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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 12:38 AM
The 'Bubs were entertaining. But I had to watch them to like them. If I turned my back to the TV they didn't sound that good.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 12:52 AM
The Tufts guys make me think of Andy Bernard from The Office.
Fun fact - remember when Andy kept telling Dwight that every song is better a cappella, and Dwight suggests "Rebel Yell", and Andy insists it's better a cappella? Well, guess who's done "Rebel Yell" a cappella - the 'Bubs!
But ITA, especially when they were shown shopping for ties and stuff...that wasn't really representative, but the silliness in the performance was pretty typical 'Bubs.
Overall, each group got stereotyped in its own way. From the "singing soccer moms!" to the "sassy Mormon girls!" to the "rockin' mountain men!" everyone got pigeonholed to a degree by the wardrobe people. Especially poor Voices of Lee, who looked like an Old Navy ad.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 12:54 AM
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 1:04 AM
Fun fact - remember when Andy kept telling Dwight that every song is better a cappella, and Dwight suggests "Rebel Yell", and Andy insists it's better a cappella? Well, guess who's done "Rebel Yell" a cappella - the 'Bubs!
Had to see that, and of course, everything ever done is on YT
If they bring that in before the end of the show that could be an interesting show crossover for NBC, in a scary sort of way.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 1:25 AM
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 1:35 AM
Nick was surprisingly not a great host. He didn't have any charisma or fire, and just kinda stood there.
I agree. I wanted him to depart from the script for a second every now and then to register what was happening on the show. If someone has just said something funny or outrageous, or if a group really pulled off a killer move or used an unusual song, acknowledge it, riff on it, and then get back to the script. Maybe these are the kinds of skills that come with practice and ease in front of the camera.
I agree with whoever said the first group is so clearly head and shoulders above the rest that it was a letdown. Some are going to compete with superior charisma and creativity (the bubs) but from purely musical skills and song interpretation standpoint I thought they (Nota?)were peerless tonight.
Voices of Lee just has an Up with People vibe that I'm afraid I can't get past. Especially if they're going to always choose inspirational songs like "Unwritten." Meanwhile the suburban housewives are singing "Rehab". My world is all atilt.
The Mormon girls can get off my screen right now. The lead singer is one of those types who doesn't really have a good singing voice so she compensates by belting out as many notes as possible. It was surprising actually to see how many lead singers tonight did not have the vocal strength to rise above their background singers. The judges were bang on about so many intros being lost because the background singers were drowning out the lead. How is that not obvious in practice? I thought maybe some groups had chosen the wrong person to be the lead.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 1:37 AM
And speaking of which, Cringeworthy would have done themselves a favor by not doing an Aretha Franklin song. If you want to pull off a song by one of the biggest power voices of all time, you better have some big vocal talent to back it up! Stick to Wilson Phillips and the like, ladies.
Also, the five minute pauses before announcing who will advance to the next round has got to go. I know these dramatic pauses are the norm on competition shows, but this was a bit excessive.
Edited by Nikki125, Dec 15, 2009 @ 1:45 AM.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 1:52 AM
There are also technical issues to consider (from Deke Sharon via rarb.org):
The Mormon girls can get off my screen right now. The lead singer is one of those types who doesn't really have a good singing voice so she compensates by belting out as many notes as possible. It was surprising actually to see how many lead singers tonight did not have the vocal strength to rise above their background singers. The judges were bang on about so many intros being lost because the background singers were drowning out the lead. How is that not obvious in practice? I thought maybe some groups had chosen the wrong person to be the lead.
[where are the stage monitors?]
4 wedges under the grilled first three feet of the stage, tipping up at an angle, plus a few wedges hanging down from above, and 4 side fills tucked away where you can't see them. I've soundchecked every group repeatedly and made sure every singer's level is where they like it for every song in every round.
We learned after the first show that the overwhelming rush of sound from the crowd (these audiences have been amazingly supportive but loud!) can overwhelm the monitors mid-song so we increased levels and # of monitors carefully without risking feedback (absolutely can't have feedback on national TV).
And add to the confusion the fact that the majority of singers have never really used monitors (or mics, for that matter!). Too little time to get them up to speed on in-ears, so wedges it is. Gotta get them used to balancing and tuning through the system, not just standing in a circle. And using proper mic technique (one of 'em moves off their mic and there are huge problems - they're essentially no longer exist. Goodbye third of the chord!)
Plus they're all moving around. Some with more choreo than others, but for all more than they're used to (but less than will create significant problems in their tuning). As much as they can handle (this is TV) but no more.
And they have to be emotionally compelling. It's not good enough to just sing in tune, blend, have a great lead vocal and dance well... you also have to connect with the audience and judges.
All while they're nervous.
I think this is the most challenging reality competition there is. Eat a bug, sleep under a tree, braise a lamb shank, make a dress out of plastic bags... just not as difficult.
