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Jury selection begins for man accused of role in Sebastian killing
VERO BEACH — A man who drove the getaway car after a Sebastian man was shot to death outside an apartment complex was not aware that a killing had taken place, his attorney said Monday as trial proceedings began in an Indian River County courtroom.
Lucien Dort, 28, of Palm Bay, is charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the alleged contract slaying of John Torres, 45, outside his apartment the day after Thanksgiving 2009.
A jury was being selected Monday and Tuesday in preparation for the trial before Senior Judge James W. Midelis. Dort faces life in prison if convicted.
Attorney James Regan of Fort Pierce said Dort was an innocent bystander who was not aware of the alleged murder-for-hire plot.
"He had a driver's license, and you know how it is in those cases — the one who has a driver's license drives his friends everywhere," Regan said. "My client was not aware of what was taking place.
"He did not see anything and he did not hear anything," Regan said.
The victim, Torres, was returning from Christmas shopping when he was slain, according to an Indian River County Sheriff's Office report.
After the shooting, deputies stopped Dort's vehicle, and he was arrested along with two other Palm Bay men: his brother Marciano Dort, 33, and Brian Smith, 32. Smith, the alleged triggerman, had blood on his pants and hands, according to authorities.
Smith and Marciano Dort have cooperated with prosecutors by providing statements detailing the slaying, and possibly could avoid the death penalty as a result, Regan said.
But Regan said Lucien Dort has not provided a statement "because he has nothing to confess to."
"My client maintains his innocence," Regan said. "He has been steadfast in saying all along, 'I'm not guilty.'"
Assistant State Attorney Chris Taylor, who is prosecuting the case, had no comment.
Authorities allege the Palm Bay trio was hired to kill Torres by Daniel Duffy, who was Torres' son-in-law.
In February 2012, prosecutors brought Duffy to trial on capital murder charges, but a jury was hopelessly deadlocked, and Duffy is scheduled to be tried again in July.
Duffy, 37, is accused of seeking to have his father-in-law killed because Torres cooperated with federal investigators who brought charges of mortgage fraud against Duffy and Duffy's wife, Nicole Torres.
After John Torres was killed, Duffy pleaded guilty to mortgage fraud in November 2010 and is serving a seven-year sentence for the fraud. His wife is serving a lesser sentence. They were ordered to repay banks $4 million.
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Beloit, WI -- The Beloit College Men's Basketball team couldn't make up the points they lost late in the first half and dropped a 77-54 decision to the University of Dubuque in Flood Arena on Saturday afternoon.
The game was close through the first 13 minutes of the opening half before the Spartans put together a quick burst of scoring and spread the lead out to double figures.
Beloit trailed 22-17 at the 7:00 mark before UD went on a 6-0 run over the next two-plus minutes to go up 30-17 with 4:39 left in the half. The Bucs cut the deficit back to seven before Dubuque took a 36-27 lead at the break.
The Spartans hit a three-pointer 42 seconds into the second half to get their lead back up to 12 and that was as close as the Buccaneers would get. The largest lead of the game was the final score.
Travis Towns had 19 points to lead the Bucs while David Bremner added 14.
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FROM: Dr. Brenda Cassellius, Commissioner
DATE: December 13, 2012
Minnesota Students Shine in International Assessments
A report released by the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) shows Minnesota students posting high scores in both math and science, outperforming peers both nationally and internationally. The report looks at the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), comparing the performance of U.S. fourth- and eighth-grade students in math and science against their international counterparts. Of the U.S. states and international education systems that participated, Minnesota eighth-grade students scored sixth highest in science and seventh highest in math. Read the December 11 press release.
Commissioner's Dialogue with Superintendents – December 19 Conference Call
School district superintendents are invited to participate in the monthly dialogue via audio conference call with Commissioner Brenda Cassellius. The next conference call is scheduled for Wednesday, December 19, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Call-in instructions will be e-mailed to you two-three days prior to the conference call.
Facilities Age and Square Footage Report
Read the memorandum from Tom Melcher regarding the Facilities Age and Square Footage Report. School districts are required to annually review their district's inventory of buildings and the vital information pertaining to each building. Response is required by December 29, 2012. Charter schools and cooperatives are NOT required to complete this report.
For assistance with questions, contact Michael Oxborough by e-mail or by phone at 651-582-8509.
Paraprofessional Recognition Week – January 13, 2013
Paraprofessional Recognition Week, scheduled for January 13, 2013, recognizes the valuable contributions of paraprofessionals in Minnesota's public schools. As part of the celebration of this event, the Minnesota Department of Education is sharing strategies that schools may use to honor and recognize paraprofessionals. A proclamation from the governor and a certificate will be sent through the Superintendents' Mailing in early January. Read more ways to celebrate this week.
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Tuneful, tasteful music festival
The 15th festival, with the theme "Ruskaya! Music the Soul of Russia," opens with two concerts today and continues through May 9 at various venues in Ventura. Tickets for individual concerts range from $15 to $65. For tickets or more information, call 648-3146 or visit http://www.venturamusicfestival.org. Here is the lineup of performers:
Today: "Tea & Trumpets I" with the Festival Brass Quintet, a festival concert tradition that includes English high tea, begins at 3 p.m. at Nona's Courtyard Cafe, 67 S. California St. (concert repeats at 3 p.m. May 8). The Jerusalem String Quartet, which performs at major venues and festivals worldwide and whose recent recording of Schubert was an Editor's Choice in Gramophone magazine, will perform at 8 p.m. at Ventura Missionary Church, 500 High Point Drive.
Saturday: The Romero Family, a classical guitar quartet dubbed "The Royal Family of the Guitar" that has performed at the White House, the Vatican and for England's Prince Charles, will play at 8 p.m. at Ventura Missionary Church.
Sunday: Trumpet player Chris Botti, his band and guest violinist Lucia Micarelli will play an outdoor concert at 2 p.m. at Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road. Take a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.
Monday: Clarinetist David Krakauer's Acoustic Klezmer Project, whose music is described by festival Artistic Director Nuvi Mehta as "klezmer on steroids" and "Yiddish-inflected street music" that "becomes jazz, rock and even rap," will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Torah, 7620 Foothill Road.
Tuesday: Russian pianist Alexander Ghindin, a first-prize winner at the 2007 Cleveland International Piano Competition and youngest winner of the International Tchaikovsky Competition (at age 17 in 1994), will play a Russian program at 7:30 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 1555 Poli St.
Thursday: For the festival's "Rising Stars" concert, soprano Sophie Wingland, a native of Ventura and recent Oberlin Conservatory of Music graduate, and 16-year-old Juilliard violinist Jourdan Urbach (he's also doing neuroscience research at Harvard University), who has headlined at Carnegie Hall and other major venues, will perform at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1338 E. Santa Clara St.
