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Baldwin Township charter school plans for enrollment boost
Adding 36 parking spaces at a multilingual, multicultural charter school in Baldwin Township will equip the school for a planned enrollment boost over the next six years.
Leaders of Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School, located in the former Rolling Hills Manor senior care facility that once was a Baldwin-Whitehall elementary school, said they plan to add 140 students by the 2019-20 academic year. The school now serves 220 students from 17 school districts.
"We're going to add more kids," said Melih Demirkan, president of the school's board of trustees.
More students means more parents visiting, and more staff members. That prompted school leaders to look at additional parking and reconfiguring bus areas in front of the school, Demirkan said.
The Baldwin Township planning commission last Thursday recommended that commissioners approve a revised conditional use application to allow the school to increase enrollment. The planning commission also recommended approval of a land use application that includes plans for more parking.
Baldwin Township commissioners will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. May 6 at 10 Community Park Drive.
School leaders have planned to boost enrollment since Young Scholars opened in 2011 with 140 students, Demirkan said.
There are 160 students on a waiting list for the school, where students in kindergarten through seventh grades are taught both Spanish and Turkish and are educated with a global focus. An eighth-grade class will be added next year.
Baldwin Township commissioners initially granted a conditional use for the charter school to have 180 students, with the stipulation that if more students were added, new approvals would be needed, township solicitor Thomas McDermott said.
The Baldwin-Whitehall School Board in February 2010 denied a charter application for the school, but the state Department of Education granted it. Demirkan said the charter was modified to allow for 360 students.
About 60 percent of the students at Young Scholars reside in Pittsburgh Public Schools territory, with the second-largest student group coming from Baldwin-Whitehall, Demirkan said.
The planning commission considered how the increase in students and additional parking will affect nearby residents.
About 21 of the 39 current parking spaces at the school are used on a given day, said Gregory Schrock, a civil engineer with L.R. Kimball. With the planned enrollment increase, school officials "wanted to add as many parking spaces as possible to the site plan to accommodate the growth," he said.
Parking will be increased to 75 spaces under the new plan, and a bus route will be added for easier turning on the property, he said. McDermott said a plan still is needed for how the school will handle parking during special events.
Brady Byrd, whose home abuts the school property, said there is less congestion with buses and cars this year. People headed to the school only park in front of his home "every once in a while" now, he said.
"You live in the big city, you're going to have people parking in front of your home," Byrd said.
Stephanie Hacke is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. She can be reached at 412-388-5818 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Pokémon fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem Vs. The Sword of Justice, premiering on December 8th on Cartoon Network. As the first ever on-air appearance of the Magical Pokémon Keldeo, Pokémon fans have been excited for a first look at the upcoming movie.
Last weekend, The Pokémon Company International (TPCi) released a sneak peek of Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem Vs. The Sword of Justice when it reached its goal of having 49,000 fans like the official Pokémon Facebook page (facebook.com/pokemon). Fans who visited the page and showed their support by 'Liking' it were instrumental in unlocking last week's never-before-seen footage. This week the call goes out again, as TPCi is reaching out to its fans everywhere to help spread the word and show their support for Pokémon. If 54,000 Pokémon fans have 'Liked' its Facebook page before 5pm PST this Friday, November 16th, TPCi will unlock another special sneak preview of Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem Vs. The Sword of Justice to be viewed this weekend.
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District 2155 school board took just 28 minutes in a May 3 meeting to approve 10 bids for work on the new Wadena-Deer Creek 5-12 school.
Kraus-Anderson senior project engineer Chad Rettke recommended the award of contracts to the following firms.
Concrete Package & Concrete Paving Package: Bruce's Contracting Inc., Backus, Minn., $1,134,000
Below Grade Masonry Package: Johnson-Nelson Masonry Inc., Ashby, Minn., $169,600
Structural Steel Package (material only): Construction Systems Inc., Maple Plain, Minn., $1,335,657
Structural Steel Installation Package: KMH Erectors Inc., Maple Plain, Minn., $486,900
Geothermal Wells: Steffl Drilling & Pump Inc., Willmar, Minn., $777,777
Site Lighting Package: Lee Davis Electric Inc., Park Rapids, Minn., $52,820
Earthwork Package: Landwehr Construction Inc., St. Cloud, Minn., $688,214
Asphalt Paving Package: Tri-City Paving Inc., Little Falls, Minn., $280,515
Landscaping: Urban Companies, LLC, St. Paul, Minn., $245,000
Utilities Package: Burski Excavating Inc., Rice, Minn., $283,000
Rettke said the total recommended bid packages are at $5,453,483, which is about $265,000 under budget. The second bid date will take place in late June. Rettke added that 100 percent of construction contracts will be bid out by July 5. The school is expected to be operating by September 2012.


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Keith Tippetts, 25 August 1947, Bristol, Avon, England. As a child Tippett studied piano and church organ privately, and cornet and tenor horn with the Bristol Youth Band. In 1967 he won a scholarship to the Barry Summer School in Wales. Here he met Elton Dean and Nick Evans and invited them to become members of his band. In 1968 the Keith Tippett Sextet was the first beneficiary of the London Jazz Centre Societys scheme to give six-week residencies to new bands at its Monday sessions at Londons 100 Club. Following these exciting and exhilarating gigs the reputation of the band and its individual members (Marc Charig, Evans, Dean, Tippett, Gill Lyons and Alan Jackson) spread rapidly. Pianist Tippett recorded with King Crimson and appeared on their hit single Cat Food.
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LONDON, Dec 10, 2009 (AFP) – British cyclists Bradley Wiggins and Rebecca Romero will not be able to defend their titles at the 2012 Games in London after changes to the Olympic track program were announced on Thursday.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the changes proposed by cycling's world governing body, the International Cycling Union (UCI), in a bid to increase gender parity at the Games.
As a result the individual pursuit, won by Wiggins and Romero in Beijing in 2008, has been dropped in favor of sprint events.
But fellow Briton Victoria Pendleton could now go for three golds after the number of women's events was increased to five, the same as for the men.
"There didn't need to be such a massive overhaul," Romero told Radio 5 Live. "This is a massive overhaul of the Olympic track program which will have massive consequences for the sport.
But Wiggins believes the shake-up will be good for women's cycling.
"It's disappointing, but it's not something I can control or have an effect on," said the 29-year-old, who won the pursuit in Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008 and was seeking a third successive title in his hometown in 2012.
"It would have been nice to have been back there and going for number three in the individual.
"The team pursuit's still there, which is high on the agenda, and I will certainly be at the Olympics going for gold in one event."
He added: "There will be more medal opportunities for female riders so it's creating equality in that sense, but it's creating inequality between sprint and endurance riders."
The new schedule focuses on sprints, keirins, team sprints, team pursuits and omniums – a multi-discipline event made up of five separate races.


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Create Multiple Animated AD-Banners In A Breeze
Mikko Vartio is web designer / web developer and one of the top Fireworks user. His web site provide great tips and techniques for Fireworks. GIF banner Ads is commonly used and could increase usage since iOS does not support one of Adobe's technology.
By the way, Fireworks rename Frame palette to States Panel in order to align same concept with Flex platform. However, you can still use State panel as exactly same way to create animated GIF. We can learn efficient way to create multiple size of Ad-banner from this tutorial.Share on Facebook
Thanks Takashi for featuring my slightly messy, but solid tutorial 🙂
I didn't know that we are able to suggest/post tutorials and examples to the blog here. Can I ask how we can do/the url of the page that we can submit such suggestions from please….
This is great, hours of fun to be had, good job on the tutorial.
If anyone is unsure about any thing please contact us at http://www.artinnmedia.co.uk and we can help you. Cheers
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Citation: CASTRILLO, L.A., VANDENBERG, J.D., GRIGGS, M. EVALUATING THE LIKELIHOOD OF GENETIC RECOMBINATION BETWEEN INTRODUCED AND INDIGENOUS STRAINS OF THE ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGUS BEAUVERIA BASSIANA IN AGRICULTURAL FIELDS. FUNGAL GENETICS NEWSLETTER. 2003. v. 50. Abstract p. 453. Interpretive Summary:
Technical Abstract: The fungal pathogen Beauveria bassiana is widely used as a mycoinsecticide for control of several insect pests, providing a biological alternative to synthetic chemical insecticides. A key advantage for microbial agents is their potential to replicate and persist in the environment, offering continued suppression of insect pest populations. However, exploiting this advantage is commensurate with the need to determine the impact of mass releases of this fungus on non-target organisms and to assure safety and long-term efficacy. To date, no information is available on the potential for genetic recombination between introduced and indigenous strains of B. bassiana in agricultural fields and whether this can result in recombinants with altered virulence and host range. In this study we evaluated the likelihood of genetic recombination by determining 1) vegetative compatibility groups (VCG) among B. bassiana strains indigenous to the US and strains that have been mass released for insect control and 2) the frequency of recombination between co-infecting strains of B. bassiana in an insect host, where recombination is likely to occur in nature. Our data revealed a group of genetically similar strains isolated from Colorado potato beetles belonging to the same VCG. These strains originated from the northeastern part of the US and from Quebec and Ontario, Canada. Co-inoculations of beetle larvae with complementary nit mutants resulted in heterokaryon formation only between strains of the same VCG, suggesting that the self/non-self recognition system of the parasexual process is an effective barrier preventing genetic exchange between dissimilar strains in the field. Further studies are being conducted to determine stability and virulence of recombinants.