Edited by cutecouple, Dec 15, 2009 @ 1:53 AM.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 3:47 AM
Really enjoyed Nota. Wasn't sure how well the salsa would tie in and I was initially reminded of ABDC's Afroborike (not a positive) because of said tie-in, but ultimately they won me over.
I already don't like that 'Bubs group. The singing was pretty good; not great, but good. Their performance was just okay for me - a little too busy and a bit cocky. Also, that opening bit did them no favors in my eyes because they just reminded me of the emo, aren't-I-cool-in-my-overplayed-dorkiness type of guy that is often shown in TV dramas, and I usually hate that character. (Plus, can they say "'Bubs" one thousand more times please? Oy.) Folks say their talented, though, so I'm going to be open-minded and hope to be as impressed as others seem to be.
I loved Ben Folds' "you needed more cussing" reply to Noteworthy, and I'm glad the group was able to laugh and take it in the spirit in which it was intended. That lead singer's hair definitely draws the eye, but she was not great. Overall, I liked some of the ladies' voices and want to root for them, but they are in dire need of some better bass/baritone action, nevermind that that's my favorite part of any music anyway.
I'm glad Voices of Lee stayed over FACE. FACE sounded sloppy to me. Very cool story, though, with the whole carrying your friend's baby - I don't think too many people could've done that. VoL sounded lovely on most of their harmonies, and some individual voices were excellent. VoL's director seemed a little... controlling. I feel like they're going to be whipped or forced to sing scales while running suicides or something if they don't win this show or if they have any off notes.
I liked Maxx Factor, but I'm worried about how they'll do with certain types of songs. I wasn't loving their preview song.
I do, however, like the concept of Sing Off giving us a sneak peak at tomorrow's performances. Kudos to Nota for getting me to like that dreadfully whiny effing song more in 10 seconds than I have in months of hearing it played all around me.
Edited by mosestoes, Dec 15, 2009 @ 3:51 AM.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 4:39 AM
I thought it was fun - the groups were entertaining and Ben Folds being generally awesome as a judge was a bonus. Some thoughts on the groups:
Nota: Very mature, very suave, I like them.
Face: surprised me. I was hoping they'd have a really rock-heavy, meaty sound, like they claimed. Instead, it came off as wimpy and boy-bandish.
Voices of Lee: I thought the soloist was weak. Pretty girls, but near the bottom.
BYU: I liked them, even if they weren't quite in sync.
Beelzebubs: They seem like the traditional geeky white-boy a capella groups I can't stand, but I was surprised how much they won me over. Most fun group.
Mom Factor: Seems like their style is pretty challenging, isn't it? Unglamorous though they may be, I'm glad they survived.
SoCals: My pick to win. They've got it all, the sound, the look, etc. UCLA grad here, it pains me to praise anything USC.
Solo: Also surprised me. As soon as they said "We have nothing to go home to and we're gonna win" I thought they would kick ass. Instead, they did....the opposite.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 9:32 AM
Coincidentally, this was on against the Straight No Chaser Christmas Special on PBS (a capella group from Indiana U) in my town. Now those guys can sing.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 10:26 AM
He's a very good rock pianist, and most of his songs are more up-tempo and less serious than Brick. Try to find "Song for the Dumped" on youtube or something. And yes, there's cussing.
Didn't know Ben Folds had such musical chops (all I know is 'Brick' and I hated that song because of the 5.2 million times I heard it)
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 10:27 AM
Nick Lachey is almost as bad a host as Nicole Scherzinger is a judge. Woof. That was the real competition on stage: who could do worst at talking with any sign of interest.
Edited by FunnyHat, Dec 15, 2009 @ 10:43 AM.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 11:03 AM
And that chick from the Pussycat Dolls is just completely unnecessary - but according to the summary above she'll be replaced with someone new tomorrow so, yay!
Promise? Thank god - she was useless. Ben Folds: Funny AND smart. Shawn was also a pretty good judge. Nick Lachey: bleh. Who knew he was so boring?
Sorry, FunnyHat and chesslover - I can't wait for Maxx Factor to go. They're good, but I loathe barbershop. Overexposure as a child, due to my dad's heavy involvement, has scarred me for life. The approximately 700,000 hours I spent at barbershop competitions still haunts me.
Wanted to like Face better, because they're my home team, and really really wanted them to rock "Livin' on a Prayer" - but they were strangely flat to me. Not flat musically, just - meh. I'm sure they're fun to see - they have two sold-out performances here next month.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 11:14 AM
I think the final groups are going to be the Bubs v. Nota. I can't believe that Nota was put together just for this show- they are really tight. It could be that they end up not having the depth that the other groups who have been around longer will have.
Noteworthy is pretty meh- they were better than I thought with Think.
