steps:
By determining these foundational truths and sharing them with your audiences, you will be able to bond with them because they will know who you are and what you stand for, he said.
About James Malinchak
James Malinchak has delivered more than 2,200 motivational presentations for events worldwide, and was named Consummate Speaker of the Year by Sharing Ideas professional speakers' magazine. He has appeared in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and several hundred other publications.
He began his sales career right out of college as a stockbroker with a major Wall Street Investment Firm and was awarded Most Outstanding Performance (twice) and #1 in New Account Openings (twice).
Currently, he owns three businesses, has authored 16 books, and has read and researched over 2,500 books on personal and professional development.
He is a Contributing Author to the #1 New York Times Best-selling book series "Chicken Soup for the Soul®" with his own personal stories published in "Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul," "Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul" and "Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul." James is the Co-author of the Best-Selling book "Chicken Soup for the College Soul."
He mixes enthusiasm and humor with motivational stories to deliver a high content message that will has audiences laughing, learning and inspired.
Giving back is a big part of Malinchak's life and he has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for various organizations and has donated thousands of dollars of his own money to help others. Especially dear to his heart is helping kids create a successful future by developing the belief in themselves that they can overcome challenges and achieve their dreams and goals.
He was named one of the "Top 40 Business People Under the Age of 40 in Las Vegas."
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The Stamford Bulldogs are back in the state semifinals for the third straight year. The only thing standing between them and a third straight trip to AT&T Stadium is the Hico Tigers.
The May Tigers are back in the 6-man state title game for the 1st time since 1977, when they won their first and only football championship. This year, the Tigers are going to be the 1st team to ever play a 6-man game on the turf at the Cowboys AT&T Stadium.
It is a quick turn around for Stamford. They played at 3pm on Monday and now play at 3 on Saturday. The Bulldogs face Hico in San Angelo.
The Albany Lions win over Muenster earlier this week pushed the Lions into the state semifinal game for the ninth time in program history, and they say they're excited to be there, but their goal is to keep moving forward and title game. In order to do that they will have to get past the second ranked team in the state, the Wellington Rockets.
The Cisco Loboes are the top ranked team in the state and they are expected to return to the state championship game for the 5th time in the Brent West era.


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"Litigation is one of the sincerest forms of flattery," said David Segal, co-founder of Jewsrock.org. Shortly before the Web site -- which originally used the phrase, the Jewish rock and roll hall of fame -- was to go online earlier this year, Segal and partner Jeffrey Goldberg were slapped with a trademark infringement suit, by that other Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame, the one in Cleveland.


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Should the U.S. Take North Korea's Saber-Rattling Seriously? >
Obama's 'Strategic Patience' on North Korea Has Failed
The days of dismissing North Korean threats are over, writes House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce
April 4, 2013
There is something tragically familiar about watching history repeat itself in North Korea, where a brutal dictatorship has spent decades brutalizing its citizens, building a massive system of concentration camps, and increasingly, making war against its neighbors. North Korea's 2010 attacks killed 50 South Korean sailors and civilians. With its war rhetoric escalating, the days of dismissing North Korean threats are over.
President Obama's policy of "strategic patience" has mostly failed. While the president's belated enthusiasm for missile defense is welcome, North Korea is not a crisis we can address through conventional military deterrence or conventional diplomacy alone.
[See a collection of political cartoons on North Korea.]
In the case of North Korea, money truly is the root of all evil. While the people of North Korea continue to starve, Kim Jong Un squanders resources on weapons of mass destruction and luxury items for the elite.
But we have found effective, nonmilitary ways to pressure North Korea, such as the 2005 sanctions against the regime's finances that brought it to the brink of financial ruin. We should also be more vocal about Kim Jong Un's deplorable treatment of his own people, and give our strong support to the United Nations commission of inquiry that will soon look into crimes against humanity in North Korea. The administration has failed to give sufficient support to broadcasting to the people of North Korea, or to explore creative ways to provide them with a free flow of liberating information.
[See a collection of political cartoons on defense spending.]