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The 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid carries cargo like a brute ute--but drinks fuel at a sedan-like pace.
For some buyers, the big news about the 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid will be fuel economy. GMC achieved EPA ratings of 21 mpg city/22 mpg highway for the Yukon Hybrid two-wheel-drive model. This is impressive mileage for such a big vehicle, and the EPA numbers easily surpasses the standard Yukon's standard (and less powerful) 5.3-liter V-8, which manages 14 city/20 highway mpg. The Yukon Hybrid's mileage is so good that it nearly equals that of mid-size sedans in city driving cycles. For example, the efficient 2008 Chevy Malibu with the 2.4-liter Ecotec four-cylinder is rated at 22 mpg city, only 1 mpg better than this full-size SUV.
For other buyers, simply driving a vehicle that is considered green is what really matters--provided it doesn't crimp their style. It is the opinion of the experts at TheCarConnection.com that the 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid won't impede your vehicular life in any way. And here's why: The 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid includes all the goodness that comes with the nonhybrid GMC Yukon model, and in most every respect, it drives like a standard nonhybrid Yukon equipped with a big V-8.
Operating and benefiting from the advanced gasoline-electric two-mode technology requires absolutely no special knowledge or skills. Once you get yourself a 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid, all you do is hop in, tumble the key, pick a gear, and get rolling. In some cases, the gasoline engine may not start, as this GMC is capable of running up to 32 mph on only electric power. This full-size SUV can even tow, with a maximum trailer load weight of 6,000 pounds.
The 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid's advanced powertrain combines a specially outfitted 332-horsepower, 6.0-liter V-8 with what looks like a regular automatic transmission. But the transmission isn't "regular" at all, because it's actually an Electrically Variable Transmission, a four-speed automatic transmission combined with two electric motors. The technology (co-developed with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Chrysler) works very well. The result is that the 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid drives beautifully. There is an abundance of power, and the extra torque from the twin electric motors make this full-size SUV feel lively and agile. Cruising is quiet, especially when the SUV is running on battery power. At first it's a bit eerie, but you get used to it, and then other vehicles simply seem loud.
Inside and out, the 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid is different from other SUVs based on the GMT900 truck platform, including the Chevrolet Tahoe. The exterior has been aerodynamically refined with special features that help the Yukon Hybrid slip through the air more easily. Inside, the Yukon Hybrid is equipped much like the premium Yukon Denali, but the instrument panel is unique, as are the lightweight leather-trimmed front seats.
Unfortunately, the 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid suffers from some of the same issues as the standard GMC Yukon, such as the cramped third-row seat. A more important concern is the approximately $5,000 premium GMC charges for the Yukon Hybrid. This charge (it's rumored that GMC is losing money on this option) is so large that it would take approximately five years of driving 15,000 miles per year to recoup in terms of saved gasoline.
Furthermore, even when the Chryslers arrive, the Durango/Aspen platform is generations behind the 2008 GMC Yukon, so the GMC is simply a better truck.
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The following letter was sent to the National Catholic Reporter by a former Sister of Mercy, and it is signed by 14 other women who were once members of religious communities. In a cover letter to Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, Helen Urbain-Majzler writes: "We would be grateful if you shared the contents of our letter with other member bishops."
The "Open letter to the U.S. Catholic Bishops" letter reads:
The LCWR leadership may have expressed surprise and confusion at the report from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) but, frankly, women like us were not surprised. All of us (now former members) have lived many years in religious communities and have witnessed cruel and punitive treatment of women religious who have taken courageous public stands to defend the poor, medically vulnerable, and the targeted victims of society, including homosexuals. As you know and may not fully appreciate, religious communities of women have been the central providers of charitable services, including hospitals, schools and parish ministries, and have been in the forefront of social justice causes including efforts at world peace and an end to oppression in all its many forms. For these selfless and tireless efforts, their faith and integrity is called into question.
The Vatican has failed to recognize the changes that have gone on in the church at large and American society in general for the past 40 to 50 years. Catholic institutions that were once a major force in American society in the 1950s have slowly given way to a more pluralistic and diverse cultural milieu. Catholics who once graciously and unquestioning submitted to Church authority, obedience and order have left the church in great numbers. In our lifetime, we have seen that the church no longer holds center stage; people in Western society question authority and realize that our broader understanding of the universe and its institutions are evolving to better respond to the world around us.
For many adult Catholics, the reforms of Vatican II, as well as the church's ruling against contraception, sexual abuse scandals, and hierarchy cover-ups, began to unravel the blind obedience that many adults felt for the church. Surely, American bishops are aware that 87 percent of Catholics oppose the papal prohibition of artificial birth control. Perhaps the Vatican has not realized that Western culture places more emphasis on personal responsibility and urges individuals to make personal decisions that affect their own lives. Adults have insisted on using reasoning to reexamine their religious worldview and on being treated as adults capable of accepting responsibility. During the post-Vatican II era, adult Catholics walked away from the established Catholic rituals and practices if they ceased to be relevant to their life's journey. While these facts may sound harsh and critical, they merely portray the erosion of the church's fading influence in modern times in the U. S.
Currently, religious women leaders find themselves in this changing world and having to navigate through a maze of the often conflicting and competing needs of their members, the public whom they serve, and the institutions within which they expect to find support and assistance. The missions of service, education, healthcare, and spiritual ministry are alive through these women even when their approaches to ministry may change to meet the needs of the people they serve. Spiritual orientation and faith in God are not in doubt even when ministerial approaches and priorities shift. Doctrine and ministry are separate issues. Religious women are not questioning core Catholic doctrine. Their spiritualities, ministries, and services are shaped and are changed by the ever evolving challenges of culture and history.
Why is it so difficult for the Vatican to allow open and frank discussions and dialogue about the future of their church, spirituality, and ministerial priorities within the context of their own organizational community, without fear of punitive action? Where was the Vatican when real abuse and scandal, perpetrated by its very own clergy (all male), remained undetected or ignored for decades? That's where the crackdown should have been and perhaps still should be. Instead, in a diversion that can only be suspect, women religious are questioned. Only the most repressive and autocratic organizations fear the frank and honest input of its members. What does this say about church authority and its relationship to the women who have provided thousands of years of dedicated, consistent, and faithful service?
For us, the decision to silence women religious impacts our lives profoundly and directly. At a personal level, these are women whom we have known and admired for decades as they courageously and graciously live out their call to be faithful to the gospel message of Jesus. They lead their members to stand up to injustice and intolerance within the complex and varied institutions of our society. We all benefit from their fearless opposition to human cruelty and violence. The church is poorer when women's insights, ideas and presence are silenced.
We do not presume to speak for the LCWR or its representative members. We have confidence that they will represent their own perspective as time permits. We hope that the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will keep an open mind and heart toward women religious leaders, and will continue to appreciate and foster their many gifts rather than to quietly and obediently side with the Vatican in silencing this voice of the spirit in the church today. We hope that you will have the courage to do the right thing for women, though we are not at all confident that that will occur. Many of us left religious communities because of the church's treatment of women. The church, sadly, still appears to be fearful and defensive in the face of our potency. How will the church ever survive, continuing to ignore or subjugate half the world's population? What will it become?
We urge all women and men of good faith to join our efforts in affirming and supporting the Leadership Conference of Women Religious.
Helen Urbain-Majzler, M.S.N., Clinical Director, Boulder County Public Health
Jane M. Sweeney, Ph. D., Clinical Psychologist/Jungian Analyst
Mary Kay Sweeney, Ph. D., Executive Director, Homeward Bound of Marin
Linda Valli, Ph. D., Professor, University of Maryland
Mary Lou Watkins, M. Ed., Senior Vice-President & Chief of Staff, Council of Better Business Bureaus
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When Dave Keon reflects on the Leafs' 1966-67 Stanley Cup-winning season, he plays it as straight as the blade he once used to guide the Leafs to their last ascent to hockey's highest honour.
In spite of the 40 years that have passed, the memories are still fresh, to be rekindled once again Saturday night in a reunion of the '67 team at the Air Canada Centre.
That season may have been one of the greatest in Keon's legendary career, one which started with a 1-1-4 skid and culminated with defeats of first-place Chicago and Toe Blake's mighty Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs.
But when it comes to assessing himself, Keon is pure Keon – he expected more.
"It was nice we won the Cup, which was the goal, but from a personal standpoint it wasn't good. ... It was the first time I didn't score 20 goals, I had 19," said Keon, who had scored 20 or more in his previous six seasons with the Leafs.
Keon was snug in his south Florida home this week, missing all the nasty weather in the city he once ruled along with the likes of Frank Mahovlich, Johnny Bower, Terry Sawchuk, George Armstong, and other Leaf legends.
At 66 years old and an avid golfer, Keon's sturdy value system clearly has not eroded over the years. Leaf fans are expected to reserve a huge welcome for the player who hasn't set foot in a Leaf arena since those Stanley Cup days, aside from a 1991 old-timers appearance at Maple Leaf Gardens.
His absence was prompted by a well-documented feud, starting with a bitter contract dispute with former club owner Harold Ballard and continuing today with how the club honours former players.
None of that, however, will spoil his reunion.
"Of course I'm looking forward to it," he said. "I think it's going to be a good event. I was part of that team and nothing has changed since then; I'm still part of that team."
Keon was a crewcut kid, a tenacious checker and penalty killer that helped drive not only that club, but all the Cup-winning Leaf teams earlier that decade.
Assistant coach King Clancy kept meticulous statistics and referred to Keon with high praise for leading the team in hits despite his smaller size.
"It was part of the way I played," a self-effacing Keon said in a telephone interview this week. "I didn't hit anyone, I just got in their way."
"I just kept trying to do things that made me better. I tried that season and every season I played," Keon said.
"I didn't think it was rocket science. You skate, pass, shoot. ... I always thought when you played, you never stayed the same. You had to get better, or there were times when it went the other way."
The early indications for the Leafs that season suggested the team was in for a rough ride into Canada's Centennial year.
Keon, along with Mahovlich, Bob Pulford, Eddie Shack, Bob Baun and Mike Walton, entered the final week of the pre-season without a contract.
Carl Brewer's amateur status was restored on Dec. 1, 1966, signalling the beginning of what would become the foundation of the current NHL Players' Association. Two weeks later, the suspension of three NHL players prompted a wildcat strike by the players that lasted a week.
Leafs coach and GM Punch Imlach was hospitalized with what he feared was a heart attack on Feb. 18. That coincided with a losing streak that took the club below .500, but Clancy took over the coaching reins and went 7-1-2 in the 10 games Imlach lay in the hospital.
All the while, Keon was the steady leader. On a personal level, he was somewhat frustrated with his inability to reach 20 goals, something he'd done 11 times in his 15 years as a Leaf.
"I tried a curved stick the next year, just a little curve," Keon said. "But every batch of sticks I got, the curve kept getting bigger. I got into a scoring drought so I went back to the straighter stick."
The Leafs disposed of Chicago in six games and triumphed over the Canadiens in the final. Keon wound up with playoff MVP honours, then took part in his third victory parade.
"That (playoff MVP) was nice, but the Cup is how you judge the season," Keon said. "After the team, you judge yourself. But the ultimate goal was to win the Stanley Cup.
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Those Canadians are Not Only Colder – They're Older
David Creelman sent along the following tidbit this morning regarding the shifting demographics of our friends to the north. This is not only a Canadian trend, but a global one as family sizes have decreased and healthcare has improved. Unlike our friend pictured here, many folks who'd like to retire may need or want to continue working past traditional retirement age.
"Meanwhile in Canada, retirees will outnumber new hires for the first time"
Statistics Canada reports that for the first time "the number of 15- to 24-year-olds will slip below the number of 55- to 64-year-olds".
While outcomes are affected by many factors, not just demographics, we can expect pressure for:
– increased entry level wages
– decreased benefits for retirees
More generally it reminds us that the average age in organizations, just like the average age in society, is increasing. In as much as organizational programs or culture is affected by average age, they will need to adjust.
We've discussed this issue more than once in the Workforce Institute. Where do you think we're heading with the ability of those in the workforce to provide retirement income for those who've retired?
Dennis #
The article is spot on. The increase that obama is looking for in the minimuim wage is all part of this trend. The US can lessen this problem by immigration reform which will bring in more and driven workers at the base of the work force.
This is a global issue as noted in the new York times today commenting on china's gigantic pension debt of $10.9 trillion which is compounded by the one child policy.
So with foresight the US can be one of the few countries in the world to have a soft landing in this area.February 19, 2013


