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American Art Review month and year: VOLUME NINE NUMBER 2 - MARCH-APRIL 1997
author(s): William Rasmussen
title of American Art Review article: First Fitzhughs of Virginia, Colonial Dynasty Painted by John Hesselius
Also possible other article for permission: James C. Kelly & William M. S. Rasmussen (same as William Rasmussen??), "The Virginia Landscape" American Art Review July-August 2000 (Volume XII, Number 4)
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Date: Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 2:57 PM
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Dear Ms. Johannessen,
This reply constitutes permission granted by the Virginia Historical Society for Traditional Fine Arts Organization to reprint the following articles, pending your acceptance of the conditions that also follow.
"Pocahontas: Her Life and Legend," American Art Review December 1994-January 1995, by William Rasmussen
"Patrick Henry: Sentinel for the People," American Art Review February-March 1996, by William Rasmussen
"First Fitzhughs of Virginia: AColonial Dynasty Painted by John Hesselius," American Art Review March-April 1997, by William Rasmussen
"The Virginia Landscape," American Art Review July-August 2000 co-authored by James C. Kellyand William Rasmussen
We do not grant permission for you to reprint Pocahontas: Her Life and Legend, the companion book for the show, because that book is still being sold in the Virginia Historical Society shop.
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"I've just got to get there." That's what a friend of mine says sarcastically whenever he encounters someone in a hurry for no apparent reason. This is a good example of it. The road to East Porta... (more)
Crash at the crossing in Kamenný Újezd. The inattention of Ford Tranzit's personal vans driver caused havarii on the CZ 196 line. The ÖBB 1116 185-0 locomotive at the front of the personal train O... (more)
It's a gorgeous summer evening as a young woman makes a quick dash in front of the returning B765 local on Warren & 7th street after a single run up to the mill. The Sunday crew commonly makes ... (more)
A mad dash to beat the Wisconsin & Southern train at Janesville.
Trainsurfers in Russia.
This fun is very common in the Moscow region and to a lesser extent in St. Petersburg.
In other regions of our vast country trainsurfers practically does not occur. The... (more)
Wrong door exiting Extremely unsafe practice of jumping into mainline avoiding the platform to get down from the train even though warned many times
I could have been much worse. On a rainy Thursday in Fort Collins, Colorado, the driver turned right as the train was approaching and missed the road, turning instead too soon and ending up on the... (more)
While pulling out of the Smart Paper mill on a wet winter day, we connected at the crossing with the blue car shown here. A slow speed impact, but not a good feeling. Driver wasn't injured, but I'... (more)
Ya Can't Fix Stupid! One of the hazards of street running is coming across people who aren't all that bright and can't seem to see there's a train within feet of their vehicles. Such was the case ... (more)
What a son tells his mother early on Sunday morning - "Mom, your car is stuck on the railroad track in downtown Duluth." Fortunately her insurance company paid the healthy fee to have it... (more)
Seen here just west of Fredericks Hall Road Crossing, CSX 3181 west hit an empty logging truck around 16:00 today. All people involved are fine, and the driver went for the ride of a lifetime befo... (more)
A couple of local kids take a big risk by cutting across the tracks in front of CSX J767 at Decoursey Avenue in Latonia. I was waiting to photograph the train splitting the signals when these 2 hu... (more)
Oh ... That's What the Flashing Red Lights Mean!As Southern Pacific's Huntington Beach Hauler was heading back to Anaheim, a moron in a white car somehow failed to notice the... (more)
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Adventure games these days want to show a branch of receptors to allow emotional and realistic design to keep enthusiastic gamers and non gamers, but sometimes it can be too trivial and not a great cup of tea for everyone. Today's games are all about shooting things, weird simulation games, and unlimited jump scares with found footage, springing galore of gore in the face of scaredy cats and cat lovers. It makes you want to take a break and light a smoke. Speaking of light, there is plenty of that going on in the adventure game Everybody's Gone to the Rapture. Not just sparks, and fire, and sunsets in a time lapse photography phase, but it's within every character in the story, as they figure out a life threatening event sent from an extraterrestrial life form in a small English village under quarantine. You'd think light is the way of life and all good in the universe, but it's more scarce than that.
Here are some things to point out. First are the small bits: handkerchiefs, bloody tissues, radios that broadcast number coordinates, chalk tags. Than there's the big stuff: outbreak warning flyers, dead birds, and the everybody disappearing. All are clues as to how an end of the world scenario is presented. More importantly, how and why does the light bring towards everyone. There is gossip running around about the final hours, as well as telling secrets no one would dare say to ruin a good moment or try to change a repeating cycle before the otherworldly entity finds the host and bring them to "The Rapture" so to speak. The story can almost relate to the book of Exodus, where Moses lives the good life until God tells the horrible truth about his adoption and how he sends down plagues from heaven, including the infamous Angel of Death, as a way of telling the Pharaoh to let his people go. Villagers would put blood on their doors so that the Angel of Death could pass over them and go to the ones who don't have a bloody print. The handkerchiefs could be a sign that those who knew about the light entity and were sick with the flu warned other people about the dangers and staying indoors with communicating people using phones or walkie talkies (The light travels quickly through cable lines). Next, the dead birds, opposite to living frogs, fall from the sky. It's not nearly as comprehensible as the handkerchiefs, but it's one of the first few plagues that happens. Then we have people disappearing and the chalk outlines, similar to turning water into blood, and the random timing of people falling over dead. The radio broadcasts can be a cryptic messages much like guardian angels who watch over those who wish to forgive their sins. The outbreak flyers are like teachings from God or from non believers to follow orders.
Finally, there's the floating light showing the player where to go. It's hard to tell which character the player is controlling in the game, but as the story progresses, the light entity shows spores in certain areas, like pieces of memory being played on a tape recorder. And everything is empty and desolate within the village. If there's one accurate source of information, with Kate trying to communicate with the light through the radio broadcasts, and all the drama between everyone in the village, it would be the player is the light entity all along and the time lapse atmosphere going from day to night would indicate the light is interacting with the final moments of the characters and then taking them to The Rapture and then coming back to the present era.
The game is divisive, and it's a classic take on faith and science, and presenting it like an H.G. Wells novel with pretty graphics. There's a lot of theories surrounding this tale and while it may some wrong or out of touch, it's still a route I came up with.


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I participated in the Soar with the Eagles and Run Like the Devil 5K run this weekend. The event also offered a 1 mile fun run for the kids. Zachary asked me to register him for it. He has been so excited about it and could hardly go to sleep the night before. When we woke up Saturday morning, it was in the 20's!!! We didn't let the cold get the best of us and headed out for the run. There were actually a few snow flurries as we stood at the starting line.
Receiving his trophy. He was beyond thrilled that he got a trophy. He finished 3rd among all the kids 12 and under.
I had my own personal best time too. Think it may have been due to the subarctic temps. I just wanted to get it over with!!
This is what I saw when I got to the finish line.
Rustyn joined his mom in running too. He was the 1st place winner of the kid run.
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Traditional English Shortbreads
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Member recipe by British Bakery
Cooking timePrep: 5 minutes Cook: 20 minutes
Skill levelEasy
Servings6-10 Shortbread's
- 300g plain flour
- 200g butter/margarine
- 100g caster sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- Additional caster sugar for sprinkling
Preheat oven to 160°C/gas 3.
Lightly grease baking tray or place a piece of baking paper over the tin (to stop the unlikely event of the Shortbread sticking).
Place sifted flour and sugar into bowl and mix together.
Dice the margarine and gradually rub into flour until breadcrumbs.
Add vanilla essence and carry on rubbing in with fingertips.
When the mixture sticks together, place on floured workspace and gently knead until a soft ball.
Roll out until 1.5 cm in thickness, then cut into Shortbread fingers or petticoat tails. (Using a biscuit cutter is a good way to get a more defined shape)
Prick all over with a fork or a cocktail stick and (for petticoat tails) mark the edges as well.
Place in the oven for 15-20 mins and then leave to cool. (Make sure you take the Shortbread out when it is starting to darken round the edges of the biscuit)
Sprinkle caster sugar over the biscuits (after fully cooled).