May 8: "Tea & Trumpets" with the Festival Brass Quintet repeats at 3 p.m. at Nona's Courtyard Cafe. Later, Artistic Director Nuvi Mehta, who's a violinist, and his father, pianist Dady Mehta, will play duets by Beethoven, Prokofiev and Bach, 8 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church.
May 9: The Burning River Brass, a 12-member brass and percussion ensemble that performed at the festival four years ago, will present a "Russian Carnival" concert at 8 p.m. at Ventura Missionary Church.
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We don't know exactly what price NEC's LCD-AS192WM monitor will sport when it finally starts selling, but it won't be all that high, given its specs.
As this report shows, the product is an LCD monitor with LED backlighting, a TN film panel, the 16:10 aspect ratio and a native resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels (the main reason for this being considered an entry-level display).
NEC also disclosed the 1,000:1 contrast ratio, the response time of 5 ms, the brightness of 250 cd/m2 and the two video inputs (DVI and D-Sub).
The company even chose to build the monitor with materials simple to produce (lower carbon footprint) and without using mercury.
Finally, despite the lack of an IPS panel, the viewing angles are of 170 / 160 degrees horizontal/vertical.
There should be no price difference between the white LCD-AS192WM and the black LCD-AS192WM-BK.


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In March 2011 we celebrated the fifth annual open house event at Mesa
Grande. This event is held in conjunction with the Arizona Archaeology
Awareness Month organized by the State Historic Preservation Office. The
open house is hosted by the Arizona Museum of Natural History, the Mesa
Grande Neighborhood Alliance, the Southwest Archaeology Team and Mesa
Community College.
The annual open house features a free breakfast provided by the Mesa
Grande Neighborhood Alliance. Archaeologists offer guided tours of the site
to visitors. The Southwest Archaeology Team organizes games, activities and
demonstrations, including atlatl, bolo and rabbit stick throws,
demonstrations of pottery making and archaeological excavation techniques,
and a hands-on pump drill activity.
The Mesa Grande Neighborhood Alliance provided free breakfast at the
Mesa Grande open house.
Archaeologist Alexandra Howard leading tours at the Mesa Grande open
Throwing the atlatl, an ancient spear, an event at the Mesa Grande open
Using a pump drill, one of the many activities at the Mesa Grande open
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On Tap: Duck-Rabbit American Black Pale Ale
It had been a while, but I finally made my way to a beer festival last weekend and forgot how much I both love and loathe these events. I was there, not simply as an attendee but also as a part of the Upstate Brewtopians homebrew club giving away samples of my most recent homebrew, a black IPA.
Although I probably should have been working the homebrew table more, the other members were more than willing to take that mantle leaving me the opportunity to wander around the beer fest buying T-shirts I don't need and trying a few beers I had never had before. As I wandered, I came upon one of the beer tent that screamed my name and it was Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery out of North Carolina.
I love Duck-Rabbit and have always enjoyed their beers like the Milk Stout and the Amber Ale. But one caught my eye this go around that made me giddy with excitement. It is Hoppy Bunny American Pale Ale, and since I made a black IPA of my own, this was a perfect chance to see how I did compared to the big dogs.
Right from the tap this beer caught my eye. It's a uber-dark brown to nearly black color that produces an impressive one-inch head of tan foam on the top. The beer practically cascades down the inside of the glass and the carbonation looks beautiful rising up from the bottom. As the head dissolves a bit, you can see some quality lacing along the top of the glass that bodes will for those of us who like a malty, higher-alcohol brew from the fellows at Duck-Rabbit.
I took a big whiff of the Hoppy Bunny and immediately was transported back to my college years. The smell is a familiar one for anyone that spent any time trying to get away with things they shouldn't be doing in college and it's rich, boisterous and pronounced. In my more mature years, I recognize the aroma as that of woodsy hops with a touch of sweetness that comes from molasses and a little caramel.
Quite a fun beer to sip down. Upfront you get a blast of dark chocolate and toasty malts and that is followed immediately by a ton of different hops with all kinds of characteristics. I noticed a touch of citrus that was quickly dominated by a blend of earthy and pine resin tastes. That remains for most of the beer and the aftertaste is one of sweetness balanced by the lingering effects of a hoppy brew.
I would call this medium-bodied but with the impression of a lighter beer. The carbonation is present, but not dominant and the mouthfeel was slightly creamy with plenty of alcohol in the background. Not a beer you would pound, but certainly one you could have more of (and I did).
I loved this beer and not just because I made a dark pale ale myself for the beer festival. It's balanced, enjoyable and very drinkable and a perfect compromise for those who love themselves some hops but are looking for a touch of malt for the season. Definitely a beer I will be looking for all season long.
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Ways to Work
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State influence data from the National Institute on Money in State Politics changed in format and availability during the 2013-2014 election cycle. While we work to integrate their new style of data release, state-level campaign finance data for the 2014 cycle and beyond will be unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience, but heartily recommend trying out their snazzy new site at FollowTheMoney.org!
Lobbying$1,770,000 Spent
Figures are based on lobbying activity reported to the Senate Office of Public Records. Reported dollar amounts are required to be accurate only to the nearest $20,000. For organizations whose primary business is lobbying, we display total income and top clients. For organizations that are not primarily lobbying firms, we display total amount spent on lobbying and top lobbying firms hired.
For more information, please see our lobbying methodology page.
Lobbying on Behalf of Ways to Work
Names of Lobbyists
Most Frequently Disclosed Lobbying Issues
- Fed Budget & Appropriations,
- Welfare,
- Transportation
RegulationsMentioned in 244 dockets; Submitted to 3 dockets
All data is based on documents downloaded from Regulations.gov. The first table shows mentions: all documents that include the name of the company anywhere in the document or document metadata. The second table shows submissions: all documents where the submitter metadata included the company name. Each table shows the top 10 dockets, ranked by number of occurrences.
Matches are based on a search for the company name. Variations in the company name, such as acronyms, nicknames or alternate names may cause documents to be missed. The mention of a company name in a document may be incidental and does not necessarily indicate that the company has any relevance to the document. Company names that are common English words may erroneously match with text that is not referring to the company.
Not all agencies submit public comments to Regulations.gov. For a list of participating and non-participating agencies see here. Agencies that do submit to Regulations.gov have varying levels of accuracy and completeness.
Regulations and public comments can be downloaded in bulk here.
The tables show occurrences of "Ways to Work" in public comments on proposed federal regulations.