We must be willing to apply tough financial sanctions that will deny Kim Jong Un the means to threaten us. In the longer term, the only way to achieve a lasting peace on the Korean peninsula will be to empower the people of North Korea to bring about real change.
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Buskers make the streets their stage at Scotiabank BuskerFest
The 13th annual Scotiabank BuskerFest in Support of Epilepsy Toronto begins today for four days in the historic St. Lawrence Market neighborhood. Scotiabank BuskerFest is the largest event of its kind in North America and this year more than 100 buskers from around the world will be performing.
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The state Legislature's Elder Affair's Committee holds a hearing Tuesday to discuss the use of anti-psychotic drugs in nursing homes. It is at 10:30 a.m. in Room B-2 at the State House.
"An Act Relative to Psychotropic Medications," (S. 303) would require long term care facilities in Massachusetts to obtain written consent before administering a psychotropic medication to a resident. Caregivers with the health workers union, 1199SEIU, will testify.
Caregivers will share their experiences with residents with dementia and advocate for alternative treatments to anti-psychotic drugs. The alternatives include person-centered care, consistent assignments and adequate staffing levels. The health care union leadership will explain how it believes the legislation would reduce the rates of anti-psychotic drug administration in elder care facilities.
Amanda Torres-Price, spokesperson for the union, said the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that anti-psychotic drugs are associated with an increased risk of death when used in elderly patients with dementia.
She cited a report by California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) which stated that "In many cases, nursing homes use [these drugs] to sedate and control residents and as a substitute for needed care."
According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), during the time period of April 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, 25 percent of long-stay residents in Massachusetts nursing homes received an anti-psychotic medication, which is above the national average.
During that same time period, more than 75 percent of long-stay residents at HealthBridge's Holyoke Rehabilitation Center in Holyoke received an anti-psychotic, over triple the national average, the union said.
Also during this time period, more than 61 percent of long-stay residents at HealthBridge's Lowell Health Care Center received these drugs, over double the national average, according to the union.
"We need to advocate for our vulnerable, elderly citizens by reducing the use of anti-psychotic drugs at nursing homes," Torres-Price said.
"This is particularly important as the number of seniors increases, causing more people to be faced with difficult decisions about elder care."
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Tigers win Manchester Invitational; Brummett and Gates earn medalist honors
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October 1, 2005, Wabash, Ind. - The DePauw women's golf team, ranked second by Golfweek, won its third straight tournament by finishing first in the Manchester Fall Invitational at the Honeywell Golf Course.
The Tigers shot a 312 and easily finished ahead of Manchester which shot a 350. Four Tigers led the individual field as Lauren Brummett and Sarah Gates each shot 77 with Kristen Kriegshauser and Ali Murtaugh each firing 79. Lisa Chambers finished in a tie for sixth with an 83. DePauw hosts the DePauw Small College Classic at the Deer Creek Golf Club, October 2-3. Back


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Last week we presented part one of our interview up-and-comer Malaysian singer Yuna. Here's part two of our conversation with the emerging singer/songwriter.
I can be inspired by anything, at any time of the day. Sometimes it's what I heard from someone in the morning or at night when it comes to me, I'll just pick up my guitar and start writing. I don't have a particular 'ritual' to prepare myself to write songs. Anything works for me, really.
Yuna's self-titled U.S. album is out now on iTunes. If you find comfort in her numbers, send her a tweet or two at @yunamusic. She's one Twitter freak. Checkout her website www.yunamusic.com for details.


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News: Dates to Remember
November 21, 2013
Start winter semester 2014 in the know. Here is a calendar of important upcoming events and dates. We will be processing awards and disbursements based on these dates:
For more details, visit our dates and deadlines page.
News: 7 Questions for the Beginning of the Semester
Each semester begins with students asking lots of questions. As you get ready, here are seven questions to help you be prepared...
- Cost of Attendance and create a financial plan with a budget. How much will school cost? Check out BYU's published
- What is the difference between a grant and a loan? Learn the difference between the different types of aid... browse Step 2.
