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ReaperCon is at the end of October this year, which means its only 5 months away, literally tomorrow by my ever slowing painting speed. One of my problems with painting competitions, in general, is that I really prefer the diorama category which means that there is a lot more work to be done on each entry. I'm contemplating just two entries this year. The first will be one of the Round 2 Eagles (the 12" versions not the big 22" monster) and a single vignette. The vignette will be no more than 3 minis on a very small base. I'm hoping to actually use a variation of the basing concept that I developed last year but wasn't able to actually put into play.
Last year my dioramas did quite well with the "Steady Lads" receiving a gold medal and "Shopping II" receiving the Best Hasslefree Miniatures award.
|There are a couple of easter eggs on this one that very few people picked up on. There is a rat coming out of rat hole in the building's side behind one of the soldiers and a resident in the far right hand window.
|Shopping II - Best Hasslefree Entry
|My only regret on this one is not going a lot heavier with the graffiti. Quite frankly I wasn't sure I could pull it off so I kept it small, and then managed to hide most of it behind the dumpster.
What is the difference between a diorama and a vignette? I have never really found a good definition but it seems that most vignettes are 3 or fewer figures on a smaller base, dioramas are anything larger than that. That seems pretty straightforward enough and within most competitions they are going to fall into the same category anyway. I feel like the vignette is harder to pull off effectively there are fewer elements so you need to be more precise with your story.
First; the Story. Seriously this really is the key to a successfully entry. You must clearly tell your story with just the miniatures and the scene you set them in. If you have to stand there and explain it to the people that are viewing it then you have failed. Simple stories are the best but a complex story or action can also be told. There is a tendency here to add as many miniatures as possible to tell our story and if there are to many miniatures the story can be lost. Unfortunately there is no formula for this you have to make that decision on your own.
Second; the Setting. There are two main pieces to setting; time and place. Both "Steady Lads" and "Shopping II" are urban settings and that defines the materials that I can use. Each piece has a distinct time stamp to it. By picking a time you eliminate elements that might contradict your story. For instance an electric lamp in "Steady Lads" would be inappropriate as the setting is in England about the time of Jack the Ripper when gas street lamps (and even candle powered) lamps were common. "Shopping II" is set in the future although only the minis themselves really give full credence to a futuristic setting. The only other clue is that none of the graffiti or signs are in English. Fortunately the soldiers are obviously in a period later than our own. So now you have a time and a place, how are you going to fill it?
Third; Composition. This is the make or break point for the creation of a diorama. The composition of your piece needs to draw your viewer in and move their eye from element to element to the focal point without letting the viewer accidentally leave the scene. The focal point will help establish your composition and draw all your elements together and resist putting it in the center! Looking at "Shopping II" we find that the tall red boots are the focal point of the piece. All the site lines within the piece draw the viewer into the scene and with the walls serving as large, simple view blocks, the viewer is kept within the scene. The focal point in "Steady Lads" is not as obvious. Here it is the point where the two groups are going to come into conflict so its a vague point roughly at the corner of the building where the action is going to take place. It also lacks the obvious view blocks of "Shopping II". In this case the gas lamp at the corner and the narrow space between it and the building help keep the viewer in the scene while on the left side the Sergeant is motioning "Off Set" characters into the scene which draws the viewer's eye back to the center of the piece.
These are the elements that the judges, at least at ReaperCon, are looking for in a diorama. How well you pull these three things off will determine what kind of award you are going to receive at the awards ceremony. You may have heard or read about painting for the judges now you know what I consider to be important!
So here are few tips that I try to follow when I'm working on my dioramas and vignettes:
1) Story first! I don't start pulling anything together till I feel like I have a story I want to tell. Sometimes that's triggered by a picture, a photograph, a poster, or even a mini that I know I want to do more with than just let it stand around on a base by itself.
2) Mock up the space! Get some cardboard, legos, or blocks of wood and outline the space. defining the space now will help you keep things in control when you start to add the other elements,
|Some of the first mockups for "Steady Lads". Note how much it changed from these mockups to the final version
|You can see some mockups of a couple of other dioramas in the background
The back wall was to blank so I tried my hand at some freehand graffiti. I hid a chunk of this behind the dumpster because I felt like it was dominating the scene to much. Hiding it helped tone it down into a smaller supporting element.
4) Avoid lines that are parallel to the edges of the diorama/vignette base. Even a small angle will help make your edge look less like an edge. "Steady Lads" is one of the only times I have broken this particular "rule". I felt that by adding in the angles I would actually distract the viewer from the scene and actually lead them right out of it.
|Here you can see how I angled the walls so they weren't parallel to the base. This helps keep the composition flowing from one point to the next and adds a bit of interest.
|Here we can see how the background elements actually fade into the background and leave the minis as the main elements.
How to Build Dioramas; Aircraft, Armor, Ship & Figure Models. Shepherd Paine, Kalmbach Publishing
Building Dioramas, Chris Mrosko, Kalmbach Publishing
The Art of the Diorama, Ray Anderson, Kalmbach Publshing (This one might be out of print)
Scenery & Dioramas, Robert Schleicher, Chilton Hobby Series
FAQ; for Constructing and Painting Dioramas, Mario Milla & Rafael Milla, Andrea Press
If you have other good books on dioramas feel free to mention them in the comments.
The Art of the Diorama, Ray Anderson, Kalmbach Publshing (This one might be out of print)
Scenery & Dioramas, Robert Schleicher, Chilton Hobby Series
FAQ; for Constructing and Painting Dioramas, Mario Milla & Rafael Milla, Andrea Press
If you have other good books on dioramas feel free to mention them in the comments.


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Art activity involving lots of movement.
We played with our big box yet again and this time the activity included paint! 2 weeks ago we came in possession of a huge box and we have already turned it into an art studio for the kids for all their art activities. The kids have played pet shop in there, used it as a workshop, enjoyed the box as reading nook and many more. Today's post is about how they enjoyed painting inside the box. To see our earlier preschool art activity ideas which involved lots of movement visit our tin can roll painting
Materials { affiliate link below for your reference}
- Butcher Paper
- Tape
- Paint
- Balls
- Sensory squishy creatures
I taped the insides of the box with butcher paper. You could leave it as it. The reason I taped paper was to simply have a removable piece of process art after the art activity and so that the box can become something else the next day. Kids' interests are fleeting and we all are well aware of that.
I set out a few plastic balls and those sensory squishy creatures available at the dollar store or even at the dollar spot at Target.
With some vibrant colored paint set out in flat trays the kids dipped their balls to their hearts' content and then splash! time.
They threw the balls inside the box and it splattered paint all over. This art activity was pure fun! I had watered down paint so the splatter was even more dramatic.
My 4 year old could not get enough of the ball splattering paint all inside the box
For my toddler, apart from throwing the paint dipped ball, it was all about feeling the paint. All art activities turn into sensory activities with her.
She put her hands and feet inside the paint tray and did a few hand stamps on the box. She even used the squishy creature to paint the insides.
My pre-schooler was all about getting the ball all over the paper. This was one of those multi-age open ended fun art activity – all inside a box.
After all the fun, here is our box. We would have played longer but the fun had to be cut short for an evening errand.
Your kid is now an artist who throws paint! You can save to display or frame it. I have so many of these I'm completely overwhelmed. Ha!
Thanks for reading and let's have a fun summer

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Thursday, May 29, 2008
Parent Contact Information - Post Here
114 comments:
- Fran said...
My name is Fran Clairmont. I am the mother of Hillary, who was signed up for the Professional Track (4.0) at PMAA in Seattle. My contact information is firstname.lastname@example.com.
- May 29, 2008 at 10:55 PM
- Lori said...
My name is Lori Murray. I am the mother of Julia (age 11). Professional 4.0.
- May 30, 2008 at 6:48 AM
My name is Christine and I am Emily's Mom, age 11. My contact info is firstname.lastname@example.com. I would contribute to any legal action being taken.
- May 30, 2008 at 7:17 AM
- brandon said...