Maxx Factor totally surprised me. I thought for sure that they would be the ones to go home initially, but then, their harmony was awesome and they seem to do a good job picking songs that they can pull off with barbershop w/o sounding old and fusty. I also got a little nervous when it was down to them and Solo, though. I told my husband that if Solo didn't get sent home, well, that was wrong. I was glad that they did. I actually think that if they did I Will Survive instead, they might have lasted another round. They've only been together for 3 months, though, so if they stick with this, they will get better.
Edited by feminaformosa, Dec 15, 2009 @ 11:15 AM.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 11:28 AM
Did this show kind of remind anyone of America's Best Dance Crew (ABDC)? It's ABSC!
Yes! And now I am hoping for a best of Britney Spears challenge. No, I'm not kidding.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 11:52 AM
Ben Folds - Wow, quite a surprise on selecting him as a judge. I've been a fan of his music ever since I saw Drew Carey on some talk show and he recommended Ben Folds Five as a hot group. He was very precise in his criticism and seems to know exactly what he's talking about when giving advise to the contestants - without sugarcoating it too much.
Shawn from Boyz II Men - Probably another good choice since he was in one of the premier a cappella related groups of the 90's. He was less technically aware than Ben, but still had good critiques.
PussyCat Girl - I'm not a fan of the PCDs, so I'm not even aware if this chick can SANG or not, but after ever comment she made to the groups about "making it their own" or "smelling the color of their harmonies" or whatever pseudo musical BS she was pushing, I was sitting on my couch saying - "Thank you, Paula. Another Demerol?"
I thought the best part of the program was the opening number with the Queen/Bowie production. I liked Nota, SoCals and the Bubs - not crazy about the Soccer Moms schtick - but if they pull off Rehab well that would be filled with awesome. The Mormon gals - eeech... screechy and loud does not = good. The rest were like Up With People wanna bes and just not feelin them.
Glad they got rid of the group SOLO. They were pitchy (dawg) and did not mesh as a group. One of the lead gals (who was having a verklempt moment at the sing out) had a dreadful voice. When they did their backstory, I was thinking ... "Hey, is this another movie trailer for Precious?" So nice to see tragic homelife doesn't automatically mean you get a free pass to fame and fortune.
I will tune in again - it was entertaining overall. Oh, and Nick Lachey is wearing ALOT of makeup. Maybe that's why he so stiff.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 12:17 PM
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 12:21 PM
Overall, I thought the groups were trying to do too much in the background of the songs, which often drowned out the lead.
Also, as a big fan of Glee, it is now clear to me how much tuning they do in processing for that show. Because every single one of these groups last night were off key/pitchy at some point. And I agree with what someone said above - don't use a song recently done by Glee. I did not like the SoCals version of the Queen song at all.
Edited by rivermet, Dec 15, 2009 @ 12:24 PM.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 12:27 PM
Glad they got rid of the group SOLO. They were pitchy (dawg) and did not mesh as a group. One of the lead gals (who was having a verklempt moment at the sing out) had a dreadful voice. When they did their backstory, I was thinking ... "Hey, is this another movie trailer for Precious?" So nice to see tragic homelife doesn't automatically mean you get a free pass to fame and fortune.
Thank you. Not to sound cold and heartless, but their opening package turned me off to them. It was ALL "poor, poor, nowhere to go, poor, poor, if we lose this reality contest we might as well die, did we mention we're poor." I get adversity, but this was a little too playing it for affect. And then they weren't good which made the backstory pretty moot.
Also couldn't stand SoCal. Do you know why people may compare you to Glee? Because you keep comparing yourselves to Glee. And then singing one of the more popular songs to come out of the show. Using the exact same arrangement. But doing a pretty poor imitation of it.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 12:32 PM
This being the post-Susan Boyle era of TV competition judging, no act was ridiculed in the making of this show. And I do have to say that Ben Folds is my new favorite TV judge, hands down. The once-and-future Ben Folds Five leader was smart, articulate, funny, and perhaps the only person currently on TV who can use keen as a word of praise and not seem like hes reading from an old Archie comic book.
The other two judges seemed cast as types. Former Boyz II Men member Shawn Stockman took the Randy Jackson role (Wow, wow!; Pitchy), while Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger was the Paula Abdul effusive-babbler (Your voices are limitless!).
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 12:37 PM
Did this show kind of remind anyone of America's Best Dance Crew (ABDC)? It's ABSC!
The executive producer of ABDC is also the producer of this show.
I really am looking forward to tonight ... the previews were great. Wish they had audience votes though similar to what they have for the Dance Crew show.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 12:44 PM
The things she said didn't even make sense half the time ("beetle-bubs"? Does she not know what Beelzebub means?).
Perhaps I'm giving her too much credit, but I think she was intentionally making a pun. Beatle-bubs. They had just sung a Beatles song.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 1:25 PM
There are also technical issues to consider (from Deke Sharon via rarb.org):
Hmmmm. I thought the groups sounded fine - in light of all those technical challenges, I'd say the show pulled off quite a feat!