- How will you contact me? We send you messages, reminders, award notification, and more through My Financial Center.
- How do I know if I am eligible? Make sure you have a basic understanding of what it takes to be eligible... and stay eligible for your aid.
- How much of a loan should I accept? Deciding how much to borrow is an important decision for you during the financial aid application process. Consult with your parents, our leaders, or a financial aid counselor for advice.
- When am I going to get my money? Disbursement is a process--after completing the application process and being eligible your aid is posted to your Student Account, applied toward any tuition and health plan charges and then excess is refunded. Reference dates to remember above for more information.
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News: Planning Ahead for Winter 2014
November 21, 2013
Beginning in January students will be able to complete their 2014-2015 FAFSAs online!
Where do I complete the FAFSA? www.fafsa.ed.gov
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If you are eligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, we strongly recommend using the tool for several reasons:
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The March 1 deadline allows for applicants to complete their federal taxes and FAFSA before the deadline. Why is that important? Well, we want students to be considered for every scholarship possible. BYU offers academic, private, and need-based awards--we'll need your FAFSA for those need-based ones.
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HORRY COUNTY -- The South Carolina Drought Response Committee has declared Marlboro, Dillon, Marion, Florence, Horry, Williamsburg, Georgetown, Berkeley and Charleston counties under incipient drought status.
The nine counties now join the rest of the state in the least severe drought stage. If the drought continues, the next stages to follow would be moderate, severe and extreme.
"The lack of rainfall coverage combined with the unseasonable hot weather has brought all counties into the first stage of drought," said state climatologist Hope Mizzell in a Department of Natural Resources press release.
NewsChannel 15's First Alert Chief Meteorologist Ed Piotrowski says most areas of the Pee Dee and Grand Strand received less than half the normal rainfall during the month of May. Many areas received only about 1.5 inches of rain, he said.
Despite the dry conditions, Grand Strand officials say Horry County is under no threat of having to conserve water and the drought would have to reach an extreme stage to cause a shortage.
Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority CEO Fred Richardson said Horry County benefits from water flowing from the Upstate and North Carolina through the Waccamaw, Little Pee Dee and Great Pee Dee rivers.
"So the very bottom of the drainage basin is a big plus for us," he said.
The Great Pee Dee river, which originates in Virginia, supplies most of the area's water, Richardson said. He said the Grand Strand has far more than enough water to endure even the most severe dry spell.
"We're using about 65 million gallons a day, which even under the most extreme drought conditions, is approximately five percent of the water supply flowing through here in Horry County."
Richardson said the area has enough of a supply that the authority can divert water to underground aquifers for storage during the winter, so it can be tapped during the busier summer season.
"So we have about a billion gallons a day actually stored underground in our well system."
Richardson said the county has a drought response plan that calls for measures to encourage water conservation, if it ever got that far. But he points out that in 2002, during what was described at the time as a 50-year drought, the county didn't have a water supply problem.
"We never know how bad a drought could get, but the only thing we know is we've never reached a drought level where we would have an impact on water supply in the county."
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The federal government can't continue to print money to infinity. Everytime the federal reserve prints more money it devalues the already devalued US dollar. We have been printing trillions of dollars yet we still need to borrow billions a day from communist China? Thats not the signs of a strong economy. It's the signs of a failing economy. Obama has had his hands in alot of issues, but he can't look back and call any of them a success. Gas prices have more than doubled under his Presidency. Food prices have soared. The costs associated with medical/dental services have risen. All while the wages of most Americans have stayed the same or trended downward. We have lost all the gains that our military fought and died to achieve in the Middle East. We have the weakest foreign policy in decades. It's just one mess after another. When will the citizens of this Country be able to see the forest for the trees? Obama has not been an effective President, and IMO he's not capable of being an effective leader.
Excellent post ArcLight67!!
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CULLMAN — Students at Sacred Heart Elementary School in Cullman, held their annual May Crowning of the Blessed Mother, during Mass services Sunday. Students carried flowers from their gardens to honor the Mother of Jesus. The May Crowning celebration is a long standing Catholic tradition which honors the Blessed Mother as Queen of the universe and of our hearts.