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It's not just a celebration of the world's greatest adventure travel films from the 1920s to the present day. It's also a weekend knees-up of inspiring speakers and authors, live music and good-time outdoor action! So come on down, see the world, get inspired and join the party…
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QH-2 Duo (Queen Helene and Bill) is UNPLUGGED & ELECTRIFYING! They are kicking off the days festivities and playing for Little Kids Rock. This is their first time joining us for LoveFest. Check out their full band at http://www.facebook.com/pages/QUEEN-HELENE/132847847930 and their duo page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/QH-2-Acoustic-Duo/106498056085504
How is LoveFest different? Each band will be playing for a charity of THEIR choice! Whatever charity, human or animal, whomever they desire to help!* Every band that participates will be given an equal percentage of money to donate to their cause of choice and all monies from raffles and 50/50s will be donated to H.U.A.-Hearts United for Animals & Little Kids Rock.
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Engaging the Things that Steal Your Peace
Okay. So now you're steeped in peace. Nothing can disturb your reverie, right? Wanna bet? No matter how much at peace you think you are, there's always more. There's always a deeper peace waiting. Finding your state of inner calm is important. In fact, it's going to be essential for you to begin the next … Continue reading Engaging the Things that Steal Your Peace
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Hello lovely friends!
I thought it was about time for another Instagram roundup!
If you haven't signed up for LIKETOKNOW.IT yet, I highly recommend you do so. It's the EASIEST way to shop, find outfit inspiration and stay on top of the best deals on some great pieces for your wardrobe. (I blogged all about the new LIKETOKNOW.IT app HERE). With the app, all you have to do is screenshot the Instagram image you love and by the time you open up your LIKETOKNOW.IT app, all of the outfit links are right there for you. I'm talking seconds. It's incredible.
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I'm rounding up some of my favorite outfits from the last couple of months....most of the items are in stock and some are even on sale.
Sweater (I'm wearing a size small - currently on sale!) | Bag | Similar Grey Denim | Shoes | Sunglasses
Vest (I'm in a small) | White Thermal (I get a size xs- also similar here) | Shoes | Jeans | Necklace (search "Aven Layering Necklace")
Kimono (it says XL size but it's really one size - get 20% off with code "Ashley") | Jeans | Purse (search "Sloane Bag")
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Watch (Get 15% off your order site wide with code "ASHDONIELLE") | All Bracelets
Similar Moto Jacket | Boots (Now 30% off!) | Grey Denim | White Tank (ONLY $15!) | Bag (Search "Ellie Hobo")
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Striped Tee (I have a size small) | White Denim | Bag | Lipstick (Shade - "Amazing Grace")
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Beauty class with Lisa Jordan. Full makeup demo using lots of different brands, Lisa will talk through her tanning & Skin care routine, she will also talk all things hair. There will be a Q&A at the end so you can ask her anything. Top Hair Guru Sabrina Hill will also be there to a hair demo and to answer any hair questions you might have.
Goodie bag worth over €50 will include products such as full bottle of Catwalk HQ tan, NOTE cosmetics, Bperfect, ......and more. Teas coffees and light refreshments will also be there.
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Many clients are amazed at what can be done by knowing how to use the latest technology to enhance imagery.
I have spent many year studying with many of the top international trainers and am happy to use these techniques to polish your photographs.
This is the way I inspire people to want to learn these techniques.
The following gallery has examples of some wildlife imagery shot by wildlife photographer Michael Viljoen.
Michael commissioned me to finish his imagery and prepare the groundwork for a B&W book. I have included the raw file to illustrate the before and after versions.
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This is what Michael Viljoen had to say…
" …I was reffered to Kevin by Moonshine Media in CapeTown. My brief to Kevin was to get the best possible quality from my collection of images.
Kevin was able to reveal depth and something new in each image. Owing to his mastery in both traditional and digital techniques I saw how much his interpretation strengthened the visual appeal of the image.
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SOUTH VIETNAM 1965-1975. Photos and notes of the Vietnam War. Memories, photos, videos and songs of Vietnam. From French Indo-China, the American War and the present. Saigon memories, travelling over the country's roads and through it's skies. The girls one loved and the women one lost.
Wednesday, 11 April 2007
Late 1960's. Life in Saigon. South Vietnam
Saigon was overcrowded, full of refugees and one wondered at times how it functioned as a municipality.
People were always busy, yet always had the time to stop and talk or spend a while in a café.
The usual means of transport was the cyclo-pousse. These poor drivers who pedalled away all day had a hard life and usually died off fairly young. TB was endemic and they were also undernourished. There was a motorised version that let off horribly polluting fumes all day long. Both forms were highly dangerous to use although fatal accidents seemed rare. Jim was in a cyclo one day when his watch was stolen off his wrist by a couple on a Honda. The Honda or motor scooter was another very common form of transport and much more practical than a car. There were bicycles by the dozen. There were no buses inside Saigon although when the Americans pulled out they left behind their military buses which were then used as a bus service. Taxis, the old Renaults, were becoming a headache. What used to be a 17 piastre drive to Tan Son Nhut, where I had given a twenty note and said keep the change was now over three hundred piastres and always accompanied by bitter arguments. It was wise to talk to the taxi drivers in French. They, who had been in Vietnam for generations, were not victims of the US presence and were curiously, as former colonial masters, treated much better than the Americans. One therefore tried to use the old French names for streets, such as Rue Catinat for Tu Do.
Once after a somewhat shaky ride the driver of my taxi lit up his opium pipe even before he asked for his fare. Another time the hand of the driver, held out to receive my money, half covered by some form of glove, was missing its fingers; it appeared to be leprosy.
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- Patti McCracken said...
I'm sitting right now in my hotel in Saigon, with a WIFI connection, and have stumbled upon your site. The photos are captivating, moving.
Have they ever been exhibited anywhere?
Thanks for such a great site. I'm lucky to have found it.
- 17 October 2007 at 11:46
- vnrozier said...
Thanks for your comment. For years these photos sat in old albums until last year I decided to put all my photos on my computer. This year I discovered blogging so decided to add my memories as well.
It was a long sad story, but I don't regret one moment of it, just the fate of certain people.
Enjoy your stay in Saigon.
Kind regards
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It's Not You, It's Me...Never Works
If Seinfeld taught us ANYTHING it's how to have a bad relationship. And, the king of terrible relationships, and breakups, is George MOTHERF**KING Costanza. He ruined the "it's not you, it's me" routine for the rest of us. Thanks George, you ass.
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South Pahroc Range Wilderness
IntroductionThe United States Congress designated the South Pahroc Range Wilderness (map) in 2004 and it now has a total of 25,671 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Nevada and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
DescriptionThe South Pahroc Range is extremely rugged with deeply cut canyons, high ridges, large rounded boulders and heavily forested expanses ranging from 5,000 to 7,950 feet. Much of the range is a solitary volcanic massif composed of varying colored layers of welded tuff that have weathered into unusual pockets, columns and stone faces. The lower elevations are gently rolling bajada with the tuff boulders more scattered. The mountain range creates an 'island in the sky" effect. Moderately deep, steep-walled drainages cut across the mountain from east to west. Differential weathering of welded tuff layers has created numerous pockets, holes, columns and the ubiquitous, large rounded boulders. The rocky geologic features are interlaced with stands of pinyon-juniper, white fir and aspen, forming isolated glades that provide shady solitude. Mule deer, mountain lion, newly reintroduced bighorn sheep, golden eagles and prairie falcons can be found in the area.
Planning to Visit the South Pahroc Range Wilderness?
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TriGem launches in the US market the new Averatec N3400 lightweight, aluminum-clad notebook, which is basically the US version of the Star ES-301. Boosted by Intel's Pentium Dual Core T3400 2.16GHz processor, 3GB RAM and integrated GMA X4500HD graphics. It has a 250GB hard drive and is bundled with a external 8X DVD SuperMulti burner. The laptop weighs less than 4 pounds.
The N3400 supports Bluetooth, Ethernet LAN and WiFi 802.11n connectivity. It has a 13.3-inch LCD display, a 1.3 Megapixel webcam, microphone, 4-in-1 card reader and three USB ports. The Averatec N3400 is priced at $799.


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Reviews | Written by Alister Davison 13/03/2017
Angela and Vince are a content and loving couple living in present-day London. When Vince goes missing, Angela sets out in search of him, only to find herself in the dark underbelly of the city. As it transpires that Vince works for crime lord Frederick Meloy, Angela finds herself facing threats from beings of myth and legends; Meloy isn't just a normal gangster, he collects arcane 'things', relics from an age when such creatures roamed our planet freely.
This is the first book in Tim Lebbon's Relics trilogy, and it's a great start that introduces characters and setting, while providing a cracking plot. Although we're offered various points of view, it is Angela who is the book's primary protagonist; we enter this strange world with her, sharing her pre-conceptions, prejudices and concern for her lover. It's that relationship that drives the book, Angela proving to have depth, while being resourceful and strong, making her a solid female lead, a normal person in extraordinary circumstances, finding her world turned upside down, who will do whatever is necessary to get to Vince.
Lebbon incorporates the weird into our own world with ease, having it lurk in the shadows just out of sight, or around one corner more than we'd usually walk; that person catching our eye, or another that we choose to ignore, either could be one of the mythical Kin. He makes these wondrous creatures believable, giving them personalities, motivations and flaws along with their strange powers. They're people in their own right – who they are, not what they are – as much as our protagonists, and Lebbon's skill with their creation is such that they never fall into cliché; Meloy, for instance, is portrayed brilliantly when he could have descended into the usual tropes of London gangster.
Lebbon has created a fascinating world and characters that the reader easily falls into and cares about, making Relics an entertaining and gripping read. Violent and visceral, it's the dark and brutal side of the urban fantasy genre, a plot that is never dull, with a final third that will keep the reader's attention all the way to the final page. With an ending that promises more to come, it leaves readers hungry for the next instalment in what is sure to be an excellent trilogy.