One interesting thing about these college groups: I've heard they can be really popular on some campuses. A friend of mine who's a UNC alum says the Clef Hangers had more female fans than anyone on campus except the basketball team, and that their on-campus shows sell out in minutes with people waiting in long lines. I wonder if that's true anywhere else? Probably not BYU, but elsewhere?
Also, if many Idol finalists are struggling even to reach the point where they can rely on a music career without needing a day job (much less become stars), aren't the odds even longer for a group coming off this show? Ugh, makes me feel bad for Solo.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 1:53 PM
I'm delighted that Beelzebub and the Mormons are on the same show. I forecast a showdown between them. Just because it's the sort of thing a cheesy show would do.
I have a strong dislike for pop songs arranged for choirs, so I'm not crazy about this overall. Queen songs work pretty well, and Magical Mystery Tour worked, some other Beatles songs, Abba, ok. But I could do without the Unwritten and other stuff.
I loved how Nota changed musical styles during one song.
I am actually looking forward to tonight's episode. Someone save me!
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 2:37 PM
Also, Nick? You don't have to define "a cappella" every single time you're on camera. We get it, no instruments. We won't forget during the commercial, promise.
Oh, and by the way, Lachey: You did not invent the expression "swan song" ......as in "We call this their 'swan song.'" Just saying.
Ben Folds? I forgive you for that awful "Brick" song. You had me at hello with the HRG glasses.
So far, my favorites are Nota and the Bubs (thanks to whomever posted the hilarious Youtube clip of "Sexy Buttons." So about to go on my Facebook page in a minute.) I also really liked SoCal. Their lead male, Dan, has fantastic stage presence. Of all the leads, he was the only one I think has obvious star quality.
Edited by guinevere34, Dec 15, 2009 @ 2:38 PM.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 2:48 PM
One interesting thing about these college groups: I've heard they can be really popular on some campuses. A friend of mine who's a UNC alum says the Clef Hangers had more female fans than anyone on campus except the basketball team, and that their on-campus shows sell out in minutes with people waiting in long lines. I wonder if that's true anywhere else? Probably not BYU, but elsewhere?
As an acapella group alum, who did the competition circuit, I can say this is definitly true on many campuses. But that's because in most good peformances, the group almost always involves the crowd ( bringing them up on stage, serenading (sorry, sp?) a female, eliciting audience involvement for parts of the song, etc). I felt bad for a lot of the groups last nite because many of them had no stage presence. Some, like the unfortunately named FACE, had, uh scary looking faces and looked quite mean when they sung. Then other groups, like the Bubs, were too over the top for me in their stage presence and forgot that they weren't singing in a student lounge. These groups should have looked at tapes of Rocapella or Take 6 to see how it's done.
I agree with a previous poster who noticed that a lot of the groups seemed to pick the wrong people to sing the leads. (Except for SOcal, their lead had a Clay Aiken thing goin on. He was good) Just wow @ noteworthy. That poor lead singer is not gonna have a throat if she keeps that up.
I was pleasantly suprised by Maxx Factor. I kinda cringed at the "barbershop" genre, (was expecting hello my baby, hello my honey. Hello my ragtime pal... lol) but it was pretty good. They probably should have that song in a higher key, even just a half step woulda brought out that solo more. But that was pretty full sounding for four people. I think thats what made it good.
Socal wins for the best look. Nick Lachey loses for the worst look. Either he got dressed while drunk, or his stylist was drunk and high. I have never seen such an ill fitting suit on someone over the age of 12.
This show was cute. Nicole shuold stay away from the Valium and take out the "Paula Abdul judging for dummies" cd out of her car.
Yikes. Solo was awful. Too bad. I wonder how they scoured for talent for this show, because I'm sure they must be some other acapella groups from other than the super peppy collegiate circle out there.
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Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 2:52 PM
(thanks to whomever posted the hilarious Youtube clip of "Sexy Buttons." So about to go on my Facebook page in a minute.)
You're so, so welcome guinevere34. noandthen posted it too.
I almost feel a duty to share that with as many people as possible...it's so ridiculous and brightens your day! The lead on the "Sexyback" part of the song is still with the Bubs and is on the show (goofy, curly hair), while the lead on the "Buttons" portion graduated in 2008. I can't help but think that if the Bubs had gone "SoCals" style and assembled an all-star alumni team with that guy and a few others from recent years, the competition would be in the bag.