My name is Lisa Blassingame. My son Nolan (age 8) was signed up for the professional track in Seattle. I can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com. I will also contribute in any way possible.
- May 30, 2008 at 7:27 AM
- Jody said...
My name is Jody Vanhulle. My daughter Kourtney, age 13, was enrolled in PMAA for the professional 2.0 program. My email address is email@example.com
- May 30, 2008 at 7:45 AM
- Dennis said...
I'm Dennis Oswalt, father of Daniel who is 6. We signed up for the Professional track 2.0 and paid for photos (zed cards) that have PMAA's phone number and address printed on them. My contact info is firstname.lastname@example.com
- May 30, 2008 at 8:08 AM
- Darrin said...
My name is Darrin Dettloff. I am the father of Tiare-Lee. I am interested participating in any legal proceedings generated in relation to this matter. I can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com
- May 30, 2008 at 8:14 AM
- hajro said...
- May 30, 2008 at 8:30 AM
- ROBIN said...
My name is Robin McLarty the mother of Isabelle McLarty. My email address is
firstname.lastname@example.com. Of course I will also be willing to contribute in any legal action as I am furious about this situation.
- May 30, 2008 at 9:02 AM
- linda said...
My name is Linda, I have contacted the State Atty Gen. and listed a complaint. Also rip report .com
Complaint # 331033
My daughter Lauren is 9 and our email is
Will all you permission, I will set up an email group?
- May 30, 2008 at 9:19 AM
- Colleen said...
My name is Colleen Bombatch. My daughter Ashleigh(age 12) was signed up for the Professional Track 2.0. My daughter is very upset over this situation, it is so unfair to the kids. My husband and I will contribute to any legal action being taken. I will be contacting our lawyer to see what can be done about this. If I have any helpful info I will let you all know. My contact information is firstname.lastname@example.com
- May 30, 2008 at 9:37 AM
- Tom Skelly said...
My name is Tom Skelly and my son Thomas was a student in the 10 YO class. I have the origional contract that we signed and a phone # for the talent evaluator from the Open Audition. Have contacted Sheriton, Bellevue, Sheraton corporate, KIRO advertising division and will be calling the AG's Office at 10 am. My email is email@example.com and phone is 425-286-6627. We need as many people to form a cvlass action against as many people as we can get the information about...Owner, and other principals, etc... Unfortunatly our children were used to perpetrate this fraud on the parents. Best of luck to us...
- May 30, 2008 at 9:47 AM
I would be open to an email list as well as this so we can make some traction.
Who ever has an attorney that will bite-I have all the contract info, as well as the business card of the talent scout. I am willing to share documents.
- May 30, 2008 at 10:01 AM
- Lisa said...
Hi, I am Lisa Seah, Darius's mom. He was enrolled in the acting course at PMAA Seattle. He is so heartbroken! His father and I are willing to join in a class action suit with other parents. My contact info is email@example.com
- May 30, 2008 at 10:05 AM
- linda said...
I have sent all the folks listed here a general email, so we may begin having better communication with each other faster... In my email, I state that I will remove you if you don't want to be contacted via email... so watch your email and bulk for my email...
- May 30, 2008 at 10:17 AM
- Jen Craig said...
My name is Jen Craig. I am the mother of Emily (age 11) who was signed up for the career 4.0. She is heartbroken as well. My contact information is firstname.lastname@example.com and I would love to be on the contact list. Hopefully we can get a class action suit with a lawyer who will take the case on contingency.
- May 30, 2008 at 10:34 AM
- Lauri said...
My name is Lauri, mother of Carlyn (10). Professional 4.0. email@example.com
- May 30, 2008 at 10:39 AM
- Teresa said...
My name is Teresa Carr. My daughter is Kylie, age 13. We paid for the 1 year program. My email is firstname.lastname@example.com
- May 30, 2008 at 11:17 AM
My name is Cami Baias. I am the mother of Marcus Baias who is 6 yrs. old which was enrolled in the Acting and Modeling Focus (Fundamentals 2.0). My contact info is email@example.com. I have contact information for Zack Annous (National Talent Director), Anna (which was in charge of the photo department), also Benay (which was the national education director and worked at the headquarters in California), and PMAA. I am willing to participate in any legal action taken.
- May 30, 2008 at 11:26 AM
- Franklin said...
My name is Franklin Hsu. I am the father of Thomas who is 10. My contact information is email@example.com. I am in for any legal action.
- May 30, 2008 at 12:30 PM
- KnPBryson said...
My name is Kevin Bryson, Jennifer (8) is our daughter. Jennifer was signed up for the Fundamentals 2.0 for 6 months. Her class was Saturday afternoons. We were just starting to schedule the photo shoot. I guess we're fortunate that we hadn't done that part yet.
You can add us to any email list firstname.lastname@example.com
We're in support of pursuing whatever recourse we can. I contacted the Attorney General's office last night. Just left them a "heads-up" notice.
It's sad... I tried googling them way back in January, but couldn't seem to find anything bad back then. Now I'm finding lots of red flags!
- May 30, 2008 at 12:49 PM
- Barb said...
My name is Barb Williamson and my daughter is Callie (9 yrs old) she was in tract 2.0 My contact informaiton is email@example.com
- May 30, 2008 at 1:47 PM
- Sharon said...
My name is Sharon in Las Vegas and my son is 9 and signed up. We would like to be involved in any legal action that will be taken.
- May 30, 2008 at 4:33 PM
- mvillaflor said...
My name is Mary Anne Villaflor. I am the mother of Melissa (Age 11), who was signed up for the Professional Track (4.0) at PMAA in San Diego, CA. We are interested in participating in any legal proceedings generated in relation to this fraudulent matter. My contact information is
- May 30, 2008 at 7:19 PM
- Shawn said...
My name is Shawn Dawson and the father of Bret Dawson (age 8). We paid for the Fundamentals Track and photo shoot. Our contact info is email@example.com and firstname.lastname@example.com. We are in San Diego.
- May 30, 2008 at 8:54 PM
- tanvir said...
hi .i am tanvir ,and kinza mohammad father,i will cooperate with every one on this legal action against pmaa.i have paid all my savings and from my tax refund to these people,just to make my kid happy.my email is firstname.lastname@example.com. god bless all.
- May 30, 2008 at 9:14 PM
My name is Elizabeth Williams and I am the mother of Tyler (age 12). My email contact information is email@example.com
- May 30, 2008 at 9:56 PM
- russ said...
My name is Russ, our girl Kelsea Professional track 2.0. Shocked and overwhelmed, too much for our little one to process. So betrayed and sad. interested in a class action lawsuit.
- May 30, 2008 at 10:09 PM
- russ said...
- May 30, 2008 at 10:11 PM
- patsukert said...
My Name is Pat Sukert father of Lainey(7). Signed up for 2.0 and 2 private lessons. Lets put this guy away. Someone call 60 minutes looks like a story they would like to track down.
- May 30, 2008 at 11:31 PM
- patsukert said...
- May 30, 2008 at 11:32 PM
- anne said...
My name is Anne Downing. My daughter is 6 and was in the acting class. My contact info is email@example.com I am in for legal action as well.
- May 31, 2008 at 8:01 AM
- Shansun said...
My name is Shannon Sunde and I am Isa's mom, she was signed up for Fund 2.0 and a purchased a photo shoot, which we did not receive. I can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com. I will help in anyway possible!
- May 31, 2008 at 8:59 AM
- Shansun said...
My name is Shannon Sunde and I am Isa's mom, she was signed up for Fund 2.0 and a purchased a photo shoot, which we did not receive. I can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com. I will help in anyway possible!
- May 31, 2008 at 9:01 AM
- Patti Wagner said...
My name is Patti Wagner. I am the mother of Kaleah & Jazzlynn, who were both signed up for the Fundamentals Track (2.) at PMAA in Seattle. My email address is email@example.com.
- May 31, 2008 at 9:31 AM
My name is Diana Worley I am the mom of Tabatha (15). My contact information is email@example.com
- May 31, 2008 at 10:36 AM
- Kimberley said...