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Many of you reading this will know the feeling; when something that was going so well decides halfway through that, ACTUALLY, it doesn't want to go as you planned…. like when suddenly your meringue batter decides it does not want to whip to stiff peaks and instead, stay a glossy and glorious yet less-than-satisfactory mess. Perhaps, as happened to me the first time my egg whites failed at the tender age of 8, it will reduce you to tears.
My advice to you, if any of this is the case, is that you must not fear; instead, use that kitchen ingenuity to use up the incredibly sour lemons that life has given and power on. Break a few more eggs (save the yolks for later) and keep going on with your recipe and put the whites aside to use in another fashion.
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A delicious and redemption laden slice with minimum complication and as called for after your egg white 'disaster', not stressful at all.
I would just like to take a moment to recognise the people who have endured this trialling experience and also run out of eggs in the process, leaving none extra to whip up and finish the recipe. That's tough man. We feel for you. If this is you, then I fear options may be scarce: look up substitutes online or maybe find a way to adapt the recipe. Also; sorry. I feel your pain.
So! Advice to prevent such an event? As a matter of fact I do have some, especially after being quite paranoid ever since that day ten years ago when it comes to whipping egg whites…..
+Be super careful separating those eggs! Everyone seems to have their own method (personally I have always found it terrifying to use the broken egg shells as they look so manacing *shudder*), I use my hands, so I won't tell you how to do it exactly. Just don't break the yolks any speck of fat (or shell) will inhibit the aerating you desire. For those of you interested, I have seen people use empty plastic bottles to separate eggs… google it!
+If you want to be extra cautious, separate the egg over a tea cup, and not the bowl of egg whites you are going to use. This way if the egg yolk breaks or isn't as fresh as you had hoped, it won't spoil the egg whites you already have. A little time consuming yes, but worth the effort.
+You need an extra clean bowl! Don't use plastic, please! It traps fats from previous mixtures and is a bit of a risk. Glass and metal do well, although I have seen experiments showing that copper bowls take the cake (or pavlova) when it comes to making meringue. Another thing to google!
+To clean it, you can wipe the inside of the bowl with some white vinegar or lemon juice to get rid of any fat residue or dust or dirt. I find this does the trick!
If all of this seems a little pedantic to you, or you have never experienced any issues, then don't worry; just keep powering on as is! We all bake differently and have different histories, recipes and mishaps to share (try the salt instead of sugar deal, wehey!).
I have written this recipe as if the egg whites have not failed just in case you want to make this slice anyway, or simply to use up egg whites leftover!
If you DO have failed egg whites, then just skip the egg white whipping stage and pour it the mixture onto the slice once slathered in jam. This recipe tastes great whether your whites are at stiff peak or not.
I sincerely hope this has helped!
Jam and Meringue Slice
220g flour
20g custard powder (optional)
100g sugar
125g butter, melted
To top:
100g any jam
2 egg whites
100g castor sugar
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line a 20cm by 20cm slice tin with baking paper.
In a large bowl, mix together all the base ingredients (the flour, custard powder, sugar and butter) until combined. Press evenly and firmly into the slice tin. Spread the jam on top.
Whip the egg whites until bubbly, then add the sugar bit by bit, beating until glossy. It was at this point that mine decided they could not be bothered anymore and would not whip further than this…. So if this happens to you, it doesn't matter! If you can however, get them to stiff peaks. Spread on top of the jam on the slice and bake for about 25 minutes, until the meringue is crispy and lightly golden. Cool in the tin, then cut and serve.
Lasts about 2 days.
NOTE: based on some feedback, the base may be a little too sweet for you, so you could use about 75g sugar if you prefer.
Sami 🙂


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We spend so much time on these boards discussing cemitas and tacos. But an old standby of mine are enchiladas.
Had them at Coatzingo, Tia Julia brick and mortar, De Mole and Azteca.
Any recs? I've liked them most at Coatzingo. They have 2 kinds but the only diff I can tell is 1 style is 5 small ones the other is 3 larger. Usually I get roja or mole.
what think ye?
De Mole
45-02 48th Ave, Queens, NY 11377
Tia Julia
91st St and Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11372


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'Who will take the Seven home
And bring the Dark Lord from his throne?
Who will show the Mage the skies.
And bring the Bard an end to lies?
Who will raise the Ship again.
And free the Princess from her pain?
Who will teach the lost to fight
And bring the Child into the light?
FInd out on October 31st with the publication of The Seven, an exciting new children's book by Steve Gladwin when all will be revealed.
FInd out at Welshpool Library on Saturday November 9th when all children who come to "The Seven" event with the right passwords will discover the first few secrets.
Find out — by asking these trees. They know a great deal but they're not telling !


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Callie Tries On the Polka Dot Sweater Set
The pants are pretty standard, except that the color, which is a dark red color. The material is a nice heavy cotton jean like fabric There is stitching to make it look like there are pockets in the front of the pants, but there is no opening. The pants have a liner (which seems to be standard on dark colors now) on the inside. This is usually a very nice feature, but on these pants it makes them tight, even though on the outside they are not. They are just big enough to go over the boots, which makes them look better since you can't notice the huge slit up the back. Cute pants.
The first layer on top is the flannel shirt. It has beautiful greens, blues and whites in it, similar to the blue plaid top (kind of). It's made out of a linen type of cotton, not flannel. The shirt has a wide collar. It velcros up the front, which is nice, but it would have been awesome to have buttons. The sleeves are long if they are rolled down. There is a slit about an inch long that makes it so that you can easily flip the sleeves up, forming a cuff. This looks great , especially when the sweater is on also. The great thing about the flannel shirt is that it can be worn on it's own an it looks great.
Are these boots from another set? They could be. You wouldn't be able to tell, because they are exactly like every other set of boots. They do look really nice when they are covered with the pants though...so...okay, the boots are okay!


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customer relationships
It's well documented that consumers distrust the way companies use their data, with as many as 65 percent of consumers believing brands use their personal data without consent.
Valuiza's proprietary technology allows companies to measure and improve customer lifetime value
Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), which is a prediction of the net profit attributed to the entire future relationship with a customer, is an important metric to measure and monitor on an ongoing basis. Sydney-based startup Valuiza (pronounced val-you-eye-sa) allows companies to not only do that, but also to improve their CLV by helping them pinpoint why people will stop using their product or service.


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26 May 2015
Thanks to all of you who've made it to our roadshows so far and made them such a success! There's still time to catch us in the next two weeks in the West Midlands and Lincolnshire.
We'll be on hand to provide you with advice and information about universal credit, paying your rent online and neighbourhood issues. Plus, you can find out more about getting involved to help shape our housing services - through becoming a tenant rep, taking part in 'mystery shopping', or perhaps joining our board or scrutiny panel.
We've received lots of feedback from the roadshows that have already taken place and received comments like: " it's lovely to put a face to a name" and "I think it's fantastic that you're taking the time to visit us".
Come and see us while we are still on the road at the following places:
Tuesday 26 May
12 noon - 1.30pm: Sunderton Road, Brandwood
1.45 - 2.30pm: Towpath Way, Waterside, Kings Heath
3 - 6pm: Wellesley Gardens, Moseley
Wednesday 27 May
12 noon - 2pm: Walton Grange, Stone
3 - 4.30pm: Shannon Approach, Burton upon Trent
4.45 - 6pm: Goughside, Burton upon Trent
Thursday 28 May
12 noon - 1.30pm: Ansley Common, Nuneaton
3 - 4.30pm: Silk Weaver Way, Bedworth
5 - 6pm: Warwick Road, Solihull
Friday 29 May
12 noon - 1.45pm: Bradley Thursfield Court, Kidderminster
2.15 - 3.45pm: Hawfinch Drive, Kidderminster
4.15 - 6pm: Drake Crescent, Kidderminster
Monday 1 June
12 noon - 2pm: Jobson Road, Horncastle
2 - 4pm: Churchill Avenue, Horncastle
4 - 6pm: N'dola Drive, Horncastle
Tuesday 2 June
12 noon - 4pm: Mill View Close, Ingoldmells
4 - 6pm: East View Close, Chapel St Leonards
Wednesday 3 June
12 noon - 2pm: Lancaster Avenue, Skegness
2 - 4pm: The Meadows, Skegness
4 - 6pm: William Way, Skegness
Thursday 4 June
12 noon - 2pm: Jubilee Crescent and Keddington Crescent, Louth
2 - 4pm: Badminton Way, Louth
4 - 6pm: Monks Dyke Road, Louth
Friday 5 June
12 noon - 2 pm: Station Road, Mablethorpe
2 - 4pm: Kingsley Road, Mablethorpe
4 - 6pm: Rose Grove, Mablethorpe