EDITED to add that someone who was at the second episode taping has posted all the groups' song choices for tonight's ep over at www.rarb.org. I've spoiler-barred the ones that weren't previewed at the end of last night's episode:
Here's tonight's Big Hit and Guilty Pleasure selections:
Voices of Lee No One by Alicia Keys and Freedom 90 by George Michael
Nota Down by Jay Sean and Stayin Alive by The Bee Gees
Beelzebubs Right Round by Flo Rida and Come Sail Away by Styx
Maxx Factor Love Story by Taylor Swift and Rehab by Amy Winehouse
The SoCals Already Gone by Kelly Clarkson and Nothings Gonna Stop Us Now by Jefferson Starship
Noteworthy Viva La Vida by Coldplay and Hold On by Wilson Phillips
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ITAL 410 Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Italy (3)
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ITAL 412 Studies in Contemporary Italian Literature and Culture (3)
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MUSC 440W Topics in Ethnomusicology (3)
PHIL 321 Social Ethics (3)
PHIL 338 Environmental Ethics (3)
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PHIL 472 Studies in Modern European Philosophy (3)
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PHIL 476 Studies in Asian Philosophy (3)
SOCI 351 China in the 21st Century (3)
SOCI 362 Social Change: Global Perspectives (3)
SOCI 455 Cities in a Global Context (3)
THRS 312 The Hindu Traditions (3)
THRS 313 Jewish Faith and Practice (3)
THRS 314 Buddhist Thought and Culture (3)
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THRS 368 Latino/a Theologies (3)
THRS 369 Liberation Theology (3)
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When your name is called, walk across the stage and shake hands with the Chancellor who will say 'I admit you'. Some people may choose not to shake hands for religious reasons, and this will have been noted if this applies to you, then you should keep your hands behind your back when approaching the Chancellor. Men should bow or nod and women bow, nod or curtsey. Leave the stage, collect your degree certificate and return to your seat.
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An Unwelcome Guest, Drawing by William Donahey, 1916. WHi 47714
Although largely forgotten today, the "Teenie Weenies" cartoons enchanted readers of all ages for more than 50 years. Created by William Donahey, the diminutive Teenie Weenies, a self-sufficient group of hardworking and courteous two-inch-tall people, appeared in newspapers, books, and on a variety of licensed products between 1914 and 1970. This gallery highlights 13 of the several hundred original drawings and paintings Donahey created to illustrate his cartoon strips and books. All of the originals are available to view in the Archives Research Room.
Cartoonist William Donahey was born in Westchester, Ohio, on October 19, 1883. An introverted child, he spent much of his time alone creating an imaginative world of small, strange creatures that he later credited as the birthplace of the Teenie Weenies. Donahey's parents, noticing his creative streak, enrolled him in the Cleveland School of Art, hoping that he would follow his older brother into the newspaper illustration business. After graduating in 1903, Donahey worked briefly in advertising before joining the staff of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, where his brother was the political cartoonist and where he met his wife, columnist and children's writer Mary Dickerson.
Donahey began specializing in children's cartoons while working for the Plain Dealer. His wife introduced him to some of the traditional children's stories he had missed as a child, such as "Arabian Nights," "Alice in Wonderland," and "Mother Goose" rhymes. Donahey started illustrating "Mother Goose" rhymes, preferring their gentle verses to what he considered the violence of contemporary children's stories. He also composed his own poems and stories. When the editor of the Chicago Tribune saw Donahey's original creations, he offered him a regular position as a cartoonist.
It was at the Chicago Tribune that Donahey created the Teenie Weenies. The Teenie Weenies stories consisted of one large illustration and accompanying text about the lives of some forty characters that lived beneath a rosebush in structures made out of hats, an old boot, jugs, and a rusty tomato can. The first feature appeared in black and white on June 14, 1912. Color was quickly added and in 1923, it moved to the regular Sunday comics section.
The Teenie Weenies proved so popular that it was soon syndicated in newspapers around the world. The characters also appeared in books, school primers, and advertising, as well as on handkerchiefs, tin boxes, decals, dolls, and clothing. Donahey also had a number of licensing agreements for his work with companies like Monarch Foods and Reid-Murdoch. Donahey poured most of his energy into his newspaper cartoons, though, retiring from the paper only a few months before his death in 1970.
This online gallery represents only a fraction of the extensive collection of original Donahey drawings and other material held by the Society.
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The Teenie Weenies Book: The Life and Art of William Donahey by Joseph M. Cahn, published by the Green Tiger Press, La Jolla CA, 1986. Available in the Wisconsin Historical Society's Visual Materials Archive; Call No: NC1429 D66 C33 1986 (non-circulating).


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Injured On Duty
The fact is most of us accept injuries as part of the job. High stress events - chasing suspects on foot, wrestling and subduing non-compliant subjects - it's all part of police work.
Many of us have experience with injured on duty (IOD). Thankfully, most of the IOD occurrences are minor. We fill out reports only to cover our butts, or our supervisor orders us to complete the form just in case anything more serious results from the injury somewhere down the road. The fact is most of us accept injuries as part of the job. High stress events - chasing suspects on foot, wrestling and subduing non-compliant subjects - it's all part of police work.