My name is Kimberley Loveless and I am the mother of Kasi age 11. She is enrolled as a Professional 4.0 student. We are shocked and horrified by this! My contact info is email@example.com
- May 31, 2008 at 12:43 PM
- shelli said...
My name is Shelli Critchlow. I am the mother of Jordyn (15), who was signed up for Professional Track (4.0). My email is firstname.lastname@example.com and I will participate in any way.
- May 31, 2008 at 2:48 PM
- Brian said...
My name is Brian, the father of Zoe (age 10). My contact information is email@example.com
- May 31, 2008 at 5:00 PM
- Linda W. said...
We are Steve & Linda Williams. We are the parents of Kevin (age 13). Career Track 4.0 in Tampa, Florida.
- May 31, 2008 at 5:22 PM
- Linda W. said...
oops! Forgot to give our contact information, email@example.com. We would like to join any class action suit. This is for our son Kevin (age 13) signed up for Career Track 4.0 in Tampa, Florida.
- May 31, 2008 at 5:24 PM
- Yvette said...
My name is Yvette Baldwin. I am Marina Zeitler's (age 11) mother. I signed her up for Fundamentals 2.0 Acting Fucus. I paid by check and, fortunately, have not done the photoshoot.... This is outrageous and I am going to call the Attorney General's office on Monday.
We are in this together!
- May 31, 2008 at 5:26 PM
- Wanda said...
My name is Wanda Adams. I am the Grandmother of Jessica Adams, who was signed up for the Professional 2.0 track at PMAA is Seattle. My contact information is email@example.com. I would contribute in any way to any legal action being taken.
- May 31, 2008 at 5:48 PM
- KB from Nashville said...
I am K. Bodin, the mother of my 11yr old son, that was signed up for the Professional Track (2.0) in Nashville TN. The first class was to begin today, May 31st. I have all of my documentation and even received a flyer in the mail after the audition took place. The flyer is very suggestive that it is supported by Nickelodeon/Disney as it states that you + audition=you on TV. It also states "Be on your favorite TV show Hannah Montanna Drake & Josh and The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. I can't imagine Nickelodeon and Disney had any thing to do with this but who knows at this point! It is difficult to know who to trust now. I would be interested in contributing to any legal action taken. I can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com and would like to be put on the email contact list.
- May 31, 2008 at 7:01 PM
- KB from Nashville said...
I am K. Bodin, the mother of my 11yr old son, that was signed up for the Professional Track (2.0) in Nashville TN. The first class was to begin today, May 31st. I have all of my documentation and even received a flyer in the mail after the audition took place. The flyer is very suggestive that it is supported by Nickelodeon/Disney as it states that you + audition=you on TV. It also states "Be on your favorite TV show Hannah Montanna Drake & Josh and The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. I can't imagine Nickelodeon and Disney had any thing to do with this but who knows at this point! It is difficult to know who to trust now. I would be interested in contributing to any legal action taken. I can be contacted at email@example.com and would like to be put on the email contact list.
- May 31, 2008 at 7:01 PM
- momof3kings said...
My name is Jill King, mother of Jonas (age 10). We payed for the professional 2.0 track for him here in Nashville, TN. My email is firstname.lastname@example.com
- May 31, 2008 at 8:31 PM
- Amy said...
My name is Amy. I am the mother of Ony age 6. She was only 5 when we signed her up for professional 2.0. firstname.lastname@example.com
- May 31, 2008 at 9:25 PM
- reggie said...
My name is Reggie, I am the father of Brittany (age 13) Professional track 2.o at PMAA Seattle My contact is email@example.com
- June 1, 2008 at 9:29 AM
- Jody said...
Giving you all an update with what my bank told me...I paid for my daughter's pics on 5/8 with my debit card and received half of my order last Saturday 5/24 but was still awaiting her portfolio which I don't count on receiving now. My bank is going to dispute that purchase but may take a couple of weeks before any word...They said there was nothing they could do about the check I wrote at contract time...If anyone can shed any light on what the next step to do is, that would be great...Thanks
- June 1, 2008 at 10:15 AM
- Kim Miles said...
My name is Kim Miles, mom of Megan (age 8) we purchased Fundamentals track 2.0 + a photo shoot, and were just about to purchase the zed card and portfolio, thank god I didn't! Fran Clairmont and I and a couple of other parents, Linda and Tom, are really pushing hard to take these guys down and hard, they have certainly messed with the wrong city and partents. I will be posting some more information about class action lawsuits and how to start one very soon, also, if possible we all need to push hard with individual police and attorney general reports, and try our hardest to get other states involved in this in with us. All of us should be doing the most we can collectively to find trace and preserve evidence. Please do not call Timothy Leung about your photos as he does not have them and is just as upset as we are for our children. We need to push with Local police and judges to get them to seize the images of our children. Most of you will now have to become your childs manager and develop your photos that you do have and get your childs name out there to agencies yourselves. You can do it! MY CONTACT information is: email@example.com
- June 1, 2008 at 10:49 AM
- marie said...
We signed up our son in Seattle. Our son's name is Will (7) and we are Allen and Marie Andersen. We received our photos and 3 classes. Our email address is
- June 1, 2008 at 3:47 PM
- atkinsmike said...
I am Michael C. Atkins. I am the grandfather of Samantha Nolting who was signed up for "Level II" training for one year. Our email is: email@example.com
- June 1, 2008 at 5:16 PM
- tina said...
My name is Tina Morales, mother of Joshua who was signed up for Professional 2.0. My contact information is email@example.com. I can contribute to any legal action being taken.
- June 1, 2008 at 6:46 PM
- atkinsmike said...
I am curious, is this blog the one that we join to get on a class action lawsuit list? If so, who is "honchoing" it and can/will we all be kept up to date with progress and/or requirements from us? It certainly sounds like all here are willing to support this effort as am I. I realize it is still the weekend and there probably isn't much we can do until tomorrow, Monday June 2. Like many of you, I have filed an online complaint with the State Attorney General as well as the Better Business Bureau. I have also contacted "Get Jesse" of KING5 TV.
- June 1, 2008 at 7:16 PM
- Pam in Nashville said...
My name is Pam from Nashville, TN. I was also duped and enrolled by daughter for the 2.0 ($2450) class, which was supposed to start today. I would like to get in touch with everyone from the Nashville area who paid for PMAA classes. Please email me at email@example.com.
We've sent emails to all the local TV stations, and tomorrow will send reports to the state Attorney General, TBI (Tennessee Bureau of Investigations), and Nashville police.
- June 1, 2008 at 7:32 PM
- Tatevik said...
I'm Tatevik, I was the school receptionist for PMAA in Seattle. I am just as shocked and upset as all of you. All of the employees loved being a part of this program, it seemed very promising and none of us could imagine this happening. I have also contacted 20/20, Dateline, and NBC. We were successful here in Seattle by airing a piece on KOMO TV (abc affiliate in Seattle) and KIRO News Radio (cbs affiliate) on Friday. Many of you already have my contact info, if I can be of any help to anyone I can be contacted at email@example.com
- June 1, 2008 at 8:38 PM
- Catrina said...
My name is Catrina Robinson. My daughter Ericka, who is 7 loved the only 2 classes she got to attend. As far as the photo shoot, Anna kept calling to reschedule, so she never got pose. My email is firstname.lastname@example.com
- June 2, 2008 at 7:36 AM
- michelle312 said...
My name is Michelle. I signed my son up and cancelled the very next day. I still have not received my refund even though I have a voicemail saved that states my check was processed and sent to me.
- June 2, 2008 at 8:37 AM
- LauraA said...
My name is Laura Arnold mother of Elizabeth "Lizzie". I have filed a complaint with the Attorney Generals office and files a Fraud complaint with our credit card company. I will also support any and all actions being taken. My contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
- June 2, 2008 at 8:43 AM
- David's Mom said...