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- Toggle 3 FTA Elderly and Individuals with Disabilities Job Access and Reverse Commute New Freedom Programs and Coordinated Public Transit Human Service Transportation Plans; Proposed Implementation Strategies 2006
- Toggle 1 FTA FTA Transit Program Changes, Authorized Funding Levels and Implementation of SAFETEA-LU, Notice 2005
- Toggle 1 TREAS Monitoring Availability and Affordability of Auto Insurance 2014
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- Toggle 41 WHD Child Labor Regulations, Orders and Statements of Interpretation; Child Labor Violations—Civil Money Penalties 2011
- Toggle 25 DOT 2007 U.S.-China Frequency Allocation Proceeding 2006
- Toggle 25 FRA Environmental Review of Dakota Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Powder River Expansion Project Loan Application 2006
- Toggle 19 NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) interim rule 2014
- Toggle 12 FWS Removing the Gray Wolf from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Maintaining Protections for the Mexican Wolf by Listing It as Endangered 2013
- Toggle 9 FTA Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program Circular 2013
- Toggle 9 EPA Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Existing Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units 2013
- Toggle 8 ED Request for Information on Strategies for Improving Outcomes for Disconnected Youth 2012
- Toggle 5 FWS Designating the Northern Rocky Mountain Population of Gray Wolf as a Distinct Population Segment and Removing This Distinct Population Segment From the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife 2008
- Toggle 5 ETA Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 2015
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Because company names are not reported in a standardized manner, we cannot reliably determine the company receiving the contract or award. The results shown here are based on a search for the company name. Individual records may be missed or erroneously included because of name variations. For more information, please see our federal spending methodology page.
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Culturatti is your secret weapon - a team of expert writers with an artist's vision to help you present your ideas to the world professionally, with style. Our writing team is enthusiastic about the arts, culture and entertainment. We stay busy in the community and keep our fingers on the pulse of what's happening. From killer press kits and spot on web copy to tailored ghostwriting solutions; Culturatti has you covered. Our writers will help you produce content that is current, relevant and consistent with your brand message. The custom production schedule we develop for you will implement creative ideas strategically while respecting your budget and time constraints. View their site at www.Culturatti.net
Born out of a passion for dancing, FineSteps was started in 2011 by British ballroom dancer Ms. Nikki FineSteps and act4 principal, Adam Parsons. Promoting fitness, discipline and fun she and her company's success have exploded with locations all around the United Kingdom.
act4 + KRISP are proud to handle the FULL VISUAL BRAND MANAGEMENT of Ms. FineSteps and the FineSteps® brand doing everything from web/print/smart/social media design as well as video editing and brand concepting. - Check out their website at www.Finesteps.co.uk
Creating compelling and dynamic presentations can be essential for tipping the balance of a sale, as well as validating your company and setting you aside from your competitors.
Although we've all sat through some mind-numbing presentations in the past, at act4 we strive to create riveting presentations with smooth and impactful graphics.
Take a look at some
examples of other work:
Many are presented in a movie format, but all are created in PowerPoint or Keynote.
HJK Digital Solutions is an innovative consulting firm helping businesses leverage technology to improve their business. They help small businesses and entrepreneurs create effective digital strategies through the execution of proven systems and implementation of valuable tools and resources
HJK Digital Solutions works with clients (companies and individuals) to create effective digital strategies using a combination of social media, cutting-edge technologies, and traditional marketing methods.
Specialist Engineering Systems (or SES ltd. as they like to be known) is a trusted expert in the field of precision CNC engineering manufacturing for a range of industries including Gas & Oil and Coal Mining Industries with well over 45 years collected experience.
act4 developed the brand from the ground up, from color schemes and logo design to content development and the overall look and feel of this creative (yes we said it, creative... take a look at what they make) company.
So what is image enhancement and how might this be something you might need. It starts with an image, a photograph or something that looks good, but needs to look GREAT. It could be a photo of a product in production and you need it to look as if it's already in the marketplace, or it could be a work of art that could look so much more appealing with a little added attention.
THIS is where KRISP fully shines above the rest and it's the big reason for our partnership. It's also the reason why although we are very closely connected we are TWO VERY DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS. Many of our clients are agencies and we never want to step over the line of being branding where branding is not wanted.
Here's some great examples of our work in before/after format.
Pippa Mann is a British Indy Race car driver racing this year in the Indy 500. Act4 worked with The Momentum Group, an agency based out of Indy to bring together her branding for the Susan G. Komen pink race car for breast cancer awareness. This included the marketing to gain the sponsorship and the final design of the car. A totally thrilling job to be a part of.
We met Harak down in Florida doing a shoot for Sayaka Ganz and immediately hit it off.
Creating incredibly powerful lines with his large-scaled sculptures, Harak Rubio creates work that is.... well, beyond words. When it comes to describing the beauty in his work and the passion in his voice as he talks about art, it's something as enjoyable as viewing the art itself. act4 is proud to be associated with such amazing passion-filled art.
With a few exceptions logos are the figurehead of the brands we work with so we take designing them very seriously. A logo is like the message of your company, whether you like it or not... it speaks.... the question is what is it saying?
Exercise has always been a big part of the act4's founder, so he developed an exercise forum for people to work out and share their results. Building promotional tools and campaigns, BURN has turned into a social media success on Facebook. Click here to join.
Brainchild of Kyna Baker, SimpleWE was set up to help women simplify processes and procedures in business; a task that we all know for both sexes is often anything BUT simple!
With Kyna's direction act4 built the visual foundations of her thriving business including logo, print, keynote, web and social presence, not to mention a very engaging and fun brand.
In today's marketplace with inbound marketing becoming more and more prevalent, print is becoming less and less the norm when it comes to connecting an audience to your service, but it still can play and important role, even if it's just that connection you to your website, or some form of smart or social media.
act4 is well versed in print. At one point in time it was the core of our business. We can also create dynamic virtual print pieces also, allowing for hyperlinks, transitions and much more.
Here are some examples of print media.
nternational speaker and author Hazel is iconically known for talking about Business Networking and Sex. (not what you think) Her brand is managed by act4 and all her official photography is shot by KRISP.
The Paintings of Adam Parsons
Enhancing artwork for artists was how act4 got started in 2010. Developing multiple revenue streams turning fine art to commercial is something act4 has a great deal of experience in - working with artists from all different mediums.
act4 + KRISP are proud to handle the FULL VISUAL BRAND MANAGEMENT of Adam Parsons.
Preparing artwork and artists for licensing is how act4 got started. We ACT FOR you... and it's our pleasure to do so. Here are some licensing projects we've worked on.
When it comes to Green home renovations in Indianapolis, ReHaus focuses on sustainability practices throughout the design/build process. Well versed in the design esthetic in home renovation and construction Arifah Aronson, President of ReHaus has been involved in leading her experienced team around the Indianapolis area for the last six years.
With designing and creativity at the heart of her vision Rehaus prides itself on providing beautiful green home renovations to Indy, translating the customers desires for their homes into beautiful, functional, livable spaces.
act4 + KRISP are responsible for visual brand management and all before/after photography of Rehaus projects.
West Active is a dance school in West Lafayette. Details to follow shortly.
