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Chris checks out the Blu-ray 3D release of Alfanso Cuarón's tense space thriller
Dr. Ryan Stone (Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalski (Clooney) in command. But on a seemingly routine mission, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalski completely alone—tethered to nothing but each other and spiralling out into the darkness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth… and any chance for rescue. As fear turns to panic, every gulp of air eats away at what little oxygen is left. But the only way home may be to go further out into the terrifying expanse of space.
Unfortunately we received our review copy of Gravity very late, so I haven't had as much time with it as I'd have liked. In order to cover the title as close to the release date as possible I've decided to skip directly to the technical appraisal.
Having seen the film theatrically earlier this year I can honestly say that no small-screen viewing is going to adequately capture the majesty of Gravity's visuals. With that said, Warner Brothers' Blu-ray release is still a pretty great experience when viewed on a reasonably large HDTV. The 3D version of the film is presented at its original 2.40:1 ratio, encoded at 1080/24p via MVC.
Putting the scale aside, it's a very similar experience to the theatrical screening I attended. Much of the screen is effectively black (aside from little white pinholes representing distant stars), which has the effect of emphasising what little colour there is. The sterile whites of the astronauts' suits and the space shuttle sit in stark contrast to the endless void, while the gorgeous tracking shots of Earth showcase the blues, greens and browns of the planet's surface. Elsewhere you'll see lots of warm oranges in everything from the glare of the Sun to the orange solar panels of the ISS and the flames as various installations meet their fiery demise. Although somewhat dependant on the capabilities of one's display, the blacks are wonderfully inky, without a hint of crush. There's also plenty of detail in the image, particularly for a 3D presentation, which aren't generally as sharp as good old fashioned 2D pictures. There's also very little crosstalk, although again this is usually dependant on the display on which you're viewing, so your mileage may vary. As for the 3D itself, well it's not of the 'things shoot out of the screen towards your face' variety, but rather it is used for subtle depth. It's very effective, sitting alongside films like Avatar and Life of Pi as one that truly makes use of the 3D format from a storytelling perspective, rather than as a means to inflate ticket prices. Finally, I saw no major issues with the encode; certainly nothing as egregious as has been suggested on some forums anyway.
Also included is a separate disc housing a 2D encode of the film at 2.40:1 (1080/24p AVC). This presentation has the same basic characteristics as the 3D version, but obviously lacks the depth. The quality of the encode is up to the same high standards though, so while the 3D experience is probably the preferred one you shouldn't feel too disappointed if you lack the necessary equipment. Simply put, Gravity looks fantastic in either format.
For some reason probably best known only to themselves, the decision makers at Warner have gone with a 'plain old' DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound track, rather than the 7.1 track you might expect. I wasn't bothered by this from a selfish point of view, because I'm only running 5.1 at home, but I can see why it might annoy the hell out of people with the necessary equipment. Even so, Gravity still has one hell of an impressive soundtrack.
The film's sound design is takes the 'less is more' approach to sound in a vacuum, but it doesn't go for total realism. There are effects, but the majority of these take the form of diegetic sound such as voices crackling over helmet radios, or the vibrations caused whenever the astronauts interact directly with their environments. As an example, during a sequence when Ryan is unscrewing a panel on the Hubble telescope you don't hear the crystal clear sound of the drill, but rather he muffled sound of the vibrations travelling through her suit. If something occurs away from the astronauts, say for example the rogue satellite debris impacting on the space shuttle, it happens in complete silence. Well, I say complete silence, but that's not entirely true. While there are no effects to speak of, during the scene in question (and others like it) the score is used for emotional impact. The end result is supremely effective, building slowly at the first hint of impending danger, kicking up a gear or two as the tension mounts, before finally exploding as all hell breaks loose.
The placement of effects in the soundstage is masterful, with each and every one of the channels used to create an unmatched sense of immersion. I was particularly impressed by the manner in which dialogue moves around relative to the characters' positions. It's the sort of thing that could sound gimmicky, but it never does. You could be forgiven for assuming that the outer space setting would preclude the inclusion of any noteworthy LFE, but this is not the case. Bass is an almost constant presence, underpinning a lot of the quieter moments with a gentle hum, but also providing solid oomph every time one of the characters is thrown against a solid structure. Scenes aboard the IIS, the Soyuz spacecraft and in Earth's atmosphere are the recipients of more aggressive, traditional sound design than the rest of the picture, but are no less impressive.
As you'd expect, fidelity and dynamic range are excellent. About the only negative comment I have pertains to the dialogue, which is occasionally a little low relative to the other elements of the mix. The opening sequence is the biggest offender, and while I understand that the filmmakers probably intended for the dialogue to be indistinct due to the positioning of the characters in this scene (they're a long way from the viewer's point of view), I don't remember having such difficulty with the dialogue when I saw it theatrically. Still, it's a relatively minor gripe against what is easily the most atmospheric sound mix I've heard in recent memory. As good as Gravity looks, it sounds even better.
The 2D disc houses the bonus material, which clocks in at around three hours or so. Here's a brief rundown of what you can expect to find on the disc:
- Gravity: Mission Control
- It Began with a Story
- Initial Challenges: Long Shots and Zero G
- Previsualizing Gravity
- The Hues of Space
- Physical Weightlessness
- Space Tech
- Sandra and George: A Pair in Space
- Final Animation
- Complete Silence
- Shot Breakdowns
- Behind The Visor
- Fire in the International Space Station
- Dr. Stone's Rebirth
- The Sound of Action in Space
- Splashdown
- Collision Point: The Race to Clean Up Space
- Aningaaq
- Film Festivals
- Ultraviolet Digital Copy
'Gravity: Mission Control' is a feature-length, behind-the-scenes documentary comprised of nine sub-sections, which examines virtually every facet of the production. It's not as cohesive or conversational as some documentaries, mainly because of its stop-start nature, but it is extremely informative. The are also five shot breakdowns, which take a look at the extensive CGI work used to generate the environments. The 'Collision Point' featurette (narrated by Ed Harris) examines the real-life problem of leaving tonnes of debris in orbit and the various plans to tackle the situation, while 'Aningaaq' is a short film shows the other side of the conversation between Ryan and an Inuit fisherman. Directed by Jonás Cuarón, it features an optional introduction from both him and his father, Alfonso. The 'Film Festivals' item is simply a list of the various festivals at which the film was screened. Finally, a code to redeem a copy of the film for your UV collection is also included.
Gravity is tense suspense/thriller and a technical tour de force to boot. The relatively simplistic setup makes for an accessible feature that can be taken purely at face value, but there is a surprising amount of depth in the form of repeating themes and visual metaphors. Personally I'm not entirely convinced that it will be revered as a genre classic in years to come, but there can be no denying its power to entertain or the sheer spectacle of it all.
Warner Brothers' Blu-ray presentation is worthy of a film that just walked away with most of the major technical awards at this year's Oscars, offering superb visuals in both 2D and 3D and a soundtrack that's going to take some beating even this early in the year. The bonus material strikes a decent balance between information and entertainment, although I'm a little disappointed that the touted 'silent space' version of the feature never materialised. Even so, Gravity should be on every cinephile's 'to watch' list, and if you missed its theatrical run this Blu-ray is a very worthy substitute.
Note: The images below are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page. Full-resolution captures are available by clicking individual images, but due to .jpg compression they are not necessarily representative of the quality of the transfer.
Review by Chris Gould
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Just watched the extras. Man, some of that technical stuff was mental. Very impressive and I guess they'll steal most of it for the next Superman flick.
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Yep. I did find the segmented doc a bit dry though. I'd have liked something a little less formal/polished.
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I loved how it didn't muck about though. that first mini doc was like "this is what the film is about, these are the themes, here are all the beats - next up - effects"
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Disc Details
Release Date: 3rd March 2014
Discs: 2
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 2.40:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 French, Dolby Digital 5.1 English, Dolby Digital 5.1 German, Dolby Digital 5.1 Italian, Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese
Subtitles: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese
Extras: Making of Documentary, Shot Breakdowns,
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Alfanso Cuarón
Cast: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris
Genre: Thriller
Length: 91 minutes
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At a glance, few actors intimidate less than Ellen Page. She's the size of an ottoman and sounds like a mouse that learned to speak.
