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It seems that the H1N1 "Swine Flu" is changing church and changing the way congregations do "church". Churches in Sweden, who use a common cup, are using strong or fortified wine for communion to fight against Swine Flu. In Anglican, Catholic, and other European churches, it is more common for churches to share one cup to drink from instead of individual cups for communion.
As reported on by The Local , church leaders hope that fortified wine will give better protection against the spread of swine flu when the common communion cup is used from parishioner to parishioner. The change is a local decision and the Church of Sweden said that the church has not made any mandatory regulations using the fortified wine.
The rationale for this change is the hope that a heavy content of alcohol will kill germs and fight the spread of swine flu than non-alcoholic communion juice.
If you are wondering what the specific definition of fortified wine is, the following is useful:
Saying a wine is fortified means the alcohol content is greater than what natural yeast fermentation could give. Wines are 'fortified' to higher alcohol content by adding brandy or neutral spirit hence the name fortified wines…The higher alcohol content will kill the yeast and after a day or two.
I could not find any official medical proof for the rationale of using a fortified wine for communion, but one would think that it the practice could guard against the spread of germs. Sailors for hundreds of years would drink only beer or alcohol related drinks on ships because it would not harbor disease like water would.
Of course, this brings up many concerns for some Christians. Most non-Catholic churches and non-Anglican related churches use grape juice instead of wine for communion because of the concerns of contributing to alcoholism. In addition, these non-Anglican/Catholic churches sometimes believe drinking alcohol in general should be frowned upon or even is sinful.
Churches are not only changing the way they serve communion, but also how congregants greet each other. The Church of England took steps to protect church goers by ending the common cup from communion time:
In the light of this advice, we recommend those presiding at Holy Communion suspend the administration of the chalice during this wave of pandemic flu. For those who still wish to offer in both kinds, we recommend the practice whereby the presiding minister, whose hands should have been washed with the appropriate alcohol-based rub before handling the elements and the vessels, personally intincts all wafers before placing them in the hands of communicants.
European churches and Anglican churches are not the only churches changing how church goers interact with each other. A Catholic church in Cincinnati, OH has band priests and parishioners from shaking hands because of fears of swine flu. Florida churches made similar changes when they ended the tradition of Passing the Peace or shaking hands during church.
Are these modern concerns and fears of illness changing centuries of how Christian churches operate? Not being about to embrace other congregation members during the Passing of the Peace certainly changes the theology behind being a community that practices reconciliation in worship. Can such illnesses change the way churches relate to each other? Will we have to wear medical masks to church?
These actions do not change Christian theology, but they do challenge our how we fellowship, worship, and live. We can take communion in a variety of modes and each mode is a different way to experience the symbol of remembrance of Christ's sacrifice. Certainly, one of our prime concerns for congregants should be their health and safety, but this is one of those issues that pushes churches to be creative with their worship.
At what point do medical concerns take "the holy" out of the moment? Certainly receiving communion from someone with surgical gloves and a mask changes the way we think about communion. When does the sterile affect the sacred?


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In summing up the experts' thoughts, Network World's Brad Reed put it rather succinctly about the emergence of Google Drive: "We like it, but couldn't it have been released two years ago?"
One reporter said the belated arrival of Google Drive meant that it missed its window of opportunity to capitalize on the market. Others argue that Google Drive does not show enough to differentiate itself from competitors, especially Microsoft Skydrive and Dropbox.
To try and stave off Google, Dropbox boosted its free storage limit to 5GB. And Microsoft added the ability to store files online and sync across multiple devices right from your Windows or OS X desktop. That puts SkyDrive squarely in competition with Dropbox and Drive, five years after Microsoft first introduced its online storage solution in 2007.


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Mumbai: Actress Deepika Padukone has been signed on to endorse a new product under the brand Garnier Skin Naturals. The product is aimed at the modern Indian woman, and the actress hopes she can motivate women to take care of their skin.
"Through my association with Garnier I hope to help women across the country obtain the perfect looking skin they`re all in search of," Deepika said in a statement.
Deepika has been chosen to endorse the product as she "represents the young, contemporary and intelligent Indian woman who is well aware of her skin care needs and will take the right measures to keep it beautiful and healthy at all times," says Nathalie Gerschtein, general manager, Garnier at L`Oreal India Pvt. Ltd.


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It is the desire of the Atkinson School community to have a culture of honesty that prevents violations of the Honor Code before they occur, rather than to impose sanctions after a violation. This calls for all members of the community to encourage compliance with the Honor Code, whether it be in regard to their own actions or the actions of others. To encourage awareness, compliance and the positive effects of the Honor Code system, every student enrolled in an MBA course, every faculty member and every staff member is asked to acknowledge the Atkinson School Honor Code.
All members of the Atkinson community are encouraged to act in ways that support a culture of honor, whether it be in regard to their own actions or the actions of others. As such, all members of the Atkinson community should feel empowered to address Honor Code violations and potential Honor Code violations.
If a member of the community is aware that a student or group of students is considering violating the Honor Code, it is appropriate to remind those considering violating the Code that they have other choices, and that it is always better for a student to do their own work even if it means they will get a lower grade on a test or assignment than to experience the personal, academic and professional consequences associated with violating the Honor Code. If the student has already violated the Honor Code, it is appropriate to encourage the person to tell the professor or the Honor Code Officer of their violation. The Honor Code Officer for both Early Career and the MBA for Professionals program is Alex Subert, Senior Associate Dean and Director of Admission.
If the concerned member or the Atkinson Community does not feel comfortable talking with the student who violated the code, the person is encouraged to talk with the professor or the Honor Code Officer. The concerned person may also want to use the links below for guidance.
The Atkinson Honor Code supplements, but does not replace, Willamette University policies related to student conduct. Incidents of conduct involving interpersonal violence, harassment, sexual misconduct, discrimination, dating violence, domestic violence, threats of violence, theft, damage to property, weapons, illegal use or abuse of alcohol or drugs, failure to comply with the terms of any agreement or sanctions imposed in accordance with the Willamette University Student Rights & Responsibilities, will generally be processed through the Willamette University conduct process.
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Pimpl is a common idiom in C++. It means hiding the implementation details of a class with a construct that looks like this:
class pimpl; class Thing { private: pimpl *p: public: ... };
This cuts down on compilation time because you don't have to #include all headers required for the implementation of this class. The downside is that p needs to be dynamically allocated in the constructor, which means a call to new. For often constructed objects this can be slow and lead to memory fragmentation.