My son was enrolled in the 2.0 6-mo. program in Seattle. We had 3 classes, no photos, no meet & greets with casting directors or anything else. I have two more PMAA contact numbers I didn't see listed before:
Tim - auditions 888-577-6977
Zach Annous's assistant? 425-677-4265
We have to do something to let our kids know it's not OK to be corrupt and dishonest. Count us in when the class action suit gets started.
- June 2, 2008 at 10:32 AM
- Paige said...
My name is Kay Robinson. I am the mother of Paige. (age 14) Professional track 4.0 in Tampa Florida.
Please contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com
- June 2, 2008 at 10:32 AM
- Shauna361 said...
My name is Shauna Velasquez. My son, Miguel (age 10) was signed up for the 2.0 track at PMAA in Seattle. My contact info is email@example.com.
- June 2, 2008 at 12:01 PM
- Rich_Issaquah said...
My name is Richard Williams. I am the father of Jennifer Williams, age 8 who was signed up for Fundamental 2.0. My email is email@example.com.
I am interested in contributing or part of any lawsuit that anyone of you can organize.
Please also include me on your mailing list.
- June 2, 2008 at 12:31 PM
- Rich_Issaquah said...
My name is Richard Williams. I am the father of Jennifer Williams, age 8 who was signed up for Fundamental 2.0. My email is firstname.lastname@example.com.
I am interested in contributing or part of any lawsuit that anyone of you can organize.
Please also include me on your mailing list.
- June 2, 2008 at 12:32 PM
- Kathrina CW Sharman said...
My name is Kathrina Sharman. My husband Dave and I would like to participate in any class action suite. This is clearly a fraudulent process preying on children and caring parents!. Our Daughter Megan had the 2.0, 6 month course and other than three classes she attended in Bellevue, has not recieved the other content committed in the contract we paid $2,500 up front for (money we scrambled to find and are still hurting from). Count us in, feel free to contact me. Kathrina Sharman
- June 2, 2008 at 12:57 PM
- Kathrina CW Sharman said...
Sorry - I forgot to mention that Megan is 10. My email is email@example.com.
- June 2, 2008 at 12:58 PM
- minerva said...
My name is Minerva Quintana in Seattle, My daughter Daniela 9 yrs. was signed up for the professional track 2.0. I filed an online complaint with the AG last night. I called the 2 credit card companies to filed a dispute, I think you all should do that too. My e-mail is firstname.lastname@example.com I am willing to do anything to solve this.
- June 2, 2008 at 1:21 PM
- fulltime said...
susan tucciarone, mother of identical twins boys,chris and john 12, was extremley costly, they also said our daughter tessa 9 was invited as the camera loves her. we couldnt afford to pay for three, but since the twins were now ready to act and learn, invested in the two of them, shouldve caught on to the fact that sean the model agent from the tampa convention center told us to come back to the tampa convention center tonight for contract and payment. we, a one income family, too were scammed
- June 2, 2008 at 4:11 PM
- fulltime said...
correction, his name was zack not sean. we are from sarasota, and went to tampa convention center for auditions and call backs in florida
- June 2, 2008 at 4:15 PM
- Angry Parents said...
Lyn and Michele Hodges from Las Cruces NM.
Incident happened in Albuquerque NM
Our Son is Casey Hodges and we paid $5,900.00 for track 4 instruction. Please keep us up to date on happenings.
- June 2, 2008 at 5:59 PM
- knw said...
My name is Karen Jacobs. My daughter is Peyton, who signed up for the Fundamentals Track on April 14, 2008 in Greensboro, North Carolina. We would like to be part of legal action taken against this company. I would like to see them prosecuted for what they have done to children and their families. My contact information is email@example.com.
- June 2, 2008 at 7:10 PM
- CorinneAct said...
My name is Corinne, I am the Exec Director of a professional acting school in St Petersburg, FL (Tampa Bay) founded in 1992. I want to send my deepest heartfelt apologies to all who were hurt by these scam artists posing as legitimate training schools. It seems that this has been going on all over the country by this group (Pacific M&T) and I am surprised that they have gotten this far without being arrested.
My first advise to all is to call your local arts council and find a good school for your kids. Let's not allow this to turn them off to the arts.
My second advise is to get your state Legislators involved to keep your state from allowing these people to set up shop. We know in Florida that each time these types come into our state they leave with about a MILLION of your hard earned DOLLARS!!! Also get your State Attorney involved, and you might contact the FBI as well with your stories. Good luck with all of this....do not give up.
Next if you put this on a credit card of line of credit, your Bank might be able to help you trace them and get your money back.
Now, for those IN FLORIDA and especially Tampa Bay, if you have been ripped off by these people, VENUE ACTORS STUDIO is offing a summer camp for 50% off our regular price to you.
Please contact us at 727-822-6194 or via email at email@example.com
our web site is www.VenueActorStudio.org if you would like more info on our not for profit group.
We want to help mend those little hearts out there which are aching today.
Corinne Broskette, Exec Director
Venue Actors Studio
- June 2, 2008 at 7:10 PM
- Craig said...
My name it Craig, father of Abby Tumbleson age 9. I can be contacted at email@example.com.
We intend to persue this through the Attorney Generals office, BBB and my credit card company.
- June 2, 2008 at 8:47 PM
- Sally said...
My name is Araceli Bantay, mother of Alyssa and Aaron. My kids were signed up for Fundamentals 2.0. My email address is firstname.lastname@example.com. We have filed a case with ic3.gov. Does anyone has case number for San Diego? Can somebody give me some tips on talking to the credit card company about reversing the charges?
- June 2, 2008 at 11:55 PM
- Glenda said...
My name is Glenda Manuelito, mother of Colby. We signed up for the classes in Albuquerque, NM.
- June 3, 2008 at 12:21 PM
- Lorraine said...
My name is Lorraine Torres. I signed my daughter up in February for the 2.0 fundamentals. When we paid the $2500 I met the director Jeffrey Sikora right after. I just got such a horrible feeling about him and as soon as I got home I did a bit of research on them. I called the number on the top of my credit card slip to ask a few questions about the program and it was actually John Robert Powers in San Diego. She told me that they were not affiliated with PMAA which then made me really suspicious. I called our so called "talent Dirctor" Anna but of course she did not respond. I then called the JRP office the next day and asked for Anna Chan and they said "Oh, I'm sorry, shes out of town on business". I drove by the address in Seattle where the classes where the school was supposed to be but of course there was nothing. I sent a letter requesting that they cancel our contract within the 72 hours of signing and they actually did refund my money except for the $250 non-refundable deposit. My daughter was so upset that I cancelled it but now she finally realizes why I did. I think its appauling that these people can do this and get away with it. We all work so hard to give our kids a good future and how dare they just come along and try to take it from us.
- June 3, 2008 at 1:23 PM
- Lisa said...
My name is Lisa Stuart. my daughters name is Brooke, she signed up May 17, with PMAA in Nashville TN. Contact info. email@example.com
- June 3, 2008 at 9:03 PM
- LYNDA said...
My name is Lynda Reyes. I am the mother of Jerika Reyes(age 11)also victimized in Tampa. My email address is email@example.com
- June 4, 2008 at 5:36 AM
- Stacey said...
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- June 4, 2008 at 8:02 AM
- Stacey said...
Stacey Penly... my daughter
(Whisperlin Scanland) was signed up with Brandon Harlow in Tampa for the Fundamentals 2.0 class
My email is email@example.com
- June 4, 2008 at 8:08 AM
- Sandra said...
My name is Sandra Nicholas, my daughter is Alexandra. I can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. I will contribute to any legal action.
- June 4, 2008 at 3:31 PM
- atkinsmike said...
My name is Michael Atkins, grandfather of Samantha Nolting.
Please contact me and let me know how I can contribute to bringing this evil &%$# down.
My email is: email@example.com
- June 4, 2008 at 7:11 PM
- Semir_Dedic said...
Please Keep Me Up To date on all of this
- June 4, 2008 at 7:44 PM
- Debi said...
My name is Debi Hipp and I enrolled my 8 year old daughter in the 6 month modeling class held at the Bellvue Shereton. All together I paid $2950 for tuition and photo session. My contact information is email@example.com
- June 4, 2008 at 8:41 PM
- Sherri said...