As part of an eco-terrorist group in the riveting, morally challenging thriller "The East," though, Page and her colleagues transfer frustration toward unpunished, evil corporations into chilling acts of revenge. Unofficially led by Benji (Alexander Skarsgard), the resistance movement known as the East reasons that organizations who poison water and create dangerous antibiotics will only stop if faced with a sometimes-literal taste of their own medicine. As I'm sure you're thinking, "Wait, who will help defend big business?," Chicago native and co-writer Brit Marling ("Another Earth") stars as Sarah, a woman employed by a private security company to infiltrate and unravel operations like the East for the benefit of concerned, vulnerable companies.
Thankfully, Marling and co-writer/director Zal Batmanglij confront the hidden procedures and complicated mentalities behind secret societies far better than their previous collaboration ("Sound of My Voice"). Sarah becomes understandably swept up in the East's mission, seeing their work not just as the vigilante justice she's tasked with stopping but a possible instance of ends justifying the means.
The film broadly demonizes its corporate villains and doesn't exactly examine how they can get away with such unthinkable behavior in the first place. Yet this is a big step forward for a filmmaking team that's clearly fascinated by outsider culture and its intersection with the world from which it diverges.
"Poison our habitat; we'll poison yours," says Izzy (Page), taking "eye for an eye" to a greater extreme when acting on behalf of the many people the East aims to save. Labeled as terrorism, it's shocking, but as Sarah learns, that doesn't make it easy to dismiss.
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The North Reading Hornets (20-4, second seed), behind a Ryan Sanborn grand slam in the fourth, were able to hang on to defeat a feisty Hamilton-Wenham squad (16-8, eighth seed), 8-7 in the Division 3 North title game at Lowell�s LeLacheur Park, 8-7 June 7.
Two teams that are quite familiar with each other as Cape Ann League rivals � the Generals won the first meeting this year in April, 4-0, and then lost in extra inning (eight) in May, 4-3 � turned in a memorable postseason show that was in doubt until the final out. The Hornets won the decisive third game between the schools with another close encounter.
Trailing 8-3 in the sixth, the Generals scored four times to narrow the deficit to just one, culminating with Brett Harring�s clutch two-run single.
The Generals scored once in the top half of the first, but the Hornets came back with two in the home half in an inning that lasted close to 45 minutes that included five walks, which added to the intrigue.
Hamilton-Wenham was in the attack mode from the start, not wanting to hold anything back, when Ian Dickey led off the game with a double down the first base line on the very first pitch.
But as the inning wore on, Nicholas Tufts utilized his speed to account for the aforementioned run on the front end of a double steal that was executed perfectly on a back end by Austen Michel, who managed to get in a rundown long enough for the run to score.
The local nine then tied things up in the third on a single by co-captain Henry Eagar, who stole second and scored on a base hit by Dickey. The Hamilton-Wenham second baseman gave his teammates the lead again later in the frame, scoring on an infield error to third.
But once again, North Reading tied it up in the third, which paved the way for Sanborn�s titanic blast in the fourth that cleared LeLacheur�s leftfield fence, landing close to the mammoth electronic scoreboard.
Hamilton-Wenham fans knew this game was far from over after a season of thrilling wins. The Generals were confident that they had another comeback in them, and they got to work in the sixth by loading the bases. When the rally ended, they had narrowed the deficit to one after plating three runs.
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You can't beat a system you can't understand
The evolution of living languages, particularly the American version of the English language, never ceases to amaze me. The twists and turns that languages take are primarily influenced by circumstance, confluence of cultures, and invention.
Often, for reasons that I don't understand, we compress language into abbreviations, as well as into incomplete sentences and phrases to fulfill some unspoken need to communicate faster. In everyday speech, the language no longer appears to be savored, or artfully constructed to inspire thought or further response. Instead, it is used to convey information as quickly as possible as if communication were a distasteful task that should be completed in a hurry.
A simple example can be found in the way people are named. In some cultures, the use of a single name for identification purposes is a normal and accepted practice. Many of the members of tribal societies in the Middle East use one name, usually a given name, as do people in Asia. Asians, however, generally use a family name as their choice of identity. In Biblical times, to avoid confusion, a man might be known as David of Jerusalem, naming the town where he was born to further identify him or differentiate him from say, David of Gadot.
Although the use of one name works in remote areas where populations are small and tribe members or villagers all know one another, it is not practical for areas with large populations. Let's say only one name were used on a world scale. In the 1800s if you asked a man named Strauss to sell you his wares, you would get a pair of jeans or a waltz, depending on which one you asked. Can you imagine, in the 1970s, asking President Ford if he would sell you a car? No, using one name in modern times would never do. Consequently, most of the civilized world uses three and sometimes more names to identify each person as well as official supporting documentation.
One would think we would learn something from the confusion experienced by using one name and be diligent in our efforts to make language simple and pragmatic. Unfortunately, at least in America, that is not the case.
Over the years, Madison Avenue and the advertising industry reduced the language to a series of abbreviations that left indelible marks on both speech and writing patterns. It began with "advertisements" shrinking to "ads" and the onslaught escalated from there. Advertising campaigns reduced "doughnut" to "donut." "Coke" became a household word for all cola drinks, "Kleenex" became a synonym for "disposable tissue," and "televisions" became "TVs," just to name a few.
Now, we live in the age of the acronym. Unfortunately, acronyms are often used incorrectly. Many are nothing more than the initialization of the first letter of each word in the name of a product that when assembled, does not spell a real word. A true acronym is a word formed from the initial letters of other words.
"NOW" is an acronym that stands for National Organization for Women. "Now" always was a real word. Using the first letter of each word in the National Organization for Women, the true acronym, "NOW" was formed.
"Radar" is an acronym that stands for Radio Detection And Ranging. "Laser" is an acronym meaning Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Both "radar" and "laser" were coined to fulfill a technological need and are now accepted as common nouns in the modern English dictionary.
"NAACP" is an initialization of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. It is not an acronym.
"NASA" which stands for North American Space Administration is another initialization. It, too, is not an acronym.
The problem with acronyms and initializations is that anyone can use them. For instance, "NASA" is also used by the North American Saxophone Alliance. Call the wrong NASA when you want to report little green men landing in your back yard and you could be talking to an unsympathetic musician.
The perfectly legitimate "NOW" acronym is also a common term used in computer technology that means, "network of workstations."
This brings us to the world of the Internet and a completely new set of rules concerning the use of abbreviations, initializations, and acronyms. An Internet dictionary was created as a reference for Internet users to communicate in Internet shorthand so they didn't have to spell out time consuming real words. Abbreviations are used for everything. Like other acronyms and initializations, Internet shorthand often has multiple meanings, depending on who is using the term.
A common term is "BRB." Internet users in chat rooms and instant message programs use it whenever they leave the computer for a few moments. It means "Be Right Back." Unfortunately, in the real world of industry it stands for "Big Red Button." Around certain equipment, when someone yells "BRB," they mean to press the big red button to turn off a piece of equipment that could possibly be dangerous.
"Big Red Button" is also a term referring to a button on our President's desk. We all know why that button is there. Let's just say, the President was communicating on the Internet and someone typed in "BRB" . . . I'd like to think that nothing would happen. However, if it did, I suppose we wouldn't have to worry about living in a system we can't understand.


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State fire marshal urges residents to be vigilant on threat of carbon monoxide poisoning
In the wake of two deaths in Boston including a 14-year-old boy from carbon monoxide poisoning, State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan reminded Massachusetts residents to be vigilant about checking ventilation around their furnace vents and car tailpipes.
With snow mounds so deep, the conditions are ripe for ventilation to be blocked and for gases to accumulate in closed spaces, Coan warned.
The boy died after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning while taking a break from shoveling inside a car that had a blocked tailpipe this morning near the Roxbury-Dorchester line, according to the Boston Fire Department. A man in his 20s was also found dead at 57 Woolson St. in Mattapan with his car running and the tailpipe covered with snow, fire officials said. Meanwhile, two boys, 5 and 8, in East Boston were rushed to the hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning after sitting in a car with the tailpipe covered. Authorities said one of the boys is in serious condition.