Getting rid of the allocation
It turns out that you can get rid of the dynamic allocation with a little trickery. The basic approach is to preserve space in the parent object with, say, a char array. We can then construct the pimpl object there with placement new and delete it by calling the destructor.
A header file for this kind of a class looks something like this:
#ifndef PIMPLDEMO_H #define PIMPLDEMO_H #define IMPL_SIZE 24 class PimplDemo { private: char data[IMPL_SIZE]; public: PimplDemo(); ~PimplDemo(); int getNumber() const; }; #endif
IMPL_SIZE is the size of the pimpl object. It needs to be manually determined. Note that the size may be different on different platforms.
The corresponding implementation looks like this.
#include"pimpldemo.h" #include<vector> using namespace std; class priv { public: vector<int> foo; }; #define P_DEF priv *p = reinterpret_cast<priv*>(data) #define P_CONST_DEF const priv *p = reinterpret_cast<const priv*>(data) PimplDemo::PimplDemo() { static_assert(sizeof(priv) == sizeof(data), "Pimpl array has wrong size."); P_DEF; new(p) priv; p->foo.push_back(42); // Just for show. } PimplDemo::~PimplDemo() { P_DEF; p->~priv(); } int PimplDemo::getNumber() const { P_CONST_DEF; return (int)p->foo.size(); }
Here we define two macros that create a variable for accessing the pimpl. At this point we can use it just as if were defined in the traditional way. Note the static assert that checks, at compile time, that the space we have reserved for the pimpl is the same as what the pimpl actually requires.
We can test that it works with a sample application.
#include<cstdio> #include<vector> #include"pimpldemo.h" int main(int argc, char **argv) { PimplDemo p; printf("Should be 1: %d\n", p.getNumber()); return 0; }
The output is 1 as we would expect. The program is also Valgrind clean so it works just the way we want it to.
When should I use this technique?
Well, ok, never is probably a bit too strong. However this technique should be used very sparingly. Most of the time the new call is insignificant. The downside of this approach is that it adds complexity to the code. You also have to keep the backing array size up to date as you change the contents of the pimpl.
You should only use this approach if you have an object in the hot path of your application and you really need to squeeze the last bit of efficiency out of your code. As a rough guide only about 1 of every 100 classes should ever need this. And do remember to measure the difference before and after. If there is no noticeable improvement, don't do it.


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I want to develop simple RPG with ray casting rendering. I chose SDL for graphics and input. The problem is there is no native line drawing in it, which I need to start prototyping a ray casting engine.
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All about: Procainamide Controlled-Release
Generic Name: Procainamide Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets (proe-KANE-a-mide)
Brand Name: Examples include Procanbid and Pronestyl-SR
Taking Procainamide Controlled-Release for a prolonged period of time may lead to the development of antibodies in your blood that are sometimes associated with autoimmune diseases such as lupus. If you experience butterfly-shaped rash on the face, swollen or tender joints, unexplained fever, or severe or persistent tiredness, seizures, or mental or mood changes, contact your doctor.
Procainamide Controlled-Release should only be used to treat life-threatening irregular heartbeat. It has been associated with an increased risk of death when used to treat non-life-threatening irregular heartbeat. Talk with your doctor for more information.
Procainamide Controlled-Release may cause severe and sometimes fatal blood problems (eg, bone marrow suppression, low blood platelet or white blood cell levels, anemia). These side effects have occurred most often during the first 12 weeks of therapy. Lab tests, such as complete blood cell counts, may be performed weekly for the first 3 months of therapy and then periodically to monitor for these side effects. If you experience fever, chills, sore throat, mouth sores or irritation, or unusual bruising or bleeding, contact your doctor immediately. Your risk may be greater if you already have bone marrow or blood problems.
Procainamide Controlled-Release is used for:
Treating certain abnormal heart rhythms.
Procainamide Controlled-Release is an antiarrhythmic. It works by stabilizing the heart rhythm in conditions in which the heart is beating too fast or in an irregular rhythm (antiarrhythmic effect).
Do NOT use Procainamide Controlled-Release if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Procainamide Controlled-Release
- you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to a local anesthetic (eg, procaine)
- you have complete heart block, lupus, or certain severe abnormal heart rhythms (eg, torsades de pointes)
- you are taking astemizole, cisapride, dofetilide, a phenothiazine (eg, chlorpromazine), a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (eg, sildenafil), terfenadine, or ziprasidone
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Procainamide Controlled-Release:
Some medical conditions may interact with Procainamide Controlled-Release. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of liver or kidney disease; heart block, congestive heart failure, QT prolongation, or other heart problems; bone marrow problems; blood problems (eg, low blood platelet or white blood cell levels); myasthenia gravis; or digitalis (digoxin) toxicity
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Procainamide Controlled-Release. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Antiarrhythmics (eg, amiodarone, quinidine), anticholinergics (eg, hyoscyamine), arsenic, astemizole, cisapride, dofetilide, droperidol, H2 antagonists (eg, cimetidine), ketolide antibiotics (eg, telithromycin), macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin), phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine), phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (eg, sildenafil), pimozide, quinolone antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin), serotonin receptor antagonists (eg, dolasetron), terfenadine), trimethoprim, or ziprasidone because the risk of side effects, including irregular heartbeat, may be increased
- Neuromuscular blockers (eg, succinylcholine) because actions or side effects may be increased by Procainamide Controlled-Release
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Procainamide Controlled-Release may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Procainamide Controlled-Release:
Use Procainamide Controlled-Release as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Procainamide Controlled-Release may be taken on an empty stomach or with food.
- Swallow Procainamide Controlled-Release whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
- Take Procainamide Controlled-Release regularly to receive the most benefit from it.
- Continue to use Procainamide Controlled-Release even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
- If you miss a dose of Procainamide Controlled-Release, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for our next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Procainamide Controlled-Release.
Important safety information:
- Procainamide Controlled-Release may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Procainamide Controlled-Release.
- Drinking alcohol may decrease the effectiveness of Procainamide Controlled-Release. Check with your doctor before drinking alcohol.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose or use Procainamide Controlled-Release for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
- Do not suddenly stop taking Procainamide Controlled-Release without checking with your doctor.
- Procainamide Controlled-Release may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. To prevent bleeding, avoid situations in which bruising or injury may occur. Report any unusual bleeding, bruising, blood in stools, or dark, tarry stools to your doctor.
- Procainamide Controlled-Release may lower your body's ability to fight infection. Prevent infection by avoiding contact with people with colds or other infections. Notify your doctor of any signs of infection, including fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.
- Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Procainamide Controlled-Release.