Recently, the Force Science® Institute Limited (FSI) issued a report (#207) about law enforcement officers who suffer injuries on the job. I was intrigued and surprised by some of the findings in the report; I think you will be, too. At the recent IACP Conference in Chicago, Lt. Adrienne Quigley, Arlington County, VA PD, and Dr. Alexander Eastman, deputy medical director, Dallas, TX PD presented their findings on this ground-breaking study funded by the DOJ. The two researchers also sat down with FSI to share their findings. Some of their results appear below:
- Training exercises were second only to making an arrest as the activity most often engaged in at the time of injury, with in-service training proving especially risky
- Some 18% of officer injuries posed a risk of "significant external hemorrhage," putting cops in the 99th percentile of all occupations for this danger
- Of officers injured in vehicle crashes during emergency responses, more than three-fourths had five years or less on the job
- Across all activity categories, motorcycle crashes, while among the least common occurrences, produced the highest average of lost work days per incident (28.4)
This admittedly first step in monitoring LE injuries needs more work and a refined reporting system. Nevertheless, this initial look at how we become injured is remarkable. Here is a snapshot of what Quigley and Alexander found.
The pair looked at 9,746 officers; 1,285 injuries were reported by that group (about 13 per 100 officers). The most serious was a motorcycle crash, resulting in death. A third of the injuries required transportation to a hospital; 17 of those transported wound up being admitted. Those in patrol were most likely to be injured. (No surprise there).
Almost half the injuries were sprains, strains and soft-tissue tears. The remainders were contusions, lacerations and exposure to blood borne pathogens. The lowest percentage of injuries, 3% or less, were spread out among broken bones, chronic injuries to heart, lungs, or back, dislocations, knife punctures or gunshot wounds.
So, how do we most often injure ourselves? Making arrests amounted to 24% of the total, while training constituted 13%, vehicle accidents 11%, foot chases 6%, slips and falls 6%.
Inasmuch as I am a trainer, the fact that so many injuries occur during this activity caught my attention. The study sheds light on the importance of being fit. The research indicated there are certain "areas of vulnerability." Eastman and Quigley advised that of the number of officers injured during training, only 17% exercised sufficiently on a daily basis, despite the fact that more than half of them reported they participate in a fitness program on a regular basis.
In-service training accounted for the majority of training injuries (65%). The officers most often injured were veterans involved in DT and PT activities. The majority of the injuries were confined to strains and sprains (70%). A high percentage of officers hurt during training activities did not participate in a fitness program and eschewed warming up and/or stretching prior to the ins-service training.
The next information that interested me concerned foot pursuits. I sensed there was a correlation between time on the job and injuries. Officers with 5 years or less on the job had 65% of the injuries reported. As their time and experience grew, their injury rate decreased. (That's called experience and patience). Most of the injuries were the result of responding to in-progress calls, e.g., burglaries, larcenies and auto thefts, as well as suspicious and/or wanted subjects. Most of these injuries were strains and sprains, with just over a third of the IOD officers needing transport to hospitals, surgeries and the need for time off from work.
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Red light cameras don't violate our constitutional rights, a Broward County judge ruled Wednesday.
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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
Novell executives announced the product here at the company's BrainShare user conference. Novell worked closely with AOL to develop the software and service, and as a result Novell Instantme users can access AIM users and AOL's Buddy List Network.
A basic version of Instantme is now available for free download; Novell executives say the company plans to release a secure version of the program, integrating encryption and digital certificates, by mid-year.
The current program runs on Windows 95, 98, NT, and 2000 platforms and works with Novell products such as Novell Directory Services' EDirectory and the online business contact directory Digitalme.
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A quick download and setup of the program shows its tight integration with AOL's Instant Messenger software and Network Buddy List. If you know how to use AIM, you'll have no problems with Instantme.
The interface and functionality are very similar, although the Instantme interface looks a bit more polished. We switched over from AIM in a matter of minutes and were shooting messages to my work buddies with no problems.
We don't use any Novell products, so at first we couldn't come up with a good reason to switch over, at least until the company releases its secure version of Instantme later this year. Perhaps a Novell-branded instant messaging product looks more businesslike than an AOL one, but who really cares, right?
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Accessing an instant message service through a Web site feels a bit strange, but it works pretty well. For frequent travelers who need easy access to instant messaging capabilities, this could be a huge deal.
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My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.
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Re "Money on the unofficial agenda for groups, donors," Aug. 30
Anatole France said, "The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges." Current law, in its brilliant impartiality, permits both casino magnate Sheldon Adelson and me to give millions of dollars to elect the candidate of our choice. I would gladly give up that "freedom" for a system that provided both meaningful campaigns and a truly democratic funding process.


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I am glad that there is US press attention to the case of Haleh Esfandiari who is being held in Iran. But when American academic, Ghazi Falah, was held last summer in Israel, there was barely a word in the US press. Do I have to wonder about the difference of coverage?
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It's that time of the year again in Paris when fashion hits the runways and fashion is more in the forefront than usual.Runway beauty can be very different than woman on the street beauty, particularly during Paris Fashion Week – Spring 2011. However, in all of it attention-getting extremes, there are nuances for you think about for your own look.>> MORE: Fashion Shows and Runway ReviewsPublished on October 07, 2010
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The 5 minute makeover for the pretty lady on the go!Every woman can benefit from knowing how do the 5-minute face– even ones who claim to not have the time when it comes to their makeup. Follow Brigitte Bigeard's makeup tips to look even more amazing in no time. No excuses! –S.H.Whether you're a busy mom, business woman, interviewing for a job or just pinched for time, here is a fast and easy stress-free way to do your makeup.The 5-Minute Face:Once you've washed and moisturized your face, follow with a good makeup primer for long lasting foundation and smooth results.Published on July 05, 2010
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Makeup and Acne Advice For Clear Skin
Put a kibosh on pimples with easy to follow beauty tips. During a recent workshop the topic that kept coming up was acne. I have been there myself. There's nothing worse than that feeling of being self-conscious. Waking up on an important day to acne or a pimple can be so stressful. Makeup can help cover up the problem but in other cases it can accentuate it as well. Everyone is different so the solution isn't easy to find right away.Published on June 01, 2010
Eyebrow Grooming Tips to Look Instantly Polished, Prettier and Even Younger
How to keep your brows looking goodThe brow area helps open the eyes and gives your face the appearance of being well cared for.You need to first find the right shape which in my opinion should be done by an expert. Once you've gotten the right look, you can easily keep the shape. Eyebrow waxing can be done in a salon in a matter of minutes!Keeping your eyebrows looking good is not difficult but needs regular maintenance. You can tweeze them all by yourself with a good tweezer and magnified mirror.Published on May 11, 2010
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Wearing no makeup is so easy, but about about a few natural makeup tips to look gorgeous and (almost) bare?!Published on April 28, 2010
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Makeup and Beauty Tips to Look Fabulous At Age 50
Makeup and Beauty Tips to Look Fabulous At Age 50. Turning 50 can be amazing if you know what it takes to keep your gorgeous on. Don't freak out and throw in the towel once you turn 50! Understand the beauty secrets to keep you looking vital, timeless, and beautiful as we mature.Every day is a preparation for the days that follow. Take care of who you are today for what you will look like tomorrow.Always grow and tweak, and roll with life's punches to keep yourself looking vital, fresh, and modern. Never get set in your ways (that's the first way to look old and dated) and understand the little fixes and modifications to look beautiful at any age.And what's not to love about mature beauty?You have the brains and experience in a package that still looks pretty darn hot. Brigitte Bigeard shares some beauty tips to Look Fabulous at 50 because you still got it going one, and then some.Published on April 13, 2010
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Expired Cosmetics Mean It's Time To Spring Clean Your Makup BagPublished on March 31, 2010
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Spring Makeup Colors Are Bright and Bold
Spring Makeup Tips: I'm in a great makeup mood! Have you been one of the many hoping the temps will warm up and that spring is here?It has been a rough winter for everyone around the world. Be it pollution, cold or hot climate change, or just simple fatigue, it's time to pamper ourselves.Colors are very important for creating the right makeup mood.There are different moods we want to create depending on the occasion.Modern, grown-up pink for a joyful lookThink pretty in pink for that happy and healthy look. You can choose to have your eyes, cheeks and lips be in the same tones or mix it up a bit. Pinks vary so to be safe going plum or dusty rose is the easiest. You can wear petal pink, silver, or plum gloss to dress up the look.Published on March 15, 2010
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Alexander McQueen used makeup to make a statement beyond fashion
Alexander McQueen used makeup & his imagination to create fantasy, rebellion, and edge that was beyond fashion On February 12, the fashion world lost one of their greatest creators. McQueen was a creator and used his imagination to create fantasy, rebellion, and edge to fashion. His unconventional shock tactics earned him the "British Designer of…Published on February 17, 2010
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Here are a few makeup tips on how to slim your face…Concentrate on your eyes with a nice shadow-liner-mascara combination that draws attention to your personality.mediumWhen you get ready for blush, there are certain things you need to know to get that slimming effect you're looking for. Choose your blush according to your skin tone– rosy and warm or peachy tones.Published on January 04, 2010
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Newbie here: I managed to get the latest version of Software Menu on the Apple TV, seemed to be running OK. I used it to install NitoTV and a couple other plugins. Wasn't seeing any NitoTV functions in the menu (was I supposed to?) so I chose 'Restart Finder' from the Software Menu. The ATV restarted and after the initial Apple logo and the intro video the screen is totally blank. I can hear the interface sounds when I click the remote, and I can play music or videos via the iPhone Remote app (album art does display while music is playing) but otherwise there are no menus, nothing.
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text: Curt Arens Sequester: What If Government Had to Operate Like Farms? Husker Home Place What if our government had to live by a budget and cash flow, and apply to the American people each year for finances? Published on: March 5, 2013 The great Civil War historian, Shelby Foote, once said that Americans pride themselves in being independent, self-reliant and unyielding. Yet, in Foote's opinion, the country's greatest genius has always been in our ability to compromise. His point was that when compromise failed, bad things happened. Partisanship is useful in government, but only when the partisans eventually come together and hammer out something that is best for our country. What is happening in Washington, D.C. these days displays little common horse sense and lot of ideological positioning. And there is plenty of blame to go around. Perhaps allowing the so-called sequester to take place is the right thing for our future. Political doomsday predictions aside, at least some future spending will be cut, as long as administrators wield cutting knives to trim the fat, not to inflict political pain. After all, we can't forget that the money we spend today will not be paid back by us, but by our children and grandchildren.FOR OUR FUTURE: Sacrificing today is OK if it means a more secure future for these guys. What if the U.S. government had to operate finances like farmers do? Government officials would have begun working on a budget analysis long ago. They would be required to keep track of their expenses meticulously, and be able to defend them to the banker. If they didn't come up with a balance sheet, cash flow and budget for the next year, there would be no financing. Before the end of the year, they would have to apply for enough financing from the bank to cover expected expenses throughout the entire year, and they would have to live within their means. They would have to go in to the banker, work over their budget carefully, defend capital expenditures, proposed raises in operating expenses and every cent of potential income on the cash flow statement. If the numbers weren't right, they would have to go back and start over, tweaking expenses, finding more income to make it all balance out in the end. And, if for some reason things didn't work out as planned, their options for further borrowing might be limited. They might also be required to do more "pencil-pushing" the following year when they went in for year-end analysis. On the farm, if things don't cash flow and if you don't pay your bills, you don't operate for very long. As always, the folks operating our government could learn something from how farmers operate. It would be good if they had to learn what it means to "tighten the belt" in lean years and account for every penny. After all, we Americans are the bankers, and we probably should be demanding a little more justification and a little less partisanship from lawmakers and government officials when it comes time to plan our country's financial future. Our country's future is not for us. It's for our children. And farmers, as much as any business owners, care deeply about legacy and building a future for our children, even when it means sacrifices by our own generation. Be sure to watch Nebraska Farmer online and read our March print issue of Nebraska Farmer for news, information and tips on meeting the challenges of drought. Your best online resource for drought information is the Farm Progress drought site at Dateline Drought. And watch this blog the last Friday of every month for my new "special report" featuring the families growing our food.


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Health care company HCA is relocating the corporate headquarters of two of its business units to the long-vacant West End Summit property in Midtown.
Governor Bill Haslam and Nashville Mayor Karl Dean joined HCA Chairman and CEO Richard Bracken for the announcement at the Historic Metro Courthouse Thursday.
The two companies are expected to employ nearly 2,000 workers within five years. That figure will about double their current work force, with average salaries of $85,000-$90,000.
Governor Haslam said at the announcement the investment will solidify Nashville's reputation as a health care leader and a great place to do business.
The proposed development would consist of two towers of approximately 20 stories each. One would house Parallon Business Solutions and the other for Sarah Cannon Research Institute.
The two new structures, with a total of 900,000 square feet, will be located on the property near the split between Broadway and West End.
The development represents a $200 million investment in Nashville by the developer, Alex S. Palmer and Co. A 15-year lease will begin in in March 2015.
Metro offered an economic development package for the development, which still requires the approval of the Metro Council.
The development will be one of the largest commercial office developments in city history. Officials said it is believed to be the largest number of new permanent jobs created by one economic development project in Davidson County since the relocation of Dell to Nashville in to 1990s.
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Mid-Columbia Medical Center has been accredited by the Joint Commission, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting quality healthcare services. This voluntary accreditation signifies that the hospital's efforts to provide highest-quality healthcare have received professional and national recognition through stringent evaluation and consultation from the Joint Commission.
For nearly 15 years, Mid-Columbia Medical Center has been affiliated with the Planetree Alliance, a group of innovative hospitals and healthcare institutions who are dedicated to implementing innovative programs to personalize, humanize and demystify the healthcare experience for patients and their families. Mid-Columbia was the first Alliance affiliate to adopt and embrace, hospital-wide, Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. Considered an exemplary model of Planetree, Mid-Columbia is one of the few affiliates to have incorporated all nine components of the Planetree vision into its facility.
Mid-Columbia Medical Center has been recognized for its outstanding commitment to performance excellence and has received the Oregon Quality Award, which is based on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The award is given to industry leaders who have achieved outstanding performance evaluations in leadership, strategic planning, customer and market focus, information and analysis, human resources, process management and organizational outcomes.
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Last week, we shared how to get the look using this seasonal color collection to achieve the Me Encanta "Chic" look. Today, we're going for full drama with what we call the Me Encanta "Sultry" look. This gal is ready for a night on the town dancing and partying with friends.