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About "The Hot Dog Race....of DEATH!" by Maltzmania
The Hot Dog Race....of DEATH!
Design by Maltzmania
Hold The Relish ftw!
pew pew!
that's my dog!!!!
ha ha ha, funny as hell!
Go Maltz!
nice one maltz
you guys know how to treat a lady
zomg amazing crowd detail!
I can't wait to find out the "weiner" of this race! $5!
the mustard and ketchup have scratch n' sniff foil
Is number 7 wearing a spiked German helmut? OMG, the details on this one just keeps giving and giving!
Is this Kafka inspired? it obviously is, genius, the crowd could use some more coloring but even so its a 5$ as it is
Such a deep commentary on the modern meat and racing industries!
that's my dog!!!!! $5!
^lol at Lhiiiz
Beatiful. what else can i say?
i almost passed over this but then i realized the symbolism of the flaming car and had to give it a $5
christ it's beautiful.
did i miss something here?
wotto: i think you missed the subway :(
Hahaha 57
you noticed!
she noticed :+)
high five !
you did it!!!!! 5$
simulated process
$5.54 the price of my usual sub sandwich
lol @ thats my dag!! Awesome job Mr. Maltzy :D $5
lol @ irony of "hold the relish" having relish on it! 5$
That mustard is adorable. $5
Your style is totally charming! Hope I get the chance to wear this. A big $5
This shirt just gave me an orgasm. I wept for twenty minutes.
but we had such a good thing HeatherC19!
also 5 years old can beat up 3 year olds...so i'm cool with it
Not super-powered robot 3 year olds. With lasers.
those would present a problem. true.
always bet on the sinai kosher - 5$
HeatherC19 on Jan 03 '08
i don't understand. Half of it looks like a five year old drew and colored it and the other half looks done in paint, and people love it.
you know some talented 5-year-olds. i was looking through my old kindergarten journals a while ago and my dad looked like an ant.
that's my dog too!
That dogs hot enough to taste. Yummy!
hot diggity dog! $5
fathead! like those giant poster things? i love those
you got a fathead?
I want a Lou Pinella Fathead
JackMartin ftw
those are the other audience members...but...they're...all...uhhh...simultaneously vomiting and convulsing...so they only appear squiggly.
Is the trophy the original a golden, scale version of the Oscar Meyer wiener-mobile?
and 3 of them are seagulls
no trophy...the winner gets a years supply of hot dogs!
oh no i broked the caps locks :(
eeew AMAZING!!
where is that griffin character
i KNEW that chili dog racer was gonna give off far too much gas and crash and burn!
Mmmm, nummers
hot dogs are people sammiches too
you can't catch them though they are too fast
and unpredictable
"So what exactly is that that you're wearing?"
"Well, it's some racing hot dogs and my wicked-awesome friend Maltzy designed it"
"What's a 'Maltzy'?"
"Really, if you don't know, I can't begin to explain. But......
(wait for it......)
That's my dog!!!!!! "
Dispite the fact that Lightning Bolt Backwards 44 is about to win, I really am fond of German Helmet Distorted Skanky Woman Outline 7. I do feel sorry for Crash and Burn- his numbers been cooked right off!
I have no comment pertaining to Relish Removed Water Logged 3.
oh man, i was getting four to one on relish. i hope he pulls through!
so good...
"Hold the 3 relish"
the 44 is not backwards he's just going really really fast
...it's backwards...
Haha "That's My Dog"!!!
Maltz Rock!
every time I look, I see something new here 5$
..foam at mouth
Highlarryus, Maltz!
100th comment! PJ get's a free picture of ketchup in a random unnanounced blog!
be on the lookout for your prize
$10,000 bestee for design of the year
pinkweasel, i'm only 8!
I want this on my t-shirt.
On my underpants.
Tatooed on the inside of my eyelid so that I can look at it everytime I blink.
Carved into my headstone.
As my China pattern.
As my new mommy.
mustard is a QT !
my uncle needs this!
i just had ketchup on my omelet
that relish is such a hawt dog!
yay Maltz!!!!
I think we all know by now this is gonna be a print and on every hot item list on the internet within miliseconds of it being up for sale.
You have just won the art war. Fuck the battles.
Go hotdogs go!
taste good on shirt!
let's hope not.
I would buy this if it won. FORREALZ
haha! That's My Dog! :D
i love you all.
Yes Maltz yes indeed $5
was this printed yet?
i saw this on another site already...how popular is this thing
jaz999 - the paint portion will be "flocked" so as to make it seem like you're really part of the race
so this is what you whispering in my ear about, the other night.
IncubusThis i love that one song from incubus!
can we just skip the whole however many days left to score and just get a print already?
If this was printed on Threadless, it would be the digital version of the cabbage patch kid riots where parents were stepping on each other's throats for farm-made plastic children. Only with more violence.
watch out flying mouse!
This is insane!
haha best comment ever
don't be scurred
if there's an explosion, it will be an explosion of delcious proportions
zomg DON'T PRINT!
Hahah funny stuff! How could you draw this?!!
Just go for it! ^___^
connect four!
i hope this breaks a 1!
It's gonna break a 7.35 and 1/2
seriously. when does this print? i want it for my bday.
Hear that, T-less??? That means this sucka needs to print today so I can overnight it to CP for tomorrow!!!
that's right! PRINT tonight! just 1, for me, special bday edition! and hit the UPS store asap!
oh you two
How come you think we're kidding?
We're dead cereal.
serial cereal!
haha you rapscallions!
is that like some new rap group? or is it actual rapping scallions, like chives and onions beat boxing??
My name is Big Chive and I'm here to say
Vote for Maltzy's sub ever-ree-day
Give it a fiver, even a six
Come on now, yo, don't be a dick!
(this is proof yet again why white women should not attempt to rap. ever.)
^5 wifey at rapping onions!
Thanks, wife!!!
(mebbe I will write you a b-day rap next!)
do not pass Go.
do not collect $200.
no wai.
haha it's okay....bobobob1230 naw i drew this, sorry I don't have the skills you ha-....oh...nm...
thanks for the caw-ment!
I'm hungry now. That's how awesome this shirt is.
Maltz can we talk samich for realz?
yea. can we get a Maltz sammich.
well it is your birthday
Hot dog as sambitches...
I talk to turkish friend last night ands says hot dog without a doubt samich....
she says ice cream samich iz sambitch tooz!
turkish agree hot dog = samich
^5! maltz gives best bday presies EVER!
Happy brithday
thanks nesta!
now where's my hotdog tee?!
Man I may need to change my name to blog killer...
Im a seasoned pro
Maltz may want you to send you to "search" for it...
lol hahaha nice thanks for lookin out Nesta
oooh! like a scavanger hunt?! sweetness
CP has 75% found her samich
ru you teh meatz or bead?
i is the sweet relish
and how boutz celery saltz?
ooh. celery salt is SO good in potato salad! which, goes with potato salad!
damn. i'm hungry!
*hot dogs
hands wif some celery salt potato salad to put on her potato salad
p.s. is this blog even still about Maltzy's sub??? lolz
of course it is!
i was just telling Nesta that i'd like to wear this shirt and eat potato salad! :D
okay - just be careful not to wear the potato salad ON the shirt!
why? would someone eat me?!
cough not going cough there
what's goin on in hurr?
yes! fantastic tee! $5!
lol @ Maltz coming back to find out his tee blog has been hi-jacked
That's mah dog!!! Still a print and still fie dollah!!
200 comments? Must be a print
100 of them are mine.
Only 12 were mine!!
Make it 13
why is "hold the relish" covered in relish?
it's irony
delicious, sweet, relishy irony
Its cause he lives dangerously
Why I never comment on subs? I vote on subs. I am a bad commenter.
I am sorry.
High with the slapping of the five fingers and the palms.
He's holding the relish. Seemed obvious to me.
1.38! hahahaha why wasn't this dropped?
because that score is backwards! It supposed to be 8.31!
I think Lhiiiz is right!!
I gave it a 58.3
you were robbed, Maltzy...
3.8! print
Maltzmania on Jan 10 '08