- Procainamide Controlled-Release may interfere with certain lab tests. Make sure your doctor and laboratory personnel know you are using Procainamide Controlled-Release.
- With some brands of Procainamide Controlled-Release, you may see what looks like the original tablet in your stool. This is normal.
- LAB TESTS, including heart function tests, complete blood cell counts, and serum ANA titers, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Use Procainamide Controlled-Release with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Use Procainamide Controlled-Release with extreme caution in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Procainamide Controlled-Release during pregnancy. Procainamide Controlled-Release is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while you are taking Procainamide Controlled-Release.
Possible side effects of Procainamide Controlled-Release:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Bitter taste.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); butterfly-shaped rash on the face; chest pain; dark urine; depression; diarrhea; dizziness or lightheadedness; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hallucinations; loss of appetite; mood or mental changes; mouth sores or irritation; muscle pain or weakness; nausea; pale stools; seizures; stomach pain; severe or persistent tiredness; shortness of breath; swollen or tender joints; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting; wheezing; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include dizziness; fast or irregular heartbeat; irregular or difficult breathing; severe drowsiness; tremor.Proper storage of Procainamide Controlled-Release:
Store Procainamide Controlled-Release between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Procainamide Controlled-Release out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Procainamide Controlled-Release, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Procainamide Controlled-Release is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Procainamide Controlled-Release. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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Beautiful Architectural Toilet Grates
Although most people do not give too much of a second thought to the toilet grates used in modern days, the fantastic truth is plumbing existed as early as the 2700 BC in the civilisations of the Indus Valley, amongst the ancients, the Romans are most likely the ones to have improved the usage plumbing system and toilet. The Romans are crazily obsessed with baths and aqueducts and because of this, plumbing became a profession then, the Roman word for the ancient plumber was "plumbarius".
Unlike our present world, indoor plumbing (think toilet) was accessible only by the wealthiest throughout the Roman times. Water streamed under the latrines then and brought the waste into a giant sewage system which was constantly being enhanced throughout Roman times.
Back in those ancient days, the primary drain channel was so huge then if it were dry, a chariot with 4 horses could travel along the drain channels. The ancient Romans develop public latrines and networks of sewage pipelines and drains to get rid of sewage out of the streets of the cities into the rivers. At that time the Roman Empire had big public toilets that house lots of individuals at the same time.
The sewage system was so important to the Romans that there was a goddess named "Cloacina" being worshipped in the hope of the continous functioning of the sewerage system– this shows how essential the sewage system was to the Romans then. The Roman had actually dedicated city authorities committed to the management of the drain system to guarantee it's correct guidance and upkeep, this was a relatively crucial government position and numerous competed to administer over it.
Jonite Architectural Toilet Grates
In today's world, the toilet continues to play an important role in our lives, more than just serving a sanitation function, Jonite believes we can transform the entire landscape of the toilet. More than merely toilet drain covers, we think of our toilet gratings as a culmination of ancient history and modern technology. Using contemporary designs and natural stone textures, Jonite toilet grates (grating covers) totally redefined the way public toilets are seen. Our toilet grates are beautifully crafted and created to drain excess and waste water from toilets.
Used in urinals, cubicles and even wash basins, Jonite toilet grates performs and provides highly appealing aesthetics. Our toilet gratings have rounded curve profiles and our matte stone textures provide slip resistance. Jonite trench drain gratings are easy to maintain with the need for any acid wash and have low water absorption.
As one of our core values, Jonite is committed to the environment by producing green and sustainable gratings. Our primary aim is to ensure longevity and quality of our toilet drain covers through energy-saving and resource-conserving production. We believe that it is everyone's responsibility to protect the environment and keep it for our future generations. Through the LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building certification programme, the U.S. Green Building Council is transforming the built environment. As a member of the USGBC and with the usage of recycled content, Jonite toilet grates contribute toward satisfying MR Credit 4: Recycled Content under LEED®. The LEED® Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green building in the U.S.A.
Green Architecture
Green architecture, philosophy of architecture that advocates sustainable energy sources, the preservation of energy, the reuse and safety of building structure materials, and the siting of a building with consideration of its effect on the environment.
In the early 21st century the building structure of shelter (in all its forms) consumed over half of the world's resources– translating into 16 percent of the Earth's freshwater resources, 30– 40 percent of all energy supplies, and 50 percent by weight of all the raw materials withdrawn from Earth's surface area. Architecture was also responsible for 40– 50 percent of waste deposits in garbage dumps and 20– 30 percent of greenhouse gas emissions.
Numerous architects after the post-World War II building boom were content to erect emblematic civic and corporate icons that commemorated profligate consumption and omnivorous globalization. At the turn of the 21st century, nevertheless, a building structure's ecological integrity– as seen in the way it was developed and how it operated– became a crucial factor in how it was examined.
By the mid-1980s and continuing through the '90s, the variety of ecological advocacy societies significantly broadened; groups such as Greenpeace, Environmental Action, the Sierra Club, Friends of the Earth, and the Nature Conservancy all experienced burgeoning subscriptions. For architects and contractors a significant turning point was the solution in 1994 of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) requirements, established and administered by the U.S. Green Building Council. These standards offered measurable requirements for the design and building and construction of environmentally responsible structures.


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When choosing window treatments for large windows consider the dimensions of the window. Horizontal blinds and cellular shades are an ideal choice for tall windows, and faux wood blinds work best for tall skinny windows. Vertical blinds or panel track sliding blinds usually works best on wide windows, and add height and formality to any room.
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A complete piece of shit just like his low life dad was. Popping pills and beating girls. Smokin that blunt trying to fade his problems away. No job. No money. No where to live. Just bitches on the side. Shitty inspiration no motivation for college. You think music is your way out but you haven't moved 2 feet. You have to be on your feet to move first. Debt collection is on their way after that pos pfc who popped on a piss test and got the boot.
He is a piece of shit just like his father.
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ROCK FALLS – Rhyanna Hadden is wrapping her loving hands around a small New England town shaken by tragedy.
The 15-year-old freshman at Rock Falls High School was so moved by the Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown, Conn., in December that she pledged to do something to help. She discussed it with Margo Jakobs, a counselor at the high school.
"It just hit me – tears," Hadden said. "I told Margo, 'We have to fix this. We have to do something for them.' That could have been us in that shooting. Those could have been our lives."
Jakobs first suggested Hadden raise money to send to the devastated town. But Hadden was compelled to do something more meaningful.
Jakobs then suggested Hadden raise money to plant memorial trees – one for each victim of the shooting. Hadden was sold; she remembered that her friend, Jade Garza, who was electrocuted while detasseling corn in Tampico in July 2011, has a tree near her grave.