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This Committee Member Commitment Form outlines expectations of individuals chosen to serve on STFM Committees. Committee members typically serve 2-year terms and are eligible for an additional term, except for the Research Fellow who serves a 1-year term and Conference on Practice Improvement Steering Committee members who serve a 3-year term. Travel to attend approximately two in-person meetings per year is expected from committee members; STFM covers travel expenses for those meetings. Conference call meetings are scheduled as needed.
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Rose gold tone chrono with embellished bezel, zirconia, date, day, 24-hour hand and 2nd time zone, Ø approx. 38 mm
- This elegant, rose gold tone chronograph has a precise, silent quartz mechanism, a calendar with date and day, plus a 24-hour hand and a 2nd time zone.
- A geometric ornament subtly embellishes the bezel of the polished stainless steel watch case.
- The flat crystal is made of high-quality mineral glass.
- The hours on the dial are marked with zirconia stones.
- The polished link strap fastens with a deployment clasp.
- The watch is water-resistant to 5 bar: splash protected, suitable for frequent contact with spray but should not to be exposed to water pressure.
- The high-quality cardboard box can be used for storage and gift packaging.
- The manufacturer guarantee is valid for 24 months.
- Please refer to the accompanying information.
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ATN: November 2017November 2, 2017
By William S. Bike
The AARP Foundation Experience Corps seeks volunteer tutors for kindergarten through third grade to help students with their reading skills. Register at (877) 926-8300 for upcoming volunteer information sessions, all at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 300 N. Central Park Ave.; Tuesday, Nov. 14, and Tuesday, Nov. 28, 740 E 56th Pl.; Wednesday, Nov. 29, 3030 W. Fullerton Ave.; and Thursday, Nov. 30, 6200 S. Drexel Ave.
From now through Sunday, Jan. 7, the Art Institute of Chicago will present the first North American exhibition devoted to Brazilian artist Tarsila do Amaral.
The Art Institute is located at 116 S. Michigan Ave. Log on to www.artic.edu.
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, in the basement at 1220 W. Lexington St. The meetings are closed format, meaning they are for people with drinking problems or AA members only, and not for family members. Call (773) 376-9772 for more information.
At Benton House, 3052 S. Gratten Ave., find out about public benefits such as supplemental nutrition assistance and citizenship application help. Food pantry hours are noon to 2 p.m. Fridays. Enjoy movies most Mondays at 7 p.m., senior exercise Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., yoga on Tuesdays at 8 p.m., and open basketball games Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Call (773) 927-6420 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Blessed Sacrament Parish
after-school youth program offers those ages 12 through 18 a safe and relaxing atmosphere at its Youth Center, 3528 S. Hermitage Ave. Teens can get help with homework, play sports, and interact with other teens. The center is open Tuesday, 3 to 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday, 3 to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
For more information, call (773) 847-2011 or log on to http://bspyouth.blogspot.com/.
Bridgeport Catholic Academy will host its twelfth annual Fall Fest Trivia Night on Saturday, November 11, at Nativity of Our Lord Church Hall at 653 W. 37th St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the games begin at 7 p.m. Best decorated fall themed table wins a special prize. Tickets cost $20. Guests can bid on raffle items and silent auction items. Contact Lillian Buckley at (773) 376-6223 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Catholic Charities Youth Mentorship Program seeks mentors to work with boys in the eighth through tenth grades in the Back of the Yards and New City communities. Individuals who can serve as positive role models and encourage good decision making are welcome. Call (630) 229-5335.
The Chicago Arts District Second Fridays gallery night happens every second Friday of the month from 6 to 10 p.m. This walking tour of 25 Pilsen galleries and art spots includes performance art and shopping opportunities. Admission is free. Begin your tour at 2003 S. Halsted St. For more information, call (312) 432-1995.
The Chicago Bilingual Nurse Consortium helps foreign-educated nurses attain licensure in Illinois. The organization's website at www.chicagobilingualnurse.org also lists jobs available for nurses. For more information, call (312) 567-2065.
Chicago Hope Academy will host a track dedication on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m., 2640 W. Polk St., and an open house at 2189 W. Bowler St. on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call (312) 491-1600 or log on to chicagohopeacademy.org.
Chicago Women's Park and Gardens' advisory council will meet Tuesday, Dec. 5. The park is located at 1801 S. Indiana Ave. Call (312) 328-0821.
The CivicLab POWER Institute
(People Organizing to Win, Engage, and Resist) will host a grassroots campaigning workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Loyola University Law School, 25 E. Pearson St. Sessions are $40 each. Call (312) 804-3230 or email email@example.com.
Civic Legal Corps helps close the access gap for individuals who cannot afford private law firm fees in family law matters but earn too much to qualify for free legal assistance. Individuals with total household income between 125% and 400% of federal poverty guidelines may receive services from the group, priced on a sliding scale. Eligible clients may have income as high as $47,520 for one person and $163,560 for a family of eight. Call (872) 216-9695 or log on to www.civiclegalcorps.org. The office is at 310 S. Peoria St.
De La Salle Institute recently received a grant of $210,000 from the Bernard Heerey Family Foundation to provide scholarship awards for the 2017-2018 academic year.
The school will host an honors fair and info night Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m.; an open house on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 9 a.m.; and an entrance exam Saturday, Dec. 2, at 8 a.m.
Faculty members Bethany Costello-Stebelton and Jessica Lafontaine were among the presenters at the Illinois Reading Council Conference recently held in Peoria, IL, and spoke about "Are We Reaching Our Students in The Way We Think We Are?"
The school has hired Carl R. Willingham, '99, as event manager in the office of development.
Head football coach Mike Boehm was named the Papa John's Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week for Week 7 of the high school season.
Seven De La Salle Investment Club members recently attended the Greenwood Project's Women of Wall Street panel at the Chicago Board Options Exchange. Those attending were seniors Rosalinda Alaniz, Miriam Madriz, Natalyah Mancilla, Meagan Miller, Edward Singleton III, and Brandy Wayne, along with sophomore Carson Wiggins.
De La Salle is at 3434 S. Michigan Ave. Call (312) 842-7355.
First Trinity Chicago Lutheran Church Community Center welcomes donations of clothing, shoes, and hygiene items. Volunteers take donations on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. The church is located at 643 W. 31st St. Call (312) 842-7390.
Grace Place, 637 S. Dearborn St., will host Music @ Grace on Thursday, Nov. 9, featuring Roosevelt University jazz ensembles. Call (312) 922-1426 for time.
Greater West Town Partnership, 500 N. Sacramento Blvd., offers job placement and training programs in wood products manufacturing and shipping and receiving. Call (312) 563-9570.
The Greater South Loop Association will host a Neighbors Night Out featuring an update on development in and around the McCormick Place Convention Center at Motor Row Brewing, 2337 S. Michigan Ave., Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 5:30 p.m.
The organization will offer Securing Your Building for the Holidays on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 5:30 p.m. at Baderbrau, 2515 S. Wabash Ave. Cost is $10.
Log on to http://greatersouthloop.org/.
Greektown Chicago offers a free Greektown shuttle to Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks home games. For information and locations log on to www.greektownchicago.org.
Holy Family Church, 1080 W. Roosevelt Rd., will host a Mass of Remembrance on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 9:30 a.m. that includes a candlelight service. Call (312) 492-8442 or log on to www.holyfamilychicago.org.
Hyde Park Produce Market lets you shop online for same day grocery delivery. Go to mercato/.com/shope/hyde-park-produce.
Children's theatre NEWS
Chicago Children's Theatre and Second City are teaming to offer improv classes every Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Saturday, Nov. 18.
The theatre is at 100 S. Racine Ave. Call (312) 374-8834 or log on to www.childrenstheatre.org.
Kenwood Academy High School will host open houses on Saturday, Nov. 11, for seventh and eighth graders at 10 a.m. and noon and for high schoolers at 1 and 4 p.m. The school is at 5015 S. Blackstone. Log on to http://www.kenwoodacademy.org/.
Maxwell Street Market, Desplaines and Taylor Streets, is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sundays, year-round.
Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School will host a parent shadow day on Friday, Nov. 3, and an incoming freshman placement test Saturday, Dec. 2, at 8 a.m. The school is at 3737 W. 99th St. Call (773) 881-6566 or log on to www.mothermcauley.org.
Join the McKinley Park Advisory Council in beautifying and restoring the lagoon, maintaining trails, planting, pruning, weeding, and picking up trash on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet on the west side of the lagoon on the path between the lagoon and soccer field. Email firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com.
The McKinley Park Dog Park Committee meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in the McKinley Park Fieldhouse. Email firstname.lastname@example.com.
The park is at 37th Street and Archer Avenue.
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center hosts classes and groups including Yoga for You, the Sarcoma Support Group, Transformational Movement, and Eat Right Every Bite.