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Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry
Another record has been broken by local contributors of gift filled shoeboxes to the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry Project. The OCC Collection Center for Cullman County at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church collected 6,352 shoeboxes, breaking the previous record of 5,335 shoeboxes collected last year.
Processional cross returned to Christ Lutheran Church
When the tornado tore through Cullman April 27, 2011, one of the many buildings destroyed was Christ Lutheran Church. Stunned residents throughout the city came out of shelters moments after the tornado hit and were awed by the destruction.
Thanksgiving service held at St. Bernard
Students at St. Bernard Prep School celebrated Mass recently during the school's Annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service. Traditionally each year St. Bernard students and staff are given the opportunity to invite clergy representing their various congregations and religious traditions.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church members collect for food pantry
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church members help load Ken Kreps trailer with bags of canned and non-perishable food goods for the St. Vincent dePaul Society's food pantry.
St. Bernard Preparatory seniors honored at dedication mass
Twenty-seven seniors at St. Bernard Prep School were honored recently during a dedication mass in the Abbey Church. The ceremony was concelebrated by Abbot Cletus Meagher, chairman of the board; Father Joel Martin, president; and Father Bede Marcy, school chaplain.
Dotson recent graduate of seminary
Christopher Dotson has recently completed studies at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, in Louisville, Ky., where he obtained a master of divinity degree.
Robinson recently returned from mission work in Utah
Sim Robinson recently returned from the Utah, Salt Lake City East Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sim is the son of Mark and Lynn Robinson of Addison and a member of the Cullman Ward.
NATION: Churches changing bylaws after gay marriage ruling
Worried they could be sued by gay couples, some churches are changing their bylaws to reflect their view that the Bible allows only marriage between one man and one woman.
Operation Christmas Child: Missionary Marla Cain to speak tonight at East Side Baptist Church
Marla Cain's vocabulary is rich with adjectives describing her journey. After all, she had been waiting for 16 years to arrive at this place.
Religious family survives being lost at sea
A northern Arizona family has survived being lost at sea for weeks after an ill-fated attempt to leave the U.S. over what they consider government interference in religion.
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The Left is celebrating Scott as the first Uncle Tom Senator from the Deep South while the Dems celebrate Elizabeth Warren as the first Indian Woman Senator from the Deep North.
Heartiest congratulations to Senator Scott. A good man who´ll do good work.
Tim Scott is an American success story. No wonder he is hated by the Democrats.
We will see what you are made of Senator Scott. You are in for a bumpy ride.
So, Number One, should we expect to see a photo of...Pocahantas beating the Tom Tom... ?Inquiring minds...
I can only imagine what Biden said during the swearing in.
I don´t have to see what Tim Scott is made of because I already know. One thing is he doesn´t worry about what others say about him and he isn´t scared of the rats. He is for the people. He stands by what he believes in and he keeps his word. The rats don´t know how to do any of that and that is why they are scared of him.


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Hey everyone,
I've recently come across a sample of Teacher's from the 50s or so, which is labeled as 86 proof. I recalled US proof (2x ABV) was not the same as proof in the UK (at least until 1980 according to Wikipedia).
I just wanted to see if someone could confirm my understanding here...
this, being bottled at 86 proof * 4/7 = 49.14 so about 49% ABV?
Just wanted to make sure I am understanding this correctly.