"They're growing," she said of the trees. "They're still here."
"Trees are living memorials," Jakobs added. "They represent life."
Hadden doubted herself: How could she possibly persuade people to donate money with Christmas just days away and school out for 2 weeks?
But her friend, senior Lindsey Crow, convinced her that she should stick with it.
"I just wanted to help her," Lindsey said. "I knew she could do it."
"That was my click," Hadden added.
Hadden kicked her fundraising into gear when school was back in session Jan. 7. She called her effort Hands of Care. She set a goal of $250. She and four friends – Crow, senior Katlyn Gray, sophomore Chelsi Blair and freshman Felicia Aldrich – put up posters, passed around collection jars, and spread the word throughout school.
Within a day, Hadden reached her goal.
Hadden upped the ante during a three-school presentation of Rachel's Challenge, a program that empowers students to start what Columbine shooting victim Rachel Scott called "a chain reaction of kindness and compassion," Jan. 9. She got up in front of her peers – all of Rock Falls High School, all of Newman Central Catholic High School, and the freshman class of Sterling High School – to propose a cross-town competition to raise money for the people of Newtown.
"She got up there in front of 1,200 kids and said, 'We have to do it. We can't count on someone else to do it,'" Jakobs said. "She just would not let it go."
She and her friends raised $700 with a bake sale during basketball games last weekend. The school had a classroom competition for a pizza party. Newman High School had a dress-down day in which students paid $2 to wear jeans instead of their uniforms; the effort raised almost $350.
By Monday, donations reached about $1,500.
"We started counting the money [that had come in] and we were blown away," Jakobs said.
"That was a cartwheel moment," Hadden added.
Hadden has moved grown adults to tears with her effort.
"I am just in awe of her," Jakobs said, choking up mid-sentence. "I just hope people realize the efforts of someone her age … and what a difference it makes."
But Hadden remains humble about the whole thing.
"It really isn't about me," she said. "It's about those kids.
"We can't take life for granted," she continued. "That could have been us. That could have been our town falling apart. Now, we have to build them up."
Trees for Newtown
Rock Falls High School freshman Rhyanna Hadden has spearheaded an effort – Hands of Care – to raise money to plant memorial trees and place a headstone in honor of the victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown, Conn.
Donations may be mailed to:
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Checks should be made out to "Rock Falls High School" and include "Hands of Care" in the memo line.
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And I'd add to the list a Hoth Rebel Soldier too... I'd replace the Jawa with this actually. I love Jawas, I want drunk ones for outside my Cantina, but I don't want Super Articluated Jawas really bad.
Honestly there's a part of me that would prefer a line of SA figures at $12 a fig, focused on 12-16 figure per year, where quality and detail were guaranteed, over a $6 a fig line of 80 mish-mashes with a dozen or so sorta-winners. I think I'll be more burned out on the current pace of the standard TSC than to these. There's something appealing about knowing that these 5 figures should ship for some time, and should dry up before another wave presumably hits in fall.But like we've discussed in the past, the packaging is overkill and doesn't justify the price. They should trim it down to 8.99 or 9.99 tops. I really wonder how these will do at retail in a non movie year or without a video release to back them up.Greedo makes me wonder about where this line will head - niche characters had better be something incredibly special to survive being mixed in with core characters and army builders, and he's not up to par, I think. I think there's a very, very limited number of secondary character that will keep pace sales-wise with Hans, Lukes, and Stormtroopers. I mean, maybe Jawas, a Gamorrean Guard?I want to see them round out the original 12, for sure, then I'd like to see some more ESB figures - Hoth Han, Bespin Luke, and a Snowtrooper being the key ones for me. But those, again, are core characters which I think can move at the higher price. I just worry that the secondaries is risky territory for the line.
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Hamline's Rivers Institute Gives Teachers Hands-On Learning on River Ecology
More than 50 teachers gathered on the banks of the Mississippi River to participate in the Hamline School of Education's Center for Global Environmental Education's River Institute program.
The three-day retreat brought teachers from across Minnesota and a few from Texas, New Orleans, and Jamaica to learn about river ecology and incorporating it into what they already teach in the classroom.
"This program gets teachers outside, and it ties literacy to science," Rivers Institute director Cara Rieckenberg said. "The Minnesota basic standards focus heavily on literacy and mathematics. Our program helps teachers incorporate these into environmental education."
The program is designed to empower teachers with new ways to help students read, write, and understand science; even if those students don't become scientists, they will become informed global citizens.
Rieckenberg, the new director of the program is hardly new to science education. She worked with the previous director of the Rivers Institute. During the school year, Rieckenberg is also the environmental education coordinator for Prior Lake-Savage school district.
The Rivers Institute was originally created to increase science studies in 3-8 classrooms, but it has evolved as science teachers' needs have shifted.
"The program has changed over the past ten years to keep up with the Minnesota basic standards," Rieckenberg said. "For example, we recently added an engineering component."
While the Rivers Institute allows teachers to get continuing education credits required for maintaining their licenses, the program has plenty of other appeal, as well.
"The Rivers Institute program teaches you different ways you can incorporate the basic standards into the classroom," says Thomas Borrell, a science teacher at Prior Lake High School and a graduate student in the School of Education.
Tatiana Stoll, a teacher at Stadium View—a non-traditional school in Minneapolis, said, "I am always interested in how programs like the Rivers Institute can be adapted for students who can't go outdoors like those I teach."
In addition to the Mississippi River institute, Rivers Institute programs also take place on the St. Croix River and Trinity River in Texas. Teachers interested in attending the Rivers Institutes should visit the
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Nursed until just before he turned 3 Levi Oct 09
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"So I was welcomed by the consolations of human milk; but it was not my mother or my nurses who made any decision to fill their breasts, but you who through them gave me infant food, in accordance with your ordinance and the riches which are distributed deep in the natural order." -St Augustine
I just want to chime in to say that I had over supply but didn't have most of the signs. My breast felt full almost all the time, but I didn't have over active let down, didn't have super leaky breasts, didn't spray milk across the room and never got plugged ducts. The only thing I had to go by was my baby's symptoms and super full breasts. Only giving him one breast per feeding made a huge difference, immediately.
My little man was born 12/17/2010.
Baby girl was born 4/30/2014.
FT working momma to a 9/11/10 busy boy and 11/13/12 happy little man.