The hospital is at 2525 S. Michigan Ave. Visit www.mercy-chicago.org or call (312) 567-2000.
Merit School of Music, 38 S. Peoria St., invites children and their parents or caregivers to gather the second Monday of every month at 11 a.m. for a free Storytime early childhood music class. Dates are Nov. 13 and Dec. 11.
Merit is located at 38 S. Peoria St. Call (312) 786-9428.
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Prospective families can learn more about Mount Carmel High School's college preparatory program for boys and tour the school by attending an open house on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6410 S. Dante Ave. Entrance exam is Saturday, Dec. 2. Contact Bill Nolan, director of admissions, at (773) 324-1020, ext. 265 or email@example.com.
Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr., will offer free after-school archery field trips to groups of ten to 45 participants, who must be between the ages of eight and ten. Chicago residents are urged to create their own groups. Archery will be offered on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. in November.
Learn about animal hibernation on a hibernation hike on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Book nook will offer readings and crafts inside the visitor center on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact Liz Holley at Northerly Island Park at email@example.com or (312) 745-2910.
Log on to www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/northerlyisland-park/.
Overeaters Anonymous meets every Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 3528 S. Hermitage Ave. Call (773) 523-3917.
Park 571, home of the Eleanor Boathouse at 2828 S. Eleanor St., offers classes running through Saturday, Dec. 9: Boot Camp, Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.; Tone Stretch Balance, Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.; and Yoga, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
Register online at Chicagoparkdistrict.com under Park #571 events. Call (773) 823-9135.
Frances W. Parker School will host an open house for grades nine through 12 on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. Deadline to apply for the school is Friday, Dec. 1. The school is at 330 W. Webster Ave. Call (773) 353-3000 or log on to www.fwparker.org.
The Pink Hat Run, Walk, and Roll will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, starting at Prairie Avenue and 18th Streets. Log on to pinkhatrun.com.
The Plant, a facility home to farm and food-producing businesses, hosts an indoor farmers market at 1400 W. 46th St. the first Saturday of every month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Go on tours of the Plant at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. For information, log on to PlantChicago.org/market.
The Randolph Street Market Festival at 1340 W. Washington St. is home to the Chicago Antique Market, the Indie Designer Market, Modern Vintage Chicago, and the Holiday Market. Browse plentiful vintage items, with more than 150 vendors selling their favorite collectibles, and enjoy food and live music. Dates are the Saturdays and Sundays of Nov. 18 and 19 and Dec. 16 and 17. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free parking available. Call (312) 666-1200 or toll free at (877) 319-2643. Go to www.randolphstreetmarket.com for admission prices and more information.
A free grief support group in Spanish will be held at Presence Saint Elizabeth Hospital, Lake Shore Room, tenth floor, 1431 N. Claremont Ave., from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the Wednesdays of Nov. 8 and Dec. 6. Call Ely Pulido at (847) 653-3143 or Gabriella Valentino at (847) 653-3185 to register.
Few can imagine what it is like to be stateless. A new photo exhibit, Nowhere People, running now through Saturday, Dec. 2, at Roosevelt University's Gage Gallery, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, tells the story. The exhibition by photographer Greg Constantine features 39 black-and-white photographs of children who have no citizenship and, therefore, no place to call their true home. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gage Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.roosevelt.edu/gagegallery or call (312) 341-6458.
Rush Generations at Rush University Medical Center will offer two free programs, Caregiving 101, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1 p.m., and Navigating Housing Options in Chicago, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 1 p.m. Call (888) 352-RUSH (7874) to register, or log on to www.rush.edu/rush-gen.
Online tours of Saint Ignatius College Prep are available. Log on to https://tour.lcp360.com/nocache/stignatius/tour/.
The school will host eighth grade shadow days through Thursday, Dec. 7, an open house Sunday, Nov. 12, and an entrance exam Saturday, Dec. 2.
A Class of 2012 reunion will be held Wednesday, Nov. 22.
Saint Ignatius is located at 1076 W. Roosevelt Rd. Call (312) 421-5900 or log on to www.ignatius.org.
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 2108 W. 21st St., (773) 847-6458, offers family counseling, including pre-marriage classes and marriage counseling. The soup kitchen welcomes gifts of cups, paper products, plates, silverware, napkins, paper towels, and toilet paper. Call (773) 847-6458.
St. Therese Chinese Catholic
School welcomed back 2002 alumna Yi Wei on October 2 as the culmination of the school's month-long theme on water. During the month, students learned about water scarcity, raised money in support of a water advocacy organization, wrote letters to local legislators in support of cleaner water, and even mirrored what some children must do to access clean water by walking to a local park to collect and carry back water. Yi's visit was a good fit with the month's theme as she is director at the organization iDE focusing on solutions to water and sanitation issues around the globe.
Phyllis Cavallone, principal, was selected as a 2017 National Distinguished Principal, an honor that places her among only five private school principals recognized for this national award. The National Association of Elementary School Principals established the award to recognize and celebrate elementary and middle-level principals who set high standards for instruction, student achievement, character, and climate for the students, families, and staffs in their learning communities.
St. Therese will host an open house on Tuesday, Nov. 21, from 9 to 10 a.m.
The school is at 247 W. 23rd St. Call (312) 326-2837 or visit www.sttheresechicago.org.
San Miguel School on Oct. 7 had a ribbon cutting and open house for its community center. The school is located at 1954 W. 48th St. Call (773) 890-1481.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii
will present Compassionate Heart: She Said What? Women's Wisdom in Buddhism and Christianity on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. Call (312) 421-3757. The shrine is located at 1224 W. Lexington St.
The Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago will show the 1938 Soviet film The Three Heroines
on Friday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m. at the Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St. Call (773) 702-2368 or log on to www.smartmuseum.uchicago.edu.
Log on to www.southloopneighbors.org.
University of Illinois at Chicago students had the chance to show their families what campus life is all about during UIC Family Weekend Oct. 6 and 7. The event included trips around the city, a Chicago Bulls game, and a brunch. A family fun fest featured a casino night, movie screening, and bowling.
The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum at UIC has opened Claiming Space: Creative Grounds and Freedom Summer School, a collaborative exhibition by artists, educators, and students that explores the transformation of public school space against the backdrop of depopulation, divestment, and school closures on the West Side. The exhibition is on display through Saturday, March 31, 2018, at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, 800 S. Halsted St.
UIC's engineering design team earned third place with a robot it designed during the Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition at Oakland University in Michigan. The team also won the second place Caterpillar Autonomy Award during a NASA competition at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, which gives students the opportunity to design robotic explorers in simulated Martian soil.
Pauline Maki, professor of psychiatry and psychology and senior director of research at the Center for Research on Women and Gender, has won the 2018 Woman in Science Award of the American Medical Women's Association. Her research focuses on menopause, cognition, and mood.
UIC Student Veterans Affairs will host its Veterans Day 3k walk and 5k run on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 8:30 a.m. at 750 S. Halsted St. For more information, visit dos.uic.edu/vet5krun.
Meeting online buyers or sellers in person is now a little safer for both University of Illinois at Chicago personnel and the general public thanks to the University of Illinois at Chicago Police. The department opened its district station front lobby to the public as a Safe Exchange Zone, where people can carry out legal swaps, sales, or purchases on campus as well as make child custody exchanges. Open 24 hours, the area has video surveillance and a seating area. The station is located at 943 W. Maxwell St., and parking is available.
South Loop Neighbors will host their first-ever pub crawl on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 2 to 6 p.m. Cost is $15. Email email@example.com.
The group will hold its annual meeting on Monday, Dec. 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Grace Place, 637 S. Dearborn St.
Washington Federal Bank for Savings is a registered designated drop off site for Toys For Tots. The bank will accept donations of new unwrapped toys through Friday, Dec. 15 at 2869 S. Archer Ave and 1410 W. Taylor St. Monetary donations will be accepted at each location or via the bank's website at wafedbank.com.
Author Charlene Wexler has published a heartwarming and amusing short story about the antics of an extended family all living in a Chicago apartment building, called The Family Building, on Short Story.net at https://www.short-story.net/read/11455/the-family-building/.