My name is Sherri Masga another family victimized by PMAA my age 7 daughter attended Sheraton Hotel Bellevue, WA my contact info is firstname.lastname@example.com
I filed a complaint with the Bellevue Police. Contacted the AG and was informed that I should contact the police. Not able to recover money from bank because it was authorized.
- June 4, 2008 at 10:31 PM
- CorinneAct said...
It would be nice if everyone would post the city where they live. We continue to track this in Florida.
- June 5, 2008 at 5:54 AM
- Linda W. said...
Tampa people - We were able to file with the Tampa Police Department this morning (finally!!). According to my husband (he went down there this morning), everyone needs to file on their own but reference RPT #08-330609. The officer is at District 3 and the phone number is 813-275-3705. I will get the officer's name since the report is currently with my husband at work and he can't make it out. I just wanted to get this info out as soon as I could. I will add the officer's name later.
- June 5, 2008 at 10:49 AM
- dreed in Nashville said...
My Name is Dawn Reed. I am the mother of Ian & Ashton, who were signed up for the Fundamentals and Professional Tracks. My contact info is firstname.lastname@example.com. I am interested in participating and contributing with any legal action taken.
We filed a police report in Nashville and contacted the TBI and AG. We were directed to file a complaint with the Department of Commerce & Insurance division of consumer affairs. Please, anyone affected in middle Tennessee, contact Paul Vanstrum at (615)741-4737 to file an official complaint so PMAA can be prosecuted. The more that file, the more likely they were pursue these thiefs!
- June 5, 2008 at 10:51 AM
- Linda tampa FL said...
My name is Linda Stamper and my daughter is April Johnson (Age 14), she was signed with Pacific Modeling and Acting Academy at the Tampa Bay Convention after a commercial that appeared on Nickelodeon my contact information is
- June 5, 2008 at 5:27 PM
- Lisa Freberg said...
My name is Lisa Freberg, mother of Kailee, now age 10. Contact information is firstname.lastname@example.com
- June 5, 2008 at 6:09 PM
- andy said...
My name is Andy Claus. My son Zhane was signed up for Professional 4.0 at PMAA Seattle. My email address is email@example.com
- June 5, 2008 at 6:28 PM
- Guy Atkins said...
My name is Guy Atkins, and my daughter Carmen Atkins (age 13) was enrolled in the Seattle PMAA, Professional 2.0 track.
- June 5, 2008 at 9:48 PM
- george said...
My name is George Hernandez and I am the father of Alana (age 11). Professional 2.0 in Albuquerque, NM. You can reach me at email@example.com.
- June 8, 2008 at 5:28 PM
- TonyH said...
Robert & Cheryl Huffer
Signed up for PMAA classes for our daughter Justine Huffer
in April 2008
No classes, no phone call, no pictures
Lost $8900
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- June 9, 2008 at 8:21 AM
- tracy said...
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- June 9, 2008 at 3:33 PM
- joanna said...
My nameis Joanna. Our daughter jackie was in the 2.0 class for two sessions in Albuquerque, NM. Kathy Eisner is the name of the talent agent who no longer answers her cell phone 408-464-2142- Melissa Hirschenson is the name of the talent agent from Innovative Artist, based in Los Angeles and New York,who helped to video and selet the children promoting Pacific Academy.
- June 11, 2008 at 7:01 AM
- joanna said...
Email is firstname.lastname@example.com
- June 11, 2008 at 7:02 AM
- fulltime said...
We have filed with local, Tampa Florida, police and Attorney General. Is there anywhere else that we need to file with?
Also I shared this on another blog, Corinne, from Venue Actors Studio in St Petersburg, Florida, extended herself and studio to my twins who were also invited, accepted and scammed by PMAA. My kids have been attending her studio. today is day three, and they absoluteley love it. They are very legite, unbelievably so much more reasonable. Anyone in Tampa, St Pete, Sarasota area, yes, we drive there and back from Sarasota daily, however it is so worth it, please call Corinne, at Venue Studios, she is a doll, and truly shows so much compassion to my kids that were crushed by PMAA false promises.
- June 11, 2008 at 10:40 AM
- Mr. Mick said...
Hey everyone,
I guess I am behind everyone else on this, but would like to be added from Seattle.
- June 25, 2008 at 5:49 PM
- mom4baby said...
My name is Michele LaPointe and my daughter's name is Jessica Johnson. Email is firstname.lastname@example.com
Thank you.
I hope I'm not too late.
- July 1, 2008 at 8:50 PM
- jwalrus said...
My name is Joe Walser and my son is Josh (age 11). He was signd up for PMAA in Tampa. My email is email@example.com.
- July 3, 2008 at 7:52 AM
- CorinneAct said...
I have been called by the FDLE (FL Dept of Law Enforcement) in Tampa to assist them in compiling a list of people who were taken in by this scam last month. We believe that there were at least 30 kids involved from x # of families. There is no list of who was involved since the FDLE is still seeking the perps an have no records to go by.
So if you were part of the damaged group, or know someone who was taken by them, PLEASE contact Venue Actors Studio so we can put these people where they belong (hopefully in jail and get the FBI involved)
Thanks to everyone who helps to keep these criminals out of our state.
Lets start a letter campaign to the Gov and the DBPR so that these criminals have to register and be licensed by the state before they can set up shop and advertise.
Oh, did they go to the Miami area? I heard word of that as well.
Corinne Broskette
Venue Actors Studio
- July 7, 2008 at 5:45 PM
- CorinneAct said...
- July 7, 2008 at 5:47 PM
- atkinsmike said...
I just received a letter from the Bellevue (WA) Police Department stating they have completed their investigation and have turned the case (#08-5892) over to the FBI & WA-AG.
My credit union has put a hold on our payment of $5,900 to these bums, so they are not going to get anything from us. I am still unaware if a class-action lawsuit has been started. Can anyone provide info?
Mike Atkins, firstname.lastname@example.com
- July 12, 2008 at 1:41 PM
- Carrie said...
The law firm of Robertson, Medlin, & Blocker, PLLC in Greensboro, NC is considering taking on this case. We are only able to accept clients who were victimized in Greensboro. Please contact Carrie at 336-378-9881.
- July 18, 2008 at 9:10 AM
- TamiS said...
My name is Tamara Sollitt. My daughter Ronni was signed up for track 2.0. I can be reached at email@example.com
- July 23, 2008 at 10:52 AM
- TamiS said...
we (Tamara Sollitt) are out of the Seattle area- sorry for letting that one slip.
- July 23, 2008 at 11:00 AM
My name is Julie Fuller. I am the motehr of Emily age 8. I signed Emily up for the fundamentals class and we went to the first class at the Marriot Hotel in San Diego. Everything seemed good to go until the dreaded email. My contact information is email@example.com
- July 31, 2008 at 1:29 PM
- Reese said...
My name is Reese Idica. I am the father of Daughter Chantel. We paid for track 2.0 in Las Vegas. My contact info is firstname.lastname@example.com.
- November 22, 2008 at 3:22 PM
- Angelica M. said...
My name is Angelica and I am the mother of Ruthie (age 8). We are in Albuquerque and would like to contribute to any legal action being taken. My contact is email@example.com.
- December 24, 2008 at 2:48 PM
- kelly said...
My name is Kelly and my daughter is Sam age 14 she just got a call back for Undiscovered talent group - Brandon Harlow is the main contact any new on them would be great we met again tomorrow to talk about cost. plz email me if any ideas firstname.lastname@example.com
- February 18, 2012 at 4:49 PM
- Unknown said...
Kelly, my daughter wants to know if undiscovered talent group is worth the money, time and energy to pursue. Can you relay your experience with them?
- October 10, 2015 at 2:50 PM
- Dick Haynes said...
Kelly, my daughter wants to know if undiscovered talent group is worth the money, time and energy to pursue. Can you relay your experience with them?
- October 10, 2015 at 2:51 PM
- Pamela Hull said...