Also wife to hubs since 8/23/08, bonus momma to H (girl) -99 and G (boy)-03
Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement! I get frustrated sometimes wondering if I'm doing the right thing for him...I just want what's best for him! The reflux does seem to make him uncomfortable. He doesn't always spit up, and when he does it doesn't bother him. He does however make wheezing and gurgling noises and grunts like he's trying to clear his throat. I hate to think that it could be causing him pain and it does disrupt his sleep. He lays there (and I have inclined his mattress and it's helping a little) and is so restless and makes all those noises and just doesn't seem happy, but he also doesn't cry. This goes on for an hour or two sometimes.
Babies are often quite bothered by normal digestive processes. After all, until 5 weeks ago your baby never had to eat, digest, poop, or pass gas. As long as baby isn't crying or seeming really distressed when he's making those gurgling, throat-clearing noises, I'd probably lable him a "happy spitter" and treat this as more of a laundry issue than a health issue.
My little man was born 12/17/2010.
Baby girl was born 4/30/2014.
Nursing in a reclined position and nursing very frequently was what worked best to deal with my OALD. I did some block feeding for my OS, which helped me a little, but it didn't help as much with my son's spit up, gas, biting, etc. that were more OALD related than OS related.
K. Sophia - Mama to my little lactivore, the amazing Mr. X (11/10).
My guy is a little grunter too. I think it's gas related (from gulping down milk), and I try to bicycle his legs during the day. And burp him a ton. It's hard at night bc he falls asleep immediately after nursing, and he usually starts grunting around 5 or 6 in the morning. It's funny because he's not even awake when he does it...I was worried he was uncomfortable bc it sounds uncomfortable! But he seems to deal with it well. I hope it's not always going to be like this.
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War! What is it good for? Absolutely Nothing…
Unless of course you are children in which case it's immense fun!
Rat tat tat tat… playing with toy soldiers. With friends in the park, at school. Pretending to fight battles and win the day!
Parachuting commandos in to daring, exciting missions behind enemy lines in the bathtub, splashing about. Fighting against the odds, re-enacting the American Civil war on the kitchen table or in front of the telly with a bag of sweets and fizzy pop.
Well, these are my childhood memories, playing and having a great time, growing up with my collection of seasoned, plastic veterans…
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First, I am going to give the Fins some props. Defensively they were GREAT. They forced Russell in week 2 Russell (even though stats are better). Hats off to 'em.
Like the Rams and Lions defeats; the parts added up to a win but the sum is a loss.
While they didn't run the ball well, the offense was productive.
Speaking of offense, just like in Detroit, Bevell called the wrong type of screen, every time. Amazing.
Mentally I questioned giving the team a week off. The defense looked tired after that week off, so it may've actually hindered their conditioning. And it just seemed this team hasn't done anything to earn a week off yet. They're young and learning. That's easy, 20-20 criticism, but maybe.
I'm growing pretty frustrated. We've all seen lessor teams accomplish alot more. And contendor status is right there, it's RIGHT OVER THERE, GO GET IT! I know, I know....I'm VERY thankful for what Pete's done rebuilding this team. But, he built it so well, the 4 year plan is a 3 year one, if they want it.
I'm still too pissed to get it all out. 10AM losses ruin everything. I hate the games and all of you 4 hours earlier.


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Because of its champion vs. champion nature, the bantamweight title unification bout between Dominick Cruz and Renan Barao will serve as the main event of UFC 169.
The featherweight title fight between champ Jose Aldo and Ricardo Lamas, previously thought to be taking the main-event slot, will be the co-main event. Sources close to the promotion on Tuesday confirmed the news to MMAjunkie.com, and the UFC later made it official.
UFC 169 takes place Feb. 1 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The UFC's annual Super Bowl weekend show typically is in Las Vegas, but this year heads to New Jersey, which hosts the NFL's title game the next day at MetLife Stadium in nearby East Rutherford.
Cruz (19-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) has been on the sidelines the past two years due to a series of knee injuries and surgeries. His most recent fight was a title defense against Demetrious Johnson in October 2011. While he's been out, Barao (31-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC) won the interim 135-pound title by beating Urijah Faber, then defended it with wins over Michael McDonald and Eddie Wineland, the latter coming in September at UFC 165.
Barao is ranked No. 1 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie.com MMA bantamweight rankings. Cruz, however, dropped out of the list from his previous perch at No. 1 when he hit two years of inactivity.
Aldo (23-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC), the only 145-pound champion in UFC history, is riding a 16-fight winning streak, which includes a perfect 5-0 mark in the octagon following his win over "The Korean Zombie," Chan Sung Jung, in August at UFC 163. Lamas (13-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) will have gone a little more than a year between fights when he steps in against Aldo. He thought he had become the top contender with a win over Erik Koch in January, but Anthony Pettis slid into his spot by dropping down to featherweight. But that fight never happened because of a Pettis injury, and instead Jung got the shot.
Aldo is ranked No. 1 and Lamas No. 3 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie.com MMA featherweight rankings
For the latest on UFC 169, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.
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The Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the nation's best -- it is a large and free zoo in the center of the city and adjacent to the lovely Lincoln Park Conservatory, Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool and the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. The sandy beaches of Fullerton Parkway and North Avenue are just beyond. Café Brauer overlooks the Lincoln Park Zoo Pond which features morning birdwalks and paddle boats for rent. Kayaking, boating and bicycling (bikes for rent) are available on the lakefront.
The Armitage / Halsted shopping district is hugely popular with scores of designer boutiques as well as national brands such as Benetton. The theatre district is within walking distance -- the Steppenwolf Theatre being the most nationally prominent of the many in the area. Restaurants from five star to casual breakfast cafes line the streets, many of which feature al fresco dining during the warmer months.
Self-serve coffee station
Soft drinks and bottled water
In-room mini refrigerator, ice
Clock radio with iPod docking station
Writing desk and books for your reading pleasure
Iron and ironing board
Hair dryers
Guest-controlled thermostat
32" flat-screen LCD television and DVD player
We are a smoke-free zone
Note to guests with allergies: we have no cats in residence
Check-in is between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Please contact us ahead of your stay to confirm your estimated time of arrival. We are happy to accommodate later or even very late check-in times, depending on your travel itinerary requirements. Check-out is 11:00 a.m.
