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Kalena Thomhave is a writing fellow at the Prospect.
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Unmarried women are less likely than their married counterparts to register and to vote but they could be a key Democratic voting bloc in November if candidates get moving to address their issues.
In Minnesota, progressive taxes and social spending have created more and better-paying jobs than next-door neighbor Wisconsin has created through tax and spending cuts.
The country spends millions of federal dollars to combat an extremely rare problem—food stamp abuse.
How the American Federation of Teachers has taken the lead in reinvigorating the poorest county in the state
The Trump administration's proposal to reduce housing assistance for the poor couldn't contrast more sharply from the housing assistance showered on the rich.


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Meet the Author
Sally Hobart Alexander
When Sally Hobart Alexander was 24 years old and a third-grade teacher, she never dreamed that she would become another kind of teacher in almost no time at all. One day, however, she noticed a black line flit across her field of vision. It quickly disappeared, but it was the first sign of a problem in her retinas (a part of the eye) that eventually left her completely blind.
Alexander rose to the challenge of her new life. She spent six months at a special school to learn Braille and life skills to adapt to her blindness. Then she got an apartment of her own and began a job teaching those same life skills to other blind people. In time she married and had two children, who are now grown. Her career as a writer began when her children were young. She now lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
In addition to her books for children, Sally Hobart Alexander has written two autobiographical books: Taking Hold: My Journey into Blindness and On My Own: The Journey Continues. She also gives speeches and leads writing workshops for children. All of Alexander's books have been put on tape for the visually impaired.
Photography CreditAlexander
Other Books Written by Sally Hobart Alexander
- Mom Can't See Me
(photographs by George Ancona)
- Taking Hold: My Journey into Blindness
- On My Own: The Journey Continues
- Do You Remember the Color Blue? And Other Questions Kids Ask about Blindness

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...on the subject. Remember the wonderful light I got the other day at Utrecht's??? Well it wouldn't stay put on my table. I used the provided C-clamp and it would keep leaning forward -- enough to put a dent in my table! It very nearly tipped over!! So I went back to the store today to return it but I didn't have the box it came in so they wouldn't take it back -- arghhhh! Really????
So the manager came out of his office to the register and after a bit of "discussion" we decided that I would try to use a couple of pieces of Bass wood to put on the top and bottom of my table with the clamp. Thank goodness it worked (at least so far) and I can have the kind of illumination that I need to sew properly. Yeah!


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Solving the ising spin glass problem using a bivariate RDA based on Markov random fields.
Shakya, Siddhartha
McCall, John
Brown, Deryck
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SHAKYA, S., MCCALL, J. and BROWN, D., 2006. Solving the ising spin glass problem using a bivariate RDA based on Markov random fields. In: YEN, G., LUCAS, S., FOGEL, G., KENDALL, G., SALOMON, R., ZHANG, B.-T., COELLO, C. and RUNARSSON, T., eds. Proceedings of the IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC 2006). 16-21 July 2006. New York: IEEE. pp. 908-915.
Markov Random Field (MRF) modelling techniques have been recently proposed as a novel approach to probabilistic modelling for Estimation of Distribution Algorithms (EDAs). An EDA using this technique was called Distribution Estimation using Markov Random Fields (DEUM). DEUM was later extended to DEUMd. DEUM and DEUMd use a univariate model of probability distribution, and have been shown to perform better than other univariate EDAs for a range of optimization problems. This paper extends DEUM to use a bivariate model and applies it to the Ising spin glass problems. We propose two variants of DEUM that use different sampling techniques. Our experimental result show a noticeable gain in performance.


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Edinburgh Hostels
Our Hostels in Edinburgh with online booking and reviews.
You can take a quick glance and do a price comparison for cheap Edinburgh hostels as well as read reviews.
Edinburgh City Centre Hostels (7)Here is our listing of hostel accommodation providing budget backpacker accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh city centre.
Brodies Hostels Edinburgh
Perfectly located on Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile, it offers a perfect budget accommodation.
Edinburgh Central Hostel
Situated across from Haymarket Train Station and only a 10 minute walk into the Edinburgh city centre. Ideal for single travellers, families and larger groups. Comes with a licensed bistro and restaurant and self-catering facilities.
Edinburgh First Accommodation
A spacious and comfortable accommodation option comprising of a main reception centre and 11 individual houses.
Eglinton Youth Hostel Edinburgh
Within easy walking distance of Haymarket Railway Station and a short bus ride from Princes Street. Nice and big old-house size rooms.
Euro Hostel Edinburgh
Convenient university apartment accommodation on a budget well suited for all the tourist attractions including Hollyrood Palace.
Globetrotter Inn Edinburgh
Award-winning hostel which is located at just a 15 minutes drive from the Edinburgh Waverley Station overlooking the Firth of Forth. Good for backpackers and those who are looking for a budget accommodation. The "biggest 4 star hostel" in Edinburgh.
High Street Hostel Edinburgh
High Street Hostel is one of Edinburgh's original independent backpacker hostels and is housed in a 400-year-old building. Caters for budget travellers, backpackers, students, etc. Situated in Edinburgh's Old Town.
Ocean Hostel Edinburgh
Homely hostel with mixed dormitories. Chinese, Indian, traditional scottish restaurants, popular bars and a brand new shopping centre only a 10 min walk away. Ideal for budget concious travellers, families and those looking for a long term stay.
Royal Mile Backpackers Edinburgh
Close to the city centre attractions, overlooking the Royal Mile and situated halfway between the Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. An ideal base for exploring Edinburgh.
Smart City Hostel Edinburgh
Situated in Edinburgh's Old Town and just off the Royal Mile, the Smart City Hostels is an award-winning five star hostel. In addition to the dorm and private rooms (all en-suite), this hostel comes with Bar 50, a fully licensed restaurant and bar, Sky Sports and pool tables. Winner of the Certificate of Excellence 2012 (tripadvisor).
St. Christophers Inn Edinburgh
The inexpensive Inn has room for as many as 126 people. Wihin easy reach from the Edinburgh City Centre. Available for guests over 18 years of age. Facilities include sauna, hot tub, small breakfast and internet services.
West End Hostel Edinburgh
Stylish and budget Bed and Breakfast accommodation in the Edinburgh City Centre. Situated in a quiet residential area and at the same time at just a 15 minute walk from the West End of Princes Street and most of Edinburgh's tourist attractions.
Our Hostels in Edinburgh with online booking and reviews.
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I was inspired by Stephanie Jessica Lau's Granny Square bag that she made when she was a little girl.
I loved the look of the Granny Squares that she used. However,m she did not remember the pattern, so I decided to make up my own pattern!! :)
- Size 4.25mm crochet hook
- Brown yarn
- Pink Yarn
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Granny Shell: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into the same ch 1 sp
Hdc Cluster: 3 hdc into the same ch 1 sp.
With brown yarn, ch 4 and join to the first ch with a sl st.
Rnd 1: 12 sc into the ring.
Rnd 2: 2 sc into every st around.
Switch to PINK YARN.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc into the same st. * ch 1, sk 1 st, 3 dc into the next st* Repeat from * to * around.
Switch to BROWN YARN
Rnd 4: Ch 3, 2 dc into the same ch 1 sp, ch 2, 3 dc into the same ch 1 sp. * hdc cluster into the next 2 ch 1 sp, Granny Shell* Repeat from * to * around.
Rnd 5: Hdc in every st and 3 hdc into every ch 2 sp.
This is what your Flower Granny Coaster should look like:
And there you have it!! :) Enjoy you Flower Granny Coaster.
Happy Crocheting!
Anna out.
This pattern is an original pattern by Anna S. from Spool of Sunshine(July 2013). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.


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A baby monkey is creating waves at the ZSL London Zoo -- for being born neon orange! Now, while that in and of itself may not be all that peculiar, the strange thing is that the parents of the baby, unsurprisingly christened Tango, both have black-colored fur.
Tango is a Francois langur (otherwise called a Francois leaf monkey), a rare kind of primate classified as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and normally found in southwestern China and northern Vietnam.
Experts at the London Zoo were quick to explain that Tango's vivid coloring is only temporary.
"Tango is currently rocking the redhead look, but won't be ginger for very long. Its fur will begin to darken at around three months of age, and they are usually completely black by the time they reach six months old," zookeeper Kathryn Sanders told The Sun of London
Tango was born Sept.1 and has yet to be sexed.
In an amusing sidenote, the zoo provided special discounts to red-haired children the last time an orange-colored monkey was born, back in 2004.