I would be very cautious because there are groups of supposed "talent agencies" that go around the country scamming families out of money with false hopes that their "acting classes" will get them into TV commercials, shows, and movies. I was scammed in 2008, paying $2450 for classes, then we were notified that the classes were canceled because the company went "bankrupt." We never received a penny of our money back. A class action suit was started, but I never heard anything back from it either. These people get as much money as they can under one company name, then file bankruptcy, then start a new company under a different name. I have since heard radio ads for several companies with different names that sounded exactly like the ad that I had responded to, just changing the company name; they say their agents can get children into Disney shows as the hook.
I suggest doing some background research on the company, such as Better Business Bureau; if it was started recently (last year or two), it may not be legit. An established company around for many years may be ok. Also, if they are charging a lot of money, be wary. Check around to see how much local acting classes cost, probably a couple hundred dollars overall would be reasonable, maybe $30-$50 per class. If it's more than that, it's not worth it and possibly a scam. Also, you should be able to pay as you go (e.g., per class or per month), not all up front. These are all red flags.
You could also call or email your local chapter of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) to see if they've heard of this company and if they are legit. http://www.sagaftra.org/locals
Our local chapter's website has a directory of SAG-endorsed talent agents for searching; yours may, too.
Basically, follow the rule, "If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is." It's best to get your child involved with local acting/theater groups and if they say your child has real potential for screen acting, follow their guidance on how to pursue that avenue.
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A pure turfgrass lawn to me is the horticultural equivalent of white bread—familiar and versatile but typically bland and boring. Our lawn, by contrast, is a crusty homemade loaf of multigrain bread sprinkled with sesame seeds. There's grass enough, but also a dozen or more kinds of perennial or self-seeding annual herbs. The herbs add fragrance when I mow or simply take a stroll, they provide tasty nibbles or a cup of tea, they invite me to sit down and take a closer look, and they make a more interesting habitat for the chipping sparrows, goldfinches, bluebirds, robins, toads, garter snakes, and other critters that live here.
What is an Herbal Lawn?
An herbal lawn encompasses several possibilities, depending on the ratio of grass to herbs. Our current lawn is mostly grass, with herbs dotted here and there. The lawn at our previous home was about half grass and half herbs after I'd spent five years encouraging and supplementing the herb component. Lawns that mix grass and herbs are inexpensive, easy to care for, and tough enough to walk and play on. If mowed regularly, they are flat and tidy: the herbs show only when you look closely.
You can renounce grass altogether and make a solid patch of low-growing herbs such as Roman chamomile, thyme, yarrow, or pennyroyal. (I'd call that a ground cover or lawn substitute, not a lawn.) An herb patch looks more distinctive than a mixed lawn, but it's more expensive and more trouble to get started, and may be more trouble to maintain. Some herbs can make an excellent ground cover for small areas, and they're great for filling in narrow strips where mowing grass is inconvenient, but they'll never replace grass on a large scale.
Before installing an herbal lawn, take time to think through a few questions. How much lawn do you and your family need or want, and what do you want it for? Is it just to look at, or is it a play surface for children and pets? Must it be a dense, fine-textured, emerald green carpet that feels great under bare feet? What do the neighbors think? Do you care what they think? How much time and money do you want to spend on a lawn? If durability, texture, and appearance are all-important, the best solution is to have a turfgrass lawn or a mostly-grass lawn on most of your property and to restrict an herb lawn to a small, defined area. If those factors aren't so important, you can spread herbs everywhere.
Lawns That Combine Herbs and Grass
Mixing herbs into the lawn works fine where winters are cold and summers relatively mild—in New England, the Mid-Atlantic states, the upper Midwest, the Rocky Mountains, and the northern Pacific Northwest. Lawns in these regions are commonly mixtures of bluegrasses, fescues, and ryegrasses—all cool-season grasses that go dormant in the heat of summer just when the herbs are thriving. By contrast, the warm-season grasses used for lawns in the South, Texas, and the Southwest tend to spread aggressively and grow vigorously all summer. Few herbs can compete with the likes of Bermuda or St. Augustine grass.
Recognizing What You Have
Where cool-season grasses thrive, it's easy to incorporate herbs into a lawn. You may have some already. Many herbs introduced to this country by European settlers now grow wild in lawns, pastures, and meadows, as do several plants used as herbs by Native Americans. Getting started with an herbal lawn thus may be as simple as changing your definitions and attitudes. Instead of targeting them as lawn weeds, try thinking of clover, yarrow, and potentilla as unacknowledged, unappreciated herbs. (We all have our limits. Useful or not, plantain still looks like a coarse weed to me, and my weed-pulling reflex takes over at the sight of sourgrass or sheep sorrel.)
You can encourage existing herbs by doing just the opposite of what lawn care specialists recommend: don't water, don't fertilize, and wait a few extra days between mowings so that you're cutting back the grass by more than half its height. This strategy gradually weakens the grass and favors the herbs. I call it creative neglect.
Adding Herbs to an Existing Lawn
Remove foot-wide patches of turf, roots and all, from random or selected spots in the lawn. Add enough compost or topsoil to fill the holes before planting well-rooted divisions or vigorous, bushy seedlings. I do this in late spring so that the herbs have all summer to get established, and I water them every week or so if it doesn't rain. When mowing, I pass right over the new herbs, though I do swerve to avoid crushing them with the mower wheels. By fall, the herbs and grass have knitted together.
Lawns of grass and herbs that are not mowed turn into "meadow gardens". A meadow of waving grasses and blooming herbs is a lovely sight, but it's too shaggy for many neighborhoods. For neatness' sake, mow every week or two, depending on rainfall. If tidiness isn't critical, waiting longer will enable some of the herbs to flower and go to seed.
Starting a New Herbal Lawn
Installing a new lawn of grass and herbs is more trouble than enhancing an existing lawn, but it gives you the chance to choose modern turfgrass varieties that are vigorous, resistant to pests and diseases, deep-rooting (so they need less watering), and short (so they need less mowing). Early fall, about two months before hard frost, is the best time to sow seeds of cool-season grasses, but it's good to plan ahead. I'm extending our lawn this year, and this is my schedule. In the spring, I used a rototiller to mix ground limestone and dried manure into the soil. I raked the area smooth and planted a cover crop of oats. Before the stalks get too tall or too lush to mow, I'll mow them down, let the clippings dry for a day or two, then sow buckwheat seeds in the stubble and maybe rake them in. Buckwheat grows fast in warm weather. When its pretty white flowers open, which could happen in as little as six weeks, I'll mow it down, too, and leave the clippings and stubble as mulch. Growing the oats and buckwheat is an old-fashioned way to squelch weeds by shading them out without using an herbicide, and the decomposition of the stubble and roots amends the soil with more organic matter than I could afford to buy. Tilling in the stubble isn't necessary and would only stimulate a fresh surge of weeds.
Meanwhile, I'm tending a little nursery bed of herb seedlings and starts—yarrows, thyme, violets, Roman chamomile, wild strawberries, pennyroyal, pussy-toes, and English daisies. After I mow down the buckwheat, I'll transplant the herbs here and there, about three plants per square yard. Then I'll oversow a mixture of Pennlawn red fescue and a little white clover seed, keep the area moist, and wait. Within two weeks, the herbs should be surrounded by a dainty mist of tender new grass and tiny clovers. If fall runs late, the grass may get tall enough to mow once or twice before winter. Both herbs and grass will continue growing roots until the soil freezes, and the lawn should be well established by next spring.
Some Herbs to Plant in Lawns
The following herbs can be interplanted with cool-season lawn grasses such as bluegrass, red fescue, or perennial ryegrass. They tolerate weekly mowing to a height of 2 inches or more, and they'll endure frequent foot traffic and an occasional party or ball game. All survive below-zero winters, summer afternoons in the 80s, and occasional brief heat waves in the 90s or higher. Once established, all persist from year to year, often spreading by runners or by seed. Most are sold as seeds, a few as plants.