DINING: Charlie Trotter's, Café Bernard, Sai Café, Tilli's Restaurant, Nan's Sushi, John's Place, Café Ba Ba Reeba, Pasta Palazzo, Red Rooster, Karyns Raw Vegan Gourmet
CASUAL DINING: Athenian Room, Sweet Mandy B's, Potbelly's, Glasgotts Saloon, Kincades Bar & Grill, Toast, McGee's Tavern, State Restaurant, Argo Tea, Starbucks Coffee, Noodles in the Pot, John Barleycorn's Memorial Pub, Bacino's Pizzeria, The Bourgeois Pig* (Recommended by Rachael Ray), Minnies, Dairy Queen
LIVE MUSIC: Kingston Mines, B.L.U.E.S., Lilly's Bar, Ambrosia Café, Wise Fools Pub
PARKS AND RECREATION: Lincoln Park Conservatory and the Lincoln Park Zoo; Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and OX PARK, featuring Dorothy & Toto, the Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow; tennis courts, baseball field, jogging track, child play-lot and semi-formal English gardens
LIVE THEATRE: Steppenwolf Theatre, Victory Gardens Theater, Apollo Theatre, Royal George Theatre Center, Theatre on the Lake (summers only)
FITNESS: Webster Fitness Club, Harmony Mind Body Fitness, Veria Wellness Center
SALON SPAS: bluemercury, Karyn's Inner Beauty Center, Spacio, Michael Anthony Spa & Salon, Lincoln Park Massage, Blueberry Moon, Hair Cuttery, Veria Wellness Center
MORE: Lincoln Park Cultural Center, Seven Ten Lounge, Citizen Canine b&b for Dogs, FedEx Kinkos, White Elephant Resale Shop, Quiltology
BEYOND THE NEIGHBORHOOD: easily accessible via taxi or CTA (Chicago Transit Authority's subway, elevated trains, and bus lines):
Chicago History Museum
Chicago Latvian Cultural Center
DuSable Museum of African American History
Equinox Lincoln Park Fitness Club
Garfield Park Conservatory
Gene Siskel Film Center
McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum
The Museum of Broadcast Communications
The Museum of Contemporary Art
National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum
Polish Museum of America
Second City and Second City E.T.C.
Spertus Museum and Institute of Jewish Studies
Ukrainian National Museum Chicago
Chicago Center for Green Technology: Resource Library and Classes
TRANSPORTATION: The house is easily accessible from airports and expressways. A CTA train station servicing the Red, Purple and Brown line trains is two blocks from the Guest House. The Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and the Loop are minutes away by these el and subway lines which can transport you from Wrigley Field to the White Sox in a single ride. Three bus lines stop within one block of the House: the Lincoln 11, Halsted 08 and Fullerton 74.
Arriving via AUTO
From the Kennedy Expressway (I 90 / I 94):
Exit Fullerton Ave and travel east 1.7 miles to Halsted Street. Turn right (south) on Halsted; half-way down the block (0.1 mile) on left side of street.
From Lake Shore Drive (Route 41):
Exit Fullerton Parkway to travel west 3/4 mile to Halsted Street. Turn left (south) onto Halsted; half-way down the block (0.1 mile) on left side of street.
PARKING: Free, unrestricted parking is available on Halsted Street. Parking also available on adjacent Belden Avenue, for which we will provide a free parking permit. There is a self-park garage on the next block at 2316 North Lincoln Avenue.
Arriving via Midway or O'Hare Airports, in order by economics
The house is 17 miles from O'Hare International Airport and 13 miles from Midway Airport.
$ - CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) trains run directly from both of Chicago's airports and are an extension of the city's convenient subway and elevated train system
$$ - Airport buses cater to hotel guests and will take you to your specified destination
$$$ - Taxis are plentiful from Midway and O'Hare Airports; travel time is 30 - 60 minutes
$$$$ - Private car and limo service can be arranged in advance
Arriving from Airports via PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
From Chicago's Midway and O'Hare Airports: Travel from airport terminals via CTA trains is approximately 45 - 60 minutes. Purchase tickets from vending machines in the station. Trains generally run 24 hours. Fare is approximately US $2.
Board the CTA Orange Line at Midway Airport. Exit at the State/Lake station in the Loop to the Red Line subway station. Station attendants will assist and advise you to get a transfer, exit the station, and walk down stairs to the State Street subway entrance to the Red Line Lake Street station. Board the Red Line traveling NORTH. Exit at the Fullerton station.
Board the CTA Blue Line at O'Hare Airport. Exit at the Jackson station in the Loop. In the station, descend stairs to walk through the underground passageway one block to ascend stairs to the Red Line Jackson station. Board the Red Line traveling NORTH. Exit at the Fullerton station. See below.
From the CTA Fullerton Station which serves the Red, Purple, and Brown Lines:
Exit Fullerton station to street level. Walk east two blocks to the six-way intersection of Fullerton Parkway, Lincoln Avenue and Halsted Street. Turn right (south) on Halsted Street; one-half block to the yellow stucco Guest House, 2319.
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I instantly fell in love with Thai style Buddha statues, their delicate hands and striking features! Having them in my home instantly takes me back to the temple Buddhas I visited while exploring Thailand.
Oceanside, California (PRWEB) November 22, 2012
In an age of diluted markets in which lean manufacturing processes aim to flood the economy with low priced products, one-of-a-kind, Thai Buddha statues, like those of native Thai artisans, lay unseen to most of the world. Lotus Sculpture gives local Thai artisans new life, sharing their priceless creative masterpieces with the world.
Upon first traveling to Chiang Mai, Thailand in 1995, Founder of Lotus Sculpture, Kyle Tortora, recognized the need for these beautiful hand-made Thai Buddha statues to be shared on a global scale.
"I instantly fell in love with Thai style Buddha statues, their delicate hands and striking features! Having them in my home instantly takes me back to the temple Buddhas I visited while exploring Thailand," says Tortora.
It became increasingly clear that unless traveling across Thailand in person, purchase of these unrivaled Buddha sculptures was nearly impossible to the outside world. Lotus Sculpture was started to bridge the gap between local Asian artists and western tastes for these stunning works of Buddhist statuary.
Tortora regularly travels to Southeast Asia to visit with local artisans and hand-pick Buddha statues to buy directly, sometimes a year in advance of production. By buying directly from local Thai artisans, Lotus Sculpture is able to bypass any middle man and give struggling artisans the financial support they need to expand their businesses. Since making his dream a reality by founding Lotus Sculpture in 2002, Tortora has personally watched small two person workshops grow to employ over 35 artisans.
The casting techniques used to create Thai Brass Buddhist statues are a true art form that have been passed on for generations within local families. Not only does Lotus Sculpture get to partake in giving an artistic platform to these irreplaceable works of Buddhist art, it is able to bring global enterprise to those without the resources to do so themselves.
In a world where quantity often reins champion over quality, it is the aim of Lotus Sculpture to give life to an industry that has often struggled. With the arrival of its newest shipment of over a 200 Thai brass Buddha statues directly from Bangkok, Lotus Sculpture once again champions local Thai artists without the opportunity to share their creative visions on a mass scale.