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Speakers blast 'blended' option
School redistricting and parents don't always blend well. The Henrico County School Board learned that tonight during a public hearing about the redistricting process that will set boundaries for the new Kaechele Elementary School in Short Pump and impact other schools in the region. Most of the 42 speakers who addressed the board during the hearing at Hermitage High School made it clear: they don't like the school system's "blended" redistricting option. They – and a vast majority of the overall attendees – expressed strong opposition to the option, which was created by school officials in recent weeks in an attempt to combine portions of the two primary redistricting options under consideration. School Board Chairwoman Diana Winston had sought a blended option in part to determine if West Broad Street could be used as a dividing line for elementary school boundaries. But the option devised by school planners would involve moving too many students for questionable reasons while pushing Gayton Elementary School – currently well below capacity – more than 200 students above capacity, a number of speakers said. Those who opposed the blended option also were critical of the process that led to its creation, arguing that it was not subjected to the same rigorous process of consideration by the 24-member volunteer redistricting committee as were the committee's other options. "You have a luxury to plan below capacity for schools now and in the next 4 years by choosing either Option 1 or 2," said speaker Wendell Gore, a parent of Gayton Elementary School students. "The blended option does not allow that luxury. So why would you not take that opportunity?" Winston began the hearing by acknowledging the opposition to the blended option, telling those in attendance that the outcome for Gayton would be unacceptable to the board, and that board members only would approve a plan that kept all elementary schools affected under capacity. That seemed to allay concerns of many attendees, but it didn't prevent them from blasting the blended option anyway. Two speakers specifically asked the board to remove the option from consideration before or during its Dec. 13 work session. The board intends to adopt a boundary for Kaechele at its evening meeting that same day. "I feel like I'm beating a dead horse, but let me try to put one more bullet in that horse if I can," speaker Terry James told the board, urging it to reject the option. "The problem is, there are too many students south of Broad and not enough students north of Broad, and the new school is north of Broad because of anticipated development," speaker Patrick Barbier said to loud applause. "It's a bad option because it's based on bad policy. Make it right." One speaker who did support the blended option was Liz Harden, whose neighborhood currently is in the Pemberton zone and would remain there as part of that option. The other two options, Harden said, would cut Pemberton's population to about 80 percent of its capacity and slice away families who devote significant volunteer hours to the school. "If we lose such a large section of our support, it is likely that the PTA will not be able to continue these programs," Harden said. Several speakers representing Ridge Elementary School had similar concerns, telling the board not to approve any plan that would move a significant portion of active volunteer families away in order to keep the Nottingham Green apartment community (and its 160 students) together at the school. Speakers tonight who supported Option 1 said that that option would best satisfy the goals of the process by moving the fewest number of students (about 1,000) and keeping all affected schools under capacity through 2016. Those who voiced support for Option 2 did so primarily because it would send their students to the school preferred by the majority of their neighborhoods. A majority of the redistricting committee itself also supports Option 2. The board will continue to accept citizen comments through Dec. 9 before voting on the matter Dec. 13. To comment, visit http://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/b581g51f74. |
Varina's Big Toy parade to help usher in holiday season
In Varina, one of the most anticipated events of the season is approaching. The 19th Annual Big Toy Parade will return on Dec 14, offering a "homey," small-town feel that helps elicit holiday spirit among participants and spectators alike.
The parade, which begins at 3 p.m., is sponsored by the Battlefield Ruritans and Henrico County Parks and Recreation and is held in conjunction with the James River Boat Parade. It is led by a grand marshal along Old Osborne Turnpike and ends at the Osborne Boat Landing, where hundreds of community members gather to await nightfall and the arrival of lighted boats, concluding a festive holiday celebration. > Read more.
Strikers, Kickers form partnership
Citizen Staff Reports 12/03/2013
The region's two premier youth soccer organizations – the Richmond Kickers and Richmond Strikers – have partnered to create Richmond United, a cost-free U.S. Soccer Development Academy program designed to serve the most talented players in the region. The arrangement marks the first time in U.S. Soccer Development Academy history that two member clubs have united their respective Academy programs.
Slated to begin play in the fall of 2014, Richmond United will field U13/14, U15/16 and U17/18 U.S. Soccer Development Academy teams. The teams will train and play home games at two of the top soccer specific complexes in the nation, Ukrop Park and Striker Park. > Read more.
Gettin' piggy with it at Henricus
Photo by Roger Walk for the Henrico Citizen 11/24/2013
Henricus Historical Park has a new, messy guest. Eleanor, a rare five-month-old Tamworth pig, was donated this month to the Chesterfield park by the Chesterfield County Farm Bureau as part of an effort to enhance the living history museum's partnership with the Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom. Eleanor and her livestock pig and goat neighbors at the park will be a special attraction for the schoolchildren and others who visit the Henricus Historical Park. Eventually, she will triple from her current 150-pound weight and grow to about two feet tall. > Read more.