Ajuga or bugleweed (Ajuga reptans). A creeping perennial with flat tufts of glossy leaves and creeping runners. Green, dark purple or bronze, and variegated forms are all commonly sold as ornamental ground covers. Unmowed ajuga bears spikes of blue flowers in late spring. Native to Europe. Used medicinally as an astringent.
Bird's-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus). Spreads to make a flat mat of wiry stems with dainty compound leaves. Has bright gold flowers for several weeks in summer followed by pointed seedpods arranged like a bird's foot. Perennial, native to Europe. Formerly considered medicinal. Now valued as a bee plant.
Chamomile, Roman (Chamaemelum nobile). Finely divided bright green leaves radiate from a thick central stem. Stays flat. Foliage releases a fruity aroma when crushed, and the little daisylike blossoms make a soothing tea. Perennial, native to the Mediterranean region.
Cinquefoil, dwarf (Potentilla spp.). Creeps along the ground with wiry stems. Glossy dark leaves have five toothed leaflets arranged like fingers. Has bright yellow five-petaled flowers in spring. P. canadensis is native to eastern North America; P. reptans, native to Europe but widespread here, is similar with larger flowers. Both are tough perennials. The roots, high in tannins, are a traditional astringent.
Clover, white or Dutch (Trifolium repens). A creeping perennial that spreads to form broad patches. Leaves have three round leaflets, sometimes four if you're lucky. (When you find a four-leaf clover, mark the plant; chances are it will make many more.) Round clusters of white or pale pink flowers please the bees. Red clover (T. pratense), with much larger leaves and rosy pink flowers on taller stalks, is probably too tall for an herb lawn. Both are native to Europe, and used in teas for sore throats and colds.
Pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea). Wants to grow upright, but mowing stops it. Stiff stems have slender, fuzzy, gray-green leaves. Does best in dry, sandy soil. American Indians had many medicinal uses for this widespread native perennial.
Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium). Intensely fragrant, with a penetrating minty aroma. Usually creeps along, rooting as it goes, but flowering stems are upright unless they flop over or get mowed off. Perennial, but not reliably hardy. May self-seed. Native to Europe. Used to repel fleas and other insects. Do not use for tea.
Pineapple weed (Matricaria matricarioides). Small but tough, with light green finely divided leaves and tiny gold flower heads, it even grows in gravel driveways. Crushing the leaves releases a pleasant fruity odor. Traditionally made into tea for colds and stomachaches. An Asian annual, widely naturalized here. Self-sows.
Pussy-toes (Antennaria neglecta). Spreads by thick runners to form low mats of fuzzy leaves, green on top and gray below. (Related species are thoroughly gray.) Short stalks bear fuzzy, dense flower heads that do look like a pussy's toes. A hardy native perennial, widespread across North America. Used as a folk remedy for various internal and external ailments.
Scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis). A bushy little annual with short-stalked, five-petaled flowers that open on sunny days but close if clouds move in. Flowers of the species are brick red, but those of A. a. var. caerulea are sky blue. Native to Eurasia, but now widespread. Formerly used as a cure-all in folk medicine.
Speedwell (Veronica officinalis). A creeping perennial with opposite gray-green leaves. Unmowed, it bears tiny blue or lavender flowers on knee-high stalks in midsummer. Native to Europe, where tea made from the leaves or roots was used for a variety of ailments.
Strawberry, wild (Fragaria virginiana, F. vesca). Low perennials that spread by runners, with white flowers and sweet red fruits. Glossy, three-parted leaves are rich green in summer, turn purplish in fall. Native throughout much of North America. Both leaves and roots have been used to make medicinal teas. The false strawberry, Duchesnea indica, looks similar but has yellow flowers and bland, seedy fruits. Native to Asia but common here. Traditionally used for both internal and external ailments.
Sweet vernal grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum). A perennial grass that forms a clump of slender, slightly hairy leaves and has flower stalks up to 2 feet tall. You'll never spot it by eye, but you'll smell its warm vanilla fragrance every time you mow. Native to Europe but widespread in North America. Easily raised from seed. Sweet grass or Russian buffalo grass (Hierochloe odorata) has coarser leaves and spreads aggressively by runners. It is native to cool, moist sites around the Northern Hemisphere and is sold in small pots by herb nurseries. Both grasses contain coumarin, called the fragrance of new-mown grass. Traditionally used to flavor beverages, coumarin is now considered potentially carcinogenic.
Thyme, creeping (Thymus pulegioides, often sold as T. serpyllum or T. praecox). Forget about putting fancy named cultivars of thyme in the lawn; just get a packet of seeds labeled creeping thyme or mother-of-thyme. Raise a few dozen seedlings and set them out; the ones that are happy will spread by themselves. Most creeping thymes form a low mat of tiny leaves that are nearly evergreen, with clusters of minute pinkish purple flowers in midsummer. Native to the Mediterranean. Leaves are used in cooking and for a medicinal tea.
Violet, sweet (Viola odorata). Dark purple flowers have a hauntingly sweet perfume, bloom in early spring, sometimes again in fall. The heart-shaped leaves are nearly evergreen. Spreads by runners and seed. Tolerates damp soil and part shade. Don't bother with fancy cultivars; the species is more carefree and hardy. Start with plants; seeds need a cold winter outdoors before germinating (maybe) in spring. Both flowers and leaves are rich in vitamins. Native to the Old World. V. canadensis, a fragrant native violet, grows a little too big for a mowed lawn but does well around the edges.
Yarrow, common (Achillea millefolium). A reliable bloomer in other circumstances, yarrow lives for years in a mowed lawn without ever raising a flower stalk. Its finely divided, fernlike leaves lie close to the ground and remain fresh and green from early spring to late fall. Easily raised from seed. Native to Europe, but common in North America. Formerly used as a cure-all; now enjoyed for its pungent aroma.
Rita Buchanan of Winsted, Connecticut, is a multifaceted and energetic individual who is co-editor of Taylor's Master Guide to Gardening, to be published by Houghton Mifflin in 1994.
Sources Companion Plants, 7247 N. Coolville Ridge Road, Athens, OH 45701. Catalog $2. Herb plants and seeds, including Roman chamomile. The Flowery Branch, PO Box 1330, Flowery Branch, GA 30542. Catalog $2. Herb seeds. The Fragrant Path, PO Box 328, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023. Catalog $1. Herb seeds. Gardens Alive, 5100 Schenley Pl., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025. Catalog free. Modern, low-growing turfgrass seeds and clover seeds. J. L. Hudson, Seedsman, PO Box 1058, Redwood City, CA 94604. Catalog $1. Herb seeds. Nichols Garden Nursery, 1190 North Pacific Hwy., Albany, OR 97321. Catalog free. Modern turfgrass seeds, "ecology" lawn mixes that combine grass and herb seeds, herb seeds and plants.


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I'm still on a GoPro kick - I figure when I'm old and grey and can no longer ride (or just in the winter when it's rained for two weeks straight) it'll be fun to look back at these moments. I also find it tells me interesting things about my riding - the video is much more jarring at a seated trot than I'd like. Anyhow on Sunday we went out on our classic two-hour, 8 km trail ride and I strapped on the camera again - I guess the camera only records for an hour because about half the ride is missing. Anyhow the part that was recorded is in my opinion the best part and we'll go back soon anyway so I'm not worried.
Anyhow in case you're interested in the type of terrain we ride through I've uploaded a couple of the prettiest bits which also happen to be spots where we trot and canter. And if you're interested in seeing more including Starbuck's stellar behavior on country roads, you can see all the videos from the trail ride here.


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This is certainly one legitimate philosophy regarding modular synthesis (and creativity in general if you want to take it that far). People learn by doing and you bring your knowledge and talents to the instrument and what comes out is based on your personal experience and effort.
I've often referred to Modulars in general as a "Master's Class" in synthesis. To use one at all you must know certain basic building blocks of sound creation and the principles of voltage control. They are not the place to start if you've never seen or used a synthesizer. The more you know about patching, module functions, and audio and voltage routing the more successful you will be in getting what you want out of the process.