Lotus Sculpture is an online gallery that imports statues of Hindu Gods and Lord Buddha directly from Asian artisans with a showroom located at 1834 Ord Way in Oceanside, CA.


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Bronze Statue Portrait Artist Sculptor Sculptor: Valentin
Subject: Dr. Oswald P. Bronson Sr., Bethune-Cookman College President.
Motto: "Enter to learn; depart to serve."
Size: 24" x 17" x 12"
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Material: Bronze casting
We are a top provider of custom bronze sculptures created by our renowned artists and sculptors, Dave Damon and Valentin. The photographs on this page show the before and after images of a bronze casting made by the sculptor Valentine who was commsioned to sculpt a custom bronze bust of the President of the well known College Bethune-Cookman. Note that even the subject's glasses were includesd in the final bronze sculpture.
Read what the Senior Class President, Tikica Scott, had to say about the bronze sculpture: "The bust turned out very nice. The Senior Class as well as the President and the others who saw it were very pleased with the results. Thank you for the great work MarbleClassics."
In addition, the bronze sculpture brought media attention in the form of a report on CNN global news covering the honoration of the sculpture as it was given to the Bethune-Cookman College President, Dr. Oswald P. Bronson. That kind of free media attention alone can be worth more than the cost to make the custom bronze sculpture itself in the first place.
Famous Sculpture Artist Valentin Valentin graduated with a Master of Art degree from UCLA, California and has this to say about his art: "My art is based on human forms, which express the dynamics of the soul and powerful energy of the creative mind. My sculptures resonate love and compassion for humanity, the power of Nature and the energy of Spiritual presence."
I was born and raised in Sofia, Bulgaria. Since childhood, I've always been inspired by the visual grandeur of ancient Greek civilization and art from the Italian Renaissance. Fascinated with the intrinsic beauty of the human form, I studied sculpture and anatomy for more than 15 years, eventually earning a Bachelor, then a Master degree in Art.
A classical education has provided me with the foundation to begin developing my own artistic language and style. I began to express the endless beauty and harmony of the world through abstract art. However, I don't consider my work as experimental or "good try" abstract art. Instead, my unique style incorporates and symbolizes grace, beauty, spontaneity, and a powerful inner logic inherent to this wonderful, awe-inspiring universe that we inhabit.
We all know that the artistic representation of a simple form or human body can be interpreted in a hundred different ways. That is the beauty of abstract art - the diversity of the art and the diversity of the interpretation is as limitless as the human imagination. It's a two-way creative process.
Throughout the 1980's and 1990's, my bronzes have been showcased in many of the largest and most prestigious art forums in Europe including Bazel Art, in Switzerland, and the Frankfurt Art Fair, in Germany. My art has been exhibited in every western European country, and in many others countries such as Greece, Japan, Mexico and the United States.
Private collectors of Valentin's art: Mr.Peter Stoyanov - President of Bulgaria, Mrs.Tipper Gore - wife of Vice President Al Gore, Mr. Arsenio Hall - Hollywood celebrity and actor, Mrs./Mr.Fisher art collectors - Germany, Mr. J. Clark writer and journalist for "Time Magazine" - Toronto, Canada, Mr. Robert Nicely - third generation art collector, Germany, Prof. J. Dezmolier - France, etc.
I also have been working as a sculptor in the motion picture industry for some of the most creative modern special effects houses in Hollywood, including Digital Domain and Dream Quest. I have been credited for my work in the blockbuster movies "Titanic", "Arrival", "Bicentennial Man", "Dante's Peak", and "The Fifth Element". See Valentin's full list of credits
Art History of Valentin's Artwork:
Biennale Internacionale Dell'Arte Contemoranea, Florence, third edition, Italy, December, 2001. Special Award, diploma and medal of Lorenzo il Magnifico from the President of the Biennale Prof. Pasquale Celona.
Art for Charity - third exhibition in the Historical building of the National Parliament of Bulgaria, December 2001 - January 2002. The art show was open by the Chairman of the Parliament Prof. Gerjikov and the well known art historian Dimitar Dimitrov, member of International Critic Association. Group of forty Bulgarian artist with the founder of the project Valentin since 1998 donated 50% of each sales to artists in need.
President Peter Stoyanov and First Lady Antonina Stoyanova in Los Angeles, September 4, 2000, received a unique art sculpted art piece called "Spring Spirit".
Art Share Angel Award Statue created by sculptor Valentin, Los Angeles, California. Award Recipients: Tipper Gore - wife of Vice President of the U.S.A., Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, Actor Edward Asner.
Karmelklooster Drachten - group show, 13 January - 4 February, 2001, Holland.
International Art Project - Gallery Augentrost, Dusseldorf, 16 October - 10 November, Germany.
Religious Art Festival 2000 - juried group show, Santa Monica, California.
"The Great Wall Exhibition", group show, China, October 2000.
Gallery "Systeme" - group show in, Toronto, Canada, October 2000.
Group show in gallery "Art for Share", Down Town - Los Angeles, California, September 2000
1999-2000 Represented by Gallery "Swit Ozor", Santa Barbara, California.
Interview by Julia Wegener for BBC, London.
Galerie Zundermman, Wurtzburg, Germany - One Man Show, March, 1999
One-man show at Gallerie Raphael in Frankfurt, Germany. Mr. Clemans Jokle, a well-known art historian in Germany, opened the show. Gallery Raphael has successfully represented Valentin's work for more than a decade. November 8, 1998
Member of "International Who is Who of professionals", May, 2000. The WHO'S WHO Historical Society has been documenting biographies on successful professionals since 1928. Over the years, they have evolved into a series of highly selective and prestigious international reference publications.
Member of international art project - Art Beyond Borders, founder Manfred Muller, Austria March, 2000.
Fonder of a project "Art for charity". First exhibition was open in December,1999. Works of 14 Bulgarian artist were displayed in Sofia office of Snelling - US Personal Service Company. The larger part of the money will be used for charity.
Member of Oscar winning crew for Best Special Effects for "Titanic", Hollywood, California
Screen credits as a sculptor for movies such as: "Arrival", "The Fifth Element", "Godzilla", "Dante's Peak", "Megiddo", "Bicentennial Man" and "Titanic".
President of Bulgaria Peter Stoyanov received a unique art piece "Spring Spirit" from sculptor Valentin that represented the good wishes from all Bulgarians in North America.