"It's not like the old days in the old homes when chimneys provided the exhaust for the fireplace,'' he said. Some furnaces use exterior vents just a few feet off the ground, which in a storm of this magnitude may be completely blocked by snowdrifts.
He urged homeowners to check the vents, especially if they have lost power.
Often, he noted, when the heat resumes, there's not enough strength to push ventilation out.
The same principle, he said, applies to cars, whose tailpipes may be clogged with snow. "If you've got to warm up your car and dig it out, get the tailpipe out first,'' he said. And be sure to clear the exhaust pipe before running the car to charge a battery or a cellphone, he said.
Such dangers could complicate the recovery from a blizzard, even if the brunt of it has past, Coan said.
After the brunt of the blizzard and power outages, he said, frustrated homeowners should be careful as they try to restore normalcy.
"It's when people will be out of power for an extended period of time,'' Coan said. "The barbecue grills need to stay outside. The generators need to stay outside. It's really important to make sure these devices are ventilated.''


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A catholic monastery devoted to the teachings of St. Benedict
(1) Father Jeremy began his week as our Mass
Hebdomadarian on this Second Sunday of Easter. By the sheer
coincidence of scheduling, today is also Father Jeremy's feast
+++ Father Donald celebrated his 94th birthday today. He
sat at the abbot's table for the noonday meal, and we had
colloquium in his honor. Happy Birthday, Father Donald,
and ad multos annos!
(2) The monastery had a Chapter Meeting tonight
after Vespers, in which we conducted some routine business for the
+++ Father Jeremy continues what promises to be a busy
week for him: this evening he began a retreat for 15 deacons and
wives titled, "Diakonia/Service: The First Response to the
Real Presence in the Eucharist."
(3) Today, on this feast of the Apostles Philip
and James, we celebrate the feast day of Brother Philip. Brother
Philip lives in Evansville and devotes his time to prayer and works
of charity, for which we are most grateful. Happy Feast Day, Br.
(4) Our special dessert night was extra special
this evening, as we honored our six Benedictine confreres from
other monasteries who have been attending our seminary and living
in our house this past year: Brothers Romain Botta (who was
ordained to the diaconate April 30) and Philippe Tchalou (Monastery
of the Incarnation, Togo, West Africa), Brothers Guerric Letter and
Victor Schinstock (Conception Abbey, Missouri), Brother Anthony
Baker (Assumption Abbey, North Dakota), and Brother Mauritius
Honegger (Einsiedeln Abbey, Switzerland). Brother Mauritius will be
returning to Einsiedeln soon; we're expecting his confrere, Brother
Thomas, to move into his cell this August. The other five
"visiting" Benedictines will be returning to their monasteries for
the summer months; we look forward to their rejoining us for
prayer, study and work at summer's end.
(5) Father Donald, who celebrated his 94th
birthday the first of the month, was taken to the hospital in
Jasper this morning. He was experiencing some discomfort in his
chest, and so we took him over in a "non-emergency ambulance" as a
(6) Seventy-plus lay degree students have
started to arrive for their weekend courses. Fathers Brendan and
Tom Richstatter, and Drs. Ryan LaMothe and Clayton Jefford are the
professors this time around.
(7) About 28 monks enjoyed the third and final
"UnStable Lunch" of the semester. Father Prior Kurt and three
seminarians prepared 11 large pizzas to perfection.
+++ We'll be celebrating the golden and silver
anniversaries of priestly ordination of four of our confreres at
the end of the month, but today is the actual 50th anniversary day
for Fathers Timothy and Meinrad. Father Timothy is out in the
parish, but Father Meinrad is home and so sat at the abbot's table
for our noonday meal. As is our custom, we enjoyed
colloquium in his honor. Ad multos annos, Fathers
Timothy and Meinrad!
+++ Father Donald returned from the hospital this
afternoon. He seems in relatively good health-and joyful spirits
that he's home again.
+++ Greg and Mary Karn of Antioch, TN, were invested as
oblates in the Archabbey Church shortly after Vespers. May God
bless all our oblates and sustain them in their efforts to grow in
(8) Father Brendan is our Mass Heb for this
Third Week of Easter.
+++ Our Archabbey Church was rather full this morning, as
many of our weekend students joined our regular guests for the
+++ Father Columba was the homilist at this afternoon's
Marian procession and rosary at Monte Cassino. He spoke on "Mary,
the Greatest Human Success."
(9) Father Abbot Justin gave a conference to
the monastic community after Compline this evening. The topic was
"The Discipline of Easter."
+++ Father Gregory is into his fourth day at St. Mary's
Hospital, Evansville, with a case of facial cellulitis. "A major
annoyance," he says, "but not fatal." We pray for his rapid
(10) We invested Jeremy LaMastus of Evansville
as an oblate in the Archabbey Church after Noonday Prayer.
(11) Today is the patronal feast day of Brother
Hugh, as well as the actual 50th anniversary of Brother Dominic's
profession of vows. As is our custom, Brother Dominic joined the
abbot's table for supper, and we had colloquium in his
(12) Final exams for the semester take place in
our seminary today and tomorrow, with graduation following on
Saturday the 14th. As is often the case, it's difficult to tell who
is looking forward to Sunday more-students, or faculty and
(13) Father Noël concluded his week-long
retreat, "Modeling Jesus: The Priest as Servant Leader," which he
has been offering to nine priests at our Guest House and Retreat
Center beginning this past Monday.
+++ And as one retreat ended, another began. Over the
weekend, Father Eugene is offering "Reflections on the Book of
Signs in the Gospel of John" to about two dozen participants at our
Guest House and Retreat Center.
(14) A day of celebration on the hill, as our
Seminary and School of Theology awarded 10 deacons a Master of
Divinity degree, 10 seminarians a Master of Arts in Catholic
Philosophical Studies, 7 students a Master of Arts in Catholic
Thought and Life, and 12 students a Master of Theological Studies.
Congratulations to all our graduates!
+++ St. Bede Hall is under renovation, so the graduation
ceremony was held in the Archabbey Church. We were honored to have
Abbot Martin Werlen, OSB, the 58th abbot of Einsiedeln, our Mother
Abbey in Switzerland, deliver the graduation address to our
students and their guests and our faculty and staff. Having him
with us offered a unique reminder that graduations are a time both
to honor our traditions and look toward the future!
(15) Father Sean began his tenure as our Mass
Heb on this Fourth Sunday of Easter-"Good Shepherd" Sunday, as it
is often called.
+++ Having given the graduation address yesterday, Abbot
Martin of Einsiedeln is not through working for us! He presided at
one of the Masses at the "downtown" St. Meinrad Parish, to the
delight of the parishioners.
+++ Brother Zachary offered the reflection, "The Heart of
Mary," at the Monte Cassino pilgrimage and rosary this
(16) This evening following Compline, the
monastic community enjoyed a social in honor of Father Abbot
Martin. It has been a delight to have hosted Father Abbot Martin
and Brother Alexander, his confrere from Einsiedeln, these past few
days. Abbot Martin and Brother Alexander will be returning to
Einsiedeln tomorrow.
+++ Earlier this morning, Father Prior Bernard, of the
Monastery of the Incarnation, Togo, West Africa, began his long
return home. Father Prior Bernard joined us late last month for the
ordination of the diaconate of one of his monks, Brother Romain
Botta (April 30).
(17) On this last full day for Abbot Martin and
Brother Alexander of Einsiedeln, they've been touring some local
(18) Abbot Martin and Brother Alexander of
Einsiedeln began their journey back to Switzerland this morning. We
enjoyed having them here.
+++ After Noonday Prayer, we received the oblation of
Edward Penton of Otawa, Ontario, and Deacon Walton Jones and Mrs.
Elizabeth Jones of Louisville.
(19) Beginning today and continuing on through
Sunday the 22nd, your chronicler is relying upon notes made by
Father Archabbot Bonaventure.
+++ Work continues, on schedule, with the new generator
that is being installed alongside our power plant.