1.38! hahahaha why wasn't this dropped?

cuz its amazing!
in all seriousness though ... isn't there like a rule or something...haha i don't get it
The 1.5 rule isn't like a guillotine anymore for a score I don't think. They factor in a lot of other whatever now.
sometimes they leave designs in the running if they are getting tons of comments, i noticed
haha wow
DEF printable score.
I thought it would do better to be honest.
Dude, Cat on a Skateboard got printed....
anything is possible!!!
ditto to wifey! ^5 on that!
so, 1.38 qualifies to print, RIGHT?! glares menacingly at tless
haha and now the fun begins
yay! fun hot dog time!!!!
starts making potato salad in preperation of arrival of tee
gets frame ready
(because such a work of art cannot merely be worn...)
sheepman I honestly felt bad, i apologized in the sub station blog !
the blog deals with pants.
hahaha heee hehehe tee hee
they have hot dog races at the ballgames on the video screen
I always root for ketchup
ketchup uses performance enhancing condiments
Oh sheepman! Welcome to the flock! Now seriously when can I cover myself with this fantastic PRINT!!!!????
haha you's guysssss
me wants!!!! pouts
zomg Sheep! you are a genius!
Print this crazy mo fo!!!!!!
sorry, but is this printed yet or what?!
No shiz!!
has wallet handy & ready
hey, i was here first! fights with Twigs for cutting
lol @ wifey - I'm sure there will be plenty to go around - Threadless is going to print a million of these!! ;)
and bun hat
thats what she said!
no wait!
ah forget it
she said that
Maltzi... lets not talk!
i'm 4!
it's pretty miserable
These should be printed early, and made dress code for all Threadless gatherings!
Maltzmania = savant - the crazy
um.... is this printed yet???
hahaha PIMPZILLaaaaah!a
Why hasn't this sucka printed yet? I was expecting to be wearing this by now!
all done on a Arby's napkin
presentation included
she's anti-dogite
Summer 08'
I say the future is now. Make it April '08.
The now is future!
so like, uh, how did this get passed over for the 1st prints?
I was thinking the same thing, wifey!
kit kit kit
kat kat kat
It's cool.
We'll see it as a select later.
That's my dog!!
hold the relish!
when's the 4th annual Maltzy?!
Summer 08'
oooh Summer '08!!
marks down on calendar
That's my dog!
you sons of bitches.
i love you.
everytime this get's bumped
an angel uses the restroom
haha each day it looks more and more like Hot Dog Races will not run free in this world
but but... i want the Hot Dog Races!
im selling these on the Korean tee market
I'm still corssing my fingers for this one for april fools.
i'm Corssing em too!
you know.... the 4th annual race should be coming up soon, no?
it was canceled due to rain and watery buns
oh dang. hate when that happens.
perhaps the relish and ketchup can carry on without the dogs?
Y'know, I totally had a daydream about this design the other day
we are psychically connected. that's not creepy of me to say at all.
I think the hotdog is probably one of the primal symbols of the Jungian collective unconscious. Yep.
umm print?
To celebrate Maltzmania's Bestees triumph, it's only fair that this shirt finally gets the print it so desperately deserves, no?
WOAH Baronvonmonkey! Where you been man!?
That's my dog!!