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Mar 1, 2014
Pretty in Pink.....
I am in need of some color...the outside is so drab & cold right now... even the green of the Pine trees seem depressed... So how about some Pink!!! I do like to add touches of it in the house.. not a lot but just touches.....I really love to add it in quilts along with blue & purple...especially for little girls.....It seems to add something to other colors...whether it is a light or dark pink, just a touch can brighten a home...
What do you think....are you into pink ...
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Labels: bohemian, boho style, colors, decor, Home decor, pink
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I love pink and brown together!
love your pictures.
Also pink hollyhocks are my favorite for the outside pop of color! Have some growing now....hope they bloom this spring/summer here in arizona!
Patti in AZ
- March 1, 2014 at 2:15 PM
- judie said...
I am certainly into all these source photos you have shown. Love every one of them. Want them in my house! Sigh......
- March 1, 2014 at 7:38 PM
- Babylon Sisters said...
I love pink - gorgeous post - thanks! xo
- March 2, 2014 at 11:36 AM
- pussman and co said...
I am in love with your blog!!! :)
- March 26, 2014 at 3:52 PM
- Linda said...
Thanks Glad you like it...Welcome :D
- March 27, 2014 at 9:01 AM
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Calvin Harris is not missing Taylor Swift — at all after their surprising split over the summer. "Adam is single. He is dating a few different women. Nothing has stuck. He is not looking for a relationship at all, just fun times with friends," a source told E! exclusively. "Adam is in a much better place after the breakup with Taylor."
Well we know Taylor was also in a much better place for about a good month while she dated Tom Hiddleston and then they split as well. I'm wondering if Taylor and Tom's relationship was some sort of experiment after all. H admitted dating her, but damn their relationship seemed sooooo hot and heavy so quick and then it was done.
At first Calvin did Tweet, the split was amicable, but then went in on his ex-Taylor for outing their collaboration on 'This Is What You Came For.'
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Holiday Special offer!
These on site documents of the woodshed build speak for themselves. Woodshed Portfolio limited editions are for sale. Each photo from the portfolio is limited to an edition of 7 and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Get them now before your favorite fades. These limited editions will go fast, and never be printed again. Look at your options below:
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Select major works and commercial installations from Conrad Freiburg are available through Linda Warren Gallery. She is a true supporter of artists. Contact her to show some love to both of us here.
Here is a nugget from the Pod of Absence that is still available for purchase. All tracks on the cd were recorded in or filtered through the 7-sided acoustical structure called the Pod of Absence. The 7 sided wooden base holds 2 cd's which have an actual one-of-a-kind harmonograph drawn on the surface. Not to mention, the contents of the disc which will blow your mind with interpretations of the "void in music or sound" from some of this country's best independent cultural producers. It includes tracks from Mississippi Gabe Carter, Jake Labotz, Academy Records, Bill Mackay, and many more.
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Does anyone local have one of these on a burnt out armature? I would like to replicate them for RC motor use, but I am having the hardest time getting a sample....figured I would try local since you guys were so nice when I visited before!
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Gimp -- Closing In on Photoshop...
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Coming from an interest in digital photography, I learned Photoshop quite well. When I saw the light and started using Linux, I found out there was no native Photoshop made for Linux. This almost made me turn back, that is, until I found The Gimp.
The Gimp is a photo manipulation software package which stands for GNU Image Manipulation Program. When I found Gimp, I soon realized that with a little bit of elbow grease in learning how to use it, it could easily replace Photoshop for how I used it.
The Gimp excels at creating and / or manipulating images for the Internet. If you are clinging on to windows because of Photoshop, and you use Photoshop for developing web images, you might want to take a look at The Gimp.
Both Novell Linux Desktop and SUSE 9.2 Professional come with The Gimp installed and ready-to-go from the default installation.
Because The Gimp is quite an extensive piece of software, this article will cover just the initial configuration, and basic usage.
To start The Gimp, simply follow: Programs -> Graphics -> GIMP Image Editor
After that, a window will appear asking you some questions. Most of these are already configured correctly for most users. Simply click Continue here.
A new window will appear telling you where Gimp is going to be installed. The default directory is a good choice. Click continue.
The next screen is one that will determine how much memory the images you load will use in RAM. If you're not sure what to do, and you only use The Gimp once in a while, the default option will probably do you good.
If you're going to use The Gimp for large images and you're using it on a machine with a lot of RAM, I'd recommend setting the Tile Cache Size to 1/4 of your total system RAM. (e.g. If you have 1000 Megs of RAM, set this to 250 MegaBytes and you should be fine)
For a more thorough explanation of the Tile Cache setting, click here
You should also set the Swap Folder to a directory with plenty of space. Usually the default setting is good enough.
When you're done, click Continue
Next comes the monitor resolution screen. Monitor Resolution is the ratio of pixels, horizontally and vertically, to inches. If you're planning on doing web work, this shouldn't matter too much. If you plan on printing, this portion of the installation is very important. If you are printing, de-select the 'Get Resolution from windowing system' and click the "Calibrate" button. Follow the instructions on the ensuing screen.
If you're using Gimp for web work, simply press Continue.
Upon clicking Continue, you'll see the flashy Gimp splash screen while Gimp is loading up.
When it's done, you'll be presented with three panels as are shown below.
- The Gimp Toolbar
- The Layer / Brush / Path bar
- The ever-so-helpful Gimp Hints.
One of the first things I noticed about Gimp when I was converting from Photoshop, was the lack of menu items. When I clicked on the Gimp Toolbar -> File, I was presented with almost no options at all. In Gimp, you can access all of the features by simply right-clicking on the image you're working on. When you do so, you'll be presented with a menu with a lot more options. Most of them look like ones you would see in Photoshop.
And that's about it for the scope of this article. It would take thousands of pages to document each and every feature Gimp has to offer, so be patient while you learn it. Once you get the hang of it, you'll wonder why you ever used anything else to manipulate your images.
Kudos to The Gimp crew for their wonderful product. If you would like to donate to The Gimp, click here for more info.
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Monday, March 4, 2013
Winnipeg 1974
Dilemmas of Modern Man, Great-West Life, Winnipeg, 1975
"Dilemmas of Modern Man was the title of the Winnipeg Centennial Symposium October 27-30 1974...This book contains the proceedings of the Symposium---a series of learned papers by leading thinkers in the field of world affairs, genetics, aging, communication, education, and economics."
Posted by ahoi! at Monday, March 04, 2013
Labels: binding illustration sets, book covers, books
2 comments:
- dispo said...
...this is so good...!
- March 7, 2013 at 2:03 PM
- brooklyn_codger said...
Wow, nice touch stamping it on the cloth.
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Serendubity - Space for Rhythms
Thank you to all of you who celebrated with us that things never quite end where one might think, but really just beginn there! It has been a summer full of unexpected turns and we thank all of you who stood by, danced with us and shared the spirit! It was a wicked weekend with a wonderful crowd, crazy acts and the feeling of community that will rise up with all of us again next year!
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With jury deadlocked, Tarloff case declared a mistrial
The jury in the David Tarloff murder trial was deadlocked, ultimately resulted in a mistrial. The Manhattan District Attorney promises to retry.
The murder trial of David Tarloff, accused of killing psychologist Kathyrn Faughey on February 12, 2008, was ruled a mistrial today, as the jury informed the presiding judge,Justice Edward McLaughlin, thatthey were at a deadlock.
Tarloff, who is a diagnosed schizophrenic, attacked the Upper East Side psychologist five years ago in the office she shared with his former psychiatrist, Kent Shinbach, who had not treated him in 17 years.
The jury had previously insisted they were at a deadlock on two separate occasions, and both times McLaughlin directed them to continue deliberating.
On Tuesday, however, McLaughlin announced, "I'm willing to say we're finished," the New York Times reported.
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has already vowed to retry the case.
If convicted, Tarloff would face up to life in prison. If the insanity defense is accepted, he would be taken to a secure psychiatric facility, possibly for the rest of his life.
The attack
Court-appointed defense attorneys did not challenge that Tarloff killed Faughey, but maintained that hewas not mentally well enough on the day of the attack to comprehend that it was wrong.
Tarloff has been in psychiatric care intermittently since 1991.
Evan Krutoy, an attorney at the Manhattan District Attorney's office, said the robbery was meticulously pre-meditated, and that the fact that Tarloff attempted to hide what he had done and escape proved he knew he had done something wrong.
Tarloff intended to rob Shinbach for money to take his mother from a nursing home to Hawaii, where he wanted to care for her himself.
The defense argued that he believed God wantedhim to do it.
Tarloff reportedly told police that he was surprised to see Faughey when he arrived at the office.
He beat her in the head with a mallet and stabbed her repeated in thechest with a knife.
When Shinbach went to help Faughey, Tarloff attacked him as well.
Faughey died on her office floor.
After listening to three weeks of testimony at theState Supreme Court inManhattan, the jury was unable to come to a conclusive decision on the insanity defense.
Jurors sent McLaughlin notes on two separate occasions insisting they were deadlocked; the judge ordered them to keep on both times.
The first note, sent last Thursday, was seven days into jury deliberations.The Times reported that yelling could be heard anytime the door to the jury room door opened.
At that time, McLaughlin read the jury an Allen charge: a script directing them to continue deliberating and set aside opinions held for pride or other unsound reasons.
Jurors were reportedly visibly angry; some even rolled their eyes.
McLaughlin expressed empathy over the difficulty of the task.
But, he said, "it was not intended to be any other way."
Forensic psychologist, lawyer and professor Charles Ewing told the Times he was surprised that cases involvinginsanity defenses didn't result in hung juries more often, as the jurors are charged with the challenge of gauging the testimony of conflicting experts.
"A hung jury may simply mean that the jurors could not agree on the morality of punishing someone who is clearly mentally ill, regardless of whether he meets the high legal standard for insanity," Ewing explained.
The jury had at one point asked tohave expert testimony reread, and spent almost a full day hearing expert opinions for a second time.
They had also previously asked McLaughlin to repeat his explanations of the requirements to prove insanity, and of the consequences of hung jury.
One juror had asked to go home on account of "negative attitudes" among the other jurors. She ultimately stayed.
To prove insanity, it is not enough for the defendant to have been under psychiatric care for a lifetime; the jury must be persuaded that Tarloff did not understand that his actions would kill Faughey and that it was wrong to attack her.
The Times pointed out that this defense is used very infrequently: out of 5,910 murder cases in New York state in the past decade, only seven defendants have been found at trial not responsible for reason of mental disease or defect.
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Hello Hello! Thank you all for Jon's birthday wishes...he did like his little girly box ;) hehehe!
I have an exciting card to share today....I have been asked to guest design for Live and Love Crafts. Yippee! If you haven't checked out their store or challenge blog you truly must...they are fast becoming my favourite crafty store selling all kinds of beautiful vintages wares! *sigh* I am pretty sure I could spend my whole house deposit there ;)
The challenge this month is Halloween and/or Autumn. I have chosen to use Autumn Colours and have used one of my absolute favourite Kraftin Kimmies...Andrea Acorn.
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Stunning card as always! I love the autumn colours and gorgeous embellishments.ReplyDelete
Sarah-Jane xx
OMG I absolutely love the colors in this one! That image is so very cute...definitely has an 'Autumn' feel to it. Beautiful coloring as always...ReplyDelete
Hey Alyce!! LOVE the colors on this!! What a fun image and as always, awesome card!! Love how you did the sentiment to. Very cute!!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous1 October 2012 at 23:51
Perfect fall card, love the butterfly peaking out from the roses, stunning!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous colours Alyce. Love her.ReplyDelete
Glad Jon loved his 'girlie' box, and hope he had a fabulous day!
Ooo very fairytalish. She's a cutie. Glad Jon liked his box. :-) Have a great day sweetie! Hugs!ReplyDelete
Hey there AlyceReplyDelete
Well I am back blogging - and it is great to see your work on my first day back!
So pretty! I love the Fall colors. She looks great. I didn't realize she has my name -- I may just have to purchase her! hee hee :)ReplyDelete
Annie Rose
So gorgeous!! Totally puts me in the Fall mood! And yes, that lace is yummy!! Beautiful work!ReplyDelete
PRETTY image and a gorgeous card! Love all the fall colors on this one.ReplyDelete
Congrats on the guest designer spot too!!
Congrats on your GDT spot Alyce. Your card is stunning, wonderful colours and fabulous detailing.ReplyDelete
hugs Sue
im still practising the shadows of the clothes..pppfff not easyReplyDelete
Hiyah Alyce!!ReplyDelete
ooooooh this is just sooo swoonable hun! I love those rich autumn colours and all the little yummy embellies
huge hugs Lou xxx
wow is she no the most wonderful beautifully coloured image superb ...love it hug ssassyxxxxxxxxxxReplyDelete
This is beautiful. Everything works so well together. Hugs Desíre {Doing Life - my personal blog}ReplyDelete
Beautiful beautiful card sweetie ♥♥ReplyDelete
gorgeous!! I have this stamp but haven't made her look this good..... practice required :)ReplyDelete
I just love the colours on this card♥. I love autumncolours, it`s my favorite♥. Thanks for nice visit in my blog♥. I don`t no where you can find a tutorial on my card. I've only seen it once before, and just tried it my way.ReplyDelete
Hugs, Marita
Oooooh! LOVE! XReplyDelete
GORGEOUS!! Love the Autumn colours..beautiful Alyce.ReplyDelete
Luv CHRISSYxx
Hi sweetie this is so pretty I love the colours you have chosen, huggles Pops x xReplyDelete
Congrats on the GDT! Alyce, the colors on this card are so rich and beautiful--so is your coloring. And I love the design and all the wonderful distressing and little embellies! :^)ReplyDelete
Hugs, Penny
so stunning alyce.i love your rich colours and fabulous image ;DReplyDelete
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Hi Alyce this is absolutely beautiful I love the colours you've used for the image she is such a sweetie, the design and that flower display look fantastic, stupendous creation.ReplyDelete
lorraine x
Fabulous! Love your design and pretty color combo.ReplyDelete
Tons of Hugs, Dangina
Fantastic card and colours Alyce..lozReplyDelete
Wonderful warm colours - this is so rich and vibrant Alyce!ReplyDelete
I adore your butterflies (always!) and there is so much gorgeousness on this!
yummy fall colors and i want to color like you when i grow up!! =) gorgeous card, Alyce!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous card Alyce!! Congrats on your Guest spot.ReplyDelete
beautiful! have fun being a guest!ReplyDelete
Stunning card as always! She looks great.ReplyDelete
Great colors and great details.
I really like it.
love this stamp too, great card :)ReplyDelete
This is absolutely amazing, gorgeous, fabulous, fantastic, beautiful...I'm out of words...where's my thesaurus???ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations this week! Good luck!
Rene ;D
Thanks for joining us at Kaboodle Doodles!
Your card is just so stunning, fab colouring as always.xxReplyDelete
I really love to study your colouring Alyce, it is perfect! A beautiful image and great colours!ReplyDelete
Have a nice week!
Hugs Kjersti:)
amazing details and colors..lovely card...thanks for sharing at cupcake inspirationsReplyDelete
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Another beauty Alyce! Fab image and colouring (as always!), all your details are beautiful too. Thanks for joining in at Sweet Stampin' hun :o) Hugs, Lisa xReplyDelete
A Fab card. Love all the detail, saw it on MIM xxReplyDelete
Stunning colours and such lovely embellishments...Thank you so much for joining us this week at Make it Monday...ReplyDelete
Du hast das Motiv wunderbar in Szene gesetzt,danke fürs Mitmachen bei den Kreativen Stempelfreunden.ReplyDelete
wow eine tolle karte !!! deine karten sind alle wunderschön !!!! du kolorierst perfekt und alles passt so schön zusammen !!ReplyDelete
danke für deinen lieben kommentar auf meinen blog.
ganz liebe grüße
OMG!! Alyce - I just love your cards!:) And especially your colouring is pure art! :)ReplyDelete
Thank you for being our october GDT at LLC :)
Hugs, Karita
OMG!!Amazing, beautiful..GORGEOUS!!!!LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous use of the fall color palette and love how you've done her hair.ReplyDelete
Love the rich coloring! and Congratulations on being chosen to Guest Design. Thanks for joining us at Kaboodle Doodles' "Autumn Colors" Challenge!ReplyDelete
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Love the rich coloring! and Congratulations on being chosen to Guest Design. Thanks for joining us at Kaboodle Doodles' "Autumn Colors" Challenge!ReplyDelete
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Ooooh, another jaw dropper Alyce! Gorgeous colours and embellies.ReplyDelete
Thanks for joining in with us this week at Sweet Stampin.
Ohhhhh! Stunning card! Love your colouring!ReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing at Sweet Stampin this week, Wedgie xxx
Such a pretty card! I love all the detail and texture and, as ever, your colouring is fantastic! :)ReplyDelete
Thanks for joining in our challenge at OSAAT this week.
WOW - absolutely AMAZING; your coloring is beyond superb!!! Great image!ReplyDelete
Thanks for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations!
I know what you mean, I've told sandy that I should just set up a standing order into her account, lol.ReplyDelete
Alyce, I've always loved your work. I've drooled at your blog since I just started making cards, your colouring is phenomenal, I just can't do that with copics, that why I use inks. I don't comment often (I know I should), but I don't have much time so I prefer to look at the pictures, and I do visit often.
I'm glad you're enjoying being our GDT at LLC, we're glad you're here.
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I'm a big fan of your cards, Alyce, and this is no exception! LOVE your coloring and all the gorgeous details! We're so lucky you joined us as a GDT at the LLC blog this month! Hugs, Elizabeth xReplyDelete
This is gorgeous Alyce, love the distressing and fabulous coluring as always.... Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week and good luck xxxReplyDelete
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She is too cute, I think I might have her, have to look. I like how you used the fancy "F" for the sentiment,nice touch!ReplyDelete
wow saw this on MIM your colouring si awesome what a stunning creation you have an amazing talent thanks for shaing with us. xReplyDelete
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Oh gosh! this is super stunning! I love all of your wonderful elements and the distressing! You color so well...I totally envy people who can color well (my weakness). Simply beautiful!! I was hopping around Make It Monday looking for some inspiration and saw your creation...glad I did!ReplyDelete
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Where do I start?! Seriously amazing. Gorgeous, rich colours. I love those little acorns on her.. cloak? Heh. That sentiment is total perfection too!! Wowzers. xoReplyDelete
Simply put; fantastic!!! Thanks so much for joining LLC for the Oct challenge as our GDT. Your work is truly inspirational and if you had just lived a wee bit closer, you'd most certainly have found me on your doorstep begging you to give me colour lessons! :-)ReplyDelete