Listed in: World Artist Directory, ALT EXPO
There are many people who wish to have a very special person immortalized for their inspiring service to their church and community. We were commissioned to make a bronze bust of a well love and respected African American, Bishop B.D. Kinsey for a Church in Jacksonville, Florida. This church called the Cathedral of Faith Church of God in Christ had a leader and mentor with Bishop B.D. Kinsey and wanted to immortalize this man with a life size 30" bronze sculpture.
Our sculptor, Karoy had only one photograph of Bishop B.D. Kinsey provided by the church which they wanted the sculpture made of him as a younger man dressed in his traditional robe. Our sculptor made a three dimensional proportionate piece of art capturing the likeness and essence of Bishop Kinsey.
This was very important to the church as Bishop B.D. Kinsey was a Powerful Visionary and spiritual leader in Jacksonville and the surrounding area. It is said he was a winning strategy for a troubled world and his television and radio broadcast was on the air for over fifteen years inspiring the faith of many in his congregation.
Get a sculpture made of your favorate celebrity, athelete, or political figure. We specialize in bringing sculptures to life for our clients. Whether you prefer to take your time with our sculptors and perfect every detail or you have only two weeks to get a sculpture created and are in a rush. We do provide expedited service for an additional 20% we can put your project at the head of our priority list. This usually the option choosen for our clients that have an upcoming event date that will be publicized in the newspapers and on television from local news, to CNN and the History Channel, and for movie sets and television comedy shows. Whether we can research a particular statue and locate it for you, or you need to have a statue created from scratch, or based on a smaller statue, we can help you get the art piece you've been looking for. Our resources extend from the East Coast to the West Coast of the United Statues for reproductions and around the world, including the classic marble quaries of Italy. For special events, filming commercials, movie set scenic designers, etc.
At Statue sculptures, our talented crew of designers, craftsmen and sculpture artists have been making one of a kind custom portrait projects for individuals, business and professional organization for many years. In 2005we were commissioned to make a custom life size bronze bust of Bill Bader Sr. a name that became linked with drag racing since April 1974 when Mr. Bader purchased an inoperable dragstrip named Norwalk Dragway. Working with pictures and discriptions provided by Jayme Bader and her associates at Norwalk raceway the first step was creating a clay model bust of Mr. Bader. When we were reviewing the pictures provided by Norwalk Raceway of Bill he seems to bequite the personality showing a lot of expression as a fun lovingcharacter with a big warming smile. Our sculptor worked to capture this mans essence in thisart piece and raise it above a mere three-dimensional rendition to a classic work of art that transmits its magic and power to the viewer forgenerations after this bronze sculpture bust was created. Statue Sculptures welcomed the opportunity to create a major work of art in figurative bronze statuary with the creation of the bronze bust of Bill Bader Sr.
During Night Under Fire on July 2, 2005, John Force unveiled his choice for the first Drag Racing Legend to be honored on the hood of his Nitro-burning Mustang. There, before a capacity crowd, John Force unveiled to the world the bronze statue bust of Bill Bader Sr, a name that became linked with drag racing since April of 1974 when he purchased an inoperable dragstrip namedNorwalk Dragway. Mr. Bader provided a lifelong commitment that would captivate drag racing fans and participants from every aspect of the sport,and forever placed Norwalk Raceway Park among the top racetracks in the world. Bill's way included a fastidious attention to detail and a commitment by providing family entertainment at an affordable cost. Norwalk Raceway i.e. Summit Motorsports Park's rapid growth was fueled by the commitment of one family of happy warriors, whose attention to detail and spirited dedication to the customer, is unequaled in drag racing. Few businesses anywhere on the planet strive as hard to please their customers.
Summit Motorsports Park, formerly Norwalk Raceway Park and Norwalk Dragway, is a drag racing facility located on State Route 18 near Norwalk, Ohio. It has been a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) sanctioned facility since 2007 and annually hosts a round of both the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Norwalk Raceway would like to use this original custom portrait bronze bust to be duplicated and used as an award that will be presented each year at their awards banquet.
At Statue Sculptures, we were commissioned to design and create a memorial of Werner Fricker for the U.S. Soccer Federation. We used several photographs Mr. Fricker provided by his colleagues and family to create the life-size bust capturing his personality and essence in the finished piece. We were also contracted to install the complete monument located at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center at the Home Depot Center in California including the custom bronze bust, commemorative plaque and cement base completing the project in time for their special presentation. We are very proud to have completed this memorial that will stand for generations honoring his legacy.
One of the most honored sport icons we have had the pleasure of designing, creating and sculpting a memorial for was Mr. Werner Fricker that was president of the U.S. Soccer Federation from 1984 to 1990 and a man regarded as a pioneer of the sport in this country. Werner Fricker served the Game of Soccer at all levels in the United States. Werner Fricker (born January 24, 1936 in Karlsdorf, Yugoslavia; (Banatski Karlovac; died May 30, 2001 in Horsham, Pennsylvania) was a German-American football (soccer) halfback who later became president of the United States Soccer Federation. As a player, he was captain of the United German-Hungarian team from 1958 to 1969, winning the National Amateur Cup with the club in 1965. He also was a member of the U.S. national team.
Werner Fricker was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame, The Concacaf Hall Of Fame and The Philadelphia Old Timers Soccer Hall of Fame. The United German American Committee of the USA also honored him. He was inducted into the USASA Hall of Fame. His leadershipwas a major factor in the Federation's increased vitality and progress, and he was directly responsible forbringing the FIFA World Cup to the United States for the first time in 1994. He had a vision for the U.S. National Teams to be successful and worked tirelessly to bring all members of US Soccer together to serve that goal. Fricker's involvement in soccer continued as an administrator, and he achieved his greatest success in 1988 when, as president of U.S. Soccer, he led the campaign that resulted in the U.S. being awarded the 1994 World Cup tournament. Werner Fricker is a U.S. Soccer pioneer and will be remembered by everyone involved in the sport as we continue to reap the benefits of his leadership across more than 40 years of involvement at the game's highest levels.
The Werner Fricker memorial located at the northeast corner of Mooch Myernick Field at The Home Depot Center was unveiled during the ceremony an hour before the match between U.S. Men's National Team's FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Barbados on Sunday, June 15 2008. U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati will unveil the bronze bust memorial and present a commemorative plaque to Werner Fricker's children: Werner Fricker Jr., Marlene Fricker and Janet Malofiy (nee Fricker). The Werner family will also be presented at halftime of the U.S. Men's qualifying match against Barbados. This memorial of Warner Fricker is in special recognition of his guidance, perseverance and dedication in establishing the sport of soccer in the United States.


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