+++ Brother John concluded the midweek retreat,
"Spiritual Heroes: Finding God's Word Alive in Our Neighbors," to
about a dozen participants at our Guest House and Retreat
(20) Father John Buckel, an alumnus and priest of
the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, died today. Many of our alumni
will know him as an extremely popular and effective teacher of New
Testament, and the author of several outline-type books on the
Scriptures that were carried by The Scholar Shop. John was ordained
in 1980. After earning his doctoral degree in Scripture, he taught
at Saint Meinrad from the late 1980s until 2002, when he left the
priesthood. John continued with this decision for several years,
but a few years ago he resumed his ministry as a priest in good
standing. As many of my readers know, John had been battling
Parkinson's Disease for well over a decade. May his soul, and those
of all the faithful departed, know God's mercy and peace!
+++ Brother Mauritius left today to begin his journey back
to Einsiedeln. We certainly enjoyed having another monk from our
mother abbey pray and work alongside us this past year. We look
forward to welcoming Brother Thomas from Einsiedeln in a few
months' time. He, too, will be taking a year of pastoral studies in
our seminary.
(21) Father Adrian is halfway through his weekend
retreat, "Practical Christianity," that he is offering to 16
participants at our Guest House and Retreat Center.
+++ The first two of our Seminary Class of 2011 were
ordained to the priesthood today in their home dioceses: Father
Jeffrey Estacio (Lexington) and Father Ryan Harpole (Owensboro).
Congratulations, and may God bless their prayer and work as
(22) Father Vincent is our Mass Heb on this
Fifth Sunday of Easter, but his opportunities to preside at our
Eucharist will be limited. The monastic community begins its
retreat tomorrow, and so from Tuesday through Friday we will have
different monks presiding and preaching at our Conventual
+++ Brother Elijah, one of our junior monks, preached at
the Monte Cassino rosary and procession this afternoon. Brother's
topic was "Mary, Mother of Mercy."
(23) Our retreat began with a nine o'clock
conference in the Chapter Room by Father Patrick Caveglia, OSB, of
Conception Abbey, Missouri. Father will be speaking on a variety of
monastic themes and concepts: individual growth and communal
responsibility, conversation and conversion, prayer and work.
(24) As mentioned, we have various monks
"hebdoming" at our Eucharist this week. This morning, Father
Edward, home from his parish in Chicago, presided and preached at
our 7:30 Conventual Mass.
(25) Father Patrick presided and preached at
our Mass this morning. Halfway through our retreat, we enjoyed a
"cookout/eat-in," featuring steak and trimmings, for our evening
(26) Father Mark, home for our retreat from his
neighboring parish of St. Mary's in Huntingburg, had to do some
"extra projecting" in his presiding and preaching at our Eucharist
this morning, as we were without power-that, having been disrupted
around 10 o'clock last night in the midst of a severe thunderstorm.
Our power company reports that about 26,000 of its customers are
without power and, while they are tending to lines and generators
as quickly as they can, we can expect to be without electricity for
at least a few more hours. It is an inconvenience, of course, but
it does serve to remind us in a very small way of the horrors the
weather has inflicted upon our Midwest neighbors, most recently
those of Joplin, Missouri. We prayed Vigils and Lauds this morning
with the aid of pocket flashlights, and (on the part of some) keen
memories, and our praying-as-usual-but-in-an-unusual-way gently
reminded us of those who need our prayers. The power returned just
before one o'clock this afternoon, and so we move back into the
routine, trying-at least for a while longer this time-not to take
everything for granted.
(27) Our retreat concluded this morning, with a
morning conference followed by our Eucharist, at which our retreat
director, Father Patrick Caveglia, OSB, of Conception Abbey,
Missouri, presided and preached. As is our custom, we renewed our
vows after the gospel and homily.
+++ Father Benedict went to the Jasper hospital early this
morning for scheduled surgery: the amputation of his remaining leg.
He came through the surgery fine and, after a few days in the
hospital, should be returning to his room in our infirmary. Those
who know Father know he has a ferocious and humorous spirit, and
both are already in evidence as he begins his recovery from this
major surgery.
+++ Brother Luke, one of our junior monks, departed for
our mother abbey in Switzerland this morning, via Dulles
International Airport, Toronto and, finally, Zurich. Besides being
his first visit to Einsiedeln, this is also Brother Luke's first
"long" flight and his first time in Europe. He'll be sharing in the
prayer and work of Einsiedeln until early August. We wish him a
splendid summer of many good and blessed "firsts."
(28) Many monks, alumni and Saint Meinrad
seminarians found themselves at the same place, but some 200+ miles
north of Saint Meinrad this morning. Fathers Prior Kurt, Godfrey
and Denis were among a holy hill contingent witnessing the final
oaths of two of our Glenmary seminarians: Crispine Adagio and Aaron
Wessman. The ceremony, in the context of the Eucharist, took place
at Sacred Heart Church, not far from Glenmary's headquarters in
Fairfield, Ohio. An additional nine classmates and alumni traveled
the distance to celebrate with Crispine and Aaron. May God bless
them, and all who seek their vocation through the religious
(29) A fine day of celebration at Saint Meinrad
today, as our monastic community and many of our friends celebrated
the priesthood ordination anniversaries for four of our confreres.
Fathers Timothy Sweeney and Meinrad Brune celebrated 50 years of
ordination, and Fathers Subprior Guerric and Harry celebrated 25.
Congratulations, jubilarians, and ad multos
+++ Father Denis gave this May's homily at the final
rosary and procession at Monte Cassino: "Mary, Queen of Peace."
(30) Father Abbot Justin presided and preached
at our jubilee celebration yesterday, and so Father Bede began his
week's work as our Heb this morning.
+++ On this Memorial Day, we remember in prayer and with
gratitude those men and women who have served, and who serve now,
in our country's armed forces. For those on active duty, we pray
for their safety and for the peace of their family and friends. We
remember also those priests and religious who have served or do
serve as chaplains in our military. Our monastic community has a
history of allowing a number of our priests through the years to
serve our soldiers, sailors and airmen. God's blessings on them
all, as we continue to pray for peace.
+++ Father Benedict returned home to his infirmary cell
this afternoon, minus a "few pounds of flesh" as he would say, but
still full of enthusiasm and good spirits. We pray for a speedy
(31) Father Bede, our Mass Heb, presided and
preached this morning on this memorial of the Visitation of
+++ Anushka Fonseka, our newest candidate, has arrived and
is in the process of getting some "introductory details" worked
out: moving into his cell, getting measured for a monastic habit
and the like. Anushka is from Sri Lanka, has been in contact with
us for some time, has lived with us for short periods several
times, and has been delayed in beginning actual residence with us
due to passport and visa difficulties. Those have been resolved,
and so we now welcome him into a formal period of candidacy lasting
two months, with the hope that he will enter novitiate on August
We ask God's blessings on our readers, and pray for a safe,
peaceful and blessed summer for all of us! We conclude our monthly
report with a quote from the Rule of St. Benedict:
"A wise old monk should be stationed at the gate of the
monastery. He should know how to listen to people and also how to
speak to them; his age should prevent him from wandering about….
Filled with the gentleness of the fear of God, he must quickly
respond in the warmth of charity."
Chapter 66, "The Porters of the Monastery"
Translation by Fr. Terence Kardong, OSB, monk of Assumption
Each day the monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey write another page
in the long history of Benedictine monks throughout the world. Here
are recent events chronicled at Saint Meinrad.
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Saturday, August 12, 2017
Alzheimer's Disease
What Can We Expect?
My father was recently diagnosed with Dementia with Lewy Bodies. His neurologist prescribed sinemet when he suddenly stopped walking, and Serroquel for his difficulty sleeping. What should we expect fromt these meds? What complications should we be looking out for?
Sinemet is often used to help with improved ambulation and walking. You will know very quickly in a few days if this medication is helping. The dose can easily be adjusted up or down to effect. Possible side effects of Sinemet may include hallucinations, false beliefs, and wanting to move too much. Seroquel is often used for false beliefs, hallucinations, paranoia, and agitation related to those issues. It can have some sleep promoting effect but typically would not be used just for sleep as there are many other medications that can help with sleep with less side effects. The dose typically can be very small (25-75 mg) in patients with dementia with Lewy bodies. Possible side effects include Parkinsonism, falls, weight gain, increased sugar level, and increased triglycerides.