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Ardour 3 is coming closer
This is just a short post to inform you that Ardour 3 is approaching alpha stage. While it might still take a while before it is actually released, this is exciting news for recording enthusiasts. Ardour 3 is a major step forward for this DAW, with MIDI support possibly being the most anticipated feature. The list of new features and improvements is long, and I suggest you take a look at their own website. From the main feature list you can click down to a more detailed description (which is why I don't duplicate that list here).
'Sintel' open movie released today
While this is not strictly related to Linux Music Production, I want to mention the release of Sintel here because after all it is Linux Media Production and that is close enough. I downloaded the film right after it became available online, and I have to say I absolutely love it! This is a great showcase of what is possible with open source media creation software (and € 400.000,- ...). Ton Roosendaal and his team have done a sublime job with this film... I suggest you go do that now ;)
Ardour and beyond
Linux Journal has a nice article about the current state of Ardour that is well worth a read. In it, Dave Phillips describes a number of projects that are tied in to Ardour to provide enhanced functionality and the ability to tailor Ardour to specific needs. The focus of the article is mainly on the development branch (Ardour 3) that is not yet available through regular channels yet, but it very clearly shows that professional Linux music production is moving forward fast.
There is one thing I should mention though: in the article Dave says that the current official release of Ardour (2.8.11) is not available in most distributions. While this is generally true, there are cutting edge releases that do have the latest Ardour available. I use Arch Linux and thus have the latest stable version installed. Although being on the cutting edge has its disadvantages (occasionally things break), developments in Linux music production are happening fast enough to warrant it. More information about my motivation is available here.
Ubuntu Studio is looking for help
I realised I have not written on this site about Ubuntu Studio, even though I used it myself for quite a while. And for creative professionals, it is a great Linux music production distribution with lots of Audio, Video and Graphics applications installed by default. The main advantage I got from it, is that it enabled me to get my ADAT card working. Something other distributions could not do by default. This means there is some great hardware detection in Ubuntu Studio. And although the title of this article might suggest otherwise, it is a thriving distribution. So what's with the help then? Here is what they are looking for:
Installing a Linux Music Production system
Although it has been quite a while since I posted on this blog, that doesn't mean I have abandoned Linux Music Production. Far from it: I experimented quite a bit with various distributions and applications but was severely pressed for time to write about it because of many other things going on in my life. However, as a result of my experimentation, I decided to rebuild my project studio entirely around Linux. To begin with, there is a new computer to serve as the hub of my Linux project studio. In this post I will describe the setup process I went through to get it up and running. So let's get started....:
Practical LilyPond music notation - 1
I have used LilyPond for a few projects now while learning it's syntax and semantics and I have to say that I really like it. This article is therefore a review of LilyPond from a practical perspective. I must admit that I'm a bit of a geek when it comes to computers, so tinkering with source code is right up my alley. Because I am still learning how to use LilyPond, most of the projects I did were fairly simple, but I am very satisfied with the results so far.
A new player in Linux music production
I recently discovered a fairly new project that has an interesting take on Linux music production: the Open Octave Project. The goal of Open Octave is to provide an environment for audio and MIDI production specifically for orchestral music and film scoring. What is different about this project - compared to other Linux audio / MIDI solutions - is that the developers don't build a new application from scratch. Instead, the team chose to combine and adapt existing projects into an unified framework. This actually works two ways: in using existing applications, the team doesn't have to reinvent the wheel and can use existing quality tools, and by contributing their efforts back to the original projects, these benefit as well. So what's in store with the Open Octave Project? Let's delve a little deeper:
Changing Linux for Music strategy
After working with the Ubuntu Long Term Service release for a while I have decided that this approach is not working for me. While Ubuntu is a great Linux distribution, there are two major issues that made me change my strategy. My main problem was with the versions of the applications that are supplied through the repositories. On Ubuntu, these are never cutting edge. Usually their focus is on stability. The versions for the L.T.S. releases are generally even older. From the perspective of the average user, this makes perfect sense. Most users want a stable system instead of being on the cutting edge. As a matter of fact that was one of my primary criteria at first as well. But using Linux for music production turned out to be a different beast: many music applications are still in heavy development. So you need to install the latest version to keep up with bug fixes and new features. And there is more. Find this out 'after the break'
Diving head first into the LilyPond
In an earlier post I wrote that I selected Denemo to try out music notation on Linux. I played around with it a bit (admittedly not overly long), but I found it lacking for my needs. Not that I dislike the software, it is just not far enough along to be of everyday use. A lot of the features I need are not yet implemented and some are still buggy. I think the Denemo project shows great promise, but it will take some time before I could see myself using it on a daily basis. So for now I am looking for a new notation solution. Care to follow me along?...
Installing software on Ubuntu Linux
If you want to use Linux for music production, you'll obviously have to know some important things about Linux as well. One of the most helpful things to keep in mind when using Linux is that there are almost always choices how to go about things. And this includes installing software. I realised that in my article about selecting Linux music production software I didn't mention how to actually install the software. And here you have lots of choices as well. As always, with choices come responsibilities, and the main responsibility here is understanding what's happening. Different distributions use different tools for this process, so I will use the Ubuntu tools as an example (but even in Ubuntu there are more ways than described here). Let's get started:
Native VST support for Ardour
Today, in a message on the Ardour site, Paul Davis announced that within a few weeks (he mentions 2) Ardour will have native open source support for VST plug-ins. Getting VST plug-in support was a technical and involved process up until now, but with the new version you can host the VST plug-ins right in Ardour. This is very good news that can significantly enlarge the Ardour user base, which in turn will help the development of Ardour. Getting all this goodness requires a bit of patience until the new release is out, but I don't mind...
Contributing to Linux music software
In Selecting Linux music production software I outlined several ways in which you can contribute to the software you use, and thus help Linux for music forward. But I forgot about one way that was brought to my attention a few days ago. Let me provide you with some background first: most open source initiatives are projects done by dedicated people with a passion for their project and who work on the projects whenever time permits. Quite a few projects are backed by universities and corporations, providing talents, resources and often money. Why do I bring this up? Read on to find out:
The Ubuntu pocket guide
I discovered a handy guide for Ubuntu: the "Ubuntu pocket guide & reference". It's a nice little book (170 pages in pdf format), written by Keir Thomas who wrote several Ubuntu and Linux books. For musicians contemplating the transition to Linux for music it could be a very valuable download (especially since it is free!). Read on for a little review of this book:
Selecting Linux music production software
One of the important steps in setting up a system for music production is selecting the software. This is of course no different when using Linux for music. And since almost all of the software for Linux is open source, there are some huge advantages, but they do come at a small cost. But if you know what you are looking for this is no big deal. So here are a number of things to take into account while selecting your software for Linux music production:
The ADAT Blues (first chorus)
The installation of Ubuntu (a while ago) went flawless, or so it seemed at first. But when I wanted to do some recording test, I found out that things didn't go so well after all. As I stated before, my recording needs are fairly modest. Most of the time a stereo in- and output will do just fine. But occasionally I need to record a few extra tracks simultaneously. That's why I bought a Fostex VC-8 AD/DA converter (quite a while ago..) that I connected to my sound card using an optical ADAT cable. The sound card is not really state of the art either, being an OEM RME card bundled by Steinberg with Cubase (ST24/96). Nothing particularly fancy, but it delivers professional results, with the optical ADAT connections. So I was hoping I could use this set up when using Linux for music production. But it seems like I'm out of luck with this one, even though I haven't given up completely yet...:


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This garbage is designed to supplant coverage of the Hillary and Holder incitement of violence story.
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Hardly a secret. Get some RINO´s like McCain and Powell to say its all legit and try to isolate and cover up the truth. Obama may have been a lousy POTUS, but when it comes to covering up, he´s boss.
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Another New York Rag fronting as news.
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´It wasn´t a hypothetical´ - Ben Rhodes.Rhodes once again demonstrates he struggles with the definitions of words.It was very much a hypothetical, since Trump won. It was in all the papers.Trump´s comments were equally hypothetical.But the imaginary threat caused them to take very real steps to - what? - suppressing an uprising? Obama is and was a Third Worlder in mentality.As we also know, they kept their plan in place and merely recast it as the Russia farce.
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I´m sure Trump meant he would use the civilized court system not take an army to the street like whats going on now.
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Obama still implemented his plan: The one where hillary lost.It included the riots, protests, vagina hats, antifa,..., baseless accusations, kicking them low, resist, soros,...., Russian collusion probe, shutting down Alex Jones, shutting down right wing, fake sex assault allegations for USSC nominees, and more.
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Well, I know one thing Trump would not have done to undermine a President Hilkary Clinton.Weaponize the DOJ, FBI, and intelligence services to attempt a soft coup d´etat.
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It was in Russian code and hidden in his ear!!
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I´ll put twenty on the left pronouncing the phrase "Hillary lost" as hate speech within a few weeks. I mean, the word "mob" to describe a...MOB is already hate speech, plus the 120 different gender deal taken seriously by the left; the completely absurd is their normal.
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The liberals still live in a fantasy world where Hillary won and they had to bar the gates in DC to keep Trump out. Instead Hillary is not permitted on White House property.
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#9 yes, misogynistic hate speech, plus racist too because it would be contradicting Obama.
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They also had a plan if Hillary didn´t accept the results(which she didn´t )---Russia!
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Leftist Bizarro re-write of recent history.Lies, lies, and fake news.Move it along, folks - - - - - -
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Classic Karl Marx, accuse your enemy of what you are doing. The article builds a whole scenario that was highly improbable from the Conservative side and implies justification for the actions that the Left is talking about, essentially saying, "Well, Trump was going to do it!".On BO´s side, it is very likely that all those voices WOULD have spoken against Trump. Further, we would never have an inkling of the illegal and unethical actions of BO´s administration concerning the Russian narrative.
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I could just see Valerie Jarrett on one side of Barry and the Mooch on the other wailing that the whole eight years was nothing but a sham. They didn´t know that we already knew that."Would there be protesting? I don't want to say violence, because we didn't talk about that as I recall."You Betcha. The White House and the Capitol would have been surrounded by a sea of red.
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The Obama era crew at the White House was pretty arrogant claiming even that they were going to get the DC Republicans to facilitate Hillary and the liberal and socialist Democrats remain in power by way of a "rigged" election.Just goes to show how wimpy the DC Republicans were considered by the Obama crew, along with Hillary's supporting liberal and socialist Democrats, before President Trump showed that he has the guts to take on and defeat those arrogant and dishonest DC Democrats.
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….and he had a plan if he did win.
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In hindsight it scares me to think how perilously close to a Communist take-over we really were! Just look at Hillary's unhinged marxists calling for violence! We're still cleaning up the Rat's nest and will be for a few more years, but thank God it didn't go any longer!
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Planning to overthrow the US government? Isn´t that a capital crime?
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fta:"..Psaki also said she had doubts that Trump would go quietly if he were to be impeached..."They were ALREADY talking impeachment BEFORE the election--this is no secret-- they have dared to say they would seek to find some lib "expert´ to say POTUS is crazy, dared Rosenstien to wear a wire to bend the truth, and Maxine "I´m on peach" Waters has already spilled the beans that this is their strategy ALL ALONG.Hitlery did not win enough Electoral College votes, so we must now consider throwing that out??The Founders were wise to shennaigans like this coming some day.... They knew a tyrant would come forth and thankfully gave the STATES a way to remedy an out of control DC.TERM LIMITS, now! That is the fastest way to get the entrenched corrupt vermin out of there!!
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Yes, in view of all that has transpired, I thank God every day for the outcome of that election; and I ask Him to guide & protect our president and his family.God was in control, let´s ask him to do so again this November.
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After eight years of a 5th columnist muslim/communist President, who likely is not even a U.S. citizen, the march through our institutions of leftist zealots, the complete takeover of the MSM by ignorant propagandists, who never stopped cheering for a career criminal, hitlery, and trashing Trump, his election was never supposed to happen. All of we deplorables were supposed to shut up and accept our fate as serfs in the glorious socialist revolution.These people have a secret plan for almost contingencies. That´s why they are called "conspiracies" because they conspire to either make things happen, or respond to events to twist and revise history.Oh, the Obama White House would affirm the results of a Clinton election? And just why would we believe anything that came out of that den of vipers?
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Matheran is the hill station and famous tourist place near Karjat at Neral. "Matheran" is Marathi term which means "forest on the forehead" which is pretty much describing itself why they name it like that. This place is one of the beautiful places from Maharashtra state in India. The best time to visit Matheran is monsoon and winters. My experience: …Read More »
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Dated 31st 2010 I was celebrating New Year eve in very exciting style. It was 3-4 day tour of Goa and it was pre-planned on the previous New Year eve on 2009. Recently I went to the Nashik and it is nearby the Mumbai city. The tour of Goa is one of my life memorable travelling experiences of all time. …Read More »
Panchgani – Favorite place at my village
Panchgani is an awesome mountain range in the Krishna valley which is retreat. Panchgani is situated in the Satara district of Maharashtra. Panchgani is a famous hill station of Maharashtra which is located on Mahabaleshwar to Mumbai highway. It has its name from the five mountains around it. At an altitude of 1334 meters, it is only 38 meters of …Read More »