Website design continues to change at such a rapid pace that few design shops truly understand or have the capabilities to handle the complex dynamics of multi-sourced media. Clearly it's a lot more than just esthetic looks.
• Does your site work on all platforms? - Web, Tablet and Smart media?
• Does it incorporate video?
• Does it avoid using Flash and other media that won't work on many of the modern devices?
• Is the site responsive (does it alter) when used in different mediums?
(by this we mean.. is it one site for computer and another site automatically if it's your smart phone?)
This may not seem important to YOU, but it's guaranteed to be important for your viewers. At act4 we stay on the edge of this technology creating beautiful but also FULLY FUNCTIONAL websites for all mediums.
How you look matters.
The Sculptures of Sayaka Ganz
Japanese Sculpture Sayaka Ganz uses discarded materials from local thrift stores and recycles them into incredible sculptures.
KRISP is responsible for all the photography and image enhancement of Ms. Ganz's work.
Dance Alliance was started by the two founders of FineSteps. Seeing a lack of community with dance schools, Dance Alliance was formed to share the experience of owning a school and help others wanting to start.
We don't often get the chance to do a lot of illustration, but thanks to our on staff illustrator we love it when we can. Here's a few of Adam's latest works.
©2013 Adam Parsons. All rights reserved.
Adam Parsons illustrations unless otherwise stated are licensed to and owned by Adam Parsons. Written consent required for use of illustrations.
The Valley of Rhyme is a beautiful watercolor painting created in 1995 by act4 owner Adam Parsons. Taking 6 months to complete it also won best new illustrator in the Tokyo National Museum that same year.
Fast forward to 2007 and the Valley was made into a luxurious hardback book and more recently in 2012 an iPad ebook. It's one of a kind and people that own it love it.
act4 is proud to be a part of the design of the book and all web/print/smart/social media associated with it's production and marketing.
Nancy Lee is a great example of how act4 shines the most. Taking her already stunning jewelry and giving it that commercial punch of vibrance to knock it over the edge and create a magnificent piece of art unto itself.
It's great fun working with her and expect to see a lot more in the future.
Icon design requires discipline. What looks good as an icon on your computer, may not look so great on a phone, or as a favorites icon in a website window. Understanding the usage is essential. Here's a few we've designed, from serious to fun.
So why are they getting mentioned specifically on our site?
The answer is simple and so is the message that it sends. It's ALL ABOUT THE SMALL DETAILS. The little details and the things that others miss that make a brand strong. We visually specialize in the small details.
Ladd Landing - Southern elegance, uncommon lifestyle
The Scenic views of Ladd Landing, Tennessee.
Just outside of Knoxville, Tennessee, Ladd Landing sits quietly in it's scenic surroundings. Incredible views, walking trails and all the conveniences of a small town, Ladd Landing is truly luxury living at it's finest.
KRISP was hired for a week long photoshoot and image enhancement for promotional purposes. See more images at Flickr
Lipstick on the rim is the brainchild of another one of act4's clients; focused on the varieties of high end beers tailored more towards a female palette. This rebranding is a total overhaul and will be released shortly.
Never underestimate the importance and power of this page. We love our clients and go all out to give them and incredible look but also an incredible experience when working with act4+KRISP.
See what people say about us.
Planting Embrace brings together the love of nature, the need for education and the understanding of the value of plant life. This irresistible color palette that only nature can effortlessly create is brought to life with these whimsical characters.
Vibrant shades of watercolors
Delight to the heart of your home and Grow the Seed of positive sentiment and curiosity to learn. Planting Embrace combines the essential need for children and families to understand how important a healthy diet is, whilst embracing the whimsical fun characters that give us the desire to learn and display the art as a constant visual reminder of it's importance.


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A free, full-day workshop on "Mobile Apps and the SAP Mobile Platform" will be held at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Lubar School of Business on Friday, Jan. 24, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in Lubar Hall, 3202 N. Maryland Ave. The workshop is hosted by the Lubar School's Center for Technology Innovation.
According to the information technology market intelligence company IDC, 87% of all connected device sales will be tablets and smartphones by 2017. While corporations and organizations should be incorporating this growing trend into their mobile strategy and investments, many organizations are not prepared to deal with this rapid change.
Determining which applications to implement in the evolving mobile environment involves critical decisions. The presenters will provide an overview of mobile development; discuss products used to develop mobile apps, with a focus on the SAP product identified as a "magic quadrant" leader by technology research leader Gartner; and future directions in this environment.
The workshop is designed for individuals interested in mobile development (decision makers, planners, designers, developers) and the rapid change it will impose on the IT organization.
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We work with a partner that manages our ads, campaigns and inventory. Occasionally our partner has an advertiser onboard that wants to use the popups as part of their campaign (doesn't happen all the time). The GOOD thing we have insisted upon however, is that we limit this type of popup to 1 per day, per site, per user. Also, these popups should only happen if you're visiting the full site from a computer. If you ever notice popups getting out of hand, or are getting them while browsing from your phone, please let me know IMMEDIATELY and we'll reach out to them to address any issues.
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How to Draw People – Part 1
Drawing a person is no different than drawing a flower or a vase. It's all about how you translate what you see. I know this may seem obvious but capturing a likeness is not as hard as it may seem.
You just need to understand a few rules about capturing the light, drawing the features and creating realistic effects. With a little guidance and practice you could be well on your way to drawing realistic people in no time.
Capturing a Likeness
The first time you pick up a pencil and attempt to draw a person it might not turn out very well. You may have the eyes too far apart, nose in the wrong place or even one ear lower than the other and it causes the drawing to look very strange. This is a normal process that all good portrait artists go through. It's not because you're a bad artist. We all have to start somewhere.
"Why is it that I have no problem drawing a tree or a cat but for some reason when I attempt to draw a person it turns out bad?"
It's a preconception of the mind
Allow me to explain…
In a lifetime you have been exposed to numerous amounts of people's faces from all different races and backgrounds. Your subconscious picks up on the key features of those people that you are in contact with the most and discerns recognizable traits. So you don't have to give much thought to how far Sally's eyes are from her nose in relation to her ears to be able to recognize who she is. But if you wanted to draw a picture of Sally you would certainly need to know these things.
So, just because you may spend a lot time with Sally and have seen her face every day for the past 10 years doesn't mean you can just sit down with a pencil and draw her with a true likeness without understanding a few concepts and ideas first.
Know what to pay attention to.
When observing your subject you will need to pay close attention to their unique characteristics. Such as: their eyes, hairline, unique bone structure and so on. In order to capture a likeness of a person you are going to need to know how to translate these features effectively to your drawing paper.
Learn Proportioning Basics
The key to capturing a true likeness will happen in the layout phase of your drawing. This is where you will establish the proportions and the base layer of your drawing. One of the easiest ways to do this is to use a proportional divider. Not only do they help get accurate proportions but hey can help you gage distances between lines and other features on the face.