Douglas W Scharre, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology
Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University


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Jewels of the Yule aren't just pretty and profitable; they can serve as clever proclamations of your own collecting passions
Alphabet Samplers. More Christmas tree pins exist composed completely of letters spelling text messages than strictly alphabet-laden boughs, but old-fashioned arbors reminiscent of samplers are out there for the hunt if you look hard. Some are even worked in needlepoint. This one is large and delicate, age unknown, $100.
As December lumbers with lightning speed to the top spot on the calendar, jewelry, not sugarplums, dance in most heads. Whether you're a guy deciding on a diamond or a girl looking for bling to ring out the old year, jewels of all kinds are definitely the commodity of the moment.
Whether it's ever dawned on you to pick up a holiday tree brooch while out doing your consumer-spending duty, if you do, more choices grow in emporia than simply sparkling Christmas brooches. Whatever it is you love in the world, you likely can find a holiday tree that represents that hobby.
Here are just 14 of many hot collecting categories – and a Christmas tree pin that delivers the spirit the category's all about.
Top 5 Reasons You Don't Want to Collect Vintage Christmas Tree Pins
1. Once you own some, they're hard to let go, so caveat that or you could wind up with a new collection.
2. The niche isn't foolproof. Everything from the economy to a rash of repros and fakes in the 1990s and new millennium put the kibosh on a rush to hug all trees in the enormous forest, so you have to be creative. If you're buying just for the enjoyment of making a profit rather than your own aesthetic joy, don't get discouraged if one fails to attract attention. Group with others and sell in a lot, or change your selling venue.
3. Plenty is fun but scarcity's the score. Take the most famous (and at one time most desirable) Christmas tree pin: a mid-1960s Weiss confection of colorful stones and milky baguette candlesticks. It came in three sizes, evidently was bought by every child and husband in America for mothers, teachers and wives. As Internet offerings expanded, every Weiss tree kept for 40 or 50 years came flying out of dresser drawers, forcing values down. Still a great tree, but a beautiful commoner. The same goes for 1972's first Eisenberg tree, with rhinestones and molded-ball overlay. Karl Eisenberg says over the years more than a million sold, so while the Eisenberg name still sends chills up many spines, the tree itself is merely a collection staple and a historic footnote in jewelry.
4. If you're new to this branch of jewelry and just want to invest in vintage, be aware pretty much every seller fibs about the age of pine pins. Let's just call it wishful thinking. And since oldies are most wanted, dealers also flip dress clips upside down so sconce shapes become tree shapes but aren't really.
5. Don't plunk down hefty sums toward an arboreal acquisition before reading all you can about conifers. The niche is both merry and scary. You don't want to star in any version of "The Nightmare Before Christmas."
Kathy Flood is a journalist who succumbed to the charm of Christmas tree jewelry in 1993, when she was ambushed by works of art in Vogue magazine. All of her books for Krause Publications, such as Warman's Jewelry 4th edition, have featured some holiday loot for the lapel. Her big book on signed holiday jewelry comes out next year. (An unsigned-pins book is on the market now.) To join a club or to talk trees with Kathy, you can needle her via firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Visions of 20: Milestone in reach for hurlers
Whatever status wins have anymore in the realm of statistics, it's hard to dispute that piling up 20 of them in a season is a coveted milestone, one that has become more rare over the years.
As the 2014 season starts up again after the All-Star Game, there are 21 pitchers already halfway to 20, and we're only a little more than halfway through the season. Most are two or three starts past their projected midpoint, but being in double digits is putting them on the right track, at least.
Whatever status wins have anymore in the realm of statistics, it's hard to dispute that piling up 20 of them in a season is a coveted milestone, one that has become more rare over the years.
As the 2014 season starts up again after the All-Star Game, there are 21 pitchers already halfway to 20, and we're only a little more than halfway through the season. Most are two or three starts past their projected midpoint, but being in double digits is putting them on the right track, at least.
That number is up from last year, when 13 players had 10 or more wins at the break -- and then only one of them wound up going over the threshold: Detroit's Max Scherzer, with 21.
Will this year will bring a larger crop of 20-game winners? It could be a bumper crop or a bummer crop, only time will tell.
Here's a look at the 20-win mark through the years, starting with the season at hand:
On the road to 20?
This season's candidates are led by four already at a dozen wins, six more at 11, and 11 at the halfway point to 20.
12: Unfortunately, the first one of the foursome to reach the current Major League lead was Masahiro Tanaka, who since has been shelved in hopes of avoiding right elbow surgery. Any quest he might have had for 20 wins in his rookie season is surely gone, and really not a priority.
Also at 12 are Detroit's Rick Porcello, Cincinnati's Alfredo Simon and St. Louis ace Adam Wainwright, who allowed three first-inning runs in the All-Star Game -- or more than he had allowed in all but three of his first 19 starts.
11: The Dodgers duo of Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw lead the pack, with Kershaw's victories coming in just 14 starts. American League All-Star starter Felix Hernandez of the Mariners is there, too, joined by Scherzer, the A's Scott Kazmir and the Angels' Garrett Richards, rested up and perhaps a little fired up after an All-Star break.
10: Jered Weaver is the only one at this number looking for a second 20-win season, having notched 20 in 2010. Also at the halfway point: the Giants' Madison Bumgarner, the Reds' Johnny Cueto, the Rockies' Jorge De La Rosa, the A's Sonny Gray, the Twins' Phil Hughes, the Red Sox's John Lackey, the Cardinals' Lance Lynn, the Brewers' Wily Peralta, the Dodgers' Hyun-jin Ryu and the Blue Jays' Mark Buehrle.
Give me 20, and another, and …
The presence of Greinke and Kershaw as well as Ryu in double digits at the break gives the Dodgers a chance at multiple 20-game winners on the same team for the first time in more than a decade.
Of course, the gold standard was the 1971 Orioles, who had a record-tying four 20-game winners: Hall of Famer Jim Palmer, Mike Cuellar, Pat Dobson and Dave McNally.
In 1990, Bob Welch of the A's set the highest mark since divisional play began in 1969 with 27 wins, and sure enough, he had a teammate along with him in the 20s -- Dave Stewart, with 22.
Since that watershed year for victories, only six combinations of teammates have gotten to 20 wins:
SF: Bill Swift, John Burkett
ATL: Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine
HOU: Jose Lima, Mike Hampton
ARI: Randy Johnson, Curt Schilling
BOS: Derek Lowe, Pedro Martinez
ARI: Johnson, Schilling
Been there, done that
There are 15 current players who have reached the 20-win plateau before, led by Justin Verlander and his 24 wins in 2011, the year he had a double win as the AL's MVP Award and Cy Young Award winner.
The current players with 20 wins on their resume:
Verlander, 24 in 2011
Cliff Lee, 22 2008
Bartolo Colon, 21 in 2005
CC Sabathia, 21 in 2010
Ian Kennedy, 21 in 2011
Kershaw, 21 in 2011
Gio Gonzalez, 21 in 2012
Scherzer, 21 in 2013
Tim Hudson, 20 in 2000
Colon, 20 in 2002
Johan Santana, 20 in 2004
Josh Beckett, 20 in 2007
Wainwright, 20 in 2010
Weaver, 20 in 2012
David Price, 20 in 2012
R.A. Dickey, 20 in 2012
Colon is the only active player with multiple 20-win seasons. For reference in recent history, Roger Clemens had six, Tom Glavine had five and Roy Halladay, Johnson and Schilling all had three.
Big year for 20?
In all, there have been 815 players since 1901 to win 20 games, and 227 since divisional play began in '69. Since Welch set this era's high mark with 27 in '90, there have been 73 to hit the 20-win mark. Since 2000, 45 have done it.
Getting a crop of 20-game winners has been harder the past couple of decades. In fact, the past 10 years have seen the only two seasons not affected by labor strife to be pitched a 20-win shutout: 2006 and '09.