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Generosity of CAW Members Inspires London Community
March 11, 2010, 2:02 PM EST
CAW members working at Ford in St. Thomas, Ontario dug deep this year to fundraise for the London and Middlesex United Way, despite the fact that 1500 workers are slated to lose their jobs when the plant closes in 2011.
In December, workers delivered a cheque to the United Way for $360,905 and announced plans to launch another fundraising drive next year.
"We hope this money goes a long way to support our community that is in such desperate need," said Scott Smith, CAW Local 1520 Plant Chairperson at Ford.
Over the past year, over 8,000 jobs have been lost in the London region, according to the London Free Press. The region had also registered the second highest unemployment rate in the country due in large part to major losses in the manufacturing sector.
"It is inspiring to see what Ford workers did. We told them we would understand if they could not run a campaign, but they want to. They care so much for the community. There are terrific individuals there," said United Way London and Middlesex Chief Executive Andrew Lockie in an interview with the London Free Press.


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By Syed Akbar
Hyderabad: The mouth-watering south Indian sambar has several
anti-oxidant properties which prevent the
growth of cancerous cells in the body.
The special ingredients that go into the preparation of this south Indian
patented dish help in easy digestion, provide
the much-needed energy and boost the immune system. They are also
anti-carcinogenic in nature and prevent the
development of cancer.
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in association with the
Public Health Foundation of India, has
launched a campaign to promote traditional Indian foods as part of its
"healthy India" programme. The campaign
highlights the importance of south Indian sambar in the over all diet
balance of an individual and prevention of a
variety of diseases including carcinomas.
"Vegetables that are incorporated in dal preparations like sambar increase
the glycemic index of food and provide a
variety of nutrients and anti-oxidants. This also ensures that a number of
vegetables get consumed everyday, as
sambar is an essential food item consumed by most households," the MoHFW
points out in its campaign.
Drumsticks, onions, garlic, asafoetida, bhendi, brinjal and bottle gourd
are essential ingredients of sambar and each
of them have their own medicinal and anti-oxidant properties.
Any item that increases the glycemic index of food keeps the body healthy
and strong and free from diseases or
major health complications. A balanced glycemic index means control over
diabetes, weight and blood lipids and
improved body sensitivity to insulin and fast re-fuel of carbohydrate
stores after exercise. Sambar is the ideal kitchen
preparation to maintain the glycemic index of food.
Since sambar is prepared with less oil, it does not give much calories to
the body. Consumption of sambar and
traditional chutneys prepared from special spices provide additional
health benefits by virtue of micronutrients, anti-
oxidants and vitamins present in them in sufficiently large quantities.
"Healthy eating habits and increased physical activity alone can reduce
the risk of developing diabetes by 58 per
cent, high blood pressure by 66 per cent and heart attacks and stroke by
40-60 per cent," it points out.


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Dementia Care
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If you suffer from nickel allergy, you probably have at least three major wishes to improve your condition. Just for you, NoNickel has the solution! No need to capture those tricky leprechauns or find a four leaf clover, all you
Nickel Comes in Many Disguises; Don't be Tricked this Halloween!
It can be tricky to prevent nickel allergy symptoms from making an unwelcome appearance on the best of days, but Halloween presents its own set of frightening obstacles. NoNickel owner Lea Dow reports that it is difficult to find nickel
March Madness or Lucky Leprechauns?
March can be a wild ride through the ups and downs of weather, basketball brackets, and St. Patrick's Day celebrations, so turn your nickel allergy cares over to Athena Allergy and sail through the Ides of March with no worries
Cupid Says, "No red rashes for Valentine's Day"
This is not a misprint, as Cupid might recommend red roses, but today he is referring shoppers to another mythological-sounding locale, Athena Allergy, Inc., for buying gifts for nickel allergic loved ones and avoiding the rash! Athena is known as
NoNickel Claims Honor as The Official Nickel Free Workshop of the North Pole!
For five years in a row, NoNickel has been named the Official Nickel Free Workshop of the North Pole, an honor that is well-earned by a team of professionals who pull together the perfect mix of top quality nickel free
Are More Men Becoming Nickel Allergic or Do They Just Love Our Belts?
Originally published on June 5, 2014 by Rita Arrup A surprising number of men are reporting nickel allergy symptoms; we are unsure whether this is related to better education about the condition, or increased exposure to nickel which causes sensitization.
Healthy Spring Cleaning – Sweep Away Nickel Allergy Symptoms!
Originally published on April 4, 2014 by Rita Arrup Spring has finally arrived, after an endless winter filled with dark, dreary, damp days! Let the sun shine in as you illuminate all the areas in your life where nickel is
It's Time to Change Your Luck – No More Nickel Rash
Originally published on March 4, 2014 by Rita Arrup March is definitely a time of change – the weather shifts from warm and balmy to freezing drizzle in a matter of hours! Coming in like a lion and (hopefully) going
Straight from the Heart – Nickel Free Gifts to Show You Care!
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Kenneth A. Paulson, a former newspaper editor, lawyer and free speech advocate, has been picked to lead USA Today in the wake of the worst scandal in the newspaper's nearly 22-year-history.
In an interview, USA Today publisher and President Craig Moon said Paulson's appointment as editor would help the newspaper "continue to build the brand online and in print," and that he would mend the newsroom culture to ensure the "accountability" of the newspaper's reporting. Major changes were not needed, Moon said.
Last week, Karen Jurgensen, editor of the paper, retired after a panel of journalists blisteringly criticized her and other editors for failing to catch fabricated and plagiarized sections of dozens of articles written by former foreign correspondent Jack Kelley. Although fellow reporters had repeatedly questioned the veracity of his stories to editors, their concerns were ignored and Kelley was celebrated instead of reprimanded.


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YI9OBM / Trent
( This pic shows Trent's Tennadyne T-6 Log Antenna )
I had a nice surprise on Sunday morning ...
as I called CQ on 17 meter phone.
I was called by YI9OBM / Trent ... in KirKuk Iraq !!
We had a nice 5 minute qso.
Even though propagation was poor.
Trent generates massive pile-ups worldwide ..
Because he is one of a select few, thats currently on the air
from this war torn location.
( Trent's operating position )
Below is part of an E-mail exchange between Trent and myself ...
Hi Todd,
Thanks for the chat the other day,
it is good to hear the States.
I get about an hour at a time through the week...
I get about an hour at a time through the week...
just before/after dinner or maybe before bed,
and some time on the weekends
(if I don't pull some needed hours elsewhere).
I have half of a CHU, containerized housing unit,
I have half of a CHU, containerized housing unit,
my roomate is at another location (by design)
but could return any day.
When I got here wx was bad,
When I got here wx was bad,
so I started assembly in the room
and then finished on the roof
using a broken truck jack as a pedistal.
A telescopic mast was being discarded by an exiting Unit,
A telescopic mast was being discarded by an exiting Unit,
I fixed the gearbox and cranked her up.
The Tennadyne is DC grounded (minimal static build)
and the Alpha Delta Transitrap
with two 6 foot ground rods
has saved my system several times.
( 3rd pic ... Plywood Insulator )
In the third pic,
check out the plywood insulator
used to prevent the bare power wires
from touching when the winds kick up....
My pain is QRN!
This, and the rx of the 706 (no DSP)
not being the best ...
results in multiple requests
for the calling station's call sign.
I'll listen for you....73,
Trent is a member of
US Army Signal Corps
YI9OBM / Trent
Thanks for your "Service" Trent.
May God protect you
and all our service men & women
serving around the world.
73 de N4LA


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March 12, 1931 - July 28, 2017
Service Date: August 8, 2017
Funeral Home Nepean - Garden Chapel
Passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the age of 86. Predeceased by his wife Marion. Loving and cherished father, grandfather and soon to be great grandfather. Gord will be fondly remembered by his surviving relatives and many friends. A visitation will be held at Woodroffe United Church, 207 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. Reception to follow. Burial will take place at Rideauvale Cemetery, Kars. Special thanks to the many medical professionals who cared for Gord over the years. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.