If a modular synth in general is a "Master's Class" then certainly learning and effectively using the Buchla 200e can be considered getting your Phd. The 200e is so unique and groundbreaking there are many features that not only are not apparent, but many are hidden in computer sub-menus and color coded LEDS or otherwise completely non intuitive. Even long time experienced users of patchable synthesizers can easily get lost in the maze of hidden preset settings and run/stop options.
There are multiple busses that carry preset and other information. One could spend months or longer on the sequencer alone learning it's various sync, step, loop, and clocking possibilities. The Oscillators are digital hybrid voltage controlled aptly named "Complex" machines with separate audio and CV routings. Truthfully, a one sheet summary of face value functions isn't going to get you very far in learning how to use this monster.
Fortunately all is not lost thanks to our good friend the Internet. Support groups (that's really the best way I can say it where Buchla users are concerned) exist where other 200e users, experienced synthesists, or just plain curious fans post questions and offer advice to specific issues.
The two I have used the most are the Buchla Yahoo group and the Buchla/EMS/Serge Forum on Muffwiggler.com. Muff's in general is an excellent place to ask questions and get quick answers from like minded and helpful synthheads regarding pretty much any topic you can think of from gear to recording techniques, hardware or software. I believe Muffwiggler is the most populated place with actual users of 200e modules and even the most esoteric question usually spawns a useful thread with information you would never find anywhere else.
Plus you get lots of pictures of Cats and synths which I always think is a good thing...
In a thread on MW I came across another resource which I have received permission to repost here. Called the "Buchla Catalog" this PDF file is a 3rd party compilation containing the most complete resource of 200e information, tips and tricks, third party module manufacturers, and more. It starts with all the information, pictures, and descriptions from the official Buchla web site (including pictures and descriptions of out of production modules) and then includes the famous (some might say infamous) Sound on Sound in depth review of the 200e system and it's individual modules. Included in this are working guides on envelopes and filtering using the various parts of the 200e that are unique to it (Timbre and Symmetry controls, the whole damn 292e, etc.) . It's an essential place to start studying for the Buchla oral finals.
The Buchla catalog was assembled by Ross Healy and the current version is available free for download HERE. Ross is a great guy who keeps the catalog updated on his own time and dime and makes some damn fine music of his own which you can check out on his Youtube page (which also includes demos of the 200e as well).
For what it's worth I'll mention neither the "Buchla Catalog" file nor any of the forums online are endorsed or supported by Buchla and Associates. All is not lost however as despite their "hands off" philosophy of written support for the 200e they are available from their contact page to answer questions and support their products. I have written and received answers to some of my questions from all of these resources and, like modular synthesis in general, I feel a bit of all these options will yield the best results. If you know of other useful resources at this level please let me know and I'll update this post accordingly.
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Bassetlaw MP John Mann has said it is 'time to go' for Conservative party chairman Grant Shapps after it was revealed he continued to pursue business interests for a short time after he became an MP in 2005.
Mr Shapps was a web marketeer and writer before becoming an MP but national newspaper The Guardian has obtained a recording of him in 2006, using the pseudonym Michael Green, making a sales pitch for his old firm.
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The party has now accepted for the first time that Mr Shapps carried on his writing career under the name Michael Green.
Last night, Mr Shapps tweeted: "Old story. All properly declared at the time and all many years ago. Labour just hate business."
On Monday 16th March, Mr Mann said on Twitter: "4 June 2005 and 16 March 2015 Shapps says he is full time MP, not working for his old business. In 2006 he is caught doing so. Time to go."
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COPENHAGEN is the small continental capital with the easy connections. The airport of Copenhagen is Scandinavia's biggest international airport, which makes the city the perfect hub for travellers to all of Scandinavia. The city is known for showcasing the bold Danish design in fashion, jewelry, furniture and architecture. Needless to say the city is a favorite of shoppers from all over the world. Some of Copenhagen's must see places are The Little Mermaid, the colorful and lively old harbor "Nyhavn", the Carlsberg Brewery and the Tivoli gardens.
OSLO is situated next to the Oslo fjord, surrounded by forests, hills and lakes. Oslo offers many interesting museums and places to visit. Not to be missed are the famous Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum, the Munch Museum, the Olympic ski jump arena at Holmenkollen and the spectacular Opera House. Outdoor activities are a Norwegian tradition. The great forests areas of Nordmarka, situated some 20 minutes from the city center, supply many opportunities for skiing, kayaking, skating and island hopping.
A visit to HELSINKI often start at the Senate Square, which is a fine example of neoclassical architecture. Here you will see the Helsinki Cathedral, which is arguably Finland's most famous and most photographed building. The Sibelius Monument, resembling organ pipes, and Temppeliaukio Church, quarried out of the natural bedrock, should also be on your agenda. Why not have lunch or a coffee break at the popular Fazer Café, dating back to 1891? Browse for Finnish design items from Marimekko and Ittala, and do not miss out on getting your favourite character from the Moomin Family in the Moomin Shop. Take the boat to the Suomenlinna Fortress and learn of Finland's fascinating history, or simply enjoy the pretty scenery on the island.
STOCKHOLM is Sweden's proud capital. Being built on 14 islands, with a well preserved medieval city center and lush parks, it is truly one of the most beautiful capitals in the world. Learn about the tragic journey of the Vasa Ship who, sank on her maiden voyage in 1628, was raised from the sea in 1961 and today, almost restored to her former beauty, is berthed in Scandinavia's most popular museum, The Vasa Museum. Skansen is an open-air museum that provides insight into Sweden's heritage and natural history. Fotografiska is a museum dedicated to contemporary photography and Moderna Museet offers one of the world's finest collections of 20th and 21st century art. Take a swim in the city center or go boat hopping in the mesmerizing archipelago of 24 000 islands. The shopping is great, the restaurants are top class and there are hotels to suit every pocket book.
If Stockholm is the most beautiful city in Sweden, GOTHENBURG (Göteborg) is said to be the most welcoming one, and a city where there is always something going on. Being an industrial seaport, Sweden's second city opens to the vast archipelago on the west coast, a unique maritime landscape, which is very accessible by boat. The city has an international reputation for its innovative cuisine, based on local products, specially fish and crustaceans from the North Atlantic. With over 25 museums, sport arenas, good shopping possibilities and a perfect mixture of old and new – this is definitely a city worth discovering.
MALMÖ capital of the region Skane, was founded in the 11th century. Explore the medieval Malmohus Castle from the 14th century. Gaze up at he twisted apartment building Turning Torso, Malmo's landmark, by Spanish architect Calatrava. It is located in a new award-winning ecological housing area, The Western Harbour, built on the former industrial grounds of a shipyard. Malmo is a multicultural city where traditions of other cultures have been woven into old Skåne traditions. In magical summer evenings the sky and the sea blend into a radiant blue background to the graceful Öresund Bridge.


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Reviewing 2000 with 2001 Season 24 Days Away
Jan. 2, 2001
TEMPE, Ariz. --With the beginning of a new year and opening day for the Arizona State University baseball program only 24 days off, it should not be forgotten the many successes the program accomplished in 2000.
Marked by a 44-15 record, the Sun Devils recorded its sixth Pac-10 Championship and first since 1993. The program advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the 23rd year in school history and finished ranked in the top 12 for the third time in the last four years.
Catcher Casey Myers had an unbelievable year hitting .412 with 97 RBI and 18 home runs. He was named the Pac-10 Player of the Year, All-American, the Academic All-American of the Year, Collegiate Baseball Defensive Player of the Year and was honored as the top amateur athlete in Arizona by the March of Dimes.
Senior slugger Mitch Jones eclipsed Bob Horner's 22-year-old school record by hitting 27 home runs. Jones, who was one of eight Devils drafted in 2000, moved on to the professional ranks after being selected in the seventh round by the New York Yankees.
Head Coach Pat Murphy continued his success at the helm of the Sun Devils, leading ASU to its second 40+ win season since he took the program over in 1995. Murphy was named the 2000 Pac-10 Coach of the Year.
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