See the video below.
Translating Tonal Values
When using a subject for reference you must be able to discern the various gradient tones in order to translate it to your drawing. At first this can be difficult but with some practice your skills of observation will improve greatly. Once you gain the ability to do this effectively you then need to be able to accurately reproduce it into your medium. To make this easier for you I have broken this down into a simple process that you can use to help you learn this process more quickly.
But first let me give you a crash course in the different shading values so that we can build on a foundation.
The Denman Ross Value Scale
This scale was developed in 1907 and by Denman Waldo Ross. It is used to describe how values change from black to white. He determined that the eye cannot discriminate between more than 9 gradations of value.
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As you can see there are 9 distinct values between white and black. Starting at the lightest value "white" and going to "black". You can choose to range your values from 1 to 9 but I find it unnecessary. If you can stick with just "1,2,3,5,7" you should have an adequate tonal range for your drawing.
Building the Layers
Having a range of pencils to cover the different values in the Denman Ross Scale will aid you in creating your gradations between your darkest and lightest values. A good technique for doing this is layering. The basic idea is to start off with your lightest pencil and work up to your darkest by added one layer on top of the other while extending the gradient toward your light source. This will produce a smooth transition and will create a very nice rage of value for your drawing. For more details on how to do this check out this video on how to layout your drawing.
Interpreting Angles
Conceptually it may seem easy to translate the angle of a nose or cheek bone just by eyeballing it. But this is not always the case. Even a seasoned professional can mess up on occasion. It's very difficult to obtain accuracy when interpreting an angle. But luckily there are a couple of techniques that can make it much easier without compromising the likeness of our subject.
Using Tools
Triangle squares, rulers and even your pencil can be used to translate an angle from your reference. In the video bellow I will demonstrate how you can do this with a photo reference.
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Positioning Closer to your Subject or Reference
If you have watched any of my time lapse videos you may have noticed that I will occasionally move the reference that I'm drawing from really close to my paper. In some situations I have found it much easier to translate an angle of a feature to my paper just by moving it closer so that I can use comparative observation to approximate the angle.
This method is not as accurate as others but it is much quicker than the other methods in the video and if used in less significant areas of the drawing it can save you time. Also if you are drawing from life you can position your easel to where the subject is directly to left or right of your drawing so that it is much easier to compare your measurements.
You can do it!
I know it's a lot to take in. Sometimes just understanding a few of these ideas can help you with your drawings. At first it does seem very difficult and at times almost near impossible to master. ( Trust me I've been there.) But, the one thing that I've learned from drawing is patience.
It takes time to develop a great skill even if you have the natural ability. But don't let these things deter you from your goals. A busy schedule is no excuse. Just think of what you could do if you take 2 or 3 hours out of your week to develop your drawing skills? Where would you be in a month? Six months? Or even a year? Something to think about…. I did this and so can you.
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For the 59th year, the annual event that attracts thousands of visitors to the fairgrounds in Lawrenceville is back. For two and a half days, crews have shipped, built and constructed rides and food booths for the 11-day fair.
"It's amazing to see when it all comes together," said fair manager Dale Thurman, who has been a part of the fair for 18 years.
The carnival traveled to Lawrenceville from Memphis Sunday night and began the assembly on Monday. While all of the rides are constructed, inspectors from the state of Georgia are giving them a thorough examination.
"The inspectors are out there right now and they're going to inspect every ride as it goes up," Thurman said. "Although the law doesn't require some of them to be inspected, they are. We require it and ask for it."
That includes the food vendors. Each booth and station is inspected almost every day.
"It's a constant, which is a good thing," Thurman said. "It makes it that nobody gets sick. That's what we're after."
Since there are live animals on the premises, the barns also gets extra love in the name of safety.
"Out in the barn, we scrub every night and clean. We do everything to make it clean and safe," Thurman said.
Throughout the days at the fair, students enter their animals into livestock shows to win cash prizes and ribbons — everything from steers to ewes.
"The cattle is going to be down because it's so expensive to raise a show cow," Thurman said. "The goats, hogs, lambs and all that are coming in strong. There are going to be several hundred cows, but less than it once was."
But there is more than just livestock. There are more than 50 rides for people of all ages with a few new ones that have been thrown in the mix, like The Vortex.
"I was watching the video and that thing is wild," Thurman said. "To me, it looks like two mushrooms that spin. If I was younger and my back would handle it, that's the one I would ride."
For the kids, the Far West Train was added.
"It's as cute as could be," Thurman said with a laugh. "I would get in it if I was little, but I don't think I meet the requirements."
For other entertainment, the three main acts performing daily are Ozseeker the Clown, who will be around the fairgrounds, Nojoes Clown Circus and The Edge 2 Wheel Action Show. The wheel show features performers demonstrating tricks on bicycles.
Musical performances include John Berry, Candi Carpenter, Bobby Tomberlin, Billy Crash Craddock, Waymore's Outlaws and Leipers Fork Bluegrass.
There is always the Miss Gwinnett Pageants — for all ages (newborn to adult) — which begins today and ends Sunday. Babies, toddlers, young girls, teens and adults will grace the stage in hopes to win the first place crown. On Saturday, young women ages 17 to 24 compete for not only a crown, but a scholarship towards college and the winner will represent the county at the Miss Georgia Pageant.
There are educational aspects of the fair, like the 4-H barn, where children are able to touch baby animals while learning about the critter's lifestyles, habits and food.
The animals aren't the only ones who will eat at the fair. Attendees have a chance to nibble on nostalgic treats while walking around the fairgrounds. Vendors offer a variety of finger foods and sugar-laced drinks, including frozen root beer, snow cones in an array of flavors and hand-dipped corn dogs.
Since this only comes around one time a year, Thurman believes it's OK to dig in to the greasy grub.
"As I always say, fair food doesn't count against you," he said.
Starting this year, instead of collecting empty Coca-Cola cans to receive a discounted rate on rides, the fair is collecting nonperishable items.
"I'm excited about the food drive. I want to see how that goes," Thurman said. "We're going to get a tally at the end to see how many pounds of food we collected."
The County Fair crew will donate all of the food to the Lawrenceville Co-op and other nonprofits that need the help.
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Islamic Jihad activist Khader Adnan, 33, stopped his 66-day long hunger strike on Tuesday after the state announced that it would not extend his administrative detention.
Adnan, who owns a produce shop and a bakery in the Palestinian village of Arabe near the West Bank city of Jenin, was deemed a threat to national security for his ties to terrorist group Islamic Jihad, and was arrested on Dec. 17, 2011. A day later he launched a hunger strike to protest his administrative detention. Adnan said he is also protesting the "torture he has undergone and the cruel and humiliating treatment he has had to endure."
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A rainy day didn't stop visitors from filling the streets of downtown Clarkston during the 16th Annual Taste of Clarkston.