A look at the biggest years for 20 wins in recent history:
Top 10 since 1969
1969: 15
1971: 14
1973: 13
1970: 11
1974: 11
1972: 10
1977: 9
1976: 8
1978: 8
1975: 7
1980: 7
2001: 7
Top 10 since 1990
2001: 7
2002: 6
1992: 5
1993: 5
2003: 5
1991: 4
1997: 4
1998: 4
2000: 4
2005: 4
2008: 4
2012: 4
Last 10 years
2004: 3
2005: 4
2006: 0
2007: 1
2008: 4
2009: 0
2010: 3
2011: 3
2012: 4
2013: 1
What's the number this year? There are a lot of wins to go before we find out, but 20 is within reach once again.
John Schlegel is a national reporter for MLB.com. You can follow him on Twitter at @JohnSchlegelMLB


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Trace Adkins, "Love Will ." (Show Dog/Universal)
Trace Adkins works with five different producers on his 11th album, suggesting the country music veteran and reality TV star is searching for an infusion of fresh energy.
And "Love Will ." does find Adkins occasionally trying out new sounds. There's the soul-country vibe of "So What If I Do," which features a saxophone to play up the pop-crossover possibilities. And there's a duet with pop singer Colbie Caillat on "Watch The World End," a strange love song set during the apocalypse.
While the arrangements test new territory, the themes tend toward the middle-of-the-road romanticism he's stuck with for two decades. Eschewing any up-tempo rockers, the tall, muscular former oil rigger concentrates on romantic themes, some of which push at the steamier edges of conservative country music conventions — as on his cover of the Exile pop hit "Kiss You All Over."
For such a roughneck guy, he excels at tender ballads, as on "Come See Me" and the spiritually oriented title song, which features the Harlem Gospel Choir. But there's nothing here likely to lift him to the upper tier of country stars — which seems like a missed opportunity, considering the high media profile his role on TV's "Celebrity Apprentice" has given him.


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Student Bar Association
The Student Bar Association (SBA) is a student run association of University of New Hampshire School of Law. The purposes of the Association are to support and encourage academic excellence and professional growth among students, to secure and preserve the rights of individual students to acquire a quality legal education in a just and reasonable manner, to ensure efficient and effective use of student money and resources and to provide an organized forum for interaction and communication between students and the faculty, administration, alumni, and the community.
The SBA cooperates with local, state and national bar associations to further the interests of the legal profession and to advance the ideals and objectives of UNH Law students. All students enrolled by UNH Law as candidates for the degrees of Juris doctor, Masters of Law in Intellectual Property and any other degree programs authorized by UNH Law, are members of the Association. The complete Student Bar Association Charter and the Governors' Rules may be found on TWEN atwww.lawschool.westlaw.com/twen/.
Starting a new student organization
Students wishing to start a new student organization must submit a list of officers who are interested in leading the club or organization. The acting president/head of the organization or club must submit a request for official recognition to the SBA and Assistant Dean of Students. The request shall include a mission statement, list of members and faculty advisor and any other pertinent information that may be necessary. The SBA will meet and discuss the request and provide a decision.
Campus events
In order for a student organization to hold an event on campus, the following steps must be taken:
- If permission is granted for alcohol to be served at the event, bartenders must verify that all participants drinking alcohol are at least 21 years of age
- No hard alcohol (spirits) may be served at any student organization function without prior approval from the Assistant Dean of Students.
- If kegs of beer are allowed at a student-sponsored event, a trained bartender must serve all alcoholic beverages.
- All student-sponsored events must conclude no later than 10:00 pm.
- Student organization officers and members are responsible for setting up and cleaning up after their events. If necessary, a cleaning charge will be assessed after the event and charged to the organization.
- Those attending UNH Law functions must abide by all rules and regulations set forth in the Student Handbook.
Visitors on campus
Only recognized student organizations are permitted to invite guests to speak or hold events on-campus. If you are a student organization interested in extending an invitation to an individual or group of individuals to speak at UNH Law, or to conduct an activity on campus, you must seek permission from the Assistant Dean for Students. All student organizations must make an event reservation in the calendaring system and submit the event approval form to Dean Canning for review. The reservation will generate the approval form, so please make the reservation from a computer that has access to a printer.
Student Bar Association leadership
The SBA Board is responsible for governing the SBA and formulating all SBA policies and procedures. They also appropriate all SBA funds and supervise all SBA activities.
SBA leadership positions
The President is responsible for presiding, managing and directing the Board. Specifically, the President presides over meetings, manages the agenda for the meetings, executes and enforces the Charter and directs the Board generally.
The President of the SBA is also responsible for representing UNH outside the school.
Vice President
The Vice President is responsible for the committee oversight, organization interaction and stepping in when the President is unavailable.
Specifically, the Vice President oversees the Jive! And Barristers Ball committees and acts as a liaison between the SBA and all of the SBA recognized organizations.
The Vice President is also responsible for writing all of the requested Board Opinions.
The Secretary is responsible for the majority of the SBA's administrative duties.
Specifically, the Secretary keeps minutes at each meeting, tracks attendance of all SBA members, and keeps track of the internal voting process and school events taking place.
The Secretary is also responsible for managing the SBA TWEN website and documents.
The Treasurer acts as the keeper of the finances for the SBA and all of the SBA recognized organizations.
Specifically, the Treasurer prepares and submits a proposed SBA Budget, keeps record of all finances, and acts as the custodian of all funds for the payment of bills and delivery of funds to the various SBA recognized organizations.
Class Governors (1L, 2L, 3L)
The class Governors act as the voice for their fellow classmates on the Board.
Specifically, the Governors are responsible for acting as liaison between their respective class and the Board.
Governor's hold open forums once a semester and are responsible for bringing any and all grievances and complaints to the Board.
Governors are also responsible for the class gift and graduation speakers.
There are three liaison positions: Administration, and Faculty.
Each liaison acts as the voice of the membership but also the voice of the entity back to the membership.
Each liaison is responsible for reporting back all relevant and necessary information to the board, as well as providing information to their respective membership.
Contact us
UNH School of Law
Student Bar Association
2 White Street
Concord, NH 03301


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White Broderie Anglais Sorbetto
Added Mar 28, 2012
by schnui
Brisbane, Australia
I have perfected the Sorbetto to fit me at long last and this is my latest version which I love, mainly due to the fabric. I used a fine white linen to make the bias edging and bow.
Material Notes
Broderie Anglais cotton from The Fabric Store in Brisbane.
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Sep 10, 2012, 02.14 AMby thewallinna
Love love love your Sorbetto! This particular fabric makes is timeless and will never go out of fashion.
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Sep 10, 2012, 05.35 AMby schnui
Thank-you. Summer weather isn't far away now, so this top will be getting an airing shortly.
Jun 3, 2012, 03.43 PMby cweetgal
Beautiful ! I wish i had such fabric too:)
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Sep 10, 2012, 05.33 AMby schnui
Jun 3, 2012, 10.50 AMby redredhoodie
wow, this is oh so beautiful and classy but I find that all of your projects look very sophisticated.
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Jun 3, 2012, 11.01 AMby schnui
Thank-you for your sweet comments. My projects are not necessarily sophisticated but more of a reflection of my age. After looking at your blog which is so interesting, I realize I am probably the same age as your Mum. I really admire how you and a lot of other young ones are into refashioning second hand clothes and that is something I struggle with. I guess I had so many second hand clothes as a child, I don't want them now that I can afford to buy lovely fabric and sew something new for myself. I really like your craft items and tutorials which is such a generous thing to do for those learning to do something creative. I think I will have to start sharing my experiences in sewing and craft too and may have to start a blog myself. Now that will be a huge challenge for me as computer skills are not my strength!!
May 28, 2012, 08.31 PMby caramia-made
Lovely lovely lovely!
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May 29, 2012, 12.01 AMby schnui
Thank-you. It is a while since I made this Sorbetto and I have had a lot of wear from it. If you are thinking of making this top, it is well worth the effort to make it fit your body shape. It is such a useful pattern to use up leftover fabric or pieces from the bargain bin at the fabric shops.