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Author: Elizabeth Bear
Publisher: Tor Books
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Series: Eternal Sky Book One
Pages: 334
Publisher: Tor Books
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Series: Eternal Sky Book One
Pages: 334
Range of Ghosts is the first installment in Elizabeth Bear's Eternal Sky Trilogy. This is a story about two outcast members of the nobility from two different cultures coming together to save the world.
Elizabeth Bear creates a strong set of characters and tells a fairly straight forward but engaging story. The strength of this book, though, lies in its world building which borrows from the geography and cultures of the Asian Steppes. Stylistically it reminds me of the world building you would expect to find in a novel by Guy Gavriel Kay.
Range of Ghosts is a promising beginning to a series, one that's as great as the author's last name (We really like Bears at ATG). Ardent fantasy fans will certainly appreciate it.
Temur of Khaganate has just survived a battle that saw the sacking of the greatest city in his grandfather's empire. He must head into exile before his enemies catch him.
Once-Princess Samarkar is completing her initiation into the Citadel of Tsarepheth where she hopes to become a wizard. By doing so she completely renounces her claim to ruling the Rasan Empire, a land she was once going to inherit.
Samarkar and Temur will eventually come together to battle a cult that is carefully orchestrating a war that will set the major powers of the region against one another.
The artwork on the front of this book is mesmerizing. The cover art has forced me to look at the book for five minutes before I can begin reading … it's happened every single time I've picked it up. Once I do start reading, Elizabeth Bear makes it easy to keep myself interested in the story.
The best part about this book is the world building. Bear draws historical inspiration from the Mongols, Kievan Rus, the Song Dynasty in China, and the Ottoman Empire. Geographically the map bares a lot of resemblance to the Middle East and Western Asia. The cultures she's created have their own belief systems and languages. The latter is something I was really glad to see, as most fantasy novels try to work differences of cultures without acknowledging the fact these different cultures would probably not be speaking the same language.
Struggling to communicate with one another seems to be a common motif in this book. Temur and Samarkar are only vaguely familiar with each others' languages and so they can only communicate at a very basic level. As they meet other people from different cultures, the communication issues become even more complicated. This is but one example of the detail in the world building.
Temur and Samarkar's targeting of the puppet masters, rather than the puppet rulers makes for an engaging plot. The cast of side characters they meet are also interesting: Temur's friend Edene is not afraid to fight, Samarkar's tutor Tsering provides great working knowledge of magic, and Hrahima is a giant talking, magical, multilingual tiger. Temur naming his horse Dumpling was just as funny as watching him explain that name choice to the people he meets.
A lot happens in the short duration of a few hundred pages. At times I found myself wishing for some more elaboration about the travels of the characters. It feels like the plot is being rushed, the ending definitely felt sudden, but on the positive end of that I did want to read more. All the major characters get along with each other unconditionally, something I wasn't expecting considering we're dealing with so many different cultures and belief systems. Typically these issues create conflicts – look at the world we live in today – but in Bear's world there just weren't many internal conflicts for our protagonists.
There were issues with the prose, too. When Elizabeth Bear is on, she is on. Descriptions, they way she writes animals, and even the action scenes are all handled well. But every now and then you stumble across passages that just don't seem to work. Many of these occur when the main characters engage characters outside their group. The narration can get awkward, and it's not due to the language gaps between the different cultures, it just doesn't seem to read right.
People who enjoy great world building, especially world building inspired by history, or people who are fans of Guy Gavriel Kay's novels or epic fantasy will probably find a lot to like here. Range of Ghosts is an excellent story.
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The votes are in, and it looks like 'Vulcan' could be the new name for one of Pluto's smallest moons.
After weeks of online ballot casting by people around the world, the poll asking the public to name two of Pluto's moons — currently called P4 and P5 — ended today (Feb. 25).
As of 12 p.m. (1700 GMT), the polls closed with a total of 450,324 total votes cast since Feb. 11 with 'Vulcan,' a Pluto moon name proposed by Star Trek's William Shatner, is the clear winner. Vulcan nabbed roughly 160,000 votes, with Cerberus in clear second place with nearly 100,000 votes.
Vulcan was a late addition to the Pluto moon name contenders, and pulled into the lead after Shatner, building on his Capt. James T. Kirk persona, plugged the name on Twitter. Vulcan, the home planet of Kirk's alien-human hybrid first officer Spock, is not just a fictional world in the Star Trek universe. It is also the name of the god of fire in Roman mythology, and officials at SETI added the sci-fi favorite to the ballot for that reason.
"Vulcan is the Roman god of lava and smoke, and the nephew of Pluto. (Any connection to the Star Trek TV series is purely coincidental, although we can be sure that Gene Roddenberry read the classics.)," wrote SETI scientist Mark Showalter in a blog officially adding the name to the list on Feb. 12. "Thanks to William Shatner for the suggestion!"
These votes don't necessarily mean that P4 and P5 will end up being called Vulcan and Cerberus, however. SETI is going to recommend the winning names to the International Astronomical Union — the organization responsible for naming the moons. The IAU will take the results into consideration, but ultimately they have final say over what the tiny moons are called.
Pluto has five moons that astronomers currently know of. Scientists first caught sight of Pluto's largest moon Charon in 1978, but it was not until 2005 that astronomers discovered two other moons (Nix and Hydra) using the Hubble Space Telescope.
The moon P5 was discovered in 2012, also using the Hubble telescope . The moon P4 was discovered in 2011. Both P4 and P5 are only 15 to 20 miles (20 to 30 km) in diameter.
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28 November 2009
Need a holiday photographer?
Well, I've got one for you... Mike Foley of San Clemente! Whether you're looking for a great photo to accompany this years holiday card or just need some updated photos (because really, if you're like me, the last time you had some nice photos taken you were wearing shoulder padded jackets and big hair, oh yeah)... Mike Foley is your man. Beautiful settings and composition indoors or out, with a relaxed and casual attitude. Not only that, top notch professional quality for a great price. Check out his portfolio online here. It's time for some new beautiful smiles from Mr. Foley.
Photos from Mike Foley website.
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Beautiful seasons greetings
Oooo... came across these great print materials for 'What Comes Around Goes Around's', the spring 2009 launch party cue off of the collection's 'Rolling Stones on vacation in Cuba in the early 70's' theme. I particularly liked the Seasons Greetings card, just beautiful.
Photo from Behance website.
Photo from Behance website.
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27 November 2009
An invite for real foodies
Now here's an invite I would love to receive! Not only for the event and chefs, but just look at the beautiful typography and layout on the invitation... that alone would make me reply with a big fat yes! Designed by the extremely talented Rooster Design Group of NYC, the High Line invitation was a coveted one. So just a little background for you... the High Line was originally built in the 1930s, as part of a massive public-private infrastructure project that lifted freight traffic 30 feet in the air, removing dangerous trains from the streets of Manhattan's industrial district. Over the past several years, Friends of the High Line have worked endlessly to transform the High Line into to an elevated public park. The first phase which opened in June of this year. It's an amazing historical area that brings the people of NYC together, in an extremely unique setting. I can't wait to visit someday. In the meantime, I'm sure the invitees of the High Line dinner, which took place back in October, were stuffed to the gills with incredible food for supporting a wonderful cause. Here's what Rooster had to say about the invitation concept...
- We were asked to create a fun and graphic invitation and achieved just that with bold, typographic play throughout. The typography becomes a puzzle of sorts where all of the different chefs' names and restaurants fit neatly into one another to create a unified block of goodness. The lush, purple palette speaks to the culinary royalty of the hosts and their celebrated restaurants, which all reside along the High Line.
Photo from Rooster Design Group blog.
- We were asked to create a fun and graphic invitation and achieved just that with bold, typographic play throughout. The typography becomes a puzzle of sorts where all of the different chefs' names and restaurants fit neatly into one another to create a unified block of goodness. The lush, purple palette speaks to the culinary royalty of the hosts and their celebrated restaurants, which all reside along the High Line.
Photo from Rooster Design Group blog.
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Time for a walk
Ugh, the day after Thanksgiving and I'm feeling a little sluggish, again this year. Nothing that a hike won't cure out in the crisp air soon. But I have to say, Thanksgiving is my favorite day of the year because quite simply, it's all about the food (no stress, no gifts, no stampedes, no spending). It's about you and a damn good plate of food. But what happens after? You need to get out and get those calories off. Recently I came across a cool website via the great people at The Ecology Center... it's called WalkScore. You can put in your address and find out how walkable your neighborhood and community is. Although my neighborhood scored a pitiful 14 out of 100 (due to the fact I'm not in walking distance to the local market, post office and variety of other locales which deem a higher walkable score) I am in a locale with mucho hiking trails and sidewalks (all in walking distance outside my door). If your plan is to simply get out to walk with no particular place to go, then I would give my neigborhood a 100 out of 100. So if you do any one thing today, get outside and go for a walk, because there's no excuse... anyone, anywhere can do it!
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24 November 2009
Olympic logo evolution
It's almost time for the unveiling. The official announcement comes next week, but somehow the redesigned Olympic logo for the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi Russia is making the rounds on the internet. A few months ago I blogged about how the bid logo is never the actual logo that ends up representing the games (click here to read). That being said we'll all be waiting to see what Rio comes up with. Back to the Sochi logo... it is, as usual, completely different than the bid logo, but it's stronger and has some nice added movement to it. Perhaps it will become some kind of animated avatar for the games. However, like idsgn asked, are they leaves, feathers or torch flames? Your guess is as good as mine. Here's another look at some of the past Olympic logo transformations over the years.