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By TERRY WILLISSun Advocate sports reporter
The brooms were out for the Lady Eagles last Saturday when they opened conference play against Colorado Northwestern with a decisive three set victory over the Spartans. USU Eastern won 25-8, 25-15 and 25-12 to start their conference record off at 1-0.
The Lady Eagles made quick work of CNCC in the first set. Midway through the second set, the coaches called a time out to settle the team down as the seemed to lose focus and turn the ball over with unforced errors. But they pulled it back together and finished off the set and went on to take the next to win the match.
Kylie Cordon led the Eagles with 13 kills, Danee Merrell dished 25 set assists and Abigale Ericson scrambled for 11 defensive digs in the three set match.
USU-Eastern will be home again this weekend with a Friday match-up with Snow College at 7 p.m. They will then take on SLCC at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the B-DAC.


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Preview: Ibis Mojo HD3 Special Blend
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Preview: Felt Compulsion
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First Impressions: 2013 Scott Gambler 10
Earlier this week in Chatel, France, a select group of journalists gathered for the official launch of Scott Bikes new Gambler. This new downhill race bike was born in Alps on the same trails where we would get an opportunity to ride it for the first time.
Adam Craig's Prototype Giant Trance X 29er
Adam Craig defended his U.S. National Super D title yet again in Sun Valley, Idaho. This year he piloted a prototype Giant Trance X 29er to victory. Bike magazine caught up with Craig after the race to talk about his new ride. That said, Giant, and hence Craig, is staying pretty quiet about the Trance
Preview: Magura TS8 29er
By Vernon Felton Some days just don't play out the way you plan them. Take today for instance…. Today, I was going to slap Magura's new 29er fork onto my bike, give it a test run on a solid four-hour ride and call it all good before heading out for a week of riding in
Preview: Scott Bike's 650b Genius 700 and 29er Genius 900
By Ryan LaBar For its 10th birthday, the Scott Genius received not only a complete frame and suspension redesign, but also a complete wheel-size change. Scott will now offer the Genius in 650b (27.5-inch) and 29-inch wheel sizes–only the Genius LT will have 26-inch wheels. Aside from the original concept of the Genius–having two bikes
SRAM's XX1 1×11 Group: New Details Emerge
By Vernon Felton By now, you probably know that SRAM is rolling out an 11-speed, single-ring group called XX1. If not, check out this story. Today, SRAM revealed a few more details about the new group, which they believe will appeal to both enduro and cross-country racing types. If you're still grappling with the whole
Cannondale Trigger 1 First Impressions, Plus New Lefty and Trigger 29er Info
By Ryan LaBar Cannondale recently brought a group of mountain bike journalists to Deer Valley, Utah, to launch a new bike, as well as go over its changes, to the "OverMountain" line. This new bike is the Trigger, a 120-millimeter (adjustable down to 70 millimeters) trail bike to fill the short-travel gap that was in
Preview: NiteRider 2013 Light Lineup
The 2013 NiteRider product line has undergone some serious changes that will no doubt leave consumers happy. With the goal of increasing both output and value, Nitrider has been busy this past year. Major changes include the replacement of Niterider's popular Cordless model line with the new Lumina series, a cordless USB-rechargeable light available with
Preview: Niner Bikes S.I.R. 9
Niner Bikes S.I.R 9 $999 (frame-only) / ninerbikes.com By Kevin Rouse Niner Bikes is looking to prove that steel has a solid spot on the list of modern mountain-bike building materials. Their argument for ferrous fabrication? Look no further than the completely redesigned Niner Bikes S.I.R 9. Centered around a proprietary steel tubeset that includes
Osmo Nutrition: Up Close and Personal
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I've been known to receive some strange things in the mail here at the office. Still, I couldn't help but be surprised when I received a box containing a two-page press release, a canister of 'Whiz Wands' and instructions for a good 'ol fashioned experiment. For those as
First Impressions: HT AE03 Pedals
Why have Aaron Gwin, Brian Lopes and Kyle Strait all begun riding HT's lightweight pedals? HT's AE03 pedal, shown here, makes its case.
Preview: Felt Edict Nine LTD
Felt introduced the all-new Edict in 2011 to some pretty positive reviews. It featured one of the lightest frames in its class and an innovative, updated suspension design—Felt Active Stay Technology (F.A.S.T.).
First Look: Open Cycles O-1.0
Industry veterans Gerard Vroomen (Co-founder of Cervélo) and Andy Kessler (Former CEO of BMC), have partnered together in an interesting new venture dubbed Open. With the launch of their O-1.0 hardtail, the nascent brand has already made a name for themselves, claiming the bike to be the lightest 29-inch production hardtail on the market.
2012 Sea Otter Classic Gear Wrap-Up
Photos by Anthony Smith Words by Brice Minnigh Dirt, sweat and gears—look for the artist-collaboration series of Dark Timbers, an apparel company that is by riders, for riders. The up-and-coming components company Rove—which specializes in headsets and bottom brackets—is introducing a new line of headsets in a wide range of sizes and colors. Simplify your
First Impressions: GT Distortion 2.0
By Ryan LaBar GT Distortion 2.0 gtbicycles.com $3,300 GT's Distortion defies conventional bike categorization. The bike has a 66.4-degree head angle, 17-inch chainstays, 13.8-inch high bottom bracket, a 150-millimeter fork, bash guard and wide bars with a short stem. None of these numbers seem out of place together, but what's unusual is that the Distortion
Video Preview: Yeti Cycles 303 Prototype World Cup Carbon
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Suntour Rebounds into High-End Market With New Forks
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Shimano Releases New Saint and Zee Groupsets
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BMC Launches Teamelite TE01 29 Carbon Hardtail
By Ryan LaBar Just in time for Sea Otter, BMC launched its first carbon 29er hardtail. At first glance, it's apparent that BMC's new Teamelite TE01 29 is not a cookie-cutter carbon bike. According to BMC, the TE01 29 was designed from the ground up to be a no-compromise racing machine that was "Fast, efficient
Intense Launches Hard Eddie Carbon 29er Hardtail
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Deputies investigate theft of auto rims
ANDERSON - Anderson County sheriff's deputies released a surveillance image Tuesday of a truck that is suspected to have been used to steal about $5,000 worth of rims from a car dealership.
The truck in the surveillance picture is believed to be a light-colored late 1980s model Chevrolet Scottsdale, according to a statement from the sheriff's office.
The theft happened Sunday between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. at Auto Direct on Clemson Boulevard. The rims were taken from a BMW on the car lot.
Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call the sheriff's office at 864-260-4400 or leave an anonymous tip with Anderson Area Crime Stoppers at www.andersonareacrimestoppers.com or 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372).