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Charles Chaput at First Things refers to The Last Essays of Georges Bernanos:
As Bernanos explains it, big ideological systems "mechanize" history with high-sounding language like progress and dialectics. But in doing so, they wipe out the importance of both the past—which they describe as primitive, unenlightened, or counterrevolutionary—and the present, which is not yet the paradise of tomorrow. The future is where salvation is to be found for every ideology that tries to eliminate God, whether it's explicitly atheistic or pays lip service to religious values. Of course, this future never arrives, because progress never stops and the dialectic never ends.Further, "Time and freedom are the raw material of life because time is the realm of human choice." And Chaput--referring to Bernanos' thoughts on the atomic bomb--looks at technology's role:
Christianity and Judaism see life very differently. For both of them, history is a place of human decision. At every moment of our lives, we're asked to choose for good or for evil. Therefore, time has weight. It has meaning. The present is vitally important as the instant that will never come again; the moment where we are not determined by outside forces but self-determined by our free will. Our past actions make us who we are today. But each "today" also offers us another chance to change our developing history. The future is the fruit of our past and present choices, but it's always unknown, because each successive moment presents us with a new possibility.
The tidal wave of our toys, from iPods to the Internet, is equally effective in getting us to ignore history and ignore our own emptiness. The struggle for real human freedom depends upon the struggle for human history. Unlike the ideologies that deny the importance of the past and the present and focus on the illusions of a perfect future, Christianity sees the most important moments of the human story to be the past event of the Incarnation and the present moment of my individual opportunity to love.
The Christian faith is grounded in what God has done. Our love is what we choose to do now, and our hope is founded in God's past acts of love and our present ones. Without history, there is no Christianity. So the fundamental question, for Bernanos, is "whether history is the story of mankind or merely of technology." Modern man must be convinced again that he is free, that he can really choose in this moment of time between very different paths to very different futures. In the act of choosing, we regain history as our own.