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THE Crawleys are coming back: Britain's ITV and PBS said hit family saga Downton Abbey, about an aristocratic family and their servants in the early 20th century, will return for a fifth season.
The renewal is hardly a surprise. The fourth season, which recently ended in the U.K., averaged 11.8 million viewers, ranking as the top-rated drama there, and the series is also the most-watched drama in PBS history, with last season's finale averaging 8.2 million. Season 4 will air on PBS Jan. 5-Feb. 23, following a preview special, Return to Downton Abbey, scheduled for Dec. 1.
"Audiences have enjoyed their regular Sunday-evening visits back to Downton once again this autumn and we are thrilled to produce a new series of the show next year," said executive producer Gareth Neame, in a statement referring to its British run. "We promise all the usual highs and lows, romance, drama and comedy played out by some of the most iconic characters on television. All the actors and makers of the show continue to be humbled by the extraordinary audience response and want to take the show from strength to strength next year."
If history is a guide, Season 5 will air on British television next fall and in the U.S. in early 2015.
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text: Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of CV Ingenuity. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. CV Ingenuity's core technology, still in the investigational phase, is a Drug Coated Balloon (DCB) platform with a novel, proprietary, tunable, rapid-release system. "We are pleased to add both the talented team members at CV Ingenuity as well as their promising DCB technology to our growing portfolio of vascular products," said Stacy Enxing Seng, President, Vascular Therapies, Covidien. "We are committed to being the clear first choice for our physician and hospital partners by delivering technology to improve patient outcomes." Covidien will report the CV Ingenuity business as part of its Vascular product line in the Medical Devices segment. About Covidien Covidien is a leading global healthcare products company that creates innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through clinical leadership and excellence. Covidien manufactures, distributes and services a diverse range of industry-leading product lines in three segments: Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies. With 2012 revenue of $11.9 billion, Covidien has 43,000 employees worldwide in 70 countries, and its products are sold in over 140 countries. Please visit www.covidien.com to learn more about our business.


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Young designer Grace Ahmed impressed judges with her 'treemendous' design in a National Graphic Design competition.
The 19-year-old St John's pupil beat 3,079 other students in the PrintIt competition and won the best design process category announced at an Oscar's style ceremony in London.
Entrants were asked to design a print-based item to promote Fairtrade products and Grace, of Rabley Wood View, came up with a shelving unit in the shape of a tree.
St John's opened the competition up to all of its A-Level graphic design students and pupil Joey Smith was also shortlisted for an award.
She said: "When I designed it I imagined it being in Waitrose in Marlborough by the big clock on the back wall with all the Fairtrade products hanging off it.
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Aaron M. Renn's reflections on the implications of Detroit's bankruptcy are worth reading, especially as relate to the DIA, a topic of some previous interest over the last year or so:
In the case of the DIA, the city owns the museum and the collection. Hence the question of whether or not art should be sold to satisfy debts. If it were typical separately chartered non-profit institution, this wouldn't even be a question.
At this point, I'd suggest cities ought to be taking a hard look at whether they own assets like museums, zoos, etc. that should be spun off into a separate non-profit entity. Keep in mind, the tax dollars that support the institutions can continue flowing to it. But this does protect the assets in the event of a bankruptcy.
I think Renn's advice is spot on, but I would also caution that Detroit's experience might not be replicable elsewhere. As DIA director Graham Beal put it previously, the DIA's dilemma is "singular and highly complicated."
How many cities own art collections worth potentially billions of dollars? Not too many, I'd suspect. And just what would the motivation be for city governments to reduce assets that could be leveraged in bankruptcy negotiations? What is in the best interest of the institution may not be in the interests of the city government and pensioners.
The DIA might be something like Detroit's "Get out of Bankruptcy Free" card. (Or if not "free," then less scathed than otherwise. And that's not counting the loss of cultural treasures, of course!) But even so it's a card that can only be played once, and it's a card that other cities might not have.
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Vince Gill Calls Westboro Baptist Protestors Dipshits To Their Faces
I talk a lot of shit about country music because it's terrible, and the majority of its listeners are why America is an anti-intellectual fartbox of little kids accidentally shooting themselves with their parents' freedom guns, but let's set that aside for a moment and focus on Vince Gill being a goddamn badass. Above is a video of him confronting the Westboro Baptist Church who, according to Gawker, decided to picket his concert on Sunday in Kansas City because – wait for it – he's married to Amy Grant who was, GASP, once married to another man. OHMYGOD BURN HER FLESH. BURN HER HARLOT FLESH BEFORE MORE THAN ONE MAN EJACULATES INTO IT. HEAVENLY FATHER, SAVE US!
The confrontation was captured on video and uploaded to YouTube (by a user who claims to be against the WBC) and begins with a protestor asking, "Vince Gill, what in the world are you doing out here?" Gill answers simply: "I just came to see what hate looked like."
When asked by the woman "What are you doing with another man's wife? Don't you know that divorce plus remarriage equals adultery?" America's newest hero fires back: "Don't you know you fuckers are lucky that you don't have a sign that says something about my wife?"
Gill also lets the protestors know they're lacking in grace and, then turning toward another protestor, says, while laughing: "I've seen you on TV, man. You're a big dipshit."
The glorious video ends with Gill asking, "Are any of you guys Phelpses? Or are you guys like the C-team?"
The best part of this video is that Vince Gill refrains from punching these fuckers in the face because that's exactly how they make a large portion of their money. Turns out you can easily provoke someone to attack you by picketing their child's funeral and saying God made it happen because sometimes two dudes touch each other's butts with their penises. It's a wonderful Christian practice found right here in the book of… *rifles Bible pages* the book of… *rifles more pages* Wait, are they using the King James or the NIV? An imaginary crazy version some bigot in the Midwest made up in his head? That can't be right.