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By Nikki Saint Bautista
Two things that you will find in every culture are tea and alcoholic beverages, but drinking plenty of tea has been known to reduce cancer, whereas the opposite is true for alcohol. Water was purified for consumption either by boiling it or fermenting the juice from squeezed fruits. However, the British Medical Journal published a study yesterday, which claims that drinking scalding hot (70° Celsius or 150° Fahrenheit) liquids may lead to a higher risk in esophageal cancer.
Epidemiologist Nick Day, who was one of the first leaders on this project, explained that cancer of the esophagus starts out with a lump inside the esophagus and over time the area becomes so irritated that it becomes difficult to swallow.
The search for the explanation of why there was a 20-25% chance of developing esophageal cancer in certain regions of Iran began in the 1970s, but the "Iranian Revolution halted the study for several years," according to the companion video to the BMJ report.
Reza Malekzadeh, vice president for research at Iranian Academy of Medical Sciences, stated that Iran's socioeconomic situation improved after the Iranian Revolution and in 2004, studies resumed.
Nearly 50,000 people were involved in this study, which spanned several decades, and thousands of people in Iran and around the world may be saved as a result of finding the correlation between hot tea and cancer.
In the west esophageal cancer is strongly linked to smoking and drinking, whereas tobacco, opium, or alcohol are not consumed so much in Gollestan-- an "arid location" and "the worst affected area," says BMJ video reporter.
Other causes may be related to "diets deficient in fruits and vegetables because the land is not fertile," states Paul Brennan of the International Agency for Research on Cancer.
The BBC's article following the BMJ report stated, "The University of Tehran researchers studied tea drinking habits among 300 people diagnosed with OSCC and compared them with a group of 570 people from the same area. Nearly all participants drank black tea regularly, on average drinking over a litre a day."
Gollasten is a dry region where the population does not drink or smoke much, but the people do consume plenty of tea throughout the day, often without letting it cool even for a minute.
"Hot tea was drunk to quench the thirst, and drunk very hot, and drunk in very large quantities," said Nick Day, who is now Emeritus Professor of Epidemiology at Cambridge. The distinction he made between tea and coffee drinking habits in the western world versus that of Iran's is this: westerners sip hot beverages for pleasure, while tea is pretty much all that's there.
"Tea is innocent by itself, most likely, but it is really the temperature which drives the risk because it damages the esophageal mucosa and leads to other changes, which may be due to opium, tobacco, or poor diet," explained Paolo Boffetta, en epidemiologist and research group head for IARC in Lyon, France.
The What's Cooking America website lists the varying temperatures of water with its cooking terminology. Water boils at 212°F (sea level), and simmers at 190°F. Water in the state before simmering and boiling is said to be "tepid" when it is between 85° to 105°F (comparable to our body temperature of 98.6°F); "warm" and touchable in between 115° to 120°F; "hot" when it is 130°F to 135°F (one may be injured upon touching water in this temperature range); "poach" is when the water shivers at the 160°to 180°F range.
Starbucks serves their hot tea at 200°F and their lattes are served hot in the range of 130° to 150°F and from 160° to 180°F when a customer requests their drink to be "extra hot."
The BBC summary of the BMJ report concluded, "Compared with drinking warm or lukewarm tea (148°F and less), drinking hot tea (149° to 156.2°F) was associated with twice the risk of esophageal cancer, and drinking very hot tea (158°F or more) was associated with an eight-fold increased risk."
According to Nick Day and Paul Brennan, there is an "international significance" to the study as well. Brennan claims, "We can all be very proud and happy with is that a very strong level of international collaboration has been shown in bringing the results to this level."
According to Cha-An, a Japanese Tea House on East 9th St, tea should be served at 175℉ but it's worth waiting for your cup to cool down before you take that first sip.


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The McKnight Foundation awarded 86 grants totaling $16,380,000 in its third-quarter 2015 grantmaking. More than $700,000 went to seven Minnesota arts organizations that target their resources to fuel exceptional and diverse artistic practice.
In his latest blog post, McKnight's Mississippi River program director Mark Muller reflects on emerging trends and the opportunities they present to improve the Mississippi River's water quality and resilience.
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience will grant $600,000 over two years for the 2015 McKnight Technological Innovations in Neuroscience Awards.
In a new report released by New America's Early Education Initiative, Laura Bornfreund and Abbie Lieberman examine state policies and local initiatives in Minnesota that aim to improve literacy outcomes for all students by shaping their learning trajectories from a young age.
Tom Johnson of St. Paul and Wilbur Neushwander-Frink of Mankato have been selected to receive the 2015 Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero Awards. Presented by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits in partnership with McKnight, the awards honor individuals doing life-changing work in communities across Minnesota who have not been widely recognized.
In her latest blog post, International program director Jane Maland Cady shares a recently completed history of the Collaborative Crop Research Program and discusses the key themes of innovation, sustainability, and collaboration that emerge from the report.


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Ecuador: Walter & Team Explore Papallacta
Posted by: Mike Walter | July 10, 2013
Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Ecuador
Elevation: 14,500'
We've been enjoying the natural hot spring pools in Papallacta, even if it is a bit rainy. Yesterday we took an acclimatization hike up to around 14,500', but only stayed out for about an hour and a half, as rain, snow, and wind drove us back to Papallacta. We've been sleeping at 11,000' in Papallacta, so we're definitely acclimating to the high altitude.
Today we're off to base camp on Antisana, where we'll set up tents and establish camp for two nights prior to our summit bid. We're all looking forward to getting deeper into the mountains…
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Posted by: Alessia Satterfield on 7/12/2013 at 10:30 am
so sad for you guys. darn winds that just wouldn't ease up enough to let you make this summit. Glad you all are fine and made it back down safely. squeezes!
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I know you are doing fine ... maybe a LIL tired but don't worry!! Breath easy and when you get back we will climb Spirit Mountain together .. LOVE YOU .. Lindsooooo
Posted by: Lindsey Hall on 7/11/2013 at 9:08 pm
sorry to hear about the setback. will be watching the summit challenges, best of luck to all. thx for the update.
Posted by: karen deeds on 7/11/2013 at 5:12 pm
I will be watching your summit attempt via ST in the morning. Good Luck!!
Posted by: Paula Hall on 7/11/2013 at 12:09 pm
you all are amazing. No rain is going to keep you from you training climb. Hope the weather clears up for Fridays big climb. hugs to all
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The iChill Pet Bowl is a double-walled, stainless steel bowl with a gel core that keeps water cooler and fresh longer. For indoor and outdoor use.The gel core freezes fast and lasts for longer than ice. Read More
iChill Pet BowlDouble-walled, stainless steel bowl with gel core keeps water cooler and fresher for longer. The gel core freezes fast and lasts far longer than ice. Comes with pretty in pink or baby blue anti-skid, anti-tip, holder.
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UBS commences new share buyback program
On 8 March 2004, UBS will commence another share buyback program leading to the cancellation of shares. As in previous years, the repurchase will take place over a "second trading line" on virt-x.