Photo from idsgn website.
Photo from idsgn website.
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23 November 2009
Photo of the week
New York City, NY. It's that crazy time of year already, but I have to admit however, it didn't really sneak up on me like in past years. I'd like to thank Lowe's for having their Christmas decorations lining the shelves for purchase BEFORE Halloween so I wouldn't forget. Nothing like getting in the spirit nice and early. But seriously, what better place is there for the holiday season then NYC? Believe it or not, 9 out of the 10 times I've been to NYC I've been there during the winter and I love it! For me it's the real NYC. I won't be there this year (haven't been in a while actually) to experience the lights and decorations, seeing my cold breath in the air, walking along the crowded sidewalks bumping into shopping bags or grabbing a hot drink in a cozy cafe. Instead, I'll try and create a small piece of the big city season somewhere inside my cozy home near the beach. Tis' the start of the season!
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22 November 2009
Mammoth time
Well it's about that time of the year. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, California ski resorts will start hosting much ready skiers until next May. I'm not a skier (I'm more a sit by the fire in a big wooley sweater and watch the skiers with a nice drink in hand), but I do look forward to winter ad campaigns, particularly those by Mammoth Mountain. Since their logo and brand redesign, the ads just keep getting better, like the one above, done by David&Goliath. I found this billboard ad on Frederik Samuel's site. (yes I know, hard to believe billboards are still around and functioning even though they seem to be so old school these days). Samuel's is a very talented German chap currently living in London. See more of his creative side here. I'm looking forward to more from Mammoth and contrary to what some critics are saying, I happen to love the updated logo. But then again, I'm not a die hard skier with ties to the older woolly Mammoth.
Billboard photo from Frederik Samuel website.
Billboard photo from Frederik Samuel website.
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19 November 2009
New type for art directors
As a little follow-up to yesterdays Art Director's Club Designism post, the ADC recently launched a new logo. Initiated in 1920 by Louis Pedlar, the Art Directors Club was founded to delve into the relationship between advertising art and fine art and the idea that advertising could be judged by the same stringent standards as fine art. Therefore there's a big and long reputation on the line here. The older acronym logo was a throw back but at least interesting. Trollback + Company, who designed the new logo, 'chose to replace the acronym logo as a way to highlight the club's legacy, even though the organization's membership spans far beyond only art directors. "Companies and organizations usually use acronyms in their branding to distance themselves from their past," he said. "In our case, we wanted to do the exact opposite and embrace our origins and heritage." Well, I agree with Brand New on this, I'm not sure they accomplished that with the new tight squeezed Franklin Gothic and pink PMS. I mean, they said it themselves in their press release... 'The new branding system follows the lead of the club's recently revised mission to "Connect, Provoke and Elevate"....'. Sorry ADC, for me the new logo does not connect, provoke or elevate in any way. It's mediocre at best and B-O-R-I-N-G.
Photo from Brand New website.
Photo from Brand New website.
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18 November 2009
Designism is here
Today's the day and if I was in NYC, you'd find me there. There meaning Designism, the Art Director's Club fourth annual forum that explores the responsibility and experiences of designers and creatives to drive social and political change through their work and career focus. This year the forum is exploring business models that drive social change and some of the speakers include social entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie of TOMS Shoes, Bill Drenteel of Winterhouse Studio, Paula Scher of Pentagram and Mark Randall of Worldstudio. Should be a good time. For more info check out the ADC website.
Photo from Visual Culture website.
Photo from Visual Culture website.
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16 November 2009
Photo of the week
Camden, Maine. It's starting to finally feel like fall here, so of course I'm thinking of a real fall, the kind New England has already been displaying for over a month now. Camden has to be one of the most beautiful, quaint places in New England and picture perfect on a crisp fall day. There are many of course, but this one would definitely make my top ten list. Happy Fall to all!
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14 November 2009
Little design treats
I love when even the most little mundane things get treated with creative care. Check out these interesting bar codes from the Japanese firm d-barcode. Unfortunately, I don't read Japanese, so there are a bunch of other sites with write-ups on their work; on TheDieline, Popsop, and another firm BarcodeRevolution, who also have some intriguing designs. I hope to see these little design treats in US markets soon... I'll be waiting.
Photo from TheDieline website.
Photo from TheDieline website.
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11 November 2009
Hit the road jack
Ahh... there's nothing like hitting the open road. What is it about getting in that seat and driving the days away searching for adventure? I love road trips, wish I could get lost more (my stellar sense of direction won't allow me to) and have never once gotten car sick. I have however slept the entire way from Massachusetts to Michigan. That's a lot of sleep and needless to say the trip was unadventurous. But I digress. Recently, one of my best gal pals from Boston decided to leave the real estate rat race behind, put everything in storage and hit the road for Montana for a two month adventure. How cool is that? I would love to take a mini-sabbatical and make a journey to anywhere to relax, recharge, meet new people, find inspiring scenery and let my mind wander. I mean hey, recently Joe Duffy asked that I stop going to work and Stefan Sagmeister lectured me on the power of time off. But like anything, the bills need to be paid no matter where you are. That's why I'm inspired by people like Drifting Creatives. The design duo, Gavin and Martin, hit the road in search of adventure but decided their main goal was not only to have fun, but help small town American businesses across the county with great design. They offer their creative services to whomever needs it. Great idea! It also reminds me of Daniel Seddiqui, the guy who graduated college and decided to work 50 jobs in 50 states. So basically we all have one thing in common... no matter where the 'road' may take us, we need to create our own map of adventures. My best wishes to all those currently on the road and to those of us waiting to fuel up!
Photo from Drifting Creatives website.
Photo from Drifting Creatives website.
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09 November 2009
Photo of the week
Berlin, Germany. This is a spectacular day! Twenty years ago, I remember sitting at the kitchen table as a high school senior, watching the news on television about the Berlin Wall coming down. Even then, the idea of a wall separating a country seemed so antiquated to me. I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Berlin and Munich in 1995 and I've been obsessed with Germany ever since! Here's a link to some of the festivities taking place which has included ongoing exhibitions and events leading up to today; Festival of Freedom. Here's to all those who helped reunify Germany and its people. Today is for Berlin and to others around the world who fight for the freedom of all humanity.
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06 November 2009
A good sign of things to come
As you know, I've ranted in past posts about the horrendous London 2012 Olympic logo. But here is a breath of fresh air and (hopefully) a sign of better things to come! A set of proposed posters were designed by University of College Falmouth graduate Alan Clarke for the 2012 Olympics and they are beautiful! They are graphically minimalistic and easily comprehensible (exactly what posters are suppose to do in my opinion) for the thousands that will descend on London for the games. Congrats to Clarke for such simple design genius. But if you'll notice however, they do not contain the actual horrendous pink 2012 logo. Maybe that's why they are so beautiful... ? See more posters and more of Clarke's work on his website. I love his statement on graphic design; 'I believe in clear, considered communication solutions, simplicity and great ideas. I feel that well conceived typography has a key role to play within this.'
More via @Issue; 'The design proposals were actually meant to brand the Transport of London, with text on each poster identifying which underground station links to each Olympics event. "My thinking behind these posters was to convey the movement and energy of the games in a simple abstract way," Clarke explains. Clarke's images are evocative of the visuals created by the legendary German designer Otl Aicher for the 1972 Munich Olympics. Clarke, who now works as a designer at Gendall in Falmouth, was a D&AD Best New Blood Winner for 2009.'
Photos from Alan Clarke website.
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05 November 2009
On the up
Wow, where has the week gone? Why is it things just start to get obscenely hectic after Halloween? Anyway, before I forget I wanted to send a shout out to the great creatives over at Uppercase magazine. Why? Because I love a great design typography magazine... a great Christmas gift for the typo-holic in your family. They've also got a website full of interesting typographic stuff... paper, stamps, fonts, books, hand made projects and so much more. Check it out! It's simply charming and oh so inspiring!
Photo from Uppercase website.
Photo from Uppercase website.
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02 November 2009
Photo of the week
Rockport, MA. Since it's now officially Fall, I had to post a great cloud covered day in Rockport. I so miss overcast days with a chill in the air, it makes you want to break out your best wool from LL Bean. This photo of the famous Motif No. 1 fishing shack on Bearskin Neck reminds me of those perfect Autumn days.
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01 November 2009
Halloween scary
Happy Halloween! I know, it's November, but the fog is still lingering from last night. Around 133 kids came knocking for treats and only one wearing a Scooby-Doo costume! What's up with that? I was Scooby-Doo Halloween circa 1975 with my cousins and thought it was the coolest costume, I wanted to wear it every year thereafter. I do have to say there were a lot of great creative costumes that made the rounds last night, lots of scary masks and princesses. But nothing beats the costumes of yesteryear. Just look at those scary faces... now that's a 'Happy' Halloween!
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At Thorpe Bay Rodent Control, we have on offer a wide spectrum of techniques available to eliminate your squirrel infestation as swiftly and humanely as possible. Our initial policy is to lay single, live-capture cages and monitor their success on a daily basis.
After capturing a squirrel, we take it outside and it is removed with as minimal suffering as possible. We can also implement industry-approved spring traps if our expert technicians deem this necessary. Once we have successfully resolved the infestation, we will dispose of any squirrel carcasses in accordance with current eco-guidelines.
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