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Disclaimer: I do not, and shall never own Card Captor Sakura and its characters. But I do own the poem below.
The misery of winter…
The happy smiles of spring…
The contentment of the summer…
Shall all end in what fall would bring.
But shall there not be another winter?
Or a time when flowers smile?
Can't summer be forever…
And make each fall worthwhile?
By L. Hiiragizawa
Each falling crystal fell ragingly as a pair of violet eyes stared at its sad gracefulness coming from above the punishing skies.
It watched intently from behind the clear glass the wrath that nature brought to each person desperately seeking shelter from the harsh and cold whips of ice.
The surroundings were painfully peaceful as souls around her tucked themselves to bed, each ready to face the visit of the gentle sandman.
She glanced at the heavens, which were vastly covering up in dimness.
Yes, t'was exactly like this.
Her pale hands reached out for a sweater. And with an expressionless face and unthinking mind, she went out of the house to clear up the vague memories piling up to make the tears fall endlessly.
She had promised not to cry.
She knew. She convinced herself. She was sure.
He'd keep his promise.
But somehow, tinges of doubt were tugging her optimism.
Absentmindedly walking alone in the streets of Tomoeda with only a few cars passing by that was heading straight for home, she continued to move when a certain place made her halt from walking.
Winter. It was winter. It was winter when she knew that she must give up the most precious person she held so dear. Tomoyo Daidouji tried to play a masque of happiness though deep inside, she had always known how painful it would be.
The first time Li-kun had stepped into Sakura-chan's life, she knew, she convinced herself and she was sure…
Someday, somehow, he would claim her his and she must let go. She partly blamed herself. But seeing the overjoyed look on her best friend's face, Tomoyo mentally assured herself that she did what was right: to make happy the one you love and love her happiness as well.
"Though you know it hurts so much?"
She sighed and smiled a bit in spite of the bitterness of the curve her lips formed.
"Sleep tight, Sakura-chan."
Tomoyo continued walking, turning left as her eyes met Penguin Park. She scanned the place and found no one. But behind her vision, she knew, she convinced herself and she was sure…
He saw his illusion there.
Just right there, hugging a certain girl who was crying on his shoulder because she lost her best friend to someone who came unexpected and loved her special person.
She sat on the swing where she saw the illusion. It was the exact place and season.
Winter. It was winter. It was winter when she found someone to hang on for refuge…
Someone who gently wiped her tears away…
Someone who was there for her and tried his best to make her smile once again…
And that someone held another special part of her.
She swung back and forth, with no one who pushed her from behind and no sound of a gentle, loving chuckle rang in her ears.
No tears.
Winter passed and she was walking once again.
Her gaze was filled with blooming cherry blossoms. Its pink petals, she wanted to reach since she never received a bouquet of blossoms seasons ago. She wanted to grasp even a single petal but her dress made it impossible for her to climb and pick one. She wanted to hold a piece that someone had always given her when they all bloom and he would pick one for her by climbing a tree, unaware of the confused stares of passersby.
The skies were cheerful and the sun seemed to smile at her with its radiant rays touching her pale face.
It was exactly like this.
She had been happy having him as a friend and shall always be.
He replaced all the gloom with smiles and pains with laughter.
"He could weave magic perfectly, Tomoyo-chan. Look at you! He changed you. I'm glad you're happy as I am too."
She had a fresh new start. He breathed in new life into her once dismantling world.
She knew, she convinced herself and she was sure…
He would keep his promise that he will never leave her side.
But did he?
Once again, her feet went numb when she came face to face with the house where they usually had tea in and talked about life, plans, ambitions, dreams, wants, desires and sometimes, nonsense.
The unoccupied manor showed no lights and life that were once present when the three inhabitants still lived in the place.
Riots were always happening behind its hugeness and eeriness as she always visited for tea or study sessions."Suuuuupppi-chaaaaaaan"
"Get off me, you pea-brain"
"Who are you calling pea-brain, stupid plushie?"
"Say that to yourself, witch."
"Hah. I shall be a complete witch when I feed you cakes, eh Suppi-chan?"
Tomoyo smiled a little wider, recalling the late afternoon fights between the two equally cute and naughty guardians. Their voices and a familiar laugh filled her ears. She decided to enter the slightly opened gate to take a quick peek inside. Just a quick peek. Nothing will change though she remembers him once again.
With unmoving eyes, she took a step inside and scanned her surroundings. A shiver ran up her spine and her heart twitched.
This place brought back most of the past.
This place was where she learned to feel something strange…
Something equally strange and wonderful…
Something that made her smile all the days of spring…
Something that she learned to do once again after a silent rejection…
Here was where she first kissed a boy…
No other boy…
Him, who stole her heart…
She searched her dress pocket for a key and silently entered the locked door that led her further into the deep parts of the house.
Tomoyo felt a shiver run up her spine and a twitch in her heart.
But once again, no tears.
Spring left her sight and she entered the deserted house. She would never stop remembering. She would forever keep the happiness he gave her during the times when they were together.
"You and that freak, Hiiragizawa, are too close Daidouji-chan. I wouldn't be surprised if the two of you have something up your sleeves for me and Sakura."
She smiled wider than before as an image of Li-kun's angry expression streaked her mind. He had always been a brother like Sakura as her sister. He had always thought that something more than friendship was happening between her and the reincarnation of Clow.
Tomoyo blushed and recalled…
Yes. Awkward moments did happen between her and him. She would always see him stare at her for minutes and blush a deep red. She would always hear her own heartbeat whenever they would touch each other accidentally or their eyes would meet.
It was too…
The feeling was too light.
And that summer was the best of all the seasons.
She was happy. Finally happy.
Cupid did exist.
But in the back of her mind, she wished she never felt light. She wished she never became too happy in his arms.
As she watched the sun set, she stood still from behind the windows of the room she used to stay in with him…
With warm arms taking her in a possessive embrace.
And then, she felt a tinge of hurt as the skies were turning indigo, bidding farewell to the once smiling sun.
Summer's almost over, and she knew that.
But again, as usual, she remained strong.
No tears fell…
Winter had passed, spring dawned, summer snatched the scene and then came fall.
She stopped from visiting the manor. She doesn't want to realize that she was already terribly hurt from hiding in a long and lonely masquerade.
Li-kun and Sakura-chan had been constantly asking yet she always answered them with gentle words of assuredness that she was okay, she was fine and she was contented with living away from him.
Tomoyo knew, convinced herself and she was sure…
She shall never be fine…
Never be okay and contented.
She knew, convinced herself and she was sure that anytime, as she watches the leaves and cherry blossoms fall, she would break down and her masque would end.
Again, she remembered his image slowly vanishing away from her embrace. She knew he needed to leave because of some matters. At the same time, he promised her with more kisses and love when he returns…
"But when? When is someday? Eternity?"
Her once expressionless face shook for the first time after three seasons had passed but not a single droplet fell. She controlled it. Her masque must not break. She doesn't want other people to create pity in their eyes for her. She doesn't want to be the object of sympathy. She must remain strong for her and for the persons special in her life.
'Though he is miles away, I can't cry, right? I must not cry, right?'
Tomoyo headed for home. Her journey throughout the seasons made her realize that promises may be broken. He may or may not return…
That happiness may not be permanent.
No matter how happy may summer be, fall shall always take place.
She felt her cheeks slightly flush as the winter wind slowly came blowing.
She was near home.
There, she would remain until the fall would end and winter would come. She will continue her masquerade. She will…
She must….
She knew, she convinced herself and she was sure he wouldn't come back.
He might have met somebody else along the way.
Somebody better than her.
Her eyes shook once again and she was sure the figure before her wasn't a mere illusion. She watched him stand in front of her house whilst the cherry blossoms fell from above creating a rain of flowers around them.
Her heart twitched again and felt the surroundings stop and time freeze.
There he stood after seasons of disappearance, smiling with arms welcoming her for an embrace.
She momentarily stood without smiling but shock was obviously shown through her face and trembling knees.
Masks broke.
A heart twitched.
Tears fell after a long confinement.
And finally…
After the winter…
And fall…
Winter came again as snow cascaded down in a happy dance from the open skies.
She rushed into his arms, pouring out a rain of tears she hid for a long, long time.
For the first time during winter, she smiled the very first contented smile she had in her life.
They stayed that way, arms encircled, feeling each other's warmth as time flew and seasons once again passed…
Spring came…
Summer smiled…
And fall embraced the earth.
But to Tomoyo, it seemed that in every season she spent with him, she never felt the melancholic sadness of winter or the tragedy of fall because she knew that though seasons change and time rapidly flies by, he wouldn't leave her side and she would not slip away from him.
This fic took half of my day. Anyway, this is my very first one-shot and I shall greatly appreciate your reviews. I need constructive criticisms, people, and not flames. I know that this plot isn't original as my ongoing fic Scarlet (check the profile) but at least, I did it my style and in my own words, right?
Anyway, you might want to check my other fics or drop a review. *wink wink*


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Northern Broadsides Sets Cast for SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER Autumn 2014 Tour
Northern Broadsides are delighted to announce full casting for their forthcoming autumn production of Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer.
Directed by Conrad Nelson, the She Stoops to Conquer cast will feature Jon Trenchard (A Midsummer's Night Dream and Swallows and Amazons, Bristol Old Vic and A Government Inspector, Northern Broadsides) as Tony Lumpkin; Lauryn Redding (An August Bank Holiday Lark, Northern Broadsides) as Miss Neville; Guy Lewis ( Twelfth Night, Regent's Park) as Hastings; Alan McMahon (Wind in the Willows, Birmingham Repertory Theatre )as Servant and other role; Howard Chadwick (A Government Inspector, Northern Broadsides ) as Mr Hardcastle; Gilly Tompkins (Brassed Off, York Theatre Royal, Octagon Theatre and the Touring Theatre Consortium and Rutherford and Son, Northern Broadsides) as Mrs Hardcastle; Oliver Gomm (The School for Scheming, Orange Tree Theatre) as Young Marlow; Andrew Price (1984, Northern Broadsides) as Sir Charles Marlow; Hannah Edwards (Inherit the Wind, New Vic, Stoke) as Miss Harcastle; Andrew Whitehead (An August Bank Holiday Lark, Northern Broadsides ) as Diggory and Robert Took (Don't Shoot The Messenger, Mikron Theatre) as the other roles.
The production is designed by Jessica Worrall (We are Three Sisters, Northern Broadsides with Lighting by Mark Howland (An August Bank Holiday Lark, Northern Broadsides) and music by Rebekah Hughes (The Grand Gesture, Northern Broadsides).
Relocated, in true Northern Broadsides style, from the West Country to the North of England, Goldsmith's 1773 play is a celebrated story of class, courtship and dysfunctional families. Tongue-tied, uptight Charles Marlow needs a lesson in the art of love. He longs for a wife, but finds it easier to have a bit on the side. Barmaid Kate seems fair game - but there's more to her than meets the eye.
Set against the increasingly chaotic proceedings of one very long night, She Stoops to Conquer is filled with ludicrous misunderstandings, larger than life characters, outrageous frocks and wigs and plenty of mischief and mayhem.
She Stoops to Conquer will open at The Viaduct Theatre, Halifax from 29 Aug to 6 September and then tour till December 13 to Lancaster, Kingston, Oxford, Harrogate, Cheltenham, Winchester, Scarborough, Leeds, Stoke, Liverpool, York, Huddersfield and Salford Quays. Press night will be on Wednesday 3 September at The Viaduct Theatre, Halifax.
For more info visit www.northern-broadsides.co.uk.