Zurich / Basel, 8 March 2004 - UBS will commence another share buyback program leading to the cancellation of shares. As in previous years, the repurchase will take place over a "second trading line" on virt-x.
On this second line, shares will be purchased exclusively by UBS. The second line will be available from 8 March 2004 to 7 March 2005. The repurchased shares must be cancelled. Cancellation will follow the approval of the 2005 Annual General Meeting. The program, aimed at institutional investors, allows tax-efficient cancellation of shares.
UBS's Board of Directors has established a maximum buyback limit of CHF 6 billion or 5.4% of total share capital. While maintaining its strong capitalization and ratings, UBS is committed to returning to shareholders capital in excess of its business needs. As of 31 December 2003, UBS's BIS Tier 1 Ratio stood at 11.8%*.
This second line program supersedes the share buyback program launched in March 2003. Under that program - which had a limit of CHF 5 billion - 59,482,000 shares were repurchased since 6 March 2003. The shares were purchased at an average price of CHF 75.93 for a total value of CHF 4.5 billion. Following the approval of the Annual General Meeting on 15 April 2004, these shares will be cancelled in July 2004.
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As the first anniversary of Hurricane Ike approaches, there's a new book that shares the words and pictures of Houstonians who hunkered down and rode out the storm. The book is called, simply enough, "IKE." It's published by a local organization called "Houston. It's Worth It.," a group of folks who want to focus on the more positive aspects of the city, rather than the heat, traffic, sprawl, and pollution. The organization's Dave Thompson is one of the co-creators of the book. He says the intention isn't to tell the story of Ike from a journalistic perspective, but from a community perspective. David Pitman sat down with Thompson and asked him to explain what he means by that.
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CMJ is also introducing Silver Boardroom Meetings as a new part of the programming at this year's festival. These events offer the unique opportunity for aspiring executives to engage in a boardroom meeting environment. Each meeting will have two well-established industry professionals running an agenda in their own style. Attendees will be challenged to think, share and generate ideas pertaining to the topic at hand. Details of today's Silver Boardroom Meetings can be found below. Pre-registration is required. Sign up for any remaining slots at the CMJ Desk in the CMJ Registrant Lounge.
Today is College Day at CMJ Music Marathon. College Day offers an opportunity for the folks behind college and community radio to come together and stir things up. The day brings radio-centric panels, exclusive performances from Australian artists and the unique chance to mix and mingle with fellow radio and industry members. Head here to check out the full College Day schedule.
Our selections below only scratch the surface of what's on offer. Make sure you also check out our full panels page and add events to your schedule over here.
The Real-Deal Breakdown Of The Branded Placement
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
NYU Kimmel Center, Room 802, 60 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012
Trace the steps of a song to learn exactly what goes into a branded major placement. Exactly how does a song get aligned with a brand? What do the deals and the contracts look like? We will cover everything you need to know on major placements.
Moderator: Richard Stumpf: President, Imagem Music
- Bruce MacKenzie: Vice President Music & Marketing Partnerships, GreenLight Music (A Division Of Corbis Entertainment)
- Kavi Ohri: Vice President Business Development (US East), Music Dealers
- Julie Potash: President, Hesta Prynn
- Ryan Wines: Managing Partner, Director Of Music Licensing & Strategic Goodness, Marmoset
Tattoo U
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
NYU Kimmel Center, Room 406, 60 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012
Thinking about getting a tattoo? Do you have a killer tattoo to share? Ink experts will exhibit great designs, demonstrate how tattoos are made and reveal what to look out for when getting a new tattoo. Get straight answers to questions before slinging the ink.
Moderator:Jordy Trachtenberg: Senior Vice President, Frenchkiss Label Group
- Jason June: Artist, Three Kings Tattoo
- Jes Irwin: Tattoo Artist, Smoking Tattoos
- Alex McWatt: Master Tattooer, Three Kings Tattoo
- Todd Weinberger: Creative Director, Inked Magazine
Replacing The Record Label
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
NYU Kimmel Center, Room 802, 60 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012
Watch panelist Jeffrey B. Clyburn (National Geographic Music) introduce this panel:
- Harry Poloner: Maker Music, Maker Studios Eddie Applebaum Manager/Founder, The Greenhouse/
Tour De Force
- Jeffrey B. Clyburn: Vice President, Nat Geo Music
- Mark Lipsitz: Marketing, Bar None Records
- Amaechi Uzoigwe: Head Of Content & Business Affairs, Official.fm
Creating Music For Video Games
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
NYU Kimmel Center, Room 905/907, 60 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012
Video game budgets surpass even the greatest record deal budgets from the golden era, causing many composers and producers to tap into this lucrative space. How does a composer or producer find work in this field, and is it different from making music for standard media forms? What happens behind the scenes when music is placed into a video game?
Moderator: Miz Metro CEO/Creative Director, The City Firm Inc./Miz Metro Media LLC
- Ryan Barkan: Executive Creative Director, Advertising & Video Games, Primary Wave Music
- Alex Hackford: Director A&R, Playstation
- Sean Murray: Owner, Sean Murray Music, LLC/Music Creator For Call Of Duty: Black Ops
- Tom Salta: President, Persist Music
Silver Boardroom Meetings
NYU Kimmel Ctr. Room 914 (Silver Board Room), 60 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012
Discussions On A&R Evolvement
11:00 a.m. – noon
Alex Luke: Executive Vice President, A&R, EMI Music
Jack Isquith: Senior Vice President Of Strategic
Start Up Revolution
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Panos Panay: Founder and CEO, Sonicbids
Tony Van Veen: CEO and President, Audio And Video Labs Inc.
Digital Marketing Traction
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Russell Fink: Senior Vice President Digital And Mobile, Island Def Jam/Universal Republic
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Social Media Movements
3:30 – 4:30 p.m
Jaclyn Ranere Vice President, Marketing And Corporate Communications, The Orchard
Tierney Stout Director Of Interactive Marketing, The Orchard


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A driver who admitted she was going too fast shortly before 3:30 p.m. Dec. 29, 2013, ended up crashing her Chevrolet Equinox LT into the home of Timothy and Leigh McCall. It's the 11th vehicle to crash into the house since they moved in 30 years ago, according to Indianapolis Fire Department.
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Leigh and Tim McCall were sitting in their living room Sunday watching the Colts game, Tim on the sofa, Leigh in a recliner, when a speeding car careened into their house. The vehicle, a Chevy Equinox, crashed through a south wall, missing Leigh by maybe a foot.
It might have been a shock but wasn't, at least not entirely, because cars careen into the McCalls', 56 S. Warman St., pretty regularly - on average about every three years, or 11 times in the 30 years the McCalls have lived in the house, according to the fire department. And, as has most often been the case, the car entered through the dining ...