Apr 12, 2012, 12.38 AMby julib
I just see that you made the Sorbetto! Wow, this is absolutely lovely as well – I love your fabric choice, it's beautiful! Did you need to adjust the darts at all, as with the Jasmine blouse? I need to tinker with the Sorbetto pattern some more so I can try and make one… I keep seeing so many lovely variations! :-)
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Apr 12, 2012, 03.06 AMby schnui
Thank-you again julib. I have made heaps of adjustments to this pattern and I have now got it right for my body which is great as I live in a hot humid climate and this top is so cool to wear. I reduced the shoulder seam line by 1" (front and back) thus lifting the darts up and then moved the darts up another 1" and because of that, I had to add 2" to the hem line. May sound weird but it works and I now have quite a few sorbettos in my wardrobe.
Apr 1, 2012, 05.28 PMby nishavinod2009
in love with the top, more because of the fabric. Its perfect!
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Apr 2, 2012, 06.57 AMby schnui
Thanks again. Yes, I love this fabric too.
Apr 1, 2012, 01.17 AMby poppykettle
That broderie anglaise is by far the nicest I've ever seen. Glad to hear you've got the sorbetto down pat – I can't seem to get it right! C'est la vie :)
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Apr 1, 2012, 06.39 AMby schnui
Thanks Poppy, coming from you the engineer of civil and sewing works, I am flattered. Now that I have got it right for my body shape,I have several more cut out ready to sew. They are the perfect top for Brisbane weather, plus they need very little fabric.
Mar 30, 2012, 06.02 PMby janene
Oh that is such a pretty version. I think the broaderie Anglais gives it a fabulous new dimension. :-)
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Mar 30, 2012, 11.55 PMby schnui
Thanks Janene. I do like a metre or 2 of broderie anglais.
Mar 30, 2012, 04.49 PMby The Tropical Sewist
Really really chic and lovely! Especially like the way you've matched that centre pleat perfectly.
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Mar 30, 2012, 11.54 PMby schnui
Thank-you my friend, and yes I do try hard to match patterns, especially stripes and checks. It wasn't too hard on this top as the pattern of the fabric was the exact measurement on the paper pattern.
Mar 29, 2012, 06.02 PMby libra-s
What a gorgeous fabric!!! you chose a great pattern for that!
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Mar 29, 2012, 09.59 PMby schnui
Thanks again libra-s and yes the fabric is gorgeous. One very lucky find!
Mar 29, 2012, 06.00 PMby Vita Bonetto
Wow i love your top, it is very classy.
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Mar 29, 2012, 09.58 PMby schnui
Thank-you Vita.
Mar 29, 2012, 04.17 PMby Vanessa Velasquez
i think this is the best sorbeto blouse ever, i also love withe embroidery fabrics and yours looks very fancy!!
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Mar 29, 2012, 09.58 PMby schnui
That is so kind of you Vanessa. Now that I have perfected the fit of the Sorbetto pattern for my body shape, I look at all remnants now and wonder if it will be suitable for yet another Sorbetto. So when I found this broderie anglais in the remnant bin at The Fabric Store, I knew immediately what would become of it. They are so cool and comfortable to wear.
Mar 29, 2012, 12.34 PMby monikapullerits
How lovely and perfect for the summer! And that little bow! :)
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Mar 29, 2012, 12.37 PMby schnui
Thank-you monika. The little bow was just an after-thought when I was playing with a piece of left over bias.
Mar 29, 2012, 08.52 AMby tamsinwp
wow, what i lovely top – so simple and so pretty!
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Mar 29, 2012, 12.29 PMby schnui
This fabric really needed a simple pattern and the Sorbetto is great for such a fabric, plus you don't need a lot of fabric for a Sorbetto.
Mar 29, 2012, 08.23 AMby naama
Well done, it is a lovely top! (:
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Mar 29, 2012, 12.28 PMby schnui
Thank-you naama.
Mar 28, 2012, 05.05 PMby chillwear
Adorable, love the fabric!
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Mar 29, 2012, 12.07 AMby schnui
Thank-you so much.
Mar 28, 2012, 01.27 PMby Douli Bee
The fabric and the pattern are perfect for each other! I love this blouse! Great work!
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Mar 29, 2012, 12.08 AMby schnui
Thank-you Douli Bee, that is kind of you.
Mar 28, 2012, 12.46 PMby Adriana Orozco
Wow!!!! I adore this blouse!!! you couldn´t have chosen a better pattern. You are making the best of the fabric in this simple, jet perfect design. It is lovely!!!! the fabric is to die for too!!!
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Mar 28, 2012, 12.49 PMby schnui
Thanks Adriana once again. I actually found this in the remnant bin too and I knew straight away what to make with it. I have a little left over and I will have to think of something to use it in.
Mar 28, 2012, 12.24 PMby schnui
Thank-you again merche. Broderie Anglais has always been a favourite with me, but anything embroidered is a favourite with me. I love lace in all forms.
Mar 28, 2012, 07.45 AMby merche
Wow! This is my favourite. Broderie anglaise is the perfect summer fabric! Love the little ribbon – bow in the neck. It adds sweetness to this perfect, perfect top!
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Ravens special teams vs. 49ers special teams
Punt and kickoff coverage has not been sharp in the playoffs, with punter Sam Koch struggling at times to put the ball where he's wanted and Brendon Ayanbadejo missing a couple of key tackles. However, this group has been a strength all season. Pro Bowl returner Jacoby Jones has been relatively quiet lately, but the 49ers are well aware that he led the league with a 30.7 kickoff return average. Rookie kicker Justin Tucker (pictured) would love the opportunity to have the game riding on his right foot. After making 32 of 35 attempts this season, his confidence is well-earned. San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh has stuck by veteran kicker David Akers (pictured), but the 49ers must have some concern if the game comes down to a last-minute field-goal attempt. Akers has missed a league-high 14 field-goal attempts this season and his only attempt versus the Falcons was no good from 38 yards. Andy Lee led the NFL with a 43.2 net punting average and he dropped 36 punts inside the opponent's 20-yard line. Both of San Francisco's return men -- Ted Ginn and LaMichael James -- have speed to burn. EDGE: Ravens
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill.
(AP) -- Gov. Pat Quinn says the Senate is coming back to Springfield.
The governor held a news conference Tuesday to urge senators to reach a
compromise on pensions when they reconvene at 3 p.m.
Tuesday is the final full day of the lame-duck session.
Members of a House committee approved a proposal calling for more
employee contributions and freezing cost-of-living increases. The bill's
sponsor, Democratic Rep. Elaine Nekritz, said Tuesday as she headed into a
meeting with Quinn that it's an "uphill battle." She said she was
going to talk with Quinn about a possible vote on her legislation by the full
Illinois House.
Quinn has previously voiced support for Nekritz's bill, but Tuesday he
wouldn't repeat that support. However he did reiterate that something needs to
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May Bacon, 84
of 596 East Main
Rd. in Middletown, passed away on May 26, 2010, at home with her family.
She was the wife of the late Carlton F. Bacon, for 50 years.
Born in Jamestown on March 31, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Glass and Regina (Turick) Littlefield.
Mrs. Bacon worked as an office manager for 30 years at the Newport Animal Hospital for Dr. Domenic Munafo, after her children were grown. She was a member of Sachuset Garden Club and the Morning Glory Bowling League at Aquidneck Lanes. She loved caring for her gardens and was recognized by many garden clubs for her touch. Mrs. Bacon enjoyed traveling, skiing and was the best horse show and little league mom.
She is survived by her children, Elizabeth B. Gagne, Andrew C. Bacon and Priscilla A. McCarthy and her husband, Kevin, all of Middletown; her siblings, Regina Gagne of Jamestown, Adolf Littlefi eld of East Providence and Joseph Littlefield and his wife, Theresa, of Jamestown; and three grandchildren, Daniel J. McCarthy, Bela V. Bacon and Baron V. Bacon, and many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late George Littlefield, Frederick Littlefi eld, Sophie Ragland and Priscilla Reniszewski.