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Good evening loves ♥
Today I will show you another outfit that is suitable for this period of the year. I can`t get enough, I know, but for me December is the most beautiful winter month. Everything around me seems to be much more beautiful. It would have been better if this change would could last the entire year, but at least there is hope that we can stop being so mean with each other and see the beauty in everybody.
Also I decided to show you this outfit and not a casual one, mostly because for me each Sunday is kept special. Even if tomorrow is Monday, for me is the perfect day to relax enjoy the small things like cooking and watching a movie at home and also to reflect and see how I can improve everything that I`ve done.
So I hope that you can also enjoy your day and let`s start the new week in a positive manner and I can`t wait to have my own Christmas Tree but I will wait until Christmas Eve ♥ It brings a different feeling and it reminds me of my childhood ...
Kisses, Manuella ♥
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Roz Chast is the famed cartoonist at the New Yorker who has been called the magazine's "one true genius," and George and Elizabeth Chast – the subjects of this well-conceived graphic memoir – are the artist-author's late parents.
A Chast cartoon in the New Yorker (where she has been a contributor for nearly four decades) is recognizable for its style and its pungent, often abstract humour. Her characters typically are depicted as ordinary folks inhabiting plain living rooms decorated with old-fashioned sofas, lamps, end tables, picture frames and patterned wallpapers.
If they are shown outdoors, it is often against a bustling urban cityscape of a row of storefronts, with jagged skyscrapers in the distance. Against this familiar repeating backdrop, her usually anonymous city dwellers often confront some small and usually funny or bizarre twist of modern urban living.
When she is at her best, her cartoons manage to capture a slice of the human character with all of its diversity, contradictions and foibles. Some are so good that they have been put onto the magazine's cover.
For me, Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant? came as a revelation. I've been a Chast fan for years without quite realizing the obvious fact that the wellspring of her original creativity is biographical. The characters she depicts are always these anonymous Janes and Joes, so the reader cannot quite discern that her muse springs from her own family and her own childhood in the depths of Brooklyn.
Another revelation was that Chast's family is Jewish. The many biographical details that she depicts, including the immigrant experiences of her grandparents and great-grandparents, may therefore seem culturally familiar. It will also be familiar territory for those of us who have had to care for aging parents.
There's no question that the subject of this book is somewhat dire. Essentially, it's the story of how her parents get old, suffer ailments, and die. George and Elizabeth refuse to discuss planning details with Roz, their only child, who is both frustrated and yet relieved to skirt the issue of their mortality, at least for the time being. But of course the grim reaper inevitably arrives, curtly summoning the family with his insistent knock.
First her mother falls and is forced to go to hospital; then the dutiful daughter (who lives in Connecticut and has a family of her own) discovers that her father's senility is much more advanced than she had realized. Ever eager to explore the optimistic side of any situation, Chast considers the fact that a senile person quickly forgets bad news; she depicts her father happily stepping down the avenue, singing "Oh, what a beautiful morning" the day after his lifetime partner has been rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
Chast charts the progress of her parents from their grimy old apartment in Brooklyn to Maimonides Hospital, then to a "Place" for Assisted Living, then to more hospital rooms. There are also assignations with lawyers, doctors, nurses, and paid live-in assistants all along the way. The cost of so much medical attention quickly skyrockets to alarming proportions. "We were blowing through my parents' scrimpings at breakneck speed: about $14,000 a month, none of which was covered by insurance," Chast divulges.
Yes, this is a grim subject; yet Chast's take on the subject is unerringly frank, original and entertaining. Despite the bleak outcome, the topic affords her many occasions for levity and she offers the reader many welcome sidetrips into her past and other topics. Ultimately, her skill as an observer of human nature, and her brave honesty as a narrator, make Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant? a book that many of us will find hard to put down.
Fiddler on the Roof (book by Joseph Stein, music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins) was an instant blockbuster success when it opened in 1964: the original production played some 3,242 performances and became the longest-running Broadway show of its time. A current first-rate revival on Broadway, starring Danny Burstein as Tevye, is continuing to draw appreciative audiences more than 50 years later. (See it if you have the chance; it's not to be missed.)
Author Alisa Solomon traces Fiddler's history from the moment the original Tevye stories were but a gleam in the eye of Yiddish author Sholem Aleichem. She traces what she calls "Tevye's long journey to the New York stage" including a popular Yiddish production of Tevye der milkhiker (Tevye the Milkman), directed by Maurice Schwartz, that opened at the Yiddish Art Theatre on the Lower East Side in 1919. Among other early Yiddish productions, a movie version of Tevye der milkhiker was released in late 1939 and "expressed the anxiety and horror that gripped American Jews reading helplessly of Hitler's advance across Europe."
It was in 1961 that Stein, Harnick and Bock began poring over Aleichem's old Tevye stories, hoping to weave them into a theatrical narrative for a new (and English-speaking) generation of Americans, in part because they wanted to reclaim a part of their own Judaism. Stein's agent thought they were nuts. Solomon charts in fascinating detail how the musical painstakingly came together and how various storylines, lines of dialogue, and musical numbers evolved.
In August 1962, Bock and Harnick visited a previously dubious Robbins in his Upper East Side home office and played him the score. "He didn't have to be coaxed," Solomon reports. Before long Robbins went with them to visit Zero Mostel, who, despite his dislike of Robbins, ultimately accepted the role of Tevye. Solomon delicately explores the contrasts and conflicts between these two and other larger-than-life personalities in the production.
Wonder of Wonders shines as brightly as a row of Broadway footlights with well-researched background and cultural insights. In these highly readable 432 pages, Solomon easily makes us appreciate Fiddler On The Roof for the iconic American – and specifically Jewish – cultural landmark that it is.


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Water, our most precious resource, is necessary for all life – people, animals, and plants. People use it every day for drinking, cooking, cleaning, playing, making energy, and more. Our water is constantly recycled – in the natural water cycle and in our built environments. The amount of water on the planet does not change. There is only so much water. It is up to us to take care of this precious resource.
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WiCS belongs to us all. Everybody who feels connected is part of the WiCS! That's why we will organize a strategic meeting with all our members and together decide what objectives we want to set for the future and how we are going to achieve them. This meeting can be considered a foundation start meeting, or general membership meeting.
VKA has offered to support the WiCS in setting up and hosting the meeting. The previous announced meeting at VKA The Netherlands (27th Nov) will therefore be rescheduled to January 22, 2015. The meeting shall start at 17.00 hours, the exact location will be shared with you a.s.a.p. We hope to welcome you to this meeting!