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Engineer's Field Notebook, late 1980s
- 08.07.09
- Art, My Collection, Nostalgia, Personal, Scientific, sketchbook, boorum pease, engineering, field book, graph, gridded, hardcover, mining transit, science, waterproof
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A couple months ago I posted about the artist David Fullarton and wondered where I could get a notebook like the one he used for his work. Well, it turns out I had only to look in my own collection! The unusual gridded pages appearing in Fullarton's artwork come from an engineer's field book like this one:
I'd forgotten I had this notebook, which I bought when I was in college and used for notes and sketches. It measures 7 1/4 x 4 5/8″, with a hard cover faintly embossed with the words "Field Book 1308" (1308 is the Boorum & Pease product number).
The inside front cover has the Boorum and Pease logo and item number, and boasts of the following features:
This book contains a superior 50% rag content paper having a high degree moisture resisting surface. Waterproof ink is used and it is sewed with Bing Enamel Waterproof Thread. The binding material is also waterproof.
The pages all have the strange grid format– horizontal rectangles on the left side, and a small grid pattern bisected with a red line on the right side. It's funny, both my dad and brother-in-law are engineers, but I've never known them to have a notebook like this, and I have no idea why an engineer needs that particular kind of grid layout! The same exact page layout is also used in something called a "Mining Transit Book," which is even more mystifying to me, urban thought-worker desk-jockey that I am.
Here's a few of my odd notes and sketches. I have to say I found the bathroom stall one rather amusing and have no memory of having drawn it!
In the back of the notebook, there are several printed pages with information that I suppose an engineer might use, or would have in pre- laptop computer days– mathematical formulas and various other tables.
I still really like this notebook. The paper is quite sturdy and the binding also held up to being knocked around quite a bit. And there's something about that weird grid pattern that really appeals to me! I also love the old-fashioned look of the cover. The brown color is kind of ugly, but it's sexy-retro-ugly, somehow. I think more notebooks should be made in these sorts of colors– black covers can get a little boring after a while but it's a bummer when the only alternatives are too bright and cheerful. (Kikkerland's Writersblok notebooks are one of the few pleasingly muted alternatives.) If this notebook could be shrunk down to the pocket size 3.5 x 5.5″ format, I might never use anything else.
I haven't seen a notebook like this in a retail store for a long time, but similar ones are available online from EngineerSupply.com.
8 Responses to "Engineer's Field Notebook, late 1980s"
I've got one very similar to this as well, purchased for a college surveying class. They're extremely useful and hardy (they have to be to stand up to field work like that).
Oh, and I forgot to mention: the 'strange grid pattern' is specifically for surveying. It's laid out in such a way that you can record dimensions, bearings and station names on the left hand sheet and use the right hand side to draw a small map/plan/layout of the area you're surveying.
I learned how to do it by hand in 2000/2001 but I'm guessing it is no longer taught because it's really, really fiddly and time-consuming and there are new surveying tools that make it more-or-less a pointless skill to have.
This might be good for architecture notes and sketches too.
The Rite in the Rain company produces a full line of such field books, including some with regular lined pages that make great outdoor journals, including some pocket sized versions. I've used their journals on backpacking trips and they live up to their weather-proof billing. However, if you're looking for understated, you might not like their bright yellow covers (but they sure make them easy to find on a dark and stormy day).
Actually, not all Rite in the Rain notebooks are that bright yellow– here's one in a nice green.
Thanks for the tip, Steve, as I hadn't realized they offer this page layout!
They also have some in a sort of desert tan, as you'll see on this page that features their "field flex" line (a sort of softcover notebook, but amazingly sturdy):
[…] been rather fascinated by field books lately. I first owned one when I was in college– I forget where I bought it, but I stumbled on it in a store, thought […]
looking for vernon mcmillan,inc memo books 45-9872 60 sheets 67/8 in x 4 4 1/8 or such thanks


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So I wasn't intending for this to be a political blog when I created it. But alas, I think that's what it's going to become, at least for now.
Anyway, we all seem to be talking about fake news these days and in light of recent events I had some thoughts. If you haven't heard, CNN broke a story about a two page summary brought to the president and president-elect of thirty-five pages of memos about unsubstantiated claims that Russia has compromised Donald Trump. These memos have apparently been circulating around Washington and various media outlets for awhile, but it was the fact that intelligence agencies finally felt compelled to inform Obama and Trump of them in an intelligence briefing that seems to have sparked CNN to break the story. Of course CNN didn't go into any details as to the context of the memos, since their claims could not be substantiated. They just said that they exist and were brought to the attention of those at the highest level of government.


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N. Versailles pastor wants rematch with Doyle for 14th District House seat
As the filing begins for candidates in the May 20 primary, a repeat contest looms for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House from the 14th District.
The Rev. Janis C. Brooks, 64, of North Versailles Township, has announced that she will challenge incumbent Mike Doyle of Forest Hills in a rematch of their 2012 primary battle.
"The best way to campaign is to be effective in doing my job," Doyle, who is seeking an 11th term, said on Tuesday.
"I have brought hundreds of millions of dollars to that district."
Doyle said he "articulates the hopes and desires of the district every day in Washington."
Brooks is pastor of the Church of Inclusion International Ministries, and founder of Citizens to Abolish Domestic Apartheid.
"I know what it is like to struggle, have my income dwindle, pay property taxes, to put children through college while on disability income, and be concerned about paying high utilities," Brooks, who could not be reached for comment, wrote on her website.
In a district with a 3-1 ratio of Democrats to Republicans, there is no indication that any GOP candidate will run. Doyle defeated Dr. Hans F. Lessmann in the 2012 general election.
Doyle said seniority gives him the ability to do things that a new lawmaker couldn't.
"The region still has challenges and needs," Doyle said. "They all deal around the economy and increasing employment and opportunity."
If re-elected, Doyle could rise to a leadership position on a subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee dealing with telecommunications and the Internet.
"It is the premier authorizing committee on Congress," Doyle said. "I've been on the committee for 14 years."
In a way, he still is a rookie.
"We have a member of the committee who has been in Congress for 55 years," Doyle said. "Our chairman has been in Congress 36 years."
Doyle received national attention when the publication Roll Call speculated about his retirement and that of other Pennsylvania lawmakers.
"It was not based on any reality or any information that we were not considering running," he said. "I think it got taken a bit out of context."
Doyle said it was a "what if" story that took off from speculation about Hillary Clinton's possible run for president in 2016.
Tuesday was the first day for candidates to circulate and file nomination petitions for the primary. The deadline for filing with state election officials is March 11.
In Allegheny County, the elections division will accept only petitions for party committee seats.
"I enjoy representing the district I grew up in and I think there is a lot of work to be done," said Doyle, 60, whose father and grandfather were steelworkers. He went to Penn State and had a small business and a council seat in Swissvale.
A quarter-century ago, he was chief of staff to Republican state Sen. Frank Pecora of Verona. They switched parties when reapportionment moved Pecora's district out of Allegheny County.
Doyle was elected to Congress in 1994 from the old 18th District, succeeding Penn Hills Republican Rick Santorum, who moved on to the Senate.
Beginning in 2003, Doyle's 14th District was redrawn to include Mon-Yough towns.
When the map was redrawn for 2012, the 14th was expanded out of Allegheny County to New Kensington and Arnold in WestmorelandCounty.
"It is basically 75 communities," Doyle said. "And it is across the entire gamut. Some are older, some are doing quite well, some are struggling."
Doyle said his contributions to an Energy Innovation Center in the former Connelly Trade School in Pittsburgh is among his achievements.
He said the center aims to help young people who aren't going to go to college to get training for work in advanced manufacturing and energy fields.
Another issue in the 14th is an aging infrastructure, "the locks and dams along the Monongahela River, roads and bridges and water and sewer systems that need to be upgraded," Doyle said.
He said the cost of correcting storm sewer problems is "beyond the wherewithal of local government" and he seeks to make the federal government "a partner with the local communities (to) reduce the amount of water going into these systems."
Brooks stands on 15 issues listed on her website, from income inequality and genetically modified foods to education and the economy.
"Additional policies must be developed that will assist American workers to compete globally without giving unfair advantage to foreign businesses," Brooks said.
She favors "redevelopment of local communities, such as in Braddock ... to encourage vibrant economic growth."
Doyle and his wife Susan have four children. Brooks has a daughter who is a medical researcher and a son who is a physicist and engineer.
Brooks' mother was a social worker. Her father held jobs as a craneman, a part-time North Versailles police officer and a school bus driver.
Brooks has a doctorate in public administration from the University of Pittsburgh and degrees from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and the University of Maryland.
Patrick Cloonan is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 412-664-9161 ext. 1967, or email@example.com.