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Audition for NYC's 1st and most recommended teen film and theater acting conservatory. Professional working staff and graduates (currently starring in nine TV series) attest to quality training.
ACTeen-Acting for Teens was created in 1978 by successful theater/commercial actress Rita Litton as the first on camera acting curriculum for teenagers. ACTeen Juniors, a sub division expressly for ages 10-12, was added in 2011. ACTeen develops dedicated pre-professionals into technically proficient, versatile, and marketable actors. Combining theatrical discipline with spontaneous, effective on-camera acting techniques, students learn to successfully perform in both film and theater media with skill and professionalism.
ACTeen believes that acting is action oriented, and emotions are the result of intentions successfully or unsuccessfully achieved. Therefore, various acting techniques are incorporated, including Stanislavsky, Meisner, Uta Hagen & Stella Adler exercises. The goal is to offer possibilities and tools, and more than one path to characterization. Students learn to function among diverse directors and actors with varying acting approaches.
In addition students benefit enormously from video playbacks (the "one picture is worth a thousand words" theory), which are an integral part of the on-camera acting classes and also utilized in elective courses.
Hundreds of ACTeen graduates have achieved successful careers in film, television, and the theater including: Max Schneider (Nickelodeons "How to Rock,", "Ragz"), Gillian Zinser ("90210"), Katelyn Tarver ("Big Time Rush," "Secret Life of an American Teen,") Jon Seda (Emmy winner "The Pacific," "Treme," "Homicide--Life on the Streets," "Selena"), Sofia Black D'Elia ("Skins", "Gossip Girl"), Jamie Lynn Sigler ("Meadow Soprano" in HBO"s "The Sopranos," "Guys with Kids," "Belle" on Broadway in "Beauty and the Beast"), Jordana Spiro ("Mob Doctor," "PJ Franklin", "My Boys"), Danny Masterson ("That "70s Show"), Daniella Alonso ("Revolution," "Friday Night Lights," "One Tree Hill"). Jordana Brewster ("Dallas", "Fast & Furious" films," "As the World Turns"), Raphael Sbarge ("Once Upon a Time"), China Shavers ("ER." "Sabrina, The Teenage Witch"), Samm Levine ("Freaks and Geeks,"), students on Broadway in "The Book of Mormon," "Bye, Bye Birdie," "Billy Elliot," "Jersey Boys", "Oklahoma,", "Spamalot," etc, Emmy nominee Cara Buono ("Mad Men") or Crystal Hunt ("Guiding Light", "Stacy Morasco" "One Life to Live"), and Emmy winner Dana Barron ("Beverly Hills 90210"). Many acquired their first representation through our industry showcases.
ACTeen is proud to be a two time recipient of Backstage magazine's "NY Reader's Choice Award" for "Favorite Acting Coach/Classes for Teens" and runner up for "Favorite Commercial Workshop" among adults and teen courses. ACTeen is consistently recommended by over thirty New York talent agents and managers for their clients and prospective clients. In addition, our alumni roster includes graduates who have become successful talent agents, managers, film directors, screenwriters, and producers.
ACTeen Incorporated holds it's classes at the Weist-Barron Studios, home of Weist-Barron, the first on-camera acting school in America, (established in 1958). Various Articles about ACTeen or Rita Litton, have appeared in "Seventeen", "Cosmo Girl," "The New York Times, ""New York Magazine," "New York Post," "The Princeton Review, " "Chicago Tribune," "Backstage," "Dramatics" magazine, "Variety," on television, and in news broadcasts. ACTeen"s copyrighted curriculum is favorably mentioned in various books on acting, including praise in "How to Be a Working Actor" by Mari Lyn Henry (former Head of East Coast Casting for ABC-TV), and "Acting Like a Pro" by Mary McTigue.
(From www.acteen.com)
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