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Indian Gum is one of the most widely-collected and important card sets within the hobby. It is valued not only because of its age, but also its scarcity, its variety, and its colorful artwork. Also, its subject matter of Native Americans and related frontier characters boosts its popularity with collectors.
The thing is, this is a terribly large and confusingly distributed set. Although there are officially 216 numbered cards, there are actually only 192 different images. The 10 different series reprinted the same initial outing, but with additional images in some, as well as differing back matter. There were also skipped numbers in some of the sets. Oh, and there was an additional reprint set issued in 1947. Oy!
Let's examine the set a bit at a time. First, the basics: The card fronts represent a particular character, usually a Native American warrior or chief (but also including such personages as General Custer and Daniel Boone), in colored artwork surrounded by a white border. The person's name sits in black type within the image, while the set title is in a colored band along the bottom. The card backs give the card number, the title or character name, followed by a small paragraph of text. Below this is a dividing line and an ad for the entire series of cards, which begins 'This is one of a series of xx cards....'
The first series, the so-called Series of Twenty-Four, indeed had only 24 cards. The front card set title was placed within a red band. The backs have text in green ink, with the ad, 'This is one of a series of twenty-four cards of Indian life in the early nineteenth century.' American Card Catalog designation R73-1.
The second series, the Series of Forty-Eight (Blue Stripe), despite its name was simply a contination of the first series, with numbering of #25 to #48. The card set title on the front was in a blue band. Ad matter states, 'This is one of a series of forty-eight cards. More cards illustrating romantic America to follow.' It is speculated that this series was released soon after the first series's initial success. The ACC designation is R73-2.
The third series, also called the Series of Forty-Eight (Red Stripe), is a bit confusing because it actually contained two series of 48 cards each, numbered #1-48 and #110-209 (the discrepancy in the second series due to many numbers being skipped). Despite the differing numbers, the card images in the first set are basically duplicated in the second. The set title is in a red band on the card front, while the backs repeat the back matter of the previous: ''This is one of a series of forty-eight cards. More cards illustrating romantic America to follow.' ACC designation R73-3.
The fourth series was called the Series of Ninety-Six. This series appears to have been issued in three stages, and is the most commonly found. The set title is in a red band, and the back matter repeats the ad line of the previous two series. This series actually contains 72 cards, despite the title. ACC designation R73-4.
The fifth series, the so-called Series of 192, actually contains only 48 skip-numbered cards. ACC #R73-5.
The sixth series, the Series of 216, acually contains a total of 24 cards, skip-numbered between #76 and #163. ACC #R73-6.
The seventh series, the Series of 264, contains 24 cards, skip-numbered between #92 and #210. ACC #R73-7.
The eigth series, the Series of 288, featured 48 cards, skip-numbered between #110 and #209. This series, which almost certainly came toward the end of the mania for Indian Gum cards, is terrifically difficult to complete. In fact, the cards in this series are some of the most difficult to find within the hobby of vintage trading card collecting. The backs contain the ad matter, 'This is one of a series of 288 cards of Indian life in the early nineteenth century.'
The ninth and tenth series are similar in that they both contain the text 'one of a series of 312' on the back. The 9th series is generally referred to as the White Background series, as it features 24 skip-numbered cards that are very similar to the same numbers from the Seris of 48, except for the different ad matter on the back, and the fact that the portraits on the card fronts are set against a white background. The 10th series is referred to as the 'Scenes' series, because rather than showing static portraits of persons, it shows adventurous scenes as 'Fight at the Army Post' and 'Custer's Last Stand.' Note that the card stock used on the 9th and 10th series is rather poor, and tends to show age discoloring and wear very easily. Thus, high-grade examples are very difficult to find and are enormously expensive. The ACC numbers for these series are R73-8 and R73-9.
In addition, there was a set of Indian Gum cards released in 1947 which reprinted 96 of the previous decade's cards. These are easily distinguished from the older sets by the fact that the card backs are printed in black ink. They are, naturally, more easily found and thus far less expensive than the 1930's releases. Its ACC # is R773.
Giving a value to each of these card series, much less individual cards, is beyond the scope of this website. Suffice it to say that this is very much a valued set with hardcore vintage card collectors, and those wishing to purchase even mid-grade individual cards must be ready to pay handsomely. But this set's popularity over some 80 years attests to its long-term value.


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- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/4 pounds sea scallops
- 1 pound spinach fettuccine
- Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce
- Chopped fresh Italian parsley
- Whisk first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Mix in scallops. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove scallops from marinade. Add to skillet and cook just until opaque in center, about 1 minute per side. Bring Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce to simmer in another large skillet. Add fettuccine to Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Arrange scallops atop pasta. Drizzle any pan juices over scallops. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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Those look like CHOCOLATE bunnies! And there's nothing that says "Birthday" like CHOCOLATE! ;) Super card Diana!ReplyDelete
Cute card and sentiment! Made me hungry for chocolate! :)AmyReplyDelete
So cute, as Nita said, I saw "chocolate" when I looked at your card :)ReplyDelete
Super cute! Great embossing!ReplyDelete
Thanks for joining us over at the CCR! DT Member Carri~abusybee
Love it! They look like chocolate bunnies and I wanna EAT EM!!!ReplyDelete
So cute! Thanks for paying along with us at Cooking with Cricut.ReplyDelete
This is totally adorable. Thanks so much for sharing it in the Creative Cutter Room. Love it!ReplyDelete
This is so AWESOME, Diana! I love the "chocolate" bunnies! You are so creative with design! LOVE it :DReplyDelete
Cute, cute, and super duper cute...love it. ~ShenReplyDelete
cute. Yep. I thought about a childhood book I owned. Peter RabbitReplyDelete
Cute card, Diana! I love all the embossing. Thanks for linking up with us this week at Cooking With Cricut.ReplyDelete
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Oh now that is just beautiful. Gorgeous pic & a gorgeous little girl in the story too xoReplyDelete
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How sweet is she?! Great shot! Hopefully there is no big bad wolf in this story ;o)ReplyDelete
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How very, very sweet of your wee girl! My wee girl (3 years old) has to take a bag filled with various things most days to the bus stop when we pick up her big sis too. I love this little ritual, and love seeing what she chooses each day.ReplyDelete


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Fault Line by Christa Desir Goodreads | Amazon | My review 2013. Until it Hurts to Stop by Jennifer Hubbard Goodreads | Amazon 2013. Ethan likes sex, and he seeks out willing partners that don't require emotional investment. A nuanced portrayal of "how" and "why" someone can be sucked into an abusive relationship.
A boy struggles to support his girlfriend, who was raped at a party he did not attend. A bullied girl suffers from low self esteem which leads to poor relationship decisions. A Girl who is the daughter of the basketball coach at an elite school struggles with coming forward when one of his players assaults her. Rumors circulate about a girl who hooks up with two guys at a party and is in a car crash because she was sexting. When he hooks up with the wrong girl, he's severely beaten by other young men. A high school cheerleader is slipped a drug and raped at cheer camp, but her friends and family rally around her as she copes with the trauma and seeks therapy.
Both young women in this novel have witnessed violence against women and experience violence themselves.
I highly recommend this title as an accurate portrayal of teen dating violence. by Carrie Mesrobian Goodreads | My Review | Amazon 2013. High school senior Zephyr is focused on field hockey and getting into Boston College, but still makes time for a new boy, Alec, who quickly becomes abusive, both physically and emotionally.
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When he goes to his family lake house to recover and spend time with his distant father, he meets a girl very different from his previous conquests, and begins to untangle the relationship between sex and violence.


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The Conservatives yesterday said they would legislate to protect iconic buildings, ensuring they aren't obscured by new sky-scraper developments. Shadow arts minister Ed Vaizey said: "These are buildings people treasure and are part of our identity. We hope that the scheme would provide a significant hurdle against intrusive developments."
Paxman to grill Cameron
David Cameron will face Jeremy Paxman in a half hour interview on BBC Two's Newsnight, following Gordon Brown's confirmation he will do the same. Nick Clegg has already appeared before the presenter, putting pressure on other party leaders to follow him.
Tories court the elderly
The Tory leader yesterday said that the elderly were "not a burden or a liability" as he launched a version of his election manifesto for older people. He hit out at the way the media portrayed the over-65s and made a pitch for their vote by promising to protect spending on the NHS.
Brown put on spot by girl
Gordon Brown was yesterday put on the spot by a five-year-old girl who asked for help bringing home her mother, who is stuck in Germany. When Alexi Prima told her story to Brown, who was campaigning in North London, he looked for back up from a local candidate and added: "We are trying to put on more trains."