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A VISITOR'S book may hold clues to the whereabouts of missing Denbigh man Arthur Jones.
Police in Crete have narrowed the search to the area between Mr Jones' hotel and a war cemetery.
They are appealing to anyone who was in Crete on June 18 andmay have visited the Souda Bay Cemetery, to the east of Chania.
A visitor's book shows that the missing Denbigh man visited the Second World War cemetery on this date and North Wales Police, who are assisting the Greek authorities, are keen to speak to anyone who was at the location.
Superintendent Steve Williams said: "We know that Arthur has attended there on June 18th, probably around the early morning time. The visitor's book shows that there were a number of British people there on the same day."
"Is your name on this visitors list or do you know anyone who has signed their name in the book?
"Our hope is that someone remembers seeing or even speaking to him."
"I would also ask that if anyone took photographs there to check whether Arthur is in the background as it may identify the clothing he was wearing."
Anyone with any information should contact their local police force on 03003300101 quoting the North Wales Police reference number R103354 .
73-year-old Arthur Jones began his holiday in Crete on June 17 and has failed to make contact with his family and friends since June 18.
Arthur, a former soldier and a keen walker, is 5'6 tall, medium build with short grey hair and a grey moustache.
Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Evans, Missing person Co-ordinator Mark Owen and Phil Benbow Chair of the North Wales Mountain Rescue Association are in Crete and working with the Greek authorities to maximise the opportunities to locate Mr Jones.
See full story in the Free Press


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Awards for the ski areas Warth-Schröcken and Ski Arlberg
Here you can see the newest awards for the ski area Warth-Schröcken and/or the ski area Ski Arlberg has received since the connection with Lech Zürs.
Award: Ski Arlberg is the best ski area worldwide!
Thanks to the Auenfeldjet: Thanks to the ski area connection of Warth-Schröcken with Lech Zürs, the ski area Ski Arlberg has been named the best ski area worldwide for the first time!
The independent online platform "skigebiete-test.de" has named the newly created El Dorado the victor out of 250 renowned ski areas from around the world.
Award: Ski Arlberg as the best ski region for "skiers"!
Instead of short, flat descents, experienced skiers often look for challenges in the mountains. Where can you find the steepest slopes and best deep snow descents? In the ski area Ski Arlberg, of course! Selected by "Snow-Online.de" from amongst the top 10 ski areas for those with skills, here you will find optimal conditions for speedy descents, challenging races during the legendary "Weißen Ring" as well as breath-taking freeride runs.


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|3 - 4 nights
This stylish and upgraded Palm Springs vacation rental has been completed updated! This vacation villa blends classic Palm Springs living with all of the modern amenities and creature comforts necessary for an effortless desert retreat!
Located in the desirable south Palm Springs neighborhood of Tahquitz River Estates, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home showcases attention to detail indoors and out. The landscaping is expertly manicured in both the front and back yards and enhances the curb appeal, while the designer accessories and touches throughout the home promote a casual sophistication.
The south-facing backyard and pool deck at this Palm Springs vacation home is a great place to soak in the sunshine. The sparkling pool entices you to take a refreshing plunge or simply float the day away in pure serenity. The attached spa overflows and trickles down a flagstone waterfall into the pool, creating a Zen-like ambiance. A water fountain feature adds to the pool's appeal.
The spa is also a great place to unwind in the evenings with a glass of wine under a brilliant canopy of twinkling stars. The high fences and hedges offer complete privacy for sunbathers, and the refreshing pool's saltwater system is easy on the eyes, hair, and skin. You also can enjoy the views and relax around the outdoor fire-pit.
Achieving the indoor/outdoor living that makes Palm Springs famous is a breeze with the large gas barbecue and outdoor dining space for eight. The dining space rests under the covered patio and is just outside of the kitchen, creating an ideal setting for dining al fresco.
Upon entry to this Palm Springs vacation home, the design is strikingly simple and elegant. The main living space receives plenty of natural light, and features all new furnishings and decor.
The space centers around the large 46 inch wall mounted flat screen TV with Blu-Ray player, perfect for late-night movies or hosting the big game. There's also an iPod dock, so you can dictate the soundtrack to your Palm Springs vacation.
The kitchen has been completely updated with new stainless steel appliances and has been finished nicely with striking Caesar-stone counter-tops and new cabinetry.
This Palm Springs vacation home is fully stocked with all of the equipment and utensils you need to prepare a gourmet meal for friends and family. The nearby dining space seats 8 comfortably, with both the kitchen and dining space offering great views of the patio and pool area.
The master suite is a brand new addition to the home, with a plush king-sized bed and attached bathroom. The bathroom is contemporary and sleek, with modern fixtures and a large glass shower. The spacious bedroom looks out to the pool area, and also features a large 37 inch TV with Blu-Ray player. DVDs will work as well. The thoughtful accents are comparable to a professionally designed luxury hotel suite.
The other two bedrooms are tastefully finished as well. The second master suite has a plush king-sized bed, 37 inch TV/Blu-Ray player and attached bathroom. The third bedroom features 2 twin beds and a 32 inch TV/Blu-Ray player and is conveniently located across the hall from the third full bathroom. A sleeper sofa in the living room accommodates two additional people.
This home is equipped with high-speed wireless Internet and offers free long distance phone calls within the continental United States and Canada. The home is also pet-friendly, which means you can bring the entire family on vacation! No need to board your pet while you're here!
This Palm Springs home is conveniently located close to Palm Springs' famous shopping, dining and entertainment district downtown. It's a moderate walk or very short car ride. There are numerous hiking trails nearby the Tahquitz Canyon trail, which passes native American hieroglyphs and dramatic waterfall is only 2 miles away. Attractions, such as the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and the Spa Resort and Casino, are quickly and easily reachable.
If you're interested in seeing more of southern California, this is a great central starting point, as San Diego, Disneyland, and Los Angeles are all reachable by car in about 2 hours. Book this home today for greatest availability and impeccable style!** Permit #1786 **
The house was beautiful and very private. The most impressive thing is every thing you could possibly need is already in the house. Great job .A+++ service....!! I made my reservations online. The process was very easy. And they leave you with detail instruction upon arrivals.
The location of the house is great, the backyard is secluded due to tall bushes, and the driveway and garage provide plenty of parking. The AC also gets freezing which is completely necessary in the summer months.
This house is a home. It has 2 large bedrooms that both have bathrooms, plus a hallway bathroom. The patio is spacious, and pool and hot tub very nice. The kitchen is equipped with cooking supplies. A washer and dryer is a must with kids. This was also a convenient location to downtown Palm Springs.
We enjoyed the number of bedrooms, pool and yard. BBQ - automatic starter broken. Maintainance was called and they arrived on time as promised.
We liked the outside area, and the privacy of the back garden
The house was very clean and up to date. Kitchen had a lot of essentials stocked for guests to use. The pool and jacuzzi was super nice and relaxing, not to mention the nice fountain function for the kids to play! The vacation rental team was very easy to work with and friendly. We would definitely recommend vacation Palm springs to friends and family!


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Women keep saying that they want a good sense of humor, unfortunately mine has several warrants and trips old people who go walk in the mall before the stores open.
So I've noticed a couple things recently. I'll never be happy with anyone that couldn't be described as "awesome," "exceptional," or "Megan Fox." Wait, how many things was that? Anyway, I am better at watching Netflix than you, even if you listed it under the things you are good at.
I am one or more of the following: intelligent, funny, good-looking, batman, always right(you'lll see it and it'll annoy you), a horrible swimmer, other stuff probably, and most of all modest. Perhaps even the MOST modest. I also refuse to prove any of these things. Ever.
(Disclaimer: I will not actually make a pie chart).
"This opera is as lousy as it is brilliant!" - Robot Devil
Probably other things. Also , I could do without all of the previous things, especially the first one.
Kung Fu movies.
Masculism. (Apparently I didn't make that word up, I thought I had for the few seconds that preceded my first Google search on it)
I wonder if it makes me narcissistic that my profile on a dating website was written for my own amusement rather than constructed in a way to actually attract people?
tl;dr A bunch of lies followed by nothing important.