Her funeral and burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services of South Eastern Massachusetts, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720 or to the Middletown Education Collaborative, 1100 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, RI 02842.
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Six people were arrested in what police said is South Africa's largest child pornography ring that reaches across the globe.
Police said a school principal -- who is also an award-winning author -- two teachers, a lawyer, a dermatologist and businessmen from across South Africa were arrested in an operation run simultaneously with arrests overseas, The (Johannesburg) Times reported Wednesday.
Police said they were investigating another 26 people and more arrests were pending. The arrests began last week.
In an operation detectives described as "sickening," children as young as 5 are believed to have been groomed to have sex with each other and adults, people knowledgeable of the operation told The Times. They said the operation extended into Canada, Britain, the United States, Europe, Australia and Asia.
Police in South Africa said they were working with their international law enforcement counterparts to investigate whether any South African children were involved in the kiddie porn ring. Police overseas also were investigating whether any of the children were killed.
People close to the investigation told The Times South African police were tipped by a foreign law enforcement agency after dozens of computers were seized in raids. International police discovered addresses of hundreds of alleged pedophiles worldwide.
After the arrests late last week, police stormed dozens of homes across South Africa and seized computers, DVDs, books, magazines, computer memory sticks, cameras, video cameras and other digital recording devices.
Police had "a good case with solid evidence," a lawyer with knowledge of the case told The Times. "It is going to be difficult for these guys to get away, even with the claim that they downloaded the child pornography by accident."


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"Celebrate Life!", an annual event featuring wine tasting, food and a silent auction benefiting the UC Davis Hospice Program, will be held on Thursday, May 17, from 5-8 p.m. at the Sierra II Center, 2791 24th St., Sacramento.
The establishments that will be providing the wine and food include:
- Teaderman Vineyards
- Murrieta's Well
- Michael David
- Lake Solano Vineyards
- Café Vinoteca
- Berryessa Gap
- Wente Vineyards
- Tamas Estates
- Round Table Pizza
Performing on the piano will be Don Zacharias, associate medical director of the Hospice Program and a family physician at the UC Davis Medical Group office on O Street in Sacramento.
The UC Davis Hospice Program provides care for terminally ill patients who wish to remain at home. Hospice care involves support for patients and their loved ones. UC Davis Hospice serves patients of all ages, including newborns and children, as well as adults, regardless of their ability to pay.
Tickets cost $25 per person in advance and $30 at the door.
For reservations, contact Diana Knoblock at 916-734-4869 or email@example.com.


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"In developing council procedures for handling Advancement Reports and distributing badges, remember that many Boy Scout advancement opportunities take place in summer camp. Special attention should be given to ensure that the procedures include summer camp."
"The procedures for advancement in summer camp are established by the council advancement committee in cooperation with the committee responsible for summer camp, the camp director, and the program director. These procedures must be approved by the council advancement committee prior to the opening of camp. This procedure must include the four processes of advancement -- learning, testing, reviewing, and recognition."
"The camp director will organize program staff, specialists, commissioners, and department heads in such a way that the program in camp is completely operative from the beginning of the camp season. These procedures should be given to each troop as part of precamp orientation."
"The program director is responsible for assuring that all program equipment relating to advancement is available for use."
"Camp staff members should be prepared and available to assist unit leaders in teaching and testing Scouts on Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class requirements."
"Camp merit badge counselors must be qualified (see "Qualifications of Counselors", page 13). Camp staff members who are qualified in the subject and are younger than age 18 may assist the merit badge counselor with instruction. The merit badge counselor or instructor in a particular subject should be available to both individuals and groups.
"However, regardless of the class format, each Scout must be reviewed individually by the counselor to ensure completion of the badge's requriements."
"Because of the need for continued practice in some subjects, it will be necessary to meet candidates at a certain time each day. For other subjects, it may be necessary to meet as a group once or twice during the week."
"Each counselor must maintain the exact standards as outlined in the merit badge requirements -- nothing deleted, nothing added -- and make himself or herself available at the time most convenient to the Scouts. Partial completion of merit badges should be credited to a Scout on the Application for Merit Badge and given to the Scoutmaster at the end of the week."
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Don't panic. Get a good night's sleep and reassess tomorrow. It sounds like you could be assuming things are worse than they actually are. Misreading one set of logic reasoning isn't the end of the world. When I took the LSAT, I ran out of time and had to guess on an entire RC passage - and still ended up doing just fine. You can't be sure how many questions you missed until you see your score (provided you don't cancel). At what point during the test did you start 'freaking out'? How much of this is your nervousness about the importance of the score? Are you sure you WANT to apply to law school this year?All is not lost. I'm not sure what I'd do if I were you, but I have a feeling it isn't quite as bad as you think!
You had the same number of bombed sections as i did on October. I convinced myself i might have done okay.I scored 158. Big choke. I wish i would have cancelled...however, i did have december to clear my record up.Advice? Totally depends on the medians at the schools you are applying for.If they have 163+ medians, id cancel.IF they are 159-160 schools, with your GPA, id keep.Matt


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Rebecca Kirk is out on bond following charges filed against her in Pike County Wednesday.
She is the girlfriend of Calvin Duane Pettey who was convicted of murder last June in the 2010 shooting death of Sandy Fugate of Hannibal. Kirk is charged with two counts of tampering with physical evidence in Pike County. The offense is a Class D felony.
Rebecca Kirk is out on bond following charges filed against her in Pike County Wednesday.
She is the girlfriend of Calvin Duane Pettey who was convicted of murder last June in the 2010 shooting death of Sandy Fugate of Hannibal. Kirk is charged with two counts of tampering with physical evidence in Pike County. The offense is a Class D felony.
During Pettey's trial Kirk admitted on the stand she "destroyed evidence." Now those actions — which took place in Pike County, according to testimony and court records — have her facing an upcoming court date at the Pike County Courthouse in Bowling Green. That date however has yet to be set.
According to court documents the two charges allege Kirk "destroyed clothing, the wood stock of a .22 rifle and concealed ammunition all with the purpose to impair its availability in an official investigation and impaired or obstructed the prosecution of Calvin Duane Pettey" in his first-degree murder trial.
The Probable Cause Statement says Kirk and Pettey returned to Kirk's house in Frankford the day Fugate was killed (April 15, 2010) after returning from Columbia, Mo. where she "removed from Pettey's van, the gun used to kill Sandy Fugate, ammunition and a bag containing Pettey's clothes."
Later that day, according to the Probable Cause Statement, Kirk "dismantled the .22 rifle and threw the barrel and trigger mechanism into the Salt River in Ralls County. She threw ammunition into Peno Creek in Pike County near Frankford. She burned the clothing and stock of the rifle at the home of her husband, to whom she was separated from near Frankford."
If convicted, Kirk is looking at eight years in prison — four years for each charge. She bonded out of jail when she paid $500 of her $5,000 bond.
Family members disappointed
News of Kirk's arrest is leaving Sandy Fugate's family.
They were hoping accessory to murder charges or something that could put Kirk in prison for a longer term.
Mary Patterson said she and her family are "very pissed" about the charges that came Kirk's way.
"I'll be straight up with you, there's no sugar coating it anymore. This isn't right. I think she was at least there (at the time of the murder), there's more to it than what she's saying. I wonder myself if she didn't pull the trigger or if she was standing there egging him on," Patterson said. "She doesn't know what I'm going through. If she was in my shoes, how would she handle it. She shouldn't be with her family, her friends — if they have anything to do with her."
Fugate's sister, Kimberly Young, is furious about the charges.
"Excuse my language. I think it's a bunch of f****** bull s*** that she got on the stand and said she is 100 percent guilty, the only thing she didn't do is pull the trigger. And here she's going to get four years — if she gets that all. She's going to have a felony on her record, but I don't see where that's doing any justice," Young said. "She took him to go get the gun, she took him to practice shooting. She put up notes, went to my sister's house and was going to shoot him on several different occasions. Now she's just going to get tampering with evidence. She could've stopped everything and she didn't, but now all she's going to get is a slap on the wrist? You got people out here who get DWIs and serve 10 years in prison and this mother f***** basically killed my sister and she's getting a slap on the wrist."
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