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"Let's Make a Deal" at the Pan Pacific Vancouver
Just recently, the Pan Pacific Vancouverheld its annual Let's Make a Deal game show for loyal clients of the Hotel.
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This year's event saw over 100 attendees (in full costume!) attempting to make their way up on stage for a chance to win it big. Over $15,000 in prizes were given away, with a grand prize of: A trip for 2 to Whistler via theRocky Mountaineer, a 2 night stay at the Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside and a Ziptreck ride for 2.
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Trainer Chris Waller is keen to win another Group 1 with Good Project and has earmarked the 2016 Doncaster Mile as the major Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival goal for the Railway Stakes winner.
Good Project started his 2015 Spring Racing Carnival campaign with a win in the Mack Trucks Handicap (1200m) at Rosehill Gardens on September 12 and he was placed in the More Than Winning Handicap (1400m) at Rosehill Gardens on September 26 and the Lindblad Expeditions Handicap (1600m) at Royal Randwick on October 10 before he returned to winning form in the Bartier Perry Lawyers Handicap (1600m) at the same venue a week later.
The Not A Single Doubt entire made his Melbourne racing debut with a second place finish behind Malaguerra in the Lavazza Short Black Handicap (1400m) at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day and he was far too good for his rivals when he led from start to finish to take out the Group 1 Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot on November 21.
Waller said that Good Project's win in the Railway Stakes was the culmination of a well-laid plan and he admits that the four-year-old will need to go to another level to win at the highest level in Sydney, but he told Sky Racing HQ that he has aimed the entire at the Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Royal Randwick on April 2, with starts in the Group 3 Liverpool City Cup (1300m) at Warwick Farm on February 27 and the Group 2 Ajax Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill Gardens on March 12 in the lead-up.
"I would be the first to admit that the Western Australian form is not as strong as our spring and autumn form," Waller said
"He was well-placed to win a $1 million race and we have to find the next way to win some more money as well.
"He will start in a pretty simple race, being the Liverpool City Cup, and then he will most likely run in a race like the Ajax and then go into the Doncaster as a lightweight chance.
"Being a colt and already a Group 1 winner, if he could win a Doncaster down in the weights that really would stamp himself as a colt because you can't really go to stud on a Western Australian Group 1 win at the moment."
Good Project is currently available at 2016 Doncaster Mile odds of $21 with Ladbrokes, while Winx ($8) is a narrow favourite from Press Statement ($9), Azkadellia ($11), First Seal ($13), Kermadec ($13), Turn Me Loose ($13), Vanbrugh ($13) and Xtravagant ($13).


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The Sports Xchange
By Art Garcia, The Sports Xchange
ARLINGTON, Texas - The long ball continues to be Texas' best friend, as the Rangers clubbed two more homers in Monday night's 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays before 27,355 fans at Rangers Ballpark.
The Rangers improved to 5-2 by taking the opener of the three-game series between clubs that faced each other in both the 2010 and 2011 ALDS. The Rays, playing their first road game, dropped to 3-4.
Texas has now hit eight home runs in the last three games after opening the season with just two homers through four games. The Rangers' power surge coincided with another sluggish showing from Tampa Bay, which found some life late the day after being shut out 13-0 by Cleveland.
Texas starter Alexi Ogando didn't have his best stuff, exiting after 89 pitchers with one out in the sixth and two runners on. Left-handed reliever Joe Ortiz got out of the jam, keeping Texas' 3-1 lead intact.
The Rangers bullpen ran into trouble in the eighth and ninth but held on to help Ogando improve to 2-0. Texas closer Joe Nathan followed three relievers, allowing one run in the final inning to nail down the win and career save 300.
Rays starter Jeremy Hellickson (0-1) took the loss, giving up three runs on five hits in five innings. He walked three and struck out one during his 98-pitch stint.
The Rangers pulled ahead 3-1 on back-to-back solo home runs to right in the fourth with two out. A.J. Pierzynski hit his first in a Texas uniform, while Mitch Moreland followed up with a blast over the Rangers bullpen. It marked the first time Texas had home runs in successive at-bats this season.
Elvis Andrus provided the Rangers with a pair of insurance runs thanks to a two-run, two-out single in the seventh off Rays reliever Kyle Farnsworth.
Tampa Bay took advantage of a botched potential double play ball to tie the game 1-1 in the second. Evan Longoria and Matt Joyce got on to open the inning before Yunel Escobar hit a sharp grounder to short.
Texas second baseman Ian Kinsler got the out at second, but his throw to first was wide and short. Moreland couldn't handle the short hop and Longoria scored.
The Rangers struck in the bottom of the first to take a 1-0 lead. With two outs, Adrian Beltre's blooper fell under the glove of diving leftfielder Sam Fuld. Lance Berkman, who drew the second of Hellickson's two walks in the inning, motored around from first to score.
NOTES: The Rangers and Rays pulled off a trade going into the series, as catcher Robinson Chirinos was dealt from Tampa Bay to Texas for a player to be named later or cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster for Chirinos, the club has designated left-handed pitcher Jeff Beliveau for assignment. Chirinos has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock. Chirinos, 28, was designated for assignment on March 31 when the Rays set their Opening Day roster. He did not play in 2012 after the catcher suffered a concussion in Spring Training when a foul tip struck his mask. ... Texas outfielder Julio Bourbon, out of minor league options, will likely be designated for assignment Tuesday when pitcher Nick Tepesch is called up from Triple-A to start. The Rangers will have 10 days to outright, release or trade the 27-year-old Bourbon once they designate him for assignment. ... Hellickson turned 26 Monday.


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I don't often chase after birds that might not get accepted by the great bird gods, but, I had a lapse and thought about the Dalmatian Pelican in Cornwall. I saw a message from Dave W, from Huddersfield, on RBA asking for a lift or offering transport to see the bird. Steve K has always wanted to do a "silly night trip to Cornwall", this could be a chance? Along with Bruce from Stretford we all piled into Bruce`s car at around 4am and set off for Restronguet Creek, just south of Truro. We arrived around 10-30am and searched this beautiful part of England for the pelican, without any luck. We met a few locals who told us all about the bird and one kind lady showed us a picture she had taken! It became apparent that the pelican was not in the area. At 2pm a local birder told us that the bird had flown off around 2-30pm on Saturday and a few minutes later a message came on RBA news repeating the same. We all said we would not have made the journey if we had known this earlier. A few Whimbrel on the creek didn't really soften the blow for the journey home. But the news of a Western Purple Swamphen at Minsmere, Suffolk had us all thinking. Good company and a good day out in nice sunny conditions was had by us all. A new bird for the "dip list" then. We reached home by 10pm.
Monday morning dawned and a tired "dipper" woke up to find that the Western Purple Swamphen at Minsmere had been elevated to a mega!! Mark K in York was contacted and a team was put together with young Ellis from York our third member. A 4am meet at Fairburn near Castleford was arranged with myself at the wheel. The journey down was fairly uneventful with scattered rain and mist in patches. The oil on the road kept me on my toes as we slid our way towards Minsmere, the news on the Swamphen was positive, this added a couple of mph, and we reached the premier reserve at around 8-45am. A damp spell welcomed us as hurried to the south hide area, about 30 birders were watching something, and it was the Western Purple Swamphen. The bird kept close to the reed fringes, disappearing for short spells, but showed really well at around 100 yards distance. We all watched, what is potentially a first for the United Kingdom, for about an hour and enjoyed watching the birds feeding habits. Along with a squealing Water Rail we all enjoyed the moment and exchanged handshakes as is the norm, when you get a lifer. In other parts of the reserve we saw: – Stone Curlew, Green Sandpiper, Spotted Redshank and lots of other types of waders. After catching up with a few old birding friends at Minsmere we had a drive up onto Dunwich Heath and saw about 3 Dartford Warbler`s, what smart little birds they are. They carried food to their nestlings and must have had a good breeding season as it is likely to be their second brood at this time of year? The journey home was made a bit more interesting by the driver of a Post Office articulated vehicle trying to push me off the road. The A14 by this time was full of waggons and was a bit of a nightmare to be honest, upon reaching the A1 we stopped for a nice coffee, then pressed onto to Fairburn. At 5pm I dropped the lads off and got onto the M62 which looking more like a car park, finally reaching home around 6-30pm. The journey home always seems easier when you see the bird though, excellent trip out. Need a rest now, but what`s this, a trip to Cornwall again next Sunday to try for the pelican, well go on then!
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The Dona Ana County Head Start program, sponsored by New Mexico State University, is now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year.
Head Start is a comprehensive child development program that offers educational, medical, dental, nutritional, psychological and other services to families. To qualify, children must be 3 to 5 years old or have a diagnosed developmental delay, and their families must meet federal income guidelines. Children who are 4 years old before Sept. 1 are given priority.
To apply, parents should take proof of income that shows total family income such as their 2012 tax return, three or more pay stubs, a written statement from an employer, TANF, scholarships or financial aid. Parents must also provide proof of age with a birth certificate, baptismal certificate, passport or hospital record. Applications can be submitted to any of the following centers.
NMSU Head Start, Myrna's Children Village, 575-646-2889
Compañeros/Head Start Sam Steel & Williams Myrna's Children Village, 575-646-4708
Lester Head Start, 2200 Lester Ave., Las Cruces, 575-527-8695
Mesilla Head Start, Mesilla Community Center, 575-527-1006
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Anthony I Head Start, Pre-K Village 609 Church St., 575-882-3258
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For more information contact Elisa A. West at 575-647-8733, ext